AcuMesh Wireless RS485 Metering Solution
Wireless RS485 Transceiver
AcuMesh Wireless RS485 Network
- Available in both 900MHz and 868MHz frequency
- Automatic connection without any configuration or software
- Compatible with any protocols: Wireless Modbus RTU, Profibus, DNP 3.0 and more
- Highly secure 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
- Advance configuration available for complex network setup with free software
- 1000 ft (305m) indoor / 4 Miles (6.5km) outdoor in a single hop
- Each transceiver acts as an extension point for the network allowing for a longer range of communication
- Point to multi-point communication enabled with “mesh” structure
- Self-healing and optimizing communication pathway
AcuMesh Wireless Advantage
What is a Mesh network and why it is better than the traditional wired method
AcuMesh Wireless RS485 Network
AcuMesh keeps all the advantages of a RS485 network but eliminates the wires. Each RS485 device connects directly with an AcuMesh transceiver allowing point to multipoint wireless communication with Master and Slave devices.
The AcuMesh transceiver supports all RS485 communication protocols (i.e. Wireless Modbus RTU, DNP 3.0, Profibus and more).
Wired RS485 Serial Network
Conventional wired RS485 networks come with inherit limitations during installation. Devices are networked together in a daisy chain topology increasing the budget and lifecycle of the project. Once installed in the facility it may be difficult to upgrade or modify and sometimes it may not be possible at all without incurring hefty expenses.
Advantages of Wireless Network:
- Reduce network implementation cost for wired networks
- Get a communication range of over 6,000 meters
- Flexible network reducing infrastructure dependency
- Simpler to maintain and upgrade once network is installed
- Achieve faster development cycles by eliminating wires
AcuMesh Product Synergy
Find out how AcuMesh wireless transceivers work with other products
Accuenergy provides a fully customizable wireless solution to ensure you meet your project goals. AcuMesh is the ideal companion for any Accuenergy or third-party RS485 power meter by allowing energy usage data to be delivered wirelessly to a data acquisition gateway where it can be accessed and monitored on a cloud-based server. Let us know your project requirements and we will help you select the right products from start to finish.
AcuMesh Transceiver pairs well with Acuvim Power Meters, Solar Panel Inverter or any other Slave device.
AcuMesh Transceiver pairs well with AcuLink Data Acquisition, PLC, Solar Panel Inverter or any other Master device.
AcuMesh Wireless RS485 Features
AcuMesh Applications
AcuMesh transceivers can be used in any building, facility, commercial or industrial network. Here are some examples:
- Retrofit power & energy meters in existing buildings
- Campus and commercial facilities
- Lighting control system
- Multi-tenant kWh billing and submeter
- HVAC and security systems
- Industrial facilities power meter management
- Industrial automation
- Building automation network
Protocol Compatibility
AcuMesh wireless RS485 transceiver are protocol independent. Connect any Master or Slave device to the AcuMesh RS485 transceiver to enable wireless communication. AcuMesh transceiver will transmit and receive any protocol wirelessly.
- Modbus
- Profibus
- DNP 3.0
- And more
All Accuenergy Power Meters can directly connect with AcuMesh transceiver and is designed to plug-in to an Acuvim II power meter.
Machine-to-Machine Communication Comparison
The network is more resilient against threats, crisis or harm. It will improve security and network reliability by being able to locate a problem, protect the system and heal any damage that destroys data integrity.
Protocol Compatibility
AcuMesh | ZigBee | WiFi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relies on existing IT network range | No | No | Yes |
| Runs through walls | Yes | No | Yes |
| Range (Line of Sight) | 6,437 Meters | 20 Meters | 100 Meters |
| Mesh Structure | Yes | Yes | No |
AcuMesh Wireless Transceiver Specificaitons
AcuMesh wireless RS485 transceiver offers robust features
Part Number | AcuMesh-K Wireless Kit | AcuMesh-L-868 Wireless Kit | AcuMesh-L-900 Wireless Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible Countries and Regions | North and South America, Oceania, part of Asia. International Telecommunication Union Region 2 and 3 | Europe, Middle East, Africa, part of Asia. International Telecommunication Union Region 1 | North and South America, Oceania, part of Asia. International Telecommunication Union Region 2 and 3 |
| Connection | RS485 screw terminal, USB mini-B (power supply and/or configuration) | ||
| Serial Baud Rate Range | 9600 - 230400 | ||
| RF PROPERTIES: | |||
| Operating Frequency Band | 902MHz to 928MHz (900Mhz ISM Band) | 863MHz to 870MHz Configurable band | 902MHz to 928MHz (900Mhz ISM Band) |
| Number of Channels | 64 | 30 channels, Listen Before Talk (LBT) + Automatic Frequency Agility (AFA) | 64 |
| Spread Spectrum | Frequency hopping | Frequency hopping | |
| Transmit Power Output | 24 dBm (250 mW) | 14 dBm (50 mW) | 24 dBm (250 mW) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -101 dBm | ||
| Indoor/Urban Range | Up to 1000' (305 m) | Up to 275 ft (84 m) | Up to 1000' (305 m) |
| Outdoor RF line-of-sight Range | Up to 4 miles (6.5 km) with 2.1 dB dipole antennas | Up to 2.6 miles (4.2km) with 2.1 dBi antenna | Up to 4 miles (6.5 km) with 2.1 dB dipole antennas |
| RF Data Rate | Up to 200 kb/s | Up to 80 kb/s | Up to 200 kb/s |
| Antenna | Antenna-2db-whip Whip antenna that connects to the AcuMesh transceiver. or Antenna-2db-3m-s Three meter antenna extension with adhesive cup base. Note:All AcuMesh Wireless RS485 Transceivers include a whip antenna and Power supply | ||
| Antenna Impedance | 50 ohms unbalanced | ||
| NETWORKING AND SECURITY | |||
| Supported Network Topologies | Mesh, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, peer-to-peer | ||
| Addressing Options | Personal Area Network Identifier (PAN ID) and 64-bit MAC add addresses | ||
| Encryption | 128 bit Encryption Standard (AES) | ||
| Power Requirements | Power supply included | Power supply included in kit | |
| Power Supply | 100-240Vac 47-63Hz Wall Plug | 100-240Vac 50/60Hz Din-Rail Mount | |
| Power Supply | 0.54W | ||
| Power Supply | 1.26W | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Size | 4.5 x 2.75 x 1.125 in. (11.4 x 7.0 x 2.9 cm) | 3.54 x 2.1 x 1.26 inch (9 x 5.3 x 3.2 cm) | |
| Weight | 150g | 80g | |
| Mounting | Surface mount | Din-Rail or Wall Mount | |
| Includes | Transceiver, Antenna, Power Supply | ||
| Certification | United States (FCC Part 15.247), Industry Canada (IC), Australia C-Tick | ETSI (Europe) | United States (FCC Part 15.247), Industry Canada (IC), Australia C-Tick |
AcuMesh-K Wireless Kit | |
|---|---|
| Compatible Countries and Regions | North and South America, Oceania, part of Asia. International Telecommunication Union Region 2 and 3 |
| Connection | RS485 screw terminal, USB mini-B (power supply and/or configuration) |
| Serial Baud Rate Range | 9600 - 230400 |
| RF PROPERTIES | |
| Operating Frequency Band | 902MHz to 928MHz (900Mhz ISM Band) |
| Number of Channels | 64 |
| Spread Spectrum | Frequency hopping |
| Transmit Power Output | 24 dBm (250 mW) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -101 dBm |
| Indoor/Urban Range | Up to 1000' (305 m) |
| Outdoor RF Line-Of-Sight Range | Up to 4 miles (6.5 km) with 2.1 dB dipole antennas |
| RF Data Rate | Up to 200 kb/s |
| Antenna | Antenna-2db-whip Whip antenna that connects to the AcuMesh transceiver. or Antenna-2db-3m-s Three meter antenna extension with adhesive cup base. Note:All AcuMesh Wireless RS485 Transceivers include a whip antenna and Power supply |
| Antenna Impedance | 50 ohms unbalanced |
| NETWORKING AND SECURITY | |
| Supported Network Topologies | Mesh, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, peer-to-peer |
| Addressing Options | Personal Area Network Identifier (PAN ID) and 64-bit MAC add addresses |
| Encryption | 128 bit Encryption Standard (AES) |
| Power Requirements | Power supply included |
| Power Supply | 100-240Vac 47-63Hz Wall Plug |
| Receive Current | 0.54W |
| Transmit Current | 1.26W |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Size | 4.5 x 2.75 x 1.125 in. (11.4 x 7.0 x 2.9 cm) |
| Weight | 150g |
| Mounting | Surface mount |
| Includes | Transceiver, Antenna, Power Supply |
| Certification | United States (FCC Part 15.247), Industry Canada (IC), Australia C-Tick |
AcuMesh-L-868 Wireless Kit | |
|---|---|
| Compatible Countries and Regions | Europe, Middle East, Africa, part of Asia. International Telecommunication Union Region 1 |
| Connection | RS485 screw terminal, USB mini-B (power supply and/or configuration) |
| Serial Baud Rate Range | 9600 - 230400 |
| RF PROPERTIES | |
| Operating Frequency Band | 863MHz to 870MHz Configurable band |
| Number of Channels | 30 channels, Listen Before Talk (LBT) + Automatic Frequency Agility (AFA) |
| Spread Spectrum | |
| Transmit Power Output | 14 dBm (50 mW) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -101 dBm |
| Indoor/Urban Range | Up to 275 ft (84 m) |
| Outdoor RF Line-Of-Sight Range | Up to 2.6 miles (4.2km) with 2.1 dBi antenna |
| RF Data Rate | Up to 80 kb/s |
| Antenna | Antenna-2db-whip Whip antenna that connects to the AcuMesh transceiver. or Antenna-2db-3m-s Three meter antenna extension with adhesive cup base. Note:All AcuMesh Wireless RS485 Transceivers include a whip antenna and Power supply |
| Antenna Impedance | 50 ohms unbalanced |
| NETWORKING AND SECURITY | |
| Supported Network Topologies | Mesh, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, peer-to-peer |
| Addressing Options | Personal Area Network Identifier (PAN ID) and 64-bit MAC add addresses |
| Encryption | 128 bit Encryption Standard (AES) |
| Power Requirements | Power supply included |
| Power Supply | 100-240Vac 50/60Hz Din-Rail Mount |
| Receive Current | 0.54W |
| Transmit Current | 1.26W |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Size | 3.54 x 2.1 x 1.26 inch (9 x 5.3 x 3.2 cm) |
| Weight | 80g |
| Mounting | Din-Rail or Wall Mount |
| Includes | Transceiver, Antenna, Power Supply |
| Certification | ETSI (Europe) |
AcuMesh-L-900 Wireless Kit | |
|---|---|
| Compatible Countries and Regions | North and South America, Oceania, part of Asia. International Telecommunication Union Region 2 and 3 |
| Connection | RS485 screw terminal, USB mini-B (power supply and/or configuration) |
| Serial Baud Rate Range | 9600 - 230400 |
| RF PROPERTIES | |
| Operating Frequency Band | 902MHz to 928MHz (900Mhz ISM Band) |
| Number of Channels | 64 |
| Spread Spectrum | Frequency hopping |
| Transmit Power Output | 24 dBm (250 mW) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -101 dBm |
| Indoor/Urban Range | Up to 1000' (305 m) |
| Outdoor RF Line-Of-Sight Range | Up to 4 miles (6.5 km) with 2.1 dB dipole antennas |
| RF Data Rate | Up to 200 kb/s |
| Antenna | Antenna-2db-whip Whip antenna that connects to the AcuMesh transceiver. or Antenna-2db-3m-s Three meter antenna extension with adhesive cup base. Note:All AcuMesh Wireless RS485 Transceivers include a whip antenna and Power supply |
| Antenna Impedance | 50 ohms unbalanced |
| NETWORKING AND SECURITY | |
| Supported Network Topologies | Mesh, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, peer-to-peer |
| Addressing Options | Personal Area Network Identifier (PAN ID) and 64-bit MAC add addresses |
| Encryption | 128 bit Encryption Standard (AES) |
| Power Requirements | Power supply included |
| Power Supply | 100-240Vac 50/60Hz Din-Rail Mount |
| Receive Current | 0.54W |
| Transmit Current | 1.26W |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Size | 3.54 x 2.1 x 1.26 inch (9 x 5.3 x 3.2 cm) |
| Weight | 80g |
| Mounting | Din-Rail or Wall Mount |
| Includes | Transceiver, Antenna, Power Supply |
| Certification | United States (FCC Part 15.247), Industry Canada (IC), Australia C-Tick |