Planck Vision Systems manufactures thermal imaging solutions for portable inspection and 24/7 monitoring of commercial applications including: Early Fire Detection, Manufacturing, Substations and Tunnels, Electrical Panel/Cabinets, Storage Facilities, Data Centers and Elevated Body Temperature Screening. Our company is headquartered in Santa Barbara CA, the capital of infrared sensing technologies in the United States.
On September 23, 2024, at 5:15 PM, a fire broke out at a power substation on West Granton Road in Edinburgh. The fire, possibly caused by electrical faults, resulted in estimated losses of £300,000 and led to power outages for nearby residents lasting nearly 12 hours. Police have charged two boys, aged 13 and 14, and plan to conduct further investigations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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In Edinburgh, two teenagers have been charged in connection with a fire incident. The fire occurred on September 23, 2024, at 5:15 PM, when fire crews quickly responded to West Granton Road, discovering a power substation engulfed in flames and large clouds of smoke.
The preliminary cause of the fire is attributed to electrical faults. While no injuries were reported, many residents near Waterfront Avenue experienced power outages for nearly 12 hours, causing significant disruptions.
Police have charged two boys, aged 13 and 14, and stated that a report will be submitted to the relevant authorities for further investigation. Initial estimates suggest that the incident may have resulted in losses of around £300,000.
Authorities are considering enhanced monitoring and fire prevention measures for electrical facilities to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
To improve the reliability of electric power delivery, many utility companies are seeking proactive ways to reduce costs while enhancing safety.
Permanently installed thermal imaging cameras are becoming vital tools in predictive and preventative maintenance programs. These automated thermal imaging cameras, paired with innovative software, can provide critical data before equipment failures occur, enabling early warnings and significantly increasing the safety and reliability of electrical systems.
source：dailyrecord.co.uk
Predictive maintenance for Substation Monitoring
Planck Vision Systems thermal imaging cameras offer 24/7 monitoring to constantly gather and analyze data with software that identifies trends and anomalies. Fixed mount or pan/tilt drive cameras can survey large areas of a substation with crisp thermal images. Planck Vision Systems cameras will always be in the right place at the right time to eliminate the potential for costly unexpected substation failures.
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