RAK831 LoRa LoRaWAN Gateway Developer Kit MAX-7Q GPS SX1301 FT2232 SPI to USB

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RAK831 LoRa LoRa/WANan Gateway Developer Kit is an RF Front End module. The hardware contains the Semtech SX1301 baseband processor. This LoRa / LoRaWAN Gateway developer kit has been programmed to support the 470MHz frequency band. RAK831 LoRa / LoRaWAN developer kit can demodulate the LoRa signal even if the spreading factor of the sending Node is unknown. This kit features the MAX-7Q GPS Module and accessories include the GPS antenna as well.

Why Should You Use RAK831 LoRaWAN Gateway Developer Kit?

RAK831 LoRa / LoRaWAN developer kit is a highly portable compact module. It is ideal for developing the LoRa system. The kit supports true antenna diversity or simultaneous dual-band operation. Any combination of spreading factor and intermediate frequency for up to 8 packets is possible. The FT2232 USB to SPI converter module lets you work out the development on the connected computer. You can also integrate the LoRa Gateway concentrator module easily to LoRa functions. RAK831 developer kit is ideal for multiple applications such as intelligent farming, smart grids, and other IoT applications. This kit is compatible with different host systems such as Raspberry Pi or other OpenWRT-based or WisCam. The processor on the host system can be an MCU or a PC. You can connect the system with RAK831 via the SPI or USB interface.

Features of RAK831 LoRa / LoRaWAN Gateway Developer Kit

• MAX-7Q GPS Module (GPS antenna is included)
• 3 km range in an urban area and 15 km range in an open area (can penetrate harsh environments)
• Ideal for many applications such as gas instruments, street lamps, municipal pipelines, and landfills, agricultural irrigation, livestock, hydrology and weather data collection, remote operations, and data collection for mines.
• Supports 8 channels
• Narrow Band data transmission supported
• Supports 470MHz Frequency Band (465MHz – 475MHz)
• LPWAN – Low-Power Consumption Solution

Specifications of RAK831 LoRa / LoRaWAN Gateway Developer Kit

• Baseboard Processor: Semtech SX1301
• Frequency Band: 470 MHz
• GPS: MAX-7Q GPS Module (Accessories include the GPS antenna)
• Output Power Level: 23 dBm maximum
• Interfaces: Supports SPI and USB interfaces
• Optimized RF Interface: 50 Ohm for simple integration with the system
• SX1257 Tx/Rx Front End Sensitivity: Down to -142.5 dBm
• Operating Temperature: From -40^oC to 85^oC
• CW Interferer Rejection: 70dBm at 1 MHz offset
• Demodulators: 49x LoRa and 1x FSK / GFSK
• Negative SNR /CCR: Operates with 9dBm maximum
• Demodulation Paths: 10x programmable parallel demodulation paths
• DDR: Supports Dynamic Data Rate Adaption
• Firmware: Gateway HAL
• Radio Interface: TX and RX dual digital front-end interfaces
• Operating Voltage: 5V DC
• Dimensions: 8cm x 5cm x 0.5cm | 80mm x 50mm x 5mm

Applications of RAK831 LoRa / LoRaWAN Gateway Developer Kit

• Industrial Automation
• Remote Controls
• Smart Metering
• Wireless Security and Alarm Systems
• Wireless Star Networks
• M2M
• Wireless Sensor
• Home Automation
• IoT

Items Included

• RAK831 Module
• GPS Antenna
• LoRa Antenna
• Converter Board