SG50 Outdoor Waterproof Solar LoRaWAN Gateway

The SG50 is an ultra-low-power outdoor LoRaWAN gateway designed for remote locations where grid power and wired internet connections are unavailable. It combines solar charging, a built-in rechargeable battery, 8-channel LoRaWAN communication, and 4G LTE backhaul in a rugged IP67 enclosure.

The gateway receives data from LoRaWAN sensors, livestock trackers, asset trackers, meters, alarms, and other end devices. It then forwards the collected data to a cloud platform or private LoRaWAN network server through the cellular network.

Solar-Powered Off-Grid Operation

The SG50 uses a solar panel and rechargeable battery to provide continuous operation in remote areas. This reduces the need for electrical cabling and makes the gateway suitable for farms, grazing areas, forests, reservoirs, mines, construction sites, and other difficult-to-reach locations.

Actual operating time depends on sunlight conditions, cellular signal quality, LoRaWAN traffic, reporting frequency, and battery condition.

Reliable Outdoor Protection

Its IP67-rated enclosure protects internal components against dust and temporary water exposure. The gateway is designed for outdoor deployment and can be installed on a pole or wall.

For reliable operation, the installation position should provide adequate sunlight, good cellular reception, and a clear LoRaWAN radio environment.

Eight-Channel LoRaWAN Connectivity

The SG50 provides eight LoRaWAN channels for receiving data from multiple end devices. With receive sensitivity down to approximately −140 dBm and transmit power up to 27 dBm, it supports long-range communication in suitable outdoor environments.

Coverage depends on antenna height, terrain, buildings, interference, frequency regulations, end-device antenna performance, and spreading-factor configuration.

4G LTE Data Backhaul

A 4G SIM card is installed in the gateway to transmit LoRaWAN data to the network server. This enables deployment in areas without Ethernet or Wi-Fi infrastructure.

The gateway must be configured with the correct APN, server address, communication protocol, frequency plan, and gateway EUI before field deployment.

Network Server Compatibility

The SG50 supports common gateway communication protocols, including Semtech UDP Packet Forwarder and LoRa Basics Station. It can connect to compatible LoRaWAN network servers such as ChirpStack or a customer’s private LNS.

ChirpStack documentation confirms support for gateway connections through Semtech UDP Packet Forwarder and LoRa Basics Station.ChirpStack gateway documentation

Global LoRaWAN Frequency Options

Frequency options include:

• 
  CN470
  
• 
  IN865
  
• 
  EU868
  
• 
  RU864
  
• 
  US915
  
• 
  AU915
  
• 
  KR920
  
• 
  AS923-1
  
• 
  AS923-2
  
• 
  AS923-3
  
• 
  AS923-4
  

The correct frequency version must be selected according to the regulations and LoRaWAN channel plan of the deployment country.

Typical Applications

The SG50 is suitable for smart agriculture, livestock tracking, irrigation monitoring, environmental sensing, water management, remote asset monitoring, solar farms, oilfields, mines, forests, and other outdoor IoT projects.

For livestock projects, multiple gateways can be installed across a large farm to improve coverage. LoRaWAN collars and sensors communicate with the nearest gateway, while the gateway sends the data to the management platform through 4G LTE.

Platform and Integration

The gateway can be integrated with the Lora8 platform, compatible third-party platforms, or a private customer server. The system can provide device management, location monitoring, sensor data, alarms, historical records, API integration, and remote configuration.

Shenzhen Jinshengchang Technology Co., Ltd. provides SG50 gateway supply, LoRaWAN frequency selection, platform integration, device configuration, API support, and complete IoT deployment solutions.