CHESTER | Industrial IoT platform
“Extensible industrial IoT platform for Industry 4.0, smart city, e‑metering, and agricultural applications.”
Hardwario
“HARDWARIO is the European industrial IoT enablement platform for system integrators and developer-led solution companies, combining field devices, open firmware tooling, connectivity, optional middleware, and production support.”
Products & services
HARDWARIO Cloud - IoT platform
“Middleware for supported CHESTER deployments with device and message management, FOTA, Remote Shell, REST API, webhooks, and data export.”
EMBER - LoRaWAN gateway
“A compact solution for setting up your own LoRaWAN network, enabling the management of hundreds of IoT devices.”
FIBER - Industrial temperature monitoring
“Robust IoT device with embedded Linux for accurate temperature measurement in industrial environments using 1-Wire and wireless sensors.”
GAUGER - Industrial counter
“Industrial IoT counter for production monitoring. It counts pulses from machines and exposes the data over Modbus TCP and REST API.”
STICKER - LoRaWAN sensor
“A compact wireless sensor for collecting environmental data with support for external sensors via LoRaWAN.”
CHESTER
“Extensible industrial IoT platform for Industry 4.0, smart city, e‑metering, and agricultural applications.”
Questions & answers
Which connectivity options does CHESTER support?
“CHESTER connects over LPWAN: NB-IoT, LTE-M, and LoRaWAN are all supported. You can use the internal antenna or attach an external antenna for maximum range in distant and deep-indoor locations.”
How long does CHESTER run on battery?
“With primary lithium cells, CHESTER operates autonomously for 3+ years. It also supports rechargeable batteries, solar panels, and permanent 24 V DC / 230 V AC supply, depending on the deployment requirements.”
Can CHESTER survive harsh outdoor and industrial conditions?
“Yes. CHESTER carries IP67 protection, operates from -20 to +60 °C, and is field-proven down to -40 °C in Canadian winters. It is CE/FCC certified and designed for set-and-forget deployment.”
Do I have to write firmware, or are ready-made applications available?
“You can deploy a catalog application (such as Clime, Current, Meteo, Push, wM-Bus, or Control) with no coding. For custom needs, the open Zephyr-based SDK gives you full source access to build your own firmware.”
What is HARDWARIO Cloud?
“It is middleware for supported CHESTER deployments, providing device and message management, FOTA, Remote Shell, REST API, webhooks, and data export.”
Can I integrate Cloud with my existing systems?
“Yes. Cloud offers a REST API, webhooks, and data export, so readings can land in ThingsBoard, your purpose-built application, or any ERP, BMS, SCADA, or analytics system.”
What can I manage remotely?
“You can inspect device messages, deliver firmware updates with FOTA, and use Remote Shell for diagnostics and configuration on supported CHESTER deployments.”
How can I access device data?
“Inspect messages in the web portal, query data through the REST API, receive it through webhooks, or export it for further analysis.”
Does HARDWARIO Cloud provide MQTT?
“No. Integrate through the REST API, webhooks, and data export. MQTT remains available in products and architectures that explicitly support it, but it is not a HARDWARIO Cloud interface.”
What does EMBER do?
“EMBER is a LoRaWAN gateway that lets you run your own private LoRaWAN network, connecting hundreds of STICKER sensors or any LoRaWAN device indoors and outdoors.”
Are there recurring connectivity fees?
“The private LoRaWAN network stays under your control, with no per-device pricing. Optionally, HARDWARIO provides services around EMBER: a SIM card with connectivity for the LTE backhaul, a managed LoRaWAN network server (The Things Stack or ChirpStack) operated as a service, and secure remote access via OpenVPN.”
How does EMBER backhaul data to the internet?
“It connects through LTE or Ethernet, so you can deploy it across buildings, campuses, and rural sites. Your LoRaWAN network is managed in a network server such as ChirpStack or The Things Stack, self-hosted on your own infrastructure or operated by HARDWARIO as a service.”
How is EMBER configured, and how long does setup take?
“EMBER is built on the proven MikroTik platform and configured through a web interface. You can mount it indoors or in an IP67 outdoor enclosure and start collecting data the same day.”
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- 2026-10-21
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- 2026-10-21
- Source summary
- HARDWARIO: “HARDWARIO is the European industrial IoT enablement platform for system integrators and developer-led solution companies, combining field devices, open firmware tooling, connectivity, optional middleware, and production support.”