CMi4160
– LoRaWAN
®
Module
5
02/2021
5
GETTING STARTED
5.1
PURPOSE
This chapter provides instructions on how to get started with CMi4160. After reading and carefully
following each step of this chapter, your meter connectivity module should be mounted and connected
to the
LoRaWAN
®
network.
5.2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
5.3
MOUNT AND START-UP THE DEVICE
5.3.1
MOUNTING AND CONNECTION
CMi4160 is mounted in module slot 2 of a Diehl SHARKY. Grab the device by the outer edges, gently
mount it into position and connect the meter interface cable to the meter interface (ribbon cable) (3).
5.3.2
CONNECTION OF BATTERY PACK
The CMi4160 is delivered with a battery pack. Connect the battery pack to the module's power
connector (4) and gently place it with in the meter with the module.
5.3.3
CONNECTION OF ANTENNA
CMi4160 is available in two different versions, with internal antenna (CMi4160Int) and with external
antenna (CMi4160Ext). If using the external antenna version of the module, the antenna is connected
using an MCX connector.
If using an external antenna, make sure to mount it at least 0.5 meters away from
the meter in order not to cause interference.
1.
NFC antenna
2.
Push button
3.
Meter interface*
4.
Power connector
5.
Green LED
6.
Red LED
*Ribbon cable,
not shown in figure
*Ribbon cable, not
shown in figure
