WirelessHART and LoRaWAN serve different industrial needs. WirelessHART is a low-latency, high-reliability mesh protocol ideal for real-time industrial monitoring, supporting update rates as fast as 4–8 seconds and robust network resiliency. LoRaWAN, suited for low-power, wide-area applications, delivers slower data rates (typically ≥1 hour intervals) and lower reliability due to its star topology. Use cases like pressure relief valve and steam trap monitoring highlight WirelessHART's flexibility, configurability, and scalability. While LoRaWAN excels in smart city applications, it lacks the performance needed for demanding industrial environments.

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