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Hydran 201Ti (Mark IV)

Essential DGA monitoring for transformers Easy Asset Supervision
• Permanently mounts on a single transformer
Transformers are key and expensive components of the electrical grid and knowledge of their oil valve. No extra piping or pump required
health condition is essential to having a reliable network. When a transformer’s insulation system • “Composite gas” sensor responds 100%
is overstressed, gases are produced that dissolve in the oil. Dissolved Gas-in-oil Analysis (DGA) is to Hydrogen (general fault gas) and is also
sensitive to Carbon Monoxide (overheated
recognized as the best indicator of developing faults.
paper) Acetylene (arcing) and Ethylene
The Hydran™ 201Ti is a small and easy to setup continuous Dissolved Gas-in-oil Analysis (DGA) (overheated oil) thus covering main failure root
causes
monitor. It provides the basic information used by IEEE® Standard C57.104 and can be used as an
essential first line of defence for the transformers in your fleet to obtain advance warning of a failure • “Hydrogen only” gas sensor is simpler and
responds 100% to Hydrogen gas only, the
condition and minimize the risk of an unplanned outage. general fault gas
The 201Ti uses fuel cell technology (described as fixed instruments - method 3 in the standard) and
is now available with a choice of either the world renown “Hydran Composite Gas” sensor which Configurable Alarms
responds 100% to Hydrogen and is also sensitive to Carbon Monoxide, Acetylene and Ethylene or • An alarm is raised when an abnormal level of
the more basic “Hydrogen Only” sensor which focuses purely on Hydrogen gas generation. fault gas is detected

Because the monitoring unit mounts on a single valve and uses Dynamic Oil Sampling, there is no • Two alarm levels (one for Alert and one for
Alarm) can be set to show increasing severity
need for a pump or extra piping to connect to different valves. Due to its uncomplicated features
• Alarms can be set on gas ppm levels or on gas
and the easily understood information it provides, the 201Ti has been amongst the monitors of
rate of change (ROC) over an hour or a day
choice for many years, with one of the largest installed base of any DGA monitor.
• Automatic self-test every 15 days will trigger
service alarm if it detects a fault, including
Key Benefits power failure, oil valve closed, sensor or
battery needing replacement
• Continually measures key fault gas to give you an insight into the transformer’s condition
• Choice of gas sensor: traditional “Composite gas” or more basic “Hydrogen only”
Human Interface
• Communicates gas ppm and gas rate of change values remotely to avoid site visits and enable • Backlit LCD display of gas information
remote supervision
• Keypad to stop unit and acknowledge alarms
• Fourth generation of this continuously improved design, with over 25,000 units sold worldwide • Compatibility with GE’s acclaimed Perception™
software to download, trend and analyze
Applications transformer data

Power Utilities
• Simple and effective solution for less-critical transformers
Mark IV Improvements
• Completely overhauled with improved sensor
• Focuses and prioritizes asset replacement strategy durability, new electronic boards and power
supply to make it RoHS compliant while
Industrial Plants increasing device reliability and capabilities
• Reduces the risk of process interruption due to power failure • Local USB port to replace the RS-232 port no
longer found on most field laptops
• Minimizes costly production downtime
• Digital output of registers using Modbus®
protocol communication over isolated RS-485
Controllers
The Hydran 201Ti can be connected to optional controllers to facilitate
communication with multiple units and create a local network.

• The Ci-1 controller is a one channel controller that replicates some of

the human interface functions (gas value display, alarm buttons). This
is ideal when the 201Ti is mounted out of reach on an upper valve of
the transformer. It also brings down the alarm relay contacts and the
analogue output for easier wiring.
• The Ci-C controller receives the gas ppm data from up to four 201Ti,
providing a single communication point for all four monitors. It has no
alarm relay or analogue output. This is ideal when protecting 3 single
phase transformers + 1 spare.
It is possible to “daisy-chain” up to 32 controllers or 201Ti through their
RS-485 port. The maximum chain distance (all cables added up) is 1200m
(4000ft). All the 201Ti connected to any of the daisy-chained controllers can
be accessed through any controller in the local network, thus facilitating
communication by only having to fit one RS-232 modem for example.

Technical Specifications
MEASUREMENTS RS-485 (terminal block), isolated to 2000 Vac RMS, for Enclosure Rating
supervisory link connection to optional controllers and for
Fuel cell type sensor behind a gas permeable membrane in NEMA Type 4X certified, meets requirements of IP56
remote communication
contact with transformer insulating oil
Gas level (ppm) and gas rate of change (hourly or daily ppm) Power Requirements
Range 25-2000 ppm (volume/volume, H₂
equivalent) outputs using Modbus® or Hydran Protocols over RS-485 90–132 Vac or 180–264 Vac switchable, 47–63 Hz, 475VA
max
Accuracy ±10% of reading ±25 ppm (H₂ Analog Communications
equivalent) Mechanical
Response time 10 minutes (90% of step change) Gas level ppm output using 4-20mA for 25-2000 ppm range,
10V load maximum, isolated to 2000 Vac RMS Cylindrical shape, mounts on either 1”, 1.5” or 2” female NPT
valve
"Composite Gas" Sensor
Relative sensitivity H₂: 100% of concentration Alarms Dimensions diameter 178mm (7”) x length
180mm (7-1/8”)
CO: 15 ± 4 % of concentration 3 different alarms: Gas Alert (Hi), Gas Alarm (HiHi) and Service
Alarm (battery, sensor, temp) Installed weight 5.6Kg (12lb)
C₂H₂: 8 ± 2 % of concentration
Shipping weight 6.9Kg (15lb)
C₂H₄: 1.5 ± 0.5 % of concentration Gas alarms can be set on gas level reached or on hourly or
Repeatability highest of ±5% of reading or ±5 ppm daily trend (gas level rate of change) OPTIONS
3 dry contact relays (type C, SPDT), NO/NC, 3A@250Vac Adapters for non NPT valves
resistive load, 3A@30Vdc resistive load
"H2 Only" Gas Sensor Finned heat sink adapter (1.5”), for use when ambient
Relative sensitivity H₂: 100% of concentration Manual Sampling temperature is above 40°C (104°F) or oil temperature is
Easily accessible external oil sampling port for glass syringe above 90°C (194°F)
Interference from CO, C₂H₂ and C₂H₄
less than 3% of concentration with Luer stop cock Special tube wrench for sensor installation and removal
Repeatability highest of ±5% of reading or ±10 ENVIRONMENT H201Ci-1 one-channel controller
ppm
Conditions H201Ci-C four-channel controller
FEATURES Operating ambient -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to +131°F)
temperature Accessories/options for controllers
Display
Backlit LCD, 2 lines x 16 characters Operating ambient 0-95% RH, non-condensing
humidity
Keypad to setup unit and acknowledge alarms Oil temperature at -40°C to +105°C (-40°F to +221°F with
Digital Communications valve finned heat sink adapter option)
USB port (type B connector) for local connection to laptop Oil pressure at valve 0-700KPa (0-100psi)
computer for configuring the system Vacuum resistant sensor

Product Ordering Part Numbers Mineral Oil Natural Ester Oil Synthetic Ester Oil
Possible, on special request, for substantial
"Composite gas" sensor H201Ti_CE quantities
HYDRAN 201Ti
"Hydrogen only" sensor H201Ti_CE-H2  

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