Overview：

Smart  Feeder Pillar Solution enables easy installation and versatile IoT integration, connecting local metering devices with or without human intervention. It uses machine-to-machine (M2M) communication for remote access and control. Wavetel WR143 4G Router enables real-time remote monitoring of smart feeder pillars by establishing reliable cellular connectivity between Human-Machine Interface and customer Head End System, eliminating the need for costly wired infrastructure.

Challenge:

Feeder pillars in remote locations lack wired communication infrastructure

Critical power distribution data requires 24/7 reliable transmission

Harsh outdoor environments demand rugged industrial-grade hardware

Limited space need Compact Design for installation

Multiple dispersed sites require centralized remote management

Solution:

The Wavetel WR143 provides:

✔ Persistent 4G connectivity with Dual-SIM failover capability

✔ Industrial compact design for easy cabinet installation (DIN-rail / Wall mountable)

✔ Built-in protocol conversion: Modbus RTU/TCP to MQTT

✔ Remote configuration & diagnostics via cloud management platform

Benefit:

· Continuous grid monitoring: Never miss critical power data

· Fault-tolerant communications: Automatic SIM switching maintains connectivity

· Future-ready infrastructure: Supports IIoT and smart grid applications

· Reduced OPEX: Eliminates manual meter reading and site visits

· Scalable deployment: Manage hundreds of feeder pillars from one system

Implementation:

1. Install WR143 in feeder pillar cabinet (DIN-rail mounting)

2. Connect to HMI via Ethernet or serial port (RS232/485)

3. Configure Modbus registers and MQTT topics

4. Establish secure connection to head-end SCADA system

5. Monitor all field devices through centralized dashboard

Why Wavetel?

The Wavetel cellular routers transform traditional feeder pillars into smart grid nodes, providing utilities with real-time visibility, predictive maintenance capabilities, and reduced operational costs. Its rugged design, protocol flexibility, and carrier-grade reliability make it the ideal communication backbone for modern power distribution networks.