Vega NB-15 User Manual

Vega NB-15 User Manual

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  • Page 1 NB-IoT MODEM VEGA NB-15 User manual www.vega-absolute.ru...
  • Page 2 Vega NB-15 / User Manual Document Information Title NB-IoT modem Vega NB-15 Document type Manual – Translation from Russian Document number V02-NB15-01 Revision and date 02 - 28 April 2021 This document applies to the following products: Product name Type number...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................4 1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ............................5 Device description ................................. 5 Functional ....................................5 Marking ..................................... 5 2 SPECIFICATION ..................................6 3 OPERATION ....................................7 Contacts ....................................7 Buttons ..................................... 9 Indication ....................................10 Initial Startup ..................................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The counter shall be installed and adjusted by qualified specialists in order to ensure proper operation of the device Vega-Absolute OOO reserves the right to make changes to the manual related to the improvement of equipment and software, as well as to eliminate typos and inaccuracies, without prior notice.
  • Page 5: Description And Operation

    Vega NB-15 modem is designed for the data collection from the external connected devices and transmitting it to the server by the NB-IoT technology. In addition, Vega NB-15 can be used as a security device – two additional inputs operate in security mode, there is also a Hall sensor.
  • Page 6: Specification

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION Main Interfaces RS-485 (ModBus) / 1-Wire Analog inputs Digital inputs USB-port micro-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С Built-in temperature sensor Quantity of black box records Cellular communications Supported Cellular Standards LTE Cat NB1...
  • Page 7: Operation

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual 3 OPERATION CONTACTS Contacts description is 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 In the security mode the modem monitors the input state change and send an alarm message into the network by the one of events: security circuit close, unclose or both of it. You can choose the event for security input triggering via the “Vega NB-IoT Configurator” application.
  • Page 9: Buttons

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual BUTTONS There is a button on the board which described in the table below. INIT button Action Result INIT Pressing for 1 second Registration at the network Pressing for 2 seconds Data transmitting Pressing for 3 seconds...
  • Page 10: Indication

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual INDICATION There is a red LED on the board. LED shows the device state. LED location on the board LED signal Meaning Short flash every three Device searches the network seconds Short flash every Device successfully connected to the...
  • Page 11: Initial Startup

    Vega NB-15 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 use both connectors.
  • Page 12 Vega NB-15 / 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.
  • Page 13: Vega Nb-Iot Configurator

    Vega NB-15 / 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.
  • Page 14: 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. The application automatically recognizes the type of device, and the device selection menu becomes inactive.
  • Page 15: System" Tab

    Vega NB-15 / 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.
  • Page 16: Settings" Tab

    Vega NB-15 / 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. Used frequency bands for NB-IoT devices connection can be different for different cellular operators.
  • Page 17 Vega NB-15 / User Manual Transmission period can be equal to 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 and 24 hours. When beginning of communication session, the device starts sending packets with readings from the earliest packet. The time of data transmitting cannot be specified, it’s defined in random way for every device in chosen period of transmission from the moment of connection to the network.
  • Page 18: Vega Nb-15" Tab

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual “VEGA NB-15” TAB The “Vega NB-15” 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.
  • Page 19 Vega NB-15 / 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.
  • Page 20: Communication Protocol

    Data transmits via MQTT protocol. You should to specify in the device settings the address and port of the server where the data will be sent. Those settings specified in application “Vega NB-IoT Configurator”. It must be MQTT broker as a server (received side). You should to specify in the device settings the address and port of the broker.
  • Page 21 Vega NB-15 / 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 –...
  • Page 22: Storage And Transportation Requirements

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega NB-15 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 23: Content Of The Package

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual 7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE The modem is delivered complete with: Vega NB-15 modem – 1 pc. Antenna – 1 pc. Factory certificate – 1 pc. Revision 02 – 28 April 2021...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Vega NB-15 / User Manual 8 WARRANTY The warranty period for the device is 3 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 25 Vega NB-15 / User Manual vega-absolute.ru User Manual © Vega-Absolute OOO 2020-2021 Revision 02 – 28 April 2021...

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