Data Sheet

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1.0 Overview
The Pygate is a super low-cost 8-channel LoRaWAN
gateway that comes in the shape of a shield.
It’s got the well-known form factor from our other
shields and you can connect your much loved WiPy3,
LoPy4 or a GPy to it. Hook in your Pycom development
boards up and you have yourself a nifty little
decentralized IoT network in one go. Pygate also fits
inside the Universal IP67 Case so you don’t have to
limit yourself to indoors.
2.0 F
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- Dual SX1257 transceivers for a total of 8 channels
support simultaneously
- Ability to work in hostile RF environments such as
close to mobile phones, Wi-Fi Routers and Bluetooth
devices.
- Frequencies: 863-870 MHz and 902-928 MHz
- Baseband processor: SX1308
- Compatible with WiPy3, GPy and LoP4
- Ultra-low power standby mode
- Ethernet with PoE via the optional daughter board
- Powered via USB, LiPo Battery and Power over
Ethernet (PoE) injector via the optional daughter
board
- 2mm pitch JST header for PHR-2 battery connector
(pin 1 [+], pin 2 [-])
- LiPo battery charging (BQ24040) via the USB port or
Ethernet PoE daughter board
- USB to serial connection for the Pycom module with
auto programming features
- Same form factor as the Expansion Board v3.x
- Dimensions: 65mm (L) x 50mm (W) x 16mm (H)
- Fits the universal IP67 Case for outdoor use
3.1
3.0
Specifications
Hardware configuration:
- Transceivers: Dual Semtech SX1257 transceivers for a
total of 8 channels support.
- Baseband processor: Semtech SX1308 running @
133MHz.
- Frequency range: 863-870 MHz and 902-928 MHz
- LoRaWAN regions: EU868, US915, AU915, AS923,
IN865
- Ultra low power standby mode allows backup
battery operation.
- Same form factor as the expansion board.
- Compatible with WiPy3, GPy and LoPy4.
- USB to serial connection for the Pycom module with
auto-programming features.
3.2
Power supply options:
- Micro USB.
- PoE (Power Over Ethernet) via the optional adapter
board.
- LiPo or Li-Ion battery.
- LiPo battery charging via the USB or the PoE ports.
3.3
Available signals on headers:
- VCC supply.
- 3.3V from the Pycom module.
- VCC supply that goes off when the system
enters sleep mode.
- 3V3 from the Gateway subsystem.
- UART Tx and UART Rx.
- GPS PPS input for adding an external GPS
- GND
3.4
Wireless connectivity options:
- WiFi: In combination with the WiPy3, LoPy4 or the
GPy.
- Ethernet: In combination with the Ethernet
adapter board. This also requires a Pycom module
to provide the TCP stack.
- LTE: In combination with the GPy.
- Bluetooth.
3.5
Absolute maximum ratings:
- Operating temperature range depends on
edition (please check with your
distributor):
- Commercial temperature range: 0 to 70 °C
- Industrial temperature range: -40 to +85 °C
- Maximum RF Input Level: -10 dBm (0.1
mW)