Parameters configuration (Smart Devices App)
Smart Devices App
Smart Devices App is a software tool developed by Libelium that allows users to install new firmware versions and program the configuration of Libelium devices in few clicks.
For further information (installation and execution) please refer to Smart Devices App manual: Smart Devices App (Binaries Updates)
Configuring Air Quality Station parameters
How to plug the device
Before using the Smart Devices App, you must keep in mind how to plug and initialize it properly.
As explained in a previous section, there is a micro-USB socket on one side of the enclosure. In order to use the device along with the Smart Devices App, it is mandatory to set up the device in "boot mode". Therefore, follow the next steps:
- Make sure the device is switched off by removing the power supply connection.
- Then plug the USB wire to the corresponding USB port.
- Once the USB wire establishes a connection between the device and any computer it is possible to power on the device by connecting the power supply on.
- The device shall have started in "boot mode".
Air Quality Station menu
Launch the application and go to the "Air Quality Station" menu:
<img src="/images/docs/aqs/smartdevapp_001.png" alt=""Air Quality Station" tab" style="width:80%;" >
Credentials
Firstly, you need to login with the proper credentials in the Username and Password forms:
Use your Libelium Cloud credentials
USB settings
Please click Refresh button to discover the USB port where the device is associated to. Then click on LOAD FROM NODE button:
Load from node
This button loads the current parameters stored in the device and displays them in the app:
Program parameters
| Parameter | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| Loop time | 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 minutes | 1 min |
| Noise sensor integral period | 1, 2, 3, ..., 59s, 1, 2, 3, ..., 59 min, 1, 2, 3, ..., 24 hours |
1 min |
| Enable Noise Sensor | ON / OFF | ON |
| Enable Weather Station | ON / OFF | ON |
| Enable Particle Matter | ON / OFF | ON |
LTE parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| APN | APN |
| Login | APN login |
| Password | APN password |
| PIN | SIM PIN |
| IMEI | LTE module IMEI |
| Firmware | LTE module firmware |
Save parameters
The "Send to node" button saves the current parameters displayed in the app:
If any parameter does not have an acceptable format, a red cross is displayed close to it, so it will not be possible to overwrite the information on the device. If the information introduced is valid, a green tick is shown. When loading/sending information to the node, the application will warn the user through a pop-up window about the status of the operation.
Firmware upgrade
When "UPGRADE FIRMWARE" button is pressed, the device connects to Libelium Cloud and downloads the latest bootloader and application firmware designated for the Air Quality Station devices. Then upgrades all firmware versions.
The firmwares versions are displayed on the "Device info" section:
Token
If case of critical error, the app allows the user to update the device token. This must be done under Libelium request only.
After clicking on the "SHOW" button, a form will permit to update the device token.
This field must be only modified upon Libelium request
A bad token configuration will disable all device communications
