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Portable Onsite DGA Fully Portable

Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) and moisture measurement of insulating fluids are recognized as the most • Standalone DGA field instrument capable
important tests for condition assessment of fluid-insulated transformers. Every year asset owners deploy of measuring seven diagnostic gases and
field crews to take thousands of fluid samples from transformers as part of periodic health checks and for moisture
immediate operational decisions. These samples are sent to offsite laboratories for analysis. • Calibration and consumable gas free design for
Kelman™ Transport X² is a portable ‘lab in a box’ delivering detailed analysis with dramatically reduced autonomous field operation
turnaround times. In critical situations, the ability to perform DGA in less than 30 minutes on the spot, • Robust design with IP67 rating when closed
empowers asset owners to determine a transformer’s condition onsite and thereby allow operational
• Unit weighs less than 9 kg (20 lb)
decisions to be made at the earliest opportunity.

GE was the first to deliver consumable-free DGA products to the market and the Transport X² represents
the next generation of its portable system. GE’s class leading Photo-acoustic spectroscopy (PAS) gas
Field Proven Technology
measurement technology, now in its fourth generation, provides laboratory-challenging levels of precision • Advanced PAS technology (4th generation)
in a calibration free, easy-to-use and hand-carriable product. underpinned by decades of DGA experience

Benefiting from over 40 years of global DGA experience, the Transport X² encapsulates intuitive • Designed and built to GE’s high quality
standards
advancements to bring improved performance, innovative new features, enhanced user experience and
greater robustness. • Supports mineral oil and ester fluids
• 5 year warranty as standard
Key Benefits
• Measurement of seven diagnostic gases and moisture content in the oil Intuitive Operation
• Fast diagnostics in less than 30 minutes • Graphical touchscreen user interface
• Intuitive touchscreen interface with step-by-step instructions and Plug and Play connectivity • Intuitive onscreen step-by-step instructions
• Compatible with mineral insulating oils and newer ester-based fluids (natural and synthetic) • Seamless integration with Perception software
• Enables operators to effectively respond to alarms, trip events and supports on-site field decision making • Plug and Play download of measurements and
• Ideal companion to GE’s range of single gas online DGA monitors for adding transformer diagnostics log files using standard USB 2.0 memory stick

Applications
Built-in Diagnostics
As the average age of generation, transmission and distribution transformers increases, the risk of rapid
• Built-in internationally recognized DGA
deterioration and even catastrophic failures also increases. Transformer changes can occur in between
diagnostic software tools
rounds of periodic laboratory DGA analysis and this risk exposure can go unnoticed. The Transport X² offers
electric utility and industrial customers accurate, economical and portable DGA and diagnostics in an easy- • Color graphical display to facilitate
to-use handy instrument that is applicable for: visualization
• Storage capacity for >20,000 measurements
• Mission critical industrial transformers • Tap changer tanks
• Further diagnostic capabilities through data
• Distribution transformers • Instrument transformers
upload to the Perception software suite
• Buchholz relay gas • Oil filled circuit breakers

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Application Example
The Kelman Transport X² remains your ideal partner for use in conjunction
with GE's range of single gas online DGA monitors. These units (such as RISK INDEX: 4

Hydran™ 201Ti and Hydran M2-X) monitor the transformer and raise an RISK INDEX: 3

alarm when an abnormal level of fault gas is reached or when the rate of RISK INDEX: 1

change of this gas level increases rapidly so that you can take action and
protect your transformer early in the process.

Such events often require further investigation before a valid conclusion

can be reached. Traditional methods require an oil sample to be sent to a RISK INDEX: 5

laboratory for analysis. This can be a lengthy process before a diagnosis RISK INDEX: 4

and related decision can be made. However, with the Transport X², the TRANS-DIST-04

sample can be taken and analyzed onsite, giving comprehensive diagnostic

information in less than 30 minutes. The Transport X² data can then be
uploaded and visualized in GE's powerful Perception software alongside the
readings from the online monitor.

Technical Specification
MEASUREMENT RANGE TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
Hydrogen (H₂) 5 – 5,000 ppm Automated headspace gas extraction LCD Size 6.5 inch color touchscreen
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 2 – 50,000 ppm Photo-acoustic spectroscopy (PAS) gas measurements (4th gen.) LCD Type Resistive touchscreen
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) 40 – 50,000 ppm Thin film capacitive moisture sensor Screen Resolution 640 x 480
Methane (CH₄) 2 - 50,000 ppm Oil and Buchholz gas injection utilizing syringes Computer interface USB
Acetylene (C₂H₂) 0.5 - 50,000 ppm Mineral oil and ester fluid (natural & synthetic) Measurement Download USB 2.0 Memory Stick
Ethane (C₂H₆) 2 - 50,000 ppm Robust design and portable Direct Perception Sync
Ethylene (C₂H₄) 2 - 50,000 ppm ENVIRONMENT Logfile Retrieval USB 2.0 Memory Stick and
Measurement Accuracy* ±5% or ±LDL (whichever is Operating Ambient Temperature 5 – 50 °C (+41 to +122 °F) Perception
greater) Operating Altitude Maximum 2,000m Output CSV file format and Screen
Moisture (H₂O) 0-100% relative humidity Hardcopy 2 inch thermal printer
Operating Pressure 760 - 1040 millibar
Moisture in Oil Accuracy ±3% Onboard Diagnostics Duval’s triangle, Rogers’ ratio,
Power Supply 115 – 230 V AC 50/60 Hz; 40 W
*Accuracy quoted is the accuracy of the detectors during Key Gas & Japanese ETRA
calibration; gas-in-oil measurement accuracy may be affected Enclosure IP67 (when closed)
by sampling, oil type, environmental conditions and/or product IP20 (when operating) ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
usage cycle. Gas check kit for verification of ongoing accuracy
Oil Sample Volume 50 ml (Oil)
Note: For Buchholz gas samples, LDL is 50 ppm, accuracy is
±30%, for all gases. Gas Sample Volume 5 ml (Buchholz Gas) Kit for collection and analysis of Buchholz gas samples
Dimensions 429 mm x 328 mm x 236 mm Transit case provides extra protection during air travel and harsh
(16.9 in. x 12.9 in. x 9.3 in.) environment transportation (IP67 rating when closed)
Weight 9 kg (20 lb)
Sample cooler box to rapidly cool hot oil samples for immediate
analysis, doubles as a secure sample transportation container

Kelman TRANSPORT X2 TX2 x x x x x x Base Unit Description

Language ENG English

Power Cable CA1 IEC Mains cable - 2 Pin EURO

CA2 IEC Mains cable - 3 Pin USA
CA3 IEC Mains cable - Australian
CA4 IEC Mains cable - South Africa + India
CA5 IEC Mains cable - UK
CA6 IEC Mains cable - Swiss
CA7 IEC Mains cable - Japanese
Color option CL0 Transport X2 CONF Silver Standard - Silver
CL1 Transport X2 CONF Yellow Unit and accessories pack in yellow
Transit Case TC0 None
TC1 CASE01017 Unit and accessories packed in graphite transit case
System Check Kit SC0 Not Required
SC1 KITT00002 System Check Kit (including 1x gas canister)
Buchholz Kit B0 Not Required
B1 KITT00005 Buchholz Kit for Buchholz Gas Measurements

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