VEEA RG-1008M User manual

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RG-1008M LoRa Gateway Module
User Manual
Date: 2019-12-26

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Index
1 Functional description ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Product Specification .............................................................................................................. 3
2 Interface .................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Pin definition with mini-PCIE .................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Module supply input .............................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Antenna RF interfaces ............................................................................................................ 5
2.4 USB interface .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Reset ....................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Operating Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Operating temperature range ................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Supply power .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 LoRa RF characteristics ........................................................................................................... 6
4 Mechanical specifications ....................................................................................................................... 7
5 Contact.................................................................................................................................................... 7

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1 Functional description
The RG-1008M is a LoRaWAN module card with mini PCIe form factor based on SX1301, which
enables an easy integration into an existing Gateway router and other network equipment.
The card enables LoRaWAN connectivity for any embedded platform that has mini-PCIe slot with
USB interface.
1.1 Product Specification
Category Specification
Picture LoRaWAN Gateway
module with Mini PCI-e
connector
Dim: 50.95mm x 30mm
CPU Main Chip NXP i.MX6ULL
Memory Main Chip 512MB DDR3L / 4GB eMMC
LoRa Frequencies 902-928MHz
Spreading Factor 7 - 12
Topology Star network
Transmit Power Up to +25dBm: actual o/p power will follow the regulation
requirement
Rx Sensitivity Up to -139.5dBm at SF = 12 / 125KHz
RF Data Rate 21.875 kbps at SF7 BW500KHz mode
Interfaces RF Connector IPEX
Mini-PCIe for
Backhaul
USB signal line in Mini-PCIe connector
Hardware Voltage 3.3V
Operating Temp -40°C to +80 °C
Storage Temp -40°C to +85°C
Humidity Range 5% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Software LoRaWAN Packet forwarder, Network Server, Application Server
MQTT DataAgent Uplink data retrieval, Downlink data dispatch, Node Status indication
RESTFul APIs Gateway configuration get/set, Node add/delete/modify
OS Compatibility Yocto (Linux kernel 4.1.15), mBed OS 5.4.3

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2 Interface
2.1 Pin definition with mini-PCIE
No Mini PCIEx PIN
Rev.2.0
RG-1008M
PIN Power I/O Description Remarks
1 WAKE# NC N/A Internally not connected
2 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux N/A Supply input Connect to 3.3V
3 COEX1 NC N/A Internally not connected
4 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to Ground
5 COEX2 NC N/A Internally not connected
6 1.5V NC N/A Internally not connected
7 CLKREQ# NC N/A Internally not connected
8 UIM_PWR NC N/A Internally not connected
9 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
10 UIM_DATA NC N/A Internally not connected
11 REFCLK- NC N/A Internally not connected
12 UIM_CLK NC N/A Internally not connected
13 REFCLK+ NC N/A Internally not connected
14 UIM_RESET NC N/A Internally not connected
15 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
16 UIM_SPU NC N/A Internally not connected
17 UIM_IC_DM NC N/A Internal 10K ohm pull-up
18 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
19 N/A N/A N/A Internally not connected
20 W_DISABLE1# N/A I/O Reserved
21 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
22 PERST# RESET I Reset input Active low for CPU
23 PERn0 NC N/A Internally not connected
24 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux I Supply input Connect to 3.3V
25 PERp0 NC N/A Internally not connected
26 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
27 GND GND GND N/A Connect to ground
28 1.5V NC N/A Internally not connected
29 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
30 SMB_CLK UART_TX O UART transmit data
31 PETn0 NC N/A Internally not connected
32 SMB_DATA UART_RX I UART receive data
33 PETp0 NC N/A Internally not connected
34 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
35 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
36 USB_D- USB_D- USB I/O USB Data Line D-
37 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
38 USB_D+ USB_D+ USB I/O USB Data Line D+
39 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux I Supply input Connect to 3.3V
40 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground

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41 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux I Supply input Connectto3.3V
42 LED_WWAN# NC N/A Internally not connected
43 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
44 LED_WLAN# NC N/A Internally not connected
45 Reserved NC I/O
46 LED_WPAN# NC N/A Internally not connected
47 Reserved NC I/O
48 1.5V NC N/A Internally not connected
49 Reserved NC I/O
50 GND GND GND N/A Ground Connect to ground
51 W_DISABLE2# NC I/O
52 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux 3.3Vaux I Supply input Connect to 3.3V
2.2 Module supply input
RG-1008M card must be supplied through the 3.3Vaux pins by a DC power supply. The voltage must be
stable, because during this operation the current drawn from 3.3Vaux can vary significantly, based on the
power consumption profile of the SX1301 chip (see SX1301 DS).
2.3 Antenna RF interfaces
The modules have one RF interfaces over a standard MHF connector with a characteristic impedance of
50Ω. The RF port (CN2) supports both Tx and Rx, providing the antenna interface.
2.4 USB interface
It includes a high-speed USB 2.0 compliant interface with maximum 480 Mb/s data rate, representing the
interface for any communication with an external host application processor. The module itself acts as a USB
device and can be connected to any USB host equipped with compatible drivers.
2.5 Reset
The card includes the RESET active-low input signal to reset the CPU.
3 Operating Conditions
3.1 Operating temperature range
Parameter
Min
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Typ.
Max.
Unit Remark
operating temperature –40 +25 +80 °C Normal operating temperature

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range
3.2 Supply power
Symbol
Parameter Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
3.3Vaux Module supply operating input
voltage
3.125 +3.3 +3.475 V
3.3 LoRa RF characteristics
The following table gives typically sensitivity level of the RG-1008M card
Sensitivity with 125 kHz Mode
SF Data rate (bit/sec) Sensitivity (dBm)
7
5469
-
126.5
8
3125
-
129.0
9
1758
-
131.5
10
977
-
134.0
11
537
-
136.5
12
293
-
139.5
Sensitivity with 250 kHz Mode
SF Data rate (bit/sec) Sensitivity (dBm)
7
10938
-
123.5
8
6250
-
126.0
9
3516
-
128.5
10
1953
-
131.0
11
1074
-
133.5
12
586
-
136.5
Sensitivity with 500 kHz Mode
SF Data rate (bit/sec) Sensitivity (dBm)
7
21875
-
120.5
8
12500
-
123.0
9
7031
-
125.5
10
3906
-
128.0
11
2148
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130.5

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4 Mechanical specifications
RG-1008M card is compliant to the 52-pin PCI Express Full-Mini Card Type F1 form factor, with top-side
and bottom-side keep-out areas, and with 50.95 mm nominal length, 30 mm nominal width.
5 Contact
Name: Richard Kerr
Veea Inc.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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.
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

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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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
your body.
This module is intended for OEM integrators only. Per FCC KDB 996369 D03 OEM Manual v01
guidance, the following conditions must be strictly followed when using this certified module:
KDB 996369 D03 OEM Manual v01 rule sections:
2.2 List of applicable FCC rules
This module has been tested for compliance to FCC Part( 15.247).
2.3 Summarize the specific operational use conditions
The module is tested for standalone mobile RF exposure use condition. Any other usage conditions
such as co-location with other transmitter(s) or being used in a portable condition will need a
separate reassessment through a class II permissive change application or new certification.
2.4 Limited module procedures
The EUT uses standard antenna connectors which are subject to professional installation only. Photos of
antenna and antenna connector are shown in the test report. Please refer to the approved antennas in

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section 2.7 (on P13) and professional installation instructions on P15 of this user manual for detailed antenna
information and installation requirement.
2.5 Trace antenna designs
Not applicable.
2.6 RF exposure considerations
This equipment complies with FCC mobile radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm
between the radiator & your body. If the module is installed in a portable host, a separate SAR
evaluation is required to confirm compliance with relevant FCC portable RF exposure rules.
2.7 Antennas
The following antennas have been certified for use with this module; antennas of the same type with equal or lower gain may
also be used with this module. The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm can be maintained between the antenna and
users.
Model Antenna Gain
(dBi) Frequency range
Antenna Type Connecter Type *Cable Length (mm)
MFB9153 3 902-928 MHz Dipole N Female 1169.4(Outdoor)
1014.4(Indoor)
MFB9155NF 5 902-928MHz Dipole N Female 1169.4(Outdoor)
1014.4(Indoor)
MPAMB700MSMA 2 698-960 MHz Dipole SMA Male 100
ET915NPMR 2.7 902-928 MHz Dipole N Male 255
2.8 Label and compliance information
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID:
2ARXKRG1008M”. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are
met.
2.9 Information on test modes and additional testing requirements
This transmitter is tested in a standalone mobile RF exposure condition and any co-located or
simultaneous transmission with other transmitter(s) or portable use will require a separate class II
permissive change re-evaluation or new certification.
2.10 Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer
This transmitter module is tested as a subsystem and its certification does not cover the FCC Part 15

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Subpart B (unintentional radiator) rule requirement applicable to the final host. The final host will
still need to be reassessed for compliance to this portion of rule requirements if applicable.
As long as all conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM
integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements
required with this module installed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop
configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer
considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM
integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and
obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
Manual Information To the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to
install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
OEM/Host manufacturer responsibilities
OEM/Host manufacturers are ultimately responsible for the compliance of the Host and Module. The
final product must be reassessed against all the essential requirements of the FCC rule such as FCC Part
15 Subpart B before it can be placed on the US market. This includes reassessing the transmitter
module for compliance with the Radio and EMF essential requirements of the FCC rules. This module
must not be incorporated into any other device or system without retesting for compliance as multi-
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Professional installation instruction
1. Installation personal
This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who
has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.
2. Installation location
The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 20cm from nearby
person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.
3. External antenna
Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The non-approved antenna(s) may
produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC
limit and is prohibited.
4. Installation procedure
Please refer to user’s manual for the detail.
5. Warning
Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not
exceed the limit set force in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious federal
penalty.