From LoRaWAN network planning to hardware selection and managed IoT hosting – your IoT service provider at the Wasserstraßenkreuz Minden. From waterway monitoring to chemical plant sensorics. GDPR-compliant, personal, on-site.
Minden is home to the Wasserstraßenkreuz, where the Mittellandkanal crosses over the Weser river – an engineering landmark and central hub of inland shipping. With the Minden port, the BASF plant, Wago in the region, and major energy facilities, requirements for connected infrastructure reach far beyond conventional IT. We operate the IoT platforms that enable this connectivity – reliably, scalably, and GDPR-compliantly hosted.
Your IoT stack runs on GDPR-compliant servers in Germany. No US cloud, full data sovereignty for Minden-based companies.
Proactive monitoring of all IoT services with automatic alerts. Guaranteed response times via SLA – including nights and weekends.
No ticket system, no call center. Your direct line to the engineer managing your IoT instance in Minden.
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, and Grafana on hardened infrastructure. Including automatic backups, security updates, and availability guarantees for Minden-based companies – from port logistics to chemical industry operations.
Complete LoRaWAN network deployment in Minden: hardware selection (Milesight gateways & sensors), radio coverage analysis at the Wasserstraßenkreuz and industrial zones, on-site gateway installation, and network server configuration. From planning to commissioning – all from one source.
End-to-end development of your IoT solution: custom web apps, mobile apps, Grafana and ThingsBoard dashboards. From water level visualization to chemical process monitoring – individually developed for Minden-based companies.
Hosting IoT platforms for real-time water level monitoring on the Weser and Mittellandkanal, lock monitoring at the Schachtschleuse, navigation support, and port logistics. We operate the server infrastructure connecting Minden's waterway sensor network.
Tech Stack
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Milesight
Hosted IoT platforms for process monitoring, environmental sensing, and condition monitoring in the chemical industry. Continuous capture of temperature, pressure, emissions, and equipment status – with role-based access and audit trails.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard PE, Grafana, MQTT
Hosted dashboards and data platforms for power generation, grid monitoring, and renewable energy integration. VPN-secured connectivity to power plants and energy infrastructure across the Minden area.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard, Grafana, Node-RED, VPN
These are just examples – we serve many industries and use cases.
We rely on a proven open-source stack: ChirpStack as LoRaWAN network server, ThingsBoard for device management and dashboards, Grafana for real-time visualization, and Node-RED for data routing. All hosted on hardened Linux servers with automatic backups and security updates.
15+ km
Range
10+ years
Battery
IP67
Protection
868 MHz
EU Frequency

We rely on Milesight and know the product portfolio inside out – from environmental sensors to LoRaWAN gateways to industrial controllers. We advise, source and integrate the right hardware for your use case.
Milesight hardware ships worldwide – we deliver pre-configured and firmware-updated, ready to deploy.
We also work with hardware from other manufacturers – whether proprietary or open-source. What matters is that it works reliably and integrates into our stack.
From Minden, we manage IoT infrastructure across the Weser region and eastern Ostwestfalen.
Our IoT services run under the merkaio brand. As an IoT system integrator, we guide you through the entire project – from analysis through network deployment and platform development to ongoing operations.
Discover merkaioReact Native apps for iOS & Android: device pairing, sensor data, push notifications — GDPR-compliant.
Plan, deploy, and operate LoRaWAN networks. Gateway installation, ChirpStack, sensor integration – GDPR-compliant.
Multi-tenant IoT platforms on ThingsBoard: custom dashboards, rule engine, API integration – GDPR-compliant.
Custom rule chains, white-label, API integration and managed hosting. CE & PE – GDPR-compliant.
Custom dashboards, embedded panels, alerting and self-hosting. IoT monitoring with InfluxDB and Prometheus – GDPR-compliant.
Answers about our IoT services, LoRaWAN network deployment, platform development, and project process in Minden.
Themen
We cover the entire process: requirements analysis, conception, platform architecture design, hardware selection, on-site LoRaWAN network deployment at the Wasserstraßenkreuz and industrial zones, platform development (web apps, mobile apps, dashboards), and ongoing managed operations. Everything from a single source.
We start with an initial consultation and requirements analysis. This is followed by architecture design, hardware selection, radio coverage analysis, gateway installation, platform development, app development, and go-live. Afterwards, we operate and monitor the entire infrastructure.
Yes. We advise on IoT architecture, platform selection, network planning, and hardware evaluation – even without subsequent implementation by us. Many clients in the Minden region start with consulting and then commission the implementation.
For water level monitoring, flow measurement, and lock monitoring, we deploy IP67/IP68-rated LoRaWAN sensors with long-life batteries. These are robust against moisture and temperature fluctuations at the Wasserstraßenkreuz – combined with Milesight gateways for reliable radio coverage.
Yes. LoRaWAN actually benefits from open water surfaces, as signal propagation experiences less attenuation. We plan gateway positioning for the specific conditions at the Wasserstraßenkreuz – including consideration of bridge structures, lock chambers, and port infrastructure.
Yes. We develop real-time dashboards for lock operations, water levels, and navigation data. The platform aggregates sensor data from the Weser and Mittellandkanal and presents it in Grafana or ThingsBoard dashboards with automatic alerting when thresholds are exceeded.
IoT sensors continuously capture temperature, pressure, gas levels, and emissions. Our platform detects threshold exceedances immediately and triggers alarms – including escalation chains and audit trails for regulatory documentation.
Our core stack: ChirpStack as LoRaWAN network server, ThingsBoard (Community & Professional Edition) for device management, Grafana for visualization, and Node-RED for data flow automation. Custom apps are built with React, Next.js, and React Native.
Yes. We capture emission values, noise levels, and additional environmental parameters via LoRaWAN sensors and prepare the data in exportable reports. The platform supports complete documentation for environmental regulations and permitting procedures.
LoRaWAN sensors capture consumption data, feed-in power, and grid parameters. The data flows into hosted dashboards that visualize peak loads, anomalies, and optimization potential in real time – from individual buildings to power plant sites.
Yes. We monitor photovoltaic systems, wind power sites, and battery storage via IoT platforms. The data is combined with grid load and weather data to optimize feed-in forecasts and load management.
Yes. We install and harden IoT platforms directly in your Minden server room – including VPN connectivity for remote maintenance and proactive monitoring. Ideal for energy providers and chemical companies with elevated security requirements.
A standard installation is production-ready within a few days. For complex projects with custom development and multiple locations – such as parallel deployments at the port and industrial sites – we create a joint rollout plan.
No. Our managed hosting services are cancellable monthly. We rely on quality and long-term collaboration rather than contract lock-in.
Yes. We design and develop multi-tenant platforms for multiple locations in the Minden area and beyond – such as waterway measurement points, chemical plants, and energy facilities – with location-specific dashboards, access controls, and custom alerting logic.
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Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect


