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Dragino RS485-LN User Manual

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RS485-LN – RS485 to LoRaWAN Converter User
Manual
last modified by Bei Jinggeng
on 2022/07/08 16:50
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Dragino RS485-LN Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelRS485-LN
CategoryMedia Converter
InterfaceRS485
EnclosureIP30
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHS
Communication ProtocolLoRaWAN
RS485 Baud Rate1200 to 115200 bps
LoRa FrequencyEU868, US915, AS923, AU915, KR920, IN865
LoRaWAN ClassClass A
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C

Summary

Introduction

What is RS485-LN Converter

Explains the RS485-LN as a converter for IoT installations.

Specifications

Hardware System

Details the MCU and wireless chip used in the RS485-LN hardware.

Interface for Model

Lists the RS485 interface and power input specifications for the device.

Features

Change Logs

Firmware Change Log

Lists updates and modifications to the device firmware.

Hardware Change Log

Lists updates and modifications to the device hardware.

Power ON Device

Operation Mode

How it Works

Describes the default LoRaWAN OTAA Class C mode and network joining process.

Example: Join LoRaWAN Network

Provides an example of connecting the RS485-LN to the TTN V3 Network using an LG308 gateway.

Configure Commands for Data Reading

UART Settings for RS485/TTL Communication

Explains AT commands for configuring baud rate, parity, and stop bits for RS485 communication.

Configure Sensors

Details how to configure sensors using AT+CFGDEV command for RS485/TTL devices.

Configure Read Commands for Sampling

Guides on setting up commands to read data from RS485 sensors and compose uplink payloads.

Compose Uplink Payload

Explains how to combine sensor data using AT+DATAUP command for the LoRaWAN uplink payload.

Uplink on Demand

Describes how to trigger an uplink manually via downlink commands.

Uplink on Interrupt

Explains how to use the INT pin for external interrupt uplinks since hardware v1.2.

Configure RS485-LN via AT or Downlink

Common Commands

Lists general AT commands for sensors like uplink interval and reset.

Sensor Related Commands

Details special commands for RS485-LN, responding to server downlink with specific FPort.

Sensor Related Commands (Debug/Downlink)

Covers RS485 Debug Command, AT+CFGDEV, and downlink payload format for Modbus devices.

Fast Command for MODBUS Device

Introduces AT+MBFUN for fast configuration of Modbus devices following the MODBUS-RTU protocol.

RS485 Command Timeout

Configures the wait time for RS485-LN to receive replies from slow Modbus devices.

Uplink Payload Mode

Defines whether to use single or multiple uplinks for sampling.

Manually Trigger Uplink

Explains how to use the ACT button to send an uplink immediately.

Clear RS485 Command

Describes how to clear stored AT+COMMANDx and AT+DATACUTx settings.

Set Serial Communication Parameters

Details AT commands for setting RS485 serial parameters like Baud Rate, Parity, and Stop Bit.

Listening Mode for RS485 Network

Buttons

LEDs

Case Study

Use AT Command

Access AT Command

Guides on connecting to the RS485-LN serial console using a USB-TTL adapter for AT commands.

Common AT Command Sequence

Outlines command sequences for ABP mode connection with different gateways, including multi-channel and single-channel modes.

FAQ

How to Upgrade the Image

Explains the process and hardware connection for uploading firmware to the RS485-LN.

Trouble Shooting

Downlink Doesn't Work

Provides troubleshooting steps for downlink issues, referencing a debug link.

Cannot Join TTN V3 in US915/AU915 Bands

Addresses issues with joining TTN V3 in specific frequency bands, suggesting checking channel mapping.

Order Info

Packing Info

FCC Caution for RS485LN-US915

Support