Quick Start

This section provides a quick explanation of how to set up the tracker and connect it with the associated mobile application, LoRa™ Edge Config. For additional details, see Set Up the Semtech LoRa Edge™ Tracker Reference Design.

1. Install LoRa Edge Config on your mobile device. You can download it from Google Play or from the App Store.

   1. Tap I ACCEPT to accept the Software License Agreement.

   2. In the Almanac URL pop-up window, select the default Almanac URL or change to a different URL. The almanac is downloaded automatically.

      1. To use the default Almanac URL (https://mgs.loracloud.com) click Later.

      2. To change the Almanac URL, click Change Now, and enter the URL of the almanac you wish to use.

   3. Click Start Scan (Android) or (iOS) and allow LoRa Edge Config to access the location of your mobile device.

2. Put your LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design in BLE pairing mode by aligning the provided magnet, with the notch side down, against the oval hole on the device. Then place the flat side of the magnet directly against the device, as illustrated in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Tracker in BLE Pairing Mode¶

1. When the red LED blinks, the LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design is in pairing mode. It remains in this mode for 30 seconds.

2. In the mobile app, open the Scanner screen. The name of your LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design is displayed. The last four digits are the DevEUI LSB. This must be the same as the DevEUI printed on the tracker label.

Figure 6: Tracker Detected by Application (Android on the left, iOS on the right)¶

3. Tap SMTC_TKR_XXXX to connect the LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design with the mobile application. Once a connection is established, the red LED is stops blinking. The tracker automatically updates the following, if updates are available:

   • Application firmware

   • LoRa Basics™ Modem-E firmware

   • GNSS almanac

   When the firmware update is complete, the message Tracker up to date displays.

4. Once connected, take the following steps, in order:

   1. Set your GNSS assistance position.

   2. Disable Airplane mode. (LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Designs are shipped in airplane mode).

The tracker operation then starts. You can disconnect the app from the LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design. To disconnect, click on the left-arrow icon: (Android), (iOS).

Notes:

• If the device uses the Semtech Network Server it must be claimed on the LoRa Cloud™ portal. For more information, see Claim a LoRa Edge™ Tracker Reference Design.

• There is a connection timeout of two minutes, which is refreshed after each user action in the app.

• When you leave the Configuration screen, the LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design automatically disconnects from LoRa Edge Config.

• If the LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design resets, it goes into BLE pairing mode and stays in that mode for 30 seconds. The tracker operation then starts.