RAK7393 WisGate Connect Outdoor Mounting Guide
Mounting
Instructions on mounting and securing the mounting kit to the enclosure and the bearing pole.
- Fix the device bracket on the bottom of the enclosure using four (4) M6*12 screws.
Figure 1: Fix the bracket to the enclosure- Position and tighten the pole clamps around the pole using bolts, washers, and nuts.
Figure 1: Position and secure the pole clamps around the poleNOTE
The mounting brackets support poles with diameters of 50-100 mm. For poles with larger diameters, steel strips can be used. Note that steel strips are not included in the standard mounting kit and must be purchased separately if required.
- Hang the enclosure and fasten it to the bracket using two (2) M6*12 screws.
Figure 1: Fix the enclosure to the poleConnect the DC Adapter
The DC connector is Kway K20-T4 and carries both power and RS485 signals. Refer to the pinout below to ensure correct wiring if you are using a custom power supply.
Figure 1: Kway K20 dimensions
Figure 1: Kway K20 pinoutConnect the PoE Adapter
- Plug the Ethernet cable from the enclosure into the port labeled PoE on the adapter.
- Using another cable, link your LAN network to the port labeled LAN.
- Finally, plug the power cord into the adapter, then into a power outlet.
Figure 1: PoE adapterWeather Protection
To protect the Ethernet cable gland and antenna connector from environmental exposure, wrap them properly with PVC and waterproof tape.
- Clean the connector surface to remove dirt and moisture. Wrap a layer of PVC tape with a 50% overlap, following the connector's rotation direction. Extend the wrapping approximately 10 mm below the connector's end.
Figure 1: Wrap with PVC tape- Cut a 50 cm length of waterproof tape and stretch it to double its length. Wrap three layers around the connector with a 50% overlap. Hold the tape firmly for a few seconds to secure it.
Figure 1: Wrap with waterproof tape- Wrap three additional layers of PVC tape with natural uncoiling force and a 50% overlap. Make sure both the head and tail of the connector are fully covered.
Figure 1: Final PVC wrappingOutdoor Surge Protection System
- Antenna Grounding: RAKwireless recommends installing a lightning arrestor on all the antenna N-type terminals. The arrestors must be N-type Female to Male to fit the antenna and enclosure connectors. Ensure you use a 10 AWG or better wire to connect the screw terminals of the arrestors to the grounding rail mounted on the building wall (grounding bar in the case of field deployment).
- Gateway Grounding: It is also recommended to connect a 10 AWG or better grounding wire to connect the screw terminal on the bottom-left side of the gateway casing to the grounding rail or bar.
