GE 2. Internal Features of the TRANSFIX 4. TRANSCONNECT – Operation and Settings 4.

1 Measurements Tab
Digital Energy Monitoring & Diagnostics
During an analysis, the serial number and operational state of the Next create a new database: To download from the device right click the device in the Asset This tab displays results stored in the device.
TRANSFIX will be displayed on the LCD. Explorer within Perception and select Download. You can see the 1
File > New Database > [Enter database name] progress of the download in the device Properties tab within the
[ENTER] 2

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Device Connection section.
Or File > Connect to connect to a remote
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database

TRANSFIX, TAPTRANS, DUALTRANS, MULTITRANS, MINITRANS,

HYDRAN M2, INTELLIX MO150, INTELLIX BMT300
This Quick Start Guide outlines the operation of the TRANSFIX* after
the device has been successfully installed and commissioned. For
more detailed operation, including MODBUS implementation, please
consult the supplied documentation.
1. External Features of the MINITRANS/ TRANSFIX
LED Indicators
Air Intake Cover
Access Handles
The oil supply/drain pipes, power and communication cables are
located underneath the device as well as a quick release valve* for
manual oil sampling. Refer to the user guide for instructions on this
process. Refer to individual User Manuals for additional product
information.
*Also TAPTRANS/MULTITRANS/MINITRANS
The next step is to build the Asset Tree.
To add a new Area/Substation/Transformer/ Right click the device and select Setup, this will open the TransConnect
Device: application.
Highlight your database > Right Click > 3.1 Data Download via USB
Add > New Area/Substation/ Transformer > 5
The scroll buttons can be used to cycle the LCD through the last Downloading from a Transfix device via USB must be performed via
measured results and other status information (MINITRANS [Enter name]
the Transconnect application running on the PC. 6
automatically scrolls through this information). If an error occurs
during the measurement the LCD will display an error message. Close Perception
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MINITRANS has only a power switch - no scroll / measurement
Open Transconnect. Start>All Programs>
buttons are included.
GE Energy>Perception>Transconnect
Next Add a device to the tree. Select where you wish to add the device
Do not power down the device during the measurement, ensure the Right Click > New and select the appropriate device. Connect your PC to the Transfix via a 8
device is in standby mode before switching off power.
USB port, the device should be listed in
The new device will appear in the Asset Explorer.
3. Connecting to the device using PERCEPTION Software. Transconnect.
Select the device in the
To connect to your TRANSFIX, there are two methods – one is via Connect and download the latest 1. Menu Tabs – Select the tab for the desired menu screen
Asset Explorer and Click the
a SCADA system (for more details refer to the user manual) or the Properties tab. measurements. 2. Identification – Displays Serial Numbers & Firmware Versions
preferred method which is via PERCEPTION. (NB if connecting via USB, 3. Status Screen – Current Device Status
Enter the appropriate The data is stored in a temporary folder called “File Watcher”.
it will be necessary to install the USB drivers – follow the installation
connection details within the 4. Relay/Indicator control – Turn On/Off Relay/Indicators
wizard on your PC - see TRANSCONNECT user manual for detailed Exit the Transconnect application.
information). Communications section. 5. Sensor Inputs – Temperature & Analogue Input Readings
Open Perception, the downloaded data will be automatically imported. 6. Start/Stop & Download Measurements
Start the PERCEPTION application.
7. Measurement Status
8. Apply settings/Refresh/Exit (also displays measurement download
Note: T he Transconnect application is automatically installed with Perception. status)
It is usually located in the Programs/GE Energy directory.

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4.2 DGA Scheduling Tab 4.3 Configuring Alarms 5. Viewing Results Using PERCEPTION 5.3 Trend Chart 6.2 Gas Ratios* 6.4 Total Dissolved Combustible Gas (TDCG)*
This tab is used to configure the measurement interval. Once a In PERCEPTION, clicking on the device will display the following tabs. Displays results in graphical form, points can be added/removed by Seleting this tab displays a 3D rotatable Gas Ratio Diagram as per Provides TDCG analysis
device exceeds the levels set in the Alarms tab, it will enter Caution right clicking the graph. Custom Ratios trend charts are available in IEC 60599 or IEE C57.104. The ratio table option shows Doernenburg,
and Alarm Modes and automatically accelerate the measurement 5.1 Status Perception Desktop. Rogers and C57.104 Transformer conditions ratios.
frequency.
1 Displays the current state of the device, with alarm levels indicating
any caution/alarm readings.
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Japanese ETRA diagram is also available. For further information consult the user guide
or GEDigitalEnergy.com/MD.htm.
*Diagnostic feature not available in PERCEPTION EXPRESS
3 6. Diagnosis of Data using PERCEPTION DESKTOP*
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5.2 Data Table 6.1 Duvals Triangle* 6.3 Key Gas* Maintenance
Recommended Settings Displays results in tabular format highlighting any caution/alarm Selecting this tab displays Duvals triangle with historical plotting Consult the user guides for details of air intake and oil filter cleaning.
This compares the DGA results to profiles of known faults as per IEEE
Recommended settings for TRANSFIX / MINITRANS are: readings. measurements included. The drop down tab on the right hand side C57.104. Statistical analysis is provided to assist the user. Error Codes as displayed on LCD Screen
allows switching to Duvals Tap Changer Triangle.
Normal Mode: 4 Hrs 01 Missing mains input 14 Gas leak test: Pump pressure too low
02 PGA power supply voltage too low 15 Gas leak test: Pressure decay too high
Caution Mode: 2 Hrs 03 PGA chopper frequency outside range 16 Oil temperature too low
This tab is used to configure the alarm settings on the device. 04 PGA IR-source outside range 17 Oil temperature too high
Alarm Mode: 1 Hr 05 Gas flow lower than limit 18 Oil pressure too low
1. Separate Caution & Alarm tab’s and several User Alarm tabs 06 Background noise/vibration too high 19 Oil pressure too high
2. User Configurable Alarm Limits 07 Microphone test failed 20 Oil pump tacho count too high
Recommended settings for TAPTRANS / MULTITRANS are:
08 No levelsensor1 signal (oil level) 21 Oil pump pressure too low
Normal Mode: 6 Hrs 3. Rate of Change (ROC) time window & minimum number of samples 09 No Levelsensor3 signal (oil drain) 22 Oil pump speed out of range
for ROC calculation 10 Levelsensor1 signal (oil level) 23 Manual oil sampling switch
Caution Mode: 3 Hrs 4. Alerts – Alert sent when the Alarm Condition (Limit) is reached
11 Levelsensor2 signal (oil level alert) 24 Oil pump tacho count too low
12 PGA Air temperature outside limits 25 Oil pump not turning
Alarm Mode: 1 Hr Click on Apply to apply any changes. The device will reset but will 13 Bad communication with controlboard
not affect any measurement in progress. Click on Exit to close the
connection and return to PERCEPTION to view the results.
*Diagnostic feature not available in PERCEPTION EXPRESS *Diagnostic feature not available in PERCEPTION EXPRESS GEDigitalEnergy.com

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