Power Supply Range | Remote farms, solar-powered systems | Industry: 12V ±10% (stable grid required) Base: 5–30V DC ▲ (supports solar/batteries) Advanced: 5–48V DC ▲▲ (handles extreme fluctuations) | Base/Advanced: Flexible for off-grid or unstable power sources. | Advanced: Higher cost; may require larger batteries. |
Communication Protocols | Industrial automation, smart grids | Industry: RS485 only (limited connectivity) Base: RS485/RS232 ▲ (legacy support) Advanced: RS485/RS232 + Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ▲▲ (full IoT integration) | Advanced: Seamless connectivity with modern IoT ecosystems. | Base: Lacks wireless for remote areas; Industry: Outdated for hybrid systems. |
Environmental Resistance | Harsh outdoor environments | Industry: IP54 (dust/water resistant) Base: IP65 ▲ (jet-waterproof) Advanced: IP67 ▲▲ (immersion-resistant) | Advanced: Deployable in heavy rain or dust storms. | Base: Limited to non-submersion use; Industry: Vulnerable to harsh conditions. |
Wireless Connectivity Range | Urban IoT networks, warehouses | Industry: 100m (line-of-sight) Base: 200m ▲ (urban coverage) Advanced: 500m ▲▲ (long-range rural use) | Advanced: Covers large farms or sprawling facilities. | Base: Limited in dense urban areas; Industry: Too short for most IoT needs. |
Expansion Capabilities | Customized sensor networks | Industry: 2 ports (limited scalability) Base: 4 ports ▲ (moderate expansion) Advanced: 6 ports ▲▲ (full customization) | Advanced: Supports complex sensor arrays for precision agriculture. | Base: Struggles with multi-sensor setups; Industry: Too rigid for modern use. |
Data Transmission Speed | Real-time monitoring systems | Industry: 9,600 bps (slow updates) Base: 115,200 bps ▲ (fast enough for most) Advanced: 1 Mbps ▲▲ (ultra-responsive) | Advanced: Enables real-time analytics for critical systems. | Base: Laggy for high-frequency data; Industry: Outdated for IoT standards. |