E-Senza SenzaBlock SB110-IO User guide

Manual

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SenzaBlock SB110-IO

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The use of products described in this manual is oriented exclusively to

– qualified electricians or persons instructed by them, who are familiar with applicable

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relevant safety concepts.

– qualified application programmers and software engineers, who are familiar with the safety

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Battery Handling Guidelines

• Insert the battery correctly (+/-).

• Do not recharge

• Do not open or dispose in fire

• Do not heat above 100°C

• Do not expose contents to water

• Do not mix with used batteries or other battery types

Not considering the above steps may lead to explosion, leaking of battery and can cause damage!

SenzaBlock is ESD sensitive!

• Prevent SenzaBlock OEM module or PCB inside the enclosure from touching your clothing.
Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap.

• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body

• Hold SenzaBlock by its enclosure or its edge. If you are removing a pluggable module, use

the correct tool.

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Content

1 SenzaNET ..........................................................................................................1

1.1 Communication in SenzaNET ...........................................................................1

1.2 Network Elements ........................................................................................2

1.2.1 SenzaBlock .............................................................................................2

1.2.2 Gateway ................................................................................................2

1.2.3 SenzaWMS ..............................................................................................2

2 SenzaBlock SB110-IO.............................................................................................2

2.1 Features....................................................................................................2

2.2 Installation.................................................................................................3

2.2.1 Mechanical Installation...............................................................................3

2.2.2 Electrical Installation.................................................................................4

2.2.2.1 Power-supply Connection............................................................................4

2.2.2.2 Digital IO Device Connection ........................................................................4

2.2.2.3 SB110-IO IO Combination Options ..................................................................8

2.2.2.4 Antenna Connection ..................................................................................8

2.2.2.5 Software Configuration ..............................................................................9

2.3 Operation ..................................................................................................9

2.3.1 LED Indicator Light....................................................................................9

2.3.2 Buttons................................................................................................ 10

3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 11

4 Technical Support and Training ............................................................................. 12

5 Warranty ......................................................................................................... 12

6 Environmental Compliance ................................................................................... 13

7 CE conformity ................................................................................................... 13

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1 SenzaNET

SenzaBlock is always operated as part of a wireless device network running the SenzaNET protocol.
This chapter gives a basic overview of SenzaNET, the devices involved, terminology and features.
Please refer to your SenzaWMS manual for more detailed information.

1.1 Communication in SenzaNET

The gateway (SenzaCoordinator/SenzaGate) is the network master, responsible for all
communication to/from the wireless network.
Hence, all communication to any network node is done through the gateway. This is possible either
via the SenzaWMS, the SenzaNET programming interface or through Field-Bus interfaces.

Fig. 1 SenzaNET System Overview

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1.2 Network Elements

1.2.1 SenzaBlock

SenzaBlock represents the basic component of SenzaNET. SenzaBlock has mesh networking
capabilities and can interface with devices (e.g. sensors, actuators) at the same time.
SenzaBlocks are available from E-Senza Technologies in different variations for a multitude of
applications.
As adapter-devices or built-in modules, they enable all kinds of sensor and actuator devices to be
controlled wirelessly and exchange data through a self-organizing wireless mesh network with ultra­low power consumption.

1.2.2 Gateway

SenzaNET supports integration of the Wireless Network with existing systems or products through
the gateway. You always need a network master to communicate to or from the SenzaBlock. It can
be a SenzaCoordinator or a SenzaGate. They not only support Network Layer functionality but also
provide interfacing to upper layers.
The gateways are available for a multitude of industrial interfaces: Ethernet, Serial, Modbus,
Profibus etc.

1.2.3 SenzaWMS

SenzaWMS is the software-suite accompanying SenzaNET. It provides a very friendly user-interface
for a comfortable administration of the wireless network and monitoring of each individual node.
With SenzaWMS, multiple networks can be managed in parallel, networked devices can be re­configured, alarm messaging and data acquisition are automated. Comprehensive software-APIs and
data-export options allow seamless integration into existing IT-infrastructures.

2 SenzaBlock SB110-IO

SenzaBlocks of the SB1x0 product family are integrated measurement transducers and wireless data
transmitters. They provide interfaces to standard sensors and field devices allowing them to
communicate wirelessly using SenzaNET.

2.1 Features

SenzaBlock SB110-IO is designed to transmit digital signals bi-directionally. It features an on-board
internal temperature sensor DS75, two digital input- and two digital output-interfaces. “Input”­interface means an interface where SenzaBlock collects digital signals, e.g. impulses from a
metering device, to process them and transmit wirelessly to the gateway, whereas “output”­interface refers to an interface where SenzaBlock converts a wireless signal received into a digital
signal it will output.
The input-interfaces of SenzaBlock SB110-IO can be configured for different digital signals:

• Pulse: rising edges will be detected and accumulated as pulses

• S0: closing of S0-switch will be detected and accumulated

The output-interfaces of SenzaBlock SB110-IO can be configured for digital output:

• Digital Output: generates a rising edge, contact “closed”.

For detailed specifications of SB110-IO, please refer to it’s datasheet available at
http://www.e-senza.de/products/senzablock.html

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All dimensions in mm.

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2.2 Installation

2.2.1 Mechanical Installation

SenzaBlock’s standard enclosure can be wall-mounted using two screws of 4 mm diameter. See
photo and drawings below to locate the screw holes. After mounting SenzaBlock and completion of
electrical installation, make sure the cable gland is properly closed and the front cover is fixed
firmly using its four screws.

Important: Check cable gland, front screws and proper sealing of enclosure to ensure
adequate closure, as this is IP65 protected!
If no cable is used out of the SenzaBlock, the cable gland will not close properly.
Therefore a blanking plug MUST be fitted into the Cable Gland to obtain IP65 ingress

protection !

Top view

Side view

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+VBatt

-

VBatt

-

Vexternal

Pin 21

Pin 1

GND

GND

+Vexternal

Input / Output Interfaces

Pin 8

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2.2.2 Electrical Installation

2.2.2.1 Power-supply Connection

SB110-IO can be powered either with 2 x 1,5V “AA”-type batteries or with an external power supply,
with a supply-voltage ranging from 12V to 24V. Both power-supply options are connected
differently, please refer to the table below to identify correct connector pins.

Important: An external power supply must not be connected to Pins reserved for

battery-power. Doing so will damage SB110-IO!

2.2.2.2 Digital IO Device Connection

Digital device-interfaces are connected to SenzaBlocks pins in same manner, see table below.
Both external power supply and device-connection cables have to be lead through the enclosures’
cable gland before being connected.

Important: Any external device input current must be limited to max.50mA !

see details below

Pin 22
Pin 23
Pin 24

Pin No Pin Name Pin Type Description Comments

1-8

10, 12,
14, 16,
18, 20

21 DC_IN Power Input

22 GND GND

23 Batt_In

24 GND GND

Table 1 Connector Details

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The Pins are used for input and output interfaces. Connections to external devices
depend on interface-type, see below.

GND GND SenzaBlock Ground

External Power Supply
Positive (+12 V / +24V)
External Power Supply

Be careful about polarity
when connecting !

Ground
Battery
Input

Battery Supply Positive

(+3V).

Battery Ground

Battery Voltage must not
exceed 3V

GND

GND

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2.2.2.2.1 Configuration for Pulse Input

This configuration is valid only with the corresponding software settings applied over
SenzaWMS or over AT Commands.
At SenzaWMS the settings for this configuration is Pulse.

The Pulse Input detects the rising edge as pulses, accumulates these values to a counter/meter
reading and sends the latest value out to the gateway. Over software configuration the start value
of SenzaBlock can be either set to 0 or to another value.
SB110-IO accepts one or two Pulse Inputs.

Pin 1

Pin 1

~

~~~

~

~

Pin 8

Pin 8

Pin 21

Pin 21

Pin 24

Pin 24

Pin No Pin Name Pin Type Description Comments

1 DI1 Input Voltage Input

2

3

4

- - - Not used

DI2 Input

- - - Not used

The minimum pulse width allowed is 1,5 ms. There is no maximum pulse width.

Voltage Input

Voltage is measured against GND,
Rising edge detected as pulse.

Max. 60 Vdc allowed!

Voltage is measured against GND,
voltage-ramps will be detected as pulses

Max. 60 Vdc allowed!

2.2.2.2.2 Configuration for S0

An S0-type of pulse is detected as opening and closing of a switch as is commonly used e.g. with
metering-devices. SenzaBlock detects rising edges generated by the opening and closing of this
switch.

The S0 configuration is valid only with the corresponding software settings applied over SenzaWMS
or over AT Commands.
At SenzaWMS the settings for this configuration is Pulse.

The Pulse Input detects the S0-pulses, accumulates these values as latest counter/meter reading
and sends the latest value out to the gateway. Over software configuration the start value of
SenzaBlock can be either set to 0 or to an existing value.
SB110-IO accepts one or two S0 Inputs.

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Max. 50 mA

Max. 50 mA

S0-Switch

S0-Switch

GND

GND

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Pin 1

Pin 1

Pin 8

Pin 8

Pin 21

Pin 21

Pin 24

Pin 24

~

~~~

~

~

Pin No Pin Name Pin Type Description Comments

1 DI1 Input S0

2

3

4

Vcc Voltage Supply to S0

DI2 Input

Vcc Voltage Supply to S0

S0

S0 to be connected to these two Pins

S0 to be connected to these two Pins

2.2.2.2.3 Configuration for digital output

This configuration is valid only with the corresponding software settings applied over SenzaWMS or
over AT Commands.
At SenzaWMS the settings for this configuration is Digital Output.

The Digital Output of the SenzaBlock is triggered by software (SenzaWMS or AT Command) and
generates a rising edge at DO1 or DO2.

Pin 1

Pin 1

~

~~~

~

~

Pin 8

Pin 8

Pin 21

Pin 21

Pin 24

Pin 24

Pin No Pin Name Pin Type Description Comments

5

6

7

8

ES_1 Internal -

DO1 Output

ES_2 Internal

DO2 Output

Positive

Voltage Output

Positive

Voltage Output

-

Connect this Pin to SenzaBlocks

supply voltage (Pin 21 / 23 )

Voltage is against GND (Pin 22 or 24)

Max. Current 500 mA !

Connect this Pin to SenzaBlocks

supply voltage (Pin 21 / 23 )

Voltage is against GND (Pin 22 or 24)

Max. Current 500 mA !

Note: When Digital output draws power from SenzaBlock power supply, total current
drawn from power-supply might be higher than current specified for SenzaBlock.

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R13

Interface

Board

S2

Foil Connector

S1

Radio

Board

Device

Device

Device Power Supply

Device Power Supply

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If you desire a different voltage-level and/or reference potential for your digital output signal, you
can optionally feed an external voltage into SenzaBlock to generate such different output signals,
see below.

Pin 1

Pin 1

~

~~~

~

~

Pin 8

Pin 8

Pin 21

Pin 21

Pin 24

Pin 24

Pin No Pin Name Pin Type Description Comments

5

6

7

8

ES_1 Supply_Input Device Supply In

DO1 Output

ES_2 Supply_Input Device Supply In

DO2 Output

Device Supply
Out

Device Supply
Out

Connect external Supply voltage

Max. Voltage of 60Vdc allowed !

Rising edge will be output here

Connect external Supply voltage

Max. Voltage of 60Vdc allowed !

Rising edge will be output here

Important: When Switching from Battery Power to External Power Supply,
don’t forget to short the pins of connector R13 (see picture below). This is achieved with
help of a jumper. The pins must be open when battery powered!

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Fig. 2 SenzaBlock Board-Layout

An Antenna cable is connected to the

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2.2.2.3 SB110-IO IO Combination Options

The following configurations option can be chosen for SB110-IO, where DS75 is the internal
temperature sensor and DI means digital input, DO – digital output.

SB110-IO Channel1 Channel2

DS75 Disabled

DI / Disabled DI / Disabled

DO / Disabled DO / Disabled

2.2.2.4 Antenna Connection

2.2.2.4.1 SB110-IO OEM-module (order-code SB110-IO-O)

onboard U.FL connector located on
radio board. Avoid mechanical stress
to the cable connection, since RF­performance will be affected in case

2.2.2.4.2 SB110-IO with IP54-enclosure (order-code SB110-IO-E54)

connector is not fixed properly.

SenzaBlock’s IP54-enclosure comes with a reverse-SMA
antenna connector (“male”) and an applicable IP54
Antenna. Just plug antenna onto connector and turn it in
clockwise direction until it is fixed tightly. Loose fixing
of the Antenna might affect RF-performance of
SenzaBlock.

2.2.2.4.3 SB110-IO with IP65-enclosure (order-code SB110-IO-E65)

Additionally to the installation of an IP54-Antenna, SenzaBlock’s IP65-enclosure requires to add a
sealing-washer and a sealing-rubber before putting antenna onto connector. Refer to pictures below
to follow the sequence of installing these parts.

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Please note that whenever you open and

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2.2.2.4.4 SB110-IO with internal antenna (order-code SB110-IO-I)

close the enclosure, do not forget to check
the antenna cable which is connected to the
onboard U.FL connector located on radio
board and to the internal antenna inside the
cover of the enclosure.

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For best RF performance SenzaBlock has to be kept or mounted at the highest possible
place (2m height is ideal) with the external antenna pointing to ceiling or sky.
When using the internal antenna, optimal performance is reached when axis of antenna
is oriented horizontally and the antennas surface is in upright position.

See following picture:

2.2.2.5 Software Configuration

Hardware and Software Configuration of SenzaBlock must be consistent for SenzaBlock to function
properly and to make sure that data collected is interpreted correctly by SenzaNET as well as for
output signals to be generated correctly.

SenzaBlock’s must be authenticated in SenzaNET and software-configured to the sensors / devices
connected to it before data is transmitted.
Such configuration is done through the networks’ gateway. You can either use the SenzaWMS
software-suite to do this or send AT-commands to the gateway.

Please refer to the SenzaWMS Manual and/or the SenzaNET Programming Manual.

2.3 Operation

SenzaBlock will mostly be controlled remotely through SenzaNET. To simplify setup and change
procedures, SenzaBlock’s enclosure are equipped with an LED indicator light and two buttons. They
allow to monitor and control some basic functions of SenzaBlock.

2.3.1 LED Indicator Light

The LED-indicator light gives you a quick indication of the SenzaBlocks operational status:
Normal operation: LED shows red when SenzaBlock reads sensor data and/or outputs data
through one of it’s device interfaces.
LED then turns green when data is sent wirelessly.

Network problem: LED blinks red whenever SenzaBlock has lost connection and is scanning for
a neighboring node to re-establish network connection.

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2.3.2 Buttons

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Power Button

This button is used to switch SenzaBlock ON or OFF. Press this button
shortly and release it, power status of the SenzaBlock will change.

In case of SenzaBlock OEM module without cover and key panel connected
to it, use the onboard button S2 (see Fig. 2 above).

When power was removed from SenzaBlock, the Power button
must be pressed to switch SenzaBlock ON after re-connecting
power.

In case of SenzaBlock OEM module without cover and key panel
connected to it, use the onboard button S2 (see picture above)
to switch ON / OFF.

When SenzaBlock is restarted, the configuration parameters set over
ATCommands or over SenzaWMS will be stored and will be active at Start
Up.

F1 Diagnostics Button

The following tests can be performed using the diagnostics button:

• Battery Status Test

• Radio Signal Strength

• Network Connection Test

The test sequence will be aborted, if there is no new action on the Test
button for 1 minute. At every pressing of this button, the LED shows red
color.

Start Test Procedure:

• Press button and hold it

• After 2 seconds, the LED will toggle between green and red to

indicate Test Mode was started

1. Battery Test

• Press button once again to enter battery test

• LED will indicate Battery status:

o LED green: Battery is full
o LED red: Battery is turning empty

In case of power supply, LED will be always green.

2. Radio Signal Strength

• Press button again to enter Radio Signal Strength Test

• SenzaBlock reads last stored Radio Signal Strength data (from last

message received)

o LED green: Signal Strength good
o LED orange: Signal Strength medium
o LED red: Signal Strength bad

3. Network Connection Test

• Press button again to enter Network Connection Test

• SenzaBlock reads number of data packets waiting for transmission

o LED green: network connection stable
o LED red: communication with parent very weak.

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End Test

• Press button again to leave test mode

• LED blinks orange for 1 second

• Reentering Test Mode is possible only after that time

Throughout the test procedure, SenzaBlock’s normal network functionality
will not be stopped.

Internal Reset
Switch S1

Press S1 (refer to Fig. 2) to set the SenzaBlock to default factory settings.

Please pay attention, pressing this switch will remove all the
configuration data from the block and set it to the default
conditions as received from the factory.
The default factory settings can be found in the SenzaWMS

manual or in the AT Commands Manual.

3 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Reason Possible cause Remarks

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SenzaBlock not
powered

External Voltage

No Connection to

In case of

Battery level
dropping very
fast

SenzaBlock not in

No Sensor Value No Sensor

Wrong DIP Switch

Wrong software-

Low Battery Check Battery Voltage Nominal battery voltage

too low

SenzaBlock or
Reverse Polarity
or Connections at
the Wrong Pins

External power
R13 Not Shorted

shorted

Network

Connected

Setting

configuration

is 3V, minimal battery
voltage is 2,4V. In case of
empty battery use
Energizer L91 1.5V AA
Batteries for best
performance.

Check the Voltage Level External voltage must be

between 12V to 24V.

Check connection as per
Table 1

Short R13, see Fig. 2

Remove R13

Check network connection SenzaBlock will consume

Check the Sensor
Connection as per Table 1
Set the DIP switch as per
the setting shown in Fig.3

Select the right Sensor
Type for the SenzaBlock
from the Edit Window in

Connecting the power
supply at the wrong Pins
can damage the
SenzaBlock!!

battery faster, if it has to
scan for the Network.
See Below to section

SenzaBlock not
connecting to
Coordinator

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the Status Tab of
SenzaWMS or re-send AT­Command (AT+1)

Interface Board

Not Connected
Properly

SenzaBlock not
connecting to
Coordinator

No power or low

SenzaBlock is

Antenna
Connection not
proper

Battery Voltage

denied to access
the network.

Check the Connection and
Direction for the Interface
Board

Check antenna connection

Check voltage level

The user has denied the
access of that specific
block into one specific
network (for one gateway)
via SenzaWMS or with AT
Commands.

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By pressing the Internal
Reset Switch S1 the
denial list will be
cleared. Block should be
now able to connect to
your network.

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Send your technical questions directly to our team of product specialists.

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] – 19 9am – 5pm Central European Time

Trainings are available on a regular basis and can be arranged on request as well.
Visit our website for the latest training schedule:

http://www.e-senza.de/en/sales/training.html

or get in touch with our team in case of questions or specific training needs:
[e-mail]

5 Warranty

E-Senza Technologies warrants that its product will at the time of shipment be free and clear of all
liens and encumbrances and will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will
conform to specifications. If products sold are not as warranted, E-Senza shall, at its option, refund
the purchase price, repair or replace the product, provided proof of purchase and written notice of
nonconformance is received within one year from date of initial shipment, and provided said
nonconforming products are, with E-Senza’s written authorization, returned FOB E-Senza’s plant or
authorized repair center within 30 days from expiration of said 1-year period. Upon verification that
the product does not conform to this warranty, E-Senza will pay the cost of transporting such
replacement or repaired goods to Buyers plant within Germany. This warranty shall not apply to any
products E-Senza determines have been, by Buyer or otherwise, subjected to testing for other than
specified electrical characteristics or to operating and/or environmental conditions in excess of the
maximum values established in applicable specifications, or have been subject to mishandling,
misuse, neglect, improper testing, repair, alteration, damage, assembly or processing that alters
physical or electrical properties. This warranty excludes all costs of shipping, customs clearance and
related charges outside Germany.
In no event will E-Senza be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
extends to Buyer only and not to buyers customers or users of buyers products and is in lieu of all
other warranties whether express, implied or statutory including implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness.

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6 Environmental Compliance

All products from E-Senza are RoHS compliant.

Dispose off SenzaBlock and batteries in accordance with WEEE regulations of your country.

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8 CE conformity

SenzaBlock SB110-IO is authorized for use in Europe.

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