Latest News From OSENSA
April 18, 2024 IEEE T&D May 6-9, 2024 in Anaheim
OSENSA will be exhibiting at IEEE T&D Conference & Exhibition, May 6-9, 2024
Visit our booth #5375 at the Anaheim Convention Center
For more information visit www.ieeet-d.org
April 15, 2024 Visit OSENSA at ISMRM Singapore
OSENSA will exhibiting at ISMRM 2024 Singapore, May 4-9.
Visit our booth #D20 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
For more information visit www.ismrm.org/24m/
November 8, 2023 Introducing the PDA-100 Smart UHF Partial Discharge Sensor
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Small form-factor sensor detects partial discharge events in switchgear, bus ducts, and dry-type transformers
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Automatic phase synchronization to 50 Hz or 60 Hz
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Continuous picoCoulomb equivalent maximum PD measurement
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Generates phase resolved cloud plots
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Data indicates peak line-earth and line-line PD levels, allowing for phase resolved troubleshooting
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Internal and surface PD detection
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Warning and critical alarms
July 21, 2023 Winding Hot Spot Temperature Monitoring for Oil Filled Transformers
https://www.osensa.com/transformer-winding-hot-spot-temperature-monitoring
June 20, 2023 OSENSA’s Fluorescent Temperature Sensing
OSENSA’s technology works by exciting a fluorescent material at the end of an optical fiber. An LED is pulsed, launching light into the fiber through a dichroic beam splitter. When the excitation light hits the sensing material, it glows for a few milliseconds. The shorter time the material glows, the higher its temperature. We record the exponential decay curve and do calculations to create a calibration table equating the sensor material’s exponential decay time constant to its temperature.
As shown below, an LED is pulsed, coupling lower-wavelength (blue) light into an optical fiber. The light travels through the fiber to the tip where a phosphorescent material is excited and begins to emit higher-wavelength (red) light. The light emission intensity follows an exponential curve like the discharging of a capacitor in an RC (resistor-capacitor) circuit.
The fiber optic probe tip senses temperature when it contacts an object to be measured (similar to the way a thermocouple probe tip senses temperature when it contacts an object). OSENSA offers a number of different probe styles and geometries for a variety of applications in the range of -110°C to +750°C.
June 13, 2023 Semiconductor Chuck Temperature and Process Control
OSENSA’s high-accuracy fiber optic temperature sensors are designed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of semiconductor process control applications. OSENSA offers fast-response custom OEM solutions for both contact and non-contact optical temperature sensing for dielectric and conductor etch applications. Fiber optic sensors are embedded into the electrostatic chuck in multiple zones to provide maximum control and thermal uniformity.
Ask us more about applying temperature sensing for semiconductor wafer processing applications requiring precise process control in high RF and plasma environments. For enhanced plasma chemical vapor deposition (EPCVD) processes, our sensors use non-contact geometries where the sensing material is embedded into the base of the electrostatic chuck, but with the optical fiber positioned remotely. This method maximizes response speed and eliminates stem conduction losses. It also makes e-chuck replacement and refurbishing simpler, avoiding the risk of broken fiber optic temperature probes.
https://www.osensa.com/semiconductor-chuck-temperature-process-control
June 8, 2023 ISMRM 2023
Great to see everyone this week at the 2023 International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Conference in Toronto!
May 30, 2023 EdgePi Industrial Controllers
OSENSA Innovations develops and manufactures fiber optic temperature sensor products for industrial applications including power transformers, switchgear, generators, semiconductor, and MRI equipment.
OSENSA is pleased to announce the EdgePi family of Industrial Controllers which integrate seamlessly with OSENSA’s FTX-series fiber optic temperature transmitters along with other third-party analog and digital devices. The EdgePi supports native cloud integration for quickly capturing historical data to the cloud for alarming, trending and visualization. It also includes extensive software libraries written in Python for easy development of custom programs for control and automation. For more details visit www.edgepi.com.
May 24, 2023 ISMRM 2023 - International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
OSENSA will be exhibiting at ISMRM in Toronto from June 3-8, 2023. Please stop by our booth (C18) to see our latest products and discuss your project needs. This year, we are showcasing our MRI compatible laser ablation and high frequency ultrasound fiber optic temperature probes.
May 18, 2023 Introducing DSR-001 Data Sync Recorder
OSENSA is pleased to announce the availability of the DSR-001 Sync Module. This data sync recorder accepts two 5V digital inputs and outputs two step response temperature values that can be used to synchronize temperature readings with triggers from an external apparatus. The temperature values can be graphed in real time using OSENSAView Pro software, allowing for easy visualization and synchronization of your data.
April 18, 2023 Monitoring Winding Temperature for Dry Type Transformers
OSENSA’s PWR+ CRT Temperature Monitoring Solutions provide continuous, real-time temperature monitoring of transformer windings up to 38kV, enabling efficient loading and extending service life. The rugged and inherently safe temperature probes accurately and instantaneously measure temperatures up to 200°C, and will last the life of the transformer without replacement. Temperatures can be monitored and logged real-time, with alarms for identifying temperature concerns and alerting appropriate personnel. Alternatively, the temperature transmitters can be embedded into an RTU, PLC or other control or monitoring system.
OSENSA’s PWR+ solutions include the following components:
- Temperature Transmitter -FTX-910/610/310-PWR+
- Temperature Probes–PRB-910-L
- Display and Control Module –HMI-100-PWR+, or
- Industrial PC
Learn more about OSENSA winding temperature monitoring solutions.
April 12, 2023 Continuous Switchgear Monitoring
Overheating caused by overloaded circuits, unbalanced loads, or loose or damaged connections will shorten equipment life, and potentially lead to catastrophic failure. Periodic visual inspections are costly, require special safety considerations and are unlikely to detect these conditions in time. OSENSA’s PWR+ series fiber optic temperature sensors provide continuous monitoring of electrical hot spots in medium voltage switchgear rated up to 38kV. Learn more about our switchgear temperature monitoring solutions.
March 14, 2023 ISMRM-ESMRMB Annual Meeting
Looking forward to exhibiting at the ISMRM-ESMRMB Annual Meeting, Jun 3-8, 2023 in Toronto. Come see us in Booth C18!
February 15, 2023 Society for Thermal Medicine AGM
OSENSA Innovations is proud to sponsor the Society for Thermal Medicine Virtual Annual General Meeting, which takes place April 23-27, 2023 in San Deigo.
February 8, 2023 OSENSA Thermal Monitoring of Switchgear at Microsoft Data Center in New Zealand
OSENSA’s fiber optic sensors provide 24/7 thermal monitoring of busbar and circuit breaker connection points in global data centers. Continuous thermal monitoring of critical infrastructure helps minimize downtime by providing early warning so that issues can be addressed proactively, and maintenance schedules extended.
View the Switchgear Data Centers Brochure at https://www.osensa.com/uploads/content/BROCHURE-DMK-0133A-A-Data-Centers.pdf.
January 25, 2023 Introducing EdgePi Industrial Computer with Integrated PLC
Burnaby, British Columbia – OSENSA Innovations Corp. (“OSENSA”) is pleased to announce the EdgePi industrial computer with integrated PLC (programmable logic controller) ideal for process control, automation, and IOT (internet of things) applications.
EdgePi controllers combine features of a PLC and IOT device by seamlessly integrating multi-channel analog and digital inputs and outputs with a user-friendly cloud portal for remote configuration, data capture, historical trending, and alarm notifications. No programming is required to configure and report channel data. Simply create an EdgePi account, login to the portal, register your EdgePi device, and see data captured to the cloud in real-time.
Each of the eight input and eight output channels are individually configured to either analog or digital mode and operate over a wide voltage range with high resolution. The EdgePi also has a dedicated thermocouple input, 3-wire RTD input, two isolated RS-485 serial ports, and two output channels that can be configured for PWM (pulse width modulation) mode. The EdgePi includes a high-precision, 3 parts per million real-time clock, internal relay, eight programmable indicator LEDs, and a variable speed fan enabling full CPU performance at 65˚C ambient. For school and lab projects, the EdgePi also includes an isolated SPI (serial peripheral interface) port and an I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) port. Finally, the EdgePi is CE, UL, and FCC approved for installation in strict industrial environments.
Inside the EdgePi Pro a is powerful Raspberry Pi4 compute module with 8GB of RAM, 32GB of EMMC Flash and integrated Wi-Fi. The EdgePi Lite has 4GB RAM and boots from an external micro-SD card which can be up to 512Gb in size. Both models include dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual USB 3.0 ports, and a 4K HDMI monitor port. For more information, visit www.edgepi.com.
OSENSA Innovations develops and manufactures world class fiber optic temperature sensors and novel industrial electronics for power, semiconductor, life sciences and industrial automation applications. OSENSA’s technology is licensed and incorporated into third-party devices. Visit www.osensa.com for more information.
January 23, 2023 PRB-500 Fiber Optic Probe for Applications like MRI Coil Measurements
December 1, 2022 MRI and Cryogenic Temperature Sensing with the PRB-242 Fiber Optic Temperature Probe
OSENSA Innovations is introducing a new fiber optic phosphor-based temperature sensor that is ideal for applications requiring high tesla imaging. The PRB-242 uses 200-micron fiber for measuring temperature between -110° C and +150° C, to sense temperature of MRI electrodes, cryogenic tissues, ablation, induction heating and small electronic components.
- Probe diameter of 500 microns with sensor 0.5mm from tip
- Fast response time of only 180 msec
- Little or no MRI image artifact
- MRI compatible with magnetic fields up to 16 Tesla with no temperature shift
View the PRB-242 datasheet or learn more at the OSENSA website.
November 16, 2022 Mitigating Risk of Arc Flash Hazards in Data Centers
A recent arc flash explosion seriously injured three employees at a Google data center in Iowa (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-data-center-explosion-council-bluffs-iowa-outages/).
An arc flash event is a significant threat to personnel servicing high-voltage electrical equipment and switchgear. OSENSA’s continuous fiber optic thermal monitoring systems alert when maintenance is required and significantly reduce the need for hazardous inspections of live electrical equipment. Microsoft recently implemented OSENSA fiber optic thermal monitoring in a data center in New Zealand. These sensors provide real-time monitoring of the high voltage connections powering the data center to reduce the risk of arc flash and ensure peak reliability.
November 4, 2022 Partnership with Tecsystem Srl
OSENSA is proud of our partnership with TECSYSTEM Srl to offer sensors that can be easily installed on dry-type transformers in the power industry.
Learn more about TECSYSTEM Srl.
September 8, 2022 Request a Webinar
Interested in how OSENSA fiber optic sensors might improve safety in your application? We’re happy to explain how our sensors are applied in your industry, including how to apply them in your system, now and in the future. Email us at support@osensa.com.
September 1, 2022 Monitoring Switchgear Temperature in Mining Applications
Switchgear is a key component of any mining power system. When a power outage occurs, it not only results in lost production, but can cause devastating financial and reputational losses, negatively impacting market standing. Despite the severity of such an event, preventable causes continue to account for more than 50% of all switchgear failures. For these reasons, effective monitoring of switchgear and associated live electrical equipment is crucial.
August 16, 2022 Busbar Temperature Sensing in Vietnam
We love seeing photos of OSENSA systems out in the field! Check out this temperature sensing system installed recently on Schneider switchgear in Vietnam.
August 4, 2022 OSENSA Certifications
OSENSA fiber optic temperature sensors are UL registered and marine certified by the Lloyd’s Register Type Approval System. Detailed certificates and declarations of compliance are available by request.
July 28, 2022 ROI from Fiber Optic Thermal Monitoring
OSENSA thermal monitoring solutions reduce the risk of equipment failure and generally create return on investment in only 2 to 3 years. Consider that dual front and rear IR inspection windows incur both installation and repeated periodic inspection costs for a typical switchgear lineup. OSENSA’s fiber optic sensors are only 2x the cost of an IR installation, incur no future inspection costs, and provide continuous thermal monitoring with simple integration into your existing SCADA solution.
July 22, 2022 Monitoring and Recording Arc Flash Data
An arc flash is the greatest threat to personnel working around live electrical equipment, likely also resulting in a costly loss of power and unexpected down-time. In the event an arc flash occurs, a study must be performed to determine the root cause and eliminate the problem. OSENSA fiber optic thermal monitoring solutions provide early detection to prevent potential arc flash events; if one were to happen, there is a record of all the necessary data to streamline the investigation process.
June 21, 2022 Meet Thomas Lieu
Thomas is just one of the faces you may work with when applying OSENSA sensors in your specific medical, power system or research application. Thomas is detailed, organized and focused on our customers’ end goals, ensuring each project is “done right”. He helps manage the manufacturing, quality and test systems in place at OSENSA and has pride in each system installed at a customer site.
Thomas has been Chief Operating Officer with OSENSA Innovations since 2016 and also has experience managing quality and manufacturing systems at Fsona Networks, Photon Control Inc and NxtPhase T&D Corp. Outside of work Thomas competes in dragon boat racing, and enjoys cycling and gardening.
June 10, 2022 Temperature Sensing for MRI
MRI applications use fiber optic temperature sensors where fast, very accurate and stable temperature measurement is required (such as MRI safety for implants, coil surface temperatures, phantom temperature verification, heating applications, and animal research). OSENSA probes are based on phosphor decay which is immune to magnetic and rf/mw fields. Learn more about Osense temperature monitoring for MRI.
May 20, 2022 ISA Calgary
Enjoyed attending ISA Calgary this month to meet with automation professionals from a range of industries about how they are using temperature sensing as they look to improve quality, lower costs, increase efficiency and raise safety standards.
May 19, 2022 Instruction Videos
Interested in learning more about our products? Check out our Videos Page for useful information on OSENSA’s temperature sensors, and contact us or leave a comment on any additional topics you’d like us to cover.
May 9, 2022
April 20, 2022 ISMRM-ESMRMB Annual Meeting
Looking forward to exhibiting at the ISMRM-ESMRMB Annual Meeting, May 7-12 in London, England. Come see us in Booth D50!
April 13, 2022 Society for Thermal Medicine AGM
OSENSA Innovations is proud to be a gold sponsor of the Society for Thermal Medicine Virtual Annual General Meeting.
April 8, 2022 IEEE PES T&D Conference
Visit the OSENSA Innovations booth #5423 at the IEEE PES T&D Conference April 25-28 in New Orleans.
September 17, 2021 Osensa is hiring!
April 27, 2021 OSENSA Matlab Integration
Burnaby, British Columbia – OSENSA Innovations Corp. (“OSENSA”) is excited to share a Github repository for interfacing our transmitters with Matlab. Making use of the osensapy python interface, this series of code allows you to easily read data from your temperature sensor into Matlab. Credit goes to Dr. Hisham Assi for creating and sharing this Github repo.
About OSENSA (www.osensa.com)
OSENSA Innovations develops and manufactures fiber optic temperature sensor products for industrial applications including power transformers, switchgear, generators, semiconductor, and life sciences. OSENSA’s technology is transforming the temperature sensor industry by enabling industrial-grade fiber optic solutions that are price-competitive with conventional wired thermocouples and RTDs (resistive thermal devices). Furthermore, OSENSA’s fiber optic temperature sensors are more durable and easier to install than competitive optical technologies. OSENSA’s fiber optic sensors are immune to electromagnetic radiation and compatible with high-voltage, high-RF (radio frequency), and high-magnetic-field environments, making them ideal for applications where thermocouples and RTDs fail.
April 21, 2021 OSENSA adds support for Mac & Linux
Burnaby, British Columbia – OSENSA Innovations Corp. (“OSENSA”) is pleased to announce that its OSENSAView Pro software now runs on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. If you have not yet upgraded to OSENSAView Pro, or are still running version 3 software, it is time to upgrade to version 4. There is no cost to upgrade from version 3 to version 4, but you will require a new license key, so contact us today.
About OSENSA (www.osensa.com)
OSENSA Innovations develops and manufactures fiber optic temperature sensor products for industrial applications including power transformers, switchgear, generators, semiconductor, and life sciences. OSENSA’s technology is transforming the temperature sensor industry by enabling industrial-grade fiber optic solutions that are price-competitive with conventional wired thermocouples and RTDs (resistive thermal devices). Furthermore, OSENSA’s fiber optic temperature sensors are more durable and easier to install than competitive optical technologies. OSENSA’s fiber optic sensors are immune to electromagnetic radiation and compatible with high-voltage, high-RF (radio frequency), and high-magnetic-field environments, making them ideal for applications where thermocouples and RTDs fail.
Contact Information
Website: www.osensa.com
Email: info@osensa.com
Phone: 1-604-259-7177
October 12, 2020 OSENSA Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors Granted Marine and Offshore Type Approvals from Lloyd’s Register
Osensa’s fiber optic temperature monitoring products are now approved for marine and offshore installation on medium voltage equipment such as switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, variable speed drive motors, generators, and electric battery systems.
Burnaby, British Columbia – OSENSA Innovations Corp. (“OSENSA”) announces that their fiber optic temperature sensing products are approved for marine applications. Marine type certification from Lloyds Register speaks to Osensa’s commitment to delivering the highest quality of products to its customers. The certification process included months of preparation and rigorous testing by independent laboratories. The marine type approval covers both temperature probes and temperature transmitters for monitoring medium and low voltage applications. Osensa’s industry leading sensors can measure from -40°C up to 200°C with accuracies of ±1.0°C for continuous monitoring of electrical hot spots in equipment up to 38kV.
Osensa’s president, Daryl James, commented, “as far as we know, we are the only company in the world with fiber optic temperature sensors certified for marine applications. We are seeing tremendous opportunities in this space with the growing demand for battery powered ferries, offshore wind turbines, and hybrid electric drive ships. The fact that many of these opportunities are centered around the use of renewable and clean energy is exciting. “
Hot spots on medium voltage equipment are common, hard to detect, highly dangerous to personnel, and potentially catastrophic if not discovered in time. These thermal points are typically located inside energized equipment behind safety doors or covers. The legacy approach of locating hot spots and monitoring them with infrared imaging is expensive, inaccurate and potentially hazardous to personnel. OSENSA’s line of products provide real-time monitoring and notification when a temperature problem arises. Expensive monitoring visits are no-longer required, and personnel safety is no-longer compromised.
Marine Type certification applies to the following Osensa products:
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FTX-301-PWR+R |
PRB-910 |
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FTX-602/302-PWR+ |
PRB-110 |
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FTX-910/610/310-PWR+R |
PRB-GB3 |
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FTX-300-XFMR+R |
PRB-PF1 |
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FTX-300-LUX+R |
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About OSENSA (www.osensa.com)
OSENSA Innovations develops and manufactures fiber optic temperature sensor products for industrial applications including power transformers, switchgear, generators, semiconductor, and life sciences. OSENSA’s technology is transforming the temperature sensor industry by enabling industrial-grade fiber optic solutions that are price-competitive with conventional wired thermocouples and RTDs (resistive thermal devices). Furthermore, OSENSA’s fiber optic temperature sensors are more durable and easier to install than competitive optical technologies. OSENSA’s fiber optic sensors are immune to electromagnetic radiation and compatible with high-voltage, high-RF (radio frequency), and high-magnetic-field environments, making them ideal for applications where thermocouples and RTDs fail.
Contact Information
Website: www.osensa.com
Email: info@osensa.com
Phone: 1-604-259-7177
April 22, 2020 OSENSA Announces Fiber Optic Temperature Monitoring Solution for Medium Voltage Equipment Including Switchgear and Busbars
New FTX-910-PWR+R fiber optical temperature transmitters with PRB-910 and PRB-110 optical probes provide real-time monitoring at critical contact points to ensure safe and efficient operation of medium voltage equipment
Burnaby, British Columbia – OSENSA Innovations Corp. (“OSENSA”) announces commercial availability of its new FTX-910-PWR+R fiber optic temperature transmitter with PRB-910 and PRB-110 probes for continuous monitoring of electrical hot spots in equipment up to 38kV. The FTX-910-PWR+R temperature transmitter, also known as a signal conditioner, is the most compact solution in the world, featuring 9 optical sensor inputs in a 35mm DIN-rail mountable package. The PRB-910 and PRB-110 temperature probes install on switchgear contacts, busbars, disconnect switches, cast resin transformers, energy storage devices, motors, and generator windings to provide reliable 24/7 thermal monitoring with noise-free performance. The PRB-110 probes measure temperature up to 120°C and the PRB-910 probes measure temperature up to 200°C.
Hot spots on medium voltage equipment are common, hard to detect, highly dangerous to personnel, and potentially catastrophic if not discovered in time. These thermal points are typically located inside energized equipment behind safety doors or covers. The legacy approach of locating hot spots and monitoring them with infrared imaging is expensive, inaccurate and potentially hazardous to the electrical personnel. OSENSA’s FTX-910-PWR+R medium voltage temperature sensing solution provides real-time monitoring and notification when a temperature problem arises. Expensive monitoring visits are no-longer required, and personnel safety is no-longer compromised.
The FTX-910-PWR+R fiber optic temperature transmitter features two programmable form A relay outputs for alarms, with easy-to-use configuration and monitoring software. The device is powered by 12-24V DC and includes isolated RS-485 serial connectivity over the industry standard Modbus RTU protocol. Multiple transmitters can be connected in series on a standard 35mm DIN rail. 6 channel (FTX-610-PWR+R) and 3 channel (FTX-310-PWR+R) transmitters are also available.
The PRB-910 and PRB-110 temperature probes are constructed from durable, high dielectric strength materials and have been tested to safely operate on equipment up to 38kV. The probes have been tested against, and exceed, the IEEE C37.23-2003 “IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Bus” standard. The probes are easily cut to length at time of installation, and come available with various-sized ring lugs for simple attachment to the monitored equipment.
About OSENSA (www.osensa.com)
OSENSA Innovations develops and manufactures fiber optic temperature sensor products for industrial applications including power transformers, switchgear, generators, semiconductor, and life sciences. OSENSA’s technology is transforming the temperature sensor industry by enabling industrial-grade fiber optic solutions that are price-competitive with conventional wired thermocouples and RTDs (resistive thermal devices). Furthermore, OSENSA’s fiber optic temperature sensors are more durable and easier to install than competitive optical technologies. OSENSA’s fiber optic sensors are immune to electromagnetic radiation and compatible with high-voltage, high-RF (radio frequency), and high-magnetic-field environments, making them ideal for applications where thermocouples and RTDs fail.
Contact Information
Website: www.osensa.com
Email: info@osensa.com
Phone: 1-604-259-7177
September 19, 2019 OSENSA will be exhibiting at the IEEE PES T&D Conference in November
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the IEEE PES T&D confernence has been reschedule for November. Details to follow.
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OSENSA Innovations will be exhibiting our latest fiber optic temperature sensor products for switchgear and busbar temperature monitoring and transformer temperature monitoring. We hope to see you there. Please contact us at info@osensa.com to arrange a meeting time or if you would like to receive advanced information.
March 4, 2019 OSENSA Announces Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors for MRI and RF Ablation Procedures
New FTX-020 fiber optical temperature transmitters with PRB-100 and PRB-400 optical probes are ideal for life science applications including patient monitoring systems and medical research
Burnaby, British Columbia – OSENSA Innovations Corp. (“OSENSA”) announces commercial availability of its new FTX-020 fiber optic temperature transmitter with PRB-100 and PRB-400 probes for integration into patient monitoring equipment. The FTX-020 module is the world’s smallest temperature transmitter for OEM applications like MRI, Microwave Ablation (MWA) / Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) patient monitoring. The PRB-100 and PRB-400 probes offer industry-leading response time and accuracy to meet the demands of applications such as surface skin and core temperature monitoring, and MRI phantom implantable device testing.
Life science applications that are not conducive to standard thermometers and RTDs (resistance temperature detectors) rely on fiber optic temperature sensors. OSENSA’s fiber optic probes are constructed out of x-ray transparent materials and with non-magnetic connectors for full compatibility in MRI and CT scanning rooms, where immunity to RF, EM or MR interference is required.
The FTX-020 temperature transmitter is 75% smaller than competitive solutions and can be soldered directly to printed circuit boards for easy and low-cost integration into OEM systems. Together with OSENSA’s PRB-100 and PRB-400 probes, the temperature sensors deliver an industry leading ±0.1°C accuracy and rapid response time over a calibrated temperature measurement range from 10°C to 60°C.
About OSENSA (www.osensa.com)
OSENSA Innovations develops and manufactures fiber optic temperature sensor products for industrial applications including power transformers, switchgear, generators, semiconductor, and life sciences. OSENSA’s technology is transforming the temperature sensor industry by enabling industrial-grade fiber optic solutions that are price-competitive with conventional wired thermocouples and RTDs (resistive thermal devices). Furthermore, OSENSA’s fiber optic temperature sensors are more durable and easier to install than competitive optical technologies. OSENSA’s fiber optic sensors are immune to electromagnetic radiation and compatible with high-voltage, high-RF (radio frequency), and high-magnetic-field environments, making them ideal for applications where thermocouples and RTDs fail.
February 11, 2019 OSENSA Announces Industry’s Lowest-Cost Fiber Optic Temperature Sensor for OEM Applications
The FTX-001-OEM single-channel, small-form-factor fiber optic temperature transmitter module is ideal for switchgear and bus bar applications
OSENSA Innovations Corp. (“OSENSA”) announces commercial availability of its new FTX-001-OEM fiber optic temperature transmitter for integration into OEM control and condition monitoring systems. Heat generation caused by electrical hot spots is a known predictor of equipment failure, creating both safety concerns and expensive repairs and downtime. The OSENSA FTX-001 fiber optic temperature transmitter measures electrical temperatures on medium-voltage switchgear contacts, circuit breaker disconnects, cable connections
OSENSA’s Fiber optic technology enables transmission and distribution companies to continuously monitor their switchgear temperature, optimizing maintenance schedules and extending equipment lifetime. The legacy approach of infrared scanning requires a service call to check temperatures, which is both unreliable and expensive. Furthermore, there are many contact points that are simply not accessible while the equipment is energized. And unlike infrared thermometers or wireless sensors, the FTX-001 is immune to electromagnetic interference that is prevalent in a high-voltage environment, providing highly accurate and stable measurements over the lifetime of the equipment.
The FTX-001 mounts on a typical PCB with a 5-pin header and talks to a microcontroller over Serial Modbus (or optional SPI). The low-cost and small form-factor of the module allows it to be easily integrated into control and condition monitoring systems such as Programmable Logic Units (PLCs) and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). Together with OSENSA’s PRB-GB3 probes, the fiber optic temperature sensor solution accurately and continuously measures temperature from -40 to +200°C.
About OSENSA (www.osensa.com)
OSENSA Innovations develops and manufactures fiber optic temperature sensor products for industrial applications including power transformers, switchgear, generators, semiconductor, and MRI equipment. OSENSA’s technology is transforming the temperature sensor industry by enabling industrial-grade fiber optic solutions that are price-competitive with
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September 1, 2016 OSENSA has moved to a new office
OSENSA Innovations has now moved into a larger office in Burnaby located near the Production Way-University Skytrain station. Check out the Contact page to see the new address.
January 15, 2016 Fiber Optic Temperature Transmitter for Medium Voltage Switchgear, Motors & Generators
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May 1, 2015 OSENSA Introduces MRI Temperature Sensing Solution for Implantable Device Testing
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October 24, 2011 OSENSA Develops 125°C all Polymer Fiber Optic Temperature Sensor for Switchgear Applications
August 15, 2011 OSENSA Introduces Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors for Switchgear Monitoring
