4G / 5G Cellular
Eppeltone 4G/5G Cellular Communication Module for Smart Metering
Product Datasheet
Model: ECM-4G5G-DLMS
Overview
The Eppeltone ECM-4G5G-DLMS is an advanced cellular communication module engineered to provide reliable, secure, and high-speed data connectivity between energy meters and utility back-end systems. It is designed as a plug-and-play add-on for DLMS/COSEM and IEC 62056-compatible meters, enabling seamless integration in AMI/AMR deployments across large-scale utility infrastructures.
Built with industrial-grade components and ruggedized for outdoor environments, the ECM-4G5G-DLMS supports both 4G LTE Cat-4/Cat-6 and 5G NSA/SA cellular standards, offering forward and backward compatibility for evolving network environments.
Key Features
Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Works with all DLMS/COSEM or IEC 62056-21 meters via RS232/RS485/Optical interfaces.
Dual Mode Cellular: Supports both 4G LTE and 5G (NSA/SA) bands.
Secure OTA Communication: TLS 1.2/1.3 with support for AES-128/256 GCM encryption.
Edge Processing Capable: Optional support for local event processing, caching, and DLMS packet queuing.
Multi-APN & VPN Support: Static IP, private APN, OpenVPN, and IPSec support.
Remote Device Management: TR-069/HTTP/MQTT/SNMP based remote monitoring and diagnostics.
Push & Pull Modes: Configurable data push intervals and on-demand polling from HES.
Modular Firmware Architecture: Field-upgradable, supports firmware partitioning.
Failover Handling: Redundant SIM support with fallback to 4G in case of 5G unavailability.
Time Synchronization: NTP, GPS, or IEC meter timestamp synchronization.
Technical Specifications
Cellular Connectivity
5G NR: Sub-6GHz (NSA/SA compliant) – 4G LTE: Cat-4/Cat-6, fallback to 3G/2G – Supported Bands: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, n78 (customizable) – Antenna: Dual SMA external with MIMO support
DLMS / IEC Interfaces
Electrical: RS-232, RS-485 (Modbus & DLMS/IEC62056) – Optical: IEC 62056-21 compliant, 9600 to 57600 baud – Protocol Stack: DLMS/COSEM v0, v1, v2, IEC1107 compatible
Security
Transport: TLS 1.2/1.3, SSL, DTLS – Encryption: AES-128/256 GCM, SHA-256, ECC – Authentication: X.509, SIM/eSIM-based, Password/Token – Data Integrity: CRC, HMAC
Data Push Capabilities
Push intervals: Configurable (5, 15, 30, 60 min) – Formats: JSON, XML, DLMS-OBIS Wrapped – Destination: RESTful endpoint, MQTT broker, FTP/SFTP server
Edge Intelligence (Optional)
On-device OBIS parser – Event threshold monitoring (voltage sag/swell, MD breach) – Local caching up to 96 hours of data
Environmental & Mechanical
Enclosure: IP65 Polycarbonate / Aluminum (optional) – Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C – Storage: -50°C to +90°C – Power Supply: 5V/12V DC, <3W average power draw – Mounting: DIN-rail / Panel / Meter Body Integration
Certifications & Compliance
PTCRB, GCF, CE, RoHS, REACH – DLMS UA Certified Stack (optional) – Compatible with Smart Grid standards (IS 16444, IS 15959) – Supports ETSI TR 103 645 for IoT Cybersecurity
Integration Compatibility
Compatible with any Head-End System (HES) supporting DLMS over IP (TCP/UDP) – Works with third-party Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS) – Field-tested on leading meter brands: Secure, L&T, Genus, Landis+Gyr, Iskraemeco – APIs available for SAP IS-U, Oracle Utilities, and custom ERP integrations
Applications
AMI Smart Metering (Electricity, Water, Gas) – Transformer & Feeder-level Monitoring – Off-grid Renewable Energy Metering – Prepaid/Postpaid Systems – Remote Disconnection & Demand Management
Ordering Information
ECM-4G5G-DLMS-BASIC (Standard RS485 communication) – ECM-4G5G-DLMS-OPTICAL (Optical interface only) – ECM-4G5G-DLMS-EDGE (With edge processing features) – ECM-4G5G-DLMS-CUSTOM (Customized communication protocols and enclosures)
Contact Us
Eppeltone Engineers Limited
Visit: https://eppeltone.in
Phone: +91-120-2341333