| Autor: |
Meira J; Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal., Matos G; Bosch Termotecnologia SA, 3800-627 Cacia, Portugal., Perdigão A; Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.; Instituto de Telecomunicações, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal., Cação J; Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal., Resende C; Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal., Moreira W; Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal., Antunes M; Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.; Instituto de Telecomunicações, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal., Quevedo J; Instituto de Telecomunicações, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal., Moutinho R; Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal., Oliveira J; Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal., Rendeiro P; Bosch Termotecnologia SA, 3800-627 Cacia, Portugal., Oliveira P; Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal., Oliveira-Jr A; Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.; Institute of Informatics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, Brazil., Santos J; Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal., Aguiar RL; Department of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.; Instituto de Telecomunicações, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal. |
| Abstrakt: |
The next generation of mobile broadband communication, 5G, is seen as a driver for the industrial Internet of things (IIoT). The expected 5G-increased performance spanning across different indicators, flexibility to tailor the network to the needs of specific use cases, and the inherent security that offers guarantees both in terms of performance and data isolation have triggered the emergence of the concept of public network integrated non-public network (PNI-NPN) 5G networks. These networks might be a flexible alternative for the well-known (albeit mostly proprietary) Ethernet wired connections and protocols commonly used in the industry setting. With that in mind, this paper presents a practical implementation of IIoT over 5G composed of different infrastructure and application components. From the infrastructure perspective, the implementation includes a 5G Internet of things (IoT) end device that collects sensing data from shop floor assets and the surrounding environment and makes these data available over an industrial 5G Network. Application-wise, the implementation includes an intelligent assistant that consumes such data to generate valuable insights that allow for the sustainable operation of assets. These components have been tested and validated in a real shop floor environment at Bosch Termotecnologia (Bosch TT). Results show the potential of 5G as an enhancer of IIoT towards smarter, more sustainable, green, and environmentally friendly factories. |
