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Documentation Center

RAK19016 Quick Start Guide

Prerequisite

What Do You Need?

Before going through each and every step on using the RAK19016 WisBlock 5-24V Power Slot Module, make sure
to prepare the necessary items listed below:

Hardware

RAK19016 WisBlock 5-24V Power Slot Module

Your choice of 

WisBlock Base board with Power Slot

Your choice of 

WisBlock Core

Li-Ion/LiPo battery
RAK5804  

(Reprogramming of the WisBlock Core via USB of RAK5804)

Software

Arduino

Download and install the 

Arduino IDE  

.

To add the RAKwireless WisBlock Core boards to your Arduino Boards Manager, install the 

RAKwireless

Arduino BSP  

.

Product Configuration

Hardware Setup

RAK19016 should be attached to the power slot connector of WisBlock Base board with power slot. The 5 V to
24 V DC input voltage must be connected to the 3-pin screw terminal connector. The LiPo/Li-Ion battery can be
connected to the standard battery connector.

 WARNING

RAK19016 only supports WisBlock Base boards with power slot. It is not compatible with all WisBlock
Base boards.

For more information about RAK19016, refer to the 

Datasheet

.

RAK19016 Connection to WisBlock Base board with
Power Slot

Summary of Contents for WisBlock RAK19016

Page 1: ...d install the Arduino IDE To add the RAKwireless WisBlock Core boards to your Arduino Boards Manager install the RAKwireless Arduino BSP Product Configuration Hardware Setup RAK19016 should be attache...

Page 2: ...is no USB connector on RAK19016 the only way to upload the code is by using RAK5804 3 9 9 3 9 9 3 9 9 3 9 9 3 9 9 Figure 2 RAK19016 and RAK5804 connection to WisBlock Base Assembling and Disassemblin...

Page 3: ...me 1 First remove the screws Figure 4 Removing screws from the WisBlock module 2 Once the screws are removed check the silkscreen of the module to find the correct location where force can be applied...

Page 4: ...RAK store WARNING Battery can cause harm if not handled properly Only 3 7 4 2 V rechargeable LiPo batteries are supported It is highly recommended not to use other types of batteries with the system u...

Page 5: ...Last Updated 7 18 2022 6 55 21 AM...

Page 6: ...ower source or as a backup secondary supply Features Supports 5 V to 24 V DC voltage supply input Uses three pin screw terminal connector Compatible with LiPo rechargeable battery On board battery cha...

Page 7: ...WisBlock 5 24V Power Slot Module Interfaces RAK19016 WisBlock 5 24V Power Slot Module provides the following interfaces Three pin Screw Terminal Connector Battery Connector LEDs one for charging statu...

Page 8: ...ing this red LED is on When the battery is full this LED is weak light or off Green LED Connected to the MCU module controlled by MCU defined by the user Blue LED Connected to the MCU module controlle...

Page 9: ...g conditions may affect the device reliability Voltage Specifications The RAK19016 WisBlock 5 24V Power Slot Module is suitable for external input voltage supply The nominal input operating voltage sh...

Page 10: ...cteristic Board Dimensions The mechanical dimensions of the RAK19016 module are shown in Figure 6 below Figure 6 RAK19016 mechanical dimensions WisConnector PCB Layout Minimum Typical Maximum Unit 3 3...

Page 11: ...ow lists the operation and storage temperature requirements of RAK19016 Schematic Diagram Figure 8 shows the schematic of the WisBlock 5 24V Power Slot Module Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Operati...

Page 12: ...Documentation Center Figure 8 RAK19016 5 24V Power Slot Module schematics Last Updated 7 18 2022 6 55 21 AM...

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