UnaBiz UnaBell LTE-M User manual

UnaBell LTE-M User Guide

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Albert Chen
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Rivon Hsu
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Rivon Hsu
Revise Product Name to UnaBell LTE-M
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UnaBell LTE-M User Guide

Content
1. Introduction 1
1.1 About this Guide 1
1.2 Glossary 1
2. Hardware Features & Specifications 3
2.1 Overview 3
2.2 Features 3
2.3 Specifications 5
3. Activate & Install UnaBell LTE-M 9
3.1 Before You Start 9
3.2 Activate UnaBell LTE-M 9
3.3 Install UnaBell LTE-M 10
4. Receive Your First Messages 11
4.1 Configuration Parameters 11
4.2 Receive the First Data Message 13
5. Manage Your Data & Devices on UnaConnect 15
5.1 Overview 15
5.2 Devices 15
5.2.1 Sensor Data 17
5.2.2 Event Data 18
5.2.3 Location Data 18
5.2.4 Telemetry Data 18
5.2.5 Configuration 19
5.2.6 Information 20
6. Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) for UnaBell LTE-M 21
6.1 FOTA Overview 21
6.2 Update Firmware on UnaBell LTE-M 21
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1. Introduction
1.1 About this Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide quick start instructions and information on
setting up and using UnaBell LTE-M to receive data for your applications.
The quick start instructions for the UnaBell LTE-M solution include:
●Device activation and installation
●Device configuration and data visualization with the fully integrated UnaConnect
IoT Device Management Cloud Platform
●Device Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) update with the UnaConnect platform
1.2 Glossary
Uplink or UL
An uplink message is a message sent by the device to the cloud
Downlink or DL
A downlink message is a message sent by the cloud to the device
Timer Mode
Device counts the number of clicks detected and sends the count in an
uplink message at pre-configured intervals
Event Mode
Device immediately send an uplink message when a click is pressed by
the user
Heartbeat Mode
The heartbeat mode can be selected along with Event or Occupancy
modes. A heartbeat message is sent periodically by the device to inform
the user on battery life, changes in configuration etc.
Occupancy
Mode
Device sends an uplink message as it identifies the state has changed
between Open or Closed States
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Open State
The state when the external connector is in the open state, for example
a pressure sensor is open
Closed State
The state when the external connector is in the closed state, for
example a pressure sensor is closed
Debounce Timer
A countdown timer used in occupancy mode that is reset every time
the external connector detects a state change to distinguish if a state is
in open or closed states
Occupancy
Duration
The period of time from which the debounce timer starts to countdown
so if no state change is detected past the occupancy duration (and the
timer countdown reaches 00:00) then the device identifies the space as
open
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2. Hardware Features & Specifications
2.1 Overview
UnaBell LTE-M is a battery powered
smart button that can be configured to
send messages and trigger actions for a
variety of applications. The device is IP54
for dust and water protection and can last
at least 2,000 clicks with two replaceable
AA batteries.
Additionally, plug-and-play accessories
such as reed switch or temperature probe
may also be purchased. These can be plugged to the UnaBell LTE-M via 3.5mm
audio jack connectors and be used to detect the opening/closing of doors or
measure ambient temperature of a space, respectively.
Seamlessly integrated with UnaConnect, a secure and reliable IoT Device
Management Cloud Platform, UnaBell LTE-M and its optional accessories can be
quickly and easily configured and installed to provide the trigger messages or
temperature data for your use cases.
2.2 Features
●Minimum 2,000 clicks with replaceable AA batteries
●IP54 for dust and water protection
●eSIM or Plastic SIM can be used based on your local network provider
●UnaConnect Compatible: UnaBell LTE-M sends data through the LTE network
and is received by the UnaConnect IoT Middleware for data parsing, enrichment
and connection to end points
●Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) via LTE-M network to update device firmware
●4 Click Types to configure the trigger messages from the device
●Battery Monitoring in Heartbeat Messages to monitor device health
●Accessories with 3.5mm Audio Jack (purchased separately):
oReed Switch Accessory to detect opening/closing of doors
oTemperature Probe Accessory to measure ambient temperature of a space
o2-Wire Accessory to connect with other sensors (e.g. pressure sensor)
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●Smart Modes:
oEvent Mode to immediately send a message when a button is clicked. In
addition, this can be used with the reed switch accessory to send messages
when a door is opened or closed.
oTimer Mode to count the number of clicks on the button at pre-configured
intervals. In addition, this can be used with the temperature probe accessory
to send temperature data at the defined intervals.
oOccupancy Mode to send a message at the start and end of a state. For
example, this can be used with the 2-wire accessory to connect to pressure
sensors to detect the state of a seat (occupied/vacant).
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2.3 Specifications
DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS
Dimension
117 (L) x 40 (W) x 26.5 (H) mm
Weight
78g (without batteries)
Dust/Water Resistance
IP54
External I/O Port
3.5mm Jack for Sensor Accessories
Operating Temperature
-10 ~ +60°C
Battery Type
2x AA 1.5V Batteries (replaceable)
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LTE-M CONNECTIVITY
Support Bands
Band 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28
SIM Cards
eSIM or Plastic SIM Card
Module
Sequans Monarch GM01Q
SUPPORT CLICK TYPES
Single
1 short click
Double
2 short clicks within 2 seconds
Long
1 long click for pressing longer than 2 seconds
Extra Long
1 long click for pressing longer than 6 seconds
LED INDICATORS
Orange
Blinking
Power ON/Activation
Network Scanning/Searching SIM Card
Firmware Upgrade (FOTA)/eSIM OTA
Green
Slow Blinking
Network Connecting
Green
1 Short ON
Button click detected
Green
Fast Blinking
Data Transmitting
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LED INDICATORS
Green
1 Long ON
Data Transmission Completed/Communication Success
Red
1 Long ON
Data Transmission ERROR/Communication Failed
Network ERROR
Red
Fast Blinking
Low Battery
SENSOR ACCESSORY – REED SWITCH
Dimension
23 x 14 x 6.35mm
Wire Length
1 meter
Operating Temperature
-40 ~ +125°C
Operating Distance
≤5mm (with default magnet)
SENSOR ACCESSORY – TEMPERATURE PROBE
Dimension
50mm x 𝜙6mm (Probe Tube)
Wire Length
2 meters
Operating Temperature
-55 ~ +125°C
Temperature Range and
Accuracy
±0.5°C Accuracy between -10 ~ +85°C
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SENSOR ACCESSORY – 2-WIRE CABLE
Wire Length
16cm
Contact Type
Connect to Dry Contact Relay or Switch
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3. Activate & Install UnaBell LTE-M
3.1 Before You Start
The following pre-requisite steps need to be completed prior to setting up and using
UnaBell LTE-M:
✔Register the eSIM or Plastic Nano SIM with your selected network provider
✔Register an account on UnaConnect IoT Device Management Cloud Platform
✔Register the UnaBell LTE-M device(s) in a Device Group on UnaConnect
3.2 Activate UnaBell LTE-M
The activation process of UnaBell LTE-M is outlined below:
1. Unscrew and open the bottom casing of the UnaBell LTE-M.
2. Insert the Plastic Nano SIM or setup the eSIM as provided by your local network
provider.
3. Insert 2 x 1.5 V Alkaline AA batteries.
4. UnaBell LTE-M powers on and checks for Plastic Nano SIM then the eSIM to
identify the SIM to use.
5. The device then initializes and scans for the local LTE-M network for applicable
bands and sends its first downlink message.
6. UnaBell LTE-M blinks green light while it initializes and scans the local LTE-M
network for applicable bands (this could take up to 5 mins if it is connecting to a
new network in a new country or region).
7. If initialization and network connection are successful, the device LED displays
solid green light for 2 seconds.
8. After network connection is established, UnaBell LTE-M displays orange light
while it sends its first downlink request from the device to the UnaConnect
platform via LTE-M.
9. In response, the UnaConnect platform sends a downlink message to the device
with new configurations if available (the downlink process may take 30-40 secs).
10.If initialization or network connection failed, UnaBell LTE-M displays solid red
light for 2 seconds. Please unplug and replug the batteries to try again.
11.Screw back and close the bottom casing.
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3.3 Install UnaBell LTE-M
To allow better connectivity performance and avoid damage to the device, there are
some general guidelines for the installation of UnaBell LTE-M:
●Install the device with the UnaBell logo and button facing up,facing outward
and away from walls where possible to allow better connectivity performance.
●Avoid exposing the device to high impact, high pressure water jet or
temperatures exceeding its operational limits.
The UnaBell LTE-M device can be installed via 3 methods based on the
environment of use:
1. On a flat and smooth wall surface, use the Velcro tape in the box, or a strong
double-sided tape on the bottom of UnaBell LTE-M to tape the device to the
wall.
2. If the wall can be bolted or screwed, use a bolt or screw on the wall surface,
then hang the UnaBell LTE-M device on the wall.
3. You may also tie a string/rope around the hole on the bottom casing of the
UnaBell LTE-M and hang the device on other items e.g. a doorknob.
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4. Receive Your First Messages
4.1 Configuration Parameters
A set of configurable parameters defines the modes, behaviors and frequency of the
messages sent from UnaBell LTE-M:
Parameter
Description
Example Value
Mode
There are 6 modes available on UnaBell LTE-M:
• Timer
• Event
• Event + Timer
• Event + Heartbeat
• Occupancy
• Occupancy + Heartbeat
Event
Uplink Frequency
In Timer Mode and Heartbeat Modes, this sets the
number of timer messages or heartbeat messages
per day
4
Downlink Interval
The duration for the device to send a downlink
request to initiate the downlink process
12 Hours
Occupancy Duration
In Occupancy Modes, this sets the period of time
from which the debounce timer starts to countdown
so if no state change is detected past the
occupancy duration (and the timer countdown
reaches 00:00) then the device identifies the state
has changed.
For example, if this is set at 10 secs, then device will
only change state after it detects the same state for
longer than 10 secs.
900 Secs
Command
There are 4 commands available on UnaBell LTE-M:
●No command
●Full-band scan
●eSIM OTA
●FOTA
No Command
FOTA URL
Enter the URL for the FOTA process
URL
Config external I/O
detection mode
There are 4 external I/O detection modes available
on UnaBell LTE-M:
●Off
●Edge
●Pulse
●Temperature Sensor (DS18B20)
Off
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Parameter
Description
Example Value
Detection Delay Time
Delay on the detection of the triggers in edge
detection mode
1 second
Enable Short Click
Trigger
Enable or disable the short click trigger of the button
On
Enable Double Short
Click Trigger
Enable or disable the double short click trigger of
the button
On
Enable Long Click
Trigger
Enable or disable the long click trigger of the button
On
Enable Extra Long
Click Trigger
Enable or disable the extra long click trigger of the
button
On
Enable Rising Edge
Trigger
Enable or disable the rising edge trigger of the
button
On
Enable Falling Edge
Trigger
Enable or disable the falling edge trigger of the
button
On
After UnaBell LTE-M activation has been successfully completed as outlined in
Section 3 Activate & Install UnaBell LTE-M, the device will perform its first downlink
to update the device with values as configured by the user.
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4.2 Receive the First Data Message
The UnaConnect IoT Device Management Cloud Platform can be used to
monitor all the data received and configure the behavior of the UnaBell LTE-M
devices:
1. Open UnaConnect IoT Device Management Cloud Platform on your browser.
2. Login using the Email and Password previously provided by UnaBiz.
3. Click on the Device Group containing your UnaBell LTE-M devices that has
been set up previously on the UnaConnect Platform.
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4. Click on Devices tab on the left to view the list of devices within the Device
Group.
5. Click on the Device Name and click on the Sensor Data tab on the top to view
the data of each message sent from the device to the UnaConnect Platform.
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5. Manage Your Data & Devices on UnaConnect
5.1 Overview
UnaBell LTE-M is seamlessly integrated with UnaConnect, a secure and reliable
IoT Device Management Cloud Platform, to quickly setup to collect geolocation,
temperature or impact data to optimize asset utilization rates and provide insights
on your operations.
The UnaConnect platform lets you deploy, maintain, and integrate an unlimited
number of connected devices into your enterprise system with ease. By alleviating
the technical burden of managing a massive fleet of devices you can focus on what
matters for your business.
Key features of the UnaConnect platform include:
●Tech Agnostic: UnaConnect seamlessly integrates diverse device types
regardless of network protocols and deliver the right data format to
respective end platforms.
●Secure & Reliable: UnaConnect ensures data integrity around users,
devices, data connectors and data policies. The entire process is ISO/IEC
27001:2013 certified.
●Flexible & Scalable: UnaConnect lets you manage an unlimited number of
devices with ease and configure devices at a granular or group level.
●Accelerate Go-To-Market: UnaConnect simplifies device management &
provides ready-to-use add-on features that are specific to various use cases
accelerating your GTM.
The UnaBell LTE-M devices installed in your facilities send messages to
UnaConnect through the LTE-M network. The following section outlines the main
types of data that you will be able to receive and the configurations that can be
defined on UnaConnect and updated to your devices.
5.2 Devices
To view all the data messages sent from a single device to UnaConnect, or to
edit/update the configuration and information of a single device:
1. On the left navigation bar, click on the Devices tab, and the Devices page is
displayed.
2. In the All Devices section, click on the device name that you want to view or edit,
you will land in the Device Data & Configuration page for the individual device
with several tabs on the top of the page to display different data types sent from
the device. The default tab is the Sensor Data tab.
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3. To view the data in the time of interest, you can click on the Relative Time from
now section and click on the relative time buttons to load the data for the
selected times.
4. You may also toggle the Auto Refresh (1min) to auto refresh for the latest data,
or click on the  refresh button anytime to manually trigger a refresh for the latest
data.
5. Another option to see the data in the time of interest is to click on the Time
Range section, select the from and to dates then click the Submit button to load
the data for the selected times.
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5.2.1 Sensor Data
The Sensor Data tab is the main tab that displays all the messages containing raw
data that have been sent from the device. The messages are transmitted from
UnaBell LTE-M device over the LTE-M network to the UnaConnect platform.
UnaConnect then aggregates and translates the raw data (in a format defined by the
device payload) into variables and values. For example: timestamp and click data of
the UnaBell LTE-M device.
In the Graph section:
1. Click on the Metrics dropdown menu to select the data types that you want to
visualize.
2. Enter the Tick Total value to change the scale of the horizontal axis.
3. If you want to replace null value by other values, click on the Null Data checkbox
and enter the value to replace null.
In the Device data section:
1. The table displays the timestamp of each message, the data contained in each
message that have been processed or translated by UnaConnect, and the raw
data in the message sent from the device.
2. The data and raw messages are based on the UnaBell LTE-M device type,
modes and events that triggered each of the messages to be sent from the
device.
3. Click on the Export button to export a CSV file of all the sensor data messages
sent from the device.
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