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Synetica enLink Modbus User Manual

Lorawan wireless modbus bridge

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enLink Modbus User Guide
LoRaWAN Wireless Modbus Bridge
LoRaWAN long range wireless
Externally powered 12-24V
Modbus RTU RS485
Up to 32 Modbus registers per enLink Modbus unit
2-part Screw terminals, 2 x RS485 connectors
Modbus
enLink Modbus instantly converts wired Modbus devices such as
meters, PLC's and sensors to LoRa long range wireless.
Any instrument, device or sensor with a wired Modbus RS485
interface can be read and converted to a wireless device.
Modbus register values are transmitted to the cloud using long range
LoRa wireless where the device data can be displayed and analysed.
A built in USB port allows all parameters including Modbus
parameters, wireless signal strength and wireless network
configuration to be viewed and set using simple menus via any USB
enabled host such as a PC or Mac.
LoRaWAN Wireless
Easy Setup
Features
• Up to 32 Modbus registers per enLink
Modbus unit
• Modbus RTU RS485
• LoRa long range wireless
• Frequency Range 863-870MHz*
• Frequency Range 902-928MHz*
• Up to +18dBm Tx Power
• Built in USB port for power and configuration
• Mains powered
• CE compliant
• RoHS compliant
• Made in the UK
*Model dependent, see Selection Guide section

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Summary of Contents for Synetica enLink Modbus

  • Page 1 LoRaWAN Wireless Modbus Bridge LoRaWAN long range wireless • Externally powered 12-24V • Modbus RTU RS485 • Up to 32 Modbus registers per enLink Modbus unit • 2-part Screw terminals, 2 x RS485 connectors • Modbus LoRaWAN Wireless Easy Setup...
  • Page 2 AppKey: Application key. Used to create the session keys. For many applications Synetica can supply enLink Modbus units with the above parameters pre-configured, so providing the LoRa gateway has the matching keys the join process will happen automatically once the enLink Modbus unit is in wireless range and switched on.
  • Page 3 AppEUI and AppKey settings set will automatically join the LoRaWAN network when they are first powered up. enLink Modbus Unit and Label The unique DevEUI is printed on all enLink devices and is also present in the QR code. The DevEUI can be used to identify the device once joined to the network.
  • Page 4 When the device has successfully joined the network the Status LED will blink GREEN for several seconds to show that the Join has been completed. The LED’s will then switch off to conserve the batteries. Blinking Green LED – Device Successfully Joined SYNETICA enLink Modbus User Guide Rev 1.3...
  • Page 5 Setting / changing the enLink LoRa keys For many applications, Synetica can supply enLink Modbus units with the LoRa AppEUI and AppKey parameters pre-configured to your requirements, whereby if the LoRa gateway has matching keys the join process will happen automatically once the enLink Modbus unit is in wireless range and switched on.
  • Page 6 Enter R to reboot followed by OK. The device will restart with the entered AppEUI and AppKey and attempt to join the LoRa network. Reboot Required notification Check your LoRaWAN network server to verify that the enLink device has joined successfully. SYNETICA enLink Modbus User Guide Rev 1.3...
  • Page 7: Export Settings

    Import / Export Modbus Configuration The enLink Modbus menu allows you to save and set Modbus configuration data so it can be backed up and easily used on multiple enLink Modbus units for rapid configuration. Export Settings To Export the settings, follow the steps below.
  • Page 8: Import Settings

    See below. Select OK from the dialogue and the configuration table will import. Press return to complete the process. Paste configuration table into TeraTerm Successfully imported configuration table. SYNETICA enLink Modbus User Guide Rev 1.3...
  • Page 9: Technical Support

    Read Modbus registers LoRaWAN Payload Decoder The latest LoRaWAN payload decoders and guides are available on the Synetica GitHub repository: https://github.com/synetica/enlink-decoder A live payload decoder which allows you to paste LoRa payloads in Hexadecimal or Base 64 and see the correctly decoded results can be found at the link below: https://synetica.github.io/enlink-decoder/...