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1 +LA66 LoRaWAN Module
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3 -**Table of Contents:**
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1 +{{box cssClass="floatinginfobox" title="**Contents**"}}
5 5  {{toc/}}
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6 6  
5 += LA66 LoRaWAN Module =
7 7  
7 +== What is LA66 LoRaWAN Module ==
8 8  
9 -= 1.  LA66 LoRaWAN Module =
10 -
11 -
12 -== 1.1  What is LA66 LoRaWAN Module ==
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17 -[[image:image-20220719093358-2.png||height="145" width="220"]](% style="color:blue" %)** **
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25 25  (% style="color:blue" %)**Dragino LA66**(%%) is a small wireless LoRaWAN module that offers a very compelling mix of long-range, low power consumption, and secure data transmission. It is designed to facilitate developers to quickly deploy industrial-level LoRaWAN and IoT solutions. It helps users to turn the idea into a practical application and make the Internet of Things a reality. It is easy to create and connect your things everywhere.
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31 -(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66**(%%) is a ready-to-use module that includes the (% style="color:blue" %)**LoRaWAN v1.0.3 protocol**(%%). The LoRaWAN stack used in LA66 is used in more than 1 million LoRaWAN End Devices deployed world widely. This mature LoRaWAN stack greatly reduces the risk to make stable LoRaWAN Sensors to support different LoRaWAN servers and different countries' standards. External MCU can use AT command to call LA66 and start to transmit data via the LoRaWAN protocol.
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11 +(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66**(%%) is a ready-to-use module that includes the (% style="color:blue" %)**LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol**(%%). The LoRaWAN stack used in LA66 is used in more than 1 million LoRaWAN End Devices deployed world widely. This mature LoRaWAN stack greatly reduces the risk to make stable LoRaWAN Sensors to support different LoRaWAN servers and different countries' standards. External MCU can use AT command to call LA66 and start to transmit data via the LoRaWAN protocol.
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37 37  Each LA66 module includes a (% style="color:blue" %)**world-unique OTAA key**(%%) for LoRaWAN registration.
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39 39  
40 -(((
41 41  Besides the support of the LoRaWAN protocol, LA66 also supports (% style="color:blue" %)**open-source peer-to-peer LoRa Protocol**(%%) for the none-LoRaWAN application.
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47 47  LA66 is equipped with (% style="color:blue" %)**TCXO crystal**(%%) which ensures the module can achieve stable performance in extreme temperatures.
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50 50  
19 +== Features ==
51 51  
52 52  
53 -== 1.2  Features ==
22 +== Specification ==
54 54  
55 -
56 -* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.3 protocol
57 -* Support peer-to-peer protocol
58 -* TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
59 -* SMD Antenna pad and i-pex antenna connector
60 -* Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
61 -* World-wide unique OTAA keys.
62 -* AT Command via UART-TTL interface
63 -* Firmware upgradable via UART interface
64 -* Ultra-long RF range
65 -
66 -
67 -== 1.3  Specification ==
68 -
69 -
70 -* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
71 -* Flash: 256KB
72 -* RAM: 64KB
73 73  * Input Power Range: 1.8v ~~ 3.7v
74 74  * Power Consumption: < 4uA.
75 75  * Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
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86 86  * I/O Voltage: 3.3v
87 87  
88 88  
89 -== 1.4  AT Command ==
40 +== AT Command ==
90 90  
42 +AT Command is valid over Main TXD and Main RXD. Serial Baud Rate is 9600. AT commands can be found in AT Command documents.
91 91  
92 -AT Command is valid over Main TXD and Main RXD. Serial Baud Rate is 9600. AT commands can be found in[[ AT Command documents>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wtq43za8sykpgta/AABAEE02uEAsRU-JV7bzEhMba?dl=0]].
93 93  
45 +== Dimension ==
94 94  
47 +[[image:image-20220517072526-1.png]]
95 95  
96 -== 1.5  Dimension ==
97 97  
50 +== Pin Mapping ==
98 98  
99 -[[image:image-20220718094750-3.png]]
52 +[[image:image-20220523101537-1.png]]
100 100  
54 +== Land Pattern ==
101 101  
56 +[[image:image-20220517072821-2.png]]
102 102  
103 -== 1.6  Pin Mapping ==
104 104  
105 -[[image:image-20220720111850-1.png]]
59 +== Part Number ==
106 106  
61 +Part Number: **LA66-XXX**
107 107  
63 +**XX**: The default frequency band
108 108  
109 -== 1.7  Land Pattern ==
65 +* **AS923**: LoRaWAN AS923 band
66 +* **AU915**: LoRaWAN AU915 band
67 +* **EU433**: LoRaWAN EU433 band
68 +* **EU868**: LoRaWAN EU868 band
69 +* **KR920**: LoRaWAN KR920 band
70 +* **US915**: LoRaWAN US915 band
71 +* **IN865**: LoRaWAN IN865 band
72 +* **CN470**: LoRaWAN CN470 band
110 110  
74 += LA66 LoRaWAN Shield =
111 111  
112 -[[image:image-20220517072821-2.png]]
76 +LA66 LoRaWAN Shield is the Arduino Breakout PCB to fast test the features of LA66 module and turn Arduino to support LoRaWAN.
113 113  
78 +== Pin Mapping & LED ==
114 114  
80 +== Example: Use AT Command to communicate with LA66 module via Arduino UNO. ==
115 115  
116 -= 2.  FAQ =
82 +== Example: Join TTN network and send an uplink message, get downlink message. ==
117 117  
84 +== Example: Log Temperature Sensor(DHT11) and send data to TTN, show it in DataCake. ==
118 118  
119 -(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
120 -== 2.1 Where to find examples of how to use LA66? ==
86 +== Upgrade Firmware of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield ==
121 121  
122 -(% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
123 -Below products are made by LA66. User can use their examples as reference:
88 +=== what needs to be used ===
124 124  
125 -* LA66 Shield for Arduino
126 -* LA66 USB Adapter
90 +1.LA66 LoRaWAN Shield that needs to be upgraded
127 127  
92 +2.Arduino
128 128  
94 +3.USB TO TTL
129 129  
130 -== 2.2  How to Compile Source Code for LA66? ==
96 +[[image:image-20220602100052-2.png]]
131 131  
98 +=== Wiring Schematic ===
132 132  
133 -Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform：[[Instruction>>Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform]]
100 +[[image:image-20220602101311-3.png]]
134 134  
102 +LA66 LoRaWAN Shield  >>>>>>>>>>>>USB TTL
135 135  
104 +GND  >>>>>>>>>>>>GND
136 136  
137 -== 2.3 Can i use LA66 module's internal I/O without external MCU, So to save product cost? ==
106 +TXD  >>>>>>>>>>>>TXD
138 138  
108 +RXD  >>>>>>>>>>>>RXD
139 139  
140 -Yes, this is possible, user can refer[[ the source code from ASR >>https://github.com/asrlora/asr_lora_6601/tree/master/projects/ASR6601SE-EVAL/examples/lora]]to get examples for how to its I/O Interfaces.
110 +JP6 of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield needs to be connected with yellow jumper cap
141 141  
112 +Connect to the PC after connecting the wires
142 142  
114 +[[image:image-20220602102240-4.png]]
143 143  
144 -== 2.4  Where to find Peer-to-Peer firmware of LA66? ==
116 +=== Upgrade steps ===
145 145  
118 +==== Dial the SW1 of the LA66 LoRaWAN Shield to the ISP's location as shown in the figure below ====
146 146  
147 -Instruction for LA66 Peer to Peer firmware :[[ Instruction >>doc:Main.User Manual for LoRaWAN End Nodes.LA66 LoRaWAN Shield User Manual.Instruction for LA66 Peer to Peer firmware.WebHome]]
120 +[[image:image-20220602102824-5.png]]
148 148  
122 +==== Press the RST switch on the LA66 LoRaWAN Shield once ====
149 149  
124 +[[image:image-20220602104701-12.png]]
150 150  
151 -= 3.  Order Info =
126 +==== Open the upgrade application software ====
152 152  
128 +Software download link:  [[https:~~/~~/www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LSN50-LoRaST/Utility/LSN50N/>>https://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LSN50-LoRaST/Utility/LSN50N/]]
153 153  
154 -**Part Number:**  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-XXX**
130 +[[image:image-20220602103227-6.png]]
155 155  
132 +[[image:image-20220602103357-7.png]]
156 156  
157 -(% style="color:blue" %)**XXX**(%%): The default frequency band
134 +===== Select the COM port corresponding to USB TTL =====
158 158  
159 -* (% style="color:red" %)**AS923**(%%):  LoRaWAN AS923 band
160 -* (% style="color:red" %)**AU915**(%%):  LoRaWAN AU915 band
161 -* (% style="color:red" %)**EU433**(%%):  LoRaWAN EU433 band
162 -* (% style="color:red" %)**EU868**(%%):  LoRaWAN EU868 band
163 -* (% style="color:red" %)**KR920**(%%):  LoRaWAN KR920 band
164 -* (% style="color:red" %)**US915**(%%):  LoRaWAN US915 band
165 -* (% style="color:red" %)**IN865**(%%):  LoRaWAN IN865 band
166 -* (% style="color:red" %)**CN470**(%%): LoRaWAN CN470 band
167 -* (% style="color:red" %)**PP**(%%):  Peer to Peer LoRa Protocol
136 +[[image:image-20220602103844-8.png]]
168 168  
138 +===== Select the bin file to burn =====
169 169  
140 +[[image:image-20220602104144-9.png]]
170 170  
171 -= 4.  FCC Statement =
142 +[[image:image-20220602104251-10.png]]
172 172  
144 +[[image:image-20220602104402-11.png]]
173 173  
174 -(% style="color:red" %)**FCC Caution:**
146 +===== Click to start the download =====
175 175  
176 -Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
148 +[[image:image-20220602104923-13.png]]
177 177  
178 -This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
150 +===== The following figure appears to prove that the burning is in progress =====
179 179  
152 +[[image:image-20220602104948-14.png]]
180 180  
181 -(% style="color:red" %)**IMPORTANT NOTE: **
154 +===== The following picture appears to prove that the burning is successful =====
182 182  
183 -(% style="color:red" %)**Note:**(%%) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
156 +[[image:image-20220602105251-15.png]]
184 184  
185 -—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
158 += LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter =
186 186  
187 -—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
160 +LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter is the USB Adapter for LA66, it combines a USB TTL Chip and LA66 module which can easy to test the LoRaWAN feature by using PC or embedded device which has USB Interface.
188 188  
189 -—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
162 +Before use, please make sure that the computer has installed the CP2102 driver
190 190  
191 -—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
164 +== Pin Mapping & LED ==
192 192  
166 +== Example Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in PC ==
193 193  
194 -(% style="color:red" %)**FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: **
168 +Connect the LA66 LoRa Shield to the PC
195 195  
196 -This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.
170 +[[image:image-20220602171217-1.png||height="615" width="915"]]
171 +
172 +Open the serial port tool
173 +
174 +[[image:image-20220602161617-8.png]]
175 +
176 +[[image:image-20220602161718-9.png||height="529" width="927"]]
177 +
178 +Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 LoRa Shield.
179 +
180 +The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 LoRa Shield successfully entered the network
181 +
182 +[[image:image-20220602161935-10.png]]
183 +
184 +send instructions: AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>
185 +
186 +example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
187 +
188 +[[image:image-20220602162157-11.png]]
189 +
190 +Check to see if TTN received the message
191 +
192 +[[image:image-20220602162331-12.png||height="547" width="1044"]]
193 +
194 +== Example Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in RPi ==
195 +
196 +Connect the LA66 LoRa Shield to the RPI
197 +
198 +[[image:image-20220602171233-2.png||height="592" width="881"]]
199 +
200 +Log in to the RPI's terminal and connect to the serial port
201 +
202 +[[image:image-20220602153146-3.png]]
203 +
204 +Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 LoRa Shield.
205 +The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 LoRa Shield successfully entered the network
206 +
207 +[[image:image-20220602154928-5.png]]
208 +
209 +send instructions: AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>
210 +
211 +example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
212 +
213 +[[image:image-20220602160339-6.png]]
214 +
215 +Check to see if TTN received the message
216 +
217 +[[image:image-20220602160627-7.png||height="468" width="1013"]]
218 +
219 +=== Install Minicom ===
220 +
221 +Enter the following command in the RPI terminal
222 +
223 +apt update
224 +
225 +[[image:image-20220602143155-1.png]]
226 +
227 +apt install minicom
228 +
229 +[[image:image-20220602143744-2.png]]
230 +
231 +=== Send PC's CPU/RAM usage to TTN via script. ===
232 +
233 +==== Take python as an example： ====
234 +
235 +===== Preconditions: =====
236 +
237 +1.LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter works fine
238 +
239 +2.LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter  is registered with TTN
240 +
241 +===== Steps for usage =====
242 +
243 +1.Press the reset switch RESET on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter
244 +
245 +2.Run the script and see the TTN
246 +
247 +[[image:image-20220602115852-3.png]]
248 +
249 +
250 +
251 +== Example: LA66 USB Module got a message from LA66 LoRa Shield and send the sensor data to NodeRed. ==
252 +
253 +
254 +== Upgrade Firmware of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter ==
255 +
256 +
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