Description
KNX-IoT Mesh Extender Overview
The Cascoda KNX-IoT Mesh Extender is essential to build out the Thread Mesh network without adding additional functionality. The Mesh Extender can easily be added to the Thread network to overcome dead spots in the network and thus cover a larger area. The Mesh Extender reduces dependency on the KNX IoT Hub (Thread border router), it routes all messages on the Thread network, even if the device is an end-device.
Features
- Implements the Mesh Router as a KNX IoT based Device. The Router node is the network entity that routes IPv6 messages between Thread nodes, either other Router nodes or End Devices. This is a networking function of the Thread network.
- Wireless Thread, router device, using Chili2S with Industry leading receive sensitivity
- Can act as a Thread Leader on the network.
- KNX heartbeat, each 5 seconds the heart beat (CPU temperature) is send out, if the data point is linked.
- Input voltage 5-28 V DC so that works with KNX Bus power, DALI Bus power and USB.
- small size: aprox: 45mm x 49mm x 23mm (W,L,H)
The Thread Mesh extender is actually a line-powered Router or REED device. The purpose of this device is to extend the reach of the mesh network, i.e. it can be placed where a direct network link is weak. This device can be a pure Thread device, meaning no application functionality is implemented on the device.
For more information about Thread networking and KNX IoT then read the articles in KNX Today here.