Nokia has revealed the benefits of 7705 SAR-Hm, a LTE / 3G wireless router aimed at modernizing distribution networks for utilities, targeting to expand its presence in Smart City projects.
The Finland-based technology company will be displaying 7705 SAR-Hm at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona.
The addition to Nokia Service Routing merges IP/MPLS and LTE/3G technologies to provide wireless connectivity for grid devices located in a distribution network. This allows for promising new smart grid applications, including distribution automation, advanced metering, and integration of renewable energy sources.
In addition, the 3G / LTE wireless router from Nokia lays the groundwork to support an increase in field devices with the Internet of Things (IoT).
# Utilities can use wireless infrastructure to introduce IP/MPLS services to locations and devices that previously lacked adequate connectivity
# Nokia 7705 SAR-Hm enables applications that improve grid reliability and power quality, allowing for automation and supports green energy initiatives
# SAR-Hm uses standards-based LTE/3G and IP/MPLS technologies, and security features in both hardware and software implementations
Ideal for power utilities, the Nokia 7705 SAR-Hm is also available for other industry sectors requiring wireless connectivity of IP/MPLS services for field operations, including oil and gas, mining, public safety, government, transportation and aviation.
Many power utilities currently use narrowband or proprietary wireless solutions to connect their field devices to each other and the control center. Without the ability to scale and manage the network, remote monitoring and control of devices is challenging, costly and extremely difficult to operate and deploy.
Network operators, both public and private, will now have high capacity connectivity in their power distribution grids and directly into field devices, as well as the highest levels of reliability, security and scalability for mission-critical applications and services.
Because 7750 SAR-Hm distributes intelligence wirelessly over IP/MPLS transport network, devices in the field will be able to communicate and make decisions without human intervention as well as have greater flexibility, reliability and scale.
Mike Zeto, executive director of AT&T Smart Cities, said: “AT&T will team with Nokia to offer US utilities a private LTE solution. The new Nokia wireless router will help utility customers modernize their grid distribution and build converged field area networks to reap the benefits of the smart grid.”
