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LoRa Edge
Tracker Reference Design
Evaluation User Guide
("User Guide")
July 2020

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  • Page 1 LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design Evaluation User Guide (“User Guide”) July 2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome! ................................4 What is in the Kit? .............................. 4 System Overview ............................... 5 Setting up the Kit Hardware..........................6 Gateway Connections ............................ 6 About the Gateway ............................7 Gateway Setup ............................... 8 Gateway SIM and Data Connectivity ......................12 Getting the Kit Online ............................
  • Page 3 Product & Safety Instructions ........................32 Warnings ..............................32 Notices ................................. 33 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ..............33 Industry Canada statement ......................... 34...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design Evaluation Kit Welcome Welcome! The LoRa EdgeTM Tracker Reference Design Evaluation Kit (“Kit”) is a portable reference Kit designed to introduce the LR1110 tracking capabilities with LoRa Cloud Services integrated with premium and showcase LoRaWAN network coverage around a building or site and to accelerate solution development for a wide range of stakeholders.

  • Page 5: System Overview

    Figure 1: LR1110-based Tracking Device Figure 2: LoRaWAN gateway with 3G/4G LTE (Cellular) backhaul System Overview The LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design Evaluation kit demonstrates and highlights the various aspects of a LoRaWAN asset tracking system. The elements used in this system are highlighted in the following diagram.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Kit Hardware

    The data flow proceeds from the LR1110 Tracking devices through the provided gateway in the kit to the Actility LoRaWAN network server. This server manages the LoRaWAN network Join process through the LoRa Cloud™ Device Join Server and once the LR1110 devices have joined the network, the Actility LoRaWAN server is the conduit for data to and from the application service hosted by Tago.io.

  • Page 7: About The Gateway

    Figure 3: Gateway connections About the Gateway The ODU gateway is an 8-channel LoRaWAN-compliant gateway with external antennas. This gateway has the following features:  Support for LoRa Basics™ Station  Gateway ping  Support for LoRaWAN 1.0.2 or higher ...

  • Page 8: Gateway Setup

    Gateway Setup To set up the gateway, follow the steps below. Note: Do not connect power until all antenna connections are complete. Step 1: Connect the adapter to the LoRa antenna Figure 4: Adapter connection Step 2: Connect the LoRa antenna to the gateway (ANT3) Figure 5: Connecting the LoRa antenna to the gateway...
  • Page 9 Step 3: Connect the Ethernet cable to the gateway Figure 6: Connecting the Ethernet cable to the gateway Step 4: Connect the Ethernet cable to the power brick. NOTE: Do not connect Ethernet plug to the jack on the right Figure 7: Ethernet cable connected to the power brick...
  • Page 10 Step 5: Connect the Cellular antenna (ANT2) Figure 8: Connecting the Cellular antenna to the gateway Step 6: (Optional) Connect the GPS cable to the GPS Antenna Figure 9: Connecting the GPS cable to the GPS antenna...
  • Page 11 Step 7: (Optional) Connect the GPS cable to the gateway (ANT1) Figure 10: Connecting the GPS cable to the gateway Step 8: Connect the power brick to a power source. Figure 11: Connecting mains cable to power brick...

  • Page 12: Gateway Sim And Data Connectivity

    Step 9: Verify and test. Check the LED on the power brick. The LED will be green when power is supplied to the gateway. Figure 12: Green LED on Power Brick Means Gateway is Powered Gateway SIM and Data Connectivity The gateway is provided with a SIM card for cellular backhaul.

  • Page 13: Getting The Kit Online

    Getting the Kit Online There are a few steps involved in getting your LR1110 Trackers online for the first time. The process of setting up the devices will be illustrative of the overall setup and system configuration. By following the steps outlined below, you should be up-and-running in less than 30 minutes.

  • Page 14: On Boarding - Network Server Specific

    Enter the EUI and the PIN (Claim) retrieved from the modem and press “Claim Device”. If the EUI and PIN are matched in the LoRa Cloud™ Device Claim system, it will be added to your available devices. You could have also used the “Bulk Upload(CSV)” option to provide the LoRa Cloud™ Device Join service with the information that you entered on the form;...
  • Page 15 The purpose of mapping the Registered Network Server to a specific Application Owner is so that specific parameters can be setup for handling data when operating with that LNS. There are three common settings for each Application definition: name, wrapkey and nslist. The name is an arbitrary string to represent the application.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Actility Network Server On The Lora Cloud™ Device Join Server

    Selecting the Actility Network Server on the LoRa Cloud™ Device Join Server Once the owner has been established, you must select the Network Server on the LoRa Cloud™ Device Join Server. To do this, go to the “NETWORK SERVERS” link on the left and on the Network Servers page select the Actility ThingsPark Wireless DEV1 and hit “ADD”.

  • Page 17: Adding Devices

    To create an owner that can use the DAS, first login to your LoRa Cloud™ account (https://www.loracloud.com) and select the “LoRa Cloud™ Device and Application Services”. There is a “Manage Owners” page accessible from the main DAS page. On the “Manage Owners” page you will create an owner or owners and then set the currently active owner.

  • Page 18: Getting Localization Results

    locations can be computed every month. Paid plan quotas range from the hundreds of thousands to many millions. See the link https://www.loracloud.com/portal/geolocation/subscription_management for further information on pricing plans. Getting Localization Results To utilize the LoRa Cloud™ Geolocation API, the LR1110 Tracker will provide scan information for LoRa® signals, Wi-Fi scan or GNSS measurements.

  • Page 19: Setup And Operation Of The Lr1110 Trackers

    Setup and Operation of the LR1110 Trackers The LR1110 Trackers are shipped with batteries outside of the unit so that they will not transmit while in transport. This section will provide the instructions for the setup of the device, pairing it with its initialization phone application and connecting to the services it supports.

  • Page 20: Using The Ios/Android Bluetooth Application

    Make sure that the batteries are oriented in the correct direction lining up the “+” and “-“ symbols on the device: Place the bottom plate back on the device and secure all four screws completely. Using the IOS/Android Bluetooth Application The application will present a screen like the following on startup: Place the provided magnet with the notch-side down against the oval hole on the device:...

  • Page 21: Pairing Lr1110 Tracker With Bluetooth

    Then place the flat side of the magnet directly against the device. This should cause a RED LED to light up. At this point, the LR1110 Tracker is in pairing mode. Pairing LR1110 Tracker with Bluetooth Once the LR1110 Tracker is in pairing mode press the “pair” button the on application screen:...
  • Page 22 This should quickly pair the phone to the LR1110 Tracker showing the following:...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Application To Retrieve Aiding

    Setting up the Application to Retrieve Aiding In order to achieve aided GNSS acquisition, you need to bridge from the device to the LoRa Cloud™ DAS. Upon launching, you will be asked for permissions for photos and media (please allow). Setting the LoRa Edge Tracker….device location Select “Allow only while using the app”...
  • Page 24 Select a connected device...

  • Page 25: Application Features And Functions

    Create a QR code for the DAS token: 1) Login to the LoRa Cloud™ website (https://loracloud.com) 2) Go to LoRa Cloud™ Device & Application Service>Manage Tokens 3) Copy the value of your created token 4) Create a QR code with https://www.qrstuff.com/ (or similar) 5) On the mobile application, when asked for LoRa Cloud Authentication, allow the app to take a...
  • Page 26 If you want to use GNSS estimation for the LR1110 Tracker, it must be enabled by checking the “GNSS feature” box on the application (you might need to scroll down past the “LoRaWAN” section): You can set the device to receive aiding information at your approximate location. Note that the input will take “+”...
  • Page 27 latitude or longitude respectively, even if you are at Southern latitudes or Western longitudes. The “-“ sign however, takes precedent. To enable Wi-Fi scanning, you must check the “Wi-Fi Feature” box:...
  • Page 28 You can also change a variety of Wi-Fi scan settings with the application including, the number of retries, the maximum number of returned APs, the Wi-Fi type and the Wi-Fi timeout in milliseconds. In the “Miscellaneous” section of the application you can control a variety of features including “Airplane Mode”, Use accelerometer, the TX regular and Low duty cycles and a full reset of the device.

  • Page 29: Add Devices And Map Location

    From this page you can log in to the kit and get information about its setup and use. To log in directly, go to https://assetracking-kit.semtech.com/signin. Note that your login credentials can be found either on the inside cover of the Kit box, or on the device data sheet provided with the Kit.

  • Page 30: Device Tracking View

    Device Tracking View At the center of the Device Tracking view is a map showing the locations of the enabled tracking devices. To the right of the map, in the Trackers pane, is a list of the available trackers. To turn the display of a given tracker on or off, toggle the “eye”...

  • Page 31: Problems/Concerns

    Figure 16. Device Settings view Problems/Concerns Direct any problems or concerns to TrackerSupport@XYZ.com.

  • Page 32: Important Information: Warranty Disclaimer

    The Kits are supplied for demonstration purposes only. Your use of the Kits for any purposes (e.g., commercial) is unauthorized by Semtech and at your own risk. THE KITS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

  • Page 33: Notices

    Cleaning: Use a clean, dry cloth or wipe to clean products. Do not use detergent or abrasive materials to clean the products, as this may damage the sensors. Hereby, Semtech declares that the radio equipment for the Asset Tracking Reference Kit is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

  • Page 34: Industry Canada Statement

    FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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