Milesight UC50x Series LoRaWAN® Controller
The Milesight UC50x series is a LoRaWAN® controller used for data acquisition from various sensors and equipment. It contains different I/O interfaces such as analog input, digital input, digital output, serial port and SDI-12, which simplify the deployment and replacement of LoRaWAN® networks. For outdoor applications, it provides flexible power like built-in solar panel or high-capacity battery and is equipped with an IP67-rated enclosure and M12 connectors to protect itself from water and dust in harsh environments.
Features
- Multiple I/O Interfaces: GPIO, Analog Input (AI), RS232/RS485, SDI-12 for connecting various wired sensors
- Waterproof Design: IP67-rated enclosure with M12 A-coded connectors
- Flexible Power Options: Solar panel and built-in battery support
- Long Range Transmission: Up to 15 km line of sight
- Easy Configuration: Quick wireless setup via NFC, USB Type-C or mobile app
- LoRaWAN® Compliance: Works with standard LoRaWAN® gateways and network servers
- Data Reliability: Local storage for up to 600-10,000 historical records with retransmission capability
- Advanced Alarms: Threshold and change alarm support
- Multicast Support: Control devices in bulk (UC501 only)
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
- Compact Design: 45.5 x 116 x 116 mm
Technical Specifications
Wireless Communication
- Protocol: LoRaWAN®
- Frequency Bands: CN470, IN865, EU868, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923-1/2/3/4
- Transmission Power: 16 dBm (868 MHz), 20 dBm (915 MHz), 19 dBm (470 MHz)
- Sensitivity: -137 dBm @ 300 bps
- Activation: OTAA/ABP
- Class: Class A, Class C (UC501), Class A (UC502)
- Antenna: Internal or External antenna (hardware optional, SMA Female connector)
Data Interfaces
GPIO (2 ports) - Logical Level: Low (0-0.8V), High (2.5-3.3V) - Maximum Current: 20 mA - Work Mode: Digital Input, Digital Output, Pulse Counter (software switchable) - Input Frequency: ≤4000 Hz (suggested)
Serial Port (1 port) - Type: RS232 or RS485 (software switchable) - Baud Rate: 1200-115200 bps - Protocol: Transparent (RS232/RS485), Modbus RTU (RS485)
Analog Input (2 ports) - Resolution: 12-bit - Input Range: 4-20 mA or 0-10 V (switchable)
SDI-12 (1 port) - Protocol: SDI-12 V1.4, Transparent
Power Output - 2 × 3.3V (continuous) - 2 × 5/9/12V (switchable, 0-10 minutes before data collection)
Other Features
- Configuration: Mobile app via NFC, PC software via USB Type-C, downlink commands
- Button: 1 × Power/Reset button (internal)
- USB: 1 × Type-C (internal) for configuration and console
- LED Indicator: 1 × Reboot/Reset (internal)
- Interface Type: M12 A-coded male connectors
Thinger.io Integration
The Milesight UC50x series integrates with Thinger.io through LoRaWAN® network servers, enabling remote monitoring and control of connected sensors and equipment.
Requirements
A LoRaWAN® server is required to communicate the Milesight UC50x series into Thinger.io. Some options are:
Alongside, the corresponding plugin for the selected LoRaWAN® server needs to be installed in your Thinger.io instance.
Get Started
Installation
Look for the plugin in the Thinger.io Plugin Store and install it in your Thinger.io instance. Once the plugin is installed, a new Product will be created for this device.
Configuration
The Product is already preconfigured. Check that the auto provision prefix matches the one selected in your LoRaWAN® server plugin in Thinger.io, or change it to your desire.
Usage
Start sending uplinks for autoprovisioning devices and buckets. This product also provides predefined dashboards and downlinks for controlling outputs and configuring device parameters.
Use Cases
- Industrial automation and control
- Environmental monitoring with multiple sensor types
- Agricultural sensor data collection
- Smart city infrastructure monitoring
- Remote equipment control and supervision
- Water and wastewater management
- Energy monitoring systems
Additional Resources
Milesight resources can be found at: