AM100

AM100 – AS230 GSM/GPRS Communications Module

The AM100 GSM/GPRS communications module has been designed specifically for use with the Elster AMI AS230 electricity meter.

The module forms a central part of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System.
GSM/GPRS WAN communications allows meter data to be passed back to the utility at designated time intervals or on request.
Optional Wavenis RF HAN communications allow meter data to be collected from gas, water and electricity meters and then transmitted to an Elster In Home Display that allows a customer to monitor their energy usage and costs.
The modules can be used in any area that provides GSM coverage and can be used with the Service Provider of your choice.


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Features

  • GSM/GPRS (WAN) communications
  • Transmission speed 9600 baud (WAN)
  • Optional connection for WAN external antenna
  • HAN Wavenis RF communications (AM100 - C only)
  • Transmission 19.2kbps (HAN) (AM100 - C only)
  • Provides WAN and HAN signal strength to AS230 Meter LCD
  • IEC 62056-21, transparent link
  • Self registration on installation
  • Automatic or manual pairing to In Home Display
  • Supports static and dynamic IP addresses
  • Scheduling facility to support GPRS initiated comms
  • LED support for installation procedure
  • Electrical isolation from meter
  • Separately sealed from metrology
  • Internal antenna(s)
  • Ease of installation
  • 230V power supply (supplied from AS230 Meter)
  • Ping keep alive (WAN)
  • IHD100 customer Electricity Monitor (Option)



 Nominal Voltage  2-wire  220V - 240V
 Nominal Frequency    50Hz +/- 5%
 Antenna  GSM/GPRS
 Frequency
 Peak Gain
 VSWR
 Polarisation
 Azimuth beam-width Power
 Handling
 Feed point impedane		  Antenna mounted on PCB
 880-960, 1710-1990 MHz
 +1 dBi
 Less than 2.5:1
 Linear
 Omni-directional
 10 Watt cw
 50 Ohms unbalanced
 Interface AM100 -
 E meter		  Connection protocol  12 pin connector (Rx, Tx) EN62056-21, Mode C
 User interface  Indication  8 LED's
 Time back-up for
 RTC		  Supercap  Power outage <= 1 hour
After 1 hour the RTC will be supplied from the meter
 Temperature,
 conditions		  Operating
 Storage
 Humidity		  -30°C to +65°C
 -40°C to +70°C
 0 to 95 rel humidity. non condensing
 EMC combability  Surge withstand (1,2/50μs)
 Dielectric test		  6kV,  Rsource = 2Ω
 4kV, 1 min, 50 Hz
 Power consumption  AM100  9VA, 1.4W @ 230V
 Housing  Material  Polycarbonate, flame retardant,
 self extinguishing plastic, recyclable
 Weight  Module  <0.4kg