MacSync LNCT Xx Industrial LoRaWAN® Non-Contact Infrared Temperature Sensor Datasheet
Product Overview
MacSync-LNCT-Xx is an ultra-rugged industrial-grade LoRaWAN® non-contact infrared temperature sensor engineered for accurate and continuous surface temperature monitoring in extreme, high-temperature, moving, hazardous, and hard-to-reach industrial environments. By measuring infrared thermal radiation instead of physical contact, the device enables safe, maintenance-free, and highly reliable temperature sensing of hot surfaces, rotating machinery, electrically live assets, molten materials, conveyors, furnaces, and inaccessible process equipment without probe wear, mechanical damage, or process interruption.
Built specifically for demanding industrial operations, the MacSync-LNCT-Xx delivers fast response times, stable readings, and repeatable performance across steel plants, foundries, rolling mills, kilns, cement plants, transformers, boilers, reactors, dryers, turbines, and power infrastructure. The integrated laser targeting mechanism ensures precise spot alignment and accurate thermal capture even for small, fast-moving, or distant targets operating in dynamic industrial conditions.
The device combines LoRaWAN® Class A/C long-range wireless connectivity, AES-128 encrypted communication, and an ultra-low-power architecture optimized for multi-year battery-powered deployments. Integrated BLE configuration via the Macnman Maya App enables quick commissioning, emissivity adjustment, threshold configuration, diagnostics, OTA parameter updates, and remote operational tuning without opening the enclosure or interrupting field operations.
Housed inside a rugged IP65/IP67-rated industrial enclosure, the MacSync-LNCT-Xx is designed to operate reliably in dusty, high-vibration, high-EMI, humid, and outdoor industrial environments. Flexible power options including battery-operated and external DC-powered variants, combined with industrial mounting support, make the device suitable for fixed installations, remote industrial assets, predictive maintenance systems, Industry 4.0 deployments, and large-scale wireless thermal monitoring networks.
Ideal for predictive maintenance, thermal safety monitoring, process optimization, and Industry 4.0 automation, MacSync-LNCT-Xx transforms non-contact temperature measurement into a smart, wireless, and scalable IoT sensing solution, delivering real-time thermal intelligence across industrial and smart infrastructure deployments.
The MacSync-LNCT-Xx LoRaWAN® infrared temperature sensor is purpose-built for organizations deploying industrial IoT temperature monitoring systems, enabling continuous thermal visibility across critical assets without expensive wiring infrastructure. Whether used for predictive maintenance, smart factory automation, industrial safety monitoring, process efficiency optimization, or remote thermal analytics, the device delivers highly accurate non-contact temperature sensing with enterprise-grade wireless scalability. Its rugged industrial design, ultra-long-range wireless communication, and support for high-temperature monitoring applications make it an ideal solution for modern Industry 4.0 deployments requiring reliable real-time thermal intelligence.
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Key Features
Industrial LoRaWAN® Non-Contact Temperature Sensor Advanced infrared temperature sensing with long-range LoRaWAN® connectivity for real-time wireless thermal monitoring across industrial plants, smart factories, and remote assets.
Non-Contact Infrared Surface Temperature Measurement Measures surface temperature without physical contact, making it ideal for hot surfaces, moving machinery, rotating equipment, molten materials, and inaccessible industrial assets.
High-Temperature Monitoring up to 1500 °C Designed for extreme-temperature industrial applications including furnaces, kilns, foundries, rolling mills, boilers, reactors, turbines, and metallurgical processes.
Wireless Temperature Monitoring Using LoRaWAN® Enables ultra-long-range industrial temperature monitoring without RS485 wiring, reducing installation complexity and deployment costs across large industrial facilities.
Laser-Assisted Precision Thermal Targeting Integrated laser alignment mechanism ensures accurate infrared temperature sensing for small, fast-moving, distant, and continuously operating industrial targets.
Predictive Maintenance & Thermal Fault Detection Detects overheating, abnormal thermal behavior, friction hotspots, insulation failures, and bearing degradation before critical equipment failure occurs.
Industrial IoT Temperature Sensor for Smart Factories Supports Industry 4.0 deployments by delivering real-time thermal analytics, cloud connectivity, equipment health monitoring, and process optimization data.
Ultra-Low Power Architecture with 10+ Year Battery Life Optimized for battery-powered industrial IoT deployments using a 19Ah industrial lithium battery for long-term wireless monitoring applications.
Industrial IP65 / IP67 Rugged Enclosure Engineered for harsh industrial environments including dusty areas, outdoor installations, high vibration zones, humid facilities, and EMI-heavy infrastructures.
BLE Configuration Using Macnman Maya App Configure emissivity, uplink intervals, thresholds, diagnostics, OTA updates, and operational parameters locally using secure BLE connectivity.
Secure AES-128 Encrypted LoRaWAN® Communication Supports secure industrial IoT communication using OTAA onboarding with pre-configured DevEUI, AppEUI, and AppKey credentials.
Compatible with All Major LoRaWAN® Gateways & LNS Fully interoperable with ChirpStack, The Things Stack, Orbiwise, LORIOT, MQTT platforms, and private industrial LoRaWAN® network deployments.
Applications
High-Temperature Industrial Process Monitoring Non-contact infrared temperature measurement for furnaces, kilns, ovens, reactors, and thermal processing equipment where direct sensors cannot survive.
Steel, Foundry & Metallurgical Operations Continuous surface temperature monitoring of molten metal, billets, slabs, and rolling mills to improve safety, quality control, and process efficiency.
Power & Energy Infrastructure Remote thermal monitoring of transformers, switchgear, busbars, turbines, boilers, and substations to prevent overheating and unplanned outages.
Conveyor Belts & Moving Equipment Accurate temperature sensing of fast-moving or rotating assets such as conveyor belts, rollers, motors, and shafts without physical contact.
Hazardous & Electrically Live Areas Ideal for explosive, high-voltage, or unsafe zones where wired probes and manual inspection pose serious safety risks.
Predictive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring Early detection of abnormal heat signatures to identify bearing failure, insulation breakdown, friction losses, and equipment degradation.
Mining, Cement & Heavy Industries Reliable non-contact temperature monitoring in dusty, high-vibration environments such as mines, crushers, clinker coolers, and cement kilns.
Remote & Outdoor Industrial Assets Long-range LoRaWAN® connectivity enables temperature monitoring of isolated assets where power and wired networks are unavailable.
Industry 4.0 & Smart Factory Deployments Enables data-driven automation, thermal analytics, and digital transformation by integrating surface temperature data into IoT platforms.
Technical Specifications
MacSync LNCT Xx Variants
| SKU | Variant Name | Power Source | Communication | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8115 | MacSync-L-NCT-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | LoRaWAN® | Remote industrial surface temperature monitoring where external power is unavailable |
| 8116 | MacSync-L-NCT-PS-X1 | 9–36 V DC | LoRaWAN® | Continuous industrial thermal monitoring with external power in factories and process plants |
| 8117 | MacSync-M-NCT-PS-X1 | 9–36 V DC | MacTalk | MacTalk-based non-contact temperature monitoring for industrial automation systems |
| 8118 | MacSync-M-NCT-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | MacTalk | Battery-operated MacTalk deployments for remote non-contact thermal monitoring |
| 8119 | MacSync-B-NCT-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | BLE | Local non-contact laser temperature monitoring and diagnostics using BLE connectivity |
What's in the Box?
Make sure box contains following items before installations
- MacSync LNCT Sensor
- Mounting Clip
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
- IP68 Cable Extender *
- Mounting Screws
- Power Adapters *
Make sure box contains following items before installations
Accessories must be purchased separately & may not be included in the box.
MacSync LNCT Xx Dimensions
The MacSync LNCT Xx features a rugged industrial-grade enclosure with overall dimensions of 152 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm, enabling easy wall and pole mounting across factories, furnaces, kilns, power plants, steel industries, outdoor industrial environments, and Industrial IoT thermal monitoring deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MacSync LNCT Xx used for?
MacSync LNCT Xx is an industrial LoRaWAN non-contact infrared temperature sensor for surface temperature monitoring of hot, moving or hazardous equipment. Typical applications include High-Temperature Industrial Process Monitoring, Steel, Foundry & Metallurgical Operations, Power & Energy Infrastructure, Conveyor Belts & Moving Equipment, Hazardous & Electrically Live Areas and Predictive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring.
What does the MacSync LNCT Xx measure, and how accurately?
Measurement specifications of the MacSync LNCT Xx:
- Temperature: range 0 °C to 600 °C (Standard) • 0 °C to 1500 °C (High‑Temperature Variant), accuracy ±1 % of reading or ±1 °C (whichever is greater), resolution 0.1 °C.
Which LoRaWAN frequency bands and network servers does the MacSync LNCT Xx support?
The MacSync LNCT Xx 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, Direct PLC On-Prem Installations.
How long does the MacSync LNCT Xx battery last?
The battery-operated MacSync LNCT Xx runs on a 19 Ah industrial-grade Li-SOCl₂ cell. Estimated battery life is ~2 years at a 5-minute reporting interval, ~4 years at a 15-minute reporting interval and ~7+ 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 LNCT Xx?
The MacSync LNCT Xx 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 Mounting / Wall Mounting.
How is the MacSync LNCT Xx configured?
The MacSync LNCT Xx 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 LNCT Xx?
The box contains: MacSync LNCT 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
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- Help: Warranty terms and conditions and contact Macnman support