Turbo TBS-223 User manual

TBS-223 Wireless Vehicle detector
TBS-223 Wireless Vehicle Detector
User Manual
V1.0

TBS-223 Wireless Vehicle detector
Content
1. Overview ...................................................................................................................................1
2. Working Principle ......................................................................................................................1
3. Key Features..............................................................................................................................3
4. Application ................................................................................................................................4
5. Specification.............................................................................................................................. 4
6. Size and dimension ...................................................................................................................6
7. LoRaWan Parking system structure...........................................................................................6
8. Active zone ................................................................................................................................7
9. Installation................................................................................................................................. 7
a. Installation Steps ..............................................................................................................7
i. Product Check...................................................................................................................7
ii. Mount the device on the Car spot ...................................................................................8
10. Start up and connect with the LoRaWan server. ................................................................13
10.1 WeChat Applet Introduction ......................................................................................13
a. Add WeChat Applet ........................................................................................................13
b. Connect the device with the App and Start the join process.........................................14
c. Turn the device into Deep Sleep mode ..........................................................................15
10.2 Android App Introduction ..........................................................................................16
a. Install Android App .........................................................................................................16
b. Connect the device with the App and Start the join process.........................................18
c. Turn the device into Deep Sleep mode ..........................................................................20

TBS-223 Wireless Vehicle detector
10.3 Recommendation during installation.........................................................................21
11. Frequency Asked Questions ...............................................................................................22
12. Disclaimer ...........................................................................................................................25

TBS-223 Wireless Vehicle detector
REV DESCRIPTION Written by DATE APPROVED
0.9 Initial Release
Melvin
Chow 24/10/2020
0.91 Changed the Android app
description in Section 10.5
Melvin
Chow
27/10/2020
0.92
Add the GPS turn on requirement for
the WeChat apps and Android App
on Section 10 and FAQ section
Melvin
Chow 09/12/2020
1.0
Add system time stamp and low
battery alarm in the FAQ section and
disclaimer.
Melvin
Chow 08/03/2021
1.01
Correct the Android App language
issue and created a new Link and QR
code for download the fixed version
Melvin
Chow 19/04/2021

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1. Overview
TBS-223 Dual mode wireless vehicle detector is a wireless sensor using LoRaWan long-
distance wireless standard, it integrated with geomagnetic detection and microwave
technology. Using effective dual-mode joint algorithm, the detector delivers precise parking
spot detecting function and can be widely used in intelligent traffic, smart community, smart
parking and other applications.
TBS-223 is the essential elements for the latest IoT Smart parking solution, which integrate
with LoRaWan gateway and smart parking application management platform provided a
smart parking management monitoring solution. TBS-223 is compatible with LoRaWAN
protocol, can communicate with gateway which compatible with LoRaWAN protocol.
2. Working Principle
Traditional magnetometer type Smart Parking sensor is using the characteristic of
ferromagnetic material in the vehicle frame, which make disturbance to surrounding
magnetic field while moving.
The movement of the vehicle creates a short-range distortion of this field which is
measured by the smart parking sensor with a complicated calculation to determine where
there is vehicle parked or left. The magnitude of this distortion depends on the type of the
ferrous alloy, the size of the object and the distance to the sensor.
Compared with traditional magnetometer measurement and the Radar technology,
TBS-223 improve the detection accuracy and reduce the uncertain situation happen.

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Below is the table showing the comparison between different types of smart parking
sensor and the available feature of the TBS-223 Dual mode parking sensor.
Supported by TBS-223 Dual mode Parking Sensor
True Radar &
Magnetometer
mode Parking
Sensor
Radar Parking
Sensor
Magnetometer
Parking Sensor
Infra-red
Parking Sensor
Ultrasonic
Parking Sensor
Potential
affected by
nearby vehicle
movement
NO NO
YES (required
very good
calculation to
compensate)
NO NO
Potential
affected by
electromagnetic
interferences
(underground
powerline)
NO NO
YES (required
very good
calculation to
compensate)
NO NO
Potential
affected by Dirt
or dust
NO NO NO YES (Can't be
improved)
YES (Can't be
improved)
Current
consumption
rating
slightly higher
than
magnetometer
sensor
Mid power
consumption LOW High power consumption
Super high-
power
consumption
Potential
mechanical
damage or
required
aperture design
NO NO NO
YES ( It required
aperture design
and can't be
covered)
YES ( it required
ultrasonic
sensor expose
to open air)
Sensing Gap /
interval NO or short
YES (20sec-
1mins delay
sensing)
NO NO NO
Potential
detection
problem with
Electric vehicles
NO NO
YES (usually
Electric Vehicles
change less
magnetic field)
NO NO
Remark:
Red colour above stated the critical potential problem which is not recoverable and causing a
critical issue on site.

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3. Key Features
•Supported 3 different operation modes to adapt different environment
requirement.
Magnetometer only
Radar only
Joint mode with Radar and Magnetometer activated
(recommended)
•High accuracy detection, up to 99%
•The detector has extremely low power consumption able to work for 5
years under the *normal application. (Based on 5 vehicles IN and OUT
per day)
•High battery capacity 20AH provided enough power for sensor to work in
different situation.
•Supported battery replacement to extend the life of the sensor.
•100 Internal data logs for debugging
•10 sensor status buffer logs prevent data lost while LoRaWan network
has issue due to public internet problem in Packet forwarder mode.
•Supported Bluetooth wireless remote upgrade and calibration.
•Supported one click installation from the WeChat, Android apps to avoid
the complicated setup process.
•Supported security passcode to avoid unauthorised user access the
device.
•Supported downlink command remote calibration and configuration.
•Strong magnetic field interference alert together with auto mode
switching to prevent sensor function impact by incident
•Support instant (nominal 2-3sec delay) Parking status report, high
efficiency response compared to many other sensors in the market
•In built Temperature and Humidity sensor to measure the environmental
information.
•Optional - External mounting cradle for using Epoxy to mounting the device
on the Road or building to avoid drilling hole.
•Optional - Reflective warning stickers available in order to increase the
visibility of the sensor to avoid any inattention accident.

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4. Application
For Smart parking to locate the empty parking spot
Time management to reduce the Street parking searching time
Intelligently assign the Commercial parking spot to guest
Reduce air pollution by guiding the target vehicle to target Parking spot
Avoid car park in the restricted zone.
Suitable for pre-alert when vehicle park in Click and collection application zone
Note: All applications based on the local onsite testing result. We strongly recommend customers to order
sample unit for testing before go for mass application.
5. Specification
Working Frequency
470/868/915/923MHz (based on order)
Fulfilled CN470, EU868, NA915, AU915, AS923 etc
standard. (order by requested)
Communication Standard LoRaWANTM, Class A
Transmitting Power Maximum 19dBm
(Depends on frequency plan for regulation)
Receiving Sensitivity -135 dBm (SF12,125KHz)
Detection Rate >99%
Bluetooth Calibration Auto calibration after device wake-up via Bluetooth
Downlink Configuration Calibration, detection threshold, heartbeat interval
Uplink Alarm Low battery alarm, failure alarm
Software Upgrade Wireless upgrade
Power Supply Built-in battery, 3.6V, 20000mAh
Power Switch Strong magnetic switch
Battery Life >5 yrs, in typical working state [1]

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Bearing Weight >10 tons
IP Grade IP67
Working Temperature -40°C ~85 °C
Storage Temperature -50°C ~85°C
Working Humidity 10%~95%
Environment Requirement
There are no ferromagnetic materials, No strong
magnetic field nearby. No Metal shield covers the
detector.
Size Unit dimension Φ: 200mm, H: 29mm
Cradle base dimension Φ: 216mm, H: 10mm (optional)
Weight Unit: 650 g, Cradle base: 435g
Note [1]：Typical working state means the device report information every 12 hours, there are 5 vehicles
come in and out to a parking space a day.
Microwave Antenna Specification
Item Receiving antenna Transmitting antenna
Vertical 3dB main lobe width 38° 38°
Horizontal 3dB main lobe width 38° 38°
Minor lobe level ≥15dB ≥15dB

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6. Size and dimension
Figure 1. TBS-223 3D drawing
7. LoRaWan Parking system structure
TBS-223 build in with the LoRaWan communicate module, it works with LoRaWAN
gateway and smart parking application server located in cloud or local.
Below is a diagram showing TBS-223 Parking sensor, LoRaWAN gateway, application
server and smart parking application (APP) composite of Smart parkingsystem.
Figure 2.Smart Parking System