TBSL1 – Multi-sensors RTU

TBSL1 product line is a range of modular RTUs that comprehends a common platform and a socket for a wireless modem daughter board.
This is a versatile outdoor RTU, acting as a multi-sensors wireless bridge whose modem board is not only interchangeable but also totally plug and play without having to update the platform’s FW. TBSL1 is a flexible platform offering a rich connectivity for multiple sensors interfaces usually used in agricultural applications: SDI-12, pulse and analog.
TBSL1 allows connecting up to 2 SDI-12 sensors (or more with a junction box), 2 analog sensors (voltage or current loop) and one pulse sensor (e.g. a rain gauge). Thanks to its large internal flash, TBSL1 can retain sensors measurements over a long period of time in case of communication outage with the backend server.
The platform is fully configurable: multiple types of sensors can be attached and each of them can operate on its own time basis for measurement.
TBSL1 is designed as a future proof RTU and a very flexible platform for IoT ecosystems.

TBSL1/RFB-LoRa – Multi-sensors LoRaWAN RTU

The TBSL1/RFB-LoRa leverages the long range capability of LoRa radio.
The embedded LoRa modem supports both low (433/470MHz) and high (868/915MHz) LoRa radio bands, which makes TBSL1/RFB-LoRa suitable to be used anywhere without having to replace the RF board. TBSL1/RFB-LoRa is deployed as a unique node into a typical LoRaWAN network architecture, sending its packets to the gateway that relays them to the LoRaWAN server over a TCP/IP connection:

 

TBSL1/RFB-4WW and TBSL1/RFB-NBIOT-CATM1 -Cellular Multi-Sensors RTU

TBSL1 is also available with a cellular modem supporting different radio technologies depending on the modem board:
TBSL1/RFB-4GWW: this is a TBSL1 variant with a global triple mode GSM/WCDMA/LTE modem.
TBSL1/RFB-NbIOT-CatM1: this is a TBSL1 variant with a global dual mode NB2/Cat M1 modem.
TBSL1 with cellular modem leverages MQTT protocol to exchange data with the application server, which ensures a robust transmission and guarantees a quality of service. Upon transmission interval the platform establishes a (secure) TCP/IP connection with the MQTT broker and publishes its measurements. At the same time the platform reacts to potential configuration messages it subscribed to.

Besides MQTT which is tailored for IoT systems, TBSL1 also allows exporting the measurements over HTTP or FTP.

TBSL1/RFB-WiFi Multi-Sensors RTU

A Wi-Fi version of TBSL1 is available and more suitable for indoor use (greenhouses, farms, factories, etc…) although it can still be used for outdoor application provided a Wi-Fi hotspot is reachable.

It shares the same features as the TBSL1 cellular version except that only MQTT export protocol is supported.

SPECIFICATIONS TBSL1/RFB-LoRa

  • Compatible with SDI-12 v1.3 compliant sensors
  • 2 analog inputs, 1 pulse input
  • LoRaWAN 1.02 Class A
  • Supports all regional bands as defined in LoRaWAN 1.02 regional parameters specification.
  • Flexible LoRaWAN settings:
  • ABP / OTAA
  • ACK / REPEAT features
  • Configurable frequencies and data rates
  • EUI and ciphering keys
  • PC application to configure the platform (USB)
  • Configurable measurement intervals for each sensor
  • Configurable transmission intervals; timing alignment and time zone support
  • Tags on sensors and measurements for easy integration into IoT platforms
  • Remote downlink configuration of the platform.
  • Integrated flow and totalizer computation for pulse input
  • Batteries: rechargeable 3.7V Li-Ion battery with safety PCB and 10k NTC, 1500-2500 mAh.
  • Solar panel: 2-5W, MPP voltage 5-6V
  • Low quiescent current: 400µA
  • Operating temperature: -40; +85 °C

SPECIFICATIONS TBSL1/RFB-4WW and TBSL1/RFB-NBIOT-CATM1

  • Triple mode GSM/WCDMA/LTE modem (TBSL1/RFB-4WW)
    • GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
    • WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
    • LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28
    • LTE-TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41
  • Dual mode NB2/Cat M1 modem (TBSL1/RFB-NbIoT-CatM1)
    • Cat NB2: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B28/B66/B71/B85
    • Cat M1: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B27/B28/B66/B85
  • Compatible with SDI-12 v1.3 compliant sensors
  • 2 analog inputs, 1 pulse input
  • Communication protocols:
    • MQTT v3.1.1 compliant (designed to operate with QoS=1 and leverages MQTT persistence for reliable communications)
    • HTTP
    • FTP
  • Various security options:
    • Plain TCP/IP
    • TCP/IP with user name and password
    • TLS1.2 with user name and password
    • TLS1.2 with client certificates.
  • PC application to configure the platform (USB)
  • Configurable measurement intervals for each sensor
  • Configurable transmission intervals; timing alignment and time zone support
  • Tags on sensors and measurements for easy integration into IoT platforms
  • Remote downlink configuration of the platform.
  • Integrated flow and totalizer computation for pulse input
  • Batteries: rechargeable 3.7V Li-Ion battery with safety PCB and 10k NTC, 1500-2500 mAh.
  • Solar panel: 2-5W, MPP voltage 5-6V
  • Low quiescent current: 400µA
  • Operating temperature: -40; +85 °C

SPECIFICATIONS TBSL1/RFB-WiFi

  • Wi-Fi modem (TBSL1/RFB-Wifi)
    • 2.412~2.484GHz
    • IEEE802.11b/g/n
  • Compatible with SDI-12 v1.3 compliant sensors
  • 2 analog inputs, 1 pulse input
  • Communication protocols:
    • MQTT v3.1.1
    • Persistent communications allowing for remote platform control over MQTT only with TBSL1-DC version
  • Various security options:
    • Plain TCP/IP
    • User name and password
    • TLS1.2 server authentication
    • TLS1.2 client and server authentication
  • PC application to configure the platform (USB)
  • Configurable measurement intervals for each senso
  • Configurable transmission intervals; timing alignment and time zone support
  • Tags on sensors and measurements for easy integration into IoT platforms
  • Remote downlink configuration of the platform
  • Integrated flow and totalizer computation for pulse input
  • Batteries: rechargeable 3.7V Li-Ion battery with safety PCB and 10k NTC, 1500-2500 mAh
  • Solar panel: 2-5W, MPP voltage 5-6V
  • Low quiescent current: 400µA
  • Operating temperature: -40; +85 °C