kerlink GWKLK1700 Wirnet iStation LoRaWAN User Guide

June 6, 2024
Kerlink

kerlink GWKLK1700 Wirnet iStation LoRaWAN User Guide

kerlink GWKLK1700 Wirnet iStation LoRaWAN User Guide

1. Need help?

  • In order to provide the most updated technical documentation, as well as considering and saving the environmental resources, Kerlink is providing preferably “Online documentation”.
  • Kerlink is gathering all the technical information on a Wiki: http://wikikerlink.fr/
    – If your don’t have yet your Wiki login/password please request them to support@kerlink.com (note that the “Product ID” of one of your products will be required).
    – How to find the “Product ID”? Please look at the Wirnet iStation sticker placed on the right side of the case.

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  • On the Wiki, Kerlink is proposing a comprehensive set of documents and information for self-help:
    – Setup of Wirnet™ iStation Gateway: Connection to the gateway, Firmware update, Packet Forwarder installation,
    Packet Forwarder configuration.
    – System Management: Connection, login and credentials, KerOS REST API, …
    – Network Management: Backhaul configuration, Firewall, IPsec / OpenVPN.
    – LoRa Features, KerOS customization, Support and resources (FAQ, Troubleshoot the gateway …)

  • Application Notes: (from end of November 2019) for questions related to generic engineering rules
    – AN-KLK03355 – Improving radio coexistence performance of LoRaWAN gateways
    – AN-KLK03356 – LoRaWAN gateways coverage optimization
    – AN-KLK03357 – LoRaWAN gateways installation recommendations
    – AN-KLK03358 – LoRaWAN gateways lightning protection

  • For any Warranty or Maintenance related request (Trouble shooting, help …),
    – If purchased from a Distributor, please contact the distributor directly for Level1 support
    – If purchased from Kerlink directly, please open an “Assistance Request” via our ticketing tool called OTRS
    (Open-source Ticket Request System)
    – If you don’t have yet your OTRS login/password, please request them to support@Kerlink.com (note that the Product Id or any serial number of one of your products will be required).
    Access to Kerlink “Technical Support team” for Maintenance Services is conditioned to a valid Maintenance contract.

  • For any other question related to our product, please contact our distributor or Kerlink sales@kerlink.com or + 33 2 99 12 29 00.

2 Manufacturer

  • Kerlink, 1 Rue Jacqueline Auriol 35235 Thorigné-Fouillard, France Tel.: +33 (0)2 99 12 29 00 ­ Fax: +33 (0) 2 99 12 29 11 www.kerlink.com

3 Safety

  • Please, read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it.
  • The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
  • Refers to a critical situation.
  • In case of non-compliance, it may result in property damage
  • Refers to useful information during manipulations.

4 Package Contents

  • Only use the Wirnet™ iStation for its intended use “Normal conditions of use”.
  • Maintenance and repair must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by the manufacturer.
  • The enclosure of the Wirnet™ iStation must not be opened by CUSTOMER .
  • The Wirnet™ iStation should only be used with accessories or spare parts supplied by your reseller.

kerlink GWKLK1700 Wirnet iStation LoRaWAN User Guide - Product
Overview

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Remarks:

  • The Wirnet™ iStation may be mounted on a wall using four oblong holes located on the mounting bracket. (hole spacing 120 mm in width and 116.5 mm in length)
  • The Stainless Steel Hose Clamp for mounting on a pole are not included, the width should not exceed 14mm.
  • The screws for mounting on a wall are not included, the diameter of the screws must be 6mm.
  • The covers have to be screwed at their maximum to ensure weathertightness (USIM and LED/buttons)

5 Markings

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Markings

6 Installation of Wirnet™ iStation

6.1 Mounting of the enclosure

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enclosure

6.2 Setting connections

Before setting all connections, ensure that the power supply is not connected to the mains supply.

GNSS, 3G/4G and LoRa antenna are integrated. An external optional LoRa antenna can be added by opening the n°3 (please refer on the chart page 3) button and then screw the antenna directly or via a cable.

kerlink GWKLK1700 Wirnet iStation LoRaWAN User Guide - Setting
connections
Once the Wirnet™ iStation is installed, you can select up to 2 technologies to set up the access to Internet for the data backhaul:

  •  Ethernet connection, requiring an Ethernet access through a dedicated RJ45 cable (not included)
  • 3G/4G cellular connection, requiring an USIM (not included) and a data subscription (not included)

Note that both configurations can be used in parallel. For example, RJ45 Ethernet with a 3G / 4G link as a backup.

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Insert Sim

Regarding the power supply, the following equipment’s can be used:

  • End-Span or Mid-Span at least a 15W PoE (Power over Ethernet) (not included)

The Ethernet cable is not provided and must consist of two RJ45 T 568A (or 568B) plugs on each side. KERLINK recommends using a cable with the following characteristics:

  • Category: 6A
  • Shielding: STP (U/FTP) or SSTP (S/FTP)
  • Section conductors: AWG26
  • External jacket: LSZH or PUR
  • Maximum length: 100 meters
  • Cable gland 6.6-8.6mm. Operating temperature range: -40°C to +60°C Altitude max. < 2000m / hygrometry 95% non-condensing
6.3 Assembly instructions for sealing the connectors

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User Guide - Assembly instructions for sealing the
connectors

6.4 First connection
  • A push-button is available on the bottom of enclosure.

  • The ON/OFF/RST button must be pressed during 1s to generate a SW reset of the product.

  • Note that a long press for 5s turns off the gateway.
    Once the power is “On”, please check the LED status and start the SW configuration. The iStation should power on, showing:

  • a solid green LED (Power LED, under the power button),

  • accompanied by a red LED (Status LED =operations status) starting solid, then blinking during bootup.

kerlink GWKLK1700 Wirnet iStation LoRaWAN User Guide - First
connection

For more information on the « Quick start of Wirnet™ iStation Gateway, please consult the Kerlink Wiki: http://wikikerlink.fr/wirnet- productline/doku.php?id=wiki:quickstart:quickstart_istation

6.5 First connection

The Wirnet product line embeds a web interface to allow to easily manage the gateways:

  • Trigger software upgrade/update,
  • Configure the backhaul connectivity,
  • Trigger actions on the gateway: Turn-off, reboot, factory reset …

The generic syntax to access to this web interface is: http://klk--/
This means: for the Wirnet iStation: http://klk-wiis-03002e/
Note that if your computer is on the same local network, you can also use directly the IP address of your gateway in a browser to connect to the Web interface.

The default credentials are:

Login: admin Password: pwd4admin

For security reasons, it is strongly recommended to change the default passwords.

7 Declaration of Conformity

7.1 Wirnet™ iStation 868

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Kerlink, declares that the radio equipment type Wirnet™ iStation 868 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address : www.kerlink.com/support In Europe, the Wirnet™ iStation 868 station must comply with the ERC 70-03 requirements regarding duty cycle and maximum EIRP. They are summarized in the following table

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Conformity

7.2 Wirnet™ iStation 915

The Wirnet™ iStation 915 is in compliance with both FCC and IC regulations. The associated FCC and IC identifiers of the Wirnet™ iStation 915 are:

Model: Wirnet™ iStation 915 FCC ID: 2AFYS-KLKWIIS915 IC: 20637-KLKWIIS915

Model: EG25G Contains FCC ID: XMR201903EG25G Continent IC: 10224A-201903EG25G

The power supply of the Wirnet™ iStation 915 must be a limited source of power. Note that: Kerlink is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Some conditions have to be respected to maintain the FCC and IC compliance of the devices in the USA and Canada. Please contact your reseller to have details. For other countries, check the specific regulations regarding maximum EIRP and duty cycle allowed.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This radio transmitter 20637-KLKWIIS915 has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

External antenna used: gain 3dBi or 6dBi, dipole, 50 , vertical, omnidirectional

This equipment complies with RSS102’s and FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment under the following conditions:

  1. . This equipment should be installed and operated such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) and user’s/nearby person’s body at all times.
  2. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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7.3 Wirnet™ iStation 923

The Wirnet™ iStation 923 complies with the directive 2014/53/EU relating to radio equipment (RED) and is
certified for the following countries:

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8 Disposal / recycling

Do not dispose of the product with household waste. For proper disposal, contact a waste disposal company. The product packaging (cardboard and liners) can be removed with used paper.

9 Warranty

Contact your reseller for warranty conditions of the Wirnet™ iStation.

The Wirnet™ iStation is not warranted by Kerlink in case the enclosure is opened, modified, painted, branded out, outlined by CUSTOMER for any reason. Feel free to contact us for a guideline for the branding.

10 Accessories and Professional Services

For additional information, on available accessories and Professional Services please contact your reseller.

11 Give us your feedback

Your shopping and operational experiences are very important to us. We would like to invite you to leave review on our products and services. We will appreciate your time and efforts. We would be very proud to get any photo of your gateway installation. Can you share them to dmk@kerlink.com

https://forms.gle/oV9fcyYCLfpUxnTt8

12 Find us in Social Media

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We stay at your disposal for any help on your project. Yours sincerely.

Kerlink Team

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