LoRa Direct
LoRa Direct uses the standardized LoRa communication protocol. With fixed communication parameters (spreading factor, coding, bandwidth, frequency), devices can talk to each other directly — with no network server, network infrastructure or gateways.
Aqua-Scope uses LoRa Direct to communicate securely and independently of any external network between sensors and shut-off motors — reliable even under poor radio conditions (multiple ceilings, reinforced-concrete walls, deep basements) thanks to LoRa technology.
Radio Parameters
All Aqua-Scope LoRa Direct devices use identical parameters so they pair without any configuration:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency band | EU868 |
| Spreading factor | SF9 |
| Coding | 4/5 |
| Bandwidth | 125 kHz |
Daisychain Protocol
LoRa Direct uses the same Daisychain protocol as LoRaWAN, so multiple commands can be chained into a single radio message. The full command reference (uplinks, downlinks, sensor types, daisychain format) is documented in the LoRaWAN manual:
Comparison with LoRaWAN
| LoRa Direct | LoRaWAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Network infrastructure | not required | gateway + network server required |
| Range | device ↔ device | device ↔ gateway (often greater) |
| Cloud connectivity | no | yes (via LNS) |
| Aqua-Scope use case | sensor ↔ shut-off motor | integration with LoRaWAN networks (e.g. TTN) |
For each LoRa Direct device there is a corresponding LoRaWAN device that can be operated in a LoRaWAN network. See product categories LoRa Direct and LoRaWAN.