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Instlltion nd user guide
OMNICON® 4G Modem
with lst gsp
Kmsrup A/S · Indusrivej 28, Silling · DK-8660 Sknderborg · T: +45 89 93 10 00 · info@kmsrup.com · kmsrup.com
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Quick guide
1 Red the signl strength on the module LEDs (minimum two must be on).
2 If the signl strength is below 2, n externl ntenn must be instlled.
3 The externl ntenn must be plced t  loction tht optimises the reception of the signl.
Chnge the position of the ntenn until the best position hs been found.
4 Before leving the instlltion, you must test the signl strength vi text messge (=STATUS#).
The meter housing nd the doors must be closed before sending the text messge.
1 Tips
• Alwys instll n externl ntenn when instlling the unit in  metl cbinet.
The ntenn must be plced outside the cbinet.
• Use qud-bnd GSM ntenns to optimise the performnce.
• Note tht fire doors s well s concrete nd metl pltes disturb nd weken the GSM signl.
• It is possible to order directionl ntenns for res with very poor signl conditions (plese
contct Kmstrup A/S for further informtion).
If the meter is plced
in  metl cbinet, the
ntenn must be plced
outside the cbinet.
If the meter is plced under
ground level (e.g. in 
bsement), the ntenn must
be plced close to  window or
outside the building.
Mke sure tht ll
cbinets nd doors re
closed before sending
the text messge.
Fire door
Metl cbinet
Text
messge
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1 Tips
If the meter is plced
in  metl cbinet, the
ntenn must be plced
outside the cbinet.
If the meter is plced under
ground level (e.g. in 
bsement), the ntenn must
be plced close to  window or
outside the building.
Mke sure tht ll
cbinets nd doors re
closed before sending
the text messge.
Fire door
Metl cbinet
Text
messge
Contents
1 Tips 2
1 Description 4
1.1 Description OMNICON® 4G Modem with last gasp 4
1.2 Use of OMNICON® 4G Modem with last gasp 5
2 Mounting of OMNICON® 4G Modem 5
2.1 Mounting order 5
3 Light-emitting diodes 6
3.1 LED positions 6
3.2 Start-up 6
3.2.1 Check of SIM card 6
3.2.2 Creation of connection to the network 6
3.2.3 Connected to network and to meter 7
3.2.4 Signal strength indicator 7
3.2.5 Error indication 7
4 SIM crd 8
4.1 Mounting the SIM card 8
4.2 SIM card requirements 8
5 Mounting of externl ntenn (to be ordered seprtely) 9
6 Externl ntenn 10
6.1 OMNICON® 4G Modem with last gasp 10
7 Error detection help 11
8 SMS commnds 11
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1 Description
1.1 Description OMNICON® 4G Modem with lst gsp
The module is designed for mounting in OMNIPOWER® electricity meters.
It is vilble in three vrints.
681Gxxxxx is lwys delivered with internl ntenn nd the possibility of externl ntenn using
n dpter PCB. It cnnot be used with dd-on modules.
681Hxxxxx must lwys use n externl ntenn nd it cn be used with dd-on modules.
681Jxxxxx is delivered with n dpter PCB. It cnnot be used with dd-on modules.
• The module supports 4G (GPRS/EDGE/LTE CAT1)
• Integrted solution with mounting in the meter's module re
• Plug-nd-ply instlltion with cler indiction of the signl strength
• Text messge reding of meter nd signl strength
• Lst gsp
OMNICON® 4G - 681Jxxxx OMNICON® 4G - 681Hxxxx
Adpter PCB for
externl ntenn
Lst gsp PCB
OMNICON® 4G
Modem
LEDs
OMNICON® 4G - 681Gxxxx
Internl ntenn
OMNICON® 4G
Modem Lst gsp PCB
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1.2 Use of OMNICON® 4G Modem with lst gsp
OMNICON ® 4G Modem hs the following ppliction possibilities:
Top number Article no. Function Meter types
681xxxxxxxxx 681Gxxxxxxxx Bsic module OMNIPOWER® for OMNIA® nd
third-prty systems
681xxxxxxxxx 681Hxxxxxxxx Bsic module OMNIPOWER® for OMNIA® nd
third-prty systems
681xxxxxxxxx 681Jxxxxxxxx Bsismodul OMNIPOWER® for OMNIA® nd
third-prty systems
2 Mounting of OMNICON® 4G Modem
OMNICON® 4G Modem is supplied vi the module connector.
2.1 Mounting order
1 Dismount the top cover of the meter.
2 Insert SIM crd (see “SIM crd”, pge 8).
3 Plce the module in the meter's module
re
(plese check tht the eight module pins re
ll plugged in).
4 When ll the green LEDs on the module stop
flshing, the signl strength is red on the
indictor
(see “Signl strength indictor”, pge 7).
5 If the signl strength is not cceptble, n
externl ntenn is mounted. For 681Gxxxx,
this requires tht the internl ntenn is
removed.
(See “Mounting of externl ntenn (to
be ordered seprtely)”, pge 9 nd
“Externl ntenn”, pge 10.
6 Before leving the instlltion, check the
signl strength by sending  text messge
(see “SMS commnds”, pge 11).
If the module does not indicte norml
operting conditions (such s sufficient
signl strength), refer to “Error detection
help”, pge 11.
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3 Light-emitting diodes
The LEDs ensure tht the instller is provided with sufficient knowledge to mke  good instlltion
without using externl tools.
Note: All LEDs turn off fter 10 minutes.
They cn be rectivted by pushing the button.
3.1 LED positions
3.2 Strt-up
3.2.1 Check of SIM crd
Flshing
Flshing
Flshing
3.2.2 Cretion of connection to the network
Flshing
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3.2.3 Connected to network nd to meter
The network to which the module is connected ppers from the LEDs t the bottom of the
module. More thn one LED cn be on t  time. Furthermore, the red METER LED flshes if there
is no connection between the meter nd the module. The Dt/GPRS LED is lit if the module is
ssigned n IP ddress.
METER
Dt/GPRS
3.2.4 Signl strength indictor
When the signl strength is less thn 2, n externl ntenn must be mounted. If n externl
ntenn hs lredy been mounted, it should be repositioned to obtin the required signl
strength.
Low
Acceptble
Good
Very good
3.2.5 Error indiction
If one of the LEDs flshes, it mens the following:
4
3
2
1
1 SIM crd protected by PIN code
2 No SIM crd
3 Missing network registrtion
4 Communiction error with modem
Note: All LEDs turn off fter 10 minutes.
They cn be rectivted by pushing the button.
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4 SIM crd
4.1 Mounting the SIM crd
The unit cn be ordered with the SIM crd
mounted from the fctory. Check tht the crd
hs been inserted. The telephone number of
the crd ppers from  lbel on the module.
Kmstrup A/S cnnot be held responsible for
theft nd misuse of SIM crds from OMNICON®
2G/4G modem units.
When the SIM crd holder is opened, the
connection to the SIM crd is disrupted.
When the SIM crd hs been inserted
correctly nd the holder is closed, the module
strts utomticlly.
If the unit is supplied without  SIM crd, mke
sure to insert one before using the unit.
The SIM crd holder is opened by pushing the
bright holder bck nd crefully tipping it up.
Then plce the SIM crd with the “cut-off”
corner in the top left side nd with the contcts
fcing the PCB.
OMNICON® 4G - 681Hxxxx
OMNICON® 4G - 681Gxxxx + 681Jxxxx
4.2 SIM crd requirements
The SIM crd must fulfil the following requirements:
DATA/SMS, Mini-SIM (stndrd size)
PIN code must be disbled, no voice nd no prepid crd.
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5 Mounting of externl ntenn (to be ordered seprtely)
Externl ntenns with DC resistnce between the inner nd outer conductors of 1 K ohms or less
re detected utomticlly. This pplies to the following ntenns:
66990015 Mini Tringle, 1 m cble, MCX connector
6699448 Mini Tringle, 2.5 m cble, MCX connector
6880013 Mini Tringle, 10 cm cble, SMA connector (cn be extended up to 30 m)
6880014 Directionl ntenn, without cble, with SMA connector (cn be extended up to 30 m)
See more ntenns nd ccessories in the ntenn guide for OMNIA® (doc. no. 5811-2381).
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6 Externl ntenn
6.1 OMNICON® 4G Modem with lst gsp
681Gxxxx: The internl 4G ntenn is the top
PCB, which is lifted gently.
It is replced by n dpter PCB for externl
ntenns.
On the dpter PCB, n ntenn connector for
the externl ntenn is plced.
681Hxxxx + 681Jxxxx: Connect the externl
ntenn to the ntenn connector.
Be creful to her  “click” to ensure tht the
two connectors re connected correctly. It is
NOT llowed to use ny tools for mounting the
ntenn connector.
Plce the ntenn cble inside the plstic
frme of the module, nd led the cble out
through the cble chnnel t the bottom of the
electricity meter.
IMPORTANT
To ensure tht the externl ntenn is mounted
in such  wy tht it optimises the reception
conditions, the signl indictor on the module
must be observed (see “Light Emitting Diodes”,
pge 6). Chnge the position of the externl
ntenn until the best position hs been found.
OMNICON® 4G module - 681Gxxxx with internl
ntenn.
OMNICON® 4G module - 681Jxxxx with dpter PCB
for externl ntenn.
OMNICON® 4G module - 681Hxxxx for externl
ntenn.
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7 Error detection help
Note: SMS commnds must be sent in either cpitl letters or smll letters.
The METER LED flshes constntly
The module hs no contct with the meter.
Check tht the module hs been mounted
correctly
The three LEDs to the right on the signl
indictor flsh constntly
The SIM crd hs not been inserted correctly or
is defective.
If LED no. 2 flshes SIM crd is locked.
The GPRS/Dt LED does not emit light fter
strt-up
It my tke up to 3 minutes.
Ask the telecom supplier if there is  GPRS
subscription for the SIM crd (check APN, if
necessry).
In cse of wek mobile signl Mount n externl ntenn. Reposition the
ntenn to find the optiml position, if required.
Send  text messge to the modem,
e.g. =STATUS#
The unit must respond with the signl strength
of the module.
Alwys complete by performing  control
reding from the reding system
Cll the utility to mke sure tht meter dt hs
been received by the reding system.
Defective modem Enclose  precise description of the error nd
return it to Kmstrup.
8 SMS commnds
Note: SMS commnds must be sent in either cpitl letters or smll letters.
Cpitl nd smll letters must not be mixed in the sme SMS commnd.
STATUS
Syntx =STATUS#
Exmple =STATUS#
Return reply, correct
OMNIA® (B7), 2 LEDs (TDC MOBIL), GSM,
Antenn, 10.12.16.152 (pndt), Online, 3555
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