MADDALENA IRDA Connect

MADDALENA IRDA Connect

Accessories for the configuration of devices with an optical interface. Can be used with a range of Maddalena devices and apps. Bluetooth and USB versions comply with IEC 62056-21.

IRDA Connect

Optical Interfaces Bluetooth and USB

The Bluetooth and USB optical interfaces comply with IEC 62056-21 Standard and are
compatible with all measuring instruments that feature a communication interface conforming to this standard.
When used with the product Apps (available on the Play Store) or the PC software Device Monitor (downloadable from the software section of the Maddalena website), they allow the configuration and maintenance of all thermal energy meters, heat cost allocators, and E-BULK meters supplied by Maddalena S.p.A. The Bluetooth optical interface also includes an internal mechanism for automatic baud rate management.

• IEC 62056-21 Standard
• Compatible with all IEC brands
and meters
• Wireless Bluetooth connection
• Bluetooth detects IEC 62056-21 and DLMS/COSEM
• Automatic baud rate switching
• IEC 62056-21 Standard
• Compatible with all IEC brands and meters
• Wired versions available

The optical interface is available in three versions:

  • USB A P/N 1.ETRMCOM.0003 (fig.2)
  • USB C P/N 1.ETRMCOM.0002 (fig.2)
  • Bluetooth P/N 1.ETRMCOM.0001 (fig.1)
  • UniCo version P/N 1.ETRMD.1510

Bluetooth Version USB Version
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter 32 mm 32 mm
Depth 21 mm
Height 57 mm 28.5 mm
Casing/Shell Material ABS ABS
Transparent parts Transparent polycarbonate Transparent polycarbonate
Magnetic strength N36 N36
Weight 70 gr 125 gr
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standard IEC 62056-21 (ex IEC 1107) IEC 62056-21 (ex IEC 1107)
Cable length 3 m
Data communication speed max 19200 baud max 19200 baud
Operating voltage 3.3 V (rechargeable battery,
charged via micro USB)
5 V (passive port,
powered via USB)
Electrical interface USB Type A and Type C
Receiver sensitivity Programmable
in command mode
Wavelength ~ 900 nm ~ 900 nm
BLUETOOTH SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Ver. 2.0 + EDR
compliant, Max. 4 dBm (Class 2)
Operating modes • IEC 62056-21 Auto Detection
• DLMS/COSEM Auto Detection,
9600 baud 7E1 fixed,
• 9600 baud 8N1 fixed,
• Command mode, etc.
Operating modes can be
changed instantly by
loading firmware
via Bluetooth connection
Operating time > 24 hours
LEDs Power, charge, BT link, Data Rx/Tx
Battery 600 mAh rechargeable.
Battery can be recharged
via Micro USB connector
Operating range Up to 15 meters