Smart Edge IoT Gateway

Description

Smart Edge IoT Gateway – LoRaWAN to PLC / SCADA The Smart Edge IoT Gateway is designed for organizations that want to use LoRaWAN sensor data directly in industrial control systems without compromising security, stability, or operational ownership. Installed behind the firewall, the gateway acts as a secure bridge between IoT systems and OT environments. LoRaWAN data is retrieved via an outbound, encrypted MQTT connection and converted locally into industrial protocols such as Modbus or OPC UA for use in PLC and SCADA systems. The problem it solves LoRaWAN is ideal for monitoring energy, environment, water, and asset conditions. However, integrating this data into industrial environments is often difficult: PLC and SCADA systems do not speak IoT protocols IT security policies block inbound connections VPN-based solutions add operational complexity Cloud-only integrations feel too far removed from the process As a result, valuable sensor data often remains isolated from the systems where it could create real operational value. How it works LoRaWAN sensors send data via the Sensor-Online platform Sensor data is published over MQTT using TLS encryption The edge gateway initiates an outbound connection and subscribes to the required topics Node-RED processes, validates, and maps the data Data is written locally to Modbus TCP/RTU or exposed via OPC UA All protocol conversion and logic execution happens locally, behind the firewall. Key features Industrial-grade Linux-based edge gateway 5G and NB-IoT connectivity options Secure MQTT over TLS as the data backbone Node-RED for local logic and data transformation Modbus TCP / RTU and OPC UA integration ZeroTier secure remote access without inbound VPNs Local buffering and last-known-good value handling Data quality and communication status per data point Benefits for your organization Secure integration of LoRaWAN data into PLC and SCADA systems No inbound firewall rules or exposed OT services Minimal impact on existing PLC programs Clear separation between IT and OT networks Faster deployment of industrial IoT use cases Scalable from single sites to large multi-site deployments Designed for real industrial environments The Smart Edge IoT Gateway does not replace PLC or SCADA systems. Instead, it complements them by making modern IoT data safely and reliably available where it matters most — close to the process. By combining secure outbound communication, local protocol conversion, and standard industrial interfaces, the gateway enables practical Industrial IoT deployments without unnecessary complexity.