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... ... @@ -14,44 +14,62 @@ 14 14 15 15 = 1.Introduction = 16 16 17 -== 1.1 What is RS485-L NRS485 to LoRaWAN Converter ==17 +== 1.1 What is RS485-BL RS485 to LoRaWAN Converter == 18 18 19 19 ((( 20 + 21 +))) 22 + 20 20 ((( 21 -The Dragino RS485-L Nis a RS485 to LoRaWAN Converter.It converts the RS485 signalintoLoRaWANwirelesssignalwhich simplify theIoTinstallationandreducetheinstallation/maintainingcost.24 +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.28 +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.32 +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.36 +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 ))) 38 + 39 +((( 40 +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"]] 43 +((( 44 +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. 45 +))) 38 38 47 +((( 48 +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. 49 +))) 50 + 51 +[[image:1652953304999-717.png||height="424" width="733"]] 52 + 39 39 == 1.2 Specifications == 40 40 41 41 **Hardware System:** 42 42 43 43 * STM32L072CZT6 MCU 44 -* SX1276/78 Wireless Chip 58 +* SX1276/78 Wireless Chip 45 45 * Power Consumption (exclude RS485 device): 46 -** Idle: 32mA@12v60 +** Idle: 6uA@3.3v 47 47 48 48 * 49 -** 20dB Transmit: 65mA@12v63 +** 20dB Transmit: 130mA@3.3v 50 50 51 51 **Interface for Model:** 52 52 53 -* RS485 54 -* Power Input 7~~ 24V DC. 67 +* 1 x RS485 Interface 68 +* 1 x TTL Serial , 3.3v or 5v. 69 +* 1 x I2C Interface, 3.3v or 5v. 70 +* 1 x one wire interface 71 +* 1 x Interrupt Interface 72 +* 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.86 +* 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. 90 +* 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)94 +* 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 97 +* 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)101 +* Support Interrupt uplink 87 87 88 88 == 1.4 Applications == 89 89 ... ... @@ -96,33 +96,47 @@ 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/]]114 +[[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 ((( 119 +v1.4 120 +))) 121 + 104 104 ((( 105 -v1.2: Add External Interrupt Pin. 123 +~1. Change Power IC to TPS22916 124 +))) 106 106 107 -v1.0: Release 126 + 127 +((( 128 +v1.3 108 108 ))) 130 + 131 +((( 132 +~1. Change JP3 from KF350-8P to KF350-11P, Add one extra interface for I2C and one extra interface for one-wire 109 109 ))) 110 110 111 -= 2. Power ON Device = 112 112 113 113 ((( 114 -The RS485-LN can be powered by 7 ~~ 24V DC power source. Connection as below 137 +v1.2 138 +))) 115 115 116 -* Power Source VIN to RS485-LN VIN+ 117 -* Power Source GND to RS485-LN VIN- 118 - 119 119 ((( 120 - Oncethere ispower,theRS485-LN will beon.141 +Release version 121 121 ))) 122 122 123 -[[image:1653268091319-405.png]] 144 += 2. Pin mapping and Power ON Device = 145 + 146 +((( 147 +The RS485-BL is powered on by 8500mAh battery. To save battery life, RS485-BL is shipped with power off. User can put the jumper to power on RS485-BL. 124 124 ))) 125 125 150 +[[image:1652953055962-143.png||height="387" width="728"]] 151 + 152 + 153 +The Left TXD and RXD are TTL interface for external sensor. TTL level is controlled by 3.3/5v Jumper. 154 + 126 126 = 3. Operation Mode = 127 127 128 128 == 3.1 How it works? ==
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