Milesight UC502 IoT Controller
Authorised Milesight UK DistributorPrice range: £122.70 through £131.68 ex VAT (£147.24 – £158.02 inc. VAT)
The Milesight UC502-868M is an outdoor LoRaWAN multi-interface controller for wired sensors, with 2 GPIO, 2 analogue inputs (4-20 mA or 0-10 V), a switchable RS232/RS485 port and SDI-12. It runs on three 9000 mAh replaceable ER26500 Li-SOCl2 batteries rather than solar, works from -30°C to 70°C, and is IP68 rated to 1 m underwater for 7 days.
Power supply3 × 9000 mAh replaceable ER26500 Li-SOCl2 batteries
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Description
UC50x series is a multi-interface controller used for data acquisition from various sensors and
equipments. It contains different I/O interfaces such as analog input, digital input, digital output, serial
port and so on, which simplify the deployment and replacement of LoRaWAN® or cellular networks. UC50x series can be easily and quickly configured by NFC or wired USB port. For outdoor applications, it
provides flexible power like built-in solar panel or high-capacity battery and is equipped with an IP67-rated
enclosure and M12 connectors to protect itself from water and dust in harsh environments.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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UC502 specifications
| Power Supply | 3 × 9000 mAh replaceable ER26500 Li-SOCl2 batteries, or DC 5-24 V by M12 connector |
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| Work Mode | OTAA/ABP Class A |
| IO Ports | 2 × GPIO (digital input, digital output or pulse counter, software switchable) |
| IO Logical Level | Low: 0~0.8 V, High: 2.5~3.3 V; maximum current 20 mA; input frequency ≤ 4000 Hz suggested |
| Serial Port | 1 × RS232 or RS485 (software switchable), 1200~115200 bps |
| Serial Protocol | Transparent (RS232/RS485), Modbus RTU (RS485) |
| Analogue Input | 2 × analogue input, 4~20 mA or 0~10 V (switchable), 12 bit |
| SDI-12 | 1 × SDI-12, protocol SDI-12 V1.4, transparent |
| Power Output to Sensors | 2 × 3.3 V, 2 × 5/9/12 V (switchable); 3.3 V continuous, 5/9/12 V 0~10 minutes before data collection |
| Interface Type | M12 A-coded male |
| Protocol | LoRaWAN® |
| Frequency | CN470/IN865/EU868/RU864/US915/AU915/KR920/AS923-1&2&3&4 |
| Tx Power | 16 dBm (868 MHz)/20 dBm (915 MHz)/19 dBm (470 MHz) |
| Sensitivity | -137 dBm @300bps |
| Antenna | Internal antenna or external antenna (hardware optional); EA version: 1 × 50 Ω SMA female connector |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C ~ 70°C |
| Relative Humidity | 0 ~ 95% (Non-condensing) |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 (1 m underwater, 7 days) |
| Dimensions | 116 × 116 × 45.5 mm (4.56 × 4.56 × 1.79 in), connectors excluded |
| Installation | Wall or pole mounting |
| Configuration | Mobile app via NFC, PC software via USB Type-C, downlink |
| Advanced Features | Threshold alarm, change alarm, data storage (600 entries), data retrievability, data retransmission |
| Approvals | CE, FCC, ISED; RoHS |
Specifications taken from the manufacturer datasheet.
Which version do I need?
This is a UC50x family datasheet covering UC501 and UC502. UC502 is the primary-battery model: three replaceable 9000 mAh ER26500 Li-SOCl2 cells, Class A only, no multicast, and a wider -30°C to 70°C operating range. UC501 is the solar/rechargeable model with Class A and Class C plus multicast and a -20°C to 60°C range. The -868M part number is the 868 MHz build; UK LoRaWAN uses EU868, so -868M is the correct UK variant.
Typical applications for the UC502
- Cold-climate outdoor sensor collection below -20°C
- Smart agriculture and irrigation with SDI-12 probes
- Remote pulse counting from field meters
- 4-20 mA / 0-10 V transmitter backhaul over LoRaWAN
- Modbus RTU field equipment monitoring where solar is not viable
Buying guides for this product
Frequency band
Supplied on EU868, the LoRaWAN band used in the UK and across Europe. That is the default and you do not need to ask for it — the -868M in the part number is the EU868 build.
The same UC502 unit also covers IN865 and RU864. Those bands share the 863–870 MHz radio with EU868, so one device can be set to any of them in its own configuration — no different part number needed.
CN470, US915, AU915, KR920 and AS923 are a different radio and therefore a different build. Milesight makes them and we can order them: tell us where the devices are being deployed and we will confirm the part number, price and lead time.
Not sure which band applies where? The Things Network publishes the LoRaWAN frequency plan for every country.
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UC502 — frequently asked questions
What batteries does the UC502 use?
Three replaceable 9000 mAh ER26500 Li-SOCl2 cells. It can also be powered from DC 5-24 V through the M12 connector.
Should I choose the UC502 or the UC501?
Choose the UC502 where there is no useful sunlight or where the site goes below -20°C: it uses replaceable primary cells and is rated -30°C to 70°C. Choose the UC501 for solar charging, Class C downlink control and multicast.
Does it support Class C?
No. The UC502 is OTAA/ABP Class A only. Class C and multicast are UC501 features.
Is it suitable for wet or buried locations?
The enclosure is IP68 rated at 1 m underwater for 7 days and uses M12 connectors, with a -30°C to 70°C operating range and 0-95% non-condensing humidity.
What sensor interfaces does it provide?
2 × GPIO, 2 × analogue inputs switchable between 4-20 mA and 0-10 V, one serial port switchable between RS232 and RS485 (Modbus RTU on RS485), and 1 × SDI-12 V1.4, plus 3.3 V and 5/9/12 V sensor power outputs.
How much does the Milesight UC502 IoT Controller cost in the UK?
The Milesight UC502 IoT Controller starts at £122.70 ex VAT from Indiott, with the exact figure depending on the variant you choose. Indiott is a UK distributor and invoices with VAT (PSI Technologies Ltd, VAT GB 730 2340 83). UK delivery is a flat £14.25 per order ex VAT, whatever the weight.
What is the lead time and delivery cost for the Milesight UC502 IoT Controller?
The Milesight UC502 IoT Controller is in stock and typically dispatched within 14 working days from the UK. UK delivery is a flat £14.25 per order ex VAT, whatever the weight or how many items you order. We ship to GB and the EU and provide a VAT invoice with every order.
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