Vega Absolute BS-3 User manual

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VEGA BS-3
User Manual
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CONTENT
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 DEVICE PURPOSE AND OPERATION PRINCIPAL.............................................................................................................. 4
2 SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Device appearance................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Control instruments – buttons and switches ................................................................................................................. 11
Indication ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Mounting Recomendations................................................................................................................................................ 13
Antenna mounting recommendations............................................................................................................................. 14
4 CONFIGURING OF THE GATEWAY.................................................................................................................................... 15
Gateway connecting to the computer – the operation begining .............................................................................. 15
Operation with the configuration file .............................................................................................................................. 19
Configuration of a static IP-adress for the gateway...................................................................................................... 24
Gateway setting up for LTE operation ............................................................................................................................. 27
Recommendations for gateway using in white IP net .................................................................................................. 29
5 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 31
6 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 32
7 WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

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INTRODUCTION
This manual is designed for Vega BS-3 gateway (hereinafter – the gateway, BS)
manufactured by Vega-Absolute OOO and provides information on powering and activation
procedure, control commands and functions of the gateway.
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-3 gateway is designed to deploy LoRaWAN®network within 863-870 MHz
frequency plan.
The gateway operates with Linux operating system and is supplied with pre-installed
Packet forwarder software.
The Vega BS-3 gateway has 16 channels and the ability to connect an expansion card
that allows the gateway to work on 64 channels.
The gateway is powered and communicates with the server via the Ethernet channel.
The device is configured through Ethernet with SSH protocol or while direct connection
to the device board with USB cable. For connection to the gateway, you will need terminal
program (e. g. PuTTY).

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2 SPECIFICATION
MAIN
GNSS module yes, with supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou,
QZSS, SBAS and Galileo
GSM modem Quctel EC21-E, GSM/LTE
GSM and GNSS antenna connectors SMA
Geolocation function yes
Communication with server Ethernet, 3G/LTE
Operating system Linux
USB-port yes
Operating temperatures -40…+70 °С
LORAWAN®
Number of LoRa channels 16 64
Frequency band 863-870 MHz
LoRa antenna connectors N-Type female
Radio coverage in restrained urban conditions up to 5 km
Radio coverage within line of sight up to 15 km
POWER
Power supply POE IEEE 802.3bt 4PPoE 50W
Power consumption up to 30 W up to 40 W
CASE
Housing dimensions 285 х 213 х 67
Ingress protection rating IP67
Additional features Tamper, vandal-proof, lighting conductor

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DEVICE APPEARANCE
Vega BS-3 gateway is represented in vandal-proof metal case with IP67 protection rating.
At the back side there is a fastening for the mounting on the mast with metal clamps.
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
lead to moisture entering the gateway case.
1
3
2 4
3 – fastening for metal clamps
4 – protective vent
1 – cable gland
2 – N-connectors for LoRa antennas

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Waterproof protective vent serves to equalize the air pressure inside and outside the
case.
The gateway board has control and indication instruments, input, and output interfaces.
1 – 8P8C connector
2 – SIM-card slot
3 – additional power connector (optional)
4 – mini USB-port for connection to a computer

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5 – USB-host for connection external devices
6 – gateway reset button
7 – reserve
8 – group of indicators
9 – service switches
10 – micro SD-card slot
11 – connectors for expansion card installing
The gateway case has connectors for connecting the external antennas: two connectors
for LTE antennas, a connector for GNSS antenna and two connectors for LoRa antennas.
The connectors for LTE are located on the left in the picture above and are marked on
the board as LTE - the main connector, and DIV - an additional connector. If there is only one
LTE antenna, then it is necessary to connect it to the main connector, if there is a second
antenna, it is connected to the additional connector.
DIV ГНСС LoRa A
LTE
LoRa B

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On the right are two connectors for LoRa antennas: LoRa A is the main connector, LoRa
B is an additional one. If there is only one antenna, connect it to the main connector.
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
V ± 1 V. Minimum power is 20 W.

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Exceeding the permissible level of supply voltage can lead to the failure
of the gateway