OutBeam: the next-generation wireless network for buildings
OutBeam is an open wireless protocol that connects hundreds of different devices across a building including sensors, meters and controls. No wired collectors, no plug-in repeaters, and a full building can be installed in a few hours.
A wireless network that's actually installed wirelessly
OutBeam brings a wide range of building applications online at a fraction of the cost of wired systems. It is also open: built on open APIs and protocols and already installed in tens of thousands of buildings, it lets your product tap into full-building wireless coverage without deploying a single piece of hardware.
No wired collectors or plug-in repeaters
Every OutBeam device runs on batteries, with a lifespan of up to 10 years. The network is the sensors themselves.
High-sensitivity, high-power radio
−110 dBm sensitivity and +27 dBm output punch through the concrete and steel of multifamily buildings.
Bridges straight into your building automation system
Runwise Smart Control speaks BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, RS-485, and analog and digital I/O, so OutBeam data shows up where you already look.
OutBeam already powers Wireless Temperature Sensors, Wireless Leak Sensors, Wireless Riser Sensors, the Smart Gas Detector Mount, water and gas meters and a battery-powered Wireless Repeater. The full list and specs are below.
A multi-layered star network built around Runwise Smart Control
Sensors talk directly to Runwise Smart Control's onboard OutBeam gateway, with no separate network server and no site-wide gateway planning. In practice, most deployments go a layer or two deeper: OutBeam repeaters can relay through one another and continuously re-evaluate which path gives the strongest connection, so the network self-organizes for the best route rather than following one fixed hop. It's the self-organizing, multi-hop behavior large indoor networks need and general-purpose protocols weren't built for.
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A sensor detects and transmits
The sensor picks up a leak, a gas reading, a temperature change, or a meter pulse and sends it over the 915 MHz OutBeam radio.
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Runwise Smart Control receives and acts
The onboard gateway (−110 dBm sensitivity) decodes it, drives local control logic, and shows it on the touchscreen, relayed through the network's repeaters if the sensor is out of direct range.
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It bridges to your systems
BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, RS-485, and I/O expose the reading to your building automation system, while Runwise Smart Control's built-in cellular modem sends the sensor data to the Runwise cloud so it's viewable online.
Radio & platform specifications
Full electrical, RF, environmental, and connectivity specifications for the OutBeam gateway and Runwise Smart Control, plus certifications for the radio module.
915 MHz OutBeam Radio Sensor network
The radio every OutBeam sensor, repeater, and meter transmits on.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 915 MHz ISM band |
| RF output power | +27 dBm |
| RF sensitivity | −110 dBm |
| Data rate | 70 kbit/s |
| Current consumption (RX) | 14 mA typical |
| Current consumption (TX) | 750 mA typical |
| Current consumption (sleep) | 14 µA |
| Antenna | External; +1 dBi to +6 dBi, depending on product |
Antenna gain varies by product; some products support multiple antenna options.
2.4 GHz BLE Radio Hardware present, not yet enabled
Supported by the hardware for local commissioning and mobile app connectivity, but not active in shipping units today.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy |
| RF output power | −5 to +20 dBm |
| RF sensitivity | −104 dBm |
| Data rate | 0.125 to 2 Mbit/s |
| Antenna | Internal, ceramic chip, −1 dBi gain |
Runwise Smart Control Gateway host
Physical, environmental, and electrical specifications of the unit that hosts the OutBeam gateway module.
| Physical & environmental | |
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| Dimensions | 273 × 174 × 77.2 mm |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted |
| Operating temperature | −40°C to +85°C |
| Humidity | 0–85% RH, non-condensing |
| Environment | Indoor use |
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| Supply voltage | 9–17 VDC (typical 12 VDC) |
| Power consumption | 25 W max |
| Power input | Barrel jack |
These specs reflect the current-generation Runwise Smart Control being installed today. An updated hardware revision is in development, with a gradual rollout expected to begin 2–4 months from now; most of the figures above will change with it.
Connectivity & I/O
Every interface Runwise Smart Control exposes to building systems and the cloud.
Compatible OutBeam devices
Everything that ships on the OutBeam network today.
Certifications & compliance
Regulatory status for the OutBeam radio module and its host device.
- Regulatory
- FCC Part 15 Certified
- Host device
- Runwise Smart Control (OutBeam gateway host)
- FCC ID
- 2AQX2-G2RWHPMOD
- IC (Industry Canada)
- 24232-G2RWHPMOD
- RF exposure
- Min. 20 cm separation, uncontrolled environment
- Environmental
- RoHS compliant (EU Directive 2011/65/EU)
- Safety (UL/SGS)
- In progress, not yet certified
- Patent
- US 10,819,422 B2
A UL/SGS safety certification is in progress and expected to be awarded in the coming weeks, with certified units following several months after. Specifications reflect the OutBeam radio module and Runwise Smart Control hardware documented in the Runwise Installation, Operation & Service Manual. Subject to change; contact Runwise Support for the current revision.
Build on OutBeam
Open APIs, open protocols, and tens of thousands of buildings already connected. Talk to our team about integrating with the network.