From coast to coast, utility workers brave the elements daily to troubleshoot power issues, maintain infrastructure, and facilitate new projects. It’s demanding work, and every advantage helps, especially in the field.

With this in mind, Intermatic developed an exciting new solution to support essential utility work while promoting accuracy, speed, and performance. Here are five simple ways our new D.A.W.G. (Digital Automatic Wire Gauge Device) removes barriers and streamlines processes for linemen: 

On-Demand Measurement

At its core, the D.A.W.G. is designed to quickly and accurately measure various wire gauge sizes and types in the field. This means a lineman can pull up to a location with little or no information and instantly identify the gauge of the power lines in front of them. This is a valuable function both when servicing existing poles and when working in new or unfamiliar territories.

Reliable in a Crisis

When disaster strikes (e.g., grid issues, hurricanes, wildfires), it’s often all hands on deck. Responders from surrounding communities may step in to help alongside regular utility staff, and identifying wire gauge sizes correctly is critical to success. The state-of-the-art digital technology within the D.A.W.G. helps reduce human error and ensures accuracy from one measurement to the next.

Streamlined Documentation

Built-in Bluetooth® technology makes it easy to capture and export accurate wire gauge data via the Intermatic D.A.W.G. app in real time. In practice, this means collecting high-resolution images of wire conditions and/or site conditions alongside wire gauge measurements to create a complete picture of the situation.

Fewer Callbacks and Errors

Thanks to its rugged build quality, long-lasting battery, and digital measurement process, linemen can count on the D.A.W.G. to perform accurately time and time again. This saves manhours by reducing the potential for callbacks due to misreadings or other technical issues.

A removable arm also allows utilities to customize the D.A.W.G. to fit their own unique specifications and regional needs. Interested customers can contact their Intermatic representative for additional details.

Skip the Bucket Truck

In the past, measuring wire gauges could easily be a multi-person job that required a bucket truck and coordination. Now, thanks to the D.A.W.G., linemen can use any standard hot stick to complete this task individually in minutes, saving resources and expediting the process along the way.

Interested in equipping your utility or municipality with the new D.A.W.G. solution from Intermatic? Contact your local representative today to learn more about how this groundbreaking device empowers utility workers to get the job done faster.