Pessl Instruments nMETOS 180 User manual

nMETOS NB-IoT
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0, 05-2022
Thank you for choosing a nMETOS station (formerly known as LoRIAN
NBIoT) for monitoring your agrometeorological conditions towards the
FieldClimate decisions support system. The nMETOS has been designed
to monitor data with a set of sensors oriented to plan protection and
irrigation. Like other products of the METOS® family, it measures and
sends data to the FieldClimate platform using the NB-IoT service. The
users have free access to data through web, mobile applications and
decision support system. Additional services (like plant disease models
and weather forecasts) are available with a license fee. Web API is
available for interface with other custom applications.
nMETOS systems will be mainly used for:
• Precipitation monitoring
• Air-Temperature/Moisture monitoring
• Irrigation and plant protection systems
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YOUR nMETOS
The nMETOS consists of one plastic casing containing the electronics,
the battery and the rain gauge. It can be customized with sensors for
precipitation, temperature and a sensor-package for irrigation and
plant protection systems. In the package with the nMETOS you will
also find, taped to the top of the solar panel, a sticker with a unique
serial number and the keys that grants you the access to the
FieldClimate platform.
On picture:
nMETOS 180
MAIN VARIATIONS
nMETOS 80: Air temperature, Air humidity
nMETOS 80SM: Air temperature, Air humidity + soil water tensiometer,
soil volumetric water content
nMETOS 100: Rain gauge
nMETOS 180: Rain gauge + Air temperature, Air humidity
nMetos 180SM: Rain gauge + Air temperature, Air humidity + soil
water tensiometer, soil volumetric water content
nMETOS 200: Rain gauge + Air temperature, Air humidity + L
Supported NB-IoT networks:
The nMETOS stations can be equipped with one of two possible
modems:
●HL7800
The HL7800 module for Cat-M1/NB1 worldwide networks is
fully compliant with the 3GPP Release 13. More about supported
frequencies and countries can be found at:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-solutions/products/hl7800/
●HL7802
The HL7802 module for Cat-M1/NB1 worldwide networks with
2G fallback is fully compliant with the 3GPP Release 13
standard. More about supported frequencies and countries can
be found at:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-solutions/products/hl7802/

Supported sensors:
List of supported sensors can be found on the metos.at/nmetos website.
START-UP THE nMETOS
By default, the nMETOS station comes with a disconnected battery and
based on your order, it can come with or without the SIM card.
To start up the nMETOS it requires opening the housing, optionally
inserting the SIM card and in special cases checking the settings via
the USB cable connected to the PC with the PI-Terminal/TeraTerm
application and connecting the battery.
To use the NB-IoT or CAT-M1 connectivity you need a SIM card which
is provisioned for the NB-IoT/Cat-M1 network from the network
provider and sufficient signal from the radio tower.
1. Carefully remove the board casing from the rain gauge.
2. Open the housing by unscrewing the 6 screws on the bottom.
3. Remove the board cover.
To use the NB-IoT connectivity, you need to have a micro-SIM card
which is provisioned for the NB-IoT network from the network
provider.
To insert a SIM card:
1. Slightly push the cover down
and towards the center of the
nMETOS board.
2. The cover should unlock, and
you can open it.

3. Insert the SIM card correctly
(contacts should be on the
bottom side and the marking
corner in the upper left
position).
4. Close the cover and push it
gently outward so the cover
gets locked.
5. Plug the battery cable into the BAT connector on the PCB (red circle).
6. Close the cover to its final position and tighten the screws.

INSTALLING YOUR nMETOS
The nMETOS has to be fixed on the pole. At the back of the unit a
metal mounting frame is located. Unscrew the small screws, pass the
pole through the hole in the frame and fix it with the long screws (to
ensure a longer lasting product use the lining disk).
Make sure that the pole is as vertical as possible by checking the
bubble level on the rain gauge to ensure the right installation
verticality of the pole. Make sure all sensors are installed correctly.
USE YOUR nMETOS
To start using services we provide, you need to register on the
FieldClimate platform, which gives you access to the data in graphs or
tables. FieldClimate also provides a powerful decision support system
for growing your crops (plant protection, irrigation, sowing, harvesting,
fertilizing).
REGISTER AS A NEW USER ON FieldClimate.com
1. Open www.fieldclimate.com
and log in as an existing
user or register as a new
FieldClimate user
2. After creating a new
account, you will receive an
email with a confirmation
link with which you confirm
the creation of your
FieldClimate profile
ADD YOUR METOS DEVICE TO YOUR
ACCOUNT
To add your METOS device, click on the icon
in the top right corner User Menu >
Add/Remove station. It will ask you for the
Station Serial number (SN), the station key
and a name of your choosing. Now the silver
sticker which came with your station has to be used.
Key 1 gives you full (admin) access and enables you to change all the
settings and set up the
nMETOS.
With Key 2 the user is not
allowed to change the
station parameters, but can
access all the data.

DASHBOARD, STATION DATA AND SETTINGS
In the new Dashboard the user can manage the fast access to the
services of highest interest. On the top right corner, Station List allows
you to choose among all registered devices.
On the navigation bar, Station data page displays the data measured
by your device. Data can be viewed in detailed graphs and tables. You
can access the structured menu, which allows you to define time
series-resolution and export data in a chart/table. On the left side, you
can see all sensors connected to your nMETOS.
With the activation of licenses for localized weather forecast and plant
disease models, it is possible to access all data of these additional
services (see figure below). To activate them, contact your local
distributor or lic[email protected].
On Station settings page you can configure your nMETOS device.
Station settings > Sensors and nodes: You can define a custom name
for your station and nodes connected to it. For convenient viewing of
data, you can also rename each sensor and customize its color in the
graph.
For further inquiries visit metos.at/fieldclimate-manual.

MAINTAINING THE nMETOS
The weather station should be checked periodically to ensure that
sensors are in optimal condition. Regular maintenance is necessary for
flawless operation and durability.
At the beginning of the new season, check that the station is working
correctly; data must be transmitted at the set interval to FieldClimate.
Keep the solar panel and sensors clean, especially the rain gauge.
Clean Rain gauge ensures correct rainfall measurements, also make
sure it is levelled by checking the bubble indicator and not obstructed
by leaves, insects or debris that could prevent it from functioning
properly.
Cleaning and maintenance:
Video instruction:
https://bit.ly/3J9PmR8
For full user manual please visit:
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