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

Kamstrup A/S READy Converter 15a READyAMR3 UserMan

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15a_READyAMR3 UserMan

User Guide
READy Converter · Basic
Kamstrup Water Metering · 1040 Crown Pointe Pkwy, Ste. 320 · Atlanta, GA 30338 · F: +1 (678) 387-3602 · info-us@kamstrup.com
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Contents
1 Description 3
2 What is in the box? 4
3 Technical data 4
4 Mechanical data 5
5 Dimensions 5
6 Power supply 6
7 Markings/standards 6
8 Safety information/disposal 6
9 FCC Cautions 7
10 Canadian Compliance Statement 8
11 Order information 8
12 Accessories 8
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1 Description
• Flexible converter unit 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 GHz
Part of READy Suite
READy Converter, Basic is part of the READy Suite and is responsible for the automatic data
collection from smart water meters equipped with Wireless M-Bus communication
READy 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 Converter, Basic which
receives data and sends this to a smartphone/tablet which is responsible for storing the data.
Each device can contain data from up to 15,000 meters.
The direct communication between the smart water meters and READy Converter, Basic 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, READy Converter, Basic can receive
data from up to 30 smart water meters per second, making it a perfect drive-by solution.
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2 What is in the box?
READy Converter, Basic is delivered ready to use in a box containing:
• 1 x READy Converter
• 1 x whip antenna
• 1 x 110 VAC/USB charger
• 1 x USB car charger with 2 USB outputs
• 1 x USB/micro USB cable
• 1 x quick guide
The 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 data
Communication interfaces
Meter reading Wireless M-Bus, C mode
Data transfer to smartphone/tablet Wireless interface
Further interfaces
Charging Micro USB
Optical interface 3 x LED for battery status
User interface ON/OFF button
Frequencies
Wireless M-Bus 912.5 / 915 / 918.5 MHz
Wireless reader interface 2.4 – 2.5 GHz
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4 Mechanical data
LxWxD (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 oz
IP protection class IP41
Antenna plug SMA (reversed polarity)
Charging plug Micro USB
Temperature range
Charging 50 °F – 113 °F
Operation 14 °F - +131 °F
Storage 32 °F – 140 °F
Humidity < 85 %, non-condensing
5 Dimensions
READy Converter
120 155
275
65 24
Label area
ON/OFF button
Antenna
3 x LED
6.1”
10.8”
4.7”
2.5” .94”
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6 Power supply
READy Converter
3.6 VDC internal, rechargeable battery
Operation time (fully charged) < 8 hours
Charging time (fully discharged) 9 hours
Charging consumption 500 mW
To function optimally, READy Converter, Basic must be fully charged at least once every half year.
110 VAC charger
Output 5 VDC/1 A
USB car charger
Output 2 x 5 VDC/1 A
Supported meter types
flowIQ® 2100
flowIQ® 3101
7 Markings/standards
FCC ID: OUY-READYAMR3
RoHS
FCC part 15B
FCC part 15C
IC: 22376-READYAMR3
8 Safety information/disposal
Do 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.
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9 FCC Cautions
Caution: 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, and
2 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 help.
This 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.
10 Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement 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 un
fonctionnement 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 the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
11 Order information
READy Converter Solution (complete) READyConverterI
12 Accessories
Magnetic roof antenna with 118” antenna cable, complete 6696 010
Car charger 6696 002
Wall adapter 6696 003
Mobile holder 6696 025
Whip antenna 5005 001
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