5/8/2023 0 Comments French broad emc![]() ![]() ![]() The Coop reports typical distances of 1200 feet between LAN endpoints, with ranges of up to 12,700 feet achieved. In the field, TUNet devices automatically associate themselves within the LAN, minimizing the cost and complexity of implementation. At their peak, technicians retrofit 500 meters a week with wireless modems. Now the service department can perform the function from its Marshall headquarters and significantly reduce the number of truck rolls.įrench Broad is well on its way to full deployment with over 17,000 TUNet devices installed to date. It can also target high turnover rental properties that frequently required a service call in order to “read out” a former tenant’s name and “read in” the new renter. The ability to set deployment priorities allows the Coop to place meters in hard-to-reach locations and eliminate travel to high cost endpoints. This gives French Broad the freedom to install meters at key locations within its service area. The Coop now has the ability to communicate with 70% of its meters using only two whip antennas mounted on existing SCADA towers. Results: Benefits Extend Well Beyond Basic kWh Reads ![]() The system consists of a fixed wireless network that supports advanced metering, instant outage reporting, remote disconnect/ reconnect, and can serve as the backbone network for future applications and multi-utility capabilities. TUNet’s wide area network leverages the 220 MHz frequency, giving the Coop exceptional radio range and penetration across uneven countryside. Solution: Exceptional Range in Mountainous Terrainįrench Broad implemented TUNet® in October 2004. Noisy powerlines made PLC impractical in the mountainous service area and did not satisfy French Broad’s need for real-time communication with its widely dispersed members. Low member density in remote regions resulted in expensive off-cycle reads and occasionally delayed service to distant communities. The challenges faced by French Broad EMC are shared by many cooperatives: tough operating environment, strong focus on member service, and a fundamental need to drive more value from its distribution network. Challenge: Top-Tier Member Service Drives AMI ![]()
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