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2G/4G Network Module

2G/4G Network Module

2G/4G Network Module

Product catalog summary
General Description/Application: The Kamstrup 2G/4G Network Module is designed for automatic data reading of MULTICAL® 603/803 meters. It utilizes existing mobile networks for data communication and is a plug-and-play solution that begins transmitting data within 30 seconds of installation. The module includes an eight-year prepaid data collection service, extendable by another eight years. It supports data transmission every 5, 15, or 60 minutes and ensures data security with AES128 and AES256 encryption.
Technical Data: The module is powered by the meter and operates on 2G and 4G frequency bands. It has a maximum output power of 2000 mW for 2G and 250 mW for 4G. The module includes a built-in data logger and an eSIM, with roaming agreements in over 40 countries.
Mechanical Data: The module measures 90 x 35 x 14 mm and weighs 37 g. It is compliant with various standards, including the Radio Equipment Directive and RoHS.
Markets Covered: The module is available in numerous countries across Europe, as well as in South Africa and Mongolia.
Installation: The module can be tested for connectivity using a forced call or by checking the display information. It provides detailed status codes for troubleshooting, such as connection status and error messages.
Ordering Information: The module is available in different configurations based on transmission intervals and datagram types. Accessories include a Mini Triangle antenna with options for extended cable lengths.
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2G/4G Network Module-1

Data sheet 2G/4G Network Module MULTICAL® 603 MULTICAL® 803 • Mobile network module for automatic reading of MULTICAL® 603/803 • Uses existing mobile infrastructure for data communication • Plug and play solution - fixed transmission to READy Manager • Large datagram transmitted every 5/15/60 minute 24/7/365 • Exact time stamp on datagrams • Built-in data logger • On-board SIM (eSIM) • Eight (8) years of data collection included • Possibility for extending the data collection with up to 8 years • Roaming agreements for 40+ countries • Two extra pulse inputs for connection of water and electricity meters • Dedicated external antenna for t

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2G/4G Network Module-2

Contents General description/application 3 Technical data 3 Mechanical data 4 Markings and standards 4 Markets covered 4 Datagram example– Standard datagram (ZZZ = 110) 4 Installation 5 Ordering information 7 Accessories 8

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2G/4G Network Module-3

General description/application Kamstrup 2G/4G Network Module comes as a plug and play module and starts transmitting data without any other configuration in less than 30 seconds after installation of mains power. An eight (8) years prepaid data collection is included in the module package and the data collection can be extended with up to 8 years if needed. The module is mounted in MULTICAL® 603/803 and uses the existing European 2G and 4G mobile infrastructures to transmit data from the energy meter to the head-end system (HES) and meter data management system (MDM) on a fixed 5/15/60-minute...

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2G/4G Network Module-4

Mechanical data Dimensions (L x W x D) Weight, incl. module cover Temperature range Markings and standards Radio Equipment Directive (RED) • EN301 511 v.12.5.1:2017 • TS151 010-1 v.11.2.0:2013 • EN301 908-13 v.11.1.2:2018 • EN301 908-1 v.11.1.1:2016 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) Markets covered Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus (the Greek part) Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Faroe Islands Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Greenland Guernsey Hungary Iceland Ireland Isle of Man Italy Jersey Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Mongolia...

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2G/4G Network Module-5

Installation There are several ways to test if the module is connected to the 2G/4G mobile infrastructure and all the way to READy Manager. 1. Forced call Press the front buttons until ”CALL” is shown in the meter display. This message will dissapear and the display will return to its normal state. Within 30 seconds, an ”OK” will be shown shortly in the lower left corner of the display, indicating that READy Manager has received data from the meter. 2. Display information To test if the module status is OK and connected to the mobile infrastructure, the meter display can be used. The module information...

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2G/4G Network Module-6

Installation 2-x01-3: Connection information Menu Menu index Display example Link information with 2 digits of information The first digit shows the mobile connection: • 2: Connected to 2G mobile infrastructure • 4: Connected to 4G mobile infrastructure The second digit shows the quality of the connction: • 0: Very poor • 1: Poor • 2: Fair • 3: Good • 4: Excellent If the second digit is between 2 and 4, the installation is OK. If the second digit is 1, an alternative location for the external antenna is needed. Once the altenative location is found, make a forced call and wait 1 minute for the...

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2G/4G Network Module-7

Installation 2-x01-4: Module status Menu Menu index Display example Module status Typical status codes during installation: • 255 No connection tried yet • 0 Transmission OK and all data is sent • 1 Awaiting registration on network to complete • 2 Registration on network denied • 3 Awaiting acknowledge from server • 4 Failed to register on network • 5 Missing antenna • 6 Connection failed due to low voltage • 7 Data delivery timeout • 8 Data delivery timeout without any ACK • 9 Failed to bind • 10 Transmission pending • 11 DNS lookup failed • 16 Flash write failed • 32 Server error (possibly...

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2G/4G Network Module-8

Accessories As external antenna, the Mini Triangle antenna, 6699-448, with 2.5 m antenna cable and MCX connector must be used. If there is a need for more antenna cable, the solution below can extend the installation with up to 25 meters of cable. Recommended solu

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