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- About Transense ∨
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- About SAW ∨
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Wireless, Battery-less Sensor Systems
Transense develops and markets patent-protected sensor systems for measuring torque, temperature and pressure, wirelessly and without the need for batteries, using Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology.
As no batteries or wires are required, the sensors can be used in applications that traditional sensors cannot, such as on rotating shafts or in environments where access to the sensors is difficult or potentially hazardous.
Transense is developing the technology in conjunction with partners including McLaren Electronic Systems and General Motors, as well as via two wholly owned divisions, IntelliSAW and Translogik, targeting the high growth global electrical Smart Grid applications market and the transport industry respectively.
Multiple routes to market for Transense's IP & products
The Benefits of SAW Technology
SAW devices, as deployed by Transense, are realised as crystalline quartz substrates (dies) typically 6 x 4 mm by 350 microns thick. On each die up to 3 resonators, with natural frequencies around 433MHz, are laid down in thin film aluminium, using photo-lithographic techniques. Each resonator comprises a central inter-digitated transducer (IDT) with a series of reflecting strips distributed on either side. Overall resonator dimensions are 2 to 3 mm long x 0.3 to 0.4 mm wide. The spacing between individual features in the IDT and reflectors is of the order of 2 microns so you need a microscope to resolve the fine detail. SAW resonators respond to both mechanical and thermal strain by changing their natural frequency of vibration..
Helping the World's environment
- Wind energy is one of several applications of Transense's patented technology that will have a positive impact on the world’s environment.
- As Transense's passive SAW technology doesn’t require batteries there are no potentially harmful disposal issues.
- By allowing for more efficient car engines and power grids it has the potential to reduce carbon emissions.
- Maximising tyre life & performance reduces the demand for fuel as well as rubber for replacement tyres.
Chinese partner Fenjin places order worth over USD 500k with IntelliSAW
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- Published on Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Transense Technologies Plc (AIM: TRT), the provider of sensor systems for the transportation and industrial markets is pleased to announce that its trading division, IntelliSAW, has received an order worth in excess of USD 500K, which is expected to be placed on a call-off basis over the next 12 months, from its Chinese strategic partner Wuhan Fenjin Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd ('Fenjin') for its innovative wireless/passive electrical switchgear temperature monitoring system. This order represents the first step in driving mass adoption of IntelliSAW's proprietary technology within China's high growth Smart Grid market.
Fenjin is a supplier of critical test, control, and monitoring equipment for the electric power industry. Fenjin's twenty years of experience in the power industry has established it as a leading provider within the market.
Access to IntelliSAW's unique electrical switchgear temperature monitoring system will allow Fenjin to expand its portfolio of services into the Smart Grid arena where IntelliSAW's technology provides real-time, continuous monitoring of mission-critical electric power substation switchgear.
Mr Jacky Huang, Vice General Manager and Director of R&D department for Fenjin, commented "We have been pleased with the performance of the IntelliSAW IS485 system during recent testing. Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW), technology represents a major breakthrough compared to currently available temperature monitoring systems in key areas such as scalability, flexibility in configuration, and ease of installation and commissioning. There is immense pressure being put upon the Chinese power grid as heavy industry places increasing demands on existing infrastructure. Use of the IntelliSAW system allows vital information on the performance and health of this infrastructure to be monitored in real-time, allowing efficiency improvements in power transmission as well as increases in both switchgear reliability and installation safety. We believe that, as market awareness of the IS485 system's abilities grows, it will become an industry leading solution."
Graham Storey, CEO of Transense, commented, "We are delighted that following successful trials Fenjin has now ordered its first significant batch of systems. Fenjin was selected as a strategic partner in the region due to its significant position within the Chinese power industry and extensive customer base and we look forward to further commercial successes with its customers as the relationship develops."
About Wuhan Fenjin Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd.
Wuhan Fenjin Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd was established in Wuhan in 1993, located on the shore of East Lake in Wuhan Optics Valley, China. It specialises in providing electric power system automation and electrical safety solutions to protect high-tech enterprises. It is currently involved in 863 joint venture projects and the National Electric Standardisation Technical Committee Operating Unit.
About IntelliSAW
IntelliSAW, a trading division of Transense Technologies plc (AIM: TRT.L), develops and markets patent protected wireless, passive surface acoustic wave (SAW) based sensing systems targeted at challenging industrial applications. Its IS485 family of products provides temperature monitoring of critical electric power switchgear equipment in Smart Grid applications.
IntelliSAW's proprietary solution is wireless and does not require any power to the sensors, affording ease of installation and system commissioning while avoiding introducing any arcing or flashover concerns. Moreover the IntelliSAW system outputs data directly onto existing communication networks using standard protocols, allowing for instantaneous monitoring and control.
The IS485 platform brings an advanced feature set as compared to legacy solutions on the market today, including twelve independent sensor frequencies and four antenna connections per reader which combined allow for up to 48 sensors per system. Further innovative advances in interrogation protocols, differential sensor topology, and microcontroller architecture serve to resolve a number of known issues with existing solutions including sensor drop-out, challenging system set-up processes, positional dependence of sensor calibration, and non-compliance to high voltage application environments.
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