netvox R831A User manual

Model：R831A
Wireless Multifunctional Control Box
Wireless Multifunctional
Control Box
R831A
User Manual
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Table of contents
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................2
2. Appearance ................................................................................................3
3. Main Features ............................................................................................4
4. Set up Instruction.......................................................................................5
5. Data Report................................................................................................6
6. Application.................................................................................................9
7. Installation ...............................................................................................10
8. Maintenance and maintenance ................................................................ 11

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1.Introduction
R831A is a high-reliability switch control device which is a Class C device of netvox based on the LoRaWAN open protocol.
The device is compatible with LoRaWAN protocol. R831A is a device used to control the switch and is mainly used for the
switch control of the strong electric motor control box.
LoRa Wireless Technology:
LoRa is a wireless communication technology famous for its long-distance transmission and low power consumption. Compared
with other communication methods, LoRa spread spectrum modulation technique greatly extend the communication distance. It can
be widely used in any use case that requires long-distance and low-data wireless communications. For example, automatic meter
reading, building automation equipment, wireless security systems, industrial monitoring. It has features like small size, low power
consumption, long transmission distance, strong 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.

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2.Appearance
1
Port 1
2
Port 2
3
Port 3
4
Port 4
5
Port 5
6
Port 6
7
Port 7
8
GND
9
12V
R831A
DIP SW
1
2
3
on
off
1~3
DIP Switch
(Change R831 series mode)
V
3.3V
G
GND
K1
Local switch-Forward
K2
Local switch-Reverse
K3
Local switch-Stop
Network Indicator
Status Indicator
Function Key
DIP Switch

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3.Main Features
⚫Apply SX1276 wireless communication module
⚫Curtain and roller shutter control
⚫Compatible with LoRaWANTM Class C
⚫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
⚫Improved power management for longer 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 variety 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
External 12V power supply
Turn On
After plug the power, the status indicator will stay on, it means the boot is successful.
Restore To Factory Setting
Press and hold the function key for 5 seconds till the status indicator flashes 20 times.
Power Off
Remove power
Note:
Press and hold the function key then power on, it will enter engineering mode
Network Joining
Never Joined The Network
Turn on the device, and it will search for the network to join.
The network indicator stays on: joins the network successfully
The network indicator stays off : fail to join the network
Had Joined The Network
(Not Restore To Factory Setting)
Turn on the device, and it will search for the previous network to join.
The network indicator stays on: joins the network successfully
The network indicator stays off : fail to join the network
Fail To Join The Network
Suggest checking the device registration information on the gateway or consulting your platform
server provider if the device fails to join the network.
Function Key
Press the function key and hold the
pressing for 5 seconds
The device will be set to default and turned off
The status indicator light flashes 20 times: success
The status indicator light remains off: fail
Press the function key once
The device is in the network: the status indicator light flashes once and sends a report
The device is not in the network: the status indicator light remains off
Press K1 local switch
Motor forward
Press K2 local switch
Motor reverse
Press K3 local switch
Motor stop
*The specific key refers to the physical appearance

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5. Data Report
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
Example of ConfigureCmd
FPort：0x07
Bytes
1
1
Var(Fix =9 Bytes)
CmdID
DeviceType
NetvoxPayLoadData
CmdID–1 byte
DeviceType–1 byte –Device Type of Device
NetvoxPayLoadData–var bytes (Max=9bytes)
The device will immediately send a version packet and a report packet with the motor status.
The device sends data in the default configuration before any configuration is done.
Default setting:
MaxTime: Max Interval = 900s
MinTime: Min Interval = 2s (The current power state will be checked every Min Interval by default.)
Note:
The report interval of the device will be programmed based on the default firmware which may vary.
The interval between two reports must be the MinTime.
If there are special customized shipments, the setting will be changed according to customer’s requirements.
Please refer Netvox LoRaWAN Application Command document and Netvox Lora Command Resolver
http://www.netvox.com.cn:8888/page/index to resolve uplink data.

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Description
Device
CmdI
D
Device
Type
NetvoxPayLoadData
Off
R831A
0x90
0x B2
Reserved (9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
On
0x91
Reserved (9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
Toggle
0x92
Reserved (9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
ReadCurrentStatus
0x94
Reserved (9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
Stop
0x95
Reserved (9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
ConfigReportReq
0x01
MinTime
(2bytes Unit: s)
MaxTime
(2bytes Unit: s)
Reserved
(5Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
ConfigReportRsp
0x81
Status
(0x00_success)
Reserved
(8Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
ReadConfigReportReq
0x02
Reserved
(9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
ReadConfigReportRsp
0x82
MinTime
(2bytes Unit: s)
MaxTime
(2bytes Unit: s)
Reserved
(5Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
SetSwitchTypeReq
0x03
SwitchType(1byte)
0x00_Toggle
0x01_Momentary
Reserved
(8Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
SetSwitchTypeRsp
0x83
Status
(0x00_success)
Reserved
(8Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
GetSwitchTypeReq
0x04
Reserved
(9Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
GetSwitchTypeRsp
0x84
SwitchType(1byte)
0x00_Toggle
0x01_Momentary
Reserved
(8Bytes, Fixed 0x00)
Max Time and Min Time setting
(1)Command Configuration:
MinTime = 1min、MaxTime = 1min
Downlink: 01B2003C003C0000000000
Response: 81B2000000000000000000 (Configuration success)
81B2010000000000000000 (Configuration failure)
(2)Read Configuration:
Downlink：02B2000000000000000000
Response：82B2003C003C0000000000 (Current configuration)

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Motor Switch Configuration
(3)Motor Reverse
Downlink：90B2000000000000000000
(4)Motor Advance
Downlink：91B2000000000000000000
(5)Switch Motor State (Change from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward)
Downlink：92B2000000000000000000
(6)Motor Stop
Downlink：95B2000000000000000000
Switch Type Configuration
(7)Setting switch type is tact type switch
Downlink：03B2010000000000000000
Response：83B2000000000000000000 (Configuration success)
(8)Confirm switch type
Downlink：04B2000000000000000000
Response：84B2010000000000000000 (The switch type is tact type)

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Example for MinTime/MaxTime logic:
Example#1 based on MinTime = 1 Hour, MaxTime= 1 Hour
MaxTime MaxTime
(MinTime) (MinTime)
0H 1H 2H
Note:
MaxTime=MinTime. Data will only be report according to MaxTime (MinTime) duration regardless ON/OFF value.
Example#2 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour
MaxTime
MinTime MinTime MinTime MinTime
0H 15th M 30th M 45th M 1H 2H
Example#3 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour
MaxTime
MinTime MinTime MinTime MinTime MinTime MinTime
0H 15th M 30th M 45th M 1H 1H15thM1H30thM
Note:
The status has changed, it will be reported at MinTime and recommend the MinTime Interval set as 2 seconds
6. Application
In the case of curtain control, the curtain can be forward, stopped and reversed by issuing instructions and three buttons.
Collects data
ON
REPORT ON
Collects data
OFF
Does not report
Collects data
REPORTS
OFF
Collects data
REPORTS ON
Collects data
REPORTS ON
Collects data
REPORTS OFF
Collects data
REPORTS OFF
Collects data
REPORTS OFF
Collects data OFF
Does not report
Collects data
ON
Does not report
Collects data
ON
Does not report
Collects data
ON
Does not report
Collects data
ON
REPORT ON
The status changed

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On
N
L1
L2
7. Installation
This product does not have a waterproof function. After joined the network, please place it indoors.
The wiring diagram as follow below:
Instructions on switching the operating mode (If users do not strictly follow the manual connection, it may damage the product.)
R831 has four operating modes corresponding to the three keys of the DIP switch.
Toggle the switch and power on again to switch the corresponding state.
(If the DIP switch is not correctly toggled, the network lights and status lights will flash alternately,users need to dial power down
and power on again.)
(1)R831A - strong electric motor mode: Toggle the DIP switch 1
This mode has two relays involved in operation which are combined for on / off / stop.
(2)R831B - light current motor mode : Toggle the DIP switch 2
This mode has three relays involved in the operation which are respectively for on /off / stop.
(3)R831C - relay mode : Toggle the DIP switch 3
In this mode, the external dry contact can directly control the on / off of the local relay.
(4)R831D - relay mode : Toggle the DIP switches 1 and 2
In this mode, the external dry contact does not directly control the on/off of the local relay but reports the dry contact status
and relay status.
Stop
Off
Curtain motor
(AC motor mode)
L
Adapter

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8. 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.