J5361en - M-Bus Engineering

Landis & Gyr (Europe) Corp.
M-Bus Plants
Planning Manual
CE1J5361E
April 1996
CE1J5361E
April 1996
Contents
1. General ........................................................1 5. Commissioning ........................................ 17
1.1 Objective ......................................................1 5.1 Plant data................................................... 17
1.2 Standards .....................................................1 5.2 Final inspection report................................ 17
1.3 Field of application........................................1 5.3 Procedure .................................................. 17
1.4 Literature ......................................................1

6. Appendix .................................................. 18
2. System overview ........................................2 6.1 Calculation of theoretical line resistance........ 18

6.1.1 Assumptions .............................................. 18
2.1 Terms and definitions ...................................2
6.1.2 Conditions .................................................. 18
2.1.1 Bus principle.................................................2
6.1.3 All meters at the end of the bus line........... 18
2.1.2 Mode of transmission ...................................2
6.1.4 Meter distributed equally over the entire
2.1.3 Rate of transmission.....................................2
bus line....................................................... 19
2.1.4 Repeater.......................................................2
2.1.5 Signal converter ...........................................2 6.2 Determining the maximum rate of
2.1.6 Extension......................................................2 transmission............................................... 20
2.1.7 Segment .......................................................2
6.3 Line diameter, cross-sectional area and
2.2 System specification.....................................3 loop resistance........................................... 21
2.2.1 Polarity of bus line ........................................3
2.2.2 Topology.......................................................3
2.2.3 Maximum rate of transmission......................3
2.2.4 Line resistance .............................................3
2.2.5 Line inductance ............................................3
2.2.6 Line capacitance...........................................3
2.2.7 Bus termination ............................................3
2.2.8 Lightning protection ......................................3
2.2.9 Minimum and maximum values ....................4
2.3 Application....................................................4
2.3.1 Inhouse plants ..............................................4
2.3.2 Plants outside the house ..............................5
2.3.3 Mixed plants .................................................5
3. Engineering.................................................6
3.1.1 Planning procedure ......................................6
3.1.2 Line length charts .........................................7
3.2 Rate of transmission.....................................9

3.2.1 Total capacitance .........................................9
3.3 Tips and tricks ............................................11

3.3.1 Example .....................................................11
4. Installation ................................................15
4.1 Markings and labels....................................15
4.2 Clearances .................................................15
4.3 Procedure...................................................15
4.4 Test procedure ...........................................15
4.5 Test protocol...............................................16
4.6 Installation of devices .................................16
CE1J5361E Planning Manual for M-Bus Plants

April 1996 Contents
1. General
1.1 Objective
This documentation is intended to assist the planning engineer in the design of M-bus
plants. It provides information especially on electrical planning work required for M-bus
installations.
In addition, the manual aids the M-bus specialist in connection with installation work,
commissioning and fault tracing.
For general HVAC information, please refer to the relevant data sheets.
1.2 Standards
prEN 1434, part 3; heat meters, part 3: data exchange and interfaces, released in Febru-
ary 1995.
1.3 Field of application

- Readout and acquisition of heating costs with the help of electronic heating cost
allocation systems, heat meters, cold water consumption, etc.
- District heat plants
- Readout and acquisition of consumption values (electricity or gas)
1.4 Literature
[1] Texas Instruments Technical Journal Vol. 8, No. 3, May - June 1991, Meter Bus: A
Bus Concept for Utility Meter Readouts
Authors: Heinrich Brenninger, Horst Diewald, Peter Fatelnig and Helmut Kiml
[2] The M-Bus, a Documentation, Version 4.3, 05. December 1994, M-Bus Usergroup

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2. System overview
This chapter gives an overview of the M-bus and its application.
2.1 Terms and definitions
2.1.1 Bus principle

The bus principle used is the master-slave principle. The master interrogates the slaves
and the slaves reply, provided the M-bus device addresses of the slaves are correct.
2.1.2 Mode of transmission

The transmission mode used is half-duplex.
2.1.3 Rate of transmission

The bus interface is designed for bit rates ranging from 300 to 9600 bit/s. The M-bus
standard recommends bit rates of 300, 2400 or 9600 bit/s.
2.1.4 Repeater
The input of a repeater has the same characteristics as a slave. The output of a repea-
ter powers an M-bus segment.
At the output of the repeater, a new M-bus segment is created.
2.1.5 Signal converter

The input of a signal converter may be an RS-232 or RS-485 interface. What is decisive
is the insert that is plugged into the signal converter. The output powers an M-bus
segment.
2.1.6 Extension
The overall extension of the bus system is restricted by:
• The number of M-bus devices (slaves)
• The total capacitance of the system (rate of transmission)
• The system’s resistance (voltage drop on the lines)
2.1.7 Segment
Figure 1 - Segments
U1 Repeater or signal converter
U2 Repeater
All M-bus devices that are connected to the same repeater or signal converter belong to
the same M-bus segment.
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2.2 System specification
2.2.1 Polarity of bus line

At the two bus terminals of the meter’s input, the wires of the bus line can be inter-
changed.
2.2.2 Topology
The M-bus supports all types of topology such as star, line, ring or tree. Depending on
the type of application, there are preferential topologies.
The ring topology is not recommended.
Figure 2 - Types of topology

1 Line topology
2 Tree topology
3 Star topology
2.2.3 Maximum rate of transmission

The maximum rate of transmission is determined by the maximum capacitance of the
first M-bus segment after the signal converter. In the M-bus segments that follow, the
maximum rate of transmission cannot be greater than in the first segment.
2.2.4 Line resistance

The line resistance (loop resistance) of the cable determines the maximum line length
within an M-bus segment.
2.2.5 Line inductance

In view of the rates of transmission of the M-bus, the line inductance is negligible.
2.2.6 Line capacitance

The capacitance of the line limits the maximum rate of data transmission. It depends on
the type of cable and the length of line.
2.2.7 Bus termination

The M-bus requires no bus termination.
2.2.8 Lightning protection

For the M-bus plant, no lightning protection is provided as far as the units are con-
cerned. The local regulations on lightning protection must be observed. Lightning pro-
tection is especially recommended where lines leave or enter buildings.

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2.2.9 Minimum and maximum values
Description Conditions Min. Max. Unit
Number of meters Cable length, type of cable -
with primary addressing 250
with secondary addressing 500 *
Rate of transmission Max. bus capacitance ≤ 700 nF 300 9600 bit/s
Supply current of meter UBUSL1 – UBUSL2 = 11,3...38 V 1.5 mA
measured at the meter **
Capacitance to the 500 nF
master
Master supply current |UBUSL1 – UBUSL2| = 0...38 V 480 mA
measured at the meter
Meter input voltage ±50 V
Communication:
meter à master 12 V
master à meter 11.3 V
Bus capacitance Rate of transmission = 9600 bit/s 700 nF
Meter input capacitance 0.5 nF
* Depending on the central unit
** |UBUSL1 – UBUSL2| = voltage differential between M-Bus-Line 1 and 2
2.3 Application
The M-bus is used in two typical types of plant:
- M-bus plants inside the house (inhouse plants)
- M-bus plants outside the house
A combination of both is also possible.
2.3.1 Inhouse plants

Inhouse plants are always limited to multifamily houses and, usually, extension of the
bus is restricted (e.g. cost allocation in a block of flats).
WG3 WG4
1.OG M M M
WG1 WG2
EG M M M M
M-BUS
1.UG
Figure 3 - Inhouse plants
Legend for Figures 3, 4 and 5: ð See next page

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2.3.2 Plants outside the house
In the case of plants outside the house, usually several independent estates - which
may be long distances apart - can be interconnected (e.g. district heat schemes).
MM
M
M
M
Figure 4 - Plants outside the house
To cover long distances, repeaters are required. The location of the repeaters is de-
pendent upon future extensions and local conditions (power supply for the repeaters,
accessibility).
2.3.3 Mixed plants

In the case of mixed plants (with inhouse bus within the estate), several estates are
interconnected. It may be necessary to use several repeaters.
WG3 WG4 WG3 WG4
1.OG M M M 1.OG M M M
WG1 WG2 WG1 WG2
EG M M M M EG M M M M
M-BUS 1.UG M-BUS

1.UG
Figure 5 - Mixed plants
Legend for Figures 3, 4 and 5:
M-bus device
Repeater or signal converter
Signal converter with connection to the central unit or PC
Point of distribution
WG... Flat no. ...
UG/EG/OG Basement / ground floor / first floor

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3. Engineering
When planning the M-bus system, there are some parameters that limit the size of the
system:
- The cable
- The number of M-bus devices
- The maximum extension
- The conduit boxes (transfer resistance)
3.1.1 Planning procedure

Customer request
Determine
Precise plan
extension
(buildings/location)
of plant
Define
Enter zones
expansion
in the plan
zones
Ascertain rate of List containing

data transmission, numbers, type and
number, type and location of devices
location of devices
Determine
Enter cabling
layout for
in the plan
cabling
Ascertain
Enter distances
distances from
in the plan
the plan *
Determine points Enter points

of distribution of distribution
(conduit boxes) in the plan
Determine cross-
sectional area and/or Enter repeaters
number and location in the plan
of repeaters
Prepare General plan

wiring of plant
diagram
∗ Don’t measure the air distance. Often, the actual length of line is 3 to 5 times the air distance.

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3.1.2 Line length charts
The charts show three curves for the line lengths resulting from 0.6 mm dia., 0.8 mm
2
dia., 1 mm , 1.5 mm2 and 2.5 mm2. These are theoretical line lengths that are calculated
with the formula given in the appendix. Here, the cable capacitance is not yet taken into
consideration.
3.1.2.1 Charts
Curve 1: theoretical line length for M-bus devices that are spaced equally (e.g. one M-
bus device every 5 m). This is the upper design limit, which should never exceed 4 km.
Curve 2: theoretical line length for all M-bus devices at the end of the line.
Curve 3: same as curve 2, but in the event of a short-circuit.
Curve 1
Curve 2
Curve 3
Figure 6 - Cable length when using 0.6 mm dia.
4000
3500
3000
2500
Curve 1
2000 Curve 2
Curve 3
1500
1000
500
0
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
10
20
40
60
80
Figure 7 - Cable length when using 0.8 mm dia.
n Number of M-bus devices

l Line lengths [m]

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8000
7000
6000
5000
Curve 1
4000 Curve 2
3000 Curve 3
2000
1000
100
120
220
240
80
140
160
180
200
10
20
40
60
Figure 8 - Cable length when using 1 mm2 cross-sectional area
12000
10000
8000
Curve 1
6000 Curve 2
Curve 3
4000
2000
0
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
10
20
40
60
80
Figure 9 - Cable length when using 1.5 mm2 cross-sectional area
n Number of M-bus devices

l Line lengths [m]

18000
16000
14000
12000
10000 Curve 1
Curve 2
8000 Curve 3
6000
4000
2000
0
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
10
20
40
60
80
Figure 10 - Cable length when using 2.5 mm2 cross-sectional area

Important:
Line lengths exceeding 4 km (shaded area) are not recommended.
3.1.2.2 Note
In the event of a short-circuit on an M-bus device, values below curve 3 permit pinpoint-
ing faulty M-bus devices in each M-bus segment, provided the overall capacitance does
not exceed a certain level.
3.2 Rate of transmission

The maximum rate of transmission is determined by the overall capacitance per seg-
ment and the M-bus voltage drop at the M-bus central unit.
3.2.1 Total capacitance

The total capacitance for the calculation of the maximum rate of transmission on the M-
bus is determined for each segment:
CTotal = CR/C + CCable + n ∗ CM-bus device

where:
CTotal = total capacitance [nF]

CR/C = output capacitance of repeater/signal converter = 200 nF
CCable = cable capacitance = C ∗ l [nF/km ∗ km ð nF]
CM-bus device = input capacitance of M-bus devices = max. 0.5 nF
n = number of M-bus devices in the same M-bus segment

Total capaci- Rate of transmission under Rate of transmission under
tance normal conditions extreme conditions
[nF] [bit/s] [bit/s]
200 9600 9600
250 9600 9600
300 9600 9600
350 9600 9600
400 9600 4800
450 9600 4800
500 9600 4800
550 9600 4800
600 9600 4800
650 9600 4800
700 9600 4800
800 4800 2400
900 4800 2400
1000 4800 2400
1200 4800 2400
1400 4800 2400
1600 2400 300
1800 2400 300
2000 2400 300
2250 2400 300
2500 2400 300
2750 2400 300
3000 300 300
3250 300 300
3500 300 300
3750 300 300
4000 300 300
For formula, please refer to section 6.2
Note: whenever possible, the plant should be designed based on the rate of transmis-
sion under extreme conditions (voltage drop of 1.5 V at the master when an M-bus
device is sending).

3.3 Tips and tricks
Problem Possible solution
Distances exceed the maximum line Partitioning in branches (smaller number
length of devices per branch)
Cable with several pairs of lines as spare
capacity.
ð Total capacitance of segment becomes
greater.
Use of repeaters to amplify the M-bus
signal.
ð New M-bus segment.
Extension of plant Activate new branch if available (cable
with more pairs of lines than necessary)
and branch used operating at full capacity.
Use repeaters (create a new M-bus seg-
ment).
More than 250 M-bus devices (possible Distribute the M-bus devices with the help
only when M-bus devices use secondary of repeaters.
addressing) ð E.g. 300 M-bus devices: 150 M-bus
devices plus repeater at the signal con-
verter, rest at the repeater.
Consider pinpointing of faults already at When planning the M-bus plant, include
the planning stage (short-circuit on an M- star cabling from the signal converter. This
bus branch) allows individual branches to be switched
off if problems occur during commission-
ing, thus facilitating the pinpointing of
faults.
Number of pairs of lines per cable is 10 pairs of lines too many is better than
greater than planned one pair of lines too few.
Compared to the costs for laying the cable,
the extra cable costs are negligible. Also,
extensions of the M-bus plant are made
easier.
Cable length actually laid is greater than If several pairs of lines are still available,
planned new branches can be activated which,
however, increases the overall capaci-
tance.
Too much total capacitance in the M-bus Use a repeater.
segment Use another cable, if possible.
3.3.1 Example
To increase the line length, several new branches are created. The cable’s capacitance
and, thus, the total capacitance in the segment increases.
The cable used has the following technical data:
Diameter of line: 0.8 mm
Max. loop resistance: R’ = 73.2 Ω/km
Max. operating capacitance of line: C’ = 100 nF/km

3.3.1.1 Variant 1
A branch with 60 M-bus devices has been created:
Figure 11
Length of cable:
Ascertained from chart 2 (Figure 7): with no device short-circuit = 1280 m, with device
short-circuit = 720 m
Total capacitance:
CTotal = CR/C + CCable + n ∗ CM-bus device =
200 nF + 1280 km * 100 nF/km + 60 ∗ 0.5 nF = 358 nF
Maximum rate of transmission:

TB normal = 11 mA / (2 ∗ VB normal ∗ CTotal) =
11 mA / (2 ∗ 0.8 V ∗ 358 nF) = 19.2 kbit/s = 9600 bit/s (see table on page 10)
TB extreme = 11 mA / (2 ∗ VB max ∗ CTotal) =
3.3.1.2 Variant 2
Two branches have been created, each comprising 30 M-bus devices. Both cable
length and total capacitance have increased. The rate of transmission in the two
branches has dropped:
Master
Figure 12
Length of cable:
Total capacitance:
200 nF + 2 ∗ 1970 km * 100 nF/km + 60 ∗ 0.5 nF = 624 nF

TB normal = 11 mA / (2 ∗ ∆VB normal ∗ CTotal) =
11 mA / (2 ∗ 0.8 V ∗ 624 nF) = 11 kbit/s = 9600 bit/s (see table on page 10)
TB extreme = 11 mA / (2 ∗ ∆ VB normal ∗ CTotal) =

3.3.1.3 Variant 3
Three branches have been created, each comprising 20 M-bus devices. Both cable
length and total capacitance have increased. The rate of transmission in the three
branches has dropped.
Master
Figure 13
Length of cable:
Total capacitance:
200 nF + 3 ∗ 2.4 km ∗ 100 nF/km + 60 ∗ 0.5 nF = 950 nF

TB extreme = 11 mA / (2 ∗ ∆VB normal ∗ CTotal) =
3.3.1.4 Variant 4
To reduce the total capacitance with variant 3, thus increasing the rate of transmission,
a repeater is used in branch 1. Since the number of M-bus devices in the various
branches has not changed, the length of cable has not changed either. The rate of
transmission in both segments and their branches has increased.
Repeater
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Figure 14
Length of cable in segment 1 (branches 2 and 3 at the master):

Total capacitance in segment 1 (branches 2 and 3 at the master):

200 nF + 2 ∗ 2.4 km ∗ 100 nF/km + 41 ∗ 0.5 nF = 691.6 nF
Maximum rate of transmission in segment 1 (branches 2 and 3 at the

master):

11 mA / (2 ∗ 0.8 V ∗ 691.6 nF) = 9.94 kbit/s = 9600 bit/s (see table on page 10)
11 mA / (2 ∗ 1.5 V ∗ 691.6 nF) = 5.3 kbit/s = 4800 bit/s (see table on page 10)
Length of cable in segment 2 (branch 1 at the repeater):

Total capacitance in segment 2 (branch 1 at the repeater):

200 nF + 2.4 km ∗ 100 nF/km + 20 ∗ 0.5 nF = 450 nF
Maximum rate of transmission in segment 2 (branch 1 at the re-

peater):

4. Installation
Installation work mainly includes laying of the bus cables and fitting of the conduit
boxes. Usually, this work is done by an electrician.
The devices are installed by the companies supplying them or by authorized installers.
4.1 Markings and labels

In M-bus plants, all line ends should be marked. When marking the M-bus line, the
designation «Bus» and the line assignments should be clearly visible.
Conduit boxes, main distributors and repeaters should carry the designations given in
the planning documentation.
All markings and labels must be permanent.
4.2 Clearances
The distances between the M-bus cables and the power supply for other pieces of
equipment (non M-bus devices) should be as great as possible.
4.3 Procedure
The installation must be made as defined in the planning documentation. If problems
occur that do not allow work to be carried out as specified in the planning documenta-
tion, the changes made must be entered in the planning documentation and the project
leader must be notified. If there are major deviations from the documentation, the
project leader must immediately be notified (possibility of planning error).
Possible procedure in short:
1. Lay the cables (write down the actual length of cable)
2. Make the wiring (on the central unit)
3. Mark the bus line and give the bus line assignment (at the central unit)
4. Prepare the test (at the central unit)
5. Fit the main distributors and conduit boxes
6. Mark the main distributors and conduit boxes
7. Mark the bus line and give the bus line assignment (main distributors/conduit
boxes)
8. Check the bus line
9. Repeat steps 6 through 9 for each bus line
4.4 Test procedure

The proper functioning of the bus lines in each section (branch) must be checked. The
measuring results of the resistance test (short-circuiting of bus line in each section) must
be recorded. Certain problems, such as infinite line resistance, can be corrected on the
spot.
This test can also be performed using a power source at the beginning of the segment
(RC = [UPower source – UMeas ] / IMeas).
ð check
The actual length of the bus line should be entered in the wiring diagram (ð
planning documentation).
The insulation resistances of the bus lines must be checked and recorded (insulation
resistance >500 kΩ).
Note: perform test prior to connecting the M-bus devices!

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4.5 Test protocol
The test results and the wiring plan with the bus line lengths must be forwarded to the
project leader.
4.6 Installation of devices

The devices are installed by the supplier or by an authorized installer and then put into
operation.
For commissioning and fault tracing, it is of advantage to use interface terminals at the
major points of distribution (conduit boxes).

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5. Commissioning
Usually, commissioning work is carried out by qualified service staff of the device
manufacturer or by an authorized installer. It is important that service staff are familiar
with all devices used in the plant and that they are able to operate them.
When commissioning work is completed, the plant is handed over to the customer with
the current plant data, test reports and final inspection report.
5.1 Plant data

The plant documentation contains all plans, calculations, data sheets, function descrip-
tions, measurement and test protocols as well as the address list of the M-bus devices.
5.2 Final inspection report

After completion of the final inspection report, the plant is handed over to the customer.
At this point, the plant functions are checked one more time and, if required, first in-
structions are given to the operating staff.
5.3 Procedure
All devices are connected to the M-bus and, if necessary, to the power source. On each
device, the M-bus address is set as specified by the supplier. From the central unit, the
bus segments are activated one by one.
In the event of a short-circuit of the bus (not short-circuit of an M-bus device), the bus
voltage fails. To detect a short-circuit of an M-bus device, it is necessary to measure the
current passing through the branch (IBR = nBR ∗ IM). If that current is 27.3 mA to 95 mA
greater than planned (depending on the position of the M-bus device), there is a short-
circuit of an M-bus device.
The M-bus device with the short-circuit can be pinpointed with the help of a communica-
tion call, provided the plant is not undersized.
Description of problem Solution
Power failure due to short-circuit on M- Disconnect branch and check (make
bus measurements at the conduit boxes)
Excessive power consumption by the Short-circuit of M-bus device if current
branch exceeds the normal current by 27.3 to
95 mA
M-bus device does not respond - Check M-bus device address
- Check M-bus connection
- Two or more M-bus devices with the
same M-bus device address (collision)

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6. Appendix
6.1 Calculation of theoretical line resistance

These calculations are an extract of appendix B of the European standard prEN1434-3.
For tables and charts, rlease refer to that appendix.
6.1.1 Assumptions
• Maximum quiescent current (Mark) passing through each meter
• Maximum measuring resistance in the central unit (signal converter/repeater)
• Two meters respond at the same time (collision)
Central unit meter Meter central unit
Figure 15 - Bus levels
6.1.2 Conditions
UMU,M = 36 V voltage at the master, quiescent level
UMU,S = 24 V voltage at the master, sending level
UM,M = 12 V voltage at the meter, quiescent level
UM,S = 11.3 V voltage at the meter, sending level
IM = 1.5 mA supply current, quiescent level
IS = 20 mA signal current (space level)
n = 1...250 number of meters in the bus system
RS = 440 Ω max. safety resistance in each meter
RC = ... Ω cable resistance
RM = 60 Ω max. measuring resistance in the master
RCON = 2Ω resistance of all connections
6.1.3 All meters at the end of the bus line
Central unit
(signal conver- Meter
ter / repeater)
l [m, km]
Figure 16
Meter receives data:

UMU,M – RS ∗ IS – UM,M
RC =  [Ω]
n ∗ IM

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Meter sends data:
UMU,M – RM ∗ 2 ∗ IS – RS (IS + IM) – UM,M
RC =  [Ω]
n ∗ IM + 2 ∗ IS
6.1.3.2 Example 1
64 meters; cross-sectional area of line A = 1.5 mm2; resulting in: 24 Ω/km, RCON = 2 Ω
• Meter receives data: RC = 25 Ω
• Meter sends data: RC = 89 Ω
(RC – RCON) ∗ A
l =  = 3.6 km
2ρ
6.1.3.3 Example 2
(RC – RCON) ∗ A
l =  = 380 m
2ρ
The formula used for “Meter sends data” is decisive for sizing the M-bus line.
Length of cable - formula 1

For “meter sends data”:
A ∗ 56 ∗ (4020 – n)
l ≅  [m]
( n + 27 )
where:
A = cross-sectional are of line in mm2
n = number of M-bus devices
l = cable length in m
6.1.4 Meter distributed equally over the entire bus line
Meter Meter
Central unit
(signal conver- Meter
ter / repeater)
l/n
l [m, km]
Figure 17
Meter receives data:

UMU,S – RS ∗ IM – UM,S
RC =  [Ω]
[ 0.5 (n + 1) ] ∗ IM

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Meter sends data:
UMU,S – RM ∗ 2 ∗ IM – RS ( IS – IM ) – UM,M
RC =  [Ω]
[ 0.5 (n + 1) ] ∗ IM + 2 ∗ IS
6.1.4.2 Example 1
(RC – RCON) ∗ A
l =  = 5500 m
2ρ
6.1.4.3 Example 2
250 meters; cross-sectional area of line A = 0.5 mm2 ; resulting in 71 Ω/km, RCON = 2 Ω
(RC – RCON) ∗ A
l =  = 710 m
2ρ
The formula used for “Meter sends data” is decisive for sizing the M-bus line.
Length of cable - formula 2

For “Meter sends data”:
A ∗ 56 ∗ (8030 – n)
l ≅  [m]
( n + 54 )
where:
A = cross-sectional are of line in mm2
n = number of M-bus devices
l = cable length in m
6.2 Determining the maximum rate of transmission

The second important parameter is the maximum rate of transmission that permits
proper data transmission over the M-bus. It is characterized by the edge slope of the
signal.
Formula:
∆VB ∗ CTotal
tr =  [s]
Ims
where:
Ims = 11 mA = min. transfer current (space)

CTotal = n CM-bus device + CCable + CR/C = total capacitance of M-bus segment
CCable = 100 nF/km = cable capacitance of JYSTY 2 x 2 x 0.6 mm dia.
CM-bus device = 0.5 nF = max. meter input capacitance
n = number of M-bus devices in the same segment
CR/C = 200 nF = output capacitance of central unit or repeater
∆VB = 0.8...1.5 V = M-bus voltage drop at the central unit (typically = 0.8 V,
under extreme conditions 1.5 V)
tr = current rise time

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The maximum rate of transmission TB is thus:
1
TB =  [bit/s]
2 ∗ tr
Under typical conditions:

11 mA 1
TB normal =  = 6.875 mV / A  [bit/s]
2 ∗ 0.8 V ∗ CB CB
Under extreme conditions:

11 mA 1
TB extrem =  = 3.667 mV / A  [bit/s]
2 ∗ 1.5 V ∗ CB CB
6.3 Line diameter, cross-sectional area and loop resistance

Diameter Cross-sectional area Loop resistance *
[mm] [mm2] [Ω/km]
0.4 0.13 283.30
0.5 0.20 181.31
0.6 0.28 125.91
0.7 0.38 92.50
0.8 0.50 70.82
0.9 0.64 55.96
1.13 1 35.60
1.38 1.5 23.73
1.60 2 17.80
1.78 2.5 14.24
* Line resistance both ways refered to a cable length of 1 km

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1. General ........................................................1 5. Commissioning ........................................ 17

1.1 Objective ......................................................1 5.1 Plant data................................................... 17

1.2 Standards .....................................................1 5.2 Final inspection report................................ 17

1.3 Field of application........................................1 5.3 Procedure .................................................. 17

1.4 Literature ......................................................1

2. System overview ........................................2 6.1 Calculation of theoretical line resistance........ 18

3.2 Rate of transmission.....................................9

3.3 Tips and tricks ............................................11

4.1 Markings and labels....................................15

4.2 Clearances .................................................15

4.4 Test procedure ...........................................15

4.5 Test protocol...............................................16

4.6 Installation of devices .................................16

CE1J5361E Planning Manual for M-Bus Plants

1.3 Field of application

CE1J5361E Planning Manual for M-Bus Plants

2.1 Terms and definitions

2.1.1 Bus principle

2.1.2 Mode of transmission

2.1.3 Rate of transmission

2.1.5 Signal converter

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2.2.1 Polarity of bus line

Figure 2 - Types of topology

2.2.3 Maximum rate of transmission

2.2.4 Line resistance

2.2.5 Line inductance

2.2.6 Line capacitance

2.2.7 Bus termination

2.2.8 Lightning protection

CE1J5361E Planning Manual for M-Bus Plants

2.3.1 Inhouse plants

Figure 3 - Inhouse plants

Legend for Figures 3, 4 and 5: ð See next page

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Figure 4 - Plants outside the house

2.3.3 Mixed plants

WG3 WG4 WG3 WG4

WG1 WG2 WG1 WG2

M-BUS 1.UG M-BUS

Figure 5 - Mixed plants

Legend for Figures 3, 4 and 5:

Repeater or signal converter

Signal converter with connection to the central unit or PC

CE1J5361E Planning Manual for M-Bus Plants

3.1.1 Planning procedure

Ascertain rate of List containing

Determine points Enter points

Prepare General plan

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Figure 6 - Cable length when using 0.6 mm dia.

Figure 7 - Cable length when using 0.8 mm dia.

n Number of M-bus devices

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Figure 8 - Cable length when using 1 mm2 cross-sectional area

Figure 9 - Cable length when using 1.5 mm2 cross-sectional area

n Number of M-bus devices

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Figure 10 - Cable length when using 2.5 mm2 cross-sectional area

3.2 Rate of transmission

3.2.1 Total capacitance

CTotal = CR/C + CCable + n ∗ CM-bus device