RAK7391 WisGate Connect Assembly Guide

Indoor Rack Enclosure

1. Install the CM4 module. The module does not need to be fixed with screws but it is recommended.

Figure 1: Installing the CM4

2. If there should be an M.2 card in your configuration, install it on the back of the RAK7391.

Figure 1: Installing the M.2 card

3. Fix the RAK7391 bottom of the lining plate with four M3*6 screws.

Figure 1: Fixing the boar to the lining

4. Pass the RF cable/connector through the circular openings in the shell and fix it with the washer and nut. Make sure the pigtails are long enough and that the connector polarity matches the polarity of your antenna (SMA/RP-SMA). If such connectors are not required for your setup, simply plug the openings with the provided rubber plugs.

Figure 1: Fixing the antenna connectors

5. Based on the requirements of your use case, install the needed modules. If you use LoRaWAN concentrators, make sure to install them in MiniPCIe slots #1 or #2, which have SPI and USB2 interfaces. Slot #3 includes USB3 and PCIe interfaces.

Figure 1: Adding different types of Hats

Figure 1: Adding different types of Hats

6. Install the RF cable/connector and LCD on the front panel according to your setup requirements, and secure the display with M2*3 screws. Rubber plugs can be inserted into the spare RF holes. Make sure the pigtails are long enough and that the connector polarity matches your antenna (SMA/RP-SMA).

Figure 1: Fixing the antenna connectors and display

7. Snap the RF cable connectors of the upper cover onto the corresponding connector on the modules and plug the DuPont cable into the socket of the motherboard. Then, carefully buckle the upper cover. Close the upper cover and fix it with eight M2.5*5 countersunk screws.

Figure 1: Connecting the cables

Figure 1: Closing the enclosure

8. If your setup doesn't require WisBlock modules, install the small cover plate at the side window opening and fix it with two M2.5*5 countersunk screws.

Figure 1: Closing the WisBlock access point

Indoor Desktop Enclosure

1. Fix the plate to the bottom of the enclosure with four M3*4 screws.

Figure 1: Fixing the plate to the bottom of the enclosure

2. If there should be an M.2 card in your configuration, install it on the back of the RAK7391.

Figure 1: Installing the M.2 card

3. Fix the RAK7391 board to the plate with four M3*6 screws.

Figure 1: Fixing the board to the plate

4. Based on the requirements of your use case, install the needed modules and the CM4. If you use LoRaWAN concentrators, make sure to install them in MiniPCIe slots #1 or #2, which have SPI and USB2 interfaces. Slot #3 includes USB3 and PCIe interfaces.

Figure 1: Adding different types of modules

Figure 1: Adding different types of modules

5. Prepare the front and back panels by adding the RF cable/connectors and the OLED screen as needed. Make sure the pigtails are long enough and that the polarity of the connector matches the polarity of your antennas (SMA/RP-SMA). Rubber plugs can be used to seal unused antenna holes.

Figure 1: Preparing the front panel

Figure 1: Preparing the back panel

6. Fix the front and back panels to the bottom of the casing using two M2.5*8 screws to fix each one. Connect all the cables to the corresponding connectors.

Figure 1: Attaching the front and back panels

7. Fix the top cover using twelve M2.5*8 screws.

Figure 1: Attaching the top cover

8. If your setup doesn't require WisBlock modules, install the small cover plate at the side window opening and fix it with two M2.5*5 countersunk screws.

Figure 1: Closing the WisBlock access point

9. Stick the four anti-slip pads.

Figure 1: Adding anti-slip pads

Outdoor Enclosure

Assembly

1. Fix the plate inside of the enclosure using four M3*4 screws.

Figure 1: Fixing the plate

2. Install the RF cable/connector in the left antenna connector opening and plug the right one. Make sure the pigtail is long enough to reach the module it has to be connected to. If an external antenna is not required, plug both holes.

Figure 1: Adding an antenna connector

3. Install the CM4 module, it module does not need to be fixed with screws but it is recommended.

Figure 1: Installing the CM4

4. If there should be an M.2 card in your configuration, install it on the back of the RAK7391.

Figure 1: Installing the M.2 card

5. Fix the RAK7391 on the lining plate with four M3*6 combination screws.

Figure 1: Fixing the board to the plate

6. Install additional modules according to your preferred setup. If you use LoRaWAN concentrators, make sure to install them in MiniPCIe slots #1 or #2, which have SPI and USB2 interfaces. Slot #3 includes USB3 and PCIe interfaces.

Figure 1: Installing additional modules

Figure 1: Installing additional modules

7. If the enclosure's built-in antennas are used, snap the IPEX connector to the corresponding position. Do so for the RF antenna connector as well. Then, carefully place the antenna plate on the edge of the bottom shell, and fix it with seven M3*6 combination screws.

Figure 1: Fixing the antenna plate

NOTE

If your setup doesn't require the use of the built-in GPS, 2 LTE, or 2 Wi-Fi antennas, you can skip adding the antenna plate.

8. Close the top cover and fix it with twelve M4*12 combination screws. Make sure that the rubber seal is correctly in place. Install the vent valve on the back of the enclosure.

Figure 1: Closing the enclosure

9. Close, ground, and connect the gateway depending on the setup.

Figure 1: Final touches

Installation

Instructions on mounting and securing the mounting kit to the enclosure and the bearing pole.

1. Fix the device bracket on the bottom of the enclosure with four M6*12 screws.

Figure 1: Fixing the bracket to the enclosure

2. Position and tighten the pole clamps together around the pole with bolts, washers, and nuts.

Figure 1: Positioning and fastening the pole clamps

NOTE

The diameter of the pole that is supported by the brackets is 50-100 mm. If the pole diameter is more than this value, steel strips can be used. The standard mounting kit does not include steel strips. If needed, this may be purchased separately.

3. Hang up the enclosure and fasten it with two M6*12 screws.

Figure 1: Fixing the enclosure to the pole

Connecting the PoE Adapter

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the enclosure to the Ethernet port labeled POE on the adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN network to the Ethernet port labeled LAN on the adapter.
3. Connect one end of the power cord to the adapter. Connect the other end of the power cord to a power outlet.

Figure 1: PoE adapter

Weather Protection

To better protect the Ethernet cable gland and the antenna connector from the weather, you need to cover them with PVC tape.

1. Clean the surface area of the connector that will be wrapped. Wrap a layer of PVC tape with a 50% overlap according to the rotation direction of the connector. Continue wrapping the PVC tape to about 10 mm below the end of the connector.

Figure 1: Wrapping with PVC tape

2. Cut off about 50 cm of waterproof tape. Stretch it to double the length. Wrap three layers around the connector with a 50% overlap. Hold the tape in place with your hand for a few seconds.

Figure 1: Wrapping with waterproof tape

3. Wrap three additional layers with PVC tape with natural uncoiling force and a 50% overlap. Make sure to cover the head and the tail of the connector.

Figure 1: Final PVC wrapping