Summary of Contents for SOFTLINK Sigfox WS868-PLE-I
- Page 1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Sigfox WS868 WS868-PLE-I Revision 1.0 SOFTLINK s.r.o., Tomkova 409, 278 01 Kralupy nad Vltavou, Czech Republic Phone.: +420 315707111, e-mail: sales@softlink.cz, www.softlink.cz...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Sigfox communication network ........1.2 Module usage . - Page 3 List of Tables Overview of WS868-PLE-I module technical parameters ......Overview of WS868-PLE-I module configuration parameters .
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This document describes features, parameters and setting possibilities of the WS868-PLE-I module, which is used for reading of Elster BK-G series gas-meters and for radio-broadcasting of the data from the gas-meter to the superior remote reading system in form of Sigfox standard messages. Sigfox communication network Sigfox communication network is a global radio frequency (RF) communication system intended for collecting data from the huge number of terminal devices that transmit only a very limited amount of data. -
Page 5: Technical Parameters Overview
Figure 1: View of the WS868-PLE-I module Technical parameters overview Overview of WS868-PLE-I module technical parameters is shown in the Table1 below. Table 1: Overview of WS868-PLE-I module technical parameters RF subsystem parameters Frequency band 868,0 - 868,6 Modulation DBPSK Sub-channel bandwidth Transmitting power Receiver sensitivity... -
Page 6: Configuration Of The Ws868-Ple-I Module
Configuration of the WS868-PLE-I module Configuration parameters of the WS868-PLE-I module can be displayed and changed from the common computer (PC) by one of these methods: - with using of USB-CMOS” converter and configuration cable connected to the module ” - wireless, with using of USB-IRDA”... -
Page 7: Using Of
Figure 3: Configuration via USB port of computer 3.1.2 Using of PuTTy” freeware program for configuration ” The module configuration can be done with using of any suitable program for the serial line communication. The description bellow is relevant for the open-source software PuTTY“... -
Page 8: Configuration Of The Module With Using Of Optical Converter
module to the computer. The number of the serial port can be found in OS Windows by using of Device Manager” ” (Control Panel/System and Maintenance/Device manager) by clicking on Ports (COM a LPT)” where the numbers ” of ports appear (e.g. COM23”... -
Page 9: Configuration Of The Module With Using Of Optical Converter
Figure 6: Configuration of the module with using of optical converter WACO OptoConf” program can be started each time by launching of optoconf.jar” file (clicking on the file ” ” name or to the created desktop shortcut to this file). Check whether the ”Java Runtime Environment”... -
Page 10: Displaying Of The Optical Converter In The Windows
Figure 9: List of variables in the working window of WACO OptoConf” program ” Index and description of all variables of the NEP protocol, that is used for coding of data in Softlink’s wacoSystem” ” communication systems can be found on the producer’s WEB site Page. -
Page 11: General Rules For Configuration Of The Module By Optical Converter
Figure 10: Example of module’s configuration table in the WACO OptoConf” window ” 3.2.4 General rules for configuration of the module by optical converter Connect USB-IRDA optical converter to the USB port of the computer. Flashing of green LED signalizes correct function of the converter. -
Page 12: Usb-Cmos Converter Driver Installation
WACO OptoConf” ” program from the product WEB site www.wacosystem.com/podpora, or contact manufacturer’s technical support by e-mail: support@softlink.cz. USB-CMOS converter driver installation If the computer operation system failed in automatic installing of the driver for the USB-CMOS”, it is necessary ”... -
Page 13: Appearance Of Converter Without Driver In The Windows
Figure 12: Appearance of converter without driver in the Windows Device Manager” table ” USB GateWay” and USB-IRDA” driver installation ” ” The driver ugw3.inf” intended for support of multiple virtual serial ports through the USB interface of a computer ”... -
Page 14: How To Disable Driver Signature Enforcement In Windows 8 System
to be installed for the hardware” window will appear, select RFU Gateway Serial port” item and click to Next” ” ” button (see figure right). Figure 15: USB driver installation A new Driver software installation” window will appear with standard red unknown driver producer”... -
Page 15: Support Of Older Os Windows Versions And Os Linux Support
BitLocker recovery key” in Desktop” section and Bitlocker” subsection. The new screen with recovery keys ” ” will open. Copy down the key that is valid for the required unit (according to the required unit identifier); after entering of the key the new screen with startup options will appear, select Disable Driver Signature ”... -
Page 16: Setting Of Ws868-Ple-I Module Parameters By Configuration Cable
Setting of WS868-PLE-I module parameters by configuration cable In following part of the document there is a description of these parameters of the WS868-PLE-I module, that can be displayed and examined from PC connected to the module by configuration cable. Some of the parameters can be changed by configuration commands entered from the console”... -
Page 17: Commands For Setting Of Timers
Information NOT WRITTEN” means, that the operating configuration is different from the configuration stored ” in Flash. Configuration can be saved to Flash memory by using of ”/W” command. Example: sig50>/W If the current operating configuration was not stored to FLASH memory, the module returns to the saved config- uration after reset. -
Page 18: Commands For Setting Of Input Counters
- if n” value is set, receiving channel is opened after each n-th INFO-message ” Example of setting of receiving channel activation frequency to such mode, when the receiving channel opens after every fourth broadcasted message, and corresponding record in the module configuration summary: sig50>/d 4 downlink: Example: If the module broadcasts INFO messages eight times per day (sending time = 10800 second) and downlink... -
Page 19: Commands For Module Activation And Diagnostics
i[0] 0 0 10 1 124 i[1] 0 0 1 1 0 Parameters of each input counter are displayed in one row of the statement in following order: mode - edge - multiplier - divisor - current value. It is clear from the statement that current value of ”0” input (124) will be presented in broadcast message as 1240 (litres). - Page 20 In the first row there are displayed following device specifications: manufacturer type (Device name), hardware version/revision (HW version.revision) and software version/revision (SW vesion.revision). These specifica- tions are factory set and cannot be changed. In the second row there are values of module system time in common time format, reset cause of module last reset and value of module ”Uptime”.
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Page 21: The Ws868-Ple-I Module Configuration Table
Setting of parameters by using of optical USB-IRDA” converter ” All parameters that is necessary to set-up during common operation can be configured by optical interface. The settings can be performed through the translucent casing without necessity to open the module’s cover. This is the significant advantage especially if the module is already mounted to gas-meter and sealed by antifraud seal, because it is not possible to remove cover without breaking seal. - Page 22 Value1 setting of initial value of the first port counter (index ”0”) Value2 setting of initial value of the second port counter (index ”1”) Send periode setting of broadcasting period Measure periode setting of A/D measurement interval Value1” parameter is used for setting of the initial (or current) value of internal counter for registration of ”...
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Page 23: Overview Of Ws868-Ple-I Module Configuration Parameters
3.6.1 Overview of module configuration parameters Overview of configuration parameters that can be used for user settings of the WS868-PLE-I module is shown in the Table below. The parameters are presented in the same order as they appear in the List of all configuration parameters (see paragraph 3.5.1). -
Page 24: Operational Conditions
Operational conditions This section of the document describes basic recommendations for transportation, storing, installation and operation of WS868-PLE-I radio modules. General Operation Risks The radio modules are electronic devices power-supplied by internal batteries that register rotation of gas-meter into the internal counter and broadcast radio-messages with actual gas-meter status. During their operation be aware mainly of the following risks: 4.1.1 Risk of mechanical and/or electric damage... -
Page 25: Detailed View Of Ws868-Ple-I Module
discarded devices cannot be disposed as household waste. Equipment must be disposed of in the waste collection yards, which dispose electronic waste. Information about the nearest collection yard can be provided by the relevant local (municipal) authority. WS868-PLE-I module installation WS868-PLE-I radio modules are enclosed in plastic casings with IP20 degree of protection. -
Page 26: Module Replacement
All manipulation with the WS868-PLE-I module during installation is in principle the same, as handling with any other type of authorized remote reading module for Elster BK-G series gas-meter (e.g. IN-Z61). View of WS868-PLE-I module installed to gas-meter is displayed in the figure 1. After module installation make sure the right module is mounted to right gas-meter and fill in the prescribed documentation. -
Page 27: Operation Of The Ws868-Ple-I Module
4.10 Operation of the WS868-PLE-I module The WS868-PLE-I module performs reading of gas-meter and broadcasting of radio messages fully automatically. The greatest risks of permanent breakdown of module broadcasting are commonly caused by human activities within the installation site, especially mechanical damage of the module, excessive humidity or water inundation, or shading the RF signal by metallic object due to building operations. -
Page 28: Transmitter And Receiver Failures
5.1.4 Transmitter and receiver failures If the module is powered by correct voltage, the module communicates through the configuration port, responds to the configuration commands but the radio-messages from the module are still not received steadily, the possible reason of the trouble can be a failure of transmitting or receiving of radio signal. The typical indication of trans- mitting or receiving failures is state of partial”... -
Page 29: Additional Information
This manual is focused on description, parameters and configuration options of WS868-PLE-I RF-modules, designed for operation in Sigfox IoT network in868 MHz frequency band, that are a part of the Softlink’s wacoSystem product family. More information about all WS868 (Sigfox), WM868 (WACO), or WB169 (Wireless M-BUS) series of modules can be found on the manufacturer website: www.wacosystem.com...
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