Field Tester Pad- Professional tablet field tester for LoRaWAN® with bidirectional analysis

$409.97

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Field Tester Pad is a professional LoRaWAN field testing device that measures both uplink and downlink performance on site, without requiring a laptop or backend access. It is used for deployment validation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting of LoRaWAN networks.

Engineers use it to capture RSSI, SNR, packet loss, data rate, and timing behavior while moving through a site, then turn those measurements into map-based coverage views or indoor scatter plots for fast interpretation. Standardized test sessions create repeatable evidence that can be exported as CSV or PDF for handover and audit trails.

With offline maps, labeling, and on-device graphs, it supports disciplined field workflows that reduce rework and help teams document network health consistently across locations.

Best for:

  • RF/IoT engineers validating gateway placement and coverage
  • System integrators & installers running commissioning and acceptance tests
  • Network operators & enterprise teams standardizing multi-site field testing
  • Smart city / industrial IoT teams that need uplink + downlink reliability data
  • Field technicians troubleshooting packet loss and weak areas quickly

Why it’s useful:

  • Fewer revisits: Find weak areas early and fix placement before teams leave the site
  • Clear acceptance evidence: Provide consistent results that customers can review and sign off on
  • Faster troubleshooting: Pinpoint likely coverage or interference issues without extended back-and-forth

Field Tester Pad is a LoRaWAN uplink and downlink tester, designed to validate what uplink-only tools miss.

Uplink-only testing can approve a site that will fail in production. A gateway hearing a device does not guarantee the device can reliably receive what the network must send back.

Downlink is the critical path because it is more constrained, more selective, and more operationally important than uplink:

  • Class A timing is unforgiving
    End devices typically listen only in short RX windows immediately after an uplink. If the downlink isn’t received in that window, due to RF conditions, timing, or configuration, it’s simply missed.
  • The network chooses the downlink path
    Uplinks may be heard by multiple gateways, but downlinks are usually transmitted by a selected gateway at specific RX1/RX2 settings. That selection and timing can expose weak zones that uplink testing never reveals.
  • Downlink capacity is limited
    Gateways have transmit constraints (regional limits, duty-cycle/airtime limits, scheduling contention). Under real network load, downlinks can be delayed or dropped even when uplinks look stable.
  • Key LoRaWAN functions depend on downlink
    OTAA join-accept, confirmed message ACKs, ADR and MAC commands, and remote control/commands all require downlink reliability. If downlink is weak, the network becomes hard to commission, hard to optimize, and unreliable to operate.

Key Features of Field Tester Pad

Full bidirectional LoRaWAN analysis (uplink + downlink)
  • Measures uplink (gateway hears device) and downlink (device hears gateway) in one workflow
  • Tracks RSSI, SNR, packet loss, data rate, TX power, ADR status, and last downlink time
  • Supports validation for confirmed messages (ACK) and Class A reliability

On-device visualization for faster field decisions
  • 7-inch 1024×600 touchscreen for clear, on-site interpretation
  • Live graphs for RSSI/SNR/packet loss, plus gateway count, distances, and coordinates
  • No laptop required; results are accessible directly on the device

Standardized 50-packet test sessions for repeatable results
  • Automated 50-packet runs over ~5 minutes to capture variance over time
  • Produces consistent evidence for installation acceptance, multi-site comparison, and interference checks
  • Improves repeatability across technicians by keeping the test method consistent

Indoor + outdoor mapping with offline capability
  • Outdoor mapping with high-efficiency GNSS for auto-tagged points and gateway distance estimation
  • Indoor testing via Custom GPS mode for no-signal environments (factories, warehouses, buildings)
  • Coverage visualization via heatmaps (outdoor) and RSSI/SNR scatter charts (indoor)
  • Offline maps support multiple regions and work without internet access, making it an offline LoRaWAN coverage testing device for remote sites

Reporting, labeling, and export-ready documentation
  • Labeling mode supports structured test points (6-character labels + 30-character descriptions)
  • Export results via USB as PDF reports (charts + map previews) or CSV raw data (RSSI/SNR/DR/GPS timestamps)
  • Reports include labeled and unlabeled data for clean handover and audit trails

Compatible with major LoRaWAN network stacks
  • Works with ChirpStack, The Things Network (TTN), and AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN
  • Supports RAK WisGateOS 2 built-in LNS for local testing without internet access
  • LinkCheck mode enables testing even when backend access is unavailable

Hardware built for field use
  • RAK10701-Pad platform with Raspberry Pi CM4-based system
  • 20,000mAh battery for 11+ hours operation; USB Type-C external power support
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 10/100/1000), and BLE for accessories
  • Design highlights: external SMA LoRa antenna, microSD firmware slot, USB Type-A for exporting files
  • Environmental: -20°C to +40°C operating, -20°C to +60°C storage; size 185 × 123 × 42.5 mm
  • LoRaWAN: 1.0.3 compliant, OTAA, Class A, multi-band support (RU864/IN865/EU868/US915/AU915/KR920/AS923-1/2/3/4)

 

Comparison Table: Field Tester Pad vs. Other Field Tester Solutions

 

Feature

Field Tester Pad

(This product)

Field Tester Plus

Signal Meter

Uplink Testing

Yes

Yes

Basic

Downlink Testing

Yes (only device)

No

No

Real-Time Graphs

Yes

Yes

Basic

Heatmap

Yes

No

No

GPS Tagging

Yes

Yes (GNSS)

No

Offline Map Support

Yes

Limited

No

Battery Life

11+ hours

8 hours

N/A

Screen Size

7” Touchscreen

Small LCD

Minimal

For Who?

Professional Engineers

Integrators

Hobbyists

 

Comparison Table: Field Tester Pad vs Common LoRaWAN Testers

Feature

Field Tester Pad

(This product)

Adeunis

Signal Meter

DIY Node

Uplink Testing

Yes

Yes

Basic

Yes

Downlink Testing

Yes

No

No

No

Standardized Test Sessions

Yes

No

No

No

Heatmaps & Mapping

Yes

No

No

No

Offline Operation

Yes

Partial

No

No

On-Device Visualization

Yes

Limited

Basic

No

Exportable Reports

Yes

Limited

No

Manual

Best Use Case

Deployment & Acceptance

Spot checks

Quick checks

Experiments


Use Case #1: Warehouse Acceptance and Indoor Coverage Verification

A systems integrator found 12% packet loss during baseline checks across aisles. Using 50-packet sessions plus an indoor RSSI/SNR scatter chart, they adjusted gateway placement and ADR settings. Results improved to 2% loss, repeatable across three runs. The exported PDF supported handover; customer noted, “Acceptance was faster because evidence matched our walkthrough.”

Use Case #2: City Block Downlink Reliability for Confirmed Messaging

During commissioning, a smart-city team saw ACK failures and inconsistent downlink timing at intersections. Field Tester Pad ran uplink + downlink analysis and logged last-downlink events while generating geo-referenced outputs as a LoRaWAN coverage heatmap device. After antenna re-aiming and minor relocation, downlink success rose from 86% to 98% over identical 50-packet tests. Production notes showed stable results across four points; customer said, “Confirmed messages became dependable after the adjustments.”

What’s in the Box

  • 1 pc Field Tester Pad
  • 1 pc LoRa Antenna
  • 1 pc Power Adapter
  • 1 pc USB Cable
  • 1 pc Desktop Stand
  • 1 pc Micro SD Card

How to Get Started with Field Tester Pad

Warranty & Support:

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Return Policy: 30 day return policy. 10% restocking fee applies on non-defective returns.

 
Shipping & Returns

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Due to the labour required to package and ship bulk orders, as well as cost and stock issues involved in replenishing items, bulk orders of 5 pieces or more are not returnable unless the equipment is defective or mis-advertised, or a return period is pre-negotiated. For non-defective returns over $500, a restocking fee may be deducted from the refund to cover bank or card processing fees.

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