CloudGate Probe LoRaWAN

Product Description

The CloudGate Probe is a compact, DIN rail-mountable metering device designed to connect various devices over Modbus (RS-485), M-bus, Digital & Analog Inputs to a LoRaWAN network. This enables convenient remote monitoring of assets and buildings.

As a cost-effective and compact solution, the CloudGate Probe is capable of reading and transmitting data from nearly any meter to any IoT platform. Additionally, it can be used to adjust settings or control the state of actuators such as HVAC systems, control valves, relays, and more.

The CloudGate Probe LoRa is ideal for building applications, including smart building management and building automation platforms.

Data Sheet

The datasheet is available on our website: https://www.option.com/product_suite/cloudgate-probe-lorawan/

User Manual

The detailed user manual, CloudGate_Probe_API is also available for download at the bottom of this page. It provides comprehensive instructions on how to configure and operate the CloudGate Probe.

Installation guide

The installation guide is also available for download at the bottom of this page. It provides comprehensive instructions on how to install the CloudGate Probe.

Configuration Options

The CloudGate Probe can be configured using multiple methods:

1. LoRaWAN (over-the-air)
2. USB-C cable and Configurator Tool

The recommended configuration method is the Configurator Tool, which can be downloaded from OPTION's FTP server. This tool allows you to create an extract of a device's configuration and import it into other devices, making it convenient to configure multiple CloudGate Probe units consistently and quickly. 

Alternatively, the CloudGate Probe can be configured over LoRaWAN using the LoRaWAN API.

Note: The LoRaWAN application key (AppKey) is delivered separately and cannot be changed or read via the Configurator Tool or any other user interface.

Additional details on configuration methods can be found in the user manual.

Technical Information

The CloudGate Probe has the following capabilities.

LoRaWAN:

• Supports 868 MHz or 915 MHz frequency regions: EU868 and US915
• External antenna connection (SMA-RP)
• Compliant with LoRaWAN protocol version 1.0.3
• Operates in LoRaWAN Class C mode

M-Bus Mini-Master:

• 34V bus power supply
• Supports up to 4 Unit Loads
• Screw terminal connection

Modbus Interface:

• RS485 communication
• Half-duplex operation
• Screw terminal connection

DSMR P1:

• optional RJ11 adapter provided
• Can be used as alternative digital output
• Can be powered using P1 cable if mbus is not used

Analog Input (A-IN) Configurable Options:

• 0-3.3V input conversion
• 0-10V input conversion
• 4-20mA current loop
• Dry contact input

Digital Input (D-IN) Configurable Options:

• CMOS input: 0-3.3V
• Dry contact input
• S0 pulse-counter

Digital Output (D-OUT) Configurable Options:

• CMOS output: 0-3.3V
• Open Drain output (<250mA)

Last-Gasp Backup Power

• Provides more than 10 seconds of operation during a power outage

USB-C

• Used for initial configuration of the probe