Regional Power Company Deploys Eurotech ZyWAN Router

With smart grids, it is extremely important for operators to get the necessary information from the grid for better management and improved customer experience.

 

Keeping this necessity in mind, Eurotech has entered into an agreement with a utility company serving more than 2 million customers for ZyWAN cellular routing modems.

 

The rugged ZyWAN can be used in fleets, public works and utilities oil and gas applications. The product offers a secure and robust connection to CDMA, EVDO, GSM/GPRS, 3G, and iDEN cellular networks. It provides real-time access to any Ethernet, 802.11 or serial device for mobile and fixed data applications.

 

According to the agreement, 1M USD worth of Eurotech ZyWAN units will be deployed at base stations throughout the grid to manage power flow. Also, smart meters will be wirelessly connected to residential and business clients to ensure better energy usage. The ZyWAN modems wirelessly transmit smart reader readings and provide diagnostic measurements from base stations.

 

“The ZyWAN gives utilities access to information throughout the grid, drawing the data from the edge of the network to the operations center,” said Kurt Hochanadel, wireless product manager for Eurotech Inc. “Because the ZyWAN is certified with several wireless carriers, utilities can potentially deploy the units and be up and running quickly to manage operations and improve the customer experience.”

 

Providing an optimal customer experience while maintaining operational efficiency for the utility, the Smart Grid application provides near real-time management of the end user’s power usage. Other benefits include automatic meter reading without a visit to the local property; access online tooling to monitor energy use; ability to respond promptly to meter service requests; and innovative rate options that meet the clients’ lifestyle.

 

Recently, the company announced a range of embedded platforms and devices qualified for the industrial, transportation and defense markets. These products cover requirements ranging from embedded boards for integration into users own devices, through to a range of standard enclosure systems qualified for the intended application. Design services are also available when coupled with the embedded operating systems and software frameworks.