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Wireless mesh -Live demo at SPS trade show

Trade fairs are great examples of environments with lots of radio disturbances and it’s a widespread opinion that showcasing wireless technology at a tradeshow is doomed to fail. But at a tradeshow like SPS, with a focus on smart and digital automation, it’s necessary to be able to showcase wireless connected products for harsh industrial environments. LumenRadio takes on the challenge and will run a live demo between u-blox’s and LumenRadio’s booths.  

The significant radio disturbances at trade fairs are due to a lot of people being crammed in a limited area, thousands of visitors with mobile phones in their pockets, many different Wi-Fi networks running in parallel, which all means a heavy usage of the same 2.4GHz frequency band. This leads to congestion in the radio environment resulting in interference, data losses and lots of problems.

The “Interference of Things”

The 2.4GHz band is very popular because it’s a licence free band all over the world, which means that your product can use the same frequencies globally without special configuration. If you, as a product manufacturer, use the 2.4GHz band there is no need for certifying and managing multiple versions of the same product to be able to sell it globally.   

But when more and more devices are getting connected to this same frequency band interference becomes a real problem and this congestion could make your wireless enabled product have degraded quality of service or even stop working completely.

The question is; Is there a solution to this exponentially growing problem with interference or is the 2.4GHz band doomed? Is this frequency band now home to the Interference of Things rather than the Internet of Things?

Coexisting wireless mesh

Luckily the solution already exists, and this will be showcased at SPS in Nuremberg on the 26-28th of November. By running LumenRadio’s reliable wireless mesh technology on u-blox radio modules for industrial applications, all doubts will definitely be erased about bad performance of wireless connectivity in harsh industrial environments. 

Live at the trade fair we will build a mesh network between LumenRadio’s and u-blox’s booth separated in two different halls, using the embedded operating system called MiraOS from LumenRadio and NINA radio modules from u-blox. 

Are you heading to SPS this year? Come by and visit LumenRadio’s and u-blox booths! Don’t miss out when we are pushing the boundaries for reliable wireless mesh! 

MiraOS with U-blox

Where to find us?

SPS NürnbergMesse – November 26 @ 08.00 to November 28 @ 17.00

LumenRadio – Hall 6, Booth 150L

U-blox – Hall 5, Booth 456

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Luminair 3 adds support for LumenRadio’s MoonLite and TimoTwo

LumenRadio and Synthe FX have announced the immediate availability of a new update to Synthe FX’s Luminair 3 app that adds support for outputting DMX over Bluetooth to LumenRadio’s MoonLite™ and TimoTwo™ platform.

Luminair 3, from developers Synthe FX, is an iOS-based lighting control app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

“LumenRadio’s MoonLite™ is a new wireless DMX control product that incorporates an updated version of the company’s award-winning, ultra-reliable CRMX technology, combined with Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in battery.

MoonLite is built on TimoTwo™, LumenRadio’s new radio module that enables the next generation of wireless DMX communication. Built-in Bluetooth compatibility makes TimoTwo™ a dynamic platform, always evolving via software updates to offer users and manufacturers the latest wireless functionalities.”

The new functionality in Luminair v3.7.4 allows users to output DMX over an iOS device’s built-in Bluetooth hardware, directly to MoonLite™ and TimoTwo devices™. Special optimizations have been made to deliver the full Luminair app experience over low-bandwidth BLE connections. All features in Luminair are supported at a reduced frame rate, including FX, sequences and long fade transitions.

Connecting to a LumenRadio BLE device within Luminair is a simple one-step process. Users no longer need to configure a custom network or individual adapters. Just tap on the device listed in Luminair’s Bluetooth discovery window and a full universe of DMX will be output whenever that device is within range. Luminair can also output the same universe over Art-Net and sACN simultaneously with the Bluetooth output.

“The simple connection process will appeal to users working in fast-paced environments like Film and TV production, where it’s not always practical to set up a full network for lighting control”, says Ryan Hisey, founder of Synthe FX. “We’re thrilled that LumenRadio has created this new product platform that streamlines the wireless workflow for users, while simultaneously offering lighting manufacturers the ability to incorporate Luminair app compatibly directly in their products.”

“The Bluetooth compatibility in TimoTwo and MoonLite opens up to a totally new era of wireless DMX and we are happy that Luminair 3 now has support for outputting DMX over Bluetooth to LumenRadio’s new product platform. Synthe FX is a pioneer in this field and we’re excited that the entire Luminair app user base now has the ability to directly interact with our products.” says Niclas Norlén CTO at LumenRadio.

Availability
The Luminair v3.7.4 update is available now on the iOS App Store, as a free download for existing Luminair 3 customers. Pricing for new customers varies across regions. Full product information is available at https://synthe-fx.com/luminair

Both MoonLite™ and TimoTwo™ are available for order. MoonLite™ is ordered via LumenRadio’s distributors (Link ) and for interest in the TimoTwo™ module please contact sales@lumenradio.com.

About Synthe FX
Synthe FX is an industry leader in mobile lighting control products, specializing in apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The company was formed in 2006 with the aim of building tools that inspire and enable creativity, by utilizing the latest software architectures and hardware technologies.

About LumenRadio
LumenRadio develop, market and sell low-power and ultra-reliable operating systems, radio modules and products for wireless lighting control and IoT-applications. From high-profile professional lighting to heavy-duty industrial equipment, we have a solution that works in environments where others fail.

For more information contact:

Ryan Hisey, founder of Synthe FX
info@synthe-fx.com
+1 513-238-0155

or

Niclas Norlén, CTO, LumenRadio
niclas.norlen@lumenradio.com
+46 766 278 728

 

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Lightfair 2019 LumenRadio

A unique multi standard wireless lighting control solution showcased at LIGHTFAIR

LumenRadio, the world’s leading wireless lighting controls manufacturer and connectivity enabler, will exhibit at LIGHTFAIR and present their new AirGlow product – a multi standard wireless lighting control solution suitable for both indoor and outdoor light control.  AirGlow is unique in that it can scale from individual light group control to be used for large scale light control systems with IoT connectivity.

Wireless technology provider LumenRadio offers patented technologies, a unique operating system, state of the art radio modules and “off-the-shelf” products which provide ultra-reliable mesh connectivity for the most business critical applications.

Today, LumenRadio is the market leader within wireless DMX and their patented CRMX technology has become a de-facto standard within both Professional lighting and Film lighting. Using the same ultra-reliable connectivity technology, LumenRadio is now entering the Connected Lighting segment, offering fixture manufacturers their new AirGlow product, thereby enabling a quick time to market for reliable wireless connectivity.

AirGlow
At LIGHTFAIR LumenRadio will present AirGlow – a product platform for both indoor and outdoor light controls that can scale from individual light group control to large scale light control system with IoT connectivity. The product comes packed with powerful and easy-to-use features and is compatible with both Bluetooth and their ultra-reliable Mira Mesh technology.

Due to the small size and versatile interfaces, AirGlow for Indoor usage is ideal for integration both into luminaires as well as integration into standard gang or junction boxes.

AirGlow for outdoor incorporates the LumenRadio’s MWA module, which is tailored for outdoor operation. With a line-of-sight range of up to 500m, AirGlow for outdoor offers performance previously only seen with sub-GHz frequencies.

Enabling Coexistence
AirGlow is built on LumenRadio’s embedded Mira operating system, which enables the world’s most resilient wireless mesh connectivity for business critical applications. The core technology is the Cognitive Coexistence patent that enables your product to coexist along with other wireless technologies, not being interfered and not causing interference.

 

A “one stop shop”
LumenRadio is a one-stop-shop when it comes to wireless lighting control. Whether you need wireless DMX for indoor or outdoor or a multi standard lighting control solution compatible with Bluetooth and the ultra-reliable Mira Mesh technology, LumenRadio is the company to turn to.

Showcased at LIGHTFAIR in Philadelphia. May 21-23
Visit us at LIGHTFAIR to learn more about how AirGlow allows unique scalability. Let AirGlow give you a quick time to market for your smart fixtures. You will find us in the IoT Pavilion booth 4344.

For more information read here or contact:
Robert Larsson, Sales Director, Smart Lighting
robert.larsson@lumenradio.com
+46 709 10 24 20

or

Niclas Norlén, CTO
niclas.norlen@lumenradio.com
+46 766 278 728

 

 

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LUMENRADIO RELEASE MOONLITE™ – A STATE-OF-THE-ART, BLUETOOTH ENABLED, TRANSCEIVER

LumenRadio, the world’s leading wireless lighting controls manufacturer and connectivity enabler, now release MoonLite™ a brand new patent-pending wireless lighting control product with bluetooth connectivity, color coded pairing and built in battery.

MoonLite™ is a wireless CRMX receiver and transmitter built on LumenRadio’s new TimoTwo™ module where they have updated their award winning ultra-reliable CRMX technology. By introducing TimoTwo™ and MoonLite™ to the market LumenRadio says that they are entering the “New era of Wireless DMX”.

MoonLite™ is a state-of-the-art transceiver; thanks to its small size, built-in battery and dual XLR connectors it is ideal for use at clubs, small stage events, corporate events, in theatres and temporary events where wireless DMX is needed. The Bluetooth connectivity enables control and configuration through CRMX toolbox app.

MoonLite™ has the same reliable functionalities as all LumenRadio’s CRMX products, but is updated with even smarter disturbance detection technology, allowing for even more stable connectivity – and it comes in a much smaller package.

MoonLite™ features
• Built on the latest CRMX technology
• DMX transceiver (TX and RX)
• RDM enabled in RX mode
• DC power
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Rechargeable battery included (10-12 hours in CRMX RX and 20 hours in Bluetooth mode)
• Check battery status through app
• Color coded pairing indication
• Velcro fastening
• Firmware updates available over Bluetooth, USB or XLR

Bluetooth connectivity
With built-in support for Bluetooth connectivity, MoonLite™ enables tablet and phone based lighting control software to connect directly without the need for extra hardware.
LumenRadio´s new CRMX Toolbox app makes it easy to connect to your fixtures, allowing for DMX light control and configuration directly from a handheld device. By using LumenRadio’s open Bluetooth API, you can also build your own lighting control application or connect to 3rd party controllers.

“What better way to control and configure your MoonLite™ then from the palm of your hand? Using our new CRMX Toolbox app you can quickly identify your Moonlite, check battery status, conduct firmware updates, toggle between receiver and transmitter mode, change output power and much more. The new era of wireless DMX is finally here” says Niclas Norlén CTO of LumenRadio

MoonLite™ is ready to ship in Q2 2019

Showcased at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, April 2-5
At Prolight + Sound you will be able to see the MoonLite™ and the CRMX Toolbox in action, learn more about how TimoTwo™ opens up for the “New era of Wireless DMX”. This year you find LumenRadio in Hall 12.1, booth C58.

For more information read here or contact:
Jens Markebjer, International Sales Manager
jens.markebjer@lumenradio.com
+46 (0)721-86 94 72
or
Niclas Norlén, CTO
niclas.norlen@lumenradio.com
+46 766 278 728

 

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WITH THE RELEASE OF THE NEW TIMOTWO™ MODULE, LUMENRADIO IS STEPPING INTO “A NEW ERA OF WIRELESS DMX”

LumenRadio, world leader in providing reliable wireless DMX, is taking their patented technology to the next level with the release of their new module TimoTwo™ – the next generation of wireless DMX communication.

The current TiMo™ platform, which was launched back in 2014, enables unprecedented reliable wireless DMX for fixture manufacturers. LumenRadio’s new TimoTwo™  platform is the next generation of reliable wireless DMX communication and with patent pending DMXmesh™ option, Bluetooth compatibility and improved Coexistence, TimoTwo™ will be the most reliable and useful radio module for wireless DMX.

LumenRadio’s TimoTwo™ is a fully integrated DMX/RDM module and offers over-the-air firmware upgrades, SMT mounting, an integrated on-chip antenna as well as a UF.L connector for external antennas. It will be available for purchase in Q2, 2019

Bluetooth connectivity

Bluetooth enables easy commissioning and lighting control using portable devices, firmware updates over the air and support for DMX over Bluetooth (in TX mode). You can also build your own lighting control app using LumenRadio’s open Bluetooth API.

Improved Coexistence

TimoTwo™ has a dynamic RF transmission resulting in reduced RF footprint as well as improved disturbance detection and improved reliability

DMXmesh™

The DMXmesh™ option, which will be made available later on this year, enables flexible fixture placement and an extended range of your wireless communication.  

With LumenRadio’s patent pending DMXmesh™ technology, every receiver and fixture will also act as a repeater, where all devices coordinate among themselves to make sure that the coverage is expanded in the most optimal.  

Also, by using the DMXMesh™ option the time needed for installation and wireless commissioning will be greatly reduced for architectural and architainment illumination with no more site surveys or complicated planning for the wireless DMX distribution. The DMXmesh™ technology will let you focus on what is important; illumination, not on DMX distribution.

 

CRMX Toolbox app

With TimoTwo™ in your fixtures, you can now use our newly developed CRMX Toolbox app to track and connect to your fixtures and controllers. TimoTwo’s built-in Bluetooth connectivity enables DMX light control through 3rd party smart device light controllers as well as the option to build your own application using our open Bluetooth API.

From now on, there is no need for any extra hardware to connect to and control your fixtures from handheld devices – you have full control light control in the palm of your hand!

 

Showcased at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, April 2-5

Visit us at Prolight + Sound to learn more about how TimoTwo™ opens up for the “New era of Wireless DMX” and come and see booth the MoonLite and the CRMX Toolbox in action . This year you find us in Hall 12.1, booth C58.

 

For more information read here or contact:

Robert Larsson, Sales Director, Smart Lighting
robert.larsson@lumenradio.com
+46 709 10 24 20

or

Niclas Norlén, CTO
niclas.norlen@lumenradio.com
+46 766 278 728

 

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LUMENRADIO APPOINTS SEAN DANE AS US SALES MANAGER

LumenRadio announces the appointment of Sean Dane to the position of US Sales Manager.  Bringing extensive knowledge and experience of the wireless DMX industry, Sean is uniquely qualified to help propel sales of LumenRadio’s wireless technology and will work closely with the rest of the LumenRadio team to position the brand for its next phase of growth in the US marketplace.  In his new role, Sean will be responsible for all OEM sales activities on behalf of LumenRadio in the US, reporting directly to Robert Larsson, Sales Director at LumenRadio.

Sean joins LumenRadio after six years as the Sales Director and Application Specialist at RC4 Wireless. During this time, Sean has worked closely with many LumenRadio end users within the film, theatre, theme parks and concert touring environments. During the same time, Sean has also worked with many of the current LumenRadio OEM partners.

After spending ten years in production, Sean moved to the manufacturing and sales side of the industry where he has held roles such as sales director, application specialist, freelance properties designer as well as a prop master for the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. His hands-on production and sales experience is a great benefit to both LumenRadio and to our customers and we are confident our US based customers and OEM partners will soon see the benefit of Sean’s knowledge and experience in wireless technology.

Says Robert Larsson, Sales Director LumenRadio – “ We are delighted to have Sean join the LumenRadio team – his background, knowledge and experience of wireless technologies in general, and our CRMX technology in particular, makes Sean an ideal fit to support our continued growth on the US market and I’m confident he will be a great asset in delivering on our commercial goals as well as to support our current and future customers”


“As the Sales Director for an OEM partner, I saw first hand the power and flexibility of the CRMX platform. I am excited to join the LumenRadio team after working with the technology for a number of years. Both the technology and the team behind it continually impressed me and I could not be happier to be joining them” says Sean Dane

He continues; “CRMX technology being implemented in so many manufactures products is a testament to the development team behind it and I am thrilled to work with them on the next generation of products. I am eager to share both my production experience and my knowledge of wireless DMX with our customers and OEM partners. I expect to see great things continue to develop for both LumenRadio and our customers.”

 

 

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MIRAOS RELEASE 2.3: Concurrent MiraMesh and Bluetooth operation – a killer feature within wireless connectivity

With LumenRadio’s new release of MiraOS – their operating system known for reliable wireless connectivity, they have solved a problem that has been a well-known challenge for years. MiraOS can now run concurrent Bluetooth and MiraMesh seamlessly during operation, something that opens up for totally new possibilities, flexibility and cost savings for wireless products.

Bluetooth is today the number one technology for short range point-to-point connectivity for smart devices, but it is not suitable for creating a reliable building-wide network. It simply lacks the scalability and range needed to offer complete coverage of today’s commercial and industrial buildings.

The common solution to the problem has been to simply add two wireless chips into the product (a Bluetooth-chip for user interaction and another chip for the building-wide network) – adding cost, hardware size and complexity and increasing the power consumption of the device.

In the connectivity industry, it has been a well-known fact that running multiple protocols with stringent timing requirements, concurrently on the same chip by time-sharing the radio, poses a huge challenge. LumenRadio’s Research and Development team has through dedicated and hard work now cracked the nut and solved the problem. Through the latest release of MiraOS it is now possible to, on the same chip, concurrently combine Bluetooth with the ultra-reliable, low energy, IPv6 capable, meshing network of MiraOS.

Enabling smart device interactions

What this means is that interactions between a wireless product and a smart device is now possible at the same time as the wireless mesh network is being fully operational. Concurrent Bluetooth operation opens up many desired possibilities such as intuitive and hassle-free commissioning and maintenance, locally extracting larger data sets, or possibilities for end user interactions through a smartphone or tablet.

User interactions on the edge within a smart building solution is becoming increasingly important, as we see a trend where workplaces, buildings and production flows are no longer static – rather dynamic, with a need to allow more frequent and easy user interaction with all kinds of equipment. Local control loops can enable individual preferences, something that tomorrow’s activity-based workplaces will require.

“Enabling concurrent Bluetooth and MiraMesh connectivity will give our customers the best of two worlds. This feature can unleash their creativity for smooth, intuitive user experiences while not compromising on reliability and performance. Life at the edge will never be the same again.” Niclas Norlén, CTO, LumenRadio

“Combining Bluetooth and ultra-low energy 6lowpan mesh operation concurrently in the MiraMesh stack has been a complex challenge to solve. Knowing how hard it is to run multiple protocol with stringent timing requirements, concurrently on the same chip makes me even prouder of my team. The knowledge, effort and hard work they have showed in this project is impressive.”
Michael Karlsson, R&D manager, LumenRadio

At LumenRadio we see an ever-increasing demand for concurrent Bluetooth operation and by adding this to our MiraOS we offer the most reliable, low energy consumption and Future-Proof wireless technology on the market.

 

For more information, please contact:

LumenRadio

Niclas Norlén

CTO

niclas.norlén@lumenradio.com

+46 (0)766 278 728

 

About MiraOS

LumenRadio’s operating system MiraOS enables large scale and easy-to-install wireless meshing networks and is developed with a focus on reliability and ultra-low power communication. With patented FPCC (Future-Proof Coexistence Connectivity) technologies for mesh, coexistence, ultra-low energy, over the air FW-updates, commissioning, large scale networks etc MiraOS is today the most resilient and low energy consumption on the market.

Key benefits

  • Ultra-Low energy meshing mode
  • Easy commissioning using NFC or Bluetooth for very low installation cost
  • Large scale communication with thousands of nodes in a network
  • Scalable & flexible setup (from small to large-sized installations)
  • Best in class firmware update over the air
  • Open application layer for customer application development

 

About LumenRadio

LumenRadio is a wireless connectivity company based in Gothenburg. They develop, market and sell a low-power and ultra-reliable embedded operating system for wireless IoT-applications based on their patented FPCC (Future-Proof Cognitive Coexistence) technologies. From high-profile professional lighting to heavy-duty industrial equipment, LumenRadio has a solution that works in environments where others fail. www.lumenradio.com

 

 

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Produal’s new wireless Proxima mesh solution for building automation, harnesses LumenRadio and u-blox technology

LumenRadio, providers of ultra-reliable wireless mesh solutions and u‑blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning radio modules, have combined their technologies to enable a new building automation solution. Developed by Produal, based in Finland, the new wireless Proxima room solution leverages wireless mesh technology to increase flexibility and ease of installation. Produal Proxima® combines u‑blox NINA‑B1 Bluetooth low energy module and LumenRadio’s embedded operating system, MiraOS™.

With the release of wireless Produal Proxima® solution, Produal has taken the next step of building automation measurement and control and taking the lead into the wireless future.

Produal Proxima® builds on wireless mesh sensors that communicate using LumenRadio’s MiraOS™ – a solution capable of robustly connecting hundreds of wireless nodes – sensors, actuators, gateways. The self-healing network is designed to continue to perform when individual nodes fail, and can easily be adapted when building layouts change. Multi-hop technology ensures that signals are transmitted across the entire network, guaranteeing coverage regardless of a building’s architecture.

LumenRadio’s patented Cognitive Coexistence technology ensures that communication is carried out on the least crowded and most optimal frequencies at any given time, increasing the reliability of the solution. And FOTA (firmware-over-the-air) updates via the u‑blox NINA-B1 module ensure that all nodes in the network always run the latest firmware, future-proofing and securing the entire solution.

The fact that LumenRadio’s flexible MiraOS™can be adapted to any radio hardware on any frequency band gave Produal the flexibility to choose hardware optimized to their application. Produal opted to use the u‑blox NINA module for wireless communication, convinced by its high performance, cost-efficiency, and small footprint. It is a stand-alone Bluetooth low energy module with a powerful Arm® Cortex®-M4 microcontroller unit. Thanks to the module’s state-of-the-art power performance, the wireless nodes have a battery life of over eight years, limiting maintenance to a minimum.

”Building automation is a no-nonsense business – things have to work. And that’s where our ultra-reliable mesh comes into play, efficiently connecting devices in the hundreds and thousands throughout buildings. We give Produal the performance they need today, while future-proofing their offer for whatever tomorrow will bring,” says Peter Lindkvist, Sales Director at LumenRadio.

“Wireless functionality is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing trends everywhere. With the new wireless Proxima platform, Produal creates reliability for wireless building automation thanks to this future-proof and secure solution. Dedicated wireless applications can be built, commissioned and updated easily,” states Francesco Fausti, Director, product management and export sales.

“Produal’s offering is a perfect example of how our NINA module family enables size and power-optimized and highly reliable wireless-mesh based solutions with hassle-free firmware-over-the-air updates,” concludes Stefan Berggren, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Short Range Radio Product Center at u-blox.

 

Showcased at ISH

The wireless Produal Proxima® solution is showcased at ISH – the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water in Frankfurt, March 11-15 both by LumenRadio and Produal.

LumenRadio: Hall 10.3, B53

Produal: Hall 10.3, B69

Interested in learning more about wireless Produal Proxima and reading the Case study? Click here.

About LumenRadio

LumenRadio is a wireless connectivity company based in Gothenburg. They develop, market and sell a low-power and ultra-reliable embedded operating system for wireless IoT-applications based on their patented FPCC (Future-Proof Cognitive Coexistence) technologies. From high-profile professional lighting to heavy-duty industrial equipment, LumenRadio has a solution that works in environments where others fail. www.lumenradio.com

About Produal

Produal is your reliable partner for high-quality building automation measurement and control. Our 100 experts work locally and passionately with you to help provide excellent BA projects and services, and to design and manufacture proven BA solutions efficiently. Our 30 years of expertise can be seen in tens of thousands of buildings around the world. www.produal.com

About u-blox

u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies for the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Their solutions let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. www.u-blox.com

For more information, please contact:

LumenRadio

Peter Lindkvist

Sales Director

peter.lindkvist@lumenradio.com

+46 738 39 32 22

 

Produal

Antti Salli

Product manager, transmitters and wireless products

antti.salli@produal.com

+358 10 219 9155

 

u‑blox:

Natacha Seitz

PR Manager

natacha.seitz@u-blox.com

+41 76 436 0788

 

 

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MiraOS v2.1 new features released - low energy mesh, BLE beacons, Mix&Match formation and high precision time synch

MiraOS release 2.1: Ultra low energy mesh redefined – getting high on going low!

Wireless technology provider LumenRadio has released an update of their embedded operating system for wireless connectivity – MiraOS. One of the main features is the improved ultra low energy consumption for battery operated solutions where they have broken new ground.  

MiraOS enables products to become smart and connected through large-scale wireless mesh networks. With LumenRadio’s patented technologies and radio development expertise, product manufacturers can get an ultra-reliable and Future-Proof wireless solution with the most resilient technology on the market.

In addition to decreased energy consumption, the main new features in the MiraOS v2.1 are BLE beacon support, high-precision time-stamping of data and the (patent pending) Mix&Match formation™ technology.

 

Ultra low energy mesh, >15 years in routing mode
At LumenRadio, low energy meshing mode has been a dedicated focus for their research and development department and their goal has been to reach the lowest consumption possible. With the upgrade to MiraOS v2.1, the energy consumption in meshing mode for battery powered devices has been reduced to half compared to the 2.0 version earlier this year. This means it is reduced to less than 16uA, which enables more than 15 years operation in routing mode from an AA-sized battery, and a leaf node running on a coin cell battery can easily last for 10 years. This consumption is calculated when sending a 160B data message every minute. No other wireless technology can today match this ultra low energy offer enabling Zero Wire technology™. In fact, the limitation is based on the lifetime of the battery which today is maximized to 15 years due to self-discharge.

 

 

Mix&Match formationTM
Another unique new feature in MiraOS 2.1 is the patent pending Mix&Match formation™ technology which enables unique interoperability and allows low energy consumption and high data rate configurations to communicate in the same network.

Mix&Match formation™ gives the possibility to use battery powered meshing nodes in a local network and then build a backbone with mains powered high capacity nodes with long range to send the messages to the gateway. The patent pending Mix&Match formation™ gives a unique flexibility in building large networks with different speed and energy consumption demands. No other wireless technology provider can offer this today.    

 

Support for BLE beaconsMiraOS v2.1 has support for BLE beacons witch gives possibilities for device diagnostics, network status or any kind of one way communication. Beacons can be used for indoor positioning, sending out sensor values, mobile marketing or any other advertisement based data. By combining beacons with MiraOS IPv6 mesh technology it is easy to remotely update the data and contents broadcasted through the beacons.

 

High precision times stamping of data
High-precision time-stamping of data using multiple wireless sensors enables advanced correlation analysis. In MiraOS 2.1 the relative precision of timestamps is below <+/-5μs /hop for any size of the network which is exceptional. This is important in for example industrial sensor networks and gives extreme accurate time synchronization of events and data.   

 

New features in MiraOS 2.1

  • Ultra-low energy, <16μA for routing nodes
  • Mix&Match formation™ technology – patent pending
  • BLE beacon support
  • High-precision (<+/-5μs) time-stamping of data
  • Increased network speed performance – 1200 data messages (160B) per minute
  • Hardware support for Nordic nRF52840, NXP MKW41x and LumenRadio
    MLE / MWA modules.

Want to know more about our technology? See our collection of Whitepapers and guides here:   

 

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New additions to the Lumen team
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New additions to the Lumen team

Nerds will rule the earth | This year LumenRadio celebrates 10 years, and it’s only fitting that our staff is growing as the company ages – with 10 new employees, nonetheless.

 

Since the beginning of this year, our team of talents has grown with 10 new members and one new office in Germany. We’ve expanded in all corners of the company; from sales and marketing to research and development, with the latter experiencing the biggest growth. As we always aim to improve our offer and development of our technology, it’s of high importance to have a big and strong team working in research and development.

“Working on new patents and innovations, along with applying these to our customers needs requires many dedicated co-workers and we are happy that our R&D staff has grown with many new talents.” says Michael Karlsson, R&D Manager.

 

There is more to come

The expansion is not over, the LumenRadio team will keep on growing and welcoming new members around the world.

Michael continues: “It could be interesting to start up an office abroad, solely for development. The technology industry is moving forward in a rapid pace and so must we if we want to continue to be front-runners in the field”

 

The LumenRadio team looks forward to a productive and innovative time to come with our new curious and passionate members. As one of our colleagues once said; Nerds will rule the earth!

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