Fiber Hub
The TESCO Fiber Hub™ is a high-bandwidth, RF mesh-enabled communication gateway designed for utilities with established fiber infrastructure. It connects clusters of over 20 LEAF endpoints, supporting both electric and water metering, via a 2.4 GHz RF mesh network. Each LEAF can communicate across up to three hops, and the system scales to a maximum hub capacity of 150 LEAFs.
Engineered to reduce cellular costs while improving system reliability and security, the Fiber Hub offers flexible deployment, over-the-air firmware updates, and optional downstream I/O support. Whether you’re enhancing your current fiber-based AMI or preparing for cellular transition, the TESCO Fiber Hub delivers the performance, coverage, and confidence your utility needs.
Description
Why Choose TESCO Fiber Hub?
For utilities operating on fiber networks, maintaining high-bandwidth backhaul while avoiding costly cellular dependencies can be a challenge. The TESCO Fiber Hub™ is purpose-built to solve this, connecting your AMI network directly to your existing Passive Optical Network (PON) infrastructure for scalable, secure, and cost-efficient communication.
By minimizing reliance on cellular data and expanding mesh coverage through a single hub, Fiber Hub helps eliminate connectivity gaps, lower operational costs, and future-proof your metering system with seamless integration.
Key Features:
- Seamless Fiber Network Integration: Leverages existing fiber-based Passive Optical Networks (PON) to provide high-speed, cost-effective backhaul.
- Expands Coverage & Redundancy: One hub supports 20+ LEAF devices with up to 3 hops per LEAF for wide-area coverage and network resiliency.
- Lower Operational Costs: Reduces recurring cellular data expenses while maximizing bandwidth performance.
- Secure Communication: End-to-end encryption ensures all transmitted data remains protected and compliant.
- Backup Power for Outages: Includes a 10-minute rechargeable battery for last-gasp transmission during power loss.
- Flexible Installation: Compact 15.5″ x 10″ x 6.875″ enclosure supports wall or pole mounting for optimal RF performance.
- Built-In Ethernet & Future Cellular Support: RJ-45 sealed connector for Ethernet uplink, with optional cellular-based uplink for future expansion.
- Utility-Grade Design: Operates in extreme conditions (-4°F to 149°F), with LED indicators for power, uplink, and alarm status.
Specifications
| Unit | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 120/240 VAC input with a locking power cord |
| Size | 15.5” x 10” x 6.875” (compact for wall or pole mounting) |
| Operating Temperature | -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to +65°C) |
| External I/O | 12V DC output for downstream devices (optional) |
| Network Connection |
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| Mesh Communication |
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| Processor | ST Micro STM32F767ZIT6 (Supports firmware updates over-the-air) |
| Security & Encryption | End-to-end encryption for data security |
| Battery Backup | 10-minute rechargeable backup for last-gasp outage transmissions |
| LED Status Indicators | Power, network uplink, & alarm status |
