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Keilton+autani · Controller & Gateways
CR01 Energy Monitoring Dongle & Real-Time Clock
USB dongle with real-time clock for scheduling a Bluetooth mesh zone – CR01-ETC variant with energy monitoring.
Ingress protectionIP20 or IP65 (with enclosure)
Power supplyUSB 5 V
WirelessBluetooth 5.0 (30 m), 2.4 GHz
The USB dongles of the CR01 series extend a Keilton+autani Bluetooth mesh zone. The integrated real-time clock (RTC) – backed up by a CR2032 battery – synchronises all devices in the zone and enables precise schedules.
The CR01-ETC variant also records the zone's energy consumption data and generates usage reports. A raw log is recorded every 15 minutes; with approx. 100 nodes this produces around 28 MB per month. An SD card of 700 MB or more (FAT32) is sufficient for two years of data.
Features
- Powered via USB-A
- Integrated RTC to synchronise all devices in a zone
- Internal battery keeps time during power failures
- Raw energy data stored on memory card
- Zone energy report (CR01-ETC)
Specification
Technical data CR01
| Power supply | USB 5 V |
|---|---|
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 (30 m), 2.4 GHz |
| Logging interval | Every 15 minutes (CR01-ETC) |
| Data volume | Approx. 28 MB/month for ~100 nodes |
| Operating temperature | −33 °C to 65 °C |
| Ingress protection | IP20 or IP65 (with enclosure) |
| Environment | Indoor / outdoor with accessories |
| Standards | UL1376, RoHS |
| Certifications | FCC ID 2A26YLTKTVT2022 · DID D061367 · DLC NLTRC5KL0TN |
Data according to the manufacturer’s datasheet (Version 2025-06-03). Subject to technical changes.
Fields of application
Applications
- Time scheduling of lighting zones
- Energy reporting
- Verification of savings
Ordering
Ordering information & accessories
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
CR01-ETC.A0 | Energy monitoring dongle | real-time clock |
L-RDR | Lightning adapter (iPhone) |
C-RDR | USB-C adapter |
UA0085 | USB hub for power supply |
CR01.W.ENCL | IP65 protective enclosure |
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