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MatchX M2 Pro 16 Channels LPWAN Gateway User Guide...
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MATCHX No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from MatchX Inc./MatchX GmbH All rights reserved. Release 1.0, March 2020...
This guide covers the MX1901 and MX1902 version of MatchX M2 Pro Gateway, with the MatchX LPWAN controller version 1.0 or above. The main differences between them are listed in the Table 1.1:...
1.2.1 LoRa The MatchX M2 Pro fully supports LoRaWAN protocol, covering a massive vicinity of up to 20km+ in open spaces. Thanks to 16 frequencies channels and Spreading Factors as low as SF5 this gateway provides exceptionally good coverage in places with huge number of sensor devices. Based on the...
1.3 Interface and Connectors Figure 1.1: Connector panel of the Gateway. Interface and Connectors 1.3.1 Connector panel of the Gateway The get access to the connector box of the gateway the cover needs to be removed. The cover is fixed with two screws which secure the cover from falling off during strong winds or when or during interaction with wildlife.
Chapter 1. Introduction 1.3.3 Console access On default the console terminal of the Gateway can be accessed through USB-C connector. Internally CP2104 UART-USB converter is used, if the drivers for this device are not automatically installed on the PC operating system they can be downloaded from Silicon Labs website. The PC should detect the Gateway as Virtual COM port.
Cloud Server. Hardware requirements The hardware of the MatchX M2 Pro Gateway is design in such a way that it needs minimum number of external components to make it functional. The user has few different connection options he/she can choose from to make the installation easy and convenient.
Chapter 2. Quick Installation Guide Power connection The Gateway offers two ways of supplying power: • Passive 24V DC PoE • USB-C 2.3.1 PoE power supply On Figure 2.1 the PoE connection is illustrated. The injector has two RJ45 connectors marked as POE and LAN.
The Gateway needs internet connection in order to communicate with LoRaWAN server such as MatchX Cloud Server. There are two primary ways to provide such connection: Ethernet cable (preferred) or WiFi. For 3G/4G connection option please contact MatchX support or sales department.
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Chapter 2. Quick Installation Guide • Mark two holes that are going to be drilled, the distance between them. should be 54mm, and they should be horizontally aligned . • Drill two 6mm hole, apply screw anchors and screws. • Adjust the screw spacing. •...
2.6 Surge protection and Shielded Ethernet cable 2.5.2 Pole mounting The Gateway can be easily connected to a pole using a stainless steel clamp included in the box. The Gateways fixture is specially designed to fit to poles curvature. To make the mounting even more stable it is a good idea to use two clamps spaced as far apart as possible.
IP Rating IP66 Table 3.5: Lora Antenna performance Operational frequencies MatchX Gateways are tested to work with regional frequency specifications regulated by the au- thorities responsible for given region. The user needs to pay attention to the local regulation and...
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3.6 Operational frequencies configure the Gateway to use proper regional settings. Table 3.6 shows example of the frequency allocation in EU868 region. Other geographic regions need to comply with their specific set of rules. LoRa Alliance is regularly publishing a summary of the regulations on their website. Class 1 sub- Band num-...
4. Package content MatchX M2 Pro LPWAN Gateway comes in a package containing: • Gateway • LPWAN and GNNS antennas • Power Supply and power cord • Mounting facilities (screw anchors, screws and stainless steel camp) The package doesn’t contain Ethernet cables as their length and type is specific to installation setup.
6. Important Notice The information contained herein is believed to be reliable. MatchX makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein. MatchX assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any of the information contained herein. MatchX assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the use of the information contained herein.
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