UniGate The Universal M-Bus/RF Gateway - Itron

UniGate
The Universal
M-Bus/RF Gateway
Radio Module for M-Bus Remote Meter Reading
This UniGate product combines the universal and interoperable M-Bus standard with all the benefi ts of
Itron’s reliable and Highly performances Wireless Communication portfolio.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
» Connectable to any M-Bus Master
» Easy to install
Radio Reading
UniGate has been designed to allow the
reading of any Itron meter equipped with
EverBlu Radio interface from any M-Bus
reading solution.
This gateway also allows the reading of
non Itron meters equipped with Pulse RF
EverBlu.
It allows the management of 4 remote
meters in any energy (Gas, Water or Heat).
Dual Mode
» Mode Emulator :
It can be used to retrofi t an existing
solution using Wired M-Bus products,
or with existing Reading system Limited
to Standard M-Bus frames.
» Mode Conversion :
In addition, it can avail of the data
retreived by EverBlu and offer readings
of 24 hour indexes and 2 day backups
with new M-Bus frames.
Working Technology
» Based on the proven design of RF
technology, UniGate works reliably even
in harsh environments.
» The UniGate is batteryless and takes
advantage of the standard wired M-Bus
Specication.
» It can be read by any M-Bus Master
Easy to install
Thanks to the special design, the UniGate
can be easily fi xed on the piping or
screwed on the wall.
The cable to the M-Bus Master can
be easily connected on site and has a
protective cover. For the setting of the
parameters, it uses a standard RFCT tool
on AnyQuest Handheld.
Consistent Reliability
» With the IP 68 protection, the device
can even be installed in fl ooded pits.
» Special electronic design ensures long
communication range even in very
dense populated and RF perturbated
areas.
» The UniGate module case is made
of extra robust plastic material which
makes it resistant to shocks and UVlights.
SYSTEM
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Radio Side
Protocol
RADIAN / EverBlu
Modulation
Frequency Shift Keying
Frequency carrier
433.82 MHz
Radiated power
≤ 10 mW
Transmission
Symetrical 2-way communication
M-Bus Side
Compliant with EN-137757-2 and EN13757-3 M-Bus standard
Need 12 UL minimum (18 mA)
Functional Specifications
Dimensions
148 x 60 x 45 mm
Power source
No battery inside, M-Bus powered
Confi guration
Store in Non volatile Memory
Case protection
IP68 submersible
Relative humidity 0 to 100%
Operating temperature
-10°C / +55°C
Accidental temperature
-20°C / +70°C
Conformity certifi ed, in accordance with the European R&TTE directive
(1999/5/EC)
APPLICATION
Gas meter
with R433 EverBlu C433
or EverBlu Cyble Enhanced
Water meter
with EverBlu Cyble
Enhanced
Heat meter or Echodis
with EverBlu Board
Any meter
with EverBlu Pulse
Itron RF EverBlu Protocol (433 Mhz)
Unigate
M-Bus / RF Gateway
Standard M-Bus EN13757-2&3
Wired M-Bus
M-Bus Station Itron Meter AnyMeter Equiped with M-Bus connection MUC
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8,000 utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water.
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