The RAK10706 is a low-cost LoRa and LoRaWAN coverage tester. Small, equipped with a low-power 1.3” OLED display and a 3200mAh battery, it provides a long use time without the need to recharge.
It provides coverage tests for LoRaWAN with any LoRaWAN server that supports LinkCheck (LoRaWAN standard function). There is no need for a cloud-based backend. It will provide the number of gateways in range, the RSSI and SNR value of the received downlink, and the demodulation margin, which is the link margin in dB of the received LinkCheckReq command.
For LoRa P2P coverage tests it supports both receiving and sending of LoRa P2P data packets and the option to use custom payloads, which can be setup through AT commands. It provides the RSSI and SNR value of the received P2P packet.
In addition, basic functions of the Helium/LoRaWAN field tester are implemented. This function requires a cloud backend to receive and process the information of packets send out.
The device setup can be changed in the field without the need to connect with a computer. An easy-to-use settings UI can be controlled with the single user button of the device.
A battery switch that disconnects the battery from the electronics ensures minimal self-discharge of the battery while not in use. The battery can be recharged while the device is switched off through its USB port.
Optional, the device can be ordered with an SD-Card module. The test results will be saved on the SD card in CSV format for further processing after the testing.
The included enclosure features an RP-SMA antenna connector, an integrated 1.3” OLED display and a user button to control the display content.
Product Features
- RAK19026 WisBlock Base Board
- RAK4630 WisDuo module, pre-flashed RUI3-based firmware
- 2 sensor slots
- 1 IO slot
- Battery switch
- User button
- 1.3” OLED display
- GPIO exposure on pin header
- u-blox ZOE-M8Q GNSS location module onboard
- ST LIS3DH acceleration sensor onboard
- 3D printed enclosure with RP-SMA antenna connector and user button
- Blade antenna
- Battery: 3200mAh rechargeable battery, IEC 62133-2:2017 certified
Product Inclusions
- 1 pc WisBlock Signal Meter For LoRa RAK1070
- 1 pc LoRa antenna
- 1 pc USB cable
- 1pc 16GB SD Card (as per option selected)
Specifications:
| Product Name |
RAK10706 WisBlock Signal Meter |
| Manufacturer |
RAKwireless |
| Product Type |
LoRa/LoRaWAN Signal Meter / Coverage Tester |
| Platform |
WisBlock |
| Core Module |
RAK4630 WisDuo Module |
| LoRa Chipset |
SX1262 (via RAK4630) |
| Wireless Technology |
LoRa, LoRaWAN |
| LoRaWAN Function |
LinkCheck-based coverage testing |
| LoRa P2P Support |
Yes (send/receive custom packets) |
| GNSS |
u-blox ZOE-M8Q GNSS module |
| Display |
1.3-inch OLED |
| User Interface |
Single-button control, built-in UI |
| Sensors |
LIS3DH Accelerometer |
| Antenna Connector |
RP-SMA |
| Storage |
Optional SD Card (CSV logging) |
| Battery |
3200 mAh rechargeable battery |
| Charging Interface |
USB (charging supported even when off) |
| Base Board |
RAK19026 WisBlock Base Board |
| IO/Sensor Slots |
2 sensor slots, 1 IO slot |
| Firmware |
RUI3-based firmware |
| Data Logging |
CSV file storage on SD card |
| Gateway Detection |
Number of gateways, RSSI, SNR, demodulation margin |
| Network Compatibility |
TTN, ChirpStack, Helium, AWS IoT, Actility, others |
| Enclosure |
3D printed enclosure with blade antenna |
| Operating Mode |
LoRaWAN LinkCheck, LoRa P2P, Field Testing |
| Applications |
Network coverage testing, field deployment, IoT planning, signal measurement |
