MacSync L Odor X1 LoRaWAN® Qualitative Odor Sensor Datasheet
Product Introduction
MacSync L Odor X1 is an industrial-grade LoRaWAN® qualitative odor monitoring sensor engineered for continuous odor intensity monitoring across smart washrooms, smart cities, sewage treatment plants, chemical factories, waste management facilities, and other odor-sensitive environments. The device intelligently detects and trends overall odor presence, enabling organizations to proactively identify odor spikes, hygiene issues, process abnormalities, and nuisance odor events before they escalate.
Unlike traditional gas detectors that focus only on ppm measurement of individual gases, MacSync L Odor X1 evaluates the combined odor signature and converts it into a simplified odor index / odor level, making odor monitoring practical, scalable, and easy to interpret. This approach is especially useful in applications where human comfort, environmental compliance, hygiene management, or community odor complaints are critical.
Designed for real-world deployments, the sensor combines advanced sensing technology, intelligent signal processing, and ultra-low-power LoRaWAN® communication to deliver reliable long-range monitoring with minimal maintenance. The device continuously tracks odor behavior, helping operators identify recurring odor patterns, ventilation failures, waste accumulation, chemical leaks, or abnormal environmental conditions.
The rugged IP-rated enclosure enables stable operation in harsh indoor and outdoor environments including public toilets, STP & WWTP facilities, waste transfer stations, composting plants, industrial processing zones, and landfill sites. Its wireless LoRaWAN® Class A architecture supports multi-year battery operation, making it ideal for remote and unmanned installations.
MacSync L Odor X1 supports LoRaWAN® v1.0.4, AES-encrypted communication, multiple regional frequency bands, and optional BLE-based local configuration through the Macnman Maya App for rapid deployment and simplified device management.
Whether deployed for smart washroom hygiene monitoring, industrial safety, environmental odor tracking, or smart city infrastructure projects, MacSync L Odor X1 transforms subjective odor complaints into actionable, data-driven intelligence—helping organizations improve operational efficiency, public experience, and environmental accountability.
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Key Features
Industrial LoRaWAN® Odor Sensor Advanced LoRaWAN® odor sensor engineered for continuous wireless odor monitoring in smart washrooms, smart cities, sewage plants, industrial facilities, and environmental monitoring applications.
Qualitative Odor Detection & Odor Index Detects overall odor intensity and converts complex odor signatures into a simplified odor index for easy interpretation, trend analysis, and odor event correlation.
Smart Washroom Odor Monitoring Ideal LoRaWAN® odor monitoring solution for public washrooms, commercial restrooms, railway stations, airports, malls, and smart sanitation projects.
NH₃ & H₂S Gas Monitoring Support Integrated ammonia (NH₃) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) sensing capability for sewage treatment plants, wastewater systems, industrial safety, and odor source analysis.
Ultra-Low Power LoRaWAN® Architecture LoRaWAN® Class A communication enables ultra-low-power wireless odor monitoring with multi-year battery operation in remote and unmanned deployments.
Long-Range Wireless Odor Monitoring Secure AES-encrypted LoRaWAN® communication enables reliable long-distance odor data transmission across large industrial sites and smart city infrastructure.
Real-Time Odor Alerts & Threshold Detection Configurable odor thresholds generate instant alerts for odor spikes, abnormal environmental conditions, ventilation failures, and process anomalies.
Smart City Environmental Monitoring Designed for smart city odor monitoring projects including landfill sites, public sanitation systems, waste transfer stations, and environmental compliance programs.
IP65 Rugged Industrial Enclosure Weather-resistant industrial enclosure ensures reliable operation in harsh indoor and outdoor environments including STP, WWTP, and chemical factories.
BLE Configuration via Maya App Local wireless configuration, diagnostics, and OTA firmware updates using the Macnman Maya mobile application.
Flexible Reporting & Uplink Modes Supports time-based, threshold-based, and event-driven reporting modes to optimize network utilization and battery performance.
Compatible with Major LoRaWAN® Networks Supports public and private LoRaWAN® network servers including ChirpStack, TTN, LORIOT, and enterprise LoRaWAN® infrastructure.
Suited Applications
Smart Washroom Odor Monitoring Systems Continuous odor monitoring for public toilets, commercial washrooms, airports, malls, railway stations, hospitals, and smart restroom infrastructure.
Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) LoRaWAN® odor sensor deployment for monitoring nuisance odors around aeration tanks, sludge handling areas, and sewage processing infrastructure.
Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) Wireless odor monitoring for wastewater facilities to identify odor spikes, gas release events, and abnormal process conditions.
Landfills & Waste Disposal Facilities Environmental odor monitoring for landfill gas management, waste segregation zones, composting areas, and community odor complaint reduction.
Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing Plants Industrial odor monitoring solution for chemical factories, paper mills, food processing plants, and manufacturing environments.
Smart City Environmental Projects City-wide LoRaWAN® odor monitoring for public infrastructure, environmental compliance, waste management, and urban air quality initiatives.
Solid Waste & Composting Facilities Odor intensity monitoring for composting plants, garbage transfer stations, and organic waste processing operations.
Community Odor Complaint Management Objective odor data collection for correlating public odor complaints with real environmental and operational conditions.
Remote Industrial Monitoring Applications Long-range LoRaWAN® connectivity enables odor monitoring at isolated industrial facilities and unmanned environmental monitoring sites.
Environmental Compliance & ESG Monitoring Supports sustainability initiatives, environmental reporting, and regulatory compliance programs with continuous odor trend data.
MacSync L Odor X1 Variants
| SKU | Variant Name | Power Source | Communication | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8300 | MacSync-L-Odor-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | LoRaWAN® | Remote odor monitoring in smart washrooms, STP, WWTP, landfills, and environmental monitoring applications |
| 8301 | MacSync-L-Odor-PS-X1 | 9–36 V DC | LoRaWAN® | Continuous industrial odor monitoring with external power for factories and smart infrastructure |
| 8302 | MacSync-M-Odor-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | MacTalk | Battery-operated MacTalk deployments for remote qualitative odor monitoring |
| 8303 | MacSync-M-Odor-PS-X1 | 9–36 V DC | MacTalk | MacTalk-based industrial odor monitoring with continuous external power |
| 8304 | MacSync-B-Odor-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | BLE | Local qualitative odor monitoring, commissioning, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity |
What's in the Box?
Make sure box contains following items before installations
- MacSync L Odor X1 Sensor
- Mounting Clip
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
- IP68 Cable Extender *
- Mounting Screws
- Power Adapters *
Accessories marked with (*) must be purchased separately and may not be included in the box.
MacSync L Odor X1 Dimensions
The MacSync L Odor X1 features a compact industrial-grade enclosure with overall dimensions of 183 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm, enabling easy wall and pole mounting across smart washrooms, STP & WWTP facilities, waste management infrastructure, chemical factories, and environmental odor monitoring deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MacSync L Odor X1 used for?
MacSync L Odor X1 is an industrial LoRaWAN qualitative odor sensor for smart washrooms, sewage plants, chemical factories and public infrastructure. Typical applications include Smart Washroom Odor Monitoring Systems, Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP), Landfills & Waste Disposal Facilities, Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing Plants and Smart City Environmental Projects.
What does the MacSync L Odor X1 measure, and how accurately?
Measurement specifications of the MacSync L Odor X1:
- NH₃ Gas: range 1 ~ 300 ppm.
- H₂S Gas: range 0.5 ~ 50 ppm.
Which LoRaWAN frequency bands and network servers does the MacSync L Odor X1 support?
The MacSync L Odor X1 supports LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4) and the Macnman MacTalk Protocol on the IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 frequency bands. It joins the network by OTAA activation. It runs as Class A by default and can be set to Class C in the Maya app. Supported network servers: Private LNS, ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, Orbiwise, Netmore, and direct PLC on-premise installations.
How long does the MacSync L Odor X1 battery last?
The battery-operated MacSync L Odor X1 runs on a 19 Ah industrial-grade Li-SOCl₂ cell. Estimated battery life is ~6 Months at a 5-minute reporting interval, ~1 year at a 15-minute reporting interval and ~3+ years at a 60-minute reporting interval. A power-operated version runs from 9-36 V DC (External Supply).
What is the IP rating and operating temperature of the MacSync L Odor X1?
The MacSync L Odor X1 has an ingress protection rating of IP65 standard (IP67 optional variant) and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. Operating humidity: 0% to 100% RH (non-condensing). Mounting options: Pole Mount / Wall Mount.
How is the MacSync L Odor X1 configured?
The MacSync L Odor X1 is configured with the Macnman Maya Android app over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Settings can also be changed remotely with over-the-air downlink commands.
What is included in the box with the MacSync L Odor X1?
The box contains: MacSync L Odor X1 Sensor, Mounting Clip, User Manual, Warranty Card and Mounting Screws. IP68 Cable Extender and Power Adapters are optional and may need to be purchased separately.
Related Products and Resources
- Setup guide: Common LoRaWAN sensor settings in the Maya app
- Compatible LoRaWAN gateways: MacLink Gen-2 industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway and Setu LX Series indoor LoRaWAN gateway
- Related datasheets: MacSync-W-Odor-X1 Wi-Fi qualitative odor sensor, MacSync LH2S X1 LoRaWAN H2S gas sensor, MacSync LCO2 X1 LoRaWAN CO2 sensor, MacSync L Odor X2 LoRaWAN NH3 and H2S odor sensor
- Product page: MacSync L Odor X1 on macnman.com
- Help: Warranty terms and conditions and contact Macnman support