Server Applications
TUNet provides multi-application functionality at a capital cost comparable to single solution systems. Surgical deployment of different applications means that a utility can quickly address specific issues and maximize the value of their system through improvements in operational efficiency, cost effectiveness and customer service. Core TUNet applications include:
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1. Automated Meter Reading 
Automated Meter Reading for collecting interval consumption reads. TUNet delivers the data on which dynamic pricing (RTP, CPP, TOU) programs depend. Reads can be taken on-demand or in pre-set and adjustable intervals. Usage can be reported by meter or as an aggregate to measure load profile on isolated devices or the entire network.
2. Outage Reporting
TUNet automatically alerts a utility when and where an outage occurs, well before customers call. It also provides power restoration notification so a utility can track service restoral and ensure that no isolated outages remain after the crew departs. On-call staff can be alerted automatically via email, pager or phone.
3. Power Quality Monitoring
Each TUNet meter measures and reports voltage sags, swell and blinks on a regular, meter-specific schedule. This helps a utility closely monitor quality throughout the system or at individual endpoints, and take appropriate steps if anomalies are discovered. Historical data is maintained for assessing long-term performance. Time and level parameters are easily changed so a utility can meet its specific reporting requirements.
4. Energy Loss Detection
Energy losses can be detected by sending a single network message to every meter in a user-defined group (e.g. all meters on a particular feeder), and instructing the meters to measure energy consumption over a precise interval. Add the resulting meter readings, compare them with the total known energy supplied to that feeder, and then identify and measure energy losses in the feeder.
5. Remote Disconnect / Reconnect
Tantalus provides the ability to quickly and easily disconnect or reconnect meters. This optional feature enables the utility to stop and restart service remotely, without requiring intervention from field staff.
6. Remote Network Diagnostics
Network performance can be monitored from the operations center to assist with the planning, deployment and management of the wireless network. Staff can instantly access network vital signs such as signal strength, signal quality history, network hierarchy and outages for every meter endpoint and Sharkfin on the LAN. With this information, a utility can achieve optimal LAN performance, streamline new deployments and accelerate incident response and resolution.
7. Load Management
TUNet supports next generation applications such as load management. It does this through Contextual Addressing, a powerful addressing scheme that allows a utility to define and manage groups of devices that can be measured or controlled in aggregate. With contextual addressing, a single message can be used to collect information from, or send commands to, any combination of defined devices, for example, C&I meters or those on a load shedding program.
The combined capabilities of automated control and customer signaling can be applied to a variety of solutions including Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) management, bill reduction, utility peak management, green energy adoption, and a host of other solutions.
8. Distribution Automation
TUNet modules can be implemented into feeders, transformers, reclosers and capacitor banks to provide a cost-effective DA solution. The ability to remotely monitor and control utility infrastructure devices eliminates truck rolls and helps optimize network performance.
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