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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Wireless M-Bus
WB169-IR-B
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

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  • Page 1 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Wireless M-Bus WB169-IR-B 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

    ..........2 Overview of technical parameters 3 Configuration of the WB169-IR-B module 3.1 Setting the parameters of the WB169-IR-B module using a configuration cable ... . 3.1.1 Listing of configuration parameters and commands of the WB169-IR-B module...

  • Page 3: List Of Figures

    ......Display of information message of module WB169-IR-B in mode ”0” in the WMBUSAN4 analyzer Display of information message of module WB169-IR-B in mode ”1” in the WMBUSAN4 analyzer Display of information message of module WB169-IR-B in mode ”2”...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    M-Bus format in the 169 MHz band (hereinafter referred to as ”INFO message”). The WB169-IR-B module can be used for reading up to 6 electricity meters located in its vicinity (up to a maximum cable length of 3 meters). From each electricity meter, the content of up to four registers can be read, whose addresses are preset according to the conditions of the distributor or market regulator.

  • Page 5: Module Characteristics

    Module characteristics The WB169-IR-B module is enclosed in a moisture-resistant plastic box (IP65 protection) and is suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor environments. The box is designed for wall mounting or mounting on any structural element (beam, pipe...). The module can be equipped with additional moisture protection (to IP68 degree) by filling with high-adhesion silicone.

  • Page 6: Overview Of Technical Parameters

    Overview of technical parameters An overview of the technical parameters of the WB169-IR-B module is given in Table 1. Table 1: Overview of technical parameters of the WB169-IR-Bmodule Transmission part parameters Frequency band * 169.40625 to 169.46875 Modulation type *...

  • Page 7: Configuration Of The Wb169-Ir-B Module

    Setting the parameters of the WB169-IR-B module using a configuration cable The following part of the manual describes those parameters of the WB169-IR-B module whose current value can be determined by directly connecting the module to a PC using a configuration cable and possibly changing them with configuration commands (configuration ”from the command line”).
  • Page 8 Repeat : 2 Send periode : 0 min. No. sent : 0 msg(s) ---- Configuration 1 ------ . . . ---- Configuration 5 ------ . . . Conf. version : 1 SW version 1.12, date Jan 10 2023 mon# WB169-IR-B...
  • Page 9 : Show or set rtc date, set as BCD : 0x171231 is 2017-12-31 vbat : Show or set vbat for alarm (vbat min) uptime : Show uptime send [prof] : Send MBUS message profile [0 - 5] sens : Show sensors values reset : Reset device : Show this help WB169-IR-B...

  • Page 10: System Commands" Group For General Diagnostics

    Commands for setting communication with electricity meters The WB169-IR-B module reads data from internal registers of the connected electricity meter via the meter’s optical interface, to which it connects through the IR-15 optical head. The optical head is connected to the module’s input...
  • Page 11 ”smode” command, which is common for setting all electricity meters (see its description below). Using the smode command, we set the mode of structure and addressing of sent messages. The WB169-IR-B module supports these three modes of sent message structure: when setting parameter ”0”...
  • Page 12 The command ”iread [index]” is used for immediate reading of current values from the electricity meter registers. Using this command, we can immediately test the functionality of the connection and check the status of the read variables after connecting the electricity meter to the module. Example: WB169-IR-B...
  • Page 13 Therefore, if multiple electricity meters are connected to the WB169-IR-B module and bus identifiers are not entered for all of them, data cannot be read. In case the bus identifiers are unknown or the electricity meter does not respond to them (i.e., they are not stored in the electricity meter configuration), only one electricity meter can be connected to the...
  • Page 14 - as ”M-Bus ID”, the content of register ”C.1.0” (serial number) of the given electricity meter is read (*) - as ”version”, the modification number (”subtype”) of the WB169-IR-B module is read - as ”medium”, the value ”02” (electricity) is set - as ”manufacturer”, the manufacturer code of the module is set (SFT = Softlink)

  • Page 15: Commands Of The "Wmbus Commands" And "Modem 169Mhz Commands" Groups For Setting Up Communication Via The 169 Mhz Network

    The ”periode” command with index ”6” is used to set the transmission period of operational messages that the WB169-IR-B module sends on its own behalf. The content of these messages is operational data of the module (uptime, processor temperature, battery voltage...). From the factory, the period for sending operational messages is set to 1440 minutes (24 hours).
  • Page 16 ”chan” command without parameters, we change the frequency channel by entering the number of the desired option as a parameter after the ”chan” command. Example of checking the current setting and changing the transmission channel: WB169-IR-B...

  • Page 17: Commands Of The "Utils" Group For Setting And Checking Basic Module Functions

    We strongly recommend not to use these commands during device operation. 3.1.6 Commands of the ”Utils” group for setting and checking basic module functions This group of commands is used to set and check other functions of the module. These are the following commands: WB169-IR-B...
  • Page 18 Example: cfg#uptime Uptime 0d, 0:13:26 cfg# Using the command ”sens”, we display the values of the module’s A/D converters for measuring processor tem- perature and battery voltage. We use this command only when checking and diagnosing the module. WB169-IR-B...

  • Page 19: Displaying Additional Data In The Module's Configuration Parameter Listing

    For operation in the Czech Republic, these registers are set: - electricity meter serial number (C.1.0) - current status of active consumption counter according to tariff T1 (1.8.1) - current status of active consumption counter according to tariff T2 (1.8.2) WB169-IR-B...

  • Page 20: Setting Module Parameters Using An Optical Converter

    Using the ”BT-IRDA” optical converter, you can set those parameters that are included in any configura- tion form of the ”SOFTLINK Configurator” mobile application. The current version of the ”SOFTLINK Configurator” application supports the configuration of all basic module parameters, as well as performing those...

  • Page 21: Forms Of The Wb169-Ir-B Module In The "Softlink Configurator" Application

    IR-B module (in the green frame), the list of available forms (in the yellow frame), the administration form (in the purple frame) and the form for basic module settings (in the red frame). Figure 3: Forms of the WB169-IR-B module in the ”SOFTLINK Configurator” application The identification form displays basic information about the module (type, modification, serial number, system time) and a button for selecting the configuration form.

  • Page 22: Setting Module Parameters From A Remote Computer Using The Reverse Channel

    ”reverse channel”. The reverse channel is used for remote setting of a selected set of configuration parameters from a remote server. If the WB169-IR-B module is set for operation in the bidirectional communication mode N2, it can receive ”Request” type messages from the superior system or ”Master” device according to the Wireless M-Bus stan- dard, based on which it is possible to remotely adjust not only the module parameters, but also the communication settings parameters with individual electricity meters.

  • Page 23: Overview Of Module Configuration Parameters

    Overview of Module Configuration Parameters An overview of the configuration parameters used for user settings of the WB169-IR-B module is given in Ta- ble 2. The parameters are listed in the table in the same order as they appear in the configuration listing (see paragraph 3.1.1).

  • Page 24: Structure Of Module Data Messages

    An example of an information message from electricity meter ”837224” in mode ”0” is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5: Display of information message of module WB169-IR-B in mode ”0” in the WMBUSAN4 analyzer When setting mode ”1”, the module sends a ”long” message for each connected electricity meter with both...

  • Page 25: Operational Message

    first Byte is changed from ”0” to ”1”). The list of variables that the WB169-IR-B module sends in its data message is shown in Table 4: (*) The message Table 4: Description of variables in the data block of the operational message of the WB169-IR-Bmodule...

  • Page 26: Message Encryption

    - value ”1” - Warm start - value ”2” - Watchdog reset - value ”3” - Error reset - value ”4” - Power reset Figure shows a decoded alarm message of the WB169-IR-B module about a performed reset with reset code ”0” (”Cold start”): WB169-IR-B...

  • Page 27: Setting Messages

    (*) For setting parity, data bits and stop bits, the variable value is coded as: 0 =no, 1 =odd , 2 =even, +4 =7data bits, +8 =2stop bits. In the first part of the table are parameters that relate to the WB169-IR-B module as a whole. They are always sent with storage value ”0”.

  • Page 28: Table Of Variables In Setting Messages Of The Wb169-Ir-Bmodule

    - storage ”20 to 23” contain values of up to four registers for the electricity meter on the sixth input The range of parameters that can be set remotely via the reverse channel is gradually expanding. For more detailed information about the remote configuration system of the WB169-IR-B module using the reverse channel, contact the module manufacturer.

  • Page 29: Operating Conditions

    WB169-IR-B. General Operational Risks The WB169-IR-B radio modules are electronic devices powered by their own internal battery, which register the status of counters of connected consumption meters. During operation of the device, the following risks are particularly present: 4.1.1...

  • Page 30: The Condition Of Modules On Delivery

    (municipal) authority. Installation of Modules The WB169-IR-B radio modules are enclosed in plastic boxes with IP65 or IP68 protection, prepared for wall or pipe mounting. The battery switch, configuration connector, antenna connector and terminal block for connecting optical heads are located on the printed circuit board, so access to them is only possible after opening the box.

  • Page 31: Detail Of The Printed Circuit Board Of The Wb169-Ir-B Module

    The bottom right inset shows a detail of the IR-15 optical head. The appearance of the printed circuit board may vary slightly depending on the modification of the module. Figure 11: Detail of the printed circuit board of the WB169-IR-B module Figure shows a detail of connecting the IR-15 optical head to the module’s terminal block.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Optical Head To The Terminal Block Of The Wb169-Ir-B Module

    Figure 12: Connecting the optical head to the terminal block of the WB169-IR-B module The box consists of two parts: module housing, into which the printed circuit board is inserted. On this part of the box is a label, a viewing window for magnetic attachment of the USB-IRDA/BT-IRDA converter, a cable gland, and moldings for mounting the module;...

  • Page 33: Connecting Multiple Optical Heads Using A Distribution Terminal Block

    (installation outside operationally exposed areas), but especially the conditions for radio signal propagation at the installation site. These conditions can either be determined (estimated) empirically, based on previous experience, or by measuring the signal strength using a control transmitter/receiver. WB169-IR-B...

  • Page 34: Replacement Of The Module And Replacement Of The Read Electricity Meter

    When replacing an electricity meter read by the WB169-IR-B module, where the reason for replacement is a meter failure, expired verification period, or other reason on the meter side, proceed as follows: if possible, do not open the module, use the USB-IRDA/BT-IRDA converter and mobile application to over- write the ”OPTO address”...

  • Page 35: Dismantling The Module

    ”Radar” web page of the given gateway will be displayed (see Fig. 14), showing records of the last messages from all devices that transmit in the gateway’s radio reception area with the corresponding frequency and communication mode. Figure 14: Example of displaying the ”Radar” table of the WB169-RFE gateway WB169-IR-B...

  • Page 36: Operating The Wb169-Ir-B Module

    (RSSI = Received Signal Strength Indicator) If we display the ”Radar” table after a sufficiently long time from putting the WB169-IR-B module into operation (or from its restart), records of messages from meters and sensors connected to the installed module should appear in the ”Radar”...

  • Page 37: System Failures

    (GateWay). This kind of troubles can be solved by redesign of the radio network in order to secure sufficient signal reception (that means changing of antenna for better type, moving of antenna or whole device etc.). WB169-IR-B...

  • Page 38: Communication Failures With Electricity Meters

    Procedure for determining the cause of failure When determining the probable cause of failure, proceed as follows: 1. If data is not being loaded from any electricity meter connected to the WB169-IR-B module, we recommend checking the functionality of individual module subsystems in this order: check the correctness of the module settings in the remote reading system database;...

  • Page 39: Additional Information

    Wireless M-BUS standard (EN 13757-3 / EN 13757-4 recommendation) for the 169 MHz band, that are a part of the Softlink’s wacoSystem product family. More information about all WB169 (Wireless M- BUS), WM868 (WACO), WS868 (Sigfox) or NB (NB-IoT) series of the modules can be found on the manufacturer website: www.wacosystem.com...

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