Pessl Instruments METOS LoRAIN LoRA User manual

Thank you for choosing a LoRAIN LoRA station for monitoring your
agrometeorological conditions as part of a FieldClimate decision
support system. Users are strongly recommended prior to ordering
their LoRA products, to use the Order-Details-Form. This will help
to set up the right parameters for the products based on desired
preferences before delivery. Like other products of the METOS® family,
LoRAIN LoRA measures and sends data to the FieldClimate platform
via a Network Provider with the help of a Gateway. This is the default
production standard.Users have free access to data through web,mobile
applications and decision support systems. Users can also decide to
provision their end devices with any network provider of their choice
and also have the option to send the data to their own Application
Server other than FieldClimate.
LoRAIN LoRA systems will be mainly used for:
• Precipitation
• Air-Temperature and Relative Humidity
• Soil volumetric water content and temperature
• Soil water tension
LoRAIN LoRA
USER MANUAL
Version 1.1, 07-2022
Pessl Instruments GmbH
Werksweg 107, 8160 Weiz, Austria
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YOUR LoRAIN LoRA
The LoRAIN LoRA consists of one plastic casing containing the
electronics, the battery and the rain gauge. It can be customized
with sensors for precipitation, temperature and a sensor-package for
irrigation and plant protection systems. In the package with the LoRAIN
you will also nd, taped to the top of the solar panel, a sticker with a
unique serial number and the keys that grants you the access to the
FieldClimate platform.
On the picture to the right:
LoRAIN LoRA
MAIN PRODUCT VARIATIONS:
• LoRAIN LoRA rain only: rain gauge only
• LoRAIN LoRA: rain gauge, air temperature, relative humidity
• LoRAIN LoRA soil: rain gauge + air temperature, relative humidity +
WatermarkTM (water tension) + PI54 VWC (Volumetric water content
and soil temperature)
Supported LoRA networks:
The LoRAIN station comes equipped with the the appropriate modem
depending on geographical location of deployment:
• RN2483 Module
The RN2483 is a fully-certied 868MHz module based on wireless
LoRaWAN technology. This Module utilises a unique spread spectrum
modulation within the sub-GHz band to enable long-range, low power,
and high network capacity. This module supports all European Union
(EU) markets.
• RN2903 Module
The RN2903 is a fully-certied 915 MHz module based on wireless
LoRa® technology. Unlike the RN2483, this module is tailored for USA,
Canada, Australia, Brazil and some countries in South America and Asia
markets. (Contact PI for further clarication).
START-UP THE LoRAIN LoRA
By default, the LoRAIN station comes with a connected Supercapacitor
that collects energy from the connected Solar Panel. Based on the lled
Order-Details-Form, if default parameters were set, the station should
already be in FieldClimate.cable connected to the PC with the TeraTerm
application and connecting the battery.

For successful data communication, LoRaWAN® network coverage
should be available at the deployment location of the LoRAIN device.
This coverage comes from a LoRaWAN® Provider or from the user’s own
LoRa® Gateway. There is no need for a SIM-Card.
In situations where ne tuning of the conguration or parameter
settings are needed, the client should:
1. Remove the USB-Port-cover, labelled PG9 at the button of the
device and connect it using the USB input via a micro-USB cable
connected to the PC using the PI-Service Terminal. The user will
get the service menu and modem conguration scripts.
2. In situations where other services are required, open the case
(after unscrewing the 6 screws at the bottom).
3. Close the cover to its nal position and tighten the screws after
setting of parameters.
INSTALLING LoRAIN LoRA
The LoRAIN has to be xed to a vertical pole. Located at the back of
the unit is a metal mounting frame. Unscrew the small screws, pass the
pole through the hole in the frame and x it with the long screws (to
ensure a longer lasting product, use the lining disk).
Make sure that the pole is as vertical as possible by checking the bubble
level on the rain gauge to ensure the right installation verticality of the
pole. Make sure all sensors are installed correctly.
USE YOUR LoRAIN LoRA
To start using services we provide, the station needs to be registered on
the FieldClimate platform, which gives access to the data in graphs and
tables. FieldClimate also provides a powerful decision support system
for growing crops.
REGISTER AS A NEW USER ON FieldClimate.com
1. Open eldclimate.com and log
in as an existing user or register
as a new FieldClimate user.
2. After creating a new account
you will receive an email with a
conrmation link with which you
conrm creation of your FieldCli-
mate prole.

ADD YOUR LoRAIN DEVICE TO YOUR ACCOUNT
2. 1 Locate the sticker with the de-
vice serial number and Key1 and
Key2 passwords on the product.
Key 1 gives you full (admin) access and enables you to change all the
settings and set up the LoRAIN.
With Key 2 the user is not allowed to change the station parameters, but
can access all the data.
2. To add your LoRAIN device,
click on the icon in the top
right corner User Menu >
Add/Remove station. It will
ask you for the Station Serial
number (SN) and the station
key.
THE FieldClimate DASHBOARD, STATION DATA AND SETTINGS
In the new Dashboard, the user can manage the fast access to the
services of highest interest. On the top right corner, the station list
allows you to choose among all registered devices. On the navigation
bar, select the data page from your device. Data can be viewed in
detailed graphs and tables. You can access the structured menu, which
allows you to dene time series resolution and export data in a chart or
table. On the left side, you can see all sensors connected to your LoRAIN.
1. Login to FieldClimate.com with your credentials.
On the Station settings page, you can congure your LoRAIN device
by navigating through settings > Sensors and nodes: You can dene a
custom name for your station and nodes connected to it. For convenient
viewing of data, you can also rename each sensor and customise its
colour in the graph.
For further inquiries visit metos.at/eldclimate-manual.

MAINTAINING YOUR LoRAIN
The weather station should be checked periodically to ensure that the
sensors are in optimal conditions. Regular maintenance is necessary for
awless operation and durability.
At the beginning of the new season, check that the station is working
correctly; data must be transmitted at the set interval to FieldClimate.
Keep the solar panel and sensors clean.
Clean Rain gauge ensures correct rainfall measurements,also make sure
it is levelled by checking the bubble indicator and not obstructed by
leaves, insects or debris that could prevent it from functioning properly.
Cleaning and maintenance
Video instruction:
https://bit.ly/3J9PmR8
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