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1 -LA66 LoRaWAN Module User Manual
1 +LA66 LoRaWAN Shield User Manual
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7 7  
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.
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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.
32 -)))
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 +== 1.3  Specification ==
71 +
72 +
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  
93 +== 1.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
94 +
95 +
195 195  [[image:image-20220814101457-1.png||height="553" width="761"]]
196 196  
197 197  ~1. The LED lights up red when there is an upstream data packet
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200 200  
201 201  
202 202  
203 -== 2.5  Example: Use AT Command to communicate with LA66 module via Arduino UNO. ==
104 +== 1.5  Example: Use AT Command to communicate with LA66 module via Arduino UNO. ==
204 204  
205 205  
206 206  **Show connection diagram：**
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237 237  
238 238  
239 239  
240 -== 2.6  Example: Join TTN network and send an uplink message, get downlink message. ==
141 +== 1.6  Example: Join TTN network and send an uplink message, get downlink message. ==
241 241  
242 242  
243 243  (% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Open project**
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257 257  
258 258  
259 259  
260 -== 2.7  Example: Log Temperature Sensor(DHT11) and send data to TTN, show it in Node-RED. ==
161 +== 1.7  Example: Log Temperature Sensor(DHT11) and send data to TTN, show it in Node-RED. ==
261 261  
262 262  
263 263  (% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Open project**
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285 285  
286 286  
287 287  
288 -== 2.8  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield ==
189 +== 1.8  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield ==
289 289  
290 290  
291 -=== 2.8.1  Items needed for update ===
192 +=== 1.8.1  Items needed for update ===
292 292  
293 293  
294 294  1. LA66 LoRaWAN Shield
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299 299  
300 300  
301 301  
302 -=== 2.8.2  Connection ===
203 +=== 1.8.2  Connection ===
303 303  
304 304  
305 305  [[image:image-20220602101311-3.png||height="276" width="600"]]
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325 325  
326 326  
327 327  
328 -=== 2.8.3  Upgrade steps ===
229 +=== 1.8.3  Upgrade steps ===
329 329  
330 330  
331 331  ==== (% style="color:blue" %)1.  Switch SW1 to put in ISP position(%%) ====
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402 402  
403 403  
404 -= 3.  LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter =
305 += 2.  FAQ =
405 405  
406 406  
407 -== 3.1  Overview ==
308 +== 2.1  How to Compile Source Code for LA66? ==
408 408  
409 409  
410 -[[image:image-20220715001142-3.png||height="145" width="220"]]
311 +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]]
411 411  
412 412  
413 -(((
414 -(% 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.
415 -)))
416 416  
417 -(((
418 -(% 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.
419 -)))
315 += 3.  Order Info =
420 420  
421 -(((
422 -Each LA66 module includes a (% style="color:blue" %)**world-unique OTAA key**(%%) for LoRaWAN registration.
423 -)))
424 424  
425 -(((
426 -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.
427 -)))
318 +**Part Number:**   (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-LoRaWAN-Shield-XXX** (%%)
428 428  
429 -(((
430 -LA66 is equipped with (% style="color:blue" %)**TCXO crystal**(%%) which ensures the module can achieve stable performance in extreme temperatures.
431 -)))
432 432  
433 -
434 -
435 -== 3.2  Features ==
436 -
437 -
438 -* LoRaWAN USB adapter base on LA66 LoRaWAN module
439 -* Ultra-long RF range
440 -* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol
441 -* Support peer-to-peer protocol
442 -* TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
443 -* Spring RF antenna
444 -* Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
445 -* World-wide unique OTAA keys.
446 -* AT Command via UART-TTL interface
447 -* Firmware upgradable via UART interface
448 -* Open Source Mobile App for LoRaWAN signal detect and GPS tracking.
449 -
450 -== 3.3  Specification ==
451 -
452 -
453 -* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
454 -* Flash: 256KB
455 -* RAM: 64KB
456 -* Input Power Range: 5v
457 -* Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
458 -* Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
459 -* High sensitivity: -148 dBm
460 -* Temperature:
461 -** Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
462 -** Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
463 -* Humidity:
464 -** Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
465 -** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
466 -* LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
467 -* LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
468 -
469 -== 3.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
470 -
471 -[[image:image-20220813183239-3.png||height="526" width="662"]]
472 -
473 -
474 -== 3.5  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in PC ==
475 -
476 -
477 -(((
478 -Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
479 -)))
480 -
481 -
482 -(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN adapter to PC**
483 -
484 -
485 -[[image:image-20220723100027-1.png]]
486 -
487 -
488 -Open the serial port tool
489 -
490 -[[image:image-20220602161617-8.png]]
491 -
492 -[[image:image-20220602161718-9.png||height="457" width="800"]]
493 -
494 -
495 -
496 -(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to reset it.**
497 -
498 -The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully Join the LoRaWAN network
499 -
500 -
501 -[[image:image-20220602161935-10.png||height="498" width="800"]]
502 -
503 -
504 -
505 -(% style="color:blue" %)**3. See Uplink Command**
506 -
507 -Command format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)** AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
508 -
509 -example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
510 -
511 -[[image:image-20220602162157-11.png||height="497" width="800"]]
512 -
513 -
514 -
515 -(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Check to see if TTN received the message**
516 -
517 -[[image:image-20220602162331-12.png||height="420" width="800"]]
518 -
519 -
520 -
521 -== 3.6  Example: Send PC's CPU/RAM usage to TTN via python ==
522 -
523 -
524 -**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]]
525 -
526 -(**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]])
527 -
528 -(% style="color:red" %)**Preconditions:**
529 -
530 -(% style="color:red" %)**1. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter works fine**
531 -
532 -(% style="color:red" %)**2. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter  is registered with TTN**
533 -
534 -
535 -
536 -(% style="color:blue" %)**Steps for usage:**
537 -
538 -(% style="color:blue" %)**1.**(%%) Press the reset switch RESET on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter
539 -
540 -(% style="color:blue" %)**2.**(%%) Run the python script in PC and see the TTN
541 -
542 -[[image:image-20220602115852-3.png||height="450" width="1187"]]
543 -
544 -
545 -
546 -== 3.7  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in RPi ==
547 -
548 -
549 -Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
550 -
551 -
552 -(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to the Raspberry Pi**
553 -
554 -[[image:image-20220723100439-2.png]]
555 -
556 -
557 -
558 -(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Install Minicom in RPi.**
559 -
560 -(% id="cke_bm_509388S" style="display:none" %) (%%)Enter the following command in the RPi terminal
561 -
562 - (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt update**
563 -
564 - (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt install minicom**
565 -
566 -
567 -Use minicom to connect to the RPI's terminal
568 -
569 -[[image:image-20220602153146-3.png||height="439" width="500"]]
570 -
571 -
572 -
573 -(% style="color:blue" %)**3. Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter.**
574 -
575 -The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully entered the network.
576 -
577 -
578 -[[image:image-20220602154928-5.png||height="436" width="500"]]
579 -
580 -
581 -
582 -(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Send Uplink message**
583 -
584 -Format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)**AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
585 -
586 -example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
587 -
588 -
589 -[[image:image-20220602160339-6.png||height="517" width="600"]]
590 -
591 -
592 -
593 -Check to see if TTN received the message
594 -
595 -[[image:image-20220602160627-7.png||height="369" width="800"]]
596 -
597 -
598 -
599 -== 3.8  Example: Use of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter and mobile APP ==
600 -
601 -
602 -=== 3.8.1  Hardware and Software Connection ===
603 -
604 -
605 -==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Overview：**(%%) ====
606 -
607 -
608 -(((
609 -DRAGINO-LA66-APP is an Open Source mobile APP for LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter. DRAGINO-LA66-APP has below features:
610 -
611 -* Send real-time location information of mobile phone to LoRaWAN network.
612 -* Check LoRaWAN network signal strengh.
613 -* Manually send messages to LoRaWAN network.
614 -)))
615 -
616 -
617 -
618 -==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Hardware Connection:**(%%) ====
619 -
620 -A USB to Type-C adapter is needed to connect to a Mobile phone.
621 -
622 -Note: The package of LA66 USB adapter already includes this USB Type-C adapter.
623 -
624 -[[image:image-20220813174353-2.png||height="360" width="313"]]
625 -
626 -
627 -==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Download and Install App:**(%%) ====
628 -
629 -[[(% 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)
630 -
631 -[[image:image-20220813173738-1.png]]
632 -
633 -
634 -==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Use of APP:**(%%) ====
635 -
636 -Function and page introduction
637 -
638 -[[image:image-20220723113448-7.png||height="995" width="450"]]
639 -
640 -**Block Explain:**
641 -
642 -1.  Display LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module connection status
643 -
644 -2.  Check and reconnect
645 -
646 -3.  Turn send timestamps on or off
647 -
648 -4.  Display LoRaWan connection status
649 -
650 -5.  Check LoRaWan connection status
651 -
652 -6.  The RSSI value of the node when the ACK is received
653 -
654 -7.  Node's Signal Strength Icon
655 -
656 -8.  Configure Location Uplink Interval
657 -
658 -9.  AT command input box
659 -
660 -10.  Send Button:  Send input box info to LA66 USB Adapter
661 -
662 -11.  Output Log from LA66 USB adapter
663 -
664 -12.  clear log button
665 -
666 -13.  exit button
667 -
668 -
669 -LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module not connected
670 -
671 -[[image:image-20220723110520-5.png||height="677" width="508"]]
672 -
673 -
674 -
675 -Connect LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module
676 -
677 -[[image:image-20220723110626-6.png||height="681" width="511"]]
678 -
679 -
680 -
681 -=== 3.8.2 Send data to TTNv3 and plot location info in Node-Red ===
682 -
683 -
684 -(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Register LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module to TTNV3**
685 -
686 -[[image:image-20220723134549-8.png]]
687 -
688 -
689 -
690 -(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Open Node-RED,And import the JSON file to generate the flow**
691 -
692 -Sample JSON file please go to **[[this link>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zxwx16qb777uvkz/AABE_P8coGCQ4DAC8enH4bUya?dl=0]]** to download.
693 -
694 -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/]]
695 -
696 -After see LoRaWAN Online, walk around and the APP will keep sending location info to LoRaWAN server and then to the Node Red.
697 -
698 -
699 -Example output in NodeRed is as below:
700 -
701 -[[image:image-20220723144339-1.png]]
702 -
703 -
704 -
705 -== 3.9  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter ==
706 -
707 -
708 -The LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter is the same as the LA66 LoRaWAN Shield update method
709 -
710 -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)
711 -
712 -[[image:image-20220723150132-2.png]]
713 -
714 -
715 -
716 -= 4.  FAQ =
717 -
718 -
719 -== 4.1  How to Compile Source Code for LA66? ==
720 -
721 -
722 -Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform ：[[Instruction>>Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform]]
723 -
724 -
725 -
726 -= 5.  Order Info =
727 -
728 -
729 -**Part Number:**  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-XXX**(%%), (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-LoRaWAN-Shield-XXX** (%%) **or**  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-USB-LoRaWAN-Adapter-XXX**
730 -
731 -
732 732  (% style="color:blue" %)**XXX**(%%): The default frequency band
733 733  
734 734  * (% style="color:red" %)**AS923**(%%):  LoRaWAN AS923 band
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741 741  * (% style="color:red" %)**CN470**(%%): LoRaWAN CN470 band
742 742  * (% style="color:red" %)**PP**(%%):  Peer to Peer LoRa Protocol
743 743  
744 -= 6.  Reference =
745 745  
746 746  
747 -* Hardware Design File for LA66 LoRaWAN Shield, LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter : [[Download>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a3wbmdcvqjxaqw5/AADZfvAiykJTK624RgMquH86a?dl=0]]
335 += 4.  Reference =
336 +
337 +
338 +* Hardware Design File for LA66 LoRaWAN Shield : [[Download>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a3wbmdcvqjxaqw5/AADZfvAiykJTK624RgMquH86a?dl=0]]

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