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MacSync LORS X1 LoRaWAN Rain Sensor Datasheet

Product Overview

MacSync LORS X1 is a high-performance LoRaWAN® rain sensor designed for accurate rainfall detection, real-time precipitation monitoring, and outdoor weather intelligence applications. Built using advanced solid-state optical sensing technology, the sensor delivers highly reliable rain detection without any mechanical moving parts, enabling maintenance-free operation in harsh outdoor environments.

Engineered for smart agriculture, flood monitoring, industrial automation, environmental monitoring, and smart-city weather stations, MacSync LORS X1 accurately detects drizzle, moderate rainfall, and heavy rain intensity with fast response time and stable long-term performance.

With ultra-long-range LoRaWAN® connectivity, rugged IP-rated housing, intelligent ambient-light filtering, and ultra-low-power architecture, the device is ideal for remote field deployment across farms, reservoirs, highways, riverbanks, weather stations, irrigation systems, and industrial sites.

The sensor supports OTA configuration through the Maya App, onboard data buffering, real-time rainfall alerts, and seamless integration with TTN, ChirpStack, MQTT servers, and private LoRaWAN® networks — making MacSync LORS X1 a powerful industrial IoT rain sensor for modern rainfall monitoring systems.


MacSync LORS X1 LoRaWAN optical rain sensor front view for rainfall monitoring and weather station deploymentsMacSync LORS X1 wireless rainfall monitoring sensor side view for smart agriculture and flood monitoring systems
MacSync LORS X1 industrial LoRaWAN rain sensor rear enclosure view for outdoor environmental monitoringMacSync LORS X1 real-time rainfall detection sensor for smart city and weather monitoring applications

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Key Features

Industrial‑Grade LoRaWAN® Rain Sensor Built for professional rainfall monitoring applications with ultra‑long‑range LoRaWAN® wireless connectivity for farms, weather stations, industrial plants, smart cities, and flood‑monitoring systems.

Real‑Time Rainfall Detection & Monitoring Detects real‑time rain events instantly and accurately classifies rainfall intensity into drizzle, moderate rain, and heavy rainfall conditions.

Advanced Solid‑State Optical Rain Sensing Uses infrared optical refraction technology with zero moving parts for highly stable, maintenance‑free, and long‑life rainfall detection performance.

High‑Accuracy Rain Intensity Measurement Provides precise rainfall intensity monitoring up to 200 mm/h equivalent with fast response time and reliable environmental sensing.

Ultra‑Long‑Range Wireless Communication Supports LoRaWAN® communication over several kilometers for remote rainfall monitoring in forests, reservoirs, highways, agricultural fields, and rural deployments.

Smart Agriculture & Irrigation Automation Ready Helps automate irrigation systems by preventing unnecessary watering during rainfall and improving water conservation efficiency.

Flood Monitoring & Early Warning Integration Ideal for flood‑prone zones, dam monitoring, drainage systems, and disaster‑management networks requiring real‑time rainfall alerts.

Maintenance‑Free Outdoor Operation Hydrophobic optical surface design eliminates clogging, debris buildup, corrosion, and mechanical wear commonly found in traditional rain gauges.

Intelligent False‑Trigger Rejection Advanced filtering algorithms minimize false rain detection caused by insects, dust particles, vibrations, moisture droplets, and ambient sunlight interference.

Rugged IP‑Rated Industrial Enclosure UV‑resistant outdoor housing designed for harsh weather conditions including heavy rain, dust, humidity, direct sunlight, and industrial environments.

Ultra‑Low‑Power Battery Operation Optimized low‑power architecture enables multi‑year battery life for remote deployments with minimal maintenance requirements.

Wireless OTA Configuration via Maya App Configure uplink intervals, thresholds, diagnostics, and device parameters remotely without physically opening the enclosure.

Supports TTN, ChirpStack & Private LoRaWAN® Networks Fully compatible with major LoRaWAN® network servers including The Things Network, ChirpStack, Loriot, Orbiwise, MQTT platforms, and private LNS deployments.

Reliable Data Buffering & Cloud Connectivity Onboard storage prevents rainfall data loss during temporary network outages while ensuring stable cloud synchronization once connectivity is restored.


Applications

Smart Agriculture & Precision Irrigation Monitor real-time rainfall conditions to automate irrigation systems, reduce water wastage, prevent overwatering, and improve crop productivity across farms, greenhouses, vineyards, and plantations.

LoRaWAN® Weather Station Networks Deploy long-range wireless rainfall monitoring across distributed weather stations for hyperlocal precipitation tracking, weather forecasting, and climate analytics.

Flood Monitoring & Early Warning Systems Detect sudden rainfall events in flood-prone regions, riverbanks, dams, reservoirs, and urban drainage systems to support disaster management and emergency alert systems.

Smart City Rainfall Monitoring Enable intelligent stormwater management, road safety systems, drainage optimization, and urban flood prevention using real-time rainfall data from distributed IoT rain sensors.

Industrial Automation & Safety Systems Trigger automated outdoor equipment shutdowns, construction-site safety alerts, rooftop protection systems, and weather-based industrial automation workflows during rain events.

Environmental & Climate Research Support hydrology studies, climate-change analysis, rainfall pattern research, watershed monitoring, and long-term environmental data collection projects.

Remote Forest & Mountain Weather Monitoring Ideal for rainfall monitoring in remote forests, hilly terrain, wildlife reserves, mining regions, and rural deployments where wired infrastructure is unavailable.

Reservoir, Canal & Water Resource Management Monitor rainfall activity around reservoirs, canals, irrigation networks, and water-treatment infrastructure for improved water distribution and operational planning.

Highway & Transportation Safety Systems Detect rainfall conditions on highways, tunnels, bridges, railways, and transport corridors to improve road safety alerts and weather-responsive traffic management systems.

Smart Parks, Golf Courses & Landscaping Automate irrigation scheduling for public parks, sports grounds, golf courses, resorts, and landscaped campuses using accurate rainfall detection.

Solar Power Plant Weather Monitoring Integrate rainfall sensing into solar farms and renewable-energy infrastructure for predictive maintenance, panel protection logic, and environmental monitoring.

Industrial IoT Rainfall Analytics Stream real-time rainfall data into SCADA systems, cloud dashboards, MQTT platforms, and industrial analytics applications for centralized environmental intelligence.


Technical Specification

Optical Rainfall Measurement
Sensing Principle
Infrared Optical Refraction
Detection Range
Equivalent 0–200 mm/h
Resolution
1 mm/h Equivalent
Accuracy
±5% (Typical)
Rain Classification
0 = No Rain, 1 = Drizzle, 2 = Moderate, 3 = Heavy

Wireless Transmission
Wireless Protocols
LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4), Macnman MacTalk Protocol
Antenna
Internal high-efficiency antenna
Supported Bands
IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923
Tx Power
23 dBm @ 865 MHz
Sensitivity
-137 dBm @ 300 bps
Activation
OTAA
LoRaWAN® Class
Class A (Default), Configurable to Class C via Maya
Supports Major LNS
Private LNS, ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, Orbiwise, Netmore, and on-premise industrial IoT deployments

Device Management
Configuration Method
Via Macnman Maya Android App
Local Configuration
BLE-Based Local Configuration
Remote Configuration
Over-the-Air Configuration (Downlink Commands)
Status LED
1 × Internal Multi-Color LED

Server Data Reporting Modes
Data Reporting Mode
Periodic / Event-based / Hybrid
Transmission Interval
Independent uplink interval for optimized power consumption
Threshold-Based Alerts
Configurable rail level threshold alerts for intelligent event-triggered transmission
Sampling Interval
Configurable data acquisition interval (e.g., 1 min to 24 hours)

Battery Performance (BO Series)
Battery Type
Li-SOCl₂ Cell (19Ah) Industrial grade
Power Consumption
~100 µA in sleep mode / ~50 mA during transmission
5-Minute Reporting Interval
~2 Years (Estimated)
15-Minute Reporting Interval
~4 Years (Estimated)
60-Minute Reporting Interval
~7+ Years (Estimated)

Solar Option
Solar Panel
20 W High-Efficiency Solar Panel
Rechargeable Battery
Integrated 8000 mAh Solar Rechargeable Battery

Communication Options
BLE Connectivity
For local configuration and diagnostics via Maya App
Cloud Protocols
MQTT / HTTPS / TCP/IP (Gateway Dependent)

Security & Encryption
Data Encryption
AES-128 LoRaWAN® encryption
Authentication
OTAA Device Activation
Firmware Protection
Secure boot and signed OTA updates

LED Status
LED Type
1 × Internal Multi-Color LED
Solid Blue
Device connected to Maya App
Flashing Blue
OTA (Over-the-Air) update in progress
Slow Blinking Green
Attempting to connect to the LoRaWAN® network
Single Red Blink
Confirmed parameter modification

Physical Characteristics
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +80°C
Humidity Range
0% ~ 100% RH (non-condensing)
Ingress Protection
IP65 standard (IP67 optional variant)
Housing Material
Glass Filled Nylon
Color
Matte White
Weight
~175 g
Mounting Options
Pole Mount / Wall Mount
Device Dimensions
~152 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm

Certifications & Compliance
WPC
Compliant
RoHS
Conforms to RoHS directive

MacSync LORS X1 Variants

Variant NamePower SourceIdeal DeploymentSKU
MacSync LORS X1 BO19 Ah Lithium BatteryRemote farms, reservoirs, weather stations, forests, and rainfall monitoring deployments without wired power availability.841
MacSync LORS X1 SO20 W Solar Panel + 8 Ah Rechargeable BatteryLong-term outdoor rainfall monitoring systems, smart agriculture deployments, flood monitoring stations, and remote weather networks.842

What's in the Box?

Make sure the box contains the following items before installation.

  • MacSync LORS X1 LoRaWAN Optical Rain Sensor
  • Mounting Clip
  • User Manual
  • Warranty Card
  • IP68 Cable Extender *
  • Mounting Screws
  • Power Adapter *

MacSync LORS X1 LoRaWAN rain sensor box contents with mounting accessories and installation kit

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Accessories marked with (*) must be purchased separately and may not be included in the box.


MacSync LORS X1 Product Dimensions

The MacSync LORS X1 features a rugged industrial-grade enclosure designed for long-term outdoor rainfall monitoring deployments. With compact dimensions of 152 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm, the device enables easy installation across weather stations, farms, reservoirs, highways, flood-monitoring infrastructure, industrial sites, and smart-city environmental monitoring systems.

MacSync LORS X1 LoRaWAN optical rain sensor mechanical dimensions and mounting layout for outdoor installations