The device amplifies the wanted signal and filters out disturbances such as 4G, LTE, TV, and WLAN. By using this device, the wireless range of the gateway can be increased up to 2x, and even more if used in areas where the disturbances are high.

The extended filtering of the incoming power ensures that the device will operate optimal independent of power source.

ANTENNA
The repeaters either have two internal high performance antennas (one vertical and one horizontal) or one to two external antennas, depending on the model. If the internal antennas are used, then data is sent once on each antenna, thus giving repeaters and gateways the best possibility of recieving data which is of huge benifits, especially in buldings where longest possible range is required.

HEARTBEAT-functionality
Every minute a packet is sent from the repeater containing relevant information about the repeater, e.g., number of routed packets sent, number of routed slots used, and software revision. This packet can be used as an indication that the device is functioning and to see the load on the repeater. Furthermore, this packet is used for time synchronizing in a multihop system.

BATTERY LIFE
The expected battery lifetime on our battery powered repeaters is highly dependent on the time the device is listening/sleeping. While the default listen/sleep time gives 5 years, it can easily be configured to give even longer battery lifetime.

All devices are ready to use right out of the box without any configurations. They can also be configured to fit specific needs, such as:

• Number of minutes to be active / not active 
• Specific time during the day to be active (e.g., 12:30)
• Specific days to be active (e.g., Mondays and Wednesdays)
• Suppression timer (limit number of retransmitted packets per meter)
• Meter manufacture filtering
• Route OMS and non-OMS compatible packets or only OMS compatible packets
• Append RSSI value of received data
• Whitelisting for specific meters
• Multihop with static routing

All configuration information (except internal clock) is maintained even during battery change and powerloss.

• Extend the range between meter and gateway
• IP67 enclosure for outdoor mounting
• Super long battery lifetime (10+ years) or internal AC/DC
• Optional multihop support for extended range
• Suppression timer to minimize traffic
• Installation mode (route all data)
• Easy wake-up using a magnet to keep the device active during installation phase
• Internal dual antennas with optional external antennas

Our wireless M-BUS repeater is available in two versions, mains or battery powered, with optional customization:

• LAN-WMBUS-R4/RX4-M (Mains) [Datasheet]
• LAN-WMBUS-R4-B (Battery) [Datasheet]

For more information, use the table below, check the datasheets above, or contact us.