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:
Basic
PRO
Elite
Nodes to program
6
20
100
Plug & Sense! models supported
All
All
All
Sensors supported
All
All
All
Actuators control (Relay on/off in Plug & Sense! Smart Security)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sigfox/LoRaWAN settings setup
Yes
Yes
Yes
802.15.4 / RF 868/900 MHz settings setup
Yes
Yes
Yes
4G/WiFi settings setup
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS settings setup
Yes
Yes
Yes
HTTP (4G/WiFi)
Yes
Yes
Yes
HTTPS (4G/WiFi)
Yes
Yes
Yes
RF link encryption (802.15.4 / RF 868/900)
Yes
Yes
Yes
AES-256 payload encryption
Yes
Yes
Yes
Industrial Protocols support (Modbus over RS232/RS485, CAN Bus)
No
Yes
Yes
Low battery warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templates manager
Yes
Yes
Yes
Batch programming (generate up to 100 binaries in one click)
No
No
Yes
Price (per year)
200 €
300 €
1499 €
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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