BOSSPAC EA000406 DarkRail Communication Gateway Instruction Manual

June 4, 2024
BOSSPAC

BOSSPAC EA000406 DarkRail Communication Gateway Instruction Manual

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Introduction

This manual provides basic information on how to commission or join a border router to any device:

  • Commission a Border Router onto an existing network
  •  Joining a Border Router onto a network

Required Tools:

  • Computer (Run on Windows)
  • DRC Gateway
  • 10 to 24V Power Supply
  • 915 MHz Antenna
  • Ethernet Cable
    o Physical connection to Personal Internet router.

FIG 1 Required Tools.JPG

1. Installation

The DRC Gateway must be installed by a professional or certified technician conversant
with the certification requirements of the installation site.

The DRC Gateway requires a voltage between 10 VDC and 24 VDC capable of supplying up
to 2A. Unless otherwise specified the DRC Gateway ships with a 3 dBi antenna (EA002058). The DRC Gateway is compatible with the following antennas.

FIG 2 Installation.JPG

2. Commissioning

2.1 Set-up & Power On

  • Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to your ethernet router.
  • Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the border router (Figure 1)

FIG 3 Set-up & Power On.jpg

Figure 1

  • Connect the Power Supply corresponding wires to Border Router power port (Figure 2)

FIG 4 Set-up & Power On.jpg

Figure 2

  • Connect to the 915 MHz Antenna to Border Router (Figure 3)

Figure 3

  • Power on/ Plug in the power Supply

2.2 SSH to Border Router

  • On your laptop open Command prompt

  • On command prompt type “ssh pi@###.###.##.##” “#” = Border Router IP address

  • If connecting to the border router for the first time, command prompt will print “Are you
    sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?”

  • Type on command prompt “yes”

  • If the border has a password, command prompt will ask you for a password in which then
    you type password and then press enter.

  • Command prompt will print “pi@###.###.##.##:~ $”

2.3 Joining, Commissioning and Starting a Network
2.3.1 Joining Ethernet Gateway to an existing network:

  • On command prompt type “sudo ot-ctl” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “>”
  • On command prompt type “ifconfig up” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “up”
  • On command prompt type “joiner start 123456” then press enter’
  • Command prompt will print “Done”, and if joining with the device is successful, command prompt will print “joiner successful”
  • On command prompt type “thread start” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “Done”

2.3.2 Commission a device to the network

  • On command prompt type “sudo ot-ctl” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “>”
  • On command prompt type “Commissioner start” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “Done” and “> Commissioner: active”
  • On command prompt type “commissioner joiner add * 123456” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “Done”
  • To close commissioner type on command prompt “commissioner stop” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “Commissioner: disabled” and “Done”

2.3.3 Start a Network

  • On command prompt type “sudo ot-ctl” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “>”
  • On command prompt type “dataset init new” then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “Done”
  • On command prompt type “dataset channel x”; where x represents the desired channel. Valid numbers are between 1 and 10. then press enter
  • Command prompt will print “Done”
  • Type “dataset commit active”
  • Command prompt will print “Done”
  • Type “ifconfig up”
  • Type “thread start”

FCC & IC Statements

FCC Class B Part 15
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BossPac Engineering Technology Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ISED RSP-100 Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 8 inches (20cm) from all persons.

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