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Siemeca™ AMR

PC Radio Module Set WTZ.RM

The PC radio module set is a versatile tool for planning, commissioning and
readout of Siemeca™ AMR systems.

Use

The WTZ.RM radio module set is a component of the Siemeca™ AMR system used for
wireless remote readout of metering devices. The scope of delivery includes the PC
radio module itself, the WHE26.DEMO test transmitter, the ACT26 commissioning and
readout software, and the USB connecting cable. The module set is used for the follow-
ing tasks:
• Planning Siemeca™ AMR systems and testing radio transmission conditions in
buildings
• Supervising the commissioning of Siemeca™ AMR systems
• Fault diagnosis and administration of Siemeca™ AMR systems
• Wireless readout

Functions

The PC radio module has a transmitter and a receiver, 2 operating buttons and a dis-
play.

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Technical design

The PC radio module consists of the follow-

ing components:

• Transmitter and receiver operating

at 868 MHz to provide communica-
tion with Siemeca™ AMR systems
on/off CPU
• USB interface for connecting the
memory PC radio module to a PC
hold • 2 operating buttons and a display
that allow the PC radio module to
be used for field strength meas-
receiver
urements
transmitter • In standalone mode, the module is
powered by 2 batteries type AA;
when connected to the USB port of
a PC, power is supplied via the PC
2 x AA USB • The on/off button is used for swit-
(1,5 V) interface ching the PC radio module on or
off; to avoid incorrect operation, the
button must be pressed for at least
least 2 seconds
• When pressing the hold button, additional information about signal and noise
levels of the received signal will be displayed
• In addition to 8 digits, the display shows 4 pairs of bars above and below the
digits, and 3 arrows that are used to indicate “Receive ready“, an existing USB
connection and a battery warning

Operating modes and operation

The WTZ.RM set contains the hardware and software required to perform 3 different
functions:

Measurement of Using the WHE26.DEMO manual transmitter, radio transmission conditions in buildings
field strength can be checked. During the planning phase, it is also possible to verify whether reliable
connections between the individual metering devices and the network nodes or among
the network nodes can be established. The manual transmitter uses 4 operating modes
that can be selected with the button on the front of the device:

Transmitter switched off. This is the state that will automatically be as-
sumed after 1 hour of transmission
Sending installation telegrams

Sending data telegrams

Sending statistics telegrams

The selected telegrams are sent 2 times a minute. For measuring the field strength, it is
recommended to use program type AdatH . To make other tests in existing radio trans-
mission installations, it may be practical however to use a specific type of telegram.

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 To test the radio transmission conditions in a building, the manual transmitter should be
placed in the most unfavorable spot. Using the PC radio module, the field strength can
then be estimated at the end of the path. The display of the module delivers the infor-
mation required for that purpose.

No telegrams received. The bars indicate the current noise or inter-

ference level.
Telegram from a metering device received. The display shows the
identification number of the sending device. The number of bars is an
indication of the field strength.
Indication of the relative reception level (3 digits after the “r“) and of
the relative noise level (3 digits after the “n“).
Display of the network number and address of a network node. Ap-
pears only when working Siemeca™ AMR network nodes are already
nearby. The radio connection can be checked.

When a telegram is received, the display shows the identification number of the trans-
mitter and a number of bars above and below the digits. The bars are used to assess
USB Rx the quality of radio transmission. A table on the front of the PC radio module facilitates
estimation of the field strength with 2 different types of transmitters: Metering devices or
network nodes. When using the manual transmitter, only the left column applies.

s Metering device is sending Network node is sending

on / off hold No bar Field strength is not sufficient Field strength is not sufficient
1 bar Field strength is week; sporadic Field strength is not sufficient
interruptions in communication can
' '
occur
& ' 2 bars Field strength is good; interruptions Field strength is sufficient; interrup-
& & in communication can occur in rare tions in communication can occur in
&& & cases rare cases
&& && 3 bars Field strength is very good Field strength is very good
4 bars Field strength is above average; Field strength is above average;
transmitter is nearby transmitter is nearby

The transmitter identification number is displayed for 2 seconds. When the hold button
is pressed during that period of time, the device will be retained on the display. As long
as the button is kept depressed, the display will show additional information about the
relative reception and noise or interference level. The minimum values for this informa-
tion are 0, the maximum 255. To ensure reliable communication, the reception level
must be significantly higher than the noise or interference level.

Supervision of When using the PC radio module for monitoring the installation of Siemeca™ AMR
installation components, the ACT26 software package must be installed on a PC. In that case, the
radio module is to be connected to the USB port of the PC using the cable supplied
with the module. After starting up the software, the display of the radio module will

show

The radio module will then record the installation procedure on the screen so that the
installer will obtain a complete overview of the plant.

Local wireless readout With a PC, the ACT26 software and a PC radio module, Siemeca™ AMR plants can be
read out within the range of a network node.

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Technical data
General device data
Norms and standards
Overview of Siemeca™ AMR documentation
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Operating voltage DC 3 V, or power supply via USB
Perm. ambient temperature
Transport and storage -25...+55 °C
Operation 0...50 °C
Dimensions 83 * 150 * 33 mm
Product safety
Safety of information technology
equipment EN 60 950
Electromagnetic compatibility
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range EN 300 220-1, 3
Devices (SRD): V1.3.1 (2000-09) EN 301 489-3
CE conformity
Radio and Telecommunications Termi-
nal Equipment Act (FTEG)
Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)
Type of device Type Documentation
reference
Siemeca™ AMR system Data Sheet CE1N2870
Engineering Manual CE1J2870
Heat cost allocator WHE26 Data Sheet CE1N2872
Pulse adaptor (radio) AEW36.2 Data Sheet CE1N2873
Heat meter WFM26..., Data Sheets CE1N5333, CE1N5335,
WFQ26.... CE1N5338, CE1N5339
Water meter WFC26..., Data Sheets CE1N5341, CE1N5343
WFH26...
Network node WTT16 Data Sheet CE1N2874
Software ACS..., Data Sheet CE1N2875
ACT...
PC radio module WTZ.RM Data Sheet CE1N2876
M-bus central unit OZW10 Data Sheet CE1N5362
The information provided in this Data Sheet only gives general descriptions and general technical features
which, in the case of specific applications, may not necessarily apply, or which may change due to further
development of the product. Technical features are binding only when expressly agreed upon at the time a
contract is concluded.
2002 Siemens Building Technologies AG
Subject to alteration
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