ScanIR Thermal Infrared Cameras - Power Intelligence

📷 Thermal Infrared · Far-Field Sensing

See what the human eye — and handheld — cannot.

ScanIR ScanIR is Power Intelligence's Pan & Tilt mounted RADIX 600 high-res camera with a telephoto lens. This allows the creation of an infinite number of virtual cameras from one physical device.

Request a Demo Why Far-Field?

With our line of radiometric-grade thermal infrared cameras, purpose-selected and configured for persistent far-field thermography in substation, industrial, and data center environments. Unlike periodic handheld inspections, ScanIR cameras are permanently installed, continuously imaging every critical asset from distances up to 200 feet — feeding a continuous data stream to the PowerIntel analytics engine.

500ft

Max far-field range (RADIX)

24/7

Continuous imaging

0.05°C

Thermal sensitivity

108

Cameras at Hartsfield-Jackson

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Hartsfield-Jackson ATL

108 RADIX cameras · 18 miles of cable · $8M+ avoided costs · 0 unplanned outages (2020–2024)

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium

20 RADIX cameras · FIFA World Cup 2026 · Shared DWDM backbone with ATL

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PG&E 500kV Substation

RADIX at 500ft standoff · IRIS autonomous platform · Zero manual site visits required

Core Capabilities

Thermal imaging that never blinks

ScanIR cameras are selected, installed, and configured by Power Intelligence engineers to deliver continuous radiometric data from every angle of your critical infrastructure.

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Far-Field Persistent Imaging

Permanently mounted cameras image transformer banks, buswork, disconnect switches, and other energized components from safe distances — up to 200 feet — without requiring proximity to live equipment.

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Radiometric Data, Not Just Images

ScanIR cameras capture full radiometric data — every pixel contains a calibrated temperature measurement. This enables the mathematical analysis that PowerIntel's Sigma Delta Tau algorithm requires.

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Day & Night Operation

Thermal imaging doesn't require visible light — ScanIR cameras operate equally well in darkness, fog, and rain. Critical assets are monitored around the clock, regardless of conditions.

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Direct Neuron Integration

ScanIR cameras connect directly to the Neuron Field Data Collector, which time-stamps every image and transmits radiometric data to the PowerIntel analytics platform in real time.

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Multi-Manufacturer Compatibility

Power Intelligence works with leading thermal camera manufacturers — FLIR, Teledyne, Hikvision, and others — selecting the optimal camera for each deployment based on range, resolution, and environmental requirements.

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Secure, Encrypted Transmission

All image data is encrypted in transit via HTTPS or FTP/S. Role-based access controls ensure only authorized personnel can view or export radiometric imagery.

Why Far-Field?

Persistent far-field vs. handheld inspection

The conventional approach — periodic manual inspection with a handheld thermal camera — is fundamentally flawed. Handheld inspections happen quarterly or annually at best, introduce operator variability, and completely miss the 70% of faults that develop between inspection cycles. Persistent far-field thermography eliminates these gaps.

✅ Permanently installed — no scheduling, no mobilization, no gaps in coverage

✅ Far-field eliminates proximity risks to energized equipment

✅ Radiometric baselines enable statistical analysis impossible with handheld snapshots

✅ Continuous data feeds the SDT algorithm — providing 10–14 weeks advance warning of failures

CapabilityHandheldScanIR PFFT

Coverage frequencyQuarterly / annualContinuous

Environmental correctionNoneAutomatic

Baseline comparisonNoneFull history

Operator dependencyHighNone

Night / weather opsLimitedFull

Data outputSnapshotsTime-series stream

Early warning lead timeNone10–14 weeks

ROI vs. fault costsLowExceptional

Camera Partners

Works with leading thermal camera manufacturers

Power Intelligence's ScanIR program is manufacturer-agnostic. We select the optimal camera for each deployment based on range, resolution, and environmental requirements — from fixed indoor sensors to 500ft outdoor PTZ systems.

Planck Vision Systems — RADIX

Flagship · Deployed

PTZ radiometric cameras with up to 500ft standoff range, ruggedized for continuous outdoor deployment. The camera at the core of every major PI installation — 108 units at Hartsfield-Jackson, 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the IRIS platform at PG&E 500kV. View RADIX product page →

FLIR Systems

Industry-leading radiometric IR cameras for long-range, high-resolution substation and industrial imaging

Teledyne FLIR

Advanced uncooled and cooled detector technology for demanding indoor and environmental applications

Hikvision Thermal

Cost-effective high-resolution thermal for perimeter monitoring and early-warning deployments

Other OEM Partners

Any radiometric-capable thermal camera integrates through the universal Neuron interface

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Ready to replace your handheld program?

We'll show you exactly what persistent far-field thermal imaging looks like on a facility like yours — and what your handheld inspection program is missing.

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