LumaSense Technologies(TM) Announces Luxtron(R) LumaSMART(TM), the First Smart Grid Ready Winding Hotspot Temperature

SANTA CLARA, CA, Oct 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
LumaSense Technologies, a global leader of infrared temperature and gas
measurement solutions, today announced the release of the Luxtron
LumaSMART Winding Hotspot temperature monitor.

Transformer Winding Hot Spot Temperature is a critical parameter required
to manage the loading, life and reliability of transformers. Common
devices, such as Winding Temperature Indicators (WTIs) or Electronic
Temperature Monitor's (ETMs), try to simulate or calculate this
temperature. The only true measurement of this parameter is attained using
fiber optics sensors fitted directly into the transformer's windings.
LumaSense's Luxtron brand has long been the industry leader in Rugged
fiber optic design. LumaSense Technologies has provided fiber optic
temperature solutions to the Energy market globally for over 25 years
through its Luxtron brand winding hotspot temperature sensors and
monitors. Luxtron products have successfully been installed in over 3,000
transformers globally and are considered the world leader in fiber optic
technology.

The LumaSMART builds on the ruggedness, reliability and stability
pioneered by its predecessor products such as the WTS-22 and
ThermAsset(R)2. The LumaSMART is the industry's first Smart Grid ready
winding temperature hotspot monitor. For the operator, the touch screen
display on the LumaSMART offers users easy-to-use trending tools,
graphics and alarm configurability necessary to customize the LumaSMART
product to exactly fit their needs. In addition, enlarged On-board data
storage allows 1 GB of historical data for analysis by the user. The
LumaSMART allows a range of connectivity options, including RS232, RS485,
TCP/IP and USB along with numerous protocols, significantly simplifying
integration with any SCADA or DCS package in substations. For the
transformer manufacturer, it is compact, easy to install and configure.
The LumaSMART is expandable to configurations allowing up to 16
measurement points and 16 programmable relays.

"The Winding Hot Spot Temperature is the single most critical parameter to
monitor on your transformer. Using Luxtron's patented Fluoroptic(R)
Technology, LumaSMART offers the most flexible platform in the market to
perform direct, real-time winding hot spot measurements," comments Brett
Sargent, Global Vice President of Sales for LumaSense Technologies. "The
winding hot spot directly relates to transformer life, loading capacity of
a transformer and predictive maintenance practices for the transformer.
Customers need the best technology to accurately measure this critical
parameter and the LumaSMART offers this. Beyond offering better accuracy,
the LumaSMART's communication and configuration features allow users to
easily integrate this critical information into their automated data and
control systems."

LumaSense Technologies will introduce the Luxtron LumaSMART system at
Finepoints' Circuit Breaker Test and Maintenance Conference in Atlanta, GA
October 5-9, 2009.

About LumaSense Technologies(TM)

LumaSense Technologies is a global leader in providing temperature and gas
sensing solutions to industrial, energy, medical and clean technology
markets. We design and manufacture sensors for end-user and original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) applications. LumaSense has proven
expertise in developing state of the art infrared and fiber optic
temperature sensors, radiometric thermal imagers, and gas analyzers. A
common theme in our sensors is the use of infrared (IR) light to provide
robust, accurate sensors for demanding environments, applications and
customers. With Worldwide offices located in Asia, Europe and the
Americas, LumaSense Technologies is backed by Oak Investment Partners, a
leading multi-stage venture capital firm with a 28-year history and
Element Ventures, a leading venture capital investor in clean technology.

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For more information contact:
LumaSense Technologies
Brett Sargent
Phone : 404-512-6336
E-mail : Email Contact

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