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VE.Direct LoRaWAN module manual
NOTICE: Software Update
All units with versions earlier than v1.05 have been recalled for a free software update; due to the
issue that they stop transmitting after a while. How long it takes before they stop transmitting varies;
and is typically between 12 and 60 days.
You can find your version number in the VRM portal. Go to your installation → open device list in the
left menu → unfold the gateway tab and find the firmware version.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a VE.Direct LoRaWAN module. It allows you to connect other Victron
equipment, such as your Battery Monitor (BMV); Solar Charger; or Phoenix Inverter, to the Victron
Remote Management (VRM Portal) portal. The portal is available to use free of charge, and from it you
can view the status of your installation from anywhere in the world using your desktop device or
mobile phone.
LoRaWAN radio frequencies and coverage
warning: LoRaWAN Coverage The "The Things Network" LoRaWAN network is not a commercial
network. Public gateways are maintained by the community and coverage can not be guaranteed.
The VE.Direct LoRaWAN (Long Range wide area network) module is essentially a radio transmitter
which broadcasts data (in this instance information about the status of your Victron installation) to a
nearby Internet of Things (IoT) gateway. The gateway should be within about 2km of your location if
you live in a town, but could be as far away as 15km if you live in a rural location. This device uses
infrastructure provided by 'The Things Network'. Their network of gateways is constantly expanding
and you can check coverage in your area here: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/map.
tip: Add your own gateway You can even expand the TTN IoT infrastructure to your area by
establishing a new gateway. The hardware cost would be a few hundred Euro's, and you would need a
power supply and an internet connection.
Recommended LoRaWAN gateways
https://www.lorixone.io/en/products
You can follow this great guide on how to setup for the The Things Network:
https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/labs/story/install-awesome-lorix-one-gateway
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- Page 1 The hardware cost would be a few hundred Euro's, and you would need a power supply and an internet connection. Recommended LoRaWAN gateways https://www.lorixone.io/en/products You can follow this great guide on how to setup for the The Things Network: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/labs/story/install-awesome-lorix-one-gateway Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/...
- Page 2 Last update: 2020-09-29 09:56 vedirect_lorawan https://www.victronenergy.com/live/vedirect_lorawan Bandwidth and frequencies warning: Unsupported Frequencies We do not support the TTN AU923 Frequency for Australia, only the AU915Mhz. Please make sure your gateways are on the correct frequency. Whilst it's free to use, and long range, LoRaWAN is not high bandwidth. Therefore data is only sent once an hour …some less important data is only sent once every 24 hours.
- Page 3 ———- ———- Connecting to LoRaWAN. If your module keeps blinking blue, check LoRaWAN Blinking blue Network coverage. Everything is OK and a connection has been made both to LoRaWAN and to the Blinking green VE.Direct device. Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/...
- Page 4 Last update: 2020-09-29 09:56 vedirect_lorawan https://www.victronenergy.com/live/vedirect_lorawan You're connected to LoRaWAN, but not to the VE.Direct device: Check the cable & Blinking yellow power to the VE.Direct device. Continuous red Error. The module will automatically reboot within ten seconds. Current draw 15 mA @ 12V 8,5 mA @ 24V 5,5 mA @ 48V...
- Page 5 Q4 Can I connect both this module and something else to the VE.Direct port at the same time? No you can't. Q5 Can the module be used to remotely switch the load output of an MPPT? Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/...
- Page 6 Last update: 2020-09-29 09:56 vedirect_lorawan https://www.victronenergy.com/live/vedirect_lorawan Q6 Can the module be used to remotely update firmware of the BMV, MPPT, or Inverter? Q7 Can the module be used to remotely change the configuration of the BMV, MPPT or Inverter? Q8 Can the module be used to remotely perform any other action? Q9 Is a GX Device like a Color Control GX or Venus GX required? No, a GX device is not required, the data from the VE.Direct device will be sent straight to the VRM Portal from the dongle via the LoRaWan network.
- Page 7 2020-09-30 06:30 VE.Direct LoRaWAN module manual From: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ - Victron Energy Permanent link: https://www.victronenergy.com/live/vedirect_lorawan Last update: 2020-09-29 09:56 Victron Energy - https://www.victronenergy.com/live/...
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