Field 16c

Access the Data You Need in Minutes

Gather and transmit data at scale with this low-cost, long-range LoRaWAN® gateway by MachineQ. The Field 16c is an outdoor-rated, plug-and-play gateway optimized for localized deployments and offering the same robust enterprise-grade connectivity, long-range capacity and deep propagation that defines the MachineQ network.

Ideal for enterprises and operators who require a full-featured outdoor gateway, this model comes outfitted with a weather-resistant IP67-rated exterior casing built for the most demanding outdoor use cases. To minimize cost and installation complexity, the Field 16c is designed with internal antennas for the 3G/4G modem and GPS receiver.

Activate and deploy an enterprise-ready network with our robust APIs or
through leveraging MQcentral, MachineQ’s easy-to-use network management portal. Seamlessly add devices at scale as you experience the benefit of nearly instantaneous data on the assets and areas you care about. With Field16c’s flexible backhaul options (ETH / 3G / 4G) you can ensure your data is always secure.

Features & Benefits

• RF optimized and certified for best-in-class propagation reducing hardware expenditure

• Supports millions of uplinks per day ensuring all sensor data is received and processed

• Automated failover logic and payload caching to reduce loss of data due to network outages

• End-to-end encryption from sensor to gateway, plus sensor payloads and wireless metadata

• Compact, lightweight design is targeted at outdoor installations which dictate a small form factor and low power consumption.

• Durable in harsh environments, with IP67-rated casing, operational in temperatures that range from -40°C to +60°C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TX POWER

Up to 27dBm

POWER

-48VDC or PoE (802.3at)

INTERFACES

Ethernet Backhaul RJ-45 Internal GPS/Cellular Backhaul (3G/4G) antenna
LoRa® Antenna

ANTENNAS

N-Type

CHANNELS

16

CONNECTIVITY

LoRa®, Ethernet, 3G/4G, GPS

DUPLEX

Full

INSTALLATION LOCATION

Outdoor

MEMORY

1024Mbit RAM

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) at sea level Including solar loading

OPERATING ALTITUDE

-60 m to 4,000 m (-197 ft to 13,123 ft)

OPERATIONAL HUMIDITY

10% to 100% condensing

SAFETY

UL60950-1

REGULATORY

FCC Part 15.247, 109, 209

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Field 16c
Mounting Bracket
Ethernet Weatherproofing Adapter SIM Card (If Cell Backhaul is selected) Internal GPS antenna
Internal Cellular Antenna

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