Low Orbit Satellite communications as a viable alternative for remote metering and control Juan Andrés Antoniuk
Advanced metering overview Management Software middleware Cellular (GPRS) HV PLC Wireless MAN (WiMAX) Commercial & Industrial Meters Satellite Concentrator Cable (RS485) LV PLC RF (mesh, etc) Residential Meters
Communication alternatives Overall Cost Microwave links HV PLC VSAT System GEO Satellite LV PLC RF (mesh) Wireless MAN (WiMAX) Cellular (GPRS) LEO Satellite RFID Local Regional Global Coverage
Issues to be considered: Service coverage area Long term system cost expected technology lifetime Communication cost Relationships with Operators different business focus
Issues to be considered: Reliability Failure rates Technology Maturity Functional requirements Real time data? Provisioning Network management
Most used for AMI Cellular (GSM/GPRS) Public network Low operational cost Commodity hardware High bandwidth and Real Time Coverage limited to urban areas and near important highways HV PLC Private network No operational cost Expensive hardware Coverage limited to a few kilometers extremely low data rate at long distance
GSM: Global coverage Source: GSM World 2007, Edition A, January 2007 2005 2007 GSM Association & Europa Technologies Ltd. http://www.coveragemaps.com/gsmposter.htm
GSM: Brazil facts Coverage map of one top Brazilian GSM operator Covered Countys (Municípios) 58,66% (3.264 of 5.564) Source: http://www.anatel.gov.br/hotsites/relatorio_anual_2006/abrir.htm
Low Orbit Satellite communications is now a viable alternative for remote metering and control
Satellite Technology Overview
Satellite Technology Overview Satellites (30+ in 6 Orbital Planes) Gateway Earth Stations
Satellite Technology Overview ORBCOMM Network Internet Gateway Earth Station (GES) ORBCOMM Message Switch (OMS) Subscriber Communicator (SC) Modem Antenna Sensor&Interface GPS Programmable device Back Office Mapping Billing Customer interface Web access alarms B2B
Satellite Technology Overview Space Segment Ground Segment Firewall INTERNET Application Segment Subscriber Communicator (SC) Gateway Earth Station (GES) Gateway Message Switch System (GMSS) Gateway Management Center (GMC) ORBCOMM Latency
Satellite Technology Overview
Satellite Technology Overview
Satellite Technology Overview
Solution characteristic Narrow band two way digital messaging, data communications, and geo positioning services on a global basis 30+ mobile Low Earth Orbit satellites with contiguous global coverage Single global agreement with Network Operator and no roaming Long service availability (lifetime) Low orbit allows small low power consumption devices and simple antennas, and it's not required line of sight like in GEO systems Secure and Reliable Network 100% message delivery. No blackout areas Two way full message acknowledgement Redundant system with minimal outages
Competitive Advantages ORBCOMM LEO Satellite Terrestrial Networks GEO Satellite Big LEO Satellite Focus on M2M Communications 2 Way Subscriber Equipment Cost LOW LOW $400 1,500 $400 1,500 Industrially Rated Subscriber Equipment Low Subscriber Access Fees Low Cost 2 Way Communications Narrowband Optimization Global Coverage Replenishment Cost of Network* $200 million n/a $1 Billion $1 2 Billion
Proven Technology Current Applications Commercial Transport Trucks Locomotives Trailers Railcars Heavy Equipment Industrial Fixed Assets Bulldozers Backhoes Pipeline Wellheads Cranes Storage Tanks Billboards Marine / Homeland Security Fishing Fleets Large Vessels Containers
Ready to AMI Smart and small devices with low consumption Simple and small antennas Global technology with industrially rated hardware and multiple providers Declining hardware and service prices drive penetration into the market
Success case Orbcomm based solution in partnership with SERTA (high voltage metering solution) Custom firmware running on Stellar/Delphi DS300 developed according to standard ABNT NBR 14522 Reports every 15 minutes Remote commands & configuration Technical challenges like: high availability, harsh environment, antenna selection and placement Successfully demo project in CEMIG
Thank you! Juan Andrés Antoniuk andres.antoniuk@edantech.com Av. Dr. Jambeiro Costa 1247 13610 970 Leme/SP, Brazil www.edantech.com www.metering.com/events