Gateway Installation and User Manual Revision 1.2 This document’s purpose. Revision 1.2 1.1 1.
1 Overview Senet is a wireless service provider targeting an unserved segment of the market characterized by devices which need long range, low power wireless access at low bit rates. In pursuit of this market, Senet surveyed the available technologies suited to these needs and elected to develop solutions based on a novel radio technology from Semtech marketed under the trademark “LoRa” (http://www.semtech.com/wireless-rf/lora.html).
2 User’s Manual 2.1 Equipment Tower Kit uplink/downlink technology must be matched (paired Ethernet or paired DSL). All equipment listed below will be provided by Senet, Inc. 2.1.1 Tower Top Kit 5845 Tower Top Kit with Ethernet downlink 5863 Tower Top Kit with DSL downlink 2.1.
Figure 2 - Tower Kit Block Diagram GPS Antenna Primary Antenna Tower Top Kit Optional Filter Custom coax cable (N-Type terminated with integrated lightning arrest) Custom cable (data & power) Tower Bottom Kit GSM Antenna Optional Ethernet AC Power Revision 21.
2.2 Installation Senet, Inc. requires that all equipment be professionally installed. The complete installation checklist is provided below. Aside from the specified optional equipment, changes or modifications to the gateway equipment, including the top and bottom kit, the antennas and filters, not expressly approved by Senet could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The Senet LoRa Gateway is suitable for mounting in unprotected (unconditioned, outside) areas.
3 Installation Checklist 3.1 Overview This checklist will serve as a set of requirements and guidelines to fulfill the on-site equipment testing and handling requirements set forth by Senet Inc. Changes or modifications to the gateway equipment, including the top and bottom kit, the antennas and filters, not expressly approved by Senet could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Regular installation procedures may be followed in conjunction with these procedures.
3.4 Tower Installation Fasten antenna to tower/mast/arm/etc. using appropriate mounting hardware. The supplied hardware may be substituted by the installer if the installation requires it. Fasten upper box to tower/mast/arm/etc. using appropriate mounting hardware. The supplied hardware may be substituted by the installer if the installation requires it. Connect bandpass filter to N-type mating connector on top box. Bandpass filter is bidirectional, so either end will work.
