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    LoRaWAN® Devices - External Power

    Written by Matthew Clark-Massera

    Updated at January 27th, 2023

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      The SensorData LoRaWAN, SensorData Sigfox and SensorNode LoRaWAN devices can all be powered externally. 

      WARNING: do NOT use these products with batteries AND external power. It is either batteries OR external power.

      WARNING: maximum input voltage is 6V. Take care not to exceed this. 

      Specifications:

      • 4-6V input voltage. 5V USB supplies will work.
      • Do not connect external power when batteries are inserted.
      • Peak current draw of 200mA for short periods (usually while transmitting).
      • Sleep current of 10uA in minimal configuration. It could be higher depending on the IO configuration.
      • Idle current is 5mA.
      • Idle current with the GPS on is 30-40mA.
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