R718G - Wireless Light Sensor
The device has a built-in light sensor that can be used for ambient light intensity detection. It uses the SX1276 wireless communication module. The R718G detects the ambient light intensity value and adds it to the gateway. The collected data is displayed in other devices
About this device
The device has a built-in light sensor that can be used for ambient light intensity detection. It uses the SX1276 wireless communication module. The R718G detects the ambient light intensity value and adds it to the gateway. The collected data is displayed in other devices
The R718G - Wireless Light Sensor supports 7 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: light.
- Payload codec included, uplink decoder ready for one-click activation.
- 7 frequency plans supported: AS923, AU915-928, CN470-510, EU863-870, IN865-867, KR920-923, US902-928.
- Battery powered (2 x 3.6V ER14505 AA lithium batteries), user replaceable.
Vendor
At a glance
Hardware specifications
| Model ID | r718g |
| Dimensions | 112 × 65 × 32 mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 55 °C |
| Relative humidity | 0% to 0.9% |
| Power | Battery — 2 x 3.6V ER14505 AA lithium batteries, replaceable |
Sensors & capabilities
Certifications & compliance
Standards
Network profiles
Capabilities are defined per firmware version and frequency plan, exactly as published in the repository.
Firmware 10
| Frequency plan | MAC | Reg. params | Class | Join | Max EIRP | Certified |
| AS923 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 16 dBm | — |
| AU915-928 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 20 dBm | — |
| CN470-510 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 19 dBm | — |
| EU863-870 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 16 dBm | — |
| IN865-867 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 20 dBm | — |
| KR920-923 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 14 dBm | — |
| US902-928 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 20 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 “R718G - Wireless Light Sensor”. 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.