User's Manual

UtiliNet® Endpoint User Guide 1-5-2007
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Data acquisition can be provided by a hosted service for small to large meter deployments or an own and
operate solution. The UtiliNet network provides secure, packet based data transfer. UtiliNet Endpoint
module supports the following system services:
• Uses Device Control Word (DCW) programming language
• Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Technology
• Utilizes an Unlicensed 902-928 MHz Frequency Band
• Devices act as end devices and repeaters
• Utilizes packet switching data transmission
• Increase coverage by adding more radios to the Mesh Network
UtiliNet Module Overview
The UtiliNet Endpoints are designed to for integration in both residential and commercial electric meters.
The following list includes all UtiliNet modules, and the associated host electric meter:
UtiliNet Module PCBA# Meter Model Meter Type
L&G Focus-2 Utilinet Endpoint 25-1053 Focus Residential
GE I-210 Utilinet Endpoint 25-1055 GE I-210 Residential
GE kV2c Utilinet Endpoint 25-1054 GE KV2c Commercial
Elster A3 Utilinet Endpoint 25-1014 Elster A3 Commercial
Technical Features of the UtiliNet Endpoint Under-Glass Radio
Endpoint Meter Modules
General
Specification
Number of Channels 258
Channel Spacing 100 KHz
Modulation Type Direct 2-FSK
Baud Rate 9600
FCC Operation Part 15.247 Spread Spectrum
Spreading Technique Frequency Hopping
Hopping Technique Pseudo Random Asynchronous
Hopping Patterns 65,536 (Unique per network)
Network Address Latitude / Longitude Coordinates
Turn-Around Time 100[uS] max