Introducing the Creowave R7 Gateway Unit

The Creowave R7 Gateway Unit is a high-performance, industrial-grade device designed to centralize and streamline data communication in remote monitoring systems.

Built with reliability and scalability in mind, the R7 acts as the vital link between wireless IIoT sensors and the M7 software, ensuring seamless data flow even in the most demanding environments.

Key features of the R7 Gateway include:

  • Robust Wireless Connectivity: Supports LPWAN technologies such as LoRa, enabling secure and long-range communication from remote sites.
  • Data Aggregation and Transmission: Collects data from multiple sensors and transmits it to cloud-based platforms and on to the M7 software or local monitoring systems.
  • Durable Construction: Designed to endure harsh industrial conditions, from extreme temperatures to challenging weather.
  • Scalable and Flexible Integration: Easily integrates with existing systems, offering compatibility with diverse sensor networks and software platforms.
  • Edge Processing Capabilities: Performs basic data processing locally, reducing network load and enabling faster response times.

With the Creowave R7 Gateway, you gain a reliable, scalable, and efficient solution for connecting field operations to centralized systems.

Whether you’re monitoring oil wells, industrial plants, or remote infrastructure, the R7 ensures that critical data is always within reach, empowering smarter decisions and enhanced operational control.

Specifications

Features

  • Multiple network infrastructures supported
  • Internal diagnostics
  • Communications diagnostics, RSSI and LQI
  • Sensor network data storage in case that data transmission is lost
  • Change and transmit of new calibration files of transducers to S7 units
  • Easy to set-up and install to the site

Wireless Specifications

Model: C-site R7-303

  • Downlink frequency band: 2405 – 2480 MHz (IEEE 802.15.4)
  • Communication protocol: Creowave proprietary
  • Link span: >10km free space, antenna gain +4dBi
  • Update period: 60 seconds to several hours
  • Network size: 99 sensor units
  • RF transmitter power: Factory adjustable +10 – +18dBm

UPLINK C-site R7-303

  • Options: Cellular 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/h
  • TX output power: According to national regulations
    Absolute max. restricted to 2W

Model: C-site R7-414

  • Downlink frequency band: 863 – 870 MHz
  • Communication protocol: LoRaWAN
  • Link span: Max 20km free space, antenna gain +6dBi (omnidirectional)
  • Update period: 60 seconds to several hours
  • RF transmitter power: Max. 20 dBm

UPLINK C-site R7-414

  • Options: Cellular 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/h
  • TX output power: According to national regulations
    Absolute max. restricted to 2W

Wired Communication Interface

  • Ethernet: 10/100 Base-TX
  • Serial communication: 2 x RS-485

Functional Specifications

  • Power supply: SELV +12VDC/2.5A
  • Power consumption: 25 W max

Operating Specifications

  • Ambient temperature: -25…+55 °C
  • Environmental: IP67, humidity 5-95%
  • Vibration: Tested according to IEC60770-1

Regulatory Compliance Statement

  • Hazardous location certificates: ATEX/IECEx certified II 2G Ex mb (ib) IIC T4
  • cMETus: certified to: CL 1 ZONE 1 AEx e mb [ib] IIC T4 Gb
    (UL, CSA, CAN) listing no. E114307
  • EMC conformity standards: EN61326 Class A
  • R&TTE conformity standards: ETSI EN 300 328 ETSI EN 301 489-17 EN 61010-1
  • Regulation conformity of the wireless model: FCC approval, IC approval