Overview The R900 IoT Gateway is a LoRaWAN IoT gateway that supports the full range of LoRaWAN channels. The hardware architecture supports two Neptune RF antennas, a GPS antenna, direct DC input power or Power over Ethernet (PoE), and backhaul options including copper Ethernet and 3G/4G wireless. The gateway model specified for deployments is the TEKTELIC Kona Mega T0004250.
Configurations It is recommended to install the gateway at the top of the tower, although it can also be installed at the bottom as shown in the following figure. The selected options for powering and cabling from the required materials list will depend on the selected configuration.
13866-001 10-METER POWER CORD 13818-001 N-CONNECTOR FOR GPS COAX ASSEMBLY 13841-001 ETHERNET SURGE PROTECTOR ALL ITEMS IN THIS TABLE ARE INCLUDED WITH EACH R900 IoT GATEWAY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 13795-001 BRACKET, POLE AND WALL MOUNT w/ MTG. SCREWS, KONA...
Installing the UPS 4. Run the DC cable through the pre-punched ¾” (19 mm) hole at the bottom of the UPS Note: Before installing the UPS, a quick disconnect enclosure via the cable gland. method for AC power should be installed near the UPS at the AC Input by a licensed electrician.
Installing the PoE Injector b. If pole mounting, first secure the PoE injector to the base of the mount. Required Items PoE injector with grounding cable and • Ethernet cable covers Ethernet cable with 2x RJ45 connectors • 2x adjustable wrench •...
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Assemble the DC power cord with the DC 6. Run the Ethernet cable through the power connector (included) for the PoE watertight connector before terminating it. injector. 7. Terminate the Ethernet cable. 8. Plug the Ethernet cable into the PoE injector’s DATA PWR OUT port.
4. Run the Ethernet cable coming from the indoor networking equipment through the watertight connector to one side of the surge protector. 5. Run the Ethernet cable coming from the R900 IoT Gateway or PoE injector through the Page 10...
bolts and tightening the bolts. Orient the Installing the Gateway gateway with connector bulkheads facing downward toward the earth. Before starting, it is recommended to review the mounting hardware table, the Kona Mega Gateway 4. Insert and tighten two additional site- User Guide and the Kona Mega Quick Start Guide supplied M8 bolts through the holes at the referenced in the appendix.
8. Connect the coax to the GPS port on the Installing the GPS Antenna gateway. Care should be taken not to The diameter of the mounting pole supported is 1 damage the RF connectors while tightening. 5/8” to 2 3/8” (40-60 mm). Care should be taken not to exceed the bend Required Items radius of the coax.
Installing the RF (900 MHz) Antennas Required Items 4. Attach the coax cables to the RF antennas. 2x RF Antennas Care should be taken not to damage the RF • 2x pairs of antenna mounting brackets connectors while tightening. Care should also •...
1. Use the mounting hardware from the Installing the Cellular Antenna To mount the cellular antenna externally: Required Items mounting kit to secure the antenna in place Torque wrench for the N-Type Connector • (see the mounting guide in the appendix for •...
Appendix A - Reference Documents List Document Purpose Kona Mega Quick Start Guide Gateway installation and maintenance Kona Mega Gateway User Guide Gateway installation and maintenance TEKTELIC Kona -PoE Powering Gateway and PoE reference Gateway Solar Power Guide Solar powering reference Gateway Battery Back-up Powering Guide Battery backup power reference Microsemi PD-9501GO-48VDC User Guide...
Appendix B - Mounting Hardware Component Installation Option Recommendations Comments Wall Mount 4x 5/16" bolts. Adhere to national and local codes and regulations. Large Pole 2x site-supplied Neptune stainless Not Included steel bands (PN: 13089-001) or other ¾-inch wide stainless-steel straps for poles larger than 4"...
Appendix C - Specifications TEKTELIC Gateway Specifications Input power (-48)VDC or PoE++ (803.3bt) Power consumption <40 Watts Operational Temperature (-40) to +55 ºC Operational Humidity 10% to 100% condensing Weather Rating IP67 Size 222.2x267.6x101 mm Weight 5 Kg Ethernet Interface RJ-45 GPS Interface N-Type...
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UPS Specifications AC Input Voltage 90V-305Vac AC Input Frequency 47/63 Hz Input Plug Type 3 prong grounded Input Cable Length DC output Power 150 Watts DC Output Voltage 45-50V DC output Connector 2 position screw terminal Alarms Battery On, Battery Low, Battery Fail, Battery Missing Battery Type Lead acid...
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PoE Injector Specifications Data rates 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE Output Power 60W @ 50-57VDC PoE pin assignment 4/5 (+), 7/8 (–), 1/2(–), 3/6(+) Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3af (PoE, PoH Type1) IEEE 802.3at (PoE+ including 2-event, PoH Type 2), RoHS Compliant, WEEE Compliant, CE DC Input Power 36 to 60 VDC Dimensions...
Appendix D - RF Antenna Best Practices The following section highlights best practices for installing the antennas: Mount antennas as high as possible, in a location which provides clear line-of-sight (LOS) to connecting devices. Note: o Nearby objects, including the antenna’s supporting structure can change the antenna pattern and cause areas of limited coverage o Water towers often block the line of sight path between antenna and the connecting devices, reducing coverage in some directions.
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