Radio Bridge RBS301-AL-US User manual

Wireless Ambient Light Sensor
User Guide
VERSION 1.5
SEPTEMBER 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. QUICK START....................................................................................................................... 2
2. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Sensor Overview ........................................................................................................................2
2.2. Revision History .........................................................................................................................3
2.3. Document Conventions ..............................................................................................................3
2.4. Part Numbers.............................................................................................................................3
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ 4
3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................................................................................4
4. BATTERY LIFE....................................................................................................................... 5
5. TEST MESSAGES .................................................................................................................. 6
6. MESSAGE PROTOCOL .......................................................................................................... 6
6.1. Common Messages.....................................................................................................................6
6.2. Uplink Messages ........................................................................................................................7
6.3. Downlink Messages....................................................................................................................7
6.3.1. Threshold Mode..................................................................................................................8
6.3.2. Report on Change Mode......................................................................................................9
6.3.3. Periodic Reports..................................................................................................................9
7. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS...................................................................................................11
7.1. INDOOR RBSX01 SENSORS...............................................................................................11
7.2. ARMORED OUTDOOR/INDUSTRIAL RBSX06 SENSORS ......................................................12
8. REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE........................................................................................13
8.1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ..............................................................................13
8.2. Harmonized Commodity Description (HS Code).........................................................................13
8.3. Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).............................................................................13
9. CUSTOMER SUPPORT .........................................................................................................14
10. DISCLAIMERS...................................................................................................................14
11. LEGAL NOTICES ...............................................................................................................14
12. TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHT .......................................................................................14

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1. QUICK START
To start using your sensor, simply go to:
https://console.radiobridge.com
From here you can register your device and immediately start receiving messages from the
sensor.
The sensor configuration, message monitoring, and setting up alerts is usually self-explanatory
through the user interface. For further explanations of any sensor features, you may refer to this
user guide
2. OVERVIEW
2.1. Sensor Overview
The wireless sensors designed and manufactured by Radio Bridge provide full sensor to cloud
solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The wireless ambient light sensor uses a
light sensor to detect lighting levels in a room. When the lighting level increases beyond or
drops below user defined thresholds, an alert is sent over the wireless network.
Features include:
•Built-in radio that talks directly with LoRaWAN wireless networks
•Two types of tamper detection: enclosure tamper and wall mount tamper
oEnclosure tamper detects if the packaging of the sensor itself is opened or broken
Available on the RBSx01, RBSx05, and RBSx06 sensors.
oWall mount tamper detects if the sensor has been removed from the wall or
mounting point. Available on the RBSx01 and RBSx05 sensors.
•200,000+ transmissions on a single battery and a 5-10 year battery life depending on usage.
See Battery section for more detail.
•Fully integrated internal antenna
•Over the air sensor configuration in the field
•Automatic low battery reporting and supervisory messages

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2.2. Revision History
Table 1 Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
1.0
April 2018
Initial release of the document
1.1
August 2018
Updated protocol definitions
1.2
October 2018
Regulatory and FCC
1.3
November 2018
Minute resolution for periodic reporting
1.4
March 2019
Add International Part Numbers
1.5
September 2019
Updated common sections
2.3. Document Conventions
Table 2 Document Conventions
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Meaning
Important notes
Warnings and cautions
2.4. Part Numbers
Table 3 Part Numbers
Part Number
Rating
Wireless
Region
RBS301-AL-US
Indoor
LoRaWAN
North America, South America
RBS301-AL-EU
Indoor
LoRaWAN
Europe
RBS301-AL-AU
Indoor
LoRaWAN
Australia, South America
RBS306-AL-US
Outdoor/Industrial
LoRaWAN
North America, South America
RBS306-AL-EU
Outdoor/Industrial
LoRaWAN
Europe

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 4 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Units
Operating ambient temperature
(indoor version)
-30 to +70
°C
Operating ambient temperature
(outdoor version)
-40 to +70
°C
Storage ambient temperature
-40 to +100
°C