BRISTOL, PA — TESCO® Metering has introduced the Nighthawk Fiber Hub, a solution for utilities harnessing fiber networks to enhance their service capabilities. With its advanced features, the Nighthawk Fiber Hub promises to revolutionize network infrastructure management for electric and water systems.
Designed to provide high-bandwidth backhaul for over 20 LEAF devices per cluster, with a maximum capacity of 150 LEAFs, the Fiber Hub offers unmatched scalability and reliability for utilities aiming to streamline operations.
“The Nighthawk Fiber Hub represents the next generation of utility communication technology,” said Tom Lawton, President & CEO at TESCO® Metering. “Its advanced capabilities, including a self-healing, self-configuring RF mesh network, empower utilities to efficiently manage their infrastructure while reducing operational costs and improving service reliability.”
Key Features of the Nighthawk Fiber Hub
- Superior Connectivity: The device supports fiber-based high bandwidth backhaul, integrating seamlessly with customer-deployed Passive Optical Networks (PON) and copper Ethernet interfaces for robust and widespread connectivity.
- Scalability: A single Fiber Hub can manage clusters of 20 or more LEAF devices, with each LEAF extending coverage up to four hops, maximizing network efficiency.
- Advanced Technology: Equipped with Adaptiv compatibility and Synapse mesh module, the Hub forms a self-healing, highly secure RF mesh network to enhance reliability and redundancy.
- Operational Excellence: With power fail detection, configurable event thresholds, and a 10-minute rechargeable battery for outage management, the device ensures consistent performance under all conditions.
- Sustainability: Future-proof capabilities like cellular-based versions reduce operational costs and eliminate the need for extensive cellular outtakes.
Improving Utility Performance
Built to simplify network management, the Fiber Hub supports Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware upgrades, allowing utilities to continuously optimize device performance. When paired with LEAF devices, it delivers actionable insights including water interval data, leak detection, and enhanced battery life, empowering utilities with greater operational control.
The Nighthawk Fiber Hub caters to utilities managing electric and water systems by combining advanced technology with practicality. By addressing modern infrastructure challenges, the new solution aligns with TESCO® Metering’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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