RG2I AM100 Series Indoor Ambience Monitoring Sensor Featuring LoRaWAN User Guide

RG2I AM100 Series Indoor Ambience Monitoring Sensor Featuring LoRaWAN

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.
• In order to protect the security of the device, please change device password when first configuration. Default password is 123456.
• 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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GET HELP

For assistance, please contact
Milesight technical support:
Email: iot.support@milesight.com
Tel: 86-592-5085280
Fax: 86-592-5023065
Address: Building C09, Software Park III,

Revision History

Product Introduction

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.

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 is missing or damaged, please contact your sales Representative.

Hardware Overview

Front Panel

1. E-ink screen
2. NFC Area
3. LoRa Antenna (Internal)
4. PIR Sensor
5. Light Sensor Back Panel:
6. Power button
7. Battery Cover
8. Mounting Holes
9. Type-C Port

E-ink Screen

Screen Description
AM100 series provide 3 types of display modes:

To learn what an icon means, find it below

Note:

• AM100 series will do a full-screen refresh every 30 minutes in order to remove ghosting.
• Please refer section 4.5.3 for TVOC and CO2 threshold settings.
• AM100 series shows 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 screen display mode.
• Software: Go to Toolbox menu “Device Settings > Basic > Basic Settings” to select screen display mode.

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

until the screen changes state.

Turn Off| Press and hold the power button for more than 3 seconds

until the screen changes state.

Reset to Factory Default| 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 type-C USB port (5V, 100mA). When batteries and external power are both connected, external power will be the preferred power supply option.
• Both AA batteries are connected in series, so please ensure your battery voltage is not more than 1.5V.
• USB port can’t be used to charge battery.

Operation Guide

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

NFC 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 smartphone with NFC area 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 turn on/off, read and configure the 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 location of smartphone NFC area and it’s recommended to take off 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 dedicated NFC reader, which can be purchased from Milesight IoT.

USB Configuration

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

LoRaWAN Settings
LoRaWAN settings is used for configuring the transmission parameters in 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.

is 85.
Join Type| OTAA and ABP mode are available.
LoRaWAN Version| V1.0.2, V1.0.3, V1.1 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.

Spread Factor| If ADR is disabled, the device will send data via this spread factor.

Confirmed Mode

| If the device does not receive ACK packet from network server, it will resend data 3 times at most.

Rejoin Mode

| Reporting interval ≤ 30 mins: device will send specific amounts of LoRaMAC packets to check connection status every 30 mins; If there is no reply after specific amount of packets sent, the device will re-join.

Reporting interval > 30 mins: device will send specific amounts of LoRaMAC

packets to check connection status every reporting interval; If there is no reply after specific amounts of packets sent, the device will re-join.

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.

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

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

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

Time Synchronization
Mobile App Configuration:
Go to “Device ->Status”to click “sync” to sync the time on the screen. Software Configuration:
Go to “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.

Reporting Interval

| Reporting interval of transmitting data to network server.Default: 10 mins

Range: 1-1080 mins

Temperature Unit

| Change the temperature unit displayed on the ToolBox and 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 PIR value is 0 and last 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 disabled, the screen will stop updating it and there will not data on the reporting package.

Calibration Settings
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 raw value.

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

1. Download firmware from www.milesight-iot.com to your PC.
2. Go to “Maintenance -> Upgrade” of ToolBox software, click “Browse” to import firmware and upgrade the device. You can also click “Up to Date” to search for the latest firmware of the device and 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
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 following methods to backup device:

Via ToolBox Software
Step 1: Go to “Maintenance->Backup and Reset”, click “Export” to save current configuration as json format backup file.
Step 2: Click “Browse” to select backup file, then click “Import” to import the configurations.

Via ToolBox App
Step 1: Go to “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 which saved in the smartphone and click “Write”, then attach to another device to write 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 following methods to reset device:

• Via Hardware: Hold on power button more than 10s.
• Via ToolBox Software: Go to “Maintenance->Backup and Reset” to click “Reset”.

• Via ToolBox App: Go to “Device->Maintenance” to click “Reset”, then attach smart phone with NFC area to device to complete reset.

Installation

1. Attach the mounting sticker to the wall.

2. Drill 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 the wall plugs and wall mounting screws into wall at the marks using screw driver.

4. Mount the device on the wall.

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.

Milesight IoT Cloud Management

AM100 series 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.

1. Ensure Milesight LoRaWAN® gateway is online in Milesight IoT Cloud. For more info about connecting gateway to cloud please refer to Gateway User Guide.

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

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

Device Payload

All data are based on 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.

ff

| 01(Protocol Version)| 01=>V1
08 (Device SN)| 12 digits
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

18 (Sensor Status)

| Byte 0: 00 means all sensors

Byte 1: 0=disabled, 1=enabled and every bit means every kind of sensor Bit 0-7: temp, hum, Activity, Light, CO2,

TVOC, Pressure

Example:

Example:

Example:| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value
Example:| 08 (Device

SN)

| 6128a5294269| ff| 09

(Hardware version)

| 0140

(V1.4)

Example:| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value
Example:| 0a (Software

version)

| 0142 (V1.42)|

ff

| 0f (Device Type)| 00

(Class A)

Example:| Type| Value|  |  |
Example:|

18 (Sensor Status)

| 00=>All Sensors 7b=0111 1011

=>Activity level is disabled, and others are

enabled

|  |  |

Sensor Data
AM100 series sensors report sensor data according to reporting interval (10mins by default). Battery level is reported every 24 hours.

06

|

65(Illumination)

| Byte 1-2: Illumination, Unit: lux Byte 3-4: Visible + Infrared Byte 5-6: Infrared
07| 7d (CO2）| UINT16, Unit: ppm
08| 7d (TVOC)| UINT16, Unit: ppb
09| 73 (Barometric Pressure）| UINT16, Unit: hPa, Resolution: 0.1 hPa

Example:

03672901 046861 06651c0079001400 056a8900 077d6704 087dbd00 09734c27

Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value

03

|

67

(Temperature)

| 29 01 => 01 29 =

297

Temp=297*0.1=2 9.7°C

|

04

|

68

(Humidity)

|

61=>97

Hum=97*0.5

=48.5%

Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value

06

|

65

(Illumination)

| Illumination: 1c 00

=> 00 1c =28 lux Visible + Infrared: 79 00=> 00 79=

121

Infrared: 14 00=>

00 14= 20

|

05

|

6a(Activity Level)

|

89 00 => 00

89 =137

Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value

07

| 7d（CO2）| 67 04 => 04 67

=1127 ppm

|

08

|

7d(TVOC)

| bd 00 => 00

bd =189 ppb

Channel| Type| Value|  |  |

09

|

73（Barometric Pressure）

| 3c 27=>27

3c=10044

Pressure=10044*

0.1=1004.4hPa

|  |  |

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

ff

|  | Byte 1: Select Sensor

01: Temperature

 |  | 02: Humidity
 |

18 (Enable/disable sensor)

| 03: PIR (Activity)

04: Light

05: CO2

 |  | 06: TVOC
 |  | 07: Barometric Pressure
 |  | Byte 2: 00=disable, 01=enable
 |

1a(CO2 Calibration)

| 00: Factory Calibration Restored

03: Manual Calibration

 |

2d (Screen Display)

| 00: Disable the Display

01: Enable the Display

Example:
Set reporting interval as 20 minutes

ff03b004

Channel| Type| Value
ff| 03 (Set Reporting

Interval)

| b0 04=>04 b0=1200s

=20 minutes

Set AU915 or US915 channel mask as 8-15

ff0501ff00 ff05020000 ff05030000 ff05040000 ff05050000

Channel| Type| Value
ff| 05(Set Channel Mask)| 01: Channel index 0-15, ff00=>8-15 is enabled

02-05: Channel index 16-79, 0000=>all disabled

Reboot the device

ff10ff

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

Disable temperature and TVOC sensor collection

ff180100ff180600

Channel| Type| Value| Channel| Type| Value

ff

| 18

(Enable/disa ble sensor)

| 01=temperature 00=disabled|

ff

| 18

(Enable/disa ble sensor)

| 06=TVOC

00=disabled

Disable the e-ink screen display

ff2d00

Channel| Type| Value
ff| 2d (Screen Display)| 00: Disable the display

Appendix

Carbon Dioxide Levels and Guidelines

air. Poor concentration, loss of attention, increased

jurisdictions.

40000ppm

| Exposure may lead to serious oxygen deprivation

resulting in permanent brain damage, coma, even death.

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References

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

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