Communication

Industrial and commercial

CU-XE Release 2

E65C
Technical data

E65C-XE communication units provide Ethernet communication

between E650, S650 or E850 meters and the metering and SCADA systems.

Date: 14.03.2020
File name: D000062527 E65C CU-XE Technical Data en b.docx

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Revision history
Version Date Comments
a 10.07.2018 First edition
b 14.03.2020 Adaptations for Release 2:
– Passthrough can be configured in combination with other devices
– Simultaneous use of protocols (Modbus server, SCADA IEC 60870-5-104 server,
Modbus client, DLMS/COSEM client)
– Ethernet ports fully configurable
– Maximum transmission speed of serial ports 115.2 kbps
– Time synchronisation based on base meter time or NTP
– OpenVPN
– Manufacturer access can be allowed with DIP switch setting
– Temperature sensor
– Several minor layout changes

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E65C CU-XE Release 2 – Technical data

Design Ethernet interfaces RJ45 socket
Product type options 1 TxD+
Type 10/100BASE-TX RS485/RS422 RS232 2 TxD-
3 RxD+
CU-XE    4 not used
5 not used
Virtual bus (configurable) 6 RxD-
Interfaces base meter, Ethernet, 7 not used
8 not used
RS485/RS422, RS232 orange speed
green link
8 1
Supported service protocols
DLMS/IEC 62056-21 passthrough (base meter: data
readout) RS485/RS422 interface RJ45 socket
Passthrough and bridging protocol independent,
1 not used
verification recommended 2 GND
Passthrough can also be configured in combination with 3 Tx+
other devices, e.g. E65C CU-L52 fitted into an ADPx 4 Tx-
5 Rx-
6 Rx+
Simultaneous use of protocols 7 GND
1. Modbus server 8 not used
2. SCADA IEC 60870-5-104 server (directly to SCADA orange speed
system) green link
8 1
3. Modbus client over both TCP/IP and serial connec-
tion (for additional Modbus devices)
4. DLMS/COSEM client for base meter and additional RS232 interface RJ45 socket
devices 1 DSR
2 DCD
Installation 3 DTR
4 GND
Directly in meter (E650 ZxD300/400xT, E850 ZxQ or
5 RxD
S650 SxD400xT) 6 TxD
External operation with E65C CU adapter ADPx 7 CTS
8 RTS
Processor and hardware description orange speed
green link
Application processor ARM Cortex-A5 8 1
Clock speed 600 MHz
Core performance 828 DMIPS
Connection to meter or CU adapter
DRAM capacity 256 Mbyte
10-pin connector at rear of CU
FLASH capacity 8 Gbyte
Encryption co-processor AES, 3DES
Ethernet connections
Connections All Ethernet ports 10/100-BASE-TX
Terminal layout Standard IEEE 802.3
Duplex half or full
Auto MDI/MDIX
Reinforced insulation SELV voltage
Max. cable length up to 100m
Ethernet ports fully configurable

Network bridging
Number of devices in bridging mode tested up to 20

#1: Ethernet port 1 #3: RS485/RS422

#2: Ethernet port 0 #4: RS232

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Serial connections Networking-related functions

RS485/RS422 port RJ45 TCP/IP stack
Application asymmetric, serial, asynchronous, IPv4 stack
half-duplex (RS485) or full-duplex (RS422), OpenVPN
bi-directional for multi-drop bus
DLMS/IEC application configuration Network bridge
Maximum number of slaves 31
Master/slave configurable Indicators
Max. cable length and speed environment/cable
dependent LED display (top to bottom)
Typical use cases Boot/Ready, Connect, Error, Running
- Up to 550 m at 115.2 kbps with 31 slaves Ethernet states green: no link, link, activity
orange: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps
- Up to 1000 m at 115.2 kbps with 15 slaves
Built-in terminations
120 Ohm line termination selectable with DIP switch Configuration switches
and 680 Ohm bias network DIP switch
Reinforced insulation SELV voltage Position 1 ON = rx termination enabled, 120 Ω
Position 2 ON = tx termination enabled, 120 Ω
RS232 port RJ45 Position 3 ON = rx bias enabled
Application asymmetric, serial, asynchronous, Position 4 ON = rx bias enabled
full-duplex, bi-directional Position 5 ON = Manufacturer access
Standard EIA RS232-F / ITU-T V.24 Position 6 ON = used as RS485 (half-duplex)
Pin-out EIA-561 OFF = used as RS422 (full-duplex)
Maximum transmission speed 115.2 kbps Position 7 ON = used as RS485 (half-duplex)
Maximum cable length 3m OFF = used as RS422 (full-duplex)
Reinforced insulation SELV voltage Position 8 ON = used as RS485 (half-duplex)
OFF = used as RS422 (full-duplex)
Information storage security
Encrypted storage of configuration files, user data and Power consumption
the applications in FLASH memory. Maximum active/apparent power
4.0 W
Firmware security
Cryptographic verification of all firmware executed by Environmental influences
the processor from secure boot start-up.
In general same as for base meter
Exception operating temperature -40 to +55°C
Device management
Pollution Degree 2
OpenAPI (RESTful) for system integration
Web UI for device configuration
Temperature sensor
Access control Provides actual temperature in communication unit for
Role-based access using passwords for configuration monitoring of internal temperature
management or firmware updates using HTTPS (TLS). Range +25 to +85°C
Resolution 0.01°C
Management-related functions Accuracy 1°C
Update time approx. every second
Time synchronisation options
Time synchronisation based on base meter time or NTP
Insulation strength to meter
Firmware updates Insulation strength 4 kV at 50 Hz for 1 min.
Secure HTTPS-based firmware update and configuration Insulation spacing at least 6.3 mm
management.
Firmware signed with digital signature. Conformance
Insulation test according EN 61010-1:2010
Event logging Protective class II, double insulation
Syslog RFC 5424 logging of device boot, network link AC voltage isolation 4 kVrms 50 Hz/1min.
activity, application activity, security changes, network 6 kV peak 1.2/50 us
activity, login attempts and firmware updates. Logs are
stored in non-volatile memory.

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EMC emissions tests according to IEC 61000-6-3 Weight and dimensions

Radio noise voltage to lines IEC-CISPR 11: 150 kHz to 30
Weight
MHz limit Class B
approx. 100 g
Radio noise to air IEC-CISPR 11: 30 MHz to 1000 MHz
limit Class B
Width / height / depth
65 / 107 / 38 mm
EMC immunity tests according to IEC 61000-6-2
Note: Longer than standard CU
ESD 8 kV contact discharge, 15 kV air discharge
RF EM field, amplitude modulation IEC 61000-4-3: 10
V/m; 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz; 80 % AM; 1 kHz Material
HF on lines, AM IEC 61000-4-6: 10 V RS485/RS422 150 Case
kHz to 80 MHz; 80 % AAM, 1 kHz polycarbonate
HF on lines, AM EN 55024: 3 V RS232; 150 kHz to 80
MHz; 80 % AAM, 1 kHz

Functional block diagram

CU-XE

Ethernet interface
Protocol
Protocol
Slave
Master
SPI interface (event
(timer driven) Datahub
2-channel driven)
multiplexer Management
to base Ethernet interface
meter Interface
DLMS/IEC passthrough (virtual bus) selector

Serial interface
RS232 (DTE)
TCP/UDP/ICMP/IP/ Operating system
bridging networks with drivers

Linux OS Serial interface

RS485/RS422

Power supply LEDs DIP switches

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Typical application diagram

IT infrastructure
AMR SCADA NTP server, domain controller, RADIUS
control centre server, remote access server, etc.

Modem
bank
Firewall Control centre level

Untrusted communication
Telephone Internet/packet network
network network

PSTN/CSD 2G/3G/4G IP router with

modem Modem firewall Station level

Ethernet Station Local

switch controller HMI

E650/ RS232 E10/100

E850/
S650
SPI CU-XE
RS485/RS422
Process level

Single protocol only,

multi-drop bus

Fault
i.e. Modbus CU-Bx IED
detector

Fault detector or
meter, but not
S650/
both at the same
E850
time

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Type designation

CU-X E .

Product
CU Communication unit

Product type
X Advanced architecture

Primary interface type

E Ethernet

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