--- title: LoRaWAN Submetering Solutions for Ultra Long-Range Utility Monitoring | Tehama Wireless description: Tehama Wireless’ LoRaWAN wireless AMR submetering solutions are designed for expansive, hard-to-wire, or infrastructure-limited properties, offering over 10 miles of unobstructed communications coverage for accurate utility usage reporting. Coverage can be extended further by adding additional gateways, making it ideal for smart cities, sprawling multifamily campuses, large commercial or industrial sites, manufactured home communities, and other complex or remote properties. These systems deliver reliable, near real-time data collection for water, gas, and electricity usage and seamlessly integrate with a wide range of meters and sensors, enabling scalable, low-power, and efficient resource management. --- 1. [ Home ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/) 2. Technologies 3. [ LoRaWAN ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/technologies/lorawan-submetering-solutions) # LoRaWAN: Ultra Long-Range Wireless
Submetering Tehama’s LoRaWAN wireless Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) products enable long-range utility management with low-power networking that connects devices across wide areas. They provide over 10 miles of communication coverage, eliminating blind spots and installation challenges of traditional AMR systems. LoRaWAN ensures consistent connectivity across complex or infrastructure-limited properties, simplifying long-distance deployments and reducing the need for additional gateways, which enhances overall operational efficiency for utility networks. This technology is ideal for smart cities, multifamily campuses, manufactured home communities, and commercial sites. Tehama’s AMR products leverage LoRaWAN to enhance efficiency and connectivity for utility management. [ Request a Demo ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/contact?hsLang=en) ## LoRaWAN Submetering Solutions MDT Display MDT MDT with External Power Submersible MDT Gateway Solar Software ![Pulse MDT](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/pulse-metering-data-transceiver-mdt.png) Pulse MDT Tracks pulse output meter usage for accurate billing [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/pulse-mdt-water-gas-electric-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Smart+ MDT](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Smart%2B%20-%20Smart%20Protocol%20Data%20Transceiver.png) Smart+ MDT Enables near real-time data and advanced alerts with SunSonic® meters [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/smart-plus-mdt-ultrasonic-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Encoder MDT](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Encoder%20MDT%20Data%20Transceiver.png) Encoder MDT Tracks encoded output meter usage for accurate billing. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/encoder-mdt-water-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Outsider MDT](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Outsider%20MDT%20Transceiver.png) Outsider MDT Direct physical MDT connection on Norgas Versamag water meters. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/outsider-mdt-positive-displacement-water-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Leak Detection MDT](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Leak%20Detection%20MDT%20Transceiver.png) Leak Detection MDT Quickly detects leaks to minimize water events and reduce costly damage. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/leak-detection-mdt-water-monitoring?hsLang=en) ![Runtime MDT](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/runtime-metering-data-transceiver-mdt.png) Runtime MDT Tracks equipment operation time for accurate usage monitoring, maintenance planning, and performance insights. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/runtime-mdt-hvac-utility-equipment-monitoring?hsLang=en) ![Modbus MDT](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/MODBUS.png) Modbus MDT Integrates with ModBus P2P-compatible systems for enhanced data. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/modbus-mdt-electric-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Display MDT with Pulse or Encoded](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/display-metering-data-transceiver-mdt.png) Display MDT with Pulse or Encoded Real-time display with AMR for pulse or encoded meter outputs [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/display-mdt-submetering-resident-utility-usage?hsLang=en) ![Pulse MDT with External Power](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/pulse-metering-data-transceiver-mdt.png) Pulse MDT with External Power Tracks pulse output water usage for accurate billing, powered externally to avoid batteries [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/pulse-mdt-water-gas-electric-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Runtime MDT with External Power](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/runtime-metering-data-transceiver-mdt.png) Runtime MDT with External Power Tracks equipment operation time for monitoring, powered externally to avoid batteries.. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/runtime-mdt-hvac-utility-equipment-monitoring?hsLang=en) ![Submersible MDT](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/submersible-metering-data-transceiver-mdt.png) Submersible MDT Delivers accurate meter readings in wet or submerged outdoor applications. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/submersible-mdt-water-level-monitoring?hsLang=en) ![Gateway](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/gateway.png) Gateway Central communication hub securely transmitting meter data for seamless cloud integration. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/gateway-central-communication-hub-for-lorawan-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Solar Gateway](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Primary%20Product%20Image/solar-powered-repeater-kit.png) Solar Gateway Solar-powered gateway enabling reliable, wireless remote metering without external power. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/solar-gateway-solar-powered-data-hub-for-remote-installations?hsLang=en) ![Web App](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Primary%20Product%20Image/tehama-wireless-web-app-api-data-management-billing-interface.png) Web App Simplifies billing processes with easy cloud-based data access. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/web-app-cloud-based-utility-access-for-billing-and-reporting?hsLang=en) ![CIT Software](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Primary%20Product%20Image/tehama-wireless-dcap-configuration-installation-troubleshooting-software-tool.png) CIT Software Provides advanced troubleshooting capabilities for detailed data analysis. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/cit-software-advanced-utility-diagnostics-and-troubleshooting?hsLang=en) ![Mobile App](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Primary%20Product%20Image/tehama-wireless-mobile-app-meter-data-management-bucket-test-tool.png) Mobile App Enables field technicians to manage meter data efficiently. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/mobile-app-field-monitoring-for-on-site-utility-management?hsLang=en) ![API](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Data%20Sheet%20and%20App%20Notes%20Images/Primary%20Product%20Image/tehama-wireless-api.png) API The Tehama Wireless API integrates with third-party software to provide access to real-time and historical reading data. [** Learn More ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/products/api-real-time-utility-data-integration-for-third-party-platforms?hsLang=en) ## Videos ** ** - Introduction to the Web App - DCAP Troubleshooting - Web App Troubleshooting - DCAP-TFA Installation - Get Started with the Web App - Monitoring and Maintaining a System - Commissioning a Meter Display Using the Mobile App - Requesting and Approving Grants with the Web App - Wiring a Water Meter to an MDT - The CIT in Detail - Commissioning a Site - Hardware Setup - System Overview - Getting started with the CIT - Connect Mobile App Overview - DCAP Configuration - Commissioning MDTs and Repeaters - Setup CIT Alerts and Reports - Monitoring Data and Network Health - Configuring the Display on an MDT - Wiring the MDT to its Associated Meter - Introduction to the CIT - How to Find the IP Address of a DCAP - ModBus P2P Reads in the CIT and Web App ## How It Works LoRaWAN technology securely transmits metering data from devices through gateways, delivering immediate insights, near real-time analytics, and simplified utility management via a cloud platform. [ Call for a Demo ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/contact?hsLang=en) ![Tehama Wireless devices](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/category-page/Tehama%20Wireless%20devices.png?width=1173&height=269&name=Tehama%20Wireless%20devices.png) This diagram illustrates how Tehama Wireless devices work together to optimize metering solutions ### Why Choose Tehama’s LoRaWAN Technology for Your Submetering Solution? - Ultra long-range wireless coverage (10+ miles) reduces the need for extensive hardware. - Extremely low power consumption allows for longer battery life. - Near real-time data collection supports comprehensive monitoring, enhancing utility management and customer satisfaction. - Scalability enables networks that support a diverse range of devices. [ CALL FOR A DEMO ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/contact?hsLang=en) ![meter-installation-multifamily-utility](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20Pages/Images/meter-installation-multifamily-utility.jpg?width=6341&height=4228&name=meter-installation-multifamily-utility.jpg "meter-installation-multifamily-utility") ## LoRaWAN Technology Applications ![Group 24](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Home%20Page/Group%2024.svg) ### Multifamily Housing LoRaWAN delivers ultra-long-range communication ideal for sprawling multifamily campuses, supporting accurate submetering across dispersed layouts with limited infrastructure. [** Explore ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/applications/multifamily-housing-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Group 24-3](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Group%2024-3.svg) ### Commercial Properties Commercial sites benefit from IoT-based monitoring and advanced submetering, with LoRaWAN ensuring reliable data collection in dispersed layouts or infrastructure-limited environments. [** Explore ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/applications/commercial-properties-application?hsLang=en) ![Group 24-2](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Home%20Page/Group%2024-2.svg) ### Manufactured Homes LoRaWAN supports accurate submetering in manufactured home communities with remote or spread-out layouts, using long-range connectivity and solar-powered options to reduce infrastructure needs. [** Explore ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/applications/manufactured-home-communities-submetering?hsLang=en) ![Group 24-11](https://www.tehamawireless.com/hubfs/Home%20Page/Group%2024-11.svg) ### ESG & Sustainability  Sustainability initiatives are strengthened through IoT-enabled submetering, leak detection, and solar integration—powered by LoRaWAN to support transparent, automated, and accurate ESG reporting. [** Explore ](https://www.tehamawireless.com/applications/esg-sustainability-submetering-solutions?hsLang=en) ## FAQs ** What is LoRaWAN? LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless protocol designed for long-range (10+ miles), low-power IoT connectivity, ideal for large multifamily, commercial, and industrial sites. ** How does LoRaWAN compare to Standard and MAX technologies? LoRaWAN provides ultra-long-range wireless coverage (10+ miles), significantly reducing repeaters and simplifying installations compared to Standard (~1 mile) and MAX (~10 miles) ** What properties benefit most from LoRaWAN technology? Smart communities, including large multifamily complexes, mobile home communities, commercial campuses, and industrial parks, benefit from LoRaWAN due to reduced infrastructure needs and superior range. ** What is the wireless range of LoRaWAN? LoRaWAN devices typically achieve 10+ miles of coverage, approximately 1.5 times greater than MAX devices, using adaptive data rates to optimize distance and battery life. ** How secure is LoRaWAN for transmitting data? LoRaWAN uses secure, end-to-end encryption standards ensuring reliable data integrity and privacy from meters through gateways to the cloud. ** What Tehama devices use LoRaWAN technology? Tehama LoRaWAN supports Pulse MDT, Encoded MDT, Smart Protocol MDT, Leak Detection MDT, Runtime MDT, ModBus MDT, and compatible gateways ** How energy efficient is LoRaWAN compared to other technologies? LoRaWAN significantly reduces power consumption, extending MDT battery life up to 10 years, decreasing maintenance and operational costs. ** How does LoRaWAN handle interference or obstacles? LoRaWAN dynamically adapts data rates and signal strength, maintaining robust connectivity even with interference or physical obstructions. ** What infrastructure is required for LoRaWAN deployment? Typically fewer gateways are needed compared to repeaters in MAX and Standard systems, simplifying installation and reducing infrastructure costs. ** Can LoRaWAN integrate with legacy metering systems? 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