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1 -LA66 LoRaWAN Module
1 +LA66 LoRaWAN Shield User Manual
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1 -XWiki.Edwin
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8 8  
9 -= 1.  LA66 LoRaWAN Module =
10 10  
10 += 1.  LA66 LoRaWAN Shield =
11 11  
12 -== 1.1  What is LA66 LoRaWAN Module ==
13 13  
13 +== 1.1  Overview ==
14 14  
15 -(((
16 -(((
17 -[[image:image-20220719093358-2.png||height="145" width="220"]](% style="color:blue" %)** **
18 -)))
19 19  
20 20  (((
21 -
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23 -
24 -(((
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.
26 -)))
27 -)))
28 -
29 -(((
30 -(((
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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33 -)))
34 -
35 -(((
36 -(((
37 -Each LA66 module includes a (% style="color:blue" %)**world-unique OTAA key**(%%) for LoRaWAN registration.
38 -)))
39 -
40 -(((
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.
42 -)))
43 -)))
44 -
45 -(((
46 -(((
47 -LA66 is equipped with (% style="color:blue" %)**TCXO crystal**(%%) which ensures the module can achieve stable performance in extreme temperatures.
48 -)))
49 -)))
50 -
51 -
52 -
53 -== 1.2  Features ==
54 -
55 -
56 -* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 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 -== 1.3  Specification ==
67 -
68 -
69 -* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
70 -* Flash: 256KB
71 -* RAM: 64KB
72 -* Input Power Range: 1.8v ~~ 3.7v
73 -* Power Consumption: < 4uA.
74 -* Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
75 -* Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
76 -* High sensitivity: -148 dBm
77 -* Temperature:
78 -** Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
79 -** Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
80 -* Humidity:
81 -** Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
82 -** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
83 -* LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
84 -* LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
85 -* I/O Voltage: 3.3v
86 -
87 -== 1.4  AT Command ==
88 -
89 -
90 -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 -
92 -
93 -
94 -== 1.5  Dimension ==
95 -
96 -[[image:image-20220718094750-3.png]]
97 -
98 -
99 -
100 -== 1.6  Pin Mapping ==
101 -
102 -[[image:image-20220720111850-1.png]]
103 -
104 -
105 -
106 -== 1.7  Land Pattern ==
107 -
108 -
109 -[[image:image-20220517072821-2.png]]
110 -
111 -
112 -
113 -= 2.  LA66 LoRaWAN Shield =
114 -
115 -
116 -== 2.1  Overview ==
117 -
118 -
119 -(((
120 120  [[image:image-20220715000826-2.png||height="145" width="220"]]
121 121  )))
122 122  
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154 154  
155 155  
156 156  
157 -== 2.2  Features ==
54 +== 1.2  Features ==
158 158  
159 159  
160 160  * Arduino Shield base on LA66 LoRaWAN module
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168 168  * Firmware upgradable via UART interface
169 169  * Ultra-long RF range
170 170  
171 -== 2.3  Specification ==
172 172  
173 173  
70 +
71 +== 1.3  Specification ==
72 +
73 +
174 174  * CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
175 175  * Flash: 256KB
176 176  * RAM: 64KB
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189 189  * LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
190 190  * I/O Voltage: 3.3v
191 191  
192 -== 2.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
193 193  
194 194  
94 +
95 +== 1.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
96 +
97 +
98 +[[image:image-20220814101457-1.png||height="553" width="761"]]
99 +
195 195  ~1. The LED lights up red when there is an upstream data packet
196 196  2. When the network is successfully connected, the green light will be on for 5 seconds
197 197  3. Purple light on when receiving downlink data packets
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198 198  
199 199  
200 200  
201 -== 2.5  Example: Use AT Command to communicate with LA66 module via Arduino UNO. ==
106 +== 1.5  Example: Use AT Command to communicate with LA66 module via Arduino UNO. ==
202 202  
203 203  
204 204  **Show connection diagram：**
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235 235  
236 236  
237 237  
238 -== 2.6  Example: Join TTN network and send an uplink message, get downlink message. ==
143 +== 1.6  Example: Join TTN network and send an uplink message, get downlink message. ==
239 239  
240 240  
241 241  (% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Open project**
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255 255  
256 256  
257 257  
258 -== 2.7  Example: Log Temperature Sensor(DHT11) and send data to TTN, show it in Node-RED. ==
163 +== 1.7  Example: Log Temperature Sensor(DHT11) and send data to TTN, show it in Node-RED. ==
259 259  
260 260  
261 261  (% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Open project**
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283 283  
284 284  
285 285  
286 -== 2.8  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield ==
191 +== 1.8  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield ==
287 287  
288 288  
289 -=== 2.8.1  Items needed for update ===
194 +=== 1.8.1  Items needed for update ===
290 290  
291 291  
292 292  1. LA66 LoRaWAN Shield
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297 297  
298 298  
299 299  
300 -=== 2.8.2  Connection ===
205 +=== 1.8.2  Connection ===
301 301  
302 302  
303 303  [[image:image-20220602101311-3.png||height="276" width="600"]]
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400 400  
401 401  
402 -= 3.  LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter =
307 += 2.  FAQ =
403 403  
404 404  
405 -== 3.1  Overview ==
310 +== 2.1  How to Compile Source Code for LA66? ==
406 406  
407 407  
408 -[[image:image-20220715001142-3.png||height="145" width="220"]]
313 +Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform ：[[Instruction>>Main.User Manual for LoRaWAN End Nodes.LA66 LoRaWAN Module.Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform.WebHome]]
409 409  
410 410  
411 -(((
412 -(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter**(%%) is designed to fast turn USB devices to support LoRaWAN wireless features. It combines a CP2101 USB TTL Chip and LA66 LoRaWAN module which can easy to add LoRaWAN wireless feature to PC / Mobile phone or an embedded device that has USB Interface.
413 -)))
414 414  
415 -(((
416 -(% 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.
417 -)))
317 += 3.  Order Info =
418 418  
419 -(((
420 -Each LA66 module includes a (% style="color:blue" %)**world-unique OTAA key**(%%) for LoRaWAN registration.
421 -)))
422 422  
423 -(((
424 -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.
425 -)))
320 +**Part Number:**   (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-LoRaWAN-Shield-XXX** (%%)
426 426  
427 -(((
428 -LA66 is equipped with (% style="color:blue" %)**TCXO crystal**(%%) which ensures the module can achieve stable performance in extreme temperatures.
429 -)))
430 430  
431 -
432 -
433 -== 3.2  Features ==
434 -
435 -
436 -* LoRaWAN USB adapter base on LA66 LoRaWAN module
437 -* Ultra-long RF range
438 -* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol
439 -* Support peer-to-peer protocol
440 -* TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
441 -* Spring RF antenna
442 -* Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
443 -* World-wide unique OTAA keys.
444 -* AT Command via UART-TTL interface
445 -* Firmware upgradable via UART interface
446 -* Open Source Mobile App for LoRaWAN signal detect and GPS tracking.
447 -
448 -== 3.3  Specification ==
449 -
450 -
451 -* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
452 -* Flash: 256KB
453 -* RAM: 64KB
454 -* Input Power Range: 5v
455 -* Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
456 -* Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
457 -* High sensitivity: -148 dBm
458 -* Temperature:
459 -** Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
460 -** Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
461 -* Humidity:
462 -** Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
463 -** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
464 -* LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
465 -* LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
466 -
467 -== 3.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
468 -
469 -[[image:image-20220813183239-3.png||height="526" width="662"]]
470 -
471 -
472 -== 3.5  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in PC ==
473 -
474 -
475 -(((
476 -Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
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478 -
479 -
480 -(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN adapter to PC**
481 -
482 -
483 -[[image:image-20220723100027-1.png]]
484 -
485 -
486 -Open the serial port tool
487 -
488 -[[image:image-20220602161617-8.png]]
489 -
490 -[[image:image-20220602161718-9.png||height="457" width="800"]]
491 -
492 -
493 -
494 -(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to reset it.**
495 -
496 -The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully Join the LoRaWAN network
497 -
498 -
499 -[[image:image-20220602161935-10.png||height="498" width="800"]]
500 -
501 -
502 -
503 -(% style="color:blue" %)**3. See Uplink Command**
504 -
505 -Command format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)** AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
506 -
507 -example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
508 -
509 -[[image:image-20220602162157-11.png||height="497" width="800"]]
510 -
511 -
512 -
513 -(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Check to see if TTN received the message**
514 -
515 -[[image:image-20220602162331-12.png||height="420" width="800"]]
516 -
517 -
518 -
519 -== 3.6  Example: Send PC's CPU/RAM usage to TTN via python ==
520 -
521 -
522 -**Use python as an example：**[[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_WindosPC.py>>https://github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_WindosPC.py]]
523 -
524 -(**Raspberry Pi example: **[[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_Raspberry%20Pi.py>>https://github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_Raspberry%20Pi.py]])
525 -
526 -(% style="color:red" %)**Preconditions:**
527 -
528 -(% style="color:red" %)**1. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter works fine**
529 -
530 -(% style="color:red" %)**2. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter  is registered with TTN**
531 -
532 -
533 -
534 -(% style="color:blue" %)**Steps for usage:**
535 -
536 -(% style="color:blue" %)**1.**(%%) Press the reset switch RESET on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter
537 -
538 -(% style="color:blue" %)**2.**(%%) Run the python script in PC and see the TTN
539 -
540 -[[image:image-20220602115852-3.png||height="450" width="1187"]]
541 -
542 -
543 -
544 -== 3.7  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in RPi ==
545 -
546 -
547 -Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
548 -
549 -
550 -(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to the Raspberry Pi**
551 -
552 -[[image:image-20220723100439-2.png]]
553 -
554 -
555 -
556 -(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Install Minicom in RPi.**
557 -
558 -(% id="cke_bm_509388S" style="display:none" %) (%%)Enter the following command in the RPi terminal
559 -
560 - (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt update**
561 -
562 - (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt install minicom**
563 -
564 -
565 -Use minicom to connect to the RPI's terminal
566 -
567 -[[image:image-20220602153146-3.png||height="439" width="500"]]
568 -
569 -
570 -
571 -(% style="color:blue" %)**3. Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter.**
572 -
573 -The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully entered the network.
574 -
575 -
576 -[[image:image-20220602154928-5.png||height="436" width="500"]]
577 -
578 -
579 -
580 -(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Send Uplink message**
581 -
582 -Format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)**AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
583 -
584 -example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
585 -
586 -
587 -[[image:image-20220602160339-6.png||height="517" width="600"]]
588 -
589 -
590 -
591 -Check to see if TTN received the message
592 -
593 -[[image:image-20220602160627-7.png||height="369" width="800"]]
594 -
595 -
596 -
597 -== 3.8  Example: Use of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter and mobile APP ==
598 -
599 -
600 -=== 3.8.1  Hardware and Software Connection ===
601 -
602 -
603 -==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Overview：**(%%) ====
604 -
605 -
606 -(((
607 -DRAGINO-LA66-APP is an Open Source mobile APP for LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter. DRAGINO-LA66-APP has below features:
608 -
609 -* Send real-time location information of mobile phone to LoRaWAN network.
610 -* Check LoRaWAN network signal strengh.
611 -* Manually send messages to LoRaWAN network.
612 -)))
613 -
614 -
615 -
616 -==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Hardware Connection:**(%%) ====
617 -
618 -A USB to Type-C adapter is needed to connect to a Mobile phone.
619 -
620 -Note: The package of LA66 USB adapter already includes this USB Type-C adapter.
621 -
622 -[[image:image-20220813174353-2.png||height="360" width="313"]]
623 -
624 -
625 -==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Download and Install App:**(%%) ====
626 -
627 -[[(% id="cke_bm_895007S" style="display:none" %)** **(%%)**Download Link for Android apk **>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zxwx16qb777uvkz/AABE_P8coGCQ4DAC8enH4bUya?dl=0]].  (Android Version Only)
628 -
629 -[[image:image-20220813173738-1.png]]
630 -
631 -
632 -==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Use of APP:**(%%) ====
633 -
634 -Function and page introduction
635 -
636 -[[image:image-20220723113448-7.png||height="995" width="450"]]
637 -
638 -**Block Explain:**
639 -
640 -1.  Display LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module connection status
641 -
642 -2.  Check and reconnect
643 -
644 -3.  Turn send timestamps on or off
645 -
646 -4.  Display LoRaWan connection status
647 -
648 -5.  Check LoRaWan connection status
649 -
650 -6.  The RSSI value of the node when the ACK is received
651 -
652 -7.  Node's Signal Strength Icon
653 -
654 -8.  Configure Location Uplink Interval
655 -
656 -9.  AT command input box
657 -
658 -10.  Send Button:  Send input box info to LA66 USB Adapter
659 -
660 -11.  Output Log from LA66 USB adapter
661 -
662 -12.  clear log button
663 -
664 -13.  exit button
665 -
666 -
667 -LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module not connected
668 -
669 -[[image:image-20220723110520-5.png||height="677" width="508"]]
670 -
671 -
672 -
673 -Connect LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module
674 -
675 -[[image:image-20220723110626-6.png||height="681" width="511"]]
676 -
677 -
678 -
679 -=== 3.8.2 Send data to TTNv3 and plot location info in Node-Red ===
680 -
681 -
682 -(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Register LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module to TTNV3**
683 -
684 -[[image:image-20220723134549-8.png]]
685 -
686 -
687 -
688 -(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Open Node-RED,And import the JSON file to generate the flow**
689 -
690 -Sample JSON file please go to **[[this link>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zxwx16qb777uvkz/AABE_P8coGCQ4DAC8enH4bUya?dl=0]]** to download.
691 -
692 -For the usage of Node-RED, please refer to: [[http:~~/~~/wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Node-RED/>>http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Node-RED/]]
693 -
694 -After see LoRaWAN Online, walk around and the APP will keep sending location info to LoRaWAN server and then to the Node Red.
695 -
696 -
697 -Example output in NodeRed is as below:
698 -
699 -[[image:image-20220723144339-1.png]]
700 -
701 -
702 -
703 -== 3.9  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter ==
704 -
705 -
706 -The LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter is the same as the LA66 LoRaWAN Shield update method
707 -
708 -Just use the yellow jumper cap to short the BOOT corner and the RX corner, and then press the RESET button (without the jumper cap, you can directly short the BOOT corner and the RX corner with a wire to achieve the same effect)
709 -
710 -[[image:image-20220723150132-2.png]]
711 -
712 -
713 -
714 -= 4.  FAQ =
715 -
716 -
717 -== 4.1  How to Compile Source Code for LA66? ==
718 -
719 -
720 -Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform ：[[Instruction>>Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform]]
721 -
722 -
723 -
724 -= 5.  Order Info =
725 -
726 -
727 -**Part Number:**  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-XXX**(%%), (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-LoRaWAN-Shield-XXX** (%%) **or**  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-USB-LoRaWAN-Adapter-XXX**
728 -
729 -
730 730  (% style="color:blue" %)**XXX**(%%): The default frequency band
731 731  
732 732  * (% style="color:red" %)**AS923**(%%):  LoRaWAN AS923 band
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739 739  * (% style="color:red" %)**CN470**(%%): LoRaWAN CN470 band
740 740  * (% style="color:red" %)**PP**(%%):  Peer to Peer LoRa Protocol
741 741  
742 -= 6.  Reference =
743 743  
744 744  
745 -* Hardware Design File for LA66 LoRaWAN Shield, LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter : [[Download>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a3wbmdcvqjxaqw5/AADZfvAiykJTK624RgMquH86a?dl=0]]
337 +
338 += 4.  Reference =
339 +
340 +
341 +* Hardware Design File for LA66 LoRaWAN Shield : [[Download>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a3wbmdcvqjxaqw5/AADZfvAiykJTK624RgMquH86a?dl=0]]

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