1. Log in Tool Box

(1) Previous preparation

Lora Sensor is a kind of sensor that supports LoraWAN protocol, while Lora Sensor Node is a kind of device which receives data from interfaces of RS485, AI and GPIO. 

Step1: Start the Lora Sensor (or Lora Sensor Node);

Use a magnet to activate the device. Beeping for 2s means power on while beeping for 6s means power off.

Step2: Use the correct data cable to connect the Lora Sensor (or Lora Sensor Node) to the computer host.

1. Lora Sensor: Use a screwdriver to open the upper lid of the Lora Sensor and you will see the interface which is connected to your computer via Android data cable.

2. Lora Sensor Node: 

①In the same direction as the picture below, rotate the top cover of the interface indicated by the arrow counterclockwise; ②Connect the USB interface of the data cable to the computer and the other interface to the power interface of Lora Sensor Node; 

③Rotate the part indicated by the arrow clockwise to fix the interface;

④As the picture below, Lora Sensor Node has two interfaces besides the power interface. Interface 1 is for RS485 and GPIO while interface 2 is for AI. The connection mode is the same as the power cord. As the picture shown below, the labels attached to interface cables show functions of different colored cables. For example, the yellow cable in the picture on the left is used for AIN1. Make sure you connect them correctly according to the actual situation. 

(2) Log in

Select the corresponding Serial port and input the correct password. The default password is 123456.

Note: 

1. If Lora sensor (or Lora Sensor Node) is not turned on, you will be prompted to confirm whether the device is on. At this point, you should start up your device and log in again.

2. If there are several devices to log in, you need to open the same number of Tool Box pages.

2. Functions of Tool Box

(1) Status

Device information can be found in this page, such as Model, Serial Number, Firmware Version, Hardware Version, Join Status, Battery and so on.(2) General

This page is only for Lora Sensor Node.

Basic

Common functions include the configuration of reporting interval at which the End Device sends data to camera, enabling interfaces 1 and 2, and changing the password for logging in Tool Box.Serial

Step1: Enable RS485 interface;

Step2: Set the Baud Rate to 9600;

Step3: Set the interval at which the sensor sends data to the sensor node;

Step4: Channel Settings.

Note:

1. The Channel ID, Sensor Type and Sign in IoT network cameras' sensor configuration page should be consistent with those on Tool Box. 2. You can click  to get current value.

GPIO

You can configure up to 2 GPIOs.   

Step1: Enable GPIO interface;

Step2: Select the Interface Type;

Digital Input and Digital Output are available. If Digital Input is selected, you can further choose Pull Down or Pull Up.

Step3: You can click to get current status.

AI

In this page you can start interface 2 and enable Analog Input Signal. You can also click fetch to get current status.(3) LoRaWAN

Basic

There are two Join Types to choose from: ABP and OTAA. 

ABP: Fill the information of Device EUI, Device Address, Network Session Key and Application Session Key displayed on the Tool Box in IoT network cameras' End Device Management configuration page. 

OTAA: Fill the information of Device EUI and Application Key displayed on the Tool Box in IoT network cameras' End Device Management configuration page.Channel

On this page you can set Channel Plan, Frequency and Spread Factor. Make sure that the configurations of camera are consistent with those on Tool Box.There are 7 kinds of Channel Plans to choose from, KR920, AS923, AU915, US915, EU868, IN865, RU864. Among them, KR920, AS923, AU915 and US915 belong to Milesight 915 hardware series while EU868, IN865 and RU864 belong to Milesight 868 hardware series.

The Default Frequency, Spread Factor Range and Default Spread Factor of each Channel Plan are described as below.

Note:

1. The Frequency can be modified according to the actual situation.

2. As soon as the Spread Factor goes up, from SF7 to SF12, the transmission rate decreases and the transmission distance increases.

3. Below is the configuration page for AU915 and US915, which is different from the other 5 Channel Plans.AU915:

①:Enable Channel Index: From 0 to 71, there are 72 channels to choose from.

Channels numbered 0 to 63: Utilize LoRa 125 kHz BW starting at 915.2 MHz and incrementing linearly by 0.2MHz to 927.8. For example, 0 means frequency 915.2, and 1 means frequency 915.4. 

Channels numbered 64 to 71: Utilize LoRa 500 kHz BW starting at 915.9 MHz and incrementing linearly by 1.6MHz to 927.1. For example, 64 means frequency 915.9, and 65 means frequency 917.5.

②:Spread Factor: From SF7 to SF12 and the default option is SF10.

US915:

①:Enable Channel Index: From 0 to 71, there are 72 channels to choose from. 

Channels numbered 0 to 63: Utilize LoRa 125 kHz BW starting at 902.3 MHz and incrementing linearly by 0.2 MHz to 914.9. For example, 0 means frequency 902.3, and 1 means frequency 902.5. 

Channels numbered 64 to 71: Utilize LoRa 500 kHz BW starting at 903.0 MHz and incrementing linearly by 1.6 MHz to 914.2. For example, 64 means frequency 903.0, and 65 means frequency 904.6. 

②:Spread Factor: From SF7 to SF10 and the default option is SF8.

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