Solar sensors on icy transmission lines in a snowy mountain range.

Transmission Line Icing Monitoring System with Video Surveillance

Detect icing risk before it turns into outages. “Ice Sprite” combines video surveillance, AI icing analysis, and conductor temperature monitoring in a self-powered node for utility monitoring.

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Why Icing Monitoring Matters for Utilities

Icing is rarely “sudden.” It builds up, changes conductor sag and loading, then triggers cascading failures—especially on mountain corridors and long-span crossings.
A modern power line monitoring system needs continuous visibility so operators can move from reactive patrols to proactive decisions:
when to dispatch crews, when to reroute power, and which span is at highest risk.

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What the Ice Sprite Monitors

Visual icing detection (video + AI)

Instead of relying only on weather inference, the device provides on-site visual evidence and AI-based icing assessment.
This reduces false alarms and helps operators confirm risk remotely—especially useful when crews can’t reach the site quickly.

Conductor temperature monitoring + line condition signals

Along with icing visibility, the node supports conductor temperature monitoring and related line condition inputs so the platform can better interpret icing formation risk and trend changes.

Real-time alert + visual display platform

Data and images are sent via remote monitoring (4G) to a visual display platform, where thresholds can trigger real-time alerts for operators and maintenance teams.

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Self-powered Design for Overhead Line Monitoring

Most icing corridors are exactly where external power is hardest to deploy. GB is designed as a self-powered node using line energy induction + solar assist + internal battery, so it remains online through harsh weather and long nights—supporting continuous overhead line monitoring.

Best-fit Scenarios

High-latitude / alpine regions with repeated seasonal icing
Mountain passes, river crossings, and long-span corridors
Critical lines where icing events lead to expensive dispatch and outage risk
Projects upgrading from manual patrols to distribution network monitoring + transmission visibility

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Integration & Deployment

Designed for utility workflows

The GB node is typically deployed as part of a grid monitoring solution where front-end data is consolidated on a platform (dashboard + alarms + history). For pilots, we recommend defining:

reporting interval + alert thresholds
“what triggers dispatch” rules
data retention + screenshot/video evidence needs

Pilot support

Send your corridor conditions + target alert rules.
We’ll propose a pilot configuration (power budget, reporting interval, mounting plan) for your monitoring architecture.

Key Specifications

Item	Spec
Model	LS-9V6GB11110
Application	35kV and above overhead transmission lines
Power method	AC induction (line energy) + solar assist + internal battery
Battery	9.6V 14Ah (high-temp lithium)
Communications	4G remote monitoring (supports backhaul options per project)
Core functions	Icing monitoring (visual), video surveillance, conductor temperature monitoring, real-time alert to platform
Local storage	≥128G
Weather protection	IP66
Operating temperature	-40°C to +85°C (environment); sensor range supports higher upper limits (project dependent)

OEM / Custom Options

Output/interface and harness matching your existing monitoring payload
Camera/lens configuration and cold-weather protection strategy
Branding + enclosure labeling for utility projects
Firmware parameters: reporting interval, alert thresholds, image upload behavior

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a complete icing monitoring node or just a camera?

It’s a self-powered icing monitoring system node. It combines video surveillance with icing analysis and line condition monitoring, then sends data to a platform for remote monitoring and real-time alerts.

How does it stay online during storms and long nights?

The node uses line energy induction plus solar assist and an internal battery. In low-sun or harsh conditions, stored energy maintains uptime so the icing corridor remains visible when it matters most.

What kind of alerts can we configure?

Typical alerts include icing risk thresholds, abnormal trend changes, and “evidence-based” alarms where an operator receives images/video snapshots alongside event data—reducing false dispatch.

Can it work with our existing power line monitoring system platform?

In most projects, data is delivered to a visual display platform and can be integrated into your existing monitoring workflow through project-level integration planning (alarm rules, retention, dashboard fields). We support pilot validation to confirm the data flow.

What’s the recommended way to start—pilot or full rollout?

Start with a pilot on representative spans (the worst icing corridor + a normal corridor). Validate uptime, alert usefulness, and dispatch reduction. Once confirmed, standardize the configuration for scale deployment.