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NB3D

NB3D

The NB3D-C1 is the latest model and replaces the NB3D-66 and NB3D-C0.

 

Overview

The NB3D is a baton tag with an NBIoT radio operating on the Telstra network, and is designed for pulse counting applications in Australia. The NB3D device is a fully functional pulse counter ready for meter reading applications.

The NB3D-C1 version is an upgraded model that now includes:

 

  • End of day radio transmissions,

  • Sampling aligned to the hour,

  • last 10 days of of interval data storage on NB3D,

  • Support for IPV4 and IPV6 networks,

  • Limited configuration over the air.

 

 

Contents

Functional description

  • Baton Form Factor - Identical in shape and size as the HP3D device.

  • Pulse Counting - Net flow with forward and reverse flags.

  • Tamper - Cut wire or un-plugged sensor.

  • Radio - Band 28 NBIoT radio using the Telstra network for communications via a Quectel BC660 radio modem.

  • Sampling and Transmission - 15 minute net flow pulse counting samples, with transmissions at the end of day.

  • Battery - The NB3D has a D-cell battery.

  • Expected Battery Life - 15 years, dependant on variables including failure of the sensor (i.e. a PR7/Cyble device where the sensor battery is fully consumed).

  • Warranty - 10 years, sliding scale.

  • NFC - NFC enabled for commission and device status determination.

  • Swipe or Transmission Checking - NB-IoT radio coverage check, as a straight YES or NO via the Dataportal Survey system. No other data is provided (e.g. signal strength).

  • Environmental protection - IP68 rated.

  • Bracket - Same stainless steel bracket as SP3C, SP2A and HP3D. (Optional accessory, sold separately).

User Manual

The installation and activation of the NB3D devices is identical to the existing process for the Byron SP3C or HP3D baton tags. Key points for reference in this document are:

Quick Start Guide

Datasheet

 

NB3D Data Transmission

Data delivery

The default operating mode is one data transmission per day, with one sample reading every 15 minutes, totalling 96 readings per day.

Data delivery is at the end for the day, at a random time between between 12.05am and 2am , with several retry attempts if the network is contested.

The NB3D can locally store the latest 10 days of interval data in periods of extended difficulties connecting, (in times of flood or other local radio transmission challenges). In periods of extended transmission difficulties beyond 10 days, the NB3D will not loose accuracy as the interval data as the current cumulative pulse count.

Published data

The data published from the NB3D is pulses, along with diagnostic data, swipe and electronic tamper/alarm information. Based on the destination for the data, the published fields vary as outlined below;

Meter Publishes via NB-IoT

NB3D Transmits

MQTT

CSV

Aqualus Water

Net flow

Yes

 

Yes

Yes

Backflow direction flag

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Battery level

Yes

Yes

 

 

Device Temperature (not water)

 Yes

 

 

 

Tamper 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Units of measure

The NB3D uses the same K-factor as used with Byron devices.

External Antenna

A version of the NB3D with a SMA socket to allow the connection of external antenna will be available in late 2025/early 2026. Contact Taggle for more information.

Warranty

Product warranty is 10 years with a sliding scale.

Battery Life

Expected battery life for the NB3D is 15 years.

  • The D-cell battery should last for 15 years based on 15 minute reads and daily transmits via NBIoT, when operating above ground and within NBIOT coverage (ECL0, which is default extend coverage level).

  • Below ground or indoor installations with poor coverage/connectivity to the NBIoT network may led to additional battery demands on the device.

Frequency Asked Questions

How does the NB3D-C1 differ from NB3D-66 and NB3D-C0?

The NB3D-C1 behaves differently to the prior versions in the following ways:

  • New radio module: Quectel BC-660

  • End of day radio transmissions,

  • Sampling aligned to the hour,

  • Last 10 days of of interval data storage on NB3D,

  • Support for IPV4 and IPV6 networks,

  • Limited configuration over the air.

What does the NFC read look like ?

Note images below show data for the Cockatoo device (CK2), but the output is similar for the NB3D (aside from the Product Code number).

The NFC screen below shows the device in FLIGHT MODE.

The NFC screen below shows the device in ACTIVATED mode, having exited FLIGHT MODE

Is the commissioning and activation process the same as the SP3C or HP3D?

  • Yes, plus the option using NFC.

What is the warranty ?

The warranty of the 10 years, with sliding scale.

What is the expected battery life?

  • 15 years.

Is the NB3D a Class 9 Dangerous Good, and does it require special shipping requirements?

Taggle Safe Transport and Storage / Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Taggle Devices

What is the installation process for the NB3D?

  • Installation and maintenance processes as the same as the other baton tags, please see the HP3D Installation Guide for details.

Has the device been fully tested, including deployment to Aqualus Water and the Field Operations App?

  • Yes, the testing has been completed Aqualus Water and Aqualus Water Field Operations App.

What is the default pulse counting logic ?