Product Introduction

The LoRaWAN control terminal integrates four core functions: data collection, logic judgment, device control, and data upload. A single device can independently complete the deployment of IoT automation projects, greatly simplifying the implementation process of complex projects and facilitating the rapid application of projects.

Stable LoRaWAN Network with Long-Distance Communication Coverage
Developed based on the standard LoRaWAN protocol, the LoRaWAN control terminal features strong compatibility and can be flexibly connected to private gateways or public LoRaWAN networks such as TTN (The Things Network). In an open and unobstructed environment, the measured communication distance can reach 4KM, meeting the medium and long-distance data transmission needs of industrial scenarios, agricultural parks, outdoor monitoring, and other fields.

Full Coverage of Multiple Interfaces for Easy Connection to Various Peripherals
The LoRaWAN control terminal is built with rich interfaces, catering to the dual needs of "data collection" and "device control" and realizing seamless connection between traditional devices and the Internet of Things:

  • Collection-end interfaces: Integrate analog input, digital input, and RS485 interfaces, supporting the rapid access of various traditional sensors (such as temperature and humidity sensors, pressure sensors, flow meters, etc.) to the LoRaWAN network without additional adapter devices.
  • Control-end interfaces: Equipped with relay output interfaces, which can directly drive executive mechanisms such as intermediate relays, water pumps, valves, and lighting, truly realizing the integrated closed-loop of "data collection - logic judgment - device control".

Customizable Control Rules for Flexible Adaptation to Multiple Scenarios
The LoRaWAN control terminal supports visual customization of control rules. No professional programming knowledge is required; settings can be easily made through a graphical configuration page to meet the needs of diverse scenarios:

  • Device linkage: Realize automatic linkage between sensors and actuators (e.g., automatically start ventilation equipment when temperature and humidity exceed standards).
  • Abnormal alarm: When the collected data exceeds the preset threshold, the alarm mechanism is automatically triggered (e.g., push alarm information when the water level is too high).
  • Offline operation: Even if the network is interrupted, the terminal can still operate independently according to preset rules, ensuring that core control functions are not interrupted and improving system reliability.

Product Features

  • Integrates four core functions: data collection, logic judgment, device control, and data upload. A single device can independently complete the deployment of IoT automation projects, greatly simplifying the implementation process of complex projects.
  • Complies with the standard LoRaWAN protocol, compatible with private gateways and LoRaWAN networks such as TTN. The measured communication distance in open areas can reach 4KM, meeting medium and long-distance data transmission needs.
  • Rich interface configuration, supporting the access of analog, digital, and ModBus RS485 sensors, while having a built-in relay output function to meet both data collection and device control needs.
  • Supports the configuration of customizable control rules and has offline operation capability. It can still work stably according to preset rules when the network is disconnected, ensuring that core functions are not interrupted.

Product Parameters

  • Basic Parameters
    • Input Voltage: 12-24V DC
    • Operating temperature: -10~60℃
    • Product Dimensions: 89x53x24mm (excluding terminals and mounting parts)
  • Communication Interface
    • RS485 x1: Modbus RTU Protocol
    • AI x1: 0-10V Analog Input
    • DI x2: Optocoupler isolated input, 5-24V
    • Relay output (normally open) x1: Touchpoint switching parameters 24VDC 3A/220VAC 3A
  • Wireless Parameters
    • Operating frequency band: 863~870MHz (EU868)/902~928Mhz (US915)
    • Transmit Power: 16dBm (868)/22dBm (915)
    • Receive Sensitivity: -137dBm/125kHz SF=12
    • Working Mode: OTAA/ABP Class A/C

Function Diagram

  • LoRaWAN Communication Indicator
    • Blinks twice when starting/resetting.
    • Blinks when sending data externally.
    • Turns on for 5 seconds and then turns off when successfully accessing the network.
  • Type-C Configuration Interface
    • Connect to a computer via a data cable and use LoRaWAN TOOL to configure the node.
  • 12-24V DC power input
    • Power input.
  • Reset Button
  • LoRaWAN Antenna Interface

  • 0-10V Analog Input
    • Supports 0-10V analog input with 15-bit precision.
  • 5-24V Digital Input
    • Optocoupler isolation, supports 5-24V input.
  • Relay Output
    • Normally open relay output.
  • RS485 Interface
    • Supports the connection of standard Modbus sensors.
  • VOUT Controllable Output
    • Whether to output or not is configured by LoRaWAN TOOL.
    • Note: This interface can only output voltage when VIN has an input, and the VOUT output voltage is the same as the VIN input voltage.
  • RS485 120R Matching Resistor Switch

Product Configuration

Device Connection

Preparation

Steps

  • Connect the product to the computer via a Type-C data cable, then run LoRaWANTool.exe.
  • Select the serial port and click "Connect Device".

LoRaWAN Configuration

Before the device connects to the LoRaWAN network, relevant network communication parameters need to be set. Follow the steps below to complete the LoRaWAN network configuration.

LoRaWAN Basic Parameters

In "LoRaWAN Configuration", you can set parameters such as network access mode, Join/APP, APP Key, and operating mode. Enter these parameters into the gateway to access the network.

  • Device EUI: The unique identification identifier of the LoRaWAN device, which can be viewed on the product label.
  • Network access mode: OTAA and ABP. These are the ways for the node to join the gateway. The difference between them is that OTAA network access requires communication negotiation with the gateway to generate a communication key, while ABP uses a manually specified communication key.
  • Join/APP EUI: Used to identify the device application (OTAA mode). APP Key: A parameter used by the gateway to generate a communication key during network access (OTAA mode).
  • Operating mode: CLASS A and CLASS C. CLASS A only receives data for a short time after uploading data, with extremely low power consumption, suitable for sensor devices. CLASS C receives data at all times except when transmitting, with higher power consumption, suitable for actuator devices.
  • LoRaWAN version
  • APPSKEY (ABP mode): Application session key, used to encrypt FRMPayload.
  • NWKSKEY (ABP mode): Network session key, used to encrypt FRMPayload and perform MIC verification.
  • DEVADDR (ABP mode): Used to identify terminal devices in the current network. It is assigned by the network server during the network access process.

LoRaWAN communication parameters

Click "More LoRaWAN Settings" in "LoRaWAN Configuration" to configure parameters such as application port, output power, and output rate.

  • Application port: The port for sending and receiving data. Acknowledgment packet mode: After enabling, if the device does not receive a data reply after sending data to the server, the device will resend the data to the server once.
  • Channel selection (only for US915 devices): Set the communication bandwidth, which must be consistent with the gateway.
  • Acknowledgment packet mode: The device requires a reply from the gateway every time it receives data.
  • Antenna gain: If an antenna with other gains is replaced, the antenna gain parameter must be entered to ensure that the transmission power complies with regulatory requirements.
  • Output power: The output power of the device when sending data.
  • Rate adaptation: After enabling, the network server can adjust the data rate and power consumption of the node. It is recommended to use this function when the device is not moving.
  • Rate (only for US915 devices): The higher the rate, the faster the transmission speed and the shorter the transmission distance.

Data Acquisition Configuration

After connecting the sensor to the data interface of the device, the following configuration needs to be completed.

Basic Settings

In "Acquisition Configuration", you can configure the reporting cycle of the device and power output.

Note: VIN must be connected for VOUT to have output.

  • Data reporting interval: Set the time interval for the device to collect and report data.
  • Power output
    • Enable: Whether to enable this power supply.
    • Output before acquisition (seconds): The power supply is turned on xxx seconds before each data acquisition and turned off after data acquisition, which is used for preheating the sensor in advance.
    • Continuous output: After enabling, the power supply will be normally open.

Analog Input (AI)

The voltage value of 0-10V sensors can be collected through analog input.

Note: You must click "Confirm" before you can "Read" the value.

  • Enable: After enabling, the node automatically collects and reports data according to the reporting interval. The analog port data can be used for rule judgment.
  • Read: Read the current analog voltage value.
Application Demonstration

Use an analog soil sensor, connect it to the AI1 pin of the control terminal, and then click the "Read" button (if VOUT is used for power supply, the 12V power output needs to be turned on).

  • Hardware Connection

  • Result demonstration

Digital Input (DI)

Through digital input, the level status of switching sensors can be read or counting can be performed, supporting passive switch and active switch types of digital sensors.

Note: You must click "Confirm" before you can "Read" the value.

  • Enable: After enabling, the node automatically collects and reports data according to the reporting interval.
  • Operating mode
    • Input: Detect the input level.
    • Rising edge counting: Count the rising edge signals.
    • Falling edge counting: Count the falling edge signals.
  • Read: Read the current level or count value.
  • Count reset: Clear the current count value.
Application Demonstration

Use DI1 for level demonstration and DI2 for counting demonstration.

Connect DI1 to a magnetic switch.

Connect DI2 to an inductive proximity switch.

  • Hardware Connection

  • Result demonstration

RS485

Data from sensor devices that support the Modbus RTU standard protocol can be read through the RS485 interface.

Click "Add Command" to add an RS485 command.

  • Modbus command
    • Device address: Modbus device ID.
    • Function code: Type of function code.
    • Register address: Configure the address of the data to be read.
    • Number of registers: The number of data bits to be read.
  • Data calculation (parse data into standard values)
    • Data order: The byte order of the data.
    • Data sign: Whether the read data has negative numbers.
    • Calculation formula: Enlarge, reduce, and offset the data.
Application Demonstration

Use the SEN0600 RS485 Soil Temperature and Humidity Sensor

  • Hardware Connection

  • Software Configuration

Serial port settings are all: baud rate (9600), data bits (8), parity bit (none), stop bit (1)

  • Result demonstration

Rule Configuration

Rules can be used to judge data, and corresponding actions can be taken when the conditions are met. The device supports a maximum of 8 rules, and a single rule supports a maximum of 3 actions.

Notes:

  • The power consumption of the device will increase after adding rules.
  • After adding rules, you must click "Apply Rules" for them to take effect.

Condition

  • Receive gateway information: Receive the string sent by the gateway.
  • DI: Use DI input level or count as the condition for judgment.
  • AI1: Use the voltage read by AI as the condition for judgment.
  • RS485: Use the return value of the RS485 command as the condition for judgment.
  • Trigger condition
    • Repeat trigger: The rule can be triggered again only x minutes after it is triggered.
    • Pulse trigger: After the rule is triggered, it can be triggered again only after the trigger condition value changes (for example: if the trigger condition is AI1>3.5V, after the condition is triggered, it can be triggered again only when AI1<3.5V).

Actions

A single rule supports a maximum of 3 actions.

  • Send data to the gateway
    • DI: Send the DI level or count value to the gateway (whether to send the level or count is determined by the DI operating mode).
    • AI: Send the voltage value read by AI to the gateway.
    • RS485: Send the value read by the corresponding RS485 command to the gateway.
    • String: Send a custom string to the gateway (maximum 11 bytes).
  • DI count reset: Reset the DI count to zero.
  • RS485 send: Send a command through RS485.
  • Relay DO: Supports three operation modes: pull-in, disconnection, and flip.
    • Holding time: Permanent, the relay state will not change back after changing; Time, the relay will return to its original state after changing the state for a period of time.

Device Maintenance

Upgrade/Restore

Click "Device Information", then click "Upgrade and Restore" to enter the corresponding page.

Upgrade

Click "Select File", then click "Upgrade" to upgrade the device.

Restore

Click the "Restore" button to restore the device to its factory settings.

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