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The role and benefits of private 5G in predictive maintenance
Private 5G technology is a high-speed , reliable and secure connectivity platform , designed to connect machines , people , and data and revolutionize strategic predictive maintenance of machinery and equipment .
There are myriad benefits to using private 5G in this way :
■ Reliable and resilient connectivity : Industrial settings often present challenging conditions , such as large coverage areas , metal and concrete structures , and hundreds if not thousands of devices needing connectivity . While Wi-Fi is great in many scenarios , it just cannot perform under these conditions . Private 5G networks offer robust and resilient connectivity , maintaining consistent communication across complex and extensive sites , including remote and mobile assets
Private 5G technology is a high-speed , reliable and secure connectivity platform , designed to connect machines , people , and data
■ Coverage both indoor and outdoor : With 5G technology and the flexibility that radios provide , fast and reliable coverage is ensured . This is crucial when monitoring the performance of an asset where the data collected is used to make decisions about operations . Failure of this critical function can lead to delays in production . The coverage provided by a private network means data is transmitted and received without interruption ensuring continued business-critical operations
■ High-speed data transmission : Private 5G networks provide significantly faster data transmission speeds than other wireless connectivity solutions . This is crucial for managing the large amounts of data created by IIoT sensors , including video and high-resolution images , to monitor machinery health
■ Ease of connectivity : Being able to connect devices and sensors with minimal infrastructure changes makes private 5G networks a scalable solution for expanding predictive maintenance capabilities across a manufacturer ’ s entire operations
■ Enhanced security : Given the high stakes in industrial operations , security is paramount . Private 5G networks are inherently secure because they utilize network isolation , data protection and device / user authentication to protect key assets . Enterprises can also control retention and data sovereignty to ensure sensitive information is kept on-premises
■ Low latency : The reduced and predictable latency of private 5G networks enables quick data transmission and processing , even while monitoring and controlling assets located in diverse and remote locations . This is essential for real-time analysis on asset conditions to allow for decisions on the next course of action to be made instantly
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