User's Manual

MAN-00003: Subeca BLINC Module User Manual Rev 4.0 www.subeca.com
Introduction
This document outlines the specifications for the Subeca Module. The Subeca Module is the brains of the
Subeca product line and includes an application processor, Bluetooth Low Energy module and (optional) LoRa
module (optional).
The Subeca module can be used in various configurations. The modes can be set digitally using the Subeca
smartphone/tablet app. The first mode is that of a master (BLE central device), routing messages from a
close-range (edge) network (using the Lerna Bluetooth Protocol) to the wider area network on the LoRa
network (Argolis Wireless Protocol) and, ultimately, the web interface - Subeca Engage. All scheduling data
and actions originate from this device which oversees operations of the system. This mode is used to run the
Subeca Link.
The second mode is that of a slave (BLE peripheral mode) to another master. In this mode, the Subeca Module
operates in a Bluetooth Low Energy Peripheral mode, simply sending out advertising packets until another
device initiates a connection. This is used when connecting to a tablet/smartphone for configuration or when
acting as a meter register or valve controller.
Features and Benefits
● Can operate as a smart water controller, smart meter or smart valve
● Long range IoT connection (LoRa functionality is optional)
● Can connect to up to 10 external devices in master mode
● Low current usage (long battery life)
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