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Armored Transformer Winding Fiber Optic Temperature Probe

Protected optical routing for direct point measurement inside oil-immersed transformer projects.

MECHANICALLY PROTECTED WINDING PROBE

Add Mechanical Protection to the Internal Optical Route

This probe adds an armored protective construction around the optical path for transformer winding and internal hot-spot measurement projects.

It remains a passive point sensor. Final material compatibility, bend routing, fixing method, insulation coordination and connection to a compatible instrument must be application-specific with the transformer design.

  • Armored mechanical protection
  • -40 °C to +260 °C range
  • 3 mm armored cable diameter
  • 100 kV probe configuration

Product Overview

The armored transformer winding fiber optic temperature probe is a passive point-measurement component for selected internal transformer locations. Its armored construction is intended to support a reviewed mechanical route during transformer assembly while the sensing tip is positioned at the temperature point of interest.

This product is not a complete transformer monitoring system. A compatible fluorescence transmitter or host is required to process the optical signal, display temperature and provide any alarm or communication functions.

Mechanical Protection During Transformer Assembly

Internal installation needs both a meaningful sensing position and a route that can be considered within the transformer build process.

  • Armored construction is intended for a protected optical route.
  • Probe placement should be coordinated with winding and insulation design.
  • Final routing and connector access require project review.

Routing a Probe to a Winding Hot Spot

The selected point should reflect the thermal question the monitoring project is trying to answer.

  • Identify winding locations before final assembly.
  • Avoid relying on an external surface measurement for an internal hot spot.
  • Pair channel count with the planned number of points.

Passive Point Sensing With a Compatible Instrument

The fluorescent sensing tip measures one selected point. A compatible instrument supplies the optical excitation, processes the returned signal and provides the temperature output. See the standard fluorescence probe for the full measurement principle.

Mechanically Protected Winding Probe Construction

This construction emphasizes protected internal routing during transformer assembly, while the fluorescent tip remains the defined measurement point.

Armored optical route

The protective construction supports a mechanically considered path through the transformer assembly.

Winding hot-spot tip

The sensing tip is placed at the selected internal winding or structural hot spot.

Instrument termination

The routed fiber connects to a compatible fluorescence channel outside the measurement point.

When to Choose an Armored Winding Probe

Choose this construction when internal routing needs more mechanical protection than a standard optical probe assembly.

  • Oil-immersed transformer winding projects
  • Internal routes exposed during assembly
  • Defined winding or structural hot spots
  • Projects requiring protected optical routing
  • Application-specific installation review

Key Probe Features

Armored Optical Route

Mechanical protection supports routing through application-specific transformer assembly paths.

Direct Winding Point

The sensing tip measures the selected internal point.

Transformer Application

Construction is intended for application-specific oil-immersed transformer projects.

Passive Sensing

No powered electronics are placed at the internal measurement point.

EMI Immunity

Optical transmission is unaffected by electromagnetic pickup.

Project Configuration

Tip position, protective route and connector details are confirmed for the transformer.

Technical Specifications

Choose the final probe construction and compatible instrument for the application.

Sensing methodFluorescence decay point measurement
temperature range-40 °C to +260 °C
accuracy±1 °C
Resolution0.1 °C with compatible instrument
response time<100 ms
sensing-tip diameter2.5 mm
armored cable diameter3.0 mm
Minimum bend radius30 mm
Protective constructionStainless-steel armored coating
System requirementCompatible fluorescence instrument required

Parameters to Confirm Before Ordering

Transformer constructionProtection and routingTemperature requirementChannel plan

Coordinate the Probe With Transformer Assembly

The sensing tip must contact the actual temperature point while the optical route is protected through the equipment.

Target Point

Optical Route

Compatible Instrument

  • Identify the target winding or internal hot spot before assembly.
  • Review the armored route, fixing points and minimum bend radius.
  • Confirm compatibility with transformer insulation and internal media.
  • Terminate the optical route at the selected compatible instrument.

Typical Applications

Open the related industry or solution page for application-specific measurement and installation guidance.

Compatible Products for This Application

These products have different roles in the measurement path and are selected according to the installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the armored construction protect?

It provides added mechanical protection around the optical route; it does not replace the transformer insulation design.

Does the probe include the monitoring host?

No. The passive probe connects to a separately selected fluorescence transmitter or monitoring host.

Where is the sensing point?

Temperature is measured at the fluorescent sensing tip placed at the selected winding or internal hot spot.

Can it be installed after the transformer is assembled?

Installation access depends on the transformer design. Probe routing should normally be coordinated with the equipment manufacturer and assembly plan.

What information is needed for selection?

Provide the transformer type, measurement-point drawing, temperature range, internal route, bend constraints, probe quantity and instrument requirement.

Is it a continuous fiber temperature sensor?

No. It measures one defined point per probe.

Review an Armored Transformer Probe Configuration

Share the winding layout, internal route, media, temperature range, measurement-point quantity and compatible host requirement.

  • Measurement location
  • Required temperature range
  • Fiber route and length
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