Aitek Miner Plus User manual

Aitek Miner Plus
USER MANUAL
Model: AMP-500-01
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Table of Contents
1. PACKAGE CONTENT 3
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4
3. INTRODUCTION 4
4. NETWORK SYSTEMS 5
5. INTERFACE DESCRIPTION 5
6. LED INDICATOR DESCRIPTION 6
7. USER INSTRUCTION 7
7.1 Download the mobile app. 7
7.2 Configure network connection 7
8. PART SIZE (MM) 10
9. MOUNTING GUIDE 11
Date
Rev
Description
Initials
01/14/22
00
Initial Release
CQ
1/18/22
01
Update document
JT
4/18/22
02
Update document
SY
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1. PACKAGE CONTENT
Package Content
Quantity
Description
1
Aitek Miner Plus
1
LoRa Antenna
1
Power Adaptor
1
Mounting Bracket (attached to
the Miner Plus)
2
Mounting Screw
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2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Aitek Miner Plus
Product Specifications
CPU
Quad-core A55
RAM
2GB LPDDR4/ LPDDR4X
Flash
64GB eMMC 5.1
WIFI
802.11 b/g/n WLAN
Bluetooth
BT4.2/BLE+EDR
RF Connectivity
Frequency Band
US915
Frequency
902-928MHz
Channel Capacity
8-channels uplink, 1-channel downlink
Work model
Half-duplex
Output Power
≤1W
Connectors
Antenna
LoRa, SMA-K
Ethernet
10/100M
Power
DC12V/1A
Button
Activate Bluetooth
SD Card slot
Mini USB com port
Environment & Others
Operating Temperature
0℃ to 60℃
Storage Temperature
-40℃to 85℃
Relative Humidity
20% - 90%, non-condensing
Dimensions（L*W*H)
175.9 x 148.5 x 51 mm
Color
Silver
3. INTRODUCTION
Aitek Miner Plus is a high-performing indoor IoT hotspot gateway compatible with
Helium Network (www.helium.com), which combines the leading wireless LongFi
protocol and Helium Blockchain technology.
Aitek Miner Plus is compatible with all LongFi devices.
Aitek Miner Plus is designed with an ECC608 crypto chip to provide secure and
reliable connectivity. It meets Helium security protocol and provides trouble-free
operations for end-users. Additional benefits include:
● Operates with ultra-low power consumption (5W)
● Covers more than 10 miles signal range
● Provides connectivity to thousands of LongFi end nodes within its range
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4. NETWORK SYSTEMS
Aitek Miner Plus hotspot gateway integrates LongFi packet with Helium Miner.
The hotspot sends the received LoRa terminal data packet to Helium Miner, then
forwards it to the Console (Network Server) via the Miner. After that, pushes it to
the application platform via the API interface.
5. INTERFACE DESCRIPTION
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LED INDICATOR DESCRIPTION
The different colors of the LEDs represent different working states of the device.
Status LED
Color
Indicator Status
Description
The gateway is configured and operating
normally.
The network connection is normal.
The gateway is in standby/off-line mode
The network is not connected
The gateway power-on initialization
status
Bluetooth is activated, can be scanned
and connected
Press BT BOTTON for 2 seconds to
activate
No LED light
Power off
The device is not powered on
*Please note: During the software update, after connecting to the network,
the green light may not be turned on immediately. The green light will turn
on after the normal update and the Hotspot is paired to the network
successfully.
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1. ONBOARDING INSTRUCTION
7.1 Download the mobile app.
Download the app using Apple iPhone:
o Go to the Apple app store button, search for Helium app.
o Download and install the Helium app
o Run the Helium app
o Continue to step 7.2
Apple IOS Store Helium App Aitek App
Download the app using Android phone:
Go to Google Play store,
o Go to Google Play Store, search for Helium app.
o Download and install the Helium app
o Run the Helium app
o Continue to step 7.2
Google play store Helium App Aitek App
7.2 Configure network connection
7.2.1 Equipment hookup
Connect the antenna by inserting the SMA male connector to the LoRa antenna
port. Turn the nut of the connector until it is fully tightened.
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Once ready, power up the gateway by plugging in the power adapter AC end to
an AC power outlet and plug the DC end into the DC 12V socket on the device.
After plugging in the power, the LED of the gateway turns red and then green
after a while.
7.2.2 Set up distribution network – Using WiF or Ethernet
Below steps show two methods of pairing the Aitek’s Miner Plus hotspot. Please
note, that only one of the two methods is needed to set up the device distribution
network.
1. Ethernet Connection
Connect the Ethernet cable from Aitek’s Miner Plus to the network router
equipment (the Ethernet cable is not included).
Please note that the Ethernet connection currently only supports automatic IP
acquisition.
Ethernet connection is preferred as WiFi suffers from interference in certain
environments.
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2. WiFi Connection
If you plan to use WiFi for distribution networks. Aitek App will guide you through
the hotspot onboarding process. see below for details
7.3 Onboarding Hotspot
Open the Aitek App from your phone, and link to Helium Wallet.
Select “add hotspot”, read the “network configuration instructions” if you haven’t
read it, or bypass by selecting "Skip" to follow the on-boarding step-by-step
prompts on the app.
Aitek App will instruct you to enable Bluetooth pairing mode on the device: Insert
a pin into the BT BUTTON hole and press the button for 5 seconds and the LED
will turn blue.
Once the LED turns blue. Click Scan on the Aitek App, and select the scanned
device to pair.
If you use the WiFi pairing technique, select the WiFi from the app, and select the
name of the WiFi network. Enter the network password and press “next”. Follow
the app’s step-by-step process.
Once onboarding is successful, the LED light will turn green.
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6. PART SIZE (MM)
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7. MOUNTING GUIDE
Aitek’s Miner Plus Hotspot gateway can be mounted in the following methods.
 Desktop: Place the gateway on a horizontal surface.
 Wall-mount: Hang the gateway on the wall using proper wall mounting
screws to fully secure the device.
RF Antenna placement – best practice for strong signal:
● Place the antenna in an open space where possible.
● Place the antenna at the highest part of the house or structure where
possible.
● The antenna should have minimal blockage from building materials such as
concrete walls, sheetrock walls, metal beams, etc.
● Avoid obstructing the antenna with metal objects such as metal appliances,
metal doors, etc.
● Try to place the antenna close to a window or balcony as possible, so the
antenna can provide wider coverage.
Precautions:
※The hotspot must be handled with care during the installation process. Avoid
shocking or dropping the product.
※The working environment of the hotspot should be in a low dust area, with
good air circulation.
※Avoid high humidity areas where water condensation could damage the
hotspot.
※This hotspot is not rated for direct exposure to water.
IC ID: 28325-AM5300
ISEDC RSS WARNING
This device complies with the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada Compliance license-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with ISEDC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for a
controlled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
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conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 89cm between the radiator &
your body.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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