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- Page 1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM NB-IoT NB-SI2 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
........4.11 Using of NB-SI2 module for remote monitoring of sensors . - Page 3 ....” Set of NB-SI2 module components with stick antenna ......
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Page 4: Introduction
Module usage The NB-SI2 module can be used either for remote reading of one or two consumption meters with pulse output, or for monitoring of up to two two-state sensors. It is possible to combine both type of usage. -
Page 5: Hardware Features And Power Supplying
The module can be configured also remotely, with using of back channel of bi-directional communication. External appearance of the NB-SI2 module is shown in the figure 1. Position of infrared sensor for wireless con- figuration is marked by green arrow. Newer module modifications are equipped with the special circular aperture (”peephole”) for magnetic fixing of the optical converter. -
Page 6: Technical Parameters Overview
Technical parameters overview Overview of NB-SI2 module technical parameters is shown in the Table1 below. Table 1: Overview of NB-SI2 module technical parameters RF subsystem parameters Frequency band 800 MHz (RX/TX) 791-821 / 832-862 Frequency band 850 MHz (RX/TX) 869-894 / 824-849... -
Page 7: Configuration Of The Nb-Si2 Module
Configuration of the NB-SI2 module Configuration parameters of the NB-SI2 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; ”... -
Page 8: Setting Of Nb-Si2 Module Parameters By Configuration Cable
Setting of NB-SI2 module parameters by configuration cable In following part of the document there is a description of these parameters of the NB-SI2 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... - Page 9 : Show or set rtc time, set as BCD : 0x102033 is 10:20:33 date : Show or set rtc date, set as BCD : 0x171231 is 2017-12-31 uptime : Show uptime sens : Show sensors reset : Reset device : Test modem : Show this help mon# NB-SI2...
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Page 10: System Commands" Group For Control Of Module Basic Functions
The ”uptime” parameter value shows the time interval passed from the last device reset in seconds so that the exact moment of the last module reset can be recognized by this parameter. The parameter is of read only” type. ” Example: NB-SI2... -
Page 11: Configuration" Group Of Commands For Writing Of Configuration
FLASH memory. There is only one exception - frequency constant keeps the actual value also after cleaning of FLASH memory by ”clean” command. This command is recommended to use only by users with good knowledge of the system or after consultation with the manufacturer. NB-SI2... -
Page 12: System Commands" Group For General Diagnostics
The NB-SI2 module is equipped with two inputs (port 1 and 2), that are connected to the corresponding pulse counters (index 0 and 1). Each counter increases its value up one unit each time it receives pulse from a consumption meter connected to its port. - Page 13 Burst” alarm function can be found in the paragraph 3.1.7 below. Detailed description of sensor input settings can ” be found in the paragraph 3.1.8 Setting of sensor inputs” below. Detailed description of tariff switching” function ” ” can be found in the paragraph 3.1.9 below. NB-SI2...
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Page 14: Leak" Alarm Function
(weekly operational cycle). Detection period starts running from module restart, or from the moment when the parameter is changed. Alarm message is sent at the end of detection period. Example of setting Zero period” parameter for port No 1 (index ”0”) to 60 minutes value: ” NB-SI2... -
Page 15: Burst" Alarm Function Principle
Burst Check Time”) in minutes. If one of these ” parameters is set to ”0” for some port, Burst” function is deactivated for that port. ” Example of setting LIMIT” parameter for port No 1 (index ”0”) to 15 pulses per 10 minutes: ” NB-SI2... -
Page 16: Setting Of Sensor Inputs
(0/1) type with contact, relay, or electronic binary output (e.g. door contacts, ” flood detectors, fire detectors, electronic seals...etc.) can be connected to any of two NB-SI2 module ports. If the port is not preset to alarm mode”, the module only stores number of 0/1 transitions of the sensor into the counter ”... -
Page 17: Description And Setting Of " Tariff Switching" Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
” When the Tariff switching” function activated, all input pulses are carried only to the first input. The second ” physical input is connected to the tariff switching control voltage (see figure 5). Input pulses from the first port NB-SI2... -
Page 18: Commands For Message Content Setting
By setting of ”2” value the pulses are directed to the ”t1” counter during ”0” ” low”, closed contact) status of control voltage (see figure). As only the second port of the NB-SI2 module can be ”... -
Page 19: Mask")
The ”hdata” command can be used for displaying of currently stored historical readings. Example: cfg#hdata History data : 2018-01-04, 13:30:00+01 I1 : 1233 I2 : 127 2018-01-04, 13:40:00+01 I1 : 1249 I2 : 129 2018-01-04, 13:50:00+01 I1 : 1251 I2 : 134 cfg# NB-SI2... -
Page 20: Commands For Setting Of Message Broadcasting System
60 minutes. Current value can be checked by periode” command (without parameter). ” Broadcasting period can be changed by entering of required number of minutes (theoretically up to 65535 minutes) after periode” command. ” NB-SI2... - Page 21 INFO messages. If the setting is ”Reply to server : no”, the module reply to back channel requests regularly - that means send answers to the address from which the request came. If the setting is NB-SI2...
- Page 22 - APN) should be entered to the module configuration by using of ”apn” command. APN is assigned by GSM operator. Setting of APN can be deleted by entering of ”.” value (dot). Example of setting of APN-name to ”cms.softlink” value: cfg#apn cms.softlink APN changed from ’’...
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Page 23: Displaying Of Other Operational Entries In The List Of Parameters
Setting of both parameters should be reasonable compromise between energy consumption and reliability of message delivery. As the NB-SI2 module can broadcast not only current values, but also historical” values from internal mem- ”... -
Page 24: Setting Of Parameters By Using Of Optical Converter
GSM sub-module SIM CCID unique number of inserted SIM-card SIM IMSI unique number of SIM-card user All the parameters contain information about device identification, series and hardware/software version and are intended only for manufacturer’s use. NB-SI2... -
Page 25: Nb-Si2 Module Configuration Table
Figure 7: NB-SI2 module configuration table NB-SI2... - Page 26 In the middle section of the table there is a group of commonly used configurable parameters of the NB-SI2 module. There are following parameters: name of network GateWay (Access Point Name) Server IP target server IP-address Server port target application port number Info text user defined device name...
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Page 27: Basic Forms Of Nb-Si2 Module In " Softlink Configurator" Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
In the figure there is an identification form of NB-SI2 module (bordered by grey colour), form selection window (bordered by yellow colour) and administration form (bordered by blue colour). -
Page 28: Input/Output Setting Form And Nb-Iot Network Configuration Form
- starting of multiple (10 times) transmission series (SENDPER 10) - sending of RESET command to the module As the SOFTLINK Configurator” application is continuously developed and improved, the screen previews of ” NB-SI2 module configuration forms can vary in time. -
Page 29: Remote Setting Of Module Parameters Through The Nb Iot Back Channel
NB-IoT network uses standard Internet Protocol (IP) that naturally enables data communication in both direc- tions. The NB-SI2 module can use bi-directional communication for setting of its parameters from so called ”back channel”, that is (for the reason of saving battery) opened only during two second period after transmitting of each message (INFO, TRAP, or RESPONSE). -
Page 30: Overview Of Module Configuration Parameters
3.3.1 Overview of module configuration parameters Overview of configuration parameters that can be used for user settings of the NB-SI2 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 3.1.1). -
Page 31: The Nb-Si2 Module Data Messages
Individual variables are coded into the data content of the message by using of ”NEP” proprietary coding sys- tem invented by SOFTLINK. In this system each type of variable has its own designation called ”OID” (Object ID), which determines meaning, character and data type of the variable. These variables, that could be used mul- tiple times (as multiple inputs, temperatures, voltages...) must be used jointly with order number of the variable... -
Page 32: Description Of Info Message
OID 90/1 - humidity of embedded sensor (*) (*) Only some module modifications are equipped with temperature and humidity sensors. Example of INFO message data content of NB-SI2 module with current values and sending of all variables (”full mask”): Index... -
Page 33: Description Of Trap Message
3.4.3 Description of TRAP message Messages of TRAP type are used for immediate transmitting of information about event detected by the NB-SI2 module. The information contains type of detected event (e.g. ”Processor temperature exceeded limit”) that can be followed by one or several variables with parameters of the event (e.g. ”Temperature” and ”Temperature limit”). -
Page 34: Encryption Of Messages
”Message type” (OID 63 MESSAGE TYPE), that carries an information, whether the type of message is INFO (value 6), or TRAP (value 5). Other variables follow in same order (and structure), as in unencrypted message (starting with seventh variable to the end of message). NB-SI2... -
Page 35: Operational Conditions
Operational conditions This section of the document describes basic recommendations for transportation, storing, installation and operation of NB-SI2 radio modules. General Operation Risks The radio modules are electronic devices power-supplied by internal batteries. The modules read counters or registers of the connected consumption meters or sensors. -
Page 36: The Condition Of Modules On Delivery
(municipal) authority. NB-SI2 module installation NB-SI2 radio modules are enclosed in plastic casings with an IP65 degree of protection equipped with mounts for mounting on the wall, pipe or any other construction element. Input clamps, configuration connector as well as antenna connector are placed on the module’s printed circuit board, so that it is necessary to open the casing to... -
Page 37: Set Of Nb-Si2 Module Components With Stick Antenna
Figure 12: Set of NB-SI2 module components with stick antenna In the figure there is displayed the detail of NB-SI2 module printed circuit board with configuration connector marked by red colour, input clamps marked by yellow colour, SIM-holder marked by violet colour, antenna connector marked by blue colour and battery switch marked by green colour. -
Page 38: Module And Meter Replacement
OFF” position (or replacing of shortening ” ” connector from shortening pins) disconnect the module from the battery power supply; loosen the fixing screws (or clamping tape) that hold the module on the wall, pipe or other pad and dismantle the cap; NB-SI2... -
Page 39: Module Dismantling
”Value1” and ”Value2” parameters by using of optical converter (by ”Read” button). If there is a real consumption in progress on the measured volume or energy, counter values should change in correspondence with changing of values on mechanical counters. Values of physical quantities (temperature, voltage..) should correspond with reality; NB-SI2... -
Page 40: Operation Of The Nb-Si2 Module
Using of NB-SI2 module for remote monitoring of sensors The NB-SI2 module can be used also for remote monitoring of any two-state sensors with either isolated contact (e.g. mechanical contact, relay, reed contact...), or solid-state relay, or open collector types of outputs. It is not possible to connect a sensor with its own source of voltage on its output. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Figure 16: Using of position sensor for door monitoring Troubleshooting Possible causes of module failures If during operation of NB-SI2 module some anomaly, malfunctions or other troubles are recognized, the possible causes of the failures can be classified by following categories: 5.1.1 Power supplying failures The module is supplied by electrical power from the long-life internal battery. - Page 42 ” from remote reading is different than meter status shown in meter’s mechanical counter. In this case try to proceed with troubleshooting of the connection with meters in following steps: NB-SI2...
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Page 43: Power Supplying Failures
To identify a reason of device failure or any anomaly in its operation follow this procedure: 1. No data are available from the NB-SI2 module. In this case it is recommended to check functionality of the module subsystems in following order: check correctness of setting of the module in the central system database;... -
Page 44: Additional Information
Additional information This manual is focused on description, parameters and configuration options of NB-SI2 RF-modules, designed for operation in NB-IoT network, that are a part of the Softlink’s wacoSystem product family. More information about all modules of ”NB”...
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