IO.Box: Configuration Tool for WisNode Bridge

What is IO.Box?

IO.Box is a cross-platform desktop configuration tool developed by RAKwireless for WisNode Bridge IO devices. It enables users to configure communication interfaces, manage data acquisition tasks, and seamlessly integrate these devices with mainstream LoRaWAN® Network Servers like ChirpStack v4 and The Things Stack (TTN v3).

The tool provides comprehensive support for all WisNode Bridge IO interfaces:

RS485 Interface: Full configuration for Modbus RTU communication, including polling and write task definition.
AI/AO Interface: Setup for analog input and output channels to measure and control analog signals.
DI/DO Interface: Configuration for digital input and output channels used in state monitoring and control.

By centralizing configuration and enabling data forwarding to cloud platforms via LoRaWAN®, IO.Box greatly simplifies the deployment and management of WisNode Bridge IO in industrial and field settings. IO.Box is currently available for Windows, with Linux and macOS support coming soon.

Features

Deploy Faster Scale Easier

Auto device recognition: Automatically detect supported RAK246x series and RAK2470 devices for immediate configuration readiness.
One click onboarding: Register devices to ChirpStack or TTN and automatically generate required decoder scripts.
Reusable configuration templates: Import and export RS485 configurations to accelerate repeated deployments.
Profile based deployment: Apply complete configuration profiles across devices with consistent results and easy rollback.
Configuration replication: Copy RS485 integration and IO settings across similar devices with a single action.

Control & Collect Data from Field Devices Remotely

Modbus downlink control: Remotely write values to Modbus slave registers or coils for device control.
RS485 configuration: Configure basic RS485 communication parameters clearly and efficiently.
Modbus polling tasks: Create and manage Modbus polling tasks using a simplified workflow.
Bulk task management: Import and export multiple Modbus polling tasks in batch.
IO monitoring and control: Control and monitor IO devices through an intuitive and streamlined interface.

Simplify LoRaWAN Networking & Server Integration

One click server integration: Connect with ChirpStack and TTN server quickly without requiring custom decoder scripts.
Guided LoRaWAN configuration: Provide clear LoRaWAN settings and visible network join alerts for smoother connectivity.

Troubleshoot Faster and Operate with Confidence

Configuration validation: Check configuration results immediately to prevent errors and rework.
Access real time logs: Access detailed real time system logs for fast troubleshooting and ensuring system stability.
Perform fast device actions: Control power restart systems and trigger recovery actions instantly when needed.

Extend to Industry Protocols and Ecosystems

BACnet profile generation: Generate BACnet configuration profiles for use with the RAK7437 gateway BACnet Extension.

Hardware Compatibility

IO.Box supports the following WisNode Bridge series devices, which are based on RS485 communication and integrate multiple types of industrial I/O interfaces: