{"id":7744,"date":"2016-05-09T14:24:25","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T21:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/?page_id=7744"},"modified":"2016-05-09T14:33:31","modified_gmt":"2016-05-09T21:33:31","slug":"mesh-networks-bc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/?page_id=7744","title":{"rendered":"Mesh Networks – BC"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BC Hydro says that 2000 smart meters can be served by a Single collector antenna.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

There will be approximately 1,800 collectors<\/strong> installed across BC<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Please Scroll Down to see Maps and Photos of Mesh Collectors in British Columbia<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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SPECS – Cisco 1000 Series \/ Itron Routers<\/span><\/h2>\n
http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/en\/US\/prod\/collateral\/routers\/ps10967\/ps12256\/datasheet_c78-696278.pdf<\/a><\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.stopsmartmetersbc.ca\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/datasheet_c78-696278.pdf<\/a><\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/en\/US\/prod\/collateral\/routers\/ps10967\/ps12256\/datasheet_c78-696278.html<\/a><\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/web\/strategy\/docs\/energy\/ip_arch_sg_wp.pdf<\/a><\/div>\n
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MESH Network by Itron, BC Hydro, ROGERS and TELUS<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CISCO 1000 Series Cell Router\u00a0replaced the older Itron model of routers beginning in AUGUST 2012<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cisco GridBlocks Architecture: <\/strong>A Reference for <\/strong>Utility Network Design<\/strong><\/span> http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/web\/strategy\/docs\/energy\/overview_gba.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/strong> Cisco\u2019s New Smart Grid Push <\/strong><\/span> www.greentechmedia.com\/articles\/read\/cisco-new-smart-grid-push-networks-within-networks\/<\/span><\/a><\/span> Cisco launches smart grid field area networking, architecture services and a network management system to manage it all.<\/span> <\/strong> <\/strong>BC Hydro will be Cisco’s first<\/span> NMS customer<\/span>, rolling it out to manage a Cisco-Itron FAN\/smart meter system meant to connect 1.9 million meters and thousands of other grid “endpoints” by the end of 2012.<\/span><\/strong> Cisco rolls more routers for smart grids<\/strong><\/span> rfdesignline.com\/electronics-news\/4235392\/Cisco-rolls-more-routers-for-smart-grids<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> Itron and Cisco deliver IPv6-based smart grid platform<\/strong><\/span> www.ebmag.com\/Industry-News\/itron-and-cisco-deliver-ipv6-based-smart-grid-platform.html<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> \u201cThe Itron-Cisco partnership was a real game changer,\u201d said Gary Murphy<\/a><\/strong>, BC Hydro’s chief project officer for the Smart Metering Program<\/span><\/a>. “The ability to leverage our infrastructure with Itron\u2019s smart grid solution and Cisco\u2019s Connected Grid networking and security capabilities is a great stepping stone into smart grid. We will be able to leverage it for years to come.”<\/span> [box type=”info”]<\/p>\n

Note : ITRON Routers ( Two antennas ) were replaced in August 2012 with Cisco 1000 series Routers which can have up to Eight antennas. Most BC Hydro Cisco Routers currently have Four\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Antennas<\/strong><\/span>[\/box]<\/p>\n

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\"cisco_Coquitlam\"<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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MESH Network with Cell Tower or\u00a0Satellite Network found in many locations<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"20126432\"<\/a> \"20126417\"<\/a> \"20126418\"<\/a> \"20126366\"<\/a> \"20126426\"<\/a> \"20126355\"<\/a><\/p>\n

BC Hydro Smart Meter MESH Network with additional MTI Wireless Edge antenna 1.78 – 1.85 GHz<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Older 2011 model of MESH Network by Itron, BC Hydro and<\/span> TELUS<\/a> <\/span><\/span> <\/strong>– <\/strong> Number 1 Road,<\/span> Richmond BC<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Smart Grid Cell Router by Itron<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AUGUST 2011<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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MESH Network by Itron, BC HYDRO and TELUS<\/span><\/a><\/span> <\/strong><\/span>– Hwy 10, Langley Bypass, Langley BC<\/strong> Smart Grid Cell Router by Itron<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"ITRON_TELUS_BCHYDRO2\" \"SGCN_ITRON_RFWAN32\"<\/p>\n

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MESH Network by Itron, BC Hydro and\u00a0TELUS<\/a> <\/strong> , \u00a0Port Hardy BC\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Openway Intergrated Cell Router – PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Not Convinced it is an Issue? <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Watch this video of an active Collector Measured in Richmond BC<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vNrRIFkiHKM<\/a><\/p>\n

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Collector Locations in British Columbia\u00a0(PDF)<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Vancouver BC – BC Hydro Cisco Routers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Vancouver 439 Helmcken Street<\/p><\/div>\n

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Vancouver 439 Helmcken Street<\/p><\/div>\n

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North Vancouver – Civic Place Mews – BC Hydro Cisco Collector Router<\/p><\/div>\n

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Surrey BC – BC Hydro Cisco Routers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Richmond BC – BC Hydro Cisco Routers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Port Moody BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Coquitlam BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Port Coquitlam BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pitt Meadows BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Maple Ridge BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Mission BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Burnaby<\/a>

Burnaby BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Cowichan BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Delta BC – BC Hydro Cisco Routers<\/p><\/div>\n

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White Rock BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Vernon BC – BC Hydro Cisco Routers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Celista BC – BC Hydro Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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499 Main St. McBride – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Kamloops BC – BC Hydro Collectors ( Cisco Itron Mesh Network )<\/p><\/div>\n

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Naniamo BC – BC Hydro Collectors ( Cisco Itron Mesh Network )<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dover Rd, Naniamo BC – BC Hydro Collectors ( Cisco Itron Mesh Network )<\/p><\/div>\n

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5530 Cherry Creek Road – Port Alberni, BC – BC Hydro Cisco Itron Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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Port Alberni Christian School – Cherry Creek Road – Port Alberni, BC – BC Hydro Cisco Itron Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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Errington, BC – BC Hydro Cisco Itron Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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Coombs, BC – BC Hydro Cisco Itron Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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Campbell River – BC Hydro Cisco Itron Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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Victoria BC – BC Hydro Collector Router (Cisco Mesh Network)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Victoria – BC Hydro Cisco Routers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Quadra Street – Victoria – BC Hydro Itron Cisco Router<\/p><\/div>\n

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Veteran Street – Victoria – BC Hydro Cisco Routers<\/p><\/div>\n

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865 Deloume Rd Mill Bay BC – BC Hydro Cisco Routers<\/p><\/div>\n

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Hollywood Road – Qualicum Beach, BC – BC Hydro Itron Cisco Collector Router<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sidney – BC Hydro Itron Cisco Router<\/p><\/div>\n

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Cordova Bay – BC Hydro Cisco Itron Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gabriola Island – BC Hydro Cisco Itron Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gabriola Island – BC Hydro Cisco Itron Collector<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pender Island – BC Hydro Smart Meter MESH Network with additional MTI Wireless Edge antenna 1.78 \u2013 1.85 GHz<\/p><\/div>\n

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BC HYDRO – Smart Meter<\/a>\u00a0( Wireless\u00a0\/ Constant )<\/strong><\/p>\n

BC HYDRO – Smart Meter Router \/ Repeater<\/a>\u00a0( Wireless\u00a0\/ Constant )<\/strong><\/p>\n

WATER METERS<\/a>\u00a0( Wireless activated by\u00a0<\/strong>Drive By Collection )<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n
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FORTISBC GAS METER<\/a>\u00a0( Wireless networked with Smart Meter )<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BC Hydro says that 2000 smart meters can be served by a Single collector antenna. There will be approximately 1,800 collectors installed across BC Please Scroll Down to see Maps and Photos of Mesh Collectors in British Columbia     SPECS – Cisco 1000 Series \/ Itron Routers http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/en\/US\/prod\/collateral\/routers\/ps10967\/ps12256\/datasheet_c78-696278.pdf http:\/\/www.stopsmartmetersbc.ca\/html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/datasheet_c78-696278.pdf http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/en\/US\/prod\/collateral\/routers\/ps10967\/ps12256\/datasheet_c78-696278.html http:\/\/www.cisco.com\/web\/strategy\/docs\/energy\/ip_arch_sg_wp.pdf MESH Network by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1818,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"page-nosidebar.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7744","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7744"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7744\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7753,"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7744\/revisions\/7753"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/emrabc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}