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The Libelium team has configured this device to be totally functional when the user receives the kit. In the case that the user needs to change any parameter or configuration in the Adeunis FTD, the user guide from Adeunis can be found on their website: https://www.adeunis.com/en/produit/ftd-868-915-2/.
From Libelium we strongly recommend not to try to configure the device without deep knowledge on LoRaWAN networks. It is also recommended to get familiar to AT command if the user really wants to manipulate this product in advanced mode.
The Libelium team has already configured the module with all the required parameters to start working with the Loriot backend from the moment the device is turned on.
The only configuration step left to the customer is the enrollment process of the device to the Loriot backend. In order to receive the packets on the customer Loriot account, the user must register the device in her Loriot customer account.
The device comes with a document with LoRaWAN parameters. They must be used in the registration process in the "Adeunis Field Test Device Parameters" as follows:
Customer must fill the form fields marked inside a red box with OTAA, the desired "title" and the previous parameters. Device Location parameters are optional.
If the form has been filled properly, after clicking "Enroll", there should be a new device among the other devices registered in the Loriot application.
Additionally, in the Loriot Application where the device has been defined, the "Gateway information" selection must be set to "Location data".
Once the device has been registered properly in Loriot, it can be turned on and start working. Refer to the "User interface" section to see how to power up the device and what to expect when the device is connected.
To see the packets sent to the back-end from the device, Loriot has developed the "Adeunis GPS" websocket application. It parses the data and locates packets on a map.
The application may take several minutes before showing packets and position. In order to show them, it is also necessary for the module to be sending packets with location. Before start sending packets, it is recommended to give a minute to the device so it gets GPS coverage. Once the device shows its position, pockets should start being shown in the application.
Remember to select the Adeunis FTD registered unit in the application within the Adeunis GPS app.
On the left side of the map, there is a box that shows the information of the last packet received. On the right side, there is another box that shows a list with some information of the packets stored in the database. Dots are displayed in the map indicating the place where the packets were sent from.
Besides the Adeunis GPS application, Loriot provides a Universal Ranger that also shows the strength of the signal and location of packets in a map in a very similar way to the Adeunis GPS application. It is also fully compatible with the Adeunis FTD. Please check the Network Ranger Application Guide if you are interested.
Before starting the test, we advise to power up the device close to the base station, and having a computer with access to the Loriot back end, in case there is some configuration that hasn't been done yet. Once the device shows data in the application, the test shall begin correctly.
The device is prepared to work using th ADR (Adaptive Data Rate), so Libelium has configured it to start working with SF7 (spreading factor 7). This is the fastest wireless transmission mode, but bear in mind that it is the worst mode for getting long distances. If the packets do not reach the gateway during the test, the device will automatically change SF from SF7 to SF12. The higher is the spreading factor, the longer is the range.
If the packets do no reach the gateway, the user will see that the device does not receive ACK frames. This will mean that the user has exceeded the limit of the coverage area.
If the customer is interested in sending a high number of packets per day, attending always to the country regulations, it is recommended to find places where the device can send with lower spreading factors. The lower the spreading factor is, the faster the transmission of the packet is (as packets take less time on air, more packets can be send).
It is also recommended to restart the Adeunis FTD at every location in order to check that the device joins properly to the network.
