Kamstrup A S READYAMR3 READy Converter User Manual 15b READyAMR3 UserMan

Kamstrup A/S READy Converter 15b READyAMR3 UserMan

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15b_READyAMR3 UserMan

User GuideREADy Converter · AdvancedKamstrup Water Metering · 1040 Crown Pointe Pkwy, Ste. 320 · Atlanta, GA 30338 · F: +1 (678) 387-3602 · info-us@kamstrup.com
2 Kamstrup A/S • DRAFT_55121596_B1_US_02.2017READy Converter · AdvancedContents1 Description 32 What is in the suitcase? 43 Technical data 44 Mechanical data 55 Dimensions 56 Power supply 67 Markings/standards 68 Safety information/disposal 69 FCC Cautions 710 Canadian Compliance Statement 811 Order information 812 Accessories 8
3Kamstrup A/S • DRAFT_55121596_B1_US_02.2017READy Converter · Advanced1 Description• All-in-one box solution• Flexible converter suitcase for meter reading• Rugged design• Long battery lifetime• Support of Wireless M-Bus Communication, C mode• Support of smartphone/tablet Wireless interface - license free @ 2.4 GHzPart of READy SuiteREADy Converter, Advanced is part of the READy Suite and is responsible for the automatic data collection from smart water meters equipped with Wireless M-Bus communicationREADy Suite is a unique standardized Wireless M-Bus solution for easy and fast reading of smart water meters.The reading of the smart water meters takes place using the READy Converters which receives data and sends this to a smartphone/tablet which is responsible for storing the data. Each READy device can contain data from up to 15,000 meters.The direct communication between the smart water meters and READy Converter is based on a comprised one-way communication protocol focusing on fast, safe and robust data communication and long battery lifetime. This comprised communication protocol is called C mode.Due to the optimized Wireless M-Bus communication protocol, the READy Converter advanced can receive data from up to 30 smart water meters per second, making it a perfect drive-by solution.
4 Kamstrup A/S • DRAFT_55121596_B1_US_02.2017READy Converter · Advanced2 What is in the suitcase?READy Converter is delivered ready to use in a box containing:• 2 x READy Converter• 2 x whip antenna• 2 x 110 VAC/USB charger• 1 x USB car charger with 2 USB outputs• 2 x USB/micro USB cable • 2 x Mobile holders• 2 x Magnetic roof antenna w/ 118” cable• 1 x quick guideThe intuitive quick guide leads you through the installation of the PC software and the smartphone app and shows you how to connect software, app and converter unit with each other.3 Technical dataREADy ConverterCommunication interfacesMeter reading Wireless M-Bus, C modeData transfer to smartphone/tablet Smartphone/tablet wireless interface Further interfacesCharging Micro USBOptical interface 3 x LED for battery statusUser interface ON/OFF buttonFrequenciesWireless M-Bus 912.5 / 915 / 918.5 MHzWireless reader interface - license free 2.4 – 2.5 GHz
5Kamstrup A/S • DRAFT_55121596_B1_US_02.2017READy Converter · Advanced4 Mechanical dataREADy ConverterLxWxD (in inches) 4.7” x 2.5” x .94” (without whip antenna) 10.8” x 2.5” x .94” (with whip antenna)Weight (incl. antenna) 5.6 ozIP protection class IP41Antenna plug SMA (reversed polarity)Charging plug Micro USBSuitcaseLxWxD 14.96” x 10.43” x 6.10”Weight 141 ozIP protection class IP41Temperature rangeCharging 50 °F – 113 °FOperation 14 °F - +131 °FStorage 32 °F – 140 °FHumidity < 85 %, non-condensing5 DimensionsREADy Converter120 15527565 24Label areaON/OFF buttonAntenna3 x LED6.1”10.8”4.7” 2.5” .94”
6 Kamstrup A/S • DRAFT_55121596_B1_US_02.2017READy Converter · Advanced6 Power supplyREADy Converter3.6 VDC internal, rechargeable batteryOperation time (fully charged) < 8 hoursCharging time (fully discharged) 9 hoursCharging consumption 500 mWTo function optimally, READy Converter must be fully charged at least once every half year.110 VAC chargersOutput 5 VDC/1 AUSB car chargerOutput 2 x 5 VDC/1 ASupported meter types flowIQ® 2100 flowIQ® 3101 7 Markings/standardsFCC ID: OUY-READYAMR3RoHSFCC part 15BFCC part 15CIC: 22376-READYAMR38 Safety information/disposalDo not try to disassemble READy Converter.Do not expose READy Converter to open fire.Please return READy Converter to Kamstrup A/S if the above specifications cannot be fulfilled.
7Kamstrup A/S • DRAFT_55121596_B1_US_02.2017READy Converter · Advanced9 FCC CautionsCaution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for helpThis equipment has been approved for portable operation, and unless otherwise advised in separate supplemental instructions for individual wireless transmitter(s), requires minimum 0.6” spacing be provided between antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
8 Kamstrup A/S • DRAFT_55121596_B1_US_02.2017READy Converter · Advanced10 Canadian Compliance StatementThis device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subjectto the following two conditions:(1)This device may not cause interference, and(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Lefonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:(1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et(2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer unfonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.This device complies with RSS 247 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all therequirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur lematériel brouilleur du Canada.11 Order informationREADy Converter Solution (complete) READyConverterI12 AccessoriesMagnetic roof antenna, complete 6696 010Car charger 6696 002Wall adapter 6696 003Mobile holder 6696 025Whip antenna 5005 001

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