Disruptive Technologies sensors use very little bandwidth to send data from the gateway to the cloud. This article explains how much bandwidth and data you can expect a sensor to consume.
Who is this article for?
Anyone planning a sensor deployment who needs to understand network bandwidth and data usage requirements, for example, IT teams managing network capacity or facility managers setting up sensors on a shared network.
Bandwidth and data usage
Each sensor transmits only small data packages, so the bandwidth requirement is minimal:
- Bandwidth per sensor: 20–40 kbps
- Monthly data usage: Approximately 5 MB per sensor that reports around 100 events daily
Because the data packages are so small, sensors place very little load on your network, even when you have many sensors connected through a single gateway.
Troubleshooting / FAQ
Q: Will sensors slow down my network?
A: No. Each sensor uses only 20–40 kbps of bandwidth and transmits small data packages. Even with many sensors on the same network, the total data usage remains very low.
Q: How does the number of events affect data usage?
A: A sensor reporting about 100 events per day uses roughly 5 MB per month. If your sensor reports more or fewer events, the data usage will scale proportionally, but it will still remain minimal.