RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN Datasheet

Overview

Description

The RAK10701-Plus LoRaWAN Field Tester is an advanced, all-in-one solution for comprehensive indoor and outdoor LoRaWAN network analysis. This powerful device offers real-time insights for both uplink and downlink signal quality (RSSI and SNR), packet loss rates and distance information from gateways using its built-in GPS/GNSS receiver, making it an indispensable tool for network deployment and optimization.

Equipped with a touchscreen LCD and an intuitive user interface, the RAK10701-Plus operates independently, providing the convenience of easily tagging or labeling testing locations. The device also allows configuration of key parameters such as DR (Data Rate), frequency band, and power directly on the device, eliminating the need for external applications and enhancing on-site testing efficiency and flexibility.

Additionally, the RAK10701-Plus works with the WisGateOS2 Mapper Extension for backend analysis and supports CSV data export for easy documentation and analysis of results.

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The full features of the RAK10701-Plus Field Tester are compatible with the following LoRaWAN network servers: WisGateOS2 Built-in LNS, The Things Network, ChirpStack, and AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN. For other LNS options, only LinkCheck mode is supported.

WisGateOS2 Mapper Extension is needed to enable all features of RAK10701-Plus.

Product Features

• Supports LoRaWAN regions: RU864, IN865, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, and AS923-1/2/3/4
• Operates in indoor and outdoor deployments
• Compatible with LoRaWAN 1.0.3
• Works with TTN/TTI, Chirpstack, and AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN
• Operates on a private network without internet, using WisGateOS2's built-in LoRaWAN network server
• Shows real-time signal strength and quality with visualization graph (RSSI and SNR)
• Shows Packet Loss Rate using RAKwireless patented calculation algorithm
• Labeling of test location and generation of test report in CSV format using WisGateOS2 Mapper Extension.
• Powered by 3200 mAh battery
• Rechargeable over a USB Type-C connector
• 320x240 TFT touchscreen
• Includes two external antennas via RP-SMA connector
• Operating Temperature: -10° C ~ 60° C
• Storage Temperature: -40° C ~ 80° C

Specifications

Overview

RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN with the external antenna.

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Figure 1: RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN

Hardware

The hardware specification is categorized into five parts. It shows the interfacing of the tracker. It also covers the RF, antennas, electrical, environmental, and mechanical parameters that include the tabular data of the functionalities and standard values of the RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN.

Interfaces

The RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN has the following interfaces:

• Touchscreen LCD
• External button
• Antenna port
• USB connector

Touchscreen TFT LCD

The touchscreen LCD is the main interface of the device. Most of the user interaction is done via the touchscreen LCD.

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Figure 1: RAK10701-Plus front view with an LCD screen

You can interact with the device and check the data needed on your LoRaWAN network field testing. The icons highlighted in the red box are the areas responsive to touch. Other parts of the screen will not be responsive to any touch input.

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Figure 1: RAK10701-Plus home display

NOTE

The complete details on different pages of the screens are discussed in the RAK10701-Plus Quick Start Guide.

External Button

There is one external button on RAK10701-Plus which can be used in various scenarios.

1. Turning on and off (press and hold for five seconds)
2. Force uplink (double-click)
3. Sleep and wake-up (single click)

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Figure 1: RAK10701-Plus useable button

Antenna RP-SMA Connector

The top of the RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN features an RP-SMA port for connecting an external antenna.

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Figure 1: RAK10710-Plus RP-SMA antenna port

There are two antennas included in the RAK10701-Plus:

• 2.0 dBi gain antenna

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Figure 1: 2.0 dBi antenna

• 2.3 dBi gain antenna

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Figure 1: 2.3 dBi antenna

NOTE

Detailed information about the LoRa antenna can be found on the datasheet:

• 9xx MHz Antenna
• 8xx MHz Antenna

USB Type-C for Charging and Configuration

There is also a USB interface on RAK10701-Plus for battery charging and device configuration.

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Figure 1: USB Type-C connector access

RF Characteristics

LoRaWAN Operating Frequencies

The RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN supports the regional bands shown in the table below. When purchasing a RAK10701-Plus, pay attention to specifying the correct variant for your region.

Region	Frequency (MHz)	RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN
Russia	RU864	8xx MHz version
India	IN865	8xx MHz version
Europe	EU868	8xx MHz version
North America	US915	9xx MHz version
Canada	US915	9xx MHz version
Australia	AU915	9xx MHz version
Korea	KR920	9xx MHz version
Asia	AS923-1/2/3/4	9xx MHz version

GPS Antenna

Items	Parameter
Frequency	1575.42 MHz

Electrical Characteristics

Working Mode

Mode	Condition	Power Consumption
Idle Mode	LCD on	120 mA
	LCD off	60 mA

Battery Supply

The RAK10701-Plus Field Tester for LoRaWAN is equipped with a built-in rechargeable 3.7 V Li-ion battery with 3200 mAh capacity. This can be charged via a USB Type-C connector interface.

Environmental Characteristics

The table below lists the operation and storage temperature requirements.

Parameter	Min.	Typical	Max.
Storage Temp. Range	-40° C	+25° C	+80° C
Operation Temp. Range	-10° C	+25° C	+60° C

Mechanical Characteristics

• Dimensions: 100 mm x 75 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: approximately 8.6 oz (243.8 g) without battery

Firmware

Download the latest firmware of RAK10701-Plus.

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WisToolBox does not support the RAK10701-Plus yet. Do not flash the firmware suggested by WisToolBox to the RAK10701-Plus!!