Summary of Contents for UAB NAVITUS LT MCL 5 IP
- Page 1 Controller with internal Quad-band GSM/GPRS/3G modem MCL 5 IP User manual Version 2.0 UAB NAVITUS LT Lithuania, 2018...
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Page 2: Document Revision History
UAB NAVITUS LT guarantees that the following documentation is correct and intended for the device described. The manufacturer has no obligation for guarantee if the documentation is used for any other device not listed in this documentation. UAB NAVITUS LT has the right to update or alter documentation without prior notice. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................... 10 INSTALLATION ................................ 12 4.1. INSTALLATION STEPS: ............................. 12 4.1.1 CONNECTING POWER CABLE TO THE MCL 5 IP ....................13 4.2. SOCKETS AND INTERFACES ........................... 13 4.3. CONNECTING METER/METERS OR OPTICAL READ-OUT HEAD OVER RS485 .......... 14 4.3.1. -
Page 4: Signs And Abbreviations
Signs and Abbreviations AC / DC Alternating Current / Direct Current Access Point Name Circuit Switched Data Electromagnetic Compatibility GPRS General Packet Radio Service Global System for Mobile communications Internet Service Provider Internet Protocol address IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity Light Emitting Diode Not Available / Not Applicable Personal Computer... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Please ensure you read and understand the installation instructions entirely before attempting to install and configure MCL 5 IP. Always disconnect the mains supply while installing or servicing the communication interfaces, antenna or changing SIM card. Only the authorized service persons with adequate qualifications can perform installation, uninstallation and parameterization of the GSM/GPRS controller MCL 5 IP. -
Page 6: Available Modifications
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 Internal Thermometer Not Present Present Digital Input Not Present 1 channel Analogue Input Not Present 1 channel Table 1. MCL 5 IP modification table... -
Page 7: Application And Functionality
1. Application and Functionality 1.1. General Information MCL 5 IP controller (further referred to as a controller) is used in AMR systems for automated remote data reading of electricity, heat meters and other electronic devices and data transmission to remote offices. - Page 8 SMA female antenna Connectors for meter socket and/or Optical Read- out head/other input connection with indicated controller’s Tx and controller’s Rx connectors AC Power supply connector USB female socket for PC connection Figure 1-2. MCL 5 IP principal internal components...
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Page 9: Principal Components Of The Controller Mcl 5 Ip
2. Principal Components of the controller MCL 5 IP The main controller components are listed below: a) CSD/GSM/GPRS/3G modem is used for modem programming, firmware update, data reading and parameterization GSM/GPRS Modem GSM/GPRS bands 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz Class of power transmission... -
Page 10: Technical Characteristics
IEC/TS 61000-6-5 certification* Compliant * Depends on device modification ** Elgama Sistemos Ltd guarantees that internal thermometer will be fully functioning in the range of the device work temperature as per above Table 3-1. MCL 5 IP controller technical characteristics... - Page 11 METER RX/TX GPRS CONNECT LED meaning, when active PWR: Interface activity AC power is on USB host is connected METER: Meter Interface activity RX/TX Data transfer; active interface GSM: Operation and received signal strength indication GPRS Registered to GSM/GPRS network (call waiting) Registered to CSD network CONNECT...
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Page 12: Installation
4. Installation Important: Before proceeding, please ensure the device will remain clean and dry during the installation and no liquid or other substance will remain inside as that could severely affect device performance and warranty. Important: Allowed bolt head diameter can be from 6 to 7,5 mm and the body diameter from 3,4 to 4 mm. -
Page 13: Connecting Power Cable To The Mcl 5 Ip
230 VAC power supply as shown in the figure. Connect one Null wire to the MCL 5 IP N (null) socket and the other wire to the L (phase) socket. Phase 4.2. Sockets and Interfaces Figure 4.2-1. -
Page 14: Connecting Meter/Meters Or Optical Read-Out Head Over Rs485
Optical Read-out Head allows connecting a meter with a controller by using infrared technology. For the best use it is recommended to use UAB NAVITUS LT Optical Read-out Head OKK (or other manufacturers’ product) compatible with the IEC 62056-21 standard. -
Page 15: Connecting A Meter Or Optical Read-Out Head Over Rs232
4.4.2. Connecting an Optical Read-out Head Over RS232 Optical Read-out Head allows connecting a meter with a controller by using infrared technology. For the best it is recommended to use UAB NAVITUS LT Optical Read-out Head OKK (or other manufacturers’ product) compatible with the IEC 62056-21 standard. -
Page 16: Labelling Information
6.1. Initial Information MCL 5 IP controller using either CSD or GPRS technology transmits the data of measurement equipment (meters). There is an internal modem with a SIM card socket. Connect the controller to the computer‘s COM or USB (depending on connection) port to start the setup. -
Page 17: Procedure Of Local Parameterization
6.2. Procedure of Local Parameterization Access to the controller can be protected by a password. Two levels of users are possible: admin login and user login. Each login has separate menus and control functions. Parameterization can be handled using HyperTerminal (Figure 6.2-1, Figure 6.2-2) or other software allowing connecting MCL via device’s USB interface. - Page 18 Figure 6.2-3 Select port settings Figure 6.2-4 To change the values: 1. Press Disconnect button as shown on figure 6.2-5 (arrow 1); 2. Press Properties button as shown on figure 6.2-5 (arrow 2);...
- Page 19 Figure 6.2-5 3. Press Configure button as shown on figure 6.2-6 (arrow 3); 4. Press OK button as shown on figure 6.2-6 (arrow 4); Figure 6.2-6 115200...
- Page 20 5. Important. Ensure that other settings of the connection are set as shown on figures 6.2-7; Figure 6.2-7 The settings should change to 115200 8-N-1 as shown on figure 6.2-8 Figure 6.2-8 Important! To load or re-load controller’s menu press button ESC (on keyboard) 3 times.
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Page 21: Parameterization
7. Parameterization The entire MCL 5 IP menu hierarchy is described in an Annex A. “Controller menu and configuration settings”. Main device functions are further described below. 7.1. Security Controller parameterization menus are protected with dedicated passwords to prevent from unauthorised access and configuration. - Page 22 Requests or commands received Firmware update/information High number of malformed or unexpected messages and errors Power supply recovery events Unauthenticated communication All events logs can be enabled/disabled if required. If event log is disabled, event alert is disabled as well.
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Page 23: Annex A. Controller Menu And Configuration Settings
Annex A. Controller menu and configuration settings Important: Menu item availability depends on the user rights and device modification. User rights can be managed only from the admin account secured by the admin password. The controller menu may differ depending on the modification. Menu Item Description SMS command (smscfg:) - Page 24 2. Wireless “in” 0. RETURN Back to the main menu configuration 1. Request to proceed timeout During the specified time the received request has to be send to a meter (through RS485/RS232 out), if it times out the request will be discarded 2.
- Page 25 accepted. This setting is for RS485 out interfaces 7. Answer wait timeout Time for waiting data (answer) in RS485 out, after the request has been sent 8. Next request pause Time for waiting for the next frame in RS485 out, after one frame has been received 9.
- Page 26 Status of the SIM card 9. Battery voltage Battery voltage 10. Battery charging Battery charging 11. Start battery test Start battery test 12. Battery test status Battery test status 10. 13. Read log Read log Table A-1. MCL 5 IP menu item values...
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Page 27: Annex B. Usb Installation Guide
Annex B. USB installation guide To use the USB cable an installation of the USB driver is needed. USB cable requires driver “STM32 Virtual COM Port Driver”. Download the driver from the “Elgama Sistemos” server: or from the manufacturer’s website: http://downloads.elgsis.com/files/mcl5ip/PF257938.zip.zip http://www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/PF257938 . - Page 28 2 Select STM32 cable and press Update Driver Software...
- Page 29 3 Press Browse my computer... 4 Press Let me pick from a list... 5 Select type: Ports and press NEXT...
- Page 30 6 Select STMicroelectronics and press NEXT 7 Press YES 8 Installation completed...
- Page 31 9 Find port with name STMicroelectronics - this is your USB cable port. Remmember COM identification number...
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Page 32: Annex C. Manufacturer's Guarantee
In case of a power cut, manufacturer ensures, that AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) system equipment manufactured by UAB NAVITUS LT will not have any influence on the electricity meter’s data. MCL 5 IP system will restart automatically and will start operating as normal as soon as the voltage is restored.