CMi413
0 User’s Manual English
CMi413
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 CMi4130. In the next-coming sections you will learn more
about possible applications for the product and how CMi4130 can be combined
with other products to
build versatile solutions.
4.2 Application description
CMi4130 is a cost-effective meter connectivity module, which is mounted in an Itron CF ECHO II heat
meter or an Itron CF 51/55 calculator. 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. CMi4130 can be retrofitted into already-deployed meters or
mounted in the meter before deployment.
4.3 Product features
CMi4130 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 has been 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.
•
Quick 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
CMi4130 has several different message formats to choose from. This makes it easy to customize
the product to the unique demands of your application.
4.4 Compatibility
CMi4130 is compatible with Itron ECHO II heat meters and Itron CF 51/55 calculators.
