Vega Absolute SH-02 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LORAWAN NB-IOT MODEM VEGA SH-02 User manual www.vega-absolute.ru...
  • Page 2 Vega SH-2 / User Manual Document Information Title LoRaWAN NB-IoT modem Vega SH-02 Document type Manual – Translation from Russian Document number V02-SH2-01 Revision and date 06 - 06 July 2020 This document applies to the following products: Product line...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    “Vega SH-02” tab ..................................23 5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ............................26 Vega SH-02 modem transmits the following types of packets ..................26 VEGA SH-02 modem receives packets of the following types ..................26 Message format for MQTT broker sending ........................26 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ......................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is designated for Vega SH-02 modem (hereinafter – the modem) manufactured by Vega-Absolute OOO and provides information on powering and activation procedure, control commands and functions of the modem. This manual is targeted at specialists familiar with installation work fundamentals of electronic and electrical equipment.
  • Page 5: Description And Operation

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual 1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DEVICE DESCRIPTION Vega SH-02 modem is designed for collection the data from external connected devices, further accumulating and transmitting of this information in the LoRaWAN or LTE NB-IoT network. The modem collects the data from the external devices with configurable period of 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24 hours.
  • Page 6: Specification

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION Main Digital inputs Analog inputs Interface 1-Wire / RS-485 (modbus) USB-port micro-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С Communication channels LTE NB-IoT or LoRaWAN Internal temperature sensor Communication period 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24 hours Data collection period 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24 hours Memory amount for storing packets...
  • Page 7: Operation

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual 3 OPERATION CONTACTS Description of contacts 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) RS485_A RS-485 Interface A RS485_B...
  • Page 8 Vega SH-2 / User Manual In the pulse mode the modem counts the number of pulses at the input. Fixation is by the impulse slump. 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.
  • Page 9: Indication

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual INDICATION There is a red LED on the board. The indication is only used when the device is activated in the LoRaWAN network, when data transmitting via NB-IoT technology and when the operating modes are changed. Also, there is a green LED which used only for configuring during manufacture.
  • Page 10 Vega SH-2 / User Manual NB-IoT technology Two short flashings Linking to the NB-IoT network every 2 seconds Three short flashings The device connected to the network every 2 seconds and transmits the data on the server Short flashings for 1.5 Successful data transmitting seconds Revision 06 –...
  • Page 11: Initial Startup

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual INITIAL STARTUP The SH-02 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 the both connectors.
  • Page 12: Nb-Iot Technology Operation

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual NB-IOT TECHNOLOGY OPERATION Before starting it is necessary to configure data transmitting via “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application (see part 4) and set SIM card in the slot on the board. SIM card slot for micro-SIM format When some event occurs (schedule time, alarm etc.) the modem begins registration in the network.
  • Page 13: Connecting Via Usb

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual CONNECTING VIA USB The modem can be adjusted with the "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application (See part 4). The modem must be connected to the computer via USB for that. 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 download from iotvega.com.
  • Page 14: Vega Lorawan Configurator

    Vega SH-2 / 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. For NB-IoT module testing you should to use an additional power – from battery or an external, because USB power is not enough for NB-IoT module operation The configurator has two modes of operation - "Simple"...
  • Page 15: Connection To The Device

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual The menu on the left allows you to switch between the “Simple” and “Expert” modes, select the device model, connect to the device, or disconnect from it, get, and apply settings. The application window contains three tabs – Device info, LoRaWAN settings and device settings.
  • Page 16 Vega SH-2 / User Manual After making the necessary changes to the settings, you should click the "Apply settings" button and only then disconnect from the device with the "Disconnect" button. Revision 06 – 06 July 2020...
  • Page 17: Device Info" Tab

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual “DEVICE INFO” TAB The "Device info" tab displays information about the device, its status, and also 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 18 Vega SH-2 / User Manual Network info - shows the device status of connection to the LoRaWAN network and its network address. Join network button - launch the LoRaWAN network connection procedure with the previously selected ABP or OTAA method. If the device is already connected to the network, reconnection procedure will occur.
  • Page 19: Lorawan Settings" Tab

    Vega SH-2 / 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. The modem supports the next frequency plans: Frequency plan Channel...
  • Page 20 Vega SH-2 / User Manual If you select "Custom" in the "Region" field, you must manually specify the frequencies that the device will use. To do this, click the "Edit" button, the channel frequency editing window will appear: This frequency plan allows you to set up to 16 channels, as well as the frequency and speed of the second receiving window.
  • Page 21 Vega SH-2 / User Manual RX1 offset (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – specifies the time between end of packet transmission and first receiving window opening. The second receiving window always opens after 1 second after the first. 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.
  • Page 22 Vega SH-2 / 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 if the ADR algorithm is enabled. TX datarate (not displayed in the "Simple"...
  • Page 23: Vega Sh-02" Tab

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual “VEGA SH-02” TAB The “Vega SH-02” 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, LTE-modem state and signal quality, the battery level, and the state of analog inputs.
  • Page 24 Vega SH-2 / User Manual LTE-modem signal quality is from 0 to 31 when there is a connection, but 99 value means that there is no connection. See details in the table below. Value displayed in application Signal quality, dBm -113 and lower -111 2…30...
  • Page 25 “Force MQTT connection” button – by pressing the button the device initiates extraordinary communication session through MQTT broker. Modbus – the part contents settings for data reading via MODBUS protocol from the external device connected to SH-02 through RS-485 interface. Revision 06 – 06 July 2020...
  • Page 26: Communication Protocol

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual 5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL This part describes the SH-02 data exchange protocol with LoRaWAN and NB-IoT network. In fields consisting of several bytes, the little-endian byte order is used VEGA SH-02 MODEM TRANSMITS THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PACKETS 1.
  • Page 27 Vega SH-2 / User Manual 8 bytes The value in seconds for which you need to adjust the int64 time. Can be positive or negative Revision 06 – 06 July 2020...
  • Page 28: Message Format For Mqtt Broker Sending

    Configurator” in part “MQTT over LTE settings”. For watching the data sending by the device you should deploy MQTT broker on a PC and subscribe some application on MQTT broker. Vega SH-02 sends the message on the server as a text of JSON format. See example below.
  • Page 29 Message – part with information about current message. firmware – name and version of the device firmware num – number of the message sent by the SH-02 device date – date of the message sending time – time of the message sending LBS –...
  • Page 30: Storage And Transportation Requirements

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual 6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega SH-02 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 31: Content Of The Package

    Vega SH-2 / User Manual 7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE The modem is delivered complete with: Vega SH-02 modem – 1 pc. Antenna – 2 pcs. 6400 mAh battery – 1 or 2 pcs. Factory certificate – 1 pc. The number of delivered batteries depends on the order conditions...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Vega SH-2 / 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 SH-2 / User Manual vega-absolute.ru User Manual © Vega-Absolute OOO, 2019-2020 Revision 06 – 06 July 2020...

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