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Step 6: Select the corresponding code

Build your own code for your model using the online 

Code Generator (http://www.libelium.com/development/waspmote/

code_generator) 

 provided by Libelium at the 

Development section

 of Libelium website (see corresponding section for details 

about how to use the code generator). Download and open it in Waspmote IDE Plug & Sense!.

Save the sketch (Waspmote IDE has a button for that), for example with the name “Waspmote_Plug_Sense_test_code”, 

and check the IDE message “Done Saving”

Figure :  Preparing code for Waspmote Plug & Sense!

Step 7: Select the corresponding API

Select the API version corresponding to Waspmote Plug & Sense! going to tools/board. If you do not have the API for Waspmote 

Plug & Sense!, please go to the 

Development section

 of Libelium website and download it.

Figure : Selecting API for Waspmote Plug & Sense!

Summary of Contents for Waspmote Plug & Sense! 4G US

Page 1: ...Waspmote Plug Sense User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 4 3 1 ON OFF Button 4 3 2 External LED 5 3 3 Resetting Waspmote Plug Sense with an external magnet 5 3 4 USB 7 3 4 1 External SIM socket 8 3 5 Antenna 10 4 Waspmote IDE Download and Installation 12 5 Compiling a New Program 13 6 Uploading a New Program to Waspmote Plug Sense 15 7 Certifications information 21 7 1 USA and Canada certification 21 ...

Page 3: ...onnector while Waspmote is ON Waspmote can become unstable or unresponsive and internal parts can be damaged This fact is not covered under warranty Hardware Do not handle black stickers seals on both sides of the enclosure Warranty stickers Their integrity is the proof that Waspmote Plug Sense has not been opened If they have been handled damaged or broken the warranty is void Do not open Waspmot...

Page 4: ... the hardware configuration 3 1 ON OFF Button This button is used to turn ON or OFF Waspmote It is a latch type button with two static positions as shown below In ON position the button remains a bit lower than LED ring Figure On Off button at off position Figure Turning On Waspmote ...

Page 5: ...net Waspmote Plug Sense it can be reset with an external magnet with no contact If one node stops working or if a defective behavior is detected it would be costly to uninstall the node to bring it back to laboratory This feature allows the network manager to reset the node in a quick and easy way The hardware consists of a reed switch connected to the Waspmote reset line When the user gets the ma...

Page 6: ...d design the software in a way the node can be reset if things go wrong Remember that laboratory tests are always needed to validate the feature before your final deployment When the node is already deployed in the field and for instance it is installed in a traffic light this feature can be used to reset the node easily as it is shown in the diagram below where a technician uses a pole with the m...

Page 7: ...e of the cable to this connector removing protection cap and connect the other side to a PC to upload a code Next picture shows an example Figure USB connector and protective cap Figure Connecting the USB cable to Waspmote When uploading processes are finished do not forget to screw firmly the protection cap to avoid connector damage ...

Page 8: ...shlium The External SIM socket is composed of 2 connectors micro SIM card micro USB type B Figure External SIM socket in a Plug Sense 4G The operation with the micro USB socket is just the same than with the normal USB socket Just remember to use a micro USB cable Figure Connecting the micro USB cable to Plug Sense 4G ...

Page 9: ...e aid of one nail Figure Push pull mechanism in the External SIM socket It is highly important to turn off the Plug Sense device in a secure way before inserting a micro SIM card or removing an existing SIM card The user can damage the device if this operation is done on the fly Make sure you closed the External SIM socket with its protection cap before outdoors deployment Take into account that t...

Page 10: ...good RF coverage be sure antenna points to the sky and also be sure antenna is screwed completely to the connector To connect the antenna just align it with the connector and screw it carefully Antenna must be connected in order to ensure RF communication Figure Connecting antenna to the enclosure Note Once Waspmote Plug Sense is installed it is recommended to fix it using a tape like the one show...

Page 11: ...other antennas not provided by Libelium Waspmote Plug Sense 4G is a special case because it has 3 connectors for 3 antennas Cellular communications main Cellular communications receiver diversity secondary antenna GPS signal receiver The 3 antennas are just the same model You can see how to connect the 3 antennas in the following figure Figure The 3 antennas of Waspmote Plug Sense 4G ...

Page 12: ...plug_ _sense sdk_and_applications The Waspmote IDE is based on the open source Arduino platform compiler following the same style of libraries and operation It is important to use the version found on Libelium website and no other version of Arduino IDE This is because the version available on the Libelium website has been properly tested and for which we can assure optimum operation ...

Page 13: ...of general parameters such as the selected serial port The second part is a button menu which allows compilation opening saving or loading the selected code on the board The third part contains the main code which will load in Waspmote and the fourth part shows us the possible compilation and load errors as well as the success messages if the process is carried out correctly The Waspmote IDE butto...

Page 14: ...hbook and can be configured by accessing the File Preferences tab Clicking on this tab will open a new window where the location of the sketchbook can be indicated Once the sketchbook folder path is indicated the downloaded test program must be saved in this folder Waspmote IDE must be closed so that the changes and the newly saved program in the sketchbook folder are reflected ...

Page 15: ... cap if necessary and connect the other side to a PC Remember that Waspmote must be ON to allow uploading a new code Next steps describe this process in detail Step 1 Open the USB connector Remove the protection cap of the USB connector Figure Removing the USB cap In the case you have a Plug Sense 4G insert your micro SIM card in the External SIM socket with care Figure Inserting a SIM card with c...

Page 16: ...2 Connect the USB cable to Waspmote Plug Sense Connect one side of the male to male USB cable to the USB connector For models with 4G use a micro USB cable Figure Connecting the USB cable to Waspmote Plug Sense ...

Page 17: ...e node to a PC Step 4 Turn On Waspmote Plug Sense Be sure you have turned ON the node by pressing ON OFF button Figure Turning ON Waspmote Step 5 Open Waspmote IDE Now open Waspmote IDE If you do not have Waspmote IDE already installed in your PC then go to the Development section of Libelium website to download it ...

Page 18: ...d and open it in Waspmote IDE Plug Sense Save the sketch Waspmote IDE has a button for that for example with the name Waspmote_Plug_Sense_test_code and check the IDE message Done Saving Figure Preparing code for Waspmote Plug Sense Step 7 Select the corresponding API Select the API version corresponding to Waspmote Plug Sense going to tools board If you do not have the API for Waspmote Plug Sense ...

Page 19: ...C Figure Selecting the USB port for Waspmote Plug Sense Note the name of the USB ports depends on the OS and the particular PC you have The best way to find the USB where Waspmote is connected is trial error Step 9 Compile the code Compile the code the IDE has a button for that and check there are no errors or warnings The IDE should say Done Compiling Figure Compiling a code for Waspmote Plug Sen...

Page 20: ... seconds until the process ends and check there are no error messages just Done uploading message Step 11 Open the Serial Monitor If uploading processes are successfully completed open Serial Monitor to see the output of the uploaded code Figure Opening Waspmote IDE serial monitor When uploading processes are finished successfully do not forget to screw the protection cap of USB connector to avoid...

Page 21: ...t has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfere...

Page 22: ... de la fréquence de la FCC radiofréquence RF et RSS 102 de la fréquence radio RF ISED règles d exposition L émetteur ne doit pas être colocalisé ni fonctionner conjointement avec à autre antenne ou autre émetteur CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme canadienne NMB 003 ...

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