SunWave Communicator
Enabling Adaptability and Control of the Smart Grid
The SunWave Communicator® serves as the hub for an advanced communications architecture. It features two-way communications to each smart grid device connected to it, allowing both individual and system monitoring and control.
Enabling connectivity to remote, distributed assets using technology best suited to the device applications requirements, the SunWave Communicator is an integral part of the smart grid network.
Much more than a communications gateway, it also provides the smarts in any smart grid. By enabling key decision making processes at this level, utilities can benefit from increased grid reliability and efficiency.
With a variety of WAN interface options and a self healing reliable LAN mesh network, the SunWave Communicator provides a holistic approach to managing the electric grid. As part of the SunWave system, it enables the intelligent energy system to improve grid management by putting much needed data into the hands of utility companies. This is achieved through the continuous monitoring of the system’s performance, utilizing operational power flow parameters, real-time analysis and status updates. The SunWave system enables decision-making processes based on the data from these critical assets.
The standards-based modular architecture provides interoperability capabilities with other smart grid applications, and leverages the network investment across additional applications and devices such as:
- Distribution Automation
- Demand Response
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Home Area Networks
Technical Specifications
| Technology/Standard |
802.15.4 |
| Frequency |
2.4Ghz |
| Modulation |
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) |
| Network Configuration |
Self-Healing Mesh |
Transmit Output Power
North America & Australia
International |
63 mW (+18 dBm)
10 mW (+10 dBm) |
| RF Data Rate |
250 kbps |
| Receiver Sensitivity |
-102 dBm |
| Security |
128 Bit AES Encryption Link and Network Keys |
| Antenna Gain |
2 dBi |
| No. of Channels |
15 |
| Technology |
Cellular/EVDO/1xRTT/HSDPA/EDGE/GPRS/Wi-Fi/GOBI |
| Security |
SSL tunnels, SSHv2, FIPS 197 (serial port) VPN-IPsec with IKE/ISAKMP, multiple tunnel support, DES, 3DES, up to 256 bit AES Encryption, VPN Pass-through, GRE Forwarding |
| Management |
HTTP/HTTPS web interface
Password access control
IP service port control |
| North America |
FCC 47 CFR PT 15-B
UL 60950-1
CSA C22.2 #60950-2
NEMA4 |
| Global (passed) |
IEC 60950-1, CB REPORT
IEC 60950-22, CB REPORT
IEC 60529, IP66
EN55022 CLASS B
Cenelec EN 55024
IEC 61000-6-4 |
| Global (pending) |
A-Tick |
| Average Operating Current |
802.15.4 |
Supply Voltage
North American
International |
100 - 140 VAC
100 - 240 VAC |
| Power Consumption Idle (W) |
3.9 W at 120 VAC |
| Power Consumption Max (W) |
13.4 W at 120 VAC |
Surge Protection
North American
International |
10 kA Inominal, 36 kA Ipeak
20 kA Inominal, 50 kA Ipeak |
| Operational Temperature Range |
-35 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range |
-35 °C to +70 °C |
| Relative Humidity |
5 - 95% (Non-condensing) |
| Dimension (L x W x H) |
12" x 10" x 6"
(31 cm x 25 cm x 15 cm) |
| Weight |
10 lbs. (4.5 kg) |
Wood pole, metal pole, concrete pole, rooftop
| Internal Flash Storage |
> 1GB |
