e-terrapowercom Broadband power line communication
e-terrapowercom is a broadband power line modem with integrated switch designed for communications on medium and low voltage grids. The solution is based on broadband PLC technology with additional networking capabilities, to build reliable and cost-effective communication networks utilizing existing power cables. e-terrapowercom provides a ruggedized design with superior performance allowing for a diverse range of applications such as metering, automation, asset monitoring, video surveillance and IP telephony.
Key Benefits
- Easy and fast installation using existing power cables with compact footprint and no additional infrastructure cost.
- High bandwidth providing multiple services in Ethernet IP for seamless network integration. Low latency compared to cellular technologies for real time applications.
- Dedicated and owned network eliminates dependency on telecom providers, coverage problems and leased line fees, allowing full priority and control of the data channel.
- Extends network coverage to places that radio frequencies cannot reach, such as underground chambers and substations.
- Supports a variety of network topologies such as rings, string lines and point-to-multipoint matching most of power grids architectures.
Applications
Remote control and monitoring
- Remote Terminal Unities (RTU) IEC104 and Goose IEC61850
- Smart sensors and detectors
- Remote controlled switchgears
- Access control
Advanced metering infrastructure
- Medium voltage metering
- Low voltage metering data backhauling
Extended use networks
- LAN extension
- Channel redundancy
- Backhauling for Local access Wi-Fi
Multimedia connectivity
- VoIP
- Video Surveillance
- Infrastructure network access