Vega Absolute BS-1.2 User manual

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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.

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SIM CARD INSTALLATION AT THE BS-2.2 AND BS-2.2 LTE
Vega BS-2.2 and Vega BS-2.2 LTE gateways include a GSM (or LTE) module, which is
placed on the main board.
The SIM card must be installed at a temperature not lower than room
temperature. If the device was in low temperatures, then before installing
the SIM card, you must first keep the device at room temperature for
several hours.
The module must be removed manually strictly vertically, observing a uniform load on
the connectors. To remove, do not use auxiliary items such as screwdrivers, scissors, knives,
etc. as levers, as this may damage the device.

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The SIM slot is located on the back side of the module. To install the SIM card, you must
disconnect the GSM module from the main board and turn it over.

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You need to insert the SIM card of the micro-SIM format into the slot, and then return
the GSM module on its own place.

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INDICATION
There is a group of LED indicators on the terminal board; their signals showing in the
table below. They indicate operation of different systems: power (on / off), visibility of GPS
satellites, GSM modem (on / off), operation of the LoRa signals processing program (Packet
forwarder on/off), Ethernet activity.
LED
Color
Indication
ETH_LINK Green Flashes – activity via Ethernet
GPS2Blue
Doesn’t light – no data from GPS-receiver
Flashes – there data exist, but are not valid for use by Packet
forwarder
Lights – location identified
LoRa Yellow
Lights – Packet forwarder is started
Doesn’t light – Packet forwarder is stopped
GSM Green
Lights – GSM-modem is enabled
Doesn’t light – GSM-modem is disabled
PWR Red
Lights – gateway is powered
Doesn’t light – gateway is not powered
2GPS LED indicates the GPS system functioning only while Packet forwarder processing (LoRa LED lights).

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MOUNTING RECOMENDATIONS
The necessary stage for the network deploying including a big quantity of end devices is
a radio planning work with nature experiments.
For mounting you will need:
cross-shaped screwdriver for gateway assembling;
mounting belts and tool for them;
wire cutters;
a set of tools for cable crimping (stripper, crimper, twisted pair tester, cap,
connector);
antenna mounting wrenches;
laptop.
Step by step mounting guide:
1. Setting the gateway is usually carried out in the office (see Network Deployment
Manual).
2. Determination of suitable places for mounting at the object with a network tester —
radio planning work.
3. Antenna placement and mounting. It’s important to place the gateway antenna
properly for high-quality signal reception. Antenna installing recommendations see
below.
4. Connection POE-injector cable to the gateway. To do this, you need to pass it
through the cable gland of the case, and then crimp it with an Ethernet connector.
5. Gateway placement on the pole with mounting belts.
6. Power applying on the POE.
7. By the laptop you can make sure that the device successfully sends the data.
8. Installing of gateway case top.

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ANTENNA MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
The Antenna included in the scope of supply has fasteners for installation on a mast
support. To ensure maximum communication range, follow the installation guidelines for the
antenna:
1. Install the antenna outside, preferably on the roof of the building (the higher - the
better, depending on the surrounding buildings). Installing the antenna in the room significantly
weakens the sensitivity of the antenna.
2. The installation site shall be as far as possible from the cellular antennas. Antenna
tuning requires the maximum distance from other antennas. After tuning and testing, antenna
can be brought back closer to the cellular antennas, if the quality of the communication is
satisfactory.
3. The antenna shall not stand in the proximity to obstacles (about 2 meters from railing,
walls, etc.). The sensitivity towards the obstacle weakens.
4. The gateway shall be installed in the proximity to the antenna – at the length of the
antenna coaxial conductor. Increase of the cable length between the antenna and the gateway
will result in a loss of antenna sensitivity.
For example, 25 meters of RG-58 cable attenuate the signal by 14 dBm, i. e. if
transmission power is 14 dBm (25mW), the power on the antenna will be 1mW
5. The antenna directional pattern shall be considered. In the horizontal plane, the
antenna has a circular direction, but no vertical direction. Therefore, the quality of
communication directly under the antenna will be worse than at some distance from the
antenna.

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4 CONFIGURING OF THE GATEWAY WITH WEB-INTERFACE
INTERFACE LAUNCH – THE OPERATION BEGINING
If gateway is made after the 1st December 2019, then it has a pre-install Web-
interface – see description in part 4, also it still has an option of configuring
via terminal program – see part 5.
If gateway was made early, then it has not a Web-interface, but you still can
configure it via terminal program – see part 5 – or make a request for ‘how to
install the gateway Web-interface’ manual.
Web-interface software consist of two parts:
1. Server’s API “BS-Dashboard” which (in depending on received data) transmits current
settings, device information and saved new settings at the device memory. API «BS-
Dashboard» is available on the port 3001 by default.
2. Client’s Web-application operating with server’s API “BS-Dashboard” – is developed
for visual displaying data, for validation of changes and for sending the settings to save at the
device. Client’s Web-application is available on the port 80.
“BS-Dashboard” launched by the pressing the button BT1 on the gateway board. It may
be changed in the settings. After holding the button in a pressed state during more than 6
seconds the launch begins, which may be continuing about 1 or 2 minutes in depending on the
device loading.
For entering to a client’s web-application IP-address of the gateway is needed. You can
find out it with terminal program (for example, with a free PuTTY program). Part 5 describes in
detail how to connect to a gateway with a terminal program. You should enter the command
ifconfig in terminal window.

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The next step is to open a browser and enter IP-address in the address bar. If the “BS-
Dashboard” server is launched successfully then the authorization page for login into the
client’s Web-application will appear.
If there is no connection to Web-interface and authorization page is not
appearing, then you need to add port number 80 to IP address of the gateway
in the address bar.
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After entering login and password of the gateway (root and temppwd by default)
gateway’s Web-interface page appears.
At the top of the page is the name of the menu section in which you are currently.

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If the Web-interface is launched by pressing the button, then when the gateway is
restarted, it will become unavailable again. For the Web-interface to always be available, you
need to change the server startup settings. To do this, go to the “Settings” menu, then “Manager
Settings” and in the “BS-Dashboard Server Startup Method” field change the value to “Always
On”. After that, be sure to click the “Save” button so that the settings go to the gateway.