Introduction to ST7538Q FSK powerline transceiver demonstration kit, which can be used to implement powerline communication in residential and industrial environments, such as power management, lighting control, heating or cooling system management, remote control of external devices
This document describes the ST7538Q FSK powerline transceiver demonstration kit. It details the advantages of using powerline communication for narrowband networks in residential and industrial settings, such as remote control and metering. The note covers the electrical network topology, noise considerations, and the specific features of the ST7538Q transceiver.
The kit is designed to demonstrate a communication network that uses the same electrical network supplying all network elements, such as residential or industrial power management and lighting control.
The system can cover applications like power management, lighting control, heating or cooling system management, remote control of appliances, and control of alarm systems.
External applications primarily concern communication with meters for automatic measuring and remote control, prepaid supply systems, meter or in-home remote displays, and street lighting management.