In the modernization of highway management, the application of the smart substation monitoring IoT system is gradually becoming an important tool for improving road safety and efficiency. With continuous technological advancements, these systems can achieve real-time monitoring and management of distribution facilities, ensuring the stability of power supply while reducing operational costs and improving emergency response speed.
The core of the highway substation monitoring system lies in its ability to comprehensively collect key data and optimize operational efficiency through intelligent analysis. The system collects information about power usage, environmental conditions, and safety risks through various sensors and monitoring devices installed in the substation, such as smart meters, temperature and humidity sensors, and smoke detectors. This data is transmitted to a central processing platform via high-speed communication networks, where advanced data analysis software processes it, allowing managers to understand the status of each substation in real-time and make quick decisions.
The intelligent management function of the system is key to enhancing operational efficiency. By deeply analyzing the collected data, the system can automatically adjust power distribution and optimize energy usage, thereby reducing waste and lowering costs. For example, the system can adjust power supply strategies based on actual demand or make timely adjustments when abnormal conditions are detected to prevent potential issues from developing into serious failures. Additionally, the intelligent system can reduce unexpected downtime of equipment through predictive maintenance, further improving the system’s stability and reliability.
Energy management is also an important aspect of the system’s design. By precisely monitoring and managing power consumption, the smart monitoring system not only helps reduce operating costs but also aligns with the current global trend of energy conservation and emission reduction. The system can implement dynamic energy consumption management, automatically adjusting power supply based on traffic flow and weather conditions, such as reducing lighting and other non-essential facilities’ power usage during low traffic periods, effectively saving energy and reducing carbon emissions.
The application of IoT technology has brought revolutionary changes to the highway substation monitoring system. It not only improves the speed and accuracy of data processing but also enhances the system’s operational convenience and scalability. As more devices are connected to the internet, these systems can provide more detailed and real-time data analysis, helping managers make more effective decisions. For example, a McKinsey study shows that the proportion of companies adopting IoT technology increased from 13% in 2014 to 25% in 2019, indicating the widespread acceptance and application potential of this technology.
1. Overview
The comprehensive monitoring system for substations includes a smart monitoring system screen, communication management machine, UPS power supply, video monitoring subsystem (PTZ camera, gun camera), environmental monitoring subsystem (temperature, humidity, water immersion, smoke detection), control subsystem (lighting, air conditioning, dehumidifier, fan, water pump), access control monitoring subsystem (card reader, door button, magnetic lock), and security monitoring subsystem (dual detection detector).
2. Application Places
Applicable to railway transit, industry, construction, schools, commercial complexes, and other 35kV and below user-end power distribution automation system engineering design, construction, and operation maintenance.
3. System Structure
3.1 System Functions
3.1.1 Real-time Monitoring
Can display the operating status of the substation equipment, monitor environmental parameters in real-time, and display information about faults, alarms, etc.
3.1.2 Data Query
In the human-machine interface, you can directly view the operating data of each device in the substation.
3.1.3 Curve Query
Can directly view the curves of various electrical parameters.
3.1.4 Operation Reports
Query the operation data reports of the equipment in the substation.
3.1.5 Real-time Alarms
The system has real-time alarm functions, capable of alerting for events such as temperature, humidity, harmful gases, equipment failures, or communication failures in the substation.
3.1.6 Historical Event Query
Can store and manage all generated event records, facilitating users to trace, query statistics, and analyze incidents.
3.1.7 User Permission Management
Features user permission management, allowing the definition of login names, passwords, and operational permissions for different user levels.
3.1.8 Network Topology Diagram
Supports real-time monitoring and diagnosis of the communication status of various devices, capable of displaying the entire system’s network structure.
3.1.9 Remote Control Function
Can perform remote control operations on devices within the entire distribution system.
