Impulse Proof of Coverage Test Tool

KST5420

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.

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