{"id":20121,"date":"2025-12-29T10:21:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clampco.it\/it\/?page_id=20121"},"modified":"2025-12-29T10:24:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:24:49","slug":"mol-open-sensor-for-overhead-line-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clampco.it\/it\/mol-open-sensor-for-overhead-line-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"MOL &#8211; Overhead line monitoring sensor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:3%;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:1%;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:rgba(97,158,133,0);border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:60%;width:calc(60% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.6 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">A new class of sensor for visual overhead line monitoring.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Not another DLR system, but a new kind of sensor \u2014 one that doesn\u2019t replace existing DLR platforms but enhances them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MOL<\/strong> is the first open, interoperable and vendor-agnostic sensor that brings true visibility to the grid: line conditions, environmental context, corridor activity, wildfire risk, ice and anomalies \u2014 all in a single device.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for TSOs, DSOs and system integrators who want to go beyond DLR. DLR becomes just one of its outputs, while the real value comes from combining line, environmental and visual data in one open, flexible sensor.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"pill-row\">\n\t<div class=\"pill\">Open by Design<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"pill\">Visual + IR Camera<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"pill\">Vendor-Agnostic<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"pill\">MQTT \u00b7 LPWAN LTE<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n.pill-row {\n    margin: 0.9rem 0 1.2rem;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 0.45rem;\n}\n\n.pill {\n    font-size: 0.72rem;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.14em;\n\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(76, 76, 76, 1);\n\n    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;\n    color: #4c4c4c;\n    background: #ffffff00;\n\n    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;\n}\n\n\/* Hover effect *\/\n.pill:hover {\n    background-color: #efefef;\n    color: #111827; \n    cursor: default;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-two-fifth fusion-column-last fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"width:40%;width:calc(40% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.4 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"font-size: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6em; font-family: serif;\"><em><span class=\"fusion-dropcap dropcap\" style=\"color:#c81e14;\">\u00abW<\/span>hen every vendor closed the system around DLR, we opened it. MOL brings the one thing the grid was missing: eyes. MOL is the first open sensor that lets the grid be seen, not just measured\u00bb<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:rgba(97,158,133,0);border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left 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data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/clampco.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mol-new-sensor-class@0.5x.png\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Not another DLR system<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4c4c4c;\">\n<p><strong>MOL is a new class of sensor<\/strong>. It is installed on medium and high-voltage lines like a traditional DLR device, but with a fundamentally different purpose: providing comprehensive <strong>monitoring of both the infrastructure and its surroundings<\/strong> through imaging. Its integrated camera captures visible and infrared data, giving operators a far richer understanding of what is happening on \u2014 and around \u2014 the line.<\/p>\n<p>Because <strong>MOL<\/strong> is open by design, it streams its visual, line and environmental data directly into existing platforms. This gives utilities strategic visibility not only into conductor behaviour and hardware conditions, but also into the entire corridor and surrounding environment \u2014 without imposing a new proprietary software stack or closed ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover \"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-slide\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/clampco.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mol-DLR-ready@0.5x.png\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">DLR-ready<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4c4c4c;\">\n<p><strong>MOL<\/strong> can also provide the key measurements required to support Dynamic Line Rating: <strong>sag, line current and conductor-temperature proxies<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThese values are delivered through secure, standards-based IoT protocols, ensuring controlled, reliable and authenticated access. They can feed any DLR calculation engine \u2014 cloud-based or on-premise \u2014 without locking utilities into a proprietary ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>When combined with the visual and IR data captured by the camera, these measurements provide a richer and more complete asset picture: not only how much current the line can safely carry, but also what is physically happening around it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-slide\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/clampco.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mol-many-use-cases@0.5x.png\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">One sensor, many scenarios<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4c4c4c;\">\n<p><strong>MOL<\/strong> is a new kind of sensor that <strong>goes far beyond DLR<\/strong>. It is designed to support a wide range of use cases: corridor surveillance, ice monitoring, wildfire detection, environmental and land observation, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its open-system architecture, all data \u2014 line, environmental, visual and IR \u2014 is fully accessible to existing platforms. This enables new use cases to be activated at the software level, without changing or upgrading the hardware in the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MOL<\/strong> is a single sensor that can unlock multiple scenarios over its lifetime, making investments easier to justify and future evolutions easier to implement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-slide\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/clampco.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mol-videosurveillance@0.5x.png\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Corridor &amp; asset surveillance<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4c4c4c;\">\n<p>With its integrated visual + IR camera, <strong>MOL<\/strong> turns every instrumented span into an observation point on the grid. It <strong>can monitor towers, insulators, conductors and the entire right-of-way<\/strong>, helping operators detect intrusions, vandalism, vegetation encroachment and other abnormal activity.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of relying solely on periodic patrols and inspections, utilities gain continuous, remote awareness of what is happening around their most critical assets. This improves security, supports compliance and can significantly reduce the number of field visits required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-5 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover \"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-slide\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/clampco.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mol-ice@0.5x.png\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Ice, snow and frost<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4c4c4c;\">\n<p>Ice and snow loading can quickly reduce line clearance and increase mechanical stress on towers and conductors. <strong>MOL<\/strong> helps identify these conditions by combining visual and infrared imaging with line and environmental data.<\/p>\n<p>It <strong>can highlight ice build-up on conductors and fittings<\/strong>, differentiate between normal winter conditions and critical situations, and support targeted alarms and maintenance actions. This enables operators to make more informed operational and safety decisions in cold climates, without relying only on conservative static assumptions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-6 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-slide\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/clampco.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mol-wildfire@0.5x.png\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Wildfire early detection<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4c4c4c;\">\n<p>Wildfire risk is increasingly a system-wide concern for grid operators. <strong>MOL<\/strong> supports prevention and early detection by combining IR sensing and visual imaging along the line corridor.<\/p>\n<p>The sensor <strong>can detect hotspots, smoke and unusual thermal patterns near conductors or in surrounding vegetation<\/strong>, allowing operators to react earlier with preventive switching, redispatch or field inspection. Each <strong>MOL<\/strong> unit becomes a safety node on the network, contributing to wildfire mitigation strategies and helping protect communities, assets and the utility\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover .heading-link:hover .icon i.circle-yes,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-box:hover .heading-link .icon i.circle-yes,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-link-icon-hover .heading .icon i.circle-yes,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-box-hover .heading .icon i.circle-yes {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-color: #c81e14 !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tborder-color: #c81e14 !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 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alt=\"MOL-MV\"><\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n\n\t<tr>\n        <th>Order Code<\/th>\n        <td>MOLHV001<\/td>\n        <td>MOLMV001<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n\t<tr>\n        <th>Primary focus<\/th>\n        <td>Visual + IR monitoring of line & corridor<br \/>HV line sensing (temperature, ice, galloping, sag)<\/td>\n        <td>MV line sensing: ice, galloping, sag, vibration, pole displacement<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n\t<tr>\n      <th>Target customers<\/th>\n      <td>TSOs, DSOs, software vendors, IoT platform developers, system integrators, OEMs and engineering firms<\/td>\n      <td>TSOs, DSOs, software vendors, IoT platform developers, system integrators, OEMs and engineering firms<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Intended use<\/th>\n        <td>High-voltage overhead lines<\/td>\n        <td>Medium-voltage overhead lines<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n\t<tr>\n        <th>Line Voltage\/Current<\/th>\n        <td>Up to 420 kV \/ 20 A \u2013 1.000 A @ 50 Hz<\/td>\n        <td>Up to 35 kV \/ 8 A \u2013 400 A @ 50 Hz<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n\t<tr>\n        <th>Cable diameter<\/th>\n        <td>15 - 50 mm<\/td>\n        <td>7 \u2013 16 mm<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Material<\/th>\n        <td>Die cast aluminum \/ IP66<\/td>\n        <td>Glass fiber reinforced plastic \/ UL 94 V2 \/ IP66<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Power \/ Backup<\/th>\n        <td>Inductive AC power \/ superCAP as backup energy storage<\/td>\n        <td>Inductive AC power \/ superCAP as backup energy storage <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    \n    <tr>\n        <th>Visual camera<\/th>\n        <td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>No<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>IR camera<\/th>\n        <td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>No<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Line current measurement<\/th>\n        <td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>No<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Cable temperature (PTC sensor)<\/th>\n        <td><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>No<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Sag estimation<\/th>\n        <td>Yes<\/td>\n        <td>Yes (via accelerometer)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Vibration monitoring<\/th>\n        <td>Yes<\/td>\n        <td>Yes<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Ice detection<\/th>\n        <td>Yes (visual + thermal cues)<\/td>\n        <td>Yes (mechanical behaviour changes)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Wildfire detection<\/th>\n        <td><strong>Yes<\/strong> (IR + visual)<\/td>\n        <td>No<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Environmental sensors<\/th>\n        <td>Temperature & humidity<\/td>\n        <td>No<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>DLR support<\/th>\n        <td><strong>Full hybrid DLR<\/strong> (current + sag + temp proxy)<\/td>\n        <td>Partial (mechanical insights only)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n        <th>Communication<\/th>\n        <td>LPWAN LTE + MQTT<\/td>\n  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fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Everything you ever wanted to know about MOL but were afraid to ask.<\/h2><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-20121-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-20121-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-20121-1 .panel-title a{font-size:20px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-20121-1 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aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why is MOL described as a \u201cnew class of sensor\u201d for overhead lines?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"28b77c2e9a88c6d82\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL is a <em>new class of sensor<\/em> because it changes the role that line-mounted devices can play on overhead power lines.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional sensors are built for one purpose only: Dynamic Line Rating (DLR). Their job is to measure physical conductor parameters and send them to a proprietary software platform designed specifically for DLR.<\/p>\n<p>MOL takes a completely different approach. It is designed first and foremost as a sensor for environmental data, visual imaging and infrared imaging, turning every span into a true observation point. This enables utilities to monitor not only conductor conditions and hardware behaviour, but also the entire corridor \u2014 vegetation, wildfire risk, ice formation, anomalies, land activity and more.<\/p>\n<p>Another major innovation is openness. While traditional sensors are tightly coupled to their own DLR software platforms, MOL is an <em>open sensor<\/em>. It transmits all collected data through standard, interoperable IoT protocols, allowing it to integrate directly with existing DLR platforms, SCADA\/EMS\/DMS systems, IoT platforms, analytics tools and any third-party application \u2014 without forcing the adoption of a new closed ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong>\u00a0MOL is not just another DLR sensor. It is the first open, visual and multi-scenario device designed for TSOs, DSOs, software vendors, IoT platform developers, system integrators, OEMs and engineering firms who need a broader and more actionable view of the grid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1c8dfcab048cdefcf\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#1c8dfcab048cdefcf\" href=\"#1c8dfcab048cdefcf\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why is MOL described as an \u201copen sensor\u201d?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1c8dfcab048cdefcf\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL is an <em>open sensor<\/em> because, unlike traditional line-mounted devices, it does not lock utilities into a proprietary software ecosystem. Conventional DLR sensors are tightly bound to the vendor\u2019s own platform \u2014 meaning the hardware is only fully usable if the utility adopts that specific DLR system.<\/p>\n<p>MOL takes the opposite approach. It is built from the ground up to be interoperable, vendor-agnostic and platform-neutral. All data it collects \u2014 visual, infrared, line-behaviour and environmental \u2014 is transmitted using standard, well-documented IoT protocols (such as MQTT over LPWAN LTE). This ensures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Secure and controlled access to the data<\/li>\n<li>Direct integration with any existing DLR platform<\/li>\n<li>Compatibility with SCADA, EMS, DMS, IoT platforms and analytics tools<\/li>\n<li>Freedom for TSOs, DSOs and system integrators to use MOL within their preferred architecture<\/li>\n<li>No requirement to install a new proprietary software stack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In practical terms, calling MOL \u201c<em>open<\/em>\u201d means that utilities own their data, choose their platforms, and keep full flexibility \u2014 while still gaining the benefits of a sensor that supports DLR and many additional use cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In short: <\/strong>MOL is \u201c<em>open<\/em>\u201d because it delivers all its data through secure, standard IoT protocols \u2014 allowing TSOs, DSOs and integrators to use it with <em data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"160\">any<\/em> platform, without vendor lock-in or proprietary software. It gives full flexibility, full ownership of data, and seamless integration across existing grid systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eff57d5001693ad50\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#eff57d5001693ad50\" href=\"#eff57d5001693ad50\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is MOL an innovative system? Is it patented?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"eff57d5001693ad50\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes \u2014 MOL is not just innovative; it represents a <strong>patent-pending<\/strong>, next-generation approach to overhead line monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional DLR-centric devices, MOL defines a new class of open, visual, multi-scenario sensors that pair line measurements with dual imaging (visible + IR) and fully vendor-agnostic data integration. This extends monitoring far beyond DLR to include wildfire detection, ice formation, corridor surveillance and environmental observation.<\/p>\n<p>MOL also features a patent-pending machine learning system that optimizes sensor functionalities based on the real-time energy available on the line, ensuring reliable operation even at low currents while maximizing imaging, sensing and communication performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In short: <\/strong>MOL is an innovative, patent-pending sensor that combines line measurements, visual + IR imaging and open data integration \u2014 enabling many use cases beyond DLR. Its ML-powered energy optimization makes it a next-generation solution for overhead line monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"83fd8a7cd504c59d9\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#83fd8a7cd504c59d9\" href=\"#83fd8a7cd504c59d9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can MOL collect data for DLR?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"83fd8a7cd504c59d9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Absolutely YES. MOL can collect the key measurements required for Dynamic Line Rating (DLR), but it is not limited to DLR the way traditional sensors are.<\/p>\n<p>Conventional devices are designed primarily \u2014 and sometimes exclusively \u2014 to measure physical line parameters for DLR. MOL, instead, is built as a multi-purpose, visual and environmental monitoring sensor that also supports DLR when needed.<\/p>\n<p>MOL can provide the core inputs used for DLR calculations, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sag<\/li>\n<li>Line current<\/li>\n<li>Conductor-temperature proxies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These measurements are delivered through secure, open IoT protocols, making them compatible with any existing DLR engine, whether cloud-based or on-premise. MOL does not force the use of a proprietary software platform \u2014 utilities remain free to keep using their current DLR systems.<\/p>\n<p>But where MOL truly differentiates itself is in what it provides in addition to DLR:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visual monitoring (visible + IR)<\/li>\n<li>Wildfire early detection<\/li>\n<li>Ice \/ frost \/ snow detection<\/li>\n<li>Corridor and asset surveillance<\/li>\n<li>Environmental and land monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Anomaly detection and situational awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> MOL is fully DLR-ready, but it is not just another DLR sensor. It collects DLR data as one of its outputs, while delivering a much broader and more strategic view of the grid and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2098c9060fc31fde7\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#2098c9060fc31fde7\" href=\"#2098c9060fc31fde7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can MOL collect data about the surrounding environment?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2098c9060fc31fde7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. MOL continuously gathers environmental information through its integrated visible-light camera, which features a 3.3 mm focal-length lens and a wide 103\u00b0 field of view (customizable as required). In its standard configuration, the camera captures 720 \u00d7 480 images at 96 dpi, providing operators with clear visibility not only of the line itself but also of the entire corridor around it.<\/p>\n<p>This imaging capability helps detect conditions that affect the line \u2014 such as ice formation, galloping, fallen objects and hardware anomalies \u2014 while also monitoring critical components like insulators, clamps and surge arresters. At the same time, MOL provides real-time situational awareness of the broader environment, enabling the identification of vegetation encroachment, corridor changes and early indicators of wildfire risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 MOL captures environmental data by visually monitoring the entire corridor, offering wide-angle insight into line conditions, hardware status, vegetation, anomalies and wildfire risks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bc74b8d6b3c65aa09\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#bc74b8d6b3c65aa09\" href=\"#bc74b8d6b3c65aa09\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can MOL collect data about the surrounding environment through its infrared (IR) camera?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"bc74b8d6b3c65aa09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes \u2014 MOL\u2019s infrared (IR) camera provides thermal information that extends beyond the conductor itself, offering valuable insight into the surrounding environment.<br \/>\nEquipped with a 56\u00b0 field of view (FOV) and a 160 \u00d7 120 resolution at 96 dpi, the IR sensor can detect abnormal heat patterns not only on the line and its hardware, but also in the nearby corridor. This enables early identification of potential wildfire hotspots, overheating components, thermal anomalies in vegetation, and other conditions that may pose a risk to grid reliability or safety.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, IR data can be correlated with visible-spectrum imaging and other sensor measurements to improve redundancy, support \u201cvirtual sensing,\u201d and enable more accurate interpretation of environmental and asset conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Note: As with any thermal imaging system, accuracy can be influenced by reflections and emissivity variations on surfaces. In some cases, conductor coatings or other surface treatments can further improve measurement consistency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 MOL\u2019s IR camera provides thermal awareness of both the line and its environment, supporting early detection of hotspots, anomalies, and wildfire risks, even at night.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1e53cac6e49a056b6\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#1e53cac6e49a056b6\" href=\"#1e53cac6e49a056b6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does the MOL solution work?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1e53cac6e49a056b6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL works as an open, interoperable sensor that collects valuable line, environmental and visual data \u2014 and delivers it securely to the platforms you already use. It does not include a proprietary backend or DLR engine; instead, it enhances existing systems by providing richer, high-quality inputs.<\/p>\n<p>We operate with a simple assumption: <strong>the real experts of the grid are the people who own and run it<\/strong> \u2014 TSOs, DSOs, and their technology partners. MOL is built to empower them, not replace them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Data Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MOL gathers a wide set of measurements directly from the span, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>sag<\/li>\n<li>line current<\/li>\n<li>conductor-temperature proxies<\/li>\n<li>ambient conditions<\/li>\n<li>visible + infrared<\/li>\n<li>imaging of the line and corridor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This turns each span into a real-time observation point supporting DLR, surveillance, wildfire detection, ice monitoring and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Secure Data Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All data is sent in near real time using secure, standards-based IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT over LPWAN LTE). No proprietary gateways, no closed ecosystem \u2014 utilities keep full control and ownership of their data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Analysis is done by your existing platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MOL does not process or interpret the data. Analysis \u2014 including DLR calculations \u2014 is performed by your current SCADA, EMS, DMS, DLR platforms, or by third-party IoT and analytics systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In short: <\/strong>MOL collects line, environmental and visual data and delivers it securely via open IoT protocols to the platforms utilities already use. It performs no analytics itself \u2014 instead, it feeds SCADA, EMS\/DMS, DLR engines and IoT platforms with richer, real-time inputs, letting grid experts stay in full control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c59887dc13daf4a51\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#c59887dc13daf4a51\" href=\"#c59887dc13daf4a51\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does MOL come with its own DLR software platform?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c59887dc13daf4a51\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No \u2014 MOL does not include a proprietary DLR software platform, and this is by design.<br \/>\nMOL is an open, vendor-agnostic sensor that delivers high-quality line, environmental and visual data through standard IoT protocols (MQTT over LTE\/LPWAN), so it can integrate directly with any existing DLR engine, SCADA, EMS, DMS or IoT platform.<\/p>\n<p>We believe the true experts in grid operation are the utilities and the platform providers they already trust.<br \/>\nInstead of forcing a new closed ecosystem, MOL is built to feed those systems with reliable, real-time data \u2014 not replace them.<\/p>\n<p>MOL is DLR-ready, but platform-neutral. It works with the tools you already use.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In short: <\/strong>MOL does not include its own DLR platform \u2014 it simply feeds any existing DLR or grid system with high-quality data. It\u2019s DLR-ready, platform-neutral, and designed to work with the tools utilities already trust.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"38c40123713f8c3b4\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#38c40123713f8c3b4\" href=\"#38c40123713f8c3b4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Which communication protocols does MOL use?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"38c40123713f8c3b4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL uses open, modern and industry-standard IoT communication protocols, making it easy to integrate with any existing grid platform or DLR software.<\/p>\n<p>MOL communicates through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MQTT over secure transport (TLS) \u2014 lightweight, encrypted and reliable for real-time IoT data delivery<\/li>\n<li>LPWAN LTE (e.g., LTE-M) \u2014 wide-area cellular connectivity designed for remote overhead lines<\/li>\n<li>An open data model that maps easily into OT protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104 or IEC 61850 via standard IoT\u2013OT gateways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This design ensures secure, interoperable and vendor-agnostic integration with SCADA, EMS, DMS, DLR engines, IoT platforms and analytics tools \u2014 without requiring proprietary software or custom interfaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short<\/strong>: MOL uses open protocols to integrate seamlessly into any grid architecture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"db8194ca951dea4b7\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#db8194ca951dea4b7\" href=\"#db8194ca951dea4b7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does MOL integrate with existing DLR platforms and SCADA\/EMS\/DMS?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"db8194ca951dea4b7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL integrates easily into existing grid architectures because it uses open IoT protocols and a vendor-agnostic data model.<\/p>\n<p>All measurements \u2014 including sag, temperature proxies, vibration, current, environmental data and diagnostics \u2014 are published via MQTT over TLS to an IoT broker.<br \/>\nFrom there:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any DLR platform can subscribe to the relevant MQTT topics and ingest the data directly, without custom interfaces.<\/li>\n<li>IoT\u2013OT gateways can map the same data into SCADA, EMS or DMS using standard OT protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104 or IEC 61850.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since MOL does not require or impose its own backend, it fits naturally into both current infrastructures and future architectures, allowing utilities, integrators and platform vendors to build on the systems they already trust.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> MOL integrates everywhere \u2014 because it is open by design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"423057973d2a40238\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#423057973d2a40238\" href=\"#423057973d2a40238\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How often is data sent?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"423057973d2a40238\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL\u2019s data transmission interval is configurable and depends on the application requirements and the real-time energy available on the line.<\/p>\n<p>Typically:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Measurements are sent every few minutes (e.g., 5-minute cycles), matching common DLR and grid-monitoring workflows.<\/li>\n<li>If used with a DLR engine, ratings can be computed at the same interval by the receiving platform (MOL does not perform the calculation itself).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MOL also includes a patent-pending machine-learning system that optimizes sampling and communication frequency based on available harvesting energy. When line current is low, the device automatically reduces transmission to preserve power while still maintaining essential monitoring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> MOL adapts its reporting rate intelligently \u2014 frequent when needed, efficient when energy is limited.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"331e2124e0593abf2\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#331e2124e0593abf2\" href=\"#331e2124e0593abf2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can MOL sensors be moved to another line or span if no longer needed?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"331e2124e0593abf2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. MOL sensors can be relocated to a different line or span when operational needs change. The only requirement is to replace the clamp rings so they match the diameter of the new conductor.<\/p>\n<p>Relocation is generally straightforward; the only limitation may arise if the new line has significantly different current levels, which could affect available harvesting energy. Apart from this, MOL devices are designed to be redeployed as assets evolve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> MOL is fully reusable and can follow your grid priorities over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2c44f028e3e28712a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#2c44f028e3e28712a\" href=\"#2c44f028e3e28712a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens if the sensors fail?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2c44f028e3e28712a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL is designed so that a temporary loss of power or communication does not immediately compromise grid operations.<\/p>\n<p>First, each MOL device includes an onboard supercapacitor backup (superCAP) that can keep the sensor running when harvested line energy is not available (for example during very low current or short outages). During this time, measurements and communication can continue without interruption.<\/p>\n<p>If, after this buffer, a MOL sensor still cannot operate or communicate, your existing DLR and grid-monitoring logic takes over. Because MOL is platform-neutral, the backup strategy is implemented on the utility or platform side, typically by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using data from other MOL sensors or other instrumented spans still online.<\/li>\n<li>Falling back to weather-based or model-based DLR estimates, already implemented in the DLR platform or utility backend.<\/li>\n<li>Applying conservative static or seasonal ratings where required for safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In short: <\/strong>MOL has local resilience thanks to its superCAP backup. Beyond that, your existing DLR\/SCADA\/EMS\/DMS platforms continue operating using their own fallback models, ensuring safe and continuous operation even if a single sensor goes offline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e1045f31f561bbd5f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#e1045f31f561bbd5f\" href=\"#e1045f31f561bbd5f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is there an internal battery in the sensor?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e1045f31f561bbd5f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. MOL does not use internal batteries. This is a deliberate design choice to avoid battery degradation, reduce maintenance requirements and ensure long operational life.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, MOL relies entirely on inductive energy harvesting from the line. To handle temporary drops in line current, the device is equipped with a supercapacitor bank (superCAP) that provides energy for autonomous operation. This allows MOL to continue measuring and transmitting data during short low-energy periods without interruption.<\/p>\n<p>If the line current remains too low for an extended time, the device simply pauses communication to preserve energy \u2014 it is not damaged \u2014 and automatically resumes normal operation once harvesting conditions improve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short<\/strong>: MOL is battery-free, maintenance-free and designed to operate reliably for years using harvested energy and supercapacitor buffering.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"be918923ae44fc1cb\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#be918923ae44fc1cb\" href=\"#be918923ae44fc1cb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the minimum current required to harvest enough power?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"be918923ae44fc1cb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The exact minimum current depends on the line characteristics, but as a general guideline MOL can begin powering its essential functions at approximately 20 A. Above this threshold, the system harvests enough energy to operate sensing, imaging and communication reliably.<\/p>\n<p>At very low currents, MOL may temporarily reduce or pause non-critical functions such as data transmission to conserve energy. This does not damage the device: it simply waits until harvesting conditions improve and then automatically resumes normal operation.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that DLR is only meaningful at higher current levels, typically on congested or heavily loaded lines \u2014 conditions under which MOL\u2019s energy harvesting works optimally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short<\/strong>: around 20 A is sufficient to start basic operation, with the sensor adapting intelligently to energy availability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6a74b15d65871eead\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#6a74b15d65871eead\" href=\"#6a74b15d65871eead\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Which lines should be equipped with MOL?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6a74b15d65871eead\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL delivers the greatest value when installed on critical or high-priority overhead lines where enhanced visibility can prevent issues or improve operational decisions. Typical candidates include lines affected by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Congestion or high loading, where real-time monitoring supports DLR and operational flexibility<\/li>\n<li>N-1 scenarios, requiring preventive redispatch or topology adjustments<\/li>\n<li>High penetration of renewable or distributed generation, where variability impacts line behavior<\/li>\n<li>Interconnectors or bottleneck corridors, where small gains in capacity or awareness deliver large system benefits<\/li>\n<li>Safety or compliance risks, such as clearance issues or ageing infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>Remote or hard-to-access areas, where vegetation management and inspection are challenging<\/li>\n<li>Forest or rural regions with elevated wildfire risk, where early detection is critical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> MOL should be deployed on the lines where real-time visibility can reduce risk, prevent outages and improve operational flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"08d851898694213fc\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#08d851898694213fc\" href=\"#08d851898694213fc\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">On what type of conductors can MOL be installed?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"08d851898694213fc\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL can be installed on all common overhead line conductor types, as long as the surface is electrochemically compatible with aluminium. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ACSR<\/li>\n<li>AAC<\/li>\n<li>AAAC<\/li>\n<li>AMS<\/li>\n<li>And similar aluminium-based conductor families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each MOL unit is equipped with a dedicated EPCM adaptor ring and a matching metallic clamping ring selected according to the specific conductor diameter and material. For copper conductors, MOL can also be installed using specially designed adaptor rings that ensure proper mechanical and electrochemical compatibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> MOL is compatible with virtually all standard overhead conductors, provided the correct adaptor ring is used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"78266e73f0557c6c5\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#78266e73f0557c6c5\" href=\"#78266e73f0557c6c5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Which spans are \u201ccritical\u201d?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"78266e73f0557c6c5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A span is considered critical when its conditions can significantly affect operational safety or monitoring effectiveness. Criticality is influenced by factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Span orientation and exposure to wind<\/li>\n<li>Local wind-screening effects caused by terrain, vegetation or nearby structures<\/li>\n<li>Obstacles such as buildings, roads, rivers or forested areas<\/li>\n<li>Vegetation growth that may approach clearance limits<\/li>\n<li>Wildfire-prone corridors where early detection is valuable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Open, obstacle-free fields are generally less critical. As a guideline, installing one or two devices per line section, or roughly one sensor every 3\u201310 km, provides effective coverage for most use cases \u2014 from DLR support to surveillance and wildfire monitoring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> critical spans are those where visibility and monitoring matter most, due to environmental, structural or safety factors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1fd8d7d8aa3a094d4\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#1fd8d7d8aa3a094d4\" href=\"#1fd8d7d8aa3a094d4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where is the device installed on the span?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1fd8d7d8aa3a094d4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MOL is typically installed near the tower, usually 1\u20132 meters from the insulator, and always on a bare, uncoated section of the conductor. This position provides the most reliable conditions for measuring sag-related parameters and ensures stable imaging of the corridor and hardware.<\/p>\n<p>Installing MOL closer to the center of the span is not recommended, as it reduces the sensitivity and relevance of line-behavior measurements and may limit the stability of visual monitoring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> MOL should be mounted near the tower on an exposed conductor segment for optimal sensing and imaging performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-blend-mode: overlay;padding-top:15px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:rgba(97,158,133,0);border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:74%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Talk to a MOL specialist.<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #dedede; line-height: 1,1em;\">No sales pitch. No commitment. Just clear answers on MOL, DLR, integration options and the scenarios that matter to you. 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