Kerlink Wirnet™ iBTS

Introduction

The "Wirnet™ iBTS" is an ideal gateway designed to support smart city, smart building, and various other smart projects. It combines excellent outdoor coverage, offering more than 15km in direct line-of-sight and 2km in urban environments, with operational excellence.

The gateway is suitable for applications such as:

• Smart Cities
• Smart Building
• Smart Metering
• Smart Agriculture & Environment

Image Description: The Wirnet™ iBTS Standard Version is shown as a compact, rugged outdoor enclosure with multiple antenna connectors and visible internal components. The Wirnet™ iBTS Compact Version is also depicted, featuring a similar robust design suitable for outdoor deployment.

In France, Kerlink is certified ISO9001: 2015 by AFNOR certification. The Quality Management System prioritizes customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Key Features

• Outdoor LoRa® Gateway
• Lifetime Guarantee
• Supported unlicensed bands: 863-874.4MHz (EMEA, India), 902-928MHz (North America), 915-928MHz (APAC, Latin America)
• Supported LoRaWAN® regional parameters: EU863-870, IN865-867, RU864-870, US902-928, AU915-928, AS923, KR920-923
• Modular configurations:
  • From 16 channels (1 x LoRa RF modem) to 80 channels (4 x LoRa RF modem)
  • Single omnidirectional antenna, spatial diversity, dual polarization, tri-sectorization
  • Possibility to support multiple unlicensed bands in a single gateway
• Backhaul connectivity: Cellular 2G/3G/4G evolutive to 5G (mini-PCIe module), Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (RJ45)
• Geolocation ready: Utilizes fine timestamps on all channels for improved geolocation services thanks to FPGA. Fully compliant with Semtech reference design v2. Offers synchronization with GPS, combining RSSI and TDOA measurements.

Key Differentiators

High performance, reliability & future-proof

• Product manufactured in France
• Based on Semtech Reference Design v2
• Includes built-in high rejection filters
• LR-FHSS Ready: Evolutive design using SDR (Software Design Radio) architecture

Secure HW and SW architecture

• SecureBoot (Signed firmware)
• SecureStorage (keys and certificates in a secured area) using Trusted Execution Environment solution
• Secured links and backhaul protection (OpenVPN/IPsec)
• Reboot (watchdog) and recovery to previous Management configuration (or factory configuration if boot issue persists)

Zoom on "iBTS Standard" Version

• Modular configuration:
  • 1 x UC module
  • Up to 2 x WAN modules (optional)
  • Up to 4 x LoRa® RF modem modules (16 channels each)

  Each LoRa RF modem supports 16ch RX (125 kHz, multi Spreading Factor) + 2ch RX (250kHz or 500kHz, mono Spreading Factor) + 2ch FSK + 2ch TX (without antenna diversity), allowing up to 80 ch RX (with 4 x LoRa RF modems).

• Size: 295 x 317 x 125 mm (including mounting kit)
• Ingress protection: IP66
• Weight: Approximately 6.2Kg (with 1 x LoRa RF modem) or 7.2Kg (with 3 x LoRa RF modems), including mounting kit.

Technical Features

• Sniffer for LBT (Listen Before Talk)
• Rx Sensitivity: -141 dBm (SF12)
• TX Conducted Power: Configurable from 5dBm to 30dBm
• Range: -40°C to +60°C (for gateway only, without power supply)
• Humidity: 5% to 95%
• Out-band radio scanners for monitoring the entire band to detect real load (Spectrum analysis compliant)
• Supercapacitors for clean shutdown of applications in case of power failure
• Power options:
  • Power Over Ethernet 30W (accessory for Compact version)
  • Power Over Ethernet 60W (accessory for Standard version)
  • Power Over Ethernet 48V DC class 4 (accessory)
  • DC power supply (e.g., solar panel use): 11 to 56V DC (accessory)
  • Power control: ignition detection, software OFF switching, ON/OFF button

Zoom on "iBTS Compact" Version

• Compact configuration:
  • 1 x UC module
  • 1 x WAN module (optional)
  • 1 x LoRa® RF modem module (16 channels)
• Size: 357 x 189 x 150 mm (including mounting kit)
• Ingress protection: IP67
• Weight: Approximately 3Kg (including mounting kit)

Software Features

• Consistent Kerlink software across all i-Series devices for homogeneity and easy maintenance
• Dynamic web interface (On-the-fly modifications)
• Programmable Gateway: Includes toolchain, libraries, and header files for compiling in-house SW or adding extra packages.
• Operating System: KerOS with embedded GNU/Linux based on Yocto LTS and Kernel LTS.
• Native Language Support: Python 3, C/C++, and Shell.
• Includes Kerlink Common Packet Forwarder (Semtech Packet Forwarder, GWMP) and Basic Station.

Added-Value Services for all gateways

• Access to Kerlink Wiki: Comprehensive documentation for installation, setup, configuration, and connectivity options. The content at the time of ordering is the reference. Consult the wiki before purchasing to ensure solution fit. Kerlink Wiki
• Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Zero Touch Maintenance (ZTM)
• Access to embedded Chirpstack LNS

Available Options

Maintain Program

For customers aiming to enhance their IoT network based on Kerlink gateways. Includes:

• Unlimited level 2/3 support
• Team of dedicated experts
• Response within 8 working hours
• Clear history and tracking
• Personalized support
• Access to our Wanesy Management Cockpit for real-time gateway health overview and precise network performance monitoring.

Operate Offer

For customers focused on their core business. Includes:

• Maintain Program
• Kerlink commitment on data air availability (SLAs)
• Network Operating Center with dedicated experts monitoring the network
• Pro-active and preventive maintenance
• Monthly reports on network health and recommendations
• Dedicated Account manager

Contact Information

For inquiries about the Maintain Program or Operate Offer, contact Kerlink:

• Email: sales@kerlink.fr
• Phone: +33 2 99 12 29 00
• Address: 1 rue Jacqueline Auriol, 35235 Thorigné-Fouillard, France

Ordering References - Wirnet™ iBTS Compact

Common accessories for outdoor installation

868 Accessory Ordering References (Wirnet™ iBTS Compact)

Ordering References - 915MHz

915 Accessory Ordering References (Wirnet™ iBTS Compact)

Ordering References - 923MHz

923 Accessory Ordering References (Wirnet™ iBTS Compact)

Ordering References - Wirnet™ iBTS Full

Wirnet™ iBTS Full - Ordering references

Common accessories for outdoor installation

868 Accessory Ordering References (Wirnet™ iBTS Full)

Ordering References - 915MHz (Full)

915 Accessory Ordering References (Wirnet™ iBTS Full)

Ordering References - 923MHz (Full)

923 Accessory Ordering References (Wirnet™ iBTS Full)