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  • Page 1 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Manual...
  • Page 2 Phone: +49 621 776 - 0 E-mail: info@de.pepperl-fuchs.com North American Headquarters Pepperl+Fuchs Inc. 1600 Enterprise Parkway Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Phone: +1 330 425-3555 E-mail: sales@us.pepperl-fuchs.com Asia Headquarters Pepperl+Fuchs Pte. Ltd. P+F Building 18 Ayer Rajah Crescent Singapore 139942 Phone: +65 6779-9091 E-mail: sales@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Contents Introduction........................ 4 Content of this Document ................4 Target Group, Personnel ................4 Symbols Used ....................4 Intended Use ....................5 General Safety Information................6 Declaration of Conformity................6 System Description ....................8 Integration into a LoRa Network ................9 Establishing a Connection to the Device ..............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Introduction Introduction Content of this Document This document contains information required to use the product in the relevant phases of the product life cycle. This may include information on the following: • Product identification • Delivery, transport, and storage •...

  • Page 5: Symbols Used

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Introduction Symbols Used This document contains symbols for the identification of warning messages and of informative messages. Warning Messages You will find warning messages, whenever dangers may arise from your actions. It is mandatory that you observe these warning messages for your personal safety and in order to avoid prop- erty damage.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    The WILSEN.sonic.distance wireless ultrasonic sensor is used for remote monitoring of condi- tions such as water levels, height monitoring of pallets in pallet storage locations, and for gen- eral distance measurements. It is part of Pepperl+Fuchs' WILSEN (wireless sensor) IoT sensor product family, which wirelessly transmits data directly to the internet.

  • Page 7: General Safety Information

    In the event of any serious errors, stop using the device. Secure the device against unintended operation. To have the device repaired, return it to your local Pepperl+Fuchs representative or your sales center. Warning! Risk of fire due to improper use.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product was developed and manufactured in line with the applicable European standards and directives. Note A declaration of conformity can be requested from the manufacturer. The product manufacturer, Pepperl+Fuchs Group, 68307 Mannheim, Germany, has a certified quality assurance system that conforms to ISO 9001. ISO9001...

  • Page 9: System Description

    The WILSEN.sonic.distance wireless ultrasonic sensor is used for remote monitoring of condi- tions such as water levels, height monitoring of pallets in pallet storage locations, and for gen- eral distance measurements. It is part of Pepperl+Fuchs' WILSEN (wireless sensor) IoT sensor product family, which wirelessly transmits data directly to the internet.

  • Page 10: Integration Into A Lora Network

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Integration into a LoRa Network Integration into a LoRa Network The WILSEN.sonic.distance wireless ultrasonic sensor sends the measurement data to be transmitted cyclically in the standardized LoRaWAN protocol via a radio interface. To do this, the sensor must be logged into a corresponding LoRaWAN network. The sensor can join a net- work once it has been registered with the LoRa network server.
  • Page 11 If you want to use the Application EUI / Join EUI provided by the sensor unit, you will find it in the WILSEN app in the "LoRaWAN Configuration" menu. Alternatively, it is also included in the individual serial number credential list in csv format provided by Pepperl+Fuchs on request. Encryption of Telemetry Data With LoRaWAN, sensor data is always transmitted from the sensor to the application server in an encrypted format.
  • Page 12 Please familiarize yourself with the specific details of the payload decoder of your respec- tive provider. Pepperl+Fuchs provides a downloadable payload decoder in JavaScript format on its homep- age. You can open this script using a text editor and copy and paste it into the input field for the payload decoder of the LNS provider.

  • Page 13: Establishing A Connection To The Device

    • Mobile device has an account set up on Google Play or the Apple App Store Go to the App Store on your mobile device and search for the Pepperl+Fuchs "WILSEN" app or scan the following QR code. Figure 4.1 WILSEN in Google Play Figure 4.2...
  • Page 14 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Establishing a Connection to the Device The WILSEN app Device Discovery will appear. Available devices within detection range will be displayed after a short time. Figure 4.4 By entering the desired device name or part of it, you can reduce the number of devices displayed in the list in accordance with the search.
  • Page 15 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Establishing a Connection to the Device Enter the default password 00000000 within 30 seconds when commissioning a new device or enter the valid password for a device that is already known and confirm by pressing OK. Figure 4.5 The app will switch to the Sensor Status &...
  • Page 16 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Establishing a Connection to the Device Caution! High Power Consumption during Bluetooth Connection To ensure the longest possible battery life, keep the connection time between the mobile device and the wireless ultrasonic sensor via Bluetooth and the app as short as possible. The Bluetooth connection between the sensor and the app is automatically terminated if there is no further user activity for five minutes.

  • Page 17: Mounting

    Depending on their type, contour, and position in the sensing range, interfering elements may be hidden by the adjustable sensor configuration in some circumstances. For more information, contact the application specialists at Pepperl+Fuchs. Mounting Instructions The wireless ultrasonic sensor is delivered pre-mounted on a mounting base for easy and quick mounting.
  • Page 18 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Mounting WS-UCC2500-F406-* 7x45° (4x) 40.5 ø 9 (2x) M6 (8x) (22.98) M4 (4x) Figure 5.1...
  • Page 19 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Mounting WS-UCC4000-F406-* 7x45° (4x) 40.5 ø 9 (2x) M6 (8x) (22.98) M4 (4x) Figure 5.2...
  • Page 20 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Mounting WS-UC7000-F406-* 66.1 40.5 M4 (4x) ø 9 (2x) ø 65 Figure 5.3 You can attach the mounting base to an installation location via the following points: • Via the front sides using two 9 mm thru–holes with M8 screws and flat washers. •...

  • Page 21: Measurement Data Acquisition And Data Transfer Of The Wilsen.sonic.distance

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Measurement Data Acquisition and Data Transfer of the WILSEN.sonic.distance Measurement Data Acquisition and Data Transfer of the WILSEN.sonic.distance The figure below illustrates the sequence of measurement data acquisition and data evaluation of the WILSEN.sonic.distance in conjunction with the triggers that trigger them. Ultrasonic Measurement Trigger: Trigger:...

  • Page 22: Parameterization/Information With The Wilsen App

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Menu Structures The Sensor Status & Configuration menu is the central overview page for further navigation once the user has been successfully authenticated and Bluetooth has been connected. The menu displays current device information and contains further submenus that allow parameterization of the device.
  • Page 23 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Menu/submenu Task/content Sensor Status & Configuration Main menu with submenus and displays for the device App settings Changing the language and information about the app ver- sion used Ultrasonic Sensor Setting the parameters for the ultrasonic measurement, such as the sound beam width, and additional settings in expert mode GPS Configuration...

  • Page 24: App Settings Menu

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app App Settings Menu In the App Settings menu, you can select the language and color scheme used in the app. In addition, this menu shows legal notices along with the version number of the app installed on your device.

  • Page 25: Ultrasonic Sensor Submenu

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Ultrasonic Sensor Submenu In the Ultrasonic Sensor submenu, you can set parameters for ultrasonic distance measure- ment. Depending on the application, a simple normal mode and an expert mode are available. Normal Mode In normal mode, only the most important parameters are displayed in a streamlined view.
  • Page 26 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Configurable Parameters Sound Beam Width This parameter allows you to adjust the sound beam width of the ultrasonic sensor. By default, you can choose between the following sound beam widths: • Wide •...
  • Page 27 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Caution! Improper user-defined settings may result in malfunctions! Improper setting of the Sensitivity, Burst Length, and Transmitting Power parameters may cause the sensor to stop functioning in the application. Specific properties of the sensor such as detection range, dead band, object detection reliability, etc.
  • Page 28 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Note Note that if the burst length is not set to "Normal," the sensing range of the sensor is drastically reduced. We recommend that you only set this parameter after consulting our application specialists. Transmitting Power Selecting one of the available options sets the amplitude of the emitted ultrasonic pulse.
  • Page 29 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Evaluation Method This parameter allows you to define the method used to process the data recorded in the mea- surement sequence. Currently, the only available option is "Average Determination." The outli- ers of the data recorded in the measurement sequence are first determined and excluded from further processing.

  • Page 30: Gps Configuration Submenu

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app GPS Configuration Submenu In this submenu, you can activate the GPS function of the sensor and set the position determi- nation frequency and transmission interval. Figure 7.6 GPS Acquisition This switch activates the GPS function of the sensor. The two parameters "Acquisition Interval" and "Next Acquisition"...

  • Page 31: Lorawan Configuration Submenu

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Note An initial or newly initiated acquisition of the GPS position will only take place after the time set in the "Next Acquisition" parameter has elapsed. Therefore, when you tap the "Apply" button, a corresponding countdown timer is displayed at the bottom of the GPS configuration menu.
  • Page 32 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Device EUI The "Device EUI" is a device-specific identifier that identifies the device in the LoRa network. It is similar to the MAC address of a node in a computer network. The Device EUI is assigned to every device as a globally unique number according to IEEE rules.
  • Page 33 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Note The selected message type applies to the transmission of all sensor payloads. You should only select a "Confirmed" transmission of the data if necessary to your application. In this case, the measurement/transmission interval must also be set as long as possible. Number of Transmissions Note This parameter is only available if the message type is set to "Unconfirmed."...
  • Page 34 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app In some applications, there are no stable conditions on the wireless link. Changes in the envi- ronmental influences or EMC influences occur. Both can lead to unreliable transmission of the data. There are also applications in which there is essentially only poor LoRaWAN wireless cover- age.
  • Page 35 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Downlink Confirmation Note This parameter is only available if the downlink channel is activated. If this parameter is activated, the WILSEN device sends a confirmation to the LoRa network server in response to incoming downlink messages after they have been processed. In this way, it is possible to check the correctness of a command and its proper processing in the WILSEN device.
  • Page 36 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Next Transmission This parameter determines the start time of the send interval. If set to "5 min.," for example, the first data transfer of the set interval takes place five minutes after the changed settings have been transmitted to the sensor by tapping the "Apply"...

  • Page 37: Device Configuration Submenu

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Device Configuration Submenu The Device configuration submenu displays the device name and allows you to disable the Bluetooth interface of the sensor, change the device password, reset the device to factory set- tings, and reset the counters.
  • Page 38 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Reset To Factory Defaults This button takes you to another submenu where three reset options are provided. Figure 7.9 Include password If you select this option, all device parameters, including the password, are reset to the factory settings.

  • Page 39: Device Information Submenu

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Device Information Submenu The Device information submenu contains a variety of information about the device, such as device data and counter readings. In addition, it includes the function for updating the firmware "over-the-air"...
  • Page 40 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Firmware Update By pressing this button, an update of the device firmware is performed "over-the-air" after a confirmation prompt. Using the internet connection of the mobile device you are using, a newer version of the firmware is downloaded and then installed on the device.

  • Page 41: Servicing

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Servicing Servicing The device itself is maintenance-free. For this reason, it is not necessary to carry out regular adjustments or maintenance work on the device itself. However, check that the device is securely fitted at the installation location within the scope of routine maintenance intervals.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Battery

    Warning! Non-genuine batteries jeopardize operational safety. Use only genuine spare batteries from Pepperl+Fuchs; otherwise the function and safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. At worst, unapproved batteries can result in personal injury or property damage due to fire. Unapproved batteries may become discharged earlier than genu- ine batteries.
  • Page 43 Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Figure 9.1 Open the locking mechanism of the enclosure using a screwdriver. Open the enclosure cover. Figure 9.2 Carefully pull the plug of the battery connection cable out of the connector. Detach the hook-and-loop tape securing the battery and remove the old battery.

  • Page 44: Cleaning

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Cleaning Cleaning It is not necessary to clean the device regularly. If cleaning is required, please observe the following general rules: • Only with water without chemicals • Without pressure / high pressure • Only by using a soft cloth •...

  • Page 45: Repair

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Repair Repair The device must not be repaired, changed, or manipulated. In case of failure, always replace the device with an original device.

  • Page 46: Disposal

    Manual WILSEN.sonic.distance WS-UC*-F406-B41* Disposal Disposal The device, built-in components, packaging, and any batteries contained within must be disposed in compliance with the applicable laws and guidelines of the respective country.
  • Page 47 Pepperl+Fuchs Quality Download our latest policy here: www.pepperl-fuchs.com/quality www.pepperl-fuchs.com © Pepperl+Fuchs · Subject to modifications / DOCT-8927...

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