PLC-RF hybrid communication systems, model and simulation

Sanz, A.; Ibar, José Carlos; Lacasa, Luis

doi:10.1109/smartgridcomm51999.2021.9632300

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“…The G3 Alliance specification-based G3-PLC systems have been utilized in several Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and smart grid deployments across numerous nations worldwide. In 2020, the G3-PLC Alliance decided to start work on defining the G3-PLC Hybrid PLC and RF profile to expand G3-PLC's versatility and relevance on global markets [131]. The new hybrid protocol stack combines the primary G3-PLC media with a supplementary channel made up of PHY and MAC RF lower layers depending on IEEE 802.15.4 and IEEE 802.15.4v Smart Utility Network (SUN) FSK RF technologies, as shown in Figure 15.…”

Section: Hybrid Technology G3-plc Hybrid Plc and Rf Profilementioning

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Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Overview on Protocols, Architectures, Technologies, Simulation Tools, and Future Directions

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a global network of interconnected computing, sensing, and networking devices that can exchange data and information via various network protocols. It can connect numerous smart devices thanks to recent advances in wired, wireless, and hybrid technologies. Lightweight IoT protocols can compensate for IoT devices with restricted hardware characteristics in terms of storage, Central Processing Unit (CPU), energy, etc. Hence, it is critical to identify the optimal communication protocol for system architects. This necessitates an evaluation of next-generation networks with improved characteristics for connectivity. This paper highlights significant wireless and wired IoT technologies and their applications, offering a new categorization for conventional IoT network protocols. It provides an in-depth analysis of IoT communication protocols with detailed technical information about their stacks, limitations, and applications. The study further compares industrial IoT-compliant devices and software simulation tools. Finally, the study provides a summary of the current challenges, along with a broad overview of the future directions to tackle the challenges, in the next IoT generation. This study aims to provide a comprehensive primer on IoT concepts, protocols, and future insights that academics and professionals can use in various contexts.

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Section: Hybrid Technology G3-plc Hybrid Plc and Rf Profilementioning

confidence: 99%

Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Overview on Protocols, Architectures, Technologies, Simulation Tools, and Future Directions

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“…studied the performance of such systems and showed improvement in the AMI network coverage. The field measurement for a hybrid PLC-RF network has been performed in Sanz et al (2021b) to validate the simulation results. This recent development opens up new opportunities for developing applications beyond smart metering over the same AMI network.…”

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An overview of DLMS/COSEM and g3-plc for smart metering applications

Ngcobo

Ghayoor

2022

International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems

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A crucial part of the smart grid communication network is the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), connecting a utility company to end-users to support telemetry and remote-control applications. Although different technologies and standards for smart metering systems exist, Power-Line Communication is the preferred technology for AMI networks in dense urban areas, and the G3-PLC, which uses DLMS/COSEM to support data exchange, is the most used standard in PLC-based AMI networks. This paper provides a holistic view of G3-PLC in smart metering systems, including its interaction with the DLMS/COSEM. It also covers the challenges and research opportunities in G3-PLC smart metering systems.

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