[LINK] NBN Smart Off Peak Appliances Needed

[Tom Worthington]

On 14/08/12 08:54, Richard Chirgwin wrote:

> Since the "it's time for offpeak" message is still a very simple signal
> to send, why bother with the Internet?

There would need to be at least two different signals: one for the daily 
peak and one for annual peaks. Sending these signals over the power 
lines can cause interference.

Also it may be use for have more complex signals for more sophisticated 
devices. As an example, sending a signal in advance of an anticipated 
peak would allow an appliance to gracefully lower its power use, rather 
than a sudden "SWITCH OFF NOW".	

Even this would only need a few bits per second, but we should not deny 
the promoters of the NBN the opportunity to plug its virtues. ;-)


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