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- Page 1 Installation and operation guide READy Concentrator Warning! Read instructions before installation Kamstrup A/S • 55122690_A3_GB_05.2021...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.2 SIM card and data subscription 3.2.1 Configuration 3.2.2 Disposal or decommissioning READy Concentrator installation 4.1 Precautions 4.1.1 READy Concentrator installation locations 4.1.2 Installation steps 4.1.3 Modem or cable for internet 4.1.4 Installation for hourly data 4.2 READy Concentrator stand-alone 4.3 READy plastic cabinet concentrator... -
Page 4: Symbols Used In This Document
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate injury, damage the product, or lead to loss of data. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may seriously impact operations. Kamstrup A/S • 55122690_A3_GB_05.2021... -
Page 5: Product Introduction
2 Product introduction READy Concentrator is a data collector that collects Wireless M-Bus signals from smart energy and water meters or sensors and transmits data to READy Manager via Ethernet or an optional GSM modem. Depending on the installation and chosen solution, READy Concentrator has a reach of 500 m to 2 km. -
Page 6: System Overview
Installation and operation guide 2.1 System overview 2.2 Solution overview READy Concentrator is a complete solution consisting of concentrator, GSM antenna, Wireless M-Bus cables and antennas. More information on the different solution can be found in the READy Concentrator data sheet. Concentrator variant... -
Page 7: Stand-Alone Concentrator
Installation and operation guide 2.2.1 Stand-alone concentrator 1. Modem antenna connection 2. LAN connection 3. Power connection 4. Antenna connections Stand-alone concentrator uses open ended cables Kamstrup A/S • 55122690_A3_GB_05.2021... -
Page 8: Plastic Cabinet Concentrator
Installation and operation guide 2.2.2 Plastic cabinet concentrator Plastic cabinet concentrator with MCX connector for the external filters. 1. Modem antenna connection 2. LAN connection 3. Power connection 4. Filter connections Kamstrup A/S • 55122690_A3_GB_05.2021... -
Page 9: Steel Cabinet Concentrator
58115822 and GDPR compliance document 58115823, if required. 2.4 Data transmission and info codes READy Concentrator forwards data in accordance with your READy Manager subscription. Your READy Manager subscription may include: 1. Daily values - data delivered once a day. -
Page 10: Before You Begin
3.2 SIM card and data subscription If you have purchased a modem with READy Concentrator, a SIM card with an active subscription is required to send data. A data subscription of at least 350 Mb/month is recommended under normal operation. -
Page 11: Ready Concentrator Installation
READy Concentrator in a plastic or steel cabinet has an IP44 rating, please install it accordingly. If you have purchased a GSM modem for READy Concentrator, please install it and insert the SIM card before you power on the device. -
Page 12: Modem Or Cable For Internet
5-minute values. This means that you can install READy Mini Concentrator further away from the meter. Kamstrup advises you to check the signal quality of READy Mini Concentrator during commissioning on the installation website. If the signal bar is 1 or more, the installation is acceptable. -
Page 13: Ready Concentrator Stand-Alone
Install READy Concentrator stand-alone on the intended installation site. Use proper fastening material to ensure a sturdy installation. Install the antennas, see section 4.4 READy Concentrator antenna installations. Use the open end of the cable to connect to the internal connectors. -
Page 14: Ready Plastic Cabinet Concentrator
Install READy Concentrator stand-alone on the intended installation site. Use proper fastening material to ensure a sturdy installation. Install the antennas, see section 4.4 READy Concentrator antenna installations. Connect the antenna cables to the bottom of READy Concentrator, an N-connector. -
Page 15: Ready Concentrator Antenna Installations
Antennas can be installed in chimneys, on gables, on rooftops and similar. Install READy Concentrator antennas up high to allow free radiation. For further details, please see the Kamstrup Wireless M-Bus radio network guide. -
Page 16: Ready Concentrator Cable Installation
Installation and operation guide 4.5 READy Concentrator cable installation Follow the guidelines from the cable manufacturer for bending of the cable. The cable must not be forced into place. If force is used to pull the cable, the cable can be damaged. -
Page 17: Cable Installation
Soft curves – correct radius. Too small radius of cables. All connections must be covered with a weather protective tape to protect the connection from moisture and intrusion of dirt and the effects of vibrations. Kamstrup A/S • 55122690_A3_GB_05.2021... -
Page 18: Operation
5 Operation 5.1 Startup When all connections have been finalized and properly protected, you are ready to power up READy Concentrator. Turn on power and inspect the status LEDs. Ensure that LED 2 is blinking green and that LED 3 is lit solidly green. -
Page 19: Meter Data Transmission
If you require information on managed network and router settings, please refer to the official Kamstrup READy Port Guide. 5.5 Meter data memory If READy Concentrator loses connection to the internet, daily and hourly meter data is stored for 30 days or until the internet connection is reestablished. -
Page 20: Decommissioning
7 Decommissioning If the product is decommissioned for disposal, please see section 13 Disposal. 7.1 Decommissioning steps Remove the power before disconnecting and disassembling READy Concentrator. Remove one item at the time and avoid damaging the equipment. 7.2 Redeployment and configurations If READy Concentrator is redeployed, go to section 5. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Blinking: Concentrator is active Green Concentrator is connected to Kamstrup Blinking: No Ethernet connection Green Toggles each time an M-Bus package is received Not in use Solid: Out of function. Contact Kamstrup Figure 3 - LED explanation Kamstrup A/S • 55122690_A3_GB_05.2021... -
Page 22: Accessories
Product number Small omni antenna 6697032 Large omni antenna 6697037 (6697022, no bracket) Panel outdoor 6697033 Panel indoor 6697034 Cables for READy Concentrator stand-alone (open ended): Description Product number 10 m 5000255 20 m 5000363 Cables for outdoor READy Concentrator: Description... -
Page 23: Disposal
Dispose correctly of the product. Kamstrup A/S holds an environmental certification according to ISO 14001 and as part of our environmental policy, we use materials that can be disposed in an environmentally sustainable manner to the greatest extent possible. Please ensure correct disposal of all parts of the device. - Page 24 Installation and operation guide Kamstrup A/S Industrivej 28, Stilling DK-8660 Skanderborg T: +45 89 93 10 00 F: +45 89 93 10 01 info@kamstrup.com kamstrup.com Kamstrup A/S • 55122690_A3_GB_05.2021...
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