Substations are a key utility infrastructure to our societies, and they require constant monitoring to ensure security and prevent failures. Without this monitoring they can fall victim to vandalism, theft, malfunctioning equipment, arc flash, and other technical failures that could cause outages, affecting critical services such as water supply and emergency service providers like hospitals.

Critical Utility Infrastructure Components

<a href='https://www.sytis.com/solutions/ptz-cameras' target='_blank'>Bi-spectral PTZ cameras</a> offer an optical and thermal solution to keeping substations monitored 24/7. This, combined with four fixed bi-spectral cameras, provides an optimal level of protection. Fixed cameras observe the perimeter continuously, while the PTZ can have routine tours set up to survey critical components and the perimeter. The thermal module within our cameras contains 327,000 pixel sheets that gauge and analyze data to provide temperature readings. These detailed images and real-time video streams allow for monitoring all critical points of interest using existing methodology. Our thermal cameras provide alarms based on temperature thresholds, temperature differences, and rapid temperature changes.

Bi-Spectral PTZ Cameras for Monitoring

The bi-spectral lenses paired with AI and intelligent recognition ensure that the perimeter of the substation is secure. Virtual fences, line crossing detection, facial and license plate recognition, and other AI solutions allow you to survey up to a mile around the substation while receiving live alerts. If a fixed camera detects a person or vehicle, the PTZ camera can be set to find and track the object.

Intelligent Recognition and Security Enhancements

Substation Monitoring

Monitor substations with thermal imaging and smart recognition. Detect equipment faults early and secure perimeters from intruders with automated alerts and AI-driven insights.

<h3>Mini Bi-spectral PTZ Camera&nbsp;</h3>
<p>The Mini PTZ is a high-performance bi-spectral PTZ camera with a small footprint, designed for flexibility in application. It can be applied to fire prevention purposes such as transformer substations, mass transit, utilities, recycling centers, gas stations, factory operations and more. The built-in pre-alarm system can warn you before a catastrophic event or failure occurs.</p>

Mini Bi-spectral PTZ Camera 25 or 50mm

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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Turret Camera Bi-spectral 7mm</strong></span></p>
<p>The SYTIS Turret Bi-spectral Thermal Cameras are perfect for asset monitoring and perimeter security. Powerful onboard analytics can detect human and vehicle intrusions. Radiometric infrared can detect objects even in no light environments. Paired with a powerful 4mp optical lens you will have total visibility for any application. Software (VMS), web and mobile, is included with all of our cameras.</p>
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Turret Camera Bi-spectral 7mm

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<p>From substation monitoring to fire management, the Bi-Spectral Mile PTZ has the ability to monitor real time conditions and collect temperature data for future analysis.</p>
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<li>High resolution 640 x 512 thermal module</li>
<li>4mp optical lens</li>
<li>Fire detection distance (1*1m): 1042 m</li>
<li>Detection Human (1.8*0.5m): 1040 m</li>
<li>Detection Vehicle (4*1.5m): 3194 m</li>
<li>50mm Focal Length</li>
<li>Object Temperature Range: - 4 &deg;F to 302 &deg;F,&nbsp; 32 &deg;F to 1022 &deg;F</li>
<li>Temperature Measurement at user-defined points, lines, and areas</li>
<li>Min/Max and Average Temperature Data Points</li>
<li>&lt; 40 mK High Temp Measurement</li>
<li>User defined Color Alarm for above, between, and below object temperatures</li>
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Standard PTZ Bi Spectral 50mm

<h3>Gridsafe&trade; Skid System for Substation Monitoring and Security</h3>
<p>The Gridsafe&trade; Skid system is ideal for substation monitoring. This thermal and optical high-definition camera system utilizes advanced image recognition software for autonomous substation monitoring. With email image alerts for high energy events, moved object, injured person down and station entry alerts, utilities can respond to issues faster.</p>
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<h3>Bullet Style Bi-spectral Camera</h3>
<p>The SYTIS Bullet Bi-spectral Thermal Cameras are perfect for asset monitoring and perimeter security. Powerful onboard analytics can detect human and vehicle intrusions. Radiometric Infrared can detect objects even in the no light environments. Paired with a powerful 8mp optical lens you will have total visibility for any application. Software (VMS), Web and Mobile is included with all of our cameras.</p>

Bullet Camera Bi-spectral HD

<h3>Varifocal Bi-spectral PTZ 30-150mm</h3>
<p>High-definition pan-tilt-zoom camera with thermal and optical variable focus lens. Delivering unmatched versatility for long-range monitoring. Unlike traditional fixed lens thermal systems, the variable focal thermal lens allows users to zoom in on heat signatures for precise detection and analysis.</p>

Varifocal Bi-spectral PTZ 30-150mm

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<h3>SYTIS MIU Trailer</h3>
<p><span>The MIU Trailer is a mobile trailer for thermal monitoring, advanced site security and early fire detection.</span></p>
<p>From substation monitoring to fire management, the MIU gives customers the ability to monitor real-time conditions and collect temperature data for future analysis. The MIU comes equipped with optional solar rechargeable battery to allow off grid use up for over 24 hours. By using a cellular data connection, end users can remotely connect to one of multiple MIU trailers.</p>
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<h3>AC90M Acoustic Imaging Camera</h3>
<p>Handheld acoustic imagers, primarily utilized for detecting gas leaks under pressure in factories, partial discharges from electrical equipment, and mechanical vibrations from industrial equipment among other anomalies.</p>
<p>This product is lightweight, and its handheld design adheres ergonomic standards, making operation straightforward and user-friendly!</p>
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<li><strong>High Sensitivity:</strong> 96 MEMS Digital Microphone Channels</li>
<li><strong>High Sampling Rate:</strong>&nbsp; 192KHz</li>
<li><strong>High Bandwidth:</strong> 2KHz-96KHz</li>
<li><strong>Large Display:</strong> 5" Touchscreen</li>
<li><strong>Portability:</strong> Pistol Grip all-in-one design</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Modes:</strong> Mono, Multi, Holographic</li>
<li><strong>Robust:</strong> Rugged Design</li>
<li><strong>Remote Detection:</strong> Detection Distance 0.3m-130m</li>
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<h3>Gas Leak Detection</h3>
<div><span>Gas leaks represent a common challenge faced by various factories, including leaks of compressed gas,<br />flammable gas, toxic gas, corrosive gas, and inert gas among others. Leaks of compressed gas can lead to<br />substantial energy waste and may even cause equipment downtime, increasing factory production costs and risks.<br />Leaks of flammable or toxic gases can create safety hazards, potentially leading to fires and posing threats to<br />personal health, while also causing negative environmental impacts.&nbsp; IIS' acoustic imagers can assist users in efficiently, intuitively, and accurately locating leak sources, alerting users&nbsp; to take timely measures to prevent further losses.</span></div>
<h3 class="title-3">Electrical Partial Discharge Detection</h3>
<p><span>IIS' acoustic imagers identify and locate discharge sources by detecting sound wave signals produced by partial</span><br /><span>discharges from high-voltage equipment, power cables, insulators, and other devices. This assists maintenance</span><br /><span>personnel in promptly discovering and handling potential electrical faults, thereby ensuring the consistent and</span><br /><span>safe operation of power equipment.</span></p>
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AC90M Handheld Acoustic Imager

Electrical panels and other internal components have posed a high danger risk to utility workers tasked with monitoring and maintenance. Typically, a worker is required to wear heavy arc protective gear and run the risk of being exposed to high voltage electricity or arc flashes. This hazardous job can be made exponentially safer using thermal cameras and remote software.

Electrical Panel Maintenance Poses Danger

The <a href='https://www.sytis.com/products/tc-90-bi-spectral-card-camera' target='_blank'>SYTIS TC-90™</a> is a small, bi-spectral card camera that allows us to see within small electrical cabinets and other small spaces, thermally. Our software allows you to enable alerts and observe these dangerous small spaces in real-time, remotely, while ensuring that the equipment is functioning properly. This is key to preventing problems before they occur and avoiding failures or arc flashes. The feed from the cameras can be streamed onto a phone or laptop - anything with internet access. This ability to monitor remotely minimizes the danger of human harm by completely removing their need to be physically near the panels or equipment.

The TC-90™ Bi-spectral Card Camera Revolutionizes Electrical Safety

The thermal module within our cameras contains 327,000 pixel sheets that gauge and analyze data to provide temperature readings. These detailed images and videos streaming in real-time allow for monitoring all your critical points of interest using existing methodology. Our thermal cameras provide alarming based on temperature thresholds, temperature differences, and rapid temperature changes. <br/>Discharge detection is key in monitoring high voltage electrical equipment. Using handheld acoustic imaging cameras to monitor sound wave signals, discharge sources can be identified and located before they become a problem. <br/> Not only does thermal imaging ensure consistent and safe operation of equipment and prevent electrical faults, but use of remote software also cuts down on labor costs and provides immense safety improvements for utility workers.

How Thermal and Acoustic Imaging Can Help

Electrical Panel

Monitor electrical panels continuously and remotely with miniaturized thermal cameras. Identify issues early, reduce downtime and improve maintenance safety.

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<h3>TC-90<span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">&trade;</span> Bi-spectral Card Camera</h3>
<p>The SYTIS TC-90<span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">&trade;</span> thermal card camera has a wide angle thermal and optical lens and compact design. Ideal for power panel monitoring, it can be used in a wide variety of industries and can safely monitor critical components, remotely, in real-time. The TC-90<span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">&trade; </span>prevents problems before they occur, reducing down-time and improving safety.</p>
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">If you are still using heat strips and thermal couples to measure temperature, there is a better way - <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Continuous Thermal Monitoring</strong></span> using the SYTIS TC-90&trade; infrared camera technology and InfraSpec&trade; software.</span></p>
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There are two major types of unwanted fires: wildfires and structural fires. Wildfires are becoming more frequent and destructive, increasingly threatening lives, property, and the environment. Structural fires have always been an issue within urban areas where many other buildings and people are in harm's way if a fire breaks out. Early detection is critical in reducing the impact of both of these fire types.

Wildfire Prevalence and Fire Dangers

Fire-detecting thermal cameras are important tools in mitigating fire dangers. They offer real-time, 24/7 monitoring, enhancing situational awareness and allowing for early response in fire-prone regions and urban areas. Fixed and mobile bi-spectral cameras on the ground allow firefighters to detect smaller fires earlier than more commonly used methods such as satellites, which may not be noticeable from space. They also provide more safety for our firefighters with their ability to improve visibility in heavy smoke.

How Can Thermal Cameras Help

Our large, long-distance, heavy-duty <a href='https://www.sytis.com/solutions/ptz-cameras' target='_blank'>Bi-spectral PTZ Cameras</a> are a powerful tool used for massive coverage of early fire detection. Using AI and thermal fire detection, the PTZ can detect a 1’x1’ fire up to over 5 miles away. Equipped with thermal and high-resolution visual modules, fire detection alarms, thermal threshold, and optical defog, this camera can detect and capture detailed images and videos that older technology is not able to produce.

Bi-Spectral PTZ Cameras with AI and Thermal Fire Detection

Fire and Flame Detection

Detect and respond to fires more quickly using infrared cameras. Thermal imaging is ideal for high-risk areas and low visibility conditions.

Fire Detection

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<h3>Bullet Camera Bi Spectral 10mm</h3>
<p>The SYTIS Bullet Bi-spectral Thermal Cameras are perfect for asset monitoring and perimeter security. Powerful onboard analytics can detect human and vehicle intrusions. Radiometric Infrared can detect objects even in the no light environments. Paired with a powerful 8mp optical lens you will have total visibility for any application. Software (VMS), Web and Mobile is included with all of our cameras.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Full Bi-spectral PTZ 100mm Camera</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Full PTZ Bi-Spectral Camera offers advanced bi-spectral imaging with an impressive monitoring range of up to 2 miles&mdash;ideal for mid- to long-range applications. Designed for performance in any environment, it delivers continuous real-time monitoring and temperature data collection, even in challenging weather conditions.</span></p>

Full PTZ Bi-spectral Camera 100mm

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<h3>Vehicle Mounted PTZ Overhead Inspection System</h3>
<p>The SYTIS Vehicle Mounted PTZ System with optical and infrared live streams, PTZ control, recordings, snapshots and reports. Powerful analytic and reporting software. We custom fit your vehicle with mounting, lighting, networking, power inverter and more.</p>
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Both solar and wind farms are playing a pivotal role in the global shift towards renewable energy as we move away from dependence on fossil fuels. However, as these installations continue to expand, it has become more challenging to conduct the timely and thorough inspections necessary. Thus far, manual inspections have been the predominant methodology for maintenance. Unfortunately, this methodology has many shortcomings.<br/><br/>Manual inspections are time-consuming and arduous. Inspecting each panel or turbine individually leads to limited coverage, infrequent assessments, and allows for a higher chance of human error. These inspections may fail to identify underlying issues that the human eye would miss. Safety and weather conditions also pose higher risks for technicians tasked with inspections, often delaying the procedures and potentially exacerbating problems. Further, manual inspections can become expensive, requiring contracted trained personnel and accounting for travel and equipment expenses. Lastly, the collection and analysis of manually collected data can be labor-intensive and lead to human error, making insightful decision-making difficult.

Limitations of the Current Inspection Methods

Introducing the use of <a href='https://www.sytis.com/solutions/fixed-cameras' target='_blank'>fixed thermal and optical cameras </a> provides a promising solution to the limitations that manual inspections put forth. The fixed camera systems provide stationary thermal and optical imagery of the critical infrastructure for 24/7 monitoring with comprehensive coverage.<br/><br/>Fixed cameras have a great many advantages over the traditional manual inspections performed today. They introduce automation and remote monitoring, allowing 24/7 monitoring and capturing real-time imagery and data, enabling proactive identification of potential issues and anomalies. Automatic alerts can be set up to notify operators when issues arise. Remote access eliminates the need for physical visits and increases efficiency as technicians can access the streams remotely. These features also mitigate the risk of occupational hazards and eliminate the factor of adverse weather affecting inspections. Fixed camera systems offer cost-effectiveness due to their minimal ongoing costs—offsetting the initial investment for installation. Lastly, the streamlined data collection, management, and analysis processes capture consistent imagery, reducing inconsistencies and errors. This, combined with the integration of AI technology, enables advanced data analysis and more informed decision-making.<br/><br/>For more detailed information regarding fixed camera systems and their implementation within the renewable energy sector, specifically in solar farms, feel free to read this whitepaper: <a href='https://www.sytis.com/articles/limitations-current-solar-farm-and-solar-array-inspections' target='_blank'>Limitations. Current Solar Farm and Solar Array Inspections</a> .

Introduction of Fixed Thermal and Optical Cameras

Renewable Energy

Streamline maintenance and operations in solar and wind farms. Prevent equipment failures, optimize performance and enhance safety using continuous, smart thermal insights.

Critical assets and property are often trespassed on, vandalized, and stolen from. When this occurs to something like a substation, which is typically in more remote areas, it causes major issues for the power company, the public, and those committing the crime.<br/><br/>First, the act of stealing the copper grounding wires from these substations is extremely dangerous, putting both the thieves and the surroundings in harm’s way. Second, these crimes can cause blackouts in the surrounding areas while the utility workers scramble to replace the infrastructure. Lastly, the costs incurred by having to repair and/or replace the infrastructure can be very high.<br/><br/>The ability to monitor critical assets and property 24/7 is key to ensuring their security. With bi-spectral cameras, automatic alarms, and AI technology, remotely accessed security systems can help with early intruder detection and response.

Monitoring Critical Assets and Property

<a href='https://www.sytis.com/solutions/ptz-cameras' target='_blank'>Bi-spectral PTZ cameras</a> provide both optical and radiometric infrared streams to monitor assets and secure the perimeter. A powerful 4MP optical lens provides total visibility for any application, while the thermal lens detects objects even in no-light environments. This is perfect for monitoring at night or in dark buildings.<br/><br/>Mobile cameras like the PTZ can have up to 300 tour presets that can scan perimeters automatically. Both these and fixed cameras, like Bullet cameras, have motorized semi-auto or manual focus, web and mobile software available for remote surveillance, and custom alarming.

Bi-spectral Cameras Offer Dual Methods of Security

The integration of intelligent recognition and analysis allows users to step up their security game in real time. Cameras can detect smoke, humans, vehicles, and license plates, and then store the data within its software’s library. Virtual fences can be created around perimeters, with features like line crossing detection that alerts to intrusions. Smoke detection can even help in enforcing non-smoking policies in posted areas. Custom AI solutions are available to tailor camera features to specific security needs.

AI Technology Elevates Security to New Levels

Security

Secure perimeters with thermal surveillance that sees in total darkness. Leverage smart recognition and intelligent analysis to detect intruders and unusual activity in real-time.

Every day, millions of people leave their homes and travel by road, rail, air, or water to get where they need to go. Effective use of public or private transport relies on the ability to do so in a safe and efficient manner. This means that the mitigation of hazards, accidents, and delays is a must.<br/><br/>Currently, heavy use of CCTV and other optical camera streams are deployed to monitor roads, highways, parking lots, transportation hubs, train/subway stations, level crossings, and more. While they have advantages, like 24/7 remote access to streams, they also have some limitations, such as the adverse effects of weather and surrounding illumination. The introduction of thermal camera technology to existing systems can elevate safety as well as improve efficient and reliable maintenance of equipment and mechanics to their full potential.

Transportation is a Vital Part of Society

Thermal imaging is applicable in many ways when it comes to transportation safety. First, it drastically improves visibility. Current optical systems are limited by things like sun glares and shadows that effectively hide people, animals, and cars that may be stationed in these cameras’ blind spots. Because thermal imaging relies on temperature differences to produce data and is unaffected by light, it has a strong advantage in detecting objects otherwise missed. Similarly, thermal imaging is more reliable in adverse weather conditions, with the ability to see through rain, fog, smoke, and produce clear imaging at night.<br/><br/>These important features provide better detection of pedestrians, animals, rail trespassing, level crossing hazards, and fires. Being able to detect these potential obstructions or hazards early allows for quicker reaction and response, potentially saving lives, preventing damage, and avoiding delays. Using innovative AI technology allows for advanced detection, license plate recognition, and security measures that further improve safety.

Implementing Thermography to Improve Transportation Safety

To provide safe transportation means and methods, the infrastructure, systems, and mechanisms must all be in optimal operational condition. Otherwise, there are risks of malfunctions and accidents, which could potentially cause delays, damage to infrastructure and equipment, or, in the worst case, harm to people.<br/><br/>The use of thermal cameras has made the detection of potential structural stress or damage in roads, highways, railways, and bridges more effective. Temperature readings allow for visibility of heat anomalies in concrete or steel components and detection of water leaks in bridges or buildings. It can also be used to identify overheating issues in vehicles and other mechanical equipment, such as train cars, subways, and buses. The ability to address possible anomalies before they become full-blown failures is critical in avoiding delays and potentially dangerous situations.

Thermal Imaging Makes Transportation-Related Inspections Easier

Transportation

Ensure safety in rail, aviation and logistics with thermal monitoring for mission-critical systems. Detect faults early and minimize risks across transport infrastructure.