A method for analyzing and optimizing the performance of a data collection network in a distribution grid

摘要

Disclosed are systems and methods for optimizing the performance of a communication network that utilizes a power distribution grid. The optimization method may include archiving historical message data and metrics from transmissions by remote hubs received on one or more substation-to-edge channels. The trend over time of the archived indicators is later analyzed to determine which combination of transmission variables such as frequency band, modulation method, drive voltage, transmission time, etc. yields the highest overall message success rate. . The results of such an analysis may be used to provide feedback to the remote hub or indicate necessary repairs to the network. Optimization may also be performed locally by individual remote hubs by estimating transmission medium impedance and adjusting drive voltage or transmission band.