Advantech TREK-120ANR, User Manual

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1.1 Introduction
TREK-120 LoRa temperature and humidity sensors aimed at cold chain logistics and supermarket
applications. In response to industry demands for rugged cold chain fleet management solutions,
Advantech developed its TREK-120 wireless temperature and humidity sensors that can be integrated with
an NFC reader and LoRa gateway for wireless data collection and transmissions. Functioning like a data
logger, TREK-120 sensors are designed to collect and log all temperature and humidity data accurately and
precisely without data losses. The collected data can then be downloaded using an NFC reader (or any
handheld device with NFC capabilities) or wirelessly transmitted to the cloud via a LoRa gateway to enable
real-time monitoring. The inclusion of LoRa technology not only enables long-distance (up to 50 meters)
wireless transmissions with excellent signal penetration, but also reduces the sensor’s overall power
consumption. However, even with the use of NFC and LoRa technology, the sensor battery supports at
least 1 year of operation (depending on operating environment) and can be easily replaced for convenient
management.
To withstand operation in refrigerated vehicles and cold chain logistics fleets, the TREK-120 sensors are
IP65 rated for protection from water and dust ingress and support a wide operating temperature range (-
20 ~ 65 °C/-4 ~ 149 °F). Moreover, the sensor design is compact, lightweight (108 g), and cableless, and
can be easily installed using magnets or an adhesive backing, eliminating the need for additional cables
and invasive vehicle modifications. The TREK-120 sensors are also equipped with a drop detection sensor
that facilitates product tracking and traceability monitoring. Furthermore, in terms of development
potential, Advantech also provides specific software APIs and SDKs that enable customization and cloud-
based applications for centralized fleet management.
For operation in diverse usage environments, TREK-120 sensors can be paired with a LoRa gateway or NFC
reader. Additionally, TREK-120 sensors support management using mobile devices that feature Windows
or Android operating systems to enable uninterrupted cold chain management. Finally, to facilitate
development, Advantech offers software APIs and SDKs (for Windows/Android) that allow system
integrators to develop unique applications and cold chain application software aimed at optimizing vehicle
diagnostics and facilitating cloud-based centralized management.
1.2 General Specifications
NFC Reader
RF Operating Frequency 13.56MHz +/- 7kHz (nominal)
RF Output Power 200 mW
RF Output Impendence 50 Ohm
Host Interface Micro USB
Input Voltage DC 5V
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 70°C (32 ~ 158°F)
Storage Temperature -25 ~ 85°C (13 ~ 185°F)
Dimensions 121.63 x 74.18 x 15.6 mm (4.79 x 2.92 x 0.61 in)
Weight 52g (0.11 Ib)
Certifications CE/FCC/NCC