A cloud-based platform that delivers accurate, real-time data to track the supply, logistics and installation of electric cables has been developed by Wire Pulse Inc. in partnership with Exelon.

Reel Sense operates with nearly 99% accuracy to provide cable manufacturers, operators and installers up to 20% savings on material and labor costs, which also results in decreased environmental impact due to less material waste.

Due to the enormous length of the cables and large circular format of reels, exact cable volumes are Source: Wire Pulse Inc.difficult to manage accurately. This often leads to unnecessary labor and material waste that, for example, can increase the cost of electric cable installation projects to up to 25% in many cases.

The Reel Sense platform can generate cost savings and operational efficiencies for electric utilities by improving the management of reel and cable assets. The system expands visibility into partial reel inventories and provides operators the ability to issue otherwise scrapped reels back into electrical operation.

Reel Sense is an internet of things hardware that is mounted directly onto the cable’s reel. The interchangeable sensor uses data analytics and physics-based algorithms to transmit real-time information, such as how much cable has been used, the amount remaining and on which reel it is located to the Reel Sense Cloud for easily accessible analysis and insights. With a complete tracking and tracing profile for all cable and installation projects throughout the entire supply chain, Reel Sense improves inventory control, increases operational efficiencies for owners and installers and expands value-added services opportunities for original equipment manufacturers and distributors.