RAKwireless RAK72x Series User manual

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Version V1.0 | January 2019
DIY Enterprise LoRa Gateway
WisDevice RAK72x Series
RAK7249

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Table of Contents
1 Building Blocks.........................................................................................................................................3
2 Interfaces of the Enclosure................................................................................................................... 4
3 Assembly....................................................................................................................................................5
4 Installation..................................................................................................................................................8
5 Optional Accessories............................................................................................................................10
6 Contact Information...............................................................................................................................11
7 Revision History..................................................................................................................................... 12
8 Document Summary..............................................................................................................................12

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1Building Blocks
Create your own Enterprise Gateway using the supplied building Blocks:
Main Board
Enclosure
Backup Battery
Accessories
The MainBoard supports multiple variants for meeting different requirement. Please
refer to the DIY configuration for supported function.
The Enclosure includes 5 RF cables and 1 Ethernet cable for connecting to the
MainBoard.
For more accessories, please refer to the sales page.
Note: All the pictures are just for reference, if any discrepancy, please adhere to the
actural product instead.

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2Interfaces of the Enclosure
The enclosure’s interfaces and connectors of the DIY Gateway are shown as below.

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3Assembly
Step 1: Fix the support plate on the base with three M3*6 screws.
Step 2: Install the Mainboard with four M3*6 screws.
Step 3: Install the LoRa card (for example RAK833), the motherboard supports two LoRa
cards, the first slot is for LoRa card of SPI type, the second slot is for LoRa card of USB
type; if there is only one LoRa card (SPI type), please install it in the first slot.
First Slot
Second Slot

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Step 4: If your board supports the cellular funtion, you can install your SIM card into the
motherboard’s SIM card slot.
Step 5: Installation of RF cables, Ethernet cable and reserved hole plugs.
Step 6: Connect the cable to the motherboard. The connectors on motherboard are as
follows. Connect with the cables one by one.
RF Cable
Plug
RF Cable(4x)
Ethernet Cable
WiFi
Ethernet
LTE-MAIN
GPS
LTE-DIV
LoRa2
LoRa

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Step 7: If you have a Backup Battery Kit, connect with the Backup Battery to the
motherboard.
Step 8: Close the top cover with 12PCS M4*12 screws.

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4Installation
Step 1: Fix the device bracket on the bottom of the enclosure with four M6*12 screws.
Step 2: Tighten the pole clamp bar with hexagonal bolts M6*110, washer and nuts.

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Step 3: Connect the clamp bar and the device with hexagonal bolts M6*30, washer
and nuts.

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5Optional Accessories
LoRa Antenna
□433
□470
□868
□915
2.4G Antenna
□2.4000 – 2.4835
4G Antenna
□CMCC
□CUCC
GPS Antenna
□1575.42
PoE
Lightning
Arrester
PoE
Radio
Frequency
Cable
PoE
Cable
Insulating
Tape
Water-proof
Rubber Cloth
Mounting
Kit

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6Contact Information
Shenzhen Business
[e-mail]
Room 506, Bldg B, New Compark, Pingshan First Road, Taoyuan Street, Nan
shan District, Shenzhen
Shenzhen Technical
[e-mail]
0755-86108311
Room 506, Bldg B, New Compark, Pingshan First Road, Taoyuan Street, Nan
Shan District, Shenzhen

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7Revision History
Revision
Description
Date
1.0
Initial version
2019-01-15
8Document Summary
Document Name: DIY Enterprise Gateway RAK7249 Installation Guide
Product Name: DIY Enterprise Gateway
Release Date: January 2019
Revision Number: V1.0
Prepared by
Checked by:
Approved by:
Zenglei & Penn
Zenglei
About RAKwireless:
RAKwireless is the pioneer in providing innovative and diverse cellular and LoRa
connectivity solutions for IoT edge devices. It's easy and modular design can be used in
different IoT applications and accelerate time-to-market.
For more information, please visit RAKwireless website at www.rakwireless.com.