Planet LN501 User manual

LoRa Node Controller
LN501
Quick Installation Guide

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1. Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing PLANET Industrial LoRa Node Controller, LN series. The description of
this model is as follows:
LN501
Outdoor IP67 LoRa Node Controller with Solar Panel
“LoRa Node” is used as an alternative name in this Quick Installation Guide.
Open the box of the LoRa Node and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the
following items:
LoRa Node Controller x 1
Data Cables x 2
Mounting Bracket x 1
Wall Mounting Kits x 1
Hose Clamps x 2
2550 mAh Battery x 2
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
Caution

Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your
physician or local poison control center
Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like

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2. Requirements
•Workstations running Windows 10/11.
•Type C USB cable for LN501
3. Hardware Installation
Refer to the illustration and follow the simple steps below to quickly install your LoRa Node.
3.1.1 Remove cover for setting analog input or power output
When changing the analog input or power output of LN501 via DIP switch, follow the steps
below:
Step 1: Remove the screw caps and take off the bottom cover.
Interface 2
Interface 1

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Step 2: Choose or change an analog input and power output via DIP switch.
DIP Switch:
Interface DIP Switch
Power Output
12V
(default)
3
2
1
OFF
ON
9V
3
2
1
OFF
ON
5V
3
2
1
OFF
ON
Analog Input
Disable
3
2
1
OFF
ON
4-20mAADC
(default)
3
2
1
OFF
ON
0-10V ADC
3
2
1
OFF
ON
RS485
Disable
3
2
1
OFF
ON
Add 120 Ω resistor between A and B
3
2
1
OFF
ON
Add 1k Ω pull-up resistor on A
3
2
1
OFF
ON
Add 1k Ω pull-down resistor on B
3
2
1
OFF
ON
Analog Input
Power Output

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Power Button:
Function
Action
LED Indication
Turn On
Press and hold the button for more than 3s.
Off
→
On
Turn Off
Press and hold the button for more than 3s.
On
→
Off
Reset
Press and hold the button for more than 10s.
Blinks.
Check On/Off
Status
Quickly press the power button.
Light On: Device is on.
Light Off: Device is off.
Step 3: Put back the bottom cover and tighten the screws.
1. Analog input is set to 4-20mA by default; power output is
set to
12V by default.
2.
Power output on interface 1 is used for powering serial port
devices and
power output on interface 2 is used for powering
analog devices.
1. Please turn off the device before changing an analog input or
power output via DIP switch.
2. Analog inputs are set to 4-20mA
by default, power outputs are
set to 12V by default.
3.
Power output on interface 1 is used for powering analog
devices, power output on interface 2 is used for powering serial
port devices and SDI-12 devices.

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3.1.2 Data Interface
Data Interface 1
Pin
Description
1
5V/9V/12V OUT (Switchable)
12V
(default)
3
2
1
OFF
ON
9V
3
2
1
OFF
ON
5V
3
2
1
OFF
ON
2
3.3V OUT, max. 100mA
3
GND
4
Analog Input 1
5
Analog Input 2
6*
5-24V DC IN
*When both DC external power and batteries are connected, external power will be the preferred power
supply option.
Data Interface 2
Pin
Description
1
5V/9V/12V OUT (Switchable)
12V
(default)
3
2
1
OFF
ON
9V
3
2
1
OFF
ON
5V
3
2
1
OFF
ON
2
3.3V OUT, max. 100mA
3
GND
4
GPIO1
5
GPIO2
6 RS232(Tx)/RS485(A)
7 RS232(Rx)/RS485(B)
8
SDI-12

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3.1.3 Wall Mounting
Make sure you have a wall mounting bracket, bracket mounting screws, wall plugs,
wall mounting screws and other required tools.
Step 1: Mark the four holes on the wall you prefer to place the device and drill the marked
four holes for the wall plugs (anchors). Then place the mounting bracket over the
holes with the wall plugs inside, and tighten it with the screws.
Step 2: Place the device on the mounting bracket and put the small screw into the hole
found on the bottom of the device and then tighten the screw to finish the job.
3.1.4 Pole Mounting
Step 1: Straighten out the clamp and slide it through the rectangular rings in the mounting
bracket, and wrap the clamp around the pole. Then use a screwdriver to tighten the
clamp by turning it clockwise.
Step 2: Place the device on the mounting bracket and put the small screw into the hole
found on the bottom of the device and then tighten the screw to finish the job.

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Please make sure the screws are tightly fixed.

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5. Customer Support
You can browse our online FAQ resource and User’s Manual on PLANET Web site first to
check if it could solve your issue. If you need more support information, please contact
PLANET support team.
PLANET online FAQs:
https://www.planet.com.tw/en/support/faq.php?method=keyword&keyword=LN
Support team mail address:
[e-mail]
LN Series User’s Manual:
https://www.planet.com.tw/en/support/downloads?&method=keyword&keyword=LN501&vi
ew=3#list
(Please select your model name from the drop-down menu of Product Models.)
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Contents are subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. All other trademarks
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