Every buried power cable is a lifeline for your operations, and a hidden point of vulnerability. From accidental excavation strikes and ground movement to overheating and insulation breakdown, the threats are constant and costly. Even small, unseen faults can snowball into major outages, safety hazards, and financial loss. For operators, the likely question isn’t if these risks will arise, but when. That’s why having a reliable, always-on monitoring solution is essential. By detecting the earliest signs of damage, you can act before disruptions occur, protect your assets, and keep the power flowing without costly downtime.
FFT’s DAS-based fibre optic sensing technology offers real-time monitoring and protection for buried power cables. It enables rapid detection and pinpoint location of any unauthorised interference, excavation attempts, or physical disturbances along the entire cable length. The system's configurable sensitivity allows monitoring to extend beyond the cable trench, detecting activity in the surrounding soil—such as nearby digging or construction—that could pose a threat.
