Solenoid Valve Controller (UC50x Series)
An industrial outdoor telemetry and valve automation controller engineered to command 2-wire DC latching solenoid valves across smart irrigation, agricultural tracking, and water distribution networks. Featuring dual-channel pulse output configurations, integrated digital water meter interfaces, and versatile solar or ultra-high battery choices, it provides long-range monitoring and standalone operational security in remote fields.
Key Highlights
- Specialized Pulse Solenoid Valve Control: Features dual-channel pulse outputs optimized for latching solenoid valve automation.
- Dual Power Source Configurations: Available in Solar-powered with rechargeable battery (UC501) or high-capacity built-in battery (UC502) models.
- Industrial Outdoor-Grade Enclosure: IP67-rated weatherproof structure designed to endure extreme agricultural and outdoor environments.
- Integrated Multi-Interface Sensor Input: Accommodates external inputs including 2 digital inputs for water meters or pulse configurations.
- Intelligent Local Scheduling and Automation: Supports time-controlled irrigation schedules and threshold rules independent of active network links.
Product Overview
The hardware functions as an industrial-grade, weather-sealed solenoid valve controller explicitly engineered to deliver automated fluid manipulation and volumetric monitoring across remote agricultural and water distribution networks. It features dual-channel DC latching pulse outputs supporting programmable activation widths to efficiently toggle standard two-wire solenoid valves without drawing continuous operating current.
Outfitted with dual opto-isolated pulse counting inputs, the node interfaces directly with physical water meters to simultaneously audit fluid consumption rates and real-time transit metrics. The product family provides versatile off-grid sustainability through two hardware iterations, deploying either a integrated 5W solar harvesting panel with rechargeable batteries or a standalone 19,000 mAh ultra-high-capacity lithium battery cell. Encased inside a high-impact, UV-stabilized IP67 weatherproof housing, the system runs localized timer schedules and intelligent interlocking scripts completely independent of any active gateway link while caching 2,800 historical records to preserve data integrity through network blackouts.
Key Features & Capabilities
Enterprise-grade technology designed for mission-critical operations
Latching Solenoid Valve Driver
Provides 2 channels of DC pulse outputs to efficiently switch standard 2-wire latching solenoid valves without continuous power drain.
Water Meter Sensor Integration
Features 2 digital inputs that function as pulse counters, facilitating precise flow volume tracking when connected to water meters.
NFC Wireless Parameterization
Utilizes near-field wireless loops for rapid field commissioning, status checks, and password-protected configurations directly from mobile devices.
Low-Latency Peer Automation Layer
Supports advanced Device-to-Device (D2D) protocol to communicate instantly with local sensors or controllers without relying on a gateway network.
Robust Data Recovery Cache
Maintains an internal buffer holding up to 2,800 records locally to prevent telemetry gaps during wireless network dropouts.
Technical Specifications
Key technical details and performance specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | LoRaWAN Solenoid Valve Controller |
| Wireless Technology | LoRaWAN and Device-to-Device (D2D) Protocol |
| Frequency Bands | CN470 / IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923-1&2&3&4 |
| RF Transmission Power | 16dBm (868 MHz) / 20dBm (915 MHz) / 19dBm (470 MHz) |
| Solenoid Valve Interface | 2 x Pulse Outputs (Supports 2-wire DC latching solenoid valves, programmable pulse width 10-500ms) |
| Valve Drive Voltage | Selectable 9 VDC or 12 VDC output pulse amplitude |
| Digital Inputs (DI) | 2 x Pulse counting/state inputs (Supports dry contact, max 100Hz pulse frequency) |
| UC501 Power Supply | 5W Solar Panel + 2 & 2550 mAh Chargeable Li-ion Batteries / 5-24 VDC external power feed |
| UC502 Power Supply | 19000 mAh replaceable ER34615 Li-SOCl2 Battery |
| Battery Operational Life | UC502: Up to 3 Years (Based on 2 valve actions and 1 upload per day) |
| Configuration Ports | 1 x Internal Type-C USB and external NFC Loop configuration |
| Local Log Buffer | Caches up to 2,800 structural tracking events locally for automated retransmission |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP67 Weatherproof Rated |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate + ABS (UL94-V0 Flame Retardant, UV Resistant) |
| Physical Dimensions | 116 x 116 x 45.5 mm (4.57 x 4.57 x 1.79 inches) |
| Operating Temperature Window | -20°C to +60°C (Solar battery charging stops below 0°C or above 45°C) |
| Relative Humidity Bounds | 0% to 95% RH (Non-condensing) |
| Mounting Options | Wall surface screw mounting or vertical pipe clamp attachment setups |
| Compliance Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
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