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Firmware version 5.3.x
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  • Page 1 Dickson ™ LoRaWAN enabled receivers Firmware version 5.3.x (starting June 2021)
  • Page 2 Introduction Notices and safety Dickson assumes no liability for any loss or claims by third Disclaimer parties which may arise through the use of this product. Users must not use the product in any manner not limitation specifically indicated by Dickson.
  • Page 3 Introduction Certifications and compliance Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this product not expressly approved in writing by Dickson could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 4 This device is compliant with the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive). Do not dispose of this product with household trash. Dickson recycles this product under certain conditions. Please contact us for more information.
  • Page 5 © 2022 Dickson. All rights reserved. Dickson, the Dickson logo, Cobalt, and Cobalt X, Cobalt X1, Cobalt X2, Cobalt L3, and Cobalt ML3 are the exclusive property of Dickson. All other brands mentioned are the property of their respective owners. This is a non- contractual document.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Architecture and technologies ..............10 2 Setting up your receiver ................11 2.1 Getting started ....................11 Plug in the LoRaWAN antenna ............... 11 Plug in the power cable .................. 13 Connect your computer to the configuration interface ......15 2.2 Configure the regional frequency ..............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Dickson LoRaWAN™ wireless monitoring solution. This document describes how to set up and use the Dickson LoRaWAN-enabled receivers, a key component for collecting data in your monitoring solution. The functionality of the Advanced and Pro models (shown below) is strictly identical.

  • Page 8: Detailed Description

    Range up to about 15 km/10 miles • Automatic data logger detection • LoRaWAN™ channel plans in ISM spectrum (according to model): EU868, US915, AS923-1, AU915, IN865, KR920 Hardware details (both models) • Antenna (+3dBi default; +5dBi or +8dBi optional) •...

  • Page 9: Hardware Details - Pro Model (Gray)

    • Wireless range up to about 10 miles (16 km) line-of-sight • 2-way wireless communications • Available LoRaWAN protocol frequencies: 915 MHz, 868 MHz, 434 MHz • Wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi network connection • Optional cellular data module Package contents •...

  • Page 10: Architecture And Technologies

    Introduction 1.3 Architecture and technologies Installed locally at your site, the Dickson LoRaWAN™ enabled receiver collects data from compatible Dickson modules within wireless range. The receiver is connected permanently via the Internet to the Dickson Cloud service, where module data is pushed by the Receiver, and accessed using the OCEAView™...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Receiver

    2.1 Getting started Plug in the LoRaWAN antenna Advanced model 1. Plug the provided LoRaWAN radio antenna on the “RF” connector (the location may vary according to your unit’s options). 2. Hand-tighten the antenna by rotating the ring clockwise. Figure 4 – Attach LoRaWAN antenna to connector labeled “RF”...
  • Page 12 Setting up your receiver Pro model 1. Plug the provided LoRaWAN radio antenna on the connector on the back of the device 2. Hand-tighten the antenna by rotating the ring clockwise. Figure 5 – Attach LoRaWAN antenna to the connector...

  • Page 13: Plug In The Power Cable

    5 minutes to complete. When the unit is ready for use, the left-hand LED remains lit as shown here (the Status LED may continue to blink): Figure 7 – Power indicator remains on when receiver is ready to use Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 13...
  • Page 14 2. Plug the AC adapter into a power socket to boot the receiver. The startup process may take up to 5 minutes to complete. When the unit is ready for use, the status LED turns green. LED activity will vary depending on the connection type. Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 14...

  • Page 15: Connect Your Computer To The Configuration Interface

    In your computer’s network settings, assign the following IP information temporarily (make sure you change it back when done configuring your receiver): IP: 192.168.2.199 Mask: 255.255.255.0 Do not change the Default Gateway or DNS Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 15...
  • Page 16 Figure 11 – Assign Username in Commissioning Mode 5. Enter a Password for that user and press OK: Figure 12 – Assign a password for the Username 6. You may then login using the information you just entered. Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 16...
  • Page 17 When you connect to the receiver for the first time, a First- Time Setup Wizard runs automatically. We recommend that you close the Wizard and proceed with receiver set-up manually as described here. Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 17...

  • Page 18: Configure The Regional Frequency

    3. Click on the Channel Plan drop down menu ( ) and select the appropriate region. Figure 14 – Choose the Channel Plan option that matches the Frequency Band value for your region Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 18...
  • Page 19 You may leave all other fields with their default values. Here is an example for a 915 MHz LoRaWAN radio: Figure 15 – Example of a Channel Plan using 915 MHz Note:...

  • Page 20: Ethernet Connection To Your Network

    Address in the field below), or DHCP Client (the receiver gets its IP address from your network’s DHCP server). IP Address, Mask, Enter the IP addresses according to your Gateway, Primary DNS network configuration. Server, Secondary DNS Server Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 20...
  • Page 21 Enabling that option could create a conflict with your network’s DHCP server. This is not to be confused with the DHCP Client option described above. You do not need to configure other options in the Network Interfaces section. Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 21...

  • Page 22: Wi-Fi Connection To Your Network (Advanced Model Only)

    This section describes how to configure your receiver with a Wi-Fi wireless connection using DCHP automatic IP address assignment. If you need to use your LoRaWAN router in Wi-Fi mode with a static IP address, please see section 2.4.1– Workaround for Wi-Fi connection with static IP address, p.
  • Page 23 Wi- Fi network 4. Click on Finish  Submit ( ) to save your settings, then click on Save and Restart to complete configuration. This process may take several minutes to complete. Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 23...

  • Page 24: Workaround For Wi-Fi Connection With Static Ip Address

    As of this writing, the Dickson LoRaWAN receiver does not support the use of a static IP address for Wi-Fi communications. If you need to use your Dickson LoRaWAN receiver in Wi-Fi mode with a static IP address, you must implement a workaround solution using an intermediary Wi-Fi repeater or router whose setup allows a fixed IP address, as shown below, to connect to your network.
  • Page 25 Setting up your receiver Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 25...

  • Page 26: Using A Pre-Shared Wpa/Wpa2 Key

    Some Wi-Fi networks may require you to enter a pre-shared WPA/WPA2 key in order to connect the LoRaWAN receiver. In the receiver’s administration interface: 1. Click on Wireless, then click in the Security Options field.
  • Page 27 Setting up your receiver 3. Enter the key in the Shared Key field. Figure 23 – Entering the shared key information 4. Click on Submit in the lower left-hand corner of the screen when done. Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 27...

  • Page 28: Cellular Data Connection (Optional)

    Figure 24 – Fasten the cellular radio antenna (on left) 2. Remove the front cover plate and insert your SIM card in the slot: Figure 25 – Insert SIM card completely into slot Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 28...

  • Page 29: Inserting Sim Card In Pro Model

    The slot is “keyed”, so the SIM card can only be inserted with the cut corner on the left-hand side, facing forward. Figure 26 – Insert SIM card completely into slot Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 29...

  • Page 30: Software Set Up

    All other fields may be left with their default values. 3. Click on Submit ( ) to save your settings, then click on Save and Restart to complete configuration. This process may take several minutes to complete. Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 30...
  • Page 31 Setting up your receiver 4. You may check the receiver’s cellular status by clicking on Cellular  Radio Status: Figure 28 – Checking cellular communication status Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 31...

  • Page 32: Configuring "Failover" Order For Network Access

    In the case below, Ethernet is used in priority. The receiver would switch automatically to cellular data if communication via Ethernet fails. 2. Click on the up/down arrows ( ) to change network priority order. Figure 29 – Determine network “failover” order Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 32...

  • Page 33: Lorawan Settings

    Setting up your receiver 2.7 LoRaWAN settings After configuring your receiver’s TCP/IP network settings (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular), the next step is to set up and verify LoRaWAN networking settings. 1. Click on LoRaWAN (Network Settings) Figure 30 – LoRaWAN configuration screen 2.
  • Page 34 Click on Save and Apply (left-hand side of the screen) to save and restart the gateway. This process may take several minutes to complete. 6. Once the services are restarted, LoRaWAN networking status is updated. Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    String “AT+WS46=28”. I’d like to test LoRaWAN wireless coverage at my site. The receiver is in place, but I don’t want to use it on the Internet yet, just LoRaWAN to check coverage. Is that possible? Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide...
  • Page 36 I forgot my receiver’s IP address or username/password and cannot connect to the administrator interface. Is there a way to restore factory settings? The Dickson LoRaWAN gateways both have a reset button that can be pressed to restore factory settings. For example, you may choose to do this if you have...

  • Page 37: Firmware Upgrade From Version 1.4.17 To 5.X.x

    4. Select Start upgrade and continue the process as directed on the screen. 5. When upgrading from 1.x.x firmware, this process resets your previous LoRaWAN configuration. You must then click on LoRaWAN in the main menu, then click on the Normal Configuration link ( ) on the right-hand side of the screen to open Manual Configuration.
  • Page 38 Firmware upgrade from version 1.4.17 to 5.x.x Dickson LoRaWAN Receiver User Guide Page 38 USER GUIDE...

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