Transcript The Emerging Role of Standards in BPL’s Development Cycle This presentation Bruce Renz, Principalcontains Technical Architect information that is copyrighted, and is confidential and proprietary.

The Emerging Role of Standards in BPL’s
Development Cycle
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Agenda
Introduction
Amperion’s Approach to BPL
The BPL-Enabled Power Grid
Electrical Noise Vs. BPL Performance
PES Standards Focus: Safety and Reliability
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Broadband Over Powerlines: An
Opportunity to be Seized
World’s most pervasive infrastructure
More than 4 Billion Customers - that’s ALL users of data
Cost effective way to reach customers
Will reach customers that have no opportunity to receive broadband in any
other way.
Enables utility to generate revenue and save money in operating
efficiencies/better reliability
Broadband demand continues to grow
There is no stopping the thirst for broadband
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The Technology
Unique, patented, meaningful barrier to entry
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Simple BPL Building Blocks
Injector
Injector:
Repeater
Launches signal on wire
Also a WiFi Access Point
Repeater
Extractor
Repeater
Repeater: Extends network range
Rcv’s & regenerates signal for next network segment
Also a WiFi Access Point
Extractor: Rcv’s signal and converts to WiFi
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How does Amperion Connect Work?
SOHO and
Residential
Small & Medium
Business
Falcon
overhead PLC
Substation
Transformer
<- Injector
Transformer
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Lynx underground
PLC
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20 Mbps
40-70 HH passed per device
$60/HH passed today
$15-40/HH passed tomorrow
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Technological Advantages
SAFETY
PowerWiFi access provides a safe & economical way to connect and
provision service
No LV wires emissions
Tested & approved by AEP Dolan Labs, Lightning Technology, NEETRAC
STANDARDS BASED
Off the shelf CPE …“buy anywhere”
WiFi is already at scale of 10’s of millions (low cost)
Continuous Advances
HIGH SPEED
Up to 24+ Mbps
ROBUST DESIGN
Built for carrier class and harsh environmental conditions & temperatures
PROFITABLE
Near “zero” CPE cost
25-50+ Household/Businesses passed per extraction unit
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Technological Advantages
RAPID DEPLOYMENT
Installation uses standard utility tools & techniques minimizing crew time
Typical installation AND provisioning is about an 1 hour including bucket
truck placement
COVERAGE
Stackable repeaters extend Powerline signal with minimal latency
PowerWiFi range has been shown up to 750 ft. on OH and 600 ft. on UG
Electric grid becomes one huge hot spot
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Amperion Connect™ Products
Falcon™
Overhead – Wire Mount
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Griffin™
Overhead – Pole Mount
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Lynx™
Underground
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Installations In The Field
Pole Mount Griffin
Lynx Injector at the Substation
Lynx mounted
in transformer
Falcon with Power unit
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Insulated Coupler BIL Test
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Insulated Coupler Short Circuit Test
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Services Enabled by Powerline
Broadband
Core Utility
Surfing
Streaming
Gaming
VoIP
AMR
Capacitor Bank Control
Device Activation/Monitoring
Station Security Monitoring
Load Management
PowerWiFi
Mobile
Roaming
Backhaul
Cell Towers
Remote DSLAMs
LV PLC
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Amperion’s BPL Enhance Utility Operations
CUSTOMER INTERFACE
Automatic meter reading
Home gateway (banking, bundled services)
Service connect/disconnect
Prepaid metering
Pinpointing of power quality problem source
802.11 for customer representative applications
802.11 availability to police/fire (ex: Broomfield, CO)
Energy theft detection
LOAD and DISTRIBUTED GENERATION MANAGEMENT
Demand-side management
Real-time price signaling to customers
Centralized dispatch of distributed generation
Islanding of distributed generation and matched load
Circuit load measurement for distributed gen. (peak shaving)
Dynamic loading of station transformers
DISTRIBUTION AUTOMATION
Automation of line sectionalizing devices (recloser or switch)
VAR control (capacitors, regulator, voltage measurements)
Isolation of faults on single phases; rapid restoration
Verification that capacitor banks are switching as expected
Outage location (within 1,000 feet or so) and notification
DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING
Measure conductor temperature, line voltage, status of line
arrestors, fuses, line transformer
Analyze line noise (EMI analysis)
Improved real-time monitoring of underground networks
Better knowledge of electrical losses
Station to station networking (communications channel)
Detection of cable deterioration
OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT
Lineman access to maps, instruction book
Create central repository for data fed by PLC reporting
Work management; crew reporting via PLC/radio link
Asset security monitoring
Develop power flow profile in real time
SYSTEM PROTECTION
Fault recognition and location*
Replacement for transmission carrier current communications
Adaptive relay setting
*Michigan now fines Utilities each time there is an outage, and bases the
fine on the duration of the outage
Utility Apps drive adoption, justify CAPEX, & provide efficiencies & a regulatory strategy; A $5B US market alone**
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Future Advancements
Technology
Higher delivered throughput (20+Mbps now- 100Mbps coming)
Powerline Reach
PowerWiFi Coverage
Increased range and in-building penetration
Mesh networking capability
High Voltage Product Line
Physical Characteristics
Size, Weight, Power Consumption
Standards and interoperability
Applications
Broadband Applications; driven into premise and personalized
Integrated multimedia in-premise
Smart Home applications
Mobility
Costs
Process
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Regulatory Considerations
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Key Regulatory Issues to be Addressed
PLC vendors must comply with FCC’s radio frequency emissions standards
PLC emits RF signals; FCC Part 15 limits what can be radiated without a license. Amperion
products operate from 1.7-30 MHz, but PLC equipment could operate up to 88 MHz
Amperion’s products comply with existing FCC regulations; any relaxation enhances performance
PLC vendors must determine fees between regulated utility and service provider
Utility must be compensated for use of wires, attachments, and substation real estate
Fees must not be so burdensome as to discourage deployment of PLC products
PLC encourages competition
PLC provides competitive alternative for ISPs that can use this technology to provide services
PLC deployments provide open access at the ISP level; any provider can utilize the equipment
Technical limitation: only one MV PLC provider can deploy equipment on the same wires
Amperion exploring the means for coexistence of multiple MV PLC providers on a single network
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BPL Can Thrive Under Existing FCC Rules
“I wish to emphasize that the (NOI) should in no way slow down BPL
deployment. Several companies have told me they can deploy BPL
under existing rules. I strongly support such efforts. This inquiry is
meant to facilitate BPL technology.”
Commissioner Kevin Martin - April 23, 2003
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BPL Can Reduce Distribution Line Radio Interference
Electric distribution lines can be noisy
Noise is caused by loose hardware, cracked insulators, deteriorating
insulation, broken wires, etc
Resultant noise is broadband and impacts BPL
BPL deployments reveal noise sources
Most utilities gladly make repairs, eliminating future electrical
problems
BPL continuously monitors lines for new noise sources
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Lost in the Electrical Noise
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Amperion a Leader in BPL Industry
Participating in BPL industry groups to form strong, unified voice
Amperion helped create the United PowerLine Council
UPLC seeking cooperation among industry groups (IEEE, PLCforum, EPRI, EEI, etc.)
approaching FCC, legislators and other interested parties such as Homeland Security office
actively promoting industry
helping to develop standards
Monitoring/Influencing Legislative & Regulatory Activities
Working with FCC Office of Engineering & Technology
Meeting with key legislators to influence broadband legislation
Identifying gov’t funding opportunities: broadband deployments to underserved areas
Interacting with state Public Utility Commissions to educate them on the benefits of BPL
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Customer Deployments
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Deployment Sites
Birmingham, AL
Dublin, OH
Technical Trial Site
Residential Deployment
Utility Based Services
demonstration
Expanding in 2004
Boise, ID
Allentown, PA
Commercial deployment
Commercial deployment
Residential and SmallMedium Business Trial
Residential and SmallMedium Business Trial
Penn Yan, NY
Raleigh, NC
Rural and Small Bus
Residential, Small-Medium
Business, and Utility Based
Applications
Expanding to serve entire
community
Expanding deployment now
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Broadband
Utility Functionality Demonstrated
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High speed data connectivity
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AMR
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DVD quality video
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Capacitor Bank Control
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Streaming audio and video
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Device Activation/Monitoring
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Voice over IP
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Station Security Monitoring
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Bulk file download
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Load Management
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Typical Customer Reaction
"I had been very skeptical about broadband PLC. But after testing
Amperion's system for the past several months I can say now,
unequivocally, that PLC works and works well. We hope to use our grid to
deliver broadband to our customers, and at the same time we may be able to
improve our internal operations with utility-centric functions such as cable
monitoring and system automation. Ultimately, our customers and our
shareholders are the ones that will benefit."
Matt Oja, Progress Energy
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BPL Standard’s Purpose
Since some BPL equipment could be accessible to the general public,
standards are needed to insure public safety
Standards will enable utilities to quickly develop a BPL program
without investigating every possible hardware solution for safety and
useability.
Non-utility personnel, working in close proximity to areas that are
commonly considered off-limits, require a clear delineation of
acceptable procedures, and detailed construction practices that will
provide them a safe working environment.
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BPL Standard’s Proposed Scope
Provide Utilities and Manufacturers standards for the
commonly used hardware for BPL installations
Provide standard installation, maintenance and operation
methods to ensure the safety of both Utility and Non-utility
personnel working on BPL equipment.
This standard will not cover data transmission, protocols,
emissions or other aspects of BPL related to the internal
workings of this technology.
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Typical Standardization Topics
Safety Standards – Overhead Couplers
Maximum weight
Dielectric Withstand
BIL Testing Methods
Hot-Stick Application
Safety Standards – Pole-mount Enclosures
Grounding – utility space and communications space
installation
LV and MV connection standards and insulation levels.
Safety Standards – Pad-mount Enclosures
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BPL’s Time Has Finally Arrived
The technical questions have mostly been answered
The economic advantages will grow with scale
The utility benefits will include both better electric system reliability
and a new revenue stream
Broadband access will be extended to populations that other
technologies can not afford to reach
BPL performance will get better and better as more R&D funds flow
back into product development
New jobs will be created to support this brand new industry
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