Monitoring Parameter of Distribution Transformer by using XBEE Technology

Abstract

The distributed transformers monitoring system (DTMS) based on XBEE technology is developed for monitoring and record the parameter like oil level, temperature of distribution transformer. The system consists of PIC microcontroller for handling the sensor and signal is communicated through XBEE transmitter and XBEE receiver. The system is placed near to the distribution transformer side and by measuring the above given parameter it will help to reduced the used of transformer and identify problem before they occur and damage the system. The XBEE based wireless device is used as long range wireless communication between the modules. The information is transmitted point by point using XBEE transmitter and receiver and is sent to the server module to check the state of the transformer. It has a data rate speed of 250 Kbps with minimum power consumption and has a transmission distances range from 10 to 120m. The data transmission rate is higher than other wireless systems.