Van Walt DataGateway
Cellular Telemetry Gateway for Environmental Monitoring Networks
The Van Walt DataGateway is a cellular telemetry gateway designed and manufactured in the UK for distributed environmental monitoring networks. Acting as the central hub of a monitoring system, it receives data from up to 32 Van Walt DataNodes via radio communication and securely uploads it to the vanwaltCONNECT cloud platform for remote access and management.
Key Features
Supports networks of up to 32 DataNodes via local radio transmission
Cellular LTE connectivity with automatic 2G fallback
Solar-powered with internal rechargeable batteries
Secure, non-volatile encrypted data storage
Heavy-duty IP68-rated aluminium enclosure
Remote data access via the vanwaltCONNECT platform
Configurable email alarms and automatic data forwarding
Plug-and-play expansion with additional DataNodes
Typical Applications
The DataGateway is ideal for:
Groundwater monitoring
Surface water monitoring
Water quality monitoring
Weather and rainfall monitoring
Soil moisture monitoring
Mining, construction and infrastructure projects
Environmental research and compliance monitoring
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Contact the Flux Enviro team to discuss how the Van Walt DataGateway can provide a reliable, scalable telemetry solution for your environmental monitoring network.
Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Product Type | Cellular telemetry gateway for environmental monitoring networks |
Network Capacity | Supports up to 32 Van Walt DataNodes |
Communications | Cellular telemetry and RF radio network |
Radio Frequency | 869.425–869.625 MHz (UK/Europe) |
External Supply Voltage | 7–15 VDC |
Internal Battery | 3 × C-cell 1.2 V, 4500 mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries |
Solar Charging | Integrated 6 V, 2 W solar panel |
Battery Life | Typically 4–5 years with solar charging (dependent on ambient conditions) |
Backup Memory | 512 KB non-volatile memory (stores data from at least 5 DataNodes logging 3 parameters every 15 minutes for 30 days during communication outages) |
Interface | 3.3 V UART @ 234,000 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit |
Antenna | SMA PCB connection, maximum antenna gain 4.1 dBi |
Dimensions | 220 × 120 × 80 mm (330 mm including antenna and cable gland) |
Weight | 2.05 kg |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
Enclosure Rating | IP68 |
Enclosure Material | Aluminium enclosure with stainless steel fasteners, silicone gasket and nitrile sealing washers |
Pressure Equalisation | Integrated Gore® pressure equalisation vent |
Cable Gland | M16 × 1.5 (5–10 mm cable diameter) |
Cloud Platform | vanwaltCONNECT |
Compatible telemetry units | Van Walt DataNode (previously Data Slave), DataRelay, DataNode-Mini |
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