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--**Table of Contents:**
++= LA66 LoRaWAN Module =
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++== What is LA66 LoRaWAN Module ==
++**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 LoRa 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 program, create and connect your things everywhere.
++**LA66 **is a ready-to-use module which includes the LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol. External MCU can use AT command to call LA66 and start to transmit data via the LoRaWAN protocol.
--= 1.  LA66 LoRaWAN Module =
++**Each LA66 **module includes a world unique OTAA key for LoRaWAN registration.
--== 1.1  What is LA66 LoRaWAN Module ==
++== Specification ==
--(((
--(% 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.
--)))
++[[image:image-20220517072526-1.png]]
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--(% 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.
--)))
++Input Power Range: 1.8v ~~ 3.7v
--(((
--Each LA66 module includes a (% style="color:blue" %)**world-unique OTAA key**(%%) for LoRaWAN registration.
--)))
++Power Consumption: < 4uA.
--(((
--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.
--)))
++Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
--(((
--LA66 is equipped with (% style="color:blue" %)**TCXO crystal**(%%) which ensures the module can achieve stable performance in extreme temperatures.
--)))
++Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
++High sensitivity: -148 dBm
--== 1.2  Features ==
++Temperature:
--* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol
--* Support peer-to-peer protocol
--* TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
--* SMD Antenna pad and i-pex antenna connector
--* Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
--* World-wide unique OTAA keys.
--* AT Command via UART-TTL interface
--* Firmware upgradable via UART interface
--* Ultra-long RF range
++* Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
++* Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
++Humidity:
++* Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
++* Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
--== 1.3  Specification ==
++LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
--* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
--* Flash: 256KB
--* RAM: 64KB
--* Input Power Range: 1.8v ~~ 3.7v
--* Power Consumption: < 4uA.
--* Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
--* Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
--* High sensitivity: -148 dBm
--* Temperature:
--** Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
--** Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
--* Humidity:
--** Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
--** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
--* LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
--* LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
--* I/O Voltage: 3.3v
++LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
++I/O Voltage: 3.3v
--== 1.4  AT Command ==
++== AT Command ==
  AT Command is valid over Main TXD and Main RXD. Serial Baud Rate is 9600. AT commands can be found in AT Command documents.
--== 1.5  Dimension ==
++== Pin Mapping ==
--[[image:image-20220517072526-1.png]]
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--== 1.6  Pin Mapping ==
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  [[image:image-20220523101537-1.png]]
++== Land Pattern ==
--
--== 1.7  Land Pattern ==
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  [[image:image-20220517072821-2.png]]
++== Part Number ==
--= 2.  LA66 LoRaWAN Shield =
++Part Number: **LA66-XXX**
++**XX**: The default frequency band
--== 2.1  Overview ==
++* **AS923**: LoRaWAN AS923 band
++* **AU915**: LoRaWAN AU915 band
++* **EU433**: LoRaWAN EU433 band
++* **EU868**: LoRaWAN EU868 band
++* **KR920**: LoRaWAN KR920 band
++* **US915**: LoRaWAN US915 band
++* **IN865**: LoRaWAN IN865 band
++* **CN470**: LoRaWAN CN470 band
--LA66 LoRaWAN Shield is the Arduino shield base on LA66. Users can use LA66 LoRaWAN Shield to rapidly add LoRaWAN or peer-to-peer LoRa wireless function to  Arduino projects.
++= LA66 LoRaWAN Shield =
++LA66 LoRaWAN Shield is the Arduino Breakout PCB to fast test the features of LA66 module and turn Arduino to support LoRaWAN.
--== 2.2  Features ==
++== Pin Mapping & LED ==
--* Arduino Shield base on LA66 LoRaWAN module
--* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol
--* Support peer-to-peer protocol
--* TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
--* SMA connector
--* Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
--* World-wide unique OTAA keys.
--* AT Command via UART-TTL interface
--* Firmware upgradable via UART interface
--* Ultra-long RF range
++== Example: Use AT Command to communicate with LA66 module via Arduino UNO. ==
++== Example: Join TTN network and send an uplink message, get downlink message. ==
++== Example: Log Temperature Sensor(DHT11) and send data to TTN, show it in DataCake. ==
--== 2.3  Specification ==
++== Upgrade Firmware of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield ==
--* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
--* Flash: 256KB
--* RAM: 64KB
--* Input Power Range: 1.8v ~~ 3.7v
--* Power Consumption: < 4uA.
--* Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
--* Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
--* High sensitivity: -148 dBm
--* Temperature:
--** Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
--** Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
--* Humidity:
--** Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
--** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
--* LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
--* LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
--* I/O Voltage: 3.3v
++=== what needs to be used ===
++1.LA66 LoRaWAN Shield that needs to be upgraded
++2.Arduino
--== 2.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
++3.USB TO TTL
++[[image:image-20220602100052-2.png]]
++=== Wiring Schematic ===
--== 2.5  Example: Use AT Command to communicate with LA66 module via Arduino UNO. ==
++[[image:image-20220602101311-3.png]]
++LA66 LoRaWAN Shield  >>>>>>>>>>>>USB TTL
++GND                               >>>>>>>>>>>>GND
--== 2.6  Example: Join TTN network and send an uplink message, get downlink message. ==
++TXD                                >>>>>>>>>>>>TXD
++RXD                                >>>>>>>>>>>>RXD
++JP6 of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield needs to be connected with yellow jumper cap
--== 2.7  Example: Log Temperature Sensor(DHT11) and send data to TTN, show it in DataCake. ==
++Connect to the PC after connecting the wires
++[[image:image-20220602102240-4.png]]
++=== Upgrade steps ===
--== 2.8  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield ==
++==== Dial the SW1 of the LA66 LoRaWAN Shield to the ISP's location as shown in the figure below ====
++[[image:image-20220602102824-5.png]]
--=== 2.8.1  Items needed for update ===
++==== Press the RST switch on the LA66 LoRaWAN Shield once ====
--1. LA66 LoRaWAN Shield
--1. Arduino
--1. USB TO TTL Adapter
++[[image:image-20220602104701-12.png]]
++==== Open the upgrade application software ====
++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/]]
--
--[[image:image-20220602100052-2.png||height="385" width="600"]]
--
--
--=== 2.8.2  Connection ===
--
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--[[image:image-20220602101311-3.png||height="276" width="600"]]
--
--
--(((
--(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66 LoRaWAN Shield**(%%)  **<->** (% style="color:blue" %)**USB TTL**
--)))
--
--(((
--(% style="background-color:yellow" %)**GND                                <-> GND
--TXD                                 <->  TXD
--RXD                                 <->  RXD**
--)))
--
--
--Put a jumper cap on JP6 of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield. ( the jumper is to power on LA66 module)
--
--Connect USB TTL Adapter to PC after connecting the wires
--
--
--[[image:image-20220602102240-4.png||height="304" width="600"]]
--
--
--=== 2.8.3  Upgrade steps ===
--
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--==== 1.  Switch SW1 to put in ISP position ====
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--
--[[image:image-20220602102824-5.png||height="306" width="600"]]
--
--
--
--==== 2.  Press the RST switch once ====
--
--
--[[image:image-20220602104701-12.png||height="285" width="600"]]
--
--
--
--==== 3.  Open the Upgrade tool (Tremo Programmer) in PC and Upgrade ====
--
--
--(((
--(% style="color:blue" %)**1. 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/]]**
--)))
--
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  [[image:image-20220602103227-6.png]]
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  [[image:image-20220602103357-7.png]]
++===== Select the COM port corresponding to USB TTL =====
--
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HSelecttheCOMportcorrespondingtoUSBTTL" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Select the COM port corresponding to USB TTL**
--
--
  [[image:image-20220602103844-8.png]]
++===== Select the bin file to burn =====
--
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HSelectthebinfiletoburn" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**3. Select the bin file to burn**
--
--
  [[image:image-20220602104144-9.png]]
--
  [[image:image-20220602104251-10.png]]
--
  [[image:image-20220602104402-11.png]]
++===== Click to start the download =====
--
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HClicktostartthedownload" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Click to start the download**
--
  [[image:image-20220602104923-13.png]]
++===== The following figure appears to prove that the burning is in progress =====
--
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HThefollowingfigureappearstoprovethattheburningisinprogress" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**5. Check update process**
--
--
  [[image:image-20220602104948-14.png]]
++===== The following picture appears to prove that the burning is successful =====
--
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HThefollowingpictureappearstoprovethattheburningissuccessful" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**The following picture shows that the burning is successful**
--
  [[image:image-20220602105251-15.png]]
++= LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter =
++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.
--= 3.  LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter =
++Before use, please make sure that the computer has installed the CP2102 driver
++== Pin Mapping & LED ==
--== 3.1  Overview ==
++== Example Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in PC ==
--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.
++Connect the LA66 LoRa Shield to the PC
++[[image:image-20220602171217-1.png||height="615" width="915"]]
--== 3.2  Features ==
--
--* LoRaWAN USB adapter base on LA66 LoRaWAN module
--* Ultra-long RF range
--* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol
--* Support peer-to-peer protocol
--* TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
--* Spring RF antenna
--* Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
--* World-wide unique OTAA keys.
--* AT Command via UART-TTL interface
--* Firmware upgradable via UART interface
--
--
--
--== 3.3  Specification ==
--
--* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
--* Flash: 256KB
--* RAM: 64KB
--* Input Power Range: 5v
--* Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
--* Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
--* High sensitivity: -148 dBm
--* Temperature:
--** Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
--** Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
--* Humidity:
--** Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
--** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
--* LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
--* LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
--
--
--
--== 3.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
--
--
--
--== 3.5  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in PC ==
--
--
--Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
--
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN adapter to PC**
--
--
--[[image:image-20220602171217-1.png||height="538" width="800"]]
--
--
  Open the serial port tool
  [[image:image-20220602161617-8.png]]
--[[image:image-20220602161718-9.png||height="457" width="800"]]
++[[image:image-20220602161718-9.png||height="529" width="927"]]
++Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 LoRa Shield.
++The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 LoRa Shield successfully entered the network
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to reset it.**
++[[image:image-20220602161935-10.png]]
--The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully Join the LoRaWAN network
++send instructions: AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>
--
--[[image:image-20220602161935-10.png||height="498" width="800"]]
--
--
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**3. See Uplink Command**
--
--Command format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)** AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
--
  example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
--[[image:image-20220602162157-11.png||height="497" width="800"]]
++[[image:image-20220602162157-11.png]]
++Check to see if TTN received the message
++[[image:image-20220602162331-12.png||height="547" width="1044"]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Check to see if TTN received the message**
++== Example Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in RPi ==
--[[image:image-20220602162331-12.png||height="420" width="800"]]
++Connect the LA66 LoRa Shield to the RPI
++[[image:image-20220602171233-2.png||height="592" width="881"]]
++Log in to the RPI's terminal and connect to the serial port
--== 3.6  Example: Send PC's CPU/RAM usage to TTN via python ==
++[[image:image-20220602153146-3.png]]
++Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 LoRa Shield.
++The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 LoRa Shield successfully entered the network
--**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]]
++[[image:image-20220602154928-5.png]]
++send instructions: AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>
--(% style="color:red" %)**Preconditions:**
--
--(% style="color:red" %)**1. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter works fine**
--
--(% style="color:red" %)**2. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter  is registered with TTN**
--
--
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**Steps for usage:**
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**1.**(%%) Press the reset switch RESET on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2.**(%%) Run the python script in PC and see the TTN
--
--[[image:image-20220602115852-3.png||height="450" width="1187"]]
--
--
--
--== 3.7  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in RPi ==
--
--
--Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
--
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to the Raspberry Pi**
--
--[[image:image-20220602171233-2.png||height="538" width="800"]]
--
--
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Install Minicom in RPi.**
--
--(% id="cke_bm_509388S" style="display:none" %) (%%)Enter the following command in the RPi terminal
--
-- (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt update**
--
-- (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt install minicom**
--
--
--Use minicom to connect to the RPI's terminal
--
--[[image:image-20220602153146-3.png||height="439" width="500"]]
--
--
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**3. Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter.**
--
--The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully entered the network.
--
--
--[[image:image-20220602154928-5.png||height="436" width="500"]]
--
--
--
--(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Send Uplink message**
--
--Format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)**AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
--
  example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
++[[image:image-20220602160339-6.png]]
--[[image:image-20220602160339-6.png||height="517" width="600"]]
--
--
--
  Check to see if TTN received the message
--[[image:image-20220602160627-7.png||height="369" width="800"]]
++[[image:image-20220602160627-7.png||height="468" width="1013"]]
++=== Install Minicom ===
++Enter the following command in the RPI terminal
--== 3.8  Example: LA66 USB Module got a message from LA66 LoRa Shield and send the sensor data to NodeRed. ==
++apt update
++[[image:image-20220602143155-1.png]]
++apt install minicom
--== 3.9  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter ==
++[[image:image-20220602143744-2.png]]
++=== Send PC's CPU/RAM usage to TTN via script. ===
++==== Take python as an example： ====
++===== Preconditions: =====
--= 4.  Order Info =
++1.LA66 LoRa Shield works fine
++2.LA66 LoRa Shield is registered with TTN
--**Part Number:**  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-XXX**(%%), (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-LoRaWAN-Shield-XXX** (%%)  **or**   (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-USB-LoRaWAN-Adapter-XXX**
++===== Steps for usage =====
++1.After connecting the line, connect it to the PC, turn SW1 to FLASH, and press the RST switch. As shown in the figure below
--(% style="color:blue" %)**XXX**(%%): The default frequency band
++[[image:image-20220602114148-1.png]]
--* (% style="color:red" %)**AS923**(%%):  LoRaWAN AS923 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**AU915**(%%):  LoRaWAN AU915 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**EU433**(%%):  LoRaWAN EU433 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**EU868**(%%):  LoRaWAN EU868 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**KR920**(%%):  LoRaWAN KR920 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**US915**(%%):  LoRaWAN US915 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**IN865**(%%):  LoRaWAN IN865 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**CN470**(%%): LoRaWAN CN470 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**PP**(%%):        Peer to Peer LoRa Protocol
++2.Run the script and see the TTN
++[[image:image-20220602115852-3.png]]
--= 5.  Reference =
--* Hardware Design File for LA66 LoRaWAN Shield, LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter : [[Download>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a3wbmdcvqjxaqw5/AADZfvAiykJTK624RgMquH86a?dl=0]]
++== Example: LA66 USB Module got a message from LA66 LoRa Shield and send the sensor data to NodeRed. ==
--
++
++== Upgrade Firmware of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter ==

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