1-Integrate Gateways and Devices into the Platform 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1-Integrate Gateways and Devices into the Platform
  • Description
  • Requirement
  • Configuration
    • Step 1: Register a Datacake Account
    • Step 2: Add a Gateway to the Platform
    • Step 3: Configure Packet Forwarder Parameters
    • Step 4: Add a Sensor Device to the Platform

1-Integrate Gateways and Devices into the Platform

Description

Datacake is a company specializing in IoT (Internet of Things) data management and visualization, providing a low-code cloud platform that supports multiple communication protocols such as LoRaWAN, MQTT, and REST API. Datacake enables users to quickly connect IoT devices for data storage, analysis, and visualization. It is widely used in smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, industrial IoT, and other application scenarios. The platform supports custom dashboards, alarm rules, and remote device management, allowing enterprises to efficiently deploy and manage IoT solutions.

This document primarily introduces how to directly integrate the UG65 gateway with the Datacake platform and provides a complete step-by-step process for adding an AM319 device as an example on the Datacake platform.

Requirement

• Gateway Model: UG65 (UG56, UG67,UG63,SG50 also supported)

• Sensor Model: AM319

• Frequency Band: US915 (used in this demonstration)

• Gateway: Must already be connected to the Internet.

Configuration

Step 1: Register a Datacake Account

Visit https://app.datacake.de/signup  and fill in the required information as prompted on the webpage:

After completing the registration, visit https://app.datacake.de/login  and log in using the credentials you created earlier:

Step 2: Add a Gateway to the Platform

After logging in for the first time, you will see the workspace information entered during registration, as shown in the image below:

Next, navigate to the Gateways section as illustrated in the following image:

Since we are using a gateway and sensor that operate on the US915 frequency band, make sure to select the appropriate Frequency option from the dropdown menu, as shown. And the Gateway EUI needs to be obtained from the UG65 device. 

You can retrieve this from the UG65 management interface, as shown below:

Proceed with the setup by clicking the Create Gateway button. 

A new window will appear, containing the necessary parameters for Semtech connection. 

Make sure to record these details, as they will be required when configuring the UG65 gateway later:

At this stage, the gateway has been added, but its status will appear red (Offline). This is normal. Next, we need to configure the UG65 gateway parameters.

Step 3: Configure Packet Forwarder Parameters

First, log in to the UG65 management interface and disable the built-in LNS by following the steps shown in the image below:

After a short wait, the Embedded NS status will show Disconnected, indicating that the built-in LNS has been successfully disabled.

Next, configure the Datacake LNS address by following these steps:

After a short wait, if the Semtech section displays Connected, it means the UG65 gateway has successfully connected to the Datacake LNS platform, as shown below:

At this point, the gateway configuration is complete.

Step 4: Add a Sensor Device to the Platform

First, check whether the gateway has successfully come online, as shown below:

If the Status appears green (Online), it means the gateway has been successfully added.

Next, proceed with adding the AM319 sensor device by following these steps:

In the pop-up window, select the LoRaWAN option:

On the next screen, enter Milesight in the search bar and then type AM319. The platform will display the built-in device information. 

Select it and click Next:

Since we are using Datacake as the LNS, select the appropriate option as shown:

Next, enter the LoRa parameters of the sensor. 

These details can be obtained using the PC version of the ToolBox software:

Click Next, then choose the appropriate plan. 

Since this guide uses the Free version, you may select the option that best suits your needs:

At this stage, the AM319 device has been successfully added. 

Wait for approximately 3-5 minutes, then refresh the interface. 

If the device status changes from gray to green, it means that the AM319 has come online:

Now, the AM319 device has been successfully added, and its real-time data can be reported to the Datacake platform.

Similarly, other devices such as WS136 and UC100 can also be added using the same method, as shown in the image below:

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