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PowerLine Coordinator™

OVERVIEW

The PowerLine Coordinator™ is a rugged and reliable communication device that serves as an intermediary between the

Smart Wires Field Devices (SWFDs) for power flow control and the PowerLine Gateway™. It is responsible for managing the

ISM mesh and communication with the PowerLine Gateway for control and status reporting. The communication with the

PowerLine Gateway is done via a proprietary and secure protocol over TCP/IP. The PowerLine Coordinator is an important

component of the Smart Wires’ End-to-End (E2E) Communication and Control System that enables the utility to seamlessly

commission, observe, control, and maintain the overall Smart Wires’ solution.

PowerLine Coordinator Front View

PowerLine Coordinator Rear View (Dual Power Option shown for representative purposes)

SAFETY INFORMATION

Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the PowerLine Coordinator.

FCC SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF)

electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. When used with approved Smart Wires antennas, Smart Wires’

products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper installation of this radio

according to the instructions found in this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC

recommended limits.

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Do not touch or move antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.

• Do not hold any component containing a radio so that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of

the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

• The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the local codes, the national

codes, and the safety directives of such environments.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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PowerLine Coordinator™ OVERVIEW The PowerLine Coordinator™ is a rugged and reliable communication device that serves as an intermediary between the Smart Wires Field Devices (SWFDs) for power flow control and the PowerLine Gateway™. It is responsible for managing the ISM mesh and communication with the PowerLine Gateway for control and status reporting. The communication with the PowerLine Gateway is done via a proprietary and secure protocol over TCP/IP.
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BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION Before you begin the installation process, please refer to Figure 1, and Figure 2 to become familiar with the PowerLine Coordinator’s layout, connectors, 866/915 MHz, and 2.4 GHz location. (* 2.4 GHz operation is not supported in this version and is provisioned for future use) Figure 1: PowerLine Coordinator Layout 1 2 Power 1 LED Power 2 LED Figure 2: PowerLine Coordinator Layout 1 2.4 GHz LED Indication (* 2.
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DEPLOYING THE POWERLINE COORDINATORS ON YOUR NETWORK Prior to beginning the actual PowerLine Coordinator deployment, perform these tasks: • • Ensure that an RF site survey has been performed. Ensure that your network infrastructure devices are operational and properly configured. To deploy PowerLine Coordinators, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Obtain the PowerLine Coordinator location map created during your building site survey.
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Figure 4: 866/915 MHz Antenna Mounting 1 OMB.8912.05F21 Antenna 5 M6 U Type Screw 2 Cover 6 M6 Washer 3 Holder 7 M6 Nut 4 N Type (F) Connector © 2018 Smart Wires | www.smartwires.
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CONNECTING THE POWER CABLES The PowerLine Coordinator receives power through the external power sources. Figure 2-4 shows the power options for the PowerLine Coordinator with AC/DC configuration. Figure 7: PowerLine Coordinator Power Options (48 VDC) The PowerLine Coordinator power options are listed below: • • • • (100-240 VAC) Each PowerLine Coordinator receives redundant power supplies. AC/AC or DC/DC configurations with wide-range power suppliers are also available.
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ABOUT SMART WIRES Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia, Smart Wires is the leader in grid optimization solutions that leverage its patented modular power flow control technology. Smart Wires’ solutions are quickly deployable, enabling utilities to react quickly and address emergency problems.