What is SenseCAP M1?

The SenseCAP M1 is a high-performing, ready-to-use LoRaWAN indoor gateway powered by the Helium LongFi^TM Network, and provides miles of wireless network coverage and data transmission capacity for LoRa/LoRaWAN devices. It provides built-in BLE, which helps set up your gateway to The Peoples Network in a few simple steps, via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Stocking the SenseCAP M1  EU868 version with FCC/CE certification and ICASA type approval..

Seeed Studio has been working on the Internet of Things (IoT) for years and has mature equipment production and maintenance capability. The SenseCAP M1 Indoor Gateway is the latest gateway device in the SenseCAP product line contributing to indoor wireless monitoring applications and acts as another HotSpot device option for the Helium Community. This highly reliable and well-performed LoRa indoor gateway is the perfect solution for the high demand of IoT devices currently running and integrated with the Helium Network released as among the first launch of the Seeed IoT product series, the SenseCAP product line focuses on wireless environmental sensing application scenarios such as smart agriculture, weather monitoring, smart cities etc.

KEY FEATURES

• Handy Setup to Helium Network: Ready to go with simple steps.

• Secure & Reliable: Built-in ECC608 crypto chip, high secure authentication and reliable connectivity.

• Automatic Online Upgrades: Automatic OTA online upgrades without manual operation.

• Remote Diagnosis: Built-in mechanism for remote diagnosis, providing efficient online support.

• 64GB Large Storage: MicroSD card, extending the lifetime of the gateway, fulfilling the memory requirements.

• Efficient Cooling Solution: Aluminum enclosure with a heatsink and a cooling fan inside, for long-term and stable operation.

SYSTEM STRUCTURE

Hardware Solutions

As a LoRaWAN gateway with powerful and stable performance, SenseCAP M1 is based on Raspberry Pi 4 (2G/4G/8G RAM) and embedded with a WM1302/WM1303 (Semtech SX1302/SX1303) LoRa concentrator, featuring miles of wide range of coverage and low-power consumption just as the electricity consumption of an ordinary light bulb. 

Frequency Band Support

SenseCAP M1 has US915/EU868 versions with FCC/CE certificates respectively. It also supports frequency plans including EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920/ AS923 without further configuration. Each version has the corresponding antenna and power adapter. You could choose the frequency band version according to your placement region. 

Communication Security

For the critical security issue, a built-in ECC608 crypto chip is embedded for highly secure authentication to effectively safeguard your device.

Automatic Online Updates

SenseCAP M1 provides operating system OTA and Docker-based software OTA to enable automatic online upgrades, without any activation or monitoring operation. Coming with a 64G MicroSD card, it also fulfills the memory requirement of potential upgrade. 

Remote Diagnosis

A mature mechanism for remote diagnosis is built within SenseCAP M1, enabling timely online user support for possible issues of the SenseCAP M1 on your request. 

Efficient Cooling Solution

SenseCAP M1 comes with a better cooling solution. It has a heatsink and a cooling fan in the aluminum enclosure, which enables it to manage temperature automatically even in harsh environments, ensuring long-term and stable operation.

Handy Setup to Helium Network

SenseCAP M1 is super convenient to use. You could easily place your SenseCAP M1 next to your windows or fixed on the wall. It is also recommended to set gateways 350-400 meters away from each other to broaden the network coverage and to achieve more gains.

As a Helium compatible gateway with built-in Bluetooth, you can easily set up the SenseCAP M1 with the Helium App on your smartphone in minutes by following  6 simple steps (see detailed instructions on the SenseCAP M1 Wiki Page). SenseCAP M1  supports both WiFi or Ethernet connection to the internet. 

Specifications

For even more information on the SenseCAP M1 and the Helium Network follow this link > > >

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Local Delivery/Shipping (South Africa)

EUCA makes use of The Courier Guy & Dawn Wing (a division of DPD Laser) for deliveries within S.A.

• Flat Rate of R250 applies to all major regions (JHB, DBN, CPT etc.)
• Orders over R2000 get FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 

The Rest of the World

DHL Express: When you ship with DHL Express – you’re shipping with specialists in international shipping and courier delivery services! ± 2 to 5 working days delivery DHL connects people in over 220 countries and territories worldwide. ( Terms & Conditions )

UPS Express Saver: From S.A to - Europe, UAE, Asia ± 2 to 5 working days, day-time parcel delivery, for peace of mind.

* Delivery times are estimated only

Your shipping/delivery address should be provided in English and without the use of special characters/symbols, to assist the courier/carrier company in recognizing your address in the system.

*We will ship according to the shipping address provided at the time of checkout.

GENERAL TERMS

1. All items are inspected before dispatch and are carefully hand-packed by a EUCA team member.
2. All Estimated Delivery dates are seen on any particular product page, upon check out as well as in your Payment Confirmation email.
3. In general, once stock is dispatched from the EUCA store shipping can take anything between 2-7 working days, dependent on the region that the shipment is being delivered to.
4. EUCA cannot be held liable for a shipment being bumped off a flight for customs inspection while en-route to the customer, this is usually performed at the sole discretion of the carrier.
5. With standard courier practice, you need to check the contents of the parcel before signing for your goods. If you do not we can't be held responsible for any damage that may have occurred during transit.
6. Shipments cannot be delivered to PO boxes or postal codes.

CUSTOMS, DUTIES & TAXES

You should expect to pay any amount charged by the government in your respective country. This includes, and is not limited to, duties, taxes (VAT) and any extra fees charged by the courier company. 

EUCA will not hold responsibility for any extra charges once the original package has been shipped. If the customer refuses to pay these extra charges, the return shipping and any additional fees will be taken out of the cost of the order, with any remaining funds being refunded to the customer.

We understand that Customs/Duties requirements are different in each country, please provide us (customer care team) with a note during checkout with any special requests, we will do our best to support requests to the best of our capabilities.

SHIPPING FAQs

Q: What does my Order status mean?

A:

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( 10% Handling Fees apply* )

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Q: What are my delivery options and how much does it cost?

A: Standard Shipping (free shipping over R2000) Local delivery & Aramex, DHL Express, UPS Saver for International delivery. NOTE: Rates are available and worked out upon checkout.

Q: When will my order be delivered?

A: We’ll deliver your order by the Estimated Delivery date seen on the particular product page, upon check out as well as in your Payment Confirmation email.

Q: Can I change my delivery address after I have ordered?

A: It is not possible to change your delivery address after confirming your order, so please ALWAYS check that your delivery details are correct at checkout. - To change your delivery address permanently for future orders, you can update your Address Book under your Customer Information in your account profile by following this link.

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A: On every product page, you can see whether an item is 'in-stock’ at our warehouse or if there is a 'lead time' period on an item (the time it would take for us to order the item from a supplier). For the most efficient delivery service, we wait until all of your items arrive with us before delivering them to you in one go. This means that some items with a longer lead-time could hold up the delivery of your order.

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A: Please complete our Customer Service form, providing us with your order number and visual confirmation of the item/s missing from your order, then one of our Customer Service assistants will contact you shortly.

Q: Can I reschedule my delivery?

A: No, once the stock arrives at our store it is in EUCA’s interest to ship the item/s to the customer with immediate effect.