netvox R831D Wireless Multi Functional Control Box User Manual

netvox R831D Wireless Multi Functional Control Box

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How can I change the configuration parameters of the device?
  • A: Configuration parameters can be changed via a third-party software platform as mentioned in the user manual. Data can be read and alerts can be set via SMS and email.
• Q: How do I know if the device successfully joins a network?
  • A: The network indicator will stay on when successfully joined and off if it fails to join. Consult the manual for troubleshooting steps if needed.

Introduction

R831D is a high-reliability switch control device which is a Class C device of netvox based on the LoRaWAN open protocol.
The device is compatible with LoRaWAN protocol. R831D is a device used to control the switch and is mainly used for the switch control of the 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 extend 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

1~3

| DIP Switch

(Change R831 series mode)

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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 LoRaWANTM 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 text 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
  • At this website, users can find battery life time for variety models at different configurations.
  1. Actual range may vary depending on environment.
  2. Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency and other variables.

Set up Instruction

On/Off

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 special customized shipments, the setting will be changed according to customer’s requirements.

Please refer Netvox LoRaWAN Application Command document and Netvox Lora Command Resolver http://cmddoc.netvoxcloud.com/cmddoc to resolve uplink data.

Example of ConfigureCmd

FPort: 0x07

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

Max Time and Min Time setting

1. Command Configuration:
   • MinTime = 1min、MaxTime = 1min
   • Downlink: 01B0003C003C0000000000
   • Response: 81B0000000000000000000 (Configuration success)
   • 81B0010000000000000000 (Configuration failure)
2. Read Configuration:
   • Downlink： 02B0000000000000000000
   • Response: 82B0003C003C000000000 (Current configuration)

Relay switch control

1. 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)
2. 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
3. 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:

• Toggle: Normal open/close type switch, ex. toggle switch
• Momentary: Tact type switch, ex. tact switch

Setting switch type is tact type switch

1. Downlink: 03B0010000000000000000
2. Response: 83B0000000000000000000 (Configuration success)

Confirm switch type

1. Downlink: 04B0000000000000000000
2. Response: 84B0010000000000000000 (The switch type is tact type)

Data report configuration and sending period are as following：

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/MaxTime logic

Example#1 based on MinTime = 1 Hour, MaxTime= 1 Hour

Note:

• MaxTime=MinTime. Data will only be report 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 joined the network, please place it indoors.

The wiring diagram as follow 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 power down and power on again.)

1. R831A – strong electric motor mode: Toggle the DIP switch 1
   • This mode has two relays involved in operation which are combined for on / off / stop.
2. R831B – light current motor mode : Toggle the DIP switch 2
   • This mode 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 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 excessive 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 repairing.

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.

References

• Netvox LoRaWAN Application Command
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