RAK RAK8213 User manual

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RAK8213 With Mini PCIe EVB
User Manual
Shenzhen Rakwireless Technology Co., Ltd
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Contents
1. Required materials(hardware,tools)......................................................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Use USB Control RAK8213.................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Use UART Control RAK8213................................................................................................................................. 7
5. Use Hologram SIM Card to Connect Network........................................................................................................ 9
5.1 Register Hologram......................................................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Activate SIM card........................................................................................................................................ 10
5.3 Send Data..................................................................................................................................................... 12
5.4 Receive Data................................................................................................................................................ 14
6. Contact information................................................................................................................................................16
7. Change Note........................................................................................................................................................... 17

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1. Required materials(hardware,tools)
RAK8213 x1
Mini PCIe EVB x1
PC x1

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2. Introduction
This document mainly describes how to use the Mini PCIe EVB to test the RAK8213. This document
may involve some information about the BG96 module. Please check the BG96 related documentation
for this information.
The main contents of this document include:
1. How to use the USB interface to send commands to the BG96 module?
2. How to use the UART serial port to send commands to the BG96 module?
3. How to use the Hologram SIM card to connect to the network?

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3. Use USB Control RAK8213
Plug the RAK8213 into the corresponding interface of the Mini PCIe EVB. Then use a Micro USB
cable to connect the EVB to your computer. (Currently only supports Windows), Then, in your computer
device management you can see the device shown below.
If your computer does not have this device, you may need to install the BG96 USB driver. Driver
download address see official website:
http://docs.rakwireless.com/en/WisLTE/Tools/Quectel_BG96_Windows_USB_Driver_V1.0.zip
Open the serial port tool and select the serial port number of AT Port. This tool can be downloaded
here: http://docs.rakwireless.com/en/WisLTE/Tools/QCOM_V1.6.zip

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Send AT, the device returns OK to prove that the device is normal, detailed AT commands refer to
BG96's AT manual.

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4. Use UART Control RAK8213
Use a USB to RS232 serial cable to connect the Mini PCIe EVB to your computer.( Computer
supports Windows and MAC, Linux)
This device will appear in your computer's device management interface at this time.( Different
computers, different serial line drivers may not be the same, this time the user needs to follow Google's
own environment to search for the corresponding driver installation)
After your computer recognizes the serial port, open the serial port tool. The serial port tool can be
downloaded here: http://docs.rakwireless.com/en/WisLTE/Tools/QCOM_V1.6.zip. This tool is limited to
Windows, MAC users recommend CoolTerm.

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Serial port settings see below ,Send AT, the device returns OK to prove that the device is normal,
detailed AT commands refer to BG96's AT manual.

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5. Use Hologram SIM Card to Connect Network
5.1 Register Hologram
Hologram is the Connectivity Platform for the Internet of Things. You can connect devices, capture
data, and manage your fleet through their complete IoT platform. Here is their official website:
https://hologram.io/
Visit the official website of Hologram. Click on "DASHBOARD" in the upper right corner.
Then click on "sign up" at the bottom of the page. Enter the registration interface. Follow the
prompts to fill in the information to register.

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5.2 Activate SIM card
After successful registration, log into your Hologram account and enter your Dashboard interface.
Next you need to activate your purchased Hologram SIM card. Click on "Activate you first SIM" in the
upper right.
Enter the activation interface, according to the given prompts, fill in the information, you can
complete the activation of the SIM card.