Introduction

Programming Cloud Service basis

This guide explains the Programming Cloud Service features and how to use them. This tool permits to create new binary programs for any Plug & Sense! v15 device. The generated programs follow a basic structure which is continuously repeated performing infinite cycles based on 3 steps:

  • Step 1: Read sensor data

  • Step 2: Send sensor data

  • Step 3: Sleep mode

Therefore, this guide explains how the user can select different parameter options so as to modify the 3 main code blocks: reading, sending and sleeping.

Regarding the sensor options, the user can select the proper Plug & Sense! model and choose the available sensor probes for each socket.

In reference to communications, it is possible to choose any of the radio modules available for the Plug & Sense! devices. Depending on the network requirements, the user should use one type or another.

Finally, the user can select the sleeping time in number of days, hours, minutes and seconds. You must keep in mind that longer sleep periods permit to save energy increasing the life of the device. Depending on the battery charging methods applied or radio used, the user should adapt this time to fit their needs.

Licenses

There are different PCS license versions:

  • PCS Basic

  • PCS PRO

  • PCS Elite

The main differences among licenses are explained in the table below:

A license is needed to use the PCS, so please be sure to purchase and activate your license and devices as explained in the Services Cloud Manager Guide.

Purchasing licenses

You can acquire your licenses on the IoT Marketplace.

Accessing to the Programming Cloud Service

The user can access the PCS form at https://cloud.libelium.com/pcs.

Besides, it is possible to access to the PCS form for a specific device registered in the SCM. The user must go to "My Devices" menu where all available devices will be shown. In this menu, it is possible to edit your devices. Also, if the PCS icon for a specific device is pressed, the browser will go to the PCS form for that device. So the device\'s serial ID will be filled in the corresponding form section.

Finally, the user will access to the Programming Cloud Service configuration form which is explained in detail in the next section. The PCS form appearance is as follows:

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