netvox R718N360 User manual

Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter Interface
Model: R718N360
Wireless 3-Phase
Current Meter Interface
R718N360
User Manual
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in strict confidence and shall not be disclosed to other parties, in whole or in part, without written permission of NETVOX
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 .............................................................................................................................................................5
6. Installation...............................................................................................................................................................8
7. Information about Battery Passivation .................................................................................................................10
7.1 To determine whether a battery requires activation ......................................................................................10
7.2 How to activate the battery............................................................................................................................10
8. Important Maintenance Instruction.......................................................................................................................11

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1. Introduction
R718N360 is 3-Phase Current Meter Interface device for Netvox Class A devices based on the LoRaWAN open protocol and is
compatible with the LoRaWAN protocol.
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.
2. Appearance
Indicator
Function Key

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3. Main Features
⚫The SX1276 wireless communication module is used
⚫Powered by 2 x ER14505 3.6V Lithium battery
⚫3-phase current raw data detection
⚫The base is attached with a magnet that can be attached to a ferromagnetic material object
⚫IP rating: main body IP53
⚫LoRaWANTM Class A compatible
⚫Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
⚫Third-Party online wireless sensor monitoring and notification system to configure sensors, view data and set alerts via SMS
text and email (optional)
⚫Available third-party platform: Actility/ThingPark, TTN, MyDevices/Cayenne
⚫Low power consumption and long battery life
Battery Life*2:
⁻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
Insert batteries. (users may need a 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 20 times.
Power off
Remove Batteries.
Note
1.The device will be off after removing the battery and insert it again.
2.It is suggested to wait for at least 10 seconds between turning the device on and off.
3.At 1st -5th second after power on, the device will be in engineering test mode.
Network Joining
Never joined the network
Turn on the device, and it will search for the network to join.
The green indicator light stays on for 5 seconds: joins the network successfully
The green indicator light remains 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 green indicator light stays on for 5 seconds: joins the network successfully
The green indicator light remains off: fail to join the network
Fail to Join the Network
1. Suggest to remove batteries if the device is not used to save power.
2. Suggest to check the device verification information on the gateway
or consult your platform server provider.
Function Key
Press the function key and hold the
pressing for 5 seconds
The device will be set to default and turned off
The green indicator light flashes 20 times: success
The green indicator light remains off: fail
Press the function key once
The device is in the network: green indicator light flashes once and sends a report
The device is not in the network: green indicator light remains off
Sleeping Mode
The device is turned on and in the
network
Sleep 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
1. Suggest to remove batteries if the device is not used.
2. Suggest to check device verification on gateway.
Low Voltage Warning
Low Voltage
3.2V

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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
20~65535
Any number between
Min.~65535
Can not be 0.
Report
per Min. Interval
Report
per Max. Interval
Before any configuration is made, the device sends data according to the default configuration.
The device will immediately send a version packet report along with two uplink packets including battery voltage and raw data
of three-phase current.
Default setting:
Maximum time: Max Interval =60 min (3600 s)
Minimum time: Min Interval =60 min (3600 s)
*The interval between min time and max time must be the greater than 20 seconds.
Note:
(1)The device report interval will be programmed based on the default firmware which may vary.
(2)If MinTime configuration less than 20 seconds, it will configure 20 seconds.
(3)R718N360 series would take about 3 seconds for the CT to sample and process the collected value, If the current
changes frequently, the sampling result might be wrong.
Please refer Netvox LoRaWAN Application Command document and Netvox Lora Command Resolver
http://loraresolver.netvoxcloud.com:8888/page/index to resolve uplink data.

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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)
Description
Device
Cmd
ID
Device
Type
NetvoxPayLoadData
Config
ReportReq
R718N360
0x01
0xCA
MinTime
(2bytes, Unit: s)
MaxTime
(2bytes, Unit: s)
RawDataChange
(4bytes)
Reserved
(1byte, Fixed 0x00)
Config
ReportRsp
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)
RawDataChange
(4bytes)
Reserved
(1bytes, Fixed 0x00)
(1)Configure device parameters MinTime = 1min, MaxTime = 1min, CurrentChange = 100mA
Downlink: 01CA003C003C0000006400
The device returns:
81CA000000000000000000 (Configuration successful)
81CA010000000000000000 (Configuration fail)
(2)Read device configuration parameters
Downlink: 02CA000000000000000000
The device returns:
82CA003C003C0000006400 (current device parameters)
Example for MinTime/MaxTime logic:
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 BatteryVoltageChange
value.
Wake up and collects data
REPORTS 3.6V
Wakes up and collects data
REPORTS 3.6V
Wakes up and collects data
REPORTS 3.6V

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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 M 1H 2H
Example#3 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e. BatteryVoltageChange= 0.1V.
MaxTime
sleeping sleeping ...
0H 15th M 30th M 45th M 1H 1H 10th M 1H 25th M 1H 40th M 1H 55th M 2H 10th M
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 variation 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.
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
Wakes up and
collects data
3.6V
Does not report
Users push the button,
REPORTS 3.5V.
Recalculate MaxTime.

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6. Installation
How to use R718N360
The current conversion formula:
Target load current value= “R718N360 read value” / (“R718N360 read standard load value” / “standard load current value”)
When R718N360 is connected to the CT which needs to be used, it is necessary to obtain the conversion coefficient k first.
The acquisition method is to measure a standard load.
The conversion coefficient k= “R718N360 read the standard load value” / “standard load current value”
Example:
The effective current of the standard load measured by R718N360 is 49950mA.
The read value of R718N360 is 165806.
k= 165806 / 49950 = 3.3194394
After obtaining the conversion coefficient k, use R718N360 to measure the target load.
The current value of the target load= “R718N360 read value” / k
Example:
R718N360 reads the value 333162.
The current value of the target load= 333162 / 3.3194394= 100366.9475032mA.
Installation Diagram
Screw
Fixation
Screw
Fixation
R718N360
Wire to be
detected
Wire to be
detected
Wire to be
detected
Current Direction
Current Direction
Phase A
Phase B
Phase C
The CT terminal should be
close to the power terminal as
much as possible.
Current Direction
CT
CT
CT
The CT terminal should be
close to the power terminal
as much as possible.
The CT terminal should be
close to the power terminal
as much as possible.

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CT Specifications Used for Testing
Rated Primary Current
300A
Saturation Current
≥600A
Rated Secondary Current
500mA
Accuracy
1% (6A - 600A)
Electrical Strength
3000VAC 1mA60s
Load Resistance
10Ω
1. The Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter Interface has a
built-in magnet (as the Figure 1 below). It can be attached
to the surface of an object with iron during installation,
which is convenient and quick.
To make the installation more secure, please use screws
(purchased separately) to fix the device to the wall or other
objects (such as the installation diagram).
Note: Do not install the device in a metal shielded box or in
an environment surrounded by other electrical equipment to
avoid affecting the wireless transmission of the device.
2. The Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter Interface
(R718N360) samples the current according to MinTime.
If the current value sampled this time relatively exceeds the
set value (the default is 100mA) more than the current value
reported last time, the device will immediately report the
current value sampled this time. If the current variation does
not exceed the default value, the data will be reported
regularly according to MaxTime.
Press the [Function Key] of the device to start sampling data
and report the data after 3 to 5 seconds.
Note:
MaxTime must be set greater than Min Time.
The Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter Interface is suitable for the following scenarios:
⚫School
⚫Factory
⚫The mall
⚫Office building
⚫Smart building
Where the electrical data of the equipment with the three-phase electricity needs to be detected.

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7. Information about Battery Passivation
Many of Netvox devices are powered by 3.6V ER14505 Li-SOCl2 (lithium-thionyl chloride) batteries that offer many
advantages including low self-discharge rate and high energy density.
However, primary lithium batteries like Li-SOCl2 batteries will form a passivation layer as a reaction between the lithium
anode and thionyl chloride if they are in storage for a long time or if the storage temperature is too high. This lithium chloride
layer prevents rapid self-discharge caused by continuous reaction between lithium and thionyl chloride, but battery passivation
may also lead to voltage delay when the batteries are put into operation, and our devices may not work correctly in this situation.
As a result, please make sure to source batteries from reliable vendors, and the batteries should be produced within the last
three months.
If encountering the situation of battery passivation, users can activate the battery to eliminate the battery hysteresis.
7.1 To determine whether a battery requires activation
Connect a new ER14505 battery to a 68ohm resistor in parallel, and check the voltage of the circuit.
If the voltage is below 3.3V, it means the battery requires activation.
7.2 How to activate the battery
a. Connect a battery to a 68ohm resistor in parallel
b. Keep the connection for 6~8 minutes
c. The voltage of the circuit should be ≧3.3V

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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 device dry. Rain, moisture, or any liquid might contain minerals and thus corrode electronic circuits. If the device gets
wet, please dry it completely.
• Do not use or store the device in dusty or dirty environment. It might damage its detachable parts and electronic components.
• Do not store the device under excessive heat condition. High temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices, destroy
batteries, and deform or melt some plastic parts.
• Do not store the device in places that are too cold. 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 clean the device with strong chemicals, detergents or strong detergents.
• Do not apply the device with paint. Smudges might block in the device and affect the operation.
• Do not throw the battery into the fire, or the battery will explode. Damaged batteries may also explode.
All of the above applies to your device, battery and accessories. If any device is not working properly, please take it to the nearest
authorized service facility for repair.