How to Inspect a Transformer with Tiliter’s Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent
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How to Inspect a Transformer with Tiliter’s Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent

November 19, 2025

Power transformers play a critical role in keeping industrial sites, utilities, and infrastructure running smoothly. Even small exterior damages can lead to safety risks, expensive failures, or unexpected downtime. Regular inspection is essential, but traditional manual checks take time, depend on human judgment, and often miss early signs of deterioration.

Tiliter’s Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent solves this problem by automating transformer inspections with Vision AI. It detects exterior issues instantly from a single uploaded image and provides a structured, reliable assessment. This guide explains how to use the agent and why it is a smarter way to inspect transformer enclosures.

Why Transformer Exterior Inspection Matters

Transformers are exposed to weather, vibration, corrosion, and long operating hours. Over time, this leads to visible exterior issues that can indicate deeper faults. Common problems include:

  • Rust or corrosion
  • Dents or structural deformation
  • Oil leaks around seals
  • Broken components
  • Damaged bushings or connectors
  • Loose fittings
  • Overheating marks

These issues can escalate into failures if left undetected. Manual inspections often happen infrequently, and inspectors might overlook subtle early signs. Automating the process helps teams act faster, prevent outages, and maintain safer equipment.

Automating Transformer Inspection with Vision AI

Automation brings consistency, speed, and accuracy to transformer inspection workflows. Tiliter’s Vision Agents analyze transformer images and identify visible defects within seconds. This eliminates manual guesswork and ensures every inspection follows the same standards.

The Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent uses computer vision to scan an uploaded image and generate structured insights. The result is a clear breakdown of detected issues, ready to be added to maintenance logs or inspection reports.

This type of automation helps teams:

  • Inspect more transformers in less time
  • Reduce the risk of missing critical issues
  • Maintain consistent inspection quality
  • Improve safety and prevent downtime
  • Keep better historical records for analysis.

How to Inspect a Transformer with Tiliter’s Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent

Using the agent is simple. Here is a step-by-step walkthrough.

1. Log in to Tiliter’s Dashboard

Open your Tiliter account and log in to the dashboard, where all Vision Agents are available.

2. Select the Agents Tab

From the menu on the left side, click on the Agents tab. This is where you can browse and search all available Vision Agents.

3. Search for the Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent

Use the search bar to find Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent. Once it appears, you can access it directly.

4. Click the Test Button

Select the Test button to open the interface for running the inspection.

5. Upload the Transformer Image

Upload a clear image of the transformer exterior. The Vision Agent will automatically analyze the structure, components, and visible areas.

6. View Your Structured Results

Once processing is complete, you will receive a structured output with detected damages or abnormalities. These insights can include corrosion, cracks, leaks, damaged surfaces, or any visible irregularities.

This structured result can be used for reporting, maintenance planning, or integrating with your workflow through automation tools.

Why Use Tiliter for Transformer Inspections

Tiliter brings accuracy, speed, and consistency to a process that is often slow and manual. The Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent helps teams avoid risks, reduce downtime, and make more informed decisions.

You get:

  • Instant AI-powered analysis
  • Reliable detection of exterior defects
  • Automated and repeatable inspections
  • Easy integration with existing workflows
  • Better data for long-term maintenance planning

Final Thoughts

Transformer inspection is a vital part of asset management. With Tiliter’s Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent, teams can automate the process and inspect transformers faster, safer, and with better accuracy. Vision AI makes it simple to detect damage early and prevent costly failures long before they happen.

Ready to streamline your transformer inspections? Try the Transformer Exterior Inspector Agent and see how it works with a single uploaded image.

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