G3-PLC and G3-RF Hybrid Communications for Smart Metering
The company provides evaluation setups to validate the advantages of using hybrid G3-PLC and G3-RF communications between our transparent gateways and Smart Meters. These setups allow for independent verification of both the performance advantages and increase in reliability.
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Validation of hybrid communications
Smart Meters with hybrid communication capabilities can be freely mixed with Smart Meters supporting G3-PLC communications only.
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Optimized routing for reliable and optimal communication
It is anticipated that other suppliers will provide Smart Meters using hybrid communication in the near future. The G3-PLC Alliance announced certification testing by the end of this year.