Industriestr. 16 67063 Ludwigshafen Germany Tel +49 621 6904-1113 Email: info.de.sensus@xylem.com www.xylem.com Important usage and safety information The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any control and monitoring interface product. Users of the product are advised to convey the information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product.
Symbols The following symbols are used throughout the manual to emphasize important information and useful tips: The Note symbol is used to mark information that is important to take into consideration for safety reasons or to assure correct operation of the meter connectivity module. The Tip symbol is used to mark information intended to help you get the most out of your product.
Meter Compatibility The LoRa Module is compatible with Sensus PolluStat and PolluTherm F meters with a compatible firmware ver- sion. If the LoRa Module is mounted in an incompatible meter, this is indicated in the OTC App. Table 2 shows the minimum firmware versions required.
Please make sure that the module’s push button (2) is facing upwards • Please make sure that Interface connector of the meter (1) fits the Interface connector of the module (3). Figure 2: Sensus PolluStat meter (left) and LoRa module (right) 5.3.2 Network preparation For the module to connect to the LoRaWAN network, it needs to be registered in the network server.
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By using the optical interface configuration tool “Device Monitor” https://qr.xylemsales.com/sensus-device-monitor By using the meter menu. For further information please refer to Sensus/Xylem documentation. Network join When activated, the LoRa Module will attempt to join the LoRaWAN network by the following sequence: 1.
5.3.4 Reboot/Switch off module Reboot Press and hold the push button (2) for 5-15 seconds. Release the button when the green LED is lit. Switch Off Press and hold the push button (2) for 15-20 seconds. Make sure to release the button when the red LED is lit. If re- leasing the push button after more than 20 seconds, the module will not switch off.
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Field name Field name Description Default value Elvaco OTC App Elvaco OTC Down- (Abbr.) (Abbr.) link Locked device & correct Product No Product Access Key Access Key Open device Device settings Meter ID Meter identification Readable Readable number of the meter. Not configurable.
6.3.1 Downlink The LoRa Module supports configuration via downlink, i.e. sending commands to an end-device via the LoRaWAN network. Note that this feature should only be used sparingly due to bandwidth consideration. Communication via downlink can only be made in a short window after an uplink transmission from module to server.
Adaptive data rate (ADR) The LoRa Module uses Adaptive Data Rate (ADR), part of the LoRaWAN standard, where the network server deter- mines the optimal rate of communication for the module based on current signal conditions. In best case, the mod- ule will use its highest data rate (DR5) in order to be as energy efficient as possible.
Message formats The LoRa Module has several different message formats. Each one will be described in detail in this section. 6.6.1 Message structure Message formats Standard, Compact, Scheduled – Daily redundant, Scheduled Extended, Combined heat/cooling and Sensus are encoded in M-Bus format (M-Bus standard EN 13757-3:2013). Message format JSON is encoded in JSON format.
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Volume 6 bytes INT32 Volume (m 0413xxxxxxxx = m , 3 decimals Power 4 bytes INT16 Power (W) 022Bxxxx = W Flow 4 bytes INT16 Flow (m 023Bxxxx = l/h, 3 decimals Fw temp 4 bytes INT16 Forward temperature (°C) 025Bxxxx, °C Rt temp 4 bytes...
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In Figure 6, an example of a telegram for message format JSON is presented. Figure 6: JSON message example 6.6.2.4 Scheduled mode For message formats of type “Scheduled” (Scheduled – Daily redundant and Scheduled – Extended), two types of messages will be transmitted from the module - a clock message and a data message. The difference between the two is described in Table 11.
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Field Size Data type Description Message format 1 byte 0x27 (= Scheduled – daily redundant) Heat energy E1 / 6-7 bytes INT32 Energy consumption (Wh, J, Cal, MBTU) Cooling Energy 0406xxxxxxxx = MWh, 3 decimals = kWh 040Exxxxxxxx = GJ, 3 decimals 04FB0Dxxxxxxxx = Gcal, 3 decimals 04863Dxxxxxxxx = MMBTU, 3 decimals Volume...
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additional meter timestamp. Like all Scheduled message formats, the meter is read at full hour. A detailed description of the payload in the message format is presented in Table 15. Field Size Data type Description Message format 1 byte 0x28 (Scheduled-Extended) identifier Heat energy E1 / 6-7 bytes...
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Field Size Data type Description Message format 1 byte 0x29 (Combined heat/cooling) Heat Energy E1 6-7 bytes INT32 Energy consumption (Wh, J, Cal, MBTU) 0406xxxxxxxx = MWh, 3 decimals = kWh 040Exxxxxxxx = GJ, 3 decimals 04FB0Dxxxxxxxx = Gcal, 3 decimals 04863Dxxxxxxxx = MMBTU, 3 decimals Cooling Energy E3 7-8 bytes INT32...
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Field Size Data type Description Message format 1 byte 0x2C (Sensus, telegram 1) Heat energy E1 6-7 bytes INT32 Energy consumption (Wh, J, Cal, MBTU) / Cooling Energy 0406xxxxxxxx = MWh, 3 decimals = kWh 040Exxxxxxxx = GJ, 3 decimals 04FB0Dxxxxxxxx = Gcal, 3 decimals 04863Dxxxxxxxx = MMBTU, 3 decimals Cooling Energy...
Unit Comments Mechanics Dimensions (w x h x d) 29 x 56 x 12 Weight Mounting In module slot of Sensus PolluStat/ PolluTherm F Electrical connections Supply voltage Internal meter battery or PSU (Sensus External Power Supply) Electrical characteristics Nominal voltage...
References Terms and abbreviations Abbreviation Description Data Information Block Data Information Field Value Information Field Meter Connectivity Module Number representation • Decimal numbers are represented as normal number, i.e. 10 (ten). • Hexadecimal numbers are represented with prefix 0x, i.e. 0x0A (ten) •...
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