INTEGRA Metering aquastream LoRa User manual

9-730-UM-EN-06
aquastream®
Modular system
for mechanical water meters
User manual

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Legal notice
Document release index
Version
Date
Modification(s)
01 04.06.2019 First version
02 06.09.2019 Corrections/Improvements
03 02.12.2019 Adding AQS-W8 Wireless M-Bus module
04 22.08.2020 Adding AQS-MBOC Dual outputs module
05 27.04.2021 Corrections/Improvements
06 02.03.2022 Adding AQS-L8 LoRaWAN module
Original instructions
Publisher
INTEGRA Metering AG
Ringstrasse 75
CH-4106 Therwil
Switzerland
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.integra-metering.com
Reproduction of these instructions or parts of them in whatever form is not permitted
without express written permission from the publisher.
The figures and information in these instructions are subject to technical changes that
become necessary to improve the product.

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Content
1. Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Intended use.......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Indications on safety instructions and symbols..................................................................................... 5
1.3 Safety instructions and preventive measures ........................................................................................ 5
1.4 About this manual ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Handling, transport and storage ............................................................................................................ 6
1.6 Return of the devices ............................................................................................................................ 6
2. Scope of delivery and accessories .........................................................................................................7
3. Product description...............................................................................................................................7
3.1 Products variants................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 aquastream® M-Bus................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.2. aquastream® Radio W8 (Wireless M-Bus)................................................................................ 8
3.1.3. aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses..................................................................................................... 8
3.1.4. aquastream® Radio L8 (LoRaWAN).......................................................................................... 8
3.2 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Identification aquastream® M-Bus.......................................................................................................10
3.4 Identification aquastream® Radio W8 (Wireless M-Bus) .....................................................................10
3.5 Identification aquastream® Radio L8 (LoRaWAN) ................................................................................11
3.6 Identification aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses ...........................................................................................11
3.6 QR-Code Format .................................................................................................................................. 12
4. Storage............................................................................................................................................... 13
5. Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 13
6. Connection.......................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 aquastream® M-Bus Connection........................................................................................................... 13
6.2 aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses Connection.............................................................................................. 13
6.2.1 M-Bus Output............................................................................................................................14
6.2.2 Pulses Output ......................................................................................................................... 15
6.2.3 Pulses Output Schematics ...................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Features...............................................................................................................................................16
6.3.1 Leakage Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 16
6.3.2 Backflow Alarm ....................................................................................................................... 17
6.3.3 Burst Alarm............................................................................................................................. 17
6.3.4 Over Load Alarm......................................................................................................................18
6.3.5 Data Logger.............................................................................................................................18
7. Configuration of the aquastream® modules........................................................................................ 19
7.1 ParamApp Activation and Starting ....................................................................................................... 19
7.1.1. Starting the configuration Software........................................................................................ 19
7.1.2. Software Activation ............................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Scanning aquastream® module............................................................................................................22
7.3 Different Information types .................................................................................................................23
7.4 Display of values ................................................................................................................................. 24
7.4.1 Display of values aquastream® M-Bus ....................................................................................... 24
7.4.2 Display of Values aquastream® Radio W8 (Wireless M-Bus) .....................................................25
7.4.3 Display of Values aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses ...........................................................................26
7.4.4 Display of Values aquastream® Radio L8 (LoRaWAN)................................................................27
7.5 Events and Alarms .............................................................................................................................. 28
7.6 Historic (Data Logger)...........................................................................................................................29
7.7 Modification of the values....................................................................................................................29
7.7.1 aquastream® M-Bus modification...............................................................................................29
7.7.2 aquastream® Radio W8 (Wireless M-Bus) modification .............................................................32
7.7.3 aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses modification...............................................................................35
7.7.4 aquastream® Radio L8 (LoRaWAN) modification................................................................... 38
7.8 Apply your modifications .................................................................................................................... 40
8Technical data ....................................................................................................................................41
8.1 aquastream® M-Bus....................................................................................................................41
8.2 aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses....................................................................................................... 42
8.3 aquastream® Radio W8 (Wireless M-Bus/OMS) ........................................................................ 43

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8.4 aquastream® Radio L8 (LoRaWAN) ........................................................................................... 44
9Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 45
10 Waste disposal .................................................................................................................................. 45
11 Certification, regulation ..................................................................................................................... 45

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1. Safety
1.1 Intended use
The aquastream® module is designed and intended exclusively for use as a communication module for the
PMK (cold water) and PMW (hot water) water meter family.
Inappropriate or improper use may result in the operational safety of the device no longer being guaranteed.
We accept no liability for any resulting damage.
1.2 Indications on safety instructions and symbols
The devices are designed to meet the latest safety requirements. They have been tested and delivered in a
condition that guarantees safe operation. However, the devices can still be a source of danger if used
improperly or not in accordance with their intended purpose. Therefore, always observe the safety
instructions represented by the symbols in these operating instructions:
WARNING
WARNING
indicates an action or measure, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Always follow instructions and proceed with caution.
CAUTION
CAUTION
indicates an action or measure which, if not carried out
correctly, may result in minor injury and/or malfunction or destruction
of the equipment. Always follow the instructions.
INDICATION
INDICATION
indicates an action or measurement, which, if not carried
out correctly, may indirectly affect the operation or cause an
unexpected reaction of the equipment.
NOTE
NOTE
provides instructions and recommendations for efficient and
trouble-free operation.
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
refers to other documents. If available, QR code.
1.3 Safety instructions and preventive measures
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for failure to observe the following safety instructions and
precautions:
›Any modification made to the unit without the prior written authorization of the manufacturer will
immediately void the product liability and warranty.
›Installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling of this appliance must be carried out only by
qualified and trained personnel authorized by the manufacturer, the operator or the owner of the
installation. Qualified personnel must have read and understood these operating and installation
instructions in their entirety and must comply with the instructions contained herein.
›Check all connections, settings and technical data of the peripheral devices.
›Do not open the housing or parts of the housing.
›The specified classifications for mechanical loads (e.g. pressure, temperature, protection class (IP),
etc.) must not be exceeded.
›Only operate the system under the specified ambient conditions and in the specified mounting
positions.

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›Protect the system against overvoltage, e.g. by means of suitable fuses. In particular, electrical
welding must be avoided on associated equipment.
›None of the information contained in this manual or in other documents relieves planners,
engineers, installers and operators from their own careful and thorough evaluation of the system
configuration with regard to functionality and operational safety.
›Local labour and safety laws and regulations must be observed.
1.4 About this manual
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications without prior notice.
You can obtain the latest information and versions of these operating instructions from your local branch
office as well as on the website.
WARNING
The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to comply with the
instructions and procedures described in this manual!
INDICATION
These operating instructions are intended for qualified personnel and
therefore do not contain any basic working steps. Before installing or
commissioning the device, read and understand the installation
instructions and these operating instructions in full. Please keep this
manual for future reference!
1.5 Handling, transport and storage
Thank you for choosing this high quality electronic device. Please check all components and parts delivered
immediately after receipt of the goods.
The scope of delivery is described on the delivery note and the contents are indicated on the packaging.
Please check all components and parts delivered immediately after receipt of the delivery. Transport damage
must be reported to the carrier immediately upon receipt of the goods!
Please note that the device must be protected against shock and vibration!
1.6 Return of the devices
The aquastream® modules contain lithium batteries; therefore transport must be carried out in accordance
with the specific safety instructions for devices with lithium batteries.
CAUTION
For aquastream® Radio modules (Wireless M-Bus & LoRaWAN), you must disable
radio transmission with the ParamApp application before shipment.

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2. Scope of delivery and accessories
The scope of delivery is described on the delivery note. Please check all components and parts delivered
immediately upon receipt of the goods. Transport damage must be reported immediately!
Quantity
Description
Picture
1x aquastream® module
1x Gel Connector
(only for the M-Bus version)
2x Plastic rivets
2x Sealing labels
1x Installation guide
3. Product description
The aquastream® module is the new generation of modules that has been designed to extend the water
meter to an M-Bus, Pulse or radio reading solution for remote reading (Wireless M-Bus/OMS & LoRaWAN).
The aquastream® module range is available in several variants: version with M-Bus interface, dual M-Bus
and pulse interfaces and also a version with wireless radio interface (Wireless M-Bus/OMS 6 LoRaWAN).
These different versions are presented in detail in this document.
The different versions of the aquastream® module can be installed on all PMK (cold water) and PMW (hot
water) water meters from DN15 to DN50.
Compatible with the water meters PMK
range (cold water) and PMW (hot water)
aquabasic® from DN15 to DN50

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3.1 Products variants
3.1.1 aquastream® M-Bus
The aquastream® M-Bus is designed to be connected to an M-Bus network with a 2-wire cable. During
operation in the M-Bus network, the aquastream® M-Bus module is powered by the network and can provide
information according to the M-Bus protocol EN 13757-2/3. An integrated battery ensures the operation of
the measurement even in case of a prolonged power failure of the M-Bus network. At the same time, the
battery ensures that the meter reading and configuration data are backup.
3.1.2. aquastream® Radio W8 (Wireless M-Bus)
The aquastream® Radio W8 (Wireless M-Bus/OMS) is designed for mobile playback applications with
integrated radio interface. It complies with the OMS V4.0 standard and sends a frame every 16 seconds with
several pieces of information that can be read by the software. The aquastream® radio W8 module comes
with a built-in battery with a typical lifetime of 16 years (15 years operation + 1 year storage).
3.1.3. aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses
The aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses module is designed for simultaneous connection to an M-Bus network with
a 2-wire cable and to a pulse collection system with a configurable 2 or 3-wire output. During operation in
the M-Bus network, the aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses module is powered by the network and can provide
information according to the M-Bus protocol EN 13757-2/3. An integrated battery ensures the operation of
the measurement even in case of a prolonged power failure of the M-Bus network. At the same time, the
battery ensures that the meter reading and configuration data are backup. The pulse output is fully
configurable allowing several output modes (2-wire or 3-wire), pulse value selection and pulse duration.
3.1.4. aquastream® Radio L8 (LoRaWAN)
The aquastream® Radio L8 (LoRaWAN) is designed for fixed network applications with integrated radio
interface. It complies with the LoRaWAN standard and sends a frame twice a days with several pieces of
information that can be read by an LoRaWAN Gateway. The aquastream® radio L8 module comes with a
built-in battery with a typical lifetime of 16 years (15 years operation + 1 year storage).
Version
Description
Picture
aquastream® M-Bus M-Bus Interface M-Bus with
cable (AQS-MB)
aquastream® Radio W8
Wireless M-Bus/OMS
868MHz
Wireless Radio Interface
(AQS-W8)
aquastream® Radio L8
LoRaWAN®
868MHz
Wireless Radio Interface
(AQS-L8)

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aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses
Dual M-Bus and Pulses
interfaces with cable
(AQS-MBOC)
3.2 Dimensions
mm
A
108
B
89
C
46
C
A
B

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3.3 Identification aquastream® M-Bus
Various information is available on the front of the product, as described here.
3.4 Identification aquastream® Radio W8 (Wireless M-Bus)
Various information is available on the front of the product, as described here.
N°
Description
1
CE Marking
2
Year of Battery end life
3
QR-Code
4
INTEGRA Metering Logo
5
Article number
6
Protection Class IP68
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Module type (AQS-MB)
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INTEGRA Metering Address
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Module Serial number
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NFC antenna
11
Product name
12
Recycling logo
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Communication M-Bus protocol
N°
Description
1
Wireless Radio built-in
2
CE Marking
3
Year of Battery end life
4
QR-Code
5
INTEGRA Metering Logo
6
Article number
7
Protection Class IP68
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Module type (AQS-W8)
9
INTEGRA Metering Address
10
Module Serial number
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NFC antenna
12
Product name
13
Recycling logo
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OMS Conform
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Communication frequency – 868MHz

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3.5 Identification aquastream® Radio L8 (LoRaWAN)
Various information is available on the front of the product, as described here.
3.6 Identification aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses
Various information is available on the front of the product, as described here.
N°
Description
1
LoRaWAN Radio built-in
2
CE Marking
3
Year of Battery end life
4
QR-Code
5
INTEGRA Metering Logo
6
Article number
7
Protection Class IP68
8
Module type (AQS-L8)
9
INTEGRA Metering Address
10
Module Serial number
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NFC antenna
12
Product name
13
Recycling logo
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LoRaWAN DevEUI identification
N°
Description
1
CE Marking
2
Year of Battery end life
3
QR-Code
4
INTEGRA Metering Logo
5
Article number
6
Protection Class IP68
7
Module type (AQS-MBOC)
8
INTEGRA Metering Address
9
Module Serial number
10
NFC antenna
11
Product name
12
Recycling logo
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Communication Interface M-Bus and Pulses

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3.6 QR-Code Format
The QR-Code used on the communication modules contains the following information:
-Serial number of the module
-Module type: AQS-MB, AQS-W8, AQS-L8 or AQS-MBOC
-Article number Integra Metering
It is constructed in the following way with semicolon separator:
aquastream® M-Bus aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses
XXXXXXXX; AQS-MB; 97506
XXXXXXXX; AQS-MBOC; 97508
aquastream® Radio W8 aquastream® Radio L8
XXXXXXXX; AQS-W8; 97507
XXXXXXXX; AQS-L8; 97509

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4. Storage
The product can be stored in a dry place at temperatures between -20 °C and +70 °C for up to one year.
INDICATION
Longer storage at high temperatures can result in a considerable loss of
battery life.
5. Installation
The aquastream® module must be correctly installed on the water meter.
RÉFÉRENCE
You will find detailed instructions in the "Installation Instructions"
enclosed with each product package.
After mounting the aquastream® module on the meter, the device must be configured.
INDICATION
The product is not intended to be installed at a height of 2m or more.
6. Connection
6.1 aquastream® M-Bus Connection
2 wires non-polarized
-Brown
-White
6.2 aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses Connection
A laser marking is available on the side of the AQS-MBOC module detailing the functions and wires.

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The aquastream® M-Bus/Pulses module has a 5-wire cable for the interfaces: M-Bus and Pulses.
Five wires:
- Brown
- White
- Green
- Yellow
- Grey
WARNING
The M-Bus interface as well as the pulse interface work with low signals and voltages.
Observe the connection instructions in terms of voltage, current and max. power:
max. Power 36mW, max. Current 10mA, max. Voltage 3.6V.
Errors in the connections could lead to the destruction of the device.
CAUTION
The M-Bus output and the pulse output are not galvanically isolated. If the pulse output
and the M-Bus output are used simultaneously, it must be ensured that there is a
galvanic separation between the 2 connected systems.
6.2.1 M-Bus Output
M-Bus Output is defined as following:
2 wires non-polarized
-Brown
-White

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6.2.2 Pulses Output
The pulse output is fully configurable using ParamApp as shown in the table below:
2 wires – with compensation
-Green : PULSE
-Grey : GND
Compensation mode: Compensated pulse output (return volume pulses are compensated by
suppressing the same number of forward volume pulses).
3 wires – with direction wire
-Green : PULSE
-Yellow : DIRECTION
-Grey : GND
Mode with direction: Direction of flow (a ground signal corresponds to a negative flow).
3 wires – Positive/Negative
-Green : PULSE +
-Yellow : PULSE –
-Grey : GND
Positive/Negative Mode: Allows you to accurately count positive (normal direction) and negative (return
water) water volumes.
3 wires – duplicate pulses output
-Green : PULSE 1
-Yellow : PULSE 2
-Grey : GND

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6.2.3 Pulses Output Schematics
The pulses output is an Open Collector type with the following characteristics:
- Possible Voltage V: 3,6V to 48V max.
- Current max. 10mA
- RLoad (external - mandatory) ~ 1Kohms
Each output (Green and Yellow) shall be connected as following:
6.3 Features
6.3.1 Leakage Alarm
The module checks whether the average consumption over 30 minutes for 24 consecutive hours has
always been higher than the threshold value (50 l/h for a DN15 meter).
The alarm is only activated if the threshold value has always been exceeded within 24 hours (otherwise,
the module restarts the calculation of the 24 hours from the beginning).
Once the leak has been corrected, the alarm is automatically reset after 30 minutes.
The factory setting is defined as following:
DN15
DN20
DN25
DN32
DN40
DN50
50 l/h
80 l/h
126 l/h
200 l/h
320 l/h
500 l/h

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6.3.2 Backflow Alarm
The module analyses the direction of water flow. If it detects a consecutive negative water volume below
the threshold value (13 l for a DN15 meter), the alarm is activated.
The alarm can only be reset via NFC using the ParamApp application.
The factory setting is defined as following:
DN15
DN20
DN25
DN32
DN40
DN50
13 liters
20 liters
32 liters
50 liters
80 liters
125 liters
6.3.3 Burst Alarm
The module analyses the instantaneous flow rate. If it detects a high and fast flow rate (peak flow) above
the threshold value (3 875 l/h for DN15), the alarm is activated immediately.
The alarm can only be reset via NFC using the ParamApp application.
The factory setting is defined as following:
DN15
DN20
DN25
DN32
DN40
DN50
3 875 l/h
6 200 l/h
9 765 l/h
15 500 l/h
24 800 l/h
38 750 l/h

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6.3.4 Over Load Alarm
The module analyses the instantaneous flow rate. If it detects a flow rate higher than the threshold value
(3125 l/h for DN15) for more than 30min, the alarm is activated.
The alarm can only be reset via NFC using the ParamApp application.
The factory setting is defined as following:
DN15
DN20
DN25
DN32
DN40
DN50
3 125 l/h
5 000 l/h
7 875 l/h
12 500 l/h
20 000 l/h
31 250 l/h
6.3.5 Data Logger
The aquastream® modules are equipped with a memory for storing values automatically.
It allows the management of the following histories:
-Start and end of event and alarms (date + event type)
-Index values (index and date) : yearly, monthly, daily and hourly
The capacity of the Datalogger memory are the following:
Version
Capacity
AQS-MB
12 monthly values (end of month)
AQS-MBOC
16 yearly values (end of year) – 48 monthly values (end of month) – 460 daily values
(end of day) – 24 hourly values (last 24 hours)
AQS-W8
16 yearly values (end of year) – 48 monthly values (end of month) – 460 daily values
(end of day) – 24 hourly values (last 24 hours)
AQS-L8
16 yearly values (end of year) – 48 monthly values (end of month) – 460 daily values
(end of day) – 24 hourly values (last 24 hours)
These values can be read and downloaded with ParamApp.

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7. Configuration of the aquastream® modules
Initial configuration or any subsequent modifications to the aquastream® range of modules must be carried
out with the Android ParamApp configuration software via the NFC sensor.
7.1 ParamApp Activation and Starting
ParamApp® software must be properly installed on your Android smartphone. It is available under Google
Play and can be downloaded there directly and freely.
REFERENCE
ParamApp configuration software can be downloaded directly by clicking on the following
link :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.integrametering.paramapp
REFERENCE
For more information on ParamApp software, please refer to the ParamApp User Guide
available on our website.
7.1.1. Starting the configuration Software
Click on the following icon to start the Android configuration software "ParamApp".

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7.1.2. Software Activation
To activate the software and access the configuration features, you must enter your activation key.
To do this, scan the activation key you received and enter your associated First and Last Name.
In the menu: Settings Activation key Enter activation key
Enter your name followed by your company and then click the “Scan QR” button.
In this case, you must authorize access to the camera to start the QR-Code scan.
Then click on the "Activate" button.