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R718N3Usermanual
Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter

ModelR718N3

Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter
R718N3 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.

Table of Content
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................................2 2. Appearance........................................................................................................................................................................................3 3. Main Features ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 4.Set up Instruction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 5. Data Report ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 6. Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 7. Information about Battery Passivation ........................................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 To determine whether a battery requires activation................................................................................................................ 12 7.2 How to activate the battery ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 8. Important Maintenance Instruction ................................................................................................................................................ 12
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1. Introduction
The R718N3 series is 3-Phase Current Meter device for Netvox Class A type devices based on the LoRaWAN open protocol and is compatible with the LoRaWAN protocol. R718N3 series have different measuring range for different variety of CT. It is divided into:
R718N3 Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter with 3 x 50A Solid Core CT (Range:100mA-50A , Accuracy: ±1% (300mA-50A)) R718N37 Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter with 3 x 75A Clamp-On CT (Range:100mA-75A , Accuracy: ±1% (300mA-75A)) R718N315 Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter with 3 x 150A Clamp-On CT (Range:1A-150A ±1%) R718N325 Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter with 3 x 250A Clamp-On CT (Range:1A-250A ±1%) R718N363 Wireless 3-Phase Current Meter with 3 x630A Clamp-On CT (Range:10A-630A ±1%) * When the current of the device that is 75A or below is less than 100mA, the current is reported as 0. When the current of the device that is above 75A is less than 1A, the current is reported as 0.
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.
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2. Appearance
Indicator Function Key
CT
3. Main Features
 The SX1276 wireless communication module is used  Powered by 2 x ER14505 3.6V Lithium battery  3-phase current meter detection  The base is attached with a magnet that can be attached to a ferromagnetic material object  IP rating: main body - IP53, CT - IP30  LoRaWANTM Class A compatible  Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)  Third-Party online wireless sensor monitoring and notification system to configure sensors, view data and set alerts via SMS
text and email (optional)  Available third-party platform: Actility/ThingPark, TTN, MyDevices/Cayenne  Low power consumption and long battery life
Battery Life*2:  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.
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4.Set up Instruction

On/Off Power on Turn on Turn off (Restore to factory setting) Power off
Note
Network Joining
Never joined the network
Had joined the network (not restore to factory setting)
Fail to Join the Network
Function Key Press the function key and hold the pressing for 5 seconds
Press the function key once Sleeping Mode The device is turned on and in the network The device is on but not in the network Low Voltage Warning Low Voltage

Insert batteries. (users may need a screwdriver to open) Press and hold the function key for 3 seconds till the green indicator flashes once. Press and hold the function key for 5 seconds till green indicator flashes 20 times. Remove Batteries. 1.The device will be off after removing the battery and insert it again. 2.It is suggested to wait for at least 10 seconds between turning the device on and off. 3.At 1st -5th second after power on, the device will be in engineering test mode.
Turn on the device, and it will search for the network to join. The green indicator light stays on for 5 seconds: joins the network successfully The green indicator light remains off: fail to join the network Turn on the device, and it will search for the previous network to join. The green indicator light stays on for 5 seconds: joins the network successfully The green indicator light remains off: fail to join the network 1. Suggest to remove batteries if the device is not used to save power. 2. Suggest to check the device verification information on the gateway
or consult your platform server provider.
The device will be set to default and turned off The green indicator light flashes 20 times: success The green indicator light remains off: fail The device is in the network: green indicator light flashes once and sends a report The device is not in the network: green indicator light remains off
Sleep period: Min Interval. When the reportchange exceeds setting value or the state changes: send a data report according to Min Interval. 1. Suggest to remove batteries if the device is not used. 2. Suggest to check device verification on gateway.
3.2V
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5. Data Report
The device will immediately send a version packet report along with two uplink packets including 3 current, 3 multiplier and battery voltage.
The device sends data in the default configuration before any configuration is done.
Default setting: Maximum time: Max Interval =15 min (900 s) Minimum time: Min Interval =15 min (900 s) CurrentChange:0x0064 (100 mA) *The interval between min time and max time must be the greater than 20 seconds.
Note: (1) The device report interval will be programmed based on the default firmware which may vary. (2) If MinTime configuration less than 20 seconds, it will configure 20 seconds. (3) R718N3 series would take about 3 seconds for the CT to sample and process the collected value, If the current changes frequently, the sampling result might be wrong.
Please refer Netvox LoRaWAN Application Command document and Netvox Lora Command Resolver http://www.netvox.com.cn:8888/page/index to resolve uplink data.

Data report configuration and sending period are as following:

Min. Interval (Unit:second) Any number between
20~65535

Max. Interval (Unit:second) Any number between Min.~65535

Reportable Change Can not be 0.

Current Change Reportable Change
Report per Min. Interval

Current Change Reportable Change
Report per Max. Interval

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Example of ConfigureCmd
FPort0x07

Bytes

1

1

CmdID DeviceType

CmdID­ 1 byte

DeviceType­ 1 byte ­ Device Type of Device

NetvoxPayLoadData­ var bytes (Max=9bytes)

Var(Fix =9 Bytes) NetvoxPayLoadData

Description

Device Device CmdID
Type

NetvoxPayLoadData

Config ReportReq

0x01

MinTime (2bytes Unit:s)

MaxTime (2bytes Unit:s)

CurrentChange (2byte Unit:1mA)

Reserved (3Bytes,Fixed
0x00)

Config

ReportRsp ReadConfig

R718N3

ReportReq

0x81 0x02

0x4A

Status

Reserved

(0x00_success)

(8Bytes,Fixed 0x00)

Reserved

(9Bytes,Fixed 0x00)

ReadConfig ReportRsp

0x82

MinTime (2bytes Unit:s)

MaxTime (2bytes Unit:s)

CurrentChange (2byte Unit:1mA)

Reserved (3Bytes,Fixed
0x00)

(1) Configure device parameters MinTime = 1min, MaxTime = 1min, CurrentChange = 100mA Downlink: 014A003C003C0064000000 The device returns: 814A000000000000000000 (Configuration succeeded) 814A010000000000000000 (Configuration failed)
(2) Read device configuration parameters Downlink: 024A000000000000000000 The device returns: 824A003C003C0064000000 (current device configuration parameters)

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Example of ReportDataCmd
FPort0x06

Bytes

1

1

1

Var(Fix=8 Bytes)

Version DeviceType ReportType

NetvoxPayLoadData

Version­ 1 bytes ­0x01----the Version of NetvoxLoRaWAN Application Command Version

DeviceType­ 1 byte ­ Device Type of Device

The devicetype is listed in Netvox LoRaWAN Application Devicetype doc

ReportType ­ 1 byte ­the presentation of the NetvoxPayLoadDataaccording the devicetype

NetvoxPayLoadData­ Fixed bytes (Fixed =8bytes)

R718N3 0x4A

0x01 0x02

Mulitplier1(1Byte),

Battery

Current1

Current2

Current3

the real current1

(1Byte, unit:0.1V) (2Bytes,Unit:1mA) (2Bytes,Unit:1mA) (2Bytes,Unit:1mA) should convert with

Current* Multiplier

Mulitplier2

Mulitplier3

Battery

(1Byte),the real current2 (1Byte),the real current3 Reserved(5Bytes,fixed

(1Byte, unit:0.1V)

should convert with

should convert with

0x00)

Current* Multiplier

Current* Multiplier

Ex1 Uplink data#1: 014A0124006400C81B5801 Uplink data#2: 014A0224010A0000000000 Current = Current * Multiplier Current 1 = Current1 * Multiplier 1, 100*1=100 mA Current 2 = Current2 * Multiplier 2, 200*1=200 mA Current 3 = Current3 * Multiplier 3, 7000*10=70000 mA=70A

Example for MinTime/MaxTime logic: Example#1 based on MinTime = 1 Hour, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e. BatteryVoltageChange=0.1V

MaxTime

MaxTime

Sleeping(MinTime)

Wakes up and collects data REPORTS 3.6V

Wakes up and collects data REPORTS 3.6V

Sleeping(MinTime)
Wake up and collects data REPORTS 3.6V

Note: MaxTime=MinTime. Data will only be report according to MaxTime (MinTime) duration regardless BatteryVoltageChange
value.
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Example#2 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e. BatteryVoltageChange= 0.1V.
MaxTime

Sleeping(MinTime)

sleeping

sleeping

sleeping

0H

15th M

30th M

45th M

1H

2H

Wakes up and collects data REPORT 3.6V

Wakes up and collects data
3.6V Does not report

Wakes up and collects data
3.6V Does not report

Wakes up and collects data
3.6V Does not report

Wakes up and collects data REPORTS 3.6V

Example#3 based on MinTime = 15 Minutes, MaxTime= 1 Hour, Reportable Change i.e. BatteryVoltageChange= 0.1V.

sleeping

Wakes up and collects data 3.5V |3.5-3.6|=0.1 REPORTS 3.5V

sleeping

...

0H Wakes up and collects data REPORTS 3.6V

15th M Wakes up and collects data
3.6V Does not report

30th M

45th M Wakes up and collects data
3.5V Does not report

Users push the button, REPORTS 3.5V.
Recalculate MaxTime.

MaxTime
Wakes up and collects data 3.5V Does not report

1H 1H 10th M

1H 25th M

Wakes up and

Wakes up and

collects data

collects data

3.5V

3.5V

Does not report

Does not report

1H 40th M

1H 55th M Wakes up and collects data
3.5V Does not report

2H 10th M Wakes up and collects data REPORTS 3.5V

Notes : 1) The device only wakes up and performs data sampling according to MinTime Interval. When it is sleeping, it does not collect data. 2) The data collected is compared with the last data reported. If the data variation is greater than the ReportableChange value, the device reports according to MinTime interval. If the data variation is not greater than the last data reported, the device reports according to MaxTime interval. 3) We do not recommend to set the MinTime Interval value too low. If the MinTime Interval is too low, the device wakes up frequently and the battery will be drained soon. 4) Whenever the device sends a report, no matter resulting from data variation, button pushed or MaxTime interval, another cycle of MinTime/MaxTime calculation is started.

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6. Installation
1. The 3-phase current meter (R718N3) has a built-in magnet (see Figure 1 below). It can be attached to the surface of an object with iron during installation, which is convenient and quick.
To make the installation more secure, please use screws (purchased separately) to fix the device to the wall or other objects (such as the installation diagram).
Note: Do not install the device in a metal shielded box or in an environment surrounded by other electrical equipment to avoid affecting the wireless transmission of the device.
4. The 3-phase current meter (R718N3) samples the current according to MinTime. If the current value sampled this time relatively exceeds the set value (the default is 100mA) more than the current value reported last time, the device will immediately report the current value sampled this time. If the current variation does not exceed the default value, the data will be reported regularly according to MaxTime. Press the [Key] of the device to start sampling data and report the data after 3 to 5 seconds.
Note: MaxTime must be set greater than Min Time.

2. Open the clamp-on current transformer, and then pass the live wire through the current transformer according to the installation. Note:
"LK" is marked on the bottom of the CT.
3. Precautions:  Before using, user must check whether the appearance
is deformed; otherwise, the test accuracy will be affected.  The using environment should be kept away from strong magnetic fields, so as not to affect the test accuracy. It is strictly forbidden to use in humid and corrosive gas environments.  Before installation, please confirm the current value of the load. If the current value of the load is higher than the measurement range, select a model with a higher measurement range.
The three-phase current detector (R718N3) is suitable for the following scenarios:  School  Factory  The mall  Office building  Smart building Where the electrical data of the equipment with the three-phase electricity needs to be detected.

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Current Direction The CT terminal should be close to the power terminal as much as possible.

CT
Wire to be detected

Phase A

Screw Fixation

R718N3

Screw Fixation

Current Direction The CT terminal should be close to the power terminal as much as possible.
CT
Phase B
Wire to be detected

Current Direction The CT terminal should be close to the power terminal as much as possible.
CT
Phase C
Wire to be detected

Installation Diagram
1. When using it, the back of it can be adsorbed on the iron surface, or the two ends can be fixed to the wall with screws. 2. When installing the R718N3 series current transformer, please separate the live and neutral wires of the wire to be detected,
and only take the live wire through current transformer and start the measurement according to the wiring below:

Neutral Wire

Detected Object

L  K Live Wire

Power Supply

CT Wiring Schematic Diagram (Current direction KL)

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If the live wire and the neutral wire are connected together at the same time, they will offset each other and the measurement is 0.

L  K

Neutral Wire Live Wire

Note: Please do not disassemble the device unless it is required to replace the batteries. Do not touch the waterproof gasket, LED indicator light, function keys when replacing the batteries. Please use suitable screwdriver to tighten the screws (if using an electric screwdriver, it is recommended to set the torque as 4kgf) to ensure the device is impermeable.
7. Information about Battery Passivation
Many of Netvox devices are powered by 3.6V ER14505 Li-SOCl2 (lithium-thionyl chloride) batteries that offer many advantages including low self-discharge rate and high energy density.
However, primary lithium batteries like Li-SOCl2 batteries will form a passivation layer as a reaction between the lithium anode and thionyl chloride if they are in storage for a long time or if the storage temperature is too high. This lithium chloride layer prevents rapid self-discharge caused by continuous reaction between lithium and thionyl chloride, but battery passivation may also lead to voltage delay when the batteries are put into operation, and our devices may not work correctly in this situation.
As a result, please make sure to source batteries from reliable vendors, and the batteries should be produced within the last three months.
If encountering the situation of battery passivation, users can activate the battery to eliminate the battery hysteresis.
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7.1 To determine whether a battery requires activation
Connect a new ER14505 battery to a 68ohm resistor in parallel, and check the voltage of the circuit. If the voltage is below 3.3V, it means the battery requires activation.
7.2 How to activate the battery
a. Connect a battery to a 68ohm resistor in parallel b. Keep the connection for 6~8 minutes c. The voltage of the circuit should be 3.3V
8. Important Maintenance Instruction
Kindly pay attention to the following in order to achieve the best maintenance of the product:
· Keep the device dry. Rain, moisture, or any liquid might contain minerals and thus corrode electronic circuits. If the device gets wet, please dry it completely.
· Do not use or store the device in dusty or dirty environment. It might damage its detachable parts and electronic components. · Do not store the device under excessive heat condition. High temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices, destroy batteries, and deform or melt some plastic parts. · Do not store the device in places that are too cold. 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. Rough handling of equipment can destroy internal circuit boards and delicate structures. · Do not clean the device with strong chemicals, detergents or strong detergents. · Do not apply the device with paint. Smudges might block in the device and affect the operation. · Do not throw the battery into the fire, or the battery will explode. Damaged batteries may also explode.
All of the above applies to your device, battery and accessories. If any device is not working properly, please take it to the nearest authorized service facility for repair.
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