A Wireless Gateway for RuuviTags

Kaltiot IOT Gateway

Kaltiot Iot Gateway 2022 03 Edit
The Kaltiot Iot Gateway Can Be Used Outdoors

Wireless BLE IoT gateway for RuuviTag

The Kaltiot IoT Gateway on designed for demanding use. The gateway supports standard RuuviTags as well as RuuviTags with Kaltiot firmware, which enables RuuviTags to be used in new and useful ways.

The Gateway is equipped with advanced firmware that enables extremely low power consumption.

It’s available in both a wired version for grid power and a wireless version for battery power.

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Ready to use wherever you need it

The Kaltiot IOT Gateway is a unique IOT router. It can be used for data transfer both indoors and outdoors, even where there’s no electricity available. What’s more, it’s also designed to operate in Finland’s harsh winter weather.

The gateway has its own 4G LTE data connection, so it can be installed where you need it without worry about ensuring a WiFi connection.

Where to use it

Parks
Nature reserves

Ski trails
Portable buildings
Construction sites
Industrial sites
Your organization!
4G network

Data service is included.

Ultra customizable
Up to 2 years battery life
Operating temperature: -30°C – +65°C
Can be connected to grid power
Operating humidity: 10%-90% RH

Supported data

The device supports all data collected by RuuviTag.

Temperature
Humidity
*
Pressure
Motion detected (yes/no)
Time stamp
Received signal strength (RSSI value)
Outdoor Iot Gateway For Ruuvitag

Custom reporting

Data can be viewed in the browser-based Kaltiot Smart Tracker reporting. The service includes customized reports to show the data you need. Report-ready data can also be sent to other systems, such as Power BI. Ask our expert sales team about Power BI integration.

Reports work on both desktop and mobile devices.

1 year of history data is included in the service fee. A longer period of history data is available if needed.

Sharing data

The collected data can be used in multiple different reports. It can also be connected to data collected from other IOT devices or from completely different sources, such as the market price of electricity or calculated sunrise and sunset times.

Users can be given access to reports using Editor and Viewer roles. Each report can also be shared easily with a link for recipients who don’t have a Kaltiot account.

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Technical specifications

Internet connection 4G LTE
Memory 1MB Flash, 256KB RAM
External connections External power supply connector, 4.2-8VDC
Bluetooth version Bluetooth 5
Over The Air updates Yes
Charging voltage 4.2-8VDC
SIM card Nano
Chipset Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 (SoC) ARM Cortec-M4F with Bluetooth 5 64 MHz Clock
Options Internal antenna or external antenna (SMA connector)
Indicators Red and blue LED
Internal battery 3000mAh Li-Po, rechargeable
Battery life Varies greatly depending on usage and configuration 2 weeks is typical with energy-efficient configuration and about 20 connected BLE beacons. 12 months is possible with an external 6v 50AH battery.
Operating temperature -30C – +65C
Operating humidity 10% – 90% RH
Dimensions with external antenna 240mm x 58mm x 32mm (L x W x H)
Dimensions with internal antenna 140mm x 58mm x 32mm (L x W x H)
Weight 140g
CE marking (more info) Yes
FCC authorization (more info) No. The device is not authorized for use in the USA.

Customizable parameters

All parameters can be adjusted remotely by sending a configuration message to the gateway.

Parameter Default value
BLE connection timeout 60s
BLE scanning interval 60s
BLE scanning listening period 10s
Interval for BLE broadcast, in 100ms units 10 (1s)
Network offline watchdog timer – device reboot if connection offline 3600s (1h)

RuuviTag Logger history data extraction (on/off)

0 = only listen to advertisements

1
Network mode selection: 0 = Nb-IoT, 1 = LTE-M1 (default) 1 LTE-M

Preferred network operator

PLMN (MCC/MNC) code for preferred network operator.

0 = automatic network selection (default)

24405 = Finland DNA

24412 = Finland Elisa

24491 = Finland Telia

99999 = network search and fallback to automatic.

0
Network retries before change network mode/operator 2 times
Seconds of modem off before reconnect 60s
Power saving eDRX 0/10/40 40s
Seconds of modem idle to initiate shutdown 100s
Configure how often internal mq_client statistics will be sent on a timer. Additional statistics may be sent along with other network activity, regardless of this value. 20 minutes
Timer for how often internal mq_client will send a keepalive request 280s
Configure how often the gateway takes its current status and writes it to the flash and also publishes to Kaltiot backend servers 1001s
Device sleep duration 0 (off)
Device online after sleep period (max) 600s
Transmission power 4 (maximum available)
Temporarily blacklist loggers that can’t be connected to 60s

FAQ

What is the minimum order size? Can I purchase just one device?

We service businesses, the public sector, nonprofits and similar customers. For pilots and testing, we can sell very small service packages.

We don’t sell individual devices for home use.

How long is the battery life?

The gateway runs on battery power with external batteries for about 1-2 years.

The gateway’s internal battery lasts about a couple weeks, depending on how it is used.

Will the gateway turn off if it's unplugged from external power?

No. The gateway will run for about two weeks off its internal battery if it is unplugged from an external power source.

 

What countries does the Kaltiot IOT Gateway work in?

The device works globally, in almost every country. The device has a CE marking. It does not have FCC authorization for use in the United States. Ask for current information from a salesperson if you’re considering installation outside of Finland!

Does the Kaltiot IOT Gateway work indoors?

Yes. Concrete or metal walls or below-ground installation can weaken or block the 4G network signal. If a smartphone data connection works in the planned installation site, the gateway will most likely also be able to form a connection.

A poor outgoing data connection signficantly reduces battery life, so we recommend installing the gateway where it can have the best possible signal.

An external LTE antenna can be connected to the device. This antenna can be adjusted into the position that gives the best signal in challenging installation locations.

Does the Kaltiot IOT Gateway function in winter weather?

The Kaltiot IOT Gateway works in temperatures of up to -30C. We can’t guarantee functionality in temperatures colder than this. The device’s lithium battery gradually loses its ability to accept a charge when it is exposed to cold temperatures for a long period of time.

We recommend preventing snow from getting inside the gateway by installing it underneath a roof or overhang.

Does the Kaltiot IoT Gateway work with RuuviTags purchased from Ruuvi?

Yes, it does! Kaltiot IOT Gateway supports all data collected by RuuviTag.

Please note that if you purchase RuuviTags directly from Ruuvi Innovations Oy, you will not be able to use the additional features for RuuviTag developed by Kaltiot.

Does the IOT Gateway work with RuuviTag Pro?

Yes! RuuviTag Pro uses the same firmware (device-specific software) as a standard RuuviTag. In addition, RuuviTag Pro is also available with Kaltiot firmware.

Does the gateway work with other BLE beacons?

No. The gateway uses advanced technology which enables it to function with very low power consumption. This same technology also means that the gateway supports only specific BLE devices and reject signals from all other Bluetooth devices.

We can add support for a specific Bluetooth device if needed. Ask sales for more information.

​Instructions + EU Declaration of Conformity

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