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... ... @@ -1,11 +1,12 @@ 1 1 (% style="text-align:center" %) 2 -[[image:165 3266934636-343.png||height="385" width="385"]]2 +[[image:1652947681187-144.png||height="385" width="385"]] 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 -**RS485-LN – RS485 to LoRaWAN Converter User Manual** 7 7 7 +**RS485-BL – Waterproof RS485 to LoRaWAN Converter User Manual** 8 8 9 + 9 9 **Table of Contents:** 10 10 11 11 ... ... @@ -14,44 +14,62 @@ 14 14 15 15 = 1.Introduction = 16 16 17 -== 1.1 What is RS485-L NRS485 to LoRaWAN Converter ==18 +== 1.1 What is RS485-BL RS485 to LoRaWAN Converter == 18 18 19 19 ((( 21 + 22 +))) 23 + 20 20 ((( 21 -The Dragino RS485-L Nis a RS485 to LoRaWAN Converter.It converts the RS485 signalintoLoRaWANwirelesssignalwhich simplify theIoTinstallationandreducetheinstallation/maintainingcost.25 +The Dragino RS485-BL is a **RS485 / UART to LoRaWAN Converter** for Internet of Things solutions. User can connect RS485 or UART sensor to RS485-BL converter, and configure RS485-BL to periodically read sensor data and upload via LoRaWAN network to IoT server. 22 22 ))) 23 23 24 24 ((( 25 -RS485-L Nallows user to monitor/controlRS485devicesandreachextremelylongranges.Itprovidesultra-longrangespread spectrum communicationandhighinterference immunitywhilstminimizing currentconsumption.It targetsprofessionalwirelesssensornetwork applicationssuch asirrigationsystems,smartmetering, smartcities,smartphonedetection, building automation, and so on.29 +RS485-BL can interface to RS485 sensor, 3.3v/5v UART sensor or interrupt sensor. RS485-BL provides **a 3.3v output** and** a 5v output** to power external sensors. Both output voltages are controllable to minimize the total system power consumption. 26 26 ))) 27 27 28 28 ((( 29 - For data uplink,RS485-LNsendsuser-definedcommandstoRS485devicesand getstheeturnfromtheRS485devices. RS485-LN will processthesereturnsaccording to user-definerulestoget thefinalpayload and upload to LoRaWAN server.33 +RS485-BL is IP67 **waterproof** and powered by **8500mAh Li-SOCI2 battery**, it is designed for long term use for several years. 30 30 ))) 31 31 32 32 ((( 33 - For data downlink,RS485-LNrunsin LoRaWAN ClassC.WhentheredownlinkcommandsfromLoRaWANserver, RS485-LN willforwardthecommandsfromLoRaWANserverto RS485 devices.37 +RS485-BL runs standard **LoRaWAN 1.0.3 in Class A**. It can reach long transfer range and easy to integrate with LoRaWAN compatible gateway and IoT server. 34 34 ))) 39 + 40 +((( 41 +For data uplink, RS485-BL sends user-defined commands to RS485 devices and gets the return from the RS485 devices. RS485-BL will process these returns data according to user-define rules to get the final payload and upload to LoRaWAN server. 35 35 ))) 36 36 37 -[[image:1653267211009-519.png||height="419" width="724"]] 44 +((( 45 +For data downlink, RS485-BL runs in LoRaWAN Class A. When there is downlink commands from LoRaWAN server, RS485-BL will forward the commands from LoRaWAN server to RS485 devices. 46 +))) 38 38 48 +((( 49 +Each RS485-BL pre-load with a set of unique keys for LoRaWAN registration, register these keys to LoRaWAN server and it will auto connect after power on. 50 +))) 51 + 52 +[[image:1652953304999-717.png||height="424" width="733"]] 53 + 39 39 == 1.2 Specifications == 40 40 41 41 **Hardware System:** 42 42 43 43 * STM32L072CZT6 MCU 44 -* SX1276/78 Wireless Chip 59 +* SX1276/78 Wireless Chip 45 45 * Power Consumption (exclude RS485 device): 46 -** Idle: 32mA@12v61 +** Idle: 6uA@3.3v 47 47 48 -* 49 -** 20dB Transmit: 65mA@12v63 +* 64 +** 20dB Transmit: 130mA@3.3v 50 50 51 51 **Interface for Model:** 52 52 53 -* RS485 54 -* Power Input 7~~ 24V DC. 68 +* 1 x RS485 Interface 69 +* 1 x TTL Serial , 3.3v or 5v. 70 +* 1 x I2C Interface, 3.3v or 5v. 71 +* 1 x one wire interface 72 +* 1 x Interrupt Interface 73 +* 1 x Controllable 5V output, max 55 55 56 56 **LoRa Spec:** 57 57 ... ... @@ -60,30 +60,27 @@ 60 60 ** Band 2 (LF): 410 ~~ 528 Mhz 61 61 * 168 dB maximum link budget. 62 62 * +20 dBm - 100 mW constant RF output vs. 63 -* +14 dBm high efficiency PA. 64 64 * Programmable bit rate up to 300 kbps. 65 65 * High sensitivity: down to -148 dBm. 66 66 * Bullet-proof front end: IIP3 = -12.5 dBm. 67 67 * Excellent blocking immunity. 68 -* Low RX current of 10.3 mA, 200 nA register retention. 69 69 * Fully integrated synthesizer with a resolution of 61 Hz. 70 -* FSK, GFSK, MSK, GMSK,LoRaTMand OOKmodulation.87 +* LoRa modulation. 71 71 * Built-in bit synchronizer for clock recovery. 72 72 * Preamble detection. 73 73 * 127 dB Dynamic Range RSSI. 74 -* Automatic RF Sense and CAD with ultra-fast AFC. 75 -* Packet engine up to 256 bytes with CRC. 91 +* Automatic RF Sense and CAD with ultra-fast AFC. 76 76 77 77 == 1.3 Features == 78 78 79 -* LoRaWAN Class A & Class C protocol (default Class C)95 +* LoRaWAN Class A & Class C protocol (default Class A) 80 80 * Frequency Bands: CN470/EU433/KR920/US915/EU868/AS923/AU915/IN865/RU864 81 81 * AT Commands to change parameters 82 -* Remote configure parameters via LoRa Downlink 98 +* Remote configure parameters via LoRaWAN Downlink 83 83 * Firmware upgradable via program port 84 84 * Support multiply RS485 devices by flexible rules 85 85 * Support Modbus protocol 86 -* Support Interrupt uplink (Since hardware version v1.2)102 +* Support Interrupt uplink 87 87 88 88 == 1.4 Applications == 89 89 ... ... @@ -96,18 +96,36 @@ 96 96 97 97 == 1.5 Firmware Change log == 98 98 99 -[[RS485-L NImage files – Download link and Change log>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=RS485-LN/]]115 +[[RS485-BL Image files – Download link and Change log>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LoRa_End_Node/RS485-BL/Firmware/||style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"]] 100 100 101 101 == 1.6 Hardware Change log == 102 102 103 103 ((( 120 +v1.4 121 +))) 122 + 104 104 ((( 105 -v1.2: Add External Interrupt Pin. 124 +~1. Change Power IC to TPS22916 125 +))) 106 106 107 -v1.0: Release 127 + 128 +((( 129 +v1.3 108 108 ))) 131 + 132 +((( 133 +~1. Change JP3 from KF350-8P to KF350-11P, Add one extra interface for I2C and one extra interface for one-wire 109 109 ))) 110 110 136 + 137 +((( 138 +v1.2 139 +))) 140 + 141 +((( 142 +Release version 143 +))) 144 + 111 111 = 2. Pin mapping and Power ON Device = 112 112 113 113 ((( ... ... @@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ 457 457 458 458 459 459 1. 460 -11. 494 +11. 461 461 111. Compose the uplink payload 462 462 463 463 Through AT+COMMANDx and AT+DATACUTx we got valid value from each RS485 commands, Assume these valid value are RETURN1, RETURN2, .., to RETURNx. The next step is how to compose the LoRa Uplink Payload by these RETURNs. The command is **AT+DATAUP.** ... ... @@ -521,8 +521,8 @@ 521 521 522 522 523 523 524 -1. 525 -11. 558 +1. 559 +11. 526 526 111. Uplink on demand 527 527 528 528 Except uplink periodically, RS485-BL is able to uplink on demand. The server sends downlink command to RS485-BL and RS485 will uplink data base on the command. ... ... @@ -535,8 +535,8 @@ 535 535 536 536 537 537 538 -1. 539 -11. 572 +1. 573 +11. 540 540 111. Uplink on Interrupt 541 541 542 542 Put the interrupt sensor between 3.3v_out and GPIO ext.[[image:file:///C:/Users/93456/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image022.png]] ... ... @@ -550,7 +550,7 @@ 550 550 AT+INTMOD=3 Interrupt trigger by rising edge. 551 551 552 552 553 -1. 587 +1. 554 554 11. Uplink Payload 555 555 556 556 |**Size(bytes)**|**2**|**1**|**Length depends on the return from the commands** ... ... @@ -612,15 +612,15 @@ 612 612 613 613 * **Sensor Related Commands**: These commands are special designed for RS485-BL. User can see these commands below: 614 614 615 -1. 616 -11. 649 +1. 650 +11. 617 617 111. Common Commands: 618 618 619 619 They should be available for each of Dragino Sensors, such as: change uplink interval, reset device. For firmware v1.3, user can find what common commands it supports: [[http:~~/~~/wiki.dragino.com/index.php?title=End_Device_AT_Commands_and_Downlink_Commands>>url:http://wiki.dragino.com/index.php?title=End_Device_AT_Commands_and_Downlink_Commands]] 620 620 621 621 622 -1. 623 -11. 656 +1. 657 +11. 624 624 111. Sensor related commands: 625 625 626 626 ==== Choose Device Type (RS485 or TTL) ==== ... ... @@ -926,13 +926,13 @@ 926 926 927 927 928 928 929 -1. 963 +1. 930 930 11. Buttons 931 931 932 932 |**Button**|**Feature** 933 933 |**RST**|Reboot RS485-BL 934 934 935 -1. 969 +1. 936 936 11. +3V3 Output 937 937 938 938 RS485-BL has a Controllable +3V3 output, user can use this output to power external sensor. ... ... @@ -950,7 +950,7 @@ 950 950 By default, the AT+3V3T=0. This is a special case, means the +3V3 output is always on at any time 951 951 952 952 953 -1. 987 +1. 954 954 11. +5V Output 955 955 956 956 RS485-BL has a Controllable +5V output, user can use this output to power external sensor. ... ... @@ -970,13 +970,13 @@ 970 970 971 971 972 972 973 -1. 1007 +1. 974 974 11. LEDs 975 975 976 976 |**LEDs**|**Feature** 977 977 |**LED1**|Blink when device transmit a packet. 978 978 979 -1. 1013 +1. 980 980 11. Switch Jumper 981 981 982 982 |**Switch Jumper**|**Feature** ... ... @@ -1022,7 +1022,7 @@ 1022 1022 1023 1023 1024 1024 1025 -1. 1059 +1. 1026 1026 11. Common AT Command Sequence 1027 1027 111. Multi-channel ABP mode (Use with SX1301/LG308) 1028 1028 ... ... @@ -1041,8 +1041,8 @@ 1041 1041 1042 1042 ATZ 1043 1043 1044 -1. 1045 -11. 1078 +1. 1079 +11. 1046 1046 111. Single-channel ABP mode (Use with LG01/LG02) 1047 1047 1048 1048 AT+FDR Reset Parameters to Factory Default, Keys Reserve ... ... @@ -1117,7 +1117,7 @@ 1117 1117 [[image:file:///C:/Users/93456/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image035.png]] [[image:file:///C:/Users/93456/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image036.png]] 1118 1118 1119 1119 1120 -1. 1154 +1. 1121 1121 11. How to change the LoRa Frequency Bands/Region? 1122 1122 1123 1123 User can follow the introduction for [[how to upgrade image>>path:#upgrade_image]]. When download the images, choose the required image file for download. ... ... @@ -1124,7 +1124,7 @@ 1124 1124 1125 1125 1126 1126 1127 -1. 1161 +1. 1128 1128 11. How many RS485-Slave can RS485-BL connects? 1129 1129 1130 1130 The RS485-BL can support max 32 RS485 devices. Each uplink command of RS485-BL can support max 16 different RS485 command. So RS485-BL can support max 16 RS485 devices pre-program in the device for uplink. For other devices no pre-program, user can use the [[downlink message (type code 0xA8) to poll their info>>path:#downlink_A8]]. ... ... @@ -1141,7 +1141,7 @@ 1141 1141 1142 1142 1143 1143 1144 -1. 1178 +1. 1145 1145 11. Why I can’t join TTN V3 in US915 /AU915 bands? 1146 1146 1147 1147 It might about the channels mapping. Please see for detail.
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