High coverage
Excellent indoor penetration & range—ideal for pits, basements, and remote measuring points.
NB Iot Box LITE – NB-IoT Data Logger
Compact NB-IoT communication for meters & encoders
NB-IoT communication for remote meter reading
The NB IoT Box LITE is a battery-powered ATEX data logger with integrated NB-IoT engine (NB2) for autonomous measuring points. It captures pulses as well as SCR encoder signals and transmits meter and sensor data energy-efficiently via NB-IoT directly to a server/cloud. Thanks to optimized power management, the solution achieves up to 10 years of battery life—ideal for smart metering and compact encoder applications.
How the NB IoT Box LITE works
Sensors or meters provide pulses or encoder signals. The NB IoT Box LITE records these values at configurable times and buffers them. It then transmits the data without a gateway over the NB-IoT network to a server/cloud. The transmission interval is configurable, but optimized for hourly transmission to keep power consumption minimal.
No local gateway required—direct, secure cellular transmission.
Why NB-IoT for meters?
Ultra-low power
Optimized for long battery life: sleep modes, narrowband transmission, low overhead.
Secure & scalable
Licensed networks, SIM-based security, carrier scaling—no own gateway infrastructure.
At a glance
| Product | NB IoT Box LITE |
|---|---|
| Certification | ATEX |
| Communication | NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB2), standardized protocols (e.g., MQTT/CoAP) |
| Battery | up to 10 years with hourly transmission |
| Use | Remote meter reading & encoder reading |
NB IoT Box LITE by VERAUT
Compact, power-optimized, and cloud-ready—ideal for lean metering setups.
1 h
Hourly transmission
Predictable remote reads.
10 Y+
Battery life
Autonomous operation.
0
Gateways
Direct via NB-IoT.
24/7
Availability
Network scan & retries.
Dynamic power management
Adaptive transmission intervals
The box adapts intervals and retries to signal quality and demand—for maximum lifetime with stable data.
Watchdog & self-healing
Autonomous restarts, network rescans, fallback strategies—robust transmission even under challenging conditions.
Goal: predictable hourly reads with >10 years battery life.
Interfaces & signals
The NB IoT Box LITE covers typical meter/pulse/encoder signals.
Digital inputs
1× DI—pulses/reed/S0 (with add-on housing).
SCR encoder
1× SCR input—high-resolution reading (nap-on housing for BK gas meters available).
Cloud connectivity
Direct to server/cloud (e.g., MQTT/CoAP); no local gateway infrastructure required.
Technical specifications
Essential data for your planning.
| Housing | robust outdoor housing (add-on housing for DI / nap-on for BK gas meters) |
|---|---|
| Certification | ATEX |
| Communication | NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB2) |
| Protocols | Standardized IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT/CoAP) |
| Power supply | Internal lithium battery (>10 Y with hourly transmission, depending on conditions) |
| Interfaces | 1× DI (pulses/reed/S0), 1× SCR encoder |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C |
Standard NB-IoT vs. VERAUT LITE
Intelligent network search, watchdogs, and power management ensure stable transmission with long runtime.
| Topic | Standard NB-IoT | NB IoT Box LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Data transmission | Irregular | Hourly, predictable |
| Power management | Basic | Optimized for 10 years+ |
| Infrastructure | Gateways sometimes required | No gateways needed |
| Robustness | Standard retries | Network scan, fallbacks & watchdog |
Use cases & industries
For simple meter/encoder scenarios with minimal energy footprint.
Water/gas meters
Autonomous remote reading of pulses (S0/reed) and encoders—ideal in pits & basements.
Encoders
Supports SCR encoders for high-resolution readings (nap-on housing for BK gas meters).
Industry & ATEX
ATEX-suitable for hazardous areas; robust, long-running measuring points.
Downloads & contact
NB IoT Box LITE datasheet
Technical details, interfaces, installation notes & application areas.
Download PDFNB IoT Box product family
Overview & variants—find the configuration that fits.
View overviewFrequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do I need a gateway?
No, the LITE sends directly to the cloud via NB-IoT.
Which encoders are supported?
SCR / SCR+; others on request.
How long does the battery really last?
Typically >10 years with hourly reads—depending on radio quality, ambient temperature, and number of retries.
Is use in hazardous (explosive) areas possible?
Yes, the LITE is ATEX-suitable. Please observe the installation and usage notes in the datasheet.
Which cloud backends are supported?
The box transmits using standardized protocols (e.g., MQTT/CoAP) to server/cloud. Integration into your backend is therefore straightforward.
How is it mounted to the meter?
An add-on housing is available for pulse inputs; a nap-on housing for SCR encoders (e.g., BK gas meters). See datasheet for details.