CMi414
0 User’s Manual English
CMi414
0 User’s Manual English
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[2020-06]
V1.1
4 Introduction
4.1 Purpose
This chapter provides a general description of CMi4140. In the next-coming sections you will learn more
about possible applications for the product and how CMi4140 can be combined
with other products to
build versatile solutions.
4.2 Application description
CMi4140 is a cost-effective meter connectivity module, which is mounted in a Kamstrup MULTICAL®
403, MULTICAL® 603 or MULTCAL® 803 heat/cooling meter. It uses a very energy-efficient scheme to
deliver meter data to a receiving (application) server over a LoRaWAN network. Meter data is securely
transmitted, using LoRaWAN end-to-end security scheme. CMi4140 can be retrofitted into already
deployed meters or mounted in the meter before deployment.
4.3 Product features
CMi4140 offers a combination of battery operation with very long lifetime and a versatile application
through its many configuration options. Key features of the module include:
•
Extensive battery lifetime
The module
’s EcoMode feature enables the module to achieve a battery-lifetime of at least 11+1
years.
•
No meter installation needed
As soon as the meter connectivity module is mounted in the meter and activated, it will join the
LoRaWAN network and start to deliver meter data, i.e. no manual steps need to be taken in order
to install the product in the meter.
•
Easy and secure commissioning
With
Elvaco’s One-Touch Commissioning (OTC), deployment, configuration and key transferring
can be performed in a secure and flexible way. Use the Elvaco OTC App to enter your desired
settings and place your phone next to the meter. New settings will be applied via NFC.
•
A unique and flexible message scheme
CMi4140 has several different message formats to choose from. This makes it easy to customize
the product to the unique demands of each application.
4.4 Compatibility
CMi4140 is compatible with Kamstrup MULTICAL® 403, MULTICAL® 603 and MULTCAL® 803
heat/cooling meters.
