Impulse - Proof of Coverage Test Tool for LoRaWAN
Impulse - Proof of Coverage Test Tool for LoRaWAN
Impulse allows you to prove IoT Network Coverage at a specific location. We often use a signal strength bar on our mobile devices to know if we have cellular connectivity, but IoT devices typically are very low power, have no display, and can be in RF-hostile environments. Impulse allows you to prove coverage in your location.
Impulse derives its power and geolocation from your mobile device (Android today, iOS Coming Soon!). It comes pre-provisioned on your favorite IoT Network, so there is no provisioning or data plan required. Once Impulse is plugged into your mobile device, you can -
- Observe signal strength (RSSI) and signal-to-noise ratio from Impulse's perspective.
- Observe signal strength and SNR from your network/gateway's perspective.
- Automatically push uplinks at defined intervals.
- Witness on a map whether or not you have IoT Network Coverage in a particular location.
- Record CSV data on your device for offline analysis.
- Modify Impulse's Tx Power so you can optimize battery life in your IoT Device.
- Attach two antennas to Impulse to directly compare different antennas with potentially different Tx Power Settings.
Impulse is KST's field-of-choice tool for knowing whether or not we have IoT coverage.
NOTE! Although Impulse is pre-provisioned, you will have to purchase a specific Impulse meant for a specific IoT Network!
- 1x Impulse Device on the LoRa Network of your choice
- 1x Generic Antenna
- 2x SMA Dust Covers
- 1x MagSafe Disc
- 1x MagSafe Adapter Ring