Relay outputs operation ................................. 13 Led indications ..................................15 Mounting recomendations ..............................16 4 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ............................18 Vega SI-12 RELAY pulse counter transmits the following types of packets ..............18 Packet with current readings .............................18 “Alarm” packet ................................19 Output state information packet ..........................19 Packet with time correction request .........................20...
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Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual 6 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE ..............................25 7 WARRANTY ....................................26 Revision № 01 of 06.10.2021...
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is designated for Vega SI-12 RELAY 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.
® network, and for controlling low-power actuators by means of built-in relays. In addition, Vega SI-12 RELAY can be used as a security device - all inputs can be configured as security inputs. The counter has two relay outputs and can be used as a control device.
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Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual Hold the start button pressed (min. 5 seconds) to switch the device from the "Active" mode back to the "Storage" mode. When switching to the "Storage" mode, all readings from the pulse inputs accumulated in the device memory are reset The device forms the data packet with current state with a configurable period from 5 minutes to 24 hours.
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual FUNCTIONAL Vega SI-12 RELAY pulse counter works as a device of class C (LoRaWAN ® classification) and has the following features: ADR support (Adaptive Data Rate) Sending of confirmed packets (configurable) Simultaneous readings from 4 independent inputs Ability to control actuators using built-in relays Two operating modes: "Active"...
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION DEVICE SPECIFICATION MAIN Double-contact digital inputs up to 4 Maximum input frequency 200 Hz Security inputs up to 4 Relay outputs USB-port mini-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С Built-in temperature sensor...
Time zone pulse Inputs operate in mode For changing the device settings, you need to connect to it with “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application. You can download app on the iotvega.com site in SOFT section as well as User Manual for configurator.
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual 3 OPERATION DEVICE APPEARANCE Vega SI-12 RELAY is represented in small plastic case which has four screws and mounting for DIN-rail. 1 – screw ø 2 mm х 2 – DIN-rail with mounting holes ø 3 mm 3 –...
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual CONTACTS DESCRIPTION When connecting a radio modem to external devices, consider the internal circuitry of its pulse inputs shown below. The pulse counter has 10 contacts, see table below (in order from left to right):...
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"Storage" mode by holding the start button pressed (min. 5 seconds). Pulse inputs can be configured for work in the "Security" mode via the “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application. In this mode, the device does not count pulses at the "Security"...
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual RELAY OUTPUTS OPERATION Relay outputs can be in three states: OUT_1 and OUT_2 connected to the “Ground”. This is the initial state of the outputs after switching on the device. Output OUT_1 connected to supply voltage +VPWR, OUT_2 connected to the “Ground”.
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Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual To switch the OUT_1 output back to the “Ground”, it is required to send the command to LoRaWAN port 2: 0x04 0x01 ® To switch the OUT_2 output back to the “Ground”, it is required to send the command...
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual LED INDICATIONS There is one red LED on the board. The indication is only used when the device is activating in the LoRaWAN network and when the operating modes are changing. ® LED location on the...
5. Connecting all necessary wires to the SI-12 RELAY contacts. 6. Device launching – switching to the “Active” mode and registration in the network. Revision № 01 of 06.10.2021...
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Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual Location of the launch button on the board 7. By the laptop you can make sure that the device successfully sends the data. 8. Before assembling the device, it is necessary to reset the pulses accumulated during testing and connection by switching the device to the "Storage"...
This part describes the SI-12 RELAY communication protocol with LoRaWAN network. ® In fields consisting of several bytes, the little endian byte order is used VEGA SI-12 RELAY PULSE COUNTER TRANSMITS THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PACKETS 1. Packet with current readings Передается регулярно на LoRaWAN порт 2 ®...
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual 1 byte Output number (1-2) uint8 1 byte New output state (0 – off, 1 - on) uint8 4 bytes Generation packet time (unixtime UTC) uint32 4. Packet with time correction request Sent every seven days on LoRaWAN port 4 ®...
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual VEGA SI-12 RELAY PULSE COUNTER RECEIVES PACKETS OF THE FOLLOWNG 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...
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 SI-12 RELAY parameters and these possible values ID of...
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Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual 7 – 30 minutes Time zone, in minutes 2 bytes from -720 to 840 Revision № 01 of 06.10.2021...
Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual 5 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega SI-12 RELAY 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.
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Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual 6 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE The pulse counter is delivered complete with: Vega SI-12 RELAY pulse counter – 1 pc. Screw – 4 pcs. Factory certificate – 1 pc. Revision № 01 of 06.10.2021...
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Vega SI-12 RELAY / 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 "User Manual". The warranty period is 36 months. The warranty period of operation is calculated from the date of sale marked in the product factory certificate, and from the release date when such a mark is absent.
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Vega SI-12 RELAY / User Manual DOCUMENT INFORMATION Title Pulse Counter Vega SI-12 RELAY Document type Manual – Translation from Russian Document number V02-SI12R-01 Revision and date 01 of 06.10.2021 Revision History Revision Date Name Comments 06.10.2021 Document creation date...
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