Metrum Technologies Integrates High-Peformance Zigbee® Chip with Utiliwise® Endpoint Communications Module for Smart Meters
August 11, 2011
Integrated Solution will offer utilities future-proof communications with HAN smart-energy devices
Waco, TX, August 11, 2011 — Metrum Technologies, a developer of cellular-based, wireless communications and endpoint automation technologies for Energy/Utility AMI and Smart Grid applications, announced that it has integrated the Murata SyChip SN3020 High-Power ZigBee® module into its Utiliwise® EndPoint Communications Module (ECM) for smart meters . The module supports Smart Energy 1.0 and will support Smart Energy 2.0 when available. As a result of this technology integration, utilities will be able to communicate with any Home Area Network (HAN) smart energy device using Metrum’s cellular-based IP backhaul.
The Murata Wireless Solution SyChip SN3020 ZigBee module is the industry’s smallest, fully-integrated ZigBee module with PA/LNA, antenna, and memory for a wide range of Smart Grid applications. It has 1MB of serial flash memory for Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates and offers the best-in-class ZigBee RF performance with a 124dB link budget for long range.
“The MWS SN3020 ZigBee module provided superior range and performed significantly better than other modules in our field tests,” said Ovie Whitson, Chief Technology Officer at Metrum Technologies. “We are excited to be working with Murata on our ZigBee-based AMI and HAN products that will provide a compelling and future-proof Smart Grid solution for our utility customers.”
About Metrum Technologies, LLC
Founded in 2002, Metrum Technologies is a leading provider of integrated wireless M2M solutions for a wide variety of remote connectivity, data acquisition and endpoint automation applications including: Utility AMI, Smart Grid, Distribution Automation, Equipment Monitoring and Control, Public Safety, Military, and Custom Wireless Solutions. The proven Utiliwise® system is available as an integrated endpoint communication module or as an external OEM platform and features protocol agnostic, pass-through, IP communications over the CDMA and GPRS public high speed data networks supported by the major wireless carriers. Completely scalable solutions, the ability to fully utilize endpoint functionality, and compatibility with “best-in-class” platforms produce highly-flexible, dependable wireless solutions for almost any AMI/Smart Grid application. Visit www.metrum.us.
Murata Wireless Solutions
Murata Wireless Solutions is a division of Murata Electronics, which is the world leader in the manufacturing of passive components and wireless modules. MWS and SyChip build upon Murata’s global leadership in quality and innovation in electronics to offer application-specific modules for the Smart Energy, Home Automation, Internet Appliance, and Healthcare markets. The combined module and product portfolio includes Wi-Fi™, Bluetooth®, Bluetooth® Low Energy, ZigBee®, and GPS solutions operating on many popular embedded platforms. For more information, please visit www.murata-ws.com.
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