Infinite AERINOS ADS-260 User manual

AERINOS® Sigfox IoTPlatform
ADS-260 End Node
User Guide

ADS-260 User Guide 2
Document version: 1.2
Hardware version: 1.2, Firmware version: 1.1
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Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. Operation modes 4
3. Hardware setup 5
3.1 Packing list 5
3.2 Opening the enclosure 5
3.3 Connectors & Jumper settings 6
3.4 Battery installation 7
3.5 Wiring the digital (Counter) Input 7
3.6 Wiring the analog input 8
3.7 Wiring the SDI-12 Serial Bus 10
3.8 Wiring the RS-485 Bus 10
4. Device configuration 11
4.1 Configuring IN1 as Counter input 11
4.2 Configuring IN1 as Analog Input 12
4.3 Configuring the SDI-12 channels 12
4.4 Configuring the MODBUS (RS-485) channels 14
4.5 Data Acquisition Parameters 15
4.6 Message Format 15
5. Programming the Unit 16
6. Technical characteristics 17
7. Command Summary 18
7.1 Configuration Commands 18
7.2 Verification Commands 19
8. References 20

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1. Introduction
Sigfox is a communication protocol that is used to read data from sensors through a
fixed network of base stations. It works like a low cost “SMS” service. As an end-user,
you only need to buy a subscription to connect to the data network operated by
SIGFOX. Sigfox uses Ultra Narrow Band (UNB) radio technology and operates in the
license free bands (ISM). Sigfox has the advantage of covering larger areas than
other fixed local systems.
ADS-260 is an ultra low power, battery powered end node for the Sigfox network. The
units is available for the 868 to 869 MHz and 902 to 928 MHz bands. It incorporates a
configurable input (digital, pulse counter or analog) and multiple excitation options for
powering transducers. The device supports acquisition of up to 8 measurement
channels, based on the popular SDI-12 communication protocol and 8 channels,
based on the MODBUS protocol. ADS-260 can send up to 140 uplink messages per
day. The unit incorporates a Lithium Thionyl Battery supplying system operation for
up to 10 years.

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2. Operation modes
Modes of operation include:
1. Battery supplied cyclic operation.
2. External power adaptor supplied cyclic operation. The transition between the
two operation modes is uninterruptible.
3. Operation suspension for the device configuration.
3. Hardware setup
3.1 Packing list
1. ADS-260 Unit
2. Lithium Thionyl Battery (optional)
3.2 Opening the enclosure
Open the unit enclosure by inserting a screwdriver in the slot on the enclosure’s top.
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