
Aranet PRO Plus Base Station Bridges Aranet Sensors to BMS Networks
The Pro Plus base station receives data from up to 100 wireless Aranet sensors and republishes the readings over MQTT and BACnet IP. PoE input powers the unit through the same Ethernet run that carries data to the BMS. A built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi access point or Ethernet client mode handles initial setup and ongoing connectivity. The IP67 housing lets the unit live in mechanical rooms, greenhouse headers, or outdoor cabinets without a separate enclosure.
MQTT and BACnet IP Push Sensor Data Into Existing Building Systems
MQTT integration ties the base station into cloud platforms like AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, and IBM Maximo. BACnet IP brings the same data into HVAC controllers, BMS heads, and climate computers already wired into the facility. The included Aranet SensorHUB web GUI keeps a local view of every sensor, alarm threshold, and 10-year measurement history. Modbus TCP/IP and InfluxDB licenses extend the integration list when needed.
Key Features
- MQTT Publishing: Streams sensor data to AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, IBM Maximo, and other cloud platforms over a lightweight publish/subscribe transport.
- BACnet IP Server: Republishes Aranet sensor readings as BACnet objects for BMS heads and HVAC controllers (firmware 3.5.3 or newer).
- 12 / 50 / 100 Sensor Capacity: Supports up to 100 wireless Aranet sensors depending on the license tier purchased.
- 10-Year Local Storage: Stores 10 years of measurements for 100 sensors in the on-board database for local audit and export.
- IP67 + PoE Hardware: Weather-rated housing with PoE input for mechanical rooms, greenhouse headers, and outdoor cabinets.
- Sub-GHz Wireless to 3 km: Receiver sensitivity of -127 dBm over 920 MHz reaches up to 3 km line of sight from paired sensors.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor Capacity | 12 / 50 / 100 wireless sensors (license-tiered) |
| Wireless Frequency | 920 MHz (US Sub-GHz ISM) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -127 dBm |
| Sensor Range | Up to 3 km / 1.9 mi line of sight |
| Local Storage | 10 years of measurements for 100 sensors |
| Power | PoE input (Ethernet) or external supply |
| Network | Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (AP or client mode) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Web Interface | Aranet SensorHUB (built-in local web server) |
| Included Integrations | MQTT, BACnet IP |
| Optional Integrations | Modbus TCP/IP, InfluxDB |
| Cloud | Aranet Cloud compatible |
| BACnet IP Firmware | 3.5.3 or newer |
| MQTT Firmware | 2.4.6 or newer |
| Compatible Sensor Types | Temperature, humidity, CO2, CO, NH3, LUX, infrared, level, PAR, soil moisture, weighing, radiation, energy, 0-10VDC, 4-20mA |