Switchgear temperature monitoring system with WTMS wireless sensors

Application areas
The WTMS temperature monitoring system is designed for continuous temperature measurement of current-carrying elements, contact systems and other elements of indoor switchgears in the voltage range of 0.4-40.5 kV.

The WTMS kit consists of a terminal (1 pc), a signal receiver (1 pc) and wireless sensors (from 3 to 60 pcs):

  • The temperature sensor is installed directly on the current-carrying element or at any point where temperature monitoring is required, and is connected to the receiver via a wireless radio signal.

  • The signal receiver, in turn, is installed on the terminal and is equipped with a remote antenna to increase the range. In addition to temperature indication, when the set temperature is exceeded and the monitored point overheats, the terminal outputs a signal via two digital outputs, which can be used in RPA systems.

Three types of wireless sensors can be used in the WTMS system: 100, 200 and 400 series.
Oil and dry types
System architecture principle
Upper level
ACS, SCADA
Middle level
WTMS terminal / Temperature monitoring cabinet
Lower level
Wireless temperature sensors
Communication protocol with the upper level – Modbus-RTU
Sensors per terminal – up to 60
Wireless temperature sensors
Sensor series
  • – 100 –
    Suitable for DC systems
  • – 200 –
    Suitable for DC systems
  • – 400 –
    Powered by current circuits
Key characteristics
  • Accuracy
    ±1°C
  • Range
    150 m
  • Temperature range
    -50...+125°C
  • Frequency
    470 MHz
Mounting options:
  • On busbar

    Any type

  • Bolted

    Secure

  • Strap

    Flexible

100 and 200 series sensors
Battery powered
  • 470 MHz
    Data transmission frequency
  • 150 m
    Communication distance
  • 25 sec
    Sampling frequency
  • 25 sec - 5 min
    Transmission frequency
  • -50...+125°C
    Temperature range
  • ±1°C
    Measurement accuracy
  • Strap / Bolt
    Installation
Battery type – ER2450 3.6V, 8mA
Battery life – not less than 5 years
400 series sensors
Without additional power supply
  • 470 MHz
    Data transmission frequency
  • 150 m
    Communication distance
  • 15 sec
    Sampling frequency
  • 15 sec
    Transmission frequency
  • -50...+125°C
    Temperature range
  • ±1°C
    Measurement accuracy
  • Power source
    AC current circuits, actuation at current >8A
  • No battery replacement required!
Key advantage – Autonomous power supply
Maintenance – Maintenance-free
WTMS terminal
Central node
  • 80-270 V
    AC power supply
  • 100-300 V
    DC power supply
  • 50 Hz
    Frequency
  • 1200-19200 bps
    Transmission rate
  • -10...+55°C
    Operating temperature
  • up to 95%
    Humidity
  • ±1°C
    Error
  • IP 55 / IP 20
    Protection
  • Modbus-RTU

    Communication protocol

  • 100/200/400

    Compatibility

  • 2 W

    Consumption

  • 50,000 hours

    Mean time between failures

  • up to 240

    Sensors per transceiver

  • 2 (AC 250V/5A, DC 30V/5A)

    Relay output

Sensor installation examples
Real applications
Predictive protection and automation
System advantages
  • 1 – Early detection
    Triggers at an early stage in case of an abnormal situation
  • 2 – Independence
    Independent of RPA settings
  • 3 – Flexibility
    Can work without RPA devices and together with them
  • 4 – Damage prevention
    Protects MV switchgears, LV switchgears, power transformers
Monitoring and diagnostics
System advantages
  • 1 – Personnel safety
    Remote monitoring without risk to maintenance personnel
  • 2 – Equipment protection
    Prevention of accidents and damages
  • 3 – Cost reduction
    Operating savings: 50-80%
  • 4 – Network reliability
    Increasing observability and reliability of the power grid
Innovative solutions for reliability
The temperature monitoring system provides continuous temperature monitoring of critical electrical equipment nodes, preventing accidents and reducing operating costs
Accuracy ±1°C
Range 150 m
50,000 hours
Savings 50-80%