RAK7391 WisGate Connect: Flexible IoT Gateway Platform
A versatile IoT gateway powered by Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.
Product Details
| Product code | RAK7391 |
|---|---|
| Product name | WisGate Connect |
| CPU | Broadcom BCM2711 Quad-core ARMv8 Cortex-A72 64bits @ 1.5GHz |
| RAM | 1, 2, 4 or 8 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 8, 16 or 32 GB eMMC (optional) |
| Operating system | RAK Pi OS |
| Power | 10-28V (DC jack, Phoenix connector) and IEEE 802.3at/bt active PoE (optional) |
| Connectivity | 1x Gb Ethernet, 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet, WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac & BLE 5.0 (optional) |
| Expansion | 40-pin Raspberry Pi compatible header, 3x MiniPCIe, 1x M.2 B-key, 2x WisBlock IO |
| USB | 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 |
| Display / Camera | 1x full-size HDMI, 1x DSI, 2x CSI |
| Other | Onboard RTC, Onboard buzzer, Voltage monitor, Temperature monitor, Fan controller, 5V/12V power out for peripherals |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 85°C (except for USB 3.0 and buzzer which are rated 0°C-70°C) |
| Form factor | 170 x 170 mm, Mini-ITX standard form factor |
| Net weight | 212 g |
Overview
The RAK7391 WisGate Connect is a flexible IoT platform powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. It is designed to adapt to your specific needs, serving as a powerful gateway for various IoT applications.
Key connectivity options include LoRaWAN, 4G, 5G, WiFi6, Zigbee, and WiFi HaLow.
Baseline and Key Concepts
- A flexible IoT platform powered with Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, customizable for development and deployment.
- Open Source Software Stack: Based on Linux Kernel 5.15, featuring Debian user-space with an automated image builder (pi-gen). Includes open-source libraries, modules, and examples for Python and Node-RED, along with documented use cases and curated deployable services.
- Connectivity options: LoRaWAN, 4G, 5G, WiFi6, Zigbee, WiFi HaLow.
Industrial Protocols and Sensors
Supports industrial protocols via WisBlock modules, including IO, Analog (0-5V, 4-20mA), ModBUS, and LinBUS. It can interface with various sensors such as Methane Sensors, Motor Current Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Pressure Control, and Valve Control.
Software Stack
The software architecture is built upon a Linux Kernel (5.15) and RAK Pi OS, featuring a Debian user-space with an automated image builder. It supports Docker for containerized services, including:
- WisBlock Scripts
- Docker Manager
- LoRaWAN Packet Forwarder
- LoRaWAN Network Server
- Node-RED
- Python 3
- Docker Engine
- Modem Manager
- Systemd
- Network Manager
- Linux Kernel 5.15
- SATA, VL805, RTL8125 support
- Docker Containers for ready-to-use services
The platform integrates with popular IoT services like ChirpStack, The Things Stack, Mosquitto, and Portainer.io.
Hardware Extensions
The RAK7391 supports various hardware extensions:
- Pi Hat Extension
- Raspberry Pi CM4
- PoE Extension (optional)
- M.2 Socket
- Communication Extension
- WisBlock I/O Extension
- Screen Extension
Enclosure Options
Choose the appropriate enclosure based on your deployment needs:
- Developer enclosure: Offers quick access to connectors for easy tinkering and development.
- Desktop/Indoors enclosure: A dust-proof and aesthetically pleasing enclosure suitable for desktop or in-rack deployment.
- Outdoors enclosure: A sturdy, IP67-rated enclosure designed for deployment in outdoor environments.
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