Keeping sites secure. Keeping production up and running. Keeping staff safe. These are the three major concerns for managers in the power and utilities industry, and the whole aim of VF&T’s solution.

Today’s global energy demands present new challenges, requiring these sites to operate more effectively. That’s why VF&T’s end-to-end Solution for Power and Utilities harnesses world-leading security cameras, thermal technologies, and intelligent analytics, along with an amazing platform for third-party integration. VF&T provides robust and reliable security monitoring while empowering more efficient operations and timely maintenance.

Read on to learn how this solution can bring safety and intelligence to your unique scenario.

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AI analytics for safer production

Operations throughout the entire process of generating and distributing power are kept safe by intelligently detecting potential problems with data analytics.

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Comprehensive, efficient management

Versatile systems help users gain situational awareness of the entire operational process across the power industry.

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Unified platform, visualized dashboard

A visualized dashboard is used to help supervisors and teams get on-site information faster and make better decisions.

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Asset Security Management

From power plants and substations to overhead transmission lines and electrical facilities, VF&T’s solution ensures physical assets and perimeters are secure, with both on-site and remote management.

Production Continuity and Operational Efficiency

VF&T’’s solution protects your production against inefficiency and costly downtime. With AI analytics and cutting-edge products, the maintenance work gets done correctly and on time.

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Safety Enhancement

VF&T’’s solution helps protect the well-being of your personnel, too. Advanced technologies help ensure on-going compliance using real-time detection and alerts delivered by an advanced video security system.

Optimized Management with Data-Driven Insights

VF&T’’s solution features an all-inclusive dashboard to present perceived data in an intuitive, visualized way. The dashboard equips operations teams with a bird’s eye view and multidimensional analytics, displaying on-going site operations and real-time inspection status with detailed information and data indexing. It all comes together to inform and elevate decision-making.

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From power plants and substations to overhead transmission lines and electrical facilities, these critical power sources have long suffered from threats of intrusion, theft and malice. VF&T’s solution safeguards critical infrastructure, both on-site and remotely, boosting security management efficiency through advanced optical and thermal technologies.

All-around protection at multiple sites

VF&T’s solution offers reliable remote monitoring with select products tailored for the users’ needs, minimizing costly downtime and safeguarding key assets.

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Perimeter protection with thermal cameras

In unguarded areas such as solar plants, thermal cameras boost environmental adaptability and accuracy to detect unauthorized visitors, day and night.

Fire prevention is also a top concern for solar power farms. Now with VF&T’s thermography cameras and devices, abnormally high temperatures can be detected before a disaster strikes.

Vessel verification & cable damage prevention

Wind farms face threats such as cable theft, vandalism, and an inherent vulnerability to ocean-going vessels. Constant variations in weather makes security monitoring even harder.

Here, VF&T‘s Cooled Bi-Spectrum Sphere PTZ Cameras can be linked to AIS and radar systems, delivering instant visual check-ins and alerts on approaching vessels.

That same system can detect other approaching threats towards submarine cables. Failing components can be detected before they break down, enabling predictive maintenance of offshore wind turbines.

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Overhead transmission line protection

Where long-distance transmission is required but power and data resources are lacking, standalone 4G Solar-Powered Security Camera Setups excel. These kits provide continuous operation for up to 7 days – even in cloudy or rainy weather.

Based on AI analytics, solar camera setups enable security monitoring while deterring trespassers, reducing external risks and triggering alerts automatically. And no data or power cables are required for installation.

Smart fire prevention

If a small fire goes unnoticed, it continues to spread and leads to catastrophes. VF&T’s solution helps in detecting temperature anomalies and finding hot spots before a fire starts. Actions can be taken early to prevent a fire before the worst happens.

Discover fire risks before disaster

VF&T’s Thermography Cameras have been used widely in detecting temperature anomalies and finding hot spots, featuring:

  • 24/7 monitoring in any weather
  • Early warnings enabled by temperature anomaly algorithms
  • Wide spatial coverage with thermal speed domes or positioning systems
  • High accuracy rates, leveraging both thermal and optical smoke detection technologies

The failure of power plant assets and equipment – caused by a variety of factors – ranks among the most common causes of downtime and quality issues, greatly jeopardizing profitability.

By combining AI-powered imaging analytics, industrial thermography, and system integration with third-party systems like SCADA or DCS, VF&T provides deeper understanding in operating conditions of critical assets and processes from several perspectives. Our systems help prevent costly downtime.

Accurate industrial thermography

VF&T’s Thermography Products are perfect for monitoring temperatures from a safe distance at electrical installations. These cameras detect accurately with alarms for temperature anomalies, locating problems and enabling timely responses to risks before real failure occurs.

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Thermographic Bullet Cameras
Conducting electrical and mechanical component inspections inside wind turbines is easier than ever

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Thermographic Handheld Terminals
Find points of failure on a solar panel and enable further diagnosis with handheld devices

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Thermographic Bullet Cameras
Detect overheating when a electrical engine components wear out or operate too hot

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Bi-spectrum Mini Positioning System
Find temperature distribution on the surface of each transformer is detected before failure occurs

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Thermographic Positioning Cameras
Monitor the temperature of wires, surge arresters, and insulators before a short circuit

Thermographic Cube Cameras
Install inside a cabinet to detect failing fuses and switches on distribution panels

Timely detection on operational status

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AI-powered imaging analytics for quick asset status detection

With the rapid development of AIoT devices, critical data can be collected automatically to relay real-time asset status and/or defects, keeping operations up and running.

VF&T’s AI Training Platform provides integrated solutions including data calibration, algorithm training, hardware equipment, and more. For example, conveyor belt detection and PPE detection in substation can be created using the AI open platform, hassle-free.

Accessible system integration

Video monitoring systems can seamlessly integrate with SCADA through OpenAPI, providing visual validation of the equipment. When an alarm is generated, the VF&T platform provides the related live stream for visual verification.

It also gets easier to view power equipment-related video clips remotely on a daily basis to ensure that equipment is operating well, reducing unnecessary on-site visits and travel costs.

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Moving forward with intelligent inspections

As power grids are expected to grow by millions of kilometers in tomorrow’s low-carbon energy systems, inspection work is moving forward to automation and intelligence.

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Automating inspections with intelligent video gives operators robust data analysis and maximizes efficiency.

VF&T’s Intelligent Inspection uses the latest video technology, thermal-imaging technology, and AI-powered products for a state-of-the-art traceable, regulated, efficient, and fully-analyzed inspection process, which guarantees safe and efficient operations in power plants, substations and other industrial sites.

Operation maintenance vehicle management

Operation maintenance vehicles are usually sent out for inspection tasks or maintenance services. VF&T helps manage these vehicles with real-time process monitoring and data analysis. Keeping the car and the driver in good condition will save field operation managers from unwanted problems.

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Asset inspection

  • Monitor real-time temperatures of critical components on the transmission line
  • Control thermographic PTZ cameras via touchscreen inside the vehicle
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Vehicle tracking & monitoring

  • Monitor real-time locations and driving routes on the E-map
  • Get live views and use two-way audio with the driver if needed
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Driving safety management

  • Intelligent collision warning
  • Blind spot detection
  • Abnormal event detection
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Driving performance & operations analysis

  • Check the mileage on a vehicle
  • Show a vehicle’s online hours
  • Display on-time rates of the driver

Safety is the first priority. Power and utilities companies bear the responsibility of protecting the well-being of employees. VF&T helps these companies to achieve the goal of complying with HSE regulations by using leading-edge technologies and products.

Health and safety protection

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PPE compliance detection

Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – the protective-wear that ensures worker safety – is a must in these industries. But enforcement can be a challenge across the worksite.

Remote PPE checks intelligently use video imaging to help managers ensure that employees are wearing helmets and other PPE, which could mean the difference between life and death in hazardous environments.

Abnormal activity detection

Abnormal activity detection identifies emergencies and hazardous events that can threaten worker safety, such as falling down, running, authorized gathering, and more, helping managers respond in a timely manner.

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Remote field operation supervision

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Does your site already have a CCTV system? VF&T’s remote supervision uses existing video security systems to ensure operational safety by replacing manual supervision with 24/7 real-time monitoring and AI-powered analytics. Moreover, imaging evidence and data can be used to provide insights when assessing the qualifications of contractors.

In the case of a whole new worksite, an advanced, bespoke solution can be built from beginning to end.

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HSE Manager
Remotely manage the planning, execution, and reporting of safety inspection tasks within a single system

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Field Operation Manager

  • Deploy portable PTZ Domes on a site, or use body-worn cameras
  • Follow HSE procedures and record timely field operations
  • Record images and video as evidence when completing each step
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HSE Field Supervisor

  • Perform site safety inspections and respond quickly to threats
  • Submit inspection records to the HSE manager for further handling