Vega Absolute BS-1.2 User manual

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BS-1.2 / BS-2.2 /
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USER MANUAL
DOCUMENTATION REVISION
BS REVISION
SOFTWARE VERSION
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CONTENT
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 DEVICE PURPOSE AND OPERATION PRINCIPAL.............................................................................................................. 4
2 SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Device Appearance ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Control instruments – buttons and switches ................................................................................................................. 10
SIM card installation at the BS-2.2 and BS-2.2 LTE ........................................................................................................ 11
Indication ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Mounting Recomendations................................................................................................................................................ 15
Antenna mounting recommendations............................................................................................................................. 16
4 CONFIGURING OF THE GATEWAY WITH WEB-INTERFACE ........................................................................................ 17
Interface launch – the operation begining ..................................................................................................................... 17
5 CONFIGURING OF THE GATEWAY WITH TERMINAL PROGRAM................................................................................ 23
Gateway connecting to the computer – the operation begining .............................................................................. 23
Operation with the configuration file .............................................................................................................................. 27
Configuration of a static IP-adress for the gateway...................................................................................................... 32
BS-2.2 setting up for 3G operation ................................................................................................................................... 35
BS-2.2 LTE Gateway setting up for LTE operation......................................................................................................... 37
Recommendations for gateway using in white IP net .................................................................................................. 39
6STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 41
7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 42
8 WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................................. 43

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INTRODUCTION
This manual is designed for Vega BS-1, Vega BS-2, Vega BS-1.2, Vega BS-2.2 and Vega
BS-2.2 LTE gateways (hereinafter – the gateway) manufactured by Vega-Absolute OOO and
provides information on powering and activation procedure, control commands and functions
of the gateway.
Gateways can be supplied without software by request
This manual is targeted at specialists familiar with installation work fundamentals for
electronic and electrical equipment.
The gateway shall be installed and adjusted by qualified specialists to
ensure proper operation of the device
Vega-Absolute OOO reserves the right to make changes to the manual related to the
improvement of equipment and software, as well as to eliminate typos and inaccuracies,
without prior notice.

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1 DEVICE PURPOSE AND OPERATION PRINCIPAL
Vega BS gateway is designed to deploy LoRaWAN®network within 863-870 MHz
frequency band.
The gateway operates with Linux operating system and is supplied with pre-installed
Packet forwarder software.
The gateway is powered and communicates with the server via the Ethernet channel.
The device is configured through Ethernet with SSH protocol either via gateway web-
interface or while USB connection with the computer. When gateway is connected via SSH or
USB it may be configured with any terminal program (e. g. PuTTY).
Vega BS-2.2 gateway have an additional 3G-module for communication channel and
GPS/GLONASS-module for gateway positioning, and internal clock synchronizing with
navigation-satellites signals. Gateway BS-2.2 LTE is equipped with an LTE module.

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2 SPECIFICATION
Model
BS-1.2
BS-2.2
BS-2.2 LTE
MAIN
GPS/GLONASS
module no yes
GSM modem no yes
Server
communication link
Ethernet 10/100
Base-T
Ethernet 10/100
Base-T,
GSM 3G1
Ethernet 10/100 Base-
T, GSM LTE
Operating system Linux
USB-port yes
Operating
temperatures
-40…+70 °С
LORAWAN®
Number of LoRa
channels
8
Frequency band 863-870 MHz
Power output up to 500 mW
Antenna connector N-Type female
Radio coverage in
restrained urban
conditions
up to 5 km
13G-modem used in BS-2.2 supports the following frequency:
Dual-Band UMTS (WCDMA/FDD)
900 and 2100 MHz
Dual-Band GSM
900 and 1800 MHz

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Model
BS-1.2
BS-2.2
BS-2.2 LTE
Radio coverage
within line of sight
up to 15 km
POWER
Power consumption up to 10 W
Power supply Passive POE 4,5(+) 7,8(-) 15 W
CASE
Housing dimensions 190 х 183 х 75 mm
Ingress protection
rating IP67
Mounting mast supports

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3 OPERATION
DEVICE APPEARANCE
Gateway Vega BS is represented in strong case and compliant with a IP67 code. There
are pole mount brackets on the back side of the case.
The case is equipped with a hermetic gland of M12 size. A sealant is installed inside the
gland, ensuring compliance with the declared Ingress Protection rating of the device case. Also,
sealant is placed on the perimeter of case between two case parts. Removing the sealant can
IP67
1 2 4
3 – pole mount bracket
4 – protective vent
1 – N-connector for external antenna
2 – cable gland (would be one or two)
3

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lead to moisture entering the gateway case. Waterproof protective vent serves to equalize the
air pressure inside and outside the case.
The gateway terminal board has control and indication instruments, input, and output
interfaces.
5
6
8
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
5 — 8P8C connector
6 — additional power
connector (optional)
7 — slot for micro SD-
card
8 – antenna
connector
9 — group of
indicators
10 — service switches
11 — mini USB port for connection to the
computer
12 — USB host for connection external
devices
13 — BS-Dashboard Web-interface
launching (option)
14 — gateway reset button

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The gateway is connected to the network with an 8-core network cable (twisted pair)
through 8P8C connector on the board. Cable shall be crimped in compliance with Т568А and
Т568B standards. Contacts are numerated from 1 to 8 in order right-to-left.
Colors are shown for cable T568B:
Contact number
Color
Designation
1
Orange-and-white
TD+ signal
2
Orange
TD- signal
3 Green-and-white RD+ signal
4 Blue Power
5 Blue-and-white Power
6 Green RD- signal
7
Brown-and-white
Ground
8
Brown
Ground
There is an additional power connector on the board. It can be connectable only when
power contacts 4, 5 and 7, 8 in the network cable are disabled. Permissible power voltage is
12-48 V. Minimum power is 20 W.

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CONTROL INSTRUMENTS – BUTTONS AND SWITCHES
There are two buttons on the gateway board. BT1 launches BS-Dashboard Web-
interface. Press RST button for the gateway instantaneous rebooting.
In addition, there are service switches on the board used to select the download option
of the firmware image: from internal memory, from the SD card or via mini-USB from the
computer. The switches are only for service conditions. In operating mode, only switches 3
and 4 shall be enable, see picture below.