MICROSEC SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE • ELECTRICAL & SOLAR • HELIOS
Thermal rooftop PV alarms that become a technical workflow
Helios Solar Thermal Watch connects supported thermographic CCTV with Helios so abnormal heat events on suitable commercial rooftop PV arrays can be reviewed, escalated and followed through as authorised technical incidents.
Suitable elevated thermographic cameras can observe defined commercial PV roof areas for abnormal surface-temperature patterns, subject to camera range, roof geometry, environmental conditions and site design.
HELIOS ALERTS
Turn supported thermal events into action
Supported camera events can be routed into Helios for authorised-user notification, incident tracking, evidence capture and assignment of technical follow-up.
ENGINEERING CONTEXT
Interpret heat in context
Thermal information is most useful when it is reviewed alongside PV string layout, system history, electrical protection, maintenance records and site operating conditions.
MULTI-SITE
Factories, warehouses, malls and farms
The workflow is designed for suitable commercial and industrial rooftops and portfolios where operators need a consistent method to escalate abnormal thermal observations.
EARLY WARNING • NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROTECTION
Thermal monitoring adds visibility; it does not replace compliant engineering
A thermal alert is an early-warning signal, not a final diagnosis. Helios Solar Thermal Watch does not replace correct cable sizing, connectors, fusing, isolation, earthing, overcurrent protection, commissioning, maintenance, fire protection or professional technical inspection.
Alarm thresholds, camera coverage and escalation rules must be designed for the actual site. Weather, reflections, shading, equipment geometry and camera limitations can affect thermal observations.
Commercial rooftop solar thermal monitoring across South Africa
MicroSec can assess suitable commercial sites nationwide. Deployment is subject to site survey, thermographic camera suitability, network availability, authorised integration and the agreed Helios monitoring scope.