Related Manuals for SOFTLINK WB169-SI2
Summary of Contents for SOFTLINK WB169-SI2
- Page 1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Wireless M-BUS WB169-SI2 Revision 1.0 SOFTLINK s.r.o., Tomkova 409, 278 01 Kralupy nad Vltavou, Czech Republic Phone.: +420 315707111, e-mail: sales@softlink.cz, www.softlink.cz...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
........4.10 Using of WB169-SI2 module for remote monitoring of sensors . - Page 3 ....Structure of alarm message about the change of sensor status on the port of WB169-SI2 module Structure of alarm message about the reset of WB169-SI2 module .
-
Page 4: Introduction
” Module usage The WB169-SI2 module can be used either for remote reading of two consumption meters with pulse output, or for transfer of alarm messages from two two-state sensors. It is possible to combine both type of usage. When using for remote reading of consumption meters (water meters, gas-meters, electro-meters...), up to two meters with standard pulse (”SI”) output can be connected to the module. -
Page 5: External Synchronization, Tariff Switching And Alarm Functions
Burst” alarm function”. ” Bi-directional communication mode If the WB169-SI2 module is preset for working in bi-directional communication mode N2, it could receive the Request” type of messages according to the Wireless M-BUS standard. These messages can be originated by ”... -
Page 6: Hardware Features And Power Supplying
Operation in bi-directional mode (N2) with using of back channel decreases the battery lifetime by 5 %. External appearance of the WB169-SI2 module is shown in the Figure 2. -
Page 7: Technical Parameters Overview
Technical parameters overview Overview of WB169-SI2 module technical parameters is shown in the Table1 below. Table 1: Overview of WB169-SI2 module technical parameters RF subsystem parameters Frequency band * 169.40625 to 169.46875 Modulation * 2-GFSK, 4-GFSK Bandwidth * 12.5 or 50... -
Page 8: Configuration Of The Wb169-Si2 Module
Configuration of the WB169-SI2 module Configuration parameters of the WB169-SI2 module can be displayed and changed from the common computer (PC) by one of these methods: - with using of USB-CMOS” converter and configuration cable connected to the module; ”... -
Page 9: Displaying The List Of Configuration Commands ( " Help")
: Set test on modem, 1 - TX carrier, 2 - TX sync, time is in second, default 10 : Get modem state : Get modem info mfreq : Set or get radio frequency correction cfreq : Set +- frequency correction, 1 = 1Hz . . . WB169-SI2... -
Page 10: Commands For Writing Of Configuration And Reset
Current operating configuration can be rewrite the to FLASH memory by using of ”write” command: cfg#write Writing config ... OK, version 3 Reading of the configuration from FLASH memory can be done by by using of ”cread” command (for older some modifications the command is ”read”): cfg#cread Reading config ... OK, version 3 WB169-SI2... -
Page 11: Wmbus" Group Commands For Setting Of Messages
M-BUS ID” is a serial number of the device in M-Bus standard identification system. The address is ” read only” type for the WB169-SI2 module and cannot be changed. Assigned serial number of the module can be ” displayed by mid”... - Page 12 This feature is important in that case, if the measurement and broadcasting of measured values should be synchronized with some other process. Typical example is measurement of electrical energy in 15-minutes intervals, that must be WB169-SI2...
- Page 13 Accurate choice of relevant broacasting communication modes of the module is stated in a line ”mode” in ”Help” summary (see the paragraph 3.1.2). An example of checking, setting, saving and re-checking of frequency channel: WB169-SI2...
-
Page 14: Inputs" Group Parameters
The WB169-SI2 module is equipped with two inputs (port 1 and 2), that are connected to the corresponding pulse counters (index 0 and 1). Each counter increases its value up one unit each time it receives pulse from a consumption meter connected to its port. - Page 15 (0 - falling edge, 1 - rising edge) dmode[index] setting of pulse input mode (0 - quick pulses, 1 - slow pulses) amode[index] switching of analog mode (for WB169-SI2 not used) alr[index] setting of alarm mode (sensor input setting) alcok[index] specification of alarm mode for ”OK”...
- Page 16 Conversion of binary ”00010110” value into decadic transcription gives number ”16”, what is required setting of VIF parameter. Parameter VIF can be setup to ”16” value as follows: cfg#vib0 VIB[0] : 13 cfg#vib0 0x16 Set VIB[0] : 16 VIB[0] : 16 cfg# WB169-SI2...
-
Page 17: Setting Of Vif And Its Effect On Decoding Of Message
Figure 3: Setting of VIF and its effect on decoding of message In the figure can be seen a decoded message of the WB169-SI2 module, where there is the same ”1000” multiplier value and the same ”1” divisor value set up on both counters. -
Page 18: Leak" Alarm Function
( Zero period” parameter) in minutes. ” If one of these parameters is set to ”0” for some port, Leak” function is deactivated for that port. ” Figure 4: Leak” alarm function principle ” WB169-SI2... - Page 19 Value[0] changed from 0 to 15 cfg# Consumption limit alarm value can be set in practically unlimited range (1 to 65535 pulses per 10 minutes). Example of setting Burst Check Time” parameter for port No 1 (index ”0”) to 40 minutes value: ” WB169-SI2...
-
Page 20: Setting Of Sensor Inputs
(0/1) type with contact, relay, or electronic binary output (e.g. door contacts, ” flood detectors, fire detectors, electronic seals...etc.) can be connected to any WB169-SI2 module port. If the port is not preset to alarm mode”, the module only stores number of 0/1 transitions of the sensor into the counter and ”... - Page 21 From the WB169-SI2 module point of view the ”normal status” means ”1” value on the input and ”error status” means ”0” value on the input. On basic (factory) setting the alarm messages are universally interpreted as alarm ”...
-
Page 22: Description And Setting Of Tariff Switching" Function
By setting of ”2” value the pulses are directed to the ”t1” counter ” during ”0” ( low”, closed contact) status of control voltage (see figure). As only the second port of the WB169-SI2 ” module can be used for tariff switching, the ”trf” command should be always entered with index ”1”. -
Page 23: Commands Of Utils" Group For Setting Of Module Common Functions
Pulse input 2) put together four-bit binary number. Decimal form of this number can be used as ”smask” command parameter. Required mask” of message content can be entered by entering of mask decimal number (= number in ”Mask” ” column) after ”smask” command. Example: cfg#smask 3 Send mask changed to 3 : I1, I2 cfg# WB169-SI2... -
Page 24: Table For Selection Of Info-Message Content ( " Mask")
” ” type. Example: cfg#uptime Uptime 0d, 0:13:26 cfg# The ”sens” command can be used for displaying of current values of A/D converters measuring physical quantities (battery voltage, temperature...). This command is intended only for module checking and diagnostics. WB169-SI2... -
Page 25: Overview Of Module Configuration Parameters
3.1.13 Overview of module configuration parameters Overview of configuration parameters that can be used for user settings of the WB169-SI2 module is shown in the Table below. The parameters are presented in the same order as they appear in the List of configuration parameters (see paragraph 3.1.1... -
Page 26: Overview Of Wb169-Si2 Module Configuration Parameters
Table 2: Overview of WB169-SI2 module configuration parameters Item Name Value Description Default. Timezone 1 - 11 Setting of time zone MBUS ID 0 - 99999999 Serial number (M-Bus address) read only MBUS Version 0 - 255 Generation or version (M-Bus address suppl.) -
Page 27: Setting Of Parameters By Using Of Optical
Read device” button in ”WACO OptoConf” program window. View of configuration table is depicted in figure 9. ” Figure 9: WB169-SI2 module configuration table In the upper section of the table there are read only” type of parameters (factory settings) that refer to the ”... - Page 28 The ”Medium” parameter is an international code of measured energy, water or other medium according to the M-Bus coding system. The value of the parameter is editable for the WB169-SI2 (it is an editable part of full meter/sensor M-Bus identification), the default value of the Medium”...
- Page 29 WMBUS Mode setting of WMBUS communication mode WMBUS Channel setting of WMBUS RF channel WMBUS Power setting of transmitting power WMBUS recv. counter current number of received messages (read only) WMBUS send counter current number of transmitted messages (read only) WB169-SI2...
-
Page 30: Basic Forms Of Wb169-Si2 Module In " Softlink Configurator" Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
In the figure there is an identification form of WB169-SI2 module (bordered by grey colour), form selection window (bordered by yellow colour) and form for setting of Leak”... -
Page 31: Structure Of Module Data Messages
31 Byte (it could vary in reliance on configuration). Structure of Wireless M-BUS message header of the WB169-SI2 module is described in the Table 3. Table 3: Structure of Wireless M-BUS message header of the WB169-SI2 module... -
Page 32: Description Of Variables Of Wb169-Si2 Module Info-Message Data Block
XX” (low bit of the first Byte changes from ”0” to ”1”). Basic data block consists of six or seven (*) data segments, each of them carries data of one variable. List of variables transmitted in the information message of WB169-SI2 module can be found in the Table No. -
Page 33: Alarm Message
Figure 13: Encrypted and decrypted message of the WB169-SI2 module Figure 14: Structure of WB169-SI2 module message with both inputs in alarm mode 3.3.2 Alarm message Alarm message of the module is transmitted immediately after some of the supported alarm types arises. Current modification of WB169-SI2 module supports sending of following types of alarm messages:... -
Page 34: Structure Of Alarm Message About The Change Of Sensor Status On The Port Of Wb169-Si2 Module
Decoded alarm message about the change of sensor status on the first input is shown in the figure 15: Alarm message Figure 15: Structure of alarm message about the change of sensor status on the port of WB169-SI2 module about a module reset is transmitted after each module switching on and after each module reset. The message has three data segments, the obligatory alarm category”... -
Page 35: Operational Conditions
Operational conditions This section of the document describes basic recommendations for transportation, storing, installation and operation of WB169-SI2 radio modules. 4.0.1 Risk of mechanical and/or electric damage The devices are enclosed in plastic boxes, so that the electrical components are protected from the direct damage by human touch, tools or static electricity. -
Page 36: The Condition Of Modules On Delivery
(with exception of modules with additional sealing by silicon filling - see paragraph 4.1). Safety precautions Warning! Mechanical and electrical installation of the WB169-SI2 module can be provided only by a person with necessary qualification in electrical engineering. Environmental protection and recycling The equipment contains non-rechargeable lithium battery. -
Page 37: Detail Of Wb169-Si2 Module Pcb
” In the figure left there is displayed the detail of WB169-SI2 module printed circuit board with configuration connector marked by violet colour, battery switch marked by red colour, input clamps marked by green colour and antenna connector marked by blue colour. Appearance of the module PCB could slightly vary in dependence on the module modification. -
Page 38: Module And Meter Replacement
Always pay attention to the completing of the correct cap with the correct base of the module, that is the reason why it is always necessary WB169-SI2... -
Page 39: Module Dismantling
” analyzer or any other convenient device. If the WB169-SI2 module is connected to remote data collecting system with using of WB169-RFE gateway, func- tionality of its broadcasting could be checked from any computer in Radar” mode by presence of module’s signal ”... -
Page 40: Operation Of The Wb169-Si2 Module
Using of WB169-SI2 module for remote monitoring of sensors The WB169-SI2 module can be used also for remote monitoring of any two-state sensors with either isolated contact (e.g. mechanical contact, relay, reed contact...), or solid-state relay, or open collector types of outputs. It is not possible to connect a sensor with its own source of voltage on its output. -
Page 41: Types Of Sensor Outputs Convenient For Wb169-Si2 Module
Figure 21: Types of sensor outputs convenient for WB169-SI2 module Setting of sensor input is described in detail in paragraph 3.1.9 Setting of sensor inputs”. Before setting it is ” necessary to realize, in which state the sensor output is switched off, and in which state it is switched on, and which status should be propagated as alarm message”. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Possible causes of module failures If during operation of WB169-SI2 module some anomaly, malfunctions or other troubles are recognized, the possible causes of the failures can be classified by following categories: 5.1.1 Power supplying failures The module is supplied by electrical power from the long-life internal battery. Approximate battery life is specified in paragraph Modul usage”. -
Page 43: Failures Of Communication With Meters
In case of unstable data transfer from connected sensors the signs of failure are very similar to the troubles with pulse meters - the wrong indication of measured data from sensors. Troubleshooting of this failure is similar with troubleshooting of pulse meters: 1. visually check the sensor and connecting cable between sensor and radio-module for any damage; WB169-SI2... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting Procedure
To identify a reason of device failure or any anomaly in its operation follow this procedure: 1. No data are available from all meters/sensors connected to the WB169-SI2 module. In this case it is recom- mended to check functionality of the module subsystems in following order: check functionality of power supplying as described in the paragraph 5.1.1...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the WB169-SI2 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers