ZigBee Smart energy

Not just great ZigBee modules....

Telegesis can also offer the most detailed and expert support to anyone wishing to build a product that will operate on the Smart Energy or Home Automation profiles of the ZigBee platform.

We can do this by writing 's firmware for a customers application - if this is the quickest and best option for the customer. Alternatively, we will shortly be offering Smart Energy implementation by AT command to enable engineers to simply design and build ZigBee SE compliant products without ever having to do embedded firmware or RF work.

Telegesis and Smart Energy

• The ZigBee PRO Smart Energy profile defines various device types and the specification for each device.  However, the specification doesn't define how each device should be implemented. There are a lot of optional features that can be provided by various manufacturers which helps them to differentiate their device from the rest.

For example: 

1. A simple electric meter from one manufacturer might record the energy consumption on a specific date whereas a meter from another manufacturer could record energy consumption as well as doing complex load profiling,  recording energy consumed at a specific price tier as defined by the Time of Use schedules recording  historical consumption and so on.
2. An In-Premise Display from one manufacturer could be a simple text display for energy consumption whilst a display from another manufacture might be a high end graphical display with the ability to show energy usage over selectable periods together with pricing information and text messages.
3. Depending on customer specific requirements Telegesis can help in designing and developing SE based products to their particular requirements. We have studied the protocol and the rules so that the customer doesn't have to. Telegesis can then quickly and simply explain the alternatives available and help to swiftly implement them.
4. Telegesis will soon be providing a Smart Energy Suite of the AT command set which would make building a smart energy device easier for those companies which would prefer to keep their product design firmly in-house.
5. All Smart Energy products must implement Certicom ECC security. Telegesis can help again. We have a close relationship with Certicom which not only gives us a detailed understanding of how their security technology works but also enables us to provide special low licence rates for our customers.
6. Finally ZigBee certification for all Smart Energy Devices is a must. Telegesis can assist in SE compliance testing and in ensuring that finished products pass through ZigBee SE tests with ease.

If you are adding a ZigBee Smart Energy product to your range then Telegesis can provide a clear pathway to a finished solution with our unique combination of module hardware & ZigBee software expertise coupled with our knowledge of Smart Energy profiles and Certicom security implementation.

Contact us for more information  zigbeesupport@telegesis.com