Bin levels
Ultrasonic sensors measure how full each bin is. Refuse trucks follow routes based on fill level, not a fixed schedule.
Smart Cities
Municipal services based on real data
Sensors in bins, parking spaces, water meters and lighting poles send readings to one shared dashboard. Crews go where they are needed, when they are needed.
Free first meetingAcross Greece
Smart CitiesRecycling bin, main square
Within limits–
- Bin fill level
- Min, 60′
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- Max, 60′
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- Battery
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- Signal (RSSI)
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Sample data · one reading per minuteLast reading: now
Overview
One network, many applications
LoRaWAN covers long distances with few gateways, so one network in a municipality can serve many applications at once. The same antennas receive data from bins, water meters, parking sensors and air quality stations. Each new application only needs its own sensors.
We suggest you start with a pilot in one neighbourhood or one service, for example recycling bins. You measure the result and then expand to other applications on the same network. The data can feed the municipality's existing systems via API.
What you can monitor
Applications
Parking
Sensors in the road surface show free and occupied spaces. Useful for disabled parking, loading bays and controlled parking zones.
Street lighting
Controllers on the poles for scheduling, dimming and fault reporting. You learn which lamp went out without waiting for a complaint.
Water metering
Remote water meter reading and alerts for unusual flow. You spot leaks after the meter and night-time consumption.
Air quality
Stations that measure PM2.5 and PM10 particulates, temperature and humidity at schools, squares and busy roads.
Municipal equipment
Trackers on vehicles and equipment, sensors in pumping stations and tanks. Everything on one map with its status.
How it works
From the sensor to your phone
Each reading travels wirelessly over LoRaWAN, is stored and checked against the limits you set.
Sensor
Measures temperature, humidity, CO₂, level, voltage, vibration or whatever else you need. It usually runs on a battery and sends a reading at regular intervals or when something happens.
Measures temperature, humidity, CO₂, level, voltage, vibration or whatever else you need. It usually runs on a battery and sends a reading at regular intervals or when something happens.
LoRaWAN gateway
Receives the signals from all sensors in the area and forwards them to the internet over Ethernet, 4G or Starlink. One gateway usually covers a whole building or farm.
Receives the signals from all sensors in the area and forwards them to the internet over Ethernet, 4G or Starlink. One gateway usually covers a whole building or farm.
Network server
Manages the devices, decrypts the messages and delivers them to the platform. We use the Helium network or Actility's ThingPark, depending on coverage and project requirements.
Manages the devices, decrypts the messages and delivers them to the platform. We use the Helium network or Actility's ThingPark, depending on coverage and project requirements.
Dashboard
Readings appear as charts, maps and tables in Datacake, Tago.IO or platform.csdynamics.gr. There you set limits, view history and export reports.
Readings appear as charts, maps and tables in Datacake, Tago.IO or platform.csdynamics.gr. There you set limits, view history and export reports.
Alerts
When a value exceeds its limit or a sensor stops sending, the person in charge is told by email, SMS or push notification. You decide who is told, about what and at what times.
When a value exceeds its limit or a sensor stops sending, the person in charge is told by email, SMS or push notification. You decide who is told, about what and at what times.
Equipment
The sensors we install
Wireless and battery-powered, with no cabling. Battery life depends on how often they send readings.
SensorBin level sensor
MeasuresDistance to the waste surface, temperature, tilt
Where it goesInside the bin lidThe tilt reading shows if a bin has tipped over. Temperature can reveal a fire inside the bin.
SensorParking sensor
MeasuresWhether a vehicle is in the space
Where it goesIn the road surface, at the centre of each spaceIt is screwed or embedded into the asphalt and only sends a message when the status changes.
SensorLuminaire controller
MeasuresStatus, consumption and light level
Where it goesIn the luminaire socket or the circuit panelMany modern LED luminaires already have a socket for these controllers.
SensorWater meter reader
MeasuresConsumption reading from a pulse output
Where it goesOn the existing water meter, or a new meter with a built-in moduleIt needs a meter with a pulse or digital output. In meter pits, we check the signal first.
SensorAir quality station
MeasuresPM2.5, PM10, temperature, humidity and, on some models, gases
Where it goesOn poles or buildings, about 3 metres highLow-cost sensors give a good picture of trends. They do not replace certified pollution monitoring stations.
Alerts
Know before damage is done
A bin is more than 80% fullThe bin is added to the next collection route and shows red on the map.
Temperature rises sharply inside a binThe cleaning service gets an immediate alert about a possible fire.
A water meter shows constant flow all nightThe water service gets an alert about a possible leak at that location.
A luminaire does not switch on at its scheduled timeA job is created for the street lighting crew with the pole's location.
How we work
From pilot to expansion
Choose the application
We discuss with the relevant department which problem it wants to solve first and which area will host the pilot.
Coverage study
We choose gateway sites on municipal buildings or high points and measure coverage across the area.
Pilot installation
We install gateways and sensors together with the municipality's crews.
Dashboard and integrations
We set up a map and dashboards per department and, where needed, make the data available to other systems via API.
Review and expansion
After a few months we review the data with you and plan the expansion to more areas or applications.
Outcome
What you gain
Routes based on need
Crews go to the bins and sites that really need it, not to all of them in turn.
Faster fault detection
Dead lights, leaks and full bins appear on the map before residents complain.
One network for many services
The same gateway network serves every new application without building new infrastructure.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Call us or send us a message.
How many gateways does a municipality need?
It depends on the area, the buildings and the terrain. In a dense urban area one gateway usually covers a radius of a few kilometres, and more in open terrain. The exact layout comes from a study and field measurements.
How long do the sensor batteries last?
Bin and parking sensors send few messages a day and their batteries usually last several years. Real battery life depends on how often they send, the temperature and the signal quality. The dashboard shows each battery's level.
How is personal data protected?
The sensors we propose do not collect personal data: they measure fill level, vehicle presence or consumption. No cameras are used. LoRaWAN messages are encrypted from the sensor to the platform.
Can we use our existing water meters?
If the meters have a pulse or digital output, we fit a reader module on them. If not, they need replacing with meters that support remote reading. We assess this based on the meter types in your network.
Can the data connect to other municipal systems?
Yes. The platforms we use have APIs and webhooks, so the data can go to a GIS, a request management system or an app for residents.
Who owns the data and the infrastructure?
The data belongs to the municipality. With a private network server and your own gateways, the infrastructure stays under your control and can be exported or moved if needed.
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Start with a pilot
Choose one service and one area, and we will propose a pilot with clear measurement of results.