The document summarizes a white space radio product called the Agility White Space Radio (AWR) that provides broadband connectivity for industrial SCADA systems. The AWR uses unused TV spectrum to provide non-line-of-sight links for applications in agriculture, logistics, oil/gas, utilities and security. Case studies show the AWR providing reliable connectivity for perimeter security cameras, environmental monitoring sensors, precision agriculture and traffic management systems. Key features of the AWR include data rates up to 3Mbps, a compact and efficient design, and the ability to access available white space spectrum on both a rural and nationwide basis.

1. White Space Radio in
Industrial SCADA Systems:
Narrowband to Broadband
February 19, 2013

2. Agility White Space Radio (AWR)
Access the Utility of UHF Spectrum
FCC Certified Solution for
Agriculture
Logistics/Asset Tracking
Oil & Gas
Utilities: Water/Energy
Perimeter Defense/Security
Intelligent Transportation
 Broadband to SCADA+ data rates
 Compact and surprisingly efficient
 Alternative to congested 900 MHz ISM band
 Enable non-line-of-site links

3. KTS Wireless White Space Strategy
•Telemetry Plus Market
•SCADA Migration: Narrowband to Broadband
Broadband •Modulation Focused on Robustness and Range
•High Bandwidth
•Short Range (BPSK/QPSK)
•LOS operation
•World’s First FCC-certified White Space Radio
Throughput
White Space (UHF)
Extended Range
NLOS Performance
Video Bandwidth
Unlicensed Spectrum
Narrow Band
•Low Bandwidth
White Space Technology Enables •Long Range
Growth in SCADA+ Applications
Range

4. Performance Metrics and Data

5. What’s in the box…
AWR Kit
Antenna
(Sold Separately)
3-4 ft Cable
(N to TNC)
AWR (Hub or
Spoke Capable)
Pole Mount Kit
N-female
RF Interface
PoE Ethernet
Interface

6. Case Study: Perimeter Security
Wilmington, NC
Challenge: Can Public Safety wireless
video surveillance equipment be deployed
cost effectively in a difficult environmental
condition, without disturbing the natural
setting?
•Arlie Gardens - A Southern treasure
offering formal gardens, wildlife, historic
structures, walking trails, sculptures, 10-
acres of freshwater lakes and more than
100,000 azaleas.
•Successfully installed Hub & Spoke
configurations ranging from 0.25-0.75 mile
with bandwidth up to 2 Mbps.
“…connecting Airlie to Wi-Fi would have
“…connecting Airlie to Wi-Fi would have
cost aafortune and been impossible
cost fortune and been impossible
without digging up the ground to trench
without digging up the ground to trench
wires.” Jim McDaniel, Director
wires.” Jim McDaniel, Director

7. Case Study: Environmental Monitoring
New Hanover County, NC
Water Quality Monitoring in Intracoastal Waterway and Tidal Creeks
Challenge: Provide a cost effective
solution to wirelessly access water
quality monitors in difficult and hard
to reach environmental locations
represented all around the county.
•The KTS AWR using UHF
frequencies successfully closed
long distance links through difficult
outdoor terrain.
•The AWR can provide Broadband
or SCADA+ data rates.
•The AWR is well suited to Solar
Powered applications and is a proven
outdoor solution.
This technology enables remote monitoring and management of wetland areas
This technology enables remote monitoring and management of wetland areas
eliminating the costs of physically driving or boating to collect data.
eliminating the costs of physically driving or boating to collect data.

8. Case Study: Precision Agriculture
Wireless Farm Applications
Challenge: Provide reliable wireless connectivity
for applications which require range and signal
integrity beyond that provided by Wi-Fi or 900MHz
technologies to enable:
•Autonomous Vehicles Control
•Irrigation Pivot Automation
•Water sensor/well monitoring
•Video Security
•Sensor backhaul
“Now this is something I Ican work with.”
“Now this is something can work with.”
Dustin Springman, Ag-Technologies
Dustin Springman, Ag-Technologies

9. Case Study: Logistics Management
White Space-Enabled RFID/RTLS Systems
Challenge: Provide improved connectivity to Wi-Fi enabled inventory scanners over very
large and dynamic industrial properties where site-wide Wi-Fi deployments failed or were
too complicated and expensive.
“We quickly recognized that the white space solution worked where the previous wireless
“We quickly recognized that the white space solution worked where the previous wireless
technology did not. ItItprovided us with consistent coverage and worked well with our
technology did not. provided us with consistent coverage and worked well with our
applications that require constant and reliable connectivity… ititcontinues to work perfectly.”
applications that require constant and reliable connectivity… continues to work perfectly.”
Leigh Olson, Waterloo Implements
Leigh Olson, Waterloo Implements
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10. Case Study: Intelligent Transportation
Location – the future site is yours to define
Challenge: Provide a Cost Effective Wireless T1 Replacement - No trenching
•Backhaul Traffic Cameras (CCTV)
•Update and control signage through
Active Traffic Management
•Access traffic sensors

11. Efficient & Cost-Effective
Noteworthy AWR Attributes:
• Efficient and Compact Design
• Data Rates up to 3 Mbps
• NLOS capable with FEC
• 470-698 MHz operation
• Includes Element Management Application
Specifications:
• +29 dBm (1 Watt) EIRP
• Transmit power control
• Selectivity > 60 dbm,
• Sensitivity -90 dBm @ 3 Mbps
• 3.5” x 1.5” x 7.5”, 1.2 lbs, N Connector
• 9-24 VDC, 30W (TX), 10W (RX),
• Power over Ethernet
• Ethernet with bridging
AWR Cost:
• $1345 MSRP per unit, antenna sold separately
• Includes power supply, cable, accessories

12. Non-Disruptive, Inexpensive, Compact
Low-Cost & Low-Profile
Infrastructure
Minimal Aesthetic or
Environmental Disruption

13. Utilities Application
KTS Wireless Testing Under NDAs Currently
Utilities Doing Due Diligence
 Coops and Consulting Firms
 We Would Be Happy to do an
Analysis on Your Environment

14. White Space Spectrum
• Spectrum Availability
– Rural vs. Urban
– 250m HAAT limit
– www.SpectrumBridge.com
• Registration Process
• Enables co-existence
• Comments Regarding FCC Incentive Auctions:
“In the white space and unlicensed operations section, we propose measures that…
“In the white space and unlicensed operations section, we propose measures that…
would make aasubstantial amount of spectrum available for unlicensed uses,
would make substantial amount of spectrum available for unlicensed uses,
including a significant portion that would be available on a uniform nationwide
including a significant portion that would be available on a uniform nationwide
basis for the first time. Television white spaces will continue to be available for
basis for the first time. Television white spaces will continue to be available for
unlicensed use in the repacked television band.” Ref: NPRM 12-118
unlicensed use in the repacked television band.” Ref: NPRM 12-118

15. Thank You
KTS Wireless has White Space solutions
that are available today, exclusively through TESSCO!
Let us show you how White Space Radio technology
addresses your growing SCADA throughput requirements.
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