Aclara STAR Network Data Collector Unit (DCU) II

The STAR Network DCU II enhances your AMI network by providing reliable and flexible two-way communication for electric, water, and gas meters.

Our proven, wide-area network (WAN) backhaul options support data-intense applications such real-time pricing, demand response, remote leak detection, and always-on connections to the utility.

The DCU II transmits and receives data over individual 450- to 470-MHz radio frequencies. Powered by a battery that can be recharged by a solar panel or AC power supply, the DCU time stamps, processes, and stores diagnostic information and data collected from meter transmission units (MTUs). The DCU transmits the data for further processing to a network control computer (NCC) and sends commands and alerts back to the MTUs.

Every STAR Network DCU II delivers

Reliable technology
Communicates with FCC-licensed, narrow-band transceivers

Safety and security
Initiates an immediate message transfer upon receipt of an event or alarm from an MTU

Robust operation
Delivers Part 90 radio technology to transmit commands to MTUs

Rugged, weatherproof design
Mounts on buildings, utility poles, or towers

WAN compatibility
Communicates over cellular, fiber-optic, Ethernet, WI-Fi, and WiMAX networks

FCC compliance
Meets requirements under Part 15 and Part 90 for a Class A digital device

Backwards compatibility
Replaces older style models of the DCU