RAK7590 Field Tester Pad Hardware Setup

This guide shows the package contents and the steps to assemble and power on your RAK7590 Field Tester Pad.

Package Inclusions

Figure 1: Package contents of the RAK7590 Field Tester Pad

• RAK7590 Field Tester Pad
• LoRa Antenna
• Power Adapter (USB Type-C)
• Metal Stand

Install the LoRa Antenna

Figure 1: Install the LoRa antenna on the RAK7590

1. Locate the antenna connector on top of the device.
2. Align the LoRa antenna with the connector.
3. Rotate clockwise to tighten.

Attach the Metal Stand

Figure 1: Install the metal stand for desktop use

1. Place the metal stand on a flat surface.
2. Insert the back of the Field Tester into the bracket slot.
3. Adjust the angle as needed.

Power On the Device

Battery Power

Battery power is ideal for scenarios where the device needs to be moved around or used in locations without access to a constant power supply.

To ensure optimal performance, charge the device fully before turning it on for the first time.

1. Insert the power adapter into the DC input port.
2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet.
3. The device will begin charging automatically. Allow the device to charge for 10 hours before first use.

Once the battery is charged, press the Power button to turn on the device. The device will now operate on battery power.

External Type-C Power Supply

If you prefer not to wait for the battery to charge, you can use the device with an external power source:

1. Insert the Type-C cable into the device's USB 2 port.
2. Connect the other end to an external power supply (5 V, ≥2 A).

The device will run directly from the external power source. However, this is not ideal for outdoor or portable scenarios, as it requires access to a constant power supply.

On-Boarding Guide

1. On first boot, the device may display an onboarding guide that introduces basic functions. Tap NEXT to continue.

Figure 1: Onboarding Guide

2. Now you should have a brief idea of what this pad can do. Tap START USING FIELD TESTER PRO to proceed.

Time Confirmation

The Pad includes a built-in RTC module that keeps time when no Internet connection is available. If the device cannot reach an NTP server, it will display a time confirmation screen each time it powers on.

This ensures that all test records—which are time-based—remain accurate.

Figure 1: Time Confirmation

Set your local time:

1. Select your Time zone.
2. Set the Date and Time.
3. Tap Confirm.

NOTE

You can only change the system time when the Pad is not connected to an NTP service. When Internet time sync is active, manual adjustment is disabled to avoid timestamp inconsistencies.

Download Map (Optional)

After confirming the time, the Pad may show a Download Map prompt. You can choose to download offline maps if you plan to test in areas without Internet access. Offline maps help you view test-point locations and signal-strength distribution directly on the Pad.

This step is optional — you may tap Skip for Now and continue.

NOTE

If you need offline maps later, download the map from: System Settings > Download Map

Figure 1: Download Offline Map Prompt