CreaNod Gateway
Industrial IoT gateway for data collection and remote control
The CreaNode Gateway is a versatile industrial IoT device designed to collect data from field sensors and equipment, transmit it over cellular networks, and support remote monitoring and control. It is suitable for agriculture, environmental monitoring, irrigation, and other industrial applications where reliable connectivity and flexible interfacing are required.
collect data from connected sensors and devices
transmit data over cellular networks
support remote control of connected equipment
operate autonomously on battery power with a solar panel
provide location data through integrated GPS
This makes it suitable both for monitoring applications and for control applications in remote or hard-to-access environments.
What the CreaNode Gateway does
Key features
Cellular connectivity (2G, LTE-M, NB-IoT) enables reliable data transmission in a wide range of network conditions, from legacy coverage to low-power IoT deployments.
Autonomous power operation (battery and solar panel support) allows long-term deployment in remote or off-grid locations without constant maintenance.
Integrated GPS provides device positioning and location tracking for mobile or distributed installations.
Flexible industrial interfaces (Modbus, RS485, pulse counter, UART, I2C) allow connection to a wide range of sensors, meters, and external equipment.
Expandable hardware platform (custom daughter boards) enables project-specific functionality such as relays, microphones, or other specialized inputs and outputs.
Remote monitoring and control capability allows the gateway not only to collect and transmit data but also to control connected systems and respond to remote commands.
Interfaces and Connectivity
The CreaNode Gateway is designed to work with both off-the-shelf and custom peripherals. It supports standard industrial communication protocols and hardware interfaces, allowing easy integration with existing systems or new deployments.
Supported interfaces include Modbus and RS485 for industrial devices, pulse counters for metering applications, and UART and I2C for direct sensor communication. For advanced or specialized use cases, custom daughter boards can be developed to extend functionality.
Example Application
In this example, the CreaNode Gateway is connected to a weather station and a soil sensor. The gateway collects environmental data and transmits it over the cellular network to a remote dashboard.
The system provides access to key measurements such as air temperature, air humidity, soil temperature, soil humidity, atmospheric pressure, rainfall, wind speed and direction, illuminance, UV index, as well as device-related parameters like signal strength, battery level, voltage, and charging current.
This type of setup is particularly useful for agriculture and environmental monitoring, where continuous remote access to field data is required.
Use Cases
Environmental monitoring (weather stations, air quality, climate tracking) where reliable remote data collection is required.
Agriculture and irrigation (soil monitoring, irrigation control, crop optimization) where both sensing and actuation are needed.
Industrial telemetry (equipment monitoring, metering, system diagnostics) using standard industrial interfaces.
Remote control systems (automation, switching, alerts) where devices must be managed from a distance.
The CreaNode Gateway combines cellular communication, flexible interfaces, autonomous power operation, and expandability into a single platform, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from agriculture to industrial systems. For projects with specific requirements, the gateway can be extended with custom daughter boards that add specialized functionality such as relays, microphones, or other dedicated hardware. This flexibility allows the system to be adapted to unique use cases and large-scale deployments. For more details or to discuss your specific project requirements, please contact us.