FRIENDCOM PULSE915-LRW User manual

PULSE915-LRW Terminal
User Manual
LoRaWAN Terminal Series
Version 2.1
Date: 2020-09-11
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FCC Statement
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 20cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the
device, including the antenna.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Friendcom has always been committed to technological innovation. Our aim is to
provide customers with timely and comprehensive service. For any assistance,
please contact our Shenzhen headquarters:
FRIENDCOM TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
7th Floor, 17 Building, Guangqian Industrial Park, Xili Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen,
518055, China
Tel: [phone] [phone]
Fax: [phone]
For technical support, or to report documentation errors, please visit:
http://www.friendcom.com
Or email to: [email protected]
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NOTICE
Information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is considered to be accurate.
However, Friendcom assumes no liability resulting from any inaccuracies or omissions in
this document, or from use of the information obtained herein. Friendcom reserves the right
to make changes to any products described herein and reserves the right to revise this
document and to make changes from time to time in content hereof with no obligation to
notify any person of revisions or changes. Friendcom does not assume any liability arising
out of the application or use of any product described herein.
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Accordingly, any copyrighted material of Friendcom and its licensors contained herein or in
Friendcom products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, distributed,
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TRADEMARKS
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Copyright © Friendcom Communications 2020. All rights reserved.
About This Document
Scope
Scope of this document is to present features and application of Friendcom wireless pulse
acquisition terminal PULSE915-LRW
Audience
This document is intended for
system engineers (SEs),
application engineers,
and test engineers.

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Related Documents
Friendcom_PULSE915-LRW_Terminal_Datasheet
Friendcom_PULSE915-LRW_Configuration_User_Manual
Conventions
Symbol
Indication
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause fatal device
damage or even bodily damage.
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result
in module or product damages.
Means note or tips for readers to use the module.

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History
Issue
Date
Change
1.0
2018-05
Initial draft
1.1
2019-06
Update Interface definition
Added pulse wiring method of Hall sensor type
Update the format of proactive data reporting
Added data short frame format
Update magnet active time and corresponding functions
1.2
2020-04
Update product description
Added firmware upgrade content
2.0
2020-08
Updating new LoRaWAN module
Updating of contents
2.1
2020-09
Update product wired connection description.
Update the band support.

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Content
About This Document........................................................................................................................................... 2
Table Index............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Figure Index...........................................................................................................................................................7
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2Product Concept................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 General Description................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Key Features............................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Communication Interface....................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Safety Recommendations..................................................................................................................... 10
3Wiring Definition..............................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Wiring definition................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Pulse Acquisition...................................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Active Pulse................................................................................................................................12
3.2.2 Passive Pulse.............................................................................................................................. 12
4Data Format And Setting Command................................................................................................................12
4.1 Data Format Of Reporting.....................................................................................................................12
4.2 Setting Command................................................................................................................................. 14
5Parameters Configuration................................................................................................................................18
5.1 Parameters Configuration.....................................................................................................................18
5.1.1 Wired Configuration Mode........................................................................................................18
5.1.2 Wireless Configuration Mode.................................................................................................... 18
5.1.3 Entering Configuration Mode.................................................................................................... 19
6Dimensions and Installation Instructions........................................................................................................ 20
6.1 Dimensions........................................................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Installation............................................................................................................................................ 22
6.3 Transportantion and Storage................................................................................................................ 22

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Table Index
Table 2- 1 Specifications of PULSE915-LRW............................................................................................... 9
Table 3- 1 Wiring definition of PULSE915-LRW...................................................................................... 11
Table 3- 2 Active pulse wiring...................................................................................................................12
Table 3- 3 Passive Pulse wiring............................................................................................................... 12
Table 4- 1 Format of commands.............................................................................................................14
Table 5- 1 Device to USB wiring..............................................................................................................18

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Figure Index
Figure 3- 1 PCB wiring diagram.............................................................................................................. 11
Figure 5- 1 Magnet activation position.................................................................................................. 19
Figure 6- 1 Dimensions of PULSE915-LRW............................................................................................. 21
Figure 6- 2 Installation of PULSE915-LRW.............................................................................................. 22

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1Introduction
This document describes the technical parameters and key functions which are connected
with customers’ applications, and it can help customers quickly understand the data format,
wiring definitions, as well as other related information of PULSE915-LRW. Associated with
configuration user manual, customers can use the terminal to any pulse emitting device
(water, gas, electricity, etc.) easily.
2Product Concept
2.1 General Description
PULSE915-LRW is an external pulse acquisition and wireless data transmission terminal. It
is mainly used for data acquisition of single-pulse or double pulse of equipment, and based
on LoRaWAN technology to implement active data reporting.
PULSE915-LRW supports two kinds of pulse signal output sensors of Hall and reed switch.
That enables it to operate with any pulse emitting device (water, gas, electricity, etc.).
With pre-installed long-life battery and built-in antenna, the wireless pulse acquisition
terminal PULSE915-LRW has the characteristics of simple deployment, high reliability, low
power consumption and long transmission distance.
2.2 Key Features
The following shows the key features of wireless pulse acquisition terminal PULSE915.
Long range wireless data transmission.
Support active sensor (Hall) and passive sensor (reed switch).
Configurable reporting interval.
Pre-installed long-life battery and built-in antenna.
UART serial port or air wireless configuration.
UART firmware upgrade or FOTA.
Battery power detection and optional automatic power reporting.
Average life 10 years*.
IP67 waterproof rating.

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Lifetime depends from the device location and reporting interval.
2.3 Specifications
The following table describes the specifications of PULSE915-LRW
Table 2- 1 Specifications of PULSE915-LRW
Specifications
Description
Physical features
Dimensions (L*W*H): 50 mm x 45.5±0.15 mm x 134 mm
Weight: 146g (Contains the weight of 1 meter long cable)
Cable length: 1m
Operating conditions
Operating temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
Operating humidity: 5%RH to 95%RH
Power supply
Pre-installed long-life battery, 2.6V to 3.7V
Power consumption
<8 μA@ Standby mode
Radio characteristics
Tx Power: Max. 20dBm
Rx Sensitivity: < -138dBm
Communication range
Up to 15km (In visibility conditions)
MAC Layer
LoRaWAN ®
Antenna option
Build-in Antenna
Configuration
UART serial port or over-the-air
Upgrade
UART serial or FOTA
Certificate approval
CE, FCC, LoRa Alliance*, ANATEL
“*” Means for features and certifications in planning
2.4 Communication Interface
PULSE915-LRW has a UART communication port and a set of pulse signal input ports.
UART interface can be used for parameters configuration and firmware upgrades, and the