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BlackBoard™ Vector Visualization System for Control Rooms

Achieve uncompromising clarity with BlackBoard™ vector visualization engine. Operators get distortion-free system insight on every display surface, from desktop views to large video walls.

From Weeks to Hours: $150K Saved Every Year

Primate’s Network Model lets operators complete grid updates in 4 hours instead of 80, cutting dependency on engineers, eliminating backlogs, and typically saving over $150,000 per year in labor costs.

$150K+

annual labor savings

96%

faster update time

Real-Time Monitoring vs $6.7B Blackout

During the 2003 Northeast blackout, alarm failures left operators blind for over 90 minutes.Primate’s real-time EMS health monitoring would have caught the failure instantly, preventing cascading outages and billions in economic losses.

$6.7B

loss avoided

90+

min faster operator response

Preventing $1M-a-Day Penalties

NERC violations for missed contingencies can cost utilities millions daily. Primate continuously monitors data quality and system limits, instantly flagging potential breaches to help keep operations compliant and penalty-free.

$1M/day

fines prevented

3

key NERC standards covered

One Visualization. $100M in Mission Costs Saved

A detected anomaly nearly grounded a million-dollar launch. Primate’s visualization revealed it was outside the critical zone, preventing an unnecessary cancellation and saving hundreds of millions in wasted preparation.

$100-$150M

loss avoided

0

false aborts

Turning $1.7M Outages Into Minutes of Downtime

Average grid outages last 5.8 hours and cost $1.7M in downtime and penalties. Primate’s fault detection helps operators isolate and resolve issues fast, often restoring power in minutes instead of hours.

$1.7M

saved per outage

5.8hrs = minutes

recovery time

Stopping $300K-an-Hour Downtime Before It Starts

Each hour of downtime costs electric utilities around $300K. Primate’s continuous visualization spots anomalies before they escalate, keeping systems online, reliable, and efficient around the clock.

$300K/hr

loss prevented

24/7

intelligent alarming

High-Performance Visualization Processor

BlackBoard™ solves one of the biggest control-room headaches: displays that become pixelated the moment you scale them. Its high-performance vector visualization engine keeps every schematic, map, and status view crystal-clear across any surface, with zero distortion and no operator guesswork.

Distortion-free display

Distortion-free display

Multi-surface compatibility

Multi-surface compatibility

Real-time animation processing

Real-time animation processing

High-performance rendering

High-performance rendering

Control room operator using BlackBoard for real-time system visualization across multiple displays

Key Benefits of Primate

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Electric Transmission & Distribution

Aggregated data collection and processing from multiple systems to create one operating picture and full visibility.
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Health Monitoring

Continuous system tracking with automated anomaly detection to maintain operational reliability.
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Automated Alerts

Intelligent notification system that prioritizes and delivers critical operational updates in real time.
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Data Clarity

Validated data streams that support clear, consistent visualization across all control room displays.
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Multi-System Support

Seamless integration with existing control room infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and data continuity.

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Why Vector Visualization Is Crucial 

Traditional control room displays become distorted the moment you scale them. Lines blur, labels smear, and schematics become hard to trust when operators need clarity the most. That slowdown adds real risk in fast-moving environments.

Primate’s BlackBoard™ vector visualization fixes the problem at the source. Every line, symbol, and data point stays crisp at any size, giving operators a clear, readable view whether they're at a workstation or across the room at the video wall. It keeps the graphics accurate, the information reliable, and the decision-making fast.

Build the Views Your Operation Needs

Every control room works differently, and operators need views that match the realities of their system, not whatever a generic platform dictates. With Primate’s BlackBoard™ vector visualization, you can create any custom view you need: block, schematic, or geospatial, and each one stays razor-clear at any size.

This flexibility gives operators the exact visual awareness they need in any situation. Fast to read and built to match how your operation works, not how a template thinks it should.

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Block Displays
Provide simplified system views for rapid status assessment and quick decision-making

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Schematic Displays
Offer detailed diagrams that illuminate system interactions and process flows

Map visualization highlighting asset locations and environmental impacts

Geographic Displays
Map your assets against real-world conditions, revealing environmental impacts and spatial relationships

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Custom Displays
Deliver tailored visualizations that match your specific operational requirements and workflows

Explore the Full Product Suite

GridGuardian™

Mission-Critical Data Engine

GridGuardian™ is an advanced data aggregation platform that consolidates and processes real-time control room data into actionable intelligence for enhanced situational awareness and decision-making.

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Control room operator using GridGuardian software to monitor real-time system data and alerts

TileViewer

Display Without Boundaries

TileViewer enables secure, multi-platform access to critical control room displays, ensuring consistent visualization from video walls to mobile devices. 

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TileBuilder

Lightning-Fast Rendering

TileBuilder accelerates visualization of complex control room data through advanced rendering technology, delivering instant, real-time display updates.

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Operator using TileBuilder for real-time rendering of complex control room data on multiple monitors

Configuration Editor

Customize With Confidence

Configuration Editor enables real-time customization of control room displays, adapting visual elements instantly to match evolving operational needs.

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Control room operator using Configuration Editor to customize real-time display settings on multiple monitors

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Frequently Asked
Questions

What is vector visualization?
Vector visualization renders lines, symbols, and text as mathematical shapes rather than pixels. In control rooms, Primate does this by enabling precise pixel alignment and perfectly sharp schematics at any scale, which is critical for large video walls and multi-screen environments.
Why is vector visualization better than raster graphics for utility operations?
Raster graphics blur when scaled, which makes system diagrams hard to trust during events. Vector visualization stays crisp on any surface, giving utilities accurate, readable information even on high-resolution video walls.
Does Primate actually improve operator response time?
Yes. Primate’s clear, distortion-free visuals reduce zooming, panning, and second-guessing. Operators can read line status, switching paths, voltage indicators, and alarms instantly, which cuts cognitive load during high-pressure situations.
Can vector visualization handle fast-changing real-time data without lag?
Yes. Because vector elements redraw instantly, fast-changing data like switching events, breaker states, and dynamic line ratings stay visually clean with no ghosting or pixel breakup, even during heavy system activity.
How can Primate help during grid restoration or emergency switching?
Primate’s vector views keep complex restoration paths readable when operators zoom, expand, or project them onto large walls. Crews can trace feeders, identify tagged equipment, and confirm switching orders without losing clarity under emergency conditions.
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