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Environment Monitoring Sensor
Featuring LoRaWAN
Applicability
This guide is applicable to the NMS 300 series sensors shown as follows, except where otherwise
indicated.
Model
300-TH
300-MCS
300-SLD
300-ZLD
300-DI
Safety Precautions
Nova will not shoulder responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from not following the
instructions of this operating guide.
❖ The device must not be disassembled or remodeled in any way.
❖ In order to protect the security of the device, please change device password when first
configured. The default password is 123456.
❖ The device is not intended to be used as a reference sensor, and Nova will not shoulder
responsibility for any damage which may result from inaccurate readings.
❖ Do not place the device close to objects with naked or open flames.
❖ Do not place the device where the temperature is below/above the operating range.
❖ Make sure electronic components do not drop out of the enclosure while opening.
❖ When installing the battery, please install it accurately, and do not install the reverse or
wrong model.
❖ Make sure both batteries are newest when installed, or battery life will be reduced.
❖ The device must never be subjected to shocks or impacts.
Declaration of Conformity
The NMS 300 series is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of the CE, FCC, and RoHS.
Copyright © 2024 Nova Mobile Systems. All rights reserved.
All information in this guide is protected by copyright law. Whereby, no organization or individual
shall copy or reproduce the whole or part of this user guide by any means without written
authorization from Nova Mobile Systems Inc.
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NMS 300 Series
Description
Temperature and Humidity Sensor
Magnet Switch Sensor
Spot Leak Detection Sensor
Zone Leak Detection Sensor
Pulse Counter Sensor
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  • Page 1 ❖ In order to protect the security of the device, please change device password when first configured. The default password is 123456. ❖ The device is not intended to be used as a reference sensor, and Nova will not shoulder responsibility for any damage which may result from inaccurate readings.
  • Page 2 For assistance, please contact Nova Mobile Systems technical support: Email: support@novamobility.com Tel: USA, (800)-734-9885 Address: 7040 Avenida Encinas Suite #104-374 Carlsbad, CA 92011 Revision History Date Doc Version Description Oct. 14, 2020 V 1.0 Initial version Oct. 21, 2020 V 1.1 Model name change and pictures replace Nov.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Product Introduction......................... 5 1.1 Overview...........................5 1.2 Features ........................... 5 2. Hardware Introduction........................5 2.1 Packing List..........................5 2.2 Hardware Overview......................... 6 2.3 GPIO Wiring (EM300-DI)......................6 2.3 Dimensions ..........................6 2.4 Power Button ........................... 7 3. Operation Guide ..........................7 3.1 NFC Configuration ........................7 3.2 LoRaWAN Settings ........................
  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    1. Product Introduction 1.1 Overview The NMS 300 series is a sensor mainly used for outdoor environments through the wireless ® LoRaWAN network. The NMS 300 device is battery powered and designed for multiple mounting ways. It is equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) and can easily be configured by a smartphone.
  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    2.2 Hardware Overview 2.3 GPIO Wiring (NMS 300-DI) 2.3 Dimensions(mm)
  • Page 6: Power Button

    LED Indication 3. Operation Guide 3.1 NFC Configuration The NMS 300 series can be monitored and configured via NFC. Please refer to the following steps to complete configuration. 1. Download and install “ToolBox” App from Google Play or Apple Store.
  • Page 7: Lorawan Settings

    3) The NMS 300 series can also be configured by a dedicated NFC reader provided by Nova Mobile Systems or you can configure it via TTL interface inside the device. 3.2 LoRaWAN Settings LoRaWAN settings are used for configuring the transmission parameters in the LoRaWAN®...
  • Page 8 Parameters Description...
  • Page 9 Note: 1) Please contact sales for the device EUI list if there are many units. 2) Please contact sales if you need random App keys before purchase. 3) Select OTAA mode if you use NovaAssure IoT Cloud to manage devices. 4) Only OTAA mode supports rejoin mode.
  • Page 10: Time Synchronization

    All: Enabling all channels Null: Indicates that all channels are disabled 3.3 Time synchronization ToolBox App Sync: Go to Device -> Status of ToolBox App to click Sync to sync the time. Network Server Sync: ® Go to Device > Settings > LoRaWAN Settings of ToolBox App to change device LoRaWAN version as 1.0.3 or above, the network server will use MAC command to assign the time to device every time it joins the network.
  • Page 11: Basic Settings & Interface Settings

    3.4 Basic Settings & Interface Settings Go to Device > Setting > General Settings to change the reporting interval, etc. Parameters Description Parameters Description For The NMS 300-DI, go to Device > Settings > Interface Settings to modify configurations. Parameters Description Parameters Description...
  • Page 12: Advanced Settings

    Go to Device > Setting > Threshold Settings to enable the threshold settings and input the threshold. The NMS 300 series will upload the current data once the temperature threshold is triggered. Note that when you change the temperature unit, please re-configured the threshold.
  • Page 13: Data Storage

    3.5.4 Data Storage The NMS 300 series sensor supports storing more than 2000 data records locally and exports data via the ToolBox App. The device will record the data according to the reporting interval and even join a network. 1. Go to Device > Setting > General Settings to enable data storage feature.
  • Page 14 3. Click Data Cleaning to clear all stored data inside the device.
  • Page 15: Data Retransmission

    3.5.4 Data Retransmission The NMS 300 series sensor supports data retransmission to ensure the network server can get all data even if the network is down for some time. There are two ways to get the lost data: ● Network server sends downlink commands to to enquire the historical data for specifying time range, see section 5.4;...
  • Page 16: D2D Settings

    4. Enable one of status mode and configure a 2-byte hexadecimal D2D command. When The status is triggered, the NMS 300 series sensor will send this control command to corresponding D2D agent devices. Take the NMS 300-ZLD as example below:...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    1) If you enable LoRa Uplink, a LoRaWAN uplink packet that contains the sensor status or temperature threshold alarm will be sent to the gateway after the Nova D2D control command ® packet. Otherwise, sensor status or threshold alarm will not be sent to LoRaWAN gateway.
  • Page 18: Backup

    3.6.2 Backup The NMS 300 device supports configuration backup for easy and quick device configuration in ® bulk. Backup is allowed only for devices with the same model and LoRaWAN frequency band. 1. Go to the Template page on the App and save current settings as a template. You can also edit the template file.
  • Page 19: Reset To Factory Default

    3.6.3 Reset to Factory Default Please select one of following methods to reset device: Via Hardware: Hold on power button (internal) for more than 10s until LED blinks. Via ToolBox App: Go to Device > Maintenance to click Reset, then attach smartphone with NFC area to device to complete reset.
  • Page 20: Device Payload

    2. Drill the holes according to the marks and screw the wall plugs into the wall. 3. Mount the NMS 300 to the wall via mounting screws. 4. Cover the mounting screws with screw caps. 5. For the leak detection sensor, install the probe/cable to the place where liquid may leak; for the magnet switch sensor, install the magnet beside the door/window;...
  • Page 21: Basic Information

    Value Channel Type Value Channel Type Value Channel Type Value 5.2 Sensor Data The NMS 300 series sensors report sensor data according to the reporting interval (10min by default). Battery level is reported every 6 hours. Channel Type Description 6fdfdfd...
  • Page 22: Downlink Commands

    Examples: NMS 300-SLD/ZLD: NMS 300-DI (Counter): 5.3 Downlink Commands NMS 300 series sensors support downlink commands to configure the device. The application port is 85 by default.
  • Page 23 Example: 1. Set the reporting interval as 20 minutes. 2. Reboot the device.
  • Page 24: Historical Data Enquiry

    4. Set D2D settings of temperature threshold trigger. 5.4 Historical Data Enquiry The NMS 300 series sensor supports sending downlink commands to enquire historical data for specified time point or time range. Before that, ensure the device time is correct and data storage feature was enabled to store the data.
  • Page 25: Data Format

    Data format: Note: 1. The device only uploads no more than 300 data records per range enquiry. 2. When enquiring the data in time point, it will upload the data which is closest to the searchpoint within the reporting interval range. For example, if the device’s reporting interval is 10 minutes and users send command to search for 17:00’s data, if the device find there is data stored in 17:00, it will upload this data;...

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