LG-LS Develops 5G-Based Smart Distribution Diagnostic Solution
24-hour remote monitoring, 50% cost reduction compared to wired connections
Conducting joint projects targeting corporate customers, such as 5G dedicated networks


LG Uplus announced on the 14th that it has developed a 5G-based smart power distribution diagnostic solution together with LS Electric and has agreed to jointly conduct business utilizing it.

The solution installs various sensors on extra-high voltage (over 7,000V) and low voltage (DC 750V, AC 600V or less) distribution panels in the electrical rooms of factories and buildings, acquires and analyzes data using a data collection device (DAU), and transmits the data to a control center via a wireless network to inspect each distribution panel in real time.

Previously, power had to be cut off to prevent electric shock accidents to workers when inspecting switchboards in factories, but since the power distribution diagnostic solution allows for 24-hour continuous inspection of switchboards without cutting off power, many factories wanted to adopt it.

However, in the case of large factories spanning tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of square meters with scattered production facilities, establishing a wired network covering both the operation center and the electrical rooms to centrally control the electrical rooms of each factory building required enormous costs, making it difficult to easily implement.

The 5G smart distribution diagnostic solution connects tens to hundreds of distribution panels and operation centers via a wireless network, saving more than 50% of costs compared to building a wired network. In addition, the status of the switchboard can be remotely monitored in real time, 24 hours a day. This enables the prevention of switchboard accidents, a reduction in dangerous power work for workers, and the safe protection of factory facilities.

LG Uplus is currently operating a 5G smart power distribution diagnostic solution on a trial basis at its Incheon Ganseok Operations Center and plans to provide it to customers in the future. In addition, it plans to continuously develop additional power management solutions in cooperation with LS Electric.

"We will strive to develop technology to pioneer the wireless communication-based smart power distribution market with LG Uplus and provide better services to our customers through wireless bundled power management solutions," said Oh Jae-seok, Vice President and Head of LS Electric's Global Business Division.