Data Concentrator

Data Concentrator
  • Discovers smart grid devices.
  •  Creates and optimises the low-voltage power line mesh to ensure reliable communications.
  •  Securely configures devices to communicate on the encrypted ANSI- and EN-standard LONWORKS® power line network.
  •  Coordinates the bidirectional delivery of device data, including metering data.
  •  Monitors the health and operation of the devices.

The NES DCN1000 Data Concentrator manages smart meters and other smart grid devices on a neighbourhood area low-voltage power line network. It provides the connectivity infrastructure between these devices and the NES System Software at the utility’s service centre.

DCN 1000 Key Features  

  • 100% Accurate picture for better outage detection with automatic topology mapping
  • Communicates across the WAN using any wired or wireless IP-capable network, including analog telephone lines, GSM, CDMA, and fiber
  • Reliable power line meshing avoids delay of weeks or months to certify RF routes
  • Detect and report trouble conditions such as line breaks and device failures.
  • Remotely upgradeable firmware
  • End-to-end data encryption, multilayered authentication; monitors and report tampering
  • A broadcast capability enables time-critical services such as demand response and load shedding