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Vega Absolute VEGA SI-21 User Manual

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Pulse Counter
VEGA SI-21
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Pulse Counter Vega SI-21 is used for reading of values from
metering instruments, such as water- and electricity meters
and further transmitting of this data to LoRaWAN network.
Vega SI-21 can be used as a security device by sending alarm
signal in case a specific contact pair is closed.
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  • Page 1 Pulse Counter Vega SI-21 is used for reading of values from metering instruments, such as water- and electricity meters and further transmitting of this data to LoRaWAN network. Vega SI-21 can be used as a security device by sending alarm signal in case a specific contact pair is closed. www.vega-absolute.ru...
  • Page 2 Vega SI-21 / User Manual Document Information Title Pulse Counter Vega SI-21 Document type Manual – Translation from Russian Document number V02-SI21-01 Revision and date 11 - 23 October 2020 This document applies to the following products: Product name Type number...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    “Vega SI-21” tab ..................................24 5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL – VERSION 2.0 ....................... 26 Vega SI-21 pulse counter transmits the following types of packets ................26 VEGA SI-21 pulse counter receives packets of the following types ................28 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ...................... 30 7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE ..............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is designated for Vega SI-21 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.

  • Page 5: Description And Operation

    Vega SI-21 pulse counter is designed for counting of pulses incoming to 4 independent inputs, further accumulating and transmitting of this information in the LoRaWAN network. In addition, Vega SI-21 can be used as a security device - pulse inputs can be configured as security inputs.

  • Page 6: Comunication And Data Collection Algorithm

    The internal clock is set automatically when device connected to the "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" via USB, also adjustable via LoRaWAN. FUNCTIONAL Vega SI-21 pulse counter is A class device (LoRaWAN classification) and has the following features: o ADR support (Adaptive Data Rate) o Sending of confirmed packets (configurable) o Two operating modes: "Active"...

  • Page 7: Marking

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual o Ability to connect an external temperature sensor o Unscheduled sending of an alarm packet when the temperature goes out the specified range o The ability to set a shortened data collection interval for the case when the...

  • Page 8: Specification

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION Main Double-contact digital inputs up to 4 Maximum input frequency 200 Hz Security inputs up to 4 USB-port mini-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С External temperature sensor type B57861-S 103-F40 10 kOhm ±0.5 ºС...

  • Page 9: Operation

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual 3 OPERATION CONTACTS The pulse counter has 4 pairs of contacts and is able to connect circuits with the following types of NO contacts: - reed switch; - mechanical pushbutton; - open-drain output. Equipment with NAMUR pulse output is not supported Polarity effects only "open collector"...
  • Page 10 Vega SI-21 / User Manual Also, there are a couple of contacts on the board for connection an external thermistor, it is contacts «Temp.» and « ». It is necessary to configure sending parameters for thermistor readings in the «Vega LoRaWAN Configurator» application.

  • Page 11: Indication

    Vega SI-21 / 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 Meaning...

  • Page 12: Initial Startup

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual INITIAL STARTUP Vega SI-21 pulse counter is constantly on but can operate in a special "Storage" mode, designed for storage and transportation. The device does not regularly transmit data to the network in this mode. Before use switch the counter from the «Storage» mode.

  • Page 13: Connecting Via Usb

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual CONNECTING VIA USB The pulse counter adjusting with the "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application (See part 4). USB port on the board Before connecting the device to the computer for the first time, you must install the driver for the COM port stsw-stm32102, which can be downloading from iotvega.com.
  • Page 14 Vega SI-21 / 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 pulse counter via USB.

  • Page 15: Vega Lorawan Configurator

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual 4 VEGA LORAWAN CONFIGURATOR The "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application (hereinafter referred to as the configurator) is intended for setting up the device via USB. The configurator has two modes of operation - "Simple" and "Expert". In the "Simple"...

  • Page 16: Connection To The Device

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual The buttons "Export settings" and "Import settings" allow you to save a set of settings to a file and then load them from a file. The buttons "Get settings" and "Apply settings" are needed to display the current device settings in the program and to save the changed settings in the device memory, respectively.
  • Page 17 Vega SI-21 / User Manual To read the settings from the device, you need to click the "Get settings" button, until this point the application will display the default settings or from the last connected device. After making the necessary changes to the settings, you should click the "Apply settings"...

  • Page 18: Device Info" Tab

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual “DEVICE INFO” TAB The "Device info" tab displays information about the device, its current status, and the data needed to register the device in the LoRaWAN network. ABP info - displays the data necessary to register the device in the LoRaWAN network with ABP method (Activation By Personalization).
  • Page 19 Vega SI-21 / User Manual Link check (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) - when pressed, the device sends a special signal to the LoRaWAN network, in response to which the network informs it of the number of gateways that received this signal and the signal quality. This button only works when the device is connected to the network.

  • Page 20: Lorawan Settings" Tab

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual “LORAWAN SETTINGS” TAB The "LoRaWAN Settings" tab allows you to configure various parameters of the LoRa network. Region - allows you to select one of installed frequency plans or specify a custom frequency plan. Custom frequency plan is EU-868 based.
  • Page 21 Vega SI-21 / User Manual This frequency plan allows you to set up to 16 channels, as well as the frequency and speed of the second receiving window. The first three channels and the second receiving window parameters are mandatory. Without these parameters the custom frequency plan will be considered empty Activation type –...
  • Page 22 Vega SI-21 / User Manual Join accept delay 1 (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – sets the time that the device will open the first receiving window to receive confirmation for the join request from the LoRaWAN network while OTAA mode active. The second window always opens after 1 second after the first.
  • Page 23 Vega SI-21 / User Manual TX power (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – the device RF transmitter power is adjusted to this value when sending packets to the LoRaWAN network. This option can be changed by the network server.

  • Page 24: Vega Si-21" Tab

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual “VEGA SI-21” TAB The “Vega SI-21” tab contains the settings of the connected device. Current state – displays the current parameters of the device - the number of counted pulses at the inputs, the external thermistor temperature, and the battery level.
  • Page 25 Vega SI-21 / User Manual Guard settings – allows to set up the work of security inputs, namely what kind of security circuit state is reason to send an alarm message: short, open, or both. Data transmission settings – a group of parameters that allows you to configure the collection and transmission periods, and the time zone for the internal clock of the counter will be set which.

  • Page 26: Communication Protocol - Version 2.0

    “Configurator” application in the “Device info” tab. In fields consisting of several bytes, the little-endian byte order is used VEGA SI-21 PULSE COUNTER TRANSMITS THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PACKETS 1. Packet with current readings, sent regularly on LoRaWAN port 2...
  • Page 27 Vega SI-21 / User Manual " " bit field decoding Packet transmitting reason Size in bytes Field description Transmitting by the schedule Input 1 triggered Input 2 triggered Input 3 triggered Input 4 triggered Temperature went out of range Time zone considered during collection data from an external meter.

  • Page 28: Vega Si-21 Pulse Counter Receives Packets Of The Following Types

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual VEGA SI-21 PULSE COUNTER RECEIVES PACKETS OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES 1. Real-time clock adjustment – send by application on LoRaWAN port 4 Size in bytes Field description 1 byte Packet type, this packet == 255 8 bytes The value in seconds for which you need to adjust the time.
  • Page 29 Vega SI-21 / User Manual Communication period 1 byte 1 – 1 hour 2 – 6 hours 3 – 12 hours 4 – 24 hours 5 – 5 minutes 6 – 15 minutes 7 – 30 minutes Data collection period 1 byte 1 –...

  • Page 30: Storage And Transportation Requirements

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega SI-21 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.

  • Page 31: Content Of The Package

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual 7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE The pulse counter is delivered complete with: Vega SI-21 pulse counter – 1 pc. LoRaWAN antenna – 1 pc. External thermistor – 1 pc. Factory certificate – 1 pc. Revision 11 – 23 October 2020...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Vega SI-21 / User Manual 8 WARRANTY The warranty period for the device is 5 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 33 Vega SI-21 / User Manual vega-absolute.ru User Manual © Vega-Absolute OOO 2017-2020 Revision 11 – 23 October 2020...

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