Sensatek offers a video-based dynamic measurement and analysis system, ViDeoMAgic, that transforms standard camera footage into low-frequency accelerometer data for real-time vibration and condition monitoring. This technology enables continuous monitoring of energy assets without downtime, significantly reducing installation costs and improving fault detection efficiency.
Funding
$2.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional vibration monitoring systems for energy assets often require costly sensor installation and can necessitate operational downtime. These systems may also be limited in scope, failing to provide comprehensive monitoring of multiple components simultaneously.
Solution
Sensatek's ViDeoMAgic system offers a video-based alternative for dynamic measurement and analysis, transforming standard camera footage into low-frequency accelerometer data. This technology enables continuous, non-contact vibration monitoring of energy assets, such as hydroelectric turbines, without requiring downtime for installation. By converting each pixel in the video into a virtual vibration sensor, ViDeoMAgic allows for simultaneous monitoring of multiple points, providing a cost-effective and scalable solution for real-time fault detection and predictive maintenance. The system captures operational data, such as shaft runout and gate passing frequency, delivering insights into asset performance and enabling proactive maintenance to prevent unplanned outages.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes operators of energy assets, such as hydroelectric plants and other power generation facilities, seeking cost-effective and non-intrusive solutions for vibration and condition monitoring.
Features
- Video-based dynamic measurement and analysis converts camera pixels into virtual vibration sensors.
- Non-contact, high-resolution vibration analysis using standard video cameras.
- Simultaneous monitoring of multiple components with a single camera.
- Real-time fault detection and failure warning capabilities.
- Scalable monitoring solution suitable for large-scale operations.
- Identification of anomalous behavior for enhanced predictive maintenance.
- NIST-calibrated for accurate and reliable vibration measurements.