MULTITECH RBS301 Reveal Wireless Sensors User Guide

MULTITECH RBS301 Reveals Wireless Sensors

Reveal™ RBS301 Certifications Manual

• Model: RBS301-TEMP-INT-US, RBS301-WAT-US, RBS301-WR1M-US, RBS301-WR10M-US, RBS301-TEMP-EXT-US, RBS301-CON-US, RBS301-DWS-US, RBS301
• ABM-US, RBS301-TEMP-NOP-US, RBS301-TILT-HP-US, RBS301-TILT-US, RBS301-CMPS-US
• Part Number: RB00024 Rev. 1.0

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Chapter 1 – Product Overview

Overview
The Reveal™ 301 sensor configuration is designed for indoor use and used for a variety of sensors. 301 sensor configurations share similar housing and internal components, with model-specific sensor attachments. This user guide details the common specifications shared between all 301 sensor configurations. Note: This manual is a generic guide for Reveal™ sensors with a 301 configuration. For specific sensor product guides and related information from Reveal™, go to: https://www.multitech.com/products/sensors

Documentation
The following documentation is available at https://www.multitech.com/products/sensors.

information, design considerations, schematics, and general hardware information.| RB00024
Connection Guide| This document provides instructions and information on how to connect Reveal LoRaWAN sensors on gateways and networks.| RB00001

Chapter 2 – Preparing Sensor
Sensors ship with batteries installed. There is a plastic tab over the battery, which needs to be removed. Pull the tab out of the sensor to connect the battery. If the tab does not pull out easily, you may need to open the case to remove it.

To open the case

1. Use a pen or similar object to press the button on the opposite side of the case.
2. Remove the battery tab. You may need to remove the battery to remove the tab.
3.  Re-insert the battery and close the case.

Quick Start
Use your sensor through either the Radio Bridge Console or a third-party network. To use the Radio Bridge Console, use the following steps. To use a third-party network, refer to the Connecting Radio Bridge LoRaWAN Sensors on Gateways and Networks (RB00001), which is available through the sensor page at https://www.multitech.com/products/sensors

1. Create a Radio Bridge console account at: https://console.radiobridge.com/

2. Click on Devices on the left.

3. Click Add Device.

4. Select the network you want to use.

5. Specify if you want to Register Through Radio Bridge or use an existing account with the network.

6. Make sure Console Only Device is NOT selected.

7. Enter the Device Name, Device ID, and Device Key.
   Note : For easy Device ID and Key entry, scan the QR code on the device label. Then copy and paste data into the console. With the QR code, the first line is the Device ID and the rest is the key.

8. Select the model from the Device Type drop-down. The model is on the device label.

9. Select the Join EUI and click Continue.

10. Review the summary and click Confirmation. The console shows complete when the device is successfully added.

Chapter 3 – Hardware Specifications and Information

Temperature Ranges

Battery Life
The sensor uses a lithium non-rechargeable battery, capable of an estimated 200,000+ messages.
Note: Refer to the Sensor Battery Estimator.xlsx spreadsheet on the sensor’s product page for specific battery life estimates:
https://www.multitech.com/products/sensors

Battery life depends on the number of transmissions per day. The power required for message transmission is greater than the “sleep current” for high-power radio technologies (e.g, LoRaWAN). Different battery types deplete over time with different voltage profiles; a lithium battery maintains high voltage for the life of the battery with a rapid drop near the end of life, and an alkaline battery has a gradual reduction in voltage over time. Radio Bridge devices are shipped with lithium batteries, which are the recommended replacement type.

• Recommended battery: Panasonic CR2
• Recommended battery: Panasonic CR123/A

Battery life estimates in the online spreadsheet assume room temperature, meaning temperatures near the maximum and minimum ratings negatively impact battery life. Battery voltage lowers in cold temperatures, and internal circuitry needs a minimum voltage to operate properly.
Note : Battery life will be reduced in cold environments leading to possible device shutdown. The battery voltage is reported by the supervisory messages and a low battery indicator. See the section on Message Protocol for details.

Replacing the Battery
The replacement battery type is listed in the Battery Life topic. To replace the battery:

1. Use a pen or similar object to press the button on the opposite side of the case.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert the new battery and close the case.

Mechanical Drawings
The mechanical drawings provided in this section are for the main body of the sensor. All dimensions use inches unless specified.

Indoor RBSx01 Sensors

Chapter 4 – Regulatory Information

47 CFR Part 15 Regulation Class B Devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning:
To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.” Reference FCC KDB 784748, Section A.8. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Per FCC 15.19(a)(3) and (a)(4) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Per FCC 15.21, Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MultiTech could void the authority to operate the devices.
LoRaWAN RBS301 Sensor:
FCC ID: AU792U22A05869
IC: 125A-0066

Industry Canada Class B Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). The operation is permitted for the following two conditions: the device may not cause interference, and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Harmonized Commodity Description (HS Code)
The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System generally referred to as “Harmonized System” or simply “HS” is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). HS Code: 8531.90.9001

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
ECCNs are five-character alpha-numeric designations used on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify dual-use items for export control purposes. An ECCN categorizes items based on the nature of the product, i.e. type of commodity, software, or technology and its respective technical parameters. ECCN: 5a992.c

Chapter 5 – Common Messages
Common Messages
This chapter defines the protocol and message definitions common to all Reveal wireless sensors. Common messages include basic error messages, tamper, supervisory, link quality, and downlink acknowledgments. Sensor-specific messages are in the Sensor-Specific Messages chapter.

Message Protocol
This section defines the protocol and message definitions for the device.
Note: MultiTech provides a web-based console at console.radiobridge.com for configuring and monitoring devices. We recommend using this console rather than the protocols defined in this section. If not using the console, use this topic to configure the device through downlink messages and decode the device data.

Uplink Messages
The uplink messages (sensor to a web application) have the following structure.

format of a message type.
Packet Count| 4 bits| A sequential number starts at 0 for the first message sent from the sensor to the cloud. It increments by one for each subsequent message. When it reaches 0xF (15 decimal), it wraps back to 0. Packet count helps identify when a message is lost. For example, if the packet count goes 2,4 instead of 2,3,4, it indicates a message has been lost. It can also help identify out-of-order or duplicate messages.
Message Type| 1 byte| The byte format is 8 bits, with 256 combinations possible.
Message Payload| 0-7 bytes| Each message type has between 0 and 8 bytes of payload data specific to the sensor. Refer to the following table for payload information.
Message| Payload| Description
---|---|---
0x00| 5-byte reset code| The device has reset. The reset cause is represented in the 5-byte reset code payload.
0x01| >3 (9)| Daily supervisory message (1-2 per day). The 3-byte payload contains the current sensor status. Refer to Supervisory Message 0x01 for payload details.
0x02| 1-byte event| A tamper event has occurred. Refer to Tamper Message 0x02 for details.
—| Sensor event| Sensor events are defined in the Sensor Specific Messages

chapter.

Quality Message) or to periodically ping the network server (refer to Link Quality Check Period).
0xfe| —| Reserved.
0xff| 1-byte status| Downlink message ACK. Refer to Downlink ACK for more details.
Bytes| Description
---|---
0| Sensor type code, a product identifier sent as part of the reset message.

Door/Window 0x01 Door/Window High Security 0x02 Contact 0x03

Temperature No-Probe                 0x04 Temperature External Probe 0x05 Single Push Button 0x06

Dual Push Button                             0x07

Acceleration-Based 0x08 Movement

Tilt                                                          0x09

Water                                                   0x0a

Tank Level Float                                0x0b

Glass Break                                         0x0c

Ambient Light 0x0d Air Temperature and Humidity 0x0e High-Precision Tilt 0x0f

Ultrasonic Level                                0x10

4-20mA Loop                                     0x11

Air Temp and Humidity – 0x12 External Probe

Thermocouple                                   0x13

Voltmeter                                           0x14

Custom (for customized 0x15 sensors)

GPS                                                        0x16

Honeywell 5800 Bridge                  0x17

Magnetometer                                 0x18

Internal Temp Sensor                     0x19

Compass Sensor                               0x1A

Weather Station Bridge                 0x1B

Vibration Sensor High                     0x1C-

Bandwidth                                          0x20

1| Hardware version.
Bytes| Description
---|---
2-3| Firmware version.
4-5| Reset code. Used for factory diagnostics.

Reset Message 0x00
Every time a sensor resets it sends a reset message to the cloud. The reset message payload is defined in the following table.

Firmware Version
The 16-bit firmware version is constructed from reset payload Bytes 2-3, where Byte 2 is the most significant. Beginning with version 2.0, the format is as shown in the following table. The original format is compatible by redefining the reserved most significant bit (Bit 15).

16-Bit Firmware Version Examples
0x0103 is decoded as Firmware Version 1.3
0x8823 is decoded as Firmware Version 2.1.3

Supervisory Message 0x01
Wireless sensors periodically send a supervisory message so the backend system can verify the device is still alive and report error conditions. The supervisory message payload includes the current sensor status. You can also trigger a supervisory message. To do this: Place a magnet near the triangular notch on the side of the sensor. The following table shows the supervisory message payload:

and the device was reset.
1| Current sensor state, 1-byte. This is device-specific, refer Sensor Specific Messages chapter for details. For other devices, use the periodic reporting feature.
2| The battery level is a two-digit battery voltage. For example, if the battery voltage is 2.9V, byte 2 would be 0x29.
3-6| Extended sensor state, 4 bytes. Allows sensors with higher precision or multiple values to report during a supervisory event. For other devices, use the periodic reporting feature.
7-8| Event accumulation count is the number of sensor events since the last supervisory message. To improve battery life, can be used with the Disable all sensor events setting so only an event total is reported during a supervisory message, individual events are not reported as they occur. This feature is available in firmware v2.0 and beyond.

Tamper Message 0x02
A sensor sends a message when the tamper switch has been opened or closed through either an enclosure tamper or a wall-mount tamper. The tamper message contains a 1-byte payload as shown in the following table.

Link Quality Message 0xfb
The link quality message provides a signal strength and a signal-to-noise measurement at the device itself. The link quality message payload is shown in the following table.

the gateway and network server. The value ranges from 1-8 for US915. For other regions, the value depends on available channels.
1| RSSI of last DOWNLINK received, signed integer format values in bytes 1 and 2 in two’s complement format.
2| SNR of last DOWNLINK received, signed integer format values in bytes 1 and 2 in two’s complement format.

Downlink Messages
Downlink messages are from the cloud to the sensor and are used to configure the sensor. The sensor initiates downlink messages, since the sensor is typically sleeping with the radio turned off. For LoRaWAN devices, a downlink can be received after any uplink within the receive window. The following messages can be sent back to the sensor upon a downlink request.

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0xfc| 3 bytes| Advanced configuration

General Configuration
Use the general configuration command to configure parameters that apply to all sensor types.

Disable Sensor Events
The following table shows the disable sensor event bit definitions.

Radio Config
The following table shows the radio config byte definition.
Note: Available in firmware version 1.4 or newer.
Important: The duty cycle bit must be set for production deployments in the EU868 band.

band duty cycle requirements, enable them before production deployment. The default is disabled. Available in firmware

2.2.1 or later.

5:2| Uplink retries. LoRaWAN only. The range for uplink retries is 1-8 for confirmed messages (ACK required) and does not apply to unconfirmed messages. Default 0 (leave unchanged). Available in firmware v1.4 and above.
1| Use unconfirmed messages. LoRaWAN only. If set to use the unconfirmed messages bit, the sensor does not look for an ACK from the network server. The default is 1 (unconfirmed messages, no ACK required). EU sensors can’t use confirmed messages, setting this bit to 0 on an EU device causes an error. Available in firmware v1.4 and above.
0| Disable Adaptive Data Rate (ADR). LoRaWAN only. To enable ADR, set to 0. To disable ADR, set it to

1. Default is 0 (enabled). Available in firmware v1.3 and above.

Supervisory Period
The general configuration command’s supervisory period controls the time between supervisory messages as defined in the following table.

above.
1| Period defined in minutes (1-127 minutes) Available in firmware v1.3 and above.

For example, to receive a report every 4 hours, set Byte 1 to 0x04. To receive a periodic report every 15 minutes, set Byte 1 to 0x8f.

Sampling Rate
The sampling rate controls the frequency at which devices wake from low-power sleep mode to check the sensor state. Some sensors require very little power to check the state and need to react quickly. Other sensors can be sampled at a lower rate, such as 30-second or 30-minute intervals. Increasing the time between samples increases battery life. Refer to the Battery Estimator on the Radio Bridge site for battery life estimates relative to sampling rate:
https://radiobridge.com/documents/Sensor%20Battery%20Estimator.xlsx A value of 0 in this field leaves the sampling rate at the current value. Use the following table to determine the sampling rate if the value is not zero.
Note: The sampling period only applies to sensors that take measurements like temperature and tilt, it does not apply to sensors with binary inputs such as door/window sensors or push buttons. This feature is available in firmware v2.0 and above.

Advanced Configuration
Use this command for advanced configuration parameters that apply to all sensor types. The advanced configuration command is defined in the following table.

Port Number
For LoRAWAN devices only. Byte 0x01 of the advanced configuration command changes the uplink port per theLoRaWAN protocol. The default port is 2, and a value of 0 in this field means to leave it at the default. This feature is available in firmware v1.4 and above.

Link Quality Check Period
For LoRaWAN devices only. Setting this register causes the device to ping the network server periodically with a requested ack. Typically used with unconfirmed messages, this feature creates a periodic confirmed message and looks for the ACK to ensure the device is still connected. The following table shows this byte’s encoded bit definitions. Available in firmware v2.0 and above.

Downlink ACK
The cloud app uses this downlink ACK message to verify the that sensor received the downlink message received and that it was considered valid. The sensor replies to the downlink data with a 0xFF message (downlink ACK) with the payload shown in the following table.

Part Ordering Information

References

• Radio Bridge Console
• Radio Bridge Console
• Radio Bridge Console
• radiobridge.com/documents/Sensor%20Battery%20Estimator.xlsx
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