Smart Building
Reference Kit
User Guide
IOT8EUSBREF-1
IOT9USSBREF-1
(EU 868)
(NA 915)
June 2019
Welcome!
The Smart Building Reference kit is designed to provide validation of the network coverage within a
building, accelerate solution development and facilitate a portable demonstration to a wide range of
stakeholders.
By moving the location of the sensors to different spots around the building, users can determine a
gateway’s range of coverage.
By relying on readily-available hardware, solution developers can focus on providing customer value
through data collection and analysis while using off-the-shelf hardware available from external suppliers.
The self-contained nature of the Reference Kit makes it easy to set up, take down and move the network
in a matter of minutes.
All data collected in the kit is displayed on a dashboard accessible by the user via a browser. The dashboard
shows the type of display which can be created with the data collected. The URL for the dashboard and
how to locate the log in credentials for your kit, are explained under the Getting Started section of this
guide.
Note: The reference kit does not allow access to the underlying data directly or the ability to change the
LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) to which the gateways are connected. If those are desired requirements,
please contact Semtech at SBKSales@semtech.com.
Additionally the user may separately access a dashboard that shows a permanent installation of a Smart
Building Reference Solution Kit inside an office facility. This provides the user with a rich set of historical
data to use in demonstrations. To access this dashboard, log in to the following site, using the credentials
below.
URL: lora-developers.semtech.com/smart-building-kit
Login: SemtechDemo1
Password: LoraWan592
The data in each dashboard is stored for a maximum of 30 days.
In this document we explain how to set up and use the kit.
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What is in the kit
The kit contains the following:
5 Desk Sensors
2 Grid-Eye Sensors
2 Temperature/Humidity Sensors
2 IR Blasters
5 Door/Window Sensors
5 Room Occupancy Sensors
1 Leak sensor
2 Mini-hub LoRaWAN gateways
1 Wi-Fi to Mobile Portable Hotspot
Getting started
To begin, log in by scanning the QR code or, using Chrome as your web browser,
navigate to lora-developers.semtech.com/smart-building-kit.
Note: Your individual login credentials can either be found on the inside cover of the
kit box, or on the DEVEUI data sheet provided with the kit.
Figure 1: Scan to log in
Get to know your Hotspot and Mini-hubs
The mini-hubs and hotspot are preconfigured to work together. The hotspot includes 1GB of free data
service. If you need more data, you will need to sign up for a cellular service plan. For plan options, see
GlocalMe.
If additional options are needed, you can add up to two nano SIM cards in the hotspot. Use a needle to
pull out the available the SIM slots and insert the SIM cards.
Note: The hotspot included in this kit does not support SIM cards that require PIN codes.
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Setting-up the kit
1. Fully charge the hotspot.
2. Once charged, press and hold the hotspot’s power button (#11) for five seconds and wait for the
device to boot.
Figure 2:
Hotspot Buttons and Ports
3. The hotspot will automatically log-in and connect to the GlocalMe service.
Figure 3:
Automatic Logon
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4. Once the hotspot displays the Wi-Fi name and Password, as illustrated in you can start setting-up
the mini-hubs.
Figure 4: GLocal Logon Complete
5. Remove the cover plate on the first mini-hub. If necessary, attach the power adapter before
plugging-in the mini-hub to a wall socket as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Plug-in the mini-hub
6. You will know the mini-hub is connected to the hotspot when the light on top turns green as shown
in Figure 6
Figure 6: Connected to Hotspot
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Setting-up the sensors
In this kit, we are monitoring room or desk use, temperature, humidity and leaks. To this end, set up the
sensors as follows.
1. Grid Eye sensors are most effective if mounted on the ceiling or inside of a lighting fixture. Use the
adhesive tape provided with the sensor to mount it in an appropriate location in your conference
room. The Grid Eye sensor can be used to determine the number of people occupying a room. The
sensor begins the count when motion is detected and provides an update approximately every 5
minutes thereafter.
2. Window/Door sensors can be mounted on either side of the window frame or door frame, as
illustrated in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Window and Door Sensor Placement
Note: The maximum allowable gap between a sensor and the corresponding magnet is 1 cm. Be
sure to align the sensor side with the blue LED to the magnet face with the notch, as illustrated in
Figure 8.
The Door/Window sensor will provide an indication of whether the door or window is open or closed.
Figure 8: Sensor / Magnet Alignment
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3. The Desk Occupancy sensor may be mounted on the underside of a desk using the double-sided
tape provided. For best results, mount the sensor horizontally approximately 25 cm from the front
edge of the desk, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Desk Occupancy Sensor
Note: The sensor will send a message when motion is detected. No additional messages will be sent
as long as motion is detected anytime within succeeding 5 minute windows. Only after detecting no
motion during a 5 minute period will it send a message indicating that the desk is unoccupied.
Therefore, changes in condition may not be reflected in the dashboard immediately.
The daily Desk Occupancy statistics shown on the dashboard are calculated for the preceding day at
midnight.
4. To detect movement in a room, place the Room Occupancy sensor on a flat surface, such as a table
or bookshelf. The Room Occupancy sensor behaves much like the Desk Occupancy sensor. The two
have different parameters configured to account for the size of the space being monitored.
As with Desk Occupancy statistics, Room Occupancy statistics are only calculated for the preceding
24 hour period at midnight each day.
5. To detect the temperature and humidity in the room, place the Temp/Humidity sensor anywhere in
the room. To mitigate momentary changes in temperature due to opening a door or window, best
practice is to place this sensor away from doors and windows.
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6. The IR blaster can control wall-mounted HVAC systems, heaters, televisions and any other
electronic devices that use an infrared signal with a known Pronto code. A list of codes can be found
at either of these two websites:
http://irdb.tk/
http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/codes/
To use, place the IR blaster so that it is three to five feet from the item to be controlled, facing the
item’s infrared receiver.
Figure 10: Face of the IR Blaster
Next, navigate on your browser to your kit’s dashboard. Click on the Environment tab on the left
hand side. You will be presented with a screen which includes a place where the Pronto code can be
entered as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11: Entering Pronto codes for the IR Blaster
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7. For information about how to remove or replace the battery in any of the devices, scan the QR code
below, or use the Chrome web browser to navigate to https://qrgo.page.link/iWxb.
Note: Regulations require that the battery must be removed from the device when shipping or flying
by air. Alternatively, you can re-insert the plastic tabs to disrupt the battery current.
Changing the Mini-Hub Wi-Fi connection
If you do not want to use the hotspot provided Wi-Fi network, you can configure the mini-hub to use
another network. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Leaving the mini-hub plugged-in, turn off the hotspot.
2. Using a computer, perform a network scan and select the open Wi-Fi network that starts with
MiniHub-xxxxx where xxxxx are the last 6 digits of the mini hub MAC address, as illustrated in Figure
12.
Figure 12: Mini-hub network
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3. Once the computer is connected to the mini-hub, open a web browser and type 192.168.4 in the
address bar.
4. Edit the WiFi SSID and WiFi Password to reflect the new WiFi network you want to connect to. Click
Apply to save your changes.
Mini-Hub LED status indicators and button functionality
LED indicators
Table 1 shows what the various LED colors and blink patterns displayed by the mini-hub indicate.
Color(s)
Blink Pattern
Mode
Status
GREEN
blinking 1 sec
GW
WiFi STA not connected
GREEN
blinking 1/4 sec
GW
WiFi STA connected, establishing connection to LNS, configuring radio
GREEN
Solid
GW
WiFi STA connected, Sta on connected to LNS, radio listening
GREEN/
ORANGE
blinking 1/4 sec
GW
WiFi STA connected, CUPS transaction in progress
Note: Do not unplug device in this state
ORANGE
blinking 1/4 sec
CONFIG
Scanning WiFi networks, setting up configuration AP
ORANGE
blinking 1 sec
CONFIG
Configuration AP active
Table 1: LED Status Indicators
Button Functionality
To switch from GW (gateway) mode to CONFIG mode, press the Setup button for 10 seconds.
To reboot the mini-hub, while in CONFIG mode, press the Setup button for 5 seconds.
To return the mini-hub to factory settings, (and delete the Wi-Fi and LoRaWAN Network Server
credentials), press the Reset button for 5 seconds.
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Support
For any additional questions about operation or help with troubleshooting please contact
SBKSupport@semtech.com
For more information about LoRa®, LoRaWAN® or the hardware contained within the kit please contact
SBKSales@Semtech.com
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