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RAK Wireless  |  SKU: 910033

RAKwireless RF Lightning Arrestor | N-Type Coaxial Surge Protector

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Regular price €43,00
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€36,13
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The RAKwireless RF Lightning Arrestor is an N-type surge protector that shields gateways from lightning.

  • Serious surge protection: switching SPD rated 20 kA max (10 kA nominal)
  • Barely touches the signal: 0–2700 MHz, under 0.2 dB loss, VSWR 1.2
  • Weatherproof: N-male to N-female, IP67, −40 to +70 °C

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Description

The RAKwireless RF Lightning Arrestor is a coaxial Surge Protective Device (SPD) that protects your transceiver against the over-voltage and surge current induced by lightning. A critical safety component for any outdoor IoT deployment, it sits inline on the antenna feed and diverts dangerous energy safely to ground.

Built around a switching-type design with a 50 Ω, 0–2700 MHz RF path and power handling up to 200 W, it suits LoRa, Wi-Fi, and LTE antenna systems. N-type male to N-type female connectors and an IP67 body make it ready for permanent outdoor mounting.

Core Capabilities

High Surge Capacity A switching-type SPD rated for a nominal discharge current (In) of 10 kA and a maximum (Imax) of 20 kA (8/20 µs), clamping to a voltage protection level (Up) of ≤1200 V.
Minimal RF Impact With VSWR ≤1.2 and insertion loss ≤0.2 dB across 0–2000 MHz, it preserves signal integrity and coverage while handling up to 200 W of transmission power.
Multi-Band: LoRa, Wi-Fi & LTE A 50 Ω RF path spanning 0–2700 MHz protects LoRaWAN, Wi-Fi, and LTE antenna systems alike — one SPD for mixed-radio sites.
Weatherproof N-Type Build An IP67-rated body (≤180 g) with N-male to N-female connectors mounts via metal wall-through fixation and grounds directly to earth — rated −40 °C to +70 °C.

Typical Applications

Outdoor Gateway Protection: Shield LoRaWAN gateways and their antennas on towers, masts, and rooftops from direct and induced lightning surges.
Multi-Radio Sites: Protect LoRa, Wi-Fi, and LTE antenna feeds across the same 0–2700 MHz path on shared infrastructure.
Industrial & Remote Installations: Safeguard critical backhaul at oil & gas, mining, agriculture, and solar-farm sites where downtime is costly.
High-Power RF Links: Suitable for transmit paths up to 200 W, covering high-power gateway and cellular deployments.

Technical Integration

Key points for fitting the SPD into your RF path:

RF path: Installs inline between the antenna and the transceiver, with N-type male and N-type female ports.
Surge protection: Switching-type SPD, In 10 kA / Imax 20 kA (8/20 µs), Up ≤1200 V, with a DC startup voltage of 600 V ±25%.
RF performance: 50 Ω, 0–2700 MHz, up to 200 W, VSWR ≤1.2 and insertion loss ≤0.2 dB (0–2000 MHz).
Mounting & grounding: N-F port metal wall-through fixation; ground via the wall-through mount or a grounding connector to PE/earth.
Environment & compliance: IP67 (GB 4208), −40 °C to +70 °C, 5–95% RH, ≤180 g; tested to IEC 61643-21 and IEC 60950.
Setup help: Fit on the antenna feed and bond to a low-impedance earth for effective protection — contact the shopioT technical team for guidance.

What's in the Box

1×RF Lightning Arrestor / SPD (N-Male to N-Female)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this SPD protect against?

The over-voltage and surge current induced by lightning. As a switching-type device, it diverts that energy to ground and protects the transceiver and circuitry connected to your gateway.

Which systems and frequencies does it support?

LoRa, Wi-Fi, and LTE antennas across a 50 Ω, 0–2700 MHz RF path, handling transmission power up to 200 W.

What's the surge rating?

Nominal discharge current (In) of 10 kA and maximum (Imax) of 20 kA at 8/20 µs, with a voltage protection level (Up) of ≤1200 V.

Will it weaken my signal?

Minimally — VSWR ≤1.2 and insertion loss ≤0.2 dB across 0–2000 MHz keep the RF link clear.

How is it installed and grounded?

Inline on the antenna feed (N-male to N-female). Mount it via the N-F port metal wall-through fixation and bond it to a low-impedance earth, or use a grounding connector.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

Yes — it's IP67-rated and operates from −40 °C to +70 °C at 5–95% humidity, weighing ≤180 g.

Compliance

IP67
IEC 61643-21
IEC 60950

Specifications

  • Radio & Range

    Frequency: 0–2700 MHz

    Impedance: 50 Ω

    Insertion loss: ≤0.2 dB (0–2000 MHz)

    Connector: N-type male to N-type female

    Surge: In 10 kA, Imax 20 kA, Up ≤1200 V

  • Power Source
    Passive / Host-powered
  • Dimensions
    68 × 21 mm
  • Weight
    approx. 180 g
  • IP Rating
    IP67
  • Environment Rating
    Outdoor
  • Operating Temperature
    -40°C to +80°C
  • Warranty
    2 Years

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