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Hiberband Via: Quick Start Guide

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Page 1 Hiberband Via: Quick Start Guide In this Quick Start Guide you will find everything you need to get set up, apart from a drink to celebrate a successful installation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 03: connecting the cables and antennas. Step 04: powering up the Via gateway. Step 05: pointing the BGAN terminal. Step 06: connecting to the Hiberband Via gateway Wi-Fi hotspot. Step 07: verifying if the satellite connection is established. Table 01: BGAN LED status indicator table.
Page 4 Welcome to your Hiberband Via gateway. Thanks for ordering your Hiberband Via gateway. It really is the easiest and most affordable way to create a private LoRaWAN network in remote locations. The Hiberband Via gateway connects to the internet via the Inmarsat satellite network, and can be powered by a renewable energy source such as solar.
Page 5 To help you out, we’ve included an image of a complete installation of the Hiberband Via gateway (fig.01) and an installation diagram (Appendix01, page 38). For more information on installing your Via gateway in the field, please see the Hiberband Via: Field installation checklist.
Page 6: Quick Start Guide Overview
Before you start installation please check you have everything you need in the boxes A, B & C. The illustrations below show the contents of the boxes. Please note, the LoRa field antenna (Box B) is in some cases shipped separately by a local supplier instead of Hiber. SEC TIO N 01...
Page 7 BOX A Hiberband Via gateway Power cable with MC4 connectors AC/DC convertor for outdoor usage with MC4 connectors Wall mount AC/DC adapter with MC4 connectors 4x metal mounting straps Wi-Fi antenna LoRa antenna cable Lightning protector Quick start LoRa antenna (length: ~20cm)
Page 8 BOX B* Field LoRa antenna (length: ~160cm) Field LoRa antenna clamps The box components might differ slightly as the frequency used for LoRa communication differs from country to country. SEC TIO N 01...
Page 9 BOX C Cobham Explorer 540 terminal Ethernet cable Power cable Pole mount kit H5 5mm Hex/Allen key Required installation tools: (Electric) screwdriver set Power drill (optional) Wrench set Screws and plugs (optional) SEC TIO N 01...
Page 10: Preparing For The Bgan Terminal Installation
Via gateway and BGAN terminal in the field. Do not open the BGAN terminal enclosure without consulting Hiber. The enclosure has been waterproofed and opening it will compromise the waterproofing.
Page 11 GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE CONNECTION. A Cobham Explorer 540 terminal is used to connect the Hiberband Via gateway to the Inmarsat satellite network. Inmarsat satellites are geostationary satellites, i.e. when looking from Earth into space the satellites are at a fixed point in the sky at all times. In order to establish a connection, the BGAN terminal needs to be pointed directly at the satellite.
Page 12 FINDING THE AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION ANGLE FOR YOUR INSTALLATION LOCATION. Visit the website www.dishpointer.com and enter the installation location address or latitude and longitude. There are four Inmarsat satellites covering the globe. Fig. 03 shows you the areas that they cover and the name of the satellite to choose.
Page 13 FIG . 03 90 ° 8 0 ° 70 ° 60 ° 50 ° 4 0 ° 3 0 ° 20 ° 10 ° 0 ° 97.6W IN MARSAT 4 - F3 2 4 .8 E ALPHASAT 63 .9E IN MARSAT 4 - F2 14 3 .5 E IN MARSAT 4 - F1 10 °...
Page 14: Step By Step Installation
Step by step installation. We know you can’t wait to get started. But please refer to the Hiberband Via: Field installation checklist before starting with the installation. As not setting up the Via in the right location can really affect performance.
Page 15: Step 01: Identifying The Installation Location On Site
STEP 01: IDENTIFYING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION ON SITE. At the installation site, identify the right structure and location on which to install the Hiberband Via gateway and BGAN terminal.* FIG . 0 4 Use a compass to determine in which approximate direction the satellite is using the Azimuth you noted in Section 2.
Page 16: Step 02: Installing The Equipment
STEP 02.1: INSTALLING THE HIBERBAND VIA GATEWAY FIG . 05.1 FIG . 05.2 FIG . 05. 3 On the Via gateway, unscrew Pole or rail installation. Wall installation. the bolt at the bottom of the Fix the holder on a pole or...
Page 17 FIG . 05. 4 FIG . 05.5 FIG . 05.6 Hang the Via gateway on the Secure the holder on the Make sure you install the Via holder. mounting bracket using the gateway with the connectors bolt removed in step 1. facing down (fig.
Page 18 STEP 02.2: INSTALLING THE LORA ANTENNA. FIG . 06 We provide two LoRa antennas with the Via gateway: Field LoRa antenna B01: for optimal LoRa coverage when performing a field installation, install the Field LoRa antenna B01 on a pole or rail using the LoRa antenna clamps B02 (fig.
Page 19 STEP 02.3: INSTALLING THE BGAN TERMINAL. Attach the mounting bracket C04 to the BGAN terminal C01 FIG . 07.1 using the included hex key C05 and the 4 screws. Unscrew two of the long screws from the mounting kit to leave one side open for the pole (fig.
Page 20: Step 03: Connecting The Cables And Antennas
The Via gateway has a series of connectors on its base and the BGAN terminal has 2 cables coming out of its enclosure. Please connect the cables and antennas to the correct Hiberband Via gateway connectors as explained below. SEC TIO N 03...
Page 21 GNSS (GPS) - not used Hiberband - not used 2.4 GHz - Wi-Fi SUB-GHz - LoRa Ethernet Power out External battery - not used Power in LED status indicator Pressure compensation vent BGAN ethernet cable BGAN power cable SEC TIO N 03...
Page 22 Grounding the Hiberband Via gateway and BGAN terminal to an electrical earth connection is strongly advised, especially where the LoRa antenna and/ or the Hiberband Via gateway and BGAN terminal are placed higher than surrounding objects. If an electrical earth connection isn’t available, connect to a large conducting surface like a metal beam which is connected to earth.
Page 23 STEP 03.1: QUICK INSTALLATION. In order to quickly set up your Via gateway for testing purposes, we provide the following additional components: The Quick start LoRa antenna A09, which can be screwed directly onto the Via gateway connector A15. Ethernet cable A10, which allows you to connect the Via gateway to the internet directly without the BGAN terminal.
Page 24: Step 04: Powering Up The Via Gateway
The BGAN terminal will switch on as soon as the Via gateway is powered. For more detailed safety instructions, please visit hiber.global/support/via. SEC TIO N 03...
Page 25 FIG . 09.1 You can power up the Via gateway in two different ways. The box contains the accessories you need for both options. Power option 01: indoor installation. Use the wall mount adapter A04. Connect the MC4 connectors of the power cable A02 to the MC4 connectors of the wall mount adapter cable A04 (fig.
Page 26 FIG . 10.1 Power option 02: outdoor installation. Use the AC/DC convertor A03: Connect the MC4 connectors of the power cable A02 to the MC4 connectors of the AC/DC convertor A03 (fig. 10.1). The bare wires coming out of the AC/DC convertor A03 need to be properly connected to an AC power FIG .
Page 27 FIG . 11.1 FIG . 11.2 Once powered, the LED status indicator A20 Once booted, the LED status indicator A20 turns turns white while the Via gateway is booting up. orange, as long as an internet connection is not (fig. 11.1). established.
Page 28: Step 05: Pointing The Bgan Terminal
STEP 05: POINTING THE BGAN TERMINAL. Once the Via gateway is powered, it will in turn power the BGAN terminal. The BGAN terminal LED between the cable glands will initially flash green while booting up, and then flash yellow while the BGAN produces a beeping sound. This means you can proceed with the BGAN pointing process below.
Page 29 This can take up to 5 minutes. Please see Table 01: BGAN LED status indicator for more information. When the BGAN satellite connection is established successfully the LED status indicator on the Hiberband Via gateway will turn blue, indicating the system is powered, operational, and connected to the internet.
Page 30: Step 06: Connecting To The Hiberband Via Gateway Wi-Fi Hotspot
STEP 6: CONNECTING TO THE HIBERBAND VIA GATEWAY WI-FI HOTSPOT. Once operational, the Hiberband Via gateway creates a Wi-Fi hotspot. You can use this to connect to the Via gateway and access the Via configuration page. From the configuration page you can add additional LoRaWAN devices, see the status of the system and safely reboot or shut down the Via gateway*.
Page 31 Alternatively, you can manually connect to the hotspot through the Wi-Fi settings on your device using the Wi-Fi SSID and password on the back page of this guide. Visit http://hiber.gateway in an internet browser to access the Via gateway configuration page. If you are unable to access this url, visit http://192.168.10.10/ instead.
Page 32: Step 07: Verifying If The Satellite Connection Is Established
STEP 7: VERIFYING IF THE SATELLITE CONNECTION IS ESTABLISHED. Once connected to the Hiberband Via gateway Wi-Fi hotspot, visit http://bgan.hiber.gateway in an internet browser to access the BGAN configuration page. Log in using the following credentials: Username: user Password: hiber Check the status and ensure the signal strength is 55dBHz or higher.
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Page 34 TABLE 1: BGAN LED STATUS INDICATOR TABLE. FIG . 14 SEC TIO N 03...
Page 35 See the BGAN web interface (http://bgan.hiber.gateway) for more instructions. Constant · Green. Ready. Flashing · Blue. Uploading software to the BGAN Constant · Red. terminal. Error: see the BGAN web interface (http://bgan.hiber.gateway) for more information.. SEC TIO N 03...
Page 36 TABLE 2: VIA GATEWAY LED STATUS INDICATOR TABLE. FIG . 15 SEC TIO N 03...
Page 37 Cyan. The Via gateway is powered, operational, and connected to the internet. White. The Via gateway is powered and starting up. 1 time blinking · White. The Via gateway is shutting down. 2 times blinking · White. The Via gateway is rebooting. Orange.
Page 38: Appendix 01: Installation Diagram
APPENDIX 01: INSTALLATION DIAGRAM. LoRa antenna Grounding point 868Mhz / 915Mhz External power Lightning Arrestor AC/DC Converter Input: 100-240V 0,64A* Hiberband Via BGAN satellite Wi-Fi antenna Output: 24V 2,5A gateway terminal Cabling: Power Ethernet Ground 277V - 0,30A - For North America only...
Page 39: Product Information
Product information. Here’s everything you need to know about the product and technical specifications of your Hiberband Via gateway. Just in case. For detailed product and technical specifications on the Cobham Explorer 540 satellite terminal, please visit hiber.global/support/via. Support If you need any help, you’ll find most answers online or you can email us.
Page 40 LoRaWAN Environmental • 8-channel LoRa concentrator for outdoor use • Operating temperature range: -20°C / +60°C (868/915 MHz versions available) • Ingress protection level: IP67 with pressure relief • Integrated LoRaWAN network- and application valve server • Supported LoRaWAN classes: A and C IP connectivity •...
Page 41 Adapter wiring Power in Power out M12 female L-coded 4 or 5 pin adapter: M12 male A-coded 5 pin adapter: • Position 1: GND • Position 1: NC • Position 2: GND • Position 2: VCC (power) • Position 3: NC •...
Page 42 Hiber The following statements only concern the B.V., could void the user’s authority to operate the Hiberband Via gateway EU868 version. Hereby, Hiber equipment. B.V. declares that the radio equipment Hiberband Via gateway EU868 is in compliance with Directive FCC Part 15.19(a) Statement: This device complies...
Page 43 FCC/ISED RF Exposure Guidance Statement: In order to comply with FCC/ISED RF Exposure requirements, this device must be installed to provide at least 20 centimeters separation from the human body at all times. Afin de respecter les exigences de la FCC/ISED concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio, ce système doit être installé...
Page 44: Safety Guide And Warranty
Safety guide and warranty. Read these simple guidelines in regards to the Hiberband Via gateway. Not following them may be dangerous or against local laws and regulations. For further information, read the user guide and visit hiber.global/support/via. The Hiberband Via gateway makes use of the Cobham Explorer 540 satellite terminal. For detailed product information and safety documentation in regards to the Cobham Explorer 540, please visit hiber.global/support/via.
Page 45 Hiberband Via gateway is highly recommended in cases where the LoRa antenna and/ may repair this device. or the Hiberband Via gateway are placed higher than surrounding objects. Simply connect the lightning Safety distance protection to an electrical earth connection. If this Due to radio frequency exposure limits the gateway isn’t available, connect the lightning protection...
Page 46 • Do not paint the device. Paint can prevent proper operation. If the device needs maintenance, contact support@hiber.global. Only qualified personnel may perform maintenance on this device. Recycle Check the local regulations for proper disposal of electronic products.
Page 47 For info on your nearest recycling point, check with your local waste authority. Warranty and service license agreement. “By using the Hiberband Via gateway”, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of Hiber services terms and conditions, unless you return the Hiberband Via gateway as part of the return policy”.
Page 48 Support If you need any help, you’ll find most answers online or you can email us. Documentation: hiber.global/support/via Email: support@hiber.global Version: VIAQSG0521V1003...