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WisBlock Industrial IO and Communication Kit Datasheet

Overview

Description

The WisBlock Industrial IO and Communication Kit is an IoT kit that is versatile and customizable for industrial applications. This kit offers a range of interfaces, including LIN, CAN, SDI-12, 4-20 mA, RS485, Ethernet, Analog, and Relay for data acquisition and control. It also supports different connectivity options, such as LoRaWAN, BLE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and PoE Ethernet, making integration with various systems easier.

Whether you are looking to measure and control various parameters in your industrial setting or interface with different systems, the WisBlock Industrial IO and Communication Kit is the perfect solution. The kit includes a range of module interfaces that allow you to monitor and control different variables, making it ideal for various applications. With its customizable design and flexibility, the WisBlock Industrial IO and Communication Kit offer a complete solution for a range of industrial IoT applications. It allows for easy expansion and customization, making it perfect for those who require specific functionality.

Features

Specifications

Overview

The WisBlock Industrial IO and Communication Kit includes the following modules:

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Figure 1: Modules of WisBlock Industrial IO and Communication Kit

Hardware

WisBlock Base and Core

WisBlock Kits require WisBlock Base and WisBlock Core to be useful for any IoT application. The sensor and IO modules included in the kit will not work without the base and core.

The table shows the base and core included in the kit.

RAK ModelFunctionFeature
RAK19001WisBlock BaseUSB-C, 6 sensor slot, 2 IO slot, battery/solar connector
RAK19007WisBlock BaseUSB-C, 4 sensor slot, 1 IO slot, battery/solar connector
RAK4631WisBlock CoreBased on nrf52840 (BLE) and SX1262 (LoRa), IPEX connector for antenna
NOTE

RAK4631 is compatible with Arduino IDE. You can add the module to the board manager by following either the Installation Guide in the Learn section or the RAK Arduino BSP GitHub Repo.

WisBlock Modules

The modules included in the kit and the chips used in them are listed below.

NOTE

Check individual modules for their specific requirements, like needed batteries and configurations, as well as their limitations.

RAK ModelFunctionChipManufacturer
RAK13005LINTLE7259-3Infineon
RAK13006CANMCP2518FD, ATA6563Microchip
RAK13010SDI-12--RAKwireless
RAK58014-20 mALM2902STMicroelectronics
RAK5802RS485TP8485E3PEAK
RAK58110-5 VLM2902STMicroelectronics
RAK13001Relay 110 VHF46FHONGFA
RAK13007Relay 220 VG5LE-14-DC3OMRON
RAK13800EthernetW5100S-LWIZnet

WisBlock Cellular Modules

The cellular modules support different cellular protocols, as shown in the table.

RAK ModelSupported protocolChipManufacturer
RAK13101GSM/GPRSMC20CEQuectel
RAK5860LTE-M/NB-IoTBG77Quectel

Interconnections

The WisBlock Movement Detection Kit is designed to get you started on your IoT projects. Before connecting various modules, you must first check for any potential conflicts. To determine whether there are conflicts, you can use the WisBlock Pin Mapper tool.