Communication with intelligent field devices can be a challenge for electric utilities. The rapid evolution of communication technology has brought many benefits to users of telemetry services as well as an end to older communication systems, namely analog.

An ideal replacement for these will be reliable, inexpensive, secure, and minimize any disruptions resulting from the change-out. The IPS cellular interface is a gateway into digital cellular networks. These provide a number of different telemetry services such as circuit-switched data transport and Internet Protocol (IP) packet transport. By using these services, and providing a wide range of options, the IPS cellular interface can connect virtually any communicating field device with its head-end software.

Examples of utility applications that can use the IPS cellular interface include:

Reading utility meters
Connectivity to distribution apparatus
Connectivity to electrical substations

IPS AMR Interface System Features

»	Easily installed anywhere in the world where there is a CDMA or GSM network
»	The system is enclosed in a weatherproof, lockable, NEMA case which can be wall mounted
»	The IPS AMR Interface uses the IPS ICI-2004 cellular unit with circuit switched or packet data capabilities
»	Optional features include a back-up battery, diagnostics display, various connection types

IPS AMR Interface Technical Specifications

»	Power	120, 240 or 277 VAC
»	Cellular System	CDMA or GSM
»	Antenna	3db High Gain Cellular Antenna
»	Operating Temp	-30°C to 60°C
»	Dimensions	L 8 ” x W 10” x D 4”
»	Interface Connections	RJ-11 Two Wire interface for Data (CSD & Packet Data)
		Optional DB-9 for Serial RS-232 and RJ-11 for Serial RS-485