Plum MacR6 N User manual

USER MANUAL
MacR6 N
GSM telemetry water volume and pressure logger
DOCUMENT REVISION: 3.1
RELATED TO FIRMWARE:
PROGRAM VERSION: V1307
PROGRAM SERIES: S018.XX
HARDWARE VERSION: H1.7.x

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MAIN MENU
SAFETY (A)
MACR6 N CONFIGURATION (D)
TRANSMISSION (G)
TECHNICAL DATA (B)
OPERATION (E)
TROUBLESHOOTING (H)
INSTALLATION (C)
REMOTE ACCESS (F)
ACCESSORIES (I)

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With the help of icons shown below we have highlighted important information regarding safety rules and important
functionalities of the device.
Important information about safety rules or significant device feature
Important information about device usage
Directive WEEE 2012/19/UE
▪Utilize the package at the end of usage period in proper recycling company.
▪Do not dump the product with normal garbage.
▪Do not burn the product.
Usage of the device is permitted only in areas, where GSM modem will not interfere with other
equipment, i.e. medical instruments.
Do not install the device in vincinity of strong electric and magnetic field.
Always use the latest revision of this documentation, which can be obtained from the
manufacturer. Please pay particular attention if this documentation can be applied to the current
device version, including firmware version and series.
Depending on the design of the device, the housing provides dustproofness and protection against
the effects of continuous immersion (protection class IP68).

MANIN MENU

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MacR6 N is a compact telemetry data logger that allows you to monitor water flow, pressure in water supply, level
of water tanks and sewage systems using dedicated overlays. Thanks to the use of multi-technology modem, data
on the condition of the water supply network are sent via the LPWAN network CAT.M1 or NB-IoT technology or via
GSM 2G network. The device is designed to work completely submerged and is IP68 certified.
Installation of the MacR6 N on the water meter is short and simple, and it does not require specialized tools. The
data logger can simultaneously record the flow from two water meters and the pressure from one pressure sensor.
Thanks to the dedicated eWebTEL platform used for data aggregation, it is very easy to check the current state of
the network as well as historical data. This allows e.g. for quick detection of failures in the water supply network or
easier resolution of disputes with the customer.

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·Registration of counters from associated flow meters or water meters with a configurable recording period
from 1 to 60 minutes. The numerator value is recorded in full resolution together with the fractional part in
m3. Each sample is identified by a time stamp and a unique record identifier
·Registration of minimum and maximum pressure values with independently configurable measurement
and recording period from 1 to 60 minutes
·Built-in inductive sensor for direct installation with a compatible water meter
·Built-in magnetic field sensor detects tampering attempts from a directly cooperating magnetic clutch
water meter
·Built-in water sensor around the device, register and detects ex. moment of flooding of the chamber and
restoring normal condition
·Built-in ambient temperature sensor
·Supports all types of impulse connections with flow direction support from up to two flowmeters attached
independently
·It has a geolocation position register for synchronizing the installation location with the associated telemetry
system
·It has a local communication interface in the NFC standard enabling local configuration of the device and
local reading of recorded data and alarms in CSV format.

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Inputs
Inductive
pulse inputs
One inductive pulse input (biderectional). Input is designed to work with most
watermeters that are designed for pulse registration by external devices
Dedicated adapters for Itron, Diehl, Maddalena(Janz), Sensus watermeters
without loosing ability to read meter counter.
Designed to work even in permanent immersion
Maximum pulse input frequency: 5Hz
Device is equiped with 3 inductive sensors for maximum accuracy
Bistate/pulse
inputs
Depending on device version: one or two pulse inputs (bidirectional). Input type
is designed to work with reed switch pulse emitter or electronic non-potential
output
Inputs operation modes: DI1 A,DI1 B - forward pulse counting or digital input,
DI2 A,DI2 B - backward pulse counting or direction indication, or intrusion
indication
Open circuit voltage Voc: 3,3 V; internal resistance: 1,1 MΩ
Switching point „ON”: R < 100 kΩ, U < 0,27 V; „OFF”: R > 270 kΩ, U >
0,7 V
Maximum pulse inputs frequency: 40 Hz
Pulse length duration: >12,5 ms; pause between pulses: >12,5 ms
Sockets compatible with male type plug SP1310/P6IN WEIPU

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Intrusion sensors
(1) external magnetic field, (2) logger housing opening, (3) flood sensor,
(4) logger removal
Internal power supply
Replaceable R20 (D-size) lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) battery with
nominal voltage of 3,6V and capacity of 13 Ah
Lifetime
Depends on registration period, number of transmissions per month, operation
tempearature, GSM signal level. For example: 7 years of operation with one
transmission per 24h, GSM signal level (CSQ) = 28, temperature 21°C and
registration period 60 minutes.
Communication modem
•LTE CAT.M1
•LTE NB-IoT
•2G: 900 and 1800 MHz
Modem operates at full range of device operation temperature.
Data Usage
MacR6 N consumes about 0.5 kB of mobile data transfer, assuming: period
registration 60 minutes, data sent every 24 hours, registration of V1 meter
only. Real consumption values may differ due to different minimum
consumption billing transfer by operators.
SIM card
Micro-SIM (3FF) or Embedded-SIM (e-SIM)
Antenna options
Integrated external antenna with min. 3 meters long cable with maximum
energetic gain of 5dBi
Integrated internal antenna with maximum energetic gain of 3dBi
SMA female connector on a 2m cable to connect an external GSM antenna
Communication interface
NFC interface in accordance with ISO/IEC 14443, 13,56 MHz
Environment temperature
-25 ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C
Z komentarzem [AK1]: brak informacji o rozmiarze,
błędna pojemność
Z komentarzem [PO2R1]: Poprawione

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Protection rating
IP68 (complies with EN 60529 standard)
Housing UV resistance
Compliant with UL746C standard
Operation conditions
Do not use in proximity of strong electromagnetic fields or in places with
strongly interfering GSM network signal
Pressure sensor Mac-PW
Mac-PW 0-10 bar or 0–26 bar pressure sensor, ended with BSP G ½” pipe
thread, with 3m long cable ended with with male type plug SP1310/P6IN
WEIPU.
Sensor dimensions: 110mm with gland, 69mm without gland, diameter 22mm.
Maximum Mac-PW permited boundary error is ±0,5% of the measurement
sensor range.
Weight
Approx. 500 g (depends on version)
Dimensions
117 x 110 x 45 mm (without WEIPU connectors 109 x 110 x 45 mm)

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Make sure, that in the installation area a signal of GSM network operator, SIM card of which is placed in the device, is
available.
1. Take off the housing cover.
2. Take off SIM card socket cover and take out card
SIM holder.

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3. Insert the SIM card into the SIM holder, as in the
figure, and then install it in the socket.
4. Using syringe, tightly fill in the space around the
SIM card socket, its circuit board and cover. Place
the cover on the socket.
SIM card installation must be done in the area with
low air humidity.
Each piece of data logger has a sealing sillicone
gel included.

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5. Screw on the housing cover using all 6 Torx
screws.
During configuration of logger parameters with ConfIT! data loggers mobile application, remember to
program card PIN code.
After SIM card installation is finished select how the logger will be connected to water meter. If you connect
it via internal inductive sensors read C2 DIRECT INSTALLATION (ADAPTERS) sub-section. If you
connect via external pulse transmitter read C3 INSTALLATION USING EXTERNAL… sub-section.

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Proper installation of the antenna is key for proper device operation. The cable cannot be coiled up, twisted. It should
be as straight as possible with no loops

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Direct installation on counter of water meter is possible by using PLUM dedicated adapters. Volume counting is
performed by proximity of inductive coils with water meter rotating wheel.
Each adapter is signed by the first two letters of manufacturer’s name which the
adapter is designed for.
Before the installation we must clean face of the water meter as much as possible.

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The adapters have diffeent shapes and mounting techniques
DI - DIEHL
IT - ITRON
MA –MADDALENA (JANZ)
AP - APATOR

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Adapter kit includes:
•ITRON adapter,
•1x M4,0x8,0 screw,
•1x ANTI-LOSS M4,0x0,8 spacer.
1. Place the screw in the adapter and block it with a spacer according to figure below –it will prevent the screw
from losing or falling out.

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2. Install the adapter on water meter counter adjusting it to fit the marked sliders. Slide the adapter right to
place the adapter rigidly as in the figures. Tighten the screw to the fitting hole. Triangular window in the
adapter must be tangent to the rotating indicator of the totalizer.