Product Passport

General Information

Purpose

The VADTel-AIoTU5 unit is designed for remote monitoring of household utility meters (gas, water, electricity), data transmission via GSM/GPRS/LTE-M/NB-IoT networks to cloud platforms, and integration into smart home systems.

Application

  • Commercial metering of resources (gas, water, electricity).
  • Smart cities and IoT infrastructure.

Compliance with EU Directives

The VADTel-AIoTU5 complies with the following EU directives:

  • Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (including Articles 3.1(a), 3.1(b), 3.2 and Article 3.3(d–f) cybersecurity, data protection and fraud-prevention requirements).
  • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
  • WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.

Environmental Conditions

  • Operating temperature: −30 °C to +60 °C.
  • Humidity: up to 98% at +35 °C (non-condensing).
  • Ingress Protection: IP54 (IEC 60529).
  • Impact Resistance: IK07 (EN 62262).

Power Supply

  • Built-in battery: 3.7V, Li-Ion, 1000-6000 mAh (in Order).
  • Operating voltage: 3.4–4.2 V.
  • Power consumption:
    • Transmission mode: ≤600 mA.
    • Standby mode: ≤0.003 mA.

Identification Information

Serial Number

Each device is assigned a unique serial number. Example format: VAD-1234567890.

Manufacture Date

The production date is indicated on the device label in the format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2025-04-15).

Document Version

  • Passport version: 1.1
  • Passport release date: 2024-04-21

Released By

  • Authorized Person: Markus Schmidt
  • Position: Head of Quality Assurance
  • Signature: _
  • Date of Release: ___

Technical Specifications

Key Parameters

ParameterValue
Frequency BandsGSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
LTE-M: B1/B3/B8/B20
Transmission Power (Max)2W (850/900 MHz), 1W (1800/1900 MHz)
Communication ProtocolsMQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP
Security FeaturesEncrypted communication protocols (HTTPS, MQTT-TLS), authentication and access control, firmware update capability to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Communication ModuleSIM800C (CE-RED, RoHS, EMC, MPE)
Dimensions (L×W×H)95×45×35 mm
Weight≤0.5 kg
Service Life≥5(10) years

Warranty

  • Warranty period: 24 months from the date of purchase.
  • The warranty becomes void if installation rules are violated or if the device is tampered with.

Package Contents

ItemQuantity
VADTel-AIoTU5 Unit1
Product Passport1
CE Certificate1 (electronic version)

Installation & Operation

Installation

  • Installation must be performed by certified specialists.
  • The module is easily mounted in a vacant module slot of the meter.
  • Normally, no configuration of the module is necessary.
  • Installation requirements:
    • Protect from direct sunlight.
    • Minimum distance from metal structures: 3 cm.

Final assembly

Security recommendation

Use strong credentials for access to the cloud service. Keep the device firmware up to date. Do not share device IDs or SIM credentials with unauthorised persons.

Maintenance

  • Annual inspection:
    • Check for housing and seal integrity.
    • Clean with a dry, soft cloth.
  • Battery replacement: after 5(10) years of operation.

Safety & Disposal

RoHS Compliance

The device does not contain:

  • Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI).
  • Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs).
  • Phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP) in concentrations exceeding 0.1%.

Contacts

  • Manufacturer: V.A.D. Technical Engineering and Investment s.r.o.
  • Address: Konvetna 6, 81 103 Bratislava, Slovakia.
  • Phone: +421 910 411 379.
  • Email: inbox@vadsro.eu.
  • Website: https://vadsro.eu.

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

This device is designed to meet the cybersecurity and data-protection requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (Article 3.3). The manufacturer provides security updates for identified vulnerabilities. Personal data transmitted by the device are minimised and protected by encryption.

EU Declaration of Conformity

The VADTel-AIoTU5 device complies with the requirements of EU directives. The full text of the declaration is available on the manufacturer’s website.

CE Marking

VADTel-AIoTU5 smart telemetry module

Module connected to Elster gas meter

Revision History

VersionDateChanges
1.001.2024Initial release.
1.107.2024Added references to SIM800C certificates.

Additional Information

SIM800C Certificates

  • CE-RED (2024): Compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment).
  • MPE (2024): SAR levels within limits (≤1.6 W/kg).
  • RoHS (2019): Free of hazardous substances.

All certificates are available upon request through customer support.

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