RAKBox-B2 Enclosure Installation Guide

: June 12, 2024
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Assembly List
Assembly
Installation
Pole Mounting
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Assembly List

RAKBox B2 Enclosure - Assembly List

Assembly

Step 1: Install the plate with two M4*5 screws.

Step 2: Fix the WisBlock IO module with three M1.2*3 screws; For assembly method and precautions, please refer to RAK5005-O Baseboard Installation Guide.. The figure shows the fixation of RAK1920.

Step 3: Fix the WisBlock module on the plate with M2.5*4 screws.
NOTE
The number of screws is depending on the WisBlock IO module type, please confirm according to the actual module. Step 4: If an external connection is required, for example an external sensor, remove the plug on the longer side of the enclosure and replace it with the gland. Pull the cable to the external device through the gland and make sure the lid of the gland is closed properly. If the gland is not closed properly, there is a chance for water and humidity to enter into the enclosure and damage the WisBlock. Step 5: Stick the antennas of WisBlock Core module on the inner wall of the enclosure, and the figure below is only for illustration;

Step 6: Install two M2.5*15+6 hexagon standoffs for the battery plate.

RAKBox B2 Enclosure - Step6

Step 7: Plug the battery cable into the socket on the PCB (if the solar panel enclosure is used, connect the cable of solar panel to the PCB), and then fix the battery plate on the standoff with two M2.5*4 screws.
⚠ WARNING
Be sure to connect the battery and solar cable first, otherwise the cable cannot be connected after installing the battery plate. RAKBox B2 Enclosure -
Step7

Step 8: Stick the battery on the battery plate with double side adhesive stickers.

Step 9: Close the cover, tighten the screws and complete the assembly.

Installation

Wall Mounting
Step 1: Fix the installation kit on the bottom of the enclosure with four M5*10 screws. Make sure that the Z-shaped mounting bars are extruding from the enclosure as shown in the image.

Step 2: Using a Ø5mm drill bit, drill 4 holes on the wall according to the dimension of the following picture and then plug the screw anchors in the wall.

Step 3: Fix the enclosure with the 4 screws to the wall.

Pole Mounting

Step 1: Fix the installation kit on the bottom of the enclosure with four M5*10 screws. Make sure that the Z-shaped mounting bars are NOT extruding the enclosure, as shown in the image. Step 2: Slide the Steel band clamp through the rectangular hole of the mounting bar, wrap the band clamps around the pole, lock them and then tighten the clamps using a screwdriver.

Last Updated: 10/11/2021, 4:28:25 AM