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Everything from the environment to homeland security is driving the need for a more tightly controlled electric grid. The grid requires seamless two-way communications from the power company to the power consumer. TESSCO provides the tools you need to develop and deploy your Smart Grid communications network.
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On This Page: Overview | Design & Configuration | Supply Chain
| Product Portfolio — From backhaul radios to infrastructure hardware, we provide access to products you need to build, deploy, and maintain a Smart Grid network. Design and Configuration Services — Whether you need help with product selection, custom engineering, or physical product configuration, TESSCO will help. Training — With webinars, standard classes, and custom classes, we can ensure your team is prepared for equipment deployment and long-term maintenance. Supply Chain — Our excellence in product availability, kitting, and delivery provide you with a single and reliable supply chain.
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Design & Configuration ServicesWhich router works with this RTU? Should I use 900 MHz or 3.5 GHz? How much backup power will I need? TESSCO will help you with all of these questions. Product Selection Design & EngineeringOnce you know your product portfolio, our engineers will develop a custom design for your Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Distribution Automation (DA) communications systems. Once the design is right, we can develop a prototype for testing. Product ConfigurationWhether you need a standard or custom-designed solution, rely on TESSCO to physically configure and assemble it for you. We will assemble and wire your communications site, allowing you to focus on deployment.
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With the wide variety of products needed to support a Smart Grid communications network, putting together a full bill of materials can be daunting. Our applications engineers can work with you to understand your needs and develop the set of products needed to make it happen. Supply Chain ExpertiseSmart Grid solutions require a variety of products which then need to be compiled, deployed, and installed in multiple locations over a fairly short time period. Product AvailabilityTESSCO works with more than 300 manufacturers and stocks 20,000 SKUs. You can rely on us to provide you the products you need, where and when you need them. Custom Ordering & KittingWe know deploying a large network is complex, so TESSCO offers a variety of options to simplify customers’ projects. These options include everything from one-SKU ordering to end-of-month invoicing. With only one supplier to work with, customers minimize the volume of purchase orders and invoices that need to be addressed and tracked. TESSCO can work with you to create site kits, custom packaging, or custom-labeled products. Just-In-Time DeliveryWith work crews scheduled and a tight timeline to adhere to, our delivery guarantee ensures each site kit will be delivered complete, on-time, and error-free. |
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Product PortfolioFrom 800 MHz to 6 GHz, radios are a crucial piece in monitoring and controlling your grid. |
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EnclosuresKeep your AMI and DA communications equipment secure. PowerTESSCO's Outdoor Power Solutions are specifically designed to provide both primary and uninterrupted, reliable standby power for critical applications. Data Management
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Site HardwareOnce you’ve determined your communications solutions, where and how to mount the equipment can be a challenge. TESSCO has a full array of hardware solutions to help you. Test EquipmentWhether you are using a public network or building your own, performing pre-launch site surveys and testing your network during and post-deployment is critical to a working system. WirelessWireline
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Integrated SolutionsIn addition to all the individual products, TESSCO provides a fully integrated solution for your AMI or DA collector sites. Our applications engineers will work with you to understand your needs and develop the set of products needed to make it happen. |
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TrainingTESSCO can help your employees with cross training, new technologies and standard operations and maintenance. Our wide variety of training resources can fit any need and budget. |
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