# Qualitative Odor Sensor

URL: https://www.macnman.com/docs/product/lorawan/sensors/environmental-sensors/macsync-l-odor-x1-datasheet
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# MacSync L Odor X1 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.

| ![MacSync L Odor X1 LoRaWAN odor monitoring sensor for smart washroom and industrial odor detection](/img/lorawan/sensors/macsync/macsync-lts-x1-wireless-temperature-humidity-sensor-mounted.webp) | ![MacSync L Odor X1 wireless odor sensor with LoRaWAN connectivity for smart city monitoring](/img/lorawan/sensors/macsync/macsync-lts-x1-lorawan-temperature-humidity-sensor-front-view.webp) |
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| ![Industrial LoRaWAN odor sensor with rugged IP65 enclosure for environmental monitoring](/img/lorawan/sensors/macsync/macsync-lts-x1-smart-agriculture-temperature-sensor.webp) | ![MacSync L Odor X1 qualitative odor monitoring sensor for STP WWTP and landfill applications](/img/lorawan/sensors/macsync/macsync-lts-x1-industrial-environmental-sensor-side-view.webp) |

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## Key Features

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    <strong>Industrial LoRaWAN® Odor Sensor</strong>
    Advanced LoRaWAN® odor sensor engineered for continuous wireless odor monitoring in smart washrooms, smart cities, sewage plants, industrial facilities, and environmental monitoring applications.
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    <strong>Qualitative Odor Detection & Odor Index</strong>
    Detects overall odor intensity and converts complex odor signatures into a simplified odor index for easy interpretation, trend analysis, and odor event correlation.
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    <strong>Smart Washroom Odor Monitoring</strong>
    Ideal LoRaWAN® odor monitoring solution for public washrooms, commercial restrooms, railway stations, airports, malls, and smart sanitation projects.
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    <strong>NH₃ & H₂S Gas Monitoring Support</strong>
    Integrated ammonia (NH₃) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) sensing capability for sewage treatment plants, wastewater systems, industrial safety, and odor source analysis.
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    <strong>Ultra-Low Power LoRaWAN® Architecture</strong>
    LoRaWAN® Class A communication enables ultra-low-power wireless odor monitoring with multi-year battery operation in remote and unmanned deployments.
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    <strong>Long-Range Wireless Odor Monitoring</strong>
    Secure AES-encrypted LoRaWAN® communication enables reliable long-distance odor data transmission across large industrial sites and smart city infrastructure.
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    <strong>Real-Time Odor Alerts & Threshold Detection</strong>
    Configurable odor thresholds generate instant alerts for odor spikes, abnormal environmental conditions, ventilation failures, and process anomalies.
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    <strong>Smart City Environmental Monitoring</strong>
    Designed for smart city odor monitoring projects including landfill sites, public sanitation systems, waste transfer stations, and environmental compliance programs.
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    <strong>IP65 Rugged Industrial Enclosure</strong>
    Weather-resistant industrial enclosure ensures reliable operation in harsh indoor and outdoor environments including STP, WWTP, and chemical factories.
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    <strong>BLE Configuration via Maya App</strong>
    Local wireless configuration, diagnostics, and OTA firmware updates using the Macnman Maya mobile application.
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    <strong>Flexible Reporting & Uplink Modes</strong>
    Supports time-based, threshold-based, and event-driven reporting modes to optimize network utilization and battery performance.
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    <strong>Compatible with Major LoRaWAN® Networks</strong>
    Supports public and private LoRaWAN® network servers including ChirpStack, TTN, LORIOT, and enterprise LoRaWAN® infrastructure.
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## Suited Applications

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    <strong>Smart Washroom Odor Monitoring Systems</strong>
    Continuous odor monitoring for public toilets, commercial washrooms, airports, malls, railway stations, hospitals, and smart restroom infrastructure.
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    <strong>Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)</strong>
    LoRaWAN® odor sensor deployment for monitoring nuisance odors around aeration tanks, sludge handling areas, and sewage processing infrastructure.
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    <strong>Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)</strong>
    Wireless odor monitoring for wastewater facilities to identify odor spikes, gas release events, and abnormal process conditions.
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    <strong>Landfills & Waste Disposal Facilities</strong>
    Environmental odor monitoring for landfill gas management, waste segregation zones, composting areas, and community odor complaint reduction.
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    <strong>Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing Plants</strong>
    Industrial odor monitoring solution for chemical factories, paper mills, food processing plants, and manufacturing environments.
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    <strong>Smart City Environmental Projects</strong>
    City-wide LoRaWAN® odor monitoring for public infrastructure, environmental compliance, waste management, and urban air quality initiatives.
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    <strong>Solid Waste & Composting Facilities</strong>
    Odor intensity monitoring for composting plants, garbage transfer stations, and organic waste processing operations.
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    <strong>Community Odor Complaint Management</strong>
    Objective odor data collection for correlating public odor complaints with real environmental and operational conditions.
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    <strong>Remote Industrial Monitoring Applications</strong>
    Long-range LoRaWAN® connectivity enables odor monitoring at isolated industrial facilities and unmanned environmental monitoring sites.
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    <strong>Environmental Compliance & ESG Monitoring</strong>
    Supports sustainability initiatives, environmental reporting, and regulatory compliance programs with continuous odor trend data.
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  <div class="device-config-title">NH₃ Gas Measurement</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Target Gas</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Ammonia (NH₃)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Detection Range</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">1 ~ 300 ppm</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Detection Principle</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">MEMS Semiconductor Gas Sensing</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Measurement Type</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Qualitative Ammonia Concentration Monitoring</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Sensitivity Characteristics</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">R₀ (in air) / Rs (in 50 ppm NH₃) ≥ 3</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Response Characteristics</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Fast response with rapid recovery characteristics</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Operating Temperature</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">-10°C ~ +50°C</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Operating Humidity</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">15% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Expected Lifespan</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">≥ 5 Years</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Primary Detection Applications</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Smart washrooms, sewage systems, odor monitoring, ammonia leakage detection, livestock monitoring</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">H₂S Gas Measurement</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Target Gases</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S), Sulfur-Based Odor Gases, Benzene</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Detection Range</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">0.5 ~ 50 ppm</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Detection Principle</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">MEMS Semiconductor Odor Sensing</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Measurement Type</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Qualitative Odor & Gas Concentration Monitoring</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Sensitivity Characteristics</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">High sensitivity to sulfur-based gases and nuisance odor conditions</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Response Characteristics</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Fast response for continuous environmental odor monitoring</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Operating Temperature</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">-10°C ~ +50°C</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Operating Humidity</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">15% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Expected Lifespan</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">≥ 5 Years</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Primary Detection Applications</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">STP plants, WWTP facilities, landfill monitoring, smart washrooms, industrial odor monitoring</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Wireless Transmission</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Wireless Protocols</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4), Macnman MacTalk Protocol</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Antenna</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Internal high-efficiency antenna</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Supported Bands</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 </div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Tx Power</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">23 dBm @ 865 MHz </div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Sensitivity</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">-137 dBm @ 300 bps</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Activation</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">OTAA</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">LoRaWAN® Class</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Class A (Default), Configurable to Class C via Maya</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Supports Major LNS</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Private LNS, ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, Orbiwise, Netmore, and direct PLC on-premise installations</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Device Management</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Configuration Method</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Via Macnman Maya Android App</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Local Configuration</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">BLE-Based Local Configuration</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Remote Configuration</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Over-the-Air Configuration (Downlink Commands)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Status LED</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">1 × Internal Multi-Color LED</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Server Data Reporting Modes</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Data Reporting Mode</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Periodic / Event-based / Hybrid</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Transmission Interval</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Independent uplink interval for optimized power consumption</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Threshold-Based Alerts</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Configurable odor threshold alerts for event-triggered transmission</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Sampling Interval</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Configurable data acquisition interval (e.g., 1 min to 24 hours)</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Battery Performance (BO Series)</div>
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      <div class="device-config-left">Battery Type</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Li-SOCl₂ Cell (19Ah) Industrial grade</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Power Consumption</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">~100 µA in sleep mode / ~50 mA during transmission</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">5-Minute Reporting Interval</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">~6 Months (Estimated)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">15-Minute Reporting Interval</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">~1 Year (Estimated)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">60-Minute Reporting Interval</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">~3+ Years (Estimated)</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Power Performance (PO Series)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Input Voltage Range (Optional Variant)</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">9-36 V DC (External Supply)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Power Consumption</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">~100 µA in sleep mode / ~50 mA during transmission</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Communication Options</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">BLE Connectivity</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">For local configuration and diagnostics via Maya App</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Cloud Protocols</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">MQTT / HTTPS / TCP/IP (Gateway Dependent)</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Security & Encryption</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Data Encryption</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">AES-128 LoRaWAN® encryption</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Authentication</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">OTAA Device Activation</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Firmware Protection</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Secure boot and signed OTA updates</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">LED Status</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">LED Type</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">1 × Internal Multi-Color LED</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Solid Blue</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Device connected to Maya App</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Flashing Blue</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">OTA (Over-the-Air) update in progress</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Slow Blinking Green</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Attempting to connect to the LoRaWAN® network</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Single Red Blink</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">A device parameter is being modified</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Physical Characteristics</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Operating Temperature</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">-40°C to +80°C</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Humidity Range</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">0% to 100% RH (non-condensing)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Ingress Protection</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">IP65 standard (IP67 optional variant)</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Housing Material</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Glass Filled Nylon</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Color</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Matte White</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">Weight</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">~175 g</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">Mounting Options</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Pole Mount / Wall Mount</div>
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  <div class="device-config-title">Certifications & Compliance</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row shaded">
      <div class="device-config-left">WPC</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Compliant</div>
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    <div class="device-config-row">
      <div class="device-config-left">RoHS</div>
      <div class="device-config-right">Conforms to RoHS directive</div>
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## MacSync L Odor X1 Variants

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      <th>SKU</th>
      <th>Variant Name</th>
      <th>Power Source</th>
      <th>Communication</th>
      <th>Ideal For</th>
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      <td>8300</td>
      <td>MacSync-L-Odor-BS-X1</td>
      <td>Battery (19 Ah)</td>
      <td>LoRaWAN®</td>
      <td>Remote odor monitoring in smart washrooms, STP, WWTP, landfills, and environmental monitoring applications</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>8301</td>
      <td>MacSync-L-Odor-PS-X1</td>
      <td>9–36 V DC</td>
      <td>LoRaWAN®</td>
      <td>Continuous industrial odor monitoring with external power for factories and smart infrastructure</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>8302</td>
      <td>MacSync-M-Odor-BS-X1</td>
      <td>Battery (19 Ah)</td>
      <td>MacTalk</td>
      <td>Battery-operated MacTalk deployments for remote qualitative odor monitoring</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>8303</td>
      <td>MacSync-M-Odor-PS-X1</td>
      <td>9–36 V DC</td>
      <td>MacTalk</td>
      <td>MacTalk-based industrial odor monitoring with continuous external power</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>8304</td>
      <td>MacSync-B-Odor-BS-X1</td>
      <td>Battery (19 Ah)</td>
      <td>BLE</td>
      <td>Local qualitative odor monitoring, commissioning, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

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## 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 *

![Items included in the box: the device, mounting clip, user manual and warranty card, junction box, mounting screws and power adapter](/img/datalogger/whatsbox.svg)

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

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## Product 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.

![MacSync L Odor X1 LoRaWAN odor sensor mechanical dimensions and industrial mounting layout](/img/lorawan/sensors/macsync/macsync-lts-x1-lorawan-temperature-humidity-sensor-dimensions.webp)