Panasonic to deploy "local 5G system" at Osaka Gas plant in Himeji

2022: Plan to create a "local 5G system" at the Himeji plant

Panasonic System Solutions Japan will deploy a "local 5G system" at the Osaka Gas Himeji plant, which is responsible for the production of gas for domestic use. Starting in March 2022, the corporation will gradually supply network equipment and base stations for 5G. Accelerating digital transformation (DX) in energy enterprises through local multi-network services should help spread the concept of smart plants. This became known on April 19, 2022.

Demand for local multiservice networks in the industrial sector is constantly growing, as this technology increases the speed of rapid emergency response and ensures the safety of workers through remote monitoring and collection of information about their location. In addition to emergency situations in the industrial sector, the issues of labor optimization (the ability to carry out work with a smaller number of employees - due to the aging population) and the transfer of know-how became equally acute.

To solve these problems, Panasonic System Solutions Japan implements smart factory systems using digital transformation capabilities and a variety of sensors. The company also offers comprehensive end-to-end support for digital transformation in the field - from planning, implementation and construction to operation and advice on further development.

The multi-service network ("5G local system") built at the plant in Himeji will not only improve operations, but also reduce operating and management costs. In addition to the high speed and high throughput provided by 5G, simultaneous ultra-low latency connections will be possible in a future network environment, and DX processes transform a conventional industrial plant into a smart plant.

In September 2020, Panasonic already installed a wireless broadband access system at the Osaka Gas Senboku plant, designing a network taking into account the special environment of the enterprise. The company's specialists provided comprehensive support for the implementation, construction and operation of a safe and stable wireless network at the plant.

5G Local System Implementation Points

1. Modernize enterprises and reduce operating and communication costs by building an optimal local multi-network

The implementation of the local 5G system will provide high security capabilities through authentications highly confidential, multi-access certification LTE. The system prevents the appearance of dead zones and interacts with the network to Wi-Fi which IoT the devices are connected. The introduction of local multi-service networks allows you to create a safe and reliable working infrastructure, protected from the impact of natural disasters and the negative impact of the environment.

2. Full support for network implementation, construction and operation

The company models networks and wireless stations communications taking into account the characteristics of the territorial location, conducts field research, consulting and planning, implements work related to network design, system verification, supports obtaining licenses for wireless stations, provides remote support for network operating centers.

3. Support digital transformation at all stages

Panasonic System Solutions Japan also conducts a digital inspection, identifying the possibilities and prospects for the implementation of sensor technologies, robotics, remote control systems based on smart glasses and wearables, remote surveillance using real-time high-definition video transmission with QoS control and other digital capabilities.