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  • Page 1 UC500 Series User Guide Milesight IoT...
  • Page 2 Safety Precautions Milesight will not shoulder responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from not following the instructions of this operating guide. The device must not be remodeled in any way.  Do not place the device close to objects with naked flames.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3.4 AI Settings.......................... 20 4.4 Maintenance..........................21 4.4.1 Upgrade..........................21 4.4.2 Backup..........................22 4.4.3 Reset to Factory Default....................23 5. Milesight IoT Cloud Management......................24 5.1 Add a Milesight Gateway......................24 5.2 Add UC500 to Milesight IoT Cloud.................... 26 6. Device Payload............................27...

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    LoRaWAN ® networks. UC500 series can be easily and quickly configured by NFC or wired USB port. For outdoor applications, it provides solar or built-in battery power supply and is equipped with IP67-rated enclosure and M12 connectors to protect itself from water and dust in harsh environments.

  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    2.2 Hardware Overview UC501 UC502 2.3 Internal Interfaces DIP Switch: Interface DIP Switch 12V: 1 on 2 off 3 off Power Output 9V: 1 off 2 on 3 off 5V: 1 of 2 off 3 on 4-20mA ADC: 1 off 2 on 3 off Analog Input 0-10V ADC: 1 on 2 off 3 off Add 120 Ω...

  • Page 6: Dimensions(Mm)

    3. Hardware Installation 3.1 Hardware Switch When using the analog input or power output of UC500 series, please follow the steps to switch the working mode of hardware interface: 1. Remove the screw caps and take off the roof cover.

  • Page 7: Uc500 Installation

    3.2 UC500 Installation Wall Mounting Make sure you have wall mounting bracket, bracket mounting screws, wall plugs, wall mounting screws and other required tools. Steps: 1. Mount the enclosure to the mounting bracket with the bracket mounting screws. 2. Align the mounting bracket horizontally to the desired position on the wall, use a marker pen to mark four mounting holes on the wall, and then remove the mounting bracket from the wall.

  • Page 8: Operation Guide

    4. Use a screwdriver to tighten the locking mechanism by turning it clockwise. 4. Operation Guide 4.1 Log in the ToolBox UC500 series can be monitored and configured via ToolBox APP or ToolBox software. Please select one of them to complete configuration. 4.1.1 NFC Configuration...
  • Page 9 Steps: 1. download and install from Google Play or Apple Store. 2. Enable NFC on the smartphone and open“ToolBox” APP. 3. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device to read basic information. In order to protect the security of devices, password validation is required when configuring via unused phone .

  • Page 10: Usb Configuration

     Steps: 1. Download ToolBox from Milesight IoT website. 2. Open the case of UC500 and connect the UC500 to computer via type-C port. 3. Open the Toolbox and select type as “General”, then click password to log in Toolbox.

  • Page 11: Lorawan Settings

    5. Change settings of LoRaWAN and interfaces, then click “save” to save the configurations. 4.2 LoRaWAN Settings LoRaWAN settings is used for configuring the transmission parameters in LoRaWAN network. Step 1: Go to “LoRaWAN -> Basic” of ToolBox software or “Setting->LoRaWAN Settings” for ToolBox APP to configure join type, App EUI, App Key and other information.
  • Page 12 1) Please contact sales for device EUI list if there are many units. 2) Please contact sales if you need random App keys before purchase. 3) Select OTAA mode if you use Milesight IoT cloud to manage devices. 4) Only OTAA mode supports rejoin mode.
  • Page 13 If frequency is one of CN470/AU915/US915, you can enter the index of the channel that you want to enable in the input box, making them separated by commas. Examples: 1, 40: Enabling Channel 1 and Channel 40 1-40: Enabling Channel 1 to Channel 40 1-40, 60: Enabling Channel 1 to Channel 40 and Channel 60 All: Enabling all channels Null: Indicates that all channels are disabled...

  • Page 14: Interface Settings

    4.3 Interface Settings UC500 series support data collection by multiple interfaces including GPIOs, analog inputs and serial ports. Besides, it can also power the terminal devices by power output interfaces. Basic settings are as follows: Step 1: Go to “General->Basic” of ToolBox software or “Setting->General Settings” page to change the reporting interval.
  • Page 15 Parameters Description Enable 5V/9V/12V power output of interface 1 to supply power to RS485 Interface 1/(Pin 1) terminal devices. 5V/9V/12V Note: Power output is 12V by default and you can change DIP switches change voltage. Power Output Time UC500 will power the RS485 terminal devices for a period of time before Before Collect collecting data for terminal device initialization.
  • Page 16 Step 3: Click to add Modbus channels, then save configurations. Parameters Description Channel ID Select the channel ID you want to configure, 16 channels selectable. Name Customize the name to identify every Modbus channel. Slave ID Set Modbus slave ID of terminal device. Address The starting address for reading.

  • Page 17: Rs232 Settings

    b. Click “Fetch” and attach smart phone to make APP read the data. You can also tap “Collect All” and “Fetch All” to fetch all channel data. 4.3.2 RS232 Settings Step 1: Connect RS232 device to RS232 port on interface 1. If you need UC500 to power this device, please connect the power cable to 5V/9V/12V power output on interface 1.

  • Page 18: Gpio Settings

    Note: Power output is 12V by default and you can change DIP switches change voltage. Baud Rate 300/1200/2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600/115200 are available. Data Bit 8 bit is available. Stop Bit 1 bit/2 bit are available. Parity None, Odd and Oven are available. Port The port used for RS232 data transmission.
  • Page 19 Digital Input: Step 4: Select initial status of digital input. If pull up is selected, falling edge will be triggered; If pull down is selected, rising edge will be triggered. Step 5: Click “Fetch” to check current status of digital input. Digital Output: Step 4: Click “Switch”...

  • Page 20: Ai Settings

    Digital Filter It’s recommended to enable when pulse period is greater than 250us. Keep last value Keep counted values when device powers off. when power off Step 6: Click “Start” or “Stop” to make the device start/stop counting. Step 7: Check current count values by clicking “Refresh”. Step 8: Click “Clear”...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Step 5: Enable “Interface 2(Pin 1) 5V/9V/12V” and configure “Power Output Time Before Collect”, UC500 will power the analog devices for a period of time before collecting data. 4.4 Maintenance 4.4.1 Upgrade UC500 series support upgrade locally or over the air only via ToolBox software.

  • Page 22: Backup

    Upgrade Locally: Step 1: Click “Browse” to import firmware from your computer. Step 2: Click “Upgrade” to start the upgrade. Upgrade Over the Air: Step 1: Select the upgraded server according to your region and make sure your computer can access the Internet.

  • Page 23: Reset To Factory Default

    4.4.3 Reset to Factory Default Please select one of following methods to reset device: Via Hardware: Open the case of UC500 and hold on power button more than 10s. Via ToolBox Software: Go to “Maintenance->Backup and Reset” to click “Reset”. Via ToolBox APP: Go to “Device->Reset”...

  • Page 24: Milesight Iot Cloud Management

    5. Milesight IoT Cloud Management UC500 series can be managed by Milesight IoT Cloud platform. Milesight IoT cloud is a comprehensive platform that provides multiple services including device remote management and data visualization with the easiest operation procedures. Please register a Milesight IoT Cloud account before operating following steps.
  • Page 25 Step 2: Go to “My Devices” page and click “+New Devices” to add gateway to Milesight IoT Cloud via SN. Gateway will be added under “Gateways” menu. Step 3: Check if gateway is online in Milesight IoT Cloud.

  • Page 26: Add Uc500 To Milesight Iot Cloud

    Step 1: Go to “My Devices” page and click “+New Devices”. Fill in the SN of UC500 and select associated gateway. to select used interfaces Step 2: After UC500 is connected to Milesight IoT Cloud, click and customize the name, sign and formulas. Note: Modbus channel settings should be the same as the configuration in Toolbox.

  • Page 27: Device Payload

    6. Device Payload UC500 Series use the standard Milesight IoT payload format based on IPSO. Please refer to the UC500 Series Communication Protocol ; for decoders of Milesight IoT products please click here. -END-...

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