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Keeper v3.0 — User Manual

Friendly guide for setup, wiring, operating modes, and troubleshooting. Designed for Australian farms and off‑grid sites.

LoRa 915 MHz 20 km Range 6–30 V DC
Quick start cover

Quick Start

  1. Power the Control Block (6–30 V DC).
  2. Attach the SMA antenna and place the unit in an elevated, dry location.
  3. Power the Monitoring Display via USB 5 V (or 3×AAA temporarily).
  4. Wait for the first report; press the mode button (<1 s) to force transmission.
  5. Verify sensors and outputs; then mount permanently.

Wiring & Terminals

TerminalsDescription
1–2Power input 6–30 V DC
3–4Low-side outputs (30 V / 50 A start)
5–7Sensors: DHT22 / AM2302 / DS18B20
8–9Door/Gate (switch to ground)
9–10Water/Leak (switch to ground, 20 s delay)
11Mode button
12SMA Antenna connector
13PIR motion sensor (up to 5 m)
14Status LED
15RS‑232 TTL 5V, 9600 bps (8N1)
16Buzzer
17Internal supercapacitor
Wiring & terminals diagram
Operating modes table

Operating Modes (1–8)

ModeDoorWaterPIR
1ActiveActiveActive
2ActiveActiveDisabled
3ActiveDisabledActive
4ActiveDisabledDisabled
5DisabledActiveActive
6DisabledActiveDisabled
7DisabledDisabledActive
8DisabledDisabledDisabled

Button control: Short press <1 s = force report; Hold 3 s = next mode; Hold 12 s = factory reset.

Monitoring Display Unit

Monitoring display unit
Installation tips visual

Installation Tips

Troubleshooting

IssuePossible CauseSolution
No data on displayNo power / antenna issueVerify power and antenna connections
Intermittent signalObstacles / distanceRaise antenna or use high‑gain model
Wrong temperatureSensor wiring/typeCheck DHT22 / DS18B20 wiring
No responseConfig or mode issueHold button 12 s to reset
Troubleshooting visual
FAQ & support

FAQ & Support

AT commands: Connect the display via USB; open a serial terminal at 9600 bps (8N1); type AT+HELP? to list commands.

Downloads: PDF manual, firmware updates, wiring diagrams.

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