Adeunis RF SIGFOX US User manual

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SIGFOX US demonstrator
By ADEUNIS RF
User guide version 1.0
Software version 2.0
ADEUNIS RF
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Information
Document information
Title SIGFOX US demonstrator User Guide
Subtitle UG V1.1 - Software Version V2.0
Document type Software management manual
Document status Beta
This document applies to the following products
Name Reference Firmware version
SIGFOX US Demonstrator ARF8075BA V2.0
Disclaimer
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Declaration of conformity –FCC warning statement
We ADEUNIS RF,
283 rue LOUIS NEEL, 38920 CROLLES, France
Declare under our own responsibility that the products
Name SIGFOX US demonstrator
Reference(s) ARF8075BA
Comply 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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific
operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment
Identification:
FCC ID : U3Z-ARF8075BA
Product reference:
USA : ARF8075BA
Pascal SAGUIN
General Manager
Adeunis RF

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Table of contents
Document information 2
Disclaimer 2
Technical Support 2
Declaration of conformity –FCC warning statement 3
INTRODUCTION 5
Environmental recommendations 5
Warnings 5
Disposal of waste by users in private households within the European Union 6
1. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 7
2. CHARGING THE DEMONSTRATOR 7
3. STARTING THE DEMONSTRATOR 8
3.1 Nominal Mode 8
3.1.1 Accelerometer 8
3.1.2 Pressing Button 1 (BTN1) 8
3.1.3 Description of the LED display behavior during execution of a nominal cycle 9
3.2 Command Mode 10
3.2.1 SIGFOX test functions 10
3.2.2 Specific configuration functions 13
3.2.3 Serial link parameters 13
1. PAYLOAD CONTENT 14
1ANNEX 1: GPS BEHAVIOR 15
2ANNEX 2: FCC TEST MODES 16
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INTRODUCTION
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Environmental recommendations
All superfluous packaging materials have been eliminated. We have done everything possible to make it easy to separate the
packaging into three types of materials: cardboard (box), expanded polystyrene (filler material) and polyethylene (packets, foam
protective sheets). Your device is composed of materials that can be recycled and reused if it is dismantled by a specialist company.
Please observe local regulations concerning the manner in which waste packaging material, used batteries and your obsolete
equipment are disposed of.
Warnings
The safety of this product is only guaranteed when it is used in accordance with its
purpose. Maintenance should only be carried out by qualified persons.
Please note, do not install the equipment close to a heat source or in damp conditions.
Please note: for your own safety, you must ensure that the equipment is switched off before carrying out any work on it.

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Recommendations regarding use
Before using the system, check that the power supply voltage shown in the user manual corresponds to your supply. If it
doesn’t, please consult your supplier.
Place the device against a flat, firm and stable surface.
The device must be installed in a location that is sufficiently ventilated so that there is no risk of internal heating and it must not
be covered with objects such as newspapers, cloths, curtains, etc.
The device’s aerial must be free and at least 10 cm away from any conducting material.
The device must never be exposed to heat sources such as heating equipment.
Do not place the device close to objects with naked flames such as lit candles, blowtorches, etc.
The device must not be exposed to aggressive chemical agents or solvents likely to damage the plastic or corrode the metal parts.
Install your device close to its DC power supply.
Disposal of waste by users in private households within the European Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed off with your other
household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste by taking it to a collection point
designated for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. Separate collection and recycling of your waste
at the time of disposal will contribute to conserving natural resources and guarantee recycling that respects the
environment and human health. For further information concerning your nearest recycling centre, please contact your
nearest local authority/town hall offices, your household waste collection company or the shop where you bought the
product.

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1. Physical description
The product takes the shape of a remote control
The product contains a GPS module, an accelerometer and a temperature sensor.
2. Charging the demonstrator
The product contains a rechargeable battery, and is rechargeable through USB (5V-500mA max). Upon connecting it to a
computer via a mini-USB cable, it will automatically begin charging; even if the ON/OFF switch is on the OFF position (this
behavior is similar to the one of mobile phones). The product can still be used while it’s charging.
During the charging process, the charge state indicator is steady red. When charging is completed, the charge state indicator
becomes steady green.
Product during charge
Product when charge is completed
If the battery is completely discharged, it will need 8 hours of charging time to get back to full charge.

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3. Starting the demonstrator
When pushing the ON/OFF switch to the right, the demonstrator is powered up and enters its nominal mode.
Note: One message = one frame followed by two repetitions, i.e. a total of three frames.
3.1 Nominal Mode
-After powering up LED2 will be steady red for a maximum of 8 minutes. This phase is the GPS’s initialization phase.
Its duration is dynamic: if the GPS synchronizes before the 8 minutes are over, LED2 will become steady green and the
init phase will end 50 seconds later. During this init phase, no action is possible (no RF transmission) besides entering
command mode.
-After the initialization sequence, the product will enter sleep mode. The GPS will be periodically awoken to refresh its
position, if no SIGFOX transmission is undergoing at that time. Each time the GPS is woken up, LED2 will display
steady red for a maximum of 15s. If the GPS synchronizes under these 15s, LED2 will become steady green; otherwise
it will turn off. In either cases, the product will go back to sleep at the end of the 15s.
After the init phase, the user can trigger the execution of nominal cycles. There are two different ways of triggering
nominal cycles. When a nominal cycle is under execution, the user cannot do anything else until the cycle is
completed.
The init phase doesn’t exist when the GPS is deactivated.
3.1.1 Accelerometer
The demonstrator has an embedded accelerometer. If the user shakes the demonstrator, it will trigger the execution of one nominal
cycle, thus the RF transmission of one SIGFOX message.
3.1.2 Pressing Button 1 (BTN1)
Pressing BTN1 will trigger the execution of one nominal cycle and the transmission of one SIGFOX message.

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3.1.3 Description of the LED display behavior during execution of a nominal cycle
The nominal cycle is made of 5 major steps:
Step
LEDs state
Description
1
LED1 red, blinking fast for a maximum of 15s, LED2
steady red.
GPS wakes up, waiting for synchronization
-If the GPS synchronizes, LED2 becomes steady
green and step 1 ends.
-While the GPS is not synchronized, LED2 stays
steady red.
-If the GPS couldn’t synchronize under 15s,
LED2 turns off and step 1 ends.
2
LED1 red, blinking 3 times
Transmission of a SIGFOX message
3
LED1 steady green during and for the duration of the RX
window
RX window, waiting for an answer from the SIGFOX
servers
4
LED1 red , blinking once
Downlink was received. Sending OOB frame
5
LED1 green, blinking fast 5 times
The cycle ended correctly. The downlink received from
the server is available via the remote’s serial port
If the product is in uplink mode only, steps 3 through 5 are not executed.
If the product is in downlink mode, the answer received from the server will be outputted on the product’s serial link. The
following procedure allows the user to monitor the answer on a computer:
-When the remote is connected to a computer, it is viewed as a serial peripheral (creation of a virtual COM port). The
VCP driver can be found on Adeunis RF website under the name “VirtualSerialARF”.
-Open a serial Terminal (Eg. HERCULES) and configure the serial link as 115200bps, E, 8, 1.
-As soon as the nominal cycle ends, the answer received from the server will automatically be displayed in the terminal
window. In the example below, the callback was programmed to send the message “SIGFOX!”
Downlink displayed in a terminal

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3.2 Command Mode
Command Mode gives the user access to the test functions described by SIGFOX in the document “UNB Transceiver AT
command set requirements specifications” Rev. 0.8 that was published by SIGFOX.
Entry in command mode is allowed in two situations:
-During the GPS init phase, just after power-up.
-Between two nominal cycles.
Pressing Button 2 places the product in command mode. LED1 becomes steady red, indicating that the product is in command
mode. To exit command mode, press Button 2 again. LED1 will turn off.
While in command mode, it is possible to execute SIGFOX’s standard test functions from a computer terminal. It is also possible
to execute specific configuration functions.
3.2.1 SIGFOX test functions
Command
description
AT$SB
Send a bit Status
Cmd: AT$SB=<status value> to send a bit status
Resp: OK
Cmd: AT$SB=<status value>,1 to send a bit status and wait
for response
Resp: OK
+RX=<8 bytes ASCII bytes>
status_value = 0/1
AT$SF
Send/ Receive Payload in bytes
Cmd: AT$SF=<payload data> to send payload
Resp: OK
Cmd: AT$SF=<payload data>,1 to send payload
and wait for response after 20s after sending
during 25s.
Resp: OK
+RX=<8 bytes ASCII bytes>
payload_data = each byte coded in 2 ASCII. Payload length is
from 1byte to 12 bytes
Examples :
AT$SF=313245: Send 0x31 0x32 0x45 payload with no
response waited.
AT$SF=010205,1 : Send 0x01 0x02 0x05 payload with a
response waited.

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ATS302
Set/Get Ouput Power in dBm.
Parameter is Read-only in the demonstrator
Cmd: ATS302?
Resp: 22
AT$IF
Carrier Frequency Macro Channel Configuration
Cmd: AT$IF=<frequency> to configure the output carrier
macro channel for SIGFOX frames.
Resp :OK
Cmd: AT$IF? To get current value for IF parameter.
Resp: 902800000
Default value = 902200000
AT$DR
Carrier Frequency Macro Channel Configuration
Cmd: AT$DR=<frequency> to configure the reception carrier
macro channel for SIGFOX frames.
Resp :OK
Cmd: AT$DR? to get current value for DR parameter.
Resp :904000000
Default value = 905800000
AT$TR
Set/Get the number of TX repetitions
Parameter is Read-only in the demonstrator
Cmd: AT$TR? to get the current TR parameter value.
Resp : 2
AT$ST
Uplink Test Mode
Cmd : AT$ST=[<count>,<period>,<channel>] : to activate the
test mode :
Resp: OK
count = 0..32767 or -1 : infinite loop sending user frames
(count * burst of 3 frames) : default value : 10
period = 1..255 seconds for sending test frame every period
seconds : default value : 1
channel = 0..480 or -1 : hopping activ

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AT$SR
Downlink Test Mode
Cmd : AT$SR=<seq_number>,<channel>,<count> : to activate
the rx test mode :
<seq_number> = seq number to receive permanently
<count> = number of frame to receive 0 or -1: permanently
reception.
<channel> = 0..480 : channel arround reception center
frequency where to receive
Resp :
RX=<message1>
RSSI=<rssi_value for message 1>
RX=<message2>
RSSI=<rssi_value for message 2>
….
RX=<message n>
RSSI=<rssi_value for message n>
AT$CW
Continuous Wave
Cmd : AT$CW=<frequency>,<mode>,{<optional power>}
Power cannot be set in the demonstrator
<frequency> = center frequency for carrier
<mode>= 0: off 1 : on
<power>= value in dBm optional . If power is max power =
22dBm (used for SIGFOX tests) : no need to
specify it in AT command parameter.
Note: This command is mandatory for certification of your
device for CE.
Resp :
OK

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3.2.2 Specific configuration functions
REMINDER: in order to read the content of a register, the user needs to type the name of said register followed by “?”
Example: ATS282? gives back the content of register S282.
Command
description
ATS282=x
AT&W (save new parameter)
x=1 : product in uplink/downlink mode (bidir)
x=0 : product in uplink mode (monodir)
ATS271=x
AT&W (save new parameter)
x≠0: maximum duration of the GPS init phase, in minutes
(default 8, max. 8)
x=0: deactivates the GPS.
Modification of this register needs a product reboot in order
to be validated
3.2.3 Serial link parameters
Parameter
Value
Speed
115200 bps
Parity
Even
Bits
8
Stop bit
1

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1. Payload content
The payload format is the one described in the document “BBOX_GPS_FORMAT_V1.0” dated from 30/01/2015 and
published by SIGFOX
Following a request from SIGFOX, the temperature (in °C) replaces the ground speed (in km/h).
N° Byte
Description
1
MSB Latitude
2
Latitude
3
Latitude
4
LSB Latitude
5
MSB Longitude
6
Longitude
7
Longitude
8
LSB Longitude
9
Bit 7-6 : N/A
Bit 5-4 : DOP
Bit 3..0 : Number of satellites
10
Temperature in °C
11
Transmitted frames counter
12
Received frames counter
Note: When rebooting the product, pressing BTN1 or triggering the accelerometer, the TX and RX frame
counters are reset.

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1ANNEX 1: GPS behavior
After powering up of the demonstrator, the GPS undergoes a Cold Start. The initial phase that can last a maximum of 8 minutes
might appear as tedious but is crucial for the GPS to acquire and update its almanac and ephemeris.
Once the GPS has acquired this data, it is put in low-power mode in order to preserve the battery. It is then woken up every
minute during a maximum of 15s in order to refresh the device’s position. If the GPS had acquired enough data during the initial
phase, it should be able to re-synchronize under those 15s. Nonetheless, depending on environmental conditions, it might not
always be the case. It is possible that some frames won’t contain any GPS information.
IMPORTANT:
When the demonstrator hasn’t been used for a long time (days) or has been transported on a long distance (city to city or country
to country), the satellite data previously acquired by the GPS module will not be valid anymore. In this case the GPS will
encounter difficulties to synchronize, it won’t be abnormal if the GPS takes a few minutes (>5min) to re-synchronize during the
initial phase.
It is also possible de deactivate the GPS if this functionality is not desired.

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2ANNEX 2: FCC test modes
Command
description
ATT10<CR>
Carrier Wave
ATT14<CR>
Permanent modulation
ATT70 Param1 Param2<CR>
Pulsed transmission
Param1
Param2
0 = transmission of one
frame on a fixed frequency.
Delay of 500ms between two
frames
Number of loops to execute
1 = transmission of 15 frames
of different lengths (max
347ms). Delay of 500ms
between two frames.
Hopping Active.
10 = Simulation of nominal
mode, automatic
transmission on slots 1-6
with periodicity of 46s.
Hopping Active.