nBox-Tool

Offers value to every segment of narrowband PLC users
Utilities, device vendors, test-labs and research institutes are all using nBox-Tool in various development as well as field validation projects.

Comprehensive analysis tool that offers a composite view of entire PLC communication infrastructure.
Provides insight at all levels; pdu structures, protocol flows and channel conditions.

6LoWPAN, UDP/IP and application protocols using them
DLMS metering protocols including COSEM object display
PLC Adaptation / Convergence layers and MAC layer
PLC Channel conditions

Portable

Connectors for easy coupling
ZERO down-time while changing coupling phase
Qualitative noise analysis at installation site
Aggregated statistics for quick overview
Ruggedized housing suitable for CAT IV installations

Designed for easy use

WiFi access point
Mobile device support
ZERO setup or pre-configuration
Seamless integration with Wireshark
Multiple parameter plots for optimal analysis
Integrated webserver with feature-rich and intuitive WebGUI

Data-logging

Storage capacity to store all traffic for multiple days
Bulk data retrieval
Context specific notes and folders for easy post-processing
Maintain notion of physical time in non-networked environments

Multiple technology, bands and media variants

CENELEC A, FCC and ARIB band versions
Narrowband PLC technologies: G3-plc, PRIME
Serial (HDLC) with optional optical header
Extendible to other wired/wireless media

Meaningful post-processing

Basic data validation e.g. CRC check
Decryption capability upon provisioning of keys
PLC packet aggregation
- Application protocol engineers do not deal with PLC fragments
- PLC engineers can still see every fragment