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NB-IoT MODEM WITH RS-232/RS-485 INTERFACE VEGA NB-13 User manual www.vega-absolute.ru...
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Vega NB-13 / User Manual Document Information NB-IoT modem with RS-232/RS-485 interface Title Vega NB-13 Document type Manual – Translation from Russian Document number V02-NB13-01 Revision and date 03 - 12 May 2020 This document applies to the following products:...
Vega NB-13 / User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is designated for Vega NB-13 modem with RS-232/RS-485 interface (hereinafter – the modem) manufactured by Vega-Absolute OOO and provides information on powering and activation procedure, control commands and functions of the counter.
RS-232/RS-485 interfaces and transmitting them to the server by the NB-IoT technology. In addition, Vega NB-13 can be used as a security device – two additional inputs operate in security mode, there is also a Hall sensor.
The internal clock is set automatically when device connected to the "Vega NB-IoT Configurator" via USB. FUNCTIONAL Vega NB-13 modem has the following features: o RS-232 or RS-485 interface o 1-Wire interface for connection of temperature sensors (up to 10) in ‘data collection’...
Vega NB-13 / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION Main Interfaces RS-232/RS-485, 1-Wire Security inputs USB-port micro-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С Built-in temperature sensor Hall sensor Quantity of black box records up to 100 000 Cellular communications Supported Cellular Standards...
Vega NB-13 / User Manual 1-Wire interface allows to connect there up to 10 temperature sensors (see details in part There are two security inputs on the board. The device monitors status changes on the security inputs and when the security input triggers, the device is activated and sends an alarm message to the network.
Vega NB-13 / User Manual BUTTONS There are two buttons on the board which can help you to manage the device. Buttons are described in the table below. INIT button RESET button Action Result RESET Short pressing Device reloading INIT...
Vega NB-13 / User Manual INDICATION There are two LEDs on the board: red and blue. Blue LED VD19 shows LTE-modem state, and red LED VD18 – the device state. LEDs location on the board LED signal Meaning LTE-modem Short flash every three...
Connect the power 5…55 V here Vega NB-13 modem operate from the external power supply. In “Data collection” mode after power supplying the device loading and sleeps until the communication session according with the schedule. If you need to test the data transmitting, then press and hold the INIT button for the 2 seconds.
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Vega NB-13 / User Manual In this window, you need to click Next, then Install, and then the installation will begin. When the installation is completed successfully, the following screen appears: After pressing Finish the driver is ready for operation, - it is possible to connect the modem via USB.
Vega NB-13 / User Manual 4 VEGA NB-IOT CONFIGURATOR The "Vega NB-IoT Configurator" application (hereinafter referred to as the configurator) is intended for setting up the device via USB. INTERFACE OF THE APPLICATION The "Vega NB-IoT Configurator" application does not require the special installation.
Vega NB-13 / User Manual 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 NB-IoT Configurator" application. 3. Click the "Connect" button in the menu on the left.
Vega NB-13 / User Manual “SYSTEM” TAB The "System" tab displays information about the device, about modem, and SIM. Device info - the configurator reads information about the device model, its firmware and automatically corrects the device's time when connected to it. In that block you can find out the number of records in the black box and the number of packets sent by the device.
Vega NB-13 / User Manual “SETTINGS” TAB The "Settings" tab allows to configure various parameters of the network connection and device operation. Connection settings – a group of parameters set up the data collection and transmitting. operating mode determines the nature of the operation of the entire device. In the “Data collection”...
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Vega NB-13 / User Manual Used frequency bands for NB-IoT devices connection can be different for different cellular operators. You can ask the operator about used band or select all the bands. Network registration timeout – the period after which the modem will fall asleep when registration waiting.
Vega NB-13 / User Manual “VEGA NB-13” TAB The “Vega NB-13” tab contains detail information about the connected device, its sensors and inputs. Network – displays the current parameters of the connection and allows to control it. Buttons in this block have logic like INIT button on the board.
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Vega NB-13 / User Manual Inputs/outputs – displays current parameters of the device and allows to form a packet, i. e. to collect data from all the inputs and put the packet to the black box until the next communication session.
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 NB-13 sends the message on the server as a text of JSON format. See example below.
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Vega NB-13 / User Manual Transcription of the message fields: Message – part with information about current message. dev – name and version of the device firmware IMEI – LTE-modem identifier IMSI, ICCID – SIM-card (SIM-chip) identifiers num – the number of the message UTC –...
Vega NB-13 / User Manual TRANSPARENT MODE Data transmitting format for transparent channel Offset Size, byte Description Transparent packet ID (0x05) Packet type Packet size (little-endian) 1-1000 Transmitting data Types of packets for transparent channel Packet type Description 0x02 Send data to the port RS485/RS232. Server sends this packet.
Vega NB-13 / User Manual 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega NB-13 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.
Vega NB-13 / 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.
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