Power Line Lighting Control
PLC Smart Street Lighting Solution
- Uses existing lighting power cables for communication, reducing additional field wiring.
- A cabinet gateway centrally manages controllers across clearly defined power circuits.
- Remote monitoring, dimming, fault alarms and energy data connect directly to Cloxuan CMS.
Why PLC
Why Choose PLC for Smart Lighting?
Existing Power Cable Communication
PLC transmits control data through the same electrical cables used to power street lights, reducing additional communication wiring.
No Wireless Coverage Dependency
The system does not depend on cellular coverage or wireless mesh density between lighting poles.
Simplified Field Deployment
Controllers communicate through the existing power distribution network to reduce installation complexity.
Centralized Network Management
A PLC gateway in the distribution cabinet manages communication with multiple lighting controllers.
Structured Power Networks
PLC is effective where street lights share stable power and a clearly defined electrical distribution topology.
Key Advantages
Smart Control Through Existing Lighting Circuits
Communication Through Power Lines
Control data travels through lighting power cables without a separate field communication network.
Centralized Gateway Architecture
A PLC gateway, RTU or segment controller manages multiple street light controllers from the cabinet.
Intelligent Lighting Control
Support scheduling, astronomical clock control, remote dimming, group management and fault alarms.
Suitable for Lighting Retrofits
Existing LED systems can be upgraded with PLC-enabled controllers and a central communication gateway.
Reliable Cabinet-to-Lamp Communication
Designed for projects where multiple street lights share the same distribution circuit.
Required Facilities
Equipment and Project Conditions
Field Devices
- PLC street light controllers
- LED street lights
- Lighting distribution cabinet
Communication
- Power line communication network
- 4G or Ethernet backhaul
- Clearly defined lighting circuits
Management Platform
- Cloxuan CMS
- Web dashboard
- Mobile application
Recommended Conditions
- Stable power supply
- Controlled electrical noise
- Suitable transformer and phase arrangement
- Proper grounding and surge protection
Application Scenarios
Where PLC Lighting Control Fits
Urban Roads
Highway Lighting
Tunnels
Industrial Parks
Lighting Retrofit Projects
Residential Communities
Related Products
Build the Complete PLC Solution
PLC Street Light Controller
Control, monitor and dim each lighting point through the existing power circuit.
PLC Gateway / RTU
Manage field communications between the lighting cabinet, power circuits and central platform.
PLC Segment Controller
Coordinate lighting control across defined power line communication segments.
Intelligent Management Platform
Manage PLC Lighting Networks from One Platform
Connect PLC field devices with the central management platform for remote monitoring, schedules, alarms, energy analysis and system optimization.