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: