King Pigeon BL280 User manual

Preface
BL280
User Manual
Version: V1.0
Issue Date: 2021-06-15
King Pigeon Communication Co., Ltd.
Website: www. iot-solution.com
LoRa Gateway BL280
Wireless Data Collection/
RS485 Transparent Transmission

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Thanks for choosing King Pigeon Wireless Data Acquisition System LoRa Gateway BL280.
Reading this manual with full attention will help you quickly learn device functions and operation
methods.
Copyright
This user manual is owned by King Pigeon Communication Co., Ltd. No one is authorized to copy,
distribute or forward any part of this document without written approval of King Pigeon. Any violation
will be subject to legal liability.
Disclaimer
This document is designed for assisting user to better understand the device. As the described
device BL280 is under continuous improvement, this manual may be updated or revised from time
to time without prior notice. Please follow the instructions in the manual. Any telecommunication
service network issues or damages caused by wrong operation will be beyond warranty.
Revision History
Revision Date
Version
Description
Owner
July 28, 2021
V1.0
Initial Release
HEX

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Contents
1 Product Introduction............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 General Introduction........................................................................................................................5
1.2 Typical Application........................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Safety Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Packing List...................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Features............................................................................................................................................ 9
1.6 Technical Parameters..................................................................................................................... 9
2 Hardware Introduction..........................................................................................................................11
2.1 Outline Dimension......................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 LED Indicator..................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Interface Definition........................................................................................................................ 12
2.4 Ethernet Port.................................................................................................................................. 13
2.5 SIM Card Slot.................................................................................................................................13
2.6 Power Switch/Upgrading Switch................................................................................................. 13
2.7 External Antenna........................................................................................................................... 14
2.8 USB Port......................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Gateway Mounting................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Wall-Mounting................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 DIN-Rail Mounting......................................................................................................................... 15
4 Parameter Configuration......................................................................................................................16
4.1 Preparation for Configuring the Gateway.................................................................................. 16
4.1.1 Install USB Driver...................................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Search for Port Number........................................................................................................ 16
4.1.3 Login to Configuration Software.......................................................................................... 17
4.2 Basic Settings................................................................................................................................ 18
4.3 Ethernet & Cellular Network Configuration................................................................................19
4.4 Cloud Platform............................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Wireless Node Configuration.......................................................................................................23
4.6 Wireless Node Management....................................................................................................... 25
4.7 Historical Record........................................................................................................................... 26
4.8 Alarm Record..................................................................................................................................26
5 SMS Command..................................................................................................................................... 27

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6 Communication Protocol......................................................................................................................28
6.1 Modbus RTU Protocol.................................................................................................................. 28
6.2 Modbus TCP Protocol...................................................................................................................30
6.3 MQTT Protocol...............................................................................................................................33
7 Firmware Upgrading.............................................................................................................................33
8 Warranty Term...................................................................................................................................... 33
9 Technical Support.................................................................................................................................33
10 Appendix A SMS Command List......................................................................................................34
11 Appendix B Register Address...........................................................................................................36
12 Appendix C MQTT Application......................................................................................................... 39
13 Appendix D LoRa Node Introduction...............................................................................................43
WT100 (RS485 Transparent Transmission Node)......................................................................... 43
WT101(4 Digital Input Data Collection Node)..................................................................................44
WT102 (2 Relay Output Control Node)............................................................................................ 45
WT103 (AM2301 Temperature & Humidity Data Collection Node)..............................................46
WT104 (AM2401 Temperature & Humidity Data Collection Node)..............................................46
WT105 (DS18B20 Temperature Data Collection Node)................................................................47
WT106 (PT100 Temperature Data Collection Node)..................................................................... 48
WT107 (Multiple environmental Data Collection Node).................................................................49
WT108 (Soil PH Value Collection Node)..........................................................................................49
WT109 (Soil EC Data Collection Node)............................................................................................50
WT110 (Soil Moisture Content Data Collection Node)...................................................................51
WT111 (Multiple-Parameter Collection Node).................................................................................52

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1 Product Introduction
1.1 General Introduction
Wireless Data Acquisition System BL280 is based on LoRa RF technology. It’s mainly used for
collecting multiple environmental data distributed in different long range areas and transparent data
transmission from device to cloud. With LoRa modulation technology, it’s capable of realizing
multiple IO device monitoring, collecting data of temperature & humidity, light intensity, CO2, wind
direction & speed and soil conditions.
LoRa communication range is up to 2KM.Built-in LoRa chip SX1278 and GSM/GPRS/3G/4G/RJ45
module work together to achieve remote monitoring and control by sending sensor, PLC, smart
meter and other device data to cloud or mobile phone via SMS/2G/3G/4G/Ethernet. Huge field
wiring cost will be saved
This wireless data acquisition system comprised of 2 parts, LoRa Gateway BL280 and LoRa Nodes.
Nodes connect senor, PLC and other devices. The collected data is sent to gateway. Mutual
communication between PLC and cloud is done through wireless RF technology. Alarm threshold
can be set in gateway so that alarm events can be recorded.

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1.2 Typical Application
Smart greenhouse data collection and monitoring
Smart orchard data collection and monitoring
Smart crop land data collection and monitoring
Smart Breeding Temp& Humi data collection and monitoring
Smart factory temp & humi data collection and monitoring

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ATM, POS, PLC and DAQ device data transmission
Smart grid data transmission
Smart transportation data transmission
Industrial automation data transmission
Environmental protection data transmission
Weather station data collection and monitoring
Agriculture, Aquaculture and coal mine site data transmission
Smart agriculture, smart fire protection, smart city, smart building, etc
Other distributed site data collection and monitoring
1.3 Safety Introduction
Safety Notice:
Please don’t use this device in the place where mobile phone is prohibited.
Wireless Interference
Please avoid wireless interference to impact GSM/GPRS/3G/4G network.
1.4 Packing List
Please make sure below parts are included in the package before installing the device.
1x BL280 LoRa Gateway
1x 2 pin 3.5mm Female connector

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1x mini_USB cable
1x LoRa Antenna
1x 2G/3G/4G SMA Cellular Network Antenna (AT-25)
1x Power Adaptor (12VDC/2A)
1x User Manual (Soft Copy)

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Note: If any of the above parts are missing, please contact King Pigeon sales team.
Optional Part (Must order it separately)
35mm DIN Rail Mounting Bracket
1.5 Features
Embedded ARM®Cortex™-M 32-bit RISC core real-time operation system, software and
hardware watchdog to avoid false deadlock
Support 9~36VDC power supply with reverse wiring protection design
Modular design, only communication module change to upgrade GSM/3G/4G network
Support remote device restart and configuration with SMS
Device parameters can be set easily with local configuration software, SMS and APP
Support MQTT, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, transparent transmission and custom handshake
protocol to actively connect server & automatically re-connect server if network disconnected
Support Alibaba Cloud, HUAWEI Cloud, King Pigeon Cloud and other clouds with standard
Modbus MQTT protocols
Ethernet port has transformer isolator with 2KV electromagnetic isolation
Support long range wireless data transmission with data collection and device control nodes
Support multiple environmental data collection, max 12 types of different nodes can collect data
simultaneously
Automatic offline re-connection function ensure nodes and gateway are connected permanently
Support real-time monitoring node battery usage to avoid device data loss
1.6 Technical Parameters
Item
Parameter
Description
Power Supply
Power Voltage
9～36V DC
Power Consumption
Normal: 130mA@12V, Max 150mA@12V
Protection
Reverse wiring protection, ESD air: 15KV, surge:

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4KV
Backup Battery
3.7V/900mAh
USB
USB
1 x mini USB
Ethernet Port
Spec
1 x RJ45，10/100Mbps
Protection
ESD contact: 8KV , surge: 4KV (10/1000us)
Protocol
Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, MQTT
LoRa Parameter
Communication frequency
402MHz-500MHz, optional 860-930MHz
City communication range
1km
Visible communication range
2km
Transmitting power
<24dBm
Receiving sensitivity
<-120dBm
Air communication speed
1.0Kbps
Cellular Network
2G
GSM/EDGE：850,900,1800,1900MHz
3G
GSM/EDGE：850,900,1800,1900MHz
UMTS：850,900,2100MHz
4G (E version)
GSM/EDGE：900,1800MHz
WCDMA：B1,B5,B8
FDD：B1,B3,B5,B7,B8,B20
TDD：B38,B40,B41
4G (AU version)
GSM/EDGE：850,900,1800MHz
WCDMA：B1,B2,B5,B8
FDD：B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B7,B8,B28
TDD：B40
4G (A version)
WCDMA：B2,B4,B5
FDD：B2,B4,B12
4G (V version)
FDD：B4,B13
4G (J version)
WCDMA：B1,B3,B8,B18,B19，B26
FDD：B2,B4,B12
TDD: B41
4G (CE version)
GSM/EDGE：900,1800MHz
WCDMA：B1,B8
TD-SCDMA：B34,B39
FDD：B1,B3,B8
TDD：B38,B39,B40,B41
Protocol
Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, MQTT
SIM/UIM Card slot
Standard flip cover, support 1.8V/3V SIM/UIM
card, built-in 15KV ESD protection
Software
Parameter
Network Protocol
IPV4, TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS, Modbus RTU,
Modbus TCP, MQTT
Indicator
Cellular Network Signal, Status, Ethernet and
LoRa Radiao Frequency
User Configuration
PC software configuration, support WIN XP, WIN
7, WIN 8 and WIN 10
Node QTY
Support max 50 nodes
Node Type
Suport WT100-WT111, max 12 different types
Data Transmission
Support Transparent Transmission
SMS Command
Support SMS Commands
Login Package
Support custom login package
Heartbeat Package
Support custom heartbeat package