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RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite Datasheet

Overview​

Description​

The RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite device is the best available prototyping LoRa sensor device with built-in 3.7 V rechargeable Li-ion battery and GPS modem. The RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite has built-in S76G which integrates the ultra low power ARM Cortex-M3 STM32L073 microcontroller and SX1276 LoRa long range modem and on board CXD5603GF GPS modem.

It is a feature-packed tracker device for featured applications development. This device can be used as a quick prototyping tool for Internet-of-Things (IoT) and LoRaWAN Integration. The RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite is perfect for IoT Applications such as asset tracking, smart vehicle management and location-based services.

Features​

  • Supports sleep mode, low power consumption
  • Built-in LIS3DH - digital motion sensor, which has dynamic user selectable full scales of ±2g/±4g/±8g/±18g and is capable of measuring accelerations with output data rates from 1 Hz to 5 kHz
  • Barometer: Built-in LPS22HB - digital nano pressure sensor
  • Built-in a 9-Axis Sensor, which includes a triple-axis gyroscope, a triple-axis accelerometer, and a triple-axis magnetometer
  • LoRaWAN 1.0.2 Standard support - ABP or OTAA mode
  • LoRa and GPS antenna are integrated inside the casing
  • Micro USB for configuration and charging of the battery
  • Supports global license-free frequency band: IN865, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, and AS923

Specifications​

Overview​

The overview shows the board with its enclosure. It also presents the block diagram that shows the internal architecture of the board.

Board Overview​

The detailed dimensions of the RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite with the protective case is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 11612: RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite Dimensions

Block Diagram​

The block diagram in Figure 2 shows the internal architecture and external interfaces of the RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite.

Figure 11613: RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite Block Diagram

Hardware​

The hardware specification is categorized into six (6) parts. It discusses the interfacing, pinouts, and the corresponding functions and diagrams of the board. It also includes the parameters and the standard values in terms of the electrical and environmental.

Interfaces​

The RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite provides three external interfaces, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 11614: RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite Interfaces
  • Micro USB - 5 VDC power supply and UART communication.
  • Reset Button - Used to reset the RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite. Press the Reset Button for more than 1 second, then the device will be reset.
  • BOOT0 Button - When upgrading the firmware, you need to hold the BOOT0 Button, and then press the reset button to enter the boot mode. More information can be found here in the RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite documentation.
LEDs​

The RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite provides three LEDs for indicating the operating status, here are their functions:

Figure 11615: RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite LEDs
  • LED1 Status - Indicates that the Li-Ion Battery is Charging
  • LED2 Status - Indicates that the Li-Ion Battery is Fully Charged
  • LED3 Status - Indicates that the device is sending data

Pin Definition​

Figure 11616: RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite Pinout Diagram
PinNameDescription
1TXDPA2_TXD_A
2RXDPA3_RXD_A
3SDAI²C_SDA
4SCLI²C_SCL
5NSSSPI_NSS_1 / NC
6SCKSPI_SCK_1 / NC
7MISOSPI_MISO
8MOSISPI_MOSI
PinNameDescription
13V33.3 V Output
2SWDIOJTAG_SWDIO
3SWCLKJTAG_SWCLK
4GNDGround
5GNDGround
6RX1UART1_RX
7TX1UART1_TX
83V33.3 V Output

RF Characteristics​

Operating Frequencies​

The device supports all LoRaWAN frequency bands as the table below. Which is easy to configure while building the firmware from the source code.

RegionFrequency (MHz)
EuropeEU433, EU868
ChinaCN470
North AmericaUS915
AsiaAS923
AustraliaAU915
KoreaKR920
IndianIN865

Antennas​

The RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite has a built-in passive GPS Antenna and an iPex LoRa Antenna. The performance and the parameters of the Antenna are as follows:

GPS Antenna​

The GPS Antenna is shown in Figure 6.

Figure 11617: GPS Antenna

The table below lists the parameters of the built-in GPS Antenna.

ItemsParameter
Outline Dimension15 x 15 x 4 mm
Frequency1575.42 MHz
Return Loss≤ -10
PolarizationRHCP
Gain @ Zenith≥ -4 dBi

S- Parameter of the GPS Antenna as pictured in Figure 7.

Figure 11618: S-parameter of the GPS Antenna
LoRa Antenna​

The LoRa Antenna is shown in Figure 8.

Figure 11619: LoRa Antenna

The table below lists the Efficiency / Gain of the built in LoRa Antenna.

Freq863 MHz928 MHz
EFF37.40%40.40%
Gain (dBi)0.231.25

LoRa Antenna return loss is also shown in Figure 9.

Figure 11620: Return Loss of the LoRa Antenna

Electrical Characteristics​

Working Mode​
ModeConditionPower Consumption
Sleep Mode26 µA
Normal ModeTx @ 20 dB124 mA
Tx @ 17 dB108 mA
Tx @ 13 dB89 mA
Tx @ 10 dB79 mA
Tx @ 7 dB69 mA
Rx44 mA
Power Consumption​

The RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite has built-in rechargeable 3.7 V Li-ion battery which can be charged via Micro USB, the built-in battery is shown in Figure 10.

Figure 11621: Built-in Battery in RAK7200 WisNode Track Lite

Environmental Requirements​

The table below lists the operation and storage temperature requirements.

ParameterMin.TypicalMax.
Operation Temp. Range-10° C+25° C+60° C
Extended Temp. Range-10° C-+80° C

Schematic Diagram​

Figure 11622: Schematic Diagram - 1
Figure 11623: Schematic Diagram - 2
Figure 11624: Schematic Diagram - 3

Firmware​

Download the latest firmware version of RAK7200 in tha table provided below.

ModelVersionSource
RAK7200V3.1.0.13Download

Models / Bundles​

Ordering Information​

Part NumberPackageDescription
RAK7200-031x RAK7200 device, 1x USB cableLoRa Tracker device, EU868
RAK7200-041x RAK7200 device, 1x USB cableLoRa Tracker device, US915 / AU915
RAK7200-051x RAK7200 device, 1x USB cableLoRa Tracker device, KR920
RAK7200-061x RAK7200 device, 1x USB cableLoRa Tracker device, AS923
RAK7200-071x RAK7200 device, 1x USB cableLoRa Tracker device, IN865