SGC NG Digital
Digital switchgear camera – Full HD streaming directly into your monitoring solution
The next-generation digital switchgear camera – SGC NG – provides a reliable and efficient solution for the visual monitoring of switching positions in medium-, high-, and extra-high-voltage installations. Featuring a rugged design, Full HD live streaming, and an IP67 protection rating, it is ideally suited for indoor and outdoor use in GIS, hybrid switchgear, generators, and GCBs.
Thanks to straightforward integration into the Kappa monitoring software, all camera images can be viewed centrally and conveniently – whether for permanent installations or flexible plug-and-play applications. The SGC NG ensures maximum transparency and supports technicians in reliably verifying switching states.
Your benefits at a glance
- 1080p Full HD live images via monitoring software
- Rugged design for extreme environments
- HFoV configurable via monitoring software
- System configuration tailored to customer requirements
- PoE power supply and easy network integration
- Complete system and on-site installation by the Kappa team
Centralized Camera Monitoring via Monitoring Software
Our system enables complete visual monitoring of switching positions. Multiple cameras are installed directly at the viewports of the GIS units and deliver Full HD live images via a robust GigE network. The cameras are powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE) and connected to GigE switches housed in protected distribution cabinets.
At each GIS unit on site, a panel PC with installed monitoring software provides direct access to the camera images of the respective unit. In addition, images from other GIS units within the network can also be viewed. This allows technicians to maintain a constant overview of all relevant switching positions – quickly and efficiently.
The system also enables centralized access from the control room. All GIS units can be monitored via the monitoring software, ensuring that the entire installation remains under continuous and secure supervision. The software supports the assignment of individual roles and access rights, ensuring that each user has exactly the functions and information required for their tasks – ranging from view-only access to advanced control options.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS, 5.12 MP, color |
| Pixel size | 2.0 µm x 2.0 µm |
| Image resolution | Full HD 1920 × 1080p @ 30 fps |
| Video format | H.264, Streaming via RTSP |
| Field of view (FoV) | 50°, 65°, 87° (software-configurable) |
| Illumination | 2 Cree LEDs, adjustable |
| Power supply | PoE 48 V, IEEE 802.3af |
| Power consumptione | approx. 6 W (with LEDs at 50 %) |
| Protection class | IP67 (with adapter and M8 connector) |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Dimensions | Ø 50 mm, Length 54.5 mm |
| Weight | approx. 15 g |
| Connector | 4-pin M8 circular connector |
| Variants | Camera with side connector or rear connector |
| Standards | ISO 16750, DIN EN 60068, DIN EN 60529, IEC 61180, IEC 62271, DIN EN 55016, DIN EN 61000 |
Powerful SGC NG Monitoring Software for Centralized System Overview
The monitoring software is the central tool for the visual monitoring of your GIS switchgear installations. It provides an intuitive user interface and a wide range of features that make operation safer and more efficient.
Flexible display options
Choose between a 3‑phase view for a complete overview or a 1‑phase view for detailed inspection of individual switching positions.
Single-line diagram
The integrated single-line diagram displays the entire substation structure at a glance and simplifies navigation between individual GIS units.
Individual customization
Phases, sections, and devices can be named according to customer requirements, allowing the software to be precisely adapted to your installation.
Reference images for switching positions
Reference images can be stored for each contact position (e.g. Open Switch, Closed Switch, Closed Ground Switch), enabling fast, secure, and unambiguous comparison with current camera images.
Frozen image indicator
The software detects frozen images and displays a frozen image indicator both within the application and directly in the camera image – ensuring maximum operational safety.
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