TEKTELIC Communications Kona Micro Gateway User manual

TEKTELIC COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Document type: User Guide
Document number: T0005158_UG
Document version: 0.34
Document Status: Approved
Product name: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway
Product codes: See Table 1
TEKTELIC Communications Inc.
7657 10th Street NE
Calgary, AB, Canada T2E 8X2
Phone: [phone]
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Revision History
Version
Date
Status
Editor
Comments
0.2
Jan. 11, 2018
Draft
S. Morrison
First release
0.3
Feb, 01, 2018
Draft
S. Morrison
Added language translation
0.31 Feb. 13, 2018 Draft T. Danshin
Updated Table 1 and Table 4 to only reference
North American models
0.32
Feb. 13, 2018
Draft
T. Danshin
Updated product descriptions in Table 1 and 4
0.33
Feb 14, 2018
Approved
T. Danshin
Updated MPE information
0.34
Feb 14, 2018
Approved
T. Danshin
Updated Radio Compliance Statements

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Table of Contents
1Product Description................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Physical Interfaces............................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Specifications.................................................................................................................... 8
2Installation............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................................................. 10
2.3 Required Equipment for Installation.............................................................................. 10
2.4 Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Mounting ...................................................................... 10
2.5 Ground Cable Installation .............................................................................................. 13
2.6 Direct DC Power Cable Installation ................................................................................ 14
2.7 RF Cable Installation....................................................................................................... 15
2.8Copper Ethernet Cable Installation................................................................................ 15
3Commissioning and Monitoring ............................................................................................ 16
3.1 Required Equipment ...................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Procedure....................................................................................................................... 16
4Radio Compliance Statements .............................................................................................. 17
5Description du produit........................................................................................................... 18
5.1 aperçu............................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 Interfaces physiques ...................................................................................................... 19
5.3 Spécifications.................................................................................................................. 21
6Installation............................................................................................................................. 23
6.1 Précautions de sécurité.................................................................................................. 23
6.2 Déballage et inspection.................................................................................................. 24
6.3 Équipement pour l'installation....................................................................................... 24
6.4 Montage de la passerelle Kona Micro Outdoor............................................................. 25
6.5 Installation du câble de masse....................................................................................... 27
6.6 Installation directe du câble d'alimentation CC............................................................. 28

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6.7 Installation du câble RF .................................................................................................. 29
6.8 Installation du câble Ethernet en cuivre........................................................................ 29
7Mise en service et surveillance.............................................................................................. 30
7.1 Équipement requis......................................................................................................... 30
7.2 Procédure....................................................................................................................... 30
8déclarations de conformité radio.......................................................................................... 31

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1Product Description
1.1 Overview
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway is an outdoor hardened LoRaWAN IoT gateway that supports
the full range of LoRa WAN channels. The Gateway supports one external LoRa antenna, an
internal GPS antenna, two power options including direct DC input power or Power over
Ethernet (PoE), and two backhaul options including copper Ethernet or 3G/4G wireless. Table 1
presents the currently available Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway models for the North American
market.
Table 1: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Models
Product Code Description
RF
Region
T0004937
LORA GATEWAY MODULE, KONA MICRO, OUTDOOR, NA FDD, LTE MODEM
NA
T0005129
LORA GATEWAY MODULE, KONA MICRO, OUTDOOR, NA FDD, LTE MODEM,
GEOLOCATION CAPABLE
NA
T0005247
LORA GATEWAY MODULE, KONA MICRO, OUTDOOR, NA FDD
NA
T0005248
LORA GATEWAY MODULE, KONA MICRO, OUTDOOR, NA FDD,
GEOLOCATION CAPABLE
NA
Figure 1 illustrates the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway external form-factor with the front view
on the left and rear view on the right. All models share the same mechanical form-factor.

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Figure 1: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Common Dimensions
1.2 Physical Interfaces
Figure 2 illustrates the bulkhead layout for the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway. All models share
the same bulkhead layout.

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Figure 2: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Bulkhead Layout
All Kona Gateway module interconnect is located on the bottom facing bulkhead. The RF
connectors are water proof while un-mated but all other connectors must be terminated with
mating connectors or covered with the supplied protective cap when not in use in order to be
water tight. Connector types and their mating connectors are listed in Table 2.
Table 2: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Interface Connector Types
Interface
Connector Type
Mating Connector
LoRa Antenna
Ports N-Type female Industry standard N-Type male
DC Power
2 pin CPC
Protective
Earth
Ground
LoRa RF
Antenna
Copper
Ethernet
3G/4G Modem
SIM card
access port

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3G/4G Modem
SIM card SIM card
Industry standard, located behind SIM card access port
cover
Copper Ethernet
Port Threaded, circular, RJ-45
Shenzhen Chogori Technology Co., Ltd. approved
mating connector (p/n 33000111-02 or equivalent)
Direct DC Power
Input Port
Threaded, circular, 2
contact DC power
Shenzhen Chogori Technology Co., Ltd. approved
mating connector (p/n 23002211-02, or equivalent)
Earth Ground
Chassis Protective Earth
Ground terminal Industry standard 2-hole lug, 1/4 x 0.75” spacing
1.3 Specifications
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway specifications are listed in Table 3.
Table 3: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Specifications
Attribute
Specification
Dimensions
222.2mm (8.7”) wide x 101mm (4.0”) deep x 287.3mm (11.3”) tall
Weight
5.1 kg (11.3 lbs)
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) at sea level Including solar loading.
Relative Humidity
10% to 100%
Operating Altitude
-60 m to 4,000 m (-197 ft to 13,123 ft)
Power Input, Direct DC
48 VDC nominal, 37 to 57 VDC operating range.
Positive or negative ground referenced feed. SELV source required.
5A recommended input overcurrent protection (2A minimum to 10A
maximum allowed).
Power Input, PoE
802.3 at (Type 2 Class 4), Mode A or Mode B or 4-pair Mode.
Power Consumption
20 W maximum
Weather Tightness
UL Type 6 (IP-67)
Regulatory Compliance
CSA/UL 60950-1 & CSA/UL 60950-22, CE IEC 60950-1
FCC Pt. 15, RSS-247, EN 301 489-1
Surge Protection
All interfaces are protected to primary levels.

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2Installation
2.1 Safety Precautions
•The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway must be installed in a restricted access location (such
that touching of the Gateway by non-service persons is not likely).
•The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway may become hot to the touch during normal operation at
elevated ambient temperatures.
•The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway has no internal field serviceable parts. The Gateway
module must only be opened by an approved TEKTELIC service center.
•All installation practices must be in accordance with the local and national electrical codes.
•Do not work on the system during periods of lightning activity.
•The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway is considered permanently connected equipment. The
Protective Earth Ground connection (that is, the two-hole lug to chassis ground) is always
required.
•Ensure the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Protective Earth Ground connection is properly
terminated prior to the connection of any other interface.
•The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway contains primary lightning surge suppression on the
Direct DC power port, the Copper Ethernet port, and the LoRa RF antenna port. The primary
lightning protectors have the ability to bridge the interface to chassis isolation boundary
during over-voltages. Ensure that the Protective Earth Ground connection is always in place.
•Ensure that the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway is secured to eliminate any physical hazard to
people or property. The Gateway must be securely mounted according to the mounting
instructions prior to any cable connection and operation.
•The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway does not contain a power disconnection device; a readily
accessible disconnection device must be incorporated external to the Kona Micro Outdoor
Gateway.
•The direct DC powered Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway shall be supplied through an input
overcurrent protection device rated not more than 10 A. The overcurrent protection must
have the appropriate current interrupt capacity for the power source and must be
incorporated into the non-earthed conductor(s) of the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway DC
supply.

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•For the direct DC power input, the DC positive pin must be at positive potential relative to
the DC negative pin. If the polarity is reversed, the unit will not sustain damage but will not
operate until the connection polarity is corrected.
•Although the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway can be powered through either the direct DC
input or the power over Ethernet (PoE) input, simultaneous application of power to both
inputs may result in unexpected operation and shall be avoided.
•The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway power source must meet SELV requirements.
•Always ensure the 3G/4G Modem SIM card access port is properly sealed after installing a
SIM card.
2.2 Unpacking and Inspection
The following should be considered during the unpacking of a new Kona Micro Outdoor
Gateway.
1. Inspect the shipping carton and report any significant damage to TEKTELIC.
2. Unpacking should be conducted in a clean and dry location when possible.
3. Do not discard the shipping box or foam inserts as they will be required if a unit is
returned for repair or re-configuration.
2.3 Required Equipment for Installation
The following tools are required to install the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway module:
1. A 6 point metric socket set and torque wrench drive.
2. Anti-oxidant compound (NO-OX-ID, Penetrox, Noalox, Ox-Gard or equivalent).
3. A small wire brush.
4. A clean cloth.
5. Weatherproofing tape kit for the RF connector (Scotch Wireless Weatherproofing Kit,
WK-101 recommended).
6. Appropriately sized pipe clamps for pole mounting or appropriate screws or bolts (four
sized M8) with any required anchors according to the wall construction for wall
mounting.
2.4 Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Mounting
Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway is designed to be mounted to a vertical pole or wall using the
supplied mounting bracket which attaches at the four screw locations on the back of the
module illustrated in Figure 3.

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Figure 3: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Mounting Bracket Attachment Screw Locations
The mounting bracket is a single part that bolts to the back surface of the Gateway using
supplied hardware (four M6x1.0 - 14 mm bolts with flat and star lock washers) as illustrated in
Figure 4. The Gateway module must be oriented with the connector bulkhead facing down,
towards earth.
Mounting
screw location
Mounting
screw location
Mounting
screw location
Mounting
screw location

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Figure 4: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Module with Mounting Bracket
Ensure that the structure to which the Gateway is being mounted is secure and able to support
a dead load of at least 136 kg (300 lbs). The area below must be free of any obstructions to
cable ingress.
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway wall mounting procedure is as follows:
1. Bolt the wall mounting bracket to the Gateway module using the supplied bolts and
washers.
2. Install 2 site supplied M8 bolts into the wall at 139.7 mm (5.5”) center spacing, leaving
the bold heads protruding with a 2mm gap from the wall surface.
3. Hang the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway with bracket from the two bolts by inserting the
keyhole slots at the top of the bracket onto the 2 bolts and tightening the bolts.
4. Insert and tighten two additional site supplied M8 bolts through the holes at the bottom
of the bracket.
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway pole mounting procedure is as follows:
Mounting
Bracket

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1. Bolt the wall mounting bracket to the Gateway module using the supplied bolts and
washers.
2. While temporarily supporting the Gateway with bracket, install the two site supplied
pipe clamps, one through each of the upper and lower slotted clamp mounting points.
2.5 Ground Cable Installation
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway is considered Permanently Connected Equipment and
requires a permanently connected Protective Earth Ground (PEG) conductor. The Protective
Earth Ground connection is made through a 1/4 x 0.75” on center double hole lug to the ground
termination point illustrated in Figure 5. The recommended ground cable gauge is #10 AWG.
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway grounding system shall follow local and national electrical
codes. The Protective Earth Ground conductor terminated at the double hole lug point is
mandatory and must be the first connection made to the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway during
installation. Proper routing and termination of this cable is key to robust lightning withstand
performance; in high susceptibility installations, every effort shall be made to minimize
connection inductance and ground bed resistance.
The ground cable installation steps are as follows:
1. Lightly abrade the surface of the casting ground area with a fine wire brush to remove
the oxide layer.
2. Use a clean cloth to remove any debris from this surface.
3. Immediately coat the contact surface with a thin layer of anti-oxidant compound.
4. Install the ground cable through its 2-hole lug onto the chassis ground point using the
two supplied 1/4 - 20 x 1/2” bolts with flat and star lock washers, torqued to 10.4 Nm
(92 in·lbs).

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Figure 5: Chassis Ground Connection
2.6 Direct DC Power Cable Installation
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway direct DC feed terminates at a dedicated two pin circular
plastic connector (CPC) on the bulkhead. The direct DC power input is isolated from chassis
(earth) with the exception of the primary surge suppressors. One lead of the DC power feed is
normally earth referenced external to the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway (usually at the power
source by convention).
The DC power cable shall be rated for outdoor application according to local and national
electrical codes.
The CPC direct DC connector shall be as specified in Table 2 and shall follow the signal polarity
identified in Figure 6.
Chassis Ground
Connection

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Figure 6: Direct DC Power CPC Connector Connection Polarity
2.7 RF Cable Installation
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway installation requires connection to a LoRa RF antenna. The
RF cable attaches to the N-Type connector located on the bulkhead of the Gateway. Torque the
connector to 1.7 to 2.3 Nm (15 to 20 in·lbs). The N-Type connector interface to a cable is not
water proof and must be taped to be used outdoors. TEKTELIC recommends taping with Scotch
Wireless Weatherproofing Kit, WK-101. Follow the taping procedures outlined by the supplier
of this tape system.
Note that the 3G/4G modem antenna is internal to the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway.
2.8 Copper Ethernet Cable Installation
The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Ethernet port may be used on a temporary basis for
commissioning and maintenance or may be permanently connected for backhaul. When the
port is not in use, the weatherproof protective cap must be installed. When the port is
permanently connector for backhaul, the proper water-tight mating connector specified in
Table 2 must be used.
The Ethernet cable must have minimum 24 AWG conductors and shall be rated for outdoor
application according to local and national electrical codes.
Black
DC Negative
White
DC Positive
Keyed DC Power
Connector (CPC)
DC Positive
DC Negative

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3Commissioning and Monitoring
3.1 Required Equipment
The following equipment is required for commissioning and monitoring the Kona Micro
Outdoor Gateway.
1. A laptop running Windows XP/Vista/7.
2. A Cat5 or better Ethernet cable.
3.2 Procedure
Once the DC power and GPS and LoRa RF antenna connections are in place the Kona Micro
Outdoor Gateway may be commissioned.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the Host PC and the bulkhead copper Ethernet
connector (RJ45). For a PoE powered installation, a PoE power injector may be required.
2. Apply DC power to the Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway. The initial current draw is
expected to be greater than 0.1A. If there is no current, the polarity of the DC power
cable connection may be reversed or the power source may not be configured properly.
3. The Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway supports DHCP; from the Gateway MAC ID label on
the enclosure, determine the IP address using your local DHCP tools.
4. Install the Tektelic Kona Factory Test Tool on a PC and follow the operating instructions
as detailed in the reference document T0004142_GUI_Instructions.

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4Radio Compliance Statements
Federal Communications Commission
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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 communications. 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 of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure, the antennas used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 30 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This product must be installed by professional
trained RF technicians.
Industry Canada
This Device complies with Industry Canada License-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This radio transmitter 22504-T0005158 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed
below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Only omnidirectional type antennas with maximum gain of 8dBi can be used for the LoRa radios of this product if the cable
insertion loss at 900 MHz is 0.5dB or more for 1 carrier operation at 28.5dBm or 2dB or more for 2 carrier operation at 30dBm
total. Antenna(s) shall be installed to location providing a separation distance of at least 13.8 inches (35 cm) from any human
body.
During product operation, always keep a separation distance of at least 13.8 inches (35 cm) from any connected antenna(s).
Before servicing the product, the antenna(s) or cables, turn off the transmission function or the unit power if you have to get
closer than the minimum separation distance. This product must be installed by professional trained RF technicians.

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5Description du produit
5.1 aperçu
La passerelle Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway est une passerelle LoRaWAN IoT durcie à l'extérieur
qui prend en charge la gamme complète des canaux LoRa WAN. La passerelle prend en charge
une antenne LoRa externe, une antenne GPS interne, deux options d'alimentation, y compris
une alimentation CC directe ou Power over Ethernet (PoE), et deux options backhaul, y compris
Ethernet cuivre ou 3G / 4G sans fil. Le tableau 4 présente les modèles Kona Micro Outdoor
Gateway actuellement disponibles pour le marché nord-américain..
Table 4: Modèles de Kona Micro Outdoor
Code produit La description
Région
RF
T0004937
LORA GATEWAY MODULE, KONA MICRO, OUTDOOR, NA FDD, LTE MODEM
NA
T0005129
LORA GATEWAY MODULE, KONA MICRO, OUTDOOR, NA FDD, LTE MODEM,
GEOLOCATION CAPABLE
NA
T0005247
LORA GATEWAY MODULE, KONA MICRO, OUTDOOR, NA FDD
NA
T0005248
LORA GATEWAY MODULE, KONA MICRO, OUTDOOR, NA FDD, GEOLOCATION
CAPABLE
NA
Figure 7 illustre le facteur de forme externe Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway avec la vue de face
sur la gauche et la vue arrière sur la droite. Tous les modèles partagent le même facteur de
forme mécanique.

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Figure 7: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Dimensions communes
5.2 Interfaces physiques
Figure 8 illustre la disposition de la cloison de la Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway. Tous les
modèles partagent la même disposition de cloison.

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Figure 8: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Mise en page de cloison
Tous les modules d'interconnexion du module Kona Gateway se trouvent sur la cloison
inférieure. Les connecteurs RF sont imperméables à l'eau, mais tous les autres connecteurs
doivent être terminés avec des connecteurs correspondants ou recouverts avec le capuchon de
protection fourni lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés pour être étanches à l'eau. Les types de
connecteurs et leurs connecteurs correspondants sont répertoriés dans Table 5.
Table 5: Kona Micro Outdoor Gateway Types de connecteurs d'interface
Interface
Type de connecteur
Connecteur compatible
Ports d'antenne LoRa
N-Type femelle
Standard N-Type mâle
Courant continu
CPC à 2 broches
Terre de
protection
Antenne
RF LoRa
Ethernet
cuivre
Port d'accès à la
carte SIM du
modem 3G / 4G