LPWAN SOLUTIONS
LPWAN Holding Inc manufactures the widest range of industrial LTE-M and NB IoT sensors under ellenex brand and offers an extensive selection of cellular monitoring solutions designed for today's IoT landscape. Our sensors cater to various industrial sectors, including environmental monitoring, water and wastewater, smart buildings, and smart cities, providing secure and scalable data collection from anywhere. For distributed fleets, infrastructure, and remote sites, our nb iot asset monitoring devices make it easy to locate and monitor high-value assets in real time. Our dedicated team guarantees smooth integration and straightforward setup with your current infrastructure, and Ellenex NB-IoT sensors are the most reliable options to transform your asset management into a more efficient, data-driven alternative.
NB-IoT and LTE Cat M1 Asset Monitoring Devices
Pressure / DP Measurement
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Level Measurement
Temperature Measurement
Totaliser and Flowmeter
Sensor Interface
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NB IoT / LTE Cat M1 low power industrial single channel sensor interface for any low power sensor with an output of:
Analogue: mV / mV/V / 4-20mA/ 0-5V / 0-10V
Digital: I2C / RS232/ RS485/ Modbus/ HART/ SDI12/ TTL UART
Temperature: Pt100, 2 or 3 wire; Pt1000, 2 or 3 wire
Pulse: Pulse (Reed Switch)
Other Products
Ellenex provides a diverse selection of complementary products alongside our standard offerings, thanks to our collaboration with global partners. Please reach out to our technical sales team to explore your specific application needs, particularly for multi-sensor integrations.
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Water Quality
What Are NB-IoT and
LTE Cat-M1?
NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) and LTE Cat-M1 (LTE-M) are cellular Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) technologies designed specifically for Industrial IoT (IIoT), remote monitoring, and smart infrastructure management. These technologies enable industrial sensors and monitoring devices to transmit data securely over existing cellular networks with ultra-low power consumption, long range connectivity, and high reliability.
Both NB-IoT and LTE Cat-M1 operate on licensed cellular spectrum and are standardized by 3GPP, making them ideal communication technologies for large-scale IoT deployments, industrial asset monitoring, and mission-critical infrastructure monitoring.
At Ellenex, NB-IoT and LTE Cat-M1 are used to enable a wide range of industrial applications, specifically Water Infrastructure Monitoring by executing pressure sensors, level transmitters, temperature sensors, flow monitoring devices, and environmental monitoring systems that provide real-time data from remote locations.
NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things)
NB-IoT is a cellular LPWAN technology optimized for ultra-low power sensors and devices that transmit small amounts of data periodically. It provides deep coverage penetration, making it suitable for installations in underground assets, tanks, pipelines, remote infrastructure, and indoor industrial environments.
Key advantages of NB-IoT include:
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Ultra-low power consumption enabling battery operation for many years
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Extended coverage in challenging environments such as basements, underground wells, and remote infrastructure
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Highly secure cellular connectivity using licensed spectrum
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Scalable deployment for massive IoT networks with thousands of connected sensors
NB-IoT is widely used in water and wastewater monitoring, smart city infrastructure, tank level monitoring, pipeline pressure monitoring, environmental sensing, and industrial automation.
LTE Cat-M1 (LTE-M)
LTE Cat-M1, also known as LTE-M, is another LPWAN cellular technology designed for IoT devices that require low power consumption but higher data throughput and mobility support compared to NB-IoT.
Key benefits of LTE Cat-M1 include:
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Low latency communication suitable for near real-time monitoring
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Support for mobile and moving assets such as logistics equipment or transport systems
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Voice and firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) capability
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Global compatibility with LTE cellular networks
LTE Cat-M1 is commonly used in asset tracking, industrial monitoring systems, energy infrastructure, logistics monitoring, and smart building applications.
NB-IoT vs LTE Cat-M1 for Industrial IoT
Both technologies are designed for low-power wide-area connectivity, but they serve slightly different IoT deployment needs.
For many industrial applications, NB-IoT is ideal for stationary sensors, while LTE Cat-M1 is better suited for applications requiring mobility or faster data transmission.
Industrial NB-IoT and LTE Cat-M1 Sensors by Ellenex
Ellenex develops one of the widest ranges of industrial NB-IoT and LTE Cat-M1 sensors and monitoring devices, enabling remote monitoring of critical assets across industries such as:
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Water and wastewater infrastructure
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Oil and gas operations
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Smart cities and utilities
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Environmental monitoring
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Agriculture and farming
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Mining and construction
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Industrial automation
Ellenex sensors combine rugged industrial hardware, ultra-low power electronics, and LPWAN cellular connectivity to deliver reliable data collection from remote and harsh environments.
With NB-IoT and LTE Cat-M1 connectivity, Ellenex devices enable secure, scalable, and cost-effective Industrial IoT deployments that help organizations improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and gain real-time visibility into critical infrastructure.
Humidity, Rain and Soil Moisture Sensor
