netvox R718AD User manual

Mod：R718AD
Wireless Temperature Sensor
Wireless Temperature Sensor
R718AD
User Manual
Version History
Date Description Version
2019-9-6 Create Document V0.1
2019-9-27 Add device appearance v0.2
Table of Content
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2. Appearance............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Main Features...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
4. Set up Instruction..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
5. Data Report.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
6. Command Configuration Setting............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
7. Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
8. Important Maintenance Instruction..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

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1. Introduction
R718AD, mainly used to detect the temperature. It collects data over LoRa network and sends it to devices to be shown, fully compatible with LoRa
protocol.
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
Fig.1 R718AD Appearance
3. Main Features
Compatible with LoRaWAN
2 ER14505 lithium batteries (3.6V / section) parallel power supply
Detectable gas, solid, liquid temperature, detection range: -55 °C to +125 °C
Simple operation and setting
Protection class IP65
Compatible with LoRaWANTM Class A
Frequency hopping spread spectrum
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)
Applicable to third-party platforms: Actility/ThingPark, TTN, MyDevices/Cayenne
Low power consumption and long battery life
Note*: Battery life is determined by the sensor reporting frequency and other variables, please refer to
http://www.netvox.com.tw/electric/electric_calc.html
On this website, users can find battery life of various models in different configurations.

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4. Set up Instruction
On/Off
Power on Insert batteries.
(users may need a flat blade screwdriver to open)
Turn on Press and hold the function key for 3 seconds till the green indicator flashes once.
Turn off
(Restore to factory setting) Press and hold the function key for 5 seconds till green indicator flashes for 20 times.
Power off Remove Batteries.
Note:
1. Remove and insert the battery; the device is at 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. At the 1st- 5th second after power on, the device will be in engineering test mode.
Network Joining
Never joined the network
Turn on the device to search the network.
The green indicator stays on for 5 seconds: success
The green indicator remains off: fail
Had joined the network
Turn on the device to search the previous network.
The green indicator stays on for 5 seconds: success
The green indicator remains off: fail
Fail to join the network
(when the device is on)
First two mins: wake up every 15 seconds to send request.
After two mins: enter sleeping mode and wake up every 15 minutes to send request.
Note: Suggest to remove batteries if the device is not used to save power.
Suggest to check the device verification information on the gateway
or consult your platform server provider.
Function Key
Press and hold for 5
seconds
Restore to factory setting / Turn off
The green indicator flashes for 20 times: success
The green indicator remains off: fail
Press once The device is in the network: green indicator flashes once and sends a report
The device is not in the network: 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: send a data report according to Min Interval.
The device is on but not in
the network
First two mins: wake up every 15 seconds to send request.
After two mins: enter sleeping mode and wake up every 15 minutes to send request.
Note: Suggest to remove batteries if the device is not used.
Suggest to check device verification on gateway.
Low Voltage Warning
Low Voltage 3.2V

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5. Data Report
The device will immediately send a version package report and a report data with temperature and voltage values after the device is powered on.
The device sends data in the default configuration before any configuration is done.
Maximum time: Max Interval
Minimum time: Min Interval (by default, the current voltage value is detected every Min Interval)
Default reportchange:
Battery --- 0x01 (0.1V)
Air temperature default reportchange: 1 ℃
Note: The data transmission cycle of the device is subject to the real programming configuration before shipment.
The interval between two reports must be the minimum time
R718AD default Max Interval = 15min, Min Interval = 15min
(if there is special custom shipment, the setting will be changed according to customer requirements)
The data reported by the device can be decoded with the Netvox LoraWAN Application Command document and
http://www.netvox.com.cn:8888/page/index
Data report configuration and sending period are as following:
6. Command Configuration Setting
FPort：0x07
Bytes 1 1 Var(Fix =9 Bytes)
CmdID
DeviceType NetvoxPayLoadData
CmdID– 1 bytes
DeviceType– 1 byte – Device Type of Device
NetvoxPayLoadData– var bytes (Max=9bytes)
Report Command Configuration Setting
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
Description Device CmdID DeviceTy
pe NetvoxPayLoadData
ConfigReportRe
q
R718A
D
0x01
0x9C
MinTime(2
bytes
Unit:s)
MaxTime(2by
tes Unit:s)
BatteryChange
(1byte
Unit:0.1v)
TemperatureCh
ange(2byte
Unit:0.01℃)
Reserved
(2Bytes,Fixed
0x00)
ConfigReportRs
p
0x81 Status(0x00
_success) Reserved (8Bytes,Fixed 0x00)
ReadConfigRepo
rtReq
0x02 Reserved (9Bytes,Fixed 0x00)
ReadConfigRepo
rtRsp
0x82 MinTime(2
bytes
Unit:s)
MaxTime(2by
tes Unit:s)
BatteryChange
(1byte
Unit:0.1v)
TemperatureCh
ange(2byte
Unit:0.01℃)
Reserved
(2Bytes,Fixed
0x00)

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（1）Command Configuration Setting:
（2）MinTime = 1min、MaxTime = 1min、BatteryChange = 0.1v、TemperatureChange = 1℃
Downlink：019C003C003C0100640000
Response：
819C000000000000000000（Configuration success）
819C010000000000000000（Configuration failure）
（3）Read Configuration Setting:
Downlink：029C000000000000000000
Response：
829C003C003C0100640000（Current configuration setting）
The data transmission cycle example
Example#1 based on MinTime = 1 Hour, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e. BatteryVoltageChange=0.1V
MaxTime MaxTime
Sleeping(MinTime) Sleeping(MinTime)
Note: MaxTime=MinTime. Data will only be report according to MaxTime (MinTime) duration regardless BtteryVoltageChange value.
Example#2 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e. BatteryVoltageChange= 0.1V.
MaxTime
Sleeping(MinTime) sleeping sleeping sleeping
0H 15th M 30th M 45th M1H 2H
Example#3 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e. BatteryVoltageChange= 0.1V.
MaxTime
sleeping sleeping ...
0H 15th M30th M45th M 1H 1H 10th M1H 25th M 1H 40th M 1H 55th M2H 10th M
Wakes up and
collects data
3.6V
Does not report
Wakes up and
collects data
3.6V
Does not report
Wakes up and
collects data
3.6V
Does not report
Wakes up and
collects data
REPORTS
3.6V
Wakes up and
collects data
REPORT 3.6V
Wakes up
and collects
data
REPORTS
3.6V
Wakes up and collects data
3.5V |3.5-3.6|=0.1
REPORTS 3.5V
Wakes up and
collects data
3.5V Does not
report
Wakes up and
collects data
3.5V Does not
report
Wakes up and
collects data
3.5V Does not
report
Wakes up and collects data
3.5V Does not report
Wakes up and
collects data
3.5V Does not
report
Wakes up and
collects data
REPORTS 3.5V
Wake up and collects data
REPORTS 3.6V
Wakes up and collects data
REPORTS 3.5V
Wakes up and collects data
REPORTS 3.6V
Wakes up and
collects data
3.6V Does not
report
Users push the button,
REPORTS 3.5V.
Recalculate MaxTime.

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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.
7. Installation
This product comes with waterproof function. When using it, the back of it can be adsorbed on the iron surface, or the two ends can be fixed to the wall
with screws.
Note: To install the battery, use a screwdriver or similar tool to assist in opening the battery cover.
8. Important Maintenance Instruction
Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be used with care. The following suggestions will help you use the warranty
service effectively.
•Keep the equipment dry. Rain, moisture, and various liquids or moisture 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 can damage its detachable parts and electronic components.
•Do not store in excessive heat. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, destroy batteries, and deform or melt some plastic parts.
•Do not store in a 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. Rough handling of equipment can destroy internal circuit boards and delicate structures.
•Do not wash with strong chemicals, detergents or strong detergents.
•Do not apply with paint. Smudges can block debris in detachable parts and affect normal operation.
•Do not throw the battery into a fire to prevent the battery from exploding. Damaged batteries may also explode.
All of the above suggestions apply equally to your device, battery and accessories. If any device is not working properly.
Please take it to the nearest authorized service facility for repair.