GERMANY - Siemens launched Sensgear, its new digital switchgear portfolio, and the Sensformer advanced at this year's Hannover Messe.

With the combination of the digitally connected transformer, the Sensformer, and the new Sensgear technology, all substation transmission assets are now fully connective, allowing operators to check their status via online applications in real time, Siemens stated in the press release.

Gas-insulated switchgear, circuit breakers, surge arresters, disconnectors, instrument transformers, and coil products will henceforth be equipped with Sensgear technology. All devices are connected via an Internet of Things (IoT) gateway that securely transmits the required information to a cloud-based storage and visualization platform, the manufacturer adds.

"The digital age affects us in all areas of our business, in sales, production, logistics and to an increasing degree our products. In the IoT world, connectivity of our products will become a mandatory element of the functionality customers expect from our products. Today we would not buy a new car without connectivity enabling apps to support driving and for convenience. With Siemens Sensgear and Sensformer advanced we are shaping this trend in the energy transmission business with enhanced functionality for the main substation equipment," says Beatrix Natter, CEO of Transmission Products at Siemens Gas and Power.

Source: Siemens