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 August 24, 2024, a fire at Auckland’s Hobson St substation caused significant power outages in the CBD, affecting several streets. The blaze, triggered by an internal cable fault, started earlier in the day and was brought under control by 6 p.m. The incident resulted in a minimal financial impact, estimated at $50,000. Power was restored to the affected areas within an hour, and crews are continuing to assess and address any remaining issues.
NEWS
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, around 5:15 p.m., a fire at the Hobson St substation in Auckland’s Central Business District (CBD) resulted in significant power outages affecting Nelson, Halsey, Wellesley, and Custom streets. The disruption led to a brief off-air moment for 1News at 6 p.m. due to the power cut.
The fire was triggered by an “internal cable fault” at the substation, which caused smoke alarms to activate around 5:09 p.m., according to Vector. This prompted an immediate response from Fire and Emergency NZ, which dispatched six fire trucks, two ladder trucks, and a specialist command vehicle to the scene.
The quick action by Fire and Emergency NZ ensured the fire was extinguished by 6 p.m. Power was restored once the site was cleared and the fault was isolated. The estimated financial impact of the incident is around $50,000, accounting for emergency response costs and equipment repairs.
Enabling early detection and prevention could have mitigated such incidents. Planck Vision Systems provides advanced thermal imaging cameras that offer 24/7 monitoring to detect anomalies and potential issues before they escalate into major problems. These cameras are essential for maintaining the reliability and safety of critical infrastructure like substations.
source:1news.co.nz
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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