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LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker T0006129 (NA/EU 2X D-Cell Industrial Tracker Module) November 13, 2019 PROPRIETARY:
The information contained in this document is the property of TEKTELIC Communications Inc. Except as specifically authorized in writing by TEKTELIC, the holder of this document shall keep all information contained herein confidential, and shall protect the same in whole or in part from disclosure to all third parties. 2019 TEKTELIC Communications Inc., all rights reserved. All products, names, and services are trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies. TEKTELIC Communications Inc. 7657 10th Street NE Calgary, AB, Canada T2E 8X2 Phone: (403) 338-6900 Revision History Revision 0.1 Issue Date May 31, 2019 Editor Emma Tholl Comments Initial draft. 0.2 Sep 23, 2019 Reza Nikjah Added the resetting, awakening, powering off, and putting into DEEP SLEEP procedures. It is assumed now that the modules are shipped in closed IP67 enclosures with already installed and engaged batteries. Added Acronyms and Glossary section Completed the specification table Edited the compliance statements Made some general, minor edits 0.3 1.0 1.1 Oct 15, 2019 Nov 5, 2019 Nov 13, 2019 Conor Karperien Updated design Reza Nikjah Reza Nikjah Released Removed Industrial Tracker variant models not yet available LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 2 of 17 Table of Contents Revision History............................................................................................................................... 2 List of Tables .................................................................................................................................... 4 List of Figures .................................................................................................................................. 5 Acronyms and Glossary ................................................................................................................... 6 1 Product Description ................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 8 2 Installation ............................................................................................................................. 10 2.1 2.2 Included Product and Installation Material ................................................................... 10 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................... 10 2.3 Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................................................. 10 2.4 Commissioning and Awakening ..................................................................................... 10 2.5 Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 11 2.6 Battery Replacement ...................................................................................................... 12 3 Operation, Alarms, and Management ................................................................................... 13 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Configuration .................................................................................................................. 13 Default Configuration ..................................................................................................... 13 LED Behaviour ................................................................................................................ 13 Resetting, Powering Off, Deep Sleeping, Awakening..................................................... 13 4 Compliance Statements ......................................................................................................... 15 References..................................................................................................................................... 17 LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 3 of 17 List of Tables Table 1-1: Industrial Tracker Model ......................................................................................................... 7 Table 1-2: Industrial Tracker Specifications ............................................................................................. 8 LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 4 of 17 List of Figures Figure 1-1: The Industrial Tracker module. ............................................................................................. 8 Figure 2-1: The Industrial Tracker magnetic wake-up pattern. ............................................................ 11 Figure 2-2: The mounting holes and enclosure screw holes. ............................................................... 11 LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 5 of 17 Acronyms and Glossary BeiDou ........... ........... BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), a Chinese satellite navigation system BER .... ........... ........... bit error rate BLE . Bluetooth low energy bps ..... ........... ........... bits per second DL ...... ........... ........... downlink EIRP ... ........... ........... equivalent isotropically radiated power EOS .... ........... ........... end of service FCC ..... ........... ........... Federal Communications Commissions GLONASS ....... ........... GLObal NAvigation Satellite System GNSS global navigation satellite system GPS Global Positioning System Industrial Tracker ..... any variant of the LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker IoT ..... ........... ........... Internet of things IP ....... ........... ........... ingress protection LED .... ........... ........... light emitting diode LoRa .. ........... ........... a patented long-range IoT technology acquired by Semtech LoRaWAN ...... ........... LoRa wide area network (a network protocol based on LoRa) LTC ..... ........... ........... lithium thionyl chloride (chemistry of LTC batteries) MCU .. ........... ........... microcontroller unit NS ...... ........... ........... network server OTA .... ........... ........... over the air PCBA .. ........... ........... printed circuit board assembly QZSS .. ........... ........... Quasi-Zenith Satellite System RF ....... ........... ........... radio frequency RSS ..... ........... ........... Radio Standards Specifications RSSI .... ........... ........... received signal strength indicator Rx ....... ........... ........... receiver, receive SBAS .. ........... ........... Satellite-based Augmentation System Tracker .......... ........... Industrial Tracker TTFF ... ........... ........... time to first fix TRM ... ........... ........... technical reference manual Tx ....... ........... ........... transmitter, transmit UG ..... ........... ........... user guide (this document) UTC .... ........... ........... Coordinated Universal Time UV ...... ........... ........... ultraviolet ver. ... ........... ........... version LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 6 of 17 1 Product Description 1.1 Overview This User Guide is intended to be a user manual for the LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker, henceforth referred to as the Industrial Tracker or the Tracker, developed by TEKTELIC Communications Inc. The Industrial Tracker is a multi-purpose LoRaWAN IoT Tracker intended to allow assets to be located via a LoRaWAN network. The location is obtained from a GNSS receiver. The Industrial Tracker is equipped with an IoT targeted MCU that has Bluetooth compatibility, a LoRa-based radio, a GNSS device, an accelerometer, and three battery gauges. Table 1-1 presents the available Industrial Tracker model. Table 1-1: Industrial Tracker Model Product Code T0006129 Description Industrial Tracker Module, 2X D-Cell RF Region US915 EU868 Tx Band (MHz) 923-928 863-870 Rx Band (MHz) 902-915 863-870 The main features of the Industrial Tracker are the following:
GNSS: Supports GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, and SBAS. BLE: Bluetooth as a backup positioning system. Accelerometer: High sensitivity device that can measure any shock or movement events. Battery Gauges: Fuel gauges for LTC batteries that can provide accurate results with ultra-low average power consumption. Figure 1-1 illustrates the Industrial Tracker in the enclosure. a) Top View b) Top Inside View LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 7 of 17 c) Bottom View d) Isometric Top View Figure 1-1: The Industrial Tracker module. 1.2 Specifications The Industrial Tracker specifications are listed in Table 1-2. Table 1-2: Industrial Tracker Specifications Parameter Use Environment Environmental Rating Enclosure Humidity Vent Operating Temperature Storage Temperature for Optimal Battery Life Operating Relative Humidity Storage Relative Humidity Size Weight Power Source Network technology/Frequency band Air Interface Maximum Tx Power Sensing Functions GNSS Features Specification Industrial Indoor/outdoor commercial/residential IP67 Custom design by TEKTELIC Mobi 3-FJ-S1-00-055 UV rated as part of other safety filings
-40C85C
-40C75C 0%100%, condensing 0%100%, condensing 195 mm x 101 mm x 50 mm 300 g without battery; add 95 g per battery. Battery powered: 1x or 2x D-cell LTC (or 3.0 V3.7 V DC) with reverse polarity protection LoRaWAN in two variants (see Table 1-1):
US915, EU868 LoRa 22 dBm GNSS, Accelerometer, BLE, Temperature, Battery Fuel Gauge Support of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Support of 3 concurrent GNSSs Data logging up to 15,000 entries Geofencing up to 4 circular geofences 2.5 m position accuracy TTFF:
26 sec cold start 1 sec hot start LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 8 of 17 Accelerometer Sensitivity Bluetooth Compatibility BLE Sensitivity (0.1% BER) Temperature Measurement Accuracy LED Battery Fuel Gauge Features Battery Lifetime Sensitivity:
-164 dBm tracking and navigation
-148 dBm cold start
-157 dBm hot start Sample rate: 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 25 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz Measurement range: 2 g, 4 g, 8 g, 16 g Precision: 16 mg, 32 mg, 64 mg, 192 mg BLE base on Bluetooth 5 125 kbps: -103 dBm 500 kbps: -98 dBm 2 Mbps: -91 dBm
< 1C between -20C and 85C Between -40C to -20C Green: Joining the network activity Red: LoRa Tx or Rx activity 3x gauges for up to three LTC batteries Measuring battery voltage, battery current, temperature EOS alert for each battery (when the capacity is at 5%) 5 years per battery LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 9 of 17 2 Installation 2.1 Included Product and Installation Material The following items are shipped with each tracker:
LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker in a ruggedized IP67 polycarbonate enclosure with D-cell LTC batteries installed Magnet to wake up the Tracker from deep sleep 2.2 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions should be observed:
Use only LTC cells. Should the Tracker be opened and powered externally, do not exceed the maximum specified terminal voltages. All installation practices must be in accordance with the local and national electrical codes. 2.3 Unpacking and Inspection The following should be considered during the unpacking of a new Industrial Tracker:
Inspect the shipping carton and report any significant damage to TEKTELIC. Unpacking should be conducted in a clean and dry location. Do not discard the shipping box or inserts as they will be required if a unit is returned for repair or re-configuration. 2.4 Commissioning and Awakening The Tracker is shipped in closed enclosure with the batteries installed and engaged. However, the Tracker is in a state of DEEP SLEEP where it draws infinitesimal current, until it is woken up by the provided magnet1. The Tracker does not need to get opened to be awakened. Assuming that the Tracker has been commissioned on the NS, use the magnet to wake up the Tracker as illustrated in Figure 2-1. The wake-up pattern has a 3-1 or PAP-P code. The magnet sign can be seen at the bottom of the enclosure. As soon as the specified magnetic pattern is applied to the Tracker, the Tracker is reset and tries to join the network. See section 4.3 for the expected LED behaviour of the Tracker during the join process. 1 Any magnet as strong as, or stronger than, Standex-Meder M4, M5, or M13 can be used as well. LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 10 of 17 Figure 2-1: The Industrial Tracker magnetic wake-up pattern. The Tracker can be put into the DEEP SLEEP state at anytime by opening it up and pressing the internal reset button located visibly on the Tracker PCBA. If put to DEEP SLEEP, the Tracker can be woken up again using the same procedure explained above, i.e. by the use of the magnet. Removing the batteries for a minute and replacing the batteries can also awaken the Tracker. Note: Replacing the batteries of the Tracker does not cause the Tracker to go to DEEP SLEEP. As soon as new batteries are inserted, the Tracker boots up and tries to join a LoRaWAN. 2.5 Mounting On either side of the enclosure there are two mounting holes, see Figure 2-2. These mounting holes can be used to screw the enclosure to a solid surface. The mounting holes are T-shaped slots so the device can be secured with ropes, zip ties or screws depending on the users needs. The recommended mounting screw size is M3. Mounting screws are not provided with the Tracker. Figure 2-2: The mounting holes and enclosure screw holes. The mounting surface must be capable of holding > 2 kg (4.5 lbs). LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 11 of 17 t (seconds)0510PAPAP: Magnet Present (attach magnet to enclosure on the magnet sign)A: Magnet Absent (take magnet at least 2 cm away) 5 secondsPattern startsPattern ends 2.6 Battery Replacement Open up the Industrial Tracker using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. The Tracker has 12x enclosure Philips screws at the bottom. Be careful not to misplace the silicone cover gasket. Replace the battery(-ies). The Industrial Tracker accepts D-size, 3.6 V, LTC batteries. The Tracker can operate with one or two batteries. One battery yields half the capacity of a two-battery module. In the case of one battery, the battery can be inserted in any of the two battery holders. Suggested replacement batteries include, Tadiran TL-4930/S or TL-5930/S Xeno Energy XL-205F STD Saft LS33600 Once the Tracker is powered and tries to join (see Section 3.3 for LED behavior), replace the cover and gasket. Make sure that the gasket is properly seated in the cover before placing on the Tracker housing. Tighten the 12 cover screws to 2.5 lbf-in (30 N-cm). To completely turn off the Tracker, the batteries must be uninstalled. To reset the Tracker, the Tracker must remain unpowered (removing the batteries) for at least 1 minute. Another way to reset the Tracker is to press the internal reset button on the Tracker PCBA. In this case, after bootup the Tracker goes to DEEP SLEEP, and can be woken up by applying the magnetic pattern described in Section 2.4, or by turning the Tracker off (removing the batteries) and on. LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 12 of 17 3 Operation, Alarms, and Management 3.1 Configuration The Industrial Tracker supports a full range of OTA configuration options. Specific technical details are available in the Industrial Tracker TRM. All configuration commands need to be sent OTA during a Trackers DL windows. 3.2 Default Configuration The default configuration on the Industrial Tracker is:
Report the battery voltages once every day. Report UTC and GNSS position fix coordinates once every hour. Scan and report up to 4 discovered BLE devices with the largest RSSIs once every hour. 3.3 LED Behaviour See Figure 1-1 for the location and identification of the Tracker LEDs. During the boot and join process:
Both LEDs will come on briefly when power is first applied. After a small delay (< 1 second) the LEDs will turn off and one of them will blink briefly. o If the System (green) LED blinks, then all health checks on the board have passed. o If the LoRa (red) LED blinks, then one of the health checks has failed. Consider replacing the battery, or moving the Tracker to an environment within the temperature range. Immediately after the delay, the join procedure will begin. During this time the System LED will blink continuously until the tracker joins a network. The LoRa LED will now blink whenever LoRa activity occurs on the Tracker (transmitting or receiving packets). During normal operation:
The LoRa LED will blink whenever LoRa activity occurs on the Tracker (transmitting or receiving packets). The System LED can be controlled via the downlink command interface. 3.4 Resetting, Powering Off, Deep Sleeping, Awakening To reset the Tracker, do one of the following:
LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 13 of 17 Use a magnet to apply the specified magnetic pattern describe in Section 2.4 to the Tracker Open up the Tracker, then press the reset button on the PCBA, then use a magnet to apply the specified magnetic pattern describe in 2.4 to the Tracker Open up the Tracker, remove the batteries for a minute, then replace the batteries To completely power off the Tracker:
Open up the Tracker and remove the batteries To put the Tracker to DEEP SLEEP:
Open up the Tracker, then press the reset button on the PCBA To awaken the Tracker from DEEP SLEEP, do one of the following:
Use a magnet to apply the specified magnetic pattern describe in Section 2.4 to the Tracker Open up the Tracker, remove the batteries for a minute, then replace the batteries NOTE: Any resetting of the Tracker will cause all unsaved user configurations to be lost. Save your desired configuration to the Tracker flash before powering off, putting to DEEP SLEEP, or resetting the Tracker. LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 14 of 17 4 Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission:
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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. To comply with FCC exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure, this device should be installed at a distance of 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other transmitter. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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 of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Industry Canada):
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 15 of 17 This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.2 m from human body. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.
(2) Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Cet appareil doit tre install et utilise une distance minimale de 0.2 m du corps humain. California Proposition 65:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, nickel, and carbon black, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 16 of 17 References
[1] LoRa Alliance, "LoRaWAN Specification," ver. 1.0.2, July 2016.
[2] LoRa Alliance, "LoRaWAN 1.0.2 Regional Parameters," rev. B, Feb 2017. LoRa IoT Industrial Tracker User Guide TEKTELIC Communications Inc. T0006279_UG Confidential Version 1.1 Page 17 of 17