RAK7437/RAK7437C WisGate X Industrial Datasheet
Overview
Description
The RAK7437/RAK7437C WisGate X Industrial is the next-generation ARM platform edition of the RAK WisGate series, making it an ideal choice for IoT commercial deployments. With its industrial-grade components, it achieves a high standard of reliability.
This gateway supports eight LoRa channels and offers multi-backhaul options, including Ethernet, SFP, and 2.4G Wi-Fi. It also provides optional connectivity through LTE, satellite communication, Wi-Fi HaLow, 5G Wi-Fi, 5G NR, and 2.4G LoRa. Additionally, it features four Gigabit LAN ports with an integrated switch function for streamlined edge connectivity.
The RAK7437/RAK7437C runs on WisGateOS 2, a secure and flexible operating system based on the latest OpenWrt kernel. It supports extension modules, including optional BACnet/IP integration for building automation and industrial applications.
Features
Hardware
- IP30 industrial-grade enclosure
- PoE (802.3at)
- 1x 10/100/1000M ETH WAN Port
- 4x 10/100/1000M ETH LAN Ports
- 1x 10/100/1000M SFP Port
- 2x Type-A USB3.0 Ports
- 1x USB2.0 Debug port (Type-C connector)
- 2x RS485 Ports
- Single LoRa Concentrator for 8 channels (optional 16 channels with two LoRa Concentrators)
- Backhaul: Ethernet, SFP, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, LTE (available with RAK7437C)
- Optional connectivity: Satellite communication, Wi-Fi HaLow, 5G Wi-Fi, 5G NR, and 2.4 GHz LoRa
- Supports DC 9-36 V
- External antenna (upgradable)
- Dying gasp
- Reset button
- USB 2.0 to UART Debug port (Type-C Connector)
Software
- WisGateOS 2: An operating system for configuring and managing RAK gateways.
- WisGateOS 2 Extensions: Supports optional BACnet/IP integration.
- Built-in LoRaWAN Network Server with full v1.0.3 specification support.
- Full LoRaWAN Stack support with Semtech SX1303.
- LoRa Frame filtering (node whitelisting in Packet Forwarder mode).
- MQTT v3.1 Bridge with TLS encryption for secure data delivery.
- LoRa Frame Buffering in Packet Forwarder mode during network server outages (ensuring no data loss).
- Listen Before Talk (optional).
Specifications
Block Diagram
This section presents the hardware block diagram of the RAK7437/RAK7437C platform, illustrating the overall system architecture and the available hardware interfaces.
Some interfaces shown in the diagram represent optional or platform-level capabilities and may not be supported in all product variants. For example, the RAK7437 does not include an integrated LTE module.
Figure 1: RAK7437/RAK7437C X IndustrialMain Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Computing | IPQ5018 dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.0 GHz, 1 GB DDR3 RAM |
| LoRa Feature |
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| Wi-Fi Feature |
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| Cellular Feature (available with RAK7437C) |
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| Power Supply | PoE (IEEE 802.3at): 42~57 VDC DC 9~36 V |
| ETH | 1 × WAN RJ45 port (10/100/1000 Mbps) 4 × LAN RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| SFP | 1 × SFP port (1 Gbps) |
| Antenna | LoRa: 1 RP-SMA connector LTE: 2 SMA connectors 2.4G Wi-Fi: 2 SMA connectors |
| Ingress Protection | IP30 |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Operating Conditions | Operating Temperature:﹣20 ˚C to﹢55 ˚C Operating Humidity: 0 - 95 %RH non-condensing |
| Installation Method | Desktop Wall mounting Din rail mounting |
Hardware
The hardware specification outlines the interfacing of the RAK7437/RAK7437C and its associated functionalities.
Interfaces
Figure 1: RAK7437 WisGate X Industrial interfaces 1
Figure 1: RAK7437 WisGate X Industrial interfaces 2Interface Description
| Interface | Description |
|---|---|
| LoRa | LoRa® antenna connector |
| LTE-MAIN | Main LTE antenna connector (RAK7437C only) |
| LTE-DIV | LTE diversity antenna connector (RAK7437C only) |
| Wi-Fi (x2) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi antenna connectors |
| SFP | 1 Gbps SFP port for fiber backhaul |
| ETH0 (PoE+) | Gigabit WAN port with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) |
| ETH1–ETH4 | Four Gigabit LAN ports with integrated switch |
| USB 3.0 (x2) | High-speed USB 3.0 Type-A ports |
| Console | USB Type-C console port for debugging |
| RS485 (x2) | Two RS485 ports via terminal block (A/B pairs) |
| 9–36 VDC | Wide-range DC power input |
| SIM Slot | Nano-SIM slot for LTE module (RAK7437C only) |
| Reset Button | Hardware reset |
LED Indicators
The status of the LEDs is described as below.
| LEDs | Status Indication Description |
|---|---|
| PWR | ON: Gateway is powered on OFF: Gateway is powered off |
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | AP Mode
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| LoRa 1 | ON: LoRa1 module active OFF: LoRa1 module inactive Flicker: Indicate that LoRa1 packet transmitting or receiving |
| LoRa 2 | Reserve |
| LTE | Slow flicker (1800 ms bright / 200 ms dark): Searching for network Slow flicker (200 ms bright / 1800 ms dark): Idle status (online) Fast flicker: Data transmitting or receiving |
| 5G NR | Reserve |
| SAT | Reserve |
| 5G Wi-Fi | Reserve |
| SFP | ON - Linkup OFF - Linkdown Flicker - Data receiving and sending |
RF Specifications
LoRa Radio Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Frequency | EU868/IN865/RU864/US915/AU915/KR920/AS923 |
| Transmit Power | 27 dBm (Max) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -139 dBm (Min) |
Wi-Fi Radio Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Operating frequency | ISM band: 2.412~2.472 (GHz) |
| Operation channels | 2.4 GHz: 1-13 |
| Transmit power: per chain (The max. power may be different depending on local regulations) | 802.11b 1 Mbps: 19 dBm 11 Mbps: 19 dBm 802.11g 6 Mbps: 18 dBm 54 Mbps: 16 dBm 802.11n (2.4 GHz) MCS0 (HT20): 18 dBm MCS7 (HT20): 16 dBm MCS0 (HT40): 17 dBm MCS7 (HT40): 15dBm |
| Receiver sensitivity (Typical) | 802.11b 1 Mbps: 95 dBm 11 Mbps: 88 dBm 802.11g 6 Mbps: 90 dBm 54 Mbps: 75 dBm 802.11n (2.4 GHz) MCS0 (HT20): 89 dBm MCS7 (HT20): 72 dBm MCS0 (HT40): 86 dBm MCS7 (HT40): 68 dBm |
LTE Radio Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| EG95-E for EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) | LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A WCDMA: B1/B8 GSM/EDGE: B3/B8 |
| EG95-NA for North America Region | LTE FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13 WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 |
| EC25-E for South Korea, Thailand, India | LTE-FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 LTE-TDD: B38/B40/B41 WCDMA: B1/B5/B8 GSM/EDGE: B2/B3/B5/B8 |
| EC25-AU for Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand Region | LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28 LTE-TDD: B40 WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 GSM: B3/B8 |
Software
| LoRa | Network | Management |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway OTA Management | Wi-Fi AP Mode | Web UI |
| LoRaWAN Packet Forwarding (Packet Forwarder, Basics Station) | Wi-Fi Client Mode | SSH2 |
| Frequency Band Setup | LTE APN Setup | Firmware Update |
| Country Code Setup | VLAN (802.1Q) Support | Built-in Network Server |
| TX Power Setup | Uplink Backup | MQTT Bridge |
| Data Logger | Firewall | Ping Watchdog |
| Location Setup | DHCP Server/Client | |
| LoRa Statistics | ||
| Supports Class A and C | ||
| Server Address and Port Setup |
Firmware
| Model | Source |
|---|---|
| RAK7437 / RAK7437C WisGate X Industrial | Download |
Models/Bundles
| Part Number | 8 Channel SX1303 | Cat4 Cellular | WiFi-Halow | Satellite communication | 5G Wi-Fi | 5G NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAK7437- XYZ | √ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| RAK7437- XYZ | √ | √ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Backhaul communication with Wi-Fi HaLow, Satellite Communication, 5G Wi-Fi, or 5G NR can be customized per request.
