Transmission Line Inspection Robots
Inspect transmission conductors while the line remains energized.
The HVEX SDC inspection robot, offered by Atlas Energy, helps maintenance teams identify conductor corrosion, broken strands, and abnormal conditions before they lead to unplanned outages. Designed for aluminum conductor steel-reinforced (ACSR) cables, it combines cameras, a remotely controlled travel system, lifting equipment, and data interpretation software in a coordinated inspection solution.
The robot supports inspections of phase conductors and overhead ground wires without a scheduled line shutdown. Operators can run scheduled, temporary, or manual inspections, capture snapshots, store images locally, and use inspection reports to support maintenance planning. A dedicated rescue robot is included for equipment recovery if a field problem occurs.
Key features
Full HD imaging for close inspection of conductor condition.
Remote-controlled, bidirectional movement at 1.5 m/s (approximately 4.9 ft/s).
Corrosion and strand-break detection with software-assisted data interpretation.
Image snapshots, local storage, inspection reports, and integration with connected systems.
System self-checks and a recovery solution for field operation.
Battery-powered operation for inspection along the conductor.
Technical specifications
Detection: cable damage, broken strands, and corrosion.
Imaging: Full HD.
Communication: GPRS and XBee Pro radio.
Travel: bidirectional, controlled remotely.
Speed: 1.5 m/s.
Conductor compatibility: ACSR; conductor diameter and construction are confirmed for each application, with additional diameters available on request.
System package
One inspection robot and one rescue robot.
One remote control.
One ACSR sample kit and two locking clamps.
Chargers for the robot and remote control.
Applications
Transmission and distribution conductor inspections, condition assessment of aging ACSR cables, maintenance planning, and early identification of conductor deterioration.
Contact Atlas Energy with the conductor type, diameter, line configuration, and inspection objectives to define the appropriate system configuration.
Technical documentation
Download HVEX SDC Transmission Line Inspection Robot datasheet (English, PDF)
