SyncNet

Part No.: MPKK-SyncNet
It enables OEMs and utilities to transport data bi-directionally, between field devices and other systems and IoT applications

產品介紹

SyncNet

SyncNet is a low power RF communication solution for creating a field area network, based on the Wireless Smart Utility Network (Wi-SUN) standard. It enables OEMs and utilities to transport data bi-directionally, between field devices and other systems and IoT applications that utilize that data for analytics or decision making. In addition, it helps utilities integrate and derive greater value from intelligent sensors being deployed in utility substations or networks.

The SyncNet technology is made available to OEMs for integration into their products, accelerating time to market with IoT ready devices. The SyncNet Field Area Network (FAN) communication protocol stack and end device module reference design helps to facilitate the integration process for OEMs.

In addition, SyncNet protocol stack is portable to other RF network interface module designs conforming to the physical layer standards of WiSUN/IEEE 802.15.4.
 

Technology

The SyncNet Field Area Network is based on the Wireless Smart Utility Network (Wi-SUN) technology stack. PHY layer supported by SyncNet is based on IEEE 802.15.4g, which provides bidirectional communications operating in various license-free bands. The MAC sub-layer is based on IEEE 802.15.4e along with Wi-SUN defined Information Extensions (IEs). The network layer is IPv6 with 6LoWPAN [RFC6282] adaptation. SyncNet supports

mesh topologies, from star and mesh options in Wi-Sun profile. Mandatory packet routing option based on: RPL [RFC6550] non storing mode is supported at the network layer. The transport layer provides both UDP and TCP services.
 


 

Evaluation Kit

The SyncNet Evaluation Kit comes with a development board, five RF modules with pre-loaded SyncNet stack, and a Field Area Router for evaluation and testing the network
 

Components Function
RF Communication
Module

 
Communication modules with API to access communication peripherals /
GPIO and REST API's for bidirectional data exchange with kalki.io Platform
Evaluation Board

 
Used with SyncNet RF modules for developing device interfaces and performing
integration testing
Field Area Router

 
Used for connecting RF mesh based devices to backhaul network
Kalki.io Developer
Subscription for Sync

 
Developer subscription account in kalki.io for SyncNet evaluation. Evaluation
account provides access to monitoring, control and analytics applications.
It also provides a test and validate application to verify successful integration
of new devices into SyncNet
EasyConnect

 
Configuration and installation tool


Reference Design

Kalkitech offers SyncNet binary code and an RF module reference design under a separate licensing agreement. Kalkitech offers custom services to port the stack to different hardware platforms. The SyncNet protocol stack covers link layer up to the transport layer (TCP/UDP) including IPv6. Device Manufactures can build an application on top of this or can choose from the list of application protocols offering from Kalkitech.



 

Field Elements

RF
Communication
Module

SYNC 94x
Communication modules with API to access
communication peripherals/GPIO and REST
API's for bidirectional data exchange with
kalki.io Platform.

RF Bridge SYNC 185x Bridge node to connect standalone devices
with the SyncNet network. Bridges can be
integrated with field devices over serial ports
using transparent tunnel, Modbus or CoAP
interfaces.
Cellular Bridge SYNC 18xx Bridge node to connect standalone devices
over a 3G cellular network. Gateways can
be integrated with field devices over serial
ports using transparent tunnel, Modbus or
CoAP interfaces.

RF Repeater SYNC 185x RF Repeaters are standalone radio range
extenders which can reach out to far end
points easily.
 
 
Outdoor Field
Area Router
(FAR)
SYNC 19xx Field area routers (FARs) mounted outdoors
that provide coordination for last mile mesh
networks and also serve as the access point
for connecting to backhaul.

 
Indoor Field
Area Router
(FAR)
SYNC 19xx
Indoor Field Area Routers (FARs) providing
coordination for last mile mesh networks and
serves as access point for connecting to
backhaul.

 


Applications


Community/Industrial Smart Metering

Wireless communication network for smart meter reading for residential communities and industrial establishments. Solution can deliver all smart metering functions including billing, prepayment, demand response, outage management, energy auditing and various other use cases.
 

Substation Asset Monitoring

Wireless communications module can connect to assets in a substation via either directly embedded on the sensor or plugged in through serial ports, to monitor operational and non- operational parameters. This enables the identification of abnormal conditions and the ability to schedule preventive maintenance of substation assets.