Electric utilities face the challenge of meeting the ever increasing demand for electricity while taking into account environmental friendliness. Automatic Meter Reading/Management (AMR/AMM) affords the two-way communication capabilities to enable utilities to retrieve accurate billing information remotely and automatically, eliminating the need for flesh-and-blood meter readers (time consuming, inefficient and costly).
Smart Meters with Powerline communications allow utilities companies to utilize Energy Management/Smart Grid and other environmentally efficient solutions; benefitting the consumer as well as the provider. Utilities can respond as needed by making necessary alterations to prevent blackouts, engage in emergency load shedding, detect and prevent meter tampering, etc. Consumers are able to benefit from value added services such as energy/thermostat management and flexible tariffs. The result is a more efficient use of utility resources.
Yitran’s PLC technology allow utility companies to utilize Energy Management/Smart Grid solutions while enabling 100% connectivity even with the farthest units.
Why PLC and Why Yitran’s DCSK Turbo
★ Proven Technology
▶ Millions of DCSK Meters installed worldwide with more than 99% success rate of meters reading
▶ DCSK based Meters are proven to be the most robust solutions in the market with significant ability to overcome challenges characteristics of the powerline medium
▶ In many areas with old powerline infrastructure and harsh powerline conditions, DCSK was the only technology with ability to provide stable communication links
★ Cost effective
▶ One chip solution including AFE
▶ Application embedded in the PLC chip
▶ Supports Remote software download (maintenance)
★ Simple installation
▶ PLC using the existing powerline infrastructure
▶ No need for additional components as dedicated repeaters, boosters or antenna
▶ Automatic network creation and Adaptive Routing
▶ Transparent Interface option to common protocols (e.g DLMS)
★ Performance
▶ 100 dB dynamic range and ability to operate under negative SNR
▶ Distance – can communicate over 1Km point to point
▶ Adaptive routing mechanism to assure 100% connectivity even with the farthest units.
▶ The most reliable PLC communication available today