Revolutionizing Smart Metering and IoT Connectivity

Efficient, Reliable, and Scalable Data Transmission with Narrowband IoT Technology

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The NB IoT Box is a compact, powerful device that utilizes the latest Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) technology to enable reliable, energy-efficient, and long-range data transmissions.

With its dynamic energy management, the NB IoT Box automatically adjusts transmission cycles to ensure a predefined battery lifespan (e.g., 12 years), even under challenging conditions. This is complemented by a variety of innovative watchdog functions that maintain system stability and allow for self-healing when necessary, ensuring maximum reliability.

Ideal for smart metering, industrial automation, and remote monitoring, the NB IoT Box offers ultra-low power consumption and seamless connectivity between meters, sensors, and cloud platforms. This facilitates precise data logging, energy monitoring, and real-time data analysis.

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NB IoT Box in Action – Product Overview

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The NB IoT Box – Powering the Future of Smart Metering and IoT Connectivity

NB IoT Box – Unlocking the Future of Smart Metering

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The NB IoT Box is a cutting-edge, battery-operated data logger, engineered for smart metering and the integration of external measurement devices. Powered by the 3GPP Narrowband IoT standard, it guarantees reliable, long-distance communication and ultra-low-power data transmission, making it the ideal solution for smart metering and diverse industrial applications.

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How the NB IoT Box Works – Seamless Data Transmission

Seamless Data Transmission from Devices to the Cloud

The NB IoT Box seamlessly connects external devices—such as meters, sensors, and control systems—to cloud platforms. It gathers data via its versatile interfaces, processes the information securely, and transmits it through NB-IoT technology to the cloud. This ensures real-time monitoring, analysis, and remote management from virtually anywhere.

  • Step 1: Connect external meters or sensors using one of the many supported interfaces (RS232, RS485, Pulse, Analog, MBUS).

  • Step 2: The data is collected and securely transmitted via NB IoT to cloud servers or local dashboards.

  • Step 3: Users can access and analyze the data in real-time, enabling efficient management and decision-making.
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Unique Features of VERAUTs "NB IoT Box":

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Dynamic Energy Management: The integrated system optimizes battery usage by automatically adjusting transmission cycles based on signal quality and data requirements, ensuring a predefined battery lifespan (e.g., 12 years), even in remote or challenging environments.

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Comprehensive Watchdog Functions: Continuous self-monitoring mechanisms ensure stable performance and, if necessary, enable automatic self-healing of the system, minimizing downtime and maintaining reliability.

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Hourly Data Transmission: With a standard transmission interval of one hour, the NB IoT Box provides near real-time monitoring and analysis, making it particularly valuable for applications such as smart metering and industrial remote monitoring.

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Explore the NB IoT Box Family – Choose Your Perfect Fit

NB IoT Box Variants – Tailored for Your Specific Needs

All variants of the NB IoT Box share a common NB-IoT engine, ensuring secure, long-range, and low-power data transmission across different applications. The primary difference lies in the interfaces available for each variant, making them adaptable to diverse industrial and household needs. Discover which NB IoT Box variant best suits your requirements:

NB IoT Box Mini – Versatile Interface for Industrial Use

The NB IoT Box Mini is ATEX certified and offers a wide array of interfaces, making it ideal for complex industrial environments with multiple monitoring and control devices.

Interfaces:

  • 4 Digital Inputs (Reed/S0): Ideal for capturing pulse or status signals from external devices.
  • 3 Analog Inputs: Supports signals like 0-10V or 4-20mA, suitable for sensors such as pressure or temperature.
  • RS232/RS485: Serial communication for communication to external serial units such as electronic volume correctors (EVCs).
  • Encoder SCR: Allows communication with smart meters using absolute encoders.
  • M-BUS Push: For seamless integration with utility meters.
  • 1 Digital Output: Controls or triggers external devices such as alarms.
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NB IoT Box Lite – Compact Solution for Simple Metering

The NB IoT Box Lite is a compact solution tailored for simpler applications, such as smart metering in residential environments. It offers essential interfaces while maintaining a small footprint, perfect for low-complexity setups.

Key Interfaces:

  • 1x Absolute Encoder SCR: For connecting to meters that use absolute encoders.
  • 1x Pulse Input (Reed/S0): Suitable for capturing pulse signals from basic household meters (e.g., water or gas).

NB IoT Box Micro – Simplified for Household Applications

The NB IoT Box Micro is designed for minimalistic applications, primarily focused on household environments. It offers a single, efficient serial interface, making it an ideal choice for low-energy smart metering devices.

Key Interface:

  • TTL 3V MCU Serial Interface: Enables communication at the microcontroller level, perfect for connecting to small household devices like water or heat meters. For microcontroller-level communication.

NB IoT Box GPS – Location Tracking with Advanced Interfaces

The NB IoT Box GPS adds location tracking capabilities to the robust communication features of the NB IoT Box, making it suitable for mobile and fleet management applications. It supports a range of interfaces in addition to its integrated GPS engine.

Key Interfaces:

  • Analog Inputs: Captures signals from external sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity).
  • W-Signal Input: The W-signal is an electrical signal from the generator (alternator) of an engine. It represents the engine’s RPM .
  • GPS Engine: Provides real-time location tracking, ideal for fleet management or mobile asset tracking.
  • Motion Sensor for identifying any movements

NB IoT Box Wild Tracking – Designed for Wildlife Monitoring

The NB IoT Box Wild Tracking is a specialized variant built to track wildlife, specifically designed for monitoring wild boar movements. It features a rugged GPS engine, optimized for remote and harsh environments.

Key Feature:

  • GPS Engine: Allows precise tracking of wildlife, such as wild boars, enabling remote monitoring in natural habitats.
  • Motion Sensor for identifying any movements
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Applications of the NB IoT Box

Smart Metering for Utilities

The NB IoT Box is a powerful solution for smart metering across electricity, water, gas, and heat meters. Its ability to connect with a wide range of external meters, combined with ultra-low-power consumption, makes it perfect for both residential and industrial environments. With secure data transmission and long battery life, utility providers can rely on the NB IoT Box for accurate, real-time meter readings and improved operational efficiency.

  • Variants Used: NB IoT Box Mini, Lite, Micro
  • Key Benefits: Ultra-low power usage, long battery life, and scalable for large meter networks.

Industrial Automation and Remote Monitoring

In industrial settings, the NB IoT Box enables seamless communication between sensors, control systems, and cloud platforms. Whether monitoring equipment in a factory or gathering data from remote locations, the NB IoT Box ensures reliable, long-range communication, even in challenging environments. With its versatile interfaces, it can easily integrate with existing industrial infrastructure, reducing downtime and improving productivity.

  • Variants Used: NB IoT Box Mini, GPS
  • Key Benefits: Multiple interfaces (digital inputs, analog inputs, RS232/485), real-time data transfer, remote control capabilities.

Asset Tracking and Fleet Management

The NB IoT Box GPS variant provides real-time location tracking, making it the ideal choice for asset tracking and fleet management. With a built-in GPS engine, this version can track vehicles, containers, or mobile assets over large areas. Combined with NB-IoT’s wide-area coverage, it ensures constant connectivity, even in rural or remote locations.

  • Variants Used: NB IoT Box GPS
  • Key Benefits: GPS tracking, motion sensor, long-range communication, reliable location data for mobile assets.

Wildlife and Environmental Monitoring

The NB IoT Box Wild Tracking variant is built for environmental monitoring and wildlife tracking. Its integrated GPS engine enables wildlife researchers to track animals like wild boars in remote or rugged terrains. With its durable design and energy-efficient communication, the Wild Tracking variant ensures that critical location data is continuously transmitted, aiding in conservation efforts.

  • Variants Used: NB IoT Box Wild Tracking
  • Key Benefits: Rugged design, GPS tracking for wildlife, motion sensor, ultra-low power consumption.
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Software: VERILOG Energy Monitoring Dashboard

The NB IoT Box integrates effortlessly with the VERILOG software, delivering a robust platform for real-time monitoring, data analysis, and automated reporting. Whether you’re tracking energy usage or managing consumption data, VERILOG provides an intuitive interface for gaining actionable insights and improving efficiency.

Main Fetures of the VERILOG Software:

  • Real-Time Data Monitoring: The software provides real-time visualization of the data collected from the NB IoT Box on a user-friendly dashboard, allowing immediate responses to any critical changes or alarms.
  • Alarm and Notification System: Users can set up custom alarms for critical threshold violations. Notifications are sent via SMS or email, ensuring that the responsible parties are always informed.
  • Trend Analysis and Reporting: The software offers extensive tools for analyzing historical data and generating periodic reports, which can be used to meet regulatory requirements or optimize processes.
  • MQTT / CoAP Integration: The datalogger transmits data to MQTT / CoAP Server and a process stores the telegrams to database for advanced analysis and reporting.

For more information on the software, visit: VERILOG – Energy Monitoring – Real-Time Energy Insights & Analytics

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