Parametric PCR2-EU868-ODS User manual

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QUICKSTART GUIDE
LoRaWAN™ Solar Radar People Counter Outdoor
PCR2-EU868-ODS
PCR2-US915-ODS
PCR2-AU915-ODS
PCR2-AS923-ODS

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What is in the box
Please check for the following content in your box.
Optional
1. Solar Panel 18V
2. MT40 Pole Mount
3. Extension Cable
4. Solar Panel Bracket
Device
5. PCR2-ODS

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Setup
You can open the device to access the USB configuration port to change device settings.
•Remove the four screws from
the casing to gain access to the
device.
•Carefully open the enclosure
while making sure not to yank
the cables connecting the two
electronic parts in the top and
the bottom of the casing.
•Connect the sensor to your
Computer with a USB Cable
using the Config Port.

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Open PPX Setup Tool
Open the free Parametric Product
Explorer (PPX) Tool by opening the
following URL:
https://ppx.parametric.ch/connect
In order to configure your device you
need to connect it to your PC’s USB
port.
•Find connector named
CONFIG on your device
•Plug in an USB-Cable on both
sides (PC and device)
•Pess “Open Selector” button
when ready to select port
Overview PPX Configurator Tool
Start the PPX Configurator tool.
After some seconds you will see the
device information and settings.
Device information includes:
sensor type, serial number,
firmware, shipping date, hardware,
and warranty days left.
Clicking the “Information” icon (1)
leads to the device’s product
catalogue page where you can find
the device documentation.
Clicking the three dots (2) sets the
default settings.
Extended Warranty Available leads
you to the Parametric Store to
upgrade your device’s warranty.
Re-Power the device to start the Join
procedure. After a successful
connection the sensor LED will stop
blinking.
Always press ‘Save’ after changing settings.

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Settings
Overview of Application Settings
Operation Mode
Timespan –count objects and send sum after
interval.
NotZero –Same as Timespan but does not
send if counters are 0 (zero).
Trigger –Send on every detection. Use Hold
Off Time to prevent sending on every event.
CapacityAltert –Set limit on how many people
may enter a shop.
Trigger Hold Off [s]
Time to re-arm trigger.
0…600s (0 = no suppression).
Uplink Interval [min]
Set the sending interval in minutes (1…1440
minutes). During this time, all persons will be
counted and sums are transferred. After
transfer, counters will be reset.
Overview of LoRaWAN Settings
Confirmed Uplinks
Send uplinks with ACK requests.
LinkCheck Interval
After this interval, send LinkCheckReq with next
uplink. Set to zero to disable Linkcheck
completely.
DevEUI, AppEUI, AppKey
Enter your LoRaWAN Keys
Payload Type
Choose between Parametric and Cayenne LPP
compatible payload formats.
Overview of Radar Settings
Autotune
If enabled, the sensor will measure up to 20
objects passing by. Then the radar sensitivity
will be set automatically.
Radar Sensitivity [%]
You can set the radar module from 10% (fairly
sensitive) to 100% (very sensitive).

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SBX Solar Charger
PCR2-ODS Solar-Powered devices are equipped with SBX MPTT Solar Chargers and high-
quality NiMH Battery Packs. You can check the status of the battery by pushing the user
button. Unless the user button is pushed, the LEDs are not switched on to save energy.
Status is indicated by 3 LEDs (1)
•01 Battery Gauge LED indicates battery gauge
•02 Error LED indicates device errors
•03 Charging LED indicates power input
Initial Charge Level
After connecting the battery (or after a reset by pressing the button for 30s), the SBX charger
initializes the battery once. This is done by charging up to the Initial Charge Level (see table
below).
Battery Pack
Nominal Battery
Voltage
Initial Charge Level (*)
Normal Operation
NiMH 6S1P
(Standard)
7.2V
8.1V
6.6V –9.0V
Li-Ion 2S2P
7.4V
7.4V
6.0V –8.4V
Initial charge is indicated by a fast-blinking Battery Gauge LED (V4.1.0 and newer).
01 Battery Gauge LED
After pressing the user button, the Battery Gauge LED will display the following states for
about 30s.
LED Status
Description
OFF
Battery Empty
Blinking
Battery Partially Charged
ON
Battery Full

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02 Error LED
After pressing the user button, the Error LED is only ON if there is a serious hardware
problem with the battery or charger.
LED Status
Description
OFF
No Error
Blinking 1x
Battery Not Connected
Blinking 2x
Battery Too Cold
Blinking 3x
Battery Too Hot
Blinking 4x
Battery Voltage Too Low. Initial Charging Is Active
03 Charging LED
The Charging LED is always activated.
LED Status
Description
OFF
No Power Input
ON
Power Source Input
Blinking
Charging Active
Installation
•PCR2-ODS are shipped with a
disconnected battery for safety
reasons. Connect the battery pack
cable to the circuit board.
•If the battery LED blinks rapidly, the
battery voltage is too low to turn on
the PCR2-ODS sensor. This is to
avoid a deep discharge of the
battery.
•We recommend you pre-charge the
battery using the included USB
charging adapter.
•Charge the battery until the voltage
is sufficiently high and the PCR2-
ODS will turn on.
•Check for the two direction PCR2-
ODS LEDs under the lid to turn on.
Both LEDs blink while the device
connects to the LPWAN.
•Fix the solar panel bracket to the
back of the solar panel using the
provided flat washers and nuts.

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•Connect the solar panel to the solar
panel extension cable and the
extension cable to the sensor.
•You will hear a « click » when the
cables are connected securely.
•Ensure that the cable gland is fully
tightened.
IMPORTANT
Radar unit will be switched on when the voltage is above 6.6.
When the solar charger ist powered the first time, the battery will be charged to a minimum of
8.1V before switching on the radar.
This is because batteries could be discharged during transport.
Solution a) : Wait until the power goes on.
Solution b) : Connect a power supply 12V / 1A to the solar panel terminals to charge the battery
manually.
•WPMB Universal Mounting Bracket
can be attached with 2 screws.

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•Optional MT40 tiltable pole mount
needs to be attached to the PCR2-
ODS.
Field of view and optimal placement
PCR2-ODS are 1D sensors measuring Peopleflow walking along a virtual line.
The device can be mounted on walls, poles or over-head.
Wall mounting (recommended)
Installation height:
1.2…1.4m (4…5 feet) above floor
Installation direction:
Device surface parallel to peopleflow
Detection range:
6…10m depending on object size
Separation angle:
40° (Distance between persons)
Avoid:
- Side-by-side walking
- Groups
- Too close to each other

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Overhead mounting
Installation height:
0.5…4m above peoples heads
Installation direction:
Heading down, LEDs in line with direction of movement
Separation angle:
40° (Distance between persons)
Avoid:
- Side-by-side walking
- Groups
- Too close to each other
- Too wide entries (detection angle is 34°)

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Testing
Counting functionality can be checked by 2 direction leds.
•RTL LED blinks when object detected from right
•LTR LED blinks when object detected from left
If both LEDs are blinking, the device is trying to connect to the LPWAN.
RTL
LTR

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EU Declaration of Conformity
Parametric GmbH declares that the following equipment is compliant to the RoHS (2015/863/EU) and
Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU)
Model: PCR2
Product Description: LoRaWAN™ Radar People Counter bidirectional
Conformity is assured by compliance to the following Standards:
EN 60950-1: 2006+A11: 2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 (2014-01-02)
EN 55032:2012+AC:2013 (2017-03-05); CISPR32:2012 (2012-1-30) AS/NZS CISPR32:2013 (2013-6-20)
EN 61000-3-2: 2014 (2015-03-30)
EN 61000-3-3: 2013 (2014-3-18)
EN 55024:2010 (2011-09-01)
IEC 61000-4-2:2008 (2008-12-09)
IEC 61000-4-3:2006+A1:2007+A2:2010 (2010-04-27)
IEC 61000-4-4:2012 (2012-04-30)
IEC 61000-4-5:2014 (2014-05-15)
IEC 61000-4-6:2013 (2013-10-23)
IEC 61000-4-8:2009 (2013-10-23)
IEC 61000-4-11:2004 (2004-03-24)
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.1 (2017- 02)
EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 (2017-02)
EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11)
Signature:
Andreas Koschak, CEO
Disclaimer
In the interest of continuous further development of our equipment, we have to make changes to the scope of
delivery in form, technology and equipment reserved.
We also ask for your understanding that no claim can be derived from data and illustrations of this manual.
Contact Address
Parametric GmbH
Waldeggstrasse 82
3800 Interlaken
Switzerland
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