Reduce router power consumption and eliminate on-site fault resolution visits across 35 solar CCTV towers
Milesight UR32L low-power router with DeviceHub remote management
70% reduction in battery depletion outages, 8 remote fault resolutions in 6 months
A construction site security company operating a fleet of 35 solar-powered portable CCTV towers needed a reliable cellular backhaul solution that would work within the power budget of a solar and battery system, while providing remote management capability to reduce site visits.
The Challenge
The existing router solution drew 12W continuously – a significant proportion of the solar system’s daily generation. In winter months or overcast periods, the router was a primary contributor to battery depletion, causing camera outages at night. The existing routers also required physical site visits for configuration changes and fault resolution, adding cost to an operation that moved towers between sites regularly.
The Solution
Milesight UR32L routers (the low-power variant) were specified, drawing 4.5W in normal operation compared to the previous 12W. The reduction in router power consumption increased nighttime runtime by approximately 3 hours under typical winter conditions. DeviceHub management was configured from day one, providing the operations team with real-time status of all 35 towers, the ability to remotely reboot stuck units, and configuration management without site visits.
The Outcome
Camera outages due to battery depletion dropped by 70% in the first winter season. Remote reboot via DeviceHub resolved 8 connectivity faults in the first 6 months without requiring physical site attendance. Configuration changes for tower relocations are now completed remotely in under 5 minutes. The reduced power draw has also allowed the company to specify smaller solar panels on new tower builds, reducing capital cost per unit.
Milesight UR32L x 35, Multi-network SIM x 35