M-Bus Master

MultiPort 250D/L
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 Remote reading with M-Bus
 Up to 250 meters per M-Bus Master and by
cascading, up to 1250 meters in a system
 Supporting primary/secondary/enhanced
secondary addressing and wild card search with
collision detection
M-Bus Master Power

 300/2400/9600 Baud communication speed

Request
MultiPort 250L
Data

Overload

 Connection via RS-232, RS-485, USB, GSM/GPRS

and optical eye *
 Local reading via display with backlight *
 PIN code protection *
M10 0200

Application
M-Bus is a bus system, which is spe- one of the M-Bus Master’s communi- M-Bus master 250D is provided with a
cially suited for communication with cation ports. smart energy-saving feature to reduce
heat, cooling, water, electricity and The M-Bus Master acts as power power consumption when no meter
gas meters. supply for the M-Bus modules in the readings are being carried out.
The system consists of an M-Bus meters. This enables a long battery During installation and maintenance
Master and meters with M-Bus inter- lifetime for meters with battery supply. on the M-Bus network, no PC is nee-
face. Various meter types and brands The total size of an M-Bus network ded as network analysis, meter search
can be installed and co-exist in the using Kamstrup M-Bus Masters can be and meter reading can be performed
same M-Bus network. The network is up to 1250 meters when secondary directly on the M-Bus Master by use of
typically realised by the use of twisted addressing is used. When more M-Bus the M-Bus Master’s push buttons and
pair cabling. Masters are coupled in cascade, a display*.
The connected meters are read out total cable length of approximately 14 M-Bus is standardized according to
either by the M-Bus Master directly, km can be achieved. EN 13757-2 and EN 13757-3.
where data are shown in the display, Using primary addressing, a network
or by a reading program connected to of up to 250 meters is possible.

* Only 250D

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Content
Functionality 3

Features 5

Connections and cabling 6

Communication 6

Connections 8

Dimensions 10

Technical data 11

Ordering 12

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Functionality
The Kamstrup M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D/L is an M-Bus Master designed for connection
of up to 250 meters with M-Bus interface.
MultiPort 250D/L can be used as master, transparent level converter and repeater.

250 meters 250 meters 250 meters

With 4 repeaters, up to 24+25 24+25 24+25

1250 meters and 14 km

24+25 24+25
cable length
24+25 24+25 24+25

24+25 24+25

24+25 24+25 24+25

24+25 24+25

24+25 24+25 24+25

24+25 24+25

M-Bus Master
M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D

Power Power Power

Request Request Request

Data Data Data

Overload Overload Overload

24+25 53+54 24+25 53+54 24+25

RS-232, RS-485, USB

M-Bus Repeater M-Bus Repeater .....

RS-232:
RS-232: 15mm
15 2.8 km 2.8 km Up to 14 km
RS-485: 1200mm
RS-485: 1200
USB:
USB: 55mm

M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D

As M-Bus Master, it is operated by the use of the display and the 6 associated push buttons.
The display is designed with an easy-to-use menu structure making it easy to perform scan-
ning, reading and analysis on the M-Bus network. Further, it continuously informs about the
actual status on the M-Bus net with e.g. unit load and ongoing communication.
The operation via push buttons can be protected with a PIN code.

Left functionality button Right functionality button

Down Up
Back OK

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Functionality
M-Bus Master as level converter
As level converter, one or more of the integrated communication ports are connected to a
reading system, a controller or the like, from where the communication is initiated.
MultiPort 250D/L can be accessed from more ports where the integrated port controller
prevents any collision.

M-Bus Master as repeater

The repeater function provides the possibility of extending the network size in respect of
both cable length and number of installed meters. Depending on cable type and installa-
tion, the total cable length is up to approx. 10 km, and max 1250 meters can be connected.

Setting for master or repeater mode

Module area
A module area provides possibilities for additional communication forms such as GSM/
GPRS as well as future functionalities.

Web server MultiPort 250

Via the built-in web server, configuration and operation of the M-Bus Master can be perfor-
med remotely.

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Functionality
LED
4 LEDs show status of mains power, data communication between M-Bus Master and
modules as well as overload and short circuits in the M-Bus network.

M-Bus Master Power

Request
MultiPort 250L

M-Bus Master Power

Data

Overload

Request
MultiPort 250L
Data

Overload

MultiPort 250D/L is designed for indoor installation and the protection class can be up to
IP67.

Features
• Usable as M-Bus Master, repeater and level converter
• 128x64 pixels LCD display with backlight *
• Display reading supporting all Kamstrup meters as well as non-Kamstrup meters *
• Primary, secondary and enhanced secondary addressing
• Collision detection with break signal
• Up to 250 slaves per M-Bus Master
• Integrated repeater functionality
• Up to 4 repeaters in one system = totally 1250 meters
• Up to 14 km cable length
• Up to 9600 Baud communication speed
• Byte recovery
• Echo suppression
• Transient protection
• Integrated USB, RS-232, RS-485 and optical eye* with automatic port controller
• Module area e.g. for GSM/GPRS module
• All ports are transparent and galvanically isolated from the M-Bus network
• Integrated web server for remote configuration and operation
• PIN code protected display and optical eye *
• Event loggers for both M-Bus and power *
• Smart energy-saving feature *
• Cable inlet via 9 cable unions
• Local and remote firmware upload for future functionality
• Up to IP67 * Only 250D

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Connections and cabling

All connections in MultiPort 250D/L are screw terminals. The M-Bus output consists of 4
pairs of parallel coupled screw terminals accepting cable sizes up to 2 mm².
The cabling topology is typically star or bus or a combination of both.
The cable type is typically unshielded twisted pair with a diameter of up to 1.5 mm². The
cable connection is polarity independent.

Communication
Communication is half duplex allowing two-way communication with one slave at a time.

Transparent reading
MultiPort 250D/L is equipped with the following communication ports for communication
with e.g. remote reading programs, BMS systems and controllers:

RS-232

GSM RS-485

GPRS USB
*
OPTICAL
* Only 250D

When more communication ports are simultaneously used, an integrated port controller
secures that only communication via one port at a time is possible.
Communication via above ports is transparent and includes collision detection. Communica-
tion speeds supported are 300/2400/9600 Baud.

Local scanning on MultiPort 250D

When scanning the M-Bus network from the M-Bus Master, both primary and secondary
scanning can be used.
Communication speeds 300, 2400 or 9600 Baud can be used individually as well as all 3
speeds in combination.

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Communication
Local reading on MultiPort 250D
When reading MULTICAL® meters from the M-Bus Master, both M-Bus specific and manu-
facturer specific data are shown on the display. From other meters, M-Bus specific data are
shown.

M-Bus addressing
Primary, secondary and enhanced secondary addressing are supported. Due to the inte-
grated collision detection, wild card search is allowed when using secondary and enhanced
secondary addressing.
By wild card search, some or all digits of the M-Bus modul’s secondary or enhanced se-
condary addresses can be replaced by wild cards when searching for meters.

Primary addressing (001-250)

Each meter needs a unique primary address between 001 and 250. Using the same address
for more than one meter will result in collision and it is not possible to read the meters.
Kamstrup M-Bus modules will automatically use the last 2-3 digits of the customer number
as their primary address.

Secondary addressing (00000000-99999999)

Using secondary addressing, the last eight digits of the meter number are used as M-Bus ID
number.
Kamstrup MULTICAL® meters use the customer number as their secondary address. The
customer number is configurable.

Enhanced secondary addressing

(00000000-99999999/00000000-99999999)
The meter’s serial number is used for enhanced secondary addressing. This number is
unique to each meter and cannot be changed after production.

GSM/GPRS
M-Bus Master 250D/L can be fitted with the Kamstrup GSM 6H
or GSM 8H modem enabling remote reading via GSM and
GPRS.
As remote reading program, Kamstrup PcBase III,
PcNet III or USB Meter Reader are recommended.

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Connections

Number Abbreviation Description

Mains
134 N Neutral
135 L Live
136 PE Protective Earth
USB
130 VCC Supply Voltage
131 D- Data-
132 D+ Data+
133 GND Ground
RS-485
137 A/- Transmit/Receive inverting pin
138 A/+ Transmit/Receive non-inverting pin
139 GND Ground
RS-232
105 RxD Received Data
106 TxD Transmitted Data
107 GND Ground
108 DTR Data Terminal Ready
109 CTS Clear To Send
111 DSR Data Set Ready
112 RTS Request To Send
M-Bus Repeater Input
53 L1 M-Bus input to Master in Repeater mode
54 L2 M-Bus input to Master in Repeater mode
M-Bus Master Output
24 L1 M-Bus output from Master
25 L2 M-Bus output from Master

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Connections

USB RS-485

Mains RS-232 M-Bus input 4 sets of M-Bus

100-240 V 50/60 HZ for cascade mode outputs

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Dimensions
168

184

210

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Technical data
Electrical (M-Bus)
Number of slaves per M-Bus Master 250 at 1 unit load per slave
Number of slaves in total 1250 with 1 M-Bus Master and 4 repeaters
Cable length per M-Bus Master Up to approx. 2800 m, depending on cable type, cable topology and number of con-
nected slaves
Cable length in total Up to approx. 14 km with 1 M-Bus Master and 4 repeaters
Cable size Max 2 mm2
Communication ports RS-232, RS-485, USB, optical eye*, GSM/GPRS (optional)
Communication speeds 300/2400/9600 Baud
Data frame 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 parity bit (even), 1 stop bit
Addressing modes, transparent Primary/secondary/enhanced secondary
Addressing modes, direct reading Primary/secondary
Address range, primary 001-250
Address range, secondary 00000000-99999999
Address range, enhanced secondary 00000000-99999999/00000000-99999999
Bus mark/space 41 VDC/28 VDC
Communication detection level 7 mA
Collision detection level 25 mA
Max normal operating level 375 mA
Warning level 377 mA
Overload level 500 mA
Electrical GSM 6H
2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE)
Frequencies 900-1800 MHz
Transmitting power 900 MHz class 4, 2 W
Transmitting power 1800 MHz class 1, 1 W
GPRS classes 8, B
Communication speeds GSM 300/2400/9600 baud
Communication speeds GPRS 300/2400 baud
Electrical GSM 8H
2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE)
Frequencies 900-1800 MHz
Transmitting power 900 MHz class 4, 2 W
Transmitting power 1800 MHz class 1, 1 W
GPRS classes 12, B
EDGE class E2, 900 MHz, 0.5 W
EDGE class E2, 1800 MHz, 0.4 W
3G (UMTS/HSPA)
Frequencies 900-2100 MHz
Class 4 900 MHz, 2 W
Class 3 2100 MHz, 0.25 W

* Only 250D

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Technical data
Electrical (HTTP)
Communication ports RS-232, RS-485, USB
Communication speed 9600/38400 Baud
Data frame 1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit

Electrical (general)
Power supply 100-240V 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Max 40 W

Mechanical
Operating temperature 0…55 °C, non-condensing, indoor use
Storage temperature -20…+60 °C
Protection class Up to IP67, depending on cabling
Dimensions 210 x 168 x 64 mm (H x W x D)
Weight 1 kg

Approvals and Standards

Approval CE mark
Standards EN 13757-2, EN 13757-3

Ordering

Description Order No
M-Bus Master MultiPort 250L MBM-M200000
M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D MBM-M210000
M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D with GSM 6H 2G MBM-M210Z00
M-Bus Master MultiPort 250D with GSM 8H 3G MBM-M210U00
M-Bus Master MultiPort 250L with GSM 6H 2G MBM-M200Z00
M-Bus Master MultiPort 250L with GSM 6H 3G MBM-M200U00
RS-232 cable D-sub 9A, 145 cm 6699-335
USB cable, 145 cm 6699-336
GSM 6H 2G 670ZB0000000.1
GSM 8H 3G 670UB0000000.1

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