ilumtech synapse city management system

STREET LIGHTING AND CITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

SYNAPSE

A CITY. A LIVING ORGANISM. LIKE ANY LIVING THING, IT

NEEDS A NERVOUS SYSTEM TO UNDERSTAND STIMULI AND

COORDINATE ITS ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSES.

SYNAPSE, FROM iLumTech, FUNCTIONS THROUGHOUT

A CITY AS ITS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TO ENSURE

OPTIMAL OPERATION. IT USES THE EXISTING LIGHTING

INFRASTRUCTURE IN COMBINATION WITH LoRaWAN™

TO EASILY AND COST-EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT SECURE

AND ROBUST COMMUNICATION ACROSS ENTIRE CITIES

TO UNITE SMART AND RESPONSIVE LIGHTING WITH

ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN MONITORING AND

DECISION-MAKING SYSTEMS. THE RESULT IS A PERFECTLY

AUTOMATED NETWORK OF SENSE AND RESPONSE THAT

REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION, MAINTENANCE,

AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, INCREASES SAFETY,

AND SUPPORTS THE MONITORING, MANAGEMENT, AND

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CITIES, TOWNS, AND

VILLAGES.

LoRa™ and LoRaWAN™ are registered trademarks of Semtech Corporation.

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SMART STREET LIGHTINGThe fundamental functionality of SYNAPSE is to act as a smart street lighting control system. It allows you to control and monitor every luminaire in your street lighting installation with ease either manually or using schedules, as individual devices or in zones. This alone can provide immense energy savings and reduce maintenance significantly. It can also greatly improve urban safety by ensuring light is provided where, when, and to the degree needed no matter what.

URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORINGSYNAPSE, however, is so much more than a smart street lighting control system. By placing devices, such as sensors, on the existing lighting infrastructure or any other place in the city, you can create a tight mesh of urban and environmental data collectors that let you know what is happening anytime, any place. From measuring air quality and waste build-up to traffic monitoring and helping citizens find parking spaces, SYNAPSE enables you to take full advantage of the possibilities.

ANALYSIS & DECISION-MAKINGSo many sensors provide a lot of data. But to make data useful, you must turn it into actionable information. The advanced SYNASPE ANALYTICS software does just that. It not only records data and presents it as diagrams, tables, and reports for immediate use, it can tell you about what happened in the past and use that to put current data in context. Basically, it develops with your city, town, or village to ensure you have all the information you need to optimise city management.

FUTUREPROOF SMART CITY PLATFORMSYNAPSE is built around the open LoRaWAN™ specification so that the system can be adapted and updated as needed and easily incorporated with other asset management systems and unrelated sensors and systems using non-proprietary hardware and software with bi-directional API connectivity. Many sensors and other devices are battery-powered with a lifetime of up to 20 years, meaning they do not need to be fed by the electrical grid, and all communicate wirelessly. This makes it easier than you may think to build a truly unique and expandable Smart City platform that can do whatever you need it to, even things we maybe haven't thought of yet.

SAVE ENERGY & BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE

FULL COMPATIBILITY & INTEROPERABILITY

SIMPLE & COST-EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION

OPTIMISED STREET LIGHT & CITY MANAGEMENT


INVESTMENT-CONSCIOUSSYNAPSE operates wirelessly, making

the whole installation cost effective as

there is no need for the reconstruction or

installation of wiring infrastructure.

ADAPTABLE & FLEXIBLESYNAPSE is built to adapt to your needs

as everything is easily incorporated into

the existing structured or unstructured

electrical grid and can function even over

difficult terrains. And the whole project

doesn't need to be done at once. You can

start with one street or zone and continue

seamlessly from there.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATIONStreet lighting represents an existing

infrastructural grid that covers our

entire urban landscape. The utilisation

of that grid for lighting control, smart

city management, and environmental

monitoring offers cost-conscious, and

effective options for now and the future.

REDUCE ENERGY USE BY 80 %The combination of LED light sources

and smart control technologies provides

up to an 80 % decrease in the energy

consumption of the street lighting system.

REDUCE MAINTENANCE BY 70 % & FURTHER CUT OPERATIONAL COSTS BY 42 %System-wide device status enables

effective monitoring of every component

In the system, so issues and faults are easily

and immediately found, and maintenance

faster and more cost-effective.

INCREASE SAFETY BY 20 %SYNAPSE allows each luminaire to adapt

in real-time to provide the light needed,

where and when needed. Higher

illumination levels in certain places and at

certain times can lower crimes rates, while

the reduction of light output during times

of low activity such as the early morning

can greatly reduce energy consumption

without compromising safety.

PROVIDE UP TO 90 % OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATASYNAPSE can also incorporate a network

of environmental sensors to deliver data

and actionable information about CO2,

NOX, fine dust, UV, ambient temperature,

humidity, noise, radioactivity, and more.

URBAN MANAGEMENTIt is also possible to add sensors that

manage urban activity. It will be easy

to assess the movement and activity of

people and real-time traffic flow to aid

traffic management, as well as to measure

utilities, manage waste and water, and

support citizens with parking information.

What SYNAPSE does for you

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SMART STREET LIGHTING

THE BASIC FUNCTION OF SYNAPSE IS TO REMOTELY

SWITCH ON/OFF AND DIM LUMINAIRES MANUALLY OR

VIA SCHEDULES. YOU ARE ALSO GIVEN FULL AWARENESS

OF WHAT IS HAPPENING WITHIN THE SYSTEM WITH REAL-

TIME FEEDBACK. A SATELLITE MAP GIVES AN OVERVIEW OF

THE ENTIRE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND PROVIDES DETAILED

INFORMATION MAKING IT EASY TO RECOGNISE AND

RESOLVE ISSUES WITHOUT DELAY. WHAT'S MORE, THE

SOFTWARE KEEPS A HISTORY OF ALL DATA, WHICH WHEN

ANALYSED SUPPLIES AN ACCURATE ASSESSMENT OF THE

SYSTEM AND ITS PERFORMANCE, ALLOWING FOR EASY

OPTIMISATION VIA A RANGE OF ADVANCED TOOLS. ALL

THIS IS ACHIEVED USING LoRaWAN™ COMMUNICATION,

THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AND FLEXIBLE SOLUTION

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

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Functionality

FULL SYSTEM AWARENESSSYNAPSE provides in-depth information about everything happening is the system including real-time feedback of any changes and detailed electrical parameters for each luminaire: Wh, WARh, V, W, A, WAR, PF, and frequency. The harvested data is transformed into actionable information through the SYNAPSE ANALYTICS software and presented as notifications, tables, diagrams, and reports.

REMOTE ON / OFF CONTROLAny street luminaire can be controlled by SYNAPSE using manual or scheduled individual or group control, and even adaptive control based on the use of ambient lighting, motion detection, and other sensors.

DIMMINGSYNAPSE supports DALI dimming of the street lighting. This means the lighting can adapt to real-time or expected needs according to the day or time of day. During times of low traffic and urban activity, lighting can be safety dimmed to a desired level, which greatly contributes to energy savings and reductions in CO2 emissions as well as extending the lifetime of the light sources. Also, dimming the lighting reduces light pollution and other environmental effects.

SMART SCHEDULESLuminaires included in a SYNAPSE smart street lighting system operate autonomously based on astronomical clocks, photocells, or motion sensors. However, the lighting can always be adapted to meet the needs of special events as SYNAPSE supports time-limited schedule overriding and real-time operator commands.

REPORTING & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESSYNAPSE ANALYTICS receives, prioritises, and compiles data from across the system into actional information. The software provides advanced analytical tools, and customisable maintenance and spare parts planning, all to improve the reliability, and functionality of the street lighting.

AUTOMATIC ADDRESSING OF DEVICESSYNAPSE is built around a system of devices (Nodes). They can be integrated directly within a luminaire, attached to it, or located anywhere else in the city as long as it is within communication range of a SYNAPSE Gateway. Each Node is identifiable based on GPS coordination and requires no manual setup before use. Engineers can easily locate a specific device on the move via the SYNAPSE software and GPS tracking.

IN ADDITION TO BEING A SMART LIGHTING CONTROL

SYSTEM, SYNAPSE CAN BE USED AS THE BACKBONE

OF A COMPREHENSIVE URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL

MONITORING SYSTEM.

SYNAPSE ALLOWS FOR THE CONNECTIONS OF A WIDE

RANGE OF NON-LIGHTING RELATED SENSORS SUCH AS

THOSE MEASURING AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION OR TRAFFIC

FLOW. THIS MEANS THAT EVERY CITY CAN BE MONITORED

IN A WAY THAT PERFECTLY MEETS ITS CURRENT AND FUTURE

NEEDS. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE REALLY ONLY LIMITED BY

YOUR IMAGINATION.

URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING



TRAFFIC FLOWTraffic is an issue in every city, town, and village. Especially in more dense urban areas, the number of vehicles on the road can prove to be rather difficult to manage. SYNAPSE enables the incorporation of traffic sensors that detect real-time traffic volume, road occupancy, and average travel speed of vehicles by road or lane. The sensors can also categorise vehicles by size and speed. The collected data can help cities manage road capacity and urban access as well as enable citizens to plan journeys based on current traffic conditions.

PARKING MADE EASYFinding a parking space can be frustrating and results in a higher expenditure of fuel and, therefore, more pollution. SYNAPSE smart parking sensors are installed directly on the surface of parking spaces to detect the presence of vehicles using magnetic sensing. They provide real-time data about which parking spaces are full and which are empty. This data, used in conjunction with a smart parking app, allows drivers to locate empty spaces easily and quickly, saving time, reducing stress, and minimising pollution.

URBAN MANAGEMENTSYNAPSE also allows for the incorporation of sensors that measure things other than what is happening on the road. Core to the development of Smart Cities is the ability to easily and intelligently manage day-to-day activities like resource consumption and waste control. SYNAPSE provides a perfect platform for inclusion of smart utility metering such as the measuring of industrial, commercial, and domestic electricity, water, and gas usage. Sensors can also be used that measure when dumpsters are full to notify the waste removal services.

AIR QUALITYApproximately 80 % of our cities have higher levels of air pollution than acceptable and air pollution is now considered the single biggest environmental health risk. Air pollution consists of various things such as car and industrial fumes, and dust (particle matter). SYNAPSE can incorporate air quality sensors that measure carbon monoxide and dioxide, ozone, nitric oxides, sulphuric gases, ammonia, methane and other combustible gases, hydrogen and hydrocarbons, chlorine, and particle matter.

NOISE POLLUTIONUrban noise pollution is caused by traffic, industry, commercial activity, social events, construction, and households. It negatively affects health, personal and social wellbeing, and wildlife in various ways. SYNAPSE enables the incorporation of noise sensors anywhere along the lighting infrastructure, thanks to which the city can have more in-depth and easily accessible real-time data that highlights areas of concern, based upon which effective noise reduction strategies and public information initiatives can be put in place.

WEATHERThe weather has a profound effect on the day-to-day running of our lives and our urban environments. SYNAPSE helps you stay on top of the elements by knowing what is happening where, and aids in planning for what is coming. Select from sensors that measure ambient temperature, humidity, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

WATER QUALITYSYNAPSE allows for the connection of sensors that harvest information also about water quality across industrial and utility networks. The collected data can be integrated with geographical data about topography, public infrastructure, and population. Sensors can measure pH, dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential, conductivity (salinity), turbidity, temperature, as well as a comprehensive range of dissolved ions.

SOIL QUALITYWhy not add to your repetoire soil management, whether for urban gardens and parks, agricultural use, or regulation of private properties such as golf courses. SYNAPSE connects with sensors that harvest data about soil moisture levels and temperature, ambient temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and wind.

HAZARDS & EMERGENCIESSYNAPSE helps you prepare for the unexpected using a range of sensors to measure electromaganetic radiation, snow levels, water levels, gas leaks, and the structural integrity of buildings. There are also sensors for more extreme cases including fire, the presence of explosive or hazardous gases, radiation, and even seismic activity.

Sensing the city

NOW YOU HAVE THE SYSTEM SET UP, YOU NEED TO DO

SOMETHING WITH ALL THAT COLLECTED DATA. THE KEY IS

THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE AND RESPOND TO IT, AND THAT

IS WHERE CLOUD-BASED SOFTWARE COMES INTO PLAY.

SYNAPSE ISN'T JUST A TECHNOLOGY THAT SUPPORTS

LIGHTING CONTROL AND THE NETWORKING OF DEVICES,

IT ALSO INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE SYNAPSE

ANALYTICS SOFTWARE THAT RECEIVES AND ANALYSES ALL

HARVESTED DATA AND TURNS IT INTO UNDERSTANDABLE,

ACTIONABLE INFORMATION FOR THE CONTROL AND

DEVELOPMENT OF CITY LIGHTING AND OTHER ASSETS.

THE SYNAPSE ANALYTICS GUI IS ACCESSIBLE ANYWHERE

THROUGH A SECURE MOBILE CONNECTION TO GUARANTEE

MAXIMUM USER FLEXIBILITY.

ANALYSIS AND DECISON-MAKING



SYNAPSE ANALYTICS software

SYNAPSE ANALYTICSThe SYNAPSE ANALYTICS software is built to manage street lighting systems comprised of a virtually unlimited number of luminaires. The graphical user interface (GUI) is intuitive and interactive and provides powerful management and reporting tools covering device status, real-time error reporting, and advanced maintenance scheduling. It is possible to group, adjust, and update actions through a "bulk operation" interface, which makes it incredibly easy to manage large numbers of luminaires, luminaire groups, schedules, and actions.

SYNAPSE ANALYTICS can connect with and control a wide variety of open protocol sensors and actuators from any manufacturer, making it an ideal platform for Smart City management.

SOFTWARE FEATURES:• Stable, robust, secure, and interoperable• Automatic switching and dimming of street lighting• Advanced street light scheduling using astronomical clock or ambient light or

motion sensors• User-definable schedule exceptions and manual override function• Real-time monitoring of all devices and the grid, and immediate fault notifications• Unlimited luminaire organisation options with bulk adjust and update action

function• Fully operational on smartphones and tablets for easy installation, commissioning,

and maintenance• Satellite map visualisation based on public or private maps: ESRI GIS, Google

Maps, Open Streetmaps, etc• Advanced user management: privileges, area allocation, system management

(inclusive of independent sub-systems)• Advanced data analysis, reporting tools, performance charts, detailed luminaire

reports including run-time, energy savings, device status, etc• Fully compatible with devices and controllers from any manufacturer• API allows for open data integration• Interface can operate in multiple languages

INTEROPERABLESYNAPSE is built around the open LoRa™ protocol not only because it is the most flexible, effective, and cost-conscious communication method available, but also because it allows for easy integration with other city management and asset management systems using non-proprietary hardware. SYNAPSE ANALYTICS is compatible with various communication technologies and offers dedicated API for connection to existing city management platforms.

ALWAYS ACCESSIBLEThe SYNAPSE software is cloud-based, meaning it can be securely accessed from any smart device using robust authentification. This allows for both centralised control as well as access by engineers and administrators on the move.

SECURE & BACKED UPSYNAPSE understands that as we become more connected, we also become more vulnerable. As SYNAPSE exists in the cloud, it isn't anywhere but everywhere, and the city administrator always has full control of the software and hardware with advanced, multi-level AES 128-bit SSL encryption keys and dedicated high-security memory microchips for their storage. What's more, SYNAPSE automatically backs up data so nothing is ever lost. In the event of a problem, data and functionality are restored easily and quickly.

A WEALTH OF INFORMATIONSYNAPSE ANALYTICS effectively gathers and analyses as much information as you choose to connect it to. No matter how many sensors you wish to use, the software can adapt and grow to meet your needs.

CREATE YOUR OWN IoT INFRASTRUCTUREYou can choose to use an existing LoRaWAN™ providers or develop your own RF infrastructure. Having your own dedicated LoRaWAN™ infrastructure for street lighting control gives you the possibility to easily use it for many other long range, low power IoT applications.


MAP & DEVICE SELECTIONThe top level of the software can be shown as a satellite

map of the whole system or as a map/dashboard for

a selected luminaire, lighting panel, or node (shown

right) within which there can be an infinite number

of tabs. The dashboard can be customised by the

organisation and even by individual users in order to

provide the best and most effective user experience.

The information box on the right of the map allows

for the execution of commands and offers information

about the selected device.

The left side of the screen shows a menu divided into

three parts: groups, lighting panels, and notifications.

DEVICE PARAMETERSBased on custom configuration, the system can send

instant or automated information about device status,

last given command, and various electrical paramters:

W, V, current, PF, apparent energy, apparent power, on

time, and others.

DEVICE OVERVIEWWhen a particular luminaire is selected, a number

of tabs appear. The first is the Overview tab, which

displays information about the device and several

basic device readings.

In addition to the Overview tab are several other tabs

showing device notifications and providing access

to charts, reports, and configuration and scheduling

options.

DEVICE ENERGY CONSUMPTIONThe real-time energy parameters of each device can

be visualised as easy-to-understand charts. It is also

possible to select relevant data from the past and to

create reports covering a defined span of time.

DEVICE PROPERTIESWhen selecting the Properties tab for a selected

luminaire, you can see real-time information about the

properties and configuation of the device. Access to

the the configuration is password protected.

SCHEDULE EVENT LISTEach LoRa™ device may act according to an individually

configured schedule containing a series of time-

specific events. If the device belongs to a group, it will

act acording to group-defined schedule events.

Each schedule can be named. Selection of the named

schedules provides a history of scheduled commands.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE


SYNAPSE IS BUILT AROUND THE RELIABLE LoRaWAN™ LOW

POWER WIDE AREA NETWORK (LPWAN) SPECIFICATION

THAT FACILITATES STABLE AND EFFECTIVE LONG-RANGE

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LoRa™ DEVICES*. LoRaWAN™

WAS DEVELOPED TO OVERCOME THE DISTANCE LIMITATION,

PROHIBITIVE COST, AND POWER-HUNGER ISSUES OF OTHER

WIRELESS PLATFORMS AND INCLUDES ALL THE FEATURES

SPECIFICALLY NEEDED TO SUPPORT LOW-COST, MOBILE,

AND SECURE BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION. IT

OFFERS SEAMLESS INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN SMART

"THINGS" WITHOUT THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL WIRING

INFRASTRUCTURE SO USERS CAN CREATE A BESPOKE

NETWORK OF LoRa™ DEVICES, ALL OF WHICH CAN RUN

THROUGH THE UNIFIED SYNAPSE SOFTWARE INTERFACE.

THANKS TO THE CAPACITY OF LORAWAN™, SYNAPSE

ALLOWS FOR THE CONNECTION OF UP TO 5000 GPS

LOCATABLE DEVICES (NODES) WITHIN A RANGE OF 3–5 km

(DEPENDENT ON URBAN DENSITY).

* LoRa™ is a long range, low power radio frequency communication platform. It's robustness and spectrum

spread features are supported by easy interoperability and advanced security.


NODESActing as the neurons of the city's central nervous system, Nodes are incorporated into individual light points to harvest data about the luminaires (real-time power consumption, temperature, device status) and the environment (air quality, ambient conditions, traffic and parking, utilities consumption, waste status, and more). The data harvested by the Nodes is used for local, precision control of the lighting ac-cording to real-time need.

SYNAPSE LIGHTING PANEL CONTROL & MONITORING MODULEThe SYNAPSE Lighting Panel Control & Monitoring Module serves as a Node on the electrical grid to monitor and control its basic parameters and functions. It is installed in distribution boxes and carries out autonomous measurement and analysis of various parameters including periodical load curve and energy consumption reports. Thanks to these measurements and their analysis, all device errors and malfunctions are reported to SYNAPSE ANALYTICS in real-time.

GATEWAYData harvested by the Nodes is sent to the SYNAPSE Gateway. Here the data is collated into packages and sent to the SYNAPSE Network Server and SYNAPSE ANALYTICS.

SYNAPSE NETWORK SERVERThe SYNAPSE Network Server manages every element of the network (Nodes and Gateways) for optimised, failsafe operation. It allows for integration with other applications and solutions while securing and protecting the network integrity.

SYNAPSE ANALYTICS SOFTWARELocated on the SYNAPSE Network Server, SYNAPSE ANALYTICS receives all data and transforms it into useful information. What's so special about SYNAPSE ANALYTICS is that it learns and adapts to your city by recognising short-term and long-term trends in activity and action, which it uses to fine-tune its control of the lighting and other functions. It also recognises new devices and updates its software automati-cally, meaning it is always ready for action.

How it works

SYNAPSE RFCONTROLLERS

SYNAPSE ANALYTICS SOFTWARE

SYNAPSENETWORK SERVER

IP communication

SYNAPSEGATEWAY

SYNAPSE LIGHTING PANEL CONTROL &

MONITORING MODULE

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LONG RANGE RF COMMUNICATIONCommunication between Nodes, Lighting Panel

Control & Monitoring Modules, and the Network

Server is achieved using the latest long range, low

power radio frequency technology patented by

SemTech under the LoRa™ trademark. This solution

provides robust and reliable long range, spread

spectrum communication with high interference

immunity and low power consumption.


SYNAPSE Controllers are designed to be built into new luminaires.

FEATURES:• Autonomous operation based on pre-defined schedules and light level sensors.• Individual remote management of street luminaires with electronic ballasts and

light source power up to 400 W.• On/off control for all types of street luminaire and dimming for LED luminaires.• Bandwidth efficiency and minimal communication requirements.• Dedicated secure memory for storage of encryption keys.• Monitoring of a wide range of electrical parameters: Wh, VARh, V, W, A, VAR, PF,

and frequency.• Advanced data synchronisation and notification systems.• Battery operated RTC protected against unforeseen grid faults.• External infrared interface for security key transfer and local configuration.• Over The Air (OTA) firmware update.

LoRaWAN™

Class C compliant

Class A compatible

EMBEDDED SYNAPSE CONTROL MODULEDesigned for inclusion within street luminaires to enable manufacturers to offer LoRa-ready smart products. It is

compatible with most luminaires and DALI LED drivers and includes digital inputs. The module has an average

lifetime of 30+ years.

SYNAPSE Controllers

LoRaWAN™

Class C compliant

Class A compatible

SYNAPSE Lighting Panel Control & Monitoring Module

The SYNAPSE Lighting Panel Control & Monitoring Module provides autonomous lighting panel operation and carries out measurements and analysis of various electrical parameters on the street lighting grid.

FEATURES:• Autonomous operation based on pre-defined schedules.• Monitoring of a wide range of electrical parameters on the street lighting grid: PF, V, current, frequency, active/reactive/apparent power, and daily active/reactive energy.• Configuration options: current transformer ratio, voltage/power thresholds, and daytime/nighttime consumption thresholds.• Reports errors and malfunctions to the Network Server in real-time: under/over power, under/over voltage, phase failure.• 2 x digital inputs.• 1 x dry contact relay output.


The SYNAPSE Network Server is the central, secure home of SYNAPSE ANALYTICS. The software/server integrates perfectly with SYNAPSE Controllers and SYNAPSE Lighting Panel Control & Monitoring Modules and is also compatible with other open-protocol LoRaWAN™ hardware solutions.

FEATURES:• Manages and prioritises all network elements, radio communication, and

information flow. • Constantly monitors and evaluates signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and selects the best

Gateway to deliver the message to every Node.• Each SYNAPSE Controller and SYNAPSE Lighting Panel Control & Monitoring

Module must be registered with a local LoRaWAN™ network operator to be able to connect to SYNAPSE ANALYTICS. SYNAPSE devices are already integrated with most public LoRaWAN™ operators.

SYNAPSE Network Server

SYNAPSE Gateway

A SYNAPSE Gateway is the cental communication device in a LoRa™ network, providing a radio link to any compatible Node within range. There are several manufacturers of LoRaWAN™ compatible base stations. SYNAPSE Gateways are compatible with most solutions on the market.

FEATURES:• Can connect up to 5000 Nodes.• Operates over a 3–5 km range (dependent on urban density).• Functions autonomously for up to 20 years with battery operated devices.• Operates across a wide spectrum of radio frequencies to ensure global

compatibility: 433 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz, etc.• High inteference immunity thanks to communication with multiple devices

on different bands and channels and using various spread factors, all without interfering with each other.

• Highly secure certified Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption• Periodical synchornisation with the GPS time of all Nodes and SYNAPSE Lighting

Panel Control & Monitoring Modules to facilitate scheduled access and reliable LoRaWAN™ operation.

Other applications & solutionsNodes

Security

Application servers

Notifications

Gateways

SYNAPSE NETWORK

SERVER

Detects alerts and isolates

malfunctioning / malicious devices

(modified with invalid keys)

integrationgeolocation

prioritises an sechedules

data traffic to avoid

overloading and delaying

of critical messages

integration

!

IT IS ESTIMATED THAT MORE THAN 60 % OF THE WORLD'S

POPULATION WILL BE LIVING IN CITIES WITHIN THE NEXT

35 YEARS AND THAT MORE THAN 100 NEW CITIES WILL

BE BUILT WITHIN THE NEXT 10 YEARS. AS THE GLOBAL

POPULATION BECOMES MORE URBANISED AND OUR LIVES

BECOME MORE HIGH-TECH, IT MAKES SENSE THAT THE

TWO MUST INTEGRATE. A SMART CITY IS EXACTLY THIS,

THE MEETING POINT OF PEOPLE, TECHNOLOGY, AND

COMMUNICATION IN A WAY THAT MAKES OUR FUTURE

MORE SUSTAINABLE AND IMPROVES OUR QUALITY OF

LIFE THROUGH CONNECTION AND SMART MANAGEMENT

OF RESOURCES, PROCESSES, INFORMATION, AND

INFRASTRUCTURE.

SMART CITY MANAGEMENT MAKES IT EASIER THAN EVER

BEFORE TO ANALYSE AND UNDERSTAND THE CHANGES

TAKING PLACE IN OUR CITIES EVERY DAY, AND SO MAKES

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE SIMPLER AND MORE EFFECTIVE.

SMART CITY PLATFORM

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CUSTOMISABLE OPEN PLATFORMSYNAPSE is built on an open networking platform that means it can be connected easily to other systems and bodies such as the emergency services for automatic alerting when unusual activity is detected, or waste disposal services for removal of waste and garbage as needed. In this way, you not only respond to your city, your city responds to you.

SMART CITY IoT PLATFORMAlmost 6.5 billion Internet of Things devices were already connected by the end of 2015, and 50 billion are estimated to be connected by the end of 2020. LoRaWAN™ uses license-free RF frequency ranges and is capable of connecting thousands of devices over long range, making the building of local, regional, and even global IoT networks easier and more cost-efficient than ever.

WORLDWIDE COMPATIBILITYCombined with the new roaming protocols, LoRaWAN™ uses a wide spectrum of radio frequencies – 433MHz, 868MHz, 915MHz, 923MHz – to guarantee worldwide compatibility for LoRaWAN™ networks and applications.

SMART METERING & UTILITIES Electricity, water, and gas suppliers can benefit from real-time knowledge of the network’s parameters. This supports the reduction of repair times and maintenance costs by enabling more efficient response to malfunctions, tampering, or other events. Automatic meter reading and customer invoicing, and remote supply flow control minimise grid losses and so further decrease operational costs. The result is better service to customers.

PERSONAL SAFETY Smart Cities can use LoRaWAN™ to connect any LoRa™ device, whether it be part of a bicycle or car, or even part of a medical device. This makes it possible to do everything from tracking stolen vehicles to advanced medical monitoring and remote diagnostics. LoRa™ devices are battery operated and can connect and send data for up to 10 years without battery replacement.

VENDOR-FREE INTEGRATION LoRaWAN™ allows for unrestricted and vendor-free integration of sensors, actuators, and applications. It is possible to install any compatible Node within a SYNAPSE infrastructure and connect it to the existing Gateways and Network Server, and to in-corporate new applications to enable synergistic integration of different city services.

Build your own Smart City

ABOUT ILUMTECH

iLumTech is a market-leading research and development company that blends technology, creativity, and engineering to help customers transform their ideas into world-class products and solutions that follow global trends, focus on energy efficiency and cost reduction, and ensure wellbeing for all. With almost 90 engineers, extensive expertise across optical, thermal, electronic, and mechanical engineering as well as software and hardware design, we are in a position to provide uniquely comprehensive services.

Located in the heart of Europe, we hold a unique position within the research and development field thanks to time-proven capabilities in luminaire, technology, and user experience design, and development and engineering for a wide variety of industries. We leverage this valuable skill set to help our customers create exceptional products, services, and experiences that drive their strategic growth.

It is our goal to become the preferred partner for customers wanting world-class products and differentiated solutions based on our professional services, continued innovation, and use and development of cutting-edge technologies.

SERVICES• Turnkey full luminaire development• Optical design and laboratory services, and lens manufacture• Electronic design and laboratory services, DALI testing, and electronics manufacture• Hardware, firmware, software, and labware design• Industrial design and product promotion• Mechanical engineering• Thermal design and laboratory services• Prototyping and 3D printing

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO• Control and sensing devices for luminaires• Internet of Things devices• DALI PowerLine Communication• Optical components for the lighting industry• 3in1 LED units for the lighting market• Street lighting management system

PROVIDING THE PERFECT SOLUTION IS NOT JUST OUR JOB.

IT IS OUR PASSION.

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