MultiConnect mDot EVB
®
™
Ideal for quickly creating LoRa
®
Proof of Concept
MultiConnect
®
mDot
™
EVB
is a portable, LoRa
®
end-point device that simplifies
and speeds up LoRa proof of concept development. It has been designed to assist
OEMs and enterprises quickly determine if LoRa is the right technology to solve
key industrial IoT issues: how to effectively connect to, and manage, thousands of
assets and sensors in the field to meet the cost, performance and strategic needs
of the business. With the mDot EVB, users can quickly obtain and evaluate data to
see how LoRa technology performs in their unique IoT application. Customizable
through Arm
®
Mbed
™
and easy to use, the mDot EVB enables users to make data
driven decisions about the fit of LoRa for their use cases.
The mDot EVB features the MultiConnect® mDot
™
, a low cost programmable
LoRaWAN
™
ready module, mounted on an application board with an LCD
screen for displaying menu and device navigation information as well as network,
test mode and sensor status data. Two push button controls are also included
providing menu navigation functions. The mDot EVB also has several built in
sensors showing temperature, ambient light, pressure, electrical current and a
3-Axis accelerometer. This versatile development tool can be used purely as a
communications device or programmed with a custom application using the
integrated Arm
®
Mbed Enabled
™
programmable MultiConnect mDot. The mDot
EVB was developed to work with any LoRaWAN compliant gateway, including
MultiTech’s MultiConnect
®
Conduit
™
, the industry’s most configurable,
manageable, and scalable communications gateway.
BENEFITS
·
Quickly develop and test LoRa proof
of concepts without the need for
heavy configuration or embedded
design skills
·
Measure LoRa distance and building
penetration performance for line of
sight or urban/obstructed use cases
·
View LoRa IoT application data your
way – in the Cloud, on the gateway
or export directly to your laptop
FEATURES
·
LCD screen displays menu options,
test mode data as well as sensor data
·
Flexibility to operate with any
LoRaWAN 1.0.2 compliant gateway
·
Supports the European 868 MHz
and North America/AU 915 MHz
ISM bands
www.multitech.com/mdotevb
MULTICONNECT
®
MDOT
™
EVB
Designed primarily for proof of concept development, the mDot EVB can also be used as a
site survey tool that provides information such as spreading factor, throughput, time and date
activity and power level usage. Viewing and analyzing site survey data is easy thanks to the
versatility of the mDot EVB which provides multiple ways of exporting data, including to the
customer’s preferred Cloud platform.
Extremely easy to use, customize and manage, the mDot EVB makes evaluating LoRa
technology for IoT applications as easy as clicking a button.
SERVICES & WARRANTY
MultiTech’s comprehensive Support
Services programs offer a full array
of options to suit your specific
needs. These services are aimed at
protecting your investment, extending
the life of your solution or product,
and reducing total cost of ownership.
Our seasoned technical experts, with
an average tenure of more than 10
years, can walk you through smooth
installations, troubleshoot issues and
help you with configurations.
Operational Mode
Functional Description
In Site Survey Single Mode, the user can test connectivity with the gateway
at different data rate and power combinations. Surveys are assigned a
survey index so they can be referenced later. The result of
each survey, including the survey index, is saved in the Survey Data File.
In Site Survey Sweep Mode, connectivity with the gateway is tested over a
range of power levels and data rates. Sweeps are assigned a sweep index
so they can be referenced later. The result of each sweep, including the
sweep index and the results of every survey in the sweep, is saved in the
Survey Data File. The user can configure the minimum and maximum data
rates and power levels to use for sweeps using Configuration Mode.
LoRa Demo Mode demonstrates a typical use case for a MultiConnect
mDot. Sensor data is gathered and updated on the screen in real time.
The sensor data is also sent to the gateway periodically at a user defined
interval or triggered on the push of a button, depending on the mode of
operation selected.
INSTALLATION SUPPORT
MultiTech’s Installation Support
Service delivers priority service
with the ability to work one-on-one
with an experienced MultiTech
technical support engineer, to
guide you through the installation
process for our products.
Site Survey Single
Site Survey Sweep
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICES
At MultiTech, we’re committed
to providing you personalized
attention and quality service while
providing you a quick response
to your product support needs.
We have several options of
support for you to choose from.
For additional information on
Support Services as well as other
service offerings, please contact your
MultiTech representative or visit
www.multitech.com/support.go
Demo
PACKAGE CONTENTS
·
MTDOT-EVB Evaluation and Development Board (868 or 915 MHz)
·
Programming Cable
·
Quick Start Guide
ORDERING INFORMATION
North American Model
Model
MTDOT-EVB-915
European Model
Model
MTDOT-EVB-868
Australian Model
Model
MTDOT-EVB-915-AU
Description
LoRa Evaluation and Development Board - 915 MHz
Description
LoRa Evaluation and Development Board - 868 MHz
Description
LoRa Evaluation and Development Board – AU915 MHz
Region
NAM
Region
EU/GB
Region
AU
World Headquarters
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112 U.S.A.
Tel: 763-785-3500
Toll-Free: 800-328-9717
Email: sales@multitech.com
www.multitech.com
Developer Kit and Accessories
(One of the following Developer Kits is required if custom firmware development is desired.)
Model
MTUDK2-ST-MDOT
MTMDK-ST-MDOT
AN868-915A-1HRA
Related Products
Model
MTDOT-BOX-G-915-B
MTDOT-BOX-G-868-B
MTDOT-BOX-G-915-AU-B
Description
Developer Kit, includes RP SMA antenna & USB cable
(mDots sold separately)
MultiConnect mDot Micro Developer Kit
868-915 MHz RP-SMA Antenna, 8” (3.0dBi)
Description
LoRa Evaluation and Site Survey Box w/GPS – 915 MHz
LoRa Evaluation and Site Survey Box w/GPS – 868 MHz
LoRa Evaluation and Site Survey Box w/GPS – AU915 MHz
Region
Global
Global
Global
Region
NAM
EU/GB
AU
EMEA Headquarters
Multi-Tech Systems (EMEA)
Strata House
264-270 Bath Road
Harlington UB3 5JJ
United Kingdom
Tel: +(44) 118 959 7774
Email: sales@multitech.co.uk
www.multitech.co.uk
Go to
www.multitech.com
for detailed product model numbers.
See the MultiConnect mDot home page for addition information and product specifications.