#bidirectional mode

[techdriveplay]

How to Use a Blue Yeti Microphone

Using a Blue Yeti microphone can significantly enhance your audio recording quality, whether you're podcasting or streaming.

Using a Blue Yeti microphone can significantly enhance your audio recording quality, whether you’re podcasting, streaming, or creating content. Known for its versatility and superior sound quality, the Blue Yeti microphone stands out as a top choice for creators. In this guide, we’ll delve into the initial setup, optimal placement, and advanced features to ensure you make the most out of your…

[blissfullyunawares]

5 Days of Helping You Outline Your Next Novel

Day 5: Obsidian for Outlining

Find all 5 installments of the mini series: helping you outline your next novel

*I have added a layer of “static” over my screenshots so they are distinctive enough to stand apart from the surrounding text

did you miss this series? here you can find all posts here: [day 1] [day 2] [day 3] [day 4]

Do you use Obsidian?

What is Obsidian?

A note-taking and knowledge management tool that allows you to create and connect notes seamlessly.

Uses a local-first approach, meaning your data is stored on your computer, not the cloud (unless you choose to sync).

Features bidirectional linking, which helps create a non-linear, networked way of organizing ideas—great for brainstorming and outlining.

Why should you use Obsidian?

Flexible & Customizable – Unlike rigid writing apps, you can design your own workflow.

Distraction-Free Writing – Markdown keeps the focus on text without extra formatting distractions.

Ideal for Outlining & Organization – Connect story ideas, characters, and settings effortlessly.

Obsidian for Writing

Outlining

Creating a One Pager

Create a single markdown note for a high-level novel summary.

Use headings and bullet points for clarity.

Link to related notes (e.g., character pages, theme exploration).

Here’s an example of an outline I’m currently using. This is what my website will have on it (and what goals I hope to achieve w my website)

Using the Native Canvas Tool

Use Obsidian’s native Canvas tool to visually outline your novel. (Best on PC)

Create a board with columns for Acts, Chapters, or Story Beats.

Drag and drop cards as the story evolves.

Writing

Why Write Directly in Obsidian?

Minimalist interface reduces distractions.

Markdown-based formatting keeps the focus on words.

No auto-formatting issues (compared to Word or Google Docs).

Why is Obsidian Great for Writing?

Customizable workspace (plugins for word count, timers, and focus mode).

Easy to link notes (e.g., instantly reference past chapters or research).

Dark mode & themes for an optimal writing environment.

Organization in Obsidian

Outlining, Tags, Links

Each chapter, character, important item, and setting can have its own linked note.

Below, for example, you can see the purple text is a linked page directly in my outline.

Use bidirectional linking to create relationships between (story) elements. Clicking these links will automatically open the next page.

Tags can be used for important characters, items, places, or events that happen in your writing. Especially useful for tracking.

Folders for Efficient Storage

Organize notes into folders for Acts, Characters, Worldbuilding, and Drafts.

Use tags and backlinks for quick navigation.

Creating a separate folder for the actual writing and linking next (chapter) and previous (chapter) at the bottom for smooth navigation.

You can also create and reuse your own internal templates!

Spiderweb Map Feature (Graph View)

Visualize connections between characters, plot points, and themes. Below you’ll see the basic mapping of my website development project.

This view can help you spot disconnected (floating) ideas and create bridges to them.

Exporting

Why Export?

Ready to format in another program (Scrivener, Word, Docs, Vellum, etc).

Need a clean version (removing tags, notes, etc) for beta readers or editors.

Creating a backup copy of your work.

When should you export?

Personally, I like to export every 5 chapters or so and update my live version on Google Docs. This allows my family, friends, and beta readers to access my edited work.

After finishing a draft or major revision.

Before sending to an editor or formatting for publication.

Where should you export?

Personally I copy and paste my content from each chapter into a google doc for editing. You may also want to make note of the following export options:

Markdown to Word (.docx) – For editing or submitting.

Markdown to PDF – For quick sharing

Markdown to Scrivener – For those who format in Scrivener.

To Conclude

Obsidian is an invaluable tool for novelists who want a flexible, organized, and distraction-free writing process.

Try setting up your own Obsidian vault for your next novel! Comment below and let me know if this was helpful for you 🫶🏻

your reblogs help me help more ppl 💕

follow along for writing prompts, vocabulary lists, and helpful content like this! <333

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[octocon]

v1.2 "Nautilus" is live!

This release further polishes the Octocon app's user experience and adds a bunch of new features, including polls, end-to-end encryption for journal entries, and locks for custom fields and journal entries!

Keep reading to see a quick highlight of this version's changes!

Features

🗳️ Polls

Polls are a new feature that allows your alters to vote on important decisions!

Two poll types are currently available: "vote" and "choice." Vote polls let alters vote between "Yes," "No", "Abstain," and (optionally) "Veto," while choice polls let you make your own choices!

Access polls by opening the navigation drawer with the button in the top-left or by swiping right anywhere in the app.

🔐 End-to-end encryption

We take the security of your data extremely seriously, which is why we're proud to announce that Octocon now uses end-to-end encryption to lock down your journal entries!

Next time you attempt to journal, you'll be prompted to set up encryption, and will be given a recovery code.

Write this code down somewhere safe, like a physical piece of paper! You'll need it to if you uninstall the app or log in on another device.

Once set up, all journal entries you write will be encrypted on your device before being sent to our servers. This makes it literally impossible for both the Octocon team (and hackers, in the case of a data breach) to look at your data.

All previously written journal entries will not be encrypted, but you can encrypt them by simply making a small change and saving them again.

This doesn't necessarily mean that your journal entries were unsafe before! We make every effort to keep our servers secure and our team never looks at user data; this is just a safeguard to make your sensitive data essentially bulletproof.

Please note that - by design - if you lose your recovery code after setting up encryption, it is impossible for us to recover your data! You'll have to start all over again.

🔒 Journal entry & custom field locks

Journal entries and custom fields can now be "locked," ensuring that you can't view them accidentally if you're not in the right headspace!

Upon being locked, journal entries will force you to tap a button three times to confirm that you'd like to open it.

Similarly, locked custom fields will be blurred until tapping them three times.

Other

A new onboarding screen has been added to help new users understand the app's functionality and point them towards our community.

All links in the app are now opened using Android's "custom tabs" API. No more jank caused by opening links in a separate browser!

Journal entries can now be "pinned" to keep them at the top of the list.

A new mode to change front (swiping further left on an alter to set as main front instead of swiping right).

You can keep the old functionality by using the "Swipe (Bidirectional)" change front mode instead!

Changes

Alters and tags now have their UI split into tabs to more easily sift through information.

Complex alter data (like descriptions and custom fields) is now loaded lazily to reduce the app's initial loading time and bandwidth usage, especially for larger systems.

Various elements of the UI have been reworked, especially regarding effective use of color.

The settings screen has been organized into multiple separate screens.

The bottom navigation bar now collapses when scrolling down (this can be disabled in the settings).

Fixes

The app should no longer crash in the case of a temporary network outage, or upon startup if you have no connection at all.

Friend data is now kept in a cache while navigating through their profile, which greatly reduces the amount of loading screens.

This is just a highlight of the many changes this update brings! You can view a full changelog in our official Discord server.

[e-carlease]

In terms of the car shown, the Cupra Born Electric Hatchback 169kW e-Boost V3 58kWh 5dr Auto (Pure Electric Vehicle), this is based on the following configuration:  

Solid Paint

Dinamica cloth - Granite Grey

20" ‘Hurricane’ machined aero wheels

Mode 3 / Type 2 Charging Cable (Public Charging & home wallbox charger – Fast charging)

But how does the used Born perform?    

This has a usable battery of 77 kWh which offers 170 kW (228hp), top speeds of 99 mph and 0-62 times of 7.0 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 240 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 330 miles (on a full charge) - a 285-mile real world range (combined). The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 8 hour and 15 minutes with the 175kW DC enabling 10-80% in 31 minutes. The hot hatch has no Bidirectional charging. It has a 150 mpg equivalent, 385L cargo volume and offers no towing capacities. The heat pump is an optional feature on this EV.

[ledinmyzeppelin]

Hello!!

This account is going to be some NSFW with miscellaneous personal stuff and shitposts/funni

Honestly, I'm probably going to be my normal self but in horny mode...unless 🤔

About me -

Mid twenties (tragic)

Straight, Slim to medium build

Tall and hairy

- I'm pretty open minded and always happy to have "real" conversations! I can obviously be down bad but honestly try not for it to control my life too much and am very capable of normal interactions lol. I play games, love cats, and I'm into generally nerdy stuff

Kinks - (almost always bidirectional)

-- I'm a switch, I deleted the rest lol. I have ascended beyond focusing on BDSM shenanigans but I'll be into or at least willing to discuss most kinks

Audio/Voices are nice

Limits -

Bodily fluids, piss is on thin ice

Extreme pain or scarring

Probably others but feel free to ask

[fibermarts]

Get Information About Optic Circulators

Fiber Circulator is used to minimize the dispersion of light within a fiber optic system. Fiber optic circulators, when used with a dispersion compensating module (DCM), may send light across the system while using half the fiber to produce the necessary compensatory effect.

Applications

Optical circulators enable bidirectional ports, allowing an optical signal to be transmitted and received using a single fiber. Fiber optic circulators are utilized in a variety of applications, including dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks, polarization mode dispersion, chromatic dispersion correction, optical add-drop modules, optical amplifiers, and fiber optic sensors.

Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Networks

Fibre Circulators in DWDM networks provide 50 dB isolation between forward and backward propagating signals.  Fiber optic circulators also have a cross-talk level of greater than 60 decibels.

Optical Add-drop Multiplexing (OADM)

Optical add-drop modules function as main filters. Optical couplers can produce this behavior by utilizing a Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG). The full bandwidth signal enters the coupler and is routed to the next port, where the FBG is inserted. The FBG reflects the required signal to the coupler, while the dropped channels depart via the port. PMD may be corrected using optical couplers, which rotate the optical signal's electric and magnetic fields.

Polarization mode dispersion (PMD)

Some fiber optic systems exhibit polarization mode dispersion (PMD), which is a natural feature of all optical media.  PMD is created by a discrepancy in light propagation velocities between the transmission medium's orthogonal main polarization states.  If the optical pulse contains both polarisation components, the individual polarisation components in fibre optic circulators will travel at different speeds and arrive at various times, causing the received optical signal to be distorted.

PMD may be corrected using optical couplers, which rotate the optical signal's electric and magnetic fields.

Chromatographic Dispersion Compensation

Optical Circulator uses a chipped Fiber Bragg Grating to adjust for chromatic dispersion. FBGs are wavelength-dependent reflectors. A portion of optical fiber is treated or doped with a substance that affects the fiber's refractive index, resulting in wavelength-dependent reflections. Chipped Fiber Bragg Gratings have numerous gratings displaced across fiber and can compensate for chromatic dispersion.

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[rfbugs]

Text reading "BIDIRECTIONAL" and a 3D arrow are visible at the moon portal

Platform: Win10 Pro

Build: Destiny 2 tiger_release_final_20230425

Severity: Low

Description: When using the portal on the moon level in Destiny 2, there are 3D assets that indicate portal directions that are visible when they should not be.

Repro Steps:

Download and install build

Boot game into release mode

Visit the moon level

Locate the portal near the main spawn point

Observe the 3D assets that are visible but shouldn't be

Expected Outcomes: The visible 3D assets should be set to 'not visible' in the game editor.

[leiditechelectonicpublishing]

Shanghai Leiditech launched USB Static surge protection scheme for 4 interfaces

USB4 isUSB3.2 Subsequent versions of,It’s the latest USB specification。USB4 is the communication protocol，The hardware interface used is USB Type-C interface，USB Type-C Port based on USB3.x and USB4 Protocol transmission data。Its interface standard is composed of USB Promoter Group Developed，Mainly standardizedUSB4 Electrical characteristics of the interface、mechanical properties、Protocol specifications and other contents。Here are the following USB4 Some main characteristics：

Ø Data transmission speed：USB4 Interface support up to 40Gbps Data transmission speed，yes USB3.2 Twice the size of the interface。

Ø Power supply capacity：USB4 The maximum power supply capacity of the interface can reach 100W，Can meet the power supply needs of high-performance devices。

Ø Interface type：USB4 The interface adopts USB Type-C interface，Can be plugged in and out in both directions，Easy to use。

Ø compatibility：USB4 Interface backward compatibility USB3.2、USB2.0 and USB1.1 equipment，Compatible with multiple devices。

Ø Protocol support：USB4 The interface supports multiple data transmission protocols，include USB3.2、Thunderbolt 3、Display Port etc.。

Ø video transmission ：USB4 Interface support up to 8K Video transmission，Can meet the needs of high-resolution video transmission。

Overall，USB4 A very advanced USB specification，It provides users with faster data transfer speed、Higher power supply capacity and wider compatibility。

But this kind of USB4 hardware interface USB Type-C Often subjected to electrostatic discharge (ESD)/EOS The impact of the event，Why？

two、 USB4 hardware interface USB Type-C suffer ESD/EOS reason

Ø USB Type-C The interface is relatively compact，And the distance between its metal contacts is relatively small，This makes them more susceptible to the effects of electrostatic discharge。

Ø USB Type-C Interface is usually used to connect various electronic devices，These devices may generate different electrostatic discharges，Thereby affecting the normal operation of the interface。

Ø The human body is a common static power source，When we touch USB Type-C At interface time，May transfer static charges from the body to the interface，trigger ESD harm。

Ø Hot swapping Or charging，Failure to properly protect against surge can causeEOSEvent occurrence。

three、 USB4 What are the interface signals

USB4 interfaces(USB Type-C )There are a total of 24 pins in the standard，among（Tx1+、Tx1-、Rx1+、Rx1-）Four pins, two differential pairs，Form a channel，The other four pins（Tx2+、Tx2-、Rx2+ Rx2-）Form the second channel。Data is transmitted between two sets of four bidirectional pin pairs。This dual channel configuration operates on a per channel basis 20Gbps Transmission speed of data，When using two channels, the speed can reach 40Gbps。And because USB Type-C The small size of the plug and the tight arrangement of its pins，The pin configuration is shown in the above figure，So it is recommended to use small-sized separation ESD(TVS)Do protection，The following introduces each signal function in the interface one by one，And protection methods。

1. Super high speed TX+ ,TX- ,RX+, RX- Differential line

high speed Differential signal line，Supports up to 40Gbps Ultra high speed USB Interface and alternating mode data transmission，Resolution up to 8K (7680 x 4320)，The refresh rate is 60Hz。Due to the interface attempting to maintain extremely high speed while transmitting large amounts of content，Therefore, choose the appropriate one ESD（TVS) Protective devices are crucial。Shanghai Leiditech recommends using low junction capacitor 0.2PF，Small volumeDFN0603 Convenient wiring,Bring it back for scanning，Low clamping voltageULC0321SPerform electrostatic protection，Ensure signal integrity。

2. D+/D- Differential line

For USB 2.0 interface���D+ and D- Pin data rate 480Mbps，The voltage on this differential line is normally 5V，Consider line speed and recommend using itULC0521C，Low junction capacitance 0.3PF , Small volumeDFN0603,Convenient wiring。

3. VBUS

VBUS：Power cord，Used for transmitting power supply。Consider using USB-PD Satisfy charging，Recommend using high-power ESD(TVS) SMDA24TNPerform electrostatic surge protection, Encapsulated asDFN1610–2 ，Peak current 30A,Power 1650W。

4. CC、SBU

CC1、CC2：Communication channel，Used to identify connected devices and determine power direction。

SBU1、SBU2：Auxiliary channel，Can be used to support high-speed data or other functions。

CC/ SBU Pins are tightly adjacent to each other VBUS Pin。apply USB-PD The words，VBUS The pin voltage can reach 20V，such，CC/SBU Pins are prone to short circuits up to 20V, To avoid damage，These two pins are recommended to be 24V ESD（TVS) Protecting：ULC2421。

Do a good job in protecting the above signals，USB4 Will be exempt from some electrostatic surge events。

four、 USB4 Interface electrostatic surge protection scheme

Leiditech Electronics is committed to becoming a leading brand in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) solutions and component supply. We offer a wide range of products, including ESD, TVS, TSS, GDT, MOV, MOSFET, Zener diodes, and inductors. With an experienced R&D team, we provide personalized customization services to deliver the highest quality EMC solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out:

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[yonderh2]

Silent Powerhouses: How igbt rectifiers Are Redefining Industrial Energy Conversion

Picture a bustling manufacturing floor at dawn. Conveyor belts glide, robotic arms pivot with precision, and high-power motors hum in perfect synchrony. All of this choreographed action relies on stable direct current—even though the utility grid delivers alternating current. Converting AC to DC might sound mundane, yet it’s the unglamorous heartbeat of virtually every modern factory, data center, and electric-rail system. Tucked inside control cabinets and power bays, igbt rectifiers are the silent powerhouses making this conversion cleaner, smarter, and dramatically more efficient.

From Diodes to Digital Brains

For decades, silicon diodes and thyristors dominated rectification. They were sturdy, inexpensive, and—let’s be honest—fairly dumb. They could only switch on and off in crude, bulk fashion, producing DC that was rife with voltage ripple and harmonic distortion. That was acceptable in an analog world, but today’s precision-driven operations need better. Enter the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT): a semiconductor that marries the high-current capability of a bipolar transistor with the fast switching of a MOSFET.

When engineers embed IGBTs in rectifier topologies, the result is a new class of high-frequency converters capable of pulse-width modulation (PWM), soft-start functions, and active power-factor correction. Suddenly, rectification isn’t just about flipping waveform polarity—it’s about sculpting perfect current for sensitive loads, saving megawatts in the process.

A Day in the Life: Humanizing High Tech

Let’s walk in the shoes of Ananya, maintenance lead at a sprawling metro-rail depot in Bengaluru. She remembers the era when traction substations ran on mercury-arc or SCR rectifiers. “It was like taming a dragon,” she jokes. Voltage spikes chewed through bearings, transformers overheated, and harmonics crept back onto the grid. Then came the retrofit: a modular cabinet stuffed with igbt rectifiers. Overnight, the depot saw a 6 % drop in energy losses and, more surprisingly, quieter lines. “Passengers didn’t notice the upgrade,” Ananya says, “but my team sleeps better knowing the system’s self-diagnostics flag issues before they escalate.”

That’s the hidden human upside—less emergency call-outs, more predictive maintenance, and a work culture that shifts from crisis mode to optimization mode.

Under the Hood: Why IGBT Architecture Shines

High-Frequency Switching IGBTs can switch tens of kilohertz, shrinking bulky transformers and filters. Smaller magnetics mean lighter enclosures and better thermal management.

Low Conduction Losses Compared to MOSFETs at high voltage, IGBTs maintain lower on-state resistance, translating into cooler operation and longer component life.

Built-In Protection Advanced gate-driver ICs monitor temperature, current, and voltage in real time, shutting down the device within microseconds if thresholds are breached.

Bidirectional Capability Paired with appropriate circuitry, they enable regenerative braking in electric locomotives, feeding energy back to the grid instead of dumping it as heat.

Sustainability by Design

Energy efficiency isn’t just a line on a spec sheet—it’s a planetary necessity. Traditional 12-pulse SCR rectifiers often hover near 90 % efficiency under ideal loads. Modern PWM-controlled igbt rectifiers push beyond 97 %, slicing gigawatt-hours off cumulative utility bills over their service life. Multiply that by thousands of installations and you have a tangible dent in global CO₂ emissions.

Moreover, precise DC output means motors run cooler, electrolytic capacitors last longer, and upstream generators experience smoother load profiles. Less wear equals fewer raw materials mined, shipped, and processed for replacements—a virtuous cycle of resource conservation.

Beyond the Factory: Emerging Frontiers

Data Centers – Hyperscale operators love IGBT rectifiers for redundant, hot-swappable power shelves that squeeze more watts per rack while meeting stringent harmonic limits (IEEE 519).

Electrolysis for Green Hydrogen – Stable, low-ripple DC is crucial for membrane longevity. As electrolyzer farms scale into the gigawatt realm, PWM rectifiers slash idle losses and enable dynamic ramp-up tied to renewable generation.

EV Hyper-Chargers – Ultra-fast DC stations (350 kW and higher) rely on modular IGBT blocks to convert grid AC into tightly regulated DC that won’t fry delicate vehicle battery chemistries.

Challenges on the Road Ahead

No technology is perfect. IGBT modules are sensitive to over-voltage transients and require sophisticated snubber networks. Their thermal cycling limits call for meticulous heatsink design and, in harsh climates, liquid cooling. Meanwhile, wide-bandgap semiconductors—silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)—are nipping at IGBT heels, promising even faster switching and lower losses.

Yet cost remains king. For high-power (≥ 1 MW) applications, mature supply chains and proven robustness keep igbt rectifiers solidly in the lead. Hybrid topologies that mix SiC diodes with IGBT switches already deliver incremental gains without breaking budgets.

Skills and Workforce Implications

Technicians who once wielded soldering irons on analog boards now brandish oscilloscopes with gigahertz bandwidth to capture nanosecond edge transitions. Training programs are evolving: power-electronics courses in Indian ITIs and polytechnics now include gate-drive design, thermal simulation, and module-level repair practices.

For young engineers, this field offers a blend of hands-on tinkering and digital analytics. Predictive-maintenance dashboards stream real-time data—junction temperatures, switching losses, harmonic spectra—turning power rooms into high-tech command centers.

Final Reflections: Small Silicon, Massive Impact

It’s easy to overlook the humble converter tucked behind a metal door. But in the grand choreography of electrification, igbt rectifiers are the quiet conductors, synchronizing renewable surges, feeding smart grids, and keeping industry humming. They exemplify how incremental innovations—faster switches, smarter firmware, better cooling—compound into game-changing efficiency.

Next time you glide on an electric train, boot up a cloud server, or see a wind farm blinking on the horizon, remember: somewhere underneath, tiny gates are opening and closing thousands of times a second, silently shaping the clean-energy era. And that is technology worth celebrating, even if it never seeks the spotlight.

[zylcd]

Classification of LCD screens

TN LCD screen:

TN type is the most mainstream mode adopted by LCD monitors at present, and is widely used in entry-level and mid-range panels. The common viewing angle is not outstanding in performance indicators and has a natural chronic disease. The TN panels seen on the market are all improved TN+film, where film is a compensation film, which is used to make up for the lack of viewing angle of TN panels. In general, TN panels are products with obvious advantages and disadvantages. They are cheap and have a response time that can meet the requirements of games. In the classification of LCD screens, TN has an unsatisfactory viewing angle and unrealistic color performance, which are obvious disadvantages.

STN LCD screen:

The display principle of STN type is similar to TN. The difference is that the liquid crystal molecules of TN twisted nematic field effect rotate the incident light by 90 degrees, while the STN super twisted nematic field effect rotates the incident light by 180 to 270 degrees.

DSTN LCD screen:

DSTN scans the twisted nematic LCD screen through a double scanning method to achieve the display purpose. DSTN is developed from super twisted nematic display (STN). Since DSTN uses double scanning technology, the display effect is greatly improved compared with STN in the LCD display classification.

IPS LCD display:

IPS is also called wide viewing angle. It is a panel technology launched by Hitachi in 2001. It is also commonly known as "Super TFT". From a technical point of view, the liquid crystal molecules of traditional LCD displays generally switch between vertical and parallel states. MVA and PVA improve it to a vertical-bidirectional tilt switching mode. The biggest difference between IPS technology and the above technologies is that no matter what state the liquid crystal molecules are always parallel to the screen, but the rotation direction of the molecules is different in the power-on/normal state-note that the rotation of MVA and PVA liquid crystal molecules belongs to spatial rotation (Z axis), while the rotation of IPS liquid crystal molecules belongs to rotation in the plane (X-Y axis). IPS also has the disadvantage of slow response time. 16.7M colors, 178-degree viewing angle and 16ms response time represent the highest level of IPS liquid crystal displays.

Shenzhen Zhiyan Optronics Co., Ltd. (zylcdshop.com) is a reliable China-based supplier specializing in high-performance LCD screens. With over 18 years of industry experience, we deliver dependable quality and customized display solutions at highly competitive prices.

[amitvij211]

What is a Wireless M-Bus Reader? Understanding the Role of IZEL WMBus Reader in Smart Metering

In the evolving landscape of smart metering and utility management, Wireless M-Bus (WMBus) technology is gaining significant traction. It offers a reliable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient way to remotely read and manage consumption data from meters installed in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

One such advanced device supporting this technology is the IZEL WMBus Reader. But what exactly does it do, and why is it important in today’s metering ecosystem? This blog breaks it down in simple terms.

What is Wireless M-Bus (WMBus) Technology?

Wireless M-Bus is a European standard (EN 13757–4) designed for remote meter reading applications. It is widely used to collect consumption data from:

Water meters

Gas meters

Heat meters

Electricity meters

Unlike traditional wired systems, WMBus allows for wireless communication, reducing infrastructure costs and improving flexibility in meter placements.

What is a WMBus Reader?

A WMBus reader is a device that receives the wireless signals sent out by smart meters and translates them into meaningful data. This data is then transferred to a central system (like a server or cloud platform) for:

Billing

Monitoring usage trends

Leak detection and diagnostics

Remote data analytics

Key Functions of a WMBus Reader:

Collects encrypted or unencrypted data from meters

Filters valid and invalid telegrams

Stores and transmits data via various communication channels

Supports AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)

Introducing the IZEL WMBus Reader

The IZEL WMBus Reader, as available through WCO Global, is designed to meet the high demands of utility providers and smart city projects. It offers multi-protocol support, ease of installation, and compliance with the latest smart metering standards.

Here are some of the standout features and benefits of using the IZEL WMBus Reader:

1. Robust Compatibility

The device is compatible with various meter brands and types that support the WMBus protocol. Whether meters are located indoors, outdoors, or in difficult-to-reach places, the reader is capable of collecting and relaying data efficiently.

2. Extended Range and Signal Stability

Using optimized antenna design and high-quality receiver components, the IZEL WMBus Reader provides enhanced coverage in dense urban areas or multi-story buildings, where signal penetration is often a challenge.

3. Supports Both T1 and S1 Modes

The reader is designed to support multiple operating modes as per WMBus standards, particularly T1 (unidirectional) and S1 (bidirectional). This makes it adaptable for both simple data collection and more complex interactive metering applications.

4. Low Power Consumption

One of the hallmarks of WMBus technology is its energy efficiency. The IZEL WMBus Reader operates on minimal power, making it ideal for long-term deployments in remote or battery-dependent environments.

5. Secure Data Handling

With built-in support for data encryption and secure transmission, the reader ensures that sensitive utility data remains protected during every stage of the communication process.

Real-World Applications

The IZEL WMBus Reader is suitable for a wide range of real-world use cases, such as:

Smart Water Metering: Enables real-time or scheduled readings without physical access to the meter

Utility Providers: Allows utility companies to remotely collect data from thousands of endpoints

Property Management: Helps building managers monitor tenant consumption and identify anomalies

Smart City Projects: Acts as a key component in larger IoT-enabled infrastructure networks

Benefits of WMBus-Based Meter Reading Systems

Choosing a wireless M-Bus system like the IZEL Reader comes with several benefits:

BenefitDescriptionReduced Operational CostsNo need for manual readings or physical site visitsImproved AccuracyEliminates human error in data collectionRemote AccessReal-time or scheduled remote meter readingData AnalyticsEnables utility companies to analyze consumption trendsRegulatory ComplianceMeets European and international metering standards

Integration with AMR and AMI Systems

The IZEL WMBus Reader is not a standalone unit — it can be part of a wider AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) or AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). These systems offer features like:

On-demand readings

Event alerts (e.g., tampering, leakage)

Usage forecasting

Customer engagement platforms

This compatibility makes the reader a future-proof investment for both small-scale and large-scale implementations.

FAQs About WMBus Readers

Q1: Is WMBus better than other wireless protocols like Zigbee or LoRaWAN?

Answer: WMBus is optimized specifically for metering applications. It offers better battery life and is standardized across many meter brands in Europe and Asia. However, the best protocol depends on your use case.

Q2: Can the IZEL WMBus Reader be used in areas with poor signal?

Answer: Yes. Its extended range and signal-boosting capabilities make it suitable for locations with challenging signal conditions, including basements or utility vaults.

Q3: Is it necessary to have an internet connection for the reader to work?

Answer: No, the WMBus reader receives data locally from meters. However, to transmit data to cloud-based systems or central servers, some form of internet or network connectivity (4G, Ethernet, etc.) is required.

Final Thoughts

As the demand for smart water, gas, and electricity management systems grows, technologies like Wireless M-Bus and devices like the IZEL WMBus Reader will play a pivotal role. They bring scalability, accuracy, and efficiency to utility data collection — key ingredients in the modern smart metering ecosystem.

To explore more about how WMBus Readers and smart metering solutions can fit into your project, it’s essential to consult experts and assess compatibility with existing infrastructure.

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COFDM IP Ethernet Bidirectional Transceiver Radio link Ultimate FAQ 1886-10W

Here is COFDM IP Ethernet Bidirectional Transceiver Radio link Ultimate FAQ 1886-10W. Technical Specifications Q: What are the frequency bands of this transceiver?A: This device operates on 300MHz uplink and 500MHz downlink frequencies, with customized frequency options available. Q: Does it support full-duplex or half-duplex mode?A: It offers configurable duplex/halfplex modes for…

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Sigenergy SigenStor - An All-In-One Energy Storage System

Sigenergy SigenStor is an all-in-one energy storage system that lets you effortlessly generate, store, charge, and utilize green energy tailored to your needs. The scalability and versatility of this system is unmatched.

It is the first 5-in-1 energy storage system that seamlessly integrates Battery PCS, Battery Pack, EV DC Charger, Solar Inverter, and EMS. Its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry provides excellent longevity and safety.

5-in-One

The 5-in-One SigenStor integrates an Energy Management System (EMS), EV DC charger, Battery Pack, and a PV Inverter into a single module. This allows for a simpler installation process and reduces the number of different devices that can lead to higher failure risks.

Moreover, the system comes with multiple built-in protections to ensure its durability and reliability. These include temperature monitoring, which can detect any abnormal conditions such as overheating or power loss. In addition, the batteries are protected with internal extinguishing mechanisms and heat-resistant aerogel insulation pads, ensuring that they can withstand extreme temperatures.

Sigenergy’s SigenStor offers an unprecedented level of scalability and versatility for homeowners and businesses alike. It features a modular design and supports bi-directional EV charging and energy trading capabilities. Its AI-driven functionality also empowers users to make more informed decisions about their energy consumption. In addition, it has a high off-grid capacity, delivering 100% of its nominal power in off-grid mode.

AI-optimized

The revolutionary 5-in-One SigenStor energy storage system combines Solar Inverter, EV DC Charger, Battery PCS, and Battery Pack into one powerful and efficient energy management solution. Its smart AI-optimized features enable businesses to benefit from energy independence, efficiency, and savings. It also helps businesses reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources, contributing to a sustainable future.

In addition, SigenStor offers off-grid capabilities and a flexible power capacity. It can be commissioned offline and can operate as a standalone unit without grid or internet connectivity, making it a practical option for remote locations or new builds.

The SigenStor’s intelligent backup power feature allows you to prioritize critical appliances during blackouts. It has separate ports for essential and non-critical loads, allowing you to prioritise the devices that matter most to your family. This level of granular control isn’t often seen in home battery systems. SigenStor also supports dynamic tariff optimisation, helping you save by adjusting your energy usage based on real-time prices.

Off-grid

The SigenStor is an all-in-one energy storage system that combines the functionalities of a solar inverter, EV DC charger, battery PCS, and a battery pack into a single unit. Its advanced artificial intelligence-optimized design enables you to maximise energy savings with minimal manual input. Its dynamic tariff integration automatically syncs with utility APIs, enabling it to charge at low-cost periods and discharge at high-rate times.

This level of granular control isn’t usually found in residential systems, making the SigenStor an excellent choice for cost-conscious homeowners. Its Smart Port also enables users to schedule non-critical loads to run during solar production or low grid tariffs, further reducing energy costs.

SigenStor also offers a full off-grid power output, providing a continuous energy supply in the event of a grid outage. Its synchronised three-phase backup feature means that high-powered appliances like industrial equipment and large air conditioning units can continue running without interruption. In addition, SigenStor supports bidirectional EV charging and V2X functionality for grid services such as peak load shifting and energy trading.

Scalable

SigenStor’s energy storage capacity is upgradable as your needs change. It uses modular battery modules (5 kWh or 8 kWh) that can be combined in parallel to create the capacity you require. This is a much more flexible option than cabinet systems, which limit your storage capacity to fixed amounts.

In addition to this, the system has an embedded EMS that eliminates the need for external data loggers. This reduces installation costs and increases system reliability. Moreover, it has industry-leading safety features that are five times more robust than those of other all-in-one residential battery units.

With AI-assisted security protection and tailored energy planning, Sigenergy SigenStor is designed to maximise your cost savings and help you achieve grid independence. Its seamless tariff integration automatically synchronizes with utility APIs, such as Octopus Agile, and optimises charging and discharging schedules. In addition, it offers a choice of operating modes to prioritise either energy savings or grid independence.

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In terms of the car shown, the Polestar 4 ESTATE 400kW 100kWh LR DM Plus [Pilot/Pro] 5dr Auto Pure Electric Vehicle, this is based on the following confirmation:

Electron - Metallic paint

Tailored knit cloth - Mist with Zinc deco

21" Pro alloy wheels

Privacy glass (rear side windows only)

Mode 3 / Type 2 Charging Cable (Public Charging & home wallbox charger – Fast charging)

And how does it perform?

Long Range Dual Motor - the AWD SUV option will have a 94 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 3.8 seconds, 124 mph top speeds and 400 kW (or 536 hp). Expect a combined winter range of 245 miles with warmer weather allowing for 325miles. On charging, the 22 kW AC max will allow 5 hours and 15 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 200 kW DC maximum allowing 31 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 526L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 123 mpg. This option can tow 750kg (unbraked) and 1500kg (braked). There will be Bidirectional charging with the V2L announced for this option. A Heat Pump is standard.

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Affordable Hybrid Inverter for South Africa Off Grid Homes

In power constrained and costly markets such as South Africa, ordinary households and small and medium sized commercial users are eager to reduce electricity bills and achieve energy independence through solar systems. However, many brands of hybrid inverters still have problems such as "small capacity", "overpriced" or "unstable system", which seriously limits their market penetration.

A truly practical hybrid solar inverter has the following six features:

1. Wide power range and high coverage to meet a variety of household and commercial electricity needs

2. Support high power PV input to maximize the use of roof space

3. Configure dual or more MPPTs to adapt to solar panels in different orientations to improve power generation efficiency

4. Equipped with an independent diesel generator input interface as a backup power source to reduce initial investment pressure

5. With IP20 protection grade

6. On the basis of ensuring performance, it has a high cost-effectiveness and is easy to purchase and install in bulk

Since entering the South Africa solar market, Xindun's HFP series on grid and off grid hybrid solar inverter 1.3kw-12.3kw has attracted much attention from solar industry partners and meets all the above futures requirements.

1. The HFP series has a complete power range from 1.3KW, 1.8KW, 2.3KW, 3.3KW, 4.3KW, 6.3KW, 8.3KW, 10.3KW to 12.3KW, covering the power load from basic lighting needs to high load villas, shops and even small factories

2. The HFP inverter has an ultra wide PV input range, up to 500Vdc, and supports up to 2 independent MPPTs (12.3KW model), which is suitable for the installation environment of multi slope roofs in South Africa, effectively avoiding the loss of power generation efficiency. For example, it can be installed on the east, south and west roofs, and generate stable power all day from early morning to dusk

3. It has an independent generator input port, which can automatically switch to generator mode to improve system stability. Users do not need to purchase batteries in excess, and only use backup power when necessary, thus saving initial system costs

4. With IP20 protection level, it is suitable for dry environments such as residential indoors, battery storage rooms, machine rooms or well ventilated warehouses

5. Compatible with a variety of battery types, including lithium batteries, lead acid batteries, etc., to meet the needs of energy storage systems, and the system can be gradually expanded according to user budgets and needs.

6. Supports on grid, off grid, hybrid and batteryfree working modes, and users can set them according to actual needs

7. Supports feeding to the grid to obtain additional benefits

8. Adopting a bidirectional energy storage design, it can achieve bidirectional current control, and both solar energy and city electricity can charge the battery

9. As an inverter source factory, Xindun can provide preferential ex-factory prices

Actual benefit evaluation (taking 12.3kW as an example)

Taking an average South African household as an example, the average monthly electricity consumption is about 800-1000KWH, and the corresponding electricity bill is about 2000-2500 rand. If the Xindun HFP 12.3KW inverter is installed with an 18KW solar panel, more than 1800KWH of electricity can be generated per month, which is approximately equal to the value of 4500 rand electricity bills. After parallel expansion, the power generation capacity can be further improved to meet the needs of large families or light commercial loads.

Even in continuous rainy weather conditions, the system can still rely on energy storage batteries and diesel generators to provide power to ensure uninterrupted power supply, truly realizing "off grid freedom".

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KT6368A Bluetooth Chip Release

Features

The KT6368A is a Bluetooth chip that supports Bluetooth 5.1 BLE and SPP functionality from version 2.1.

The KT6368A chip supports connecting to mobile phones for bidirectional data interaction, commonly known as "Bluetooth passthrough."

It supports common AT commands such as setting the name, address, baud rate, etc via UART interface. Refer to the manual for details.

The main feature of the KT6368A chip is its low cost and ease of use. Its SOP8 package also facilitates production.

It is suitable for pure data communication scenarios, such as custom app development, WeChat mini-programs, etc.

It supports to serves as the slave to connect to mobile phones, iPad and so on.

The KT6368A is a Bluetooth chip that supports Bluetooth BLE and SPP dual mode passthrough. The most notable features of this chip are ：

🔹Low cost 🔹ultra-small size 🔹Ease of use 🔹Simplicity in production 🔹Low power consumption

These features significantly reduce the development difficulty and cost of embedding Bluetooth into other products.