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YO Atmos

Overview

Description

YO Atmos is a LoRaWAN device for measuring atmospheric pressure. It also includes temperature and humidity sensors, providing environmental context around the device’s location for informational purposes.

Device top viewDevice top view

Figure 1. Device top view

Device sticker placed on the right side of the device enclosure contains information about model, version, LoRaWAN region and 3 parameters important in case of device identification and configuration:

  • DEV EUI: 64-bit unique device identifier in a LoRaWAN network,
  • DEV ADDR: address required to connect via ABP activation type to LoRaWAN,
  • BLE MAC: Bluetooth physical address.
Device stickerDevice sticker

Figure 2. Device sticker

Features

  • LoRaWAN Technology: Available in multiple versions with LoRa radio configured for various regions and ISM frequency bands (e.g., EU868, US915, AU915), it is compatible with both private and public LoRaWAN networks and supports connections via ABP (Activation by Personalization) or OTAA (Over-The-Air Activation).
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): Enables easy configuration through a user-friendly JSON data exchange format, supports firmware updates via OTA (Over-the-Air), and boasts very low energy consumption.
  • Battery-Powered: 3x AA lithium batteries featuring very low self-discharge, ensuring long-term operation without the need for an external power supply.
  • Temperature and Relative Humidity: Measures temperature and relative humidity within the device enclosure, providing valuable insights into the surrounding environment.
  • Atmospheric Pressure: Monitors atmospheric pressure, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of environmental conditions.
  • Yosensi Management Platform: Provides a web tool for device configuration, firmware updates, and infrastructure management. Enables comprehensive monitoring of transmitted data and easy device management.
  • Yosensi Mobile App: Effortlessly manage devices with features to register new ones, configure settings, perform firmware updates, view/send logs, and test LoRaWAN connectivity. Learn more in our detailed Yosensi App blog post.

Specifications

Physical

DimensionDimension

Figure 3. Dimensions of the device

Device

AttributeDescription
DimensionsHeight: 45.15 mm
Width: 81.55 mm
Depth: 151.55 mm
ColourLight Grey
Mounting methodHorizontal
Vertical (can be screwed to the wall)
Enclosure materialPolycarbonate
Level of protectionIP67, IK08
Weight230 g

Operating Conditions

°C°F
AttributeDescription
Temperature0°C to 70°C
Humidity0 to 90%
PlacementIndoor/Outdoor use
Power supply3 x LR6 (AA) battery (3 x 1.5 V)
Power consumptionMaximum: 120 mA DC (4.5 V DC)

Measured Values

°C°F
ParameterMeasurement rangeAccuracy
Temperature (internal)-40°C to 125°C±0.2°C (5°C to 60°C)
Relative humidity (internal)0% to 100%±2% (20% to 80%)
Atmospheric pressure10 to 2000 hPa±1.5 hPa (at 25°C)

Controls and Indicators

LED Status Indicator

YO Atmos communicates its current behaviour to the user by RGBW LED placed on the top.

Diode statuses interpretation

BehaviorColourStatus
Single flashGreenGeneral: device is working correctly (power and memory).
Single flashRedGeneral: device is working incorrectly (power and memory).
LoRaWAN communication: failed to receive an acknowledgement from LoRaWAN Server within specified timeout.
Single flashWhiteLoRaWAN communication: LoRaWAN frame sent / confirmation from LoRaWAN Server after receiving the frame.
Slow flashingBlueBLE communication: connection to the device via BLE (configuration).
Rapid flashingBlueLoRaWAN communication: connecting to LoRaWAN network.

Buttons

The YO Atmos has a button for resetting the device. Figure 4 shows its placement. To reboot the device, press the reset button for a moment.

Reset buttonReset button

Figure 4. Reset button

Installation

Package Contents

  1. Device (without batteries).
  2. Warranty card.

Safety Precautions

NOTE

Go to the Safety Precautions section to see important information on handling, disposal and maintenance.

Installation Guide

  1. Unscrew the device: remove 4 screws from the enclosure.
Device opening instructionsDevice opening instructions

Figure 5. Device opening instructions

  1. Place three LR6 batteries in the device according to the polarity indicated on the battery holder.
Battery placement instructionsBattery placement instructions

Figure 6. Battery placement instructions

  1. Assemble the device and screw it back together.

Configuration

Configurable Parameters

A few parameters must be set before sending data to the gateway. The default firmware is configured in OTAA mode with predefined deveui, appkey (OTAA) and appskey, nwkskey (ABP).

Configuration of the device is stored in a JSON file divided into the following sections:

  • info (generic, read only): information about the device,
  • general (generic): general device settings,
  • lorawan (generic): configuration data for LoRaWAN connection,
  • ble (generic): Bluetooth settings,
  • device (dynamic): individual configuration for a specific device (this section’s structure differs for each device),

Sample configuration file for the YO Atmos device.

{
"info": {
"devmodel": "LNAT",
"fwver": "1.0.1",
"loraradio": "SX1261",
"lorawanver": "1.0.2",
"loraregion": "EU868",
"blemacaddr": "0123456789ab"
},
"general": {
"rtcstate": "disable"
},
"lorawan": {
"subband": 1,
"retrycnt": 1,
"nwktype": "public",
"acttype": "otaa",
"otaa": {
"deveui": "0123456789abcdef",
"appeui": "fedcba9876543210",
"appkey": "000102030405060708090a0b0c0d0e0f",
"trials": 3
},
"abp": {
"devaddr": "01234567",
"nwkskey": "0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef",
"appskey": "000102030405060708090a0b0c0d0e0f"
}
},
"ble": {
"power": 0,
"interval": 1600
},
"device": {
"measinterval": 3600
}
}

OTAA & ABP

OTAAABP
Device EUIDevice Address
Application EUINetwork Session Key
Application KeyApplication Session Key
Number of Trials

Generic Parameters

Parameters

Device Parameters

NameDescriptionPossible ValuesDefault ValueRead/Write
measintervalMeasuring and sending interval LoRa [s]601-9999993600R/W
  1. OTAA minimum 60 [s], ABP minimum 120 [s]

Parameters description

  • rtcstate: used for enabling/disabling the real-time clock (RTC) inside the device. The RTC is used for timestamping the measurements.
  • nwktype: used for setting the device in public or private network type.
  • acttype: used for setting the device in ABP or OTAA mode.
  • deveui, … , appskey: predefined addresses and keys, these parameters are generated using multiple IDs specific to the particular MCU and are unique for each device. They can be changed if needed.
  • interval: determines the interval of sending broadcast packets, used to connect to every BLE receiver around the device.
  • subband: used for setting the communication frequency sub-band in LoRaWAN.
  • retrycnt: number of retries to send a LoRa packet if the acknowledgement is not received from the LoRaWAN server.
  • measinterval: measurement interval [s] between sending LoRa packets.

You can remotely adjust certain parameters by sending a downlink message through our platform. Simply navigate to the "COMMANDS" section for the selected device.

Update Measurement Interval

It is possible to change the measurement interval (measinterval) by using downlink. Information about changing the parameter will be sent from the server via the gateway.

Example of Downlink Message:

  • Prefix: 0x03
  • Measurement Index: 0x00
  • Data (up to 4 bytes in hex): 0258

Sample Downlink: 0x03000258 - Sets a measurement interval of 600 seconds (10 minutes).


Payload Decoder

If you want to connect to your own server, it is necessary to decode the specific payload for each device. To accomplish this, a payload decoder is required, which can be downloaded using the following link: Payload decoder. You can also use our integrated Payload Decoder here. Extended documentation of the protocol can be found in the Payload description on our website.