Rainbow Electronics RC1180-MBUS - Manual (Page 4)

RC1180-MBUS
 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC1180-MBUS Data Sheet (rev. 1.0) Page 4 of 28
Full wireless M-Bus application (optional custom specific version)
As an option, a full wireless M-Bus application layer can be integrated in the module based on
customer specification . In this case all the application layer protocol and timing will be
handled internally by the module. An S0 (1-pin) pulse interface and/or a serial interface can
be used to read out values from any meter. Since the protocol for reading out meter
information may differ from meter to meter, the embedded firmware is customized for each
different meter and application.
These are some of the features that can be used in a customized application:
• 4 kB EEPROM for storing meter data
• 32 kHz oscillator for real time clock time stamps
• AES-128 encryption
• Sleep timers
• Message acknowledgement and re-transmissions
• Digital I/O pins for tamper detection, alarms and installation
• A/D converter for analogue sensors
One-Button Installation (optional custom specific version)
Due to the two-way transceiver capability of the RC1180-MBUS module, a simple and robust
installation procedure can be used even for S1 and T1 (one-way) operation modes.
In a full M-Bus application, the Radiocrafts unique “one-button” installation feature simplifies
the installation and reduces installation time substantially. Using an external push-button and
a LED connected to dedicated pins on the module, the installation procedure is very simple:
• Press the install button on concentrator
• Press the install button on meter
• Wait 5 seconds for two way communication between meter and concentrator
• See installation LED go on for OK installation (Blinking for error during installation)