Welcome! The Asset Tracking Reference Kit (“Kit”) is a portable reference kit designed to validate LoRaWAN® network coverage around a building or site and to accelerate solution development for a wide range of stakeholders. The self-contained nature of this reference Kit makes it easy to set up, take down, and move a network in a matter of minutes.
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Figure 1: LoRa-based GPS Tracking Device Figure 2: LoRaWAN gateway with 3G/4G LTE (Cellular) backhaul Page 3 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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IP67 rating for outdoor mounting Gateway Setup To set up the gateway, follow the steps below. Note: Do not connect power until all antenna connections are complete. Page 4 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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Step 1: Connect the adapter to the LoRa antenna Figure 3: Adapter connection Step 2: Connect the LoRa antenna to the gateway (ANT3) Figure 4: Connecting the LoRa antenna to the gateway Page 5 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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Step 4: Connect the Ethernet cable to the power brick. NOTE: Do not connect Ethernet plug to the jack on the right Figure 6: Ethernet cable connected to the power brick Page 6 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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Figure 7: Connecting the Cellular antenna to the gateway Step 6: (Optional) Connect the GPS cable to the GPS Antenna Figure 8: Connecting the GPS cable to the GPS antenna Page 7 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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Step 7: (Optional) Connect the GPS cable to the gateway (ANT1) Figure 9: Connecting the GPS cable to the gateway Page 8 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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Step 9: Verify and test. Check the LED on the power brick. The LED will be green when power is supplied to the gateway. Page 9 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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SIM card. The SIM card can be accessed through the clear, sealed access port (the 3G/4G port in Figure 7) on the side of the gateway with the LoRa antenna. Page 10 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech...
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10-15 seconds. When the device turns off, the Green LED it will blink rapidly (about 10 times in 2 seconds). Page 11 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech...
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To begin, log in by scanning the QR code below or, using your web browser (Chrome preferred), navigate https://lora-developers.semtech.com/resources/developer-kits/asset-tracking-kit Figure 14 - Scan to log in Page 12 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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From this page you can log in to the kit and get information about its setup and use. To log in directly, go to https://asset-tracking-kit.semtech.com/signin. Note that your login credentials can be found either on the inside cover of the Kit box, or on the device data sheet provided with the Kit.
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You can also monitor estimated battery life and the signal strength of each tracker. Figure 16. Device Settings view Page 14 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
Step 5: Replace the battery cover Step 6: Screw in the battery cover (using a T6 screwdriver) Figure 17: Changing sensor batteries Problems/Concerns Direct any problems or concerns to https://info.semtech.com/. Page 15 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary...
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Figure 18: Gateway connections Page 16 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
The Kits are supplied for demonstration purposes only. Your use of the Kits for any purposes (e.g., commercial) is unauthorized by Semtech and at your own risk. THE KITS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
Cleaning: Use a clean, dry cloth or wipe to clean products. Do not use detergent or abrasive materials to clean the products, as this may damage the sensors. Hereby, Semtech declares that the radio equipment for the Asset Tracking Reference Kit is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
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FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Page 19 of 21 semtech.com/LoRa Asset Tracking Reference Kit User Guide Proprietary Guide Semtech February 2020...
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Information relating to this product and the application or design described herein is believed to be reliable, however such information is provided as a guide only and Semtech assumes no liability for any errors in this document, or for the application or design described herein. Semtech reserves the right to make changes to the product or this document at any time without notice.