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LINOVISION IOT-C50 Series Quick Start Manual

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IOT-C50x Series
LoRaWAN® Controller
Quick Start Guide
Updated on June 16,2022

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  • Page 1 IOT-C50x Series LoRaWAN® Controller Quick Start Guide Updated on June 16,2022...
  • Page 2 Safety Precautions Linovision 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

    Contents 1. Product Introduction ........................4 1.1 Overview ..........................4 1.2 Features ........................... 4 2. Hardware Introduction ........................4 2.1 Packing List ..........................4 2.2 Hardware Overview ........................5 2.3 Internal Interfaces........................6 2.4 Dimensions..........................7 3. Hardware Switch ..........................7 4. Operation Guide ..........................7 4.1 Log in the ToolBox ........................7 4.1.1 NFC Configuration .......................8 4.1.2 USB Configuration......................

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    1. Product Introduction 1.1 Overview ® IOT-C50x series is a LoRaWAN controller used for data acquisition from multiple sensors. It contains different I/O interfaces such as analog inputs, digital inputs, digital outputs, serial ports ® and so on, which simplify the deployment and replacement of LoRaWAN networks.

  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    2.2 Hardware Overview IOT-C502 IOT-C501 Data Interface 1: Description 5V/9V/12VOUT (Switchable) 3.3V OUT Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 5-24VDC IN Data Interface 2: Description 5V/9V/12VOUT (Switchable) 3.3V OUT GPIO1 GPIO2 RS232/RS485 (Switchable) Reserved RS232 RS485 When both DCexternal power andbatteries are connected, externalpower will be the preferred power supplyoption. For IOT-C502,the DCinterface canʼt be to charge battery.

  • Page 6: Internal Interfaces

    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 off 2 off 3 on 4-20mAADC: 1 off 2 on 3 on Analog Input 0-10VADC: 1 on 2 off 3 off Add 120Ω...

  • Page 7: Dimensions

    2.4 Dimensions (mm) 3. HardwareSwitch When using the analog input or power output of IOT-C50x series, please follow the steps to switch the workingmode of hardware interface: 1. Remove the screw caps and take off the roof cover. 2. Change DIP switches that are related analog inputs and power outputs as shown in Section 2.3.

  • Page 8: Nfc Configuration

    4.1.1 NFC Configuration 1. Download and install “ToolBox” App from Google Play or Apple App Store. 2. Enable NFC on the smart phone and launch ToolBox. 3. Attach the smart phone with NFC area to the device to read device information. 4.

  • Page 9: Lorawan Settings

    4. After logging in the ToolBox, you can click “Power On” or “Power Off” to turn on/off device and change other settings. 4.2 LoRaWAN Settings ® LoRaWAN settings is used for configuringthe transmission parameters in LoRaWAN network. Basic LoRaWAN Settings: Go to “LoRaWAN ->Basic”...
  • Page 10 Parameters Description Device EUI Unique ID of the device which can also be found on the label. App EUI Default App EUI is 24E124C0002A0001. The port used for sending and receiving data, default port is 85. Application Port Note: RS232 data will be transmitted via another port. IOT-C501:Class A and Class C are available;...
  • Page 11 RX2 Frequency RX2 frequency to receive downlinks. Unit: Hz Spread Factor If ADR is disabled, the device will send data via this spread factor. If the device does not receive ACK packet from network server, it will resend Confirmed Mode data once.

  • Page 12: Interface Settings

    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 13: Rs485 Settings

    Parameters Description Reporting interval of transmitting data to network server. Default: 20 Reporting Interval mins, Range: 1-1080mins. Note: RS232 transmission will not follow the reportinginterval. The device returns If the device loses power and return to power supply, the device will be to the power supply on or off according to this parameter.
  • Page 14 Parameters Description Enable 5V/9V/12V power output of interface 2 to supply power to RS485 Interface 2(Pin 1) terminal devices. Itʼs 12V by default and you can change DIP switches 5V/9V/12V Output change voltage. 5V/9V/12V power output will power the RS485 terminal devices for a period Power OutputTime of time before collecting data for terminal device initialization.
  • Page 15 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. Quantity Set read how many digits from starting address. It fixes to 1. Type Select data type of Modbus channels.

  • Page 16: Rs232 Settings

    4.3.2 RS232 Settings 1. Connect RS232 device to RS232 port on interface 2. If you need IOT-C501 to power the RS232 device, connect the power cable of RS232 device to power output on interface 2. 2. Go to “General ->Serial” of ToolBox software or “Setting ->Serial Setting” to enable RS232 and configure serial port settings.

  • Page 17: Gpio Settings

    Note: Power output is 12V by default and you can change DIP switches change voltage. Interface 2(Pin 2) Enable 3.3V power output of interface 2 to supply power to RS232 terminal 3.3V Continuous devices continuously. Output Baud Rate 300/1200/2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600/115200are available. Data Bit 8 bit is available.
  • Page 18 Digital Input: 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. After selection, click “Fetch” to check current status of digital input. Digital Output: Click “Switch” to check if IOT-C50x can trigger devices by digital output or click “Fetch” to check current status of digital output.

  • Page 19: Ai Settings

    Keep last value Keep the counted values when the device powers off. when power off Make the device start/stop counting. Start/Stop Note: IOT-C50x will send non-changablecounting values if you do not click “Start”. Refresh Refresh to get latest counter values. Clear Count the value from 0.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    4. For ToolBox software, click “Fetch” to check if IOT-C50x can read correct data from analog devices. For ToolBox App, a. Click “Collect” and attach smart phone to device to make device collect data. b. Click “Fetch” and attach smart phone to make APP read the data. 4.4 Maintenance 4.4.1 Upgrade ToolBox Software:...

  • Page 21: Backup

    upgrade the device. You can also click “Up to Date” to search for the latest firmware of the device and upgrade. ToolBox App: 1. Download firmware to your smart phone. 2. Open ToolBox App and click “Browse” to import firmware and upgrade the device. Note: 1) Operation on ToolBox is not supported duringthe upgrade.
  • Page 22 ToolBox Software: 1. Go to “Maintenance ->Backup and Reset”, click “Export” to save current configuration as json format backup file. 2. Click “Browse” to select backup file, then click “Import” to import the configurations. ToolBox App: 1. Go to “Template” page on the App and save current settings as a template. You can also edit the template file.

  • Page 23: Reset To Factory Default

    4.4.3 Reset to Factory Default Please select one of following methods to reset device: Hardware:Open the case of IOT-C50x and hold on power button more than 10s. Via ToolBox Software: Go to “Maintenance ->BackupandReset” to click “Reset”. Via ToolBox App: Go to “Device ->Maintenance”to click “Reset”, then attach smart phone with NFC area to IOT-C50xto complete reset.

  • Page 24: Iot Cloudmanagement

    Wall Mounting: 1. Fix the wall plugs into the wall, then fix the mounting bracket to the wall plugs with screws. 2. Put the device on the mounting bracket, then fix the bottom of the device to the bracket with a fixingscrew.
  • Page 25 2. Go to “My Devices” page and click “+NewDevices”. Fill in the SN of IOT-C50xand select associated gateway. 3. For IOT-C501, and go to “Basic Settings” to change class type the same as device click settings. 4. After IOT-C50xis online in IoT Cloud,click and go to “Interface Settings”...

  • Page 26: Device Payload

    7. Device Payload IOT-C50xSeries use the standard Milesight IoT payload format based on IPSO. Please refer to the IOT-C50xSeries Communication Protocol; for decoders of Milesight IoT products please click here. -END-...

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