What is a Mesh Network? Why Bluetooth?
A Mesh Network is made up of 3 or more devices we call transceivers, transmitting and receiving data within a network topology. These devices function as nodes within the network allowing efficient route of data transfer from one end of the network to another. All of these nodes or transceivers function as an equal-weighted member of the mesh network, meaning should one be offline, the integrity of the network remains unaffected, online and functional.
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology for data transfer, operating up to a maximum unobstructed range of 400m for Bluetooth 5.0 technology. More importantly it is a technology that does not require an infrastructure setup for its use, i.e. its plug and play, and its free!
Why go SMART?
Nobody should tell you to. The benefits are the main driving reasons.
There are a myriad of M&E infrastructure devices that is repeatedly deployed in a large estate or building, such as lights, exhaust fans, power sockets, water heaters, etc. With the spatial distribution of these M&E infrastructure devices, there comes convenience and ease in creating a Mesh Network. A Mesh Network will help you monitor the status of your equipment and devices, control and operate them whenever required and keep the facility operational.
With a Mesh Network of SENSORS, we can optimize energy consumption, arrest any wastage of energy, turning every sector and zone entirely on-demand.
With a graphic interface, a network can also help with Energy Usage Monitoring and Data Harvesting of Space Utilization. These information can help us make sound and wise operation and management decisions.
