Power line communication (PLC) is one of the most today used technologies for both automatic meter reading and many other smart grid applications. In this framework, a characterization of the electrical network in the PLC frequency range is needed in terms of impedance measurement and received signal level. This can allow choosing the most suitable and less noisy frequency ranges for PLC transmission. Usually, these characterization measurements are performed with dedicated instrumentation and in the absence of mains voltage. This article wants to propose an alternative solution, which allows these kinds of measurements to be performed using electronic boards currently used as on-field applications, such as smart meters. To this aim, an innovative measurement tool is proposed, which does not need a specific characterization signal to be injected because it uses the preamble of a generic PLC transmission. Moreover, the impedance calculation is performed using an FFT analysis, which does not require high computational capabilities. These features allowed the proposed tool to be implemented using a G3-PLC transceiver, embedded in many commercial smart meters, and low-cost additional hardware. This article shows how the proposed system correctly measures the PLC impedance on CENELEC A, B, and FCC frequency ranges.

Artale G., Caravello G., Cataliotti A., Cosentino V., Di Cara D., Fiorelli R., et al. (2022). A Line Impedance Calculator Based on a G3 PLC Modem Platform. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT, 71, 1-10 [10.1109/TIM.2022.3146629].

A Line Impedance Calculator Based on a G3 PLC Modem Platform

Artale G.;Caravello G.;Cataliotti A.;Cosentino V.;
2022-01-01

Abstract

Power line communication (PLC) is one of the most today used technologies for both automatic meter reading and many other smart grid applications. In this framework, a characterization of the electrical network in the PLC frequency range is needed in terms of impedance measurement and received signal level. This can allow choosing the most suitable and less noisy frequency ranges for PLC transmission. Usually, these characterization measurements are performed with dedicated instrumentation and in the absence of mains voltage. This article wants to propose an alternative solution, which allows these kinds of measurements to be performed using electronic boards currently used as on-field applications, such as smart meters. To this aim, an innovative measurement tool is proposed, which does not need a specific characterization signal to be injected because it uses the preamble of a generic PLC transmission. Moreover, the impedance calculation is performed using an FFT analysis, which does not require high computational capabilities. These features allowed the proposed tool to be implemented using a G3-PLC transceiver, embedded in many commercial smart meters, and low-cost additional hardware. This article shows how the proposed system correctly measures the PLC impedance on CENELEC A, B, and FCC frequency ranges.
gen-2022
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Artale G., Caravello G., Cataliotti A., Cosentino V., Di Cara D., Fiorelli R., et al. (2022). A Line Impedance Calculator Based on a G3 PLC Modem Platform. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT, 71, 1-10 [10.1109/TIM.2022.3146629].
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