netvox R831C Wireless Multifunctional Control Box User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- netvox
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Wireless Multifunctional Control Box
Wireless Multifunctional
Control Box
R831C
User Manual
Copyright© Netvox Technology Co., Ltd.
This document contains proprietary technical information which is the property
of NETVOX Technology. It shall be maintained in strict confidence and shall
not be disclosed to other parties, in whole or in part, without written
permission of NETVOX Technology. The specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.
Introduction
R831C is a high-reliability switch control device that is a Class C device of
netvox based on the LoRaWAN open protocol. The device is compatible with the
LoRaWAN protocol. R831C is a device used to control the switch and is mainly
used for the switch control of electrical appliances.
R831C can be connected with three-way buttons or the dry contact input signal.
The three-way buttons can control the three switches separately. The external
button or dry contact input directly controls the relay. In other words, the
relay can be controlled by the external button.
LoRa Wireless Technology:
Lora is a wireless communication technology famous for its long-distance
transmission and low power consumption. Compared with other communication
methods, LoRa spread spectrum modulation technique greatly extends the
communication distance. It can be widely used in any use case that requires
long-distance and low-data wireless communications. For example, automatic
meter reading, building automation equipment, wireless security systems,
industrial monitoring. It has features like small size, low power consumption,
long transmission distance, strong anti-interference ability, and so on.
LoRaWAN:
LoRaWAN uses LoRa technology to define end-to-end standard specifications to
ensure interoperability between devices and gateways from different
manufacturers.
Appearance
| Port 1 | N/A |
|---|---|
| Port 2 | First load |
| Port 3 | First load |
| Port 4 | Second load |
| Port 5 | Second load |
| Port 6 | Third load |
| Port 7 | Third load |
| Port 8 | GND |
| Port 9 | 12v |
| 1~3 | DIP Switch |
|---|---|
| V | (Change R831 series mode) |
| G | N/A |
| K1 | GND |
| K2 | input 1 |
| K3 | input 2 |
Main Features
- Apply SX1276 wireless communication module
- Three relays switch dry contact output
- Compatible with LoRaWAN TM Class C
- Frequency-hopping spread spectrum
- Configuration parameters can be configured via a third-party software platform, data can be read and alerts can be set via SMS tex and email (optional)
- Applicable to third-party platforms: Actility/ThingPark, TTN, MyDevices/Cayenne
- Improved power management for longer battery life
Battery Life:
⁻Please refer to web:
http://www.netvox.com.tw/electric/electric_calc.html
⁻On this website, users can find battery lifetime for various models at
different configurations.
1. Actual range may vary depending on the environment.
2. Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency and other
variables.
Set up Instruction
On/Off
| Pox\ er On | External 12V power supply |
|---|---|
| Turn On | After plugging the power, the status indicator will stay on, it means |
the boot is successful.
Restore To Factory Setting| Press and hold the function key for 5 seconds till
the status indicator flashes 20 times.
Power Off| Remove power
Note:| Press and hold the function key then power on, it will enter
engineering mode
Network Joining
Never Joined The Network| Turn on the device, and it will search for the network to join.
The network indicator stays on: joins the network successfully
The network indicator stays off: fail to join the network
---|---
Had Joined The Network
(Not Restore To Factory Setting)
| Turn on the device, and it will search for the previous network to join.
The network indicator stays on: joins the network successfully
The network indicator stays off: fail to join the network
Fail To Join The Network| Suggest checking the device registration information on the gateway
or consulting your platform service provider if the device fails to join the network.
Function Key
Press the function key and hold the
pressing for 5 seconds
| The device will be set to default and turned off
The status indicator light flashes 20 times: success
The status indicator light remains off: fail
---|---
Press the function key once| The device is in the network: the status
indicator light flashes once and sends a report
The device is not in the network: the status indicator light remains off
Data Report
The device will immediately send a version packet and a report packet with the
status of the three relay switches The device sends data in the default
configuration before any configuration is done.
Default setting:
Maxime: Max Interval = 900s
Minime: Min Interval = 2s (The current power state will be checked every Min
Interval by default.)
Note:
The report interval of the device will be programmed based on the default
firmware which may vary.
The interval between two reports must be the MinTime.
If there are specially customized shipments, the setting will be changed
according to the customer’s requirements.
Please refer to Netvox LoRaWAN Application Command document and Netvox Lora
Command Resolver http://www.netvox.com.cn:8888/page/index to resolve uplink
data.
Example of ConfigureCmd
FPort：0x07
| Bytes | 1 | 1 | Var(Fix =9 Bytes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | DeviceType | NetvoxPayLoadData |
Camden – 1 byte
DeviceType – 1 byte – Device Type of Device
NetvoxPayLoadData – var bytes (Max=9bytes)
Off| R831C| 0x90| OxAD| Channel(bytes)
bitOrelayl,
bitl Jelay2,
bit2 Jelay3,
bit3_bit7:reserved
| Reserved
(8ytes, Fixed Ox00)
---|---|---|---|---|---
On| 0x91| Channel(bytes)| Reserved
| | | | bitO_relayl.
bit 1 _relay2.
bit2_relay3. bitl_bil7:reserved| (flrcs. Fixed 0800)
---|---|---|---|---|---
Tonle| 0x92| Channel° Bytes/ bitO_relayl. bit 1
_relay2. bit2_relay3.
bitl_bil7:reserved
| Reserved
18ytes. Fixed Ox00)
Read Current Statu ,| | Reserved
198)ies. Fixed 08001
ConfigRepertRry| owl| MinTtme
(=b)tes Unit: s)| Maxlime
(=b)tes Unit: s)| Reserved
13R)ies. Fixed Ox001
ConligReportRsp| 0x81| Stains
(0x30 success)| Reserved
18Rytes. Fixed 0000)
ReadConfieRcportRey| 0x02| Reserved
198)ies. Fixed OA())
ReadContitzlicix ■ nR,p| uo2| MinTtme
(=bytes Unit: s)| Maxlime
(=bytes Unit: s)| Reserved
13R)ies. Fixed Ox001
SedwitchTypeReq| 0‘03| SwitehType 1 Wool
Ox00_Toggle 0x01 Momentary| Reserved
Mires. Fixed Ox00)
SetSwitchTypeRsr| 0x83| Status
(0000 success)| Reserved
(8Bytes. Fixed Ox00)
GetSwitchT)Teltc.1| 0x04| Reserved
19Bytes. Fixed 0401
GaSwitchTypeRsp| 0x84| Switdaype11 byte/
Ox0O_Teggle.
Ox01_Momeetary| Reserved
°Myles. Fixed Ox00)
Max Time and Min Time setting
(1) Command Configuration:
MinTime = 1min、MaxTime = 1min
Downlink: 01AD003C003C0000000000
Response: 81AD000000000000000000 (Configuration success)
81AD010000000000000000 (Configuration failure)
(2) Read Configuration:
Downlink：02AD000000000000000000
Response:
82AD003C003C0000000000 (Current configuration)
Relay switch control
(3) Relay1, Relay 2, Relay3 normal open (disconnect)
Downlink：90AD070000000000000000 // 00000111(Bin)=7(Hex) bit0=relay1,
bit1=relay2, bit2=relay3
(4) Relay1, Relay 2, Relay3 normal close (connect)
Downlink：91AD070000000000000000
(5) Toggle relay normal open/close
Downlink：92AD070000000000000000
Relay switch Type
Change relay switch type:
a. Toggle: Normal open/close type switch, ex. toggle switch
b. Momentary: Tact type switch, ex. tact switch
(6) Setting switch type is tact type switch
Downlink：03AD010000000000000000
Response：83AD000000000000000000 (Configuration success)
(7) Confirm switch type
Downlink：04AD000000000000000000
Response：84AD010000000000000000 (The switch type is tact type)
Data report configuration and sending period are as follows：
Min Interval (Unit: second)| Max Interval (Unit: second)| Reportable Change|
Current Change ≥ Reportable Change| Current Change ＜
Reportable Change
---|---|---|---|---
Any number between
1~65535| Any number between
1~65535| Can not be 0| Report per Min Interval| Report per Max Interval
Example for MinTime/Maxime logic
Example#1 based on MinTime = 1 Hour, MaxTime= 1 Hour
Note:
MaxTime=MinTime. Data will only be reported according to Maxime (MinTime)
duration regardless of ON/OFF value.
Example#2 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour
Example# 3 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour
Note:
The status has changed, it will be reported at MinTime and recommend the
MinTime Interval set as 2 seconds
Application
Users can connect 3 independent buttons to the input separately, and up to 3 devices to be controlled to be connected to the output. The device can be controlled either manually or via remote command.
Installation
This product does not have a waterproof function. After joining the network,
please place it indoors. The wiring diagram is as follows below:
Instructions on switching the operating mode (If users do not strictly follow
the manual connection, it may damage the product.)
R831 has four operating modes corresponding to the three keys of the DIP
switch.
Toggle the switch and power on again to switch the corresponding state.
(If the DIP switch is not correctly toggled, the network lights and status
lights will flash alternately, users need to dial the power down and power on
again.)
(1) R831A – strong electric motor mode: Toggle the DIP switch 1
This mode has two relays involved in the operation which are combined for on /
off / stop.
(2) R831Blight current motor mode: Toggle the DIP switch 2
This model has three relays involved in the operation which are respectively
for on /off / stop.
(3) R831C – relay mode: Toggle the DIP switch 3
In this mode, the external dry contact can directly control the on / off of
the local relay.
(4) R831D – relay mode: Toggle the DIP switches 1 and 2
In this mode, the external dry contact does not directly control the on/off of
the local relay but reports the dry contact status and relay status.
Important Maintenance Instruction
Kindly pay attention to the following in order to achieve the best maintenance of the product:
- Keep the equipment dry. Rain, moisture, and various liquids or water may contain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits. In case the device is wet, please dry it completely.
- Do not use or store in dusty or dirty areas. This way can damage its detachable parts and electronic components.
- Do not store in an excessive heat place. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, destroy batteries, and deform or melt some plastic parts.
- Do not store in an excessively cold place. Otherwise, when the temperature rises to normal temperature, moisture will form inside which will destroy the board.
- Do not throw, knock or shake the device. Treating equipment roughly can destroy internal circuit boards and delicate structures.
- Do not wash with strong chemicals, detergents, or strong detergents.
- Do not paint the device. Smudges can make debris block detachable parts up and affect normal operation.
- Do not throw the battery into the fire to prevent the battery from exploding. Damaged batteries may also explode.
All the above suggestions apply equally to your device, batteries, and
accessories.
If any device is not operating properly.
Please take it to the nearest authorized service facility for repair.