Hardware
Kin FAQ
Trackunit Kin is all about tracking your non-powered equipment, and closing the circle of connectivity to provide a full-fleet view. Find our best answers to commonly asked questions about Trackunit Kin.
Mounting and Installation
Any machine, attachment, equipment or tool. The Kin tag is designed for flexible mounting and you can use either strips, glue, 3M tape or screws.
All you need is an iOS or Android smartphone and the setup requires less than 1 minute. Bulk setup of Kin will be less than 20 seconds per tag.
Operation
By leveraging the new Bluetooth 5.2 standard, Kin will be able to transmit data for more than 400 meters / 1300 feet.
The positioning depends on the Kin signal receiver like a Raw unit (TU600) or a smartphone (iOS or Android). The position and signal accuracy is relayed to our software platform and presented as a GPS location. The stronger the signal is to the receiver, the more precise the location.
As all other Trackunit designed hardware, Trackunit Kin is designed for performance, durability and reliability. With its IP66K and IP69K certifications, Trackunit Kin is the most durable Bluetooth tag on the market.
Usability
The battery will last up to 5 years, and in some cases much longer depending on the surrounding conditions (temperature, humidity and LED usage). By leveraging the new Bluetooth 5.2 standard and the latest hardware technology, we are able to offer 2x battery life compared to competing solutions.
Trackunit Kin can communicate with any Trackunit Raw (TU600) unit, making it possible to discover and transmit data from the entire global install base.
No, Trackunit is building a network of Trackunit Raw units all around the globe that is able to transmit data from any Kin tag. You are also able to use our services like Trackunit Go to automatically transmit the data.
