📝 Description
New product. 4-noks ZR-TIDCI-M, ZigBee device for counting pulses from meters with an S0 output, featuring wireless communication and routing within the ZigBee network.
The device is designed to acquire pulse signals from meters and transmit the data via ZigBee to a compatible gateway or supervisory system. It is suitable for energy monitoring, consumption metering and building automation applications. 4-noks family documentation identifies the device as a ZigBee S0 pulse counter and indicates a router function for mains-powered versions.
The photographs show the device complete with external antenna, power supply and mounting accessories, with original 4-noks packaging.
⚙️ Main Specifications
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Brand: 4-noks
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Model shown on label: ZR-TIDCI-M
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Function: S0 pulse counter via ZigBee
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Wireless communication: ZigBee
- ZigBee network router function
- External antenna included in the photographed kit
- External power supply included
- Wall-mount housing
- Made in Italy
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CE marking
The technical documentation for the ZR-TIDCI family indicates 2 inputs compatible with S0 for pulse counting.
🔧 Main Functions
- Acquisition of pulses generated by meters with S0 output.
- Pulse counting and wireless data transmission.
- Transmission of information to a ZigBee gateway.
- Router function to extend the wireless network.
- Integration into consumption monitoring and automation systems.
🔌 Purpose and Operation
The ZR-TIDCI-M converts the pulse signal from a meter into information that can be transmitted over a ZigBee network.
The S0 signal from the meter is acquired by the module, processed and transmitted wirelessly to the gateway device. This allows the count to be used by supervisory, energy management or automation systems without requiring a direct data connection from the meter to the central system.
The 4-noks platform was designed to connect measurement devices and ZigBee sensors to gateways with interfaces such as RS485, USB, Ethernet and Modbus.
🧩 Compatibility
Compatible with 4-noks ZB-Connection/ZigBee systems and meters equipped with an S0 pulse output, subject to verification of the network configuration and gateway devices.
For replacement, it is advisable to verify:
- exact code ZR-TIDCI-M;
- hardware version;
- power supply type;
- ZigBee network configuration;
- characteristics of the meter's S0 output;
- any pairing/configuration requirements with the gateway.
⚠️ Typical Faults and Symptoms
Possible faults in case of malfunction:
- failure to receive S0 pulses;
- incorrect or missing count;
- loss of ZigBee communication;
- device not detected by the gateway;
- unstable wireless connection;
- loss of power or module restart.
A communication problem does not necessarily indicate a faulty meter: the power supply, antenna, ZigBee configuration or gateway may also be involved.
🛠️ Common Services in Case of Failure
- Electronic diagnostics.
- Power supply verification.
- S0 input inspection.
- ZigBee radio section verification.
- Antenna and connection checks.
- Communication testing with a compatible gateway.
- Complete module replacement in case of a failure that is not economical to repair.
🛠️ Applications
- Electrical consumption monitoring.
- Energy metering.
- Remote meter reading.
- Building automation systems.
- Energy management.
- Monitoring of meters with S0 output.
- Industrial and residential ZigBee wireless networks.
🛡️ Product Condition
New product. The photographs show the device, external antenna, power supply and mounting accessories. The original packaging has clear signs of wear.
Operation should be verified before final installation, particularly regarding S0 counting and ZigBee communication.
📦 Package Contents
- 1 × 4-noks ZR-TIDCI-M
- 1 × external antenna
- 1 × power supply
- Mounting accessories visible in the photographs
- Original 4-noks packaging
🟢 Summary
The 4-noks ZR-TIDCI-M is a wireless ZigBee pulse counter designed to read meters with an S0 output and transmit the data to a ZigBee network. It is particularly suitable for energy monitoring and remote metering systems.
Technical Note: The available documentation presents different variants/codes within the TIDCI family; before replacement, it is therefore important to verify the complete code shown on the label and the configuration of the ZigBee system.
