Technology

Sensors, software, and methodologies that are defining the state of the art in transmission line monitoring and asset management.
LineVision LUX on tower in field

Not All DLRs Are Equal

Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) are calculated using real-time field measurements of weather and conductor position to determine ampacity, enabling grid operators to dynamically optimize power flow on the grid.

Non-Contact Sensor

LineVision LUX™ is the industry's only non-contact sensor that is transforming the way transmission lines are monitored. This patented sensor technology mounts quickly and securely to lattice towers and monopoles rather than to live lines, dramatically increasing the safety, operational efficiency, and accuracy of data models.

LineVision LUX

Illuminating the path to a safer and more efficient power grid

Welcome to a new era in power line sensing with LineVision LUX™, where insight meets innovation. Just as lux represents the SI unit of illuminance, our technology illuminates opportunities previously hidden in the grid for increased capacity and line health visibility.

Non-contact sensors

Non-contact sensor eliminates the need for outages, expensive installation equipment, and high-risk work for line crews

LiDAR technology can monitor all phases of power, even bundled conductors, with just one sensor

Sensors collect granular data in real-time, which inform and validate LineVision methodologies

Stainless steel enclosure and long-lasting Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery ensure lifetime reliability

Plug-and-play wiring and modularized assembly increase installation efficiency

Assembled in the USA in an ISO 9001 certified environment - full hardware maintenance and warranty for life of contract

Specifications

LineVision LUX Front Angle
26.4 in
(60 cm)
LineVision LUX Side Angle
110 in
(279 cm)
18.0 in
(46 cm)

LiDar Sensor

Weight
2.04 lbs (0.93kg)
Ingress Protection Rating
IP67
LiDAR Sensor Accuracy
+/- 3 cm at up to 200 m distance

Enclosure

Weight
30.3 lbs (13.7 kg)
Ingress Protection Rating
IP66
Assembly
Plug-and-play wiring, modularized assembly, 304 stainless steel

Battery

Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Weight
13.7 lbs (6.2 kg)
Nominal Voltage/Capcity
12.8 V / 52 Ah
Integrated Protections
Over-voltage, under-voltage, temperature limit detection

SOlar Panel

Weight
12 lbs (5.5kg)
Ingress Protection Rating
IP65
Maximum Power
100 W @ 12 V
Voltage at Max Power
19.8 V
Current at Max Power
5.06 A

Integration & Operations

Tower Compatibility
Lattice towers, monopoles; adaptable platform mounting brackets
Product Assembly
All LineVision products are assembled in the USA in an ISO 9001 certified environment
Warranty
Full hardware maintenance and warranty for life of contract

Software

LineVision's sensor-validated platform works in unison with our suite of software solutions to provide utilities with comprehensive visibility into the capacity, health, and performance of transmission lines. By combining real-world data with our proprietary methodologies, LineVision enables grid operators to modernize operations and optimize grid performance.

LineVision LineRate Suite

Dynamic Line Ratings

LineVision is ISO 27001 Certified

LineRate Suite

Meet FERC 881 compliance and safely increase capacity on transmission lines by up to 40% with Dynamic Line Ratings and Ambient Adjusted Ratings

LineRate DLR
LineRate AAR+
LineRate AAR
LineVision LineAware

Situational Awareness

LineAware

Ensure lines are within safe operating limits with real-time alerting on threats to grid reliability or public safety

Outputs

Conductor sag, all phases

Conductor blowout, all phases

Icing risk

Icing detection alerts

Anomalous motion alerts

Ambient weather conditions

LineVision LineHealth

Asset Health

LineHealth

Improve asset management by using digital twin models to understand conductor health and prioritize maintenance of critical assets

Outputs

Loss of strength from historical annealing analysis

Conductor end of life projection

Phase by phase observed sag distributions

Observed sag/temperature relationship curves

Conductor elongation analysis

Projected safe maximum operating temperature

Rated breaking strength evaluation & aeolian vibration risk

Conductor temperature

Data Portal

Flexible access to your data through a secure, cloud-based portal or hybrid on-prem option

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Map Displaying Sensor Deployments
Map Displaying Sensor Deployments
Dynamic Line Rating Site Dashboard with Real-Time and Projected Ratings
Dynamic Line Rating Site Dashboard with Real-Time and Projected Ratings
Dynamic Line Rating Dashboard for One Site
Dynamic Line Rating Dashboard for One Site
Heat Map of Dynamic Line Ratings for One Site
Heat Map of Dynamic Line Ratings for One Site
Ambient Adjusted Rating+ Dashboard for One Site
Ambient Adjusted Rating+ Dashboard for One Site
3-D Vizualization of Sag for One Site
3-D Vizualization of Sag for One Site

Methodologies

Developed and refined by LineVision’s industry-leading meteorologic and data science teams, our state-of-the-art methodologies employ techniques in machine learning and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, along with real-time sensor measurements to build comprehensive, validated, and safe models for Dynamic Line Ratings and transmission line analytics.

Guaranteed 99.5% DLR availability - the highest offered in the industry

Methodologies

Developed and refined by LineVision’s industry-leading meteorologic and data science teams, our state-of-the-art methodologies employ techniques in machine learning and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, along with real-time sensor measurements including sag and blowout to build a comprehensive, validated, and safe model to calculate wind speed, and ultimately a DLR.

Dynamic Line Ratings Methodology

LineVision's sensor-validated Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) are calculated using a combination of precisely modeled and measured data inputs. Weather data and computational fluid dynamics are used to account for hyper-local terrain and vegetation along the transmission corridor. The model is then trained using machine learning and LineVision LUX inputs of sag, blowout, and conductor temperature. This approach enables LineVision to determine the true ampacity of the line with a high level of accuracy. The DLRs are then delivered in real-time and hourly forecasts up to 10 days ahead.

Situational Awareness Methodology

LineVision’s LineAware solution uses the LineVision LUX sensor to ingest real-time field measurements of conductor sag and blowout to build a digital twin model of the monitored transmission span. The LineAware solution ensures lines are within safe operating limits with real-time alerting on anomalous horizontal and vertical conductor position on each phase of power as well as icing risk and detection.

Asset Health Methodology

LineVision’s LineHealth solution builds a digital twin of the monitored transmission span to help engineers prioritize the repair and replacement of lines that are identified as critical or at risk. The solution ingests data from the LineVision LUX sensor to monitor real-time conductor behavior and model end of life projections, sag distributions, conductor elongation, aeolian vibration risk, and projects the safe maximum operating temperature.

By applying a multi-layered and sensor-based approach, the data models within each of our software offerings are continuously trained and validated, resulting in the most reliable DLR and transmission line analytics available.

Real-world sensor data from LineVision LUX is used to continuously train and validate our models, which enables the highest accuracy and uninterrupted results

IEEE and CIGRE have provided clear guidance for the implementation of DLR calculations and the field measurements that go into them. LineVision adheres to - and builds upon - this guidance to ensure the safest and most reliable ratings and analytics for utility partners

By utilizing these best-in-class practices, we deliver the most accurate, reliable, and timely insights that help utility grid operators make the most informed decisions to optimize grid efficiency and operations.

LineVision LUX on tower with night sky

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