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MDS 900 MHZ - Webinar PDF
MDS 900 MHZ - Webinar PDF
MDS 900 MHZ - Webinar PDF
Imagination at work.
Distribution Automation Industry Drivers
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Network Requirements for DA Applications
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DA Wireless Technologies Summary
Licensed Private High <120Kbps Very High < 60 miles P2P, P2MP
NarrowBand
Unlicensed FHSS Private Low 1 to 10’s of Mbps High with Mesh or < 30 miles P2P, P2MP, Mesh
Broadband dual uplinks
Public/Private Medium (3G) 10’s of Mbps Best Effort, Low < 15 miles P2MP
Carrier Cellular Standards Low (4G/LTE)
Based
Public/Private Medium (3G) 10’s of Mbps High with carrier < 15 miles P2MP
M2M/MVNO
Standards Low (4G/LTE) failover (Aeris)
Cellular Based
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Best
Better
MVNO/M2M
Tier 1 Carriers Private Private
Considerations (Aeris)
3G/4G/LTE Narrowband Unlic. Broadband
3G/4G/LTE
Minimal Minimal Can be significant Can be significant
CAPEX Modem/Enclosure Modem/Enclosure Modem, Antenna, Enclosure Modem, Antenna, Enclosure
Capital Cost AP Towers/Backhaul infra AP Towers/Backhaul infra
IT Infra at control center IT Infra at control center
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Legacy vs Modern Converged Communications
Converged Network
Network 1 Network 2 Network 3 Cellular or Private WAN Side:
Or BOTH Ethernet
RF Mesh (future)
4G LTE
Primary Backup 3G Global
RF Link RF Link RF Link RF Link RF Link 900MHz unlicensed
Bridging
GE MDS Orbit Routing
Modem Modem Modem
Access Side:
Application 1 Application 2 Application 3 App 1 App 2 App 3 Secure WiFi
Fast Ethernet
Serial (Modbus)
Bridging
Routing
Dedicated network per application Support for diverse network media technology including
Point to point, no flexibility cellular, licensed, unlicensed, Wimax, Ethernet, Serial etc…
Mostly proprietary protocols Advanced QoS allows a single-box-solution for a mix of
Different RF technologies meant different vendors applications of different criticality
High cost of maintenance, operation Combined switching and routing between any interfaces
Low capabilities` allows for a variety of deployment scenarios
Low security Single platform, multiple deployment architectures
Highly secure communications with VPN and firewalling
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GE MDS Orbit MCR & ECR Features Summary
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Industrial Hardening and Ruggedness
Built to last from the ground up IEEE 1613 & IEC 61850-3 compliant
Hardened cast aluminum enclosure CSA Class 1, Div. 2, UL 508, UL1604
Industrial hardening and endurance -40 to +70 Celsius operating temp
Power: 10-60VDC
Consumption:
4 watts average (20% duty cycle)
3 watts in receive | 8 watts peak
Ran over by
Ran over by Shot at with a Landed
Anthony’s on pavement from a
Truck Orbit MCR-4G still
a Truck 12-gauge 100 feet vertical fall
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Orbit MCR NX915 Feature Overview
Operates in the 902-928 MHz ISM Band
Spreading method FHSS, DTS
Occupied Bandwidth 152 to 1320 kHz
Modulation 2, 4-level GFSK
Configurable Data Rate:
Security Features
125kbps, 250kbps, 500kbps, 1Mbps, 1.25 Mbps
All Orbit OS’s security features including firewalling
Long Range: > 30 miles depending on modulation & terrain and IPSec VPN can be applied to the 900 MHz NIC card.
In addition it supports the following added RF security
Power Output: 20 dBm to 30 dBm in 1 dBm steps features:
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Primary/Active Path
Possible Backup Path
Device Mode: Store and Forward Device Mode: Store and Forward
Modem Mode: Auto Modem Mode: Auto Device Mode: Remote
Network Name: Test Network Name: Test Modem Mode: Auto
Network Name: Test
Architecture Characteristics:
The Orbit NX915 Mesh algorithm is proprietary and does not follow the 802.15.4 standard. However the benefit is that Orbit
has the freedom to achieve much higher throughputs compared to existing mesh standards by using dynamic fragmentation
and allowing all tiers to communicate simultaneously. NX915 can run over the air RF Encryption using 256bit keys between
any two Orbit MCRs for added security.
Two methods of self healing are available:
1. Best Available Path: Featured above, if SAF and REMOTE modem modes are set to AUTO, upon power up each would
scan channels looking for upstream SAF or AP nodes, and would run analytics to pick the path based on the most
optimum RSSI and SAF depth. This calculation may take one and up to a few minutes depending on the size of the
network. Upon synchronization, the algorithm runs again only when the signal to AP/SAF weakens or is lost.
2. First Available Path: If a Remote or SAF’s modem mode is set to a specific mode (e.g. 1250Kbps), they will
synchronize to the first available/seen synchronization node (AP or SAF), despite the fact that it may not be the most
optimum path. This mode is fast, and may bring the network up in seconds.
Design Considerations: Use First Available Path method if you have a well designed network with predictable and strong
failover paths. Use Best Available Path if there is unpredictability regarding RSSI or if the network has moving nodes in it.
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Redundant Mobile Carrier Uplinks
Orbit MCR Uplink/Backhaul via a Dual Cellular Carriers, With Static Routing
Carrier A
Control Center
Cellular
Carrier A
Private APN
Carrier A
• WiFi 4G/LTE/3G
• Ethernet
CDMA or GSM
• Serial
Internet
Customer Site 1 Orbit
Cellular Customer
Carrier B Control Center
Public Network
Carrier B
4G/LTE/3G
CDMA or GSM Wireless connection
Secure VPN Tunnel
Architecture Characteristics
Flexibility: 4G LTE or Global 3G Global are both supported as simultaneous cellular uplinks. The 3G Global card also
supports dual SIM for dual carrier support.
Scalability: Architecture is scalable to virtually limitless CPE endpoints depending on VPN concentrators capabilities in
customer data center or cellular carrier APN size
Enhanced Security: Orbit’s embedded firewall enables secure IPSec VPN tunnels with 256 bit encryption between
customer sites and data center in addition to stateful packet filtering.
Uplink Redundancy: Orbit allows for Active/Active or Active/Standby (roadmap) uplink redundancy to same or different
carriers. Redundancy achieved via routing. Additional site to site VPNs possible for up to 5 sessions per CPE.
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Redundant Uplinks: 900MHz and Cellular
Orbit MCR With Dual Uplinks: One Private via 900MHz, and one Public via Cellular Carrier
Encrypted
900MHz
Network
• WiFi
• Ethernet
• Serial
Orbit Path 2
Customer Site
Cellular
Customer
3G/4G
Cellular Control Center
cellular
Network Carrier Internet
Network
Carrier
Data Wireless connection
Center Secure VPN Tunnel
Architecture Characteristics
Flexible Uplinks: Orbit can take part simultaneously of private 900MHz unlicensed networks as well as 3G/4G cellular
networks for redundancy or load sharing purposes.
Redundancy: Layer 3 static routing and/or Active/Active or Active/Standby configurations between cellular and private
900MHz can be used to create redundant uplinks and improve network availability
OPEX Savings: In such a deployment, the 900MHz network could be used primarily and in the event of a failure the
cellular network would be used as a backup in order to minimize data charges over the cellular network.
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Converged Utility Field Area Network (FAN)
900Mhz
Recloser
On top of RF Encryption
Orbit
MCR-900
900Mhz
Renewables
Protection
Orbit Cellular
MCR-900 Orbit 3G/4G
900MHz AP
Utility
Collector
Control Center
AMI
Wireless connection
Orbit Secure VPN Tunnel
MCR-900
AMI Mesh
Network Field Area Network Distribution Other Optional WAN Uplinks:
Substation Ethernet (to SONET/MPLS), Cellular, 900Mhz
Application Characteristics
A converged FAN is a scalable access network that is capable of securely supporting multiple Distribution
Automation applications with various SLAs and requirements
A converged FAN requires an RF Access network that has bandwidth, security, low latency, QoS, and a variety of
media access in order to enable the collapsing of multiple applications over a single RF infrastructure
In this example, Orbit MCR900 acts as both the AP and remote in an 1.25Mbps 900MHz Point to Multipoint
network with a range of up to 30 miles (clear LOS) and a strong arsenal of security and QoS policing features to
ensure secure SLA delivery for applications.
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Automation of Rural Distribution Assets
Orbit Carrier
MCR-900 Orbit MCR-900 Orbit MCR-900 Network
SAF AP
Utility Rural
Assets: Nearest
VR, RS, CAP Cellular
Utility
Banks, Switches, Uptake
Control Center
Reclosers, DS
Orbit
Orbit MCR-900
MCR-900
SAF
Orbit
MCR-900
Network Range Can Be Extended to > 100 miles using Orbit’s Store & Forward
Application Characteristics
Orbit’s 900MHz technology allows for higher RF sensitivity and gain and an extension of more than 30 miles
between any two hops (based on terrain). Its Store-and-Forward technology allows for the daisy chaining of up
to 8 Orbits to further extend the network deep into rural areas. Each one of those Orbits can then act as a leaf
Access Point as required to further widen the area of coverage.
Due to the half duplex nature of 900MHz ISM, the 1.25Mbps bandwidth of the Orbit will be split over the
number of remote locations. The more remotes per 900MHz access point, the less bandwidth will be available.
However the usage of efficient SCADA protocols such as DNP3 allows for a larger scalability for cost
optimization.
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Large Scale Interlocking With Redundancy
GOOSE
SCADA GRE IPSec VPN
Transmission Primary 900MHz Path
IP/Other
Substation Backup 900MHz Path
bridged packets 900Mhz primary
Backup Cellular Path
4G/LTE backup
Cellular
Backup
Ethernet-
o-GRE
Cellular
Cellular Backup
Backup Ethernet-
Ethernet- o-GRE
o-GRE
Distribution Distribution
Substation Substation
SCADA
Gateway
Relays
(GOOSE)
Application Characteristics
An MCR Orbit 900 + Cellular network is built to provide redundant WAN access between utility substations for a variety of
applications including Large Scale GOOSE Interlocking, Distribution Protection, Control, VoIP, Physical Security, etc…
Orbit is configured to operate in a secure/encrypted 900MHz Mesh topology + Cellular backup to improve High Availability
through providing redundant paths over different network types.
We setup secure IPSec VPN tunnels between the sites (regardless of the underlying radio technology), over which we build
Ethernet-over-GRE tunnels to bridge the Layer 2 GOOSE protocol over the primary 900MHz network. Should the 900Mhz
network fail, Orbit detects the loss of contact over a certain path and automatically switches to using a backup GRE tunnel
over the cellular network.
Security: RF layer encryption is enabled between all 900MHz mesh nodes. And additional IPSec VPN/Encryption is enabled on
top for added security for both the 900MHz and cellular paths.
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IEC61850 DG Protection With Redundant Uplinks
Orbit
MCR Cellular
Cellular Backup
Backup Ethernet-
Ethernet- o-GRE
o-GRE
Orbit
MCR-900
Recloser
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Smart Grids: Strategies to Transport
Critical Utility Distribution Applications
March 12, 2015.
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Aeris Markets & Services
Serving many M2M / IoT markets
M2M Platform
Cellular
Markets
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Utilities and Energy Customers
Aeris customers are delivering cellular solutions in utility markets
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Our Technology Advantage
Full Solution Stack
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Key Capabilities
Full stack from connectivity to content analytics
AerCloud is transport-independent
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Beyond Simple Data Transport
Aeris Services build on standard cellular
Service and
Performance
Enhancements
Effective Custom
Monitoring & Network
Support Services
Carriers
Aeris
Data
Transport
Customized Automated
Flexible Services Device / Usage
Billing Management
Enhanced Complete
Security for Device Traffic
M2M devices Monitoring
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Coverage and Reliability Service and
Performance
Enhanced CDMA service coverage Enhancements
Aeris Network
27
Billing Customized
Flexible
Flexible billing systems designed by Aeris Billing
28
Support Effective
Monitoring &
Needs of Machine Devices differ from cellular handsets Support
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Summary
Cellular is an extremely capable transport for Smart Grid applications
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Thank you!
Syed.Hosain@aeris.net
+1 (408) 557-1905, twitter: @AerisCTO, blog: www.aeris.com/blog
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