Sensors are devices that collect data about the urban environment. They can measure a variety of parameters, such as temperature, humidity, noise, air quality, traffic level, etc.

This data is used to improve the efficiency of public services such as transport, energy, water, safety and health.

Wireless Sensors

Under certain circumstances, it is not possible to connect wired sensors to monitoring equipment. In these cases, Wireless Sensors are used where the measured variables are conditioned and transmitted using electromagnetic waves. There are many types of wireless technologies for conditioning these signals, and depending on the technology used, the range, power consumption, amount of information and periodicity of signal transmissions will vary.

• Energy use monitoring: used to measure the energy consumption of buildings and infrastructures.
• Water use monitoring: they measure the water consumption of water networks.
• Waste management: wireless sensors are used to track the location of waste containers and to identify which containers are full.

Wired Sensors

They have the same functionality as wireless sensors, but differ from them in the way they transmit the information, being now wired through signals such as 4-20 mAh, 0-10 V or protocols such as Modbus, which travel through conductive wires that serve as a way to receive or send the message..

• Security monitoring: wired sensors are used to detect motion, sound and intrusion.
• Air quality monitoring: they are used to measure the concentration of pollutants in the air.
• Traffic monitoring: they measure the speed, density and composition of traffic.

A Gateway or Controller is a gateway between the sensors that provide intelligence to the building and the central equipment. They allow the interconnection to the system to carry out communication, management and control tasks, to understand the needs and adapt to them by attending to the different variables and their parameters in order to fulfil the relevant automation, self-regulation and monitoring functions.

Industrial PCs enable the various systems and applications that are part of smart grids to run. They must be able to withstand extreme environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, humidity and dust. They must also be reliable and easy to maintain, as they are responsible for running critical systems for cities.

If you are interested in learning more about our industrial PCs for Smart Cities, visit the Industrial PCs section or contact us.

Smart lighting is one of the key components of Smart Cities, as it can help reduce energy consumption, improve safety and efficiency, and create a more attractive environment.

Components for smart lighting in Smart Cities include:

• LED luminaires: LED luminaires are more energy efficient than traditional luminaires, which can help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Lighting controllers: Lighting controllers allow the switching on, off and dimming of luminaires to be managed remotely. This can help improve energy efficiency and create a safer environment.
• Sensors: Sensors can be used to monitor the environment and adjust lighting accordingly. For example, motion sensors can be used to turn lights on when someone enters an area and off when they leave.
• Management software: Lighting management software allows luminaires to be centrally controlled and monitored. This can help improve energy efficiency, safety and infrastructure management.

If you are interested in learning more about smart lighting in Smart Cities, visit the LED Lighting section or contact us.