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Radar + Laser ToF 2 cm – 250 cm IP69k housing Replaceable battery

Apollon-Q – the IoT level sensor with radar and laser ToF

Precise level measurement from 2 cm to 2.50 m using a dual measurement principle combining radar and laser ToF. Rugged (IP69k), battery-powered, and available in mioty®, LoRaWAN®, NB-IoT, and LTE-CAT-M1 – optionally with GPS.

Apollon‑Q Smart‑Waste‑Sensor zur Füllstands‑ und Distanzmessung in Behältern und Containern mittels Radar‑ und Sensortechnologie
Features

One sensor for every level

Apollon-Q combines radar and laser ToF in a rugged housing—for liquids, bulk solids, discrete solids, and mobile applications.

Dual measurement principle

Radar and laser ToF combined – highest accuracy even with non-uniform surfaces, liquids, and bulk materials.

Range 2 cm – 250 cm

From a small wastebasket to a 2.5-meter tank – a single sensor covers nearly all containers.

IP69k & UV-resistant

Highest protection class: dustproof, high-pressure, and high-temperature resistant. Ideal for harsh outdoor and hygiene zones.

Multi-connectivity

Choose from mioty®, LoRaWAN®, NB-IoT, or LTE-CAT-M1 – compatible with any existing IoT infrastructure.

Vandalism & Tamper Detection

Integrated accelerometer immediately detects tampering, impacts, and unauthorized opening.

Replaceable batteries

Low-maintenance power supply with long runtime – batteries can be easily replaced on-site.

Optional GPS tracking

Cellular variants with GNSS for mobile applications – tracking of containers and equipment.

−30 °C to +75 °C

Certified temperature range for cold storage rooms, industrial use, and outdoor use in summer.

Variants

Three families, nine variants

Apollon-Q is available in three specialized families—each optimized for a different application. All families are available in mioty®, LoRaWAN®, and NB-IoT/LTE-CAT-M1. Many additional variants available upon request.

01 Family · Universal

Apollon-Q-TR Radar + Laser ToF

The high-end variant with dual measurement principle—combines radar and laser ToF for maximum accuracy. For liquids, bulk materials, and challenging materials.

Liquids & Bulk Materials Measures through plastic walls Highest accuracy Tanks, silos, shafts
Apollon‑Q Sensor zur drahtlosen Füllstands- und Distanzmessung von Behältern über LoRaWAN®

Apollon-Q-TR LoRaWAN®

Wireless LoRaWAN® level and distance sensor, dual measurement principle, accelerometer for vandalism and tamper detection, IP69k, 2K seal, −30 °C to 75 °C, configurable via NFC and BLE, replaceable battery.

Apollon‑Q Sensor zur drahtlosen Füllstands- und Distanzmessung von Behältern über mioty®

Apollon-Q-TR mioty®

mioty® wireless level and distance sensor, dual measurement principle with radar and laser ToF, accelerometer, IP69k, 2K seal, −30 °C to 75 °C, configurable via NFC, replaceable battery.

Apollon‑Q Sensor zur drahtlosen Füllstands-, Präsenz- und Zustandserfassung über Mobilfunk und GNSS

Apollon-Q-TR NB-IoT/LTE-M/GPS

Wireless NB-IoT, LTE-CAT-M1, and GNSS multi-purpose four-level presence detector for logistics applications, IP69k, 2K seal, −30 °C to 75 °C, configurable via NFC and BLE, replaceable battery.

02 Family · Waste Management NEW

Apollon-Q-SW-TR Smart Waste

Specifically optimized for waste bins, trash cans, glass and used clothing containers, as well as underground containers – featuring a dual radar+ToF measurement principle and vandalism detection.

Trash Cans & Containers Vandalism detection Suitable for underground installation Optimized algorithms
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Apollon‑Q Smart‑Waste‑Sensor mit LoRaWAN® zur drahtlosen Füllstands‑ und Zustandsmessung von Abfallbehältern

Apollon-Q-SW-TR LoRaWAN®

Wireless LoRaWAN® smart waste level sensor with dual measurement principle, accelerometer, IP69k, 2K seal, configurable via NFC and BLE, replaceable battery.

Apollon‑Q mioty® Smart‑Waste‑Sensor zur energieeffizienten Füllstandserfassung und Zustandsüberwachung von Behältern

Apollon-Q-SW-TR mioty®

Wireless mioty® Smart-Waste level sensor, dual measurement principle with radar and laser ToF, accelerometer for vandalism and tamper detection, IP69k, without GPS.

Apollon‑Q Mobilfunk‑Sensor mit NB‑IoT und LTE‑M zur Füllstandserfassung und Zustandsüberwachung von Containern

Apollon-Q-SW-TR NB-IoT/LTE-M/GPS

Wireless NB-IoT, LTE-CAT-M1, GNSS smart waste level sensor with dual measurement principle combining radar and laser ToF, accelerometer, IP69k, configurable via NFC and BLE, replaceable battery.

03 Family · Entry-level

Apollon-Q-T Optical ToF

Pure laser ToF variant with multi-target detection – the cost-effective entry-level solution for containers, shipping boxes, replenishment bins, and general cargo.

General cargo & boxes Multi-target detection Most cost-effective entry-level solution Logistics & Kanban
Apollon‑Q‑T LoRaWAN® Sensor zur drahtlosen Füllstands‑ und Distanzmessung mit Laser‑ToF‑Technologie

Apollon-Q-T LoRaWAN®

Wireless LoRaWAN® multi-purpose level and distance sensor, laser ToF with multi-target detection, IP69k, 2K seal, accelerometer, replaceable battery.

Apollon‑Q‑T mioty® Sensor zur energieeffizienten Füllstands‑ und Distanzmessung mit Laser‑ToF

Apollon-Q-T mioty®

Wireless mioty® multi-purpose level and distance sensor, laser ToF with multi-target detection, IP69k, 2K seal, accelerometer, configurable via NFC, replaceable battery.

Apollon‑Q‑T NB‑IoT / LTE‑M Sensor zur mobilfunkbasierten Füllstands‑ und Distanzmessung mit Laser‑ToF

Apollon-Q-T NB-IoT/LTE-M

Wireless NB-IoT and LTE-CAT-M1 multi-purpose level and distance sensor, Laser ToF sensor technology, IP69k, accelerometer, configurable via NFC and BLE, replaceable battery.

Industries

Industries and Applications

From the oil and gas industry to smart cities—Apollon-Q delivers real-time level data.

Oil and Gas Industry

Level monitoring in tanks, containers, and storage facilities for oil, gas, and fuels.

Logistics & Warehousing

Wirelessly track inventory in containers, silos, racks, and Kanban systems in real time.

Energy providers

Automated monitoring of fuel tanks in power plants and industrial energy facilities.

Smart Cities

Trash cans, rainwater tanks, snow-melting systems, and urban infrastructure.

Water Management & Wastewater

Continuously monitor water reservoirs, canals, wastewater treatment plants, and wells.

Agriculture

Irrigation systems, fertilizer storage tanks, and silos for grain or feed.

Benefits

Benefits of intelligent level monitoring

Fewer empty runs, greater transparency, higher efficiency—all with minimal installation effort.

Precise level measurement

Accurate measurement even with irregular surfaces and materials—ideal for tanks, shafts, and channels.

Efficient resource planning

Optimize emptying and refilling with real-time data—eliminate unnecessary trips.

Location and tracking

Cellular variants support location tracking via GNSS – ideal for mobile containers and logistics.

Real-time monitoring

Continuous monitoring and immediate alerts in case of critical changes or tampering.

Rugged IP69k housing

Weather-, UV-, and chemical-resistant—even for demanding outdoor applications and cleaning.

Flexible integration

Seamlessly integrable into mioty®, LoRaWAN®, NB-IoT, or LTE-CAT-M1 networks and any IoT platforms.

Technology

3D Laser, ML & Radar – Combined in the Apollon-Q

How we use 256 measurement points, intelligent algorithms, and radar technology to create the most accurate level measurement on the market.

3D laser measurement technology

Up to 256 measurement points produce a low-resolution 3D image – even non-uniform surfaces such as general cargo are captured with precision. The measurement window can be individually adjusted for each container.

Machine Learning

Intelligent algorithms and ML models combine the individual measurement values to determine a reliable fill level—even complex containers and difficult geometries are accurately mapped.

IoT Radar Sensor

The first size-optimized and cost-effective radar sensor for IoT applications. Measures through plastic walls, ideal for liquids, metals, and smooth surfaces.

Technical Data

Specifications at a Glance

Measurement principle
Dual measurement principle: Radar + Laser Time-of-Flight (ToF)
Measuring range
2 cm – 250 cm
Wireless standards
mioty® · LoRaWAN® · NB-IoT · LTE-CAT-M1 (model-dependent)
Localization
GNSS / GPS in cellular variants
Protection class
IP69k · 2K seal · UV-resistant
Temperature
−30 °C to +75 °C
Dimensions
119 × 54 × 33 mm
Power supply
Replaceable battery · years of runtime
Configuration
NFC and BLE · without opening the housing
Additional features
Accelerometer for vandalism and tamper detection

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Downloads

Documents & Data Sheets

All important documents for the Apollon-Q series.

Apollon-Q Technical Data Sheet

All technical specifications of the Apollon-Q series.

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General Description

Functions, applications, and use cases summarized.

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User Manual

Step-by-step installation, configuration, and operation.

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Payload description

Complete documentation, payload, and decoder.

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