Early adopters of Power Line Carrier (PLC) systems were ahead of their time. These utilities were at the forefront of a movement that fundamentally changed the way meter data was collected. No longer did meter readers need to walk house-to-house, braving unruly pets, inclement weather, or sometimes even surly homeowners. Meter data was sent daily—over the same infrastructure that provided power for their members. PLC systems were an ideal solution at the time—but not anymore. Today’s utility faces a world that is more heavily reliant on big data and automation than ever before.
Xylem’s PLC migration action plan is the first step towards utilizing data more effectively, streamlining internal processes, and gaining better visibility and control over your distribution network. We’ve developed a proven PLC to RF wireless blueprint that simplifies the transition.
