CalAmp Unveils Multi-Band Fusion-LTE 4G Router Platform

CalAmp announced the launch of a multi-band Fusion-LTE 4G router platform that can ensure optimum broadband communications for industrial, smart grid and other mission-critical applications.

In a release Mike Zachan, general manager of CalAmp‘s Wireless Networks business said, “As we enter the era of ‘The Internet of Things,’ where nearly every object and device can be connected, Fusion-LTE’s broadband speeds will allow our customers to future proof their communications systems in preparation for data requirements yet unknown. In particular, Fusion-LTE will help make possible a variety of mission-critical, fixed-remote and mobile applications within our target markets.”

The Fusion-LTE is compatible with 4G cellular networks, hence providing the communications speed and throughput imperative for data-intensive applications. If 4G coverage is not available the auto-adapting device will display 3G performance.

The new multi-band Fusion-LTE 4G router platform is capable of providing wireless data connectivity in bands 13, 14 and 17 at 4G speeds over both public and private LTE networks. It supports applications over CalAmp’s COLT cloud-based enterprise server platform.

The availability of embedded Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS capabilities provide users mobile communications and navigation services that help them work on field deployments, said officials.

CalAmp specializes in the delivery of wireless communications solutions that provide data, voice and video for critical networked communications and other applications. The company operates as two business segments namely Wireless DataCom, which serves utility, governmental and enterprise customers, and Satellite to cater to the North American Direct Broadcast Satellite market.

Elster, an electricity, gas and water measurement and control provider, recently announced that it has selected CalAmp to supply the wireless routing hardware and network services for a wide-area advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for Tennessee’s Bolivar Energy Authority or BEA.

CalAmp’s Viper SC 900 system will provide the communications link between Elster’s Gatekeeper AMI network concentrators and the core communications infrastructure. This ensures high speed and the range necessary for secure data backhaul over the Smart Grid.

The CalAmp Viper’s multispeed operating capability accommodates extended range communications across an area, such as that served by BEA. The CalAmp private wireless network will leverage a combination of unlicensed spectrum and licensed 900MHz spectrum that was secured by BEA through CalAmp. CalAmp will provide the radio hardware and also supply network design and project management services.

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