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Please clarify your application environment before deployment so that the device can function well. The device is not intended to be used as a reference sensor, and Ursalink will not should responsibility for any damage which may result from inaccurate readings.
Sensor data are transmitted in real-time using standard LoRaWAN protocol. LoRaWAN enables encrypted radio transmissions over long distance while consuming very little power. The user can obtain sensor data and view the trend of data change through Ursalink Cloud or thr ough the user's own Network Server.
2 × Mounting 1 × Hose 1 × Warranty Card 1 × Quick Guide (Include cable and sensor) Screws Clamp 1 × DIN Rail (Optional) If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your Ursalink sales representative.
EM500-SMT User Guide 2.2 Product Overview Front View: ①LoRa Antenna (Internal) ②NFC Area ③Water-proof Connector Back View: ④Battery (Internal) ⑤Wall Mounting Holes ⑥Pole Mounting Holes 3. Sensor Connection with EM500 Follow below to connect SMT sensor cable to EM500 device if they are separated.
EM500-SMT User Guide 4. Put the motherboard back and restore 3. Pull out the motherboard, insert and lock everything in its due position. the wires accordingly (see the label on the motherboard or following picture). Pinouts: Color Description Bare wire...
EM500-SMT User Guide 4. Backfill the trench taking care to pack the soil back to natural bulk density around the sensor body. 4.1.2 Vertical Installation 1. Drill a 3-in hole to the depth at which the sensor is to be installed.
EM500-SMT User Guide 4.2 EM500 Installation Ensure the location of EM500 is within the communication range of LoRaWAN gateway. 4.2.1 Wall Mounting 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall and drill. (Around 16mm) Note: The connecting line of two holes must be a horizontal line.
EM500-SMT User Guide 5.Turn ON/OFF the Sensor EM500-SMT can be turned ON/OFF via smartphone or computer with NFC (Near Field Communication) or button. Select one of following methods to turn on/off the device. 5.1 Turn ON/OFF via Smartphone APP 1. Download Ursalink configuration APP “Toolbox” and install it on your smartphone. The smartphone must support NFC.
5.2 Turn ON/OFF via PC Software 1. Download Ursalink configuration software “Toolbox” and open the software. 2. Connect NFC reader to computer and attach the device to NFC reader. 3. Select type as NFC and serial port of NFC reader, then click “save”.
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EM500-SMT User Guide 4. Device information will be shown on the software. 5. Click “Power On” to turn on the device or “Power Off” to turn off the device. 6. Enter password (default password:123456) and press Enter key to change device status.
EM500-SMT User Guide 5.3 Turn ON/OFF via Button 1. Remove screws on the bottom of EM500-SMT and take off the upper enclosure. 2. Find the button beside the battery. 3. Press the button until LED blinks to turn on or off the device. (about 3 seconds) Press the button until LED blinks rapidly to reset the device to factory default.
EM500-SMT User Guide 2.Attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device until the APP shows “Read Successful!”. Note: Failing to read can be caused by long distance, wrong location, or rapid movement. 6.1.2 Write Configuration 1. Open APP “Toolbox” and go to “Settings” page.
EM500-SMT User Guide 3. Enter password (default password: 123456). 4. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device and wait a few seconds until APP shows “Write Successful!”. The device will automatically re-join the network if LoRaWAN paramters are changed.
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EM500-SMT User Guide 2. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to another device. 3. Select the template file from Toolbox APP and click “Write”. 4. Enter password of this device and keep the two devices close until the APP shows “Write successful!”.
EM500-SMT User Guide 6.2 Configuration via PC Make sure “Toolbox” is downloaded on your computer. 6.2.1 Read Configuration 1. Open software “Toolbox” and click “Read” to read current information of device. 3. Attach the device to the NFC reader until Toolbox shows “success”.
EM500-SMT User Guide 3.Press Enter key to write and attach the device close to NFC reader until “Write” button disappear. The device will automatically re-join the network if LoRaWAN paramters are changed. Note: Keep the two devices close and don’t move them in order that you can get the best connectivity as possible when writing data via NFC.
EM500-SMT User Guide 6.2.3.2 Online Upgrade 1. Make sure your computer can access the Internet. 2. Click “Check for Updates” to search for the latest firmware via computer Internet and upgrade. Note: Keep the two devices close and don’t move them in order that you can get the best connectivity as possible when upgrading.
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EM500-SMT User Guide 3. Click “Browse” to select the correct template from computer. 4. Click “Import” to import the template to the device. 6.2.4.2 Reset Click the “Reset” to reset the setting to factory default.
Network Server will not adjust the datarate of the device. 7.1.2 Basic Settings-ABP Location: Ursalink ToolBox(PC): LoRaWAN Settings → Basic Ursalink ToolBox(APP): Device → Settings → LoRaWAN Setting Basic Settings-ABP Item Description Default Enter the application EUI.The Network Server receives...
Network Server will not adjust the datarate of the device. 7.1.3 Channel Settings Location: Ursalink ToolBox(PC): LoRaWAN Settings → Channel Ursalink ToolBox(APP): Device → Settings → LoRaWAN Settings Note: Make sure the LoRa channel configuration of EM500-SMT matches the LoRaWAN gateway.
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EM500-SMT User Guide LoRa frequency configuration is as follows if the sensor LoRa frequency is one of EU433/EU868/RU864/IN865/AS923/KR920: LoRa frequency configuration is as follows if the sensor LoRa frequency is one of CN470/US915/AU915: Enter the index of the channel to be enabled in the input box, separated by commas.
7.2.2 Data Calibration Location: Ursalink ToolBox(PC): Device Settings → Data Calibration Settings Ursalink ToolBox(APP): Device → Settings → Data Calibration Settings Note: It is recommended to do the calibration before using this product. Data Calibration Settings Item...
5mins. 8.Sensor Management via Ursalink Cloud Ursalink cloud is a comprehensive platform that provides multiple services including device remote management and data visualization with the easiest operation procedures. 8.1 Ursalink Cloud Registration Register and log in Ursalink Cloud.
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EM500-SMT User Guide 8.2 Add a Ursalink LoRaWAN Gateway 1. Enable “Ursalink” type network server and “Ursalink Cloud” mode in gateway web GUI. Note: Ensure gateway has accessed the Internet.
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2.Go to “My Devices->Gateway” of Ursalink Cloud and click “Add” to add gateway to Ursalink Cloud via SN. 3.Check if gateway is online in Ursalink Cloud. 8.3 Add EM500-SMT to Cloud 1. Go to “Device->My Devices” and click “Add Device”. Fill in the SN of EM500-SMT and select associated gateway.
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EM500-SMT User Guide 2.After EM500-SMT is connected to Ursalink Cloud, Click or “History Data” to check the data on Ursalink cloud. 3.Go to “Dashboard” page to add dashboard. -END-...
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