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CAT 7 cable (Twisted Pair)

Ethernet cable, preassembled

Retrospective

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Optical fibre cable

Optical fibre cable, preassembled

Coaxial cable

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Waveguides – in “everyday” life:

Wind instruments: flutes, organ pipes, trumpets, ...

Microwave ovens Transmitters Glass fibre cables ...

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The future has begun: Waveguides as a transmission medium in medium voltage switchgear

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Installation position

Waveguide in a gas-insulated medium voltage panel – ZX2 double feeder panel

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Installation position – detail view:Waveguide in a gas-insulated medium voltage panel – ZX2 double feeder panel

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Comparison: electrical – optical – radio signals

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View of the present

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View into the future

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Use of waveguides - Benefits in potential product applications

Communication to IEC 61850 Control and automation with the necessary safety Robust transmission technology by radio signals without

electrical or optical links High system availability Closed system Small amount of installation work No time-consuming making up of cables Easily extendable – compliant with ZX system technology No interference from outside:

EMC Thermal Mechanical

Merging of process and station levels

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Integration of third party devices

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