Ursalink EM500-PT100 User manual

EM500-PT100 User Guide
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Safety Precautions
Ursalink 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.
Please clarify your application environment before deployment, in case the device can
function well.
The device is not intended to be used as a reference sensor, and Ursalink will not should
responsibility for any damage which may result from inaccurate readings.
Do not place the device cable close to objects with naked flames.
Do not place the device, cable and probe where the temperature is below/above the
operating range.
Make sure electronic components do not drop out of the enclosure while opening.
When closing the lid, make sure the lid is fitted the right way, so that the enclosure is
properly sealed.
When installing the battery, please install it accurately, and do not install the reverse or
wrong model.
The device must never be subjected to shocks or impacts.
Declaration of Conformity
Ursalink EM500-PT100 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of the CE, FCC, and RoHS.
© 2017-2020 Xiamen Ursalink Technology Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved.
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Revision History
Date
Doc Version
Description
April 7, 2020
V 1.0
Initial version

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Contents
1. Overview..........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Description............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Specifications.........................................................................................................................4
1.4 Dimensions(mm)................................................................................................................... 5
2. Hardware Introduction.................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Packing List............................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Product Overview..................................................................................................................6
3. Sensor Connection with EM500......................................................................................................6
4. Sensor Installation........................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Wall Mounting....................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Pole Mounting....................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 DIN Rail Mounting................................................................................................................. 8
5. Turn ON/OFF the Sensor................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Turn ON/OFF via Smartphone APP....................................................................................... 8
5.2 Turn ON/OFF via PC Software............................................................................................. 10
5.3 Turn ON/OFF via Button......................................................................................................11
6.Sensor Configuration.....................................................................................................................11
6.1 Configuration via Smartphone APP.....................................................................................11
6.1.1 Read Configuration.................................................................................................. 12
6.1.2 Write Configuration..................................................................................................12
6.1.3 Template Settings..................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Configuration via PC............................................................................................................ 15
6.2.1 Read Configuration.................................................................................................. 15
6.2.2 Write Configuration..................................................................................................15
6.2.3 Upgrade.................................................................................................................... 16
6.2.4 Template and Reset..................................................................................................17
6. Sensor Parameters (for App and PC).............................................................................................18
7.1 LoRa WAN Settings.............................................................................................................. 18
7.1.1 Basic Settings-OTAA..................................................................................................18
7.1.2 Basic Settings-ABP....................................................................................................19
7.1.3 Channel Settings.......................................................................................................21
7.2 Device Settings.................................................................................................................... 22
7.2.1 General..................................................................................................................... 22
7.2.2 Data Calibration........................................................................................................23
7.2.3 Threshold..................................................................................................................23
8.Sensor Management via Ursalink Cloud........................................................................................ 24
8.1 Ursalink Cloud Registration................................................................................................. 24
8.2 Add a Ursalink LoRaWAN Gateway..................................................................................... 24
8.3 Add EM500-PT100 to Cloud................................................................................................25

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1. Overview
1.1 Description
EM500-PT100 is an outdoor environment monitoring sensor mainly used to collect temperature
data through wireless LoRa network. EM500-PT100 device is battery powered and designed for
multiple mounting ways. It is equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) and can easily be
configured by a smartphone or a PC software.
Sensor data are transmitted in real-time using standard LoRaWAN protocol. LoRaWAN enables
encrypted radio transmissions over long distance while consuming very little power.
The user can obtain sensor data and view the trend of data change through Ursalink Cloud or thr
ough the user's own Network Server.
1.2 Features
Large measurement range of multiple temperature detection applications
Up to 11km communication range
Easy configuration via NFC
Standard LoRaWAN support
Ursalink Cloud compliant
Low power consumption with 19000mAh replaceable battery
1.3 Specifications
LoRaWAN
Frequency
EU433/CN470/IN865/RU864/EU868/US915/AU915/KR920/AS923
Tx Power
20dBm
Sensitivity
-147dBm @300bps
Mode
OTAA/ABP Class A
Antenna
Embedded Ceramic Antenna
Temperature Measurement
Range
EM500-PT100-T200: -50°C to + 200°C
EM500-PT100-T500: -50°C to + 500°C
EM500-PT100-T800: -50°C to + 800°C
(Customizable from -200°C to + 800°C)
Accuracy
± 0.5°C
RTD Type
3-wire
Physical Characteristics
Probe Length
1.5m (Customize)

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Probe Type
Straight tube (By default)
Power Supply
19000 mAh Li-SoCl2battery
Battery Life
6 year (10 min interval, SF12)
>10 year (10 min interval, SF7)
Operating Temperature
-20°C to +70°C
Relative Humidity
0% to 100% (non-condensing)
Dimension
105 × 71 × 69.5 mm
(Waterproof connector and sensor are not included)
Mounting
Pole, wall, DIN rail
1.4 Dimensions(mm)
2. Hardware Introduction
2.1 Packing List
1 × EM500-PT100
(Include cable and probe)
2 × Mounting
Screws
1 × Hose
Clamp
1 × Warranty Card
1 × Quick Guide
1 × DIN Rail (Optional)

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If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your Ursalink sales
representative.
2.2 Product Overview
3. Sensor Connection with EM500
Follow below to connect PT100 sensor cable to EM500 device if they are separated.
Front View:
①LoRa Antenna (Internal)
②NFC Area
③Water-proof Connector
Back View:
④Battery (Internal)
⑤Wall Mounting Holes
⑥Pole Mounting Holes
2. Pass the cable through the cap, rubber seal
and enclosure cover.
1. Take off the mounting bracket, remove the cap,
rubber seal and the screws on the bottom of the
device, and then take off the enclosure cover.

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Pinouts:
Note: Select one of the PT cables to connect.
4. Sensor Installation
4.1 Wall Mounting
1. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall and drill. (Around 16mm)
Note: The connecting line of two holes must be a horizontal line.
2. Mount the device on the wall.
PIN
Color
Description
1
White
GND
2
--
--
3
---
--
4
Red
PT1
5
Red
PT2
6
---
--
4. Put the motherboard back and restore
everything in its due position.
3. Pull out the motherboard, insert and lock
the wires accordingly (see the label on the
motherboard or following picture).

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4.2 Pole Mounting
1. Loosen the hose clamp by turning the locking mechanism counter-clockwise.
2. Straighten out the hose clamp and slide it through the rectangular holes in the mounting
bracket, wrap the hose clamp around the pole.
3. Use a screwdriver to tighten the locking mechanism by turning it clockwise.
4.3 DIN Rail Mounting
Use 2 pieces of M3 × 6 flat head Phillips screws to fix the DIN rail to the device, and then hang
the DIN rail on the mounting bracket. It is necessary to choose a standard bracket.
5. Turn ON/OFF the Sensor
EM500-PT100 series can be turned ON/OFF via smartphone or computer with NFC (Near Field
Communication) or button. Select one of following methods to turn on/off the sensor.
5.1 Turn ON/OFF via Smartphone APP
1. Download Ursalink configuration APP “Toolbox” and install it on your smartphone. The
smartphone must support NFC.
2. Enable NFC on the smartphone and open the APP.

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3. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device.
Note: Ensure the location of your smartphone NFC area and it is recommended to take off phone
case before using NFC.
4. Device information will be shown on the APP.
5. Switch the button of Device Status to turn on or off the device.
6. Enter the correct password (Default password: 123456) and wait a few seconds until APP
shows “Operate Successful!”.
Note: Keep the two devices close together and do not move them in order that you can get the
best connectivity as possible when turning on or off via NFC. No response can be caused by long
distance, wrong location or rapid movement.

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5.2 Turn ON/OFF via PC Software
1. Download Ursalink configuration software “Toolbox” and open the software.
2. Connect NFC reader to computer and attach the device to NFC reader.
3. Select type as NFC and serial port of NFC reader, then click “save”.
4. Device information will be shown on the software.

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5. Click “Power On” to turn on the device or “Power Off” to turn off the device.
6. Enter password (default password:123456) and press Enter key to change device status.
5.3 Turn ON/OFF via Button
1. Remove screws on the bottom of EM500-PT100 and take off the upper enclosure.
2. Find the button beside the battery.
3.Press the button until LED blinks to turn on or off the device. (about 3 seconds)
Press the button until LED blinks rapidly to reset the device to factory default. (Over 10 seconds)
6. Sensor Configuration
Ursalink EM500-PT100 series sensor can be monitored and configured via NFC technology. In
order to protect the security of sensor, password validation is required when turning on/off the
sensor or changing configuration. Select one of the following ways to configure EM500-PT100
sensors.
6.1 Configuration via Smartphone APP
Make sure Ursalink Toolbox APP is downloaded and installed on your smartphone.

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6.1.1 Read Configuration
1. Open APP “Toolbox” and click “Read” to read current information of device.
2. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device until the APP shows “Read Successfully!”.
Note: Failing to read can be caused by long distance, wrong location, or rapid movement.
6.1.2 Write Configuration
1. Open APP “Toolbox” and go to “Settings” page.
2. Change parameters as required and click “Write”.

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3. Enter password (default password: 123456).
4. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device and wait a few seconds until APP shows
“Write Successfully!”. The device will automatically re-join the network if LoRaWAN parameters
are changed.
Note: Failing to write can be caused by long distance, wrong location, or rapid movement.
6.1.3 Template Settings
Template settings are used for easy and quick device configuration in bulk.
Note: Template function is allowed only for sensors with the same model and LoRa frequency
band.
1. Go to “Template” page of APP and save current settings as a template.

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2. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to another device.
3. Select the template file from Toolbox APP and click “Write”.
4. Enter password of this device and keep the two devices close until the APP shows “Write
successfully!”.
5. Slide the template item left to edit or delete the template.

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6.2 Configuration via PC
Make sure “Toolbox” is downloaded on your computer.
6.2.1 Read Configuration
1. Open software “Toolbox” and click “Read” to read current information of device.
3. Attach the device to the NFC reader until Toolbox shows “success”.
Note: Failing to read can be caused by long distance, wrong location, or rapid movement.
6.2.2 Write Configuration
1. Go to “Settings” page to change parameters as requirements and click “save”.
2. Click “Write” and enter the correct password (default password: 123456).

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3. Press Enter key to write and attach the device close to NFC reader until “Write” button
disappear. The device will automatically re-join the network if LoRaWAN paramters are changed.
Note: Keep the two devices close and don’t move them in order that you can get the best
connectivity as possible when writing data via NFC. Bad connection can be caused by long
distance, wrong location, or rapid movement.
6.2.3 Upgrade
6.2.3.1 Upgrade Locally
1. Download firmware to your computer.
2. Go to “Maintenance -> Upgrade” in Toolbox.
3. Click “Browse” and select the firmware from computer.
4. Click “Upgrade” and enter password of the device.
5. Press Enter key to start upgrade. Device will check if the firmware is correct. If it is correct,
firmware will be imported to the device to upgrade.
Note: Keep the two devices close and don’t move them in order that you can get the best
connectivity as possible when upgrading. Failing to upgrade can be caused by long distance,
wrong location, or rapid movement.

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6.2.3.2 FOTA
1. Make sure your computer can access the Internet.
2. Click “Check for Updates” to search for the latest firmware via computer Internet and
upgrade.
Note: Keep the two devices close and don’t move them in order that you can get the best
connectivity as possible when upgrading. Failing to upgrade can be caused by long distance,
wrong location, or rapid movement.
6.2.4 Template and Reset
6.2.4.1 Template Configuration
1. Go to “Maintenance -> Template and Reset” in Toolbox.
2. Click “Export” to save the current settings as a template.
3. Click “Browse” to select the correct template from computer.
4. Click “Import” to import the template to the device.

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6.2.4.2 Reset
Click the “Reset” to reset the setting to factory default.
6. Sensor Parameters (for App and PC)
7.1 LoRa WAN Settings
7.1.1 Basic Settings-OTAA
Location:
Ursalink ToolBox(PC): LoRaWAN Settings → Basic
Ursalink ToolBox(APP): Device → Settings → LoRaWAN Settings
Basic Settings-OTAA
Item
Description
Default
App EUI
Enter the application EUI.The Network Server receives
request and consults the entity associated with the
APP EUI to validate the request.If permission is
granted, it responds with a join-accept message.
24e124c000
2a0001
Join Type
Select from: "OTAA" and "ABP".
OTAA

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OTAA:Over-the-Air Activation.
For over-the-air activation, end-devices must follow a
join procedure prior to participating in data exchanges
with the network server. An end-device has to go
through a new join procedure every time it loses the
session context information.
ABP: Activation by Personalization.
Under certain circumstances, end-devices can be
activated by personalization. Activation by
personalization directly ties an end-device to a specific
network by-passing the join request - join accept
procedure.
Application Key
Enter the application key. Whenever an end-device
joins a network via over-the-air activation, the
application key is used to derive the Application
Session key.
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Confirmed Mode
After sending the attribute/data/battery packets to the
network server, the device will resend these packets if
it does not receive ACK bit from the Network Server.
Note: If the device doesn't receive ACK for a long time,
the device will resend confirmed packets 3 times at
most. However, the device will resend attribute
package all the time.
Disabled
ADR
ADR : Adaptive Data Rate.
Enabled: The Network Server will adjust the datarate
by MAC command.
Disabled: Whatever how the signal quality is, the
Network Server will not adjust the datarate of the
device.
Enabled
7.1.2 Basic Settings-ABP
Location:
Ursalink ToolBox(PC): LoRaWAN Settings → Basic
Ursalink ToolBox(APP): Device → Settings → LoRaWAN Setting

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Basic Settings-ABP
Item
Description
Default
App EUI
Enter the application EUI.The Network Server receives
request and consults the entity associated with the
APP EUI to validate the request.If permission is
granted, it responds with a join-accept message.
24e124c0002
a0001
Join Type
Select from: "OTAA" and "ABP".
OTAA:Over-the-Air Activation.
For over-the-air activation, end-devices must follow a
join procedure prior to participating in data exchanges
with the network server. An end-device has to go
through a new join procedure every time it has lost
the session context information.
ABP: Activation by Personalization.
Under certain circumstances, end-devices can be
activated by personalization. Activation by
personalization directly ties an end-device to a
specific network by-passing the join request - join
accept procedure.
OTAA
Device Address
Enter the device address. The device address
identifies the end-device within the current network.
The 5th to 12th
digits number
of SN
Network Session
Key
Enter the network session key of the device. The
network session key specific for the end-device. It is
used by the end-device to calculate the MIC or part of
the MIC (message integrity code) of all uplink data
messages to ensure data integrity.
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Application
Session Key
Enter the application session key of the device. The
AppKey is an application session key specific for the
end-device. It is used by both the application server
and the end-device to encrypt and decrypt the
payload field of application-specific data messages.
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Confirmed Mode
After sending the attribute/data/battery packets to
the network server, the device will resend these
packets if it does not receive ACK bit from the
Network Server.
Note: If the device doesn't receive ACK for a long
time, the device will resend confirmed packets 3
times at most. However, the device will resend
attribute package all the time.
Disabled
ADR
ADR : Adaptive Data Rate.
Enabled: The Network Server will adjust the datarate
Enabled