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- Page 1 LORAWAN NB-IOT MODEM VEGA SH-2 User manual Modem Vega SH-2 can work with both LoRaWAN™ technology and NB-IoT data transfer technology. There are two options for the device: with 6400 mAh battery; with 12800 mAh battery. www.vega-absolute.ru...
- Page 2 Vega SH-2 / User Manual Document Information Title LoRaWAN NB-IoT modem Vega SH-2 Document type Manual – Translation from Russian Document number V02-SH2-01 Revision and date 02 - 05 April 2019 This document applies to the following products: Product name...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
“LoRaWAN settings” tab ................................. 19 “Vega SH-2” tab ..................................24 5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ............................27 Vega SH-2 modem transmits the following types of packets ..................27 VEGA SH-2 modem receives packets of the following types..................28 Message format for MQTT broker sending ........................29 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ...................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Vega SH-2 / User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is designated for Vega SH-2 modem (hereinafter – the modem) manufactured by Vega-Absolute LLC and provides information on powering and activation procedure, control commands and functions of the modem. This manual is targeted at specialists familiar with installation work fundamentals of electronic and electrical equipment. -
Page 5: Description And Operation
Vega SH-2 / User Manual 1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DEVICE DESCRIPTION Vega SH-2 modem is designed for collection the data from external connected devices, further accumulating and transmitting of this information in the LoRaWAN or LTE NB-IoT network. The modem collect the data from the external devices with configurable period of 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24 hours. -
Page 6: Specification
Vega SH-2 / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION Main Digital inputs Analog inputs Interface 1-Wire / RS-485 (modbus) USB-port micro-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С Communication channels LTE NB-IoT or LoRaWAN Internal temperature sensor Communication period 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24 hours... -
Page 7: Operation
Vega SH-2 / User Manual 3 OPERATION CONTACTS The modem has 6 pairs of contacts which described in the table below. Contact Name on the board Description COUNT1 Digital input 1 COUNT2 Digital input 2 Ground Ground ADC1 Analog input 1 (0…21 В) ADC2 Analog input 2 (0…21 В) - Page 8 You can specify the event for security input triggering via the “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application. Analog inputs ADC1 and ADC2 may be used for measuring an external voltage from 0 to 21 V.
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Page 9: Indication
Vega SH-2 / User Manual INDICATION There is a red LED on the board. The indication is only used when the device is activated in the LoRaWAN network, when data transmitting via NB-IoT technology and when the operating modes are changed. Also there is a green LED which used only for configuring during manufacture. - Page 10 Vega SH-2 / User Manual NB-IoT technology Two short flashings Linking to the NB-IoT network every 2 seconds Three short flashings The device connected to the network every 2 seconds and transmits the data on the server Short flashings for 1.5...
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Page 11: Initial Startup
Vega SH-2 / User Manual INITIAL STARTUP The SH-2 modem can be powered from either an external power source or built-in battery. To operate from the built-in battery, you must connect the battery connector to the one of power connectors on the board which XP7 or XP6 marked. In case of operation with two batteries you should to use the both connectors. -
Page 12: Nb-Iot Technology Operation
Vega SH-2 / User Manual NB-IOT TECHNOLOGY OPERATION Before starting it is necessary to configure data transmitting via “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application (see part 4) and set SIM card in the slot on the board. SIM card slot for micro-SIM format When data transmitting event occurs (schedule, alarm etc.) the modem begins... - Page 13 Vega SH-2 / User Manual Micro-USB port on the board Before connecting the device to the computer for the first time, you must install the driver for the COM port stsw-stm32102, which can be download from iotvega.com. After running the executable file VCP_V1.4.0_Setup.exe, the installer window will appear:...
- Page 14 Vega SH-2 / User Manual In this window, you need to click Next, then Install, and then the installation will begin. When the installation complete successfully, the following screen appears: After pressing Finish the driver is ready for operation, - it is possible to connect the modem via USB.
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Page 15: Vega Lorawan Configurator
Next, the work of the application considering in the “Expert” mode. INTERFACE OF THE APPLICATION The "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application does not require the special installation. When the executable file launching, the window for working with the application appears. -
Page 16: Connection To The Device
For the connection to the device, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the USB cable to the device. 2. Start the "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application. 3. Click the "Connect" button in the menu on the left. The application automatically recognizes the type of device, and the device selection menu becomes inactive. -
Page 17: Device Info" Tab
Vega SH-2 / User Manual “DEVICE INFO” TAB The "Device info" tab displays information about the device, its current status, and also the data needed to register the device in the LoRaWAN network. ABP info - displays the data necessary to register the device in the LoRaWAN network with ABP method (Activation By Personalization). - Page 18 Vega SH-2 / User Manual Network info - shows whether the device is connected to the LoRaWAN network and its network address. Join network button - launch the LoRaWAN network connection procedure with the previously selected ABP or OTAA method. If the device is already connected to the network, reconnection procedure will occurs.
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Page 19: Lorawan Settings" Tab
Vega SH-2 / User Manual “LORAWAN SETTINGS” TAB The "LoRaWAN Settings" tab allows you to configure various parameters of the LoRa network. Region - allows you to select one of installed frequency plans or specify a custom frequency plan. Custom frequency plan is EU-868 based. - Page 20 Vega SH-2 / User Manual If you select "Custom" in the "Region" field, you must manually specify the frequencies that the device will use. To do this, click the "Edit" button, the channel frequency editing window will appear: This frequency plan allows you to set up to 16 channels, as well as the frequency and speed of the second receiving window.
- Page 21 Vega SH-2 / User Manual signal received by the network, the higher the speed will be installed on the device. This option is recommended only on permanently installed devices. RX1 offset (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – specifies the time between end of packet transmission and first receiving window opening.
- Page 22 Vega SH-2 / User Manual Uplink number of transmission (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – if the "Confirmed uplinks" function is disabled, the device will simply send each packet as many times as specified in this option. If "Confirmed uplinks" is enabled, the device will send packets until it receives a confirmation or until it sends as many packets as specified in this option.
- Page 23 Vega SH-2 / User Manual TX datarate (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – the device transmission datarate at which it will transfer packets to the LoRaWAN network. This speed can be changed by the network server if the ADR algorithm is enabled.
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Page 24: Vega Sh-2" Tab
Vega SH-2 / User Manual “VEGA SH-2” TAB The “Vega SH-2” tab contains the settings of the connected device. Current state – displays the current parameters of the device - the number of counted pulses at the inputs, LTE-modem state and signal quality, the battery level and the state of analog inputs. - Page 25 MQTT broker. Modbus – the part contents settings for data reading via MODBUS protocol from the external device connected to SH-2 through RS-485 interface. The readings are read from the connected device at 00.00 on the internal clock of the device if the data collection period is set to 24 hours, at 00.00 and at 12.00, if the period is 12...
- Page 26 Vega SH-2 / User Manual session. The data transfer period can be adjusted from 5 minutes to 24 hours. At the next communication session, the device starts sending accumulated packets with readings, from the earliest to the latest. While LoRaWAN technology used it necessary to consider the setting of the uplinks’...
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Page 27: Communication Protocol
Vega SH-2 / User Manual 5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL This part describes the SH-2 data exchange protocol with LoRaWAN and NB-IoT network. In fields consisting of several bytes, the little endian byte order is used VEGA SH-2 MODEM TRANSMITS THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PACKETS 1. -
Page 28: Vega Sh-2 Modem Receives Packets Of The Following Types
After receiving this type of package, the application can send to modem the packet with time correction. VEGA SH-2 MODEM RECEIVES PACKETS OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES 1. Real-time clock adjustment – send by application on LoRaWAN port 4 Size in bytes... -
Page 29: Message Format For Mqtt Broker Sending
LoRaWAN Configurator” in part “MQTT over LTE settings”. For watching the data sending by the device you should to deploy MQTT broker on a PC and subscribe some application on MQTT broker. Vega SH-2 sends the message on the server as a text of JSON format. See example below. "Message":{ "firmware":"SH-2 v0.1.4",... - Page 30 Message – part with information about current message. firmware – name and version of the device firmware num – number of the message sent by the SH-2 device date – date of the message sending time – time of the message sending LBS –...
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Page 31: Storage And Transportation Requirements
Vega SH-2 / User Manual 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega SH-2 modem shall be stored in the original packaging in heated room at temperatures +5°С to +40°С and relative humidity less than 85%. The modem shall be transported in covered freight compartments of all types at any distance at temperatures -40°C to +85°C. -
Page 32: Content Of The Package
Vega SH-2 / User Manual 7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE The modem is delivered complete with: Vega SH-2 modem – 1 pc. Antenna – 2 pcs. 6400 mAh battery – 1 or 2 pcs. Factory certificate – 1 pc. The number of delivered batteries depends on the order conditions... -
Page 33: Warranty
Vega SH-2 / User Manual 8 WARRANTY The warranty period for the device is 5 years from the date of sale. The manufacturer is obligated to provide repair services or replace the failed device during the entire warranty period. The consumer is obliged to comply with the conditions and rules of transportation, storage and operation specified in this user manual. - Page 34 Vega SH-2 / User Manual vega-absolute.ru User Manual © Vega-Absolute LLC 2018 Revision 02 – 05 April 2019...
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