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# SenseCAP Wireless Light Intensity Sensor - LoRaWAN AU915 MHz

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SS114992649 · **Brand:** [Seeed Studio](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/seeed-studio-australia)
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SenseCAP Wireless Light Intensity Sensor measures the intensity of light, which is designed in battery-powered and IP66 enclosure for outdoor use,...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $259.95 (inc GST) — $236.32 AUD, exc GST
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## Description

About SenseCAP

Among the first launch of Seeed industrial IoT (IIoT) product series, **[SenseCAP](https://solution.seeedstudio.com)** is focusing on wireless environmental sensing applications: smart agriculture, precision farming, and smart city, to name a few. It consists of hardware products (sensors, data-loggers & gateways, etc.), software services (SenseCAP portal, mobile App, open dashboard), an API for device & data management.

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/whySenseCAP_448909403c9.png)

SenseCAP Wireless Light Intensity Sensor measures the intensity of light in lux from 0 - 188000 lux, which is designed for outdoor use.

This battery-powered device incorporates a built-in LoRa transmitter based on SX1276 for long-range transmission, a digital light sensor, and a custom battery. It is specifically designed and optimized for use cases powering end devices by batteries for years. To minimize the power consumption, the device wakes up, transmits the collected light data to the gateway, and then goes back to sleep.

Under the best of circumstances, the battery is expected to last for 8 years, depending on the data transmission intervals. Please kindly note that the default interval is once per hour. If you'd like to change the data upload interval, please refer to [this document.](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SenseCAPProductUserGuide(LoRaWANSeries)-V1_55643aa35ec.pdf)

To fit in adverse conditions, it is designed with industry standards and equipped with an IP66 waterproof enclosure, supporting an extended operating temperature range, making it suitable for industrial applications in both indoor and outdoor severe environments.

SenseCAP Sensor Node adopts a modular design, integrating the data logger with the sensor probe, which is replaceable by other SenseCAP sensor probes.

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/sensecapsensornode_17976f17f8b.png)

SenseCAP Sensor is fully compliant with LoRaWAN specifications and can be used with standard LoRaWAN gateways. Please choose the corresponding gateway according to the sensor frequency. Seeed also provides [SenseCAP LoRaWAN Gateway](https://www.seeedstudio.com/LoRaWAN-Gateway-EU868-p-4305.html) for you to use with SenseCAP Sensors seamlessly without an extra huge workload for provisioning.

**System Architecture**

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SenseCAPLoRaWANArchitecture_13827f332b2.png)

SenseCAP Sensor + Other LoRaWAN Gateway Architecture

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SenseCAPandotherLoRaWANGateway_221719c4ebc.png)

**Features**

- Support LoRaWAN protocol Class A
- High reliability and stability
- An ultra-wide 22-bit dynamic range
- Ultra-wide-distance transmission: 10km in line of sight scene, 2 km in urban scenes
- Transmission Interval: every 1 hour
- Battery life = 8 years
- IP66 enclosure, suitable for outdoor applications
- Rapid installation and deployment (see the video below)
 
**Applications**

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/applicationseeedpageforsensecap_74055017bc0.png)

- Smart Agriculture
- Smart Building
- Environmental Monitoring
- Other Wireless Sensing Applications
 
**Specifications**

 | Air Temperature |
|---|
| Range | 0 to 188000 Lux |
| Sensitivity | 0.045 Lux/LSB |
| Resolution | 0.045 Lux |
| General Parameters |
| Product Model | LoRa-S-AU915-Light Intensity-01 |
| Microcontroller | Ultra-low-power MCU |
| Support Protocol | Based on LoRaWAN v1.0.2 protocol |
| LoRa Channel Plan | AU915 |
| LoRa Power Output | 16 dBm (EIRP) |
| Sensitivity | -137.5dBm(SF12, BW125KHz) |
| Current Consumption | 5 µA (sleep mode)120 mA max(active mode) |
| Communication Distance | 2 to 10 km (depending on different antennas and environments) |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| UV Resistance | anti-aging (from rain/sun exposure): UL746C F1 |
| Enclosure Material | PC |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 100 %RH (non-condensing) |
| Device Weight | 288g |
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Battery (Contained in equipment) |
| Battery Life | = 3 years (upload data once per hour) |
| Battery Voltage | 3.6V |
| Battery Capacity | 19Ah (non-rechargeable) |

**LoRa Frequency**

The device is designed with a fixed LoRa channel, which can not be modified by users. The supported channels are as follows. Please refer to [this document](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SenseCAPLoRaWANSensorUserManual-V1_3300254f532.pdf) for how to connect this device with a LoRaWAN gateway.

 | LoRa Channel Plan |
|---|
| Uplink (MHz) | 916.8 - SF7BW125 to SF12BW125  917.0 - SF7BW125 to SF12BW125  917.2 - SF7BW125 to SF12BW125  917.4 - SF7BW125 to SF12BW125  917.6 - SF7BW125 to SF12BW125  917.8 - SF7BW125 to SF12BW125  918.0 - SF7BW125 to SF12BW125  918.2 - SF7BW125 to SF12BW125  917.5 - SF8BW500 |
| Downlink (MHz) | 923.3 - SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 (RX1)  923.9 - SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 (RX1)  924.5 - SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 (RX1)  925.1 - SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 (RX1)  925.7 - SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 (RX1)  926.3 - SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 (RX1)  926.9 - SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 (RX1)  927.5 - SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 (RX1)  923.3 - SF12BW500 (RX2) |

**Part List**

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/partlist-light_752420e7e92.png)

**ECCN/HTS**

 | Part List |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sensor | x1 |
| 2 | Bracket | x1 |
| 3 | M4 Self-drilling Screw | x4 |
| 4 | M3 Self-drilling Screw | x2 |

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_2748.jpg)