Solutions: Broadband
 

Broadband Communications Solutions

InovaTech offers a complete range of high-speed power line communications (HS PLC) solutions which enable power utilities the opportunity to lease their existing power line infrastructure to telecommunications providers or to participate in a telecommunications service provision business. This generates new revenue, and creates opportunities for growth and diversification.

Utilities using the InovaTech HS PLC solution can join with telecommunications billing system providers and carriers to offer complete telecommunications solutions to their existing customer base, and offer competitive advantage when bidding for energy contracts.

The InovaTech's HS PLC system has the following features:-

Reliable communications at speeds up to 200 Mbps and distances up to several hundred meters;

Compatible with existing energy distribution infrastructure;

Compliance with radio frequency emission and revenue metering standards;

Use of industry standard communications protocols, e.g. TCP/IP;

Support for a wide range of value-added services, e.g. VoIP, Internet access, Video on Demand (VoD), etc.; and

Equipment and installation costs that are significantly below those of existing infrastructure alternatives.

The InovaTech HS PLC system can also be used for internal communications within the premises of industrial, commercial and residential customers, eliminating the need for investment in internal cabling and other communications technologies.


Broadband Products

InovaTech’s Broadband Communications System (BCS) consists of three major products:-

▪ MultiCAT (HS PLC Head End)

▪ PurCAT (HS PLC Repeater)

▪ IPCAT (HS PLC CPE)

MV applications require the:-

▪ MV Node (MV Repeater and LV Head End)

▪ Network management software application - Jeizer

BCS products can be used in many diverse ways in conventional topologies and InovaTech’s Kerb Translation Architecture (KTA) to meet utilities’ requirements and business strategies. InovaTech’s EMS products can also be used in InovaTech’s BCS.


Compliance

InovaTech’s products comply with the European Commission EMC Directive:-

FCC-Part 15: Code of Federal Regulations 47: Telecommunication – RF Devices

EN55022 B Limits & Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of IT Equipment

EN55024 A IT equipment – Immunity Characteristic Limits & Methods of Measurement

EN61000-3-2 EMC - Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions

EN61000-3-3 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low Voltage Supply Systems

EN55082-1 Generic Immunity Standard – Domestic, Commercial and Light Industrial

InovaTech’s products comply with the European Commission Safety Directive:-

UL1950 Safety of IT Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment

▪ EN60950 Safety of IT Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment

▪ EN41003 Particular Safety Requirements for Equipment to be connected to Telecommunication Networks

▪ IEC60664-1 Insulation Coordination for Equipment within Low Voltage Systems

Regulatory standards are being discussed and amended to include PLC technology. InovaTech technology is flexible to adapt to evolving standards.