Milesight AM100 Series LoRaWAN Motion and Light Intensity Sensor User Guide

AM100 Series
User Guide
Milesight IoT

Applicability
This guide is applicable to AM100 series sensors shown as follows, except where otherwise indicated.

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 the 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 responsible 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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For assistance, please contact
Milesight technical support:
Email: iot.support@milesight.com
Tel: 86-592-5085280
Fax: 86-592-5023065
Address: 4/F, No.63-2 Wanghai Road, 2nd Software Park, Xiamen, China

Revision History

Product Introduction

Overview

AM100 series is a compact indoor ambiance monitoring sensor including motion, humidity, temperature, light, TVOC, CO2, and barometric pressure for a 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 PC software.
Sensor data are transmitted in real-time using the standard LoRaWAN ® protocol. LoRaWAN ® enables encrypted radio transmissions over long distances 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.

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

Hardware Introduction

Packing List

If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your sales representative.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel:
①E-ink screen
② NFC Area
③ LoRa Antenna (Internal)
④PIR Sensor
⑤Light Sensor

Back Panel:
⑥Power button
⑦Battery Cover
⑧Mounting Holes
⑨Type-C Port

E-link Screen

Screen Description

AM100 series provide 3 types of display modes:

AM104

Mode 1| Mode 2| Mode 3
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AM107
Mode 1| Mode 2| Mode 3
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To learn what an icon means, find it below.

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 ppbShow alarm when TVOC exceeds the
threshold value. (400 ppb by default)| 1 min
| Show CO2 history tendency from 0 to 1400ppm.| 2 min
| Show alarm when CO2 exceeds the threshold value.(1200 ppm by default)|
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Note:

• AM100 series will do a full-screen refresh every 30 minutes in order to remove ghosting.
• Please refer to section 4.5.3 for TVOC and CO2 threshold settings.
• AM100 series shows the current value on the screen and uplink the average value of the reporting interval to the gateway.

Screen Mode Switch

• Here are 3 methods to switch between the three modes:
• Power button: Quick press the power button to switch the mode.
• Mobile App: Go to Milesight ToolBox App menu “Device > Setting > General Settings” to select the screen display mode.
• Software: Go to the Toolbox menu “Device Settings > Basic > Basic Settings” to select the screen display mode.

Power Button

AM100 series can be turned on/off or reset by the power button on the rear panel.

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.
Change Screen Mode| Quick press the power button.

Dimensions(mm)

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 a 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 the battery.

Operation Guide

Log in to the ToolBox

AM100 series can be monitored and configured via the ToolBox App or ToolBox software. Please select one of them to complete the configuration.

NFC Configuration

Preparation:

• Smartphone (NFC supported)
• Milesight ToolBox App

Steps:

1. Download and install from Google Play or Apple Store.
2. Enable NFC on the smartphone and open the “Milesight ToolBox” App.
3. Attach the smartphone with an NFC area to the device to read basic information.
4. Basic information and settings of devices will be shown on ToolBox if it’s recognized successfully. You can turn on/off the device by tapping the button on the Device Status. In order to protect the security of devices, password validation is required when configuring via unused phones. The default password is 123456.
5. Tap the “Read” button to check the current status and sensor data of the device.
6. Tap the “Write” button to write all your settings to the device.

Note:

1. Ensure the location of the smartphone NFC area and it’s recommended to take off the phone case.
2. If the smartphone fails to read/write configurations via NFC, keep the phone away and back to try again.
3. AM100 series can also be configured by a dedicated NFC reader, which can be purchased from Milesight IoT.

USB Configuration

Preparation:

• Type-C USB cable
• PC (Windows 10 is recommended)
• ToolBox: V6.8 and above

Steps:

1. Download ToolBox from the Milesight IoT website.
2. Connect the device to the computer via the Type-C port.
3. Open the ToolBox and select type as “General”, then click password to log in to ToolBox. (Default password: 123456)
4. After logging in to the ToolBox, you can click “Power On” or “Power Off” to turn on/off the device and change other settings.

LoRaWAN Settings

LoRaWAN settings are used for configuring the transmission parameters in the LoRaWAN® network.
Step 1: Go to “LoRaWAN Settings -> Basic” of ToolBox software or “Device->Setting->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 modes are available.
LoRaWAN| V1.0.2, V1.0.3, and V1.1 are available.
Version Application| Appkey for OTAA mode, default is 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313823.
Key Device Address| Devendra for ABP mode, the 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.
Spread Factor| If ADR is disabled, the device will send data via this spread factor.
Confirmed Mode| If the device does not receive an ACK packet from a network server, it will resend data 3 times at most.
Rejoin Mode| Reporting interval ≤ 30 mins: the device will send specific mounts of LoRaMAC packets to check connection status every 30 mins; If no reply after specific packets, the device will re-join.
Reporting interval > 30 mins: the device will send specific mounts of LoRaMAC packets every to check the connection status every reporting interval; If no reply after specific packets, the device will re-join.
ADR Mode| Allow the network server to adjust the data rate of the device.
Tx Power| Based on LoRaWAN® regional parameter document.

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 TTN connection please select the LoRaWAN version as 1.0.2.

Step 2: Go to “LoRaWAN -> Channel” of ToolBox software or “Setting->LoRaWAN Settings” of ToolBox App to select the supported frequency and select channels to send uplinks. Make sure the channels match the LoRaWAN® gateway.

If the 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

Note:
For the -868M model, the default frequency is EU868;
For the -915M model, the default frequency is AU915.

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 to Toolbox and go to the “Status” page to sync the time on the screen.

Basic Settings

Go to “Device Settings->Basic” of ToolBox software or “Device->Setting->General Settings” of ToolBox App to change the reporting interval, screen mode, etc.

server.Default: 600s
Note: RS232 transmission will not follow the reporting interval.
Temperature Unit| Change the temperature unit displayed on the ToolBox screen.
Note:

1. The temperature unit in the reporting package is fixed as °C.
2. Please modify the threshold settings if the unit is changed.
   Screen Smart Mode| When the PIR value is 0 and lasts for 20 mins, the screen will stop updating to save battery life.
   Screen Display Mode| Change the screen display contents(see section 2.3 ).
   Change Password| Change the password for ToolBox App or software to read/write this device.

Advanced Settings

Data Collection Settings

Go to “Device Settings->Basic” of ToolBox software or “Device->Setting->Data Collection Settings” of ToolBox App to select the data you need to monitor. If any item is disabled, the screen will stop updating it and there will no be data on the reporting package.

Calibration Settings

The toolBox supports numerical calibration for all items. Go to “Device Settings->Basic” of ToolBox software or “Device->Setting->Calibration Settings” of ToolBox App to type the calibration value and save, the device will add the calibration value to the raw value.

Besides numerical calibration, ToolBox provides more calibration methods for CO2:
Manual Calibration: Put the device in an open outdoor environment for more than 10 minutes and click this button to calibrate the CO2 value.
Factory Calibration Restored: Clean the manual calibration and turn it back to factory calibration.

Threshold Settings

AM100 series will upload the current data instantly after the threshold is triggered. AM107 will also show alarms of CO2 and TVOC on the screen.
Go to “Device Settings->Basic” of ToolBox software or “Device->Setting->Threshold Settings” of ToolBox App to enable the threshold settings and input the threshold.

Maintenance

Upgrade

AM100 series support upgrades locally or over the air only via ToolBox software.

Upgrade Locally:
Step 1: Click “Browse” to import firmware from your computer.
Step 2: Click “Upgrade” to start the upgrade.
Upgrade Over the Air:
Step 1: Select the upgraded server according to your region and make sure your computer can access the Internet.
Step 2: Click “Up to date” to search for the latest firmware of devices. If your firmware is the latest version, ToolBox will prompt “Your device is up to date”.
Note: Any operation on ToolBox is not allowed during the upgrade.

Backup

AM100 devices support configuration backup for easy and quick device configuration in bulk.
Backup is allowed only for devices with the same model and LoRa frequency band. Please select one of the following methods to the backup the device:
Via ToolBox Software
Step 1: Go to “Maintenance->Backup and Reset”, and click “Export” to save the current configuration as json format backup file.
Step 2: Click “Browse” to select the backup file, then click “Import” to import the configurations.

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

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

Reset to Factory Default

Please select one of the following methods to reset the device:
Via Hardware: Hold on to the power button for more than 10s.
Via ToolBox Software: Go to “Maintenance->Backup and Reset” to click “Reset”.

Via Toolbox App: Go to “Device->Reset” to click “Reset”, then attach smartphone with an NFC area to the device to complete the reset.

Installation

Installation Note

In order to ensure the best detection and LoRaWAN® communication effect, it is recommended to install the 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 sources like an oven, or refrigerator.
• Do not mount the device close to where airflow varies greatly like windows, vents, fans, and air conditioners.
• 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 the floor.

Wall Mounting

1. Attach the mounting sticker to the wall.

2. Drill two mounting holes according to the sticker’s mark (around 88mm).
   Note: The connecting line of two holes must be a horizontal line.

3. Drive the wall plugs and wall mounting screws into the wall at the marks using a screwdriver.

4. Mount the device on the wall.

Milesight IoT Cloud Management

AM100 series can be managed by the 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 the following steps.

Add a Milesight Gateway

Step 1: Enable “Milesight” type network server and “Milesight IoT Cloud” mode in gateway web GUI.
Note: Ensure gateway has accessed the Internet.

Step 2: Go to the “My Devices” page and click “+New Devices” to add a gateway to Milesight IoT Cloud via SN. Gateway will be added under the “Gateways” menu.

Step 3: Check if the gateway is online in Milesight IoT Cloud.

Add AM104/AM107 to Milesight IoT Cloud

Step 1: Go to the “My Devices” page and click “+New Devices”. Fill in the SN of the device and select the associated gateway.

Step 2: After the device is online in Milesight IoT Cloud, you can check the data via webpage or mobile App and create a dashboard for it.

Device Payload

All data are based on the following format(HEX):

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

Basic Information

AM100 series sensors report basic information of sensor everytime joining the network.

Channel

| Type| Data Example|

Description

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ff| 01(Milesight Protocol Version)| 01| V1
08（Device SN）| 61 27 a2 17 41 32| Device SN is 6127a2174132
09 (Hardware Version)| 01 40| V1.4
0a(Software Version)| 01 14| V1.14
0f(Device Type)| 00| Class A
18 (Sensor Status)| 00 7f| 00=>all sensors 7f=>0111 1111 means all sensors are open

Sensor Data

AM100 series sensors report sensor data according to reporting intervals (10min by default).
The battery level is reported every 24 hours.

Channel

| Type| Data Example|

Description

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01| 75(Battery Level)| 64| 64=>100
Battery level =100%
03| 67 (Temperature)| 10 01| 10 01 => 01 10 = 272
Temp=2720.1=27.2°C
04| 68(Humidity)| 71| 71=>113
Hum=1130.5=56.5%
05| 6a(Activity Level)| 49 00| 49 00 => 00 49 =73
Activity Level = 73
06| 65(Illumination)| 1c 00 79 00
14 00| Illumination: 1c 00 => 00 1c =28 lux
Visible + Infrared: 79 00=> 00 79= 121
Infrared: 14 00=> 00 14= 20
07| 7d（CO2）| 67 04| 67 04 => 04 67 =1127
CO2 = 1127 ppm
08| 7d(TVOC)| 07 00| 07 00 => 00 07=7
TVOC = 7 ppb
09| 73（Barometric Pressure）| 68 27| 68 27=>27 68=10088
Pressure=10088*0.1=1008.8hPa

Downlink Commands

AM100 series sensors support downlink commands to configure the device. The application port is 85 by default.

Channel| Type| Data Example|

Description

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ff| 03(Set Reporting Interval)| b0 04| b0 04 => 04 b0 = 1200s
18 (Enable/disable sensor)| 01 01 (Enable Temperature)| Byte 1: Select Sensor 01: Temperature
02: Humidity
03: PIR
04: Light
05: CO2
06: TVOC
07: Barometric Pressure
Byte 2: 00=disable, 01=enable

Appendix

Carbon Dioxide Levels and Guidelines

CO 2 Level

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Description

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400ppm| Normal outdoor air level.
400-1000ppm| Typical level indoors with good ventilation.
1000-2000ppm| Poor air quality – requires ventilation.
≥2000ppm| Headaches, sleepiness, and stagnant, stale, stuffy air. Poor concentration, loss of attention, increased heart rate, and slight nausea may also be present.
5000ppm| Workplace exposure limit (as 8-hour TWA) in most jurisdictions.

40000ppm| Exposure may lead to serious oxygen deprivation resulting in permanent brain damage, coma, and even death.

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Documents / Resources

| Milesight AM100 Series LoRaWAN Motion and Light Intensity Sensor [pdf] User Guide
AM100 Series, LoRaWAN Motion and Light Intensity Sensor
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References

• GitHub - Milesight-IoT/SensorDecoders

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