Vega Absolute SMART-SS0102 User manual

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SMOKE SENSOR
SMART-SS0102
User Manual

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Document Information
Title Smoke sensor Smart-SS0102
Document type Manual – Translation from Russian
Document number V05-SS0102-01
Revision and date 04 – 03 June 2021
This document applies to the following products:
Product name
Type number
Vega Smart Vega Smart-SS0102
Revision History
Revision Date Name Comments
01 08.06.2020 KEV Document creation date
02 12.12.2020 KEV We add recommendation for using
03 16.04.2021 KEV
Functional is updated, operation modes are changed,
indication is updated, communication protocol is
changed
04 03.06.2021 KEV Typos correction

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................................4
1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................5
Device description ....................................................................................................................................................................5
OPERATION algorithm .............................................................................................................................................................5
Functional ...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Marking........................................................................................................................................................................................6
2 SPECIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
3 OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Indication ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Button ........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Initial startup.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Mounting recommendations ................................................................................................................................................13
Connecting devices in the line of solidarity work ............................................................................................................14
Connecting via USB ................................................................................................................................................................16
4 VEGA LORAWAN CONFIGURATOR......................................................................................................................................18
Interface of the application ...................................................................................................................................................18
Connection to the device ......................................................................................................................................................20
“Device info” tab ......................................................................................................................................................................21
“LoRaWAN settings” tab .........................................................................................................................................................23
“Smart-SS0102” tab.................................................................................................................................................................27
5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ...........................................................................................................................................29
SMART-SS0102 transmits the following types of packets ..............................................................................................29
SMART-SS0102 receives the following types of packets ................................................................................................31
6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................33
7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE ................................................................................................................................................34
8 WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................................35

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INTRODUCTION
This manual is designated for Vega Smart-SS0102 Smoke sensor (hereinafter – device,
sensor) manufactured by Vega-Absolute OOO and provides information on powering and
activation procedure, control commands and functions of the device.
This manual is targeted at specialists familiar with installation work fundamentals for
electronic and electrical equipment.
To provide the stable radio between the gateway and the end device it is
recommend avoiding the device installation in the places which are
barriers for the radio signal getting through like a reinforced floors and
walls, a basement, an underground facilities and wells, a metal case etc.
The necessary stage for the network deploying including a big quantity
of end devices is a radio planning work with nature experiments
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.
This equipment cannot be used to create and operate fire-fighting
systems

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1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Vega Smart-SS0102 smoke sensor is designed to detect fire in a protected area,
accompanied by the emission of smoke. The sensor periodically (every ten seconds) is
analyzing the environment and switch on an emergency warning via a light and sound
indication when a smoke is detected. In addition, the sensor sends an alarm signal to the
LoRaWAN network.
Vega Smart-SS0102 can be used to protect rooms, buildings, and structures from fire
and/or smoke.
The sensor is powered by two CR123A batteries each with 1400 mAh capacity.
The internal clock is set automatically when device connected to the "Vega LoRaWAN
Configurator" via USB and may be corrected through LoRaWAN.
OPERATION ALGORITHM
The device has the next operation modes.
“Standby” mode is a main mode of the device operation. When the device switches to
“Standby” mode it stands to guard after 60 seconds and starts poll the smoke sensor every 10
seconds. If the calibration value of triggering threshold is exceeded, the device makes two
more measurements every 2 seconds to confirm the fact of triggering. If all three
measurements show that triggering threshold has been exceeded, the detector switches to
the "Fire" mode. If the measurements after 2 seconds are below triggering threshold, the
device does not register an alarm and continues to work in "Standby" mode.
“Fire” mode is an alarm mode. The device sends the alarm packet to LoRaWAN
network, switches on sound and light indication corresponding to alarm mode and stops
smoke sensor measurements but still forms packets and transmits data according to the
schedule. You can switch off the alarm only through device button pressing and the device
will switch to the “Standby” mode.
“Test” mode is for checking device notification system without emission of smoke. The
behavior of the detector in "Test" mode is fully consistent with behavior in the "Fire" mode.
Transition to the "Test" mode is carried out by pressing button for 3 seconds. Transition back
to "Standby" mode is carried out by short-term pressing of the button.
While operating in any mode the device forms data packet with configurable data
collection period. Packet is formed at 00:00 if the collection period is 24 hours; at 00:00 and
at 12:00 if the period is 12 hours etc. All packets are stored in the device memory until the next
communication session. When beginning of communication session, the device starts
sending packets from the earliest packet.

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Transmission period can be equal to 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 and 24 hours.
The time of data transmitting cannot be specified, it is defined in random way for every
device in chosen period of transmission from the moment of connection to the network. For
example, transmission period is 30 minutes, and device was started at 16:40 by the internal
device clock. In random way the device calculate data transmitting time and set it at 16:41 in
the half-hour period from 16:40 to 17:10. Thus, packets from this device will transmit at 16:41,
at 17:11, at 17:41, at 18:11 and so on every 30 minutes by the internal device clock.
Time zone is specified for collection period setting which is equal to device time (UTC)
plus time zone. Data transmission is always by UTC regardless of specified time zone.
FUNCTIONAL
Vega Smart-SS0102 smoke sensor is class A device (LoRaWAN classification) and has
the following features:
odetermination of smoke particles concentration in the room (smoke detector)
osound (siren) and light (LED) indication of smoke emission
odetecting of the removing sensor from the mounting platform (removal sensor)
oADR support (Adaptive Data Rate)
osending of confirmed packets (configurable)
oextra communication in case of alarm event – smoke sensor, removal sensor
otemperature measurement
obattery charge measurement (%)
onotification in case of low battery charge (one of it or both)
MARKING
Device marked with sticker that contain the next information:
oDevice model;
oDevEUI;
oMonth and year of manufacture;
oQR-code containing DevEUI for automatized count.
Sticker located in three places – on device housing, in factory certificate and on the
packing box.
Besides, there is an additional sticker located on the packing box and contains:
oInformation about firmware version;
oQR-code containing DevEUI and keys for device registration in network via
OTAA method.

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2 SPECIFICATION
Main
Sensitivity 0,05…0,2 dB/m
The volume of the sound signal while a
distance from the detector is 1 m
no less 85 dB
Operating temperatures -10…+55 °С
Relative air humidity at a temperature of +40 °С no more 93 %
Maximum illumination level 12000 lx
USB-port
micro-USB, type B
Built-in temperature sensor
yes
Mean time between failures no less 60000 h
LoRaWAN
LoRaWAN class
A
Quantity of LoRa channels
16
Frequency plan
RU868, EU868
Activation type ABP or OTAA
Communication period 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24 hours
Memory amount for storing packets 200 packets
Antenna internal
Sensitivity -138 dBm
Radio coverage in restrained urban conditions max 5 km
Radio coverage within line of sight max 15 km
Transmitter power by default 25 mW (configurable)
Maximum transmitter power 100 mW
Power
Main battery 1400 mAh
Reserve battery 1400 mAh
Calculated number of packets sent by the
device in “Standby” mode while default settings
15, 000
Housing
Housing dimensions
⌀117 х 44 mm
Ingress protection rating IP20

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3 OPERATION
INDICATION
A double color indicator is located on the front of the sensor housing which informs
user about device state. The sensor also has a sound indication.
LED indication Sound Meaning
A short blue flash
once per second No sound
The process of
joining the network
is in progress
A long blue flash with
duration is 2 seconds No sound
Device has
successfully joined
the network
Three long blue flash
with duration is 2
seconds each
No sound Attempt to join
failed
Continuous red
flashing
Tone-modulated sound signal
lasting 10 minutes, followed
by short beeps once per
minute
“Test” mode
“Fire” mode
Indicator on the
front of the device
housing
Indicator on the
device housing

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A short red flash once
per second
A short beep once per
minute
Battery malfunction
(missing or
discharged)
Two short red flashes
once per second
A double short beep once per
minute Sensor malfunction
Three short red
flashes once per
second
A triple short beep once per
minute
Dustiness of the
sensor
Four short red flashes A short tone-modulated
sound signal
Removal sensor
triggered
A short red flash once
at every 10 seconds No sound The sensor is fine, in “Standby” mode
No indication A short tone-modulated
sound signal
Transition to the
“Standby” mode
No indication
Tone-modulated sound signal
lasting 10 minutes, followed
by short beeps once per
minute
Signal on the line of
solidarity work
No indication A short beep Button pressing
a minute
a minute
a minute

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BUTTON
The button is located on the front side of the housing and allows you to manage the
device.
The table of transitions between modes and the logic of the button operation
depending on the operating mode of the device.
Operating
mode
Single press on the button
Pressing for more than 3
seconds
Standby The device generates a packet and initializes
an out-of-order communication session
Transition to the “Test”
mode
Fire Transition to the “Standby” mode
Test Transition to the “Standby” mode
The button on the
front side of
housing

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INITIAL STARTUP
Smoke sensor is powered by two CR123A 3V 1400 mAh replaceable batteries. The one
of them is main and the rest is reserve. While operating the device tests the batteries every
half an hour. As a result of test the device determinates operability and availability of batteries.
If both batteries are fine the device every time changes operation from the main battery (2
hours) and operation from the reserve battery (1 hour).
You need to insert the batteries observing the polarity before start. During this, the
reserve battery is installed first, then the main one. When the main battery is connected, the
device automatically switches to the "Standby" mode within a minute.
Two battery compartments are placed at the internal side of the housing.
After 60 seconds after inserting the batteries, the sensor starts working in the “Standby”
mode and performs its functions to detect smoke, regardless of the presence of registration
in the LoRaWAN network.
The sensor supports two activation methods in the LoRaWAN network - ABP and
OTAA. Select one of the methods using “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application (See part
4).
1. ABP.After inserting the batteries, the device immediately registers in the network.
2. OTAA.After inserting the batteries, the device makes three attempts to connect to
the network within the set frequency plan. After the activation request is confirmed by
LoRaWAN network, the device indicates it (blue LED and beep). If all attempts fail, the sensor
will keep trying to connect to the network every day. Meanwhile the sensor will function
normally in the “Standby” mode.
Battery
compartments

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Before connecting the device, make sure that its registration data is
entered in the network - Device EUI, Application EUI and Application
Key for OTAA, or Device address, Application session key and
Network session key for ABP

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MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS
The sensor should not be installed in places where there are intense air currents (near
fans, ventilation grids and air conditioners, heat sources), in rooms with a high level of dust,
cigarette smoke, steam, in wet and kitchen areas, in places of insects.
The coverage area of one sensor depends on the height of ceilings.
Height of the protected
room, m
The average area
controlled by a single
sensor, m2
Distance, m
Between
sensors
From a wall to
sensor
up to 3,5 up to 85 9,0 4,5
from 3,5 to 6,0 up to 70 8,5 4,0
from 6,0 to 10,0 up to 65 8,0 4,0
from 10,0 to 12,0 up to 55 7,5 3,5
Smart-SS0102 structurally consists of two parts: device itself in the personal housing (1)
and the mounting platform (2).
During installation, the platform is first installed, all the necessary wires are connected
to it, if necessary. After that, it is necessary to align the mounting holes on the sensor housing
and the fasteners on the platform and turn the sensor clockwise until it clicks firmly.
1
2
Platform fasteners
and corresponding
holes on the
sensor housing

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CONNECTING DEVICES IN THE LINE OF SOLIDARITY WORK
Vega Smart-SS0101 sensors can be connected to a solidarity line. To do this, they must
be connected in series with a signal wire in one circuit.
It is recommended to connect no more than 10 sensors in one line with a wire length
of no more than 50 meters.
The contacts for connection are located on the terminals of the mounting platform.
The contacts are connected one to one, that is, contacts under number 1 must be connected
to each other with a common wire, and contacts 2 must be connected to each other with
another wire.
The modes of operation and the algorithm for collecting and transmitting data in the
solidarity work line function as in individual work. Only additional indication of response to
smoke is added.
contact 1
contact 2

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When smoke is detected, the first detector that detected it sets the alarm flag in the
solidarity line and switches to the "Fire" mode. All other detectors in the line remain in the
"Standby" mode and are armed, continuing to analyze the smoke in the room, but at the same
time they sound like in the "Fire" mode, the light indication of the "Fire" mode is not initiated.
The alarm in the line can be disabled only by pressing the button on the first detector or by
disconnecting the signal wire.

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CONNECTING VIA USB
The device Smart-SS0102 can be configured with the "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator"
application (See part 4).
Before connecting the device to the computer for the first time, you must install the
driver for the COM port stsw-stm32102, which can be downloaded from iotvega.com. After
running the executable file VCP_V1.4.0_Setup.exe, the installer window will appear:
micro-USB

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In this window, you need to click Next, then Install, and then the installation will begin.
When the installation is completed successfully, the following screen appears:
After pressing Finish the driver is ready for operation, - it is possible to connect the
device via USB.

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4 VEGA LORAWAN CONFIGURATOR
The "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application (hereinafter referred to as the
configurator) is intended for setting up the device via USB.
The configurator has two modes of operation - "Simple" and "Expert". In the "Simple"
mode, only basic settings are available. In the "Expert" mode the basic settings, advanced
settings, and the ability to check the coverage area of the signal from the gateways are
available. Next, the work of the configurator is considered in the “Expert” mode.
INTERFACE OF THE APPLICATION
The "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application does not require the special installation.
When the executable file is launched, the window for working with the application appears.
The left side menu allows you to switch between the “Simple” and “Expert” operating
modes, select a device model, connect to, or disconnect from a device.

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The buttons "Export settings" and "Import settings" allow you to save a set of settings to
a file and then load them from a file.
The buttons "Get settings" and "Apply settings" are needed to display the current device
settings in the program and to save the changed settings in the device memory, respectively.
The application window contains three tabs – Device info, LoRaWAN settings and
device settings.
The language selection menu is in the upper right corner.

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CONNECTION TO THE DEVICE
For the connection to the device, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the USB cable to the device.
2. Start the "Vega LoRaWAN Configurator" application.
3. Click the "Connect" button in the menu on the left.
The configurator automatically recognizes the type of device, and the device selection
menu becomes inactive.
To read the settings from the device, you need to click the "Get settings" button, until
this point the application will display the default settings or from the last connected device.
After making the necessary changes to the settings, you should click the "Apply
settings" button and only then disconnect from the device with the "Disconnect" button.