Milesight VS330 LoRaWAN Bathroom Occupancy Sensor User Guide

Milesight VS330 LoRaWAN Bathroom Occupancy Sensor

Product Information

The VS330 Bathroom Occupancy Sensor is a device that allows users to monitor the occupancy of a space and trigger other devices via a web browser or mobile app remotely. It is equipped with Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology and Passive Infrared (PIR) detection which provides a high detecting accuracy of 99.5%. It is also 100% anonymity and GDPR-compliant. The device has real-time updates and ultra-low power consumption, making it effective in static or motion applications with low mistake rates. The device is also effective in low-light or completely dark environments. It has a damp-proof coating inside the device to ensure it works well in various conditions.

Product Usage Instructions

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.
• In order to protect the security of the device, please change the device password when first configuration. The default password is 123456.
• 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.
• The device is not intended to be used as a reference sensor, and Milesight will not shoulder responsibility for any damage which may result from inaccurate readings.
• Make sure all batteries are newest when installed, or battery life will be reduced.
• The device must never be subjected to shocks or impacts.

Installation

Follow the below steps for installation:

1. Choose a location for the device that is within the operating temperature range.
2. Mount the device onto the wall or ceiling using the provided screws and anchors.
3. Connect the device to a power source.
4. Configure the device with a new password to protect the security of the device. The default password is 123456.

Milesight IoT Cloud Management

The VS330 Bathroom Occupancy Sensor can be managed through Milesight IoT Cloud Management. Follow the instructions provided by Milesight technical support to set up and use this feature.

Device Payload

The device payload includes basic information, sensor data, and downlink commands. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on how to access and use this information.

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.
• In order to protect the security of the device, please change device password when first configuration. The default password is 123456.
• 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.
• 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.
• Make sure all batteries are newest when install, or battery life will be reduced.
• The device must never be subjected to shocks or impacts.

Declaration of Conformity

VS330 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the CE, FCC, and RoHS.

Copyright © 2011-2023 Milesight. 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 Milesight IoT Co., Ltd.

For assistance, please contact Milesight technical support:

• Email: iot.support@milesight.com
• Support portal: support.milesight-iot.com
• Tel: 86-592-5085280
• Fax: 86-592-5023065
• Address: Building C09, Software Park III, Xiamen 361024, China

Revision History

Product Introduction

Overview

VS330 is a LoRaWAN® bathroom occupancy sensor providing a cost-effective solution for monitoring the occupancy status of the bathrooms and the cubicles of a public toilets in different scenarios. VS330 has combined dual technologies, Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology and Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor to identify the human body and motions with a smart logic and an industry-leading accuracy exceeding 99.5%. VS330 could easily adjust to different scenarios with 100% anonymity and low power consumption. VS330 could be managed by integrated systems and it allows users to monitor the occupancy and to trigger other devices via a web browser or mobile App remotely. Damp- proof coating inside ensures it working well under various conditions.

Features

• 99.5% high detecting accuracy based on Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology and Passive Infrared (PIR) detection
• 100% anonymity and GDPR-compliant to detect space occupancy and human motion
• Real-time update and ultra-low power consumption
• Effective in static or motional application with low mistake rate
• Effective in low-light or completely dark environments
• Damp-proof coating inside the device to ensure the device works well in various conditions of bathrooms and other scenarios
• Adjustable sensor angle enables multi-mounting methods for various applications
• Built-in NFC for easy configuration
• Compatible with standard LoRaWAN® gateways and network servers
• Quick and easy management with Milesight IoT Cloud solution

Hardware Introduction

Packing List

_ Warning: _If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your sales representative.

Hardware Overview

Dimensions(mm)

Button and LED Patterns

than 3 seconds.

| Power On: Off → On
Power Off: On → Off
Check On/Off Status| Quick press the power button.| Light On: Device is on
 |  | Light Off: Device is off
---|---|---
Reset| Press and hold the power button for more

than 10 seconds.

| Blinks quickly
Enable Test Mode| Quick press the power button.| Off → On

Test Mode

|

Face the sensor to object.

| Occupied → Vacant: Blink twice

Vacant →Occupied:

Blinks twice

Operation Guide

NFC Configuration

VS330 sensor can be monitored and configured via NFC. Please refer the following steps to complete the configuration.

1. Download and install “Milesight ToolBox” App from Google Play or Apple App Store.
2. Enable NFC on the smartphone and launch Milesight ToolBox.
3. Attach the NFC area of smartphone to the device to read device information. Basic information and settings of the device will be shown on ToolBox App if it’s recognized successfully. You can read and configure the device by tapping the Read/Write device on the App. In order to protect the security of the device, please change password when first configuration. The default password is 123456.

Note

1. Ensure the NFC area of smartphone and it’s recommended to take off phone case.
2. If the smartphone fails to read/write configurations via NFC, move the phone away and back to try again.
3. VS330 sensor can also be configured by dedicated NFC reader, which can be purchased from Milesight IoT.

LoRaWAN Settings

Go to Device > Settings > LoRaWAN Settings of ToolBox App to configure join type, App EUI, App Key and other information. You can also keep all settings by default.

port is 85.
Join Type| OTAA and ABP mode are available.
Application Key| Appkey for OTAA mode, default is 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313823.
Device Address| DevAddr for ABP mode, default is the 5th to 12th digits of SN.
Network Session

Key

|

Nwkskey for ABP mode, default is 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313823.

Application

Session Key

|

Appskey for ABP mode, default is 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313823.

LoRaWAN Version| V1.0.2, V1.0.3 are available.
Work Mode| It’s fixed as Class A.
RX2 Data Rate| RX2 data rate to receive downlinks.
RX2 Frequency| RX2 frequency to receive downlinks. Unit: Hz
Channel Mode| Select Standard-Channel mode or Single-Channel mode. When Single-Channel mode is enabled, only one channel can be selected to send uplinks. Please
 | enable Single-Channel mode if you connect device to DS7610.
---|---

Channel

|

Enable or disable the frequency to send uplinks.

If frequency is one of CN470/AU915/US915, enter the index of the channel that you want to enable and make 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: Indicate that all channels are disabled

Spread Factor| If ADR is disabled, the device will send data via this spread factor.
Rejoin Mode| Reporting interval ≤ 30 mins: the device will send a specific number of
 | LinkCheckReq MAC packets to the network server every 30 mins to validate connectivity; If there is no response, the device will re-join the network.

Reporting interval > 30 mins: the device will send a specific number of LinkCheckReq MAC packets to the network server every reporting interval to validate connectivity; If there is no response, the device will re-join the

network.

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Confirmed Mode

| If the device does not receive ACK packet from network server, it will resend

data once.

Set the number of packets sent|

When rejoin mode is enabled, set the number of LinkCheckReq packets sent.

ADR Mode| Allow network server to adjust data rate of the device.
Tx Power| Transmit power of the device.

Note

1. Please contact sales for device EUI list if there are many units.
2. Please contact sales if you need random App keys before purchase.
3. Select OTAA mode if you use Milesight IoT cloud to manage devices.
4. Only OTAA mode supports rejoin mode.
5. For -868M model, the default frequency is EU868; for -915M model, the default frequency is AU915.

Basic Settings

Go to Device > Settings > General Settings of ToolBox App to change the reporting interval, etc.

Reporting Interval

| Reporting interval of transmitting current sensor values to network server. Default: 1080 mins, Range: 1-1080 mins

Test Mode

| Enable or disable test mode to calibrate the occupancy status. The

device will stay at test mode within 10 minutes.

People Existing| The trigger condition to judge whether there exists person. Default value:
Height| 12cm; Range: 10~50 cm.
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Change Password

| Change the password for ToolBox App or software to read/write this

device.

Maintenance

Upgrade

ToolBox App

1. Download firmware from www.milesight-iot.com to your smartphone.
2. Open ToolBox App and click Browse to import firmware and upgrade the device.

Note

1. Operation on ToolBox is not supported during the upgrade.
2. Only Android version ToolBox supports the upgrade feature.

Backup

VS330 sensor supports configuration backup for easy and quick device configuration in bulk. Backup is allowed only for devices with the same model and LoRaWAN® frequency band.

ToolBox App

1. Go to Template page on the App and save current settings as a template. You can also edit the template file.
2. Select one template file that saved in the smartphone and click Write, then attach it to another device to write the configuration.

Note: Slide the template item to the left to edit or delete it. Click the template to edit the configurations.

Reset to Factory Default

Please select one of following methods to reset device:

• Via Hardware: Hold on reset button inside the device more than 10s.
• Via ToolBox App: Go to Device > Maintenance to click Reset, then attach smart phone with NFC area to device to complete reset.

Installation

Ceiling Mount

1. Take off the mounting plate on the back of the device, drill 2 holes on the ceiling according to the mounting plate, then fix the wall plugs into the ceiling and fix the mounting plate to the wall plugs with screws. The mounting plate can also be fixed by 3M tapes.
2. Turn the device clocking to lock it to the mounting plate. The angle of rotation can be adjusted according to your requirements (at maximum of 15°).

Installation Location

• The installation height should be 2.5m to 3m.
• The sensor part should face the front of toilet and the sensor should be installed horizontally to the ceiling, sensor angle is set to 0°.
• Keep the center of device 10 to 20 cm away from the center of toilet.
• It is suggested to enable test mode to check if opening and closing door will affect the detection results and then adjust the mounting location accordingly.

Wall Mount

1. Take off the mounting plate on the back of the device, drill 2 holes on the wall according to the mounting plate, then fix the wall plugs into the wall and fix the mounting plate to the wall plugs with screws. The mounting plate can also be fixed by 3M tapes.
2. Turn on the device clockwise to lock it to the mounting plate. The angle of rotation can be adjusted according to your requirements (at maximum of 15°).

Installation Location

• Locate the device exactly on the wall and at the back of the flush toilet, and the sensor part should face downwards.
• Do not make the sensor face to door directly or cover the door into detection area when adjusting the sensor angle.
• The installation height should be higher than the height of standing toilet lid to avoid potential influence on the detection accuracy.
• It is suggested to enable test mode to check if opening and closing door will affect the detection results and then adjust the mounting location accordingly.

Installation Note

• Avoid strong light, like direct sunlight or IR LED, in the detection area.
• Do not install the device close to glass or mirror.
• After installation and adjustment, please remove the protective film.
• Do not touch the lens of sensors directly to avoid leaving the fingerprint on it.
• The detecting performance will be affected if there’s dust on the lens. Please use the mirror cleaning cloth to clean the lens regularly.
• Keep the device away from the water or other liquids to prevent damage to the device.
• Do not modify, disassemble, strike or crush the device.
• Keep the device out of children’s reach.

Milesight IoT Cloud Management

VS330 sensor 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 procedure. Please register a Milesight IoT Cloud account before operating following steps.

1. Ensure Milesight LoRaWAN® gateway is online in Milesight IoT Cloud. For more info about connecting gateway to cloud please refer to gateway’s user guide.
2. Go to My Device page and click + New Device. Fill in the SN of device and select associated gateway.
3. After the device is online in Milesight IoT Cloud, you can check the date via webpage or mobile App and create dashboard for it.

Device Payload

All data are based on following format (HEX), the Data field should follow little-endian:

For decoder examples please find files on https://github.com/Milesight- IoT/SensorDecoders.

Basic Information

VS330 sensors report basic information of sensor whenever joining the network.

ff

| 01(Protocol Version)| 01=>V1
09 (Hardware Version)| 01 40 => V1.4
0a (Software Version)| 01 14 => V1.14
0b (Power On)| Device is on
0f (Device Type)| 00: Class A, 01: Class B, 02: Class C
 | 16 (Device SN)| 16 digits
---|---|---

Example

ff0bff ff0101 ff166617c46034670000 ff090110 ff0a0101 ff0f00

Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value
ff| 0b (Power

On)

| ff (Reserved)| ff| 01

(Hardware version)

| 01(V1)
Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value
ff| 16 (Device

SN)

| 6617c460346700

00

| ff| 09

(Hardware version)

| 0110

(V1.1)

Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value

ff

| 0a (Software

version)

| 0101 (V1.1)|

ff

| 0f (Device Type)| 00

(Class A)

Sensor Data

VS330 sensors report data according to reporting interval (1080 mins by default) or when occupancy status changes.

Distance

|

02

|

82

| The distance between sensor and person.

INT16, Unit: mm, Resolution: 1 mm

Occupancy Status| 03| 8e| 00: Vacant; 01: Occupied

Calibration

|

04

|

8e

| Update the result when test mode is completed. 00: Failure; 01: Success

Example

017564 02820f00 038e01

Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value

01

| 75

(Battery Level)

|

64=>100%

|

02

|

82(Distance)

|

0f 00=>00 0f=>15

Distance=15 mm

Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value

03

| 8e (Occupancy Status)|

01=>

Occupied

|  |  |

Downlink Commands

VS330 sensors support downlink commands to configure the device. The application port is 85 by default.

ff

| 02(Set Collecting Interval)| 2 Bytes, unit: s
03(Set Reporting Interval)| 2 Bytes, unit: s
10 (Reboot)| ff (Reserved)
70 (Set People Existing Height)| 2 Bytes, unit: mm
71 (Set Test Mode)| 1 Byte, 00: Disable; 01:Enable

Example

1. Set reporting interval as 20 minutes.

ff03b004

Channel| Type| Value
ff| 03 (Set Reporting Interval)| b0 04=>04 b0=1200s =20 minutes

1. Reboot the device.

ff10ff

Channel| Type| Value
ff| 10 (Reboot)| ff (Reserved)

1. Set people existing height as 12cm.

ff707800

Channel| Type| Value
ff| 70 (Set People Existing

Height)

| 78 00=>00 78=>120mm =12cm

1. Enable test mode.

ff7101

Channel| Type| Value
ff| 71 (Set Test Mode)| 01=>Enable

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References

• Support : IoT Support
• Milesight | 5G, AI, IoT and LoRaWAN
• GitHub - Milesight-IoT/SensorDecoders

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