MultiTech, a global provider of Industrial IoT hardware and services, has announced the launch of its next-generation DWS/ATH LoRaWAN Door, Window, Temperature and Humidity sensor, designed to help facility operators reduce energy waste, improve occupant comfort, strengthen security and maintain compliance across a wide range of commercial environments.
The new MultiTech DWS/ATH combines open/close state detection with precise environmental monitoring to deliver actionable insights that automatically trigger HVAC adjustments, alert teams to temperature deviations, and notify operators of unauthorised access — all via low-power, long-range LoRaWAN connectivity for simplified and scalable deployment.
“Door and temperature conditions directly impact energy usage, comfort and compliance — but are often invisible until a problem occurs,” said Duane Wald, the chief product officer at MultiTech. “The new DWS/ATH gives customers real-time visibility into these critical environmental factors and enables immediate, automated action that reduces cost and risk. It’s a small device with a large operational impact.”
A single sensor for multiple high-value use cases
The DWS/ATH supports a diverse set of industrial and commercial applications, including:
Warehouse and logistics
- Monitor dock doors to prevent conditioned air loss
- Trigger proactive HVAC adjustments
- Improve worker comfort near frequently opened doors
Refrigeration and freezer monitoring (QSR, Retail, Food Service)
- Detect propped-open cooler or freezer doors
- Prevent food safety compliance violations
- Receive early warnings before temperature excursions occur
Commercial office, retail and hospitality
- Automate HVAC adjustments based on indoor/outdoor conditions
- Reduce energy waste when doors or windows are left open
- Improve occupant comfort and sustainability performance
Security and intrusion detection
- Receive alerts when restricted areas are accessed
- Strengthen after-hours monitoring and operational security
Restaurant/bars with garage-style doors
- Optimise indoor comfort by automating open/close behaviour
- Balance HVAC operation during fluctuating indoor/outdoor conditions
Built for Energy Efficiency, Compliance and Comfort. The DWS/ATH enables measurable improvements in energy performance and operational control:
- Energy optimisation and sustainability
Automatically adjusts HVAC activity when doors/windows open to reduce waste.
- Compliance and reporting
Tracks and logs temperature and door activity for HACCP, food safety and quality assurance programs.
- Occupant health and comfort
Balances climate near high-traffic doors and hot/cold zones.
- Security awareness
Sends immediate notifications when doors open unexpectedly or unauthorised access occurs.
“Facilities are under growing pressure to improve efficiency, meet sustainability goals, and solve comfort and compliance challenges at scale,” said Matt MacDowell, the director of marketing at MultiTech. “The DWS/ATH gives customers the environmental insight they need — and pairs it with instant LoRaWAN-based visibility — making smarter building operation more accessible than ever.”
Simple, Scalable Deployment with LoRaWAN. Designed for long-range, low-power IoT deployments, the DWS/ATH integrates with existing LoRaWAN networks and MultiTech’s portfolio of gateways, routers and device management tools.
Key capabilities include:
- Long battery life for large-scale rollouts
- Compact design for unobtrusive door/window installation
- LoRaWAN Class A device operation
- Seamless onboarding into MultiTech Device Manager
- Secure, encrypted wireless connectivity
Availability
The DWS/ATH Door, Window, Temperature and Humidity Sensor is available today through MultiTech and authorised distributors worldwide.
For product details, visit: www.multitech.com
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