Renewable Energy Solutions Guide
Firecomms fiber optic solutions deliver on the harsh demands of the wind and solar power industry, ensuring that the integrity of processed data not be compromised by rugged environments and extreme climates.
Firecomms has developed our light sources and communications ICs with the deep understanding of the stresses and strains placed on renewable energy applications.
Protect, Control, Communicate
In wind and solar power generation applications the building blocks of power conversion and transmission are extremely similar, even though actual power generation depends on the power source itself.
Spread across the wind and solar power generation platforms are an array of sensors that measure wind speed, blade pitch, battery status, and other critical system monitors. Typically processed on proprietary or standard communication protocols, such RS232/485, SERCOS, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT or CAN, Firecomms' RedLink® DC-1 MBd and DC-5 MBd Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) transmitters and receivers are ideally suited for these applications.
Wind turbine control and monitoring
Solar panels application
Power conversion blocks are the core of solar and wind power applications. To prevent unwanted ground loops and electromagnetic interference where stringent IEC 61000 standards apply, high voltage IGBT/IGCT semiconductors used in high power transformer or inverter circuits must be galvanically-isolated from control links.
Solar panel renewable energy application diagram
Firecomms' RedLink® DC-5 MBd, DC-10 MBd or even DC-50 MBd and 125 Mbps transceivers are ideal choices for equipment designers in cases where additional control and data signals are serialized on the POF optical link.
For communication applications within the wind tower or across the solar/wind farm network, designers rely on industrial communication standards such as Fast or Gigabit Ethernet. For these high-speed networking applications, Firecomms offers transceivers in an array of form factors, ranging in speeds from 10 Mbps up to Gbps for use on POF or on Plastic/Polymer Clad Silica (PCS) cables for extended distances.
RedLink®
The form factor of the RedLink® (RL) family is compatible with the Versatile Link range of connectors and cables. We offer a range of industrial grade fiber optic transmitters and receivers (DC-1/5/10/50 MBd) in the RedLink® connector.
LC Transceivers
The LC connector has been ratified by the IEC for use with POF and PCS cable assemblies. We offer analog and industrial fiber optic transceivers at DC/5/10/125/250 Mbps in an LC connector.
OptoLock® Transceivers
The patented OptoLock® (OL) provides the quickest of terminations with bare POF at DC/5/10/125/250 Mbps and GigE speeds.
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Firecomms Fiber Optics for Renewable Energy Applications
- EMI/RFI immunity ideal for industrial, harsh, noisy environments, such as high voltage DC
- inverters motor controllers, and frequency inverters
- Galvanic isolation between transmitter and receiver, ideal for complying with, or extending creepage and clearance distance requirements
- Visible spectrum operation enables eye-safe, fast troubleshooting
- Low power consumption, transmitters capable of operation at 3-4mA
- Durable, flexible and lightweight
- Resilient to bending and vibrations
- High reliability for extended machine uptime
- Industrial temperature in range of -40 to +85ºC
- Reduced maintenance cycle time provides up to a 20-year lifecycle on transceivers and cables
- Simplified field installation for easy termination of large core optical fibers in custom distances
Flexible Solutions from Firecomms
Firecomms offers a range of high quality Plastic Optical Fiber cables. SMI, LC, and RedLink® plugs, and pre-assembled patch cords in all OptoLock®, LC and RedLink® styles. These products are suitable for use with Firecomms’ range of transceivers and other industry-standard products.
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