Robulink AMI System Technology
- 1. Robulink Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. 2012
- 2. Robulink Technology Robulink is the leading supplier of solutions to the target utilities who want to take advantage of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technologies. RobuNetTM Mesh Network, is independently developed by Robulink Technology and has been used in more than 3.5 million electricity meter points of AMR/AMI deployment in China and in other countries. Robulink also provides open-interface mesh network enabled RF modules, devices and aggregators to system integrators and meter manufacturers.
- 3. Our Value Why Our Mesh Network Technology & RF Metering Solutions ? Provide our customers with robust, cost-effective and proven intelligent mesh wireless network solutions and metering products, plus our excellent services to: • promote the efficiency of energy and water metering and management • deliver value-added services beyond AMI, including remote disconnect/reconnect, remote pre-payment, line-loss analysis and much more • RobuNet – is the first Mesh Network used for Smart Grid in China since 2006 • Robulink – is the key member to propose PHY & MAC layer standard of China National RF Metering Infrastructure GB/T19982 2.2.2 • Robulink – proposed a local RF network to China State Grid AMI
- 4. Self-forming Wireless Mesh Network & AMI Solution - Overview
- 5. Self-forming Wireless Mesh Network & AMI Solution - Overview Continued
- 6. Walk-by and Drive-by Meter Reading Solution - Overview Walk-by Meter Reading Drive-by Meter Reading Handheld Data Collector PC Client Data Collector
- 7. Robulink AMI Enabled Products RobuNet RF Module Performance Indoor/Urban Range up to 450 m Outdoor line-of-sight Range Up to 2 km w/ dipole antenna Up to 4 km w/ high-gain antenna Throughput Data Rate 38,400 bps, up to 100,000 bps Transmit Power Output 100 mW (20 dBm) – 1000mW (30dBm) Receiver Sensitivity > 118 dBm@1200bps, BER0.1% > 113 dBm@9600bps, BER0.1% General Frequency Range 902-928MHz , 868MHz, 433MHz, 2.4GHz, 470-510MHz or customized to your specifications Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping, Wide band FM modulator Network Topology Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Mesh Serial Data Interface UART, RS485 Test Standard FCC Part 15.247
- 8. Robulink AMI Enabled Products Single Phase Smart Meter Mesh Network Features and RF Specification • Reliable RF communication, high success rate of daily routine reading. • Self-forming and self-register. • Real time response with central station or handheld unit. • Sufficient data rate – supporting high-data-volume power users. • Remote firmware upgrade – optional. • Frequencies: 433MHz band, 470-510MHz, 902-928MHz, or customized. • Type of modulation: GFSK • Frequency Hopping • Data rate: 9.6 kbps~38.4 kbps • RF output power: 17 to 23, and up to 30 dBm • Receiver Sensitivity: > 110dBm @ 9.6kbps & BER0.1%
- 9. Robulink AMI Enabled Products Single Phase Smart ANSI Meter Hardware features • LCD display • Optical port • Two batteries for RTC and power outage alarm • 120A contactor inside for disconnection and reconnection • RobuNetTM Mesh Network RF module or ZigBee module enabled Functions highlights • Active and reactive energy measurement from Import and export direction • 3 tariffs and 10 time periods (optional) • Voltage can be from 120V to 480V for single phase • Remote and local disconnection and re-connection • Daily frozen function • 200 days of 30 minute interval energy data recorded • Events log and reports • DLMS/COSEM compliance
- 10. Robulink AMI Enabled Products Three Phase Multi-function AMI Meter -RobuNet mesh radio network & ZigBee enabled -For Australian Utilities, Victoria AMI Spec 1.1 Functions highlights • Various Internal Load Ratings. • Integrated 3P Supply Contactor for DC Meters. • Quality of Service, Under and Over Voltage. • Full 4 Quadrant -30 Minute Interval Data. • Tamper Detection Switch on Terminal Cover. • Full Alerting Capability. 100 Events Log. • Battery Backed "Last Gasp Functionality". • ZigBee In-Home Communications Capability. • High Speed Optical and Serial Ports. • Advanced Mesh Radio Modem. • Normal and Emergency Supply Limiting • Multiple Weekday and Weekend Load Plan
- 11. Robulink AMI Enabled Products Single Phase Multi-function AMI Meter - RobuNet mesh radio network & ZigBee enabled Functions highlights • 200 Days of Interval Data, 240V 100A. • Integrated 100A Supply Control Contactor. • Quality of Service, Under and Over Voltage. • Full 4 Quadrant -30 Minute Interval Data. • Tamper Detection Switch on Terminal Cover. • Full Alerting Capability. 100 Events Log. • Battery Backed "Last Gasp Functionality". • ZigBee In-Home Communications Capability. • High Speed Optical and Serial Ports. • Advanced Mesh Radio Modem. • Normal and Emergency Supply Limiting • Multiple Weekday and Weekend Load Plan
- 12. Robulink AMI Enabled Products Smart Water Meter Main Features • Cumulative Recording • Interval Recording • Leak Detection • Operational • The “Sleep Time” is remotely settable to: 30s, 1Minute, 5 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 1 hour. • The pulses per liter is remotely configured. • Water Meter to send Meter Serial number when communicating with the AMI system. • Low battery Alert • Clock Synchronizations supported • A mutually agreed key will be used Hardware • Estimated lifetime in the field: up to 15 years operation, with no battery change, depending on the settings used. • Output RF Power: 17-20dBm. • Efficient Internal Antenna. • Integrated 900MHz, 433MHz RF module, or customized
- 13. Robulink AMI Enabled Products Wireless Meter Data Collector It is a full-featured RobuNetTM Mesh Network routing node, and can be connected to an electricity meter through meter data port. Main Features II MIU • Supports up to 20 meters through RS485 port. 100*40*50(H*W*L) • No on-site settings needed. I MIU 160*112*71(H*W*L)
- 14. Robulink AMI Enabled Products CWW185-2j Aggregator Support PSTN/GPRS/Ethernet or other communication method with NMS Support RobuNetTM Mesh Network Sample frequency (Measurement function) • Comprehensive Meter Reading with single Meter and 3P Meters. • Automatic Read and Store Total, Tip, Peak, Flat and Valley power consumption data. • Automatic broadcast clock synchronization. • Broadcast power consumption freezing and meter reading • Accurate line loss computation.
- 15. RobuNet Solution for HAN Energy Management -Based on ZigBee and Mesh Technology Home Area Network (HAN) • Solution Overview – continued
- 16. RobuNet Solution for HAN Energy Management -Based on ZigBee and Mesh Technology In Home Display (IHD) for HAN Main Features • Measures power consumption of electricity meter and devices plug on smart power points in customers’ house. • Monitors the working status of electricity meter and other home appliances or devices. Stand-alone Type • Provides statistical data of monthly, weekly, daily and hourly energy/cost. • Receives messages/notice from Utilities online.
- 17. Robulink Solution for General-Market RobuNet TM Mesh Network Solutions, Mesh RF Modules and ZigBee Modules with open interfaces can be integrated into 3rd party devices and systems for many different areas. • Smart Metering • Smart Home • Security • Building Automation • Wireless Data Communication • Intelligent Logistics • Intelligent Transportation & Vehicle
- 18. Features Highlights of RobuNet Mesh RF Network • Solution for “Last Mile” Legacy Problems • Intelligence – self-forming (ad hoc), self-register of meter/node • Robustness – frequency-hopping, redundant routes, self-healing • Reliability – overall reading success rate ≥99% • Responsiveness – real-time, in seconds between NMS & remote meter • Data rate – local mesh network 38.4K-100Kbps • No on-site setting needed • “Signal Cross Transformer” is no longer a problem • Firmware upgrade through wireless – protect investments of utilities
- 19. Value-added Functions and Services – beyond AMI • Remote Disconnect, Arm & Reconnect, Remote Tariff Change • Tamper Detection and Signaling • Remote Prepayment / Debit – removal of IC-card • Line-loss Report, Analysis & Monitoring • Power Loss & Outage Signaling • Load Control by Grouping • Support Interval Meter Data
- 20. RF Bands, Certificates and Implementations ú Frequency-hopping sub-1GHz RobuNet mesh network – Multi-country RF bands: North America 902-928MHz ISM Australia 915-928MHz Hong Kong 920-925MHz China 470-510MHz Customized to your specifications – FCC15.247 test report from Intertek Test Lab – Hong Kong 1049 OFTA Cert – China National Regulation Cert ú 2.4GHz ZigBee extends community area RobuNet to Home Area Network (HAN) – In Home Display (PC dongle or stand-alone) – Smart RF Power Plug (metrology + RF)
- 21. RF Bands, Certificates and Implementations We are the key member to propose PHY & MAC layer standard of China National RF Metering Infrastructure GB/T19982 2.2.2
- 22. Snapshot – Network Management System
- 23. Gateway Server Capability ¨ Supports 5000+ Aggregators concurrent connections ¨ Supports more than 200 clients connect, gather application & COM+ components client data request. ¨ Supports ORACLE (9i, 10i), DB2 or MS SQL Server (2000, 2005) database server as data storage environment ¨ Gateway server provides serial port, 3G, GPRS, CDMA, Ethernet
- 24. Deployment Cases RobuNet Mesh Radio AMR / AMI in Hong Kong • AMR Project completed in Aug, 2009 • AMI Project completed in Aug, 2011 • Meter data acquire success rate > 99%. Stand-alone Type
- 25. Deployment Cases RobuNet Mesh Radio AMR / AMI in Hong Kong • First project (AMR) completed (Aug, 2009) – RF data collectors, aggregator and NMS • Second Project (AMI) completed (Aug, 2011) – 920-925MHz & 2.4GHz dual-band mesh network data collectors connected to 30min interval meters – 2.4GHz ZigBee Home Display Unit (stand-alone product) – GPRS long haul communication and NMS
- 26. Deployment Cases RobuNetTM Mesh Radio AMR/AMI in China • Over 3 million meter points covered in 10 provinces • Early deployments running for 7 years • Mesh Radio meters, data-collectors, aggregators, and NMS
- 27. Deployment Cases RobuNetTM Mesh Radio AMR/AMI in China • More than AMR: Remote disconnect/re-connect; Remote debit/pre-payment; Residential-industrial mixed areas; High-rise buildings, high-dense, suburb & rural. • Meter Reading Performance: ≥ 99.5% success rate of overall routine reading (exclusive human damage, power outage etc)
- 28. Robulink Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. www.robulink.com Contact: Miss Jessie Ju Tel: +86 755 21673756; Fax: +86 755 26780901; Mobile: +86 18688755226; Email: jessie.ju@robulink.com