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RAK7201 WisNode Button 4K Datasheet

Overview

Description

The RAK7201 WisNode Button 4K is a remote wireless trigger device. It supports user-defined functions for each key and is based on the LoRaWAN 1.0.2 protocol. Supported LoRaWAN bands are IN865, EU868, AU915, US915, KR920, and AS923.

This WisNode Button is suitable for a variety of Smart Home applications. Including, but not limited to, entertainment system control, control of lights, a snooze button for the alarms, or a remote trigger. A device with long-range wireless connectivity, amazing battery life, and four programmable buttons. There are tons of applications this device can fit into.

Figure 11655: RAK7201

Features

  • 4 Buttons with LED indicator
  • Product Size: 43 x 57 x 15 mm
  • LoRaWAN 1.0.2 compatible
  • Battery: 350 mAh
  • Battery working time: 1 year (Rechargeable)
  • Power Consumption: Transmit: 77.4-153* mA, Standby: 4.8 uA
  • Operating Temperature: -20° C to 60° C
  • Working Environment: Indoor

*transmit current depends on factors such as transmit power, SF, and Payload Length

Specifications

Overview

ParameterValue
LoRa protocolLoRaWAN 1.0.2 Class A
LoRa TX power20 dBm max
LoRa RX sensitivity-136 dBm
LoRa antennaSpring antenna
Battery capacity350 mAh
Charge current500 mA/ 5 V
Battery lifetime1 year
Sleep current4.8 uA
Operating temperature-20° C to 60° C
Dimensions43 x 57 x 15 mm
MountingSticker
Figure 11656: Deployment Scenario

Hardware

The hardware specification covers the parameters of the RAK7201 in terms of electrical and supported LoRaWAN frequency parameters.

RF Characteristics

ParameterValue
LoRa protocolLoRaWAN 1.0.2 Class A
LoRa TX power20 dBm max
LoRa RX sensitivity-136 dBm
LoRa AntennaSpring antenna

The RAK7201 supports different LoRaWAN frequency bands for different country regions.

RegionFrequency Band Common Name (MHz)
EuropeEU868
IndiaIN865
North AmericaUS915
AustraliaAU915
AsiaAS923
KoreaKR920

Actuators

Figure 11657: RAK7201 buttons and LED
  • Buttons

RAK7201 has 4 buttons, which all can be configured to execute defined functionality. The stock firmware is configured to send the buttons ID number via a LoRa frame, whenever one is pressed.

  • LEDs
  1. Blue LEDs

There are four blue LEDs, one per button, which light when a press occurs.

StatusFunction
Flash onceThe button is pressed.
Flash twiceThe server received button information correctly.
Four LEDs flash clockwiseJoining the network.
Four LEDs flash for 1sJoining to the network is successful.
Four LEDs are lit upRAK7201 is in configuration mode.
  1. Red LED on button 2

The red LED on Button 2 indicates the charging status of the RAK7201.

StatusFunction
onThe battery is charging.
offThe battery is not charging.
  1. Red LED on button 4

The red LED on button 4 indicates the network related information.

StatusFunction
Flash for 1sJoining to the network failed.
Flash for 1s after a button is pressedNot connected to the network.
Flash twiceTransmission failed.

Interfaces

RAK7201 has a standard Micro USB port on the side, that adheres to the USB 2.0 specification. This port is used as both configuration interface and for charging the battery.

Electrical Characteristics

The following are the electrical characteristics of RAK7201 WisNode Button 4K. For specific details regarding a project, contact us.

Power consumption:

ParameterValueUnit
Transmitting current77.4-153*mA
Standby current4.8uA

*transmit current depends on factors as transmit power, SF and payload length.

Battery Specification

The RAK7201 comes with a 350 mAh rechargeable LiPo battery inside. In need of replacement, adhere to the specification.

ParameterValueUnit
Nominal Battery Voltage3.7V
Nominal capacity350mAh
Temperature range-20º~60º (discharge), 15º-45º (charging)C
Battery dimensions5.7 x 21 x 37.5mm

Firmware

ModelVersionSource
RAK7201V1.0.2Download

Working Modes

The WisNode Button 4K supports LoRaWAN. LoRaWAN supported modes are OTAA and ABP network mode. Class A communication.

Models/Bundles

ModelDescription
RAK72014 keys LoRaWAN button (EU868/IN865/AU915/US915/KR920/AS923)

Certification