Features & Benefits
OpenWay distinguishes itself from all other smart grid offerings in the marketplace by providing:
Full two-way communication to each meter
Multiple-channel interval data collection
Integrated mass market demand response
A built-in communication pathway to the home
Extensive smart grid features and functionality, designed to evolve over time
Gas meter data collection via Zigbee™ radio chip
Complete Communications Flexibility
By using the ANSI C12.22 protocol for networked meter communications, OpenWay’s architecture maintains independence of any particular network communications technology. Multiple transport technologies—including RF, BPL, and virtually any IP-based communications network—can be seamlessly integrated into a single system to deliver the best combination of reliability and cost.
A Truly Smart Meter
OpenWay’s advantages go well beyond architecture. With OpenWay comes the industry’s first, truly smart meter for the residential mass market. Itron engineers have built upon our industry-leading CENTRON® solid-state meter platform to deliver a new meter that provides modular design for broad flexibility in communications and functionality. It offers full compliance with the ANSI C12.22 standard and robust ‘smart grid’ functionality, including positive outage notification and a load-limiting remote disconnect/reconnect switch under glass.
Each OpenWay CENTRON meter also comes factory-equipped with a ZigBee radio chip to enable data collection from gas meters as well as in-home communication for purposes of customer communication, data presentment, load control and demand response.
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