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M400D FlexNet® Base Station
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The M400D FlexNet® base station offers a strategic network communications option for smart grid deployments with high volume, diverse traffic requirements. By providing dual M400 transceivers, a single base station can simultaneously support communications for both AMI meter reading systems and high value applications such as distribution automation (DA), demand response (DR), home area network (HAN) and smart lighting control while transmitting and receiving in a 200 kHz band of spectrum. This bandwidth enables more dedicated channels and higher network traffic capacity, allowing the M400D to take full advantage of the FlexNet communication networkand its primary-use licensed spectrum that delivers eight times the transmit power of competitive smart grid communication systems.
The M400D FlexNet® base station offers a strategic network communications option for smart grid deployments with high volume, diverse traffic requirements. By providing dual M400 transceivers, a single base station can simultaneously support communications for both AMI meter reading systems and high value applications such as distribution automation (DA), demand response (DR), home area network (HAN) and smart lighting control while transmitting and receiving in a 200 kHz band of spectrum. This bandwidth enables more dedicated channels and higher network traffic capacity, allowing the M400D to take full advantage of the FlexNet communication networkand its primary-use licensed spectrum that delivers eight times the transmit power of competitive smart grid communication systems.
Scalability and Performance
With both single and dual transceiver options, the M400D provides unparalleled scaling opportunities to meet the performance demands of smart grid applications far into the future. When configured with two transceivers, up to 32 receivers and two transmitters may be supported, with each transceiver dedicated to an individual smart grid application.
Features and Configurations
The M400D offers a drop-in replacement for the S100 transceiver shelf (size 3U):
Single and dual transceiver shelves available
Indoor and outdoor cabinets available
System alarm monitoring
Next generation encryption
DA, DR, HAN and lighting application support
Installation
Our smallest dual transceiver base station, the M400D provides flexible indoor, pole or pad-mounting options that enable strategic deployment, a discreet appearance and low-cost installation. The modular transceiver shelf allows for rapid and flexible upgrade paths to fit a variety of dual-application needs.
M400D models are available for a variety of our solutions, including:
Demand Response
Distribution Automation
Advanced Metering Infrastructure
VantagePoint™ Lighting Control
Micro Grid
Grid Edge
Benefits to you
Delivers optimal base station performance over licensed primary-use radio spectrum
Reduces operations and maintenance costs via fewer access points and backhaul connections
200 kHz enables more dedicated channels, resulting in higher network capacity and allowing for more granular data and data channels
Delivers double the transmit power of competitive systems over primary-use licensed spectrum–ensuring reliability for mission critical applications
Provides real-time data during outages and emergencies via resilient network design
Enables strategic deployments via small footprint requirements
Provides certified infrastructure security against cyber threats (GE/Wurldtech™ Achilles® communications security certification)
PRODUCT FEATURES
GPS receiver for time synchronization
Duplexer for single antenna
IP-addressable power supply with hot-swap capability
8-hour battery backup
Alarms and reporting capability
Backhaul via Ethernet/IP
Modular construction for easy serviceability
Indoor/outdoor cabinet configurations
Combined or sectored configurations
Specifications
Spectrum is licensed 900 MHz PCS/MAS
Dual-transceiver configuration
Transmit and receive in a 200 kHz band of spectrum
Compatibility with SNMP