LoRain Rain Gauge RANLWE01
This rain sensor measures the amount of rainfall at its location using a tipping bucket mechanism, reporting the quantity within a 15-minute interval with an accuracy of 0.5 mm of water column and additionally provides the temperature. In the event of heavy rainfall exceeding 15 l/h, a heavy rain alarm is triggered promptly. Both the heavy rain threshold and the measurement interval are configurable. The sensor is powered by two AAA batteries. The supplied VARTA batteries allow for an approximate runtime of about 2 years. A low battery level is wirelessly reported, enabling the replacement of batteries before the device shuts down.
About this device
This rain sensor measures the amount of rainfall at its location using a tipping bucket mechanism, reporting the quantity within a 15-minute interval with an accuracy of 0.5 mm of water column and additionally provides the temperature. In the event of heavy rainfall exceeding 15 l/h, a heavy rain alarm is triggered promptly. Both the heavy rain threshold and the measurement interval are configurable. The sensor is powered by two AAA batteries. The supplied VARTA batteries allow for an approximate runtime of about 2 years. A low battery level is wirelessly reported, enabling the replacement of batteries before the device shuts down.
The LoRain Rain Gauge RANLWE01 supports 2 regional frequency plans and operates as a Class A LoRaWAN device. A payload codec is published in the repository, so uplinks are decoded automatically when you onboard it to The Things Stack.
Key features
- Sensors: temperature, water.
- LoRa Alliance certified, verified interoperability with The Things Stack and other LoRaWAN network servers.
- Payload codec included, uplink decoder ready for one-click activation.
- 2 frequency plans supported: EU863-870, US902-928.
Vendor
At a glance
Hardware specifications
| Model ID | ran |
| Dimensions | 132 × 132 × 139 mm |
| Weight | 219 g |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 80 °C |
| Relative humidity | 0% to 0.97% |
Sensors & capabilities
Certifications & compliance
| Safety | 62368-1 — IEC |
| Radio equipment | 301 489-1 (2.2.0) — ETSI |
| Radio equipment | 301 489-3 (2.1.0) — ETSI |
Standards
Network profiles
Capabilities are defined per firmware version and frequency plan, exactly as published in the repository.
Firmware 241115
| Frequency plan | MAC | Reg. params | Class | Join | Max EIRP | Certified |
| EU863-870 | 1.0.3 | RP001-1.0.3-RevA | A | OTAA | 16 dBm | ✓ Yes |
| US902-928 | 1.0.3 | RP001-1.0.3-RevA | A | OTAA | 16 dBm | — |
Frequency plan coverage
Live decoder playground
Decode any hex payload client-side with the device's published codec, the exact code The Things Stack runs.
// pick an example or paste a payload, then Decode
Example uplink from The Things Stack
The full JSON message your application receives via MQTT or webhook when this device sends the payload above, raw bytes, decoded fields and radio metadata included.
// decode a payload above to see the full envelope
Codec source
// loading codec…
Add to The Things Stack
Manual setup
Create an application
In The Things Stack console, go to Applications → Create application and pick a unique application ID.
Register an end device
Choose From the LoRaWAN Device Repository and search for “LoRain Rain Gauge RANLWE01”. Select your firmware version and frequency plan.
Enter device credentials
Provide the DevEUI, JoinEUI and AppKey printed on the device label or QR code.
Power on & verify uplinks
Within a few minutes you'll see the join request and decoded uplinks in the Live data tab.