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.

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5.2 Configuration via PC
Preparation:
Dedicated NFC Reader or Type-C USB cable
PC (Windows 10 is recommended)
Toolbox: https://www.ursalink.com/en/software-download/
5.2.1 Log in the Toolbox
Make sure “Toolbox” is downloaded on your computer. Select one of the following methods to
log in Toolbox.
Type-C Connection
1. Connect the EM500-UDL to computer via type-C port.
Type-C port is inside the transceiver of the EM500-UDL.
2. Select type as “General” and click password to log in Toolbox. (Default password: 123456)
NFC Connection
1. Connect the NFC reader to computer, then attach the EM500-UDL to NFC area of the reader.
2. Select type as “NFC” and serial port as NFC reader port on Toolbox.

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5.2.2 Basic Configuration
1. Click “Read” to read current data of the sensor.
2. When you perform one of the following operations, enter the password and wait a few
seconds until toolbox shows a successful prompt. (Password is not needed if you connect it via
type-C port)
Turn on/off the sensor
Reset the sensor
Upgrade the sensor
Click “Write” to change settings

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5.2.3 Template and Reset
5.2.3.1 Template Configuration
Note: Template function works only for sensors with the same model and LoRa frequency band.
1. Go to “Maintenance -> Template and Reset” page 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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5.2.4.2 Reset
Go to “Maintenance -> Template and Reset” page in Toolbox, then click the “Reset” to reset the
device to the factory settings.
5.2.4 Upgrade
1. Download firmware on your computer.
2. Go to “Maintenance -> Upgrade” page in Toolbox.
3. Click “Browse” and select the firmware from computer.
4. Click “Upgrade” to upgrade the device.
Note: If NFC connection is selected, please keep the two devices close and don’t move them in
order to get the best connectivity as possible when upgrading.
5.3 Configuration Examples
5.3.1 LoRaWAN Channel Settings
The configuration of LoRaWAN channel of EM500-UDL must match the LoRaWAN gateway’s.
Refer to Appendix to check default channel settings of EM500-UDL.

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Mobile APP Configuration:
Open Toolbox APP and go to “Device ->Setting -> LoRaWAN Settings”to change the frequency and
channels.
Software Configuration:
Log in Toolbox and go to “LoRaWAN Settings -> Channel” to change frequency and channels.
Note: If frequency is one of CN470/AU915/US915, you can enter the index of the channel that
you want to enable in the input box, making them separated by commas.
Examples:
1, 40: Enabling Channel 1 and Channel 40
1-40: Enabling Channel 1 to Channel 40
1-40, 60: Enabling Channel 1 to Channel 40 and Channel 60
All: Enabling all channels
Null: Indicates that all channels are disabled
5.3.2 Data Calibration Settings
Mobile APP Configuration:
Open Toolbox APP and go to “Device -> Setting -> Calibration Settings”to enable the calibration
and input the calibration value.

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Software Configuration:
Log in Toolbox and go to “Device Settings -> Basic -> Calibration Settings” to enable the
calibration and type the calibration value.
5.3.3 Alarm Settings
EM500-UDL will upload the current data instantly after the threshold is triggered.
Mobile APP Configuration:
Open Toolbox APP and go to “Device -> Setting -> Threshold Settings”to enable the threshold
settings and input the threshold.
Software Configuration:
Log in Toolbox and go to “Device Settings -> Basic -> Threshold Settings” to enable the calibration
and input the calibration value.

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6. Sensor Installation
6.1 Installation Location
When installing EM500-UDL, please take in mind:
Ensure the location of EM500-UDL is within the communication range of LoRaWAN gateway.
Device must sit in a vertical position on top of the object and be fitted such that it has a
clear path to the object.
Place device where it is far away the side-wall more than 30cm and without internal
obstructions that block the ultrasonic signal. (Position 1)
Position 2 is the ideal location to install EM500-UDL.
Do not place device in the center of arched or circular container tops since it will cause
multiple echos. (Position 3)
Do not place the device above the container inlet orifice.(Position 4)
6.2 Wall Mounting
1. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall and drill. (Around 16mm)
Note: The connecting line of two holes must be a horizon line.
2. Drive two screws into wall at the marks using screw driver.
3. Mount the device on the wall.

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6.3 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.
6.4 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.
7. Payload Format
All data are based on following format:
Channel1
Type1
Data1
Channel2
Type2
Data2
Channel 3
...
1 Byte
1 Byte
N Bytes
1 Byte
1 Byte
M Bytes
1 Byte
...
Please refer to decoder example: https://github.com/Ursalink-CN/ursalink-decoder
Uplink Packet(HEX)
Channel
Type
Data Example
Unit
01
75(Battery Level)
64 => 100
%

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Downlink Packet(HEX)
7.Sensor Management via Ursalink Cloud
Ursalink cloud is a comprehensive platform that provides multiple services including device
remote management and data visualization with the easiest operation procedures.
7.1 Ursalink Cloud Registration
Register and log in Ursalink Cloud.
Ursalink Cloud URL: https://cloud.ursalink.com/login.html
03
82 (Distance)
1e 00 => 00 1e= 30
mm
FF
01(Ursalink Protocol
Version)
01=> V1.0
/
09 (Hardware Version)
01 40=> V1.4
0a(Software Version)
01 14=> V1.14
0b(Power on Notification)
ff
0c(Power off Notification)
ff
0f(Device Type)
00 => Class A
16 (Device SN)
64 10 90 82 43 75 00 01
=>Device SN is 6410908243750001
Channel
Type
Data Example
Unit
FF
03(Set Reporting Interval)
b0 04 => 04 b0 = 1200
s

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7.2 Add a Ursalink LoRaWAN Gateway
1. Enable “Ursalink” type network server and “Ursalink Cloud” mode in gateway web GUI.
Note: Ensure gateway has accessed the Internet.
2.Go to “My Devices->Gateway” of Ursalink Cloud and click “Add” to add gateway to Ursalink
Cloud via SN.
3.Check if gateway is online in Ursalink Cloud.