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Milesight UC51 Series User Manual

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Solenoid
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UC51x Series
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Summary of Contents for Milesight UC51 Series

  • Page 1 LoRaWAN Solenoid ® Valve Controller UC51x Series User Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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

    4.9.1 Upgrade ........................24 4.9.2 Backup .........................25 4.9.3 Reset to Factory Default .....................27 5. Device Installation ...........................28 6. Milesight IoT Cloud Management ....................28 6.1 Add UC51x to Cloud ......................29 6.2 Solenoid Valve Control ......................30 7. Device Payload ..........................32...

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    Waterproof design including IP67 case and M12 connectors  Solar powered and built-in chargeable batteries  Quick wireless configuration via NFC  Time and flow control via Milesight IoT Cloud  2. Hardware Introduction 2.1 Packing List 1 × UC51x 2 × Data Cables 1 ×...

  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    1 × LoRaWAN ® 1 × Power Cable 1 × Solar Panel Kit Magnetic Antenna (30cm) (UC511 EA (EA Version Only) (UC511 EA Optional) Optional) If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your sales Representative. 2.2 Hardware Overview UC511 UC512...

  • Page 6: Power Button And Led Indicator

    Power Interface (UC511-EA): Description VCC(5-24V) 2.3 Power Button and LED Indicator UC51X equips with a power button and a LED indicator inside for reboot/reset operation. Function Action LED Indication Turn On Press and hold the button for more than 3s. Off →...

  • Page 7: Hardware Adjustment

    3. Hardware Adjustment 3.1 Antenna Installation (External Antenna Version Only) Rotate the antenna into the antenna connector accordingly. To ensure a good signal, it is suggested to follow below instructions: 1) The antenna should be installed vertically, with the magnetic base attached to a metal surface.

  • Page 8: Operation Guide

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

  • Page 9: Time Synchronization

    (Default password: 123456) 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 Time Synchronization ToolBox Sync: Go to Device > Status of ToolBox App to click Sync to sync the time, or go to Status page of ToolBox software to sync the time.

  • Page 10: Lorawan Settings

    Network Server Sync: Go to LoRaWAN Settings > Basic of ToolBox software or Device > Settings > LoRaWAN Settings of ToolBox App to change device LoRaWAN version as 1.0.3, then the device will send MAC ® commands to enquire the time from network server every time it joins the network. This should ensure the network server supports this feature.
  • Page 11 Parameters Description Device EUI Unique ID of the device which can also be found on the label. App EUI Default App EUI is 24E124C0002A0001. Application Port The port used for sending and receiving data, default port is 85. LoRaWAN Version V1.0.2 and V1.0.3 are available.
  • Page 12 RX2 Data Rate RX2 data rate to receive downlinks or Milesight D2D commands. RX2 Frequency RX2 frequency to receive downlinks or Milesight D2D commands. Unit: Hz Confirmed Mode If the device does not receive ACK packet from network server, it will resend...

  • Page 13: Multicast Settings

    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 14 Multicast Group 3: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313825 Multicast Group 4: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313826 3. Add a multicast group on the network server. Take Milesight UG6x gateway as an example, go to Network Server > Multicast Groups, and click Add to add a multicast group. Fill in the multicast group information that is the same as device settings, and select the devices that you need to control, then click Save.

  • Page 15: Solenoid & Gpio Settings

    Note: ensure all devices’ application ports are the same. 4.4 Solenoid & GPIO Settings 4.4.1 Solenoid Valve Control UC51x series supports to control the solenoid valve via ToolBox locally. Besides, this can also be executed via downlink commands or local rules. Via ToolBox App: Via ToolBox Software:...

  • Page 16: Basic Settings

    4.4.2 Basic Settings Parameters Description Reporting interval of transmitting data to the network server. Default: Reporting Interval 360min, Range: 1-1080 mins. Data Storage Disable or enable data storage locally. Data Disable or enable data retransmission.
  • Page 17 Retransmission Auto-Confirmed After enabled, the device will reply the confirmed packet starting with “FE” Mechanism to the network server when receiving downlink commands. Solenoid Valve When this option is enabled, the UC51x will turn on automatically when a Wiring Switch data cable is connected to any solenoid interface.

  • Page 18: Rule Settings

    Parameters Description Select Digital Input or Water Volume Counter (Pulse Counter). Digital Input: detect the real state of the valve to know if valve control GPIO1/2 Working takes effect. Mode Water Volume Counter: connect to pulse water meter to measure the water volume.
  • Page 19 2. Set the rule as required. UC51x series supports to add below types of rules: Valve time schedule control  Example: During the time range 2024-3-1 0:00 to 2024-9-1 23:59, open the valve 1 at 0:00 for 5 minutes every 5 days. Note: Ensure the device time is correct (see section Time...
  • Page 20 Example: Every time the counter of GPIO2 increases 20, the device will report a status packet or a custom message to the network server. Note: the max length of custom message is 8 characters. Milesight D2D Agent: see Milesight D2D Settings  3. Enable or disable the rules as required.

  • Page 21: Milesight D2D Settings

    Milesight D2D agent to receive commands to control the solenoid valve status. 1. Enable Milesight D2D feature and define a unique Milesight D2D key which is the sam e as Milesight D2D controller or agent devices. (Default Milesight D2D Key: 5572404C696 E6B4C6F52613230313823) 2.

  • Page 22: Data Storage

    4.7 Data Storage UC51x series supports storing 500 data records locally and exports data via ToolBox App or ToolBox software. The device will record the data according to the reporting interval even if it is not connected to a network. 1.

  • Page 23: Data Retransmission

    4. Clear all stored data inside the device as required. 4.8 Data Retransmission UC51x series supports data retransmission to ensure the network server can get all data even if the network is down for some times. There are two ways to get the lost data: Network server sends downlink commands to enquire the historical data for specified time ...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    4) Data retransmission will increase the uplinks and shorten the battery life. 4.9 Maintenance 4.9.1 Upgrade ToolBox App: 1. Download firmware from Milesight website to your smartphone. 2. Open ToolBox App and click Browse to import firmware and upgrade the device.

  • Page 25: Backup

    1) Operation on ToolBox is not supported during the upgrade. 2) Only Android version ToolBox supports the upgrade feature. ToolBox Software: 1. Download firmware from Milesight website to your PC. 2. Go to Maintenance > Upgrade of ToolBox software, click Browse to import firmware and upgrade the device.
  • Page 26 Backup is allowed only for devices with the same model and LoRaWAN frequency band. ® Note: the backup file will not save schedule setting, please backup rule settings. Please select one of following methods to backup device: 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 27: Reset To Factory Default

    4.9.3 Reset to Factory Default Please select one of following methods to reset device: Via ToolBox App: Go to Device > Maintenance to click Restore Factory Settings, then attach smart phone with NFC area to UC51x to complete reset. Via Hardware: Open the case of UC51x and hold on power button more than 10s.

  • Page 28: Device Installation

    It’s necessary to fix this bracket to device, or it will affect the signal. 6. Milesight IoT Cloud Management UC51x 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.

  • Page 29: Add Uc51X To Cloud

    1. Ensure Milesight LoRaWAN ® gateway is online in Milesight IoT Cloud. For more info about connecting gateway to cloud please refer to gateway’s user guide. 2. Go to “My Devices” page and click “+New Devices”. Fill in the SN of UC51x and select associated gateway.

  • Page 30: Solenoid Valve Control

    “Interface Settings” to select used interfaces and customize the name and thresholds. 6.2 Solenoid Valve Control Solenoid valve can be controlled by Milesight IoT cloud webpage or App. Before control, ensure all schedule plans on device are disabled.
  • Page 31 You can also add a switch on the dashboard to control the status of solenoid valves. Note: If the working mode of UC51x is LoRaWAN Class A, control commands will delay until the ® time icon disappear. 2. Go to “Triggers” page to add actions to trigger the solenoid valve to open for a period of time or a specific volume of water.

  • Page 32: Device Payload

    7. Device Payload UC51x Series use the standard Milesight IoT payload format based on IPSO. Please refer to the UC51x Series Communication Protocol; for decoders of Milesight IoT products please click here. -END-...

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