energous Wiliot Wireless Power Network Ecosystem User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- energous
Table of Contents
- Wireless Power Network Ecosystem
- Purchase a Wiliot Cloud Account
- Purchase the Powerbridge
- Purchase Wiliot Pixel Tags
- Download & Install the Wiliot App
- Create a User Account
- Log into the User Account
- Start the Gateway (GW)
- Observe the GW (auto) Assignment
- Register a GW device (optional)
- GW device / FW update (optional)
- Claim the PowerBridge
- Prepare PowerBridge for FW Update
- Run FW Update
- Configure the Operation Parameters
- Create a Location
- Partition a location into zones
- Link PowerBridge to location/zone
- Prepare Pixel Transfer
- Request Pixel Transfer
- Run Pixel Transfer
- Create Asset Category
- Associate Pixel to Asset
- Create MQTT Connection
- Receive Tag Events on Web Platform
- Interact with the System over Mobile
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Wireless Power Network Ecosystem
User Guide Wiliot Ecosystem
setup guide
Wireless Power Network Ecosystem
This guide will help you to setup and operate the Wiliot Ecosystem including products like the, Dual Band Wiliot Pixel Tag, Energous 1W PowerBridge, Wiliot App and Wiliot Cloud.
Purchase a Wiliot Cloud Account
- Head to https://www.wiliot.com/contact#01
- Subscription models are based on:
- Duration: monthly, quarterly, half-yearly
- Update resolution: 60, 30, 10, 5 or 1 min
- Localization features: location, zone
- Sensing features: temperature
Figure 2: Wiliot Cloud Account Registration
Purchase the Powerbridge
- Head to https://energous.com/products/developer-kits/
- For Wiliot applications, Energous is providing the VN55 model, featuring:
- “Works with Wiliot” characteristics
- Dual band operation
- 30dBm in Sub-1GHz band
- 20dBm in 2.4GHz band
Figure 3: PowerBridge Purchase Form & PowerBridge
Purchase Wiliot Pixel Tags
- Head to https://www.identiv.com/products/rfid-tags-inlayslabels/iot-pixel-tags/iot-pixel-tags
- Dual band Wiliot Pixel tags (v2) are provided in various formats
Figure 4: Wiliot Pixel Tag Purchase Form & Wiliot Pixel Tag
Download & Install the Wiliot App
• Download the Wiliot App from the Android or Apple
Store.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wiliotapp/id1443545774
Figure 5: Apple Store QR code for Wiliot App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wiliot.wiliotapp
Figure 6: Google Play QR code for Wiliot App *for Android
devices please set Google Chrome as default browser
Create a User Account
- Head to https://management.wiliot.com
- Sign up for a new user account
- Insert your details & agree with the terms of service
- Wait for activation email
- Your account is now activated
Figure 7: Creating a Wiliot User Account
Log into the User Account
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Insert your credentials
- Enter Access Code from email
- Dashboard ON – no devices
Figure 8: Log in Process for Wiliot Account
Start the Gateway (GW)
- Activate Bluetooth on mobile device & open the Wiliot App
- Log In; Get access code from email
- Activate “Gateway Mode”
- GW active – keep screen ON
Figure 9: Gateway Activation
Observe the GW (auto) Assignment
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- 1 GW must be seen on dash
- Click on “Gateways”
- Observe GW ID and Status
- GW status is ‘online’
Figure 9: Observing the Gateway
Register a GW device (optional)
- Access the WiliotApp & Power-up your GW device
- Click on ‘Edge’->’GW settings’
- Scan the QR code on the GW
- Set the GW into AP mode
- Select a local WiFi connection & Pass the credentials
- Press ‘Next’ -> ‘OK’; GW device active
GW device / FW update (optional)
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Click on ‘Gateways’
- Click on ‘Update available’, then click on “Update”
- Keep the GW powered & Wait for few minutes
- GW device’s FW updated
Claim the PowerBridge
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Power Up the bridge
- Click on “Bridges” & Claim the bridge
- Click on “Home”
- Bridge is online and claimed
Prepare PowerBridge for FW Update
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Power Up the bridge & Click on “Bridges”
- Select the bridge and Click on “Edit”
- Set “otaEnabled” to “1” and Click “Save”
- Bridge is ready for OTA reflash
Figure 11: Prepare PowerBridge for FW Update
Run FW Update
- Access the Wiliot App
- Click on “Edge”, then “FW Update”, then “Next”
- Click on “Update Required” , then “Next” & wait for download
- Unpower then power-up bridge, & wait for the FW to be flashed
- Bridge is flashed with new FW
Figure 12: Running FW Update
Configure the Operation Parameters
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Click on “Bridges” & select the bridge
- Click on “Edit” & set operation parameters
- Bridge set correctly
*operation parameters to be set according
to manufacturer’s recommendations (e.g., FCC/ETSI)
Figure 13: Setting Operation Parameters
Create a Location
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Click on “Locations” then “Add New”
- Assign a Name
- Set Coordinates using Map CTRL & Click “Add”
- Location ready – unassigned
Figure 14: Claiming the PowerBridge
Partition a location into zones
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Click on “Locations” & Click on the available location
- Click on the “Zones” tab, then “Add New”
- Assign a name and Click “Add”
- Zone (within location) ready
Figure 15: Partioning a location into zones
Link PowerBridge to location/zone
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Click on “Associate Bridges”
- Select the Bridge & Click “Save”
- Bridge linked to location/zone
*for un-partitioned locations, the bridge
can be assigned directly to a location, from the “Devices” tab under the
“Locations” section
Figure 16: Linking PowerBridge to zones
Prepare Pixel Transfer
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Identify source account admin
- Click “Account Management”, then “User Management”
- Click “Add New” & Insert Source Admin Email, then Click “Add”
- Source/Destination (Src/Dst) have a common admin
Figure 17: Preparing a Pixel Transfer
Request Pixel Transfer
- Contact src. account admin through email, phone, etc
- Provide the pixel(s) ID
- Provide the dst. account info
- Request the transfer
- Acceptance from src admin
Run Pixel Transfer
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Access the source account
- Click on “Pixels”, then “Transfer”, then “Method Settings”
- Specify the pixel ID & Continue to “Select Account”
- Specify the destination account
- Pixel transferred to destination
Figure 19: Running Pixel Transfer
Create Asset Category
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Click on “Categories”, then “Add New”
- Assign a name, e.g., “default”, then Assign a type & Press “Add”
- Asset category created
*vital step for enabling the event
generation in the Wiliot cloud
Figure 20: Creating Asset Categories
Associate Pixel to Asset
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Click on “Assets”, then “Add New”
- Select asset category, then Press “Next”
- Specify pixel ID to be attached and Click “Add”
- Asset Created
Figure 21: Associating Pixel to Asset
Create MQTT Connection
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Click on “Connections”, then Click “Add New”
- Set connection type “MQTT”
- Specify the name, URL, topic, log-in credentials and body content (as shown) & Click “Add”
- MQTT connection running
Figure 22: Creating MQTT Connection
Receive Tag Events on Web Platform
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Expose the pixel to the bridge
- Click on the “Assets” tab & then click on the entry
- Visualize the pixel events
- Receiving pixel events
Figure 23: Recieve tags on a web platform
Interact with the System over Mobile
- Head to https://platform.wiliot.com
- Expose the pixel to the bridge
- Click on “Show Nearby” & Click on “Assets” tab
- Click on “Pixels” tab; see RSSI
- Click on “Bridges” tab; see config
- Click on parameter to set value
Figure 24: Interact with the mobile system
Contact:
sales@energous.com
T: 408-963-0200
References
- Developer Kits: Powering Up Your Wireless Charging… | Energous
- Wiliot Management
- Wiliot Platform
- Contact & Subscribe | Wiliot
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