Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions is a member of the LoRa Alliance, an open, non-profit association of members, who
believe that the Internet of Things era is right now. It is the fastest growing technology alliance worldwide.
LoRa uses license-free sub-gigahertz radio frequency bands like 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz (Europe) and 915 MHz (North
America). The technology is presented in two parts – LoRa, the physical layer and LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network),
the upper layers.
The XDK LoRa-Extension is a wireless and secure communication solution that allows for penetrating structures such as
buildings. You can exchange your data up to a range of 40km. With the brand new XDK LoRa-Extension you can now connect
your XDK to a LoRa network. Take advantage of measuring data with 8 different XDK-sensors and connect the data via LoRa to
your backend.

Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions is a member of the LoRa Alliance, an open, non-profit association of members, who
believe that the Internet of Things era is right now. It is the fastest growing technology alliance worldwide.
LoRa uses license-free sub-gigahertz radio frequency bands like 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz (Europe) and 915 MHz (North
America). The technology is presented in two parts – LoRa, the physical layer and LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network),
the upper layers.
The XDK LoRa-Extension is a wireless and secure communication solution that allows for penetrating structures such as
buildings. You can exchange your data up to a range of 40km. With the brand new XDK LoRa-Extension you can now connect
your XDK to a LoRa network. Take advantage of measuring data with 8 different XDK-sensors and connect the data via LoRa to
your backend.

MAIN COMPONENTS

▶ External antenna
▶ Microchip module RN2483

OPERATING CONDITIONS

▶ Indoor use
▶ IP Rating IP 30
▶ Supply Voltage 2,5V DC via XDK extension port
▶ Radio Power max. 13 dBm EIRP
▶ Frequenzy Band 868.0-868.6 MHz
▶ Physical interface and pin designation: see the XDK110 User Guide

SOFTWARE

Free software download, called XDK Workbench from the website https://developer.bosch.com/web/xdk/downloads
▶ Integrated development environment supplied with XDK Workbench (Eclipse)
▶ Ready to flash LoRa example available in the Workbench, called LoRaThingsNetworkDemo
SW Versions, which are relevant for conformity:
▶ BCDS is providing a simplified API for LoRa device communication, called “BCDS_LoRaSimplified”. The user shall apply
“BCDS_LoRaSimplified” as programming interface to ensure that module operates in full compliance with the requirements
of ETSI EN 300220-1, -2. The interface is provided by BCDS as a shared library “LoRaDrivers” as “libLoRaDrivers_efm32.a”
version v.0.3.4 (or later versions) as part of the XDK Workbench 3.5.0 release (or later versions).
▶ A second API “BCDS_LoRaDevice API” is delivered in the shared library, which provides access on device hardware level for
experienced software engineers.

ATTENTION

Warning: Risk of interference and unlawful use:
▶ Before activation of the XDK LoRa-Extension, check the country variant of your XDK LoRa-Extension. E.g. the version with
country code “EU” is certified for operation in the EU.
▶ Outside the certified country, the use of the XDK LoRa-Extension might be in conflict with legal requirements and frequency
band allocations. That may cause harmful interference and risk of legal prosecution. The user must inform himself and ensure
that legal requirements are fulfilled before activating the XDK LoRa-Extension.