Experimental Analysis of Total Radiated Power by the Open Energy Meter 2G. (30th September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Briccola, M.; Giubbini, P.; Cascetta, F.; Delle Femine, A.; Gallo, D.; Landi, C.; Luiso, M.
• Other Names: Vitturi Stefano Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of electrical and computer engineering. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-09-30
• Subjects: Computer engineering -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; 621.3905
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/4107145
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-0147

Abstract

Abstract : The company e-distribuzione S.p.A (the main Italian electricity distributor) has started in 2017 the massive installation of the second-generation smart electrical energy meters. These smart meters have several new features. In particular, the communication functions have been improved to enhance the reliability of the communication towards the concentrator: in addition to the traditional main PLC channel, a radio module has been added with a transmission around the frequency of 169 MHz. This paper assesses the characteristics of the emission due to this radio module, quantifying the total radiated power. The analyses were performed not only inside an anechoic room, to obtain repeatable results, but also in situations close to the normal operating conditions.