Ranger Tracker (rechargeable battery)
Step-by-step production process.
Electronics
Ranger tracker - specific steps
GPS antenna tuning (1590 MHz in air for resin encapsulation)
add PCB spacers
add tag extension 26,6 mm + tag (don't connect "batt" pins)
add tape underneath the tag to protect holes for programming from the resin
add EMI shield (temporarily attached in one corner)
puncturing of batteries
add battery
charging testing
final GPS testing
put the tracker in deep sleep
seal the EMI shield all around with hot glue (the battery should be attached before the glue and the foam protection afterwards)
tape foam protection on the antenova (12x12x17mm)
Mechanics
resin casting in the mould (Electrolube PU resin UR5528, cca. 60g/piece)
engraving of serial numbers (laser parameters: power 30%, speed 150 mm/s)
prepare screws (2x DIN7985 M3x4 rust-free /tracker)
Final checks
provisioning + send correct settings
final test
charge to 4.0V
packaging
final check on TTN
shipping
Assembly
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