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User Guide (Tech Document)

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Summary of Contents for Sensecap LoRaWAN

Page 1: ... Tech Document 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 1 49 LoRaWAN Gateway and Wireless Sensor User Guide How to Work with 3rd party Standard LoRaWAN Gateway or TTN Server Version V1 2 ...

Page 2: ...nect the Node to TTN 19 3 4 1 Power on 19 3 4 2 Sensor Node Working Status 20 3 4 3 Checking Sensor Node Connection to the TTN 20 4 Connect to the Standard LoRaWAN Gateway 22 Node Frequency Plans 22 A Standard LoRaWAN Gateway Configuration Example 24 4 2 1 Radio Settings 24 4 2 2 Channel Settings 25 4 2 3 Power on 26 4 2 4 Sensor Node Working Status 27 4 2 5 Checking Data Upload 28 Modify Node s E...

Page 3: ...2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 3 49 Installing Sensor Node 47 6 3 1 Installing the Sensor Node Bracket 47 6 3 2 Installing Sensor Nodes 48 6 3 3 Dos and Don ts in Installing Sensor Probes 49 ...

Page 4: ...upports Ethernet and 4G The Sensor Node is powered by a high capacity battery that lasts up to 3 years if uploading data once every hour It also supports hot swap making it easy for maintenance and upgrading Main Features Gateway High performance Cortex A8 1GHz processor Gateway uses multiple methods to connect to the Internet 4G and Ethernet Gateway supports third party TTN account and server Sen...

Page 5: ...User Guide Tech Document 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 5 49 LoRaWAN Gateway LoRaWAN Sensor Node ...

Page 6: ...ology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 6 49 2 Add Gateway to User s TTN Server The SenseCAP LoRaWAN Gateway supports connecting to the user s own The Things Network account and server Learn more about TTN https www thethingsnetwork org docs ...

Page 7: ...nna Screw clockwise to install the 4G and LoRa antennas onto the gateway 2 1 2 Connecting to the Internet There are two ways to connect to the Internet Choose the one that works for you 1 Connecting to Ethernet Cable Unscrew to open the protection cap plug the Ethernet cable through the cap and then into the Ethernet port Screw to fasten this part ...

Page 8: ...e lid Swipe downward to open the SIM card socket insert the Micro SIM card and swipe upward to lock the SIM card socket Make sure it is installed correctly and close the lid with the screws 2 1 3 Connecting to Power Cable Unscrew to take off the power cap plug in the extension cord and screw to fasten it onto the gateway The other end of the extension cord is connected to the power adapter ...

Page 9: ...ights reserved www seeed cc 9 49 Notice Make sure all antennas are correctly installed before powering on the gateway Please note the device should be POWERED OFF when installing the antenna or the antenna circuits might be damaged 2 1 4 The Function of the Red LED ...

Page 10: ... the Gateway Service Address Prepare a router and the network connection is shown in the figure 1 Check the IP of sensecap in the background of the router 2 Enter IP in the browser IP 8000 If the IP is 192 168 1 1 enter 192 168 1 1 8000 3 User sensecap Password sensecap 4 LoRa Use Seeed s Server Off Button ...

Page 11: ...ess Refer to the table or website https www thethingsnetwork org docs gateways packet forwarder semtech udp html router addresses Router address Region router eu thethings network EU 433 and EU 863 870 router us thethings network US 902 928 router cn thethings network China 470 510 and 779 787 router as thethings network Southeast Asia 923 MHz ...

Page 12: ...st Asia 923 925 MHz router kr thethings network Korea 920 923 MHz router jp thethings network Japan 923 925 MHz with EIRP cap according to Japanese regulations thethings meshed com au Australia 915 928 MHz as923 thethings meshed com au Australia Southeast Asia 923MHz frequency plan ttn opennetworkinfrastructure org Switzerland EU 433 and EU 863 870 Uplink Downlink Port default 1700 6 APPLY ...

Page 13: ...n on TTN TTN website https www thethingsnetwork org 1 Follow the instruction to create your account and access Console 2 Register Gateway Gateway EUI View the labels on the gateway Select I m using the legacy packet forwarder Frequency Plan View the labels on the gateway Router Select the router that is right for you ...

Page 14: ...User Guide Tech Document 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 14 49 Register Gateway Status displays connected indicating successful registration ...

Page 15: ...o retrieve App EUI and App Key You can use browser to issue an HTTP GET request Curl https sensecap seeed cc makerapi device view_device_info nodeEui 2CF7F12014700297 deviceCode 34B F25920A4EFBF4 In the API replace the DeviceEUI and deviceCode with your own DeviceEUI and DeviceCode respectively And you will get the following response code 0 data nodeEui 2CF7F12014700297 deviceCode 34BF25920A4EFBF4...

Page 16: ...All rights reserved www seeed cc 16 49 Add Application and AppEUI 1 TTN console Application Add application 2 Application ID Enter a unique name Description Enter a description Handler registration Select the same handler as the gateway router Add application 3 ...

Page 17: ...r Guide Tech Document 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 17 49 Application Application EUIS Manage EUIs Add EUI Enter the node s AppEui that you got in the 3 1 step Add EUI ...

Page 18: ... cc 18 49 Sensor Node Registration on TTN 1 Application Devices register device 2 Device ID Enter a unique name Device EUI Enter the node s Device EUI that you got in the 3 1 step App Key Enter the node s App Key that you got in the previous step App EUI Select the node s App EUI Register ...

Page 19: ...or as an example and applies to all other SenseCAP sensors 2 After opening the device turn the switch to ON and the LED on the lower right corner will flash indicating that the power is on Wait for about 10 seconds then the LED will flash quickly for 2 seconds indicating that the device is connected to the network 3 After the device is connected to the network connect the Sensor Probe back with th...

Page 20: ...www seeed cc 20 49 3 4 2 Sensor Node Working Status You can refer to the LED indicator for the Sensor Node for its working status Please see the status explanations in the image below 3 4 3 Checking Sensor Node Connection to the TTN 1 On the Device Overview page Status turns green ...

Page 21: ...User Guide Tech Document 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 21 49 2 On the Data page data package is uploaded For the format of the payload refer to the Decoding section ...

Page 22: ...y Plans Frequency Plans EU868 Uplink 868 1 SF7BW125 to SF12BW125 868 3 SF7BW125 to SF12BW125 and SF7BW250 868 5 SF7BW125 to SF12BW125 867 1 SF7BW125 to SF12BW125 867 3 SF7BW125 to SF12BW125 867 5 SF7BW125 to SF12BW125 867 7 SF7BW125 to SF12BW125 867 9 SF7BW125 to SF12BW125 868 8 FSK Downlink Uplink channels 1 9 RX1 869 525 SF9BW125 RX2 downlink only US915 Uplink 903 9 SF7BW125 to SF10BW125 904 1 S...

Page 23: ...ed cc 23 49 905 3 SF7BW125 to SF10BW125 904 6 SF8BW500 Downlink 923 3 SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 923 9 SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 924 5 SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 925 1 SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 925 7 SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 926 3 SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 926 9 SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 927 5 SF7BW500 to SF12BW500 ...

Page 24: ...oRaWAN gateway US915 is taken as an example to explain how to configure the communication parameters of the Sensor Node The detailed configuration parameters for the Sensor Node are described here https github com Jenkinlu001 SenseCAP LoRaWAN tree master LoRaWAN_Node_Parameters 4 2 1 Radio Settings Find radio settings or frequency settings in the background of the gateway radio 0 enable Radio_0 fr...

Page 25: ...User Guide Tech Document 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 25 49 4 2 2 Channel Settings Please refer to the items in the following image for channel settings ...

Page 26: ...s hidden inside the device Open the device and turn on the power before installing the sensors Here is the step by step instruction 4 Loosen the Sensor Probe by turning the cap counterclockwise Use the white cap opener to make this process easier The image below uses TH Sensor as an example and applies to all other SenseCAP sensors ...

Page 27: ...he device is connected to the network 6 After the device is connected to the network connect the Sensor Probe back with the Sensor Node Controller by turning it clockwise Please note that the labels on both parts should be aligned as shown in the image below otherwise the two parts will not be attached to function properly and data will not be uploaded 4 2 4 Sensor Node Working Status You can refe...

Page 28: ...nt 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 28 49 4 2 5 Checking Data Upload On the log page in the background of the gateway you can view the data that the gateway has received from the Sensor Node ...

Page 29: ...aunch the serial port monitoring tool on your computer set the Baud Rate as 115200 1 Use the USB to TTL wire Please leave power port aka 3V3 unconnected TX RX RX TX GND GND 2 Install the Serial Tool Download via https github com Seeed Solution SenseCAP Node Configuration Tool releases tag v1 0 2 Windows SenseCAP Node Configuration Tool 1 x x exe Mac SenseCAP Node Configuration Tool 1 0 2 mac zip ...

Page 30: ...served www seeed cc 30 49 3 Select the COM Port that your tool uses and click CONNECT Press SET button on the Sensor Controller meanwhile flip the switch to ON and you will see SenseCAP 4 Device EUI 16 bit App EUI 16 bit App Key 32 bit Data Interval Sensor collection cycle ...

Page 31: ...User Guide Tech Document 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 31 49 5 For example modify the Device EUI Write the new Device EUI Click WRITE ...

Page 32: ...w seeed cc 32 49 6 The Main Menu shows up with respective commands Use other Serial Port Tool r Read the current device configuration i Set the data update interval in minutes d Set the Device EUI a Set the App EUI k Set the App Key u Upgrade the firmware h Return to console center ...

Page 33: ...it usually needs to be decrypted using base64 Notice With successful access to the network please connect the Sensor Probe back to the Sensor Node Controller by turning it clockwise Please note the labels on both sides should be aligned as the image below or it will not be put back in the right way When the Sensor Probe is connected to the Sensor Node Controller correctly the device can upload dat...

Page 34: ...l sensor hardware software version sensor EUI power and sensor power time counter at each channel Measurement data packets The only thing we should pay attention to is the sensor measurement data packets Packet Structure The structure of the frame is shown in the image below 1 byte for channel default as 1 means the sensor has been well connected 2 bytes for frame type in this case it will be 0110...

Page 35: ...erature as 26 8 2 Humidity 01021088F40000 0210 is 0x1002 little endian byte order which is the measurement ID for air humidity 88F40000 is actually 0x0000F488 whose equivalent decimal value is 62600 Divide it by 1000 and you ll get the actual measurement value for air humidity as 62 6 RH 3 CRC 8CFF The CRC verification part Example 2 CO2 Sensor measurement packet 010410E08D05009802 Divide the data...

Page 36: ...cument 2008 2019 Seeed Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved www seeed cc 36 49 decimal value is 364000 Divide it by 1000 and you ll get the actual measurement value for CO2 as 364ppm 3 CRC 9802 The CRC verification part ...

Page 37: ...the battery info in your code Original Info 000700640005000101105866000001021070F80000443E Battery Info 00070064000500 Measurement Info 0101105866000001021070F80000443E Example Battery TH Sensor measurement packet 000700640005000101105866000001021070F80000443E Divide the data into 3 sections 1 Battery 00070064000500 2 Temperature 01011058660000 01 is the channel number 0110 is 0x1001 little endian...

Page 38: ...000 and you ll get the actual measurement value for air temperature as 26 2 2 Humidity 01021070F80000 0210 is 0x1002 little endian byte order which is the measurement ID for air humidity 70F80000 is actually 0x0000F870 whose equivalent decimal value is 63600 Divide it by 1000 and you ll get the actual measurement value for air humidity as 63 6 RH 3 CRC 443E The CRC verification part ...

Page 39: ... rights reserved www seeed cc 39 49 6 Device Installation In this chapter we will introduce the gateway and sensor nodes their respective installation processes as well as the dos and don ts Before installing please check the part list to ensure nothing is missing ...

Page 40: ... distance communication you will need to purchase a high gain fiberglass antenna Item Name Quantity 1 LoRa Gateway 1 2 LoRa Antenna 1 3 4G Antenna 1 4 Allen Hex Key 1 5 Mounts 4 6 Power Adapter 1 7 Power Extension Cable 5M 1 8 Ferrules Aluminum piece 2 2 9 M5 Self drilling Screw 8 10 Antenna Lightning Protector Optional 1 11 LoRa Fiberglass Omni Antenna Optional 1 12 LoRa Antenna Brackets Optional...

Page 41: ...tity 1 Sensor 1 2 Bracket 1 3 M4 Self drilling Screw 4 4 M3 Self drilling Screw 2 6 1 3 Other Accessories Tool List For installing in different scenarios you might need to purchase extra accessories or tools Item Name Quantity 1 GND Copper Wire 2 5mm2 2 2 Pliers 1 3 M4x12 Grounding Screw 1 4 Waterproof Self adhesive Tape to protect antenna connection part 1 5 M6 Self drilling Screw to install the ...

Page 42: ...ge to fasten the 4 brackets onto the gateway And then use cable ties to fasten the gateway onto the pole The recommended pole diameter is 70mm Put cable ties through the holes of the bracket and pull to fasten onto the pole To get a better communication range it is recommended to mount the gateway 3 meters above the ground If there are tall buildings around the gateway should be kept away from the...

Page 43: ...d then use ferrules to fasten the gateway onto the pole The recommended pole diameter is 76mm Note If the pole is made of metal the antenna should be pulled higher than the metallic part of the pole or the communication signal will have interfered Installing on the Wall Firstly use M5 self drilling screws included to fasten the 4 brackets onto the enclosure of the gateway refer to the image below ...

Page 44: ...easures For the fiberglass LoRa antenna you will need to install a lightening arrester and make sure it is connected to the ground Besides the gateway should be mounted lower than the lightening rod 2 When installing the gateway in the outdoor environment the connected part should be protected with waterproof tape to enhance waterproof performance and lengthen device lifespan As shown below use se...

Page 45: ...Antenna There are two kinds of LoRa antennas the normal LoRa antenna included in the package and the fiberglass LoRa antenna to be purchased separately We will introduce how to install the fiberglass LoRa antenna 1 Fasten the lightening arrester onto the antenna port Note The tape must be wound clockwise because the antenna is fastened clockwise Otherwise the antenna may loosen ...

Page 46: ...whole device to the ground The image below shows the location of the GND port at the backside of the gateway 1 Prepare two copper cables a shorter one approx 30cm for connecting the lightening arrester with the GND screw port on the gateway and a longer one for connecting the device to the ground 2 Fasten the lightening arrester to the short copper cable with screws and then connect the two copper...

Page 47: ...t consists of a bracket and a sliding cap With designated screw holes the bracket helps fasten the Sensor Node firmly onto a pole or a wall 1 To install on a pole you can use zip ties to fasten the bracket recommended pole dimension is 50 70mm in diameter Please refer to the following image for bracket directions 2 To install on the wall or other surfaces you can use self drilling screws to fasten...

Page 48: ...r Node is aligned with the middle of the bracket and then press the Sensor Node to fit into the bracket A click snap sound indicates that the Sensor Node has been installed successfully Try to manually twist it to make sure the Sensor Node is locked to the bracket securely 2 Secure by fastening the bracket cap as instructed in the image 3 Place two self drilling screws on the bracket to increase f...

Page 49: ...ling certain Sensor Nodes Light Sensor The Sensor Probe of the Light Sensor needs to be placed vertically upward and there should not be anything obstructing sunlight from the Sensor Probe CO2 Sensor The Sensor Probe can be fastened with self drilling screws Please refer to the image below for the probe direction The end without the cables should point downward to prevent rain or dust from getting...

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