Communication Module

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AD-xU/G Versions 4.1 and 4.2

E35C
Technical Data

E35C AD-xU/G Version 4.1 and 4.2 communication modules provide TCP/IP communication
over a 2G/3G mobile network between E350 meters and a central system.
Up to four multi energy devices can be connected via M-Bus.

Date: 31.10.2017
File name: D000054260 E35C AD-xU-G Versions 4.1 and 4.2 Technical Data en b.docx

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Revision history
Version Date Comments
a 26.06.2015 First edition
b 31.10.2017 Validity expanded to include version 4.2 (firmware version V54.10.10).

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E35C AD-xU/G Versions 4.1 and 4.2 – Technical Data

2G/3G module Voltage
Functions Nominal voltage 3*230/380 V
Extended metering functions acc. to IDIS pack II: Voltage range 80% - 115%
- Multi energy capability Frequency 50 Hz and 60 Hz ±3 Hz
- M-Bus master to connect up to 4 multi energy
devices Backup time
- Hourly, daily and monthly profiles for electricity With super cap > 7 days
values
Charging time for max. backup 24 hours
- Hourly and daily profiles of multi energy devices
- Internal clock, synchronised remotely
- Remotely configurable tariff/rate control Fitting
- Disconnector control Directly in E350 meter series 1 and 2 family,
sealable.
2G/3G interface:
- UMTS/HSDPA: Dual band, 900/2100MHz
Environmental influences
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Dual band, 900/1800 MHz
- SIM-card holder for normal size SIM card Temperature range
- IPv4 protocol Operation * –40 to +70 °C
- TCP protocol Storage –40 to +85 °C
- Dynamic and fixed IP address (depending on SIM * Communication over 2G/3G network only possible at
card assignment) temperatures > -30 °C
Max. temperature with super cap option (see section type
Optical communication Interface for local designation) +55 °C
parameterisation and reading
Wired M-Bus interface: Ingress protection to IEC 60529 IP 53
- Interface to multi energy devices for readout,
clock synchronisation, disconnector control Humidity range
Wireless M-Bus interface: Operation 0 - 95%
- 868 MHz ISM-Band link to multi energy devices Storage 0 - 95%
for readout, clock synchronisation, disconnector
control Pollution degree 2
Inputs and outputs:
- One rate control input Max. operating altitude 2000 m
- One digital input set as S0, alert or local
disconnector command Electromagnetic compatibility
- First output set as control output or S0 signal Electrostatic discharges to IEC 61000-4-2
- Second control output
Contact discharge 8 kV

GSM/GPRS
Electromagnetic RF fields to IEC 61000-4-3
Dual band 900/1800 MHz
80 MHz to 2 GHz & 1.4 to 2.7 GHz 10 and 30 V/m
GPRS Class 12 multi-slot
GPRS Class B mobile station
R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
CSD up to 9.6 kbit/s
Spectrum for
- Short Range Devices (SRD) 25…1000 MHz,
UMTS Low Power Radio (LPR) 868 MHz EN 300220
Dual band 900/2100 MHz - GSM 3G PP TS 51.010.1
CSD up to 14.4 kbit/s - UMTS EN 301908-1
UMTS (HSPA) up to 384 kbit/s EMC for
- Short Range Devices (SRD) 25…1000 MHz,
Power consumption (no load at wired M-Bus) Low Power Radio (LPR) 868 MHz EN 301489-1/-3
Typical w/o communication (1ph) 1.5 W / 3.2 VA - GSM EN 301489-1/-7
Max w/o communication (1 ph) 2.1 W / 4.2 VA - UMTS EN 301489-1/-24
Typical with communication (3ph) 1.8 W / 3.9 VA Safety EN 61010-1
Max with communication (3 ph) 2.6 W / 5.3 VA

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Electromagnetic compatibility (cont.) M-Bus antenna

Radio interference suppression according to Antenna connector MCX (f), impedance 50 Ω
IEC/CISPR 22 class B
Rate control input (2 rates)
Control voltage Ut 230 V AC
Fast transient burst test to IEC 61000-4-4
Permissible range 80 - 115% Ut
Current and voltage circuits not under load 4 kV
Current consumption < 2 mA ohmic at 230 V
Current and voltage circuits under load
According to IEC 62053-21 2 kV
Auxiliary circuits > 40 V 1 kV Digital input
S0 or alert input according to IEC 62053-31 or
DIN 43864 or local disconnector command
Fast transient surge test to IEC 61000-4-5
Voltage max. 40 V
Current and voltage circuits 4 kV
Auxiliary circuits > 40 V 1 kV
First and second control output
Voltage 12…240 V AC/DC
Insulation strength
Current max. 100 mA
Overvoltage category III acc. to IEC 61010-1
Insulation resist. to module 4 kV AC/50 Hz, 1 min

Insulation strength 4 kV at 50 Hz during 1 min. Wiring terminals

Control outputs screwless spring-type terminals
Impulse voltage 1.2/50 μs to IEC 62052-11 Rate control input screwless spring-type terminals
Current and voltage circuits 8 kV M-Bus and digital input screw terminals
recommended cable double insulated as
Protection class to IEC 6050-131 2 G51 1x2x0.6 gu

Inputs and outputs Connection to meter

2G/3G antenna 6-pin connector at rear of module for data
Antenna connector MCX (f), impedance 50 Ω 2 - 4 spring contacts for (1) 3 x 230 V supply
Antenna stub antenna (P000266130)
supplied with the module Weight and dimensions
Weight max. 223 g
Optical communication interface
Type serial, bi-directional interface Width/Height/Depth 90/165/45 mm
Protocol according to IEC 62056-21
Material
M-Bus interface
Case polycarbonate
"Point to point" or "multi-point" bus system.
Flammability class UL94 V-0
Standard EN 13757
RoHS II compliant
Max. transmission rate 2400 bit/s
Max. M-Bus unit loads (1 unit load = 1.5 mA) 16
Max. wiring length ≤ 50 m
Transmission from master:
MARK: H = SPACE voltage + ≥ 10 V but < 42 V
SPACE: L ≥ 12 V
Transmission from slave:
MARK: L = 0 mA to 1.5 mA
SPACE: H = (11 mA to 20 mA + MARK current)

Wireless M-Bus interface

Standard EN 13757-4
Conformity EN 300220
Frequency 868.3 MHz, 868.95 MHz (ISM Band)
Output power max.14 dBm EIRP with dipole antenna
Modulation FSK

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Type designation
AD – F U 1 1 D 1 5 B .

Type of module
C Internal module ZCF (single-phase version)
F Internal module ZMF (three-phase plus neutral version)
G Internal module ZFF (three-phase no neutral version)

Communication medium
G 2G (only) mobile network
U 2G/3G mobile network

Rate control
1 1 control input (2 rates) / Time of use (TOU)

Digital inputs
1 1 digital input (S0 pulse input, alarm input or local disconnector command)

Communication gateway
D Wired M-Bus only
G Wired and wireless M-Bus

Disconnector control
1 Disconnector control (for E350 S2 only)

Outputs
5 2 output contacts (1x S0 and 1x control, or 2x control,100 mA/230 VAC)

Extended functions
0 None (default)
B Super cap option for power cut alarms

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