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 November 14, 2024, a transformer fire in the Bronx led to a powerful explosion, causing significant disruption to Amtrak train services between New York and New Haven. The fire began at a nearby warehouse and spread to a substation. Firefighters worked for over three hours to control the flames. No injuries were reported. The estimated damage from the fire and explosion is $3 million. Authorities are still investigating the cause of both fires.
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On November 14, 2024, a massive transformer fire in the Bronx caused a dramatic explosion that severely disrupted Amtrak train services between New York and New Haven. The fire initially started at a nearby warehouse and quickly spread to a substation, resulting in significant damage. The explosion, captured on video, sent thick smoke into the sky and caused considerable disruption to the surrounding area.
Firefighters from the local department responded quickly to the scene. It took over three hours to get the flames under control, preventing the situation from escalating further. Despite the intensity of the fire and explosion, there were no reports of injuries. The authorities have since launched an investigation into the causes of the warehouse and substation fires.
Amtrak services were suspended as a result of the disruption caused by the explosion, affecting numerous commuters who rely on the trains for travel between New York and New Haven. The estimated financial loss from the incident is around $3 million, considering the damage to the transformer, substation, and surrounding infrastructure. The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the fire.This incident highlights the critical need for early fire detection systems in areas involving high-voltage equipment, such as substations. 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. Early fire detection could have helped mitigate the damage and prevent the disruption of vital services such as Amtrak train operations.
source：bbc.com
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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