HYDROCAL Portfolio 2009

MTE Meter Test Equipment AG

Zug / Switzerland Page 1
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Hydran M2: Online Continuous monitoring of

dissolved gas and dissolved water content in
mineral insulating oil.

Disadvantages vs. HYDROCAL 1003

Limited either to H2 measurement only or a
combined value of H2, CO, C2H2, C2H4
No integrated On-board modem requirement for additional housing
(HYDRAN 201CI controller)
Very limited I/Os and Transformer Monitoring functions
No DGA adjustment functions
User interface / Languages
Flexibility / Open Mind

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Problem: Hydran 201Ti & Hydran M/2 Specification

Typical customer question / remark:
Hydran 201Ti & Hydran M2 measure
4 gases (H2, CO, C2H2, C2H4) and
HYDROCAL 1002 only 2 gases
Hydran 201Ti & Hydran M/2 specifica-
tion (concerning gas measurement) Hydran 201Ti Hydran M2

Composite Value
4 gases = 1 value
Excerpt from Hydran 201Ti & Hydran M/2 specification
Gas Relative Sensitivity
=> Gas Level Interpretation = Increase of measurement
Problem uncertainty for H2
=> Alarm Setting Problem
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Example for Alarm Setting Problem with Hydran 201Ti & Hydran M2
Scenario 1: Alarm level too high

Time
H2 H2
400 C2H4 C2H4
CO 600 CO
320 320
250 C H 250 C2H2
2 2 Hydran 201Ti: Hydran 201Ti:
130 130
460 ppm 660 ppm
Setting of alarm levels
Hi = 600 ppm
Hi-Hi = 700 ppm

CO
1000

H2
400 C2H4 Hydran 201Ti:
320
C2H2 595 ppm
130

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Example for Alarm Setting Problem with Hydran 201Ti & Hydran M2
Scenario 2: Alarm level too low
CO
1000
Time
H2 H2
400 C2H4 400 C2H4
CO 320 320
250 C H
2 2 Hydran 201Ti: C2H2 Hydran 201Ti:
130 130
460 ppm 595 ppm
Setting of alarm levels
Hi = 500 ppm
Hi-Hi = 550 ppm

H2
490
CO C2H4 Hydran 201Ti:
340 320
C2H2 565 ppm
130

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5 x SPDT alarm relays for gas and 8 Analog DC inputs:

moisture (Gas H + HH, moisture: 4 x 0/4-20mA
H + HH and system fault alarm) 4 x 0/4-20mA / 0-10V (configurable
Optional analog I/O: by jumpers)
4 x analog inputs (4-20mA) or 16 Outputs
4 x dry contact inputs or 3 x Analog outputs (0/4-20mA) for gas
4 x analog outputs (4-20mA) or concentration (H2, CO and moisture
4 x analog outputs (0-1mA) content)
1 x Analog outputs (0/4-20mA, free
configurable)
12 x Digital outputs (4 x Relay outputs
and 8 x Opto- Coupler outputs)
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NO TRANSFORMER MONITORING Transformer Monitoring functions:

FUNCTIONS Calculations: Hot-Spot, Loss-of-Life,
Ageing Rate, Cooling Stage / Tap
Changer Position (e.g. via current
transducer). Joint development with
PAUWELS, Belgium

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HYDROCAL 1003
HYDROCAL 1002
Supply suitable calibration equipment Field calibration is not required
for calibrating the on line dissolved Input of correction factor
gas-monitoring system Results of laboratory analysis can be
intro-duced in this menu. These can be
used for calculation
of correction factors
for definition of the
gas content

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HYDRAN M2 HYDROCAL 1003

LCD 128x64 Pixels. Keyboard, 8 keys
Only English language available
LCD display, 320 x 240 points,
monochrome, Keyboard 19 keys (alpha-
numerical + cursor)
Several languages available (Firmware +
HydroSoft): English, German, French,
Spanish, Chinese, Turkish, Russian

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Technical comparison: Advantages / Disadvantages
HYDROCAL 1003 Hydran M2
Application Online Continuous monitoring of dissolved gas in Online Continuous monitoring of dissolved gas in
mineral insulating oil and moisture in oil. mineral insulating oil and moisture in oil.
Monitoring functions

All Units have same main application. However , HYDROCAL 1003 allows additionally monitoring functions

Detection and Measurement of
gas
Individual measurement of each following gases
100% H2: 15 % of the measuring value 25 ppm
100% CO: 20 % of the measuring value 25 ppm
100% Moisture in Oil: 3 % of the measuring value
3 ppm
Composite Value
4 gases = 1 Value
H2, CO, C2H2, C2H4 with sensitivity of 100% of H2
H2: 100% of concentration
CO: 18 +/- 3% of concentration
C2H2: 8 +/- 2% of concentration
C2H4: 1,5% +/- 0,5% of concentration
H20 Moisture: 100% 2%

All of them have same measuring quantities

Individual measurement is definitively recognized as the most relevant method to carry out right analyses and
decisions. Composite measurement cause misunderstanding and decisions mistakes.
Range Gas: 0 ppm ... 2.000 ppm Gas: 0 to 2000 ppm
Moisture: Moisture: 0 100% RH
relative 0 % 100%
absolute 0 ppm 100ppm
All of them are totally in acceptable measurement range
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Technical comparison: Advantages / Disadvantages
HYDROCAL 1003 Hydran M2
Accuracy 100% H2: 15 % of the measuring value 25 +/- 10% of reading +/- 25 ppm (H2 equivalent)
ppm Composite Value
100% CO: 20 % of the measuring value 25 Moisture: 2% RH
ppm
100% Moisture in Oil: 3 % of the measuring
value 3 ppm

Accuracy comparison between HYDROCAL 1003 and HYDRAN M2 cannot be made due to composite
measurement.
Accuracy of such devices (Absolute measurement) is less important than trend establishment

Response Time Continuously measurement with record every 20 10 Minutes sensor response (90% of step change)
minutes
Not so significant for online preventive maintenance applications
Oil Temp. Range of sensor -20C ... +90C -50C to +90C
All three units satisfy to customers requirement
Gas extraction Membrane Membrane
Same or very close extraction principle
Principle Gas: H2: thin-film semi-conductor gas sensor Gas: Combustible gas sensor
(redundant system with 2 sensors), CO: thin-film Moisture: thin-film capacitive sensor
semi-conductor gas sensor
Moisture: thin-film capacitive sensor
No significant advantages or disadvantages between them.
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Technical comparison: Advantages / Disadvantages
HYDROCAL 1003 Hydran M2
Operating Voltage 88 VAC 276 VAC, 100-240 V AC 10 %, 47/63 Hz
50/60 Hz 650 VA
350 VA
Same or very close
Pressure range 0 - 800 kpa, no vacuum allowed 0 - 700 kpa, no vacuum allowed

Display LCD display, 320 240 points, monochrome LCD 128x64 Pixels
Keyboard, 19 keys (alpha-numerical + cursor) Keyboard, 8 keys

Definitively, HYDROCAL 1003 has the most friendly On-site interfaces allowing all measurement
quantities, alarm displaying, settings, etc...
Mounting Threads on probe Easy installation on the transformer tank or any Flooded port with 1 1/2 inch NPT male threads
valve on the transformer (connection to DIN ISO
228: G 1)
Or 1 NPT (ANSI B1.20.1)

HYDROCAL 1003 and HYDRAN M2 have same mounting principle, directly on a transformer valve.

Calibration Equipment Field calibration is not required Supply suitable calibration equipment for calibrating
Input of correction factor the on line dissolved gas-monitoring system.
Results of laboratory analysis can be introduced in
this menu. These can be used for calculation of
correction factors for definition of the gas content

All of them dont require field calibration at any time. However , HYDROCAL 1003 allow to adjust their
measurement with DGA results in laboratory.
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Technical comparison: Advantages / Disadvantages
HYDROCAL 1003 Hydran M2
I / O Alarms 8 Analog DC inputs: 5 SPDT alarm relays for gas and moisture (Gas H +
4 0/4-20mA HH, moisture: H + HH and system fault alarm)
4 0/4-20mA / 0-10V (configurable by jumpers) Optional Analog I/O:
16 Outputs 4 Analog Inputs 4 20mA
3 Analog outputs (0/4-20mA) for gas concentration or
(H2, CO and moisture content) 4 dry contact inputs
1 Analog outputs (0/4-20mA, free configurable) or
12 Digital outputs (4 12V relay outputs: 220 V DC, 4 Analog outputs 4 20 mA
220 V AC, 2 A, 60 W. 8 opto-coupler) for alarm or
output: 4 Analog outputs 0 1mA
H2 alarm (H), H2 alarm (HH) H-alarm: 1st level
alarm
CO alarm (H), CO alarm (HH) HH-alarm: 2nd level
alarm
Operation error
Definitively, HYDROCAL 1003 offers the most significant Inputs and Outputs standard package allowing
transformer monitoring. Functions. For example, voltage, current, temperature, etc. can be monitored.
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Technical comparison: Advantages / Disadvantages
Transformer Monitoring
Functions
Control Data Communication
and Data Storage Capabilities
HYDROCAL 1003 Hydran M2
Calculations: No
Hot-Spot
Loss-of-Life
Ageing Rate,
Cooling Stage / Tap Changer Position (e.g. via current
transducer)
joint development with PAUWELS, Belgium
Only HYROCAL 1002 allows Transformer Monitoring Functions
CPU, 32 bit, 50 MHz embedded CPU
RAM, 2 MB RS 232, RS 485, MODBUS, DNP 3.0, Optional
ROM #1, Firmware + Configuration, 512 KB Ethernet module, Optional integrated Analog
ROM #2, Data, 4 MB (2 years time storage capacity for the Modem or optional GSM Modem via requires H201
measuring data) Ci-1/-4/-i controller
Hardware watchdog
Various communication interfaces (RS 232, RS 485,
MODBUS, optional integrated GSM - analog modem
Ethernet modem)
Optional: DNP3, IEC 61850 Protocol
Not significant advantages or disadvantages between them