Radiocrafts AS, a leading provider of compact RF modules, now expand their product line with a
compact Wireless M-Bus RF module for use in Automatic Metering Reading (AMR) applications.
This is the first compact all-embedded module compliant with the new Wireless M-Bus standard
available in the market.
The Wireless M-Bus standard (EN 13757-4:2005) specifies the communication between water,
gas, heat and electricity meters or concentrators. The standard is becoming widely accepted in
Europe as a basis for new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) installations.
The RC1180-MBUS RF Transceiver Module is a compact surface-mounted high performance
module measuring only 12.7 x 25.4 x 3.3 mm including shielding, replacing tens of components
compared to a discrete design. The module is delivered on tape and reel for volume production.
The module is very easy to use having a UART interface for serial communication and
configuration, and a one-pin antenna connection. The new module supports two-way
communication, enabling not only meter reading but also valve control and data
acknowledgement. It meets the Wireless M-Bus specification for all S1/2, T1/2 and R2 modes,
and operates at 12 channels in the 868 MHz frequency band.
The RC1180-MBUS module is pre-certified for operation under the European radio regulations
for license-free use. When used with quarter-wave antennas a line-of-sight range of 500-600
meter can be achieved.
The module is designed for use in battery operated systems with up to 20 years of battery
lifetime.
“By launching the first Wireless M-Bus module we have again demonstrated our technological
leadership in embedded wireless solutions. The emerging AMI market and the new standard
has created a huge demand for this product, and we are already working with large pilot
customers.”, says Peder Martin Evjen, Managing Director.
“Meter manufacturers, system integrators and AMI providers can now get a complete Wireless
M-Bus solution in a small compact module form-factor that is easy to integrate into meters and
gateways. OEM manufacturers without RF design knowledge can now easily add a fully
compliant M-Bus solution to their space limited products, and significantly reduce time-to-market,
development and compliance testing cost”, says Tom Sjølie, Sales and Marketing
Director.
The module and Demo Kits are available now.
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Radiocrafts is a leading RF module design and manufacturing company. Radiocrafts’ standard
RF modules provide compact, easy-to-use, low cost, low power and high performance RF
solutions for a large number of wireless applications using license-free ISM bands. Using
modules OEM manufacturers without RF design knowledge can easily add wireless technology
into their design, reducing time-to-market, cost of design, test and compliance approvals.
Radiocrafts also offers custom and application specific product development, supporting
customers from initial project ideas to volume product delivery.
