Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 Introduction Cascade-500 series Gateways are part of Rigado’s Cascade Edge-as-a-Service solution that offer powerful and cost-effective edge network infrastructure for large-scale, low-power wireless deployments. Cascade gateways provide commercial and enterprise IoT project and product teams with flexible edge computing power, a robust containerized application environment, and a variety of wireless device connectivity options.
Gateway on each side. If a higher level of coverage planning precision is required, Rigado suggests using a Wi-Fi site planning tool to simulate coverage. There are multiple planning tools available online, both free and professional.
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Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 connector with PoE Support USB 2.0, Type-A Host connector Dimensions Length 127 mm Cascade-500 / Cascade-500-A Width 127 mm Enclosure Height 30 mm Length 196 mm Cascade-500-W / Cascade-500-X Width...
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 2.2 Electrical Specifications 2.2.1 Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Operating supply voltage at barrel jack Operating supply voltage at Ethernet connector (PoE) Operating ambient temperature °C Extended operating temperature range °C A-EXT 2.2.2 USB Connector Power...
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 2.3 Interfaces Interface features are described throughout this section, including power and data connectivity, and button and LED location and behavior. Figure 1 – Cascade Gateway – Back View 2.3.1 Ethernet with Power over Ethernet support The Gateway is equipped with a single 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connector.
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Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 Figure 2 – Cascade Gateway – Top and Bottom View 2.3.5 Front Button A front facing button is located on the face of the Gateway. This button is not enabled on the default Gateway configuration.
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Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 Figure 3 – Cascade-500-W/X Gateway – Back View 2.3.8 SIM Card Slot Cascade-500-W and Cascade-500-X units also include a small slot on the back of the enclosure near the USB connector and reset button. This is a push-push type slot for a micro SIM (3FF).
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 3 Mechanical Information 3.1 Cascade-500 and Cascade-500-A Dimensions 3.2 Cascade-500-W and Cascade-500-X dimensions...
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 4 Installation 4.1 Equipment Each Cascade Gateway comes with following equipment in the box: 1 x Cascade Gateway 2 x Cellular Antennas (Cascade-500-W and Cascade-500-X only) 1 x Power supply with international adapters (optional) ...
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 4.3 Mounting Instructions Rigado recommends mounting the Gateway on a wall or ceiling, at least 6ft (2m) off the ground. If mounting on a wall, position the unit so that the connectors (USB, Ethernet, etc.) are facing down. This will ensure the mounting bracket attachment mechanism is secure against incidental removal.
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Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 Once the mounting bracket is installed, line up the four hooks of the mounting bracket with the corresponding holes on the back of the Gateway and press the two together. To lock in place,...
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 5 Gateway Setup Before the Gateway is permanently installed, look at the bottom (mount side) and record the unit Serial Number (1) or scan the 2D barcode (2), as shown below. 5.1 Initial Boot At first power on, the Gateway’s LED indicator will display the boot status.
Should you experience issues with any of the above steps, or with the Cascade-500 Gateways in general, please visit our technical documentation portal at docs.rigado.com. If you have an issue that is not resolved in our documentation, or if you have a more application-specific question,...
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 6 Regulatory Information 6.1 Authorized Countries and Territories Each of the specific Cascade-500 series models are authorized for use in the following countries: Region Cascade-500 Cascade-500-A Cascade-500-W Cascade-500-X United States Canada CE Certification (EU Region)
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Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turks and Caicos Australia Brazil China Costa Rica Hong Kong India Israel Japan Malaysia Myanmar New Zealand Nigeria Philippines Qatar Singapore South Africa South Korea Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates...
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 6.2 FCC 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.
6.6 Non-modification Warning Statement Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not expressly approved by Rigado could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 6.7 Taiwan (NCC) Statement 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材,非經核准,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大...
Rigado Cascade-500 Series User Manual v1.10 6.9 Product Insert – Compliance Information The following images show the regulatory insert provided within the product packaging.
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