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- Page 1 User Guide (Tech Document) LoRaWAN Gateway and Wireless Sensor User Guide Version: V1.2 Date: 2019-11-11 1 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dashboard ..........................34 5.3.1 Configure Scene ......................34 5.3.2 Configure Charts ......................35 Device Management ........................ 37 5.4.1 Gateway ........................37 5.4.2 Node Group Management .................... 37 2 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... - Page 3 Device Details ....................... 48 User Profile ..........................50 6.4.1 Check Current Account ....................50 6.4.2 Settings ......................... 50 6.4.3 Sign Out ........................50 API Instruction ............................. 51 3 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 4: Product Introduction
SenseCAP provides an easy-to-use cloud platform. Users can scan the QR code with the SenseCAP App to bind the device with its respective account to manage the devices, and check Sensor Node data on the SenseCAP Portal. SenseCAP Portal provides API for users to further develop based on the data on the Portal. - Page 5 LED indicator light indicates the networking status. The top of the gateway is the connector for installing 4G/LoRa antenna, and the other connectors are reserved. LoRaWAN Sensor Node: 5 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
- Page 6 Each Sensor Node comes with a bracket for easy installation on a pole or wall. SenseCAP Portal： SenseCAP Portal provides multiple services, including web-based management portal and API for calling data. Users can further develop system integration with the API, without worrying about embedded hardware technologies, hence shorten the development cycle.
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Page 8: Quick Start
LED light flashes quickly for 2s, indicating that the device is connected to the network successfully. Repeat steps 2) ~ 3) put all sensors into the network. Check the data on the SenseCAP Portal, confirm that all sensors are online and upload the data normally. -
Page 9: 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. 9 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 10: Part List
Power Adapter Power Extension Cable (5M) Zip Ties Mounts M5 Self-drilling Screw Allen Hex Key Antenna Lightning Protector (*Optional) LoRa Fiberglass Omni Antenna (*Optional) LoRa Antenna Brackets (*Optional) 10 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 11: Sensor Node Part List
Quantity GND Copper Wire (2.5mm2) Pliers M4x12 Grounding Screw Waterproof Self-adhesive Tape (to protect antenna connection part) M6 Self-drilling Screw (to install the gateway on the wall) 11 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 12: Gateway Installation
3 meters above the ground. If there are tall buildings around, the gateway should be kept away from the building or mounted on top of the tall building. 12 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 13: Installation Environment Considerations
Take a rubber tape at the length of 10cm ~ 15cm, pull it to twice of that length wind the tape clockwise to the connected part of the antenna. 13 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 14: Install Sim Card
If the sensor has wires, install threaded tubes: 3.2.3 Install SIM Card ⚫ Use the hex key (included in the package) to unscrew the 6 screws and open the lid. 14 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 15: Connecting To Ethernet Cable
Screw to fasten this part. 3.2.5 Installing 4G Antenna Unscrew to remove the copper cap on the 4G antenna port, and screw clockwise to install the 4G antenna onto the gateway. 15 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 16: Installing Lora Antenna
As shown in the image below, please fasten the fiberglass antenna onto the base part, and then fasten the whole part onto the vertical cylinder (maximum cylinder diameter: 50mm). 16 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 17: Installing Ground Cable
Here we will connect the lightening arrester to the GND screw port on the gateway with a ground cable, and then connect the whole device to the ground. The image below shows the location of the GND port at the backside of the gateway. 17 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 18: 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. 18 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 19: Installing Sensor Node
Here is the step-by-step instruction: 1) 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 20: Installing The Sensor Node Bracket
3.3.2 Installing the Sensor Node Bracket Specially designed for installing SenseCAP Sensor Nodes, the bracket consist 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. -
Page 21: Installing Sensor Nodes
2) Secure by fastening the bracket cap as instructed in the image. 3) Place two self-drilling screws on the bracket to increase firmness and help prevent theft. 21 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 22: Dos And Don'ts In Installing Sensor Probes
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. 22 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... - Page 23 The end without the cables should point downward to prevent rain or dust from getting into the probe. Also, the device should be in a place with good ventilation. 23 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 24: Network Configuration
After installing the device, you need to test and configure the network. If the device is to be installed in a high place, you can also test and set up the network connection before installing. 24 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 25: Gateway Network Configuration
1~2 minutes. When the light is on, it indicates that the gateway is connected to the network successfully. Please see below for different indicator statuses. 25 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 26: Connecting To 4G
Select a way to access the Internet. If cable network is selected, please take out 4G card. If you choose 4G network, do not connect to Ethernet. Because when the network is unstable, it may cause conflicts, resulting in abnormal networking. 26 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 27: Device Status Check, Dos & Don'ts
When the connection resumes, the indicator will be ON. ⚫ App: In the SenseCAP App, “Online status” indicates “Online” when the gateway is connected to the network and can receive and transfer sensor data. Please refer to... -
Page 28: Booting And Rebooting Sensor Nodes
4.2.4 Checking Sensor Node Data Connection to the Cloud On the SenseCAP App or the website http://sensecap.seeed.cc/, you can check the device online status and the latest 10 packages of raw data. In the row for each Sensor Node, you can check its online status and the time of its last data upload. - Page 29 After joining the network, the Sensor Count must be greater than 0, otherwise the node cannot use functions such as data charts. If it is 0, use the "RESET" button of the node to re-enter the network and return to normal. 29 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 30: Sensecap Portal
5 SenseCAP Portal The main function of the SenseCAP Portal is to manage SenseCAP devices and to store data. It is built on Azure, the secure and reliable cloud service from Microsoft. You can apply for an account and bind all devices to this account. -
Page 31: Explanation Of Terms And Tags
⚫ Sensor Node Tags ① Device EUI: As the unique encoding of the identification device, each EUI is unique. ② Device Code: Information encoding for device binding, network access, etc. 31 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 32: Account And Login
User Guide (Tech Document) Account and Login 32 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... - Page 33 ① Select register account, enter email information and click "register", the registered email will be sent to the user's mailbox. ② Open the "SenseCAP…"Email, click the jump link, fill in the relevant information, and complete the registration. ③ Return to the login interface and complete the login.
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Page 34: Dashboard
Example: There are several groups under the account: station-1, station-2, station-3…Create a scene for station-1. 34 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 35: Configure Charts
② Select the measurement data to be displayed under the group of "station-1" and confirm. 5.3.2 Configure Charts You can create charts to show the info such as measurement type, device EUI, and time range etc. 35 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... - Page 36 ⑤ Select the specific sensor node under the group. ⑥ Select the measurement type. ⑦ Confirm. Note: Only one measurement type can be added per chart. Add up to 5 curves per chart. 36 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 37: Device Management
User Guide (Tech Document) Device Management Here you are offered several methods to manage SenseCAP devices, including Gateway Management, Node Group Management, and Sensor Node Management. 5.4.1 Gateway ① Filter the gateway based on EUI, frequency, status, and registration time. -
Page 38: Sensor Node Management
① Devices contain types such as "LoRa" and "NB-IoT" and can be viewed by category. ② Filter criteria, according to EUI, frequency, group, status, registration time filter node. 38 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... - Page 39 ④ Click EUI to enter the device details page and view the basic information of the Sensor Node. ⑤ Click the coordinates of the map to set the positioning of the Sensor Node. 39 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 40: Data Management
③ List of data showing EUI, device name, data type, measurements, collection and upload time, etc. ④ Click EUI to enter the device details page and view the basic information of the Sensor Node. ⚫ Graph 40 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... - Page 41 Note: Up to three rows and three columns can be set per page, and multiple pages can be created. Please refer to Dashboard chart for detailed steps. 41 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 42: Security
5.6.2 Access Key Management Access Key is used for accessing API. And Security Credentials provides functions such as “Create”, “Update”, and “Check” for you to manage Access Key. 42 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 43: Sensecap App Instructions
User Guide (Tech Document) 6 SenseCAP App Instructions As a tool, SenseCAP App is used to bind devices to your account and check device basic info. 43 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 44: Download Sensecap App
User Guide (Tech Document) Download SenseCAP App ⚫ For iOS, please search for “SenseCAP” in Apple Store and download. ⚫ For Android, you can download the App from https://www.pgyer.com/sensecap 44 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. -
Page 45: Bind Devices
If the QR code sticker is damaged, you can manually fill in the EUI of the device to bind the device to your account. Please make sure you put in the EUI in the format suggested by the system, and then click “confirm”. 45 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 46: Group Management
Click “Group” on the upper-left corner to check the list of Groups and manage Groups. 6.2.3 Create New Groups On the upper right corner, click “Create” to add a new Group, fill in the group name, click “Confirm”. 46 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... - Page 47 User Guide (Tech Document) 47 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 48: Device Management
User Guide (Tech Document) Device Management 6.3.1 Check Device On SenseCAP App homepage, the devices are shown in Groups. You can click “Unfold” to show the devices in respective Groups. The info shown here includes device name, type, and EUI. 6.3.2 Device Details Click device name to enter its respective page, showing device name, type, EUI, status, time of the latest message and 10 recent RAW messages. - Page 49 User Guide (Tech Document) 49 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc...
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Page 50: User Profile
You can change map service provider based on the actual needs in the local areas where you deploy the solution. 6.4.3 Sign Out Click “Sign Out” to log out of your current account. 50 / 51 © 2008-2019 Seeed Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. www.seeed.cc... -
Page 51: Api Instruction
User Guide (Tech Document) 7 API Instruction SenseCAP API is for users to manage IoT devices and data. It combines three types of API methods: HTTP protocol, MQTT protocol and Websocket protocol. ⚫ With HTTP API, users can manage LoRa and NB-IoT devices, to get RAW data or historical data.
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