FA - 40 - CB-Svendsen..."Dial-back": FA-40 also supports the "Dial-back ” principle, which is based on, the FA-20 takes initiative to communicate data back to the main station. The

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Specifications are subject to revision without notice.

FA - 40

Flex

GSM/GPRS/SMS based remote metering

1. FA-40 in brief

2. Product information

3. Installation Instructions

2015.08.02

Note: Options for Wireless M-Bus and wired M-Bus output are now available (see page 30)!

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FA-40, in brief. Usage: Data logger with GSM/GPRS/SMS modem.

FA-40 is our 6. generation of GSM/GPRS/SMS based remote metering units, created for reading and logging data from heat, electricity, water and gas meters, and the collection of other types of signals such as analogue. Local control is also possible for example via SMS. Description:

FA-40 is a complete unit, which is consisting of a quad-band GSM/GPRS/SMS modem, 3x independent data loggers, 2x M-Bus Master ports, 1x Multi interface to include manufacture solutions, 2x genuine S01-pulse inputs, power supply and antenna. FA-40 can in basic configuration retrieve data from up to 17 serial meters and 2 pulse based meters.

Data logging is done with respect to the EDIEL-standard including EDIEL marking of data. Logging of serial data and pulses can be independently mixed. The 3 data loggers are independent and can for example log with 3 different time intervals including the opportunity for time logging of pulses in seconds.

Collecting of data, setting up parameters and even software update is done through the integrated Quad-band GSM/GPRS/SMS-modem.

FA-40 is delivered preprogrammed with a number of serial meter drivers, supporting different serial manufacturer protocols. Changing between drivers is easily done trough SMS, and just by using a mobile phone, the installer verify the communication between the meters and FA-40 WITHOUT help from personnel at the IT center.

FA-40 contains a unique M-bus driver (Max M-bus), which can read M-bus based meters directly (“plug and play”) WITHOUT the need of encoding any information into the FA-40 at all.

Option: FA-40 offers the possibility of mounting an internal option module. It can for example contain Wireless M-Bus, M-Bus output for use with CTS, analog or digital inputs or signal relay outputs. Other types of option modules will become available as they are developed – including customer specific modules. Specification:

Antenna: Standard is 42mm dual-band whip. Antenna connection: Standard SMA. Supply: 230Vac (+/-10%). Energy consumption: Less than 1,5W (average). Temperature/density: -20 to +45°C / IP54. Relative humidity: 15-95% (no condensing) Size: 105x50x180mm not including the antenna

and clearance for cable entry.

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FA-40

Flex

Product information

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CB Svendsen A/S

Product information FA-40:

GSM/GPRS/SMS based remote metering.

Description: FA-40 is a data collection unit for remote heat-, electricity-, gas- and water meters through the GSM network i.e. GPRS/GSM/SMS. FA-40 consists of a data collection module and a communication module. Through the 3 serial inputs (which is 2 M-bus master ports for up to 8 serial M-bus meters on each master port) and/or pulse inputs, FA-40 collects data for later to return the collected data through the built in GSM/GPRS/SMS modem.

FA-40 monitors the functioning of meters and consumption through alarm limits and – if the meter has error recognition – the meters own error code. FA-40 offers the possibility for extended data processing, as FA-40 through its 3 independent data loggers performs data logging on optional features for up to 79 data ring buffers including time. Data handling, serial data:

FA-40 reads the connected serial meter up to 720 times a day (programmable) and error checks the received data. If an error is registered, it will be notified to the master station by means of a special data communication (programmable). Furthermore FA-40 saves for all meters the latest serial readings (complete) and for 3 chosen serial meters: The latest reading, the reading from the last midnight and the reading from every change of month (complete dataset). These readings are present in FA-40 – independently from chosen data log setup. I.e. it is not necessary to log such data as time counter and error code – they are available anyway. Data handling, pulse inputs:

FA-40 features serial inputs as well as 2 genuine S01 pulse inputs (DIN 43864) – applying specifically to meters with pulse outputs of type S01, relay or optocoupler. Via the option module it can be extended to a total of 12 S01 pulse inputs. Minimum pulse width is 24ms and maximum pulse rate is 18 pulses per. second. Every pulse input has its own 8 digit pulse counter and the counter “flips-over” at 9999 9999. The pulse factor is stored in the main station. In case of power failure the readings will be stored in F-RAM, where the stored data is not affected by power failure. Data logging, Pulses:

FA-40 performs data logging of pulse counters with intervals from 1 minute to 1 day alternatively with intervals from 1s to 15s. The intervals are programmable from the main station.

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Data logging, Serial data: FA-40 performs data logging of selected subjects from the serial meter telegram, e.g. energy volume (m3) and temperatures of heat/energy-meters. The recommended logging interval is from 2 minutes to 24 hours.

FA-40 is able to read a serial M-Bus meter every 2nd minute and generate pulses to the CTS equal to the meter reading progress for volume; read serially. This compensates FA-40 for lack of pulse output on certain serial meters (i.e. Elster mechanical gas meter).

FA-40 validates the received serial data and, if they are free of transmission errors, converts them to individual characteristics (e.g. Volume) for the standard HP-IEEE format and are placed in the register of the latest serial data reading for these meters. On from here the FA-40s data loggers retrieve subsequent data as needed. This happens regardless of which format the meter may send data in. Therefore you can select precisely the properties to log, which are relevant and retrain from log non relevant data with a small memory and communication need to follow. Data logging, capacity: FA-40’s Basic logger performs data logging in a number of buffers from 1 to 12 (programmable from the main station). Storing is based on the FIFO-principle. Besides buffers for the measurement of data a buffer for timestamp and marking of data (EDIEL) of each logged measurement is available. The number of storage spaces available in each buffer depends on the number of buffers with measurement data:

No. of buffers 1 2 3 4 5 6 No. of spaces per. buffer 3000 2000 1500 1200 1000 850 No. of days (24h) if 1h logging 125 83 62 50 41 33

No. of buffers 7 8 9 10 11 12 No. of spaces per. buffer 750 650 590 530 490 450 No. of days (24h) if 1h logging 31 27 24 22 20 18

FA-40’s Flex1 and Flex2 loggers are alike and each can be programmed from the main station to perform data logging in a number of buffers in the range from 1 to 32, which is stored under the FIFO principle. Besides buffers to data there is always a buffer which logs time for each log (month, date, hour and minute), as well possible marking of date (EDIEL). The number of spaces available in each buffer depends on the number of data buffers:

No. of buffers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. of spaces per. buffer 4999 3332 2499 1999 1665 1427 1249 1110 No. of days (24h) if 1h log 208 138 104 83 69 59 52 46




The FA-40 is remotely programmed from the main station (logging parameters set-up and selection of buffers to which data is logged). Logging of pulses and serial data are freely combined!

Logging data is stored in F-RAM which means that power failures will not lead to data loss. No battery is needed to accomplish this.

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Description of communication:

Insert a SIM card to the FA-40, then the FA-40 can, based on the information of the SIM card, search for a GSM network. When the FA-40 has found the network that the SIM card provides access to, the FA-40 can be dialed up on the phone number, which is assigned to the SIM card by the operator.

CSD (a.k.a. V.110) data call: By using the communication standard V.110 fast interconnection is established i.e. typically within 6-9s from the call begins to a connection is established. From here on data can be transferred with nominally 9600 bit/s. The effective transfer speed is typically less, partly because of the conditions in the GSM-network.

GPRS communication within APN network: FA-40 supports GPRS within APN network, where fixed IP addresses are assigned either via radio server or via the phone operators networking possibilities. GPRS is normally settled pr. byte plus the GPRS ”transport bytes” without call charge, and GPRS will therefore normally be cheaper for frequent data repatriation i.e. several times a day.

Service SMS with field strength measurement etc.:

FA-40 can transmit a wide range of service SMS to for example the installers ordinary mobile phone. The service SMS contains information on actual field strength, pulse counts, option module, analogue values etc. You order a service SMS by sending a plain text SMS to the FA-40 containing a password and possible additional commands. See page 21 under “FA-40 SMS commands” in the installation manual. "Dial-back":

FA-40 also supports the "Dial-back” principle, which is based on, the FA-20 takes initiative to communicate data back to the main station. The initiative may be due to time for routine communication, alarm recognition or button press. FA-40 is programmed to carry out routine communication either fixed routine every hour, day, week, month, 3 months or freely defined. The interval between routine communications can be changed from the main station with effect from the following communication.

To ensure against to many FA-40’s taking initiative to communicate on the same time, all FA-40 choose to delay the initiative to communicate a random number of minutes, within a time window, which is programmable from the main station.

FA-40 also supports ”dial-back” at absolute time, where it is the main station who chooses the time including date and month, in which the FA-40 needs to take initiative to communicate. Duration:

Transport of data including establishment of connection will last (depending of chosen communication method and local GSM conditions) from 12 seconds and up to more than 5 minutes, if all logged values shall be retrieved (the total logged memory) and if a download also needs to be performed (installation of new firmware to the FA-40). The main station acknowledges on itself, how many log data it is necessary to transfer and controls the communication after this.

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Internal interval counter: The FA-20 will log the total call duration (CSD) in an internal counter with a resolution of 1 second as an extra control option. Protocol:

The FA-protocol is a full two-way, commando oriented ACK/NAK protocol with BCC-check, format- and value validation. Multiple levels of encrypted passwords are used. The protocol creates possibility for extensive parameter programming possibilities, where the parameter setup is chosen via menus on the main station and installed on to the FA-40 via GSM/GPRS communication. When GPRS is used the FA-protocol is still used as the data carrying translation protocol, which are transported in the TCP/IP protocol. New Software:

The unique download facility, which in many years have been implemented and thoroughly tested in FA-products, is of course present in FA-40. FA-40 uses the newest version “Safe-load”, which makes it possible to download new firmware safely and fast – in spite of possible interruption of electricity supply or the GSM/GPRS connection. Regarding data communication – regardless cause and initiative of communication – the IT main station has possibility to download new firmware to FA-40. After ended communication the FA-40 will reboot on the new firmware and hereafter be running on the new firmware. Clock functionality:

Complete real time clock function with month, date, type of day, hour, minute, second, leap year and summer/winter time. FA-40's service clock uses a metered crystal as reference. Typical accuracy of the measured crystal is better then 1 second per day. During a power failure the battery driven clock circuit is used, typically with better accuracy then 2 seconds per day. FA-40’s clock is controlled and adjusted during communication with the main station. The FA-40 features a special integrated circuit with a lithium battery and a clock-circuit which purpose is to keep the FA-40 clock running during power failures. In case of a power failure FA-40 will stop normal operation, but before this happens, the battery operated watch will be updated with the system watch of FA-40. FA-40 will return to normal operation without clock error when the power returns, since the system watch of FA-40 is updated by the battery operated watch at power up. Logged values will be generated and marked with ”Power failure” cf. EDIEL.

FA-40’s battery is placed in a socket, so replacement on the spot is easy. The expected lifetime on a battery is at least 8 years. Power failure:

FA-40 is equipped with a special permanent memory type called F-RAM, which without power can preserve its content. Log data and for example the latest monthly reading is always stored in the F-RAM which does not need a battery to preserve its memory

In case the operator requests the power failure condition to be dialed back, the FA-40 can be programmed to dial back upon return of the main power supply. In all circumstances the FA-40 will update the main station about the power failure at the first available occasion. In connection with this special dial-back the FA-40 unit applies random delay. This method secures against overload of the main station and the GSM network. FA-40 also registers both the time of the last power failure and power connection, besides the total number of power failure and total time of power failure in minutes.

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Signal lamps:

A green and a red light emitting diode (LED) for external indication of operation station and internally a several LEDs are placed for installing purposes and easy troubleshooting. A simple "Fast-track" service guide describes "step-by-step", how possible errors may be identified via LED and corrected. Antenna connection:

FA-40 is supplied with a SMA-connector for use of a short direct mounted whip-antenna or other antennas with cable connection. Button: One push-button for activation of meter reading and subsequent dial-back. Power supply: 230 Vac +/-10%, 50 Hz. max. 50 mA Power consumption: Max. 10 W, typically less than 1.5 W Standards/CE: Safety: EN60950

Emission: EN50081-1 and -2 Immunity: EN50082-1 and -2 GSM: “Full type approved” – 4-band GSM module

Temperature: -20 to 45 °C. Relative humidity: 15 to 95% (not condensing) Protection class: IP54 Dimensions: 105 x 180 x 50 mm (W x H x D) without antenna.

Remember: clearance for cable entry and clearance for antenna or antenna cabling

Weight: 0.4 kg General: FA-40 is a powerful remote metering and data handling unit which by

virtue of such as dual core processor and flexible (RTOS) software structure satisfies today’s requirements for operation and can be expanded in function via new software and optional modules to meet future requirements.

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FA-40 supports following meters using M-Bus or special drivers:

Siemens / Landis&Gyr / Landis+Gyr: 1. WSD with add-on module type M-bus Version III. (Driver: Max M-bus). 2. WSF via M-bus module mounted internally in WSF. (Driver: Max M-bus). 3. 2WR4 via M-bus module mounted internally in 2WR5. (Driver: Max M-bus). 4. 2WR5 via M-bus module mounted internally in 2WR5. (Driver: Max M-bus). 5. UH50 via M-bus module mounted internally in UH50. (Driver: Max M-bus).

Kamstrup (Grundfos): 1. All types EM-meters via EM M-bus module. (Driver: Max M-bus).

Kamstrup (Kamstrup): 1. Multical III via ”data” module mounted internally in meter. (Driver: KMX). 2. Multical Compact via ”data” module mounted internally in meter. (Driver: KMX). 3. Multical 66C via ”data” module mounted internally in meter. (Driver: KMX). 4. Multical 401 via ”data” module mounted internally in meter. (Driver: KMX). 5. Multical 601 via ”data” module and without ”compatibility module”. (Driver: KM6).

(”data”-module is mounted internally in 601). 6. Multical 801 via ”data” module and without “compatibility module”. (Driver: KM6).

(”data”-module is mounted internally in 801). 7. Various Multical with M-bus module mounted internally in Multical. (Driver: Max M-bus). 8. Various Kamstrup power meters with M-bus module. (Driver: Max M-bus).

Brunata HG: HG754, HGR, HGP, HGS, HGQ via M-bus module in meter (Driver: Max M-bus). Hydrometer (Skovgaard/Brunata/Danfoss): Infocal 5 and varies Sharkey via M-bus module mounted in meter. (Driver: Max M-bus). AquaMetro: Varies AquaMetro with M-bus module. (Driver: Max M-bus). Elster: Varies Elster gas meter with M-bus (Driver: Max M-bus).

Sensus: Varies mechanical meter with M-bus (HG1-81). (Driver: Max M-bus). ABB: EQ-elmåler serie (including A41-A44) with M-Bus (Driver: Max M-bus). Carlo Gavazzi: EM24-DIN with M-Bus (Driver: Max M-bus). Kamstrup: 2-vejs elmåler 382Lx3 with M-Bus module nr. 6850068 (Driver: Max M-bus). And many more…

Please contact CB Svendsen A/S if your meter is not on the list.

FA-40 can do remote analyze of meter communication, so if you have mounted FA-40 to a meter in real-life and are not getting the wanted data – do not dismount the meter or the FA-40, but contact CB Svendsen for remote analyze. We can - with your accept/agreement – normally do remote analyze, create new firmware and download the new firmware to FA-40, where after FA-40 can read the wanted data in the meter!

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FA-M2000

GSM main station modem

Specific

FA-M2000, Standard GSM Usage: If you need a wireless GSM modem, for example as a main station modem in the remote metering systems or remote communication with network servers, the FA-M2000 is the solution. Description: FA-M2000 is a complete unit, containmodem, power supply, antenna and cable for connection to PC by RS232 and cable for connection of power supply (230Vac.). First you put in your SIM-Card (Data/SMS type depending of use). Hereafter connect the RS232 cable to PC/SERVER/other and 230Vac. Now FA-M2000 is ready for use, and special settings ofparameters can be installed and stored permanently in the GSMmemory. FA-M2000 supports V.110 data communications, which allow data to be transferred at speeds up to 9600 bit/s. FAclosed APN network with fixed IP addresses Antenna: Enclosed is one piece of 42mmmounted on the FA-M2000 SMA antennaSMA connectors will be delivered on re Specification: Supply: 230Vac (+ Temperature: -20 to +45° Relative humidity: 15-95% (not condensing) Size: 105x50x180mm ex. Antenna.

Remember clearance for cable entry.

ifications are subject to revision without notice.

M2000, Standard GSM-modem:

If you need a wireless GSM modem, for example as a main station systems or remote communication with

M2000 is the solution.

M2000 is a complete unit, containing a standard dual-band GSM-modem, power supply, antenna and cable for connection to PC by RS232

or connection of power supply (230Vac.).

Card (Data/SMS type depending of use). Hereafter connect the RS232 cable to PC/SERVER/other and finally

M2000 is ready for use, and special settings of parameters can be installed and stored permanently in the GSM-modems

M2000 supports V.110 data communications, which allow data to be transferred at speeds up to 9600 bit/s. FA-M2000 supports GPRS in closed APN network with fixed IP addresses.

42mm long dual-band antenna that can be M2000 SMA antenna connector. Other antennas with

will be delivered on request.

230Vac (+/-5%).

20 to +45°C / IP44.

95% (not condensing)

105x50x180mm ex. Antenna. Remember clearance for cable entry.

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If you need a wireless GSM modem, for example as a main station systems or remote communication with

modem, power supply, antenna and cable for connection to PC by RS232

Card (Data/SMS type depending of use). finally

modems

M2000 supports V.110 data communications, which allow data to be M2000 supports GPRS in

antenna that can be connector. Other antennas with

Ready for usage.

Standard plugs

Integrated supply.

Specific

Optimus V is a battery operated wireless

with long battery life and available in 3 versions:

A. Temperature

B. Temperature and relative humidity

C. Temperature + relative humidity + CO

Optimus V use high accuracy sensors for tempera

ture-, relative humidity and CO2 measurements.

The measurement interval can be adjusted from 1

minute to 1 hour. All sensors are calibrated and

ready for use.

Optimus V can transmit data more than 100m

(free air) in the 433MHz frequency band. RF

is collected by a FA-40 which can log

to 16 Optimus V modules. This data can then be

collected from FA-40 using GSM/GPRS.

Optimus V is easy to configured using a PC with a

terminal program and an Optimus V

FA-Optimus VBattery operated wireless sensor

Monitor your indoor environment!


TEMPERATURE

Accuracy

Range

Long term operation

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

Accuracy (20 - 80%)

Range

Long term operation

CO2 (NDIR) (0°C to +40°C)

Accuracy

Range

Life expectancy

EXPECTED BATTERYLIFE

Ver. A and B

Ver. C

GENERAL

Operating

temperature see 1)

Frequency band

Range (free air)

Optional External DC

supply (only ver. C)

Size

Mounting

battery operated wireless sensor

life and available in 3 versions:

B. Temperature and relative humidity

C. Temperature + relative humidity + CO2

use high accuracy sensors for tempera-

measurements.

n be adjusted from 1

minute to 1 hour. All sensors are calibrated and

can transmit data more than 100m

(free air) in the 433MHz frequency band. RF-data

log data from up

. This data can then be

40 using GSM/GPRS.

is easy to configured using a PC with a

Optimus V USB cable.

Optimus V Battery operated wireless sensor

Monitor your indoor environment!

1) When used as battery powered COthe minimum operating temperature is +10°C.

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Better than 0.5°C

-20°C to +60°C

Less than 0.1°C/year

(0°C to +40°C)

Better than ±3%

10 - 100%

Less than 0.8%/year

0°C to +40°C)

+/-50ppm +/-4%

of reading

0 - 5000ppm

>10 years

BATTERYLIFE

>10years @ 1 minute

measurements

2 years @ 15 minute

measurements

-20°C to +60°C

433MHz

>100m

7-30VDC, 600mA

125x66.75x50mm

Wall mounting

When used as battery powered CO2 sensor,

the minimum operating temperature is

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Installation guide

FA-40

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CB Svendsen A/S

Installation guide for FA-40:

For correct installation of a FA-40 remote reading unit you must follow this installation guide carefully: 1. Insertion of SIM-card into FA-40. Use a SIM-card that as a minimum supports CSD data (“V.110”) + SMS and disable the PIN/PUK code in advance by means of a mobile phone. The FA-40’s GSM modem is placed to the left of the plastic column in the middle of the case. The SIM-card reader is placed on top of the GSM modem. The SIM-card reader is divided into two (lid and bottom) and hinged at the “top”. You push the “lid” up towards the pushbutton/antenna plug, after which the lid can be opened to 90 degrees. The SIM-card can hereafter be pushed into the slit on the lid with the SIM-cards beveled corner upwards to the right. Then the lid is closed and the SIM-card is pushed into to lid just enough so that the lid can be closed in the bottom. Then the lid is pulled downwards until it locks. 2. The physical location of FA-40. Typically FA-40 is placed next to one of the meters that are to be logged. The most convenient location is against a wall, vertically and e.g. 1.6 meters over the floor. This location secures a convenient working position for the user when pressing the pushbutton and observing the two signal lamps. 3. Wall-mounting of FA-40. FA-40 is specifically designed for wall mounting using 3 self-cutting screws (BN615: 3.5x30) and raw plugs (HFC365: Ø6). When applying raw plugs please note: Place the FA-40 unit with the cover detached against the wall and mark the precise drilling position on the wall. Drill holes (Ø6, 40 mm deep) and attach the unit to the wall. 4. Installation of pulse inputs. FA-40 features 2 pulse-inputs used to receive pulse signals from the potential-free contact (relay) S01 or from the optocoupler. The cable should have an outside diameter of 4.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm in order to secure maximum of pull relief. Terminals for the 2 pulse inputs are 1+2 and 3+4.

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5. Connection of a meter with serial interface to the function port “Multi”: A meter with a serial interface can be connected to the FA-40’s function port “Multi” by terminals 9-12. See installation instructions for the specific meter. The cable should have an outside diameter of 4.5 mm +/- 0.5 mm in order to secure a maximum of pull relief.

In absence of a common denominator for how the meters are to be connected to the functional port “Multi” a connection diagram is subsequently shown for most types of meters that FA-40 can interface: Note: The FA-40´s functional port “Multi” is unique because with the same hardware it can read a row of different meter types, which each uses different communication interfaces, which separates each other in both hardware and software. To set up FA-40’s functional port “Multi” you select the software driver you want to use by sending FA-40 an SMS.

- KMX (handles various Multical with ”3-wire data module” – i.e. Multical III, 66C, Compact, 401 and 601 – but only 601 if 601 is mounted with a compatibility module).

- KM6 (handles Multical 601 and 801 with “data base” and without compatibility module). - Max M-bus (handles all, so far tested, wired M-bus meters >30 types).

Selecting driver is done simply by SMS. Send a text SMS to FA-40 with following content (FA-40 accepts, unlike FA-20 and FA-9, upper and lower case letters):

- NNNND07 activates meter driver Kamstrup KMX. - NNNND28 activates meter driver Kamstrup genuine Multical 601/602/801 protocol. - NNNND29 activates meter driver Max M-bus (all M-bus meters).

FA-40 is as a standard delivered with driver no. 29 “Max M-bus” activated. Note. NNNN is the default password, which can be changed via the IT system.

Kamstrup Multical III, 66C, Compact, 401, 601 with “data base” (KMX driver):

- The Multical meter must have ”3-wire data base” mounted. - Three wires needs to be connected (Called GND, REQ and

DATA) to Multical. - If Multical 601 has the ”compatibility module” mounted KMX is

to be used. Otherwise use the KM6 driver. - It is only ”Multi” that can be interfaced using the KMX driver. - Data base is significantly cheaper than the M-bus to Multical. - Use the 66C driver for Multical 66C if forward/reversed energy

is wanted from the Multical 66C. Kamstrup Multical 601, 602 and 801 with “data base” (KM6 driver):

- The Multical meter must have ”data base” mounted. - Three wires needs to be connected (called GND, REQ and

DATA) to 601/602/801. - Multical 601 ”data base” is also obtainable as a top module. - It is only ”Multical” that can be interfaced using the KM6 driver. - Data base is significantly cheaper than the M-bus for Multical.

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Connecting to one of the following meters with M-bus to”Multi”: (Note: polarity of the M-bus connection is without significance)

AquaMetro : AquaMetro with M-bus. Brunata HG : HGR, HGP, HGQ and HG754. Elster : Mechanical gas meter with M-bus Kamstrup : Multical III / 66C with M-bus.

Multical 401 / 601 / 801 with M-bus. (Note.: It is cheaper to use 3-wire data module for Multical then M-bus module). Kamstrup : Var. Power and water meters with M-bus. L&G : WSD and WSF. L+G : 2WR4, 2WR5 and UH50 with G2 module Sensus : Mechanical water meter with M-bus. Skovgaard : Sharkey with M-bus and Infocal 5 with M-bus. ABB : Var. Power meters with M-bus.

Special case: UH50 with G4 M-bus can not be connected to Multi as above! The jumper between 11 and 12 is replaced by an 8 kohm resistance between terminal 3 and 11. Pulse input P2 can still be used.

6. Connection of serial meter(s) to M-bus port M1 or M2: Meter interface ports M1 and M2 are the classic M-bus master ports that are operated via the multifunction driver "MAX M-Bus". If you only need to connect one meter to M1 and/or M2, you should use MAX M-Bus driver in mode A (default), here the MAX M-Bus itself recognizes the type of M-Bus meter that is connected, and even searches for relevant properties – including the meters legal serial number and the customer number (usually equal to the meters own serial number). If you need to read more than one M-Bus meter via either M1 or M2, then you should choose to use MAX M-Bus in mode B. The driver supports up to 8 M-Bus meters on M1 and up to 8 meters on M2. It is recommended to use twisted pair signal cable and max 200 meter cable in total including “branches” per port. In mode B you MUST via SMS encode (possible with a scan) each meters secondary M-bus address (usually the meters serial number). In mode B you can also check if the data of each meter is downloaded correctly via SMS. By mode B, see page 27 “More parallel coupled M-bus meters on the same port”. Connecting the following meters with M-bus to ”M1” or M2

AquaMetro : AquaMetro with M-bus. Brunata HG : HGR, HGP, HGQ and HG754. Elster : Mechanical gas meter with M-bus Kamstrup : Multical III / 66C with M-bus. Multical 401 / 601 / 801 with M-bus.

(Note: it is cheaper to use data base for Multical than M-bus module). Kamstrup : All types of Power and water meters with M-bus. L&G : WSD and WSF. L+G : 2WR4, 2WR5 and UH50 with G2 or G4 Sensus : Mechanical water meter with M-bus. Hydrometer : Sharkey with M-bus and Infocal 5 with M-bus. ABB : Various types of power meters with M-bus.

Use FA-40 connection terminals 5+6 for port M1 or terminals 7+8 for port M2.

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7. Connection of 230 VAC:

FA-40 comes in a 230 VAC version. FA-40 should under no circumstance be connected to other voltages!

FA-40 contains 2 connectors for 230 VAC, which are placed at the bottom to the right. Only use double isolated cables approved for 230Vac for example 2x0.75 mm2. The phase used for FA-40 should be protected by a 10A fuse or less. The cord to the electricity supply must have an outer diameter of 6mm ± 1mm for the sake of optimum strain relief and mounted via the PG-clamp. All installation must be done by an authorized electrician and in agreement with national/local legal installation instructions. 8. Admissions of phone numbers into FA-20:

Admissions of phone numbers into FA-40 are done through the IT main station. The IT software calls the FA-40 using GSM/GPRS communication, and encodes the telephone number and possible IP related information into the FA-40. 9. Control

9.1 FA-40 Power supply: After ended installation the power can be turned on for the FA-40. If the lid of FA-20 is not mounted you can see, after 2-3 seconds, 3 LED’s in a ”Traffic light” setup (red, yellow and green) lighting up just to the right of the middle. These three LED’s indicates internal voltages 24V, 3.3V and 12V. All three LED’s shall then light up constantly. 9.2 FA-40 Computer startup:

Approximately 3s after the power supply of the FA-40 has been turned on, the FA-40 will start to flash for normal operation once every second with the big green LED (upper right corner – visible through the lid) regardless of the FA-40 internally is in progress to start a series of processes including configuration of the GSM/GPRS modem. Startup including GSM/GPRS modem connection on the network usually takes less than 30s depending on the GSM network. Special: If a fatal error is present during the startup of these processes e.g. Lack of internal communication with the GSM/GPRS modem, then the FA-40 turns of the green LED and turns on the big red LED fixed (upper right corner – visible through the lid). Ordinary logging operation is stopped. This means that you should check that the FA-40 flashes normally without activating the red LED approximately one minute after power ON. 9.3 FA-40 GSM connection:

The small green interior LED to the right of the button is controlled only by the GSM/GPRS modem and tells about the status of the GSM-modem:

1. Always off: Power error or turned of by the FA-40’s computer part. 2. One flash every 1s: The modem is searching for GSM network, The modem is turning off or rebooting,

The Modem has a defect, no SIM-card present or the PIN-code on the SIM-card is not deactivated!

3. Always on: GSM/GPRS modem is communicating. 4. One blink pr. 3s: The GSM-modem is on the GSM-net and ready (standby).

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9.4 FA-40 Pulse counting:

Every time the FA-40’s computer has approved a pulse (meaning correct minimum length of pulse and break) the FA-40 will give a short flash with the big red LED at the top to the left. I.e. the pulse acknowledgment flashing the red LED always has a fixed short length (50ms) and comes only when the pulse current is interrupted. Pulse counting can also be controlled by service SMS. See later.

9.5 FA-40 button press, serial meters and dial-back.

If the main station has not blocked for button presses and reading of serial meters you can test the communication between the FA-40 and serial meters by pressing the button. As confirmation of a button press the FA-40 turns off the big green LED (as FA-9) at the top to the right and it remains off while the FA-40 performs serial reading of all 3 serial ports simultaneously.

When the last of the 3 ports is complete, the FA-40 will once again begin to flash the green LED. Before this the FA-40 will in the absence of reading on one of the 3 serial ports indicate this via the big red LED at the top to the right, by a 3s flash followed by a short flash + pause when error in M1, two short flashes + pause when error in M2 and three short flashes + pause when error in “MULTI”. If the FA-40 is, by the main station, set up to perform home communication when the button is pressed, this is done immediately after the serial reading is done and the big green LED is steady lit, but communication is taking place.

If the button does not work or if not all 3 ports are tested by button press – it is likely that it is the main station who has commanded the FA-40 not to do a serial communication on the questioned ports. This can be relevant if FA-40 only is used for pulses. The technician can get around this by switching off the FA-40 in 5 seconds – the FA-40 will then enter into “technician mode” where all 3 ports are read on a button press – whether the main station has asked the FA-40 not to read one or more ports. “Technician mode” automatically ends 20 minutes after a “power failure”.

If FA-40 is coded to carry out a GSM communication (dial-back) the FA-40 will try this after any serial meters have been attempted to be read due to a button press. The big green LED will light constantly during the communication and in case of error the red LED will report the error by a 3 second long flash when the GMS communication has been given up. Note: Automatic readout after power up or in a predefined time interval.

Depending on the selections on the main station, the FA-40 starts reading possible serial meters, which may be connected to the FA-40 approximately 2-3 minutes after power up. This leads to the green LED turning off however, unlike when pressing the button, the red LED will not light up as a technician is not expected to be present. Another difference from button press is that there will only be performed a read once per meter – unlike when the FA-40 per routine or after power up tries itself. A typically amount of retries is 1-2 (programmable from the main station) in case the meter does not answer the first time. Deactivation of communication with serial meters.

It is possible for the main station to deactivate the readout of serial meters both in connection with button presses and in case of power up. This can be relevant in connection with FA-40 that is exclusively used for pulse counting. This can seem unfortunate if a technician at a later time has to install a new extra meter and for example M2 no longer can be activated by button press. This is why there is an exception “Technician mode”. A button press in the first 20 minutes after power up ALWAYS looks for meters on all 3 serial ports if at least one port is enabled by the main station. If all ports are disabled for example if only pulses are received, the button press does not enable serial readings in the first 20 minutes after power up.

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FA-40's signal routines for the green and the red LED: (The big LED’s visible through the lid).

Green LED tells about the current operation status:

A. Green light permanent ON: FA-40 is communicating through the GSM/GPRS-modem.

B. Green LED flashes (0.5s ON and 0.5s OFF): FA-40 waits for next activity, reading of meters, dial-back or ringing signal.

C. Green LED turned OFF for a short while (5-30s) : Reading of serial meter is in progress.

D. Green LED remains OFF: Indication that normal operation has stopped. This could be due to power failure or that FA-40

has acknowledged an internal error - beyond FA-40 capability to fix (red LED: permanently ON or flashing).

E. After a button press the green LED turns OFF if the reading is enabled and will continuously light up while the GSM dial-back is in progress.

Red LED (pulse received or error recognition):

A. Red LED flashes once briefly after each pulse. The flash is computer controlled and does only appear, if the pulse is approved as a genuine pulse with correct minimum pulse length etc.

B. Red LED is ON for 3 sec.: Failure without any permanent influence on normal operation:

1. A serial reading of a meter failed. 2. Data communication with the main station failed. 3. Brief power failure.

More atypical, internal errors (Watchdog, illegal upcode trap, clock monitor, software interrupt error and main routine security timer) activate red LED in 3 seconds. These internal errors are normally handled by the FA-40, usually without affecting normal operation, and are stored in the internal operational error register. Operational errors will be transferred to the main station at every communication.

C. Red LED remains ON and green light flashes:

Red LED lights up and stays lit in case of all dial-back calls have been spent (up to 10 unsuccessful attempts in succession to call). A completed communication, made either by means of a button press or a call from the main station, will resume the red LED as well as the dial back routine to normal condition.

D. Red LED remains ON and green LED remains OFF: Fatal error:

For example error in F-RAM, which means that the stored operating parameters (e.g. dial-back telephone number) may be damaged or the internal communication with the GSM/GPRS modem is missing. Normal logging operation is stopped. In some cases the FA-40 may be dialed up and after the main station has verified the problem and perhaps restored the parameter setup, resume to normal operation. In other cases the FA-40 has to be dismantled and sent to service.

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Fast track service manual for FA-40:

1. Checking the power supply and internal power supplies:

If 230Vac is connected to the FA-40, then you should (within 3 seconds after power on) be able to se the 3 LED’s in “traffic light” formation (red, yellow, green) inside the FA-40 light up just to the right of the middle. These 3 LED’s indicates 3 internal voltages 24V, 3.3V and 12V. All 3 LED should all light up constantly. If this is not the case, you will have to check that there are 230Vac on the terminals and if this is the case you have to check the fuse under the plastic lid to the right of the connection terminals. The fuse will blow in case of lightning and other similar influences – and will in some cases protect the FA-40 against further damage. If normal function cannot be obtained by change of fuse – then the FA-40 should be taken down and sent to service.

2. Checking the GSM connection:

The little green internal LED to the right of the button is controlled only by the GSM/GPRS modem and tells about the GSM-modems condition:

1. Always OFF: Power error or internal error. 2. One flash per second: Modem is searching for network Modem is about to turn off / reboot Modem has a broken/no SIM-card (PIN-code is activated the SIM-card?) 3. Always ON: GSM/GPRS communication is ongoing. 4. One flash per 3 sec.: GSM-modem is on the GSM-network and ready.

If there is no power error like in point 1 and the little green internal LED is turned off, then it is properly an error in the GSM modem and the FA-40 should be taken down and sent to service. If the little green internal LED on the other hand flashes once per second, then it is probably a local problem in form of a lack of GSM coverage, defective antenna or SIM-card, SIM-card with PIN-code on or missing payment. Try with another tested SIM-card or a different telephone operator or try a wired antenna instead of whip.

Test the communication by sending the FA-40 a regular text SMS containing NNNN (NNNN is the default password – can be changed by the main station) from a regular cellular phone. If the FA-40 receives the SMS the FA-40 will answer with a service SMS, among others containing measured field strength. The field strength should be between –50dBm (good signal) and –90dBm (weak signal – but typical still usable). By signal weaker then –90dBm a different mounting place of FA-40 should be considered.

3. Checking the FA-40 computers operating mode:

If no power error is present, you can see the FA-40’s computer operation mode on the big red and the big green LED at the top to the right (visible through the lid). If the red LED is constantly on and the green LED is constantly off a permanent error condition is present and the FA-40 should be dismantled and sent to service. All other conditions of the green LED and the red LED is described on page 19 in the installation guide and will normally not mean a need for service.

4. Checking the pulse inputs:

Every time a pulse is approved and counted in the FA-40’s internal pulse counter the big red LED will flash shortly. You can check that the FA-40’s pulse inputs work by delivering a pulse directly to the pulse input. This is done by connecting and breaking the link between the two terminals for pulse input (terminals 1 and 2 or 3 and 4). There shall be a short flash on the big red LED, when the connection is broken. Remember that some meters require that + and – are turned right, before the meter can deliver pulses.

5. Checking the communication with serial meters:

If the main station has not blocked for button presses and readout from serial meters, you can test the communication between the FA-40 and serial meters by pressing the button. After a button press the big green LED will turn off (as on FA-9) and will remain off the entire duration. All 3 ports are read on a button press. When the last port has been read, the green LED will begin flashing again. When the last of the 3 ports is complete, the FA-40 will once again begin to flash the green LED. Before this the FA-40 will in the absence of reading on one of the 3 serial ports indicate this via the big red LED at the top to the right, by a 3s flash followed by a short flash + pause when error in M1, two short flashes + pause when error in M2 and three short flashes + pause when error in “MULTI”. If the FA-40 is, by the main station, set up to perform home communication when the button is pressed, this is done immediately after the serial reading is done and the big green LED is steady lit, but communication is taking place.

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FA-40 SMS commands: If the FA-40 receive a text SMS with the right password (typically NNNN) the FA-40 will respond with a text SMS to the sender with the following content:

Contents of a service SMS from FA-40, without option module:

FA-40: 20090020 FA-40’s serial no. FeltS: -063 dBm Field strength in dBm: OK signal from -50 to -90dBm. Log T: 015 D: 28 Time between 2 loggings. D: 28 mean that driver no. 28 is chosen. Multi: 06067774 Serial no. read from meter connected to MULTI port. Mbus1: Serial no. read from meter connected to M-bus port 1. Mbus2: Serial no. read from meter connected to M-bus port 2. Puls1: 00000001 Pulse counter value for pulse input no. 1. Puls2: 00000001 Pulse counter value for pulse input no. 2. FA-IP: IP configuration for GPRS, if loaded from the main station. Tlf.1: DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Telephone no. field 1 of 5 in FA-40. Etc. Etc.

Tlf.5: DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Telephone no. field 5 of 5 in FA-40.

Contents of a service SMS from FA-40 with option module 1:

FA-40: 99990000 FA-40’s serial no. FeltS: -079 dBm Field strength in dBm: OK signal from -50 to -90dBm. Log T: 000 D: 29 Time between to loggings. D: 29 mean that chosen driver is no. 29. Multi: 08640751 Serial no. read from meter connected to MULTI port. Mbus1: 06057654 Serial no. read from meter connected to M-bus port 1. Mbus2: 00341449 Serial no. read from meter connected to M-bus port 2. Puls1: 00010000 Pulse counter value for pulse input no. 1. Puls2: 00002000 Pulse counter value for pulse input no. 2. In 1: OFF 2: OFF Signal on digital input no. 1 (on/off) and no. 2 (on/off) In 3: OFF 4: OFF Signal on digital input no. 3 (on/off) and no. 4 (on/off) Out 1: OFF 2: OFF Relay output no. 1 (on/off) and no. 2 (on/off) mA 1: 00,0 2: 00,0 Signal on analog input no. 1 (0-20mA) and no. 2 (0-20mA) FA-IP: IP configuration for GPRS, if loaded from the main station. Tlf.1: DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Telephone no. field 1 of 5 in FA-40. Etc. Etc.


Contents of a service SMS from FA-40 with option module 2:

FA-40: 99990000 FA-40’s serial no. FeltS: -079 dBm Field strength in dBm: OK signal from -50 to -90dBm. Log T: 000 D: 28 Time between 2 loggings. ”D: 28” mean that chosen driver is no. 28 Multi: 08640751 Serial no. read from meter connected Multi port. Mbus1: 06057654 Serial no. read from meter connected M-bus port 1. Mbus2: 00341449 Serial no. read from meter connected M-bus port 2. Puls1: 00010000 Pulse counter stand for pulse input no. 1. Puls2: 00002000 Pulse counter stand for pulse input no. 2. Puls3: 00000300 Pulse counter stand for pulse input no. 3. Puls4: 00000040 Pulse counter stand for pulse input no. 4. Puls5: 00000005 Pulse counter stand for pulse input no. 5. Puls6: 00600000 Pulse counter stand for pulse input no. 6. Out 1: OFF 2: OFF Relay output no. 1 (on/off) and no. 2 (on/off) mA 1: 00,0 2: 00,0 Signal on analog input no. 1 (0-20mA) and no. 2 (0-20mA) FA-IP: IP configuration to GPRS, if loaded from the main station. Tlf.1: DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Telephone no. field 1 of 5 in FA-40. Etc. Etc.


Special SMS commands: NNNND07 activates the meter driver Kamstrup KMX (Multical III, 66C and 401).

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NNNND18 activates the meter driver Kamstrup 66C with forward / reversed energy. NNNND28 activates the meter driver Kamstrup Multical 601/602/801. NNNND29 activates the meter driver Max M-bus (various M-bus meters).

FA-40 is delivered with driver no. 29 ”Max M-bus” activated as default.

SMS for remote activation of button press: If you need to perform a remote button press on the FA-40 for example for testing the readout of all serial meters, the following SMS command can be used: NNNNTGO. SMS for Service SMS with data from several serial meters: If you need a service SMS with energy, volume and meter SN for serial meters connected to M1, M2 and MULTI, then the following SMS command is used: NNNNMET: FA-40: 20103581 FA-40’s serial no.

FeltS: -077 dBm Field strength in dBm: OK signal from -50 to -90dBm.

Firmw: 0200 D: 28 FA-40 SW version. D: 28 mean that chosen driver is no. 28.

Mbus1: 00138859 Serial no. read by meter connected to M1.

Energy: 0 Energy counter value for M1.

Volume: 839 Volume counter value for M1.

Mbus2: 90012312 Serial no. read from meter connected to M2.

Energy: 3552.25 Energy counter value for M2.

Volume: 88243.88 Volume counter value for M2.

Multi: 30904878 Serial no. read from meter connected to MULTI.

Energy: 271809 Energy counter value for MULTI.

Volume: 2.001828E+07 Volume counter value for MULTI.

SMS for activation and deactivation of relay output in the FA-40: If an option module type 1 or 2 is mounted in FA-40 the following SMS command can be used to activate/ deactivate the relay outputs: NNNNR1S Set relay no. 1 (= activates relay no. 1) NNNNR1C Clear relay no. 1 (= deactivates relay no. 1) NNNNR2S Set relay no. 2 (= activates relay no. 2) NNNNR2C Clear relay no. 2 (= deactivates relay no. 2) SMS for activation and deactivation for permanent M-bus voltage on M1/M2: NNNNM1VS Set permanent M-bus voltage on M1 NNNNM1VC Clear permanent M-bus voltage on M1 (default) NNNNM2VS Set permanent M-bus voltage on M2 NNNNM2VC Clear permanent M-bus voltage on M2 (default) Note: The main station is able to change the password (NNNN) to 4 other characters. If you have chosen another password than NNNN by using the main station, then it is of course only the new password that allows access to the SMS functions – the password can only be change via the main station and not locally on site.

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Option module type ”+4 pulse” and ”+4 pulse+2relay+2analog inputs”

Note two versions.

NOTE: SW1 must always be OFF (on both variants):

Above is the fully equipped version with 4 pulse-, or digital (S01) inputs, 2 relay outputs and 2 x 0(4)-20 mA inputs.

Below is a version with only 4 pulse-, or digital inputs.

Relay outputs: Max. 27Vdc or 20Vac. Max/min: 100mA / 0,5mA.

If the relay is to drive an external relay: Max. 24Vdc/20mA and a freewheeling diode is required.

Specific

Option

Wiring Manual:

Pulse input Pulse input Pulse input 1 to 4 in 5 to 8 in 9 to 12 inconnector connector connectorto the left. in the middle. to the right. NOTE: Pulse input 1 and 2 on the bottom PCB is disabled when the 12 pulse module is mounted..


Option module type ”12 pulse inputs”.

NOTE: If the encoders are genuine S01 (i.e. Pulses are time limited, see S01) and bottom PCB serial communication ports M1, M2 and Multi are NOT used, all 12 pulse inputs can be used on the

If the serial ports are NOT used andare NOT time limited, theninputs can be used on the

Use of external 24Vdc: If you want to use the bottom PBC sercommunication ports M1, M2 and Multi while more than 6 pulse inputs (8 if S01 pulses) at the Pulse 12 module, you have to connect an external 24Vdc supply to terminal 1 (+24 Vdc) and terminal 2 (Gnd) AND put both the yellow switches in the upper position (i.e. opposite to the shown position on the images).

Position down (as shown on the images) enables the internal 24Vdc.

LED indication of the received pulse:3 columns with 4 LEDs module. The green LEDs in tshows pulses from pulse input 1 to 4. The yellow LEDs in the middle column shows pulses from pulse input 5 to 8 and the orange LEDs in the right column shows pulse input 9 to 12.

Pulse input 9 to 12 in connector to the right.

NOTE: Pulse input 1 and 2 on the bottom PCB is disabled when the 12 pulse module is

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the encoders are genuine S01 (i.e. limited, see S01) and if

bottom PCB serial communication ports M1, used, all 12 pulse

e used on the internal 24Vdc.

If the serial ports are NOT used and if pulses are NOT time limited, then max. 8 pulse

on the internal 24Vcd.

If you want to use the bottom PBC serial

communication ports M1, M2 and Multi while more than 6 pulse inputs (8 if S01 pulses) at

12 module, you have to connect an external 24Vdc supply to terminal 1 (+24 Vdc) and terminal 2 (Gnd) AND put both the yellow

position (i.e. opposite to the shown position on the images).

Position down (as shown on the images) the internal 24Vdc.

LED indication of the received pulse: 3 columns with 4 LEDs are mounted on the module. The green LEDs in the left pillar shows pulses from pulse input 1 to 4. The yellow LEDs in the middle column shows pulses from pulse input 5 to 8 and the orange LEDs in the right column shows pulse input 9

NOTE: Pulse input 1 and 2 on the bottom PCB is disabled when the 12 pulse module is

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Option module type ”2 optocoupler outputs”.

Function: ON/OFF control This affordable module offers 2 pieces of digital outputs for example simple ON/OFF control via SMS. The 2 digital outputs are controlled identically, as the 2 relay outputs available on option module I / II and are therefore in the same way controlled via SMS and status can be checked via SMS. See page 22: SMS for activating and deactivating the relay outputs of the FA-40. Each digital output is associated with a green LED that indicates the current status of the output. Light in the LED means output is active (closed loop). Function: ”Pulse out” This module is ideal for use with the software function “Pulse out”, where the FA-40 generates pulses for example to a CTS system based on the counters progress serial reading every 2 minutes. See next page. Specification: These are 2 electrically isolated optocoupler outputs. Max. applied voltage is 27Vdc (open loop). Max. power is 27mAdc (closed loop). Wiring guide: Digital output no. 1 is the two terminals on the left called (OUT1) and the digital output no. 2 is the two terminals on the right called (OUT2). Correct polarity is shown in applied plus and minus symbols (plus on the left and minus to right). NOTE: By incorrect polarity the optocoupler output will open permanently and proper operation will normally not occur. Incorrect polarity can lead to permanent damage – depending on the applied voltage.

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Pulse output to i.e. CTS systems

FA-40 contains a software function ”pulse out”, which reads a serial M-Bus meter on either FA-40´s serial port M1 or M2 or both of the ports every 2 minutes and then “pulses” the meter counters progress of volume out through the digital output(s) on an option module. The purpose of the “pulse out” is to be able to offer a pulse output with volume pulses to i.e. CTS systems in spite of the M-bus meter (typically gas or water meter) do not themselves have a kind of pulse output. The most suitable FA-40 option module for this purpose is the option module type “2 optocoupler outputs”, which offer 2 digital outputs, implemented with optocouplers and galvanic separation, which will generate pulses according to DIN 43864 (S01). Alternatively, the default options module type I/II (fully mounted) could be used. Here the 2 digital outputs are carried out with signal relays that also complies with DIN 43864 (S01), but have a limited life span of about 100,000 pulses per relay. Pulse and pause width is approximately 50ms. Pulse out is tolerant to power outages. When FA-40 after a power disruption resumes its normal function, will progress by the counter position(s) just be greater (if the meter is active during power failure) at first meter reading after power failed and pulse out will then obtain the missing pulses that otherwise would have been 'pulsed' out in the power outage period as if no power failure occurred. In order to prevent an installation related excessively long pulse generation for example re-establishment of an older installation that has been disconnected for months, is a built-in limitation, so there can be a maximum can be 9999 pulses at a time. By larger differences a whole number of 10,000 pulses are skipped. An example: Suppose there was a power failure for so long that the counter values are increased by 23456 units in volume, then Pulse Out generates 3456 pulses when the power returns and will lack exactly 20000 pulses at the pulse receiver. In this case, adjustment of the counter values has to be done by counter adjustment in the pulse receiver or the main station. Activating Pulse out:

To enable Pulse Out, it is first necessary to have mounted an option module with digital outputs, otherwise the activation is not accepted. The activation takes place via a SMS command: Pulse out for M-bus port M1 with pulses out via OUT1: SMS commando: NNNNM1MODED. Pulse out for M-bus port M2 with pulses out via OUT2: SMS commando: NNNNM2MODED. After the activation, FA-40 will send an SMS with the status of the serial ports, where the enabled port(s) will appear as mode D. If no relevant option modules are mounted the FA-40 will return an SMS with an error message if it was attempted to enable mode D. Disabling Pulse Out is done by switching from mode D at the gateway to mode A. This is done with the SMS command: NNNNM1MODEA for M-bus port 1 and NNNNM2MODEA for M-bus port 2. Disabling Pulse Out may stop current “pulse transmission” Replacement of the serial meter in connection with pulse generating: FA-40 keep track of the M-bus address of the serial read meter (usually = the meter serial number). If you read a new/second M-bus address, the FA-40 considers this as a change of meter. Therefore the FA-40 takes the first read volume (with the new address) as a new starting point. For this reason FA-40 does not make any pulses at the actual meter change. If the new meter has the same M-bus address, the FA-40 can not recognize that it is a new meter and it is necessary to switch to mode A, before the meter is mounted and then switch to mode D again when meter is mounted. Requirements for serial meter before this pulse function will seem appropriate: The meter must NOT be running backwards. The meter must withstand serial readings every second minute (battery lifetime!). The meter must have a volume meter reading. The function is only made for volume and therefore cannot be used for water, gas and remote metering of heat (not electricity meters).

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Several M-bus meters on the same port.

FA-40 (Flex) offer serial M-bus reading of up to 8 M-bus meters on each of the M-bus master ports M1 and M2. When more than one M-bus meter is present on a port, the port has to be switched to “mode B” via SMS. In mode B you must furthermore via SMS tell the FA-40 M-bus address (typically equal to the meters serial number) on each meter – as opposed to mode A (default) where only one meter is present on one port and where the FA-40 is able to identify the M-bus address on the meter itself.

It is quite easy to use mode B and thereby has multiple meters on the same port. Everything including control is done via the following simple SMS from the technician’s mobile phone – this allows the technician to connect and test the installation without the need for dialogue/communication with the IT system.

Service SMS in mode B: You can order a special Mode B service SMS by sending FA-40 the following text:

NNNNM1 for service SMS for M1 or NNNNM2 for service SMS for M2

The content of the service SMS could be:

M1: Mode B SMS regarding M1 which is in Mode B

V : OFF Fixed voltage can be activated via SMS (V Volt)

1 : 08640751* E: 00000.00 V: 00003.00 Meter 1 has address 08640751. * for 2400 bit/s secondary address.

2 : 41040078* E: 00000.00 V: 14294.00 Showing E: and V: indicates that the meter is read

3 : 06682657# E: 00047.64 V: 3932.30 Meter 3 has address 06682657. # for 300 bit/s secondary address.

4 : Not used Meter 4 is not used

5 : 12345678# Fail Meter 5 can not be read – is the address correct?


7 : 87654321* Meter 7 not yet attempted read – press the button


Selecting the mode (send the following SMS):

NNNNM1MODEA to set M1 in mode A (only one meter per port) [ Remark: There is also a Mode C, which is ] NNNNM1MODEB to set M1 in mode B (up to 8 meters per port) [ a high-speed version of Mode B. Mode C can ] NNNNM2MODEA to set M2 in mode A (only one meter per port) [ only be used for selected meters with quick ] NNNNM2MODEB to set M2 in mode B (up to 8 meters per port) [ M-bus response with new data each time ]

Default mode A

FA-40 always respond with a service SMS upon receiving a proper ModeSMS.

Storing M-bus addresses (send the following SMS): NNNNM1I 12345* 54545454# 7! 125? M1 for port M1 (alternatively M2 for port M2)

I for ”include” subsequent M-bus addresses Max.8 digit in any M-bus address.

The prefixed 0 is optional. At least 1 and max. 8 M-bus addresses in the same SMS.

”*” for the 2400 bit/s secondary address (typical) ”#” for 300 bit/s secondary address

“?” for 2400 bit/s primary address [001 to 250] “!” for 300 bit/s primary address [001 to 250]

FA-40 chooses the place in your address list (1-8) M-bus addresses will be stored to.

FA-40 always respond with a service SMS upon receiving a proper IncludeSMS.

Deleting encoded M-bus addresses (send the following SMS): NNNNM1R 1 3 8 M1 for port M1 (alternatively M2 for port M2)

R for ”Remove” no. 1,3,8 on the address list

NNNNM1R ALL ”Remove ALL” Deletes the entire address list

FA-40 always acknowledge with a service SMS upon receipt of proper RemoveSMS

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Selecting fixed voltage on the port (send the following SMS): NNNNM1VS M1 for port M1 (alternatively M2 for port M2)

V for ”VOLT” and S for ”SET” i.e. turn on the fixed voltage

NNNNM1VC C for ”Clear” i.e. only turns on voltage when reading

Default is “Clear”, this means only voltage when meter reading. No acknowledgment SMS on this command.

Activation of automatic scan for secondary M-bus addresses (Send the following SMS)

NNNNM1SCANS M1 for port M1 (alternatively M2 for port M2)

SCAN for automatic search

S for secondary addresses

The FA-40 automatically searches for secondary addresses on 2400 bit/s and 300 bit/s and complete the list of M-bus addresses with any new found addresses. Secondary scan typically last 3-6 minutes – depending on the amount of meters and meter numbers. The scan of secondary addresses requires support in the meters by using the M-bus standard search principles.

Important: SCAN does NOT remove any meter addresses from the address list, as some older meters can not be found by scan and therefore must be entered manually. It means that BEFORE scan is used, you should check the existing meter address list for meters which have been physically removed from the FA-40 and therefore should not exist in the meter address list. These meter addresses has to be removed manually from the meter address list via a “RemoveSMS” (see page 27). Alternatively you can delete the entire meter address list before scan and possibly reenter meter addresses for meters that were not found manually (see page 27).

FA-40 always acknowledge with a service SMS upon the scanned port, when scan is done.

Activation of automatic scan for primary M-bus addresses (Send the following SMS) NNNNM1SCANP M1 for port M1 (alternatively M2 for port M2)

SCAN for automatic search

P for primary addresses

The FA-40 automatically search for primary addresses on 2400 bit/s and complete the list of M-bus addresses with new addresses. If a meter with primary address already is known by a secondary address, the secondary address will be retained and the primary dropped. Scan for primary addresses takes approximately 13 minutes.

Important: SCAN does NOT remove any meter addresses from the address list, as some older meters can not be found by scan and therefore must be entered manually. It means that BEFORE scan is used, you should check the existing meter address list for meters which have been physically removed from the FA-40 and therefore should not exist in the meter address list. These meter addresses has to be removed manually from the meter address list via a “RemoveSMS” (see page 27). Alternatively you can delete the entire meter address list before scan and possibly reenter meter addresses for meters that were not found manually (see page 27).

FA-40 always acknowledge with a service SMS upon the scanned port, when scan is done.

Specific

Setting up the FA-40 for receiving data from Optimus sensors.

FA-Optimus is a series of wireless sensors which transmit module, which can be mounted internally in the FAconnection for communication from the Optimusmounted afterwards, the FA-40 must be ordered with this option modulepreinstalled. There is a manual for setting up the Optimus sensor, that review how the individual Optimus via a terminal program or cable from the PC is set to its own sending address and how often each Optimus shall measure and transmit. Setting up the FA-40 for receiving data from the Optimus sensors are very similar to setup of the FA-40 to several meters onM1, M2 or both should be set in mode E, for wired M-bus meters, but instead can be used for wireless Optimus sensors. Selecting mode E (send the following

NNNNM1MODEE to set M1 in mode E (up toNNNNM2MODEE to set M2 in mode E (up to

When switching to mode E on M1, the meter list is autoOptimus addresses from 1-8 and by switching to mode E on M2 the list is automatically filled with Optimus addresses from 9wanted: One or more of the auto filled addresses must be removed before it is possible to encode new addresses. C FA-40 acknowledge with a service SMS upon receiving correct ModeSMS. Special Optimus addresses:

If you can or will not use the addresses from 1then you have to select other addresses when setting up the Optimus (see its manual) and then put the same addresses into the meter list in the FA-used for wired M-bus: Encoding Optimus addresses (send NNNNM1I 123? 18? M1 for port M1 (alternativ

I for ”include” Addresse

Prefixed 0

At l

”?”

FA-40

address will be added on

FA-40 always acknowledge Removal of encoded Optimus addresse

NNNNM1R 1 3 8 M1 for port M1 (alternativ

R for ”Remove”

NNNNM1R ALL ”Remove ALL”

FA-40 always acknowledge with a service SMS upon receiving correct

After switching to mode E and setting up the Optimus addresses, the FAOptimus telegrams (if Optimus is within range) and put them in the register of the latest data for M1/M2. Hereby the FA-40 might log selected values if the FA


40 for receiving data from Optimus sensors.

Optimus is a series of wireless sensors which transmit one-way to an option module, which can be mounted internally in the FA-40. Due to the antenna connection for communication from the Optimus, this option module can not be

40 must be ordered with this option module

There is a manual for setting up the Optimus sensor, that review how the via a terminal program or cable from the PC is set to its

own sending address and how often each Optimus shall measure and

40 for receiving data from the Optimus sensors are very similar to

40 to several meters on the same M-bus (see page 27). FA-40 port mode E, which means that the port cannot be used

bus meters, but instead can be used for wireless Optimus sensors.

the following SMS):

o 8 pieces of Optimus sensors) up to 8 pieces of Optimus sensors)

When switching to mode E on M1, the meter list is automatically filled with 8 and by switching to mode E on M2 the list is

filled with Optimus addresses from 9-16. If other addresses are wanted: One or more of the auto filled addresses must be removed before it is possible to encode new addresses. Check below, how to do this.

40 acknowledge with a service SMS upon receiving correct ModeSMS.

will not use the addresses from 1-8 and 9-16 because there are other Optimus sensors nearby, then you have to select other addresses when setting up the Optimus (see its manual) and then put the same

-40. The last part occurs via the following SMS command, which also is

(send the following SMS):

M1 for port M1 (alternatively M2 for port M2)

I for ”include” subsequent Optimus addresses resses must be in range from 1 to 250

Prefixed 0’s are optional.

At least 1, and max. 8 Optimus addresses in

” must be entered (primary address between 1 and

40 chooses by itself which space (1-8) on the

address will be added on to.

always acknowledge with a service SMS upon receiving correct

dresses (send the following SMS):

M1 for port M1 (alternatively M2 for port M2)

R for ”Remove” no. 1,3,8 on the address list

”Remove ALL” Removes the entire address list

always acknowledge with a service SMS upon receiving correct

After switching to mode E and setting up the Optimus addresses, the FA-40 will automatically receive is within range) and put them in the register of the latest data for

40 might log selected values if the FA-40 via the main station is set up for this.

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40 for receiving data from Optimus sensors.

to an option Due to the antenna

, this option module can not be 40 must be ordered with this option module

There is a manual for setting up the Optimus sensor, that review how the via a terminal program or cable from the PC is set to its

own sending address and how often each Optimus shall measure and

40 for receiving data from the Optimus sensors are very similar to 40 port

cannot be used

filled with 8 and by switching to mode E on M2 the list is

If other addresses are wanted: One or more of the auto filled addresses must be removed before it is

Optimus sensors nearby, then you have to select other addresses when setting up the Optimus (see its manual) and then put the same

The last part occurs via the following SMS command, which also is

M2 for port M2)

the same SMS.

between 1 and 250)

on the address list the

with a service SMS upon receiving correct IncludeSMS.

M2 for port M2)

always acknowledge with a service SMS upon receiving correct RemoveSMS

40 will automatically receive is within range) and put them in the register of the latest data for

40 via the main station is set up for this.

FA-Optimus with CO2

FA-40 with radio module

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FA Option module type ”Wired M-Bus output”.

Function:

1. Post mounted option module for FA-40 or FA-47. The Module is detected at power up (Firmware 2.32 or later).

2. The Option module offer a galvanic separated M-Bus slave

output for use in CTS systems, Smart-house or 3rd party loggers.

3. The option module is “plug and play” without need for

internal setup.

4. The option module offer “copies” of original M-Bus meter data readouts that FA-40/47 collects from the meters by the usual FA-40/47 parameter setup possibilities.

(E.g. Mode A+B on M1/M2 and standard M-Bus on Multi port. This leads to up to 17 meters on one FA-40/47. If a meter offer chained telegrams, the first telegram is supported. The copy will not tell of several chained telegrams).

5. A table with up to 17 meter telegram copies is generated. The position of the meter telegram copy in the table represents the new “primary address” of the meter.

(E.g. 17 units of max. 255 byte. M1 will always use slot 1-8, M2 will always use slot 9-16 and Multi will always use slot 17. If the Multi port is not using the M-Bus driver, slot 17 is empty.)

Specification: Hardware interface and M-Bus protocol functions in compliance with M-Bus std. EN13757. Temperature and humidity: -20 to +45 °C, as FA-40/47. Wiring guide: A. Turn off FA-40/47! B. Mount the option module. Check that pins are correctly placed on the connector. C. Turn on the FA-40/47 and make sure that the green and red LED flashes on the option module. D. The 2 wires of the M-Bus master (CTS system, Smart-house or 3rd party logger) is connected to terminal 1 and 2 on the option module. The polarity of the wire does not matter. E. Activate a meter reading on the FA-40/47 by pressing the button or sending a SMS. Check with a service SMS. FA-40/47 must have read the meters before rerouting through the option module can occur. F. Activate the M-Bus master (if possible). The green LED on the option module will flash when the M-Bus master requests data. G. Alternatively a secondary FA-40/47 can act as master when checking the functionality of the option module.

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M-Bus commands supported by “Wired M-Bus output”. M-bus commands: Init on wildcard primary address: 1040FE3E16 No response if no meter present

Response: E5 If 1 meter present Response: FF If more than 1 meter

Init on primary address 1-8(dec): 1040xxxx16 Response: E5 If a meter is present Init on primary address 9-16(dec): 1040xxxx16 Response: E5 If a meter is present Init on primary address 17(dec): 1040115116 Response: E5 If a meter is present Deselecting on primary addr. 253(dec): 1040FD3D16 Response: E5 <Always>

Reading: Wildcard primary address: 105BFE5916 Response: Reading if only 1 meter Wildcard if only 1 meter! 107BFE7916 Response: Reading if only 1 meter

Primary address 1: 105B015C16 Response: Reading.

107B017C16 Response: Reading.

Primary address 2: 105B025D16 Response: Reading. 107B027D16 Response: Reading.

Etc. up to 17 (dec).

Selecting secondary address: When a logic unit is selected through secondary address the logic unit responds likewise on primary address 253. If the logic unit detects that another unit is selected, the unit will deselect itself. Automatic deselection occurs after 60 sec. Selection command: 680B0B68 53FD52 xxxxxxxx FFFFFFFF <CHECKSUM> 16

(xxxxxxxx = secondary address LSB first). Response: E5

Wildcard operators in addresses are usable so that scan for secondary addresses is possible. The FA-40 can scan another FA-40 with FA option module Wired M-Bus output on primary and secondary addresses.

Other M-bus commands: Will be ignored.

System test: Tested with Relay USBmaster, Energidata’s Electrocom gateway and FA-products (FA-20/27/40/47)

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FA Option module type ”Wireless M-bus”.

Function:

1. Post mounted option module for FA-40 or FA-47. The Module is detected at power up (Firmware 2.32 or later).

2. The option module offer data retrieval from up to 64 wireless M-Bus meters in compliance with OMS/EN13757 from 2013 and forwarding communication to i.e. Smart-house systems.

3. The option module has been tested with several of the wireless M-Bus

meter types currently available (Amber, Diehl, Elster, Flonidan, Kamstrup, L+G, Sensus, Zenner and others).

4. The option module supports individual local encryption and decryption so

that logging/validation can happen locally. Forwarding data to i.e. CTS/Smart-house with a new encrypted key is a standard feature. All setup/maintenance can be done remotely on the IT main station.

Specification:

Hardware interface and M-Bus protocol functions in compliance with M-Bus std. EN13757. Temperature and humidity: -20 to +45 °C, as FA-40/47.

Variants:

The Wireless M-Bus option module is comes either as an upgrade kit (the first two pictures) where the Wireless M-Bus antennae is a wired antennae (several types) mounted externally or as a FA-40/47 with integrated Wireless M-Bus with a wireless antennae on the top. The latter is shown in the bottom picture. The product is called WMC – short for Wireless M-Bus Master.

Integrated scan: On request from the IT main station the FA-40/47 can scan for Wireless M-Bus meters without encoded encryption codes. The result from the scan contains all Wireless M-Bus addresses and signal strength measurements: Type : Wmbus scan

Start : 2015-02-27 16:17:21

Duration : 4 minutes

METER : MAN SERIAL RSSI COUNT WIRELESS ADDR 1 : SEN 00003716 -109 1 AE4C163700006807

2 : ZRI 34006603 -61 5 496A036600348804 3 : AMB 54004222 -69 17 A205224200540000

4 : KAM 63468309 -70 17 2D2C098346631B16 5 : LUG 66775183 -97 14 A732835177660404

6 : HYD 75120787 -61 32 2423870712751511

If the Wireless M-Bus option module has been mounted in FA-40 (or WMC/G), a scan for Wireless M-Bus meters can be initiated via SMS NNNNWMSCAN for a default 4 minute scan or NNNNWMSCAN xx (Where xx is the duration in minutes in the range from 4 to 60). When the scan is complete a response SMS is returned with the results. Measurement of custom meter signal strengths (min., avg., max.) is possible via special SMS’s. Refer to your own guide.

Antenna: CB Svendsen A/S has chosen a custom designed antenna for Wireless M-Bus for maximal range and usage. Contact CB Svendsen for further information.

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