Trackunit Kin User manual

Trackunit Kin
Trackunit Kin
Technical User Manual
Version 1.0, November 2020

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Content
Content ......................................................................................................... 1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 6
Bluetooth 5.2 & Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) ................................................ 6
Related Information .......................................................................................................... 8
Safety first...................................................................................................... 8
Simple Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 8
Do Not Operate Where Prohibited ................................................................................... 8
Interference ...................................................................................................................... 8
Avoid Body Contact with Device during Operation ........................................................... 8
Qualified Service .............................................................................................................. 8
Water-Resistance ............................................................................................................. 8
Detailed Safety Information ............................................................................ 9
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals ............................................................................. 9
Electronic Devices ............................................................................................................ 9
Pacemakers ..................................................................................................................... 9
Posted Facilities ............................................................................................................... 9
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres .................................................................................. 9
Specific Human Absorption Rates (SAR) ......................................................................... 9
Battery Safety Information .............................................................................................. 10
Delivered standard content .......................................................................... 10
Kin BLE Tag (Beacon) ................................................................................. 10
Kin Key Features ......................................................................................... 11
Installing the unit .......................................................................................... 12
Use location – Children not likely to be present ............................................................. 12
Wireless connectivity and product interoperability .......................................................... 12
Advertisement ................................................................................................................ 12
“Onboarding” ................................................................................................................. 13
Configuration .................................................................................................................. 14
Movement Detection (Advanced Sensors) ..................................................................... 14
Sensor Specifications. .................................................................................................... 14
Functionality check ...................................................................................... 14
Installation of Trackunit Kin .......................................................................... 15
Practical installation advice ............................................................................................ 15
Installation for insurance and anti-theft purpose ............................................................. 15
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 16
Liability ........................................................................................................................... 16
Warranty ...................................................................................................... 16
Technical Assistance/Support and spare parts ............................................ 16
Minimum Information Required for Technical Assistance ............................................... 17
Return Merchandise Authorization – RMA ..................................................................... 17
Specifications .............................................................................................. 17
Product specifications .................................................................................................... 17
Connections: ............................................................................................................... 18
External temperature ranges: ..................................................................................... 18
Bluetooth LE-specifications: ....................................................................................... 18

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Power ............................................................................................................................. 18
LED ................................................................................................................................ 18
Mechanical specifications ........................................................................................... 20
Approvals and certificates ............................................................................ 21
FCC and IC certification statements ............................................................................... 21
EU regulations and directives ......................................................................................... 22
CE marking .................................................................................................................... 23
Bluetooth SIG registration .............................................................................................. 23
Specific country approval regulations and statements ................................. 23
Australia and New Zealand ............................................................................................ 23
Japan ............................................................................................................................. 24
Chile ............................................................................................................................... 24
Specific model country approval certificates ................................................ 24
Europe-CEPT ................................................................................................................. 24
Myanmar ........................................................................................................................ 24
Japan ............................................................................................................................. 24
Australia ......................................................................................................................... 24
New Zealand .................................................................................................................. 24
US .................................................................................................................................. 24
Canada ........................................................................................................................... 24
Chile ............................................................................................................................... 24
Environmental compliance ........................................................................... 25

Trackunit Kin
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Trackunit Aps, registered in the United States and in other
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Release Notice
This document is release 1.0 of the Trackunit Kin, Technical
User Manual.
THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED FOR USE BY SYSTEM
INTEGRATORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND APPLICATION
DEVELOPERS (COLLECTIVELY, “RESELLERS”). IT IS NOT
INTENDED FOR END-USERS OF THE Trackunit KIN. ANY
END-USER DOCUMENTATION IS TO BE PREPARED AND
FURNISHED BY THE RESELLERS.
The following Product Limited Warranty gives Resellers
specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from
state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction.
Product Limited Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Trackunit
Aps (“Trackunit”) makes the following warranty only to its
Resellers who purchase the Trackunit KIN hardware product
(“Product”) directly from Trackunit: for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment from Trackunit, the Product will
substantially conform to Trackunit’s standard published
specifications for the Product and the Product hardware will be
substantially free from defects in materials and workmanship.
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to embedded
software/firmware components.
THIS PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY IS PROVIDED TO
RESELLERS AND TO RESELLERS ONLY. RESELLER IS
SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES
MADE TO ITS CUSTOMERS, AND Trackunit MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL HAVE
NO OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY TO RESELLER’S
CUSTOMERS OR END-USERS OF THE PRODUCT.
RESELLER SHALL NOT
MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ON
Trackunit’S BEHALF, AND SHALL FULLY INDEMNIFY,
DEFEND AND HOLD Trackunit HARMLESS FROM ANY
BREACH OF THE FOREGOING. IF RESELLER DISTRIBUTES
PRODUCT TO END-USER CUSTOMERS, RESELLER SHALL
BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING AND
PROVIDING PRODUCT WARRANTIES AND PRODUCT
LITERATURE TO END-USERS.
Warranty Remedies
If the Product fails during the warranty period for reasons
covered by this Product Limited Warranty and Reseller notifies
Trackunit of such failure during the warranty period, Trackunit
at is option will repair OR replace the nonconforming Product,
OR refund the purchase price paid by Reseller for the Product,
provided that Reseller returns the Product to Trackunit in
accordance with Trackunit’s standard return material
authorization procedures or as otherwise instructed by
Trackunit.
Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimers
The foregoing Product Limited Warranty shall only apply in the
event and to the extent that (i) the Product is properly and
correctly installed, configured, interfaced, maintained, stored
and operated in accordance with Trackunit’s specifications, and
(ii) the Product is not modified or misused. This Product
Limited Warranty shall not apply to, and Trackunit shall not be
responsible for, defects or performance problems resulting from:
(a) the combination or utilization of the Product with hardware
or software products, information, data, systems, interfaces,
services or devices not made, supplied or specified by
Trackunit; (b) the operation of the Product under any
specifications other than, or in addition to, Trackunit’s standard
published specifications for the Product; (c) the unauthorized
installation, modification or use of the Product; (d) damage
caused by: accident, lightning or other electrical discharge,
water immersion or spray, or exposure to environmental
conditions for which the Product is not intended; or (e) normal
wear and tear on consumable parts, including by way of
example and without limitation, batteries.
Trackunit DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE
RESULTS OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE
PRODUCT. THE FOREGOING TERMS OF THE PRODUCT
LIMITED WARRANTY STATE Trackunit’S ENTIRE
LIABILITY, AND RESELLER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES,
RELATING TO THE USE AND PERFORMANCE OF THE
PRODUCT EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED
FOR IN THIS PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY, THE
PRODUCT, ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND
MATERIALS, AND/OR ANY EMBEDDED
SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE AND UPDATES THERETO ARE
PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
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ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION,
PRODUCTION, INSTALLATION OR DISTRIBUTION,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND
NONINFRINGEMENT. THE STATED EXPRESS
WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF Trackunit ARISING OUT
OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE PRODUCT.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE
FOREGOING:
Trackunit IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR
FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR
WIRELESS SERVICE OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS
SATELLITE SIGNALS OR WIRELESS SERVICE. THE
PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN TECHNOLOGY THAT IS NOT
FAULT TOLERANT AND IS NOT DESIGNED,
MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE IN
ENVIRONMENTS OR APPLICATIONS IN WHICH THE
FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT WOULD LEAD TO DEATH,
PERSONAL INJURY OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE OR SEVERE FINANCIAL LOSS.
ANY USE OR DISTRIBUTION BY RESELLER OR ITS
CUSTOMERS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH
ENVIRONMENT OR APPLICATION SHALL BE AT

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RESELLER’S AND ITS CUSTOMERS’ SOLE RISK, AND
Trackunit SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH. RESELLER SHALL INDEMNIFY
AND HOLD Trackunit AND ITS SUPPLIERS HARMLESS
FROM ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST Trackunit WHICH
ARISES FROM RESELLER’S USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF
THE PRODUCT IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH
ENVIVRONMENTS OR APPLICATIONS. SOME STATES AND
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY, SO CERTAIN OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO EVERY RESELLER.
Embedded Software/Firmware
The Product and associated tools, if any, may contain embedded
software/firmware, which is licensed, not sold, and is only for
use within the Product as an integral part thereof. Such
embedded software/firmware (which includes all updates
thereto) contains valuable trade secrets and is proprietary to
Trackunit and its suppliers. To the greatest extent permitted by
law, such embedded software/firmware may not be modified,
copied, disassembled, decompiled or reverse engineered.
Trackunit reserves all other rights.
Limitation of Liability
Trackunit’S ENTIRE LIABILITY REGARDING THE PRODUCT
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY
RESELLER FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT
SHALL Trackunit OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR
LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE
PRODUCTS, ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND
MATERIALS, AND ANY EMBEDDED SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE
AND UPDATES THERETO (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS
PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA OR ANY
OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS), REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
Trackunit HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF THE COURSE OF
DEALING BETWEEN Trackunit AND RESELLER. BECAUSE
SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO EVERY RESELLER.
Notices
Class B Statement – Notice to Users. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communication. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal
Communications Commission rules.
Regulatory Approvals
CE
The Trackunit Kin product comply with the essential
requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU as stated by the
Declaration of Conformity (CE). The Trackunit KIN product
comply with the European Telecommunications Standards
Institute Specifications EN 301 489-1, EN 301489-17, EN
300328 for Bluetooth LE.
EU/ International
• The product complies with the essential requirements of the
2011/65/EC directive and amendment 2015/863/EU on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS 3).
• The product complies with the essential requirements of the
EC 1907/2006 regulation concerning the Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals
(REACH).
• The product complies with the requirements of the 2012/19/EU
directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
FCC
The Trackunit KIN product comply with the FCC Part 2.1091,
Part 15.247 and the Industry Canada requirements RSS-102,
RSS-247.
The Trackunit KIN product comply with Part 15 of the FCC
rules and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
For fixed mounted operations the Trackunit KIN must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from
all persons.
MIC (Japan)
(Shared with Quectel BG96 module certificate):
The Trackunit KIN product complies with the Japanese radio
Law: Ordinance concerning Technical Regulations Conformity
Certification etc. of Specified Radio Equipment Article 2, clause
1, item19 supporting Bluetooth LE in the 2402 MHz – 2480
MHz band
US and Canada certificates:
FCC ID: ZMF-KIN
IC: 9746A-KIN
EU certificate:
CE mark by EU-Tec certificate: xxxxxxx

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Japan certificates:
Trackunit Kin: [R] 201-xxxxxx
Bluetooth SIG registered:
Declaration ID: D051566
Company identifier UUID: 2159 (0x086F)
Chile:
Exempted for radio approval:
Introduction
This document contains the installation guide and regulatory information for the product Trackunit
KIN. This manual describes how to set up, configure, install, operate, and troubleshoot the product.
Even if you have used other assets Trackunit products before, Trackunit recommends that you
spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product.
Trackunit Kin connects every tool and attachment to the same platform you already know and
provides everyone with seamless connectivity – from hand tool to tier-one machinery. Trackunit Kin
is integrated with our world of services and builds on our open, flexible, secure, and scalable
platform, Iris, all found via https://www.trackunit.com/hardware/kin/
Trackunit Kin is engineered and designed from the ground up by Trackunit, all with the mindset of
setting new industry standards for a versatile Bluetooth® 5.2 based Tag. We have exceeded the
expectations on performance and durability for our Trackunit TU600, and proven to lead the
industry, by paving the path towards LTE-M / NB-IoT connectivity for telematics hardware. Now we
are expanding the ecosystem, by introducing Trackunit Kin.
Designed to meet the unique environmental and functional requirements for an industry having
some of the toughest requirements. Trackunit Kin is one of its kind, and one of the most versatile
Bluetooth® 5.2 tags on the market.
A sleek design, robust core and with multiple attachment options, designed in cooperation with real
users and installers covering a range of asset types. Users can glue, screw or strap the Kin on
almost anything from tools, smaller to mid-sized equipment and miscellaneous, nonpowered
assets scattered across a jobsite. It´s weather, water, flame and dust resistant ratings ensure that
Kin will survive every environment.
Kin is deal for effortlessly tracking of tools, smaller to mid-sized equipment and non-powered
assets scattered across a jobsite, whether you are an OEM, Contractor or Rental business.
Bluetooth 5.2 & Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
The next generation of Bluetooth; At CES 2020 (January 2020), the Bluetooth SIG introduced the
latest version of Bluetooth, version 5.2.

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Trackunit Kin is a Bluetooth BLE Beacon Tag, and by design Kin picks up the major and most
relevant features from Bluetooth 5.2 & BLE, and launches with a range of embedded features for
enabling energy-friendly services,
Additional Bluetooth information to support this Kin data sheet is available via Bluetooth Special
Interest Group, Bluetooth SIG. https://www.bluetooth.com/
To meet the latest standards, and to secure our customers to best in class performance, we have
designed Trackunit Kin Bluetooth firmware and features, in close cooperation with our Bluetooth
System on Chip (SoC) partner, Silicon Labs Inc.
Trackunit Kin benefits from a high-performance Bluetooth 5.2 Compliant System on Chip (SoC)
containing a low-power architecture, that allows Trackunit Kin to provide battery lifetime beyond
five years.

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Related Information
The Trackunit web site is found at www.trackunit.com. This site links to the fleet management
system from Trackunit Aps called Trackunit Manager. Trackunit KIN devices are integrated to
Trackunit but can also be used together with third part system providers.
Safety first
Simple Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines when configuring, using, or recycling the Trackunit KIN. Violating
these guidelines may be dangerous, illegal or otherwise detrimental. Further detailed information is
provided in this manual.
Do Not Operate Where Prohibited
Do not allow the Trackunit KIN unit to operate wherever wireless phone use is prohibited or when
doing so may cause interference or danger. The Trackunit KIN cannot be turned off after
installation, so any asset using Trackunit KIN etc. must not enter areas where it is prohibited to
operate wirelessdevices as the device periodically turns on the transmitter in a short period of time
to perform tracking reporting.
Examples include but are not limited to operation in hospitals, aircrafts, near blasting sites or
wherever operation can cause interference.
Interference
Like all wireless devices, the Trackunit KIN may encounter electrical interference that may affect its
performance.
Avoid Body Contact with Device during Operation
Do not operate the Trackunit KIN in direct contact with your body. Maintain at least 8 inches (20
cm) separation between the device and any parts of your body.
Qualified Service
The Trackunit KIN contains no user serviceable or replaceable parts. Non-functioning units must
be returned to an authorized service center for repair or replacement or disposed according to local
rules for electronic waste and batteries.
Water-Resistance
The Trackunit KIN series is water and dust-resistant according to the IP66, IP67, IP66K and IP69K
standard.

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Detailed Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
The Trackunit KIN unit is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. Periodically the Trackunit KIN
wakes up either due to activity or by a timer. When it is ON, it receives and sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals for a short period of time.
The Trackunit KIN unit is designed for assets tracking only.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals generated by the Trackunit KIN unit.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”)
inches be maintained between a radio transmitter and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker. The following precautions apply:
 The Trackunit KIN unit is not intended for handheld use or to be worn on the body.
 It is always recommended that a minimum separation of 8” inches (20 cm) to be maintained
between the Trackunit KIN unit and any persons’ body after end installation.
Posted Facilities
The Trackunit KIN unit cannot be turned off after installation, so any assets installed with the
Trackunit KIN must not enter any facility where posted notices prohibit the use of wireless devices
or two-way radios.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
The Trackunit KIN is neither intrinsic safe nor ATEX, IECEx or Hazloc certified for Zone 1
operations.
The Trackunit Kin is completely shielded and constructed in fire retarded plastic and poses a low
risk of any battery leakage or potential short circuit after installation that can cause a spark or
ignition of explosive gasses or dust.
It is however recommended to examine the potential risk if used in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Specific Human Absorption Rates (SAR)
The Trackunit KIN unit is not intended for handheld use or to be worn on the body. A minimum
separation of ten (8”) inches (20 cm) is to be maintained between the Trackunit KIN and any
persons’ body. Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Web site at www.ctia.org.

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The transmitter power is very low and as such, the device is exempted for routine evaluations and
body worn positions for the Trackunit Kin are not required by either the IEC 62311 or FCC part
2.1091, IEEE or ICNIRP requirements for operation in the Bluetooth LE band.
Battery Safety Information
Adhere to the following guidelines to avoid the risk of fire or explosion:
1. Dispose of the used Trackunit Kin units with batteries battery according to the
instructions provided with the battery.
2. Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate the Trackunit Kin as it may
affect the safety of the battery inside the unit.
3. The battery safety ensures that there is no risk* associated with the battery in the
temperature range from -40°C to +85°C but the battery lifetime can be seriously affected or
even lead to internal permanent damage of the battery for temperatures above +70°C.
* The risks are: No leakage, No venting, No disassembly, No rupture or No fire.
Delivered standard content
The delivered standard package content includes the following items:
10 x unit of the model type Trackunit KIN
1 x short installation guide.
Kin BLE Tag (Beacon)
Trackunit Kin is engineered from the ground up, to operate as a Bluetooth Low Energy Tag also
known as a “Beacon”. Kin “advertises” information with a fixed interval as a Beacon.
The entire Bluetooth BLE beacon concept is built around beacons transmitting packets of data that
are picked up by a compatible receiving Bluetooth devices (Gateways), in this case the Trackunit
TU600 and Mobile Devices using the Apps and services provided Trackunit. All data are sent
to the back to Trackunit Iris, as the platform of construction powering the available services
launched with Trackunit Kin.
BLE uses the same spectrum range as Bluetooth Classic (2.400–2.4835 GHz ISM band) but on a
different set of channels. In order to save energy and provide higher data transfer speed, the
Bluetooth BLE communication framework consists of 40 frequency channels, separated by 2MHz.
3 of these channels are the primary advertisement channels while the remaining 37 channels are
secondary channels, also known as data channels.
The Bluetooth communication starts with the 3 primary advertisement channels and then offloads
to the secondary channels. To prevent narrowband interference problems, BLE uses frequency
hopping via digital modulation techniques or direct sequence spread spectrum to counteract.
While the beacons don’t listen for a response, the receiving device can perform actions based on
the beacon’s instructions. This includes, and is not limited to, things like check-ins on social media,
location-based actions, push notifications or sending data via the user’s Internet connection.

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Trackunit Kin is a true industrialized “Beacon” that targets high-volume, cost-sensitive telematics
applications primarily for asset location tracking. Kin is designed with robustness, IP Class, and
feature flexibility in mind. Kin is not designed to be the cheapest, smallest possible Beacon in the
broad market of Bluetooth Beacons. Kin has a strong Bluetooth SoC embedded, and a full flexible
firmware stack to enable additional features. It contains an Arm® Cortex®-M33 core, multiple
internal GPIOs and 352 kB of flash memory.
Kin Key Features
The technical features of Trackunit kin are highlighted here:
 Industrial grade Bluetooth 5.2 based ultra-low power, premium-tier Bluetooth Tag.
 Hardware and embedded Software developed by Trackunit.
 IP66K, IP67, IP69K, UV resistance, and flame-retardant industrial housing.
 Intelligent embedded sensors for movement, vibration or activity detection
 E2E security algorithm embedded, supporting AES
 Clear ID via Laser engraved QR Code and visibility via LED
 On-Board embedded high-performance Bluetooth antenna
 Global Certification and Type Approvals
LED

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Installing the unit
Use location – Children not likely to be present
This equipment design typically applies to commercial or industrial equipment expected to be
installed in locations where only adults are normally present.
Wireless connectivity and product interoperability
The Trackunit Kin operates in the Bluetooth LE band for reporting positions to the Trackunit
Locator APP or to the Trackunit TU600 installed in the nearby machinery.
In addition to the use case described above the TU600 can also be requested to passive scan for
BLE advertisements and thereby enable assert tracking from Trackunit Kin devices.
Advertisement
Trackunit Kin Advertises every 3 seconds per default. This advertisement interval is flexible and
can be configured from one second to two minutes depending on use case, see configuration
section below.
The Kin advertisement messages are transmitted at regular intervals and collected by nearby
TU600 devices or mobile phones equipped with the Trackunit Mobile App i.e. locator APP and
send to the Trackunit server for further processing.
The processed data containing location and utilization information, is exposed in the Trackunit
platform Services (Fleet Management) including Manager, Mobile Apps and API’s.

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Kin Onboarding
When coming out of the factory the Trackunit Kin tag is put in an inactive state where it is not
advertising. To activate the tag the sticker, must be removed, as this will trigger the light detector
and wake up the processor.
To indicate that the Kin tag have been activated the green LED will blink for 5 seconds. Please
note that the activation can be delayed up to 3 seconds. The Kin tag is now activated and will
advertise forever, even when its in the dark again.
The Trackunit Kin is recommended to be onboarded to the Trackunit locator APP installed in your
cellphone from either Google Play or the iPhone APP store. Follow the instruction below for
connection to the asset tracking device. The onboarding will register the Trackunit Kin on the
server for asset tracking management and the onboarding is also useful for changing the
configuration of the trackunit Kin.
An alternative way to ensure that the correct Kin tag is being used during onboarding, is to scan
the QR code, which includes all information needed for the onboarding. See QR Code for further
details. When using this option, the Trackunit Kin tag can even be onboarded prior to being
activated.

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Configuration
The following can be configured on the device:
 Advertisement Interval, from 1 to 120 seconds in steps of seconds
 Tx Power (conducted), from -3dBm to 6dBm in steps of 0.1dBm (Antenna gain not
included)
 Activity Measurement Period, following the Advertisement Interval
 Activity Threshold will be included in Rev. 0.6 of the document
Configuration is only allowed after a successful challenge/response exchange, to ensure access
for trusted users only. For security reasons only one connection is allowed at a time and unused
connections will timeout and terminate.
Movement Detection (Advanced Sensors)
Trackunit Kin is reporting two movement related parameters when advertising. Note that these
historical data are stored on Trackunit Kin, so therefore no requirement for continuous monitoring
of Tag advertisement from external devices, i.e. Trackunit RAW (TU600-5) or Trackunit Mobile
Apps, to have valid information available.
 Total Movement. Reporting total amount of seconds Trackunit Kin has been moving. This
value can be used to e.g. determine utilization of the asset to which the Tag have been
attached.
 Last Movement. Reporting time since last movement detected, measured in seconds. This
value can be used to e.g. determine if the unit is on the move and therefore require special
treatment when it comes to location tracking. In addition, this value could be used for a
primitive proximity detection mechanism.
The threshold for move/not-move have been set after multiple tries in real environment, but if the
installation requires this threshold to be adjusted it can be done by connecting to Trackunit Kin and
then modify the configuration.
Sensor Specifications.
Measurement interval is following advertisement interval.
Threshold set to 100mG in average acceleration during 3 sec.
Functionality check
Check reporting in the Trackunit locator APP. If the report stamp is updated the Trackunit Kin is
operational.

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Installation of Trackunit Kin
The Trackunit Kin can be fixed to any assets by using any of the methods shown below:
Practical installation advice
 It is very important to be careful when installing the unit, as incorrect installation will
reduce the possible asset tracking capabilities.
 The unit must be mounted in any position horizontally, vertically (sideways) etc. using either
screws, strips, or glue.
Optimize the placement of the unit to increase the aerial view as much as possible. For
hiding the unit, make sure it is only mounted beneath plastic parts or similar parts (wood),
but not beneath metal parts.
Installation for insurance and anti-theft purpose
For an installation of the Trackunit KIN with respect to insurance coverage of assets in your
country/region please contact your nearest sales office for support as the Trackunit KIN installation
must be registered and documented for the local insurance company, the associated local alarm
center.
The unit must NOT be installed beneath metal plates or
inside closed metal compartments.

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The installation position on multiple assets must be insured to be random to increase the theft
protection.
It is needed to sign up a different subscription for each installed Trackunit KIN unit under insurance
coverage that covers the local alarm center administration of the units.
The local sales office will be able to inform you about the obligations that you have in relation to the
insurance company and how to act in relation to the alarm center while the units are covered by
the insurance.
Troubleshooting
Not able to locate the asset - The Trackunit Kin is either out of range or its battery has run out.
If out of range try to get closer to the asset and try again.
If battery life has expired replace your Trackunit Kin device.
Liability
Trackunit holds no liability for any damages occurred to persons, vehicles, moving
machines, construction machines etc. caused by wrong installation and/or faulty use of
the device.
Warranty
Trackunit Aps products are covered by a limited manufacturer warranty. The Trackunit Aps
warranty is limited to the warranty rules and legislation present in each country. The warranty only
covers manufacturing faults.
The warranty does not cover misuse, wrong installation, or damage due to a faulty installation or
wrong maintenance.
The invoice act as the proof of warranty, so please keep it as reference for any warranty
complaints.
Technical Assistance/Support and spare parts
Trackunit Aps offers technical assistance to all our customers about the use, installation,
insurance, and spare parts:
If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product
documentation, please contact Trackunit Aps.
The Trackunit Kin is glue assembled for environmental protection and safety. The battery is
not changeable.
Trackunit Kin does not contain exchangeable parts. When battery has expired the Trackunit
Kin can either be returned to Trackunit or disposed according to the local rules for

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electronic waste with batteries.
Trackunit Aps
Gasvaerksvej 24, 4 sal
Dk-9000 Aalborg
Tel: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone] Web: www.trackunit.com
When contacting technical support, please be prepared to provide the information listed below:
Minimum Information Required for Technical Assistance
If you or a user reports difficulty with a Trackunit KIN unit (i.e. not communicating, LED not
working, etc.), it is helpful to retrieve directly from the unit all current configuration settings and the
message log data etc., that is accessible by the technical support when they receive the following
information about the unit.
2. Unit Serial number (Written on top of device)
Return Merchandise Authorization – RMA
1. If you experience defects in your product, please contact our customer support at:
[email protected] or phone [phone]
Your inquiry will be processed by our support team and a support ticket number will be created
in our system. You will receive your ticket number by email.
2. In case your hardware needs to be sent to us you will receive an RMA form by email from our
support team that you must fill out.
Print out the RMA and pack it together with the faulty product and send both to the following
address:
Trackunit Aps
Gasvaerksvej 24, 4 sal
DK-9000 Aalborg
Denmark
Attention: Service
Specifications
The product specifications are described below.
Product specifications
The Trackunit KIN unit is a Bluetooth tag for tracking and monitoring assets. The Trackunit Kin in
traceable with the Trackunit Locator APP or via the Trackunit TU600-5 tracking device for Fleet
Management.

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Connections:
Operational voltage (supply voltage): 3 V DC
Current consumption
(3 seconds advertising interval and 0 dBm Tx power
setting)
5.28 mA (peak)
5.11 µA (Sleep)
10.74 µA (Average power)
Expected lifetime of the battery
(NOTE: The battery is not changeable)
Min 5 years
(Renata LiMnO2 CR2477N, 3.0V/950 mAh)
Bluetooth 5 LE (wireless radio) Max + 9.94 dBm E.I.R.P
External temperature ranges:
Operational temperature range: -40ºC to +85 ºC
Storage -40ºC to +85ºC
(Warning: Battery lifetime not guaranteed for temperatures above +70ºC)
Bluetooth LE-specifications:
Supporting 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps and LE Longe Range mode (125kbps, 500kbps) with internal on board
antenna.
The Trackunit Kin embedded on-board antenna is designed for optimal performance in the
Bluetooth 2.4 GHz ISM band. The Antenna is matched by design and tuned for the best possible
performance and radiation pattern by Trackunit RF experts.
Power
Trackunit Kin can be configured to optimize power usage to a specific use case. This includes the
possibility to set the Conducted Tx power in the range from -3dBm to 6dBm (plus antenna gain),
and by adjusting the advertisement interval in the range from 1 second to 2 minutes.
Note that the selected Tx Power is included in the advertisement message, so that this can be
counted into the location tracking algorithm.
LED
Trackunit kin contains an embedded visual low-power LED, to be used for different status
purposes.
At first the functionality of the green and red LED is linked to the Trackunit Mobile Localization
services and will be used for visual signaling during a connection, while localizing an asset.
This is just one of the use cases, and further usage of the LED will be implemented with the
Trackunit web and mobile services.
LED will automatically be switched off when a device is disconnected.

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QR Code technical structure
Format for the QR code is as follows:
https://id.trackunit.com/{vendor id}/{type}{kin id}/{random}, where
{vendor id} is a fixed string set to “TU” for Trackunit Kin
{type} is a fixed 2-character digit set to “01” for Trackunit Kin
{kin id} is a 9-character string containing the Kin Id
{random} is a 16-characters random URL safe string as specified in RFC 3548 section 4
Example, with type=”01”, KinID=”001001286” and token=”cyJ2q_4293ZE7scv” :
https://id.trackunit.com/TU/01001001286/cyJ2q_4293ZE7scv

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Mechanical specifications
Dimensions: Length: 60 mm
Width: 36 mm
Height: 20 mm
Environmental class: IP66, IP67, IP66K, IP69K
Enclosure material: Non-flammable PP casing and ABS cable connector lid.
Weight: 20 g