Test Jig for RF communication modules for AMI / Smart Metering
Kalkitech December 25, 2023
Kalkitech December 25, 2023
Customer: Global RF module provider for the smart grid and other applications
Industry:Â AMI / Smart Metering
Business Case:
The company empowers the energy and industrial internet of things industries with the only purpose-built wireless communications platform that enables utilities and cities to securely and reliably deploy any application - on one powerful network. With the most field-proven, globally compliant solution in the market, they empower you by connecting the world of things®.
The specific use case for the customer was to have an automated test jig specifically developed for verifying the proper adaptation of their RF communication modules. The OSDI modules were SOM (System On Module) based solutions for integrating meters into the RF network. Meter vendors were expected to adopt the NIC reference design into their meter interface boards. The manufactured meter boards were required to undergo a rigorous test to verify that electronic, electric, and radio interfaces were properly integrated and were good to be shipped to the customer. The RF manufacturer had developed a test plan specific to this. The specific use case was to develop the automated test jig that performs all these tests automatically and provides a Go/No Go verdict for each of the devices being tested.
Key Design Features considered:
The Solution:
The solution provided by the Kalkitech hardware and software services team included the following components
Key Benefits:
Note:Â Kalkitech provides hardware and software consultancy services in several areas including protocol consulting, integration support, customization, and testing inclusive of certification. This also included hardware areas of design, meeting EMI/EMC requirements as per IEC61850-3 standards, development of test jigs, SOC integration for PRP/HSR/PTP, and other network requirements, etc.
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