DVK-RM186-SM-01

RM1xx Series A ® + Bluetooth® Smart v4.0 LoRa Integrated Solution for LPWAN EIoT Applications SMART WIRELESS COVERAGE FOR MILES AND MILES The RM1xx series of modules offer a powerful, convenient solution for long-range Enterprise IoT (EIoT) deployments. Laird innovatively combines Bluetooth® v4.0 with LoRaWAN™, the emerging standard in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) into one module. RM1xx modules aggregate and transmit data from Bluetooth® Smart (BLE) devices and sensors over LoRa® to gateways as far as 15 km (~10 miles) away. This bridges the personal area network to the wide area network in a unique way. The RM1xx is LoRa® Alliance and Bluetooth SIG certified and fully interoperable with any LoRaWAN™-adherent gateway. ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ Designed for the EIoT – Innovative combination of BT™ v4.0 and LoRa® makes the RM1xx the bridge between Bluetooth Smart devices and a network that intelligently uses their data. Ultra-low power usage schemes – Allows years of use on a single battery. Laird’s unique smartBASIC language – Makes it extremely easy to create event-driven, hostless applications. No toolchain required. Upgradable firmware – Prepare for the future with access to feature and security updates. Compliant with FCC, CE regulations – Available as the RM186 (CE) or RM191 (FCC). Features at a Glance AGGREGATE AND UTILIZE EIoT DATA BLE + LoRa enables automated, intelligent monitoring and control of BLE devices, creating scenarios that were previously impossible. BRIDGE TO LPWAN YOUR WAY Combination of physical and wireless interfaces including: Bluetooth v4.0 (BLE Central), physical UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, or ADC. Actual Size (25.4mm x 25.4mm) COMPREHENSIVE, MULTI-LAYER ENTERPRISE SECURITY Robust security on either public or private LoRa networks, with three layers of keys and AES-128 encryption. SPEED TO MARKET WITH smartBASIC Easily write event-driven apps for any use case and run in the module. No toolchain required. BASED ON AWARD-WINNING BL6x0 SERIES Includes Whisper Mode for proximity pairing, low power BLE operation, and onboard microcontroller for hostless operation. PERSONAL SUPPORT FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE Support works onsite with Laird engineering to speed your design to market. Contact Sales - Americas: Europe: +1 262 375 4400 +44 1628 940 ext. 958 Korea: +82 10 2622 3935 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Application Areas Smart Metering and Remote Sensing Industrial Automation/Monitoring and Control Agricultural and Rural IoT / M2M Applications Interested in Laird’s RM1xx modules? Contact us at http://www.lairdtech.com/contact-us-rm1xx Laird RM1xx Series LoRa® + Bluetooth® v4.0 Modules Product Brief Key Specifications Category LoRa® Feature Specification RF Connector Frequency Max Tx Power Receiver Sensitivity Modulation Data Rate Bluetooth® Low Energy Specification Frequency Max Tx Power Whisper Mode Tx Power Link Budget Raw Data Rates Services Total UART Description Host Interfaces Control Protocols Encryption Supply Voltage Power AES Supply Current Physical Environmental Approvals Dimensions Operating Temperature FCC / IC CE LoRa™ Alliance Specification LoRa MAC Class A Specification U.FL RM186 (Europe): 863 – 870 MHz RM191 (US): 902 – 928 MHz RM186 (Europe): 14 dBm ERP (2dBi dipole) RM191 (US): 15 dBm ERP (2dBi dipole) Up to -135 dBm LoRa – Chirp Spread Spectrum RM186 (Europe): 250 bps – 50 kbps RM191 (US): 980 bps – 21.9 kbps V4.0 –Bluetooth® Smart– Central mode 2.402 - 2.480 GHz +3 dBm radiated (via on-board chip antenna) -55 dBm 95 dB (@ 1 Mbps) 1 Mbps (over the air) GATT Client Capability 14 lines: UART (4), GPIO (14 max), SPI (3), 12C (2), ADC (4) Tx, Rx, CTS, RTS lines. Default: 115200, N, ,8, 1. Baud from 1,200 to 921,600bps Any that can be implemented using the onboard smartBASIC 128 bit 1.8V – 3.6V; Internally regulated Both Modules: Deep Sleep = < 1uA, BLE Tx – 10.5mA @ full power RM191: LoRa Transmit – 48mA @ 15 dBm LoRa + BLE Transmit – 58mA RM186: LoRa Transmit – 36mA @ 13.5 dBm LoRa + BLE Transmit – 46mA 25.4 mm x 25.4 mm x 3.15 mm -40° to +85°C RM191 - Modular Approval: Part 15.247 & 15.249 RM186 - EN 300 220 & EN 300 328 Bluetooth® SIG Listed – Declaration ID # D030952 Ordering Information Part Number RM186-SM RM191-SM DVK-RM186-SM DVK-RM191-SM Description Intelligent LoRa/BLE Module (868MHz LoRa for Europe) featuring smartBASIC Intelligent LoRa/BLE Module (915MHz LoRa for US / Canada) featuring smartBASIC Development Kit for LoRa/BLE Module (868MHz LoRa for Europe) Development Kit for LoRa/BLE Module (915MHz LoRa for US / Canada) Availability End of May 2016 End of May 2016 End of May 2016 End of May 2016 Did You Know? LSR, a Laird Business, is a leader in Wireless Product Development, offering true end-to-end solutions through its array of services and technical expertise. ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ Contact Sales - RF Hardware and Antenna Design Software/Firmware Development Mobile App / Cloud Development Industrial Design Mechanical Engineering Americas: Europe: +1 262 375 4400 +44 1628 940 ext. 958 ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ On-Site FCC/IC/CE/Giteki/RCM EMC Certification Wireless and Antenna Testing EMC Emissions Testing International Testing Services Korea: +82 10 2622 3935 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 To learn more about LSR visit: www.lsr.com Interested in Laird’s RM1xx modules? Contact us at http://www.lairdtech.com/contact-us-rm1xx Laird RM1xx Series LoRa® + Bluetooth® v4.0 Modules Product Brief What is LoRa®? The Enterprise Internet of Things (EIoT) is a massive network of connected devices and sensors that is taking shape as new technologies bring connectivity to unprecedented applications. By 2020, ABI research predicts 40.9 billion wireless devices will be connected, like smart meters, street lights, security sensors, industrial controls, and more. However, an infrastructure must be in place to enable the EIoT to thrive in remote areas. While current networks (like cellular) were made for very different applications with other requirements and priorities, Low Power Wide Area Networking (LPWAN) solutions are emerging to specifically address these EIoT applications. Low Power Wide Area Networking (LPWAN) is not a specific technology, but rather a category of technologies. It provides wireless connectivity to extremely power conscious devices in networks that can blanket everything from large facilities to entire cities. This means enabling data acquisition, providing useful controls, and generating logistical insights and actionable data. Devices that were once impractical to connect are being designed into real world systems that were mere dreams just years ago. But these devices all need a robust, reliable wireless infrastructure built on specific technologies to manage and interconnect them. Many protocols and technologies exist in this space, trying to solve this challenge in unique ways with different strengths and weaknesses. The most promising and flexible is LoRa®, developed by the LoRa® Alliance and powered by LoRa® chipsets from Semtech. The LoRa® Alliance is a non-profit collection of companies that aims to standardize LPWAN worldwide via LoRa® technology. Version 1.0 of the LoRa® specification was released in June 2015, providing a technology with a remarkable balance when it comes to cost of deployment, flexibility, and performance. Its core strengths make it an ideal LPWAN offering for EIoT that eliminates many costs and challenges associated with provisioning such a network. Best Balance of LPWAN Characteristics and Features Generally, LPWAN technologies (and therefore the choice of an EIoT solution) can be thought of in terms of three primary characteristics: power consumption, range, and cost. LPWAN is meant to provide connectivity over long ranges utilizing minimal power, but figures vary among competing solutions. LoRa® provides an attractive balance between the highest and lowest of LPWAN data rates, providing a theoretical ~21.9 kbps that more than exceeds the requirements of the vast majority of LPWAN applications with overhead to spare (for example, this is nearly 40 times the maximum data rate of SIGFOX). Likewise, when compared to LTE-M cellular solutions, LoRa® provides the same or greater range and is much less expensive. In a large and competitive field of LPWAN options, LoRa® provides the surest path to success. SIGFOX Data Rate Cost of Module Range Ongoing Costs 1. LTE-M (Cellular) < 0.1 kbps 1 ~21.9 kbps < 150 kbps 1 < 13 km 1 Paid Subscription Model Up to 15 km Paid Subscription OR Free / Independent < 15 km 1 Paid Subscription Model Nokia Networks. ”LTE-M – Optimizing LTE for the Internet of Things.” Retrieved 11 Feb 2016. Reduce or Eliminate Dependence on a Network Carrier Where other competing solutions require you connect through existing gateways maintained by carriers for a fee, LoRa® uniquely allows you to connect to either an open (public) network or to your own closed (private) network. No other current LPWAN solution offers this self-contained, full-ownership option. Owning the complete infrastructure means not relying on a provider to continue supporting your LPWAN offering, mitigating risk when entering the EIoT space. This model has the triple advantage of eliminating reliance on a third party provider, eliminating monthly subscription costs, and total end-to-end data control, providing the smartest path forward into LPWAN networks at a time of competing solutions and providers. Meets and Exceeds EIoT Requirements LoRa®’s features and specifications make it an ideal EIoT solution, balancing throughput and range to optimize both while using minimal power. LoRa® Class A nodes like the RM1xx achieve either a maximum range (Up to 15 km, around 10 miles), a maximum data rate (~21.9 kbps) or a balance of each as is required by the application. Class A LoRa® nodes are very power conscious, only enabling their extremely efficient 10 mA RF receivers briefly after transmitting, ideal for battery-operated remote devices. All LoRa® nodes and gateways are interoperable and can be certified with the LoRa® Alliance, ensuring your device can migrate to any desired network hassle-free. Enterprise Security for Sensitive Applications In addition to AES-128 security, LoRa® employs a scheme of device, application, and network security keys to authenticate end nodes and secure their traffic. This three -level approach ensures that only trusted devices can interface with your device and its application. The end result is public and private networks with heightened intelligence and the ability to screen and authorize just the nodes you want to participate on your network. LoRa® offers the kind of robust security that EIoT networks demand as the emergent wave of connected devices approaches. Contact Sales - Americas: Europe: +1 262 375 4400 +44 1628 940 ext. 958 Korea: +82 10 2622 3935 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Interested in Laird’s RM1xx modules? Contact us at http://www.lairdtech.com/contact-us-rm1xx Laird RM1xx Series LoRa® + Bluetooth® v4.0 Modules Product Brief LoRa® Structure LoRa® nodes are arranged in a star topology, with a gateway (server) connected to many nodes (clients) in range. The client bridges to a LoRa® gateway, which sends data sent over the internet for storage, access, and processing. Because LoRa® is bidirectional, data can also be pushed down to the client, triggering actions based on insights from the cloud or for administrative purposes. Laird’s RM1xx series modules take the structure of LoRa® to the next level. The RM1xx is the first LoRa® module that also contains Bluetooth® Smart (Bluetooth v4.0 or BLE). This creates a more powerful and flexible star of stars topology in which the RM1xx module acts as a bridge between the Personal Area Network of Bluetooth v4.0 and the Wide Area Network of LoRa®. This means BLE devices, which regularly have a range of a few meters, can communicate for miles with the RM1xx, enabling a massive array of new applications. LoRa® Is an Ideal Protocol for Countless EIoT Applications Smart, Central Metering Remote Security Monitoring The RM1xx is ideal for smart metering. It may be connected to a residential utility meter and transmit usage data to a LoRa® gateway within 10 miles. Low-volume data means low data rates and batteries that last years without replacement. Usage data may further be routed to cloud storage and applications for processing, billing, analytics, and insight. The RM1xx excels with home security devices like door, window, and motions sensors. An RM1xxpowered home security system can broadcast its status regularly to a monitoring station via a LoRa® gateway. As many as eight peripherals can be connected to the system via Bluetooth Smart, creating a hub of smart BLE home sensors. Industrial Automation Municipal Assets Management Sensor data can provide deep insights needed to maintain efficiency and productivity, especially in manufacturing. Sensors can monitor and report output vs. targets, downtime vs. uptime, and other critical metrics from the floor across an entire facility with LoRa®. A LoRa® network blankets an entire facility and gathers intelligence with ease. Cities and towns can take control over street lights, traffic signals and more with LoRa®. Data from signals and sensors can be collected over LoRa® and used to improve traffic patterns. Damaged devices can call for repairs. Tracking assets that are spread across large areas requires a full-scale network. LoRa® makes this network easy to build and maintain. The RM1xx series LoRa® + Bluetooth ® v4.0 modules uniquely bring Bluetooth ® Smart (BLE) and LoRa® together, enabling exciting new applications for the Enterprise Internet of Things. The RM1xx series builds on the flexibility, security, stability, and efficiency of LoRa ® to provide the most innovative, powerful, easy to use LoRa ® module available. And with smartBASIC, Laird dramatically simplifies your application development to reduce your time to market. Visit http://www.lairdtech.com/products/rm1xx-lora-modules to learn more. Contact Sales - Americas: Europe: +1 262 375 4400 +44 1628 940 ext. 958 Korea: +82 10 2622 3935 Hong Kong: +852 2923 0610 Interested in Laird’s RM1xx modules? Contact us at http://www.lairdtech.com/contact-us-rm1xx