3. Application and Functionality
General Information
MCL 5.10 controller (further referred to as a controller) is used in AMR systems for automated remote data
reading of electricity, heat meters and other electronic devices and data transmission to remote offices.
Device does not store, manipulate or alter meter information. The controller has an internal lithium-polymer
battery for power failure notification to the remote data center.
GSM radio network with CSD/GPRS/2G/3G technology and TRANSPARENT DATA, TCP/IP protocols is
used for data transmission to the management system.
Supported Communication Protocols
Controller supports two-direction data exchange with communication protocols IEC 62056-31,
DLMS/COSEM and LST EN 62056-21:2001 (fixed baud rate 300 ...19 200 bauds, 8N1 or 7E1 bytes) (all
security layers as well).
Configuration
RS485 electric communication interfaces are used for meter data read-out (fixed net baud rate of
300...115200 bauds, 8N1 or 7E1 bytes).
Depending on modification, device parameterization can be performed locally via RS232 or USB interfaces
or remotely via SMS or GSM/GPRS.
Controller supports both TCP/IP server and client connection modes.
Mounting and power supply
Controller supports and is mounted (can be replaced) in the terminal covers of electricity meters provided by
manufacturer or it’s partners or on the DIN rail. When mounted properly, all of the modem indicators are
visible. The controller is powered by the external power source from the meter using connection socket X2 of
the controller MCL 5.10 or by external power source. Note! The controller might be powered on by USB
cable, however, due to the lack of current the gsm modem will not function.
Firmware and settings update
The controller firmware can be updated locally (via RS232) and remotely (using GPRS connection).
Aditionally, multiple controllers can be updated (updates involve managing controllers’ parameters, reading
values, firmware updates) using the software provided. There is possible to integrate new protocols and
types of meters in new firmware versions. After power on, if the configuration is set to automatic update, the
controller checks if there is the newer firmware version and automatically updates it’s firmware.
Contact the manufacturer for the new firmware and tools for firmware upgrades.
Mobile network signal strength monitor
When controller powers on, if the controllers network parameters are set to “Auto”, the device automatically
tries to connect to the 3G network and measures signal strength. When the signal is weaker than the
parameter described in the configuration, the controller changes connection to the 2G/GPRS. The signal
strength measurement repeat time is described in the menu parameters. The controller automatically
connects to the 3G network only after reboot. Alternatively, it can be set to connect to the 2G or 3G network
only.
Automatic provider detection
When the SIM card is placed in the controller and controller is powered on, the system checks if the SIM
card’s prrovider’s ID matches settings described in the configuration Providers’ menu. If so, the controller
automatically uses described providers settings. The providers ID and other options can be set using
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