Release_Note_-_MODBUS_APP_FW_2.1.2.pdf

DOCUMENTATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONCERNED PRODUCTS

<aside> 💡 The following products already contain this FW version: • ARF8240AAE: MODBUS LoRaWAN EU863-870 • ARF8240CAE: MODBUS Sigfox RC1

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SUMMARY

This version adds some important features: • Product compatibility with KARE+ Service • LoRaWAN network quality test at device startup • LoRaWAN join procedure: Customization of the timing of attempts.

CHANGES COMPARED WITH FW APP VERSION 2.0.0

(8240AAC AND 8240CAC)

1.1 In general

LoRaWAN: Added network quality test at device startup. Depending on the test result, the device LED lights up in different colors (green, orange, red). See the complete explanation in the User Guide of the product.

1.2 Registers

• LoRaWAN: New S312, S313 and S314 registers to customize the timing of attempts for the join procedure.

1.3 Uplinks

• Starting frames o Sigfox: frame 0x20 now contain additional register S307. o A firmware version frame (0x37) is sent at startup (only if KARE+ is enabled).

1.4 Downlinks

• New Reboot frame (0x48) used to reboot the device.