SENSECAP M2 User manual

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Quick Start for SenseCAP Gateway & Sensors
This tutorial will guide you to use the SenseCAP M2 Multi-Platform
gateway connect to SenseCAP LoRaWAN® sensors.

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Table of Contents
1.Gateway Network Configuration ...................................................... 1
1.1 Connect to Ethernet Cable ......................................................1
1.2 Connect to WIFI ...................................................................... 2
1.3 POE connection ...................................................................... 6
1.4 Checking the Gateway Connection Status ............................. 7
2. Bind the gateway via SenseCAP Mate App .................................... 8
2.1 Download the SenseCAP Mate APP .......................................8
2.2 Log in to the APP .................................................................... 9
2.3 Bind the gateway to the APP .................................................. 9
3. Set up the SenseCAP Sensors via SenseCAP Mate APP ............. 11
3.1 Power on the sensor ............................................................. 11
3.2 Select your device type .........................................................11
3.3 Select the frequency plan ..................................................... 12
4. SenseCAP Portal and Mate APP ...................................................13
4.1 Gateway status ..................................................................... 13
4.2 Sensor data ...........................................................................14

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1.Gateway Network Configuration
Connect the antenna and power adaptor to the gateway.
The power LED will show in red, and in about 15s indicator on the top will flash green,
indicating that the gateway is booting.
There are two ways to connect to the Internet. Choose the one that works for you.
1.1 Connect to Ethernet Cable
Connect the Ethernet cable to the device, and the indicator on the top will show
solid green if the gateway is successfully connected to the internet.

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1.2 Connect to WIFI
Step 1: Turn on the device AP hotspot
Press the button for 5s until the blue indicator flashes slowly to enter the
configuration mode.
Step 2: Connect to the AP hotspot
AP hotspot name is SenseCAP_XXXXXX (6-figure MAC address),default password is
12345678; connect your computer to this AP hotspot.

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Step 3: Get your device Username and Password
You can find the Username and Password on your device label.
Step 4: Log in to the Local Console
Input the IP Address (192.168.168.1) in your browser to enter the Local Console.
Then input your device username and password, and click the Login button.

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Step 5: Connect to a WIFI
Click on Network - Wireless
Click on the Scan button to scan the WIFI.

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Select your WI-FI to join the network.
The indicator on the top will show solid green if the gateway is successfully connected to
the WIFI.

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1.3 POE connection
SenseCAP M2 supports PoE (Power on Ethernet) and is compatible with IEEE 802.3 af
standard.
Note:
You will need to have an extra PoE switch that provides 40V-57V DC power as a PSE
(Power Sourcing Equipment) if your modem/router does not support PoE.

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1.4 Checking the Gateway Connection Status
After powering on the gateway, you can check the gateway working status through
the following methods:
1) LED Indicator
Mode
Description
Green
Solid
Gateway is healthy and the internet is well connected.
Slow blinking
Gateway is booting, please wait.
Blue
Solid
The gateway is ready for internet connection.
Further configuration is needed.
Slow blinking
Configuration mode, and will auto exit after 5 mins if no activity.
Fast blinking
Press the button for 30s until the indicator show fast flash will trigger
the factory reset.
Orange
Slow blinking
Firmware is updating, and please do not power off the gateway or
disconnect the internet.
White
Solid
Gateway is only with a factory firmware, and will be updated to the
latest firmware automatically when it is connected to the internet.
Red
Solid
Hardware issue or internet connection failure.
Slow blinking
Gateway not connected to the LNS.
2) SenseCAP Mate APP
In the SenseCAP Mate App, “Online status” indicates “Online” when the gateway is
connected to the network and can receive and transfer sensor data.
Please refer to the next chapter 2 for obtaining the SenseCAP App.

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2. Bind the gateway via SenseCAP Mate App
2.1 Download the SenseCAP Mate APP
SenseCAP Mate APP for iOS on App Store
SenseCAP Mate APP for Android on the Google Play Store
You can also download App from App Center

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2.2 Log in to the APP
if it is your first time to use the SenseCAP platform, please register an account first.
2.3 Bind the gateway to the APP
Click the +in the upper right corner and select Add device
Then scan the QR code on your gateway label.

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Set up your device name and location.
After successful binding, you will see your device in the Device directory.

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3. Set up the SenseCAP Sensors via SenseCAP Mate APP
3.1 Power on the sensor
Power on the sensor and press the button to enter the configuration mode
3.2 Select your device type

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3.3 Select the frequency plan
Click on "Settings", set the sensor frequency according to your gateway frequency.
if your gateway is US915, please set your sensor to US915 frequency.
For more detailed about SenseCAP sensors, please refer to: SenseCAP Sensors

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4. SenseCAP Portal and Mate APP
SenseCAP Mate APP and SenseCAP Portal can be used to check your device status
and device management.
SenseCAP Mate APP for iOS on App Store
SenseCAP Mate APP for Android on the Google Play Store
SenseCAP Portal
4.1 Gateway status
Check the gateway info on the SenseCAP Portal and SenseCAP Mate APP
SenseCAP Portal SenseCAP Mate APP

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4.2 Sensor data
Check the sensor data on the SenseCAP Portal and SenseCAP Mate APP
SenseCAP Portal SenseCAP Mate APP