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IMST iM871A - User Manual

IMST iM871A
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iM871A Wireless M-Bus
User Manual
Document ID: 4100/6404/0048
IMST GmbH
Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Str. 2-4
47475 KAMP-LINTFORT
GERMANY
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IMST iM871A Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerIMST GmbH
TypeWireless M-Bus Module
Frequency Range868 MHz
ModulationFSK
Output Powerup to 14 dBm
Data Rateup to 100 kbps
InterfaceUART
Operating Voltage2.7 V to 3.6 V
Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C

Summary

General

Key Features

Compact module, low power, multiple interfaces (UART, SPI, I²C), digital/analog I/O, voltage range.

Applications

Smart metering for water, heat, electricity, gas meters and data concentrators.

General Feature Overview

Module Firmware

Wireless M-Bus Stack

Explains the layered architecture of the Wireless M-Bus protocol stack.

General

Introduces the Wireless M-Bus protocol stack compliance with EN 13757-4.

WM-Bus Modes

Lists and describes supported Wireless M-Bus link modes (S, T, R, C) and their parameters.

WM-Bus Telegrams

Serial Interface

Connection Settings

Specifies UART baud rate, data bits, stop bit, and parity for communication.

Host Controller Protocol

Explains the message-based serial protocol for configuration, data exchange, and control.

General Device Functions

Covers functions like Ping Request and Reset Request for device interaction.

Device Configuration

Operation Modes

Explains different System Operation Modes like Application and Hardware Test Mode.

Real Time Clock Support

Details the embedded RTC for timer-controlled operations and setting/getting time.

AES-128 Encryption; Decryption

Low Power and Wake-up

Auto Power Saving

Describes the automatic power saving mode for meter devices after sending a WM-Bus message.

Port Pin Signaling

Details the configuration of port pins for Alive, TX, and RX indicators.

Module Specification

General Radio Settings

Describes the general radio configurations, including channel and power level settings.

Channel Setup

Lists the available RF channels and their corresponding frequencies in R-Mode.

Power Level Setup

Shows the possible power level settings and their corresponding TX power in dBm.

Data Rate Setup

System Timing

Wake-up after Low-Power-Mode

Explains the timing diagram for waking up from low power mode and subsequent operations.

Current Consumption

Wireless M-Bus Starter-Kit

Demo Board

Provides an overview of the demo board and its peripherals for mounting the iM871A.

Power Supply

USB Interface

Describes the USB interface for PC communication and necessary driver installation.

USB-Stick

USB Driver

Details the installation of hardware drivers for the USB controller on the PC.

Configuration with WM-Bus Studio

Ordering Information

Appendix

List of Abbreviations

Provides a list of abbreviations used throughout the document with their full meanings.

List of Figures

List of Tables

Lists all tables included in the document with their corresponding page numbers.

References

Regulatory Compliance Information

Important Notice

Disclaimer

States that information is provided "as is" without guarantee and reserves rights to make changes.

Contact Information

Provides IMST GmbH's contact details, including address, phone, fax, email, and website.