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- Page 1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Sigfox WS868 WS868-PLE2 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
Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Sigfox communication network ........1.2 Module usage . - Page 3 Manual selection of the driver file from a folder ......USB driver installation .
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This document describes features, parameters and setting possibilities of the WS868-PLE2 module, which is used for reading of Elster BK-G series gas-meters and for radio-broadcasting of the data from the gas-meter to the superior remote reading system in form of Sigfox standard messages. Sigfox communication network Sigfox communication network is a global radio frequency (RF) communication system intended for collecting data from the huge number of terminal devices that transmit only a very limited amount of data. -
Page 5: Technical Parameters Overview
Figure 1: View of the WS868-PLE2 module Technical parameters overview Overview of WS868-PLE2 module technical parameters is shown in the Table1 below. Table 1: Overview of WS868-PLE2 module technical parameters RF subsystem parameters Frequency band 868,0 - 868,6 Modulation DBPSK Sub-channel bandwidth Transmitting power Communication protocol... -
Page 6: Configuration Of The Ws868-Ple2 Module
Configuration of the WS868-PLE2 module Configuration parameters of the WS868-PLE2 module can be displayed and changed from a common computer (PC) wirelessly, with using of USB-IRDA” optical converter. Technique of interconnection of the ”USB- ” IRDA” converter with PC and general rules of configuration with using of this optical converter are described in the section Configuration of the WS868-PLE2 module with using of optical converter”. -
Page 7: Connection Of " Usb-Irda" Optical Converter To Computer
Walk device” button the list of all variables that are used for module configuration can be displayed ” (see figure 5. Index and description of all variables of the NEP protocol, that is used for coding of data in Softlink’s wacoSystem” ”... -
Page 8: General Rules For Configuration Of The Module By Optical Converter
Figure 4: Displaying of WACO OptoConf” configuration window” ” Figure 5: List of variables in the working window of WACO OptoConf” program ” editing fields), while parameters that can be changed by WACO OptoConf” program are displayed inside white ” editing fields (”active fields”). -
Page 9: Usb Gateway" And
In this case it is necessary to download a new version of the WACO OptoConf” ” program from the product WEB site www.wacosystem.com/podpora, or contact manufacturer’s technical support by e-mail: support@softlink.cz. USB GateWay” and USB-IRDA” driver installation ”... -
Page 10: Displaying Of The Device Without Driver In "Device Manager" Window
Connect the device to computer and open a window of Device Manager” tool. The device appears in the Other ” ” device” section in upper part of the window as USB Serial port” device (see figure left). ” Figure 7: Displaying of the device without driver in ”Device Manager” window By right-clicking to USB Serial port”... -
Page 11: How To Disable Driver Signature Enforcement In Windows 8 System
system warning. Click to Install the software anyway” option and the installation process will launch (*). After ” the process is completed the system shows positive message The driver was successfully installed” (or similar). ” The device will move to the Ports (COM &... -
Page 12: Setting Of Parameters By Using Of Optical
Setting of parameters by using of optical USB-IRDA” converter ” All parameters that is necessary to set-up during common operation can be configured by optical interface. The settings can be performed through the translucent casing without necessity to open the module’s cover. This is the significant advantage especially if the module is already mounted to gas-meter and sealed by antifraud seal, because it is not possible to remove cover without breaking seal. -
Page 13: Overview Of Module Configuration Parameters
gas-meter revolving. After this setting the initial value increases by one unit with each turn of gas-meter mechanical counter. Value2” parameter is used for registration of tamper status. Current value of this variable (0/1) shows, ” whether the tamper micro-switch is connected or released. Setting of this value has no practical meaning. Send periode”... -
Page 14: Y Pis Vˇ S Ech Konfiguraˇ C N´ Ich Parametr˚ U Modulu Ws868-Ple2
Table 2: V´ y pis vˇ s ech konfiguraˇ c n´ ıch parametr˚ u modulu WS868-PLE2 N´ a zev Popis Default. Device name text manufacturer device name read only Device type number manufacturer device type read only Device subtype number manufacturer device subtype read only Manufacturer... -
Page 15: Structure Of Module Data Messages
(*) Frequency of broadcasting in Sigfox network is under regulation. Each device working in Sigfox network has assigned its service profile that enables only limited number of broadcasted messages per day. Exceeding this limit can cause some restriction or sanction from the Sigfox service provider. OID=109 variable with index 2 ( SISA timeouts (2)”) can be used for setting of the time interval for measurement ”... -
Page 16: Operational Conditions
Operational conditions This section of the document describes basic recommendations for transportation, storing, installation and operation of WS868-PLE2 radio modules. General Operation Risks The radio modules are electronic devices power-supplied by internal batteries that register rotation of gas-meter into the internal counter and broadcast radio-messages with actual gas-meter status. During their operation be aware mainly of the following risks: 4.1.1 Risk of mechanical and/or electric damage... -
Page 17: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Warning! Mechanical and electrical installation of the WS868-PLE2 module can be provided only by a person with necessary qualification in electrical engineering. Environmental protection and recycling The equipment contains non-rechargeable lithium battery. It is necessary to remove battery before module disposal and dispose battery separately in compliance with the dangerous waste disposal rules. -
Page 18: Module Replacement And Dismantling
if the broadcasting period has been already set and counter initial value should be set to zero value, it is not necessary to perform any setting. Just set counter initial value to zero by micro-switch as described below; counter reset micro-switch is accessible through the small circular hole in the left part of module lower side (see figure right). -
Page 19: Functional Check Of The Module
connect antenna or antenna cable to the antenna connector and check the antifraud seal; write down the new module ID, gasmeter counter status and seal number. Fill in the prescribed service documentation. If possible, arrange making of all appropriate changes in the database of the remote reading system immediately. -
Page 20: System Failures
by unskilled person can cause irretrievable damage of the module. There are only top-quality batteries used in the wacoSystem modules, that have been carefully selected and properly tested. In case of battery replacement by user the new battery parameters should meet same technical requirements (type, capacity, voltage, current load, auto-discharging current...) as the original battery. -
Page 21: Reading System Failures
This manual is focused on description, parameters and configuration options of WS868-PLE2 RF-modules, designed for operation in Sigfox IoT network in868 MHz frequency band, that are a part of the Softlink’s wacoSystem product family. More information about all WS868 (Sigfox), WM868 (WACO), or WB169 (Wireless M-BUS) series of modules can be found on the manufacturer website: www.wacosystem.com...
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