DCN 3000 Data Concentrator Unit & Control Node

Proven, Secure, Multi-Application

Secure: built on industry leading security features. Reliable: provides a 20 year life. Extensible: connects to local devices.

Open Standard, Reliable Platform

Our data concentrator platform powers more grid sensors and smart meters than any other data concentrator in the world. DCN 3000 is a dependable PLC data concentrator and advanced control node in one. Combines proven OSGP grid device management with advanced low voltage grid insight, Linux-based distributed intelligence capabilities and improved modularity. Application head-room and USB based expandability rounds out the future-proof distributed application platform.

DCN 3000 Distributed Control Node Features

Low Voltage Grid Mapping - Map meter, segment, feeder and transformer associations and report it to the system. Fast Commissioning - Commission supported meters in single message exchange. App Distribution Platform - Support for remotely and securely adding distributed applications and device/ sensor support drivers in the field. Outage Detection - Backup power and quick burst message to provide Last Gasp notification to system software regarding a transformer outage on 1 or more phases. Flexible and Secure Connections - WAN communication using any wired or wireless IP-capable network, supports data authentication and encryption on all data channels. Enhanced connectivity and modularity via USB.

Future Ready

Linux OS supports remotely and securely adding distributed applications and device/sensor support drivers in the field.
Remote firmware upgrades and field replaceable modems.

Proven Reliability

Enjoy daily communication reads delivered with 99.7- 100% reliability using OSGP power line technology; this technology enables four times the bandwidth of second-generation RF and is used by more smart meters than any other data concentrator in the world.
Communicates with the NES System Software using any wired or wireless IP-capable network and supports data authentication and encryption on all data channels. Includes enhanced connectivity and modularity via USB.
Resistant to vandalism and extreme weather. Translucent cover and status LEDs provide diagnostics for easier installation.

Map the Low Voltage Grid

Next level of grid visibility - Automatically discovers meter, segment, feeder and transformer associations using Low Voltage Grid Mapping (LVGM) feature and reports them up to the head-end system. Able to identify connection of actual phase for devices in its portion of the LV grid.
Supports fast commissioning of supported OSGP devices in a single message exchange. Collects and reports meter and other sensor data, including consumption and power-quality measurements.

Monitor Health and Prevent Problems

Monitors and reports a variety of alarm conditions, including outages, possible fault conditions and tampering.
Local Data Access allows for head-end managed grid data access to distributed grid applications.

Technical Specs

Maximum NES devices managed

1,024 NES electricity meters and 4,096 associated M-Bus devices

Input voltage

Supports Star or Delta networks

Phase coupling

On all phases

Power consumption

3W (idle) to 10W (maximum depending on peripherals used)

LAN (Power line Network) interface

ISO/IEC 14908 (OSGP and extended ANSI/EIA 709.1) over CENELEC “A” band (EN 50065.1)

WAN interface

Connections to IP-capable network via Ethernet, UMTS/GSM modem or CDMA modem or external device connected via RS232 or USB (dependent on selected modules)

Outage Uptime Supported

Approximately 30 seconds using Internal Last Gasp Module, external backup source connection capable for longer uptimes.

Optical Port

IEC 61107 (physical and electrical requirements)

Enclosure Dimensions

260.9mm x 169.4mm x 66.5mm

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DCN 3000 Data Concentrator Unit & Control Node

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