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Transformers Condition Monitoring - TRAFCOM

ABB TRAFCOM - Transformers Condition Monitoring

Breakthrough monitoring solution for power and distribution transformers

As electrification demand grows and transformer loads increase, securing peak reliability and availability is simpler than ever. TRAFCOM’s universal, noninvasive sensor—compatible with any dry or oil-filled power or distribution transformer—is applied magnetically, so there’s minimal downtime. Within ten minutes of installation and commissioning, you’ll have continuous real-time data, predictive-maintenance insights, and early fault detection to maximize uptime.

The TRAFCOM sensor comprises an antenna, sensor and gateway, battery package, or power supply.
 

TRAFCOM - Transformer Condition Monitoring - is fully integrated with ABB’s digital offering. This innovative digital solution:

  • Facilitates real-time, remote condition and performance monitoring
  • Installs in less than 15 minutes with non-invasive, magnetic mount
  • Offers embedded gateway for cloud connectivity
  • Prolongs the life of transformers
  • Enables condition-based transformer maintenance 
  • Works with any power or distribution transformer (dry or oil), brand agnostic
     

Working independently of transformer type, make and age, the solution measures: 

  • Ambient temperature and humidity 
  • Surface temperature 
  • Magnetic field 
  • Vibration
  • Partial discharges using acoustics sensor
     

Features and benefits

Increase safety and reliability 
  • Real-time asset health status awareness
  • Prolongs transformer life
     
Optimize your maintenance plan
  • Minimize planned maintenance shutdowns
  • Reduce total costs of ownership by reducing operational costs
     
Maximize uptime and productivity
  • Avoid unexpected failures
  • Optimize product life cycle
     

**ABB is partnering with Oktogrid to boost digitalization of transformers