Within the i-check platform by LS Cable & System, an IoT sensor, which is attached to the cable, detects abnormal conditions such as overheating and short circuits.
September 13, 2022
South Korea-based LS Cable & System has launched ‘i-check’ – the first-ever platform in the industry that paves the way for remote cable management utilising the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The new solution can be helpful in reducing the number of incidents in which fires are caused by short circuits and power outages.
The cable manufacturer is planning to expand its range of cables while seamlessly integrating the core concept of ‘asset management’ and emerge as a core platform for managing the life cycle of cables.
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In the system, an IoT sensor, which is attached to the cable, detects abnormal conditions such as overheating and short circuits. Moreover, it prevents power outages and fires caused by cable abnormalities. The administrators can also check cable status in real-time via web and mobile. It also sends push notifications when an abnormal situation occurs.
The company has also brought a way to digitise and manage cable information. With a distinct QR code with a dedicated reader or mobile device, the consumers can conveniently find out about the cable manufacturer, maintenance history, and remaining service life.
i-check has a sound and vibration monitoring system using optical cable sensors. It detects and notifies about the minutest modifications in sound and vibration of the line. The fire monitoring system detects carbon monoxide that is generated when a cable or nearby power facility catches fire and shares a push notification. Fires are monitored by observing abnormal temperature rises with a temperature sensor.
The platform is being commercialised actively. Ever since its introduction, LS Cable & System has been in talks with several domestic and international firms regarding the introduction of the system. As a matter of fact, companies in various segments such as semiconductors, displays, petrochemicals, telecommunication services, and steel have expressed their eagerness to install the platform.
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In fact, LS Cable & System has expressed its plans to continue developing and expanding i-check in terms of having multiple management functions with one sensor. In the future, the goal of the company is to start a ‘cable health index’ feature that can even identify the health of the cable.
