The Cisco® Connected Grid Modules for CGR 1000 Series - WiMAX (WiMAX Modules) provide IEEE 802.16e-compliant WiMAX wireless WAN connectivity for the Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 1000 Series). The WiMAX Modules can enable a standards-based private network solution with high-speed and low-latency WiMAX connectivity to your field infrastructure for multiple applications. Examples include Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Distribution Automation (DA), Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), and Remote Workforce Automation. The ruggedized WiMAX modules and the CGR 1000 Series provide a versatile communications platform for diverse sets of field area network (FAN) and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments.
Product Overview
The Cisco IEEE 802.16e-compliant WiMAX Connected Grid Module for the CGR 1000 Series provides utilities a high-bandwidth, reliable, self-managed, and highly secure connectivity solution. It has been deployed by utilities worldwide as a standards-based alternative to using a service provider-based public cellular network for mission-critical applications. Figure 1 displays the Cisco Connected Grid WiMAX modules.
Figure 1. Cisco Connected Grid WiMAX Modules
There are four SKUs in the WiMAX Module Family, providing utilities with a choice of flexible spectrum offerings in the licensed, lightly licensed, and unlicensed frequencies, as defined in Table 1 below.
Table 1. Cisco Connected Grid WIMAX Modules for CGR 1000 Series
Utilities are looking for ways to deploy high-performance applications, like video monitoring and GOOSE messaging support for distribution protection, in their distribution networks. A WiMAX-based solution provides utility network managers with a high-bandwidth network, with maximum throughput up to 10 Mbps. In addition, the CGR 1000 WiMAX Modules offer low latency - down to 20 ms - and support for five classes of WiMAX QoS. Finally, the CGR 1000 provides support for Uplink Centric Frame splits and Uplink Multiple-In-Multiple-Out (MIMO), hence providing two to three times uplink capacity, compared to off-the-shelf service provider WiMAX products.
Secure Your Mission-Critical Traffic with Low Latency
The Connected Grid WiMAX Modules are tightly integrated with the network services provided on the CGR 1000 Series. The CGR 1000 provides a Layer 2 Tunnelling Protocol version 3 (L2TPv3)-based solution for highly secure and encrypted transport of GOOSE traffic over the utility's WiMAX-based network. This solution provides the latency benefits of using a Layer 2 protocol like GOOSE, coupled with the benefit of end-to-end encryption using standards-based IPSec and FlexVPN architectures. In addition, the CGR provides standards-based mechanisms for highly secure and automated certificate management and integration with a utility's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
Ease of Use and Reduced Operating Expense (OpEx)
Since WiMAX is a private network, it eliminates the monthly service provider per-connection costs. These modules provide embedded intelligence (like intelligent WAN sensing and modem reset), allowing for automated link restoration without the need for a truck roll. In addition, the Connected Grid WiMAX Modules provide detailed diagnostic information about the WiMAX WAN link, helping to enable network operators to troubleshoot any connectivity issues, as well as provide detailed performance logs to their service providers.
Refer to the software specifications in Table 3 for more details.
Flexibility for a Broad Range of Environments
The Connected Grid WiMAX Modules and CGR 1000 routers can be deployed in many environments found in the worldwide energy infrastructure. Therefore, the product comes with a multitude of antenna and cabling options to allow for deployments in multiple environments. Refer to the antenna specifications in Table 4, cable specifications in Table 5, and accessories specifications in Table 6 for more details.
Product Specifications
Table 2 shows the hardware specifications for the Cisco Connected Grid WIMAX modules and a partial listing of regulatory compliance and safety data1
Table 2. Hardware Specifications for the Cisco Connected Grid WIMAX Modules
Feature
Description
Form Factor
• Single Connected Grid module, no slot placement restrictions
Dimensions (H x W x D)
• 1.50 in. x 4.24 in. x 5.25 in.
• 3.81 cm x 10.77 cm x 13.34 cm
Weight
• 0.5 pounds
Radio Capabilities
Frequency Support
• CGM-WIMAX-1.4GHZ: 1390 MHz - 1525 MHz
• CGM-WIMAX-1.8GHZ: 1800 MHz - 1830 MHz
• CGM-WIMAX-2.3GHZ: 2300 MHz - 2400 MHz
• CGM-WIMAX-3.6GHZ: 3300 MHz - 3800 MHz
Radio Access Method
• IEEE802.16e (2009)
Operation Mode
• TDD
Channel Bandwidth
• 3.5 MHz, 5 MHz, 7 MHz, 10 MHz
Frequency Resolution
• 0.25 MHz
Antenna Interfaces
• 2 antenna ports- QMA connector
Antenna Diversity Support
• 1x2 STC/STBC/MIMO-SM [Matrix A], or 2x2 STC/MIMO-SM [Matrix B]
Linear Output Transmit Power (Average Power)
One of the following:
• 23 dBm, maximum, one spatial stream at room temperature
• 23 dBm, maximum, each, two spatial streams
Transmit Power Control Range
• 10 dB minimum
Modulation and Coding
• Support all configuration defined in WiMAX system profile 1.0 for DL up to QAM 64 5/6
• Support all configuration defined in WiMAX system profile 1.0 for UL up to QAM 64 5/6
Forward Error Correction Code (FEC)
• CC (Convolutional Codes) - 1/2 to 3/4
• CTC (Convolutional Turbo Codes) - 1/2 to 5/6
Dynamic Range
• Tx dynamic range: 43 dB (-20 dBm to 23 dBm)
• Rx dynamic range: 70 dB (-100 dBm to -30 dBm)
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature
-40º F to 140º F (-25 to +60º C) continuous operating temperature range with IEEE 1613 type for upto +85 C for 16 hours
Shock and Vibration
30 G at 6 ms, Class Cm
IEEE 1613 CLASS VS3
IEC 870-2-2 CLASS Cm
Operating Seismic Earthquake
IEC 61850-3, Class S3
Altitude
10,000 ft (3048 m) maximum operating temperature is de-rated with increasing altitude per IEEE1613a-2008
Relative Humidity
5 to 95 percent non-condensing
Non-operating Conditions
Temperature
-40º to +185º F (-25º C to +85º C)
Non-Operating Relative Humidity
5 to 95 percent non-condensing
Altitude
10,000 ft (3000 m); maximum operating temperature is de-rated with increasing altitude per IEEE 1613a-2008
Non-Operating Free-fall Drop
4 in. (100 mm) per ENG-339611
Operating Seismic Earthquake
IEC 61850-3, Class S3
Non-Operating Shock and Vibration
50 - 60 G (3.76 m/s minimum)
3-500 Hz at 1.12 GRMS (BP AT 10 AND 100Hz)
Immunity
• EN61000-6-2
• EN61000-4-2 (ESD)
• EN61000-4-3 (RF)
• EN61000-4-4 (EFT)
• EN61000-4-5 (SURGE)
• EN61000-4-6 (CRF)
• EN61000-4-11 (VDI)
• EN 55024, CISPR 24
• EN50082-1
Safety
• USA: UL 60950-1
• Canada: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
• Europe: EN 60950-1
• China: GB 60950-1
• Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 60950-1
• Rest of World: IEC 60950-1
• CSA-certified to UL/CSA 60950-1, 2nd Ed.
• CB report to IEC60950-1, 2nd Ed., covering all group differences and national deviations.
Electromagnetic Compliance
47 CFR, Part 15
ICES-003 Class A
EN55022 Class A
CISPR22 Class A
AS/NZS 3548 Class A
VCCI V-3
CNS 13438
• EN 300-386
Radio
FCC Part 2, FCC Part 22, FCC Part 24, RSS 129 and RSS 133, RSS 132 and RSS 133, EN 301 511 GSM, EN 301 908-1, and EN 301 908-2
• CGM-WIMAX-1.4GHZ:
• CGM-WIMAX-1.8GHZ:
• CGM-WIMAX-2.3GHZ:
• CGM-WIMAX-3.6GHZ:
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Table 3 shows the software specifications for the Cisco Connected Grid WIMAX Modules.
Table 3. Software Specifications for the Cisco Connected Grid WIMAX Modules
Feature
Description
Software Compatibility
• 15.4(1) CG
Transport Modes
• IP Convergence Sublayer
• ETH Convergence Sublayer
WIMAX Security
• PMKv2
• AES-128
• EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS
• Authentication: Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) and Cipher-based MAC (CMAC) support
• Support for X.509 digital certificates (utility certificates and WIMAX forum)
WIMAX Quality of Service (QoS)
• Support for WiMAX QoS classes: UGS, RT, eRT, nRT, BE
GOOSE over WIMAX
• L2TPv3 for Layer 2 (Non-IP) Traffic
Network Management and Diagnostics
• Detailed WIMAX diagnostics such as Tx power, received signal strength indication (RSSI), carrier-to-interference-plus-noise-reduction (CINR), modem state, base station ID (if connected), frequency (if connected)
• Configurable base station scan list
MIBs
• WIMAX MIB
• ENTITY MIB
• IF MIB
* For more information about CGOS software capability support, consult your local Cisco representative (Cisco.com login required).
Table 4 lists the Antenna options for the Connected Grid WIMAX Modules.
Table 4. Antenna Options for Connected Grid WIMAX Modules
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