WisBlock RAKBox-B2 Enclosure Installation Guide

Assembly List

Figure 501: Assembly list

Assembly

Step 1: Install the plate with two M4*5 screws.

Figure 502: Installing the Plate

Step 2: Fix the WisBlock IO module with three M1.2*3 screws; For assembly method and precautions, refer to RAK5005-O Baseboard Installation Guide. The figure shows the fixation of RAK1920.

Figure 503: Attaching WisBlock IO

Step 3: Fix the WisBlock module on the plate with M2.5*4 screws.

NOTE

The number of screws is depending on the WisBlock IO module type, please confirm according to the actual module.

Figure 504: Attaching WisBlock Module

Step 4: If an external connection is required, for example an external sensor, remove the plug on the longer side of the enclosure and replace it with the gland. Pull the cable to the external device through the gland and make sure the lid of the gland is closed properly. If the gland is not closed properly, there is a chance for water and humidity to enter into the enclosure and damage the WisBlock.

Figure 505: Attaching the Gland

Step 5: Stick the antennas of WisBlock Core module on the inner wall of the enclosure, and the figure below is only for illustration;

Figure 506: Installing the Antennas to the Enclosure

Step 6: Install two M2.5*15+6 hexagon standoffs for the battery plate.

Figure 507: Installing standoff screws

Step 7: Plug the battery cable into the socket on the PCB (if the solar panel enclosure is used, connect the cable of solar panel to the PCB), and then fix the battery plate on the standoff with two M2.5*4 screws.

warning

Be sure to connect the battery and solar cable first, otherwise the cable cannot be connected after installing the battery plate.

Figure 508: Attaching battery and Solar Panel

Step 8: Stick the battery on the battery plate with double side adhesive stickers.

Figure 509: Attaching the Battery

Step 9: Close the cover, tighten the screws and complete the assembly.

Figure 510: Attaching the Cover

Installation

Wall Mounting

Step 1: Fix the installation kit on the bottom of the enclosure with four M5*10 screws. Make sure that the Z-shaped mounting bars are extruding from the enclosure as shown in the image.

Figure 511: Installing the Bracket

Step 2: Using a Ø5mm drill bit, drill 4 holes on the wall according to the dimension of the following picture and then plug the screw anchors in the wall.

Figure 512: 4 Drill Holes

Step 3: Fix the enclosure with the 4 screws to the wall.

Figure 513: Attaching the Enclosure to the Wall

Pole Mounting

Step 1: Fix the installation kit on the bottom of the enclosure with four M5*10 screws. Make sure that the Z-shaped mounting bars are NOT extruding the enclosure, as shown in the image.

Figure 514: Attaching the Installation Kit

Step 2: Slide the Steel band clamp through the rectangular hole of the mounting bar, wrap the band clamps around the pole, lock them and then tighten the clamps using a screwdriver.