M2m Data Generator Utilizing Wireless M-Bus Within Smart Grid Infrastructure

Abstract

Current forecasts predict that the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will account for about 10 billion devices by 2020. Unique, recently unthought of demands are initiating new ideas, particularly Industry 4.01 and SmartGrid networks. In this paper, a newly developed multi-platform software tool capable of testing capabilities of Wireless M-Bus (WM-Bus) networks via simulating sensor-like behavior and communication is presented. As utility companies lack these features, this software implementation and hardware design open the door for initial verification of WM-Bus-based data transmissions without the need to invest money into expensive development and certification where WM-Bus is used for data transmissions.