Xiamen Milesight AM100 Series User manual

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Safety Precautions
Milesight 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.
Do not place the device outdoors where the temperature is below/above operating
range. Do not place the device close to objects with naked flames, heat source (oven or
sunlight), cold source, liquid and extreme temperature changes.
The device is not intended to be used as a reference sensor, and Milesight will not
should responsibility for any damage which may result from inaccurate readings.
The battery should be removed from the device if it is not to be used for an extended
period. Otherwise, the battery might leak and damage the device. Never leave a
discharged battery in the battery compartment.
The device must never be subjected to shocks or impacts.
Do not clean the device with detergents or solvents such as benzene or alcohol. To
clean the device, wipe with a soft moistened cloth. Use another soft, dry cloth to wipe
dry.
Declaration of Conformity
AM100 series is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of the CE, FCC, and RoHS.
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Revision History
Date
Doc Version
Description
Apr. 7, 2020
V 1.0
Initial version
May 19, 2020
V 1.1
APP pictures replacement
Aug. 26, 2020
V 1.2
Add screen display mode and configuration
examples(Firmware 1.17)
Sept. 14, 2020
V 1.3
Add screen alarm settings (Firmware 1.19)
Nov. 19, 2020
V 2.0
Layout replace

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Contents
1. Product Introduction........................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Hardware Introduction.....................................................................................................................5
2.1 Packing List.............................................................................................................................5
2.2 Product Overview................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 E-link Screen............................................................................................................................6
2.3.1 Screen Description......................................................................................................6
2.3.2 Screen Mode Switch...................................................................................................8
2.3 Power Button.......................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Dimensions(mm)....................................................................................................................9
3. Power Supply.....................................................................................................................................9
4. Basic Configuration........................................................................................................................10
4.1 Configuration via Smartphone APP.................................................................................. 10
4.1.1 Read/Write Configuration via NFC.........................................................................10
4.1.2 Template Settings.....................................................................................................11
4.2 Configuration via PC............................................................................................................ 13
4.2.1 Log in the Toolbox.................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 Basic Configuration.................................................................................................. 14
4.2.3 Upgrade...................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.4 Template Settings.....................................................................................................15
4.3 Configuration Examples......................................................................................................16
4.3.1 LoRa Channel Settings.............................................................................................16
4.3.2 Time Synchronization.............................................................................................. 17
4.3.3 Alarm Settings...........................................................................................................18
5. Installation....................................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Installation Note................................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Wall Mounting.......................................................................................................................19
6. Milesight IoT Cloud Management................................................................................................19
6.1 Add a Milesight Gateway.................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Add AM100 Series to Cloud............................................................................................... 21
7. Sensor Payload............................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 Basic Information.................................................................................................................22
7.2 Sensor Data...........................................................................................................................22
7.3 Downlink Commands...........................................................................................................23
Appendix...............................................................................................................................................23
Default LoRaWAN Parameters................................................................................................. 23
Default Uplink Channels.............................................................................................................24

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1. Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
AM100 series is a compact indoor ambience monitoring sensor including motion, humidity,
temperature, light, TVOC, CO2, barometric pressure for wireless LoRa network. AM100
series is a battery powered device and is designed to be wall-mounted. It is equipped with
NFC (Near Field Communication) and can easily be configured via 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 Milesight IoT
Cloud or through the user's own Network Server.
1.2 Features
Robust LoRa connectivity for indoor or HVAC environments
Integrated multiple sensors like temperature, humidity, light, air quality, etc.
Easy configuration via NFC
Visual display via E-Ink screen
Standard LoRaWAN®support
Milesight IoT Cloud compliant
Low power consumption (about 1 year battery life)
Standard AA alkaline battery
2. Hardware Introduction
2.1 Packing List
1 ×
AM104/AM107
2 ×
AA
Batteries
(LR6)
1 ×
Mounting
Sticker
2 ×
Mounting
Screws
1 ×
Warranty
Card
1 ×
Quick
Guide
1 ×
NFC Reader
(Optional)
If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your sales
representative.

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2.2 Product Overview
2.3 E-link Screen
2.3.1 Screen Description
AM100 series provide 3 types of display modes:
AM104
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
AM107
Front Panel:
①E-ink screen
②NFC Area
③LoRa Antenna (Internal)
④PIR Sensor
⑤Light Sensor
Back Panel:
⑥Power button
⑦Battery Cover
⑧Mounting Holes
⑨Type-C Port

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Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
To learn what an icon means, find it below.
Icon
Description
Screen Update
Battery level
Once per day
Sync time with software or mobile APP
1 min
The device joins the network.
According to
join status
The device fails to join the network.
Temperature
1 min
Humidity
1 min
Luminance
Level 0：0-5 lux
Level 1：6-50 lux
Level 2：51-100 lux
Level 3：101-400 lux
Level 4：401-700 lux
Level 5：≥701 lux
1 min
Total volatile organic compounds
Level 0：0-100 ppb
Level 1：101-200 ppb
Level 2：201-250 ppb
Level 3：251-300 ppb
Level 4：301-350 ppb
Level 5：351-400 ppb
1 min
Show alarm when TVOC exceeds the
threshold value.(400 ppb by default)

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Show CO2history tendency from 0 to
1400ppm.
2 min
Show alarm when CO2exceeds the threshold
value.(1200 ppm by default)
Note:
AM100 series will do a full-screen refresh every 30 minutes in order to remove
ghosting.
Please refer section 4.3.3 for TVOC and CO2threshold settings.
AM100 series shows current value on the screen and uplink the average value of the
reporting interval to the gateway.
2.3.2 Screen Mode Switch
Here are 3 methods to switch between the three modes:
Power button: Quick press on the power button to switch the mode.
Mobile APP: Go to APP menu “Device > Settings > Basic Settings” to select screen
display mode.
Software: Go to Toolbox menu “Device Settings > Basic > Basic Settings” to select
screen display mode.
2.3 Power Button
AM100 series can be turned on/off or reset by power button on the rear panel.
Function
Action
Turn On
Press and hold the power button for more than 3 seconds until
the screen changes state.
Turn Off
Press and hold the power button for more than 3 seconds until
the screen changes state.
Reset
Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds.
Note: AM100 series will be automatically power on after reset.
Change Screen Mode
Quick press on the power button.

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2.4 Dimensions(mm)
3. Power Supply
Remove the battery cover and install two new AA/LR6 batteries. Batteries can be replaced
on the fly.
Note:
AM100 series can also be powered by type-C USB port (5V, 100mA). When batteries
and external power are both connected, external power will power the device first.
USB port can't be used to charge battery.

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4. Basic Configuration
AM100 series sensor can be monitored and configured through 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 first
configuration. Default password is 123456.
4.1 Configuration via Smartphone APP
Preparation:
Smartphone (NFC supported)
Toolbox APP: APP can be download on Google Play or Apple Store.
4.1.1 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. Click “Write” to change the configuration of AM sensor and attach the smartphone with
NFC area to the device until the APP shows a successful prompt.
Note: If you use a new smartphone to configure the sensor at the first time, it’s necessary
to enter the password. (Default password: 123456)

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4. Click “Read” to fetch the current data of sensor.
4.1.2 Template Settings
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 of 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 and click “Write”.

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4. Keep the two devices close until the APP shows a successful prompt.
5. Slide the template item left to edit or delete the template.

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4.2 Configuration via PC
Preparation:
Dedicated NFC Reader or Type-C USB cable
PC (Windows 10 is recommended)
Toolbox: https://www.milesight-iot.com/software-download/
4.2.1 Log in the Toolbox
Make sure “Toolbox” is downloaded on your computer. Select one of the following methods
to log in Toolbox.
USB Connection
1. Connect the AM sensor to computer via type-C port.
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 sensor to NFC area of the reader.

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2. Select type as “NFC” and serial port as NFC reader port on Toolbox.
4.2.2 Basic Configuration
1. Click “Read” to read current data of the sensor.
2. When you perform one of the following operations, type the password and click “Enter”,
then 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
Sync the time
Click “Write” to change settings
Upgrade

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4.2.3 Upgrade
1. Download AM firmware to your computer.
2. Go to “Maintenance -> Upgrade” page of 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.
4.2.4 Template Settings
Note: Template function works only for sensors with the same model and LoRa frequency
band.
1. Go to “Maintenance -> Template and Reset” page of Toolbox.
2. Click”Export” to save the current settings as a template.

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3. Click”Browse” to select the correct template from computer.
4. Click”Import”to import the template to the device.
4.3 Configuration Examples
4.3.1 LoRa Channel Settings
The configuration of LoRaWAN®channel of AM104/AM107 must match the gateway’s.
Refer to Appendix to check default channel settings of AM104/AM107.
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

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1-40, 60: Enabling Channel 1 to Channel 40 and Channel 60
All: Enabling all channels
Null: Indicates that all channels are disabled
4.3.2 Time Synchronization
Mobile APP Configuration:
Open Toolbox APP and go to “Device ->Status”to click “sync” to sync the time on the
screen.
Software Configuration:
Log in Toolbox and go to “Status” page to sync the time on the screen.

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4.3.3 Alarm Settings
AM100 series will upload the current data instantly after the threshold is triggered. AM107
will also show alarms of CO2and TVOC on the screen.
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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5. Installation
5.1 Installation Note
In order to ensure the best detection and LoRaWAN®communication effect, it is
recommended to install AM100 series as follows:
There should not be any isolates or barriers in PIR and light detection range.
Do not mount the device where the temperature is below/above operating range and
temperature varies greatly.
Stay far away from any heat source or cold source like oven, refrigerator.
Do not mount the device close to where airflow varies greatly like windows, vent, fan
and air conditioner.
Do not mount the device upside down.
Do not place the device right to the window or door. If you have to, you’d better pull the
curtain.
It is recommended to install at least 1.5m high from floor.
5.2 Wall Mounting
1. Attach the mounting sticker to the wall.
2. Mark the wall where the two mounting holes are according to the sticker’s mark (around
88mm).
Note: The connecting line of two holes must be a horizontal line.
3. Drive two screws into wall at the marks using screw driver.
4. Mount the device on the wall.
6. Milesight IoT Cloud Management
AM100 series sensors can be managed by Milesight IoT Cloud platform. Milesight IoT
cloud is a comprehensive platform that provides multiple services including device remote
management and data visualization with the easiest operation procedures. Please register
a Milesight IoT Cloud account before operating following steps: cloud.milesight-iot.com.

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6.1 Add a Milesight Gateway
1. Enable “Milesight” type network server and “Milesight IoT Cloud” mode in gateway web
GUI.
Note: Ensure gateway has accessed the Internet.
2.Go to “My Devices” page and click “+New Devices” to add gateway to Milesight IoT Cloud
via SN. Gateway will be added under “Gateways” menu.