USER’S MANUAL Data Gateway
Revision Sheet Release No. Rev. A Phone: 531-500-3817 RealmFive.
Table of Contents 1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 System Overview ....................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations ........
1 GENERAL 1.1 System Overview The Data Gateway is the link between the edge devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) for agriculture and the cloud data server. The Data Gateway listens for data packets from edge devices and periodically makes a cellular data connection to forward the accumulated edge device packets to a server along with its own packets. The Data Gateway acknowledges packets from edge devices.
1.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations Term API FCC GPS Hr ID IoT LED LiFePO4 QR RSS s URL UTC V W Description Application Interface Federal Communications Commission Global Positioning System Hour Unique Identification Number Internet of Things Light Emitting Diode Lithium Iron Phosphate Quick Response Radio Standards Specification Seconds Universal Resource Locator Universal Time Coordinated Volts Watt 1.
1.6 Device Use Information 1.6.1 Enclosure The Data Gateway has a sealed enclosure. It should not be opened as this may damage the seal and void the warranty. 1.6.2 Installation Packet Series The Data Gateway will automatically send a series of four radio packets after it is powered up by connecting it to the solar panel. It sends a version packet, a status packet, a modem info packet, and a location packet. After booting it turns on its GPS receiver to acquire time and location.
Cyan White Good signal strength Excellent signal strength 1.6.5 Orientation The bottom of the Data Gateway is V shaped and has magnets to aid in setting on a metal pipe. The Data Gateway may be installed horizontally or vertically. When installed horizontally the antenna should be set to a right angle with the antenna pointing up. When installed vertically the antenna and connector end should be on the bottom end. The antenna should be set straight and pointing down. 1.6.
1.7 Cloud Data Services Data from RealmFive IoT devices is stored on data servers in the cloud. The data is accessible to customers through an API allowing customer integration into their own applications and websites. Device data is also accessible through app.realmfive.com which is intended to aid installers with configuration and verification of device operation. Both require credentials for access. See the following section for information on how to obtain credentials. 1.8 Points of Contact 1.8.
2 INSTALLATION The Data Gateway should be installed before the end devices that will communicate with the Data Gateway. Data Gateway 2.1 Prior to mounting the Data Gateway, scan QR code on the bottom via smart phone. The QR code contain the URL of the webpage for that specific device. Scanning with any generic QR code scanner should take you to page for the device. Or go to app.realmfive.com/devices/0x1XXXXX where XXXXX is the balance of the ID as it appears on the label. Phone: 531-500-3817 RealmFive.
2.2 If you have not logged in to the website before, the login page will appear first. Log in to RealmFive’s browser-based installation app. See Section 1.8.2 for how to obtain credentials. All received devices should already be provisioned to each customer. The installer will need to assign each device to the grower and field. This is done by 2.3 tapping on the in the upper right corner and selecting Organization. Then navigating to or adding the grower and field as necessary.
2.4 If a pivot is not available as a mounting site, RealmFive does offer a tripod pole mount option. Please refer to pole mounting kit installation instructions for this option. 2.5 The Data Gateway easily attaches to a pivot pipe using molded-in magnets in the base of the enclosure. Slots in the Data Gateway base also allow for an additional zip tie to be utilized (recommended). 2.6 Attach Solar Panel to mounting bracket. Phone: 531-500-3817 RealmFive.
2.7 RealmFive recommends installing in the first span, preferably NOT in direct spray from the pivot. While the Data Gateway is sealed, direct spray increases the risk of water damage and mineral buildup on both the Data Gateway and the solar panel. Sprinkler drops can be installed to avoid direct spray. Position the Data Gateway and Solar Panel on the pivot pipe within cable reach of each other. Ensure the connector on Data Gateway faces solar panel. 2.
Plug the solar panel cable into the Data Gateway with the latch chip on the top side as shown. This will turn the Data Gateway on. The status LED will flash multi-colored when first turns on. it will turn on its GPS receiver to acquire time and location. A short cyan blink every two seconds indicates GPS is on. 2.9 It will also initiate a cellular connection and send a series of packets to verify functionality. See section Error! R eference source not found. for a description of the installation series.
Once the Data Gateway completes the cellular connection, the Data Gateway’s app web page should show new data from the device 2.10 The signal strength number is the RSSI of the cellular connection. If the RSSI is less than -115, consider moving the Data Gateway installation higher or closer to a cell tower. On a pivot the signal strength will vary as the pivot rotates. With poor signal strength, this should be checked prior to leaving the installation site.
