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EGK-LW20L00 Operating Manual
Important safety information
Read this manual before attempting to install the device! Failure to observe recommendations included in this manual may be dangerous or
cause a violation of the law. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following the instructions
of this operating manual.
Do not dismantle or modify in any way.
The device is not intended to be used as a reference sensor, and enginko Srl will not be held liable for any damage which may result from inaccurate
readings.
Avoid mechanical stress
Do not use any detergent or alcohol to clean the device.
Disposal information for users
Pursuant to and in accordance with Article 14 of the Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), and pursuant to and in accordance with Article 20 of the Directive 2013/56/EU of the European Parliament on
batteries and accumulators and waste batteries.
The barred symbol of the rubbish bin shown on the equipment indicates that, at the end of its useful life, the product must be collected separately
from other waste.
Please note that the lithium batteries must be removed from the equipment before it is given as waste and disposed separately. To remove the batteries refer
to the specifications in the user manual. For additional information and how to carry out disposal, please contact the certified disposal service providers.
1. Description
The EGK-LW20L00 is a battery powered sensor intended for level measurement up to 7 meters. The device sends collected data over the LoRaWAN®
network.
m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860

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  • Page 1 For additional information and how to carry out disposal, please contact the certified disposal service providers. 1. Description The EGK-LW20L00 is a battery powered sensor intended for level measurement up to 7 meters. The device sends collected data over the LoRaWAN® network.
  • Page 2: Technical Data

    2.2 Installation To ensure correct operation and reliable and consistent level measurements, install the EGK-LW20L00 sensor in front of the target whose distance need to be measured. Screws are provided. Mounting could be vertical or horizontal, depending on the application.
  • Page 3 2.2.2 Pole mount For installation on poles, pillars or posts use the included bracket and fasteners: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 4 Enable the Bluetooth on the smartphobne and open the App: once the sensors list appears (as BLE MAC address), select the sensor you need to configure: and read it: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 5: Power On/Off

    The sensor is shipped completely off to prevent battery consumption during storage. It is therefore necessary to carry out a first power-on prior to commissioning. To power on the sensor: lay the magnet at the bottom of the provided tool into the area shown in the figure: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 6: System Leds

    In case of long period of inactivity, if necessary, is possible to shut-off again the sensor to prevent battery consumption, via downlink or with LoRa Tool App: 2.4 System leds m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 7 PCB batteries pack from the main board (PCB board is secured with two small screws): m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 8 Place the new PCB batteries pack and put them in place with the screws: Place the front panel and fix it with the 4 screws. After the batteries replacement, internal counters need to be resetted. m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 9: Firmware Update

    To perform the operation, you need a unique reset code that must be requested to enginko (please provide the DevEUI of the sensor when you ask for that code): At the end of the procedure the battery level displays 100%. 2.6 Firmware update Download the latest firmwares available on the smartphone: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 10 Upload it with LoraTool App: 3. Measures On each reading of the sensor by LoraTool, the measured distance is shown on the main page: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 11: Level Settings

    LoRaTool App. They have a default value and can be modified to be tailored on the specific use case. Meaning of parameters is related to following diagram. The “REFERENCE” (distance=0mm) is the top surface of the sensor: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 12 3.1.1 Start [mm] Starting point of the measurement (in mm from “REFERENCE” point). Values can be set from 350 to 6650: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 13 Values can be set from 0 to (7000 - “Start [mm]”): Default: 6650 3.1.3 Signal threshold Minimum target detection threshold. Values can be set from 1 to 20000: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 14 Default: 200 3.1.4 Power Power setting for target detection. Values can be set from 1 to 5: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 15 3. OTAA MCF88: Over the air activation, fixed keys: JoinEUI = 904e915000000001, AppKey on request; 4. OTAA ENGINKO: Over the air activation, fixed keys: JoinEUI = 904e915000000001, AppKey on request; 5. ABP: requires writing to the device of NwkSkey, AppSkey, DevAddr. m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 16: Other Settings

    LoRaWAN ® band settings accodingly to country requirements. DST: set to change DST (default: none). No time sync: set to disable time synchronization request (default: enabled). UnConfirmed: set for unconfirmed uplinks (default: confirmed uplink). m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 17 As default passwords are equal to 0. Allowed values range from 0 to 999999999 (only numbers). To change the passwords, set the new values with the LoRa Tool App: m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 18: Configuration File

    XLS is prevailing on the XML, so if both files are enabled, if the DevEUI of the device matches one of the DevEUIs in the XLS file, LoRa parameters will be setted from this one. m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 19 LoRaWEB online tool, where for each sensor it is possible to find documentation, javascript examples for parsing, downlink generator and uplink decoder: (iot.mcf88.cloud/LoRaWeb) m2m Germany GmbH | Am Kappengraben 18-20 | 61273 Wehrheim | 06081 5873860...
  • Page 20: Ordering Code

    9 Ordering code Ordering Code Description EGK-LW20L00 LoRaWAN® level sensor 10 Declaration of conformity Hereby, enginko Srl declares that EGK-LW20L00 complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. 11 Contacts enginko Srl Via Roma 3 I-28060 Sozzago (NO) T : +39 0321 15 93 088 E :info@enginko.com...

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