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Extra-high-voltage Switchgear Power Safety Platform

A disaster monitoring system that monitors the temperature, doors and emergencies of switchgear using self-powered sensors

01Why it is needed

In the LBS, MOF/PT and VCB/CT panels of extra-high-voltage switchgear, overheating of busbars, terminals and cables leads to fires.

Sensors must be attached inside panels where wiring is difficult to give advance warning of abnormal signs.

  • Switchgear busbar temperature sensor data displayed on screen
  • Up to 999 sensors registered, unique IDs with no radio interference
  • Text message service is optional after monitoring is installed
  • Protocol matching with existing solutions via the Signal Monitor's RS485

02System configuration

Temperature sensorTemperature sensor80 ℃ alarm
Door sensorDoor sensorPanel opening
Emergency bellEmergency bellEmergency notification
RepeaterRepeaterMWSR2-900
Signal MonitorSignal MonitorMWSM-700
PC monitoringPC monitoringSensor location · detection history
Text alertsText alertsManager's mobile phone

Ranges are based on open field with no obstacles. Each added repeater extends the range by approx. 1 km.

LBS panel

Busbar fire detection 3 · switchboard door 1 · emergency bell 1

MOF / PT panel

Busbar fire detection 3 · switchboard door 1 · beacon light 1

VCB / CT panel

Terminal · cable fire detection 4 · switchboard door 1

Control room

Repeaters 2 · Signal Monitor (PC 485 link) 1 · monitoring program · text messages

03Products · specifications

Fixed-temperature Fire Detection Sensor — SMA busbar type

Fixed-temperature Fire Detection Sensor — SMA busbar type

Model MWSF-100 (Busbar)

SizeW77 × D56 × H140 mm
Weight200 g
Frequency920.700 MHz (FSK)
Transmission rangeapprox. 100 m (open field)
Operating temperatureapprox. 75 – 85 ℃ or above
PowerSelf-powered (no battery)
Dust · water protectionIP57
Repeater

Repeater

Model MWSR2-900

SizeW115 × D115 × H30 mm
Weight167 g
Frequency920.7 / 447.9 MHz (FSK)
AntennaExternal antenna × 2
Tx/Rx rangeapprox. 1 km (open field)
Range extension+approx. 1 km (open field)
DisplayFND 3-digit, LED (Rx · Tx · Power)
PowerDC 12 V 1 A adapter
Signal Monitor

Signal Monitor

Model MWSM-700

SizeW258 × D107 × H34 mm
Weight497 g
Frequency920.7 / 447.9 MHz (FSK)
AntennaExternal antenna × 2
Reception rangeapprox. 1 km (open field)
ID registrationmax. 999
Signal storageUp to 10 overlapping signals
DisplayFND 5-digit LED
External terminalsRS-485, beacon light, speaker, power
PowerDC 12 V 1 A adapter
PC monitoring program

PC monitoring program

Model —

Operating environmentRuns on an on-site PC
MapMAP layout (sensor location check)
Sensor displayIcon for each self-powered sensor
History managementDetection history saved
ProtocolRS485
PortRS485 to USB cable
Text message (SMS) delivery

Text message (SMS) delivery

Model —

Operating environmentInternet-connected PC with the monitoring program installed
ID registrationPhone number registration
Message textEdit · delete beyond the default text
History managementText message history management
ProtocolInternet-based

04Case studies

Extra-high-voltage switchgear busbar fire detection

Fixed-temperature Fire Detection Sensors are attached to busbars, terminals and cables, and door sensors to panel doors, monitored via the Signal Monitor and monitoring program.

Switchgear busbar fire detection
Switchgear busbar fire detection

Installation sites

  • Specification in partnership with busbar companies
  • Switchgear fire detection specification (engineering firms)
  • Switchgear fire detection specification at Company P steelworks
  • Switchgear at H Urban Development Corp. (quotation in progress)
  • Bus duct fire detection at C logistics center (quotation in progress)

Field installation photos5

Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform
Switchgear Power Safety Platform

05Benefits

01Benefits

Sensors attached at overheating points inside panels without wiring

02Benefits

Door openings and emergencies monitored on the same screen

03Benefits

Text alerts can be added after installation if needed

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Extra-high-voltage Switchgear Power Safety Platform

A disaster monitoring system that monitors the temperature, doors and emergencies of switchgear using self-powered sensors