1. Introduction
1.1
Product overview
The LPWAN Dev Kit by MatchX is a high performance, ready to use development platform allowing
you to kick-start your IoT project. Together with a MatchX Core module the Dev Kit is an incredibly
flexible solution that can be deployed in a various number of applications which require long distance
communication and long battery life. The unique combination of both LoRa and Bluetooth Low
Energy makes non-contact firmware updates easy, especially when the device is mounted in a
unaccessible place.
This guide covers both the US and EU version of the Dev Kit. The main differences between
these two versions are listed in Table 1.1.number
Parameter
US
EU
Operating Frequency Band
902-928MHz
863-870MHz
Maximum Output Power
+17dBm
+14dBm
Lora BW
500k/125kHz
125kHz
SF
7-10
7-12
Certification
IEC 60950-1
EN 300200
FCC PART 15.247
EN 301489
Table 1.1: Comparison of different regions
1.1.1
Lora
The MatchX Module uses LoRa communication to send messages over long distances (up to 20km
in open spaces). This unique modulation scheme guarantees robust wireless communication even in
difficult from RF point of view environments such as high-rise city landscapes or within the inside
of buildings. The module can output up to 17dBm of power and is fully LoraWAN compatible. It’s
uniquely designed to work with the MatchX Box gateway and can also be used with a LoraWAN
