Annual Maintenance
POLARIS offers Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) services for electrical panels, switchgear, automation systems, and associated electrical infrastructure to ensure reliable, safe, and uninterrupted operations throughout the year. Electrical equipment — from MCC and PCC panels to PLC systems and APFC panels — requires regular inspection, testing, cleaning, and component servicing to maintain optimal performance and prevent unexpected failures. POLARIS AMC services are structured around a planned preventive maintenance schedule with defined inspection frequencies, a comprehensive maintenance checklist, trained service engineers, and priority emergency response support for breakdown situations. Our AMC customers benefit from early fault detection through predictive testing (thermal imaging, insulation testing, contact resistance measurement), reduced unexpected downtime, extended equipment lifespan, and documented maintenance records for compliance audits.
Key Features
- Structured preventive maintenance schedule with monthly, quarterly, and annual inspection plans.
- Electrical panel cleaning, contact inspection, lubrication, and tightening of loose connections.
- Insulation resistance testing of cables, motors, and panel wiring to detect deterioration early.
- Thermal imaging (IR scanning) of switchgear and busbars to identify hot spots before failure.
- Protection relay testing and calibration for correct operation under fault conditions.
- Capacitor bank inspection and APFC controller parameter verification.
- PLC and automation system health check including battery backup and program verification.
- Earth resistance measurement and earthing system integrity check.
- Maintenance records and service reports for each visit with corrective action tracking.
- Priority emergency breakdown support with rapid response from trained service engineers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a POLARIS Electrical Annual Maintenance Contract?
A POLARIS AMC includes scheduled preventive maintenance visits (monthly, quarterly, and annual), electrical panel cleaning and inspection, insulation resistance testing, thermal imaging, protection relay testing, earthing system checks, PLC health checks, and priority emergency breakdown support. A detailed maintenance report is provided after each visit.
Why is preventive electrical maintenance important for industrial facilities?
Preventive maintenance identifies potential failures before they cause unexpected breakdowns. Regular cleaning removes conductive dust that causes tracking faults, insulation testing detects cable deterioration, thermal imaging finds loose connections before they cause fires, and protection relay testing ensures safety devices will operate correctly when needed.
What is thermal imaging and how does it help in electrical maintenance?
Thermal imaging (infrared scanning) uses an infrared camera to detect heat generated by loose connections, overloaded busbars, failing switchgear components, and unbalanced loads in energised panels — without any shutdown. Hotspots identified by thermal imaging can be corrected during a planned outage before they cause a catastrophic failure.
How quickly does POLARIS respond to emergency breakdowns under an AMC?
POLARIS commits to priority emergency response for AMC customers, typically within 4-8 hours for sites in and around Vadodara. Response time commitments are agreed in the AMC contract based on the criticality of the facility's electrical systems and geographic location.
Can POLARIS provide AMC services for third-party panels not manufactured by POLARIS?
Yes. POLARIS provides AMC services for electrical panels and systems manufactured by any brand or vendor. Our service engineers are trained on a wide range of switchgear, protection relays, PLCs, and automation systems — making POLARIS a capable maintenance partner for all types of industrial electrical infrastructure.