Installation Guide

M
Mesh Network
A network topology in which there are nodes that participate in the relaying of
information from other nodes, generally in a peer-to-peer environment. This would
include protocols that support self-organizing, self-discovery networks. It provides the
greatest amount of redundancy, so in the event that one node fails, network traffic can
be redirected to any other node.
O
OpenWay Operation Center - Collection Manager (OWOC-CM)
An OpenWay Operations Center (OWOC) application. Collection Manager (CM)
manages high-volume, secure communications to support the configuration and
firmware management of electric, gas, and water devices, data collection, and remote
service connect and disconnects. It provides the ability to manage recurring job
scheduling and optional data storage for operational reporting. It incorporates integrated
mapping support to provide geospatial context of devices and key performance indicator
reporting (KPIs) for read rates and non-communicating meters.
P
Power Line Communications (PLC)
A communication system that translates data, voice, and video over electric power lines.
R
Radio Frequency (RF)
Refers to a wireless electromagnetic signal used as a form of communication. Radio
waves are a form of electromagnetic radiation with identified radio frequencies.
S
Smart Meter
A term used to refer to an advanced meter. See Advanced Meter.
Star Network
A star network is an implementation of a spoke–hub distribution paradigm in computer
networks. In a star network, every host is connected to a central hub. In its simplest form,
one central hub acts as a conduit to transmit messages.
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OpenWay® Riva CAM3S and CAM3M Installation Guide Glossary