Power delay profile analysis of industrial channels at 2.1, 2.6, 3.8 and 5.1 GHz

Abstract

Wireless communication continuously gains in importance in the context of industrial automation due to its role as an enabling factor for flexibility. The number of mobile, wirelessly communicating devices in modern production facilities steadily rises. Knowledge about the signal propagation is central to the planning and maintenance of these wireless networks. Precise models enable users to supply sufficient communication capabilities to the factory of the future.Measurements of Power Delay Profiles (PDPs) were performed at the frequencies of 2.1,2.6,3.8 and 5.1GHz for three different scenarios in a modern and running production facility. The results are analyzed by means of multi-path components, delay spread and path loss. The results are compared to previous measurements. Thereby, further insights in propagation conditions in industrial scenarios are gained.