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ACR-CV-101NI-W433-D2

Wireless M-Bus to NB-IoT Battery Powered Converter Operating at 433 MHz

Quick start guide for wireless M-Bus to NB-IoT battery powered converter operating at 433 MHz ACR-CV-101NI-W433-D2.


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Ordering CodeNetworkProtocolPower SourceMax. Devices
ACR-CV101-NI-W433-D2NB-IoTwM-Bus and proprietary protocolsD-Cell/Double D-Cell battery800
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For further technical details, check the datasheet for NI-W433-D2.

Installation Process

1. Unscrew the 4 screws holding the lid, remove it and put it aside.

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2. If the box comes with a battery inside, put it outside of the box and insert a SIM card.

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3. Put the battery back to the box and connect the battery via JST-XH the connector. Ensure that the battery is holding firm with help of filling foam.

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4. Place the lid back on the box, align it and tighten the screws.

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5. Screw on the antenna.

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6. And finally, secure the device with help of screws and Mounting holes or via other means such as cable ties.

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Additional Tips for an Ideal Functionality
  • The converter is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. For an outdoor installation, place the converter with the antenna pointing down.

  • Remote configuration of the converter is possible using tools provided by ACRIOS Systems s.r.o. Check the tools section, or contact us at info@acrios.com.

  • When handling the device without the lid on, it is essential to avoid contact with liquids. Never place the device on conductive pads, and do not touch the components on the device unnecessarily.

  • For the correct functioning of the device, it is necessary to have sufficient coverage of the NB-IoT network at the installation site. We provide tools for NB-IoT signal testing as well.

  • To unplug the battery without much effort, use small pliers.

Device Configuration

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There are two ways to configure the device:

  • Local configuration via configuration cable - requires:
GUI Download Explanation
  1. Open GUI at gui.acrios.com.

❗Note, that our GUI is compatible with Chromium based browsers only (we recommend Google Chrome).

  1. Click at an icon in the upper left corner and click on "install".
    download ACRIOS GUI install ACRIOS GUI
  2. The local UI should now install and open, but you can close it and open it with the help of an icon that should be on your desktop.
    ACRIOS GUI icon
  3. The GUI also prompts you to pin it on the task bar, if you wish to do so. pin ACRIOS GUI
  • Remote configuration via online ACRIOS GUI interface at gui.acrios.com

❗Note, that this may require modified Lua script. Contact us at support@acrios.com for further details.

Local Configuration

Universal Video-Guide



1. Insert the 3.5mm jack of the ACR-CONFIG cable into the 3.5mm jack connector on the board and connect it to a computer.

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2. Launch the GUI, select a serial port, "Connect" to it and click on the "Connect" button in the ACRIOS GUI.

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3. Now press the "Config" button.

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4. Power the device ON by connecting the power source or RESET it by repeatedly pressing the button in quick succession IN CASE it is ON already.

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Powering ON the Device
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RESTARTING the Device
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6. Once the bootloader is skipped, the device should be connected. Configure it according to your needs. You can find more here.


7. Press "Disconnect", disconnect the power source and connect it again.

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Remote Configuration

Refer to the other sections such as Manuals, Tools or Configuration API for further details on remote configuration.



Was anything unclear, missing or hard to understand? Please, contact us at support@acrios.com.
Further information can be found on wiki.acrios.com.