Ursalink EM500-SMT Series User manual

EM500-SMT 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 so that 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 close to objects with naked flames.
Do not place the device 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, not reversely or with wrong
model.
The device must never be subjected to shocks or impacts.
Declaration of Conformity
Ursalink EM500-SMT 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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shall copy or reproduce the whole or part of this user guide by any means without written
authorization from Xiamen Ursalink Technology Co., Ltd.
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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..........................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Description............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Specifications.........................................................................................................................5
1.4 Dimensions(mm)................................................................................................................... 6
2. Hardware Introduction.................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Packing List............................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Product Overview..................................................................................................................7
3. Sensor Connection with EM500......................................................................................................7
4. Sensor Installation........................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Soil Sensor Installation.......................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1 Horizontal Installation................................................................................................ 8
4.1.2 Vertical Installation.....................................................................................................9
4.2 EM500 Installation.............................................................................................................. 10
4.2.1 Wall Mounting..........................................................................................................10
4.2.2 Pole Mounting..........................................................................................................10
4.2.3 DIN Rail Mounting.................................................................................................... 10
5.Turn ON/OFF the Sensor................................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Turn ON/OFF via Smartphone APP..................................................................................... 11
5.2 Turn ON/OFF via PC Software............................................................................................. 12
5.3 Turn ON/OFF via Button......................................................................................................14
6.Sensor configuration...................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Configuration via Smartphone APP.....................................................................................14
6.1.1 Read Configuration.................................................................................................. 14
6.1.2 Write Configuration..................................................................................................15
6.1.3 Template Settings..................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Configuration via PC............................................................................................................ 18
6.2.1 Read Configuration.................................................................................................. 18
6.2.2 Write Configuration..................................................................................................18
6.2.3 Upgrade.................................................................................................................... 19
6.2.4 Template and Reset..................................................................................................20
7.Sensor Parameters (for App and PC)..............................................................................................22
7.1 LoRa WAN Settings.............................................................................................................. 22
7.1.1 Basic Settings-OTAA..................................................................................................22
7.1.2 Basic Settings-ABP....................................................................................................23
7.1.3 Channel Settings.......................................................................................................24
7.2 Device Settings.................................................................................................................... 26
7.2.1 General..................................................................................................................... 26
7.2.2 Data Calibration........................................................................................................26
7.2.3 Threshold..................................................................................................................27
8.Sensor Management via Ursalink Cloud........................................................................................ 27
8.1 Ursalink Cloud Registration................................................................................................. 27

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8.2 Add a Ursalink LoRaWAN Gateway..................................................................................... 28
8.3 Add EM500-SMT to Cloud...................................................................................................29

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1. Overview
1.1 Description
EM500-SMT is an outdoor environment monitoring sensor mainly used to measure soil status.
EM500-SMT 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
Suitable for multiple agricultural 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
Measurement
Moisture
Range
0-100%
Accuracy
± 2%
Physical Characteristics
Probe Length
3m
Power Supply
19000 mAh Li-SoCl2battery
Battery Life
5.5 year (10 min interval, SF12)