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Altitude Tech IronLink LoRA 868MHz Development Board

Altitude Tech IronLink LoRA® 868MHz Development Board is an industrial Low-Power Long Range - LoRa Technology transceiver that is based on the Microchip RN2483A module. This transceiver enables devices like sensors and embedded computers to connect to the internet. The IronLink LoRA board complies with the LoRaWAN Class A protocol specifications by integrating RF, baseband controller, and command Application Programming Interface (API) processor. This makes it a complete long-range solution. Altitude Tech IronLink LoRA 868MHz development board features  863MHz to 870MHz and 433.050MHz to 434.790MHz frequency ranges and FSK, GFSK, and LoRa technology modulations. Applications include automated meter reading, smart agriculture, smart healthcare, Internet of Things (IoT), home and building automation, industrial monitoring and control, and Machine to Machine (M2M).

Features

  • GPS with Easy Mode (or onboard GPS with 1s lock time)
  • 28-pin header for add ons board
  • Fuel Gauge for accurate battery tracking
  • 6-channel 12-bit ADC for sensor add-ons
  • Optional external GPS antenna for a greater range
  • 868MHz Lora antenna
  • Integrated EEPROM
  • HAL software for easy programming
  • USB serial interface for debugging
  • Battery support for 4.2V LiPo's

Specifications

  • Frequency Band
    • 863MHz to 870MHz
    • 433.050MHz to 434.790MHz
  • Modulation Methods
    • FSK, GFSK, and LoRa technology modulations
  • Max Over-the-Air Data Rate
    • 300kbps with FSK modulation
    • 10937bps with LoRa technology modulation
  • Operation Range
    • Up to 15km coverage at suburban
    • Up to 5km coverage at urban area
  • Sensitivity at 1% PER
    • -146dBm dependent on modulation settings, Receiver Bandwidth (RBW), and Spreading Factor (SF)
  • RF TX Power
    • Adjustable up to 10dBm on 433MHz band (maximum - limited to meet regulations)
    • 14dBm on the 868MHz band (maximum - TX power is adjustable)

Applications

  • Automated meter reading
  • Smart agriculture
  • Home and building automation
  • Wireless alarm and security systems
  • Industrial monitoring and control
  • Machine to Machine (M2M)
  • Supply chain and logistics
  • Internet of Things (IoT)

Board Layout & DImensions Overview

Altitude Tech IronLink LoRA 868MHz Development Board
Published: 2019-11-13 | Updated: 2023-04-20