Indication ....................................12 Mounting Recomendations ..............................13 4 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL – VERSION 2.0 ....................... 15 Vega SI-22 pulse counter transmits the following types of packets ................15 Packet with current readings ..........................15 Packet with time correction request ........................16 Settings packet ................................
Vega SI-22 / User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is designated for Vega SI-22 pulse counter (hereinafter – the counter) manufactured by Vega-Absolute OOO and provides information on powering and activation procedure, control commands and functions of the counter. This manual is targeted at specialists familiar with installation work fundamentals of electronic and electrical equipment.
LoRaWAN ® network. In addition, Vega SI-22 can be used as a security device - pulse inputs can be configured as security inputs. The pulse counter can check the specified temperature range. When configuring the device, you can set the low and high thresholds for permissible temperature values.
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Vega SI-22 / User Manual ABP method. After pressing the start button, the device immediately starts working in the "Active" mode. OTAA method. After pressing the start button, the device makes three attempts to connect to the network within the set frequency plan. After the activation in the LoRaWAN ®...
The internal clock is set automatically when you connect to the device through USB, also can be adjust via LoRaWAN network. ® FUNCTIONAL Vega SI-22 pulse counter is A class device (LoRaWAN classification) and has the ® following features: ADR support (Adaptive Data Rate) Sending of confirmed packets (configurable) Two operating modes: "Active"...
Vega SI-22 / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION DEVICE SPECIFICATION MAIN Double-contact digital inputs up to 4 Maximum input frequency 200 Hz Security inputs up to 4 USB-port micro-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С Ability to connect an external temperature sensor LORAWAN ®...
Vega SI-22 / User Manual DEFAULT DEVICE SETTINGS PARAMETER VALUE RU868 Frequency plan OTAA Activation type Adaptive Data Rate Confirmed Uplinks 1 second Rx 1 Delay 5 seconds Join Accept Delay Uplink number of transmissions Data rate 14 dBm Power...
3 OPERATION DEVICE APPEARANCE Vega SI-22 is represented in gray plastic case which has six screws and mounting for DIN-rail. The device case is equipped with a hermetic gland of M12 size. A sealant is installed inside the gland, ensuring compliance with the declared Ingress Protection rating of the device case.
Vega SI-22 / User Manual All of elements for manage and indication as well as connecting contacts are placed on the board inside the case. 4 – contacts 5 – input for connecting an external antenna 6 – LED indicator 7 –...
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Vega SI-22 / User Manual De-bouncing logics with 5 msec time constant is integrated in the pulse counter. The pulse counting is carried out for frequencies up to 200 Hz. The pulse counter has 4 pairs of contacts and it can connect circuits with the following types of NO contacts: reed switch;...
Vega SI-22 / User Manual INDICATION There is one red LED on the board. The indication is only used when the device is activated in the LoRaWAN network and when the operating modes are changed. ® LED on the board...
5. Connecting all necessary wires to the SI-22 contacts. Revision 11 of 11 August 2021...
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Vega SI-22 / User Manual 6. When the power is connected at the first time the device automatically switches to the “Active” mode and starts registration in the network. But if the device with connected battery has been switched to the “Storage” mode (by the pressing on the start button more than 5 sec) then you need to press the button to start.
Vega SI-22 / User Manual 4 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL – VERSION 2.0 This part describes the last version of the communication protocol for SI-22 data exchange with LoRaWAN network. You can see the device protocol version number in the ® “Configurator” application in the “Device info” tab.
Vega SI-22 / User Manual 6 hours period: 00:00, 06:00, 12:00, 18:00 readings are sent; 12 hours period: 00:00, 12:00 readings are sent; 24 hours period: the readings of 00:00 of the current day are sent. Time zone considered during collection data from an external meter.
Vega SI-22 / User Manual VEGA SI-22 PULSE COUNTER RECEIVES PACKETS OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES 1. Real-time clock adjustment Sent by application on LoRaWAN port 4. Size in bytes Field description Data type 1 byte Packet type, this packet = 255...
Vega SI-22 / User Manual 5 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega SI-22 pulse counter shall be stored in the original packaging in heated room at temperatures +5 °С to +40 °С and relative humidity less than 85%. The counter shall be transported in covered freight compartments of all types at any distance at temperatures -40 °C to +85 °C.
Vega SI-22 / User Manual 7 WARRANTY The manufacturer guarantees that the product complies with the current technical documentation, subject to the storage, transportation and operation conditions specified in the "Operation Manual". The warranty period is 36 months if the number of data packets sent by the product is up to 25,000.
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Vega SI-22 / User Manual DOCUMENT INFORMATION Title Pulse Counter Vega SI-22 Document type Manual – Translation from Russian Document number V02-SI22-01 Revision and date 11 of 11 August 2021 Revision History Revision Date Name Comments 27.11.2018 Document creation date “Marking”...
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