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1 Pulse Gateway AMB8568-M Version 1.0 FW-V1.0.0 ICC-SW-V AMBER wireless GmbH Tel info@amber-wireless.de Internet

2 Table of Contents 1 Overview Easy installation Initial Operation Firmware Update Replacement of Batteries Tamper Telegram Structure Block Status byte Data Records Example Telegram Encryption Modes 5 and Encryption Mode Impulse-Gateway Config Center ICC Summary System Requirements Supported operating systems NET Framework Serial Interface Internet connection Administrator rights Installation / Uninstallation Quick Start The user interface Operation GUI and user settings GUI description Configuration and simplified Operation Start arguments Error list Important notes Disclaimer of liability Trademarks Limitation of use AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 2 of 26 Date: 09/2014

1 Overview The AMB8568-M enables wireless connection of meters with pulse output to a Wireless M-Bus / OMS radio network. This allows easy wireless reading of e.g. gas, water or electricity meters.

Depending on operating conditions and the device s configuration a battery life time of more than 12 years can be achieved. The device supports both potential-free pulse outputs (reed, optocoupler.

3 1 Overview The AMB8568-M enables wireless connection of meters with pulse output to a Wireless M-Bus / OMS radio network. This allows easy wireless reading of e.g. gas, water or electricity meters. The format of the data transmitted can be freely configured. The gateway and the pulse interface are powered by an integrated battery. Depending on operating conditions and the device s configuration a battery life time of more than 12 years can be achieved. The device supports both potential-free pulse outputs (reed, optocoupler...) and open collector outputs. The AMB8568-M has four pulse-inputs, which can be configured separately. Alternatively to the fourth channel, a tamper detection can be enabled. Figure 1 The Pulse wm-bus Gateway 1.1 Easy installation For installation and configuration purposes, a software for Windows named Amber Impulse- Gateway Config Center ICC from version 3 onwards is provided. To flash new Firmware, the universal Amber Config Center ACC from version 3 onwards as well is supported. Configuration of the gateway is realized over the radio link via AMB8465-M. Manufacturer, pulse valence, device type as well as other data records are adjustable. Activation of the wireless configuration interface is achieved by means of the Config button. The device is equipped with mounting holes in the casing. The pulse inputs are connected by terminal screws. For further information about ACC, visit AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 3 of 26 Date: 09/2014

4 1.2 Initial Operation The device is shipped with a battery pull tab strip in order to prevent operation before mounting. You need to pull this strip and configure the device with ICC before it can be operational. Further information about what options are available can be found in the ICC part of this manual. Only after configuration the device runs in normal operation. 1.3 Firmware Update To do a firmware update of the pulse gateway, please make use of the software AMBER Config Center ACC version 3. To conduct a firmware update, further steps are needed to be done for each pulse gateway. 1.4 Replacement of Batteries The AMB8568-M has a replaceable battery. In order to replace the battery the enclosure has to be opened. You should only use a battery of the following type and characteristics: 3.6 Volt lithium primary cell, format AA with e.g. 2700mAh. The device must be reconfigured after a battery replacement. For CE conformity, a cable length of 3m of the pulse inputs must not be exceeded. AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 4 of 26 Date: 09/2014

2 Tamper In case that a tamper has been detected a Manufacturer Specific Status bit will be set

Tamper can only be recognized if the connection between Channel 4 input and GND is interrupted.

With a program like AMBER Wireless M-Bus Analyser, the sent packets can be captured and the

5 2 Tamper In case that a tamper has been detected a Manufacturer Specific Status bit will be set in the status byte. Tamper can only be recognized if the connection between Channel 4 input and GND is interrupted. Figure 2 shows how the Tamper is recognized. With a program like AMBER Wireless M-Bus Analyser, the sent packets can be captured and the Status byte can be read, like in Figure 3. Figure 2 How to connect Tamper Figure 3 Status Byte - Left: Tamper recognition, connection interrupted Right: no Error, Connection closed AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 5 of 26 Date: 09/2014

6 3 Telegram Structure 3.1 Block 1 This part corresponds to the specifications given in the standard EN :2013 and contains the following information including the LLA (link layer address) in the so called A-Field: Length information C-Field M-Field Number of bytes transmitted Type of telegram Manufacturer, AMB A-Field ID Secondary address, BCD coded Ver Dev Version Device type 3.2 Status byte In case of an almost empty battery this will be indicated by means of the Power low bit, Bit 2 of the status byte. The application error Abnormal condition / alarm of the Bits 0+1 of the status byte will be used (Bits = 11 ). In case that the abnormal condition / alarm has been set by the Tamper, the Manufacturer specific Bit 5 will be set 1 as well. In the normal operation the status byte is 0x Data Records The data records are placed within the application layer of the telegrams and comply with EN :2013. If a data record is not selected, all following data records will move up (compare with Figure 4): Data Record 1: Time Type F Data Record 2: ASCII coded string (16 characters) AMBER WIRELESS Data Record 3: BCD-coded 12 digit meter value, Unit (VIF) Data Record 4: Idle Filler Data Record 5: Idle Filler Figure 4 Data records read with AMBER Wireless M-Bus Analyzer AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 6 of 26 Date: 09/2014

7 3.4 Example Telegram The following two chapters will show the used frame structure and layers Encryption Modes 5 and 0 Mode 5 and 0 are described in the EN13757 standard. AMB8568-M frame with default Data blocks, (Mode 5) OMS wm-bus frame Byte- Field Name Content Bytes Index Notes L Field Length of data (70 bytes) 46h 0 C Field SND-NR 44h 1 send no reply M Field Manufacturer code A2h 2 manufacturer = "AMB" M Field Manufacturer code 05h 3 A Field Ident No LSB (BCD) xx 4 SN, A Field Ident No (BCD) xx 5 where MSB=63 A Field Ident No (BCD) xx 6 A Field Ident No MSB (BCD) 63h 7 A Field Version 01h 8 Always 01h A Field Device type 37h 9 Always 37h = Radio converter CI Field 72h (long header) 72h 10 CI-Field, long header Meter-ID Ident No LSB (BCD) xx 11 configured as "ALA" in ICC Meter-ID Ident No (BCD) xx 12 Meter-ID Ident No (BCD) xx 13 Meter-ID Ident No MSB (BCD) xx 14 Meter-Man. Meter Manufacturer code xx 15 Meter-Man. Meter Manufacturer code xx 16 Meter-Vers. Version xx 17 Meter-Med. Device type xx 18 Access No. Access Number of Meter xx 19 same as "Access No. " of ELL Status Meter state 00h 20 Config Configuration Field (LSB) 30h 21 3 encrypted blocks (=48 Bytes) Config Configuration Field (MSB) 05h 22 Mode 7 encryption AES-Verify Decryption verification 2Fh 23 Idle Filler for AES-Verify Decryption verification 2Fh 24 decryption verification DR1 DIF 04h 25 Time at readout DR1 VIF 6Dh 26 (Type F) DR1 Value LSB xx 27 DR1 Value xx 28 DR1 Value xx 29 DR1 Value MSB xx 30 DR2 DIF 0Dh 31 variable length, ASCII string DR2 VIF FDh 32 using extended VIF table for FD DR2 VIFE 11h 33 "Customer" DR2 LVAR 10h Bytes DR2 Value LSB xx 35 DR2 Value xx 36 DR2 Value xx 37 DR2 Value xx 38 Data Link Layer (DLL) Transport Layer (TPL) Application Layer (APL) AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 7 of 26 Date: 09/2014

8 DR2 Value xx 39 DR2 Value xx 40 DR2 Value xx 41 DR2 Value xx 42 DR2 Value xx 43 DR2 Value xx 44 DR2 Value xx 45 DR2 Value xx 46 DR2 Value xx 47 DR2 Value xx 48 DR2 Value xx 49 DR2 Value MSB xx 50 DR3 DIF 0Eh 51 BCD Coded, 12 digits, DR3 VIF 13h 52 Meter Reading, Volume in liters DR3 Value LSB xx 53 DR3 Value xx 54 DR3 Value xx 55 DR3 Value xx 56 DR3 Value xx 57 DR3 Value MSB xx 58 DR4 Idle Filler 2Fh 59 Idle Filler, DR5 Idle Filler 2Fh 60 DR6 Idle Filler 2Fh 61 DR7 Idle Filler 2Fh 62 DR8 Idle Filler 2Fh 63 DR9 Idle Filler 2Fh 64 DR10 Idle Filler 2Fh 65 DR11 Idle Filler 2Fh 66 DR12 Idle Filler 2Fh 67 DR13 Idle Filler 2Fh 68 DR14 Idle Filler 2Fh 69 DR15 Idle Filler 2Fh 70 till end of encryption-block (16 Byte Blocks) for AES128 Coding Note: TPL ("ALA") address can be configured by ICC Note: DRx order can vary (for DR1-3) Note: Mode 0 will result in a configuration field of 0x0000 AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 8 of 26 Date: 09/2014

9 3.4.2 Encryption Mode 7 This mode will be required by the German BSI ( Bundesministerium für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik ) for unidirectional communication in the future. AMB8568-M frame with default Data blocks, (Mode 7, CMAC) OMS wm-bus frame Field Byte- Notes Name Content Bytes Index L Field Length of data (91 bytes) 5Bh 0 C Field SND-NR 44h 1 send no reply M Field Manufacturer code A2h 2 manufacturer = "AMB" M Field Manufacturer code 05h 3 A Field Ident No LSB (BCD) xx 4 SN, A Field Ident No (BCD) xx 5 where MSB=63 -> AMB8568-M A Field Ident No (BCD) xx 6 A Field Ident No MSB (BCD) 63h 7 A Field Version 01h 8 Always 01h A Field Device type 37h 9 Always 37h = Radio converter CI Field Extended Link Layer (short) 8Ch 10 CI-Field, short ELL CC Field Communication Control 00h 11 Access same as "Access No." of TPL No. ELL-Access Counter of Meter xx 12 CI Field AFL 90h 13 CI-Field, AFL AFLL AFL Length 0Fh 14 length=15 bytes FCL Fragmentation Control Field (LSB) 00h 15 Fragmentation Control Field FCL (MSB) 2Ch 16 Data Link Layer (DLL) ELL Authentication and Fragmentation Layer (AFL) No fragmentation, MCLP=1, MCRP=1, MACP=1, Fragment #0 MCL Message Control Field 25h 17 MCMP=1, AT=1, ATO=1 MCR Message Counter C (LSB) xx 18 same as "Access No. " of ELL MCR Message Counter C xx 19 "00" MCR Message Counter C xx 20 "00" MCR Message Counter C (MSB) xx 21 "00" MAC AES-CMAC (MSB) xx 22 AES-CMAC is MAC AES-CMAC xx 23 MAC AES-CMAC xx 24 MAC AES-CMAC xx 25 MAC AES-CMAC xx 26 MAC AES-CMAC xx 27 MAC AES-CMAC xx 28 MAC AES-CMAC (LSB) xx 29 Transport Layer (TPL) calculated for each frame by AMB8568-M firmware CI Field 72h (long header) 72h 30 CI-Field, long header Meter-ID Ident No LSB (BCD) xx 31 configured as "ALA" in ICC Meter-ID Ident No (BCD) xx 32 Meter-ID Ident No (BCD) xx 33 Meter-ID Ident No MSB (BCD) xx 34 Meter- Man. Meter Manufacturer code xx 35 Meter- Man. Meter Manufacturer code xx 36 Meter- Vers. Version xx 37 AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 9 of 26 Date: 09/2014

10 Meter- Med. Device type xx 38 Access same as "Access No. " of ELL No. Access Number of Meter xx 39 Status Meter state 00h 40 Config Configuration Field (LSB) 30h 41 3 encrypted blocks (=48 Bytes) Config Configuration Field 07h 42 Mode 7 encryption Config Configuration Field (MSB) 10h 43 dynamic key = 1 AES- Verify Decryption verification 2Fh 44 Idle Filler for decryption verification AES- Verify Decryption verification 2Fh 45 DR1 DIF 04h 46 Time at readout DR1 VIF 6Dh 47 (Type F) DR1 Value LSB xx 48 DR1 Value xx 49 DR1 Value xx 50 DR1 Value MSB xx 51 DR2 DIF 0Dh 52 variable length, ASCII string DR2 VIF FDh 53 using extended VIF table for FD DR2 VIFE 11h 54 "Customer" DR2 LVAR 10h Bytes DR2 Value LSB xx 56 DR2 Value xx 57 DR2 Value xx 58 DR2 Value xx 59 DR2 Value xx 60 DR2 Value xx 61 DR2 Value xx 62 DR2 Value xx 63 DR2 Value xx 64 DR2 Value xx 65 DR2 Value xx 66 DR2 Value xx 67 DR2 Value xx 68 DR2 Value xx 69 DR2 Value xx 70 DR2 Value MSB xx 71 DR3 DIF 0Eh 72 BCD Coded, 12 digits, DR3 VIF 13h 73 Meter Reading, Volume in liters DR3 Value LSB xx 74 DR3 Value xx 75 DR3 Value xx 76 DR3 Value xx 77 DR3 Value xx 78 DR3 Value MSB xx 79 DR4 Idle Filler 2Fh 80 Idle Filler, DR5 Idle Filler 2Fh 81 DR6 Idle Filler 2Fh 82 DR7 Idle Filler 2Fh 83 DR8 Idle Filler 2Fh 84 DR9 Idle Filler 2Fh 85 Application Layer (APL) till end of encryption-block (16 Byte Blocks) for AES128 Coding AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 10 of 26 Date: 09/2014

11 DR10 Idle Filler 2Fh 86 DR11 Idle Filler 2Fh 87 DR12 Idle Filler 2Fh 88 DR13 Idle Filler 2Fh 89 DR14 Idle Filler 2Fh 90 DR15 Idle Filler 2Fh 91 Note: AES-CMAC Field (8 Byte) is applied by the device according to the standard Note: TPL ("ALA") address can be configured by ICC Note: DRx order can vary (for DR1-3) AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 11 of 26 Date: 09/2014

12 4 Impulse-Gateway Config Center ICC 4.1 Summary The Amber Impulse-Gateway Config Center ICC v3 is only predestined to be used with AMB8568-M. ICC can be used to read, change and/or rewrite the pulse gateway's configuration setup. The supported data block types are volume [liter] (e.g. water or gas) and energy in [watt hours] or [kilo watt hours] (e.g. heat cost allocators or electricity meters). The AMB8568-M can be configured with OMS compatible parameters and data blocks. The configuration takes place using a separate channel within the 868-MHz frequency band via the USB stick AMB8465-M. 4.2 System Requirements Supported operating systems The following operating systems are supported: Windows 7, 32/64 bit NET Framework Version 4 or later of the Microsoft.NET Framework is required to use ICC. Install this package if you receive a corresponding error message when starting the program Serial Interface To connect an AMBER device (USB-Stick in this case), you need to have a free USB interface. Check regularly for driver updates for your USB adapter and always have the latest driver installed Internet connection You will need Internet access if you want to search for ICC software updates. It is not needed to configure the user parameters, in case of an appropriate configuration file. You must configure your firewall to ensure Internet access for ICC. AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 12 of 26 Date: 09/2014

13 4.2.5 Administrator rights Make sure to start the program with administrator rights. The program tries regularly to create and edit existing text files for logging purposes. Without these rights, the program could stuck at certain points. Check the error code if the problem occurs or stop providing you with useful information. 4.3 Installation / Uninstallation The program ICC is provided in the form of a compressed zip file. Create a folder on your PC and extract the file into this folder. The folder will then contain the file "AMBER_ICC_AMB8568- M.exe", and this manual. Always make sure to have the latest version of ICC. At start up the program checks for updates. It is highly recommend to perform proposed updates. Outdated versions are not supported. AMBER Impulse-Gateway Config Center can be uninstalled by deleting the created directories AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 13 of 26 Date: 09/2014

4.4 Quick Start 4.4.1 The user interface The user interface gives at start up needed information about the current running configuration.

14 4.4 Quick Start The user interface The user interface gives at start up needed information about the current running configuration. The Graphical User Interface (GUI) is divided into several sections, represented through tabs (7). The first tab, which is selected in Figure 5, contains at start-up basic information about the software ICC itself. You can select the COM Port (1) for connecting to an AMB8465-M USBstick, the Log Filename (2) which will be created when the settings are written to the Pulse gateway and a list of found Start arguments (3) with their respective parameters. The lower half of the GUI can be seen independently of the selected tabs and contains the Message Window which announces the most recent information at the bottom end and the Controls (5) to interact with the ICC. It also shows the current state of the pulse gateway. The Next-Button can be used to switch to the next tab. The menu strip (7) is needed to make several changes in settings and view. After connection to a pulse gateway, the basic readout information will be shown in then visible boxes (4). Figure 5 Graphical user interface of ICC AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 14 of 26 Date: 09/2014

4.4.2 Operation Basic understanding There is basically one purpose for the ICC: Allow reading and writing of the user settings from and to the pulse gateway.

15 4.4.2 Operation Basic understanding There is basically one purpose for the ICC: Allow reading and writing of the user settings from and to the pulse gateway. To reach this, the following steps have to be taken: Figure 6 AMB8465-M Plug in your AMB8465-M USB-stick and make sure that it is detected as USB serial port with FTDI driver. If it is not installed automatically, the actual FTDI driver (virtual com port, VCP) can be downloaded on the FTDI website. Ensure that you use the setup executable (in the comments!) Connect to an appropriate COM port (1) by selecting it in the dropdown box and clicking the Connect button. A second click will lead to disconnection. Click the Read button in the Controls (5) and a window will announce you to use the config button on the pulse gateway after clicking OK. After doing so, you have 30 seconds to do so. This time can be changed in the reaction time text field. Click the Config button on pulse gateway (Figure 7) within this reaction time. The pulse gateway will then restart and establish a connection to the USB- Stick. A communication protocol then starts to read out the pulse gateway. From this point on, the pulse gateway is in Sleep-Mode! New tabs will be added to the user interface which contains information about the pulse gateway and channels. Figure 7 Config Button AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 15 of 26 Date: 09/2014

16 You can now either load a profile, start to write a profile or even change everything changeable manually. Typically the following parameters can be changed individual for each channel: o o ALA: Manufacturer, MeterID, Version and Device type Data Records, Meter reading and its pulse valence and basis The following parameters are set for the entire pulse gateway and effect each and every channel: o o o o Transmission interval for normal operation Wireless M-Bus mode of operation Operating mode after configuration Encryption mode and AES Key To load an existing profile (a file ending with.icc3 and that is not compatible with any other ICC version), click the Load Profile button. You can now select your profile which will be loaded and overwrite the affected elements. To save a new profile, use the Next button to tab through every tab until you reach a new tab named Confirmation which will only appear when using the Next -buttons. It gives an overall overview of all information and announces if an error in any option occurs (which will then prevent you to Write or Save a profile). If no error occurred, you can select to save a profile by selecting Save Profile. To write the confirmed information into the pulse gateway click the Write button next to the Save Profile button in the Confirmation tab. A window will announce you to use the Config button once again on the pulse gateway after clicking OK. After doing so, the configuration will be loaded into the pulse gateway and a LOG file be created when enabled in the Tab Setup under Log Filename. If enabled, you can select either that a custom file name by selecting Custom Text which will then overwrite the same file over and over again or by selecting Time Stamp with which the file name will have the format AMB8568-M Profile DD-MM-YYYY on HH-MM-SS.txt with the time at exactly that moment the file will be created. The pulse gateway will then enter an operational mode (the one which has been selected under Setup, State after config ) AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 16 of 26 Date: 09/2014

17 Figure 8 Confirmation Tab AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 17 of 26 Date: 09/2014

18 4.5 GUI and user settings GUI description This chapter describes each editable and non-editable appearance in the GUI. The syntax for each value will be checked at the moment of entering. If you cannot enter any more value or specific characters, these entries may be blocked and would produce an error in the Confirmation tab Common The message window shows all information ICC will give out for the user. Successful messages will be displayed in green, neutral information in black, Errors in red and information which will announce an interaction from the user in violet. Warnings are announced in orange. The reaction time can be set in the textbox next to the Read button in the Controls. This is the time the USB-stick tries to communicate with the pulse gateway. Within this time, the Config button on the pulse gateway should be pressed. It can only contain numerical characters and is limited up to 60 seconds. Default is 30 seconds Information tab COM Port The dropdown box for selecting the COM port will check available COM port at the moment of opening the dropdown box. Only FTDI-Ports will be displayed! Log Filename The text box for the custom text is limited to 50 characters and determines the name for the log file. Only characters which can be part of a file path can be entered. Not allowed characters are : / \ : *? < > These characters will produce an error the moment of Log file creation. Start arguments The list of start arguments shows all the arguments which are written behind the path in the shortcut except the AES-Key, which would be too long to display. Instead, only that an AES-Key is found is displayed. At start-up, a fast error check will be made if the mentioned files are available or/and the entered values are allowed. LLA Link Layer address The LLA cannot be changed and contains the information of the Radio module. General Displays general information of the readout pulse gateway, like hardware/software-version serial number and device type (which is always AMB8568-M) AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 18 of 26 Date: 09/2014

19 Setup Tab TX Frame Configuration The TX interval field can only obtain numerical characters and has a limit of seconds (2 Bytes). The default value is 900 seconds (15 minutes). This interval describes how many seconds pass between two transmissions, related to one channel, but equal for all channels. The TX interval has immense influence on the battery life time! Depending on the activated channels, each TX interval a packet for each channel will be sent. Using the radio buttons, you can select for wm-bus mode between S1-m, T1 Meter and C1 Meter. Channel settings Here can be selected how many channels should be enabled. If you choose to enable the Tamper, than channel 4 is not available! Common Data Records The Custom string defines a character string that can be added to transmissions as data record. It is the same string for every channel but can be activated separately. This textbox has a limit of 16 chars. Encryption The AES-Key is some kind of password which is a hexadecimal value with exactly 32 characters. These characters can be connected with points, spaces or hyphen. ICC checks the amount of chars (without special characters) and displays them above the text field. The default AES Key is A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 11 The Randomize Key button generates a random key and enters it in the text field. With the dropdown box an encryption mode can be selected. The normal mode is AES-256 encrypted OMS Standard. Alternatively it is possible to choose Mode 0 without encryption or Mode 7, CMAC. CMAC will be required for the German BSI ( Bundesministerium für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik ) for unidirectional communication in the future. State after Configuration This dropdown box sets the operation mode to be used after the configuration is finished. Default is SND-NR (Normal operation). AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 19 of 26 Date: 09/2014

20 Channel Tabs ALA Application Layer address The ALA can be changed for each channel to the information of the connected meter. This information must be unique (Two ALAs of the same LLA mustn t be identical!). The manufacturer field must obtain 3 uppercase letters. The MeterID field can only obtain numerical characters and has a limit of (4 Bytes). The Version field can only obtain numerical characters and has a limit of 255 (1 Byte). The dropdown box for the Device type lets you chose the device type of the meter. Data Records Only 1 Data Record can be selected appropriate to the connected meter. When selecting a data record, the Unit of the meter value is changed immediately (including the calculation). It is possible to choose whether the defined Custom string will be used. Additionally, 1 Time Frame can be selected as well checking the check box of Time. (Type F) Meter value and unit The meter value can only obtain numerical characters and has a limit of 999,999,999,999. After the text box loses focus, the meter graphics will be updated (alternatively, press enter when the text box has focus). The entire meter value should be entered without decimal point, which will be calculated appropriately with the MeterUnit. Leading zeroes will be entered automatically. The unit is defined by the appropriate data record and cannot changed manually. The calculation will be made after this formula: Place before the decimal point: Place after the decimal point: Pb = Meter value * MeterUnit (round down) Pa = Meter value (Pb / MeterUnit) AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 20 of 26 Date: 09/2014

21 Valence The valence gives information about how the pulse gateway has to handle a pulse. With a Valence of x/y, x pulses will be y units, which means that the pulse gateway will count to x, and then advance the base counter by y units. The following tables illustrate the meaning of the valence. Example: Initial meter value: l Valence: 10/25, Valence Counter / Valence Base Unit: l (0.001m³) 10 pulses are 25 litres: The valence base will be incremented at pulse number 10. The valence base of 1 is here equal to 25l. Increment: Valence Base * Unit = 25 * 1 = 25 l Meter Value = Initial meter value + (Valence Base * Increment) Pulse Nr Valence Counter Valence Base Meter Value [m³] x = Meter Value [l] x 25 = 800 Comment: 1 litre is 0.001m³ x = x 25 = x = x 25 = 825 AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 21 of 26 Date: 09/2014

4.6 Configuration and simplified Operation If for example a row of pulse gateways just has to be configured with a Meter-ID and the actual meter value, this is simplified by the new introduced start

22 4.6 Configuration and simplified Operation If for example a row of pulse gateways just has to be configured with a Meter-ID and the actual meter value, this is simplified by the new introduced start arguments. These start arguments offer the possibility to automate the repeated steps, so that only the differing steps has to be performed manual. It is possible to write a profile, adapted to a whole range of meters. To avoid making the same entries again and again the program loads this profile automatically. By means of the start arguments, ICC can minimize the efforts in the field. 4.7 Start arguments The start arguments are case sensitive and syntax bound. Create a shortcut of AMBER_ICC_AMB8568-M.exe, Right click on it and go to properties. The first argument is the path to the original executable. Behind the quotation mark, check Figure 9, enter a space and continue with a start argument. More start arguments can be added, separated by a space, which order does not matter. Figure 9 Shortcut properties If the start arguments have been recognized, they will be published in the Start arguments window, as seen in Figure 10. Figure 10 Start arguments window AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 22 of 26 Date: 09/2014

23 The following Table 1 gives an overview and example to the respective start arguments. Unchangeable characters are bolded. Character in between brackets are optional. These brackets are not part of the syntax! Start argument Description Example AutoConnectCOM=COMxx Allows the program to connect to the same COM port at every start-up, where the USB-Stick is connected, which is different for every system. AutoConnectCOM=COM65 Profile=xx.icc3 Log=xxxx(=xxxx) AESKEY=[16 byte in HEX] MSGWDWLOG=x Loads the corresponding profile as soon as the pulse gateway has been read out. Defines which radio button is checked at start-up concerning the Log file and defines the possible customized text. Defines an AES-Key which will be loaded to the AES key textbox as soon as the Pulse gateway has been read out. The argument rnd generates a randomized AES-Key. Creates a report and adds the text of the Message Window into this text file. To enable, x must be 1. Profile=MyProfile.icc3 Log=None Log=UTC Log=Custom=MyText AESKEY= ABC AESKEY=rnd MSGWDWLOG=1 MSGWDWLOG=None Table 1 Description of start arguments AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 23 of 26 Date: 09/2014

24 5 Error list The ICC is not predestined to read the meter value of the pulse gateway. To do so, use an analyser tool (like AMBER Wireless M-Bus Analyzer)! A Log file will not be created when reading out the pulse gateway. After a readout, the pulse gateway is in sleep mode and waits to be configured. If no configuration is needed, use the config button a second time to ensure proper working or it will stay in sleep mode! All numerical values in textboxes are decimal, except those who are marked as [HEX] are hexadecimal. Code Message Reason and Solution 101 Invalid parameter(s). Cannot save Profile. Try again, contact support if occurs frequently 103 Unauthorized Access when creating Folder Check user rights (administrator rights) 104 Unknown Network name Check user rights (administrator rights)/try different drive (C :) 105 Start arguments error Check syntax of start arguments 106 Error Writing Log File Check user rights 107 Wrong Device Only useable with AMB8568-M 108 No Internet connection 109 Cannot Cancel current process. To prevent misbehaviours of program, please restart ICC! 110 Cannot load profile Make sure your profile has the right format (and ending.icc3). The file may be corrupted. 111 No Internet connection Make sure to have an internet connection 112 Cannot update user settings Try again, contact support if occurs frequently 113 ALA Channels are equal 200 AMB8468-M configuration failed 201 Error during closing of the D2XX (FTDI) driver. ALA channels of one LLA must be different! To Continue, change the value of the ALA which are equal Check if correct USB-Stick is selected/check COM Port/Check FTDI driver Try again, contact support if occurs frequently 202 COM port not opened or wrong device on selected COM Select proper FTDI-COM-Port 203 No ACK received after 3 retries Try again, could occur if radio channel is disturbed 204 Unknown Command for ASFI-Firmware Try again, contact support if occurs frequently 205 TX Version returns an error Try again, could occur if radio channel is disturbed AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 24 of 26 Date: 09/2014

25 210 Error during text input. Not sure if error check was correct. Restart program to prevent damage 211 Error during ASFI connection Try again, could occur if radio channel is disturbed 250 Error during Index selection Check your selections (of combo boxes) 251 Error during Hex translation make sure your AES key only contains valid characters 305 Configuration was not successful Try again, contact support if occurs frequently 306 Configuration aborted There mustn't be any errors left in confirmation tab 308 Error during Reading Try again, could occur if radio channel is disturbed 309 Error during Writing Try again, could occur if radio channel is disturbed 310 Timeout, no ACC-NR received Try again, could occur if radio channel is disturbed 320 Erasing specific segment failed Try again, contact support if occurs frequently 330 Writing at specific block failed Try again, contact support if occurs frequently 400 Can't find any help files 666 Unknown Error Try again, contact support if occurs frequently 30/07/14 Version 2 AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 25 of 26 Date: 09/2014

26 6 Important notes 6.1 Disclaimer of liability AMBER wireless GmbH believes the information contained herein is correct and accurate at the time of this printing. However, AMBER wireless GmbH reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products, or to discontinue the manufacture of any of its products or to discontinue the support of any of its products, without any written announcement and urges its customers to ensure, that the information at their disposal is valid. AMBER wireless GmbH does not assume any responsibility for the use of the described products, neither does it convey any license under its patent rights, or its other intellectual property rights, or any third party rights. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that his system or his device, in which AMBER wireless products are integrated, complies with all applicable regulations. 6.2 Trademarks AMBER wireless is a registered trademark owned by AMBER wireless GmbH. Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks, registered trademarks and product names are the sole property of their respective owners. 6.3 Limitation of use AMBER wireless products are not authorized for use in life support appliances, devices, or other systems where malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in significant personal injury to the user, or as a critical component in any life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness. AMBER wireless GmbH customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify AMBER wireless GmbH for any damages resulting from any improper use or sale. Use of AMBER wireless products commits the user to the terms and conditions set out herein. Copyright 2014, AMBER wireless GmbH. All rights reserved. AMBER wireless GmbH Tel info@amber-wireless.de Internet AMB8568-M_MA_1_0 Page 26 of 26 Date: 09/2014

Mounting instruction Gateway M-Bus Master AMB8466-M-GMM Release 1.2

Mounting instruction Gateway M-Bus Master AMB8466-M-GMM Release 1.2 Overview The user interface of the AMB8466-M-GMM consists of 3 LEDs, a push-button and 2 rotary encoder switches. The push-button is