Summary of Li-Fi Goes Live at electronica
Representatives from Fraunhofer IPMS will demonstrate a Li-Fi system at electronica in Munich (Nov 11–14). Using infrared light, it delivers up to 1 Gbps over distances up to 10 meters. Designed for industrial use, it provides a wireless alternative to fieldbus systems for control data (e.g., grapplers, lifting gear), offering improved reliability, security, lower long-term costs versus cables or collector rings, easier installation, and greater flexibility.
Parts used in theLi-Fi system:
- Infra-red transmitters/LEDs
- Infra-red receivers/photodiodes
- Optical communication transceiver modules
- Data interface for industrial controllers/fieldbus replacement
- Power supply units
- Mounting hardware for industrial installation
- Signal processing and modulation electronics
Representatives from the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS in Dresden will be showing off their Li-Fi wireless communication system at the upcoming electronica exhibition held in Munich from November 11 to 14. The system uses infra-red light as the transmission medium and can transfer data at a speed of up to 1 Gigabit per second over a distance of up to 10 meters.
The optical technology has been primarily designed for industrial applications where it can offer a wireless alternative to the fieldbus system in use today to handle control information for equipment such as heavy duty grapplers, lifting equipment and other automated process controllers. According to their press release wireless systems offer better reliability and security and in the long run are less expensive than traditional solutions using special cables or collector rings that are prone to wear and tear; they are also easier to install and offer more flexibility.
For more detail: Li-Fi Goes Live at electronica
- What data speed does the Li-Fi system achieve?
It can transfer data at speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second. - What transmission medium does the system use?
The system uses infra-red light as the transmission medium. - What is the maximum range of the Li-Fi system?
The system can operate over a distance of up to 10 meters. - Where will Fraunhofer IPMS demonstrate the system?
They will showcase it at the electronica exhibition in Munich from November 11 to 14. - What industrial applications is the Li-Fi system designed for?
It is designed as a wireless alternative to fieldbus systems for control information in equipment like heavy duty grapplers and lifting equipment. - What advantages does the Li-Fi system offer over traditional cable solutions?
According to the press release, it offers better reliability and security, lower long-term costs, easier installation, and greater flexibility compared with special cables or collector rings.
