mcSense420
Low-Power IoT Remote Sensor
The mcSense420 combines multiple onboard sensors and the long-range mcAir low-power LAN protocol into an affordable, long-lasting, and compact IoT remote sensing device.

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The mcSense420 is an affordable, ultra-low-power indoor/outdoor remote sensor that lets you wirelessly collect and deliver data to the cloud. This built to last, pocket-sized Internet of Things device is a fully pre-programmed (and programmable), scalable and manageable solution that lasts for up to 5 years on 2 x AA batteries.
Featuring various onboard sensors the mcSense420 can monitor multiple variables, from anywhere, and deliver that information to the cloud. In addition to the mcSense420’s onboard sensors, this device offers the versatility to interface with practically any 3rd party sensor on the market making it a fully customizable sensor solution. The device is housed in a screw mountable, IP65 rated enclosure making it dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets.
The mcSense420 employs the long range mcAir (LPLAN) low-power communication protocol to deliver data to the cloud with a communication range of ~1km+ in optimal conditions.
mcStudio Application (Cloud Version)
Current Release v1.x.x.x (BETA):
- Release Date: TBD
- Application File Type: MSI Installer Package (Free Download)
- Release Notes File Type: PDF File
Product Specifications
Specifications
- Long range mcAir LPLAN (~1km+ range in optimal conditions)
- mcStudio integration
- Ultra-low-power ARM M4 processor
- High accuracy temperature sensor
- 8Mbit Flash memory for local data collection
- BME sensor (temperature, humidity, & air-pressure)
- LIDAR distance sensor
- LUX level sensor (light)
- Low-power accelerometer
- Up to 7 GPIOs
- Up to 4 analog inputs
- I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces
- Integrated antennas
- Expansion header
- Screw mountable
- Power: 2x AA batteries
- IP65 Rated Enclosure
- Operational temperature: -40°C to +85°C (with appropriate batteries)
- Dimensions: 104mm x 49mm x 29mm – inside enclosure case (preliminary design, subject to change)
Getting Started
Hardware/Software Dependencies:
Please note that in order to begin creating your IoT solutions using mcMod120’s, you must have the complete mcThings development platform in place which consists of the following:
- mcModules/mcDevices (Hardware)
- mcStudio > v1.x.x.x (Free Application)
Sensor Features
