(Based on a 10-sensor deployment in West Texas) Cost Factor 4-20mA Wired LoRa Wireless Savings Hardware (per sensor) $500 (transmitter + cable) $700 (LoRa transmitter) similar Installation Labor $2,000 (trenching/terminations) $200 (mounting + pairing) 90% cheaper Maintenance (annual) $1,000 (wire repairs) $50 (battery check) 95% cheaper SCADA Integration $3,000 (I/O Read more
Case Study 1: Permian Basin Wireless Pressure Monitoring Case Study 2: Eagle Ford Shale Tank Level Monitoring Case Study 3: West Texas Pipeline Leak Detection 3. How to Get Started Step 1: Assess Your Current Sensors Step 2: Choose a Texas-Based Distributor Step 3: Pilot Test in a Small Section Read more
Introduction In industrial settings—especially oilfields, water treatment plants, and manufacturing facilities—4-20mA current loopshave long been the standard for transmitting sensor data (pressure, temperature, flow). However, trenching and running wires for these loops is expensive, time-consuming, and inflexible. Point-to-point LoRa wireless technology offers a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable alternative to wired 4-20mA loops. Unlike proprietary Read more