Ursalink EM500-UDL User manual

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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 disassembled or 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 in places that are already out of measuring range or 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-UDL 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.
All information in this guide is protected by copyright law. Whereby, no organization or individual
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
August 27, 2020
V 1.1
Document Structure Change

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Contents
1. Overview..........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Description............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Specifications.........................................................................................................................4
2. Hardware Introduction.................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Packing List............................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Product Overview..................................................................................................................5
2.3 Dimensions............................................................................................................................ 6
3. Insulating Sheet Disassembly.......................................................................................................... 6
4. Turn ON/OFF and Reset (Power Button).........................................................................................7
5. Sensor Configuration....................................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Configuration via Smartphone APP.......................................................................................8
5.1.1 Read/Write Configuration via NFC.............................................................................8
5.1.2 Template Configuration..............................................................................................9
5.2 Configuration via PC............................................................................................................ 11
5.2.1 Log in the Toolbox.................................................................................................... 11
5.2.2 Basic Configuration.................................................................................................. 12
5.2.3 Template and Reset..................................................................................................13
5.2.4 Upgrade.................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Configuration Examples...................................................................................................... 14
5.3.1 LoRaWAN Channel Settings..................................................................................... 14
5.3.2 Data Calibration Settings..........................................................................................15
5.3.3 Alarm Settings.......................................................................................................... 16
6. Sensor Installation......................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Installation Location............................................................................................................ 17
6.2 Wall Mounting.....................................................................................................................17
6.3 Pole Mounting..................................................................................................................... 18
6.4 DIN Rail Mounting............................................................................................................... 18
7. Payload Format..............................................................................................................................18
7.Sensor Management via Ursalink Cloud........................................................................................ 19
7.1 Ursalink Cloud Registration................................................................................................. 19
7.2 Add a Ursalink LoRaWAN Gateway..................................................................................... 20
7.3 Add EM500-UDL to Cloud................................................................................................... 21
Appendix............................................................................................................................................22
Default LoRaWAN Parameters.................................................................................................. 22
Default Uplink Channels............................................................................................................22

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1. Overview
1.1 Description
EM500-UDL is an outdoor environment monitoring sensor mainly used to measure distance
without object interface contact. EM500-UDL device is battery powered and designed for
multiple mounting ways. It is equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) and can easily be
configured from 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
Distance detection without immediate contact
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
16dBm(868)/20dBm(915)/19dBm(470)
Sensitivity
-147dBm @300bps
Mode
OTAA/ABP Class A
Antenna
Embedded Ceramic Antenna
Distance Measurement
Range1
EM500-UDL-W050：0.3-5m
EM500-UDL-W100：0.5-10m
(Customize for snow level detection)
Resolution
1 mm
Accuracy
± 1%
Physical Characteristics
Power Supply
19000 mAh Li-SoCl2battery

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Battery Life2
6 year (10 min interval, SF12)
>10 year (10 min interval, SF7)
Operating Temperature
-30°C to +65°C
Relative Humidity
0% to 100% (non-condensing)
Dimension
156.1 × 71 × 69.5 mm
Mounting
Pole, wall, DIN rail
1. Max distance/level data for W050 model is 4.999m, max distance/level data for W100 model is 9.998m.
2. Tested under laboratory conditions and for guideline purposes only.
2. Hardware Introduction
2.1 Packing List
1 × EM500-UDL
2 × Mounting
Screws
1 × Hose
Clamp
1 × Warranty Card
1 × Quick Guide
1 × DIN Rail (Optional)
If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your Ursalink sales
representative.
2.2 Product Overview
Front View:
①LoRa Antenna (Internal)
②NFC Area
③Ultrasonic Horn

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2.3 Dimensions(mm)
3. Insulating Sheet Disassembly
1. Take off the mounting bracket, remove the lid and screws on the bottom of the device, and
then take off the enclosure cover.
Back View:
④Battery (Internal)
⑤Wall Mounting Holes
⑥Pole Mounting Holes

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2. Pull out the insulating sheet on the side of the battery and check if electrode of the battery is
reversed.
Note: Refer to Chapter 4 to check if EM500 can be turned on via power button.
4. Turn ON/OFF and Reset (Power Button)
The LED indicator is inside the device. EM500-UDL can also be turned on/off and
reset via Mobile APP or Toolbox.
Function
Action
LED Indication
Turn On
Press and hold the button for more than
3 seconds.
Off → Static Green
Turn Off
Press and hold the button for more than
3 seconds.
Static Green -> Off
Reset
Press and hold the button for more than
10 seconds.
Note: EM500 will automatically power on after
reset.
Blink 3 times.
Check On/Off Status
Quickly press the power button.
Light On: Device is on.
Light Off: Device is off.
5. Sensor Configuration
Ursalink EM500-UDL sensor can be monitored and configured via one of the following methods:
Mobile APP (NFC);
Windows software (NFC or Type-C port).
In order to protect the security of sensor, password validation is required when turning on/off the
sensor or changing configuration. Default password is 123456.

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5.1 Configuration via Smartphone APP
Preparation:
Smartphone (NFC supported)
Toolbox APP: download and install from Google Play or Apple Store.
5.1.1 Read/Write Configuration via NFC
1. Enable NFC on the smartphone and open “Toolbox” APP.
2. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device to read basic information.
Note: Ensure your smartphone NFC area and it is recommended to take off phone case before
using NFC.
3. When you perform one of the following operations, enter the password and attach the
smartphone with NFC area to the device until the APP shows a successful prompt.
Turn on/off the sensor
Reset the sensor
Tap “Write” to change settings in “Device > Settings”.
4. Go to “Device > Status” to tap “Read” and attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device
to read real-time data of sensor.

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5.1.2 Template Configuration
Template settings are used for easy and quick device configuration in bulk.
Note: Template function works only for sensors with the same model and LoRa frequency band.
1. Go to “Template” page on the APP and save current settings as a template.
2. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to another device.
3. Select the template file from Toolbox APP and tap “Write”.

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4. Enter password of this device and keep the two devices close until the APP shows a successful
prompt.
5. Slide the template item to the left to edit or delete the template.