Under the agreement, Group CBS and its network of electrical equipment distributors and field sales companies will be responsible for selling and integ rating the IntelliSAW systems into new and existing swit chgear , including repair and life – extension projects , throughout the U.S. IntelliSAW’s proprietary wireless condition monitoring solution for electrical switchgear and related equipment utilize s Sur face Acoustic Wave (SAW) sensor technology that does not require any external power supply , easing installation and system commissioning without adding to arcing and flashover concerns.
These s mart grid wireless temperature and humidity mo nitoring solutions use standard industrial Ethernet variants an d native RS485 data protocols such as Modbus to provide instan taneous monitoring and control to remote monitoring stations. IntelliSAW PD monitoring systems will soon be available . Designed for harsh industrial and utility applications, IntelliSAW’s wireless condition monitoring systems will modernize every facet of the electric power delivery system — including generation, transmission, distribution , and consumption — and improve reliabili ty at all key critical load locations, such as bus duct, transformers , and switchgear.
In addition to their application in new switchgear, IntelliSAW systems can be easily integrated into existing critical assets to significantly enh ance the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid, helping to avoid blackouts and equipment failures. IntelliSAW’s IS485 wireless condition monitoring platform brings a n advanced feature to the marke t compared to competing solutions , including 12 independent sensor fr equencies and four antenna connections per reader that, when combined , can accommodate up to 48 sensors per system.
A dvances in interrogation protocols, differential sensor topology, and microcontroller architecture lift Intell iSAW above competing solution s that suffer from sensor drop – out, challenging system set – up processes, positional dependence o f sensor ca libration, and non – compliance in high – voltage application environments.
"Group CBS has been a leader in electrical innovation as proven by our recent introductions of the electrical industry’s only predictive field test system for vacuum interrupters, smartphone – and tablet – based vibration analysis systems for electrical maintenance, remote racking and switching solutions , and magnetic – latching c ircuit breakers that are guaranteed for up to 30,000 operations ," said Finley Ledbetter, CEO and c hief s cientist for Group CBS.
"Group CBS, including our affiliate companies, is excited to bring IntelliSAW’s smart grid monitoring solutions to our North Ame rican customers in the utilities, manufacturing, and process industry markets."
