Introduction; Warning; Theory Of Operation - Viotel Smart Barrier Node User Manual

1 Introduction

1.1

Warning

This guide intends to assist in the preferred mounting, operation, and usage of Viotel's Smart Barrier
Node.
Please read and completely understand this user guide in order to make sure the safe and correct
use of the system as well as maintain the longevity of the device.
Protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if used in a manner contrary to this user
manual.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Viotel Limited could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This product must not be disposed of in the normal waste stream. It contains a battery pack and
electronic components and should be recycled appropriately.
1.2

Theory of Operation

The device monitors barrier vibration in real-time, and regularly monitors tension of two wires of the
flexible rope barrier. This information is transmitted using the mobile phone network (the Cat-M1
mode of modern LTE networks).
The Smart Barrier nodes connects to the LTE network and uploads data:
• regularly – even when the data is normal, as a 'heart beat'. If there is a normal amount of
solar energy received by the integrated solar panel, the device uploads vibration and strain
data every hour. For lesser amounts of received solar energy, this regular reporting period
reduces to every 6 hours, or every 24 hours or even every 72 hours.
- and –
• whenever a potential impact is detected – the device is continuously monitoring vibrations
during normal operation.
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