Industrial IoT Platform
Stop losing revenue to unmonitored equipment, spoiled inventory, and compliance gaps. Start a scoped pilot - live data in 2-4 weeks on average - with a platform field-proven from Canadian winters to Australian summers.
Where other IoT platforms fall short
Vendor Lock-in
Closed firmware you can't inspect or modify. You're stuck on the vendor's roadmap.
Slow Time-to-Field
Building from scratch on a bare MCU requires substantial hardware, firmware, integration, and field-validation work before first deployment.
Fragmented Stack
Sourcing parts separately creates integration risk and finger-pointing when something fails.
Not Field-Ready
Consumer-grade electronics fail in industrial conditions - condensation, vibration, extreme temperatures.
Three steps to your first deployment
Pick or Configure
Choose a catalog application or customize with our open SDK. We help you match the right configuration to your use case.
Deploy the Pilot
Install CHESTER with the power source and LPWAN option selected for the project. Battery-powered cellular configurations can reduce cabling and local infrastructure requirements.
Monitor and Scale
Manage supported deployments in HARDWARIO Cloud, integrate with your systems through REST API and webhooks, and expand the solution as your project grows.
Pick or Configure
Choose a catalog application or customize with our open SDK. We help you match the right configuration to your use case.
Deploy the Pilot
Install CHESTER with the power source and LPWAN option selected for the project. Battery-powered cellular configurations can reduce cabling and local infrastructure requirements.
Monitor and Scale
Manage supported deployments in HARDWARIO Cloud, integrate with your systems through REST API and webhooks, and expand the solution as your project grows.
Product Overview
LPWAN connectivity
Communication to the internet from the most distant places
Bluetooth Low Energy for diagnostics and updates
Enables diagnostics, parameter settings, and firmware updates
Easy setup with the HARDWARIO Manager app
Configure inputs and settings directly from your mobile device
Modular design for versatile IoT applications
One modular device covering a wide spectrum of IoT projects
Durable enclosure with IP67 protection
Built to withstand harsh environmental conditions
Open source SDK
Ability to create your applications or update the existing ones
External wireless sensor support
Up to eight temperature and humidity sensors can be paired via BLE
Custom branding options
Full OEM branding service, including custom color printing
Inside CHESTER
Data from Distant and Deep Indoor Places
CHESTER connects to the internet via LPWAN communication technologies. Choose the built-in internal antenna or connect an external antenna for maximum range.
Long Battery Lifespan
CHESTER supports multiple power sources for deployments ranging from remote fields to industrial facilities.
Modular and Configurable
CHESTER features two expansion slots for X-modules, enabling you to tailor the device to your exact use case. One platform covering a wide spectrum of IoT projects - from environmental monitoring to industrial automation.
Explore modules
Cloud and Mobile Management
HARDWARIO Cloud provides seamless device management, user-defined callbacks, and REST API. Configure devices from the field with the HARDWARIO Manager mobile app via Bluetooth.
Firmware Development
Build custom applications on top of the CHESTER SDK. Based on nRF Connect SDK and Zephyr OS, develop in embedded C using Visual Studio Code on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Explore documentation Data from Distant and Deep Indoor Places
CHESTER connects to the internet via LPWAN communication technologies. Choose the built-in internal antenna or connect an external antenna for maximum range.
Long Battery Lifespan
CHESTER supports multiple power sources for deployments ranging from remote fields to industrial facilities.
Modular and Configurable
CHESTER features two expansion slots for X-modules, enabling you to tailor the device to your exact use case. One platform covering a wide spectrum of IoT projects - from environmental monitoring to industrial automation.
Explore modulesCloud and Mobile Management
HARDWARIO Cloud provides seamless device management, user-defined callbacks, and REST API. Configure devices from the field with the HARDWARIO Manager mobile app via Bluetooth.
Firmware Development
Build custom applications on top of the CHESTER SDK. Based on nRF Connect SDK and Zephyr OS, develop in embedded C using Visual Studio Code on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Explore documentationCatalog Applications
Pre-built firmware applications you can deploy to CHESTER today. Pick one, customize if needed, and ship to your customer.
CHESTER Clime
Temperature and humidity monitoring
CHESTER Current
Machine activity and current monitoring
CHESTER Meteo
Weather and climate monitoring station
CHESTER Push
ANDON system with push buttons
CHESTER wM‑Bus
Wireless M‑Bus energy metering
CHESTER Control
Remote output control and automation
Where It Works
Cold Chain Compliance
Continuous temperature monitoring for pharmaceutical storage, cold rooms, and food warehouses. Audit-ready records for GDP and HACCP compliance.
Grain Storage Monitoring
Detect temperature anomalies in silos and storage facilities early. Reduce spoilage risk with timely hotspot alerts.
Machine Activity Tracking
Non-invasive current monitoring reveals machine utilization, cycle times, and unplanned downtime across your production floor.
Energy Sub-Metering
Track energy consumption at circuit level across buildings and portfolios. Identify waste, validate ESG targets, and reduce costs.
Smart City Infrastructure
Weather stations, flood monitoring, and waste level tracking for municipalities. Battery-powered and LPWAN-connected for city-wide coverage.
Indoor Air Quality
Monitor CO2, temperature, and humidity in schools, offices, and warehouses. Improve occupant comfort and meet ventilation regulations.
Cold Chain Compliance
Continuous temperature monitoring for pharmaceutical storage, cold rooms, and food warehouses. Audit-ready records for GDP and HACCP compliance.
Grain Storage Monitoring
Detect temperature anomalies in silos and storage facilities early. Reduce spoilage risk with timely hotspot alerts.
Machine Activity Tracking
Non-invasive current monitoring reveals machine utilization, cycle times, and unplanned downtime across your production floor.
Energy Sub-Metering
Track energy consumption at circuit level across buildings and portfolios. Identify waste, validate ESG targets, and reduce costs.
Smart City Infrastructure
Weather stations, flood monitoring, and waste level tracking for municipalities. Battery-powered and LPWAN-connected for city-wide coverage.
Indoor Air Quality
Monitor CO2, temperature, and humidity in schools, offices, and warehouses. Improve occupant comfort and meet ventilation regulations.
Technical Specifications
- Thermometer measurement range
- -20 to +80 °C
- Thermometer accuracy
- ± 0.2 °C (from 0 to 65 °C)
- Hygrometer measurement range
- 0 to 100%
- Hygrometer accuracy
- ± 2% (from 10 to 90%)
- Nominal battery voltage
- 3.6 V
- Nominal battery capacity
- 7 700 mAh
- Operating voltage range
- 2.0 V to 5.25 V
- Idle current consumption
- < 180 μA
- Peak current consumption
- < 250 mA
- Operating temperature range
- -20 to +60 °C
- Storage temperature range
- -30 to +70 °C
- Dimensions
- 130×175×45 mm
Frequently asked questions
Which connectivity options does CHESTER support?
CHESTER connects over LPWAN - NB-IoT, LTE-M, and LoRaWAN are all supported. You can use the built-in 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 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.
How do I manage CHESTER devices and access their data?
HARDWARIO Cloud handles device management, user-defined callbacks, and a REST API, and you can configure devices in the field over Bluetooth with the HARDWARIO Manager app. Data integrates with platforms like ThingsBoard or your purpose-built applications.
1,000+ systems deployed across North America for grain-storage monitoring in demanding Canadian conditions
Second-generation pump-monitoring system certified (CE, RED, EMC, Safety, IP67, EN 18031) and in series production
What must your next field deployment prove?
Bring the environment, signals, connectivity, data destination and expected scale. We will help you find the shortest credible path to live data.
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