mettatec X5 LoRa Radio Adapter System User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- mettatec
Table of Contents
X5 LoRa radio
Make your X5 Receiver module
Compatible with Trimble SPS855 and other GNSS Base Stations through
LoRa communication
Description
The X5 LoRa radio is an adapter system for your X5 Receiver to get GNSS
corrections for any GNSS Base Station that uses this protocol.
Main Advantages:
- No need to open or modify your Base station
- Lightweight microelectronics: 80 grams
- Easy to transport and set up in remote locations
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical| ● Dimensions: 75 × 37 × 20 mm
● Weight: 80 g
● Operation temperature: -40 to 85 °C
● Enclosed Design
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Electrical| ● Input voltage: 2.3 – 5.5 V, ≥ 5.0 V ensures output power
● TX current consumption: 610 mA
● RX current consumption: 17 mA
● More than 15h autonomous work with a 10000 mAh power bank
Radio configuration| ● Global license-free ISM 433MHz band
● Air rate: 19.2 kbps
● Transmission power: 30 dBm
● Antenna gain: 5 dBi
● Max distance: 10 km, in clear and open area and line of sight
PORTS DESCRIPTION
| USB-C | ● Powering the device |
|---|---|
| Antenna Connector | ● SMA connector for 433/915MHz LoRa antenna |
| DB9F Connector | ● To receive corrections from de GNSS Base station |
3. LEDS DESCRIPTION
| Signal | ● Blinking blue: Transmitting or receiving data (Rx/Tx) |
|---|---|
| Power | ● Solid green: Power on |
X5 RECEIVER CONNECTION
The LoRa radio parameters of this device are fixed on certain values,
therefore the Metta X5 Receiver (ROVER) should have the same parameters to
receive the corrections correctly.
a. The Metta X5 Receiver should be in configuration mode.
b. Connect your phone/tablet with the device through Wi-Fi using SSID and
password.
c. Open the “FindX5” app (only Android supported)
d. The app will display this message if the phone is not connected to the
Metta X5 device.
e. Otherwise, if the phone is connected to the device Wi-Fi, it will lead you to the main page of the web app where you can configure your Metta X5 device.
Note: If the phone is connected to “X5 Receiver” Wi-Fi, but the
application takes much time to show the initial screen, try disconnecting your
mobile data or closing and reopening the app.
f. Go to the System Configuration section, make sure the “Enable PPK mode” is
disabled. Select the following parameters for the LoRa communication:
g. Click the Save button in order to save all the modifications.
h. Click the Exit button to return to the operating mode after saving the
configuration.
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