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Contactless Maintenance with LayerZero: Ensuring Safety and Reliability

LayerZero Power Systems pioneers contactless maintenance solutions to enhance operator safety and equipment reliability in mission-critical environments. By integrating Polycarbonate Windows and InSight IR® Portholes into our power distribution products, we enable operators to perform visual inspections and thermal scans without opening panels or exposing themselves to live components. This approach minimizes downtime, reduces risks, and ensures optimal performance.

Polycarbonate Windows: Safe Visual Inspections

Polycarbonate windows, up to 250 times stronger than glass, are a cornerstone of LayerZero’s safety-focused design. These durable, shatter-resistant windows allow operators to visually monitor circuit breakers and internal LEDs without opening dead-front doors or accessing live parts. Key features include:

  • Enhanced Safety: Protect operators from electrical hazards by shielding live components.
  • High Visibility: Provide clear views of internal statuses, ensuring quick assessments.
  • Durability: Resist UV radiation and extreme temperatures for long-term reliability.
  • Access Monitoring: Doors equipped with switches log access events, enhancing security.

By enabling non-invasive inspections, polycarbonate windows reduce the need for physical interaction, supporting contactless maintenance and maximizing uptime.

  • Hinged Polycarbonate Window on ePODs: Type-X Zen DPQM Controls
  • Polycarbonate Barrier on EPO Controller
  • Polycarbonate Door Over Inputs on ePanel-1
  • Polycarbonate Windows on eRDP Remote Distribution Panel

InSight IR® Portholes: Non-Invasive Thermal Scanning

InSight IR® Portholes improve safety when performing preventive maintenance by allowing thermal scans of every bolted connection without opening dead-front covers. These 3-inch portholes, covered with a rotatable IR-transparent grid, enable safe monitoring. Key benefits include:

  • Safe Scanning: Operators use infrared cameras to detect hot spots without exposure to live bus.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Access all critical connections, identifying potential faults early.
  • Secure Access: Portholes feature key-hole locks, ensuring controlled and safe operation.
  • Training Support: LayerZero provides user and operator classes to optimize thermal imaging procedures.

This contactless approach minimizes risks, reduces unplanned downtime, and supports proactive maintenance strategies.

Interactive InSight IR® Portholes Demo

Select the InSight IR® Portholes to view sample IR scans.

400 A eSTS Static Transfer Switch IR Portholes Interactive Demo Phase-A Selected Phase-B Selected Phase-C Selected Output Selected Source 1 Selected Source 1 Selected Source 1 Selected Source 2 Selected Source 2 Selected Output Selected Output Selected Phase A
Static Switch Assembly Thermal Scan:
Phase A heat-sink connections

Phase B
Static Switch Assembly Thermal Scan:
Phase B heat-sink connections

Phase C
Static Switch Assembly Thermal Scan:
Phase C heat-sink connections

Output
Static Switch Assembly Thermal Scan:
Output connections

Source 1 Thermal Scan
Source 1 Thermal Scan:
• Input Terminal lugs
• Input Molded Case Switch Line-side lugs
• Output Terminal lugs
Source 1 Thermal Scan
Source 1 Thermal Scan:
• Input Molded Case Switch Load-side lugs
• Bypass Molded Case Switch Line-side lugs

Source 1 Thermal Scan
Source 1 Thermal Scan:
• Output Molded Case Switch 1 Line-side lugs

Source 2 and Output Thermal Scan
Source 2 and Output Thermal Scan:
• Input Terminal lugs
• Input Molded Case Switch Line-side lugs
• Output Terminal lugs
Source 2 and Output Thermal Scan
Source 2 Thermal Scan:
• Input Molded Case Switch Load-side lugs
• Bypass Molded Case Switch Line-side lugs

Output Thermal Scan
Output Thermal Scan:
• Output Molded Case Switch 2 Line-side lugs

Output Thermal Scan
Output Thermal Scan:
• Output Molded Case Switch 2 Load-side lugs

Why Choose LayerZero for Contactless Maintenance?

LayerZero’s innovative features set a new standard for operator safety in power distribution maintenance. By combining polycarbonate windows and InSight IR® Portholes, we offer:

  • Zero Exposure: Eliminate the need to access exposed parts during routine checks.
  • Proactive Maintenance: Identify issues early through visual and thermal monitoring.
  • Enhanced Security: Door switches and locked portholes ensure controlled access.
  • Comprehensive Support: Benefit from LayerZero’s training programs to maximize the effectiveness of our solutions.

Contact LayerZero Power Systems today to learn how our contactless maintenance solutions can enhance the safety and reliability of your critical infrastructure. Get in touch to explore our world-class products and services.