Milesight IoT weerstation WTS506-868M

For farmers, facility managers, and environmental monitoring professionals who need reliable outdoor weather data without complex wiring, the Milesight WTS506-868M LoRaWAN Weather Station delivers comprehensive meteorological measurements in a single, self-contained unit.

Key specifications

• Measures temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall
• LoRaWAN connectivity on 868 MHz, Class A
• Integrated solar panel plus 2x ER26500 Li-SOCl2 batteries for long-term operation
• IP65-rated enclosure for outdoor use
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +70°C
• Pole mounting with included U-bolt kit

Why choose it

This weather station eliminates the need for frequent battery changes or external power sources. Its solar panel keeps the batteries topped up, and the low-power LoRaWAN radio can transmit data over distances up to 15 km line-of-sight. With a configurable upload interval from 10 minutes to 24 hours, you can balance data granularity and battery life to suit your application.

Ideal use cases

• Agricultural microclimate monitoring for irrigation and frost alerts
• Smart city environmental sensing for heat islands and storm tracking
• Industrial site weather safety and logistics planning
• Research and education projects requiring long-term outdoor data collection

Good to know

The WTS506-868M is designed for the European 868 MHz LoRaWAN band. It includes an internal antenna and comes with a U-bolt mounting kit for attaching to a pole or mast. No external power supply is needed; the solar panel and batteries provide autonomous operation.