SMART (Switchgear Monitoring & Alert Response Technology)
SMART digital asset monitoring platform continuously monitors circuit breaker operating parameters, temperature, humidity, and partial discharge — giving you real-time visibility into equipment health, supporting preventive maintenance, and helping to avoid unplanned downtime.
What SMART Monitors:
Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker Operation
The medium voltage circuit breaker is the most critical component of switchgear, responsible for protecting electrical systems by safely interrupting fault currents and ensuring continuous power distribution. Since circuit breakers are subjected to frequent mechanical and electrical operations, their performance naturally deteriorates over time, increasing the risk of unexpected failures and costly downtime. Continuous online condition monitoring provides real-time insight into breaker health, enabling early detection of developing faults, supporting preventive maintenance, and maximizing equipment availability while reducing maintenance costs and unplanned outages.
- Trip & Close coil condition monitoring
- Spring charging motor condition monitoring
- Travel curve of main contact
- Breaker status, count and overall mechanical/electrical parameters related to breaker operation.
Partial Discharge
Partial discharge (PD) is one of the earliest indicators of insulation deterioration in medium voltage switchgear and, if left undetected, can develop into catastrophic insulation failure and unexpected outages. Continuous online partial discharge monitoring enables early fault detection, allowing maintenance teams to identify developing insulation defects before they escalate. By providing real- time condition assessment and trend analysis, Partial Discharge monitoring enhances asset reliability, minimizes unplanned downtime, extends equipment service life, and supports a preventive maintenance strategy.
- Dual-channel detection using HFCT and UHF sensors
- Advanced PRPD (Phase Resolved Partial Discharge) visualization
- Partial Discharge severity indexing for early fault classification.
Critical Point Temperature & Cubicle Ambient temperature with humidity
Temperature and humidity are among the most influential factors affecting the health and reliability of medium voltage switchgear. Excessive temperatures at busbars, cable terminations, and breaker incoming & outgoing stabs can indicate loose joints, overloaded conductors, or deteriorating contacts, while high humidity accelerates insulation degradation, condensation, corrosion, and the risk of partial discharge. Continuous online monitoring of these critical parameters enables early fault detection, reduces unplanned downtime, extends equipment life, and supports preventive maintenance for improved system reliability.
- Busbars
- Incoming/outgoing stabs of circuit breaker
- Cable Termination Joints
Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Wireless Sensors
delivers continuous, real-time temperature monitoring of critical current-carrying components inside medium voltage switchgear. Unlike conventional wired or battery-powered sensors, SAW sensors operate completely passively, requiring no external power source or maintenance. Designed for harsh, high-voltage environments, they provide accurate, reliable temperature measurements while seamlessly integrating with our intelligent monitoring platform for preventive maintenance and asset health management.
- Battery-Free Operation — Passive sensors with an operational life exceeding 10 years.
- 100% Wireless Technology — Eliminates complex wiring and simplifies installation.
Visualization – HMI Dashboard
SMART - Digital Asset Monitoring platform delivers complete visibility of the switchgear system through a single, centralized dashboard. All critical parameters—including circuit breaker condition, temperature, humidity, partial discharge, alarms, and asset health—are displayed in one screen, eliminating the need to navigate between multiple interfaces. Real-time monitoring, historical trending, graphical analytics, and intelligent alarm management enable faster decision-making, proactive maintenance, and improved operational reliability while significantly reducing unplanned outages.
Modular Configuration of SMART - Digital Asset Monitoring Platform
The SMART condition monitoring system is designed with a fully modular architecture.Each module operate independently as a standalone system or be integrated in any combination as per requirement.
| Configuration Mode | Temperature & Humidity Monitoring | Circuit Breaker Monitoring | Partial Discharge Monitoring | Application Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone | Available | Available | Available | Independent system operation |
| Dual Combination | With Breaker or PD Monitoring | With PD or Temperature & Humidity Monitoring | With Temperature & Humidity or Breaker Monitoring | Any two modules integrated |
| Complete Solution | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Complete MV Switchgear Monitoring System |