The block diagram, as shown in Figure 2-3, integrates these sub-systems, all controlled by the CRA capable CC1312R Wireless
MCU running applications code and the Sub-1GHz wireless protocol (for example, OMS
wM-Bus v4.2.1 or v5.0.1):
- IrDA half- or full-duplex port
- Sub-1GHz Radio (uni-directional
or bi-directional) with external Balun/RF Filter and Antenna (same as for
HCA)
- Tamper detection (Retrofit AddOn module removal from the mechanical Water Meter
or detection of strong magnetic fields near the unit – same/very similar to
HCA)
- Metrology for rotary movement: either optical or inductive or magnetic (flow
metrology sub-system)
Note: Capacitive sensing designs for rotary detection also exist,
though these are much less widespread, so they are not reviewed in this
document.