netvox R311LA User manual

Model：R311LA
Wireless Infrared Proximity Sensor
Wireless Infrared Proximity Sensor
User Manual
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Technology. The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Table of Content
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2
2. Appearance .................................................................................................................2
3. Main Features ............................................................................................................. 3
4. Set up Instruction........................................................................................................ 4
5. Data Report................................................................................................................. 6
5.1 ConfigureCmd .................................................................................................... 8
5.2 GlobalCalibrateCmd......................................................................................... 11
5.3 ReportDataCmd................................................................................................12
6. Installation ................................................................................................................13
7. Important Maintenance Instruction .......................................................................... 16

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1. Introduction
R311LA is a Wireless Infrared Proximity Sensor for Netvox ClassA type devices based on the LoRaWAN
open protocol.
It has an infrared proximity sensor that can detect if there is object existing within its detection range and
transmits the detected data to Gateway for display via a wireless network.
LoRa Wireless Technology:
LoRa is a wireless communication technology dedicated to long distance and low power consumption.
Compared with other communication methods, LoRa spread spectrum modulation method greatly
increases to expand the communication distance. Widely used in long-distance, low-data wireless
communications. For example, automatic meter reading, building automation equipment, wireless
security systems, industrial monitoring. Main features include small size, low power consumption,
transmission distance, anti-interference ability and so on.
LoRaWAN:
LoRaWAN uses LoRa technology to define end-to-end standard specifications to ensure interoperability
between devices and gateways from different manufacturers.
2. Appearance
Indicator
Function Key
Infrared Proximity Sensor

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3. Main Feature
⚫Compatible with LoRaWANTM Class A
⚫Adopt SX1276 wireless communication module
⚫2 sections 3V CR2450 button batteries power supply
⚫Infrared Proximity Sensor
⚫Frequency hopping spread spectrum technology
⚫Configuration parameters can be configured via a third-party software platform, data can be read and
alerts can be set via SMS text and email (optional)
⚫Available third-party platform: Actility / ThingPark, TTN, MyDevices/Cayenne
⚫Low power consumption and long battery life
Battery Life:
⁻Please refer to web: http://www.netvox.com.tw/electric/electric_calc.html
⁻At this website, users can find battery life time for various models at different
configurations.
1. Actual range may vary depending on environment.
2. Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency and other variables.

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4.Set up Instruction
On/Off
Power on
Insert batteries (users may need a screwdriver to open )
Insert two sections 3V CR2450 button batteries and close the battery cover.
Note: Require 2 button batteries to supply power at the same time.
Turn on
Press any function key and the indicator flashes once.
Turn off
(Restore to factory setting)
Press and hold the function key for 5 seconds and the green indicator flashes 20
times.
Power off
Remove Batteries
Note:
1. Remove and insert the battery, and the device memorizes previous on/off
state by default.
2. On/off interval is suggested to be about 10 seconds to avoid the
interference of capacitor inductance and other energy storage components.
3. If press any function key and insert batteries at the same time, it will enter
engineer testing mode.
Network Joining
Never joined the network
Turn on the device to search the network to join.
The green indicator stays on for 5 seconds: success
The green indicator remains off: fail
Had joined the network
(not restore to factory
setting)
Turn on the device to search the previous network to join.
The green indicator stays on for 5 seconds: success
The green indicator remains off: fail
Fail to join the network
Suggest to check the device verification information on the gateway or consult
your platform server provider.

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Function Key
Press and hold for 5
seconds
Restore to factory setting / Turn off
The green indicator flashes 20 times: success
The green indicator remains off: fail
Press once
The device is in the network: the green indicator flashes once and sends a report
The device is not in the network: the green indicator remains off
Sleeping Mode
The device is on and in the
network
Sleeping period: Min Interval.
When the reportchange exceeds setting value or the state changes, a data report
is sent according to Min Interval.
Low Voltage Warning
Low Voltage
2.4V

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5. Data Report
After the device is powered, it will immediately send a version package and an attribute report data
that reports the current status of the object and the raw data of infrared range.
The device sends data according to the default configuration before any other configuring.
Default Setting
Maximum time: 3600s
Minimum time: 3600s (By default, the current is detected every MinTime.)
Battery: 0x01 (0.1V)
OnDistanceThreshold :0xC409 little-endian (2500)
* Distance Threshold value is used little-endian;
When you need configure distance threshold default setting, please change to little-endian,
for example 2500(Hex) =9C4(Dec) is big-endian and 0xC409 is little-endian
Note:
1. The cycle of the device sending the data report is according to the default.
2. The interval between two reports must be the MinTime.
3. If there are special customized shipments, the settings will be changed according to customer’s
requirement.
The device reported data parsing please refer to
Netvox LoraWAN Application Command document and Netvox Lora Command Resolver
http://loraresolver.netvoxcloud.com:8888/page/index

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Determining the status of the object
(1) The raw data of detection of infrared ranging is greater than the OnDistanceThreshold parameter
setting value, the status would be 1, indicating the presence of the object.
(2) The raw data of detection of infrared ranging is smaller than the OnDistanceThreshold parameter
setting value, the status would be 0, indicating the absence of the object
Threshold setting instructions
A. First of all, fix the location of the device.
B. When first detection appears no object, the device detects RawSenseData (infrared ranging
data), assuming A (2400)
C. Then detect again appears there is object, the device detects RawSenseData (infrared ranging
data), assuming B (4000)
D. The range of Threshold(X) is set: A（2400）< X < B（4000）, it would recommend to take a
value in the middle of range.
Note：
The RawSenseData value has no unit and is a signal value of a distance.
The closer the device is to the detected object, the larger the value;
The farther the device is to the detected object, the smaller the value.
Data report configuration and sending period are as following:
Min Interval
(Unit:second)
Max Interval
(Unit:second)
Reportable Change
Current Change≥
Reportable Change
Current Change＜
Reportable Change
Any number
between 1~65535
Any number
between 1~65535
Can not be 0.
Report
per Min Interval
Report
per Max Interval

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5.1 ConfigureCmd
Fport : 0x07
(1) Command Configuration:
MinTime = 1min、MaxTime = 1min、BatteryChange = 0.1v
Downlink：01AA003C003C0100000000 003C(Hex) = 60(Dec)
Response：
81AA000000000000000000（Configuration success）
81AA010000000000000000（Configuration failure）
Description
Device
Cmd
ID
Device
Type
NetvoxPayLoadData
ConfigReport
Req
R311LA
0x01
0xAA
MinTime
(2bytes Unit: s)
MaxTime
(2bytes Unit: s)
BatteryChange
(1byte Unit: 0.1v)
Reserved
(4Bytes, Fixed
0x00)
ConfigReport
Rsp
0x81
Status
(0x00_success)
Reserved
(8Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
ReadConfig
ReportReq
0x02
Reserved
(9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
ReadConfig
ReportRsp
0x82
MinTime
(2bytes Unit: s)
MaxTime
(2bytes Unit: s)
BatteryChange
(1byte Unit: 0.1v)
Reserved
(4Bytes, Fixed
0x00)
SetOnDistance
ThresholdRreq
0x03
OnDistanceThreshold
(2byte )
Reserved
(7Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
SetOnDistance
ThresholdRrsp
0x83
Status
(0x00_success)
Reserved
(8Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
GetOnDistance
ThresholdRreq
0x04
Reserved
(9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
GetOnDistance
ThresholdRrsp
0x84
OnDistanceThreshold
(2byte )
Reserved
(7Bytes, Fixed 0x00)

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(2) Read Configuration:
Downlink：02AA000000000000000000
Response：
82AA003C003C0100000000（Current configuration）
(3) OnDistanceThreshold Configuration=3000
Downlink：03AAB80B00000000000000
Response：
83AA000000000000000000（Configuration success）
83AA010000000000000000（Configuration failure）
(4) Read OnDistanceThreshold
Downlink：04AA000000000000000000
Response：
84AAB80B00000000000000 （Current configuration）
Example#1 based on MinTime = 1 Hour, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e.
BatteryVoltageChange=0.1V
Note: MaxTime=MinTime. Data will only be report according to MaxTime (MinTime) duration
regardless BatteryVoltageChange value.

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Example#2 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e.
BatteryVoltageChange= 0.1V.
Example#3 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e.
BatteryVoltageChange= 0.1V.
Notes:
1) The device only wakes up and performs data sampling according to MinTime Interval. When it is
sleeping, it does not collect data.
2) The data collected is compared with the last data reported. If the data change value is greater than the
ReportableChange value, the device reports according to MinTime interval. If the data variation is not
greater than the last data reported, the device reports according to MaxTime interval.
3) We do not recommend to set the MinTime Interval value too low. If the MinTime Interval is too low,
the device wakes up frequently and the battery will be drained soon.
4) Whenever the device sends a report, no matter resulting from data variation, button pushed or
MaxTime interval, another cycle of MinTime / MaxTime calculation is started.

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5.2 GlobalCalibrateCmd
Fport : 0x0E
(1) Setting GlobalCalibrate Configuration:
Assuming that the current measured distance of R311LA is 3001, it should be corrected to 3000, and
the difference is 3000-3001=-1;
Channel 1= 00,Multiplier = 0001,Divisor = 0000,DeltValue= -1 (0xFFFF)
Downlink：01360000010000FFFF0000
Response：
8136000000000000000000（Configuration success）
8136010000000000000000（Configuration failure）
(2) Getting GlobalCalibrate Configuration:
Downlink：0236000000000000000000
Response：
8236000000000000000000（Configuration success）
82360000010000FFFF0000（Configuration failure）
Description
Cmd
ID
Sensor
Type
PayLoad(Fix =9 Bytes)
SetGlobal
CalibrateReq
0x01
0x36
Channel
(1Byte)
0_Channel 1,
1_Channel 2,etc
Multiplier
(2bytes,Unsigned)
Divisor
(2bytes,Unsigned)
DeltValue
(2bytes,Signed)
Reserved
(2Bytes,Fixed
0x00)
SetGlobal
CalibrateRsp
0x81
Channel
(1Byte)
0_Channel1,
1_Channel2,etc
Status
(1Byte,0x00_success)
Reserved (7Bytes,Fixed 0x00)
GetGlobal
CalibrateReq
0x02
Channel
(1Byte)
0_Channel1,
1_Channel2,etc
Reserved
(8Bytes,Fixed 0x00)
GetGlobal
CalibrateRsp
0x82
Channel
(1Byte)
0_Channel1,
1_Channel2,etc
Multiplier
(2bytes,Unsigned)
Divisor
(2bytes,Unsigned)
DeltValue
(2bytes,Signed)
Reserved
(2Bytes,Fixed
0x00)

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Note:
1.When Multiplier does not = 0, Calibration value = DeltValue*Multiplier.
2.When Divisor does not = 0, Calibration value = DeltValue/Divisor.
3.The choices of the Channel would be 00-03. Channel
4.This universal calibration supports calibration of positive and negative numbers.
5.3 ReportDataCmd
Fport: 0x06
Uplink：01 AA 01 1E 01 0BB8 00000000 , 0BB8 Hex=3000Dec
R311LA
0x AA
0x01
Battery
(1Byte, unit:0.1V)
Status
(1Byte,0x01_On 0x00_Off)
RawSenseData
(2Bytes)
Reserved
(4Bytes,fixed 0x00)

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6. Installation
1. Remove the 3M release paper on the back of
the device and attach the device to the smooth
wall (please do not stick it to the rough wall to
avoid falling off after a longtime usage).
Note
⚫Wipe the wall surface before installation to
avoid dust on the wall surface that affect the
effect of the paste.
⚫Do not install the device in a metal shielded
box or other electrical equipment around it to
avoid affecting the wireless transmission of
the device.
2. According to the situation of different paper
boxes, choose the appropriate installation
position. Take the large roll paper box as an
example, as the right figure.
3. The status bits for judging whether there is
toilet paper are as follows:
A. The raw data of infrared distance
measurement (RawSenseData) is greater
than the setting value of parameter --
OnDistanceThreshold. The status bit is 1
indicating that there is toilet paper.
B. The raw data of infrared distance
measurement (RawSenseData) detection is
less than or equal to the setting value of
parameter -- OnDistanceThreshold. The
status bit is 0 indicating that there is no toilet
paper.
Note:
RawSenseData is the approach signal value. The
closer the device is to the detected object, the
larger the value; otherwise, the smaller the value.
R311LA can be used in the toilet to detect
whether the toilet paper is used up.
R311LA

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Toilet
Paper
Detection Area

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Battery Installation Steps:
Warning: When replacing the battery, it must be done by professionals.
Please must use 2 CR2450 batteries for this device, and a single battery specification is 3V.
Please note that the positive and negative poles of the battery are not reversed.
Step 1: Use a screwdriver, along the opening of the back cover (the red frame in the Fig. 1.),
gently press it toward the center of the device, and then remove the battery back cover toward
the back of the device (with sticker).
Fig. 1.
Step 2: Put 2 batteries into the battery slot, please note that the positive pole of the battery is facing up
and the negative pole is facing down.
Fig. 2. Fig. 3.
Step 3: First align the side groove of the battery back cover with the protruding points of the host body
(the red frame in Fig. 2.), and then close the battery back cover.
Positive Pole

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7. Important Maintenance Instruction
Kindly pay attention to the following in order to achieve the best maintenance of the product:
• Keep the equipment dry. Rain, moisture and various liquids or water may contain
minerals that can corrode electronic circuits. In case the device is wet, please dry it
completely.
• Do not use or store in dusty or dirty areas. This way can damage its detachable parts
and electronic components.
• Do not store in excessive heat place. High temperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, destroy batteries, and deform or melt some plastic parts.
• Do not store in excessive cold place. Otherwise, when the temperature rises to
normal temperature, moisture will form inside which will destroy the board.
• Do not throw, knock or shake the device. Treating equipment roughly can destroy
internal circuit boards and delicate structures.
• Do not wash with strong chemicals, detergents or strong detergents.
• Do not paint the device. Smudges can make debris block detachable parts up and
affect normal operation.
• Do not throw the battery into the fire to prevent the battery from exploding.
Damaged batteries may also explode.
All the above suggestions apply equally to your device, batteries and accessories.
If any device is not operating properly.
Please take it to the nearest authorized service facility for repairing.