Portable Socket
Featuring LoRaWAN®
WS52x
User Guide
Milesight IoT
Safety Precautions
Milesight will not shoulder responsibility for any losses or damages resulting from not following the instructions of this operating guide.
- The device must not be modified in any way.
- In order to protect the security of the device, please change device the password when the first configuration. The default password is 123456.
- In order to get the best data transmission, ensure the device is within the signal range of the LoRaWAN® gateway and avoid mental obstacles.
- Do not overload the maximum capacity in order to avoid damage to the device.
- The device is intended only for indoor use. Do not place the device 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.
- Use the device only in a clean environment. Dusty or dirty environments may prevent the proper operation of this device.
- The device must never be subjected to shocks or impacts.
- Use a dry, clean cloth to clean the device. Do not use strong chemicals or detergents which may damage the device.
Declaration of Conformity
WS52x is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the CE, FCC, and RoHS.
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Revision History
| Date | Doc Version | Description |
| August 11, 2021 | V 1.0 | Initial version |
| 25-Oct-21 | V 1.1 | Add multicast feature |
Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
WS52x is a LoRaWAN® smart portable socket for the monitoring and control of electronic appliances. Supporting a variety of international socket types, WS52x can be used to turn on or off the electronic devices locally or remotely, to measure power consumption data, and even to send alarms in case of overcurrent events. Due to its intelligence, WS52x is suitable for wireless control of indoor lights, fans, heaters, machines, etc.
Power data is transmitted via LoRaWAN® technology enables encrypted radio transmissions over long distances while consuming very little power. Also, users can check visualized data through Milesight IoT Cloud or through the user’s own Application Server.
protocol, and LoRaWAN®
1.2 Features
- Plug & play experience
- Support a variety of international socket types
- Turn on/off devices and create timing switch-on/off schedules remotely
- Collect data of current, voltage, electrical consumption
- Support overload protection
- Up to 15 km communication range
- Easy configuration via NFC
- Standard LoRaWAN® technology
- Compatible with Milesight IoT Cloud and Milesight ToolBox
Hardware Introduction
2.1 Packing List
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your sales representative.
2.2 Hardware Overview
Note: The outlook will differ according to socket types.
2.3 Dimensions (mm)
Note: The plug size will a little differ according to socket types.
2.4 Power Button and LED Patterns
|
Function |
Action |
LED Indicator |
| Open the Socket | Press the power button. | Off → Static On |
| Close the Socket | Static On → Off | |
| Network Status | Send join network requests. | Blinks once |
| Join the network successfully. | Blinks twice | |
| Reset to Factory Default | Press and hold the power button for more than 10s. | Quickly blinks |
Note:
- Network status will only display when LED has enabled and the socket powers on.
- If WS52x still fails to join the network after 32 join requests, the LED will stop blinking.
- Reset operation is not affected even button lock is enabled or the LED indicator is disabled.
Operation Guide
3.1 NFC Configuration
WS52x can be configured via smartphone with NFC function.
- Plug WS52x into a wall socket, then WS52x will switch on automatically.
- Download and install the “Milesight ToolBox” App from Google Play or App Store.
- Enable NFC on the smartphone and launch Milesight ToolBox.
- Attach the smartphone with an 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 read and configure the device by tapping the Read/Write device on the App. In order to protect the security of the device, password validation is required when configuring via a new smartphone. The default password is 123456.
- Press the power button, the WS52x portable socket will supply the electric power to other electronic appliances.
Note:
- Check the NFC area of your smartphone and it’s recommended to remove the phone case.
- If the smartphone fails to read/write configurations via NFC, move the phone away and back to try again.
- WS52x can also be configured on ToolBox via a dedicated NFC reader provided by Milesight IoT.
3.2 LoRaWAN Settings
LoRaWAN® settings are used to configure the data transmission parameters in the LoRaWAN® network.
3.2.1 Basic Settings
WS52x supports basic configurations like join type, App EUI, App Key, and other information. You can also keep all settings by default.
|
Parameters |
Description |
| Device EUI | Unique ID of the device can also be found on the label. |
| App EUI | Default App EUI is 24E124C0002A0001. |
| Application Port | The port used for sending and receiving data, the default port is 85. |
| Join Type | OTAA and ABP modes are available. |
| Application Key | Appkey for OTAA mode, default is 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313823. |
| Device Address | Devendra 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 an ACK packet from a network server, it will resend data 3 times at most. |
| Rejoin Mode | Reporting interval s 30 mins: the device will send specific numbers of LoRaMAC packets to check connection status every 30 mins; If no replies after specific packets are being sent, the device will re-join. Reporting interval > 30 mins: the device will send specific numbers of LoRaMAC packets to check connection status at every reporting interval; If no replies after specific packets are being sent, the device will re-join. |
| ADR Mode | Allow the network server to adjust the data rate of the device. |
| Tx Power | Transmit power of the device. |
| RX2 Data Rate RX2 Frequency | RX2 data rate to receive downlinks. |
| ADR Mode | RX2 frequency to receive downlinks. |
Note:
- Please contact the sales representative for the device EUI list if there are many units.
- Please contact the sales representative if you need random App keys before purchase.
- Select OTAA mode if you use Milesight IoT Cloud to manage devices.
- Only OTAA mode supports rejoin mode.
3.2.2 Frequency Settings
Select supported frequency and select channels to send uplinks. Make sure the channels match the LoRaWAN® gateway.
If device 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.
3.2.3 Multicast Settings
WS52x supports setting up several multicast groups to receive multicast commands from network servers and users can use this feature to control devices in bulks.
- Enable Multicast Group on WS52x, set a unique multicast address and keys to distinguish other groups. You can also keep these settings by default.
Parameters
Description
Multicast Address
Unique 8-digit address to distinguish different multicast groups. Multicast McNetSkey
32-digit key. Default values:
Multicast Group 1: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313823
Multicast Group 2: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313824
Multicast Group 3: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313825
Multicast Group 4: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313826Multicast McAppSkey
32-digit key. Default values:
Multicast Group 1: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313823
Multicast Group 2: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313824
Multicast Group 3: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313825
Multicast Group 4: 5572404C696E6B4C6F52613230313826 - Add a multicast group on the network server. Take Milesight UG6x gateway as an example, go to “Network Server -> Multicast Groups”, click “Add” to add a multicast group.
Fill in the multicast group information the same as WS52x settings, and select the devices which you need to control, then click Save.
- Go to “Network Server -> Packets”, select the multicast group and fill in the downlink command, click Send. The network server will broadcast the command to devices that belong to this multicast group.
Note: ensure all devices’ application ports are the same.
3.3 General Settings
Go to Device -> Settings -> General Settings of ToolBox App to change the reporting interval, etc.
| Parameters | Description |
| Reporting Interval | The interval of reporting socket status and electrical parameters. Default: 20 mins, Range: 1-1080 mins |
| LED Indicator | Enable or disable the light indicated in chapter 2.4. |
| Power Consumption | Record the power consumption. If disabled, the device will stop recording and the power consumption value will stop updating. |
| When Power is Restored, Socket | If the device loses power and returns to the power supply, the device will switch the socket on or off according to this parameter. |
| Button Lock | If enabled, the power button status will freeze except reset. |
| Overcurrent Alarm | When the current reaches the threshold, the device will send socket status and device electrical parameters. |
| Overcurrent Protection | When the current reaches the threshold, the device will stop supplying power. |
| Change Password | Change the password for ToolBox App to write this device. |
3.4 Maintenance
3.4.1 Upgrade
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 the Android version ToolBox supports the upgrade feature.
3.4.2 Backup
WS52x 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.
1. Go to the “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 is saved in the smartphone and click “Write”, then attach it to another device to write configuration.
Note: Slide the template item to the left to edit or delete the template. Click the template to edit the configurations.
3.4.3 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 until the LED quickly blinks.
Via Toolbox App: Go to Device -> Maintenance to tap “Reset”, then attach smartphone with NFC area to the device to complete the resetting.
Device Payload
All data are based on the following format (HEX):
| 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, you can find them at https://github.com/Milesight-IoT/SensorDecoders.
4.1 Basic Information
WS52x reports basic information of the device every time when it joins the network.
|
Channel |
Type |
Description |
|
ff |
01(Protocol Version) | 01=>V1 |
| 09 (Hardware Version) | 01 40 => V1.4 | |
| Oa (Software Version) | 01 14 => V1.14 | |
| Ob (Power On) | Device is on | |
| 16 (Device SN) | 16 digits | |
| 24 (Overcurrent Alarm) | Byte 1: 00-disabled, 01-enabled Byte 2: current threshold | |
| 25 (Button Lock) | 00 00-disabled, 00 80-enabled | |
| 26 (Power Consumption) | 00-disabled, 01-enabled | |
| 30 (Overcurrent Protection) | Byte 1: 00-disabled, 01-enabled Byte 2: current threshold |
Example:
| ff0101 ff166148b13783621055 ff090100 ff0a0103 ff24010a ff30010a ff250080 ff2601 | ||
| Channel | Type | Value |
| ff | 01 (Protocol Version) | 01(V1) |
| ff | 16(Device SN) | 6148b13783 621055 |
| ff | 09 (Hardware Version) | 0100 (V1.0) |
| ff | 0a (Software Version) | 0103 (V1.3) |
| ff | 24 (Overcurrent Alarm) | 01=>Enabled 0a=10A |
| ff | 30 (Overcurrent Protection) | 01=>Enabled 0a=10A |
| ff | 25(Button Lock) | 00 80=>Enabled |
| ff | 26 (Power Consumption) | 01=>Enabled |
4.2 Sensor Data
WS52x reports electrical data according to reporting interval (20 mins by default) or when current reaches the overcurrent threshold.
| Channel | Type | Description |
| 03 | 74 (Voltage) | Resolution: 0.1V |
| 04 | 80 (Active Power) | UINT32, Unit: W |
| 05 | 81 (Power Factor) | UINT8, Unit: % |
| 06 | 83 (Power Consumption) | UINT32, Unit: Wh |
| 07 | c9 (Current) | UINT16, Unit: mA |
| 08 | 70 (Socket Status) | 00: Close, 01: Open |
Example:
| 087001 058129 07c91200 0374f508 068305000000 048001000000 | ||
|
Channel |
Type |
Value |
| 08 | 70 (Socket Status) | 01 => Open |
| 05 | 81 (Power Factor) | 29=> 41% |
| 07 | C9 (Current) | 12 00=>00 12=18mA |
| 03 | 74(Voltage) | f5 08=>08 f5=2293 Voltage=2293 *0.1=229.3V |
| 06 | 83(Power Consumption) | 05 00 00 00=>00 00 00 05=5 Wh=0.005kWh |
| 04 | 80 (Active Power) | 01 00 00 00=>00 00 00 01=1 W |
4.3 Downlink Commands
WS52x supports downlink commands to configure the device. The application port is 85 by default.
|
Channel |
Type |
Description |
| 08 | / | 00 00 ff-close, 01 00 ff-open |
|
ff |
03 (Set Reporting Interval) | 2 Bytes, unit: s |
| 22 (Add Delay Task) | Byte 1:00 Byte 2-3: delay time, unit: s Byte 4: 10-close, 11-open Note: WS52x supports adding only one task. The latter command will cover the previous command. |
|
| 23 (Delete Delay Task) | 00 ff | |
| 24 (Overcurrent Alarm) | Byte 1: 00-disable, 01-enable Byte 2: current threshold | |
| 25 (Button Lock) | 00 00-disable, 00 80-enable | |
| 26 (Power Consumption) | 00-disable, 01-enable | |
| 27 (Reset Power Consumption) | ff | |
| 28 (Enquire Electrical Status) | ff | |
| 2f (LED Mode) | 00-disable, 01-enable | |
| 30 (Overcurrent Protection) | Byte 1: 00-disable, 01-enable Byte 2: current threshold |
Example:
- Open the supply of the socket.
080100ff Channel Command 8-Jan-00 01 00 ff=>Open - Set reporting interval as 20 minutes.
ff03b004
Channel
Type Value
ff
03 (Set Reporting Interval) b0 04=>04 b0=1200s
=20 minutes - Add a delay task: open the socket after 1minute
ff22003c0011
Channel Type Value ff 22 (Add Delay Task) Byte 1:00
Byte 2-3: 3c 00=>00 3c=60s=1min
Byte 4: 11=>open - Delete the delay task
ff2300ff
Channel
Type Value
ff 23(Delete Delay
Task)00ff - Enable overcurrent alarm and protection and set the current threshold as 10A.
ff24010a ff30010a
Channel
Type Value
ff 24 (Overcurrent Alarm) Byte 1:
01=>enable Byte
2:0a=>10Aff 30 (Overcurrent Protection) Byte 1:
01=>enable
Byte 2:0a=>10A - Reset power consumption
|
ff27ff |
||
| Channel | Type |
Value |
| ff | 27(Reset Power Consumption) | ff (Reserved)
|
Documents / Resources
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Milesight WS52x Portable Socket Featuring LoRaWAN [pdf] User Guide WS52x, Portable Socket Featuring LoRaWAN |
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