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 the night of January 10, 2025, an explosion at a substation near the intersection of Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek Road in North Fort Worth caused a massive fire, with estimated damages exceeding $1 million. Oncor’s automated system detected the fire around 7 p.m., prompting a multi-agency response. The fire was contained using controlled burning to prevent spread. Power has since been restored as of the next afternoon, while the cause remains under investigation.
NEWS
On the evening of January 10, 2025, an explosion occurred at a substation near Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek Road in North Fort Worth, leading to a large fire with estimated damages exceeding $1 million. The incident was detected by Oncor’s automated system around 7 p.m., prompting immediate response from multiple fire departments, including Roanoke and Saginaw.
Oncor worked alongside firefighters to control the blaze, employing a controlled burn strategy to prevent its spread. Oncor officials monitored the site throughout the night to ensure safety and prevent re-ignition. Power outages caused by the fire were restored by Oncor for all affected areas by the next afternoon. As of 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oncor officials remained on site for continued monitoring.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined. Investigations will commence once it is safe to examine the equipment. This incident highlights the critical importance of early fire detection in high-risk facilities.
Planck Vision Systems thermal imaging cameras offer 24/7 monitoring, constantly gathering and analyzing data with advanced software to identify trends and anomalies. These cameras, equipped with fixed mount or pan/tilt drives, provide comprehensive surveillance of substations, ensuring timely detection and prevention of costly incidents.
source：keranews.org
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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