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WisLink LPWAN RAK5146 User Manual
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. To do this, enter
the product name or item number in the search box and click Search.
PRODUCT NAME: WisLink LPWAN Concentrator
MODEL NAME: RAK5146
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Summary of Contents for RAKwireless WisLink LPWAN RAK5146
- Page 1 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. To do this, enter...
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Page 2: Product Specifications
2 Product specifications Feature Specifications Form factor Mini PCI express Baseband processor Semtech SX1302 emulates 8x 8 channel LoRa packet detectors 8x SF5-SF12 LoRa demodulators, 8x SF5-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) - Page 3 RAK5146 Interfaces are listed below: Power Supply - The RAK5146 concentrator module must be supplied through the 3.3Vaux pins by a DC power supply. The voltage needs to be stable since the current drawn can vary significantly during operation based on the power consumption profile of the SX1303 chip (for more information, see the SX1303 Datasheet (opens new...
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Page 4: Electrical Requirements
4 Electrical requirements LECTRICAL EQUIREMENTS Stressing the device above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute Maximum Rating section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at these or any conditions other than those specified in the Operating Conditions sections of the specification should be avoided. - Page 5 4. Clone the installer and start the installation (More installation options can be found in "sudo ./install.sh --help"). $ sudo apt update; sudo apt install git -y $ git clone https://github.com/RAKWireless/rak_common_for_gateway.git ~/rak_common_for_gateway $ cd ~/rak_common_for_gateway $ sudo ./install.sh 5.
- Page 6 6. Wait a moment and the installation is complete. 7. For more other features, please use "sudo gateway-config". 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.
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Page 7: Simplified Eu Declaration Of Conformity
EU868 √ √ RAK5146-225 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 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.
- Page 9 Connector type Type Manufacturer RAKARG15 8dBi Fiber Glass Antenna N-type male connector RAKARG14 5.8dBi Fiber Glass Antenna N-type male connector Shenzhen RAKwireless RAKARG19 5.1dBi Fiber Glass Antenna N-type male connector Technology Co., Ltd Dipole Antenna RPSMA connector RAKARJ14 2.3 dBi RAKARJ16 2.3 dBi...
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Should I put a heat sink on the RAK5146? I notice that older versions had a substantial heat sink.