Efficient power line inspection with RUGGED tablets

06.05.2025

A stable power grid is the basis for a secure energy supply – both in everyday life and for the economy and infrastructure. To ensure that electricity can flow reliably, power lines and their components must be inspected regularly. These inspections are important in order to detect potential faults at an early stage and ensure safety. However, traditional inspection methods are often cumbersome, error-prone and involve a lot of paperwork. Increasing digitalization offers great opportunities here: with modern technology such as an industrial tablet or outdoor tablet, work processes can be significantly simplified and improved.

The challenges of power line inspection

Manual entry: Handwritten notes can be difficult to read or get lost. Data entry errors are possible.
Delayed data transmission: If inspection data is only passed on later, problems cannot be detected and rectified immediately.
Complex documentation: Reworking inspections on paper takes time and makes tracking more difficult.

The solution: RUGGED tablets for outdoor use

A robust RUGGED tablet - specially developed for use in demanding conditions - can make everyday work in power line inspection much easier. As an outdoor tablet, it is protected against dust, water, extreme temperatures and vibrations thanks to IP65 certification and is ideal for working in the field.

Our spo-comm RUGGED tablets make this easier:

the processing of digital checklists
Automatic reading of device information (e.g. via RFID)
Direct capture of photos or measurement data on site
upload the data immediately to a central system

This means that all information is available in real time - for quick decisions and targeted measures.

Key features of the spo-comm RUGGED tablets

RUGGED Tab 10 i5 Entry

Robust 10" tablet
Industry Tablet
-20°C to +60°C
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.1, 1x LAN
IP 65 Dust and water protected

RUGGED Tab 10 N5100 Entry

Robust, fanless 10" tablet
Industrial and logistics PC
-20°C to +60°C
1x USB 3.0, 1x SIM, 1x SD, 1x mini HDMI 1.4a
IP 65 and MIL-STD-810G certification

RUGGED Tab 10 N5100 for logistics robots

Localization via GPS can also offer advantages: This makes it possible to track which pipe sections have already been checked and how long the respective checks took. On this basis, work processes can be better planned and documented.

The recorded data can also be used to create so-called operating curves. These show how the condition of individual pipes develops over time - and help to identify maintenance requirements at an early stage.

Conclusion

The use of modern industrial tablets - especially rugged tablets for outdoor use - makes power line inspections more efficient, reliable and transparent. These robust solutions replace paper forms and simplify day-to-day work - to the benefit of network operators, employees and consumers alike.

Robust tablets from spo-comm not only simplify these processes, but many more. You can find more information about our tablets and their use cases on the overview page:

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