Planet LN501 User manual

LoRa Node Controller
LN501
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
1. Package Contents................................................................................. 3
2. Requirements....................................................................................... 4
3. Hardware Installation............................................................................ 5
3.1.1 Remove cover for setting analog input or power output ................ 5
3.1.2 Data Interface........................................................................... 8
3.1.3 Wall Mounting ........................................................................... 9
3.1.4 Pole Mounting ........................................................................ 10
4. Customer Support .............................................................................. 11

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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:
LN501
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
1. Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your
physician or local poison control center.
2. Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire.
3. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

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2. Requirements
zWorkstations running Windows 10/11.
zType C USB cable for LN501.

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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othebottomcover.

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Step 2: Choose or change an analog input and power output via DIP switch.
Type-C USB
LoRa Antenna
Power Button LED Indicator
Analog Input
Power Output
RS485
DIP Switch:
Interface DIP Switch
Power Output
12V (default)
32 1
OFF
ON
9V
32 1
OFF
ON
5V
32 1
OFF
ON
Analog Input
Disable
32 1
OFF
ON
4-20mA ADC
(default)
32 1
OFF
ON
0-10V ADC
32 1
OFF
ON

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RS485
Disable
32 1
OFF
ON
Add120ΩresistorbetweenAandB
32 1
OFF
ON
Add1kΩpull-upresistoronA
32 1
OFF
ON
Add1kΩpull-downresistoronB
32 1
OFF
ON
Note
Please turn off the device before changing an analog input or
power output via DIP switch.
Power Button:
Function Action LED Indication
Turn On Press and hold the button for more
than 3s. OOn
TurnO Press and hold the button for more
than 3s. On O
Reset Press and hold the button for more
than 10s. Blinks.
CheckOn/O
Status Quickly press the power button. Light On: Device is on. LightO:Deviceiso.

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Step 3: Put back the bottom cover and tighten the screws.
Note
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 and SDI-12 devices.
3.1.2 Data Interface
Data Interface 1
Pin Description
1
5V/9V/12V OUT (Switchable)
12V
(default)
32 1
OFF
ON
9V
32 1
OFF
ON
5V
32 1
OFF
ON
Max.100mA
23.3V OUT, max. 100mA
3GND
4Analog Input 1
5Analog Input 2
65-24V DC IN
Note
When both DC external power and batteries are connected,
external power will be the preferred power supply option.

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Data Interface 2
Pin Description
1
5V/9V/12V OUT (Switchable)
12V
(default)
32 1
OFF
ON
9V
32 1
OFF
ON
5V
32 1
OFF
ON
Max.100mA
23.3V OUT, max. 100mA
3GND
4GPIO1
5GPIO2
6RS232(Tx)/RS485(A)
7RS232(Rx)/RS485(B)
8SDI-12
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.

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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nish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nishthejob.
Note
Please make sure the screws are tightly fixed.