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Vega TD-11 is used for measurement air and non-aggressive gases temperature and further transmitting of this data to the LoRaWAN network Vega TD-11 can act as a security sensor and send extraordinary alarm message by the triggering security input www.vega-absolute.ru...
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual Document Information Title Vega TD-11 temperature sensor Document type Manual - Translation from Russian Document number V02-TD11-01 Revision and date 04 – 24 January 2019 This document applies to the following products: Product name Type number...
Vega TD-11 / User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is designated for Vega TD-11 device (hereinafter – device, converter) manufactured by Vega-Absolute LLC and provides information on powering and activation procedure, control commands and functions of the device. This manual is targeted at specialists familiar with installation work fundamentals for electronic and electrical equipment.
For example, car engine temperatures control and temperature control at the production rooms, stocks. TD-11 is powered by a 3400 mAh built-in battery with service life up to 10 years, provided data transmitted once a day.
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The internal clock is set automatically when device connected to the "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" via USB, also adjustable via LoRaWAN. FUNCTIONAL Vega TD-11 temperature sensor is class A device (LoRaWAN classification) and has the following features: o Temperature measurement in range of -55… +100 °С...
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual o Ability to set different data collection period for case of temperature measurements are out of specified range o Immediately data sending at moment of message forming for case of temperature measurements are out of specified range...
Vega TD-11 / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION Main USB-port mini-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С Measurement temperatures -55…+100 °С Hall sensor sensitivity 5 mT, bipolar External temperature sensor type B57861-S 103-F40 10 kOhm Accuracy of temperature measurement ±0.5 ºС in range -10…+40 ºС...
Security input can trigger on short, open or both of this cases. It is configured by the “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application (See part 4). Should the security input triggering, the device is activated and sends an alarm message to the network.
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual When thermistor connecting you should to configure sending data parameters in “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application. Revision 04 - 24 January 2019...
Vega TD-11 / User Manual DEVICE SENSORS Two Hall sensors are located on the board bottom. Hall sensor triggers in the presence of magnetic field what allows using temperature sensor for reed switch control. Should the any sensor triggering, the device sends a corresponding message to the LoRaWAN network (see part 5).
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual Tamper Revision 04 - 24 January 2019...
Vega TD-11 / User Manual INDICATION The device has one red LED located on the board. Indication is only used during device activation step in the LoRaWAN network and when operation modes are switch. LED location on the board Meaning...
Vega TD-11 / User Manual INITIAL STARTUP Vega TD-11 is constantly on, but can operate in a special "Storage" mode, designed for storage and transportation. The device does not regularly transmit data to the network in this mode. Before use switch the sensor from the “Storage” mode.
Vega TD-11 / User Manual CONNECTING VIA USB Vega TD-11 adjusted with the "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application (See part 4). USB port is located 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 downloaded from iotvega.com.
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Vega TD-11 / 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 device via USB.
Next, the work of the application is considered in the “Expert” mode. INTERFACE OF THE APPLICATION The "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application does not require the special installation. When the executable file is launched, the window for working with the application appears.
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.
Vega TD-11 / User Manual “DEVICE INFO” TAB The "Device info" tab displays information about the device, its status, and 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).
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual Link check (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) - when pressed, the device sends a special signal to the LoRaWAN network, in response to which the network informs it of the number of gateways that received this signal and the signal quality. This button only works when the device is connected to the network.
Vega TD-11 / User Manual “LORAWAN SETTINGS” TAB The "LoRaWAN Settings" tab allows you to configure various parameters of the LoRa network. Region - allows you to select RU-868, EU-868 or specify a custom frequency plan. In the device frequency plan, only those channels are active by default, on which sending requests for connection to the network (join channels).
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual This frequency plan allows you to set up to 16 channels, as well as the frequency and speed of the second receiving window. The first three channels and the second receiving window parameters are mandatory. Without these parameters the custom frequency plan will be considered empty Activation type –...
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Vega TD-11 / 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.
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Vega TD-11 / 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.
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Vega TD-11 / 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.
Vega TD-11 / User Manual «VEGA TD-11» TAB The “Vega TD-11” tab contains the settings of the connected device. Current state – displays the current parameters of the device - the internal temperature of the device and the battery level.
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual 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 hours and so on.
1 byte TD-11 inputs/outputs state uint8_t If thermistor is not connected to the TD-11 (contacts «Therm» and « »), in the «Temperature» field will be sent an -1000 value for breakage or fault indication. In case of thermistor short circuit will be sent an -1270 value "Inputs state"...
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual “Reason of sending message” field codes Code Value 0x00 Sending packet by the time 0x01 By the security input triggering 0x02 By the tamper triggering 0x03 By the Hall sensor 1 triggering 0x04 By the Hall sensor 2 triggering...
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The package with settings sent to the device may not contain all the settings supported by the device, but only the part that needs to be changed. Table of ID of TD-11 parameters and these possible values ID of Description...
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Vega TD-11 / User Manual 5 – 5 minutes 6 – 15 minutes 7 – 30 minutes Guard input, Send alarm message 1 byte 1 – on short 2 – on open 3 – short and open Data collection period 1 byte 1 –...
Vega TD-11 / User Manual 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega TD-11 shall be stored in the original packaging in heated room at temperatures +5°С to +40°С and relative humidity less than 85%. The device shall be transported in covered freight compartments of all types at any distance at temperatures -40°C to +85°C.
Vega TD-11 / 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 undertakes to comply with the terms and conditions of transportation, storage and operation specified in this user manual.
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