Riva Overview | Itron, Inc.

Multiple-Media

Itron OpenWay Riva Networking operates simultaneously on wireless (RF), wired powerline carrier (PLC), WiFi, and cellular media. The adaptive communications layer we’ve developed automatically switches media at every hop to find the most effective route for every packet. This enables rural communication at low densities, and bridges the gap to high density, urban environments where RF may not penetrate, such as commercial basements and neighborhoods with high-rise builldings.

RF Media

The RF layer of Itron OpenWay Riva Networking is based upon IEEE 802.15.4g and the upcoming WiSUN standard. It operates in the 900mhz ISM (unlicensed band) and has region specific adaptations to operate globally using the same hardware.

PLC Media

The power line carrier (PLC) communications  layer operates over the AC power lines that exist nearly everywhere electronics are to be used. This secondary media layer enables Itron OpenWay Riva networking to reach places no RF only network can, and it does so seamlessly.