MacSync LORS X1 LoRaWAN® Optical 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.
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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 Specifications
MacSync LORS X1 Variants
| SKU | Variant Name | Power Source | Communication | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9200 | MacSync-L-ORM-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | LoRaWAN® | Remote rainfall monitoring for smart agriculture, weather stations, flood monitoring, reservoirs, irrigation systems, and environmental monitoring deployments. |
| 9201 | MacSync-L-ORM-PS-X1 | 9–36 V DC | LoRaWAN® | Continuous rainfall monitoring for industrial weather stations, smart cities, transportation infrastructure, and environmental monitoring networks. |
| 9202 | MacSync-M-ORM-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | MacTalk | Battery-operated MacTalk deployments for remote optical rainfall monitoring and weather intelligence applications. |
| 9203 | MacSync-M-ORM-PS-X1 | 9–36 V DC | MacTalk | MacTalk-based optical rain monitoring with continuous external power for industrial automation and weather monitoring. |
| 9204 | MacSync-B-ORM-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | BLE | Local optical rainfall monitoring, commissioning, calibration, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity. |
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 *
Accessories marked with (*) must be purchased separately and may not be included in the box.
MacSync LORS X1 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MacSync LORS X1 used for?
MacSync LORS X1 is an industrial LoRaWAN optical rain sensor for real-time rainfall detection, precipitation monitoring and weather station automation. Typical applications include Smart Agriculture & Precision Irrigation, LoRaWAN® Weather Station Networks, Flood Monitoring & Early Warning Systems, Smart City Rainfall Monitoring, Industrial Automation & Safety Systems and Environmental & Climate Research.
What does the MacSync LORS X1 measure, and how accurately?
Measurement specifications of the MacSync LORS X1:
- Optical Rainfall: range Equivalent 0–200 mm/h, accuracy ±5% (Typical), resolution 1 mm/h Equivalent.
Which LoRaWAN frequency bands and network servers does the MacSync LORS X1 support?
The MacSync LORS X1 supports LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4) and the Macnman MacTalk Protocol on the IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923 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 on-premise industrial IoT deployments.
How long does the MacSync LORS X1 battery last?
The battery-operated MacSync LORS X1 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 solar option adds a 20 W High-Efficiency Solar Panel with an Integrated 8000 mAh Solar Rechargeable Battery.
What is the IP rating and operating temperature of the MacSync LORS X1?
The MacSync LORS 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% ~ 100% RH (non-condensing). Mounting options: Pole Mount / Wall Mount.
How is the MacSync LORS X1 configured?
The MacSync LORS 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 LORS X1?
The box contains: MacSync LORS X1 LoRaWAN Optical Rain Sensor, Mounting Clip, User Manual, Warranty Card and Mounting Screws. IP68 Cable Extender and Power Adapter are optional and may need to be purchased separately.
Related Products and Resources
- Setup guide: Common LoRaWAN sensor settings in the Maya app
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- Help: Warranty terms and conditions and contact Macnman support