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 simplifies device interface configuration, data acquisition management, and LoRaWAN® server integration, helping users deploy and manage devices efficiently in industrial and field applications. IO.Box is currently available for Windows. Linux and macOS support is coming soon.
Supported Interfaces:
- RS485 Interface: Modbus RTU configuration, including polling and write tasks.
- AI/AO Interface: Analog input and output configuration for measurement and control.
- DI/DO Interface: Digital input and output configuration for state monitoring and control.
Features
Device Deployment & Onboarding
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Auto device recognition: Automatically detect supported devices and prepare them for configuration.
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One-click onboarding: Register devices to ChirpStack and The Things Stack (TTN) with one-click onboarding and automatic decoder generation.
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Profile-based deployment: Create and apply configuration profiles to accelerate deployment across the same product series.
Interface Configuration & Data Acquisition
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Interface configuration: Configure RS485 (Modbus), AI/AO, and DI/DO interfaces for data acquisition and device control.
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Data acquisition task management: Import, export, and manage multiple data acquisition tasks efficiently.
Operations & Troubleshooting
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Configuration validation: Validate RS485 and Modbus task configurations by verifying device data uplink.
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Real-time console & logs: View real-time device logs, monitor runtime status, and send commands through the console.
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Device power control: Control power output on supported devices to remotely manage connected nodes.
Industry Integration
- BACnet profile generation: Generate BACnet configuration profiles for WisNode Bridge IO devices to enable BMS integration through BACnet gateways.
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:
| Model | Description |
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| RAK2461 | RS485 + DI/DO Bridge |
| RAK2462 | RS485 + AI/AO Bridge |
| RAK2470 | RS485 Serial Bridge |
