PRODUCT · Meerkat// REV 04
The detection unit, end to end.
The TrailSense Meerkat is a passive RF perimeter sensor: a logarithmic RF detector running a proprietary detection engine. Solar power, LTE backhaul, weatherproof housing, mounts in 90 seconds.
UNIT ID · MeerkatFIG. 01
SPECIFICATIONS · 01
SPEC SHEET// HARDWARE
Built for the field.
Detection range varies with source transmit power, antenna, terrain, and band.
RF coverageLNA pass-band on the analog channel. AD8317 detector itself extends to 10 GHz at reduced gain.20 - 4000 MHz
DetectorAD8317 logarithmic RF power detector, 60 dB dynamic range, 1 MHz - 10 GHz.-55 -> 0 dBm
LNAWideband ultra-low-noise amplifier, bias-tee compatible.~20 dB gain
WiFi / BLE radioWiFi 2.4 GHz promiscuous-mode capture, BLE GAP passive scan.2.4 GHz
WiFi / BLE sensitivityRSSI threshold below which a frame is ignored. Tunable at runtime.-85 dBm
Detection enginePurpose-built fingerprinting and fusion logic. Kalman-filtered RSSI, 802.11 IE fingerprinting, phantom-MAC suppression, cross-modal WiFi/BLE association.IN-HOUSE
LocalizationMulti-position multilateration. Resolves device location while the platform moves.TRIANGULATION
UplinkLTE PPP backhaul to Golioth (CoAP / DTLS) or Nightingale Analytics. Pre-activated SIM included.LTE-M / NB-IoT
PowerSolar panel + lithium-ion. Low-power sleep modes between scan cycles. Multi-month autonomy in low sun.5V DC / SOLAR
EnclosureOutdoor-rated housing, UV-stabilized polycarbonate, tool-free mount on fence, post, or tree.IP67-CLASS
PACKAGE · 02
What ships in the box.
Everything required to mount, power, and bring a unit online.
TrailSense Meerkat
Fully assembled in IP67-class enclosure with antennas integrated. Pre-flashed firmware with the latest detection engine.
Solar panel + battery
12V solar panel and lithium-ion battery pack, sized for off-grid operation through low-sun seasons.
LTE SIM card
Pre-activated cellular data SIM with LTE service.