TRA FOSPHERE, jointly developed by Ingenieurbüro Pfeffer GmbH and M&L AG, provides distribution network operators with a comprehensive digitalization platform for secondary substations. Over a four-week trial, operators receive measurement hardware, installation support, platform access, and real-time acquisition, analysis, and visualization of voltage, current, and power data. Built within the TOTUS project, the solution establishes structured data foundations for operational security and network planning through threshold monitoring and alarm management.
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TRAFOSPHERE Platform Centralizes Measurement, Analysis, Visualization For Grid Operators
Within the TOTUS program, Ingenieurbüro Pfeffer GmbH and M&L AG developed the TRAFOSPHERE digital platform. Serving as a comprehensive data hub for distribution network operators, it integrates robust measurement hardware, analytics software, and engineering expertise. TRAFOSPHERE structures substation digitization by guiding operators from end-to-end continuous real-time data collection through detailed analysis to clear visualization of live network metrics, enabling efficient monitoring and informed decision-making across the local grid infrastructure.
Real-Time Voltage, Current, And Power Monitoring In Distribution Networks
The TRAFOSPHERE platform continuously measures voltage, current, and power within local distribution substations and streams this information securely in real time to a centralized interface. Comprehensive graphical dashboards render network statuses clearly, revealing load distributions and potential congestion points. Built-in threshold monitoring and an automated alarm system provide immediate notifications of deviations, enabling teams to take prompt corrective action and support both operational efficiency and long-range, scalable infrastructure planning.
Four week trial delivers measurement, installation, analysis, deployment support
The four-week trial package delivers a comprehensive, hands-on evaluation solution including metering equipment, on-site installation services, secure platform access, and continuous support from both partners. Distribution network operators can rapidly obtain authentic operational measurements of voltage, current, and power. Live data visualization and immediate analysis enable them to assess system performance under real conditions. Following the trial, stakeholders can make informed choices regarding full-scale deployment or system removal, reducing uncertainty.
Pfeffer Engineering Provides Decades-Long Expertise In Transformer Station Planning
With decades of specialized experience in designing and upgrading transformer substations, Ingenieurbüro Pfeffer contributes comprehensive engineering knowledge to every project. M&L AG complements this foundation by delivering advanced data analytics, intuitive visualization tools, and robust operational safeguards for digital platforms. Critical functionalities have undergone rigorous testing and validation within Ingenieurbüro Pfeffers Smart Grid LAB, replicating real-world network environments to ensure reliability, accuracy, and performance when deployed in operational distribution networks.
Manufacturer-independent TRAFOSPHERE seamlessly integrates with existing network infrastructures securely
TRAFOSPHERE integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure regardless of equipment manufacturer, enabling data consolidation across diverse platforms. All transmitted information is stored in ISO-27001-certified data centers in Germany, ensuring compliance with security and privacy standards. Rapid commissioning minimizes setup complexity, while transparent implementation workflows support visibility. Continuous support from dedicated specialists provides prompt issue resolution and guidance. Flexibility, certified data protection, and expert assistance deliver a frictionless path toward grid digitization.
Vendor-neutral platform integrates measurement, analysis and engineering expertise
TRAFOSPHERE integrates measurement hardware, data analytics and engineering expertise within a vendor-neutral platform. The four-week trial package provides grid operators with real-time datasets, enabling detailed visualization of voltage, current and power flows. Configurable thresholds and alarm management improve operational resilience, warning critical conditions. Operators access secure storage under ISO-27001 certification, guaranteeing integrity. The solution establishes a basis for informed network planning, efficient expansion and sustainable digital transformation of distribution grids.
