DYNAMIC · SMART · WIRELESSSAM-LAN – The Wireless Network
for Local and District Heating Systems

COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Cloud-based access and visualization
The SAM DISTRICT ENERGY web
application
providesmaximumtransparency for the connected(heating) controllers, utility metersand electric actuators. With the cloudbased software-as-a-service model,
users benefit from visualization
and access to devices connectedto the SAM-LAN wireless network.
Features, such as maps showing
the location of gateways, predictive
fault management and integrated(API) interfaces for connection tocustomers' ERP systems, increase theefficiency and service performance.

Communication– Interface for LoRaWAN™ technology to transfer data to a
LoRaWAN™ network– Convenient control and remote
maintenance access– Versatile stand-alone solution for
remote monitoring in urban andrural areas– Reliable, stable communication
through brick walls and from basements– ZBD functions for reading manufacturer-specific utility meters (including
billing day or monthly data)– Integrated web server including live
views and distribution of configurations across the aggregation nodes

Technical data
– Internet of Things (IoT) using IPv6– Data transmission with up to
100 kbit/s– AES-256 encryption– Wireless technology using
869 MHz ISM band
– 80 nodes per aggregation node
– Multiple antenna system– Firmware updates over the aggregation nodeSAM-LAN MEETS IOT

Benefits at a glance– Easily upgradable system– Logging of heating and meter data
– Wide range covered in urban andrural areas– Self-configuring, self-healing
wireless network– Excellent energy efficiency– No additional cost resulting fromthird-party suppliers

SAM-LAN is an intelligent, dynamic
wireless network to connect house substations in local and district heatingsystems. The stand-alone network is
particularly dynamic and flexible with
its own topology. Unlicensed radio
frequency bands are used to e­n­able

communication between substations.
The wireless network and data exchangeover SAM-LAN help save energy andoptimize existing systems.

FUNCTIONS AND SECURITY

Benefits of use– Many possibilities to cut cost
– Optimized operation– Optimized costing– Fault management– Simultaneous connection of Modbus
devices and utility meters

Data logging
The following consumption data andstates can be logged:– Operating states of devices– Device-specific data, parametersand current values from (heating)controllers– General consumption data fromutility meters– Convenient control and remote
maintenance access of TROVIS
heating controllers (except
TROVIS 5578-E)– Parameter settings of heating
characteristic and heating schedule

Refer to our brochure WA 380 for more details on our standard
data security specifications for the SAM DISTRICT ENERGY
web interface.

Integrated intelligence
The self-organization of SAM-LAN
prevents data loss. If a connection
between two nodes temporarily fails,
the network automatically searches
for the next possible path to transfer
data packages.
Data integrity check
A high level of data security is provided
by SAM-LAN's network topology with
its security features. AES-256 encryp­tion prevents unauthorized access, data
manipulation and data theft.

TECHNICAL DATA

Planning
The SAM-LAN Network Planner software assists users in planning andcustomizing their wireless networks.
Geographic data are used as the basis for mapping and facilitate network
planning. After determining the house
substations and nodes, the attenuation
values are selected based on the typeof building. Through simulation, theappropriate network structure is foundand the ideal position of the aggregation node (wireless network accesspoint) calculated.
Status
The wide range of data collected by
the aggregation node guarantees thenetwork's proper functioning.

Customization
The site-based metadata serve to cus­
tomize the controller and aggregation
nodes for a well-structured and securedata management. Customer-specificdata include:– Name– Address– Phone number– Station number
The SAM-LAN Network Planner software is available for downloadingfrom our website (see QR code on theback of this brochure).

SAMSON AT A GLANCE

STAFF

PRODUCTION SITES– Worldwide 4,500– Europe 3,700– Asia 600– Americas 200– Frankfurt am Main, Germany 2,000– SAMSON Germany, Frankfurt, established in 1916
Total plot and production area: 150,000 m²

MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS– Chemicals and petrochemicals– Food and beverages– Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology– Oil and gas– Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)– Marine equipment– Power and energy– Industrial gases– Cryogenic applications– District energy and building automation– Metallurgy and mining– Pulp and paper– Water technology– Other industries

PRODUCTS– Valves– Self-operated regulators– Actuators– Positioners and valve accessories– Signal converters– Controllers and automation systems– Sensors and thermostats– Digital solutions

SALES SITES– More than 50 subsidiaries
in over 40 countries– More than 200 representatives– SAMSON France, Lyon, established in 1962
Total plot and production area: 23,400 m²– SAMSON Turkey, Istanbul established in 1984
Total plot and production area: 11,100 m²– SAMSON USA, Baytown, TX, established in 1992
Total plot and production area: 20,000 m²– SAMSON China, Beijing, established in 1998
Total plot and production area: 47,000 m²– SAMSON India, Pune district, established in 1999
Total plot and production area: 28,000 m²– SAMSON Russia, Rostov-on-Don, established in 2015
Total plot and production area: 24,000 m²– SAMSON AIR TORQUE, Bergamo, Italy
Total plot and production area: 27,000 m²– SAMSON CERA SYSTEM, Hermsdorf, Germany
Total plot and production area: 14,700 m²– SAMSON KT-ELEKTRONIK, Berlin, GermanyTotal plot and production area: 1,100 m²– SAMSON LEUSCH, Neuss, Germany
Total plot and production area: 18,400 m²– SAMSON PFEIFFER, Kempen, Germany
Total plot and production area: 20,300 m²– SAMSON RINGO, Zaragoza, Spain
Total plot and production area: 19,000 m²– SAMSON SED, Bad Rappenau, Germany
Total plot and production area: 10,400 m²– SAMSON STARLINE, Bergamo, Italy
Total plot and production area: 27,000 m²– SAMSON VDH PRODUCTS, the Netherlands
Total plot and production area: 12,000 m²– SAMSON VETEC, Speyer, GermanyTotal plot and production area: 27,100 m²

Weismuellerstrasse 3 · 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone: +49 69 4009-0 · Fax: +49 69 4009-1507
E-mail: samson@samsongroup.com
Internet: www.samsongroup.com

2022-03 · WA368 EN

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