Safe transportation of Transformers and full compliance with Trusted wireless IoT data tracking

Hitachi Energy

Energy Technology Company

The need to ensure the highest quality of transport led Hitachi Energy to the Trusted high-end, high-value data-tracking solution.


Hitachi Energy is a market leader in transformer technologies. Their high-quality transformers are produced in many domestic locations and demand a safe journey from factory to installation site.

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Transporting a transformer presents significant challenges, particularly in ensuring it remains free from shock impacts during transit. Compliance with transport regulations regarding potential shock impacts is crucial to protect these sensitive and valuable assets. Any shocks necessitate thorough inspections to assess potential damage. However, transparency in handling during transportation is often lacking, raising concerns about whether the transporter adhered to the most efficient routes, reached the correct destinations, and adequately protected the transformer from impacts that could lead to non-compliance, defects, and damage.

“Transporting transformers across existing infrastructure is a challenging task. These transformers are not only expensive and custom-made, but they also require careful handling due to their size and weight. This complexity highlights the critical need for meticulous planning and coordination to ensure their safe and efficient transport. Trusted impact recorders help us achieve this.”

Emily Milam

NAM Category Manager at Hitachi Energy

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Challenge

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With the Trusted impact recorder, we are supported by a data-driven and precise tool that makes us even better at understanding if an accident occurs when transporting our sensitive and valuable transformers. The T7 data tracker which we primarily use is a compact and extremely durable product that withstands the most extreme weather conditions and vibrations. With easy programming and data visualization through the Trusted Data Portal, analysis becomes very easy for us. With a tailored solution designed specifically for our needs, we ensure clear and precise oversight of our transportation process.

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Outcome

Trusted’s data tracker has improved visibility to our transformer deliveries. By tracking GPS location, utilizing geofencing, and recording shock impacts, we ensure full transport compliance with verifiable evidence. In case of a shock, we're instantly alerted via SMS or the Trusted Data Portal, allowing for immediate investigation and potential on-site inspections. This reliable documentation strengthens our warranty claims process. Trusted’s plug-and-play solution is easy to install and scale globally. Automatic data transmission eliminates manual retrieval, streamlining our operations. We also have the ability to share the data with our customer directly in the Trusted Data Portal.

“One of our government customers had very specific requirements for the impact recorders on their transformers. Our company confidently met all these requirements using Trusted impact recorder, something the previous provider couldn’t achieve. Key settings such as battery life, humidity, air pressure, outside temperature, and shock movement were configured to the exact limits requested. As the Project Manager, I could easily set these up in the user-friendly Trusted portal, which also facilitated daily reports sent directly to the customer.’’

Christy Spencer

Project Manager at Hitachi Energy

About Hitachi Energy

Founded:

History dating back to the 1800’s, but Hitachi Energy was formed in 2020.


Size:

45,000 employees globally

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all. Together with stakeholders across sectors and geographies, we enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of around $13 billion USD.

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At Trusted A/S, we offer valuable data insights and monitoring solutions for the transportation of sensitive assets. We take pride in contributing to the safe transportation of Hitachi transformers, which play a crucial role in modernizing power grids worldwide for a more sustainable future.


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