Pessl Instruments uMETOS NB-IoT User manual

Thank you for choosing an µMETOS NB-IoT weather station for
monitoring your agrometeorological and other environmental
parameters. The µMETOS NB-IoT has been designed to monitor data
with a wide variety of sensor sets. Like all products of the METOS®
family, it measures, logs and sends data to the FieldClimate platform.
The users have access to data through the web and mobile applications
as well as via API services which enables interface for other custom
applications.
Additional services (ex. plant disease models and hyper localized
weather forecasts) are available with a license fee.
µMETOS NB-IoT systems will be mainly used for:
• meteorological monitoring,
• site specic weather forecast corrected with local measurements,
• plant disease models,
• soil moisture and irrigation systems monitoring,
• hydrology and ood warning applications,
• environmental monitoring.
µMETOS NB-IoT
USER MANUAL
Version 2.1, 02-2022
Pessl Instruments GmbH
Werksweg 107, 8160 Weiz, Austria
ofc[email protected]
[phone]
ENGLISH

YOUR µMETOS NB-IoT
The µMETOS NB-IoT consists of one plastic case containing the
electronics, the battery and the internal or external antenna. It can be
customized with a wide variety of sensors for soil moisture, water level,
temperature, salinity and more.
In the package with the device you will also nd, taped to the solar
panel, a sticker with a unique serial number and the keys that grants
you the option to register the product under your FieldClimate platform
prole and access the measured data.
On the picture to the right:
μMETOS NB-IoT
MAIN PRODUCT VARIATIONS:
• µMETOS BASE: a basic µMETOS NB-IoT station with no physical
sensors
• µMETOS FROST: base + Wet & Dry bulb temperature sensors
• µMETOS DISEASE: base + rain gauge, air temperature, air humidity
and leaf wetness sensors
• µMETOS ET0: base + rain gauge, air temperature, air humidity, global
radiation, wind speed sensor
• µMETOS ET0 DISEASE: base + rain gauge, air temperature and
humidity, leaf wetness, global radiation, ultrasonic wind speed and
direction sensor
Supported mobile networks:
µMETOS NB-IoT Gen. 4 comes with a Sierra Wireless HL7802 modem.
The HL7802 module supports Cat-M1/NB1 worldwide networks with
2G “GPRS” fallback and is fully compliant with the 3GPP Release 13
standard. More about the 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 in the extended manual,
available on the metos.at/manuals website.
START-UP THE µMETOS NB-IoT
By default, the µMETOS NB-IoT weather station comes with a
disconnected battery and based on your order, it can come with or
without the SIM card.

To start up the µMETOS NB-IoT it requires opening the housing,
optionally inserting the SIM card, checking the settings via the USB
cable connected to the PC with the TeraTerm application and connecting
the battery.
To use the NBIoT or Cat-M1 connectivity, you need to have a micro
SIM card which is provisioned for the NBIoT/Cat-M1 network from the
network provider and sufcient signal from the radio tower.
Opening the Housing
Video instruction:
https://bit.ly/3sl6xIW
Take housing off
Video instruction:
https://bit.ly/3L92rfz
Insert Sim and Turn on battery
Video instruction:
https://bit.ly/3rxnGzZ
Take out Sim and Turn off battery
Video instruction:
https://bit.ly/3B4weBj
Conguration, sensors and connectivity checkup
(Running test)
Video instruction:
https://bit.ly/3AZVGbe
Full µMETOS NB-IoT user manual:
https://bit.ly/35JH9Vo
For more detailed info visit
metos.at/manuals

INSTALLING µMETOS NB-IoT
Before the nal installation on the pole, it is advised that the user reads
and performs items written in the startu-up section of this manual.
The µMETOS NB-IoT has to be xed on the pole: at the bottom of the
unit there is a plastic ring with a metal clamp on. 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 or use a
leveler.
Place the solar panel on the main plastic box. In the northern
hemisphere, it should be facing south while in the southern hemisphere
it will be facing north. Solar panel require direct view to the Sun, not
obstructed or in dark shades to ensure good battery charge.
Rain gauge is integrated on the plastic box as depicted in the above
gure µMETOS NB-IoT. Make sure the sensors are installed correctly.
USE YOUR µMETOS NB-IoT
To start using services we provide, the weather station needs to
successfully communicate with our FieldClimate cloud. After the rst
data is delivered to the cloud, you need to register on the FieldClimate
platform, which gives you access to the transmitted 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 eldclimate.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
conrmation link with which you
conrm creation of your FieldCli-
mate prole.
ADD YOUR µMETOS DEVICE TO YOUR ACCOUNT
1. Locate the sticker with the device
serial number and Key1 and Key2
passwords on the product.

Key 1 gives you full (admin) access and enables you to change all the
settings and set up the μMETOS.
With Key 2 the user is not allowed to change the station parameters, but
can access all the data.
2. To add your µMETOS
device, click on the icon in
the top right corner User
Menu > Add/Remove station.
It will ask you for the Sta tion
Serial number (SN) and the
station key.
THE FieldClimate DASHBOARD, STATION DATA AND SETTINGS
In the 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 the 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 dene time-series
resolution and export data in a chart or table. On the left side, you can
see all sensors connected to your µMETOS NB-IoT.
With the activation of licenses for high-precision localized weather
forecast and plant disease models, it is possible to access all data of
these additional services.To activate them,contact your local distributor
or [e-mail].
On the Station settings page you can congure your device.

Station settings > Sensors and nodes: You can dene 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/eldclimate-manual.
MAINTAINING YOUR µMETOS NB-IoT
The weather station should be checked periodically to ensure that
sensors are in optimal condition. Regular maintenance is necessary for
awless 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. It also needs
to be leveled by checking the bubble indicator and not obstructed
by leaves, insects or debris that could prevent it from functioning
properly. Check if the leaf wetness sensor has the appropriate lter
paper intact and positioned correctly. When in doubt about the rainfall
measurements, the rst thing is to check the rain gauge for any debris.
When the solar panel of the µMETOS NB-IoT is exposed to the sun and
gets enough sunlight it should constantly recharge the battery of the
system.
Cleaning and maintenance
Video instruction:
https://bit.ly/3J9PmR8
For full user manual please visit:
https://bit.ly/35JH9Vo
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