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RAK2287 WisLink LPWAN Concentrator Datasheet

RAK2287 is an LPWAN Concentrator Module with mini-PCIe form factor based on Semtech SX1302, which enables an easy integration into an existing router or ...

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RAK2287 WisLink LPWAN Concentrator Datasheet
Overview
Description
RAK2287 is an LPWAN Concentrator Module with mini-PCIe form factor based on Semtech SX1302, which enables an easy integration into an existing router or other network equipment with LPWAN Gateway capabilities. It can be used in any embedded platform offering a free mini-PCIe slot with SPI connection. Furthermore, ZOEM8Q GPS chip is integrated on board.
This module is an exceptional, complete and cost efficient gateway solution offering up to 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths, an 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 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, that can cover of up to 500 nodes per km� in an environment of moderate interference.
Features
Designed based on Mini PCL-e form factor with Heat Sink. SX1302 base band processor emulates 8 x8 channel LoRa packet detectors, 8 x SF5-SF12 LoRa demodulators, 8 x SF5-SF10 LoRa demodulators, one 125 /250 / 500 kHz high-speed LoRa demodulator and one (G)FSK demodulator. 3.3v Mini PCI-e, compatible with 3G/LTE card of Mini PCI-e type. Compatible with 3G/LTE card of Mini PCI-e type. Tx power up to 27dBm, Rx sensitivity down to -139dBm@SF12, BW 125 kHz. Supports global license-free frequency band (EU868,CN470, US915, AS923, AU915, KR920 and IN865). Supports optional SPI interfaces. Built-in ZOE-M8Q GPS module
Specifications
Overview
The overview shows the top and back view of the RAK2287 board. It also presents the block diagram that discusses how the board works.
Board Overview
RAK2287 is a compact LPWAN Gateway Module, making it suitable for integration in systems where mass and size constraints are essential. It has been designed with the PCI Express Mini Card form factor in mind, so it can easily become a part of products that comply with the standard, where they allow for cards with thickness of at least 10.5 mm.
The board has two UFL interfaces for the LoRa and GNSS antennas and a standard 52 pin connector (mPCIe).

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Figure 1: RAK2287 Board Overview
Block Diagram
RAK2287 card is equipped with one SX1302 chip and two SX1250. The first chip is utilized for RF signal and the core of the device. While the latter, provides the related LoRa modem and processing functionalities. Additional signal conditioning circuitry is implemented for PCI Express Mini Card compliance, and one UFL connectors are available for external antennas integration.
Figure 2: RAK2287 Block Diagram
Hardware
The hardware is categorized into seven parts. It discusses the interfacing, pinouts and its corresponding functions and diagrams. It also covers the parameters and standard values of the board.
Interface
Power Supply
RAK2287 card 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 SX1302 chip (see SX1302 Datasheet )
SPI Interface

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SPI interface mainly provides for the Host_SCK, Host_MISO, Host_MOSI, Host_CSN pins of the system connector. The SPI interface gives access to the configuration register of SX1302 via a synchronous full-duplex protocol. Only the slave side is implemented.
UART and I2C Interface
RAK2287 integrates ZOE-M8Q GPS module which has UART and I2C interface. The PINs on golden finger provide an UART connection and an I2C connection, which allows direct access to the GPS module. The PPS signal is not only connected to SX1302 internally, but also connected to golden finger which can be used by host board.
GPS_PPS
RAK2287 card includes the GPS_PPS input for received packets time-stamped.
RESET
RAK2287 card includes the RESET active-high input signal to reset the radio operations as specified by the SX1302 Specification.
Antenna RF Interface
The modules have one RF interfaces over a standard UFL connectors (Hirose U. FL-R-SMT) with a characteristic impedance of 50. The RF port (J1) supports both Tx and Rx, providing the antenna interface.
Pin Definition
Pinout Diagram

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Pinout Description
Type IO DI DO OC OD PI PO NC

Figure 3: RAK2287 Pinout Diagram
Description Bidirectional Digital input Digital output Open collector Open drain Power input Power output No Connection

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Pin Mini PCIEx No. Pin Rev. 2.0

1

WAKE#

RAK2287 Pin NC

2

3.3Vaux

3V3

3

COEX1

4

GND

5

COEX2

NC GND NC

6

1.5V

GPIO(6)

7

CLKREQ#

NC

8

UIM_PWR

9

GND

10

UIM_DATA

NC GND NC

11

REFCLK-

NC

12

UIM_CLK

NC

13

REFCLK+

MCU_NRESET

14

UIM_RESET

NC

15

GND

GND

16

UIM_VPP

NC

17

RESERVED

NC

18

GND

GND

19

RESERVED

PPS

20

W_DISABLE# NC

Type Description

Remarks

No Connection
3.3V DC PI
supply
No Connection

Ground

No Connection
IO
No Connection No Connection

Connect to SX1302's GPIO[6].

Ground

No Connection

No Connection

No Connection

No

Reserved for future

DI

Connection by

applications

default

No Connection

Ground

No Connection
No Connection

Ground

Time pulse DO
output
No Connection

Leave open if not used.

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Pin Mini PCIEx No. Pin Rev. 2.0

21

GND

22

PERST#

23

PERn0

24

3.3Vaux

25

PERp0

26

GND

27

GND

28

1.5V

29

GND

30

SMB_CLK

31

PETn0

32

SMB_DATA

33

PETp0

34

GND

35

GND

36

USB_D-

37

GND

RAK2287 Pin

Type Description

Remarks

GND SX1302_RESET DI

RESET_GPS

DI

3V3

PI

STANDBY_GPS DI

GND GND NC GND

I2C_SCL

IO

PI_UART_TX

DI

I2C_SDA

IO

PI_UART_RX

DO

GND GND

USB_DM

IO

GND

Ground
RAK2287 reset input
GPS module ZOE-M8Q reset inputs
3.3V DC supply
GPS module ZOE-M8Q external interrupt input
Ground

Active high, 100ns for SX1302 reset. Active low, Leave open if not used.
Active low, Leave open if not used.

Ground No Connection Ground
HOST SCL
HOST UART_TX
HOST SDA
HOST UART_RX
Ground

Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's SCL internally. Leave open if not used.
Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's UART_RX internally. Leave open if not used.
Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's SDA internally. Leave open if not used.
Connect to GPS module ZOE-M8Q's UART_TX internally. Leave open if not used.

Ground
USB differential data (-)
Ground

Require differential impedance of 90.

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Pin Mini PCIEx No. Pin Rev. 2.0

RAK2287 Pin

38

USB_D+

USB_DP

39

3.3Vaux

40

GND

41

3.3Vaux

3V3 GND 3V3

42

LED_WWAN# NC

43

GND

GND

44

LED_WLAN#

NC

45

RESERVED

HOST_SCK

46

LED_WPAN#

NC

47

RESERVED

HOST _MISO

48

1.5V

NC

49

RESERVED

HOST _MOSI

50

GND

GND

Type Description

Remarks

USB

IO

differential

data (+)

3.3V DC PI
supply

Require differential impedance of 90.

Ground

3.3V DC PI
supply
No Connection

Ground

No Connection

I/O

Host SPI CLK

No Connection
Host SPI I/O
MISO
No Connection
Host SPI I/O
MOSI

Ground

51

RESERVED

HOST _CSN

I/O

Host SPI CS

52

3.3Vaux

3V3

3.3V DC PI
supply

RF Characteristics
Operating Frequencies
The board supports the following LoRaWAN frequency channels, allowing easy configuration while building the firmware from the source code.

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Region

Frequency ( MHz )

Europe

EU868

North America

US915

Asia

AS923

Australia

AU915

Korea

KR920

Indian

IN865

China

CN470

RF Characteristics
The following table gives typically sensitivity level of the RAK2287 card.

Signal Bandwidth / [KHz]

Spreading Factor

Sensitivity / [dBm]

125

12

-139

125

7

-125

250

7

-123

500

12

-134

500

7

-120

Electrical Requirements
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 at any conditions other than those specified in the Operating Conditions sections of the specification should be avoided. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
The operating condition range define those limit within which the functionality of the device is guaranteed.Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the specification.

Absolute Maximum Rating
Limiting values given below are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134).

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Symbol 3.3Vaux USB RESET SPI

Description
Module supply voltage
USB D+/D- pins
RAK2287 reset input
SPI interface

Condition Input DC voltage at 3.3Vaux pins Input DC voltage at USB interface pins Input DC voltage at RESET input pin Input DC voltage at SPI interface pin

Min.

Max.

-0.3V 3.6V

3.6V

-0.3V 3.6V

-0.3V 3.6V

GPS_PPS GPS 1 pps input

Input DC voltage at GPS_PPS input pin

-0.3V 3.6V

Rho_ANT Tstg

Antenna ruggedness
Storage Temperature

Output RF load mismatch ruggedness at ANT1

10:1 VSWR
-40�C 85�C

 WARNING
The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. If necessary, voltage spikes exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in table above, must be limited to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices.

Maximum ESD
The table below lists the maximum ESD.

Parameter

Min

Typical

Max

Remarks

ESD_HBM

1000V

Charged Device Model JESD22-C101 CLASS III

ESD_CDM

1000V

Charged Device Model JESD22-C101 CLASS III

 NOTE
Although this module is designed to be as robust as possible, electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage this module. This module must be protected at all times from ESD when handling or transporting. Static charges may easily produce potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection. Industry-standard ESD handling precautions should be used at all times.

Power Consumption

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Mode

Condition

Min.

Typical Max.

ActiveMode(TX)

The power of TX channel is 27dBm and 3.3V supply.

511

512

513

mA

mA

mA

Active-Mode(RX )

TX disabled and RX enabled.

81.6

101

70 mA

mA

mA

Power Supply Range

The table below lists the power supply range.

Input voltage at 3.3Vaux must be above the normal operating range minimum limit to switch-on the module.

Symbol

Parameter

Min.

Typical

Max.

3.3Vaux

Module supply operating input voltage14

3 V

3.3 V

3.6 V

Mechanical Characteristics
The board weighs 16.3 gram, it is 30 mm wide and 50.96 mm tall. The dimensions of the module fall completely within the PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification, with except of the card's thickness (10.5 mm at its thickest).

Figure 4: RAK2287 Board Dimensions

Environmental Requirements
Operating Conditions
The table below lists the operation temperature range

Parameter
Normal operating temperature

Min.

Typical Max.

Remarks

-40�C +25�C

+85�C

Normal operating temperature range (fully functional and meet 3GPP specifications)

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 NOTE
Unless otherwise indicated, all operating condition specifications are at an ambient temperature of 25�C. Operation beyond the operating conditions is not recommended and extended exposure beyond them may affect device reliability.
Schematic Diagram
RAK2287 card refers to Semtech's reference design of SX1302. The SPI interface can be used on PCIE connector.The next figure shows the minimum application schematic of RAK2287 card. You should use it at least 3.3V/1A DC power, connect SPI interface interface to the main processor.

Figure 5: Schematic Diagram of RAK2287

Software
Download the latest firmware of the RAK2287 WisLink-LoRa in the table provided below.

Firmware

Model

Raspberry Pi Board

Firmware Version

Source

RAK2287

Raspberry Pi 3B+, 4

V4.2.5_20200909

Download

Models / Bundles
Order Information
In general, the RAK2287's variation is the defined as RAK2287 - XY, where X is the model variant and Y is the supported region. Take a look at the tables below to know the variants and its individual specification.

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Parameter

Variations

X - Model Variant

S; M; A; C

Y - Supported Region

3 - EU868; 4 - US915; 5 - KR920; 6 - AS923; 7 - IN865; 8 - AU915

The table below shows the board order configurations of the RAK2287 WisLink LPWAN Concentrator.

Model
RAK2287SY
RAK2287MY
RAK2287AY
RAK2287CY

SX1302 on board 




STM32L412Kx on board

GPS module on board



SPI Interface

USB Interface















Certification

Last Updated: 7/28/2021, 5:13:12 AM