netvox R831D Wireless Multifunctional Control Box User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: netvox

Table of Contents

Introduction
Appearance
Main Features
Set up Instruction
Data Report
Application
Installation
Important Maintenance Instruction
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Wireless Multifunctional Control Box
Wireless Multifunctional
Control Box
R831D
User Manual

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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 the written permission of NETVOX Technology. The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Introduction

R831D 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. R831D is a device used to control the switch and is mainly used for the switch control of electrical appliances.
R831D can be connected with three-way buttons or the dry contact input signal externally. When the state of the external dry contact input changes, the relay will not be changed. The device will report the state of the external dry contact input and the relay.
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.
Lora WAN:
LoRaWAN uses LoRa technology to define end-to-end standard specifications to ensure interoperability between devices and
gateways from different manufacturers.

Appearance

R831D

DIP SW| 1| 2| 3
on| | |
off| | |

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
(Change R831 series mode)
---|---
V| N/A
G| GND
K1| input 1
K2| input 2
K3| input 3

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.

The actual range may vary depending on the environment.
Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency and other variables.

Set up Instruction

On/Off

Power On	External 12V power supply
Turn On	After plug 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
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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
server 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
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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 states of three relay switches and three dry contacts. The device sends data in the default configuration before any configuration is done.
Default setting:
Maxtime: Max Interval = 900s
Mintime: 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)
CmdID	DeviceType	NetvoxPayLoadData

CmdID– 1 byte
DeviceType– 1 byte – Device Type of Device
NetvoxPayLoadData– var bytes (Max=9bytes)

Off| R831D| 0x90| 0xB0| Channel(1Bytes)
bit0_relay1,
bit1_relay2,
bit2_relay3,
bit3_bit7:reserved| Reserved

(8ytes, Fixed 0x00)

---|---|---|---|---|---
On| 0x91| Channel(1Bytes)| Reserved

| | | | | (8ytes, Fixed 0x00)
---|---|---|---|---|---
Toggle| 0x92| | Reserved

(8ytes, Fixed 0x00)

(5Bytes, Fixed 0x0

Max Time and Min Time setting

Command Configuration:
MinTime = 1min、MaxTime = 1min
Downlink: 01B0003C003C0000000000
Response: 81B0000000000000000000 (Configuration success)
81B0010000000000000000 (Configuration failure)
Read Configuration:
Downlink：02B0000000000000000000
Response:
82B0003C003C000000000 (Current configuration)
Relay switch control
Relay1, Relay 2, Relay3 normal open (off / disconnect)
Downlink: 90B0070000000000000000 // 00000111(Bin)=07(Hex) bit0=relay1, bit1=relay2, bit2=relay3
Relay1 normal open (disconnect)
Downlink: 90B0010000000000000000 // 00000001(Bin) =01(Hex)
Relay2 normal open (disconnect)
Downlink: 90B0020000000000000000 // 00000010(Bin) =02(Hex)
Relay3 normal open (disconnect)
Downlink: 90B0040000000000000000 // 00000100(Bin) =04(Hex)
Relay1, Relay 2, Relay3 normal close (on / connect)
Downlink: 91B0070000000000000000
Relay1 normal close (connect)
Downlink: 91B0010000000000000000
Relay2 normal close (connect)
Downlink: 91B0020000000000000000
Relay3 normal close (connect)
Downlink: 91B0040000000000000000
Relay1, Relay 2, Relay3 reverse
Downlink: 92B0070000000000000000
Relay1 reverse
Downlink: 92B0010000000000000000
Relay2 reverse
Downlink: 92B0020000000000000000
Relay3 reverse
Downlink: 92B0040000000000000000
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
Setting switch type is tact type switch
Downlink: 03B0010000000000000000
Response: 83B0000000000000000000 (Configuration success)
Confirm switch type
Downlink: 04B0000000000000000000
Response: 84B0010000000000000000 (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 Min Time/Max Time logic
Example#1 based on MinTime = 1 Hour, MaxTime= 1 Hour

Note:
MaxTime=MinTime. Data will only be reported according to MaxTime (MinTime) duration regardless 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

In the case of appliance switch control, three appliances can be connected to R831D and the connection and disconnect of appliances can be remotely controlled by issuing commands.

Installation

This product does not have a waterproof function. After joining the network, please place it indoors. The wiring diagram 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.)

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.
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.
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.
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.