Measuring temperature

By LumaSense Technologies

LumaSense Technologies is a global leader in providing quality sensor instrumentation to the industrial, medical and energy markets. Our products include leading global brands such as: Luxtron – fiber optic temperature measurement sensors; Mikron Infrared – thermal imaging systems and blackbody calibration instruments; Impac Infrared – non-contact temperature measurement sensors; Innova – trace gas monitoring and analysis; and Andros – non-dispersive and dispersive infrared gas analysis.

Our Luxtron temperature measurement products have been measuring transformer winding hot spots with fiber optics for over 25 years. We are installed in over 3000 transformers globally and currently work with over 75 different manufacturing sites around the world. With this experience, we have learned through the years how to make a robust, solid system.

Today, we have over a 99% success rate in installing fiber optics without any breakage. We provide global support and training to all transformer manufacturers to ensure quick and correct installations. We have also reduced our pricing of fiber optics by 75% for a system since the early days.

So, why should you use a Luxtron fiber optic temperature measurement system?
1. Design verification on the transformers by measuring exact temperatures during a heat run or type test and comparing to calculated design values.
2. Dynamic loading conditions to have accurate, immediate indications during sudden loading of what is happening with the transformer.
3. Accurately and safely control overload situations.
4. Maximize the amount of loading you put on a transformer without affecting the life by knowing exactly what the winding hot spot temperature is.
5. Ability to control cooling fans, circulating pumps and alarms/protective trips by using an accurate, quick response temperature from the fiber optics – and thus enable control of your hot spot by activating cooling and protection by an accurate reading.
6. Enable condition based maintenance and inspections using accurate information.
7. Eliminate calibrations and maintenance on temperature monitoring – our systems do not require calibration or maintenance … ever.