GC9838
The gridComm GC9838 is a next generation hybrid DIN Rail Power Line Communication - Radio Frequency modem providing complete hardware and software networking solution. It automatically configures the PLC and RF real-time and self-adapts to the varying conditions in the communication links with the most optimal data routing paths, resulting in extremely reliable and robust communications in a Low-Voltage power network. This new generation GC9838 DIN Rail hybrid PLC-RF modem utilizes the industry-leading gridComm GC2200 Integrated circuit, an OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) Power Line Communication Transceiver and an in-built LoRa-based wireless connectivity to allow adaptive networking over different media.
Features
- Standalone hybrid PLC-LoRa modem in DIN Rail casing
- Dry Contact Relay control for up to 2KW AC power output
- Digital Inputs Din
- RS485 connectivity
- Option for dual PLC-LoRa communication or single
- PLC or single LoRa communication
- Adaptive GCNet networking ability with auto-repeater mode to increase the distance coverage
- PLC Frequency range: 5KHz to 500KHz configurable for FCC, ARIB and CENELEC modes of operation
- LoRa RF Frequency: available at 915MHz, 868MHz, 433MHz or 470MHz
- Input power supply: Options for 120V 60Hz and 220~240V, 50/60 Hz, 100mA
Benefits
- Standalone hybrid PLC-RF modem that connects directly to AC power lines
- Simple "plug-and-play" operation
- Auto range extender or bridging with seamless connectivty
- Operates in either PLC or RF mode or both PLC and RF modes concurrently within a unified network using the same network ID, protocol and command set
- Reliable, predictable communications providing full redundancy over different mediums and different power line carrier frequencies
- Automatic configuration in noisy power line environments via best channel scan to provide most robust and reliable data transmission
- Ideal for remote switching ON/OFF or PWM control of load
- Standalone PLC modem that connects directly to 3-Phase AC power lines.
- Simple "plug-and-play" operation
- RS485/RS232-PLC bridge via transparent protocol
- Robust Communications: Based on GC2200, communications over up to 18 OFDM channels
- Reliable, Predictable Communications: Automatic configuration in noisy environments via best channel scan to provide most robust and reliable data transmission
Applications
- Smart metering and smart grid
- Street lighting control
- Industrial control
- SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition)
The gridComm GC9838 is an industrial grade hybrid DIN Rail Power Line Communication (PLC) and LoRa modem that comes with built-in PWM Control (Output) and 2KW Output Power with Dry Contact Relay;
- Connects directly to Low-Voltage AC power line
- Input power supply: Options for 120V 60Hz and 220~240V, 50/60 Hz, 100mA
- Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
- Standards: CE , FCC, UL
- Size in mm: 71 L x 54.5 W x 75 H, Weight: 350 g
- Flame Retardant ABS casing with DIN Rail mounting
- Supports RS485 via transparent protocol
- 32-bit addressing scheme
- Four operation modes: Point-to-Point, Simple Broadcast, Auto-Routing, and Broadcast-Routing
- One master node supports up to 240 slave nodes in Auto-Routing and Broadcast-Routing modes
- Support user packet size of up to maximum of 512 bytes
- Distance: Up to 2km- actual distance depends on environments
- Interface: PWM outputs- 150ps
- Dry Contact Relay control for up to 2KW AC power output
- RS485, no external interface converter needed
- Preset Serial COM Port settings: 115200 Baud rate, No Parity Bit, 8 Data Bit and 1 Stop Bit
- 18 independent channels operating with up to
- 54 out of 100 pre-installed carrier frequencies between 5 kHz to 500 kHz.3QPSK, 3BPSK, or 1BPSK modulation schemes with up to 18 levels of redundancy
- Maximum raw data rates at Phy level between
- 1.22 Kbps to 7.32 Kbps depending modulation scheme
- Scan Frequency tool to scan for best 18 carrier frequencies based on RSSI and Received Success Rate for up to 8 nodes
- Noise Indicator tool to detect noise level for selected frequency channels
- Debug tool to test success rate of communication links
- Options for operation on CENELEC A, CENELEC B, CENELEC C, CENELEC D, FCC or ARIB bands
- Rx Sensitivity: -75 dBm
- 168 dB maximum link budget
- +18 dBm - 60 mW constant RF output vs. V supply
- +14 dBm high efficiency PA
- Data rate up to 2.4 kbps
- High sensitivity: down to -148 dBm
- Bullet-proof front end: IIP3 = -12.5 dBm
- Excellent blocking immunity
- Low RX current of 10.3 mA, 200 nA register retention
- Fully integrated synthesizer with a resolution of 61 Hz
- FSK, GFSK, MSK, GMSK, LoRaTM and OOK modulation
- Operating communication frequency- 915MHz
- Built-in bit synchronizer for clock recovery
- Preamble detection
- 127 dB Dynamic Range RSSI
- Automatic RF Sense and CAD with ultra-fast AFC
- Packet engine up to 256 bytes with CRC18 independent channels operating with up to 54 out of 100 pre-installed carrier frequencies between 5 kHz to 500 kHz.3QPSK, 3BPSK, or 1BPSK modulation schemes with up to 18 levels of redundancy
- Maximum raw data rates at Phy level between 1.22 Kbps to 7.32 Kbps depending modulation scheme
- Scan Frequency tool to scan for best 18 carrier frequencies based on RSSI and Received Success Rate for up to 8 nodes
- Noise Indicator tool to detect noise level for selected frequency channels
- Debug tool to test success rate of communication links
- Options for operation on CENELEC A, CENELEC B, CENELEC C, CENELEC D, FCC or ARIB band
- Rx Sensitivity: -75 dBm
- LoRaTM Modem
- 168 dB maximum link budget
- +18 dBm - 60 mW constant RF output vs. V supply
- +14 dBm high efficiency PA
- Data rate up to 2.4 kbps
- High sensitivity: down to -148 dBm
- Bullet-proof front end: IIP3 = -12.5 dBm
- Excellent blocking immunity
- Low RX current of 10.3 mA, 200 nA register retention
- Fully integrated synthesizer with a resolution of 61 Hz
- FSK, GFSK, MSK, GMSK, LoRaTM and OOK modulation
- Operating communication frequency- 915MHz
- Built-in bit synchronizer for clock recovery
- Preamble detection
- 127 dB Dynamic Range RSSI Automatic RF Sense and CAD with ultra-fast AFC
- Packet engine up to 256 bytes with CRC
- Scan Frequency tool to scan for best 18 carrier frequencies based on RSSI and Received Success Rate for up to 8 nodes.
- Noise Indicator tool to detect noise level for selected frequency channels.
- Debug tool to test success rate of communication links
- API for switching ON/OFF dry contact relay and PWM control
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