KANKANAL Solar LoRaWAN Gateway
Self-powered, IP67 LoRaWAN gateway with integrated solar and battery system for remote agriculture, utilities and industrial IoT deployments.
KANKANAL Solar LoRaWAN Gateway
Self-powered, IP67 LoRaWAN gateway with integrated solar and battery system for remote agriculture, utilities and industrial IoT deployments.
Product Overview
The KANKANAL Solar LoRaWAN Gateway is a self-powered, carrier-grade outdoor gateway designed for locations where wired power and connectivity are difficult or expensive. With an integrated solar panel, high-capacity rechargeable battery, IP67 enclosure and 8-channel LoRaWAN radio, it delivers long-range coverage for thousands of sensors across farms, forests, mines, utility corridors and remote industrial sites. Data is routed to KANKANAL DeviceBoard for central monitoring, analytics and automation.
1. Solar-Powered, Off-Grid Operation
- Integrated solar panel + rechargeable battery pack for fully self-contained power.
- Up to 4 days of continuous operation without sunlight (typical profile with 100 nodes at 10-minute reporting).
- Smart power management optimises charging, battery protection and runtime.
- Ideal for remote locations where mains power is unavailable or unreliable.
2. Long-Range 8-Channel LoRaWAN Connectivity
- Built on a high-efficiency LoRa baseband chipset for low power and high capacity.
- 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway capable of serving more than 2,000 end devices.
- Supports LoRaWAN Class A and Class C devices across regional frequency plans.
- Long-range coverage with receiver sensitivity down to –140 dBm, suitable for wide-area deployments.
3. Rugged IP67 Outdoor Construction
- IP67-rated enclosure for dustproof and waterproof performance.
- Metal cast-aluminium housing built for extreme temperatures and harsh weather.
- Operating temperature range from –30 °C to +70 °C.
- Designed for pole, wall or tower mounting in agricultural fields, industrial yards and utility corridors.
4. Cellular, Wi-Fi & Ethernet Backhaul
- 4G LTE / GSM cellular uplink for remote sites far away from fibre or LAN.
- Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) for local access, configuration or as a backup data path.
- Wired Ethernet via rugged connector when LAN is available.
- Flexible backhaul options ensure reliable connectivity across a variety of deployment scenarios.
5. Embedded Network Server & Edge Intelligence
- Integrated LoRaWAN Network Server enables standalone deployments with no external core required.
- Supports local device management for up to 100 nodes in pure edge mode.
- MQTT interface for streaming sensor data to DeviceBoard, cloud platforms or on-premise applications.
- Packet filtering, listen-before-talk support and automatic retransmission for reliable communication.
6. Integrated GPS for Network Mapping
- Built-in GPS for accurate gateway coordinates.
- Supports coverage planning, network visualisation and geolocation-based analytics.
- Useful for widely dispersed networks such as farms, forests, mining zones and utility lines.
7. Security, Remote Management & Diagnostics
- Secure remote access with VPN support (e.g., OpenVPN) for management traffic.
- Web interface for configuration, firmware upgrades and status monitoring.
- Diagnostic tools (ping, statistics, logs) help troubleshoot remote deployments.
- Front-panel LEDs provide quick visual feedback for power, LTE and Wi-Fi status.
8. Seamless Integration with DeviceBoard
- Connects to KANKANAL DeviceBoard for central monitoring and control of gateways and sensors.
- Rule flows route data to dashboards, alerts, ERP systems or external APIs.
- Supports multi-site, multi-tenant networks for integrators and large enterprises.
- Works alongside KANKANAL Indoor and Outdoor LoRaWAN gateways to build hybrid IoT networks.
9. Installation Kit & Power Options
- Delivered as an all-in-one kit including solar panel, mounting brackets, antennas and battery pack.
- Supports pole and wall mounting for flexible placement.
- Optional solar panel wattage choices to match geographic and load conditions.
- Extremely low typical power consumption (around 0.8 W) maximises solar efficiency.
10. Typical Use Cases
- Smart agriculture – soil probes, irrigation valves, weather stations and livestock sensors across large fields.
- Forestry & environmental monitoring – fire risk, weather, water levels and wildlife tracking in remote areas.
- Oil, gas & mining – pipeline monitoring, tank farms, wellheads and mine-site sensors.
- Utility & infrastructure – remote water/gas/electric metering, pumps and valve stations.
- Rural & highway smart-city projects – lighting, traffic counters, weather, safety and road infrastructure monitoring.
11. Key Advantages
- True off-grid gateway powered by solar and battery.
- Rugged IP67 design for year-round outdoor exposure.
- High node capacity and long-range LoRaWAN coverage.
- Flexible backhaul options (LTE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet) for any site condition.
- End-to-end KANKANAL ecosystem with DeviceBoard, sensors and analytics for complete IoT solutions.