Vega TL-11 User manual
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TEMPERATURE LOGGER
VEGA TL-11
User Manual
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Document Information
Title Vega TL-11 temperature logger
Document type Manual - Translation from Russian
Document number V02-TL11-01
Revision and date 03 – 07 September 2020
This document applies to the following products:
Product name Type number
End devices Vega TL-11
Revision History
Revision Date Name Comments
01 09.08.2019 KEV Document creation date
02 09.04.2020 KEV Minor changes
03 07.09.2020 KEV Temperature sensor type is added
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................................4
1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................5
Comunication and data collection algorithm .....................................................................................................................5
Functional ...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Marking ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
2 SPECIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
3 OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Contacts ......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Device sensors ...........................................................................................................................................................................9
Indication ..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Initial startup.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting via USB ................................................................................................................................................................12
4 VEGA LORAWAN CONFIGURATOR......................................................................................................................................14
Interface of the application ...................................................................................................................................................14
Connection to the device ......................................................................................................................................................15
“Device info” tab ......................................................................................................................................................................16
“LoRaWAN settings” tab .........................................................................................................................................................18
«Vega TL-11» TAB ...................................................................................................................................................................22
5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ...........................................................................................................................................23
Sensor TL-11 transmits the following types of packets...................................................................................................23
VEGA TL-11 sensor receives packets of the following types..........................................................................................25
6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................27
7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE ................................................................................................................................................28
8 WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................................29
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INTRODUCTION
This manual is designated for Vega TL-11 device (hereinafter – device, logger)
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.
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1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Logger designed for a long autonomic collection and storing of a data about controlled
environment (air, non-aggressive gases, liquids, bulk materials, food). Temperature is
measuring through two thermistors: external probe connecting to the logger and built-in
external temperature sensor. The device archives temperature measurements with the time
check at the device memory and then transmits that archived data in the LoRaWAN network
when there is a stable radio connection.
The device may operate autonomically and collect temperature readings during a
month while the data collection period is 30 minutes.
Logger Vega TL-11 may be used in systems where it's needed to control the
temperature through the long time without ability to operatively transmit data to the network,
for example, when transporting perishable goods or when it’s needed to control the
transportation conditions. In transit the device puts product temperature values to the
memory and when it's come to the destination the device will transmit saved data to the
LoRaWAN network.
TL-11 is powered by a 6400 mAh built-in battery with service life up to 10 years,
provided data transmitted once a day.
COMUNICATION AND DATA COLLECTION ALGORITHM
The readings collecting from the thermistor with a configurable period from 5 minutes
to 24 hours. The readings stored in the device memory and transmitting during the next
communication session with the LoRaWAN network.
Data collection period when measurements are out of specified temperature range set
independently and may be equal from 5 minutes to 24 hours.
The adjustable data transfer period can be from 5 minutes to 24 hours. Data
transferring in random point in time during set period. At the next communication session, the
device starts sending accumulated packets with readings, from the earliest to the latest.
With the "Confirmed uplinks" option turned on, the device will send the next packet
only after receiving a confirmation of the delivery of the previous one. If such confirmation
has not received after the fulfilled in the settings uplink number of transmissions, device
completes the communication session until the next one according to the schedule. In this
case, the device continues to collect data according to the data collection period and store it
in memory. Non-transmitted packets remain in the device memory until the next
communication session.
With the "Confirmed uplinks" option turned off, the device just sends all accumulated
packets to the network in order from the earliest to the latest. There are no checks of package
delivery in this mode. There are no non-transmitted messages in the device memory.
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The internal clock is set automatically when device connected to the "Vega LoRaWAN
Configurator" via USB, also adjustable via LoRaWAN.
FUNCTIONAL
Vega TL-11 temperature sensor is class A device (LoRaWAN classification) and has the
following features:
oTemperature measurement in range of -55… +100 °С
oCharge measuring of the built-in battery (%)
oTwo operating modes – Active mode and Storage mode
oADR support (Adaptive Data Rate)
oSending of confirmed packets (configurable)
oExtra communication in case of tamper sensor actuation
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 case, 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
USB-port micro-USB, type B
Operating temperatures -40…+85 °С
Measurement temperatures -55…+100 °С
Accuracy of temperature measurement
±
0.5
º
С in range -10…+40
º
С
±1 ºС in range -55…+100 ºС
Temperature sensor type RT103F3950AFA0-401
LoRaWAN
AppEui by default 30326761544C3131
LoRaWAN class A
Quantity of LoRa channels
16
Frequency plan
RU868, EU868, IN865, AS923, AU915,
KR920, US915, KZ865, custom (EU868
based)
Activation type ABP or OTAA
Communication period 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24 hours
Data collection period 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24 hours
Memory amount for storing packets 1300 packets
Antenna type internal
Sensitivity -138 dBm
Radio coverage in restrained urban conditions up to 5 km
Radio coverage within line of sight up to 15 km
Transmitter power by default 25 mW (configurable)
Maximum transmitter power 100 mW
Power
Built-in battery 6400 mAh
Warranty number of packets sent by the device,
not less
80 000
Case
Housing dimensions
95 х 75 х 40 mm
Ingress protection rating IP67
Tamper sensor yes
Mounting
clamp fastening to the support
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3 OPERATION
CONTACTS
Temperature logger has a two contact pairs. One pair (“Therm1” and “ ” contacts) is
for connect to built-in thermistor, another one is for external probe (“Therm2” and “ ”
contacts).
You should configure sending data parameters in “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator”
application.
Contacts for
connecting
external probe
Contacts for
connecting the
built-in
temperature
sensor
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INDICATION
The device has one red LED located on the board. Indication is only used during device
activation step in the LoRaWAN network and when operation modes are switch.
LED signal
Meaning
Series of short flashes Connection to the network is proceed
One long flash
The device connected to the network
and is in active mode
Three long flashes
Linking to the network is unsuccessful
or the device switched to the «Storage»
mode
In case of connection attempt fail, the device will continue to
accumulate data and will attempt to connect to the network every 6
hours
LED location on
the board
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INITIAL STARTUP
Vega TL-11 is constantly ON, but can operate in a special "Storage" mode, designed for
storage and transportation. The device does not regularly transmit data to the network in this
mode. Before use switch the device from the “Storage” mode by the button pressing.
The temperature logger 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 pressing the start button, the device immediately starts working in the
"Active" mode.
2. OTAA.After pressing the start button, the device makes three attempts to connect to
the network within the set frequency plan. After the activation in the LoRaWAN network is
confirmed, the device sends a signal (LED flashing for 5 seconds) and switches to the "Active"
mode. If all attempts fail, the device will continue to accumulate data and will attempt to
connect to the network every 6 hours.
To transfer the device from the "Active" mode to the "Storage" mode, you can use the
long press of the start button (more than 5 seconds).
Press the start
button located on
the board
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CONNECTING VIA USB
Vega TL-11 adjusted 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:
USB port is located
on the board
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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 application 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 menu on the left allows you to switch between the “Simple” and “Expert” modes,
select the device model, connect to the device or disconnect from it, get and apply settings.
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The application window contains three tabs – device info, LoRaWAN settings and
device settings.
The language selection menu is in the upper right corner.
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 application 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.
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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.
“DEVICE INFO” TAB
The "Device info" tab displays information about the device, its status, and the data
needed to register the device in the LoRaWAN network.
ABP info - displays the data necessary to register the device in the LoRaWAN network
with ABP method (Activation By Personalization).
OTAA info - the data required to register the device in the LoRaWAN network with
OTAA method (Over The Air Activation) is displayed.
Regional info (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) - shows the frequencies of the JOIN
channels and the second receiving window. These frequencies can be changed in the
"LoRaWAN Settings" tab when selecting a frequency plan.
Device info - the configurator reads information about the device model, its firmware
and automatically corrects the device's time when connected to it.
Update firmware - allows you to select the firmware file from your computer's hard
drive and load it into the device. The device will automatically disconnect from the
configurator when the download is complete. The current version of the device firmware can
be downloaded from iotvega.com.
Network info - shows whether the device is connected to the LoRaWAN network and
its network address.
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Join network button - launch the LoRaWAN network connection procedure with the
previously selected ABP or OTAA method. If the device is already connected to the network,
reconnection procedure will occur.
Link check (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) - when pressed, the device sends a
special signal to the LoRaWAN network, in response to which the network informs it of the
number of gateways that received this signal and the signal quality. This button only works
when the device is connected to the network.
Device output (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) - monitoring the device status, all
events in real time are displayed.
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“LORAWAN SETTINGS” TAB
The "LoRaWAN Settings" tab allows you to configure various parameters of the LoRa
network.
Region - allows you to select RU-868, EU-868 or specify a custom frequency plan.
In the device frequency plan, only those channels are active by default, on which
sending requests for connection to the network (join channels). The remaining channels (that
the device should use) can be transferring by the LoRaWAN network server during the device
activation procedure (only OTAA).
If you select "Custom" in the "Region" field, you must manually specify the frequencies
that the device will use. To do this, click the "Edit" button, the channel frequency editing
window will appear:
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This frequency plan allows you to set up to 16 channels, as well as the frequency and
speed of the second receiving window.
The first three channels and the second receiving window
parameters are mandatory. Without these parameters the custom
frequency plan will be considered empty
Activation type – selecting ABP or OTAA device activation method.
Confirmed uplinks – when you choose "confirmed", the device will retry sending the
packet until it receives the server confirmation, or until the "Uplink number of transmission" is
over (see below).
If you choose to send a packet without confirmation, the modem will
not know whether the packet is delivered or not
ADR – this option activates the Adaptive Data Rate algorithm for automatic control of
the data transfer rate from the LoRaWAN network server side. The higher the quality of the
signal received by the network, the higher the speed will be installed on the device. This
option is recommended only on permanently installed devices.
RX1 offset (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – specifies the time between end of
packet transmission and first receiving window opening. The second receiving window
always opens after 1 second after the first.
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Join accept delay 1 (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – sets the time that the device
will open the first receiving window to receive confirmation for the join request from the
LoRaWAN network while OTAA mode active. The second window always opens after 1
second after the first.
Uplink number of transmission (not displayed in the "Simple" mode) – if the
"Confirmed uplinks" function is disabled, the device will simply send each packet as many
times as specified in this option. If "Confirmed uplinks" is enabled, the device will send packets
until it receives a confirmation or until it sends as many packets as specified in this option.
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