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VisNet® Temperature Sensor
Monitor the health of substation components

The VisNet® temperature sensor measures the thermal profile of critical components in an electrical substation.
The VisNet® temperature sensor is easy to fit, connecting magnetically to, typically, the outside of the transformer main tank and linking to the VisNet Hub via a 1-Wire interface and Local Integration App.
Tracking the thermal profile of the power transformer gives you vital insights into overloads and faulty power connections. Higher ambient conditions, coupled with high loading, cause the transformer to prematurely degrade from the inside-out. This can be measured simply as an increase in the external tank temperature, and visualised on VisNet Detect Pro, which supports both real-time temperature information and historical trend analysis.
Automatic alarms and notifications can be set to warn about potential problems before they happen.
Benefits:
- Catch overloads and faulty power connections as soon as they happen
- Monitor temperature information in real-time with easy-to-use visualisation on VisNet Detect Pro
- Analyse historical trends in temperature data to catch potential problems early
- Receive automatic alarms and notifications based on personalised settings
VisNet have great products and services, with very good technical advice. I found the team approachable; they listen to customers and provide continuous innovation to meet their needs."
Gary MacDonald, Senior Project Engineer
SP Energy Networks
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Application Features
- Accessory for VisNet Hub connected via one of two 1-Wire interfaces
- Temperature data is read by the Local Integration App and can be visualised on VisNet® Detect Pro
- Typically attaches to the outside of the transformer main tank, just below the top oil line
- Fitted with a strong magnet for easy mounting
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +85 °C
- Typical accuracy: ±0.3°C from -10°C to +85°C
- Maximum accuracy: ±1°C from 0°C to +70°C
- Resolution: 12-Bit Temperature Resolution (0.0625°C)
- Power supply voltage: 3.3V
- Communication protocol: 1-Wire
- Compliance: BS EN 61326-1:2021 / BS EN 61000-6-2:2019 / BS EN 61000-6-4:2019
Pair your VisNet® Hub with our Temperature Sensor for smarter thermal fault tracking
VisNet® Hub
Revolutionise your Low Voltage network monitoring
Gain unparallelled control and visibility into your LV substations when you install the award-winning VisNet Hub monitoring system.
The Hub pushes intelligence to the network edge, transforming raw data into actionable insights that enable you to proactively manage faults, anticipate future needs and optimise asset health.

Make your VisNet® Temperature Sensor work harder for you with our compatible software

VisNet® Detect Pro
Turn data into actionable insights
Gain an in-depth understanding of your network with advanced data visualisations that provide easy to understand, actionable insights on the health of your network assets.
VisNet Detect Pro aggregates complex data from our hardware and apps enabling you to identify network issues at a glance.
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Dave Phillips, Engineering Specialist National Grid Electricity Distribution
VisNet have great products and services, with very good technical advice. I found the team approachable; they listen to customers and provide continuous innovation to meet their needs.

Gary MacDonald, Senior Project Engineer SP Energy Networks
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