The use of NeoCortec's NeoMesh reduces energy consumption per node thanks to precise synchronization. Instead of transmitting 1 to 3 km to a cell tower, NeoMesh transmits indoors up to approximately 100 meters. Outdoors, it's possible to reach 500 meters or more. Each NeoMesh node also acts as a router. A message jumps from radio node to radio node within the NeoMesh installation, and each message is acknowledged by the next node. In case of failure, an alarm is transmitted. If a node fails, the NeoMesh module automatically finds a new route or switches to another channel. All nodes synchronize every 1 to 30 seconds. With a 30-second cycle, a node can operate for up to seven years powered by just two AA alkaline batteries.
Wilhelm Oelers, CTO of Triptec, explains: “We compared the most popular Mesh-Net protocols and found that most of them don't support operation below 6 GHz. Furthermore, with BLE-Mesh, ZigBee, Thread, or 6LoWAN, the router and gateway module cannot enter sleep mode. In contrast, NeoMesh from Neocortec uses sub-6 GHz frequencies, allowing for good signal penetration through walls, and all elements—gateway, router, node—can enter sleep mode simultaneously. This means the system can operate on just two AA batteries for years.”
He continues: “Moreover, by operating in the unlicensed 868/915 MHz band, our customers don't have to pay for a SIM card. This is a substantial saving when installations could require 50 to 1,000 SIM cards.”
