Airspan Networks for Utilities

Smart Grid Communication

Enabling Smarter, Faster Communication Dressing their power grids with next-generation, 4G technologies, Utilities are

re-defi ning communications networks in their industry. These IP-based networks

increase automation, management and control while improving operational

effi ciency and reliability.

Airspan for Utility Communication and Smart Grids

The overall goals of a smart grid are to bring the utility into the next generation of technology, run a more effi cient business, save on operational costs - which later translate into consumer savings - and to become more environmentally friendly (green).

Airspan solutions offer advanced functionality and high bandwidth grid communications reducing laborintensive costs while increasing effi ciency and visibility

Smart Grid is a term attributed to next

generation utility networks in which broadband

telecommunications is overlaid on a utilitys

distribution grid to enable smarter performance. The

smart grid optimizes the utilitys assets and operating

effi ciency, communicates usage information in real-

time, enables consumer participation, and enhances

overall reliability, security and quality.

Utilities must maintain grid reliability while also

vastly increasing the communications complexity

by upgrading the grid to support real-time two-

way broadband communications from the Utility

Operations Center all the way to the consumers

meter. Utility grid communications are being designed

to support machine-to-machine and low latency

connectivity, while retaining the zero fault-tolerance

of grid operators and public utility commissions.

In order to accomplish this, the power and energy

sector must incorporate several pieces that allow

real-time, two-way broadband communication across

the grid. Each consumer location (such as a home

or business) must be equipped with a meter that

communicates information such as usage, failures, and

demand-response triggers. 4G base stations and CPE

devices must be placed along grid points to enable

Demand Response (DR), Distribution Automation

(DA), Tele-protection, Mobile Workforce & connectivity

to the HAN.

4G technology is ideal for smart grids, as it allows for

the two-way communication, remote monitoring and

control of the grid, quick and easy installation as well as

broadband speeds. Furthermore, with 4G, utilities can

remotely locate, isolate and restore power outages, thereby

increasing the stability of the grids. The multiple megabits

supported by 4G signifi cantly outpace the bandwidth

supported by outdoor Wi-Fi, Digital Cellular or proprietary

solutions this gives grid operators an ability to not only

address the primary meter communications requirements

of the network, but also the ability to leverage a common

platform for real property management, mobile workforce

connectivity (including VoIP support) and CCTV camera

security backhaul.

Enabling Smarter, Faster Communication

Addressing Smart Grid Communications Needs

Airspan has reliable, robust and secure connectivity solutions

that are ideal for grid managers. With standardized 4G products

in licensed, lightly licensed and unlicensed frequencies ranging

from 700 MHz to 6.0 GHz that off er quick and aff ordable

installation, Quality of Service (QoS) the technology that

allows for prioritization of data and highest quality wireless

connectivity, Airspan can help utilities become more effi cient

and greener enterprises.

Most importantly, Airspan off ers truly broadband speeds with

very low latency, an essential part of a smart grid network. In

addition to simple usage and meter reading applications, the

network must be able to communicate bandwidth-demanding

applications such as mapping, video tools for mobile workers,

or video services for facility monitoring.

Additionally, Airspan equipment is suitable for a variety of

deployment scenarios whether in rural or urban regions,

extreme weather conditions, challenging terrain or low

population density.

Airspan Benefi ts

Support for real-time applications and services (voice, video and datacasting)

Support for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) - real-time data gathering from remote locations

Robust two-way broadband connectivity with Quality of Service (QoS) for real-time services

Certifi ed and Interoperable based on certifi cation IOT testing of the WiMAX Forum

Mature technology, already in service with thousands of carriers and private networks worldwide

Macro, Micro and Pico infrastructure optimized for deployment on companys existing poles and installation sites

End-to-end authentication and inherent high-end security

AMI Backhaul (Neighborhood Area Network)

Direct-to-Meter Connectivity (Home Area Network)

4G infrastructure for Demand Response, Distribution Automation, Mobile Workforce, Tele-protection and more

The Airspan Solution

Airspan multi-technology wireless systems allow Utilities to create next generation communication, using distinct architectures:

MicroMAXMicro Base

Station(16d)

Air4GAll Outdoor Macro

Base Station(16e, LTE)

Mini PCIe Module

(16e, LTE)

MiMAX ProOutdoor CPE (16e)

MiMAX EasyIndoor CPE

(16e)

Airspan 4G Equipment

ProSTOutdoor CPE (16d)

(Wi-Fi option)

MRTTrunk-loaded

Wi-FI Integrated CPE (16e)

AirSynergyPico eNode

(16e, LTE, backhaul)

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A-SG-0112

Fixed WiMAX Smart Grid

900 MHz cell

WiMAX cell700 MHz - 5.8 GHz

Mobile WiMAX Smart Grid

Mobile Workforce

SatelliteOffices

SatelliteOffices

Surveillance

Electric Vehicle

AdditionalConnectivity

Micro Generation, Control/MeteringWiMAX 16eSolar, Wind,Hydro

AirSynergyBase Stationand backhaul

DistributionAutomationMiMAX Pro CPE

EV Charging Station16e WiMAX

Airspan MicroMAXd

Smart MeterIEEE 802.15.4

900 MHz

Utility Operations CenterManagement of Network GridOpen Source Software (OSS)

Utility Operations CenterManagement of Network GridOpen Source Software (OSS)

UTILITYCORE ENTERPRISE

NETWORK

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AMI BackhaulAirspan ProST CPE

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