QUALITROL® QTMS Transformer Monitoring System

Providing the Missing Piece in Your Condition Based Monitoring Platform

• Modular design; full customization of monitoring parameters to meet specification

• Reduce installation and reconfiguration time; web based software and plug and play modules

• Field upgradeable; hot swappable modules with wiring on the front panel of the unit

• Multiple chassis sizes and mounting options to suit any application

Product Summary
Description:
As industry trends continue to require
higher transformer utilization with reduced
operations and maintenance budgets it is
becoming vital to reliably monitor asset
health in real time. Real time monitoring of
important parameters such as traditional
transformer main tank/LTC/ cooling
systems, partial discharge, dissolved gas
analysis and bushing health may indicate
early warning signs of potential risks to the
electrical network and associated assets.
Early detection of transformer abnormally
may allow for a shorter issue resolution
Main Tank
cycle and avoidance of unnecessary
Monitoring
maintenance or even potential unplanned
outages. Dissolved Gas Analysis Load Tap Changer
Monitoring Monitoring
Application:
Transformer monitor for condition based, Fiber Optic QTMS Cooling
continuous online monitoring of asset Monitoring Monitoring
health (CBM). Interfaces with a variety of
Qualitrol & third party smart sensors, as
well as traditional gauges to accurately Partial Discharge Bushing
measure transformer parameters vital to Monitoring Monitoring
3rd Party
asset management. The QTMS utilizes a Sensors
modular approach allowing for full system
customization to specification. Modules
are hot swappable and field upgradeable. Bring ALL Sensor Data Into One Monitor
Web based software is specifically designed
for ease of unit commissioning and setup.

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Asset Health
Individual modules allow for complete QTMS customization. Certain parameters such as dissolved gas
analysis (DGA), partial discharge (PD), and 3rd party sensors can be brought in via communication ports.

Bushings Conservator

LTC

Main Tank Windings Cooling

Main Tank Windings Load Tap Changer

• Temperature • Fiber Optic Winding Temp • Contact Wear Status
• Pressure Relief • Simulated Winding Temp • Current Position + Range
• Rapid Pressure Rise Relay • Partial Discharge (PD) • Tap Run Time + Count
• Liquid Level • Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) • Motor Current Power
• Smart Breather • Geomagnetically Induced • Motor Actuation Counter
• 3rd Party Smart Sensors Current (GIC) • Alarm Set Points
• LTC Temperature and
Differentials

Bushings Cooling Monitoring Conservator Tank

• Capacitance Current Value • Motor Current Power + • Liquid Level
• Capacitance Alarm Set Points Motor Run Time • Buccholz Relay
• Tan Delta Value •Alarm Set Points • Bladder Rupture Alarm
• Tan Delta Alarm Set Points • Cooling Bank Temperature +
• Temperature Value Differentials
• Temperature Alarm Set Point • Flow Indicator Status
• Leakage Current Value + Set • Efficiency Status
Points

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Modular Platform
Individual hardware modules allow for complete QTMS customization. Certain parameters such as
dissolved gas analysis (DGA), partial discharge (PD), and third party sensors can be brought in via
communication ports.

Display Digital Inputs Relays

• Optional push button display • Completely configurable per • Control of cooling systems,
screen specification alarms, and trip signals
• Large backlit LCD screen • 14 digital inputs per module • 8 relays per module
• Integrated overlay buttons • Up to 196 digital inputs per • Up to 112 relays available per
system system

Fiber Optics Analog Inputs Bushing Monitor

• Accurate direct winding •Flexible configuration of • Real time monitoring of up to 6
temperature multiple analog types bushing taps per module
• 8 analog inputs per module • Detect changes in Tan Delta
• Accurately characterize asset
• Detect changes in capacitance
aging • Up to 112 analog inputs per
• Available in 4, 6, or 8 inputs system

CPU All modules are isolated from one another. Each is

• USB and serial ports; IEC61850,
DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC60870
engineered to be hot swappable and fully field upgradeable to
protocols aid in configuration changes. The web based interface
• Web based interface software will automatically recognize hardware changes to
• Universal power supply
reduce installation and commissioning time.

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Module Customization
Qualitrol offers a wide variety of modules to populate the various sizes of QTMS chassis. Any
module configuration may be chosen, and module changes are auto-recognized by the QTMS
software.

Module Installation:
Modules easily slide in
and out of the chassis
to create a custom
configurations

Chassis Customization
• Optional remote display
• Houses up to 4 modules
STX

• Generally used for traditional transformer monitoring or specialty

applications

• Optional remote or internal display

MTX

• Houses up to 7 modules
• Generally used for traditional monitoring + some advanced
functionality such as Fiber Optics, DGA or bushing monitoring

• Optional remote or internal display

• Houses up to 14 modules
• Generally used for advanced CBM transformer monitoring
LTX

• Traditional monitoring / LTC / Cooling

• Bushing Monitoring
• Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)
• Partial Discharge (PD)
• Fiber Optic Temperature

A variety of mounting options are available with the QTMS. Including panel mount, rack mount,
as was various enclosures.

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Product Advantages
Customization & Configuration:
• Modular approach customizable to any CBM platform; traditional monitoring plus DGA, PD, Bushing Monitoring
• Choose a unique combination of monitoring parameters & health algorithms for various sized transformers
• All modules are backward compatible and can be added or subtracted at any time with simple configuration
• Fully field configurable by the end user with web based software that can be accessed on or offline.
• No need for constant manufacturer technician support on installation or configuration changes!

Installation & Reliability:

• Universal power supply with wiring on the front of the unit for easy assess
• Multiple mounting options and chassis sizes allow for a tailored application for any CBM platform
• Hot swappable modules and simple configuration of 3rd party sensors through multiple communication options
• Made in USA with robust materials that are fully tested according to current electrical and security protocols

Software & Algorithms:

• Web based software can be accessed locally or remotely depending on the application
• Configuration of sensors, alarms, and modules are simple and intuitive with just a few mouse clicks
• Incorporation of state of the art health assessment algorithms
• Algorithms are based on IEC and IEEE standards that are well accepted in the industry

Transformer Fleet Monitoring

Bring data from multiple QTMS units into a centralized location with Qualitrol’s SmartSub
enterprise software packages. Show data on an individual asset level, regional view, or
consolidated fleet wide look.

SmartSub

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Functional Specifications

Data Management

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Module Specifications
Inputs: Measures up to 8 parameters
Accuracy: +/- 0.5% full scale input range
100 ohm platinum (Pt100)
RTD; simulated winding
Liquid/ambient temperature range: -
Temperature:
40 - 120°C
Winding temperature range: -40 -
Analog Input Module 200°C
Clamp-on CT, 0 - 5A, - 10A, - 20A, -
Current:
100A and others available
DC Current Loops: 0 - 1 and 4 - 20 mA DC
0 - 140 VAC and 0 - 320 VAC; 50/60
AC Voltage:
Hz
Potentiometer: 1500 - 15,000 ohms
Tap Position: 0 - 1 mADC or 4 - 20 mADC
Measures up to 14 optically isolated
Inputs:
inputs
Digital Input Module
Maximum Voltage: 250 VDC
Threshold Voltage: >75VDC
Direct Winding Temperature Inputs: Up to 8 fiber optic input probes
Fiber Optic Accuracy: +/- 1°C
8 Form C relays; 10 A @ 120/240
Output Relays:
VAC; 10 A @ 30 VDC
2 Loops; 0 - 1 mA (max resistive load
Output Relay Module
10,000 ohms)/ 4 - 20mA (max
Output Current Loops:
resistance 500 ohms); other options
available
UP to 6 bushings (Minimum 3 signals
required)
6 x Bushing Current (equivalent
Inputs Signal from Bushing Voltage) Signal
Sensors: 6 x Temperature Signal
6 x Reference Voltage Signal
Ethernet port to connect 1 - OCU for
partial Discharges monitoring
Calculate the phase difference
Measuring Principle: between Leakage current and
Reference voltage
Bushing Input Module
Tan Delta/ Power Factor: Accuracy
better than ±0.0001 (0.1mrad in phase
shift)
Capacitance: Accuracy better than
0.2%
General: Reference Voltage: Accuracy better
than ±0.1%
Temperature compensated Tan
Delta / Power Factor
Integration into SmartSUB:
Accuracy better than ±0.1%

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Environmental Considerations
IEC 60255-5:2000
Dielectric Strength:
IEEE C37.90-2005
Impulse: IEC 60255-5:2000
C37.90.3 (IEEE)
Electrostatic Discharge:
IEC 61000-4-2:2009 (Level 4)
61000-6-5
Radiated RF:
IEC 61000-4-3:2010
IEC 60255-22-4:2008
Immunity Fast Transient, Burst:
IEC 61000-4-4:2011
61000-6-5
Surge:
IEC 61000-4-5:2005 (Level 3)
Capability Damped Oscillatory: 61000-4-12
IEC 61000-4-6:2006
Conducted RF:
IEC 61000-4-6:2006
Conducted Emissions: EN 55011 CLASS A
Radiated Emissions: EN 55011 CLASS A
Tolerance to Power Frequency 61000-4-8
IEC 60529:2001
IP20
IP Code:
(Higher IP ratings available with
enclosure under request)
Sinusoidal Vibration IEC 60255-21-1:1988, Class 1
Shock and Bump IEC 60255-21-2:1988, Class 1
Cold: IEC 60068-2-1:2007
Environmental
Damp Heat, Cyclic: IEC 60068-2-56
Dry Heat: IEC 60068-2-2:2007
Operating Temperature -40°C TO+72°C
Operating Temperature
-20°C TO+72°C
(Bushing Module)
Storage temperature -60°C TO+85°C
Operating Humidity 5-95% NON-CONDENSING

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