The Wzzard LoRa private node intelligent sensor platform creates a complete, quick and easy connectivity stack between your sensors and your application, on your network or on the Internet. The platform uses Intelligent Edge Nodes, and a wireless LoRa network to transmit sensor data to the SmartSwarm 243 LoRa Gateway. The SmartSwarm 243 LoRa Gateway can connect to the Internet via wired connections and communicate with application platforms using the MQTT IoT protocol and JSON data formats. Wzzard LoRa Intelligent Edge Nodes accommodate virtually any industry standard external sensors. Connections can be made via conduit fitting, cable gland or M12 connector. The Nodes provide a wide variety of sensor interface options, including general purpose analog inputs, digital input/output and thermocouple.