Physical Security - Utility Infrastructure
In addition to the pipelines, wires, and cables that comprise the heart of a utility’s infrastructure, utilities must also manage a complex network of technical rooms, substations, and underground vaults. These critical access points are often located in remote areas and are a potential vulnerability. Acts of vandalism often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
Automated monitoring with immediate alerts ensures that such intrusions are detected early on, before they cause outages, damage, or security risks. With our compact, low-maintenance systems, these critical access points can be reliably secured in a discrete, flexible, and scalable manner.
The CoverSensor is a trusted solution for securing critical infrastructure. It has been specially developed for monitoring manhole covers, doors, and other secure building openings, such as those found in substations and data centers. Owing to its self-contained design and rugged construction, the CoverSensor has been engineered to withstand sabotage, corrosion, and regular wear-and-tear.
The CoverSensor (1) is mounted on a slide (2) under spring tension. It is fastened to a surface such that it comes in contact with the door or cover (3) at a ferromagnetic point (note, if the door or cover is not ferromagnetic, a small piece of iron can be attached). The spring-loaded slide is pretensioned to compensate for slight movements to the door or cover (e.g., a vehicle driving over a manhole cover). Depending on the technology chosen, either an optical fiber or a copper cable (4) is manipulated, triggering a signal that is sent to the active monitoring unit. Alarms are sent over an IP network to the unified monitoring system (UMS)—a centralized software platform for asset management.
All parts are manufactured by our partner company Lancier Monitoring. Please visit their site for more info.
The CoverSensor is a trusted solution for securing critical infrastructure. It has been specially developed for monitoring manhole covers, doors, and other secure building openings, such as those found in substations and data centers. Owing to its self-contained design and rugged construction, the CoverSensor has been engineered to withstand sabotage, corrosion, and regular wear-and-tear.
The CoverSensor (1) is mounted on a slide (2) under spring tension. It is fastened to a surface such that it comes in contact with the door or cover (3) at a ferromagnetic point (note, if the door or cover is not ferromagnetic, a small piece of iron can be attached). The spring-loaded slide is pretensioned to compensate for slight movements to the door or cover (e.g., a vehicle driving over a manhole cover). Depending on the technology chosen, either an optical fiber or a copper cable (4) is manipulated, triggering a signal that is sent to the active monitoring unit. Alarms are sent over an IP network to the unified monitoring system (UMS)—a centralized software platform for asset management.
All parts are manufactured by our partner company Lancier Monitoring. Please visit their site for more info.
Whether its from heavy rainfall, bursting pipes, or other unexpected sources, flooding can destroy critical systems in manholes, conduits, and other underground chambers. The Float Switch immediately detects the rising water/fluid levels and transmits a signal to the operator, allowing the problem to be dealt with as quickly as possible.
Because the Float Switch does not require any power supply (e.g., no battery) for sensing or communication, it is easily scalable across entire networks. By integrating a contact sensor with the Float Switch, up to 127 sensors can be connected to one bus over a transmission distance of 10 km.
All parts are manufactured by our partner company Lancier Monitoring. Please visit their site for more info.
Whether its from heavy rainfall, bursting pipes, or other unexpected sources, flooding can destroy critical systems in manholes, conduits, and other underground chambers. The Float Switch immediately detects the rising water/fluid levels and transmits a signal to the operator, allowing the problem to be dealt with as quickly as possible.
Because the Float Switch does not require any power supply (e.g., no battery) for sensing or communication, it is easily scalable across entire networks. By integrating a contact sensor with the Float Switch, up to 127 sensors can be connected to one bus over a transmission distance of 10 km.
All parts are manufactured by our partner company Lancier Monitoring. Please visit their site for more info.