2G/4G Network Module
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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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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