Introduction to Powerline Carrier Communication

Powerline carrier communication is a innovative and versatile technology, which doesn’t require the installation of new wires. Powerline carrier communication (PLC) is a type of modem communication that uses, instead of telephone lines or dedicated lines, the existing electric wire for data transmission. The PLC control systems are an inexpensive and interesting investment for existing buildings.

Which types of systems use PLC communication?

Dimonoff®’s lighting control systems and energy management systems as well as their softwares are examples of applications of PLC communication. Indeed, those systems use the existing electric wire in order to automate tasks that are usually performed randomly. Their easy installation helps decrease the systems’ cost.

All Dimonoff®’s systems and softwares use PLC communication. Since this technology uses a network already in place to transmit data or commands, it can be used in any type of building. For example, a building’s internal networks can be linked together by using Dimonoff®’s voltage couplers. In larger buildings, the Dimonoff®’s Backbone strategy is an ideal solution to link the many electrical distribution panels and collect the available data. The utilization of the Backbone control wire as the highway for command and data management ensures protection against hertzian noise and low impedance.

It is also possible to use PLC communication to control street lighting. Since all lamps are connected by a shared electric distribution, control and monitoring of lamps is very simple.

Dimonoff®’s powerline carrier communication control systems provide you with :

Simplified installation
It is now unnecessary to damage a building’s structure or to create a new communication network. With Dimonoff®, the network is already available: a reliable and tested electric network, that already connects all electric applications of a building.

Savings
With their simple installation, Dimonoff®’s systems bring considerable material and work savings.

New Control Opportunities
With Dimonoff®’s PLC communication and control technology, you have the opportunity to install control systems in old and historic buildings, that use either no control means or obsolete applications, while conserving the original structure.

Simple Reprogrammation
Indeed, Dimonoff®’s components are entirely reprogrammable and we can reassociate them in just a few seconds, without the need to hire electricians or any other professional workers.

Data Acquisition
Dimonoff®’s softwares capture data for analysis purposes in order to determine which applications consume the most electricity in the building. This data can be used in the planification of preventive maintenance schedules and more.