(Acquired from http://specialty.sensorsmag.com/sensorsspecialty/BSmart-Grid-Communication-Modules-from-PCN-Technol/Product/detail/618780)
Grid MicroCircuits EC-2xxx multichannel cross-phase conductive medium communication modules from PCN Technology Inc., San Diego, CA, can be deployed in power distribution systems or other conductive media to communicate point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, or as a self-configuring mesh network. The devices are powered from a 3.3 or 5 VDC power supply, consume <1 W on average, and are designed with COTS microcontrollers and DSPs for use in OEM products and systems for alternative energy applications; meters, sensors, smart appliances and products; transportation systems and infrastructure; and industrial products, building automation, and control systems. Each module is IP-enabled and, with embedded interoperability software, can bridge private networks to open standard public networks.
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(Acquired from http://news.prnewswire.com)
July 27, 2009
The Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG) announced today five new members of the industry trade association. The new DRSG members are Whirlpool Corporation, Advanced Telemetry, Universal Powerline Association, Bridge Energy Group, and Space-Time Insight.
“We are pleased to welcome these new members into the DRSG,” said Dan Delurey, Executive Director of the organization. “The diversity of these new members is further evidence of how the demand response and smart grid industry is becoming not only larger but also broader in terms of the parties involved and the offerings that exist.”
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(Featured article in Control Engineering by David Greenfield, Editorial Director)
August 5, 2009
The EC-2XXX Grid MicroCircuits family products converge energy and communications within the utility, industrial, commercial, and defense products markets. Grid MicroCircuits open-standard products are designed with off-the-shelf microcontrollers and digital signal processors for applications in OEM products and systems including:
· Alternative energy applications (e.g., solar inverters and wind farms);
· Meters, sensors, smart appliances & products;
· Transportation systems and infrastructure; and
· Industrial products, building automation and control systems.
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(Featured article on TMCnet.com by Jai C.S., TMCnet Contributor)
July 28, 2009
Communications and networking company PCN Technology, Inc., announced recently that its 2008 Energy AMI Grid MicroCircuits Products consisting of its advanced Grid MicroCircuits and GridSweep network management software is now available for Electric Utility Automated Metering Infrastructure markets.
Reportedly, the company is closely working with several large companies in the Electric Utility markets for 2009 product roll out.
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Complete Embedded Sub-System Module Solutions for Backhaul, Endpoint and BAN (Building Area Network) Energy AMI/AMR Systems
(Taken from http://www.allbusiness.com/energy-utilities/utilities-industry-electric-power/5270292-1.html)
PCN Technology, Inc. announces the coming availability of its 2008 Energy AMI Grid MicroCircuits[TM] Products.
PCN’s AMI product platform consists of its advanced Grid MicroCircuits[TM] (embedded sub-system modules) and GridSweep[TM] network management software for Electric Utility Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) markets. PCN is working closely with leading companies in the Electric Utility markets for 2008 product roll out. Read the rest of this entry »
