ST FP-ATR-ASTRA1 User manual

Quick Start Guide
STM32Cube function pack for the STEVAL-
ASTRA1B multiconnectivity asset
tracking reference design
(FP-ATR-ASTRA1)
Version 1.0 (April 27, 2022)

Agenda
1STEVAL-ASTRA1B and FP-ATR-ASTRA1 overview
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4STM32 Open Development Environment: Overview
Documents & Related Resources
Setup & Demo Example

1- STEVAL-ASTRA1B and
FP-ATR-ASTRA1 overview

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STEVAL-ASTRA1B
Eval board ST Asset Tracking app DSH-ASSETRACKING
Web based dashboard
STEVAL-ASTRA1B
end-to-end Asset Tracking solution
https://dsh-assetracking.st.com
LoRa
Network
Server
Firmware Package
FP-ATR-ASTRA1

STEVAL-ASTRA1B Overview
Multi-connectivity with sensors and GNSS platform
for indoor and outdoor asset tracking
The ASTRA platform (STEVAL-ASTRA1B) is a development kit and
reference design that simplifies prototyping, testing and evaluating
advanced asset tracking applications such as livestock monitoring, fleet
management, and logistics.
Thanks to its modular and optimized design, it simplifies the
development of tracking and monitoring innovative solutions.
The STEVAL-ASTRA1B is built around the STM32WB5MMG module
and the STM32WL55JC SoC for short and long range connectivity (BLE,
LoRa, and 2.4 GHz and sub 1-GHz proprietary protocols). ST25DV64K
for NFC connectivity is also available. The on-board STSAFE-A110
enhances security features.
The kit embeds a complete set of environmental and motion sensors
(LIS2DTW12,LSM6DSO32X, HTS221, STTS22H, LPS22HH). Moreover,
the TESEO-LIV3F GNSS module provides outdoor positioning.
The power management, built around ST1PS02 and STBC03,is
optimized for long battery life.
Latest info available at www.st.com
STEVAL-ASTRA1B
https://www.st.com/en/evaluation-tools/steval-astra1b.html 5

FP-ATR-ASTRA 1 Software Description
The FP-ATR-ASTRA1 implements a complete asset tracking application that supports long
range connectivity and short-range connectivity. This application reads the data from
environmental and motion sensors, retrieves the geo-position from GNSS and sends them to
the cloud. The FP-ATR-ASTRA1 package supports low-power profiles and the related
transitions to ensure long battery autonomy. Moreover, it provides key features such as secure
element management, data storing, the possibility to add custom algorithms, debugging
interfaces, and expansion capability. The firmware is available as a standard source code .zip
file
Key features
•Complete asset tracking firmware application to manage long range connectivity (LoRaWAN) and
short-range connectivity (BLE and NFC)
•Environmental and motion sensor management to monitor asset status
•Outdoor localization and geo-fencing based on a GNSS NMEA string
•Secure element personalization and certificate retrieving
•Power/battery management with low-power operating modes
•Flexible state machine to support different use cases
•Predefined customizable use cases: Fleet management, Livestock monitoring, Goods monitoring,
Logistics, Custom
•Fully integrated in an end-to-end, proof-of-concept ecosystem, which includes:
•the DSH-ASSETRACKING web cloud dashboard
•the STAssetTracking mobile app available on Google Play and App Store
FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Software Overview
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Overall Software Architecture
FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Latest info available at www.st.com

2- Setup & Demo Example

FP-ATR-ASTRA1 hardware setup
on STEVAL-ASTRA1B
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STEVAL-ASTRA1B assembly
1. Connect expansion board to bottom side of main and tighten
the screws to fix boards and plastic case.
2. Plug the battery
3. Insert the NFC antenna
4. Close the box
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Board Programming
1) Connect the expansion board to bottom side of main and tighten
the screws.
2) Check the three-pins jumper selection according to the
microcontroller to be programmed, as described in UM 2966
table 5
3) Connect the STLINK-V3MINI to the expansion connector by
means of the STDC14 flat cable.
4) Supply the programmer by means of a USB Type-A to Micro-B
cable between the STLINK-V3MINI and the PC and check that
the PWR LED is green, and the COM LED is red.
5) Connect a charged battery to the main board or use a USB Type-
C cable connected to the expansion board to supply the boards.
6) If a battery is used, push the power button to power on the
system.
7) Open the development toolchain or STM32CubeProgrammer to
proceed with programming
For further details, see UM3019
FP-ATR-ASTRA1 hardware setup
on STEVAL-ASTRA1B
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WB DEBUG
INTERFACE
SELECTION

FP-ATR-ASTRA1 hardware setup
on STEVAL-ASTRA1B
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STEVAL-ASTRA1B is provided with 1 RBG user LED and two user buttons:
•power/side button
•frontal button
RGB LED behaviors meaning :
•blue if the configuration is ongoing;
•red if send is ongoing;
•green:
•with slow blinking if the BLE is not connected;
•with fast blinking if the BLE is connected;
•yellow if the BLE is connected and sending.
Frontal button:
•short press: trigger an asynchronous LoRa send data
•long press: system shutdown
Power/side button:
•short press: change status low power to run (or vice versa)
•long press: system reboot

Setup & Application Examples
Software and Other prerequisites
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•STM32CubeProgrammer Software
•Download and install STM32CubeProgrammer
•FP-ATR-ASTRA1
•Download FP-ATR-ASTRA1 package from www.st.com
•copy the .zip file content into a folder on your PC.
•The package contains binaries and source code with project files for several IDEs (Keil, IAR, STM32Cube IDE) for
STEVAL-ASTRA1B evaluation board
•Serial line monitor, e.g. TeraTerm (https://ttssh2.osdn.jp/)
•ST Asset Tracking App
•Download and install STAsset Tracking App from Google Play store or iOS App Store
•ST Asset Tracking Dashboard
•Use/Create your myst.com account to access the DSH-ASSETRACKING (st.com)

FP-ATR-ASTRA1. Sample applications
Start coding in just a few minutes
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Download & unpack
www.st.com
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FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Select part number:
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Visualize sensor, GNSS e platform status
on mobileApp, dashboard or serial
interface
www.st.com/stm32ode-fp
Use the pre-compiled binaries or re-compile the code
customizing your device configuration
FP-ATR-ASTRA1 package structure
Sample Application
Docs
BSP, HAL and drivers
Select one of the projects in
STM32CubeFunctionPack_ASTRA1_V1.0.0\Projects\STEVAL-ASTRA1B\Applications\AssetTracking

1.Open STASSET TRACKING APP and login with myst.com account
FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Asset Tracking App and Dashboard device registration
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FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Asset Tracking App and dashboard device registration
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2. Add your ASTRA device: these steps automatically register LoRaWAN device on TTN V3 network server
linked to ST dashboard, the board automatically starts the join process and as soon as it joins (*) it starts
sending data
(*) A public TTN network must be available or turn on your TTN V3 GATEWAY

FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Start BLE data sending
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FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Show data history
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FP-ATR-ASTRA1:
Board configuration command using BLE
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For further details on custom and system command, see UM3019

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CUSTOM COMMANDS
Check LoRaWAN Status and Info(1/2)
•Once the STEVAL-ASTRA1B has been registered, it tries to join the available TTN LoRaWAN network and
sends data
•User can check LoRaWAN configuration and status using mobile app

FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Dashboard data view
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Turn On TTN V3 GATEWAY
Open web browser and got to DSH-ASSETRACKING (st.com)

FP-ATR-ASTRA1
Dashboard data view
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LoRaWAN acq frequency BLE acq frequency