EM500-LGT LoRaWAN® Light Intensity Sensor
The Milesight EM500-LGT is an industrial-grade LoRaWAN® sensor designed to accurately monitor changes in light intensity for agriculture, horticulture, and environmental monitoring projects. Measuring from 0 to 100,000 lux with ±3% accuracy, this IP67-rated outdoor device delivers reliable performance in harsh conditions. Internal antenna, NFC configuration, and up to 10-year battery life minimize installation and maintenance costs.
Key features
- Wide measurement range: 0–100,000 lux, ±3% accuracy, 1 lux resolution
- Fast response time: Detects light changes within 1 second
- IP67 rating: Rugged for outdoor and harsh environment deployment
- LoRaWAN® based: Compatible with standard LoRaWAN® gateways and network servers
- Long battery life: Up to 10 years of continuous operation
- NFC configuration: Easy setup via mobile phone or PC
- Data management: 1,000-entry storage, automatic retransmission, threshold alarms
- Multi-frequency support: CN470, IN865, RU864, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923
Benefits
- Low power consumption: LoRaWAN® technology reduces battery replacement frequency
- Extended transmission range: Up to 2 km in urban areas, 15 km in rural areas
- Easy installation: Wall, pole, or DIN rail mounting options; rapid configuration via USB Type-C and NFC
- Milesight IoT Cloud integration: Data visualization dashboard, automatic triggers, real-time alerts, and mobile app support
- Maintenance simplicity: Easily replaceable battery, reduced wiring costs
- Data integrity: Storage, retransmission, and retrievability features prevent data loss
Use cases
- Agriculture and horticulture: Monitor optimal light conditions for plant growth
- Greenhouses and floriculture: Light intensity control for yield optimization
- Security systems: Light-based security applications
- Smart building management: Lighting automation and energy savings
- Environmental monitoring: Long-term outdoor light condition recording
Technical notes
- Wireless transmission technology: LoRaWAN®
- Antenna: Internal
- Frequency: CN470/IN865/RU864/EU868/US915/AU915/KR920/AS923
- Tx power: 16 dBm (868 MHz), 20 dBm (915 MHz), 19 dBm (470 MHz)
- Sensitivity: -137 dBm @ 300 bps
- Mode: OTAA/ABP, Class A
- Measurement range: 0–100,000 lux
- Accuracy: ±3%
- Resolution: 1 lux
- LED indicator: 1 × internal
- Button: 1 × power/reset (internal)
- USB: 1 × USB Type-C (internal, for configuration and console)
- Configuration: Mobile app (via NFC), PC software (via USB Type-C), downlink
- Data storage: 1,000 entries
- Cable length: 3 m
FAQ
Q: What is the battery life of the EM500-LGT? A: The device provides up to 10 years of battery life under normal operating conditions. The battery is easily replaceable and accessible during installation.
Q: Which LoRaWAN® gateways are compatible? A: The EM500-LGT is fully compatible with standard LoRaWAN® gateways and network servers. It supports CN470, IN865, RU864, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, and AS923 frequencies.
Q: How does NFC configuration work? A: Install the Milesight ToolBox software, enable NFC, and hold your phone near the device. Verify the password and begin configuration.
Q: What happens if data is lost? A: The device features 1,000-entry data storage, automatic retransmission, and data retrievability to ensure data integrity.
IoTMarketi provides a multi-brand industrial IoT catalog for Turkey. The Milesight EM500-LGT is a LoRaWAN® sensor designed to accurately measure light intensity changes in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental monitoring applications. Operating from 0 to 100,000 lux with ±3% accuracy and IP67 rating, it delivers reliable performance in outdoor and harsh conditions. The internal antenna, NFC configuration, and up to 10-year battery life minimize installation and maintenance costs. Compatible with standard LoRaWAN® gateways and network servers, the EM500-LGT provides transmission range up to 2 km in urban areas and 15 km in rural areas. Milesight IoT Cloud integration enables data visualization, automatic triggers, real-time alerts, and mobile app support. For agricultural projects, smart building management, and environmental monitoring in Turkey, request a project quote.
