TBEA transformer Industrial Group, China's largest manufacturer of transformers, and Luxtron, a maker of fibre-optic hot-spot monitoring systems, have signed an agreement for exclusive distribution of Luxtron's Fluoroptic products, including the WTS-22 and ThermAsset monitors, in China. In addition to distribution rights, TBEA plans to integrate Luxtron's fibre-optic hot-spot monitoring systems into its own transformers. 'We were impressed by Luxtron's product after visiting Luxtron in Santa Clara, California, USA', said Ye Jun, General Manager of TBEA.

'We are very pleased to establish the long-term cooperation relationship with Luxtron'.

'We will integrate Luxtron's fibre-optic hot-spot monitoring systems into our own transformers and provide the most reliable products to our Chinese customers'.

'We will also give this project our attention to develop and introduce this worldwide advanced technology and products to Chinese electrical power field'.

'We are very pleased to establish this partnership with TBEA', added Edwin Oh, Luxtron's CEO.

'TBEA has the technical prowess and resources to ensure proper deployment of our Fluoroptic fibre-optic technologies in China and provide the necessary support to our Chinese utility customers'.

'We are also honoured to have been chosen to participate in the development of the world class T and D infrastructure being built in China'.

Luxtron hot-spot monitors enable direct, real-time, accurate measurement of transformer winding temperature, providing valuable input to calibrate thermal models and enable dynamic load control.

Unlike conventional winding temperature indicators that 'infer' the hot spot by measuring top or bottom oil temperature, the drift-free, calibration-free nature inherent in the Fluoroptic technology makes these systems ideally suited for use in transformers.