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Arrow wM-Bus 169 MHz radio module LoRaWAN 868 MHz radio module Code INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE Translation of the original instructions. Before installing and using the device, carefully read this manual and store it together with the product. Code 5000074C - 04/2020 - R1...
Symbols used in this manual Warranty and relative meaning Conditions of sale and warranty The conditions of sale and warranty are avail- able on the website www.maddalena.it. WARNING! Indicates particularly important infor- Warranty limitations mation. Maddalena S.p.A. declines all responsibili-...
– The device must be used as defined electronic devices. by Maddalena S.p.A., that holds no – This device is not for use by persons responsibility for damage to per- with reduced physical or mental ca-...
1.2 Restrictions 1.3 Device description Arrow is a radio module with pulse input compatible with Maddalena water meters PROHIBITED and with those of other brands. The device – Modify and/or attempt to repair the allows for measuring, transmitting and re- product.
1.4 Usage limits The following alarms are managed: exces- sive consumption (configurable parame- The product may be used exclusively with ters), backflow (limit set and configurable), compatible sensors and in accordance with leak (configurable parameters), device ge- the corresponding usage limits (see the “ neric alarm, battery almost flat (below 10%) Technical specifications”...
1.7 Technical specifications Features Description Maximum pulse frequency 8 Hz nominal. Configurable up to 250 Hz Open drain transistor switch, reed switch, any type of Compatible meters open/closed switch Minimum pulse width 35 ms nominal. Configurable up to 10 ms Excessive consumption, backflow, leak, device generic Alarms alarm, battery almost flat, mechanical fraud...
Installation WARNING! The instruction manual is an inte- 2.1 Receipt of the product gral part of the device and should Arrow modules are supplied in three dif- be carefully read and stored. ferent configurations: Package with 10 pieces, already con- nected to the sensor and mounted PROHIBITED on the meter...
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– Fasten Arrow to a pipe (2) using the clip (3) supplied as an accessory. When WARNING! installing the device on buried manholes, When purchasing configuration secure it as close as possible to the sur- "B" (with module connected to face.
Maddalena. To receive the signal of the radio module, go near the meter with an appropriate receiver, or if a fixed (AMR) reading system is present, the data is col- lected automatically.
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Once these preliminary operations have been completed, proceed as follows: WARNING! – Enable the smartphone’s audio function; To activate the Arrow – Open the “Wirgrid NFC” application; module, set the radio type in wM- – Enter the “Login” and “Password”; –...
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– Enter the missing parameters (indicated with a red icon); - “Index” (reading of the mechanical me- ter) - “Pulse value” (pulse weight: varies in re- lation to the associated meter) - “Meter ID” (serial number of the me- chanical meter associated with the ra- dio) –...
– Once completed, the “Installation suc- cessful” (7) message will appear. Clicking an item from the list of installed modules (2) allows for viewing the details (3) relative to the installation. WARNING! The radio module is pre-config- ured. To change the settings, refer to the manual of the activa- tion and programming app.
3.4 Troubleshooting WARNING! For a complete list of alarms, please refer to the specific manual. FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION Move devices to a sufficient distance Electrical or electronic away devices interfere with The radio module is not the signal Move the receiver closer transmitting Battery empty Contact the manufacturer...
3.5 Deactivating the radio – Once completed, the “Uninstall success- ful” (5) message will appear; module To deactivate the Arrow module, pro- ceed as described below: – Open the “Wirgrid NFC” application; – Access the “Uninstall” menu (1); – Click on “UNINSTALL” (2); –...
Maintenance 4.2 Cleaning No particular cleaning procedures are required. However, the installation area 4.1 Battery should be kept clean and periodic checks The radio module is equipped with a 3.6 V should be performed to ensure the re- lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) battery quired environmental conditions are met.
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Tel. +39 0432 634811 www maddalena it Maddalena S.p.A. reserves the right to change its products at any time and without prior notice, with the aim of improving them and without compromising primary features. All the graphic illustrations and/or photographs appearing in this document can be represented with optional accessories that vary in relation to the country where the device is used.
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