Vega LM-1 User manual

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LORAWAN TRACKING DEVICE
VEGA LM-1
User manual
LM-1 tracking device operates with LoRaWAN technology
and has accelerometer which can trigger by start moving.
Also, device can determinate itself coordinates by satellites.
There are two options for the device:
- with 6400 mAh battery;
- with 12800 mAh battery.

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Document Information
Title
LoRaWAN tracking device Vega LM-1
Document type
Manual –Translation from Russian
Document number
V02-LM1-01
Revision and date
05 - 15 April 2019
This document applies to the following products:
Product name
Type number
End devices
Vega LM-1
Revision History
Revision
Date
Name
Comments
01
01.06.2018
KEV
Document creation date
02
12.11.2018
KEV
Minor changes
03
24.12.2018
KEV
“Marking” part added, device AppEui added in
specification, setting “by the air” description,
communication protocol changed
04
03.04.2019
KEV
Minor changes
05
15.04.2019
KEV
Warranty changed, minor changes

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................................4
1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................5
Device description ....................................................................................................................................................................5
Functional ...................................................................................................................................................................................5
Marking........................................................................................................................................................................................6
2 SPECIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
3 OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Indication ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Initial Startup ..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Submodes description............................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting via USB ................................................................................................................................................................11
4 VEGA LORAWAN CONFIGURATOR......................................................................................................................................13
Interface of the application ...................................................................................................................................................13
Connection to the device......................................................................................................................................................14
“Device info” tab ......................................................................................................................................................................15
“LoRaWAN settings” tab .........................................................................................................................................................17
“Vega LM-1” tab .......................................................................................................................................................................21
5 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ...........................................................................................................................................22
Vega LM-1 tracking device transmits the following types of packets ..........................................................................22
VEGA LM-1 tracking device receives packets of the following types...........................................................................24
6 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................26
7 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE ................................................................................................................................................27
8 WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................................................28

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INTRODUCTION
This manual is designated for Vega LM-1 tracking device (hereinafter –the device)
manufactured by Vega-Absolute LLC 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 of
electronic and electrical equipment.
The device shall be installed and adjusted by qualified specialists in order
to ensure proper operation of the device

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1 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Vega LM-1 tracking is designed to determine the height above sea level, an angle of
deviation from the vertical, moving beginning, and the coordinates by GLONASS/GPS
satellites with the accumulating and transferring that data to the LoRaWAN network.
Tracking device can used for security and search of any objects inside the local
territory with LoRaWAN network.
The device is powered by a 6400 mAh built-in battery or also available with two
batteries with a total capacity of 12 800 mAh.
Set up the device via the “Vega LoRaWAN Configurator” application.
FUNCTIONAL
Vega LM-1 tracking device is A class device (LoRaWAN classification) and has the
following features:
oADR support (Adaptive Data Rate)
oSending of confirmed packets (configurable)
oTwo operating submodes: "Static" and "Movement"
oTime referencing of coordinates determination by internal clock
oCommunication in case of accelerometer actuation
oTemperature measurement
oCharge measuring of the built-in battery (%)

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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
Built-in GPS-antenna
yes
Built-in accelerometer
yes
USB-port
micro-USB, type B
Operating temperatures
-40…+70 °С
Internal temperature sensor
yes
Accuracy of angle of deviation from the vertical
measurement
±1º
LoRaWAN
AppEui by default
76656761204C4D31
LoRaWAN class
A
Quantity of LoRaWAN 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
1, 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 6, 12 or 24
hours
Memory amount for storing packets
240 packets
Type of the LoRaWAN antenna
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 or 12800 mAh
Warranty number of packets sent by the device, not
less
10 000 or 20 000
Case
Housing dimensions (without cable gland and SMA-
connector)
90 х 75 х 40 mm
Ingress protection rating
IP67
Mounting
on magnets

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3 OPERATION
INDICATION
There is one red LED on the board. The indication is only used when the device is
activated in the LoRaWAN network.
LED signal
Meaning
Series of short flashings
Linking to the network
One long flashing
The device connected to the network
and is in active mode
Three long flashings
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 on the board

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INITIAL STARTUP
Vega LM-1 tracking device is operating with the built-in battery, which you must
connect to the power connector on the board before starting. The Vega LM-1 6400 mAh has
a one battery which may be connected to any of two power connectors on the board. For
the Vega LM-1 12800 mAh you should to connect two batteries to the both connectors.
Vega LM-1 supports two activation methods in the LoRaWAN network - ABP and OTAA.
Select one of the methods using the «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 3 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.
Hold the start button pressed (min. 5 seconds) to switch the device from the "Active"
mode back to the "Storage" mode.
Power connectors
on the board

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Push start button
on the board