VertiCount Pro: Wireless People Counter & Room Occupancy Sensor LoRaWAN

The VertiCount Pro is a compact, battery-powered people counter designed for precise room occupancy monitoring across corporate offices, meeting rooms, educational institutions, and commercial facilities. Operating completely wire-free via LoRaWAN or NB-IoT networks, it mounts discreetly above doorway frames to track space utilization in real time without impacting building aesthetics.

How It Works

The sensor combines advanced Time-of-Flight (ToF) optical detection with Passive Infrared (PIR) technology to register doorway crossings and occupancy status. Activity is processed locally at the doorway, with real-time utilization telemetry transmitted over long-range LPWAN or cellular networks to central facility management software or analytics platforms.

Installation & Connectivity

Engineered for fast, non-intrusive deployment, the VertiCount Pro mounts directly above doorway frames using standard wall fixtures. Wireless communication operates via LoRaWAN (supporting all global frequency regions) or NB-IoT protocols, eliminating the need for network data cables or dedicated power lines. The unit is powered by two replaceable 3.6V AA lithium primary batteries.

Key Features & Technical Advantages

• Advanced Hybrid Sensing: Integrates Time-of-Flight (ToF) and PIR sensors for high-accuracy entrance tracking.

• Dual LPWAN Connectivity: Supports LoRaWAN and NB-IoT protocols for maximum network architecture flexibility.

• 100% Wire-Free Operation: Powered by two standard 3.6V AA lithium (FR6) batteries without external wiring.

• Integrated Diagnostics: Built-in LED indicators provide immediate feedback on network connectivity, counting events, and configuration status.

• Discreet Commercial Form Factor: Compact black ABS enclosure blends seamlessly into modern office environments.

Applications & Real-World Use Cases

• Meeting Rooms & Huddle Spaces: Track real-time room usage to automatically release phantom or unused bookings.

• Corporate Offices: Monitor zone and room occupancy trends to optimize agile workspace layouts and hot-desking.

• Public Restrooms: Track throughput volume to trigger demand-based janitorial cleaning routines.

• Educational Institutions: Analyze classroom and lecture hall utilization across university campuses.

• Commercial Real Estate: Collect empirical occupancy data to inform leasing strategies and spatial portfolio sizing.

Business Impact

The VertiCount Pro enables facility managers and real estate operators to lower operational costs by aligning HVAC, lighting, and cleaning services with actual space usage. By replacing manual audits with automated, doorway-level tracking, organizations reduce total energy consumption, decrease maintenance costs, and maximize workspace efficiency.

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