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WisLink LPWAN RAK5146 User Manual

PRODUCT NAME: WisLink LPWAN Concentrator

MODEL NAME: RAK5146

 

1 Product description

RAK5146 is a WisLink LPWAN Concentrator Module with mini-PCIe form factor based on Semtech SX1303 and 
SX1262 for Listen Before Talk feature, which enables easy integration into an existing router or other network 
equipment to give it LPWAN Gateway capabilities. It can be used in any embedded platform offering a free mini-
PCIe slot with SPI/USB connection. Furthermore, ZOE- M8Q GPS chip is integrated onboard.

This module is an exceptional, complete, and cost-efficient gateway solution offering up to 10 programmable 
parallel demodulation paths, 8 x 8 channel LoRa packet detectors, 8 x SF5-SF12 LoRa demodulators, and 8 x SF5-
SF10 LoRa demodulators. It is capable of detecting an uninterrupted combination of packets at 8 different spreading 
factors and 10 channels with continuous demodulation of up to 16 packets. This product is best for smart metering 
fixed networks and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications.

Manufacturer’s address:

Shenzhen RAKwireless Technology Co., Ltd.

Room 506, Bldg B, New Compark, Pingshan First Road, Taoyuan Street, XiLi Town Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China

Instructions for use and safety information:

For safe commissioning, please read this manual and the documentation of your product. The complete 
documentation  and  further  information  about  your  product  can  be  found  in  the  RAKwireless 
Documentation  Center: 

https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisLink

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Summary of Contents for WisLink LPWAN RAK5146

Page 1: ...tors 8 x SF5 SF12 LoRa demodulators and 8 x SF5 SF10 LoRa demodulators It is capable of detecting an uninterrupted combination of packets at 8 different spreading factors and 10 channels with continuous demodulation of up to 16 packets This product is best for smart metering fixed networks and Internet of Things IoT applications Manufacturer s address Shenzhen RAKwireless Technology Co Ltd Room 50...

Page 2: ...SF10 LoRa demodulators Rx sensitivity down to 139dBm SF12 BW 125 kHz LoRa feature Supports global license free frequency band EU868 CN470 US915 AS923 AU915 KR920 IN865 Listen Before Talk optional Fine Time Stamp optional Frequency EU433 CN470 EU868 US915 AS923 AU915 IN865 KR920 Power supply 3 3v Compatibility RJ45 10 100 Mbps LoRa GPS Antenna Supported bands depends of the model 3 Interfaces ...

Page 3: ...3 via an MCU STM32L412KBU6 Only the slave side is implemented UART and I2C Interface RAK5146 integrates a ZOE M8Q GPS module which has UART and I2C interface The PINs on the golden finger provide a UART connection and an I2C connection which allows direct access to the GPS module The PPS signal is not only connected to SX1303 internally but also connected to the golden finger which can be used by ...

Page 4: ...ice is guaranteed Where application information is given it is advisory only and does not form part of the specification ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING The limiting values given below are following the Absolute Maximum Rating System IEC 134 Symbol Description Condition Min Max 3 3Vaux Module supply voltage Input DC voltage at 3 3Vaux pins 0 3 V 3 6 V USB USB D D pins Input DC voltage at USB interface pin...

Page 5: ...upply operating input voltage 3 V 3 3 V 3 6 V 4 1 Quick Start Guide This guide is based on Raspberry Pi Single board computer and Raspbian Operating System 1 Connect the RAK5146 LPWAN module to the Raspberry Pi with mPCIe to USB convertor or with the dedicated RAK Pi HAT 2 Download and install Raspbian Buster LITE 3 Use sudo raspi config command enable spi and i2c interface disable login shell ove...

Page 6: ...g 5 WisLink LPWAN RAK5146 models In general the RAK5146 s variation is the defined as RAK5146 XYZ where X Y Z is the model variant Take a look at the tables below to know the variants and their specification Symbol Description X Supported region 1 US915 2 EU868 Y Interface type 1 SPI 2 USB Z Additional features 0 No additional features 2 LBT 5 GPS 6 LBT GPS Model Frequency USB SPI LBT GPS RAK5146 ...

Page 7: ...46 225 EU868 RAK5146 220 EU868 RAK5146 215 EU868 RAK5146 210 EU868 Note Detailed Quick Start Guides for the modules are available in the RAKwireless Documentation Center https docs rakwireless com Product Categories WisLink RAK5146 6 SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 7 Certification warning ...

Page 8: ... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 IC statement This device compli...

Page 9: ...25908 RAK5146 a été approuvé par Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d antenne énumérés cidessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal Les types d antenne non inclus dans cette liste et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour tout type figurant sur la liste sont trictement interdits pour l exploitation de l émetteur Antenna info mod...

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