ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII Installation Instructions

Safety Notes Intended Use

Incorrect installation, commissioning or operation The ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII is an appliance designed for the
can lead to serious damage to property and remote inquiry and the remote monitoring of electricity, heat,
personal injury and to death. gas and water meters. It is design to be used in mobile radio
Please read these instructions carefully before installing, networks.
commissioning and using the ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII. Use the
appliance only as described in the data sheet and the Opening the device
manual.
The ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII meets the requirements of safety
In order to insert the SIM card or to access the DIP switch,
standard EN 62368-1 (protection class 2).
you first have to open the device:
Qualified personnel:
Installation and commissioning of the ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII 1. First disconnect all the poles of the device from the
and the accessories may only be carried out by electricians. electricity supply if it is plugged in there.
They must be trained and qualified to detect and avoid 2. Now unscrew the screw in the terminal cover and
hazards and to install, commission, ground and mark remove the cover.
appliances, systems and circuits in accordance with the 3. Now remove the device lid.
standards and recognized rules of technology
Connection to the house installation: 1 Mobile Radio Net Status
An easily accessible, all-pole circuit breaker in the power / Error LED
supply circuit is required for the house installation. 2 Status LEDs
Alternatively, a single-pole circuit breaker can be used in the 3 Service connector
outer conductor as long as a distinct neutral conductor has (optional)
4 DIP switch
been integrated into the supply line. Observe country-
5 SIM card holder
specific regulations. In Germany, the circuit breaker must at 6 SMA antenna connector
least meet the requirements of the DIN VDE series 0100 (SMA or FAKRA-D)
standards (see CENELEC HD384; IEC 60364). 7 Service push button
For the house installation, there must be an installation fuse 8 Terminal block (RS485)
that complies with the DIN VDE series 0100 standards (see 9 RS232 interface
CENELEC HD384; IEC 60364) and is properly adapted to 10 Terminal block
the cable cross-section of the power supply line. The 11 Current Loop LED
additional short-circuit protection must have a selectivity of I
> 1500A.
The appliance is not suitable for connection to an electrical Altering the device settings
supply network with IT configuration (IT system).
Cable Routing: Using the DIP switch (4) you toggle between
The space between antenna/data lines and lines carrying the both operating modes, meter mode and
dangerous voltages must be at least 10 mm. AT command mode.
In meter mode (OFF), the device can be
Location: adjusted locally via one of the meter
Never use the ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII in areas where the interfaces or remotely via communication
operation of radio equipment is prohibited. The appliance commands according to EN 62056-21. In this
contains a radio transmitter, which can possibly impair the case, the device will then operate using the
function of medical electrical appliances such as hearing parameters that have been set.
aids or cardiac pacemakers.
The ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII is suitable for use in overvoltage
category III. If the appliance is likely to be exposed to higher Setting the PIN of the SIM card
transient over voltages than those in overvoltage category III
when connected, it will be necessary to take further safety In order to operate the ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII, you will
precautions for the installation. require a plug-in SIM card (1,8V or 3V) from a mobile radio
network operator.
Antenna Installation A ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII having factory default settings
Indoor and outdoor antennas of the appliance may be expects a SIM card with a PIN 0000. The PIN setting of the
installed and operated only with a minimum distance of 20 ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII can be changed in the device settings.
cm from humans.
The antennas must be installed and operated so that they
do not interfere with other antennas or devices. Inserting the SIM card
When using a directional antenna, observe the legal limit for Insert the SIM card as follows:
electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) in public areas.
For details, see Council Recommendations 1999/519/EC of 1. Open the SIM card holder by gently pressing the lid
12 July 1999. towards the edge of the device, flip it up and insert the
SIM card into the slot in the holder. The gold-plated
It is mandatory, that the installation of an outdoor antenna contacts on the SIM card have to lie on the gold-plated
must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The standards contacts of the holder when the holder is closed.
EN 60728-11 and VDE 0855-300 as well as any other 2. Close the lid of the SIM card holder and lock it by
national installation guidelines for lightning protection must pressing it gently back towards the center of the device.
be followed. You will feel it click into place.
3. Now replace the device lid and the terminal cover.

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The antenna is connected to the type SMA or type FAKRA-
Connecting the device D antenna jack (ANT). The antenna should be installed to
ensure adequate signal quality. Ensure that there are no
First connect the meter to the device and then connect the large metal objects (e.g. reinforced concrete) near the
power supply. antenna, as these will adversely affect the signal quality.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Status LED (2) / Green & Orange with light pipe

Permanently green Supply voltage available
Permanently orange Mobile radio module on
Depending on the firmware version, both LEDs may be off in
case of a missing or defect SIM card.
The device is equipped with 3 different meter interfaces,
which are wired in parallel. Current Loop LED (11)
Permanently green Meter connected to the CL1
RS232 interface (RJ45 jack): interface or CL 1 interface short-
Pin Signal Description circuited.
2 DSR Output; Always active
4 GND Signal ground Mobile Radio Status-/Error LED (1) / Orange
5 TXD Output; Data to meter  3s on / 3 x flashing Network search
6 RXD Input; Data from meter  3s on / 2 x flashing Error status
Signals and levels according to V.24 / V.28.  3s on / 1 x flashing SIM/PIN error
All other pins are reserved. Permanently off Signal strength unknown
 3s off / 1-4 x flashing Signal strength (1=low; 4=high)
RS485 interface (terminal block): Permanently on Mobile radio connection active
Signal Description This LED operates in meter mode only.
RT- Negative RS-485 interface signal
RT+ Positive RS-485 interface signal
Service push button (7)
Dual-wire RS485 interface to connect up to 32 transceivers. The
bus connection is terminated to Z=120 Ω (nominal) (RT+ to RT-) Push the button 1x The parameters being set by EN 62056-
and the cable length is limited to 1000m. for more than 5 21 commands will be deleted and the
seconds. factory settings are reloaded.
CL1 interface (terminal block) / optional: Push the button The actual firmware version will be output
Signal Description when switching at the local interface (19200bps; 8N1).
RTX- Negative CL1 interface signal the power on.
RTX+ Positive CL1 interface signal The service push button operates in meter mode only.
20mA power interface (current loop) to connect meters with the
power supply interface according to DIN EN 62056-21. Approx. 4
meters can be connected to this interface. Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
The CL1 interface is optional. Devices without CL1 interface do Hereby, Sagemcom Dr. Neuhaus GmbH declares that the radio
not contain RTX- / RTX+ terminals. Please refer to the label of equipment ZDUE-LTE-PLUS-VII is in compliance with Directive
the terminal block. 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
Important:
If no meter is connected to the CL1 interface, the RTX- and www.sagemcom.com/neuhaus
RTX+ contacts need to be short-circuited. Otherwise, the Frequency bands: GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900/1800MHz
other interfaces will not operate. UMTS/HSPA+: 900/2100MHz
LTE: 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600MHz
Auxiliary power source (HS; terminal block):
Signal Description Transmit power: max. 33dBm = 2W bei GSM 900
HS- Negative pole of the auxiliary power supply max. 30dBm = 1W bei GSM 1800
HS+ Positive pole of the auxiliary power supply max. 24dBm = 0,25W bei UMTS/HSPA+
Auxiliary power supply of 9V / max. 100mA max. 23dBm = 0,20W bei LTE
The auxiliary power supply is not available for all the ZDUE-LTE-
PLUS-VII models.

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The contents of this handbook and the technical specifications may change
Observe the safety instructions for antenna mounting. without prior notice. The descriptions of the specifications in these
Follow the instructions that came with your antenna. The instructions do not in any way represent a contract.
antenna must have the following characteristics: passive,
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gain <2.3 dBi, VSWR <2:1, impedance 50 Ω, adapted for Doc.-No. 8230AD002 / Version 1.1 / November 2020
the used frequency bands. Use antennas from the
accessory range of the ZDUE.