RAK11162 WisBlock LoRaWAN Module

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Product Description

The RAK11162 is a WisBlock Core module for RAK WisBlock. It extends the WisBlock series with a low power STM32WLE MCU that supports LoRa and a ESP8684 co-processor for Bluetooth 5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy) and Wi-Fi. Compliant with LoRaWAN 1.0.4 specifications (Classes A, B, and C), the module also supports LoRa point-to-point (P2P) communication, facilitating the quick implementation of customized LoRa networks.

With its three RF communication capabilities (LoRa, BLE, and Wi-Fi), this module is well-suited for various IoT applications, including home automation, sensor networks, building automation, and other IoT network applications.

By default, RAK11162 runs on RUI3 (RAKwireless Unified Interface) firmware, allowing standalone operation with custom firmware development via Arduino-compatible RUI3 APIs. Sensors and other external peripherals can be interfaced directly, eliminating the need for an additional MCU.

Product Features

Based on STM32WLE5
- ARM 32-bit Cortex – M4
- 256 kB Flash and 64 kB SRAM
Wi-Fi/BLE modem processor based on Espressif ESP8684
- RISC-V Single-Core CPU
- 2 MB Flash and 272 kB SRAM
LoRaWAN 1.0.4 specification compliant
Supported bands: EU433, CN470, IN865, EU868, AU915, US915, KR920, RU864, and AS923-1/2/3/4
LoRaWAN Activation by OTAA/ABP
LoRa Point-to-Point (P2P) communication
BLE 5.0 support
Wi-Fi support
Custom firmware using Arduino via RUI3 API
Easy-to-use AT Command set STM32WLE5 and LoRa settings via UART interface.
Espressif AT command to set ESP8684 Wi-Fi and BLE settings via UART interface (same with STM32WLE5)
I/O ports: UART/I2C/SPI/ADC/GPIO
Long-range: greater than 10 km with optimized antenna
Ultra-low-power consumption of ~5 μA in sleep mode (ESP8684 powered down)
Supply Voltage: 1.8 V ~ 3.6 V
Temperature range: -40° C ~ 85° C

Prerequisites

To use a RAK11162, you need at least a WisBlock Base to plug the module in. The WisBlock Base provides power to the RAK11162 module and includes the programming and debugging interface.

warning

Make sure to fix the module with the screws to ensure a proper function.
When using the LoRa, Wi-Fi, or BLE transceivers, make sure that an antenna is always connected. Using these transceivers without an antenna can damage the system.