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NB-IoT, or Narrow Band Internet of Things, is a burgeoning technology within the IoT sector, built on cellular networks. Often referred to as Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN), NB-IoT is engineered to support low-power devices that require cellular data connections across expansive areas. This technology boasts features such as ultra-low power consumption, minimal cost, robust coverage, and extensive connectivity, making it an ideal solution for various applications.
Drawbacks of Traditional Livestock Management
Traditional methods of livestock management are fraught with inefficiencies and risks:
● Manual herding necessitates dedicated personnel, leading to wasted manpower.
● Safety risks are inherent in manual herding, including potential attacks by wild animals.
● Lack of systematic management results in disorganized farm operations, delayed disease prevention, and untimely breeding.
As technology progresses, scientific farming is poised to be the future trend. While GPS and GPRS livestock positioning systems offer some solutions, they are not without their issues. Large-scale herds can overload GPRS communication base stations, battery life can be a concern, and remote farms often suffer from poor signal coverage, hampering data transmission.
Unmanned Ranch Management with SIMCom NB-IoT Solutions
● Enhanced Tracking: The ability to track lost livestock is significantly improved.
● Labor Efficiency: There is a notable reduction in the unnecessary labor output from herding personnel.
● Risk Reduction: The risk of livestock loss is minimized.
Through real-time collection of location information, behavior data, and vital signs of cattle and sheep, it becomes possible to monitor herds effectively, preventing losses and promoting refined management practices. This advanced monitoring leads to better breeding management and reduced risks.
The Y7080E is Multi-Band NB-IoT module solution in a SMT type. It has strong extension capability with rich interfaces including UART, GPIO etc. Designed for low-power consumption and low-throughput data communications, it excels in real-time livestock positioning and locating. The Y7080E enhances the NB-IoT solution by providing a reliable, secure communication channel for data transmission from livestock to the central management system. Its robust design ensures continuous operation in diverse and remote farm locations. The integration of the SIMCom Y7080E module into the NB-IoT solution provides a comprehensive answer to the challenges of traditional livestock management. By leveraging advanced data collection and monitoring capabilities, farmers can achieve greater efficiency, safety, and productivity in their operations, paving the way for the future of scientific farming.
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