Remote Transformer Rectifier Monitoring
Transformer rectifiers are the heart of any impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) system. These units convert AC mains power into the controlled DC output needed to protect pipelines, storage tanks, bridges, wharves, and other buried or submerged steel structures from corrosion.
Maintaining the correct protection potential is critical. Too little current leaves your asset vulnerable to corrosion. Too much can cause hydrogen embrittlement or coating damage. Traditional manual inspections simply cannot keep pace with the dynamic conditions affecting your cathodic protection system.
Why Remote Rectifier Monitoring Matters
Without continuous monitoring, operators only get periodic snapshots of system performance. Problems can develop between inspections, leaving assets unprotected for weeks or months. Remote monitoring with DataCell changes this entirely.
Our cathodic protection monitoring solutions deliver real-time rectifier data directly to your desktop, tablet, or phone. You can track output voltage and current, input power status, structure-to-soil potentials, and operating temperature from anywhere in the world.
When something goes wrong, you know immediately. DataScape automatically sends alarm notifications via SMS or email when any parameter moves outside your configured thresholds. No more discovering problems during the next scheduled site visit.
What You Can Monitor
DataCell units installed at your transformer rectifier can measure:
- DC output voltage and current — Verify your rectifier is delivering the protection levels you need
- AC input power — Detect power failures or supply issues instantly
- Structure-to-soil potential — Confirm your asset is receiving adequate protection at the rectifier location
- Operating temperature — Identify overheating before it causes equipment failure
- Facility security — Optional door or tamper sensors for remote sites
All data is transmitted via the cellular network to the DataScape cloud platform, where it is stored, analysed, and made available through any web browser.
Reduce Costs and Improve Compliance
Remote cathodic protection monitoring delivers immediate operational benefits. Site visits to remote or hazardous locations are dramatically reduced, cutting travel time, fuel costs, and safety risks for your field technicians. Many of our customers see ROI within 12 months of deployment.
Data integrity improves significantly when measurements are captured automatically. There are no transcription errors, no missing readings, and no questions about measurement timing. Your compliance records are complete and audit-ready.
When problems do occur, diagnosis is faster and more accurate. Historical data trends help pinpoint when issues developed and what caused them, so repairs can be targeted and effective.
Built for Australian Conditions
DataCell hardware is designed and manufactured in Australia for the conditions our infrastructure operates in. From coastal installations exposed to salt air to outback pipelines in extreme heat, our equipment is built to last.
The DataCell Rtx is purpose-built for rectifier monitoring, featuring multiple analog inputs for voltage and current measurement, digital inputs for status monitoring, and long battery life for installations without reliable mains power. For hazardous areas, the DataCell Rtx Ex provides intrinsically safe monitoring certified for Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments.
Get Started
Whether you operate a single rectifier or hundreds across a pipeline network, DataCell and DataScape provide the visibility you need to keep your cathodic protection systems performing effectively.
Contact us to discuss your cathodic protection monitoring requirements.
