RELATED PRODUCTS
APPLICATION EXAMPLE
The utilities business is challenged from every angle to be
increasingly productive and profitable. The very nature
of managing remote equipment in many locations can
be diicult and expensive, yet maximizing uptime while
reducing costs is oen a requirement.
Meter shops face a growing set of demands: more accurate
and timely billing, increased support for dispute resolution,
measurement of power quality and reactive power, and
support for measuring the cost of power delivery.
To meet these demands, metering professionals need a
cellular router that:
– Supports multiple Ethernet and serial devices
– Can be preconfigured for easy installation by field techs
– Is certified on Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Rogers and Telus
– Oers the high security features required NERC/CIP
Digi TransPort® routers fit the bill. They are secure
(dynamic routing, VPN and firewall support), carrier-agile
(supporting Sprint, Verizon and AT&T on one platform) and
flexible (with Ethernet, RS232/485, GPS, USB and analog/
digital IO).
Learn more at www.digi.com/transport.
CELLULAR
COMMUNICATIONS
FOR COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL METERING
Flexible and secure cellular routers connect remote C&I meters with a utility’s meter data
management system for accurate billing and planning
C&I METERING
Digi
TransPort®
WR31
Digi
XLR PRO™
Digi Remote
Manager
SM
Digi
TransPort®
WR21
Accessories
METER BANK
METERING OR DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE
Meter Bank at a Single Location
DIGI TRANSPORT® WR31
Encrypted WAN
UTILITY
HEADQUARTERS
3G/4G/LTE
DIGI REMOTE MANAGER
SM
DIGI
XLR PRO™
Meter
DIGI TRANSPORT® WR31
Meter
Meter
METERING OR DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE
Encrypted WAN
UTILITY
HEADQUARTERS
3G/4G/LTE
DIGI REMOTE MANAGER
SM
DIGI
XLR PRO™
Ethernet
900 MHz
HARD-TO-REACH COMMERICAL AND INDUSTRIAL METERS
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Electric Investor Owned Utility
Keeping a tab on customers’ C&I meters is critical to a utility’s success. The process is usually time consuming and
labor intensive, providing limited visibility into revenue. To overcome these issues, a large utility deployed cellular
gateways, but was frustrated by months of failures and lack of support from the gateway provider. The utility
turned to Digi, who developed a customized solution including a high-speed cellular gateway, plug-in power for
multiple voltages, backup battery, Ethernet switch and weather-proof enclosure.
Utilities and meter shops simply do not have the time or resources to develop custom solutions. By working with
Digi, the utility now has a complete solution in one neat package. Installation is simple – all parameters are pre-
configured so that the solution works out of the box.
CHALLENGE DIGI SOLUTION
DIGI UTILITY SOLUTIONS
CUSTOMER STORY
“Under the glass” cellular-enabled meters can’t be
moved to improve reception
Digi TransPort routers oer several mounting and antenna options.
Meter shops must support a mix of new and
legacy equipment with diverse protocols and
physical interfaces
Digi cellular routers have Ethernet and serial ports, proven compatibility
with common MDM systems and support for DNP and Modbus.
No way to confirm proper communication
between a meter and router
Digi TransPort can be pre-configured to double check communication
and green light the installation.
Complicated installations require training and
documentation
Pre-assembled weatherproof Utility Communication Hub simplifies
installation.
Expensive and complicated to support a piecemeal
solution with product from many vendors
Digi oers a single source for all warranty and support concerning the
Utility Communication Hub.