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 a certain evening in 2023, a fire broke out at a power substation in Wyndmere, North Dakota, producing large flames and black smoke. Videos showed towering flames affecting North Dakota highways 18 and 13. While residents reported that the entire city was without power, this has not been confirmed by officials. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may be related to equipment failure, with estimated damages reaching $300,000. Wyndmere Fire is requesting that water usage be limited until power is restored.


Planck Vision Systems: Wyndmere Power Substation Fire Causes Estimated $300,000 in Damages

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A power substation in Wyndmere, North Dakota, caught fire on Sunday evening. A video submitted by a local resident showed large flames and black smoke rising near North Dakota highways 18 and 13.

While a resident reported that the entire city was without power, this information has yet to be confirmed by city officials. Wyndmere Fire is requesting that water usage be limited until power is restored.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of the fire may be related to equipment failure, with estimated damages reaching $300,000.

Ottertail Power is working through the night to restore power, and local authorities are implementing preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.

In such situations, the thermal imaging cameras from Planck Vision Systems prove invaluable. Our cameras offer 24/7 monitoring, constantly gathering and analyzing data to identify trends and anomalies.

Fixed mount or pan/tilt drive cameras can survey large areas of a substation with crisp thermal images, ensuring they are always in the right place at the right time to eliminate the potential for costly unexpected substation failures.


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Versatile robotic inspection system that eliminates the need for multiple fixed-point monitoring. With wireless communication and integrated control design, it offers simplified deployment, implementation, and maintenance for efficient and effective inspections.
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