User Manual V3.1
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User Manual of Wirnet™ iFemtoCell
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Normal conditions of use
The Wirnet™ iFemtoCell is an indoor LoRa Gateway for IoT chain. It is based on LoRa® technology provided by Semtech Company a
nd is fully
compatible and interoperable with existing LoRa LPWAN.
The Wirnet™ iFemtoCell
is available in three versions to cover different countries and areas around the world:
Wirnet™ iFemtoCell 868MHz
Wirnet™ iFemtoCell 915MHz
Wirnet™ iFemtoCell 923MHz
Geographical area
Europe, Russia
Africa
Middle East, India
North America
Central America
South America with the exception
of Brazil
Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea,
Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand,
Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
Brazil
ISM band
863 - 876 MHz
902 - 928 MHz
915 - 928 MHz
Downstream bandwidth
(Tx of the Wirnet™
iFemtoCell)
863 - 873MHz
902 - 928 MHz
915 - 928 MHz
Upstream bandwidth
(Rx of the Wirnet™
iFemtoCell)
863 - 873 MHz
902 - 928 MHz
915 - 928 MHz
Certifications
See paragraph 11.1
See paragraph 11.2
See paragraph 11.3
Please check the appropriate version for the dedicated country. Contact your reseller if required.
The present document addresses all the above Wirnet™ iFemtoCell versions.
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Description of features
Here are the main functionalities of the
Wirnet™
iFemtoCell:
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LongRange support:
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Incorporate LoRa (TM) bidirectional communications technology:
▪
868MHz version
→
RX: 863- 873MHz , TX: 863-873MHz (according to HW capabilities)
▪
915MHz version
→
902-928 MHz ISM band-hybrid mode (according to HW capabilities)
▪
923MHz version
→
RX: 915-928 MHz, TX: 915-928MHz (according to HW capabilities)
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49 LoRa demodulators over 9 ch 1 x GFSK
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Embedded, remote and open low power communication station
•
Open development framework based on standard Linux OS
•
Internet connectivity over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or 3G/4G (with optional USB dongle)
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USB host interface allowing local software upgrade with USB mass-storage key
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Safety
3.1
Warnings in this manual
Warnings provide important safety information.
Warnings must be read before any action is taken that could generate risks to people or equipment.
Refers to a critical situation.
In case of non-compliance, it may result in property damage.
Refers to useful information during manipulations.
3.2
Safety instructions
Please read this user manual carefully.
It is an integral part of the described equipment and it must be available at all time.
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Only use the Wirnet™ iFemtoCell for its intended use, see chapter 1 "Normal conditions of use".
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Only use the Wirnet™ iFemtoCell in the normal operating conditions described in chapter 10 "Technical characteristics".
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Maintenance and repair must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by the manufacturer.
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The enclosure of the Wirnet™ iFemtoCell must not be opened by customer.
•
The Wirnet™ iFemtoCell
should only be used with accessories or spare parts supplied by your reseller.
WARNING
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