In the era of smart cities, the need for intelligent, efficient, and sustainable solutions is paramount. One such solution is the Smart Street Light Platform, an IoT-enabled system designed to control and monitor streetlights. This platform was developed as part of the Government of India’s Smart City initiative.
The Objective:
The objective of the Smart Street Light Platform is to provide a comprehensive solution that includes a street light controller hardware, a cloud-based backend application, a web application and dashboard, and a mobile application for field support. The hardware controller, equipped with wireless communication modules, can retrofit any traditional streetlight, bringing it onto the network. The platform offers a range of features, including voltage sensing, current and power factor sensing, ten-step dimmable control, and over-the-air firmware upgrades. The cloud-based web dashboard allows remote viewing of on-off status, setting automatic and manual on-off for individuals or groups of lights, and setting dimming levels.
The Solution:
Liberin’s pivotal role in the development and deployment of the Smart Street Light Platform showcased their expertise in creating innovative solutions. One of their standout contributions was the in-house design and development of a highly adaptable street-light controller. This controller was engineered to seamlessly retrofit with any LED light, ensuring compatibility across a variety of lighting infrastructures. The device exhibited versatile connectivity options, including GSM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, empowering efficient communication.
Moreover, Liberin incorporated sophisticated features such as schedule storage, voltage sensing, current and power factor sensing, and a 10-step dimmable control mechanism, allowing for precise lighting management. The inclusion of OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware upgrades and surge protection with isolation mechanisms ensured the system’s reliability and adaptability to evolving needs.
In line with modern smart city requirements, Liberin integrated a cloud-based web dashboard that provided remote visibility into the on-off status of individual or grouped lights. This dashboard also facilitated the geo-tagging of lights to municipality divisions/wards and offered a map-view feature for enhanced control. Users could easily set dimming levels and leverage APIs for seamless integration with third-party smart-city platforms. Additionally, Liberin went a step further by developing a mobile application for wireless provisioning and diagnostics, adding a layer of convenience and efficiency to the overall solution. These well-thought-out elements collectively contributed to the success of the Smart Street Light Platform, aligning it with the evolving needs of rapidly scaling smart cities.
Key Business Benefits:
- The Smart Street Light Platform’s scalability, reliability, and security have been greatly enhanced.
- Faster manufacturing and testing of the IoT controller hardware have streamlined the production process, reducing costs and time to market.
- The platform’s ability to retrofit any traditional streetlight has increased its market potential.
- The cloud-based backend application and web dashboard have improved operational efficiency, allowing for real-time monitoring and control of streetlights.
- The mobile application for field support has further enhanced the platform’s usability, providing a valuable tool for provisioning and diagnostics.
In conclusion, the contributions to the Smart Street Light Platform have not only ensured a high-quality, reliable product but also delivered significant business benefits, paving the way for the future of smart cities.
