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MU EM400-TLD
ToF Laser Distance Sensor
Featuring LoRaWAN®
EM400-TLD
User Guide

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.  The device is not intended to be used as a reference sensor, and Milesight won't should
responsibility for any damage which may result from inaccurate readings.  Do not place the device close to objects with naked flames.  Do not place the device in where the temperature is below/above the operating range.  Make sure both batteries are newest when install, or battery life will be reduced.  The device must never be subjected to shocks or impacts.
Declaration of Conformity
EM400-TLD 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
Date February 23, 2023

Doc Version Description

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Contents
1. Product Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................4 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Hardware Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Packing List ..............................................................................................................................4 2.2 Hardware Overview ................................................................................................................. 5 2.3 Dimensions (mm) .................................................................................................................... 5 2.4 Power Button ........................................................................................................................... 5
3. Operation Guide .................................................................................................................................5 3.1 NFC Configuration ................................................................................................................... 5 3.2 LoRaWAN Settings .................................................................................................................. 6 3.3 Basic Settings ........................................................................................................................ 10 3.4 Threshold Settings ................................................................................................................ 10 3.5 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 11 3.5.1 Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 11 3.5.2 Backup .........................................................................................................................12 3.5.3 Reset to Factory Default .............................................................................................12
4. Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 13 5. Device Payload ................................................................................................................................ 14
5.1 Basic Information .................................................................................................................. 14 5.2 Sensor Data ........................................................................................................................... 15 5.3 Downlink Commands ............................................................................................................ 16
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1. Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
EM400-TLD is a LoRaWAN® distance sensor based on ToF (time of flight), which is mainly used for detecting the fill level and position status. With an appropriate FOV with the maximum field angle of 27°, it has almost no blind spot when installed on small-sized waste bins or containers. The embedded temperature sensor enables it to monitor whether the containers are burning for security reasons.
With IP67 waterproof rating and internal damp-proof coating, it is suitable for outdoor applications. Besides, EM400-TLD is equipped with 3-axis accelerometer to detect the status of container lid. Compatible with Milesight LoRaWAN® gateway and IoT Cloud solution, users can know the containers' status and fill level in real-time and manage effectively and remotely.
1.2 Features
 2-350 cm wide detection range with extremely short blind zone  Easy to install, especially suitable for small-size waste bins or containers  Equipped with NTC temperature sensor for the detection and alarm of trash burning  Built-in 3-axis accelerometer sensor to monitor device tilt status  Damp-proof coating inside and IP67 waterproof enclosure for outdoor applications  Built-in two 9000 mAh replaceable batteries and work for 10 years without replacement  Ultra-wide-distance wireless transmission up to line of sight of 15km  Equipped with NFC for one touch configuration, support car emulation mode  Function well with standard LoRaWAN® gateways and network servers  Compatible with Milesight IoT Cloud
2. Hardware Introduction 2.1 Packing List

1 × EM400-TLD Device

2 × Mounting Kits

1 × Mirror Cleaning Cloth

1× Warranty Card

1× Quick Guide

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

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2.2 Hardware Overview

2.3 Dimensions (mm)

2.4 Power Button

EM400-TLD can be switched on/off via NFC. Besides, users can use power button to switch on/off and reset the device manually.

Function Switch On Switch Off

Action Press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds. Press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds.

LED Indication Off  On On  Off

Reset

Press and hold the button for more than 10 seconds. Quickly Blinks

Check Quickly press the power button.
On/Off Status

Light On: Device is on Light Off: Device is off

3. Operation Guide
3.1 NFC Configuration
EM400-TLD can be configured via NFC. 1. Download and install "Milesight ToolBox" App from Google Play or App Store. 2. Enable NFC on the smartphone and open"Milesight ToolBox" App.

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3. Attach the smartphone with NFC area to the device to read the basic information.
4. Basic information and settings of devices will be shown on ToolBox if it's recognized successfully. You can switch on/off, read and write the device by tapping the button on the App. In order to protect the security of devices, password validation is required when configuring via unused phone. 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) EM400-TLD can also be configured by dedicated NFC reader provided by Milesight IoT or you can configure it via TTL interface inside the device.
3.2 LoRaWAN Settings
LoRaWAN settings is used for configuring the transmission parameters in LoRaWAN® network.
Basic LoRaWAN Settings:
Go to 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.
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Description

Device EUI

Unique ID of the device which can also be found on the label.

App EUI

Default App EUI is 24E124C0002A0001.

Application Port The port used for sending and receiving data, 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 Nwkskey for ABP mode, default is 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313823.
Key

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

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

If the device does not receive ACK packet from network server, it will resend Confirmed Mode
data once.

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.

Rejoin Mode 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.

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

ADR Mode

Allow network server to adjust data rate of the device.

Tx Power

Transmit power of 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.

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LoRaWAN Frequency Settings:
Go to Setting > LoRaWAN Settings 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
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3.3 Basic Settings
Go to Device > Setting > General Settings to change the reporting interval, etc.

Parameters

Description

Device Mode Select from "Standard Mode" or "Bin Mode".

Reporting interval of transmitting data to network server.

Reporting Interval Standard Mode: 10 minutes as default;

Bin mode: 20 minutes as default.

Enable or disable the installation height of the device when in Bin Mode.

Note:

1. It is suggested to enable this feature if the bin is located under strong Installation Height
light and there are bags inside the garbage bin.

2. If the collected value is above the installation height twice, the sensor

will report the installation height.

Value of the

Set the installation height between device and the bottom of waste bin.

Installation Height Range: 0.02 - 3.5m.

Tilt & Distance When detecting that the offset angle is greater than 20 degrees, turn off

Switch

the distance measurement.

Change the password for ToolBox App or software to read/write this Change Password
device.

3.4 Threshold Settings
Go to Device > Setting > Threshold Settings to enable the threshold settings and input the distance threshold. EM400-TLD will detect whether the distance reaches the threshold according to collecting interval. If threshold is triggered, it uploads the current data once instantly.

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Parameters

Description

Collecting interval of ToF sensor to detect distance. The default value for Collecting Interval
standard mode is 10 minutes, for bin mode is 20 minutes.

Threshold Dismiss When the collected value changes from outside the threshold to within the

Report

threshold, a threshold dismiss packet will be reported.

3.5 Maintenance
3.5.1 Upgrade
1. Download firmware from Milesight website to your smartphone. 2. Open Toolbox App, go to Device > Maintenance and click Browse to import firmware and upgrade the device. Note: 1) Operation on ToolBox is not supported during a firmware upgrade. 2) Only Android version ToolBox supports the upgrade feature.

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3.5.2 Backup
EM400-TLD support configuration backup for easy and quick device configuration in bulk. Backup is allowed only for devices with the same model and LoRaWAN® frequency band. 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 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.
3.5.3 Reset to Factory Default
Please select one of following methods to reset device: Via Hardware: Hold on power button (internal) for more than 10s. Via ToolBox App: Go to Device > Maintenance to click Reset, then attach smartphone with NFC
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area to device to complete reset.
4. Installation
1. Drill two holes on the container cover according to the location of device mounting holes. 2. Put the device under container cover and align the holes in order to perfectly screw the bolts into the holes from the other side of the cover.
Besides, the device can also be fixed by two M4 mounting screws and wall plugs. 13

Installation Note:  In order to provide the best data transmission, please ensure the device is within the signal
range of the LoRaWAN® gateway and keep it away from metal objects and obstacles.  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 no touch the lens of sensor 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 if needed.  The device must be placed in a horizontal position on the top of the object so that it has a
clear path to the object.  When using waste bin mode, place the device in the center of waste bin and here are some
recommended sizes of waste bins: when the height is 40cm, the minimum radius should be 10cm; when the height is 80cm, the minimum radius should be 19cm.

5. Device Payload

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

Channel1 Type1 Data1 Channel2 Type2 Data2 Channel 3 ...

1 Byte 1 Byte N Bytes 1 Byte 1 Byte M Bytes 1 Byte

...

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

5.1 Basic Information
EM400-TLD reports basic information of sensor whenever it joins the network.

Channel

Type

Description

01(Protocol Version)

01=>V1

ff

09 (Hardware Version) 01 40 => V1.4

0a (Software Version) 01 14 => V1.14

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0b (Power On) 0f (Device Type) 16 (Device SN)

Device is on 00: Class A, 01: Class B, 02: Class C 16 digits

Example:
Channel ff
Channel ff
Channel ff

ff0bff ff0101 ff166329c42503920003 ff090100 ff0a0101 ff0f00

Type 0b
(Power On) Type 16
(Device SN) Type 0a
(Software version)

Value ff
(Reserved) Value
6329c42503 920003 Value

Channel ff
Channel ff
Channel

Type 01
(Protocol Version) Type 09
(Hardware version) Type

0101 (V1.1)

ff

0f (Device Type)

Value
01 (V1)
Value 0100 (V1.0) Value
00 (Class A)

5.2 Sensor Data
EM400-TLD reports sensor data according to reporting interval (10 mins or 20 mins by default).

Channel

Type

Description

01

75(Battery Level) UINT8, Unit: %

03

67 (Temperature) INT16, Unit: °C

04

82 (Distance)

INT16, Unit: mm

00: Normal (horizontal offset angle < 20°)

05

00 (Device Position) 01: Tilt (horizontal offset angle  20°)

Example: Channel 01 Channel 04

Type

017564 0367f800 04820101 050000

Value Channel

Type

75 (Battery)

64 => 100%

03

67 (Temperature)

Type
82 (Distance)

Value 01 01 =>
01 01 =257mm =0.257m

Channel

Type

00 05
(Device Position)

Value f8 00 => 00 f8
= 248 * 0.1 =24.8 °C Value
00=Normal

Threshold Packet: When collected distance exceeds threshold, EM400-TLD will report a distance alarm packet;

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besides, it will also report a alarm dismiss packet if distance returns back to normal value. When the abrupt change of temperature is greater than 5 °C, it will report a temperature threshold packet.

Channel

Type

Description

3 Bytes,

Distance (2 Bytes) + Alarm Status (1 Byte)

82

Distance: unit -- mm

84

(Distance)

Alarm Status:

00 -Alarm dismiss

01 -Alarm

3 Bytes,

Temperature (2 Bytes) + Alarm Status(1 Byte)

67

Temperature: unit -- °C

83

(Temperature) Alarm Status:

00 -Alarm dismiss

01 -Alarm

Example: 1. Distance Threshold

Channel 84

Type 82
(Distance)

8482330701
Value Distance: 33 07 =>07 33 = 1843mm = 1.843m
Alarm Status: 01= Alarm

2. Temperature Threshold

Channel 83

Type 67
(Temperature)

8367220101
Value Temperature: 22 01 =>01 22 = 290 * 0.1 = 29 °C
Alarm Status: 01= Alarm

5.3 Downlink Commands
EM400-TLD supports downlink commands to configure the device. Application port is 85 by default.

Channel

Type

Description

10 (Reboot)

ff (Reserved)

ff

03 (Set Reporting Interval) 2 Bytes, unit: s

13 (Set Installation Height) 00 = Disable; 01 = Enable

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71 (Set Device Mode) 3e (Set Tilt & Distance Switch) 56 (Set ToF Distance Sensor)

00 = Standard Mode; 01 = Bin Mode 00 = Disable; 01 = Enable 00 = Disable; 01 = Enable 9 Bytes, CTRL(1B)+Min(2B)+Max(2B)+00000000 (4 B)

06 (Set Threshold Alarm)

CTRL: Bit2~Bit0: 000-disable 001-below 010-above 011-within 100-below or above Bit5~Bit3: 001-Standard Mode 010-Bin Mode Bit6=0 Bit7: 0 - disable threshold dismiss report 1 - enable threshold dismiss report

Example: 1. Set reporting interval as 20 minutes.

ff03b004

Channel ff

Type 03 (Set Reporting Interval)

Value b0 04 => 04 b0 = 1200s = 20 minutes

2. Reboot the device.

Channel ff

Type 10 (Reboot)

ff10ff

Value ff (Reserved)

3. Set the device as standard mode.

ff7100

Channel ff

Type 71 (Set Device Mode)

Value 00 = Standard Mode

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4. When the distance is below 3mm or above 20mm, the sensor will send threshold alarm.

Channel ff

ff06 8c 0300 1400 00000000

Type 06 (Set Threshold Alarm)

Value CTRL: 8c=10 001 100 100=below or above 001=standard mode 10=enable threshold dismiss report Min: 03 00=> 00 03 = 3mm Max: 1400 => 00 14 = 20mm

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