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WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 User Manual WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio WaveFlex WPGR ‐ Version 1.2 www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 1 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Product Description ............................................................................................................................ 3 2. Hardware Overview .............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 WaveFlex‐WPGR RF Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 5 3. Software Overview................................................................................................................................ 6 3.1 Hardware Layer – picoGW_mcu ................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Hardware Abstraction Layer – picoGW_hal .................................................................................. 6 3.3 Application Layer – packet_forwarder.......................................................................................... 6 4. Software Installation – LoRa® Gateway Support Software................................................................... 7 4.1 Install Semtech LoRa® Gateway Software Package into RPi3 ....................................................... 7 4.2 Install Device Firmware Upgrade Utilities (dfu‐util) into RPi3. ..................................................... 7 5. Firmware Installation for WaveFlex‐WPGR .......................................................................................... 8 5.1 Initial Factory Installation of Bootloader into the WPGR. ............................................................ 8 5.2 Field Installation of the Bootloader into the WPGR. .................................................................... 8 6. Packet Forwarder Application Program for RPi3 Picocell Gateway Host ............................................. 9 6.1 Compile Semtech HAL and Packet Forwarder on the RPi3 ........................................................... 9 6.2 Run USB Communications Stress Test between RPi3 Host and WPGR ........................................ 9 6.3 Get the unique Gateway ID from the WPGR ................................................................................ 9 6.4 Running the Packet Forwarder on the RPi3 ................................................................................ 10 7. WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ Specifications ............................................................................. 11 7.1 WPGR – Specifications ................................................................................................................ 11 8. WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ Maintenance .............................................................................. 12 9. WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ Regulatory Statements .............................................................. 13 9.1 FCC .............................................................................................................................................. 13 9.2 IC ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 9.3 Approved Antennas .......................................................................................................................... 14 9.4 RF Exposure Warning ........................................................................................................................ 14 9.5 RSS Gen 8.4 ....................................................................................................................................... 15 www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 2 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 10. Labels and Markings ....................................................................................................................... 16 10.1 Labeling Instruction......................................................................................................................... 16 11. Contact ............................................................................................................................................ 17 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Description The WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio (WPGR) provides a quick and easy solution for your LoRa® Sensor Monitoring needs. The WPGR has a USB Type‐A Male connector that is designed to plug into a standard USB Type‐A Female Host Port for Power and to connect to a Linux Host Gateway Data Interface. When the WPGR is plugged into a USB Port it appears on the Linux Host Gateway PC as a USB CDC Virtual Serial Port. Semtech has provided Open Source Software at https://github.com/LoRa®‐net that will allow you to create your own Picocell Gateway or you can purchase a WaveFlex Gateway Base Station (WaveFlex‐GBS) which is a complete turnkey LoRa® Picocell GW Base Station solution. Please refer to the “WaveFlex‐GBS” User’s Manual for more information. RX‐Receive LED TX‐Transmit LED Host Interface Antenna Interface USB 2.0 Type A Reverse Polarity Male Connector SMA Connector Top View www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 3 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 Reset Button Boot Button Bottom View Figure 1 – WaveFlex‐WPGR Overview www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 4 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 2. Hardware Overview The WPGR is an FCC Certified LoRa®‐Enabled multi‐channel high performance transceiver that is based on the Semtech Rev 2b Reference Design. This design incorporates the Semtech SX1308 Digital Baseband IC and two Semtech SX1257 Radio Transceiver IC’s which are capable of operating over the 902 to 928 MHz North American/Australian, and 867.1‐868.5MHz European ISM license‐exempt frequency bands. The RF Front End is capable of receiving data simultaneously on 8 LoRa® Channels and is terminated with a Reverse Polarity SMA connector for connecting an FCC approved 2.0 dBi maximum gain antenna. The WPGR is designed to plug into a standard USB 2.0 Type A Female Host Port for Power and LoRaWAN Gateway Communications support. 2.1 WaveFlex‐WPGR RF Block Diagram  The SX1308 Digital Baseband IC provides a powerful DSP Engine which integrates the LoRa® Concentrator IP  The two SX1257 transceivers provide a robust RF front‐end that is capable of receiving data on 8 LoRa® 200 kHz channels simultaneously. Figure 2 – WaveFlex Picocell Gateway RF Block Diagram www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 5 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 3. Software Overview The WPGR uses software that was written by Semtech to provide their customers with an Open Source solution for their LoRa® based products. The Picocell GW software uses a layered architecture which consists of the Hardware Layer “picoGW_mcu”, the Hardware Abstraction Layer “picoGW_hal” and the Application Layer “packet_forwarder”. Please refer to the following web link for access to the Software and Documentation. https://github.com/LoRa®‐net 3.1 Hardware Layer – picoGW_mcu The “picoGW_mcu” is a low level Embedded Firmware MCU driver for the Gateway Concentrator PCB. It handles the power management of the SX1308 during the downlink to keep within the 500 mA maximum power limit of the USB Host interface. This Firmware also implements the USB CDC protocol to bridge commands from the Host to the SX1308 SPI Interface. 3.2 Hardware Abstraction Layer – picoGW_hal The “picoGW_hal” is a Host Driver which runs on the Linux Host PC and provides the communications interface to the Concentrator PCB via the USB Serial Interface. 3.3 Application Layer – packet_forwarder The “packet_forwarder” is an Application Program that runs on the Linux Host PC and communicates with the Picocell GW via the USB Serial Interface. The program forwards RF packets that are received by the Concentrator PCB to the LoRa® Server through an IP/UDP Link. This program also sends data from the Lora® Server to the Picocell GW that will be transmitted to End Nodes Devices via LoRa® RF packets. www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 6 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 4. Software Installation – LoRa® Gateway Support Software Please follow the steps below to download the Semtech LoRa® Gateway Software Package from GitHub and install this on a Raspberry Pi3. Once this software is installed and running on the RPi3 and the WPGR is plugged into the RPi3 USB Port, you will have a fully functional LoRa® Picocell Gateway System. 4.1 Install Semtech LoRa® Gateway Software Package into RPi3  $ mkdir lora‐net  $ cd lora‐net  $ sudo apt‐get update  $ sudo apt‐get install git  $ git clone https://github.com/Lora‐net/picoGW_packet_forwarder.git  $ git clone https://github.com/Lora‐net/picoGW_mcu.git  $ git clone https://github.com/Lora‐net/picoGW_hal.git 4.2 Install Device Firmware Upgrade Utilities (dfu‐util) into RPi3. This tool is used to program the firmware into the WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio.  $ cd ~/lora‐net/  $ sudo apt‐get install autoconf  $ git clone https://git.code.sf.net/p/dfu‐util/dfu‐util  $ cd dfu‐util  $ ./autogen.sh  $ sudo apt‐get install libusb‐1.0‐0‐dev  $ ./configure  $ make  $ sudo make install www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 7 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 5. Firmware Installation for WaveFlex‐WPGR This section covers loading the LoRa® Picocell Bootloader and Firmware into the WPGR. 5.1 Initial Factory Installation of Bootloader into the WPGR. (Note: These steps are already completed in the Factory before the unit is shipped) 1. Press the “BOOT0” Button on the back of the WPGR PCB while plugging it into a USB Port on the RPi3 Unit. 2. On the RPi3, load the binary image into the WPGR PCB by entering the following command in the Data Terminal view on the RPi3: $ sudo /usr/local/bin/dfu‐util ‐a 0 ‐D ~/lora‐net/picoGW_mcu/bin/pgw_fw_usb.dfu 5.2 Field Installation of the Bootloader into the WPGR. 1. Plug the WPGR into the USB Port on the RPi3 Unit that is powered‐up. 2. Go to the Data Terminal view on the RPi3. 3. Enter the following command to verify USB communications: $ lsusb 4. One of the Response Lines should end in: “STMicroelectronics STM32F407” is the RPi3 recognizes the WPGR. 5. Enter the following command to identify which COM Serial Port is used: $ dmesg 6. The Hardware Configuration of the RPi3 is displayed and in this you should be able to find the following lines displayed: usb Product: SEMTECH Corp Virtual ComPort usb Manufacturer: SEMTECH usb SerialNumber: cdc_acm : ttyACM0: USB ACM device (Note: This may use ttyACM1 as well) 7. In the Data Terminal type in: a. $ cd ~/lora-net/picoGW_hal/util_boot b. $ make c. $ ./util_boot –d /dev/ttyACM0 (Note: or “ttyACM1”) d. $ lsusb (Enter this command to check that “STM Device is in DFU Mode” e. Enter command below to load the binary image into the WPGR. $ sudo /usr/local/bin/dfu‐util ‐a 0 ‐D ~/lora‐net/picoGW_mcu/bin/pgw_fw_usb.dfu f. To Exit DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode remove and re‐insert WPGR device into the USB Port on the RPi3. www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 8 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 6. Packet Forwarder Application Program for RPi3 Picocell Gateway Host The LoRa® Packet Forwarder is an application program that runs on the RPi3 Picocell Gateway Host. This program forwards RF packets received by the WPGR from the End‐ Node‐Devices to the LoRa® Server through an IP/UDP Link. The Packet Forwarder also forwards data that is sent by the LoRa® Server to the End‐Node‐Devices on the Network via the WPGR. 6.1 Compile Semtech HAL and Packet Forwarder on the RPi3  $ cd ~/lora‐net/picoGW_hal  $ make clean all  $ cd ~/lora‐net/picoGW_packet_forwarder  $ make clean al 6.2 Run USB Communications Stress Test between RPi3 Host and WPGR Running this test will test the USB to Serial communications link between the RPi3 Host and the WPGR. This test should run continuously and dump data to the Terminal on the RPi3 until it is stopped.  $ cd ~/lora‐net/picoGW_hal/util_com_stress  $ ./util_com_stress ‐t 4 ‐d /dev/ttyACM0  Press Ctrl+C and then Enter Key to Exit the Test. 6.3 Get the unique Gateway ID from the WPGR Run the commands below to access the Gateway ID from the WPGR. This value should be used in the “global_conf.json” file as the “Gateway ID”.  $ cd ~/lora‐net/picoGW_hal/util_chip_id  $ ./util_chip_id ‐d /dev/ttyACM0 (Note: may need to use “ttyACM1”) www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 9 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 6.4 Running the Packet Forwarder on the RPi3 a. Run Packet Forwarder on RPi3 – Enter the command strings below: $ cd ~/lora‐net/picoGW_packet_forwarder/lora_pkt_fwd/ $ ./lora_pkt_fwd ‐d /dev/ttyACM0 (Note: may need to use “ttyACM1”) b. The Packet Forwarder should begin running and will start displaying the data that is transferred. The Payload Data displayed is encrypted so it cannot be read. c. The LoRa® Packet Forwarder program, “lora_pkt_fwd”, loads the “global_conf.json” configuration file at start‐up. This file is used to configure the RF and Communications Parameters that are used by the WPGR Radio and the Packet Forwarder program. www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 10 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 7. WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ Specifications 7.1 WPGR – Specifications Item Description Specification Voltage Input USB ® A Male 5VDC (± 10%) Connector 8 Rx Channels ON TX OFF Power Current Draw (330 mA) 8 Rx Channels OFF TX ON (230 mA) Maximum Current Draw (468 mA) Physical Parameters Case Dimensions 78 x 33 x 13 mm (L x W x H) USB Connector 13 x 11 x 4 mm (L x W x H) Dimensions SMA Connector 10 x 5 mm (L x Diameter) Dimensions Total Weight 43 g Operating Range Operating 0 °C to 70 °C Temperature Radio Design Semtech Radio IC’s 1 ‐ SX1308, 2 – SX1257 Semtech Reference Based on Semtech Rev 2b Design Maximum RF Input ‐10 dBm RF Characteristics Level Maximum RF +27.8dBm Output Level for US/CAN/AS‐NZ Maximum RF +20 dBm Output Level for EU Receiver Sensitivity ‐139 dBm at SF12 BW 125 kHz ‐125 dBm at SF7 BW 125 kHz Freq. Range – 915 ISM Band (902 MHz to US/Australia 928 MHz) Freq. Range – 868 ISM Band (867.1‐ Europe 868.5MHz) Max ERP 24.9mW at 867.1MHz at 0 degrees C. Agency Approval Certifications FCC/IC/CE Figure 3 – WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ Specifications www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 11 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 8. WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ Maintenance The WaveFlex LoRa® Picocell Gateway Radio is not designed to be waterproof, so it must never be immersed in any type of liquid. The enclosure is designed for indoor use only. If the Picocell GW is used outdoors it must be placed in an appropriate enclosure to protect it completely from the elements. Please refer to the “WaveFlex Gateway Base Station User’s Manual” for more details on the installation and operation of the complete sensor system. www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 12 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 9. WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ Regulatory Statements 9.1 FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by WaveFlex, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.2 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 13 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 9.2 IC This radio transmitter, IC: 24956‐1001003, has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le présent émetteur radio, IC: 24956‐1001003, a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci‐dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué pour tout type figurant sur la liste, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur. 9.3 Approved Antennas Model RFA‐ZW‐C55‐U‐B70‐1 Frequency 865‐928 MHz Peak Gain 2.2 dBi Average Gain 0.2 dBi VSWR 3.0：1 Max Polarization Linear, vertical Connector RP‐SMA PLUG Dimensions 137mm 9.4 RF Exposure Warning WARNING: The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the radio module within this device not expressly approved by WaveFlex, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The minimum safe distance for people from this module has been determined by conservative calculation to be 20 cm for all allowable antenna types. The end product User’s Guide must include the following statement in a prominent location: (Note for modules with RF output power <10mW, this statement is likely not required). To comply with FCC’s RF radiation exposure requirements, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm is maintained www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 14 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 between the radiating element (antenna) & any user’s or bystander at all times and must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 9.5 RSS Gen 8.4 This device contains licence‐exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence‐exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 15 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 10. Labels and Markings 10.1 Labeling Instruction When installing the Picocell Gateway Radio inside a host product in accordance with Single Modular Approved radio rules, the following sticker must be permanently placed on the exterior of the host product. www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 16 of 17

WaveFlex Picocell Gateway Radio ‐ User Manual ‐ Version 1.2 10.2 Markings 11. Contact Company Name: WaveFlex, Inc. Contact Name: Shawn S. Flannery Contact Title: President Company 5480 Roesland Dr. Galena OH, 43021 Address: Telephone No: 614‐682‐5293 Facsimile No: 740‐549‐4640 Email Address: sflannery@wave‐flex.com www.Wave‐Flex.com © Copyright 2019 WaveFlex, Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 17 of 17


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