Vega NB-15 / User Manual INTRODUCTION This manual is designated for universal NB-IoT pulse counter Vega NB-15 (hereinafter – pulse counter) manufactured by Vega-Absolute OOO and provides information on powering and activation procedure, control commands and functions of the counter.
Vega NB-15 pulse counter is designed for the data collection from the external connected devices and transmitting it to the server by the NB-IoT technology. In addition, Vega NB-15 can be used as a security device – two additional inputs operate in security mode.
The internal clock is set automatically when device connected to the "Vega NB-IoT Configurator" via USB. FUNCTIONAL Vega NB-15 pulse counter has the following features: RS-485 interface through ModBus protocol; 1-Wire interface for connection of temperature sensors (up to 10);...
Vega NB-15 / User Manual 2 SPECIFICATION DEVICE SPECIFICATION MAIN Interfaces RS-485 (ModBus) / 1-Wire Analog inputs Digital inputs USB-port micro-USB, type B Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С Built-in temperature sensor Quantity of black box records CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS Supported Cellular Standards...
Vega NB-15 / User Manual DEFAULT DEVICE SETTINGS PARAMETER VALUE Confirmed Uplinks Communication period 24 hours Data collection period 24 hours Time zone UTC +00:00 Guard inputs operate on short Hall sensor Send network statistics For changing the device settings, you need to connect to it with “Vega NB-IoT Configurator”...
3 OPERATION DEVICE APPEARANCE Vega NB-15 is represented in gray plastic case which has six screws and mounting for DIN-rail. The device case is equipped with a hermetic gland of M12 size. A sealant is installed inside the gland, ensuring compliance with the declared Ingress Protection rating of the device case.
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Vega NB-15 / User Manual All of elements for manage and indication as well as connecting contacts are placed on the board inside the case. 4 – contacts 5 – SIM holder 6 – USB-port 7 – manage button 8 – LED indicators 9 –...
Vega NB-15 / User Manual CONTACTS When connecting pulse counter to external devices, consider the internal circuitry of its pulse inputs shown below. Circuit design of the pulse inputs Contacts description is in the table below. Contact Name on the board...
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Vega NB-15 / User Manual unclose or both of it. You can choose the event for security input triggering via the “Vega NB- IoT Configurator” application. Analog inputs ADC1 and ADC2 may be used for measuring an external voltage from 0 to 21 V.
Vega NB-15 / User Manual BUTTONS There is a button on the board which described in the table below. INIT button INIT Pressing for 1 second Registration at the network Pressing for 2 seconds Data transmitting Pressing for 3 seconds...
Vega NB-15 / User Manual INDICATION There is a red LED on the board. LED shows the device state. LED location on the board LED signal Meaning Short flash every three Device searches the network seconds Short flash every Device successfully connected to the...
Vega NB-15 / User Manual MOUNTING RECOMENDATIONS The counter shall be installed and adjusted by qualified specialists to ensure proper operation of the device. When connecting the pulse output of the metering device to the counting input of the pulse counter, it is recommended to use cables with a shielding braid, and to install the metering device with the pulse counter away from sources of radio interference.
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Vega NB-15 / User Manual 5. Connecting all necessary wires to the contacts. 6. Connecting the battery at the connector. After the battery connection the device loads and comes to sleep until the next communication session. Location of SIM- holder on the...
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Firstly, it is necessary to install SIM into slot on the board and set up the data transmitting with “Vega NB-IoT Configurator” (See part 4). Vega NB-15 pulse counter 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.
MQTT broker on a PC and subscribe some application on MQTT broker. Vega NB-15 sends the message on the server as a text of JSON format. See example below. "Message": { "dev": "NB-15 v0.8",...
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Vega NB-15 / User Manual Transcription of the message fields: Message – part with information about current message. dev – name and version of the device firmware IMEI – LTE-modem identifier IMSI, ICCID – SIM-card (SIM-chip) identifiers num – the number of the message UTC –...
Vega NB-15 / User Manual 5 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Vega NB-15 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 pulse counter shall be transported in covered freight compartments of all types at any distance at temperatures -40 °C to +85 °C.
Vega NB-15 / 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 does not apply to batteries.
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Vega NB-15 / User Manual Document Information Title Universal NB-IoT pulse counter Vega NB-15 Document type Manual – Translation from Russian Document number V02-NB15-01 Revision and date 06 of 27 April 2023 Revision History Revision Date Name Comments 22.01.2020 The first release JSON message content has been changed, new 28.04.2021...