In a world where digital communication is crucial to society's functioning, the Municipality of Flen has taken an important step. By upgrading its fiber network with Hexatronics' monitoring system and InOne's hybrid cable, the municipality has not only secured its infrastructure but also found a smarter way of working.
With the InOne system, both power and data can be sent through the same cable, making it possible to power LoRaWAN devices without installing electricity at each location. This saves both time and money and reduces the risk of operational disruptions. At the same time, the monitoring system provides full control over the fiber network, with the ability to detect interruptions and tampering in real time. The result is a network that is both more secure and easier to maintain.
Security is extremely important these days. Without our communications, the entire system and the municipality would come to a standstill.
Challenges
- Difficult to quickly locate fiber breaks – troubleshooting could take a long time.
- High costs for running power to each location where LoRaWAN devices were to be installed.
- Need for a robust and secure network for critical municipal functions.
Approach
- Hexatronic's monitoring system was installed, which provides accurate information on where a fiber break occurs, down to the meter level.
- The InOne system is used, which combines fiber and power in a single solution.
- Connected LoRaWAN devices to Hexatronics' system to gain full control over the network, 24/7, all year round.
Result
- Faster troubleshooting and shorter downtime – the municipality knows immediately where an outage occurs.
- Lower installation costs thanks to electricity and fiber being carried in the same cable.
- A more secure network that protects important public services such as healthcare and social care.
- A wireless LoRaWAN network covering the entire municipality – without the need for external power sources.
- Interest from other municipalities in Södermanland, which are now looking at the same solution.
We save quite a lot of money by powering the device with the same cable that carries the fiber.
Flen Municipality shows that it is possible to combine security, innovation, and cost-effectiveness – and that the right partner can make all the difference. With Hexatronic's support, they have built a network that not only meets today's requirements but is also ready for the future.
