Sensor Hub - Design your IoT Solution with various sensors

Have everything you need for a comprehensive end device in one place. No need to hustle around, the choice is made easy. Connect all the sensors you need to just one device.

The RAK2560 WisNode Sensor Hub is a modular sensor ecosystem consisting of the Sensor Hub Smart Datalogger and multiple pre-configured sensor probes. With pluggable, interchangeable probes, and the option to add third-party sensors to the mixture, the Sensor Hub is a suitable and versatile solution platform for various IoT applications where environmental monitoring is needed.

The Sensor Hub consists of a robust waterproof enclosure with 2 sensor probe ports to connect the sensors or an external power source like a solar panel.

Depending on the deployment location, the device can work in full battery mode or with an external power supply.

Sensor Hub and its sensor probes are easily configured via the WisToolBox app, which is available for mobile and desktop.

Note: The Sensor Hub has two variants based on the communication type - LoRaWAN® only and LoRaWAN®+NB IoT. SensorHub's NB-IoT module supports two types of LTE (Long-Term Evolution) categories, namely CAT M1 and CAT NB2. CAT M1 offers higher data rates and lower latency, while CAT NB2 provides ultra-low power consumption and greater coverage, making it an ideal choice for devices that operate on batteries and require long-term connectivity.

NOTE: The Sensor Hub can be powered with 2 to 4 ER18505 non-rechargeable batteries. They are NOT INCLUDED. You need to supply them separately.

When using Sensor Hub with Sensor Probe IO it must only be powered with the dedicated power supply. The power adapter can be selected from the “Check to include” section.

Features

• Full LoRaWAN® band support
• Based on RAK4630(MCU: nRF52840, Radio Chip: SX1262)
• RUI3-based firmware
• Auto-detection of the power source
• Auto-detection of the Sensor Probes
• 2~4 pcs 3.6 V ER18505 4000mAh Li-SOCl2 Non rechargeable batteries (not included)
• 12 V DC power supply or solar panel
• NB-IoT interface module (RAK5860) support (optional)
• Embedded antenna
  • High-efficiency LoRa® antenna 860~930 MHz
• NFC tag for power on and smart connect over BLE
• Prevent theft via the hall effect sensor on the exclusive mounting bracket
• IP66-rated waterproof enclosure
• Multiple Sensor Probes or Probe IO can be connected to a single Sensor Hub port with the Splitter cable
• Distance between the sensors can be adjusted with the extension cable

Sensor Probe

The Sensor Probe is an accessory for the Sensor Hub solution platform. It supports up to 2 preselected WisBlock sensors in various combinations to provide the needed data.

NOTE: The Sensor Probe could not be used as a standalone product. You need the RAK2560 Sensor Hub in order to use this probe.

Features

• Auto-identification of the sensor type
• One-wire protocol
• Waterproof (IP67-rated for the probe body)
• Supports up to 2 preselected WisBlock sensor modules

More information can be found on the Sensor Probe page.

Sensor ProbeIO

The Probe IO is an accessory for the Sensor Hub solution platform. It supports modules with various communication protocols like RS-485*, SDI-12*, 4-20 mA signal*, and DI/DO*. This accessory can work with RAKwireless modules as well as third-party ones to ensure the best solution for your project.

NOTE: The Probe IO could not be used as a standalone product. You need the RAK2560 Sensor Hub in order to use this probe.

NOTE: Currently, no custom or 3rd party sensor can be connected to the ProbeIO SensorHub! If you cannot find the desired sensor in the SensorHub Solutions, reach us at support@rakwireless.com and we will check the compatibility of your desired sensor. 

Features

• Support one RS-485 device*
• Support one SDI-12 device*
• Support one 4-20 mA device*
• Support two DO (dry contact)*
• Support one DI*
• One-wire protocol
• Supply 5V / VIN / 24V (1A) power.
• Waterproof (IP67-rated for the probe body)

* Currently, no custom or 3rd party sensor can be connected to the ProbeIO SensorHub! If you cannot find the desired sensor in the SensorHub Solutions, reach us at support@rakwireless.com and we will check the compatibility of your desired sensor. 

More information can be found on the Sensor Probe IO page.

Documentation

• RAK2560