The DTSX is a unique and innovative temperature monitoring system that uses fiber optic cable as a temperature sensor.
Current Issues
Lithium-ion Battery Production Stoppages Caused by Abnormal Overheating of Bus Bar
Bus bars capable of supplying large current are used as power supply bus lines, for example, for charging large numbers of batteries at in-vehicle lithium-ion battery production lines.
Although monitoring of the soundness of power supply lines is important, at present, only manual periodic maintenance is performed, and power supply lines cannot be thoroughly and constantly monitored.
Power stoppages occur suddenly when an abnormality occurs on the bus bar.
Abnormalities are generally damage or burning caused by overheating of the joints of the bus bar.
Bus bars are joined together by tightening bolts. However, when these joints are loosened by earthquakes or other factors, electrical resistance increases which causes temperature to rise. Overheating, in turn, causes electrical resistance to increase even further which leads to breakage and burning of joints.
When power is interrupted, this directly causes battery production line stoppages and considerably impacts automobile production processes.
All kinds of risks are probable - late deliveries, trust issues and drop in product competitiveness.
Solutions and Benefits
Fiber Optic Cable Visualizes The Soundness of Bus Bars
As bus bars are located in roof space, under floors and other difficult-to-access places after being fitted into bus ducts, it is difficult for personnel to inspect bus bars thoroughly and there is the risk of overlooking abnormalities. Also, it is difficult to discover abnormalities at an early stage.
Moreover, in the case of electrical type temperature sensors, sensors are subjected to the influence of strong electrical fields caused by the large current of the bus bar, and this makes it difficult to measure temperature normally.
With a fiber optic heat detector DTSX1, the sensor is never subjected to the influence of strong electrical fields from the bus bar as temperature is measured by light.
Abnormal overheating of the bus bar is also conducted to the bus duct.
For this reason, the temperature distribution can be constantly monitored along the entire length of the bus duct, and the soundness of the bus bar can be ensured without overlooking abnormal overheating simply by laying fiber optic cable along the bus duct. All routes along the bus duct can be covered by a single DTSX1. For this reason, a system for monitoring the soundness of power lines at all times, which has been impossible to monitor by personnel and existing temperature sensors, can now be economically installed.
The DTSX1 is also in use likewise in bus ducts for industry sectors other than lithium-ion batteries such as data centers.
Features of "Optical Fiber Sensing" in DTSX System
The Fiber Optic Cable Is The Temperature Sensor
Temperature distribution monitored every 1 m
- Monitoring distance : to 50 km
- Monitoring temperature : -200 to 300 °C
- Shortest monitoring cycle : Approx. 5 seconds
- Temperature resolution : 0.03 °C
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Main Features
- 24 hours, 365 days monitoring even in wide areas and ordinarily non-manned areas
- Power supply not required, explosion-proof, not affected by electromagnetic noise
- Flexible installation
- High compatibility with DCS and other host systems (Modbus/TCP)
Other In-vehicle Lithium-ion Battery Applications
Smart Monitoring of Manufacturing Process Shelves and Storage Shelves
Thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries mounted on individual shelves is discovered at an early stage. This enables a quick initial response when an abnormality occurs to limit damage to a minimum.
(For details, refer to "Smart Monitoring of Manufacturing Process Shelves and Storage Shelves -In-vehicle Lithium-ion Battery Applications- ".)
Prevention of Fires in Exhaust Air Ducts in Battery Assembly Process
Fires or dust explosions in exhaust air ducts for preventing the contamination of aluminum dust in the assembly process of lithium battery batteries are monitored. Abnormalities are not overlooked as ducts extending over long distances in blind areas such as roof space are comprehensively monitored.
(For details, refer to "Prevention of Fires in Exhaust Air Ducts in Battery Assembly Process -In-Vehicle Lithium-ion Battery Applications-".)
Checking of Separator/Electrode Coating Drying Furnace Temperature Distribution
The temperature distribution inside the drying furnace of the coating drying process for the separators/electrodes that make up a lithium-ion battery is visualized. Optimizing the temperature profile improves productivity.
(For details, refer to "Monitoring of Separator/Electrode Drying Furnace Temperature Distribution -In-Vehicle Lithium-ion Battery Applications-".)
Industries
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Chemical
Chemical plants rely on continuous and batch production processes, each posing different requirements for a control system. A continuous process calls for a robust and stable control system that will not fail and cause the shutdown of a production line, whereas the emphasis with a batch process is on having a control system that allows great flexibility in making adjustments to formulas, procedures, and the like. Both kinds of systems need to be managed in available quality history of product, and to be able to execute non-routine operations. With its extensive product portfolio, experienced systems engineers, and global sales and service network, Yokogawa has a solution for every plant process.
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Food & Beverage
At Yokogawa, we understand that today’s food and beverage companies face unprecedented challenges in climate change, consumer demand, and increased global competitiveness. Overcoming these challenges will require innovative solutions that focus on key areas of production, asset management, and food safety and quality.
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Iron & Steel
In the iron and steel industry, it is crucial to improve the quality of not only products but also manufacturing and operation technologies, as well as to address environmental and energy-efficiency issues. Yokogawa helps customers to create the ideal plant and evolves with them for mutual growth.
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LNG Supply Chain
YOKOGAWA has been engaging in LNG automation by supplying the latest sensors, analyzers, control and information systems for more than 50 years since LNG was first imported to Japan. YOKOGAWA is one of the biggest automation suppliers to the worldwide LNG supply chain, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification.
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Mining & Metal
Mining operations produces valuable minerals or geological materials from the Earth. Economical recovery often requires high throughput and high availability of the process with low operation costs, and stringent safety and environmental regulations.
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Mobility-to-X
Yokogawa is enhancing the quality and performance of European battery technologies; accelerating the growth of electro-mobility, shortening the journey to net zero.
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Oil & Gas
Yokogawa has a wealth of experience in every part of the oil and gas business, from offshore and onshore facilities to pipelines, terminals, and deepwater operations. We provide solutions that enhance safety, ensure accurate and reliable operation, and increase plant efficiency.
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Oil & Gas Downstream
The oil & gas downstream industry has been facing an increasing number of challenges in recent years. These include the changing characteristics of the feedstock to be processed, aging of process facilities and equipment, rising cost of energy, lack of skilled plant operators who can run a refinery safely and efficiently, and the ever-changing requirements from both the market and the customer.
Over the years, Yokogawa has partnered with many downstream companies to provide industrial solutions focused on solving these challenges and problems. Yokogawa's VigilantPlant solutions have helped plant owners to achieve maximum profitability and sustainable safety within their plants.
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Power
In the mid 1970s, Yokogawa entered the power business with the release of the EBS Electric Control System. Since then, Yokogawa has steadfastly continued with the development of our technologies and capabilities for providing the best services and solutions to our customers worldwide.
Yokogawa has operated the global power solutions network to play a more active role in the dynamic global power market. This has allowed closer teamwork within Yokogawa, bringing together our global resources and industry know-how. Yokogawa's power industry experts work together to bring each customer the solution that best suits their sophisticated requirements.
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Pulp & Paper
The paper and pulp industry is highly competitive and must meet ever-changing market needs. Yokogawa helps realize energy-efficient plants which are globally sustainable.
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Renewable Energy
Renewable energy helps protect the environment and brings both society and industry closer to the goal of achieving sustainability. However, compared to conventional energy sources, there are certain challenges that stand in the way of its rapid adoption, such as higher production costs and greater instability in the supply of power to the grid. As a leading company in the control and instrumentation business, Yokogawa has always striven to help its customers in various industries achieve stable operations and improve productivity in their plants. We provide solutions for renewable energy applications worldwide, thus contributing to the sustainable development goals.
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Water & Wastewater
Water resources are finite, and therefore contributing to a sustainable water cycle is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yokogawa has been providing advanced digital control solutions for the stable supply of clean and safe water, wastewater treatment for protecting the water environment, water loss management and optimization of plant operation for reducing CO2 emissions and running costs. With our leading-edge technologies, dependable products and extensive expertise and experience of diverse water projects around the world, we work with you to provide sustainable water solutions that boost your business and add value throughout the plant lifecycle.
Yokogawa supports a wide range of water control applications in both the municipal and industrial water markets.
Related Products & Solutions
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DTSX1 Fiber Optic Heat Detector
DTSX1 stores the functions required for heat detection in one box. DTSX1 analyzes the temperature data with high accuracy by measuring with fiber optic sensor cable and perform high temperature heat detection.
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DTSX200 Distributed Temperature Sensor
The DTSX200 is a standard version that is ideal for temperature measurement, for medium-sized areas, and for areas where the distance of fiber optic sensor cables is short. It has excellent environmental resistance because it consumes less power and is less dependent on the temperature measurement environment.
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DTSX3000 Distributed Temperature Sensor
The DTSX3000 is a distributed temperature sensor developed in response to the demand that “one unit be used to monitor temperature distribution a longer distance and a wider area”. A flagship model that meets the expectations for long-distance temperature measurement and high temperature resolution.
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Fiber Optic Temperature Sensor DTSX
The DTSX fiber optic temperature sensor, which uses optical fiber for the temperature sensor, quickly detects and locates abnormalities in equipment by monitoring temperatures at production facilities located far away and across wide areas 24 hours a day, without omission. Highly accurate predictive maintenance avoids downtime and ensures stable plant operation.