In today’s fast-paced industrial and energy sectors, safety and reliability are not just expectations—they’re necessities. At Swartz Engineering, we understand how critical it is to monitor and protect sensitive equipment in harsh environments. That’s where the Swartz CSM Shield Monitor comes in—a powerful solution designed to safeguard electrical systems through real-time monitoring of cable shield integrity.
At its core, the Swartz CSM Shield Monitor uses advanced impedance-based technology to detect deterioration, faults, or damage in cable shielding systems. These shields are crucial in protecting control and instrumentation cables from external electrical noise and ensuring signal integrity. But over time, environmental conditions, physical stress, or aging can cause shield degradation—posing a major risk for system failure.
What makes the Swartz CSM Shield Monitor so unique is its precision and proactive approach. Rather than waiting for a fault to occur, the monitor continuously analyzes the electrical characteristics of the cable shield. It uses sophisticated algorithms to determine even the smallest changes in impedance or grounding effectiveness. When something doesn’t look right, it alerts maintenance teams—giving them time to act before problems spiral into costly outages or safety incidents.
Swartz Engineering also designed this technology with user experience in mind. The device is compact, easily integrated into existing systems, and features intuitive interfaces for real-time diagnostics and data logging. Whether you’re managing a power substation, utility grid, or critical industrial infrastructure, the Swartz CSM Shield Monitor gives you peace of mind—knowing your systems are being watched by something smarter than the average sensor.
What truly sets this innovation apart is its human purpose. It’s not just about protecting cables—it’s about protecting people, operations, and the continuity of the services our society depends on. The Swartz CSM Shield Monitor reflects our commitment to creating not just better technology, but better outcomes.
At Swartz Engineering, our passion for engineering excellence meets real-world need. We’re proud to offer solutions like the Swartz CSM Shield Monitor that empower industries to run safer, smarter, and stronger every day. Stay protected. Stay ahead. Trust Swartz.
This post was written by Justin Tidd, Director at Swartz Engineering. For nearly half a century, Swartz Engineering has been at the forefront of industry safety. They are a family-owned company specializing in power distribution for the electrical industry. They are the leading manufacturer of surge arrester. The SWARTZ® Current Transducer is a high-performance, solid-state unit specifically developed to meet requirements for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCA- DA) systems.
