WPC-Modem™
ultra low power PLC modem supporting any communication protocol
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Watteco's WPC-Modem™ device is a PLC modem that enables low-data-rate communication over power lines in support of any communication protocol.
With WPC-Modem™ device, OEMs may combine their own communication protocol with the latest high-efficiency wideband power line technology.
This device can be integrated into a wide variety of appliances, enabling the development of highly reliable and energy-efficient Command & Control networks.
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TECHNICAL FEATURES
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10 kbits/s bi-directional PLC (Power Line Communication)
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UART asynchronous communication serial interface with 38 400-baud rate and an 8- bit data format
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Multiphases Communication:
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Data from one phase can be received on other phases without couplers
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OEMs' Communication Stack developed for asynchronous communication through UART serial interface with an 8- bit data format
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Frame Check & Correction:
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8 bits CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) Mechanism (Hamming encoding)
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Consumption and
Input Power
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Input Power:
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110 to 230V, 50-60 Hz
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Power Supply:
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Only +5VDC
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Current Supply:
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8mA DC max for +5V DC
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Consumption:
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10mW on average on communication and 2 mW on average on sleep mode
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