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SocketGate v2.0. History, Development, and Status Presented March 7, 2008 Roger Pettey. SocketGate. Discussion Overview Uses and application Current SocketGate v1.0 Issues and the need for upgrades Need for SocketGate v2.0 Changes and Upgrades Timeline for v2.0.
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SocketGate v2.0 History, Development, and Status Presented March 7, 2008 Roger Pettey
SocketGate Discussion Overview • Uses and application • Current SocketGate v1.0 • Issues and the need for upgrades • Need for SocketGate v2.0 • Changes and Upgrades • Timeline for v2.0
SocketGate – Why do we need a SocketGate? • Acts as a collector for MeshReader data • Access Point: Makes the WAN connection to the head-end (SerViewCom) via back-haul • Co-located with the meter on the side of a building • Excellent solution for residential developments with underground facilities • Simple installation; cost-effective • SocketGate v2.0 is a revised and improved network product
SocketGate - Mounting • Remove meter • Expose clamps • Re-mount SocketGate in the same space as the meter • Same for the S/G v1.0 or v2.0
SocketGate v1.0 MeshGate • Version 1.0 – • No battery • Omni-directional LAN antenna • Note: Ethernet connection • Two-wire power supply
SocketGate – v1.0 Issues • No Battery Back-up for RTPO • Assembled from existing components • Two separate functional parts • Susceptible to damage • Known leakage • Non-optimal design; Inflexible design
SocketGate – v2.0 Concept Thin Housing Thicker Housing
SocketGate – v2.0 Attributes • One piece design • Sealed from the elements • Sturdy design for safety and longevity in use • Final design has LAN antenna enclosed in front cover • Front cover could be changed to allow for smaller or larger battery • Improved RF performance • ‘Trilliant’ branded product • Improved esthetics
SocketGate – v2.0 Specifications • One-piece molded enclosure • Spec’ed to handle 160A continuous and 200A peak power • Battery Back-up via Eagle-Picher 2.9Ahr gel-cell battery • PCB-based power supply and battery charging circuit(Saves weight and space) • RM-3 WAN antenna • Omni patch LAN antenna(in front cover)
V2.0 • V2.0 Mock-up
SocketGate - Enclosure • One piece • Sturdy • Antenna in cover • Room for all the radio, battery, power, and charging components
SocketGate – v2.0 Next Steps • Product Requirements Document (“PRD”) • Prototype Development • Final Component Development • Power supply • Battery charger • CSA/UL Testing • FCC Compliance Certification
SocketGate - Timelines • Finalize design and components • Build prototypes • Invite customer inspection & comments • Conduct field testing • Plan manufacturing ~3Q 2008 for v2.0
SocketGate v2.0 • Current Design • Clean design • One-piece construction • Improved electronics • Stylized esthetics • WAN antenna on top • LAN antenna enclosed • General Availability ~3Q ‘08