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| Communications within the Smart Grid is critical to the control and measurement of power use by distributed sub-systems. The use of efficient power supplies to run the communications network, efficient Optical Networking to consolidate traffic and the use of Energy Efficient Ethernet Gateways and Switches all contribute to the efficient implementation of Smart Grid communications. |
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| Smart Grid Systems |
| These are the smartest of the metering systems and employ a variety of communications schemes, software stacks and service features for variable billing, outage monitoring, remote disconnect, demand management and local generation. Using more complex digital electronics these systems also require more Power Management functions than simpler meter applications. |
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| Smart Meter Gateway |
| Smart gateways can implement the Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) standard for two way communication with the utility company, or the more advanced Smart Grid with a Home Area Network to communicate with Gas and Water meters that offers more efficient energy management. These Gateways usually consist of a Distributed Monitoring unit and a Central Communications hub. |
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| Smart Meters |
| These meters span the range from Basic eMeters where results are read visually, Automatic Meter readers that support more advanced one-way wireless communications, to Smart Grid Systems with two way communications supporting improved monitoring, communication and control. |
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| ZigBee (Smart Meters) |
| ZigBee Smart Energy is the world's leading standard for interoperable products that monitor, control, inform and automate the delivery and use of energy and water. It helps create greener homes by giving consumers the information and automation needed to easily reduce their consumption and save money, too. Nu Horizons Electronics is your source for ZigBee components from the most trusted suppliers in the industry. We have ZigBee solutions from ST, ATMEL & Renesas and more. |
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