Design of IIoT device to parse data directly to scada systems using LoRa physical layer

Abstract

With the advent of the 4th Industrial revolution and the need to improve productivity levels, there is an increasing need for data analytics. Techniques should be pursued to extend the range of sensors both to Local systems and to remote systems. In this paper, the proof of concept is implemented on an STM34F4 development board to realise the performance of two wireless technologies to extend the range of sensor connectivity to a local process control system. The technologies investigated are physical layer LoRa nodes, nrf2401l (a 2.4 GHz radio module), 4 to 20 mA Converters together with protocol wrappers and interfaces to enhance the data value chain in a legacy process control system.