Jun. 2, 2024 V1.1 Updated the graphics for pole mounting Jul. 24, 2024 Added chapter 3 to demonstrate how to transmit data V1.2 Dec. 3, 2024 from an end node to the network server Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
Connecting the Device to the Internet ............... 19 Data Transmission Over LoRaWAN ................20 CHAPTER 3 USE CASE ......................... 21 CHAPTER 4 DISPOSAL AND WARRANTY ..................29 Disposal ........................30 Warranty ........................31 Appendix Regulatory Compliance Statement ................. 32 Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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Please refer to the Appendix for Regulatory Compliance Statement. Symbology This manual uses the following signs to prompt users to pay special attention to relevant information. Caution for latent damage to system or human injury Attention to important information or regulations Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
The use or placement of the operation tools shall comply with the code of practice of such tools to avoid short circuit of the product. Cut off the power before inspection of the product to avoid human injury or product • damage. Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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Clean with a damp cloth • Do not try to clean exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector Power off and contact Vantron technical support engineer in case of the following faults: The product is damaged • The temperature is excessively high •...
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
Operating with high receiver sensitivity, it facilitates long-range wireless connectivity while consuming less than 5W of power under load. GLR200-R features 8 frequency channels and 8 spreading factors from SF5 to SF12 for efficient detection and demodulation of data packets from LoRaWAN Class A and C end devices.
The product has been carefully packed with special attention to quality. However, should you find anything damaged or missing, please contact your sales representative in due time. • 1 x GLR200-R rugged LoRaWAN gateway 1 x LoRa antenna • •...
184mm x 133mm x 72mm (enclosure only) Mechanical Installation Pole mounting IP rating IP65 12V/1A DC Input Power 3-pin DC input included in an M12 connector for power supply Consumption < 5W (load) Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
| Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions Specifications (Cont’d) GLR200-R Operating system VantronOS Device management Vantron BlueSphere GWM (Optional) Software platform Supported Upgrade Local, OTA update DHCP client (IPv4), Static IP (IPv4), PPPoE...
LAN + debugging M12 connector, offering pins for LAN + RS232 debugging Diversity 4G antenna / For connecting a 4G antenna or Wi-Fi antenna (WLAN Wi-Fi antenna connector version), N-type, fiber reinforced plastic Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
There are two M12 connectors on the gateway, one offering WAN and 3-pin DC input for power, the other offering LAN and 3-pin RS232 for debugging. The pinout of the matching cable is shown below. 1.6 Mechanical Dimensions • 184mm x 133mm x 72mm (enclosure only) Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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Setting up the Device 2.1.1 Hardware connection Unscrew the top cover of GLR200-R and open it; Insert an activated SIM card into the Micro SIM slot at the back of the 4G LTE module, with the golden contact facing up;...
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Install the GNSS antenna as indicated by the label on the antenna; Align the mark on the connectors and install the two M12 cable tubes to the M12 connectors; LAN + WAN + Debug DC in Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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10. Connect the VCC and GND wires of the WAN + DC in cable tube to the positive and negative poles of a DC power supply, respectively; 11. Turn on the power supply to power up GLR200-R. Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
| Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions Before mounting GLR200-R to a pole, please make sure the pole is secured in place. 2.1.2 Pole mounting 1. Vertically hold the gateway with the fixture side facing the outside;...
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4. Select an appropriate height on the pole, position the mounting bracket against the pole, and then route the mounting straps through the slots on the bracket; Strap Strap Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
GPS Module The GPS module is automatically turned on after device bootup. To query the GPS information of the device, use the following command: • # vt_data_query --pretty gps Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions Connecting the Device to the Internet GLR200-R is designed to connect to the internet via Ethernet, cellular, or Wi-Fi for data transmission. To connect it via Ethernet or cellular, refer to the steps outlined in 2.1.1...
Please refer to chapter 3 for the typical use of GLR200-R in transmitting data packets from an end node to Vantron BalueSphere GWM, a self-developed cloud-based remote manager for IoT communication devices, which functions as the network server.
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The difference between option 1 and option 2 is that in option 1, a LoRa-enabled DTU (e.g., VT-M2M-DTU-LoRa from Vantron) is used to connect the non-LoRa-enabled end node and transmit data to GLR200-R, while in option 2, the end node is LoRa-enabled and can transmit data directly to GLR200-R once connected over LoRa.
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GLR200-R to the internet via Ethernet, cellular, or Wi-Fi (if the WLAN variant is chosen); 2. Ensure the LAN port of GLR200-R is connected to a host computer via the Ethernet cable in the LAN + debugging cable tube;...
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Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions 6. Log in to the web management portal (VantronOS) for GLR200-R using the default LAN port IP: 172.18.1.1; Account: root Password: rootpassword 7.
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10. Select Enabled from the Enable Configurations tab and enter the server address that matches the login domain of BlueSphere GWM, then click the Save & Apply button; ssl://udmp.bluesphere.cloud for AWS; ssl://udmp-cn.bluesphere.cloud for Tencent cloud. You can confirm the domain information with the aftersales team. Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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Management to check if the gateway is online with LoRa module functioning properly; You can use the LoRa gateway ID to determine which is the target device. VantronOS > LoraWan page: BlueSphere > Provisioning > Device Management page: Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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GLR200-R for data transmission. Before registering the LoRa-enabled intermediate device (e.g., VT-M2M-DTU-LoRa from Vantron), you need to connect it with the end node, typically via a serial port, depending on the available interfaces on both devices.
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Gateway ID indicates the LoRaWAN gateway that the end node is connected to; • • Clicking on the triangle after an entry will expand the details of the data that was uploaded to the platform at that time. Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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& electronic waste recycling/disposal center. Proper disposal of this sort of waste helps avoid harm and adverse effect upon surroundings and people’s health. Please contact local organizations or recycling/disposal center for more recycling/disposal methods of related products. Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
CUSTOMER’s location and no Product so inspected shall be returned to VANTRON unless the cause for the rejection or defect is determined to be the responsibility of VANTRON. VANTRON shall in turn provide the CUSTOMER turnaround shipment on defective Product within fourteen (14) working days upon its receipt at VANTRON.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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La puissance de sortie rayonné de cet appareil est conforme aux limites de la ISDE Canada limites d’exposition aux fréquences radio. Cet appareil doit être utilisé avec une distance minimale de séparation de 20cm entre (8 pouces) l’appareil et le corps d’une personne. Vantron | Public GLR200-R User Manual www.vantrontech.com...
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