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QUALITROL STB-100-1
QUALITROL STB-100-2
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About Qualitrol®
QUALITROL® manufactures substation and transformer monitoring and protection
devices used by electric utilities and OEM manufacturing companies. It is the global leader
in sales and installations of transformer asset protection equipment, fault recorders, and
fault locators. Established in 1945, QUALITROL® produces different types of products on
demand, customized to meet unique requirements.
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Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations/Acronyms .............................................................................................. 7
Chapters in the manual .......................................................................................................... 8
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 9
QUALITROL® STB .............................................................................................................. 9
Operation ............................................................................................................................ 9
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 10
Safety ................................................................................................................................... 11
Installation ............................................................................................................................ 12
Mounting the STB.............................................................................................................. 12
Electrical Connection......................................................................................................... 14
AC Power connections .................................................................................................. 14
MODBUS Connections .................................................................................................. 14
4-20 mA current loop ..................................................................................................... 15
Regeneration status relay .............................................................................................. 15
DIP Switch Setting for Frequency Generation ................................................................... 16
Startup............................................................................................................................... 17
Establishing Communication with STB Control Unit .......................................................... 18
USB Communication ..................................................................................................... 18
MODBUS Communication ............................................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 29
Alarms ............................................................................................................................... 29
Priority of Alarms ........................................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting the USB Communication Link ................................................................. 31
USB Communication ..................................................................................................... 31
MODBUS Communication ............................................................................................. 31
Annual Inspection .............................................................................................................. 32
Servicing .............................................................................................................................. 33
Notes………………………………………………………………………………………………….35
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Parts of STB .......................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2. Mounting Plate Dimensions ................................................................................. 12
Figure 3. Hose Barb ............................................................................................................ 13
Figure 4. AC Power Connections ........................................................................................ 14
Figure 5. MODBUS Connections ........................................................................................ 14
Figure 6. Current Loop ........................................................................................................ 15
Figure 7. Regenaration Status Relay .................................................................................. 15
Figure 8. Loosening the screw ............................................................................................ 16
Figure 9. Printed Circuit Board ............................................................................................ 16
Figure 10. Cleaning the Filter ................................................................................................ 32
Figure 11. Removing the Screw ............................................................................................ 33
Figure 12. Removing the RH Sensor Cap ............................................................................. 33
Figure 13. Blowing dry air ..................................................................................................... 34
Figure 14. Inserting the RH Sensor Cap ............................................................................... 34
Figure 15. Tightening the Screw ........................................................................................... 34
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List of Tables
Table 1. Parts of STB .......................................................................................................... 9
Table 2. Specifications ....................................................................................................... 10
Table 3. DIP Switch Setting ............................................................................................... 17
Table 4. Parameters .......................................................................................................... 20
Table 5. MODBUS Parameters.......................................................................................... 28
Table 6. Error Description .................................................................................................. 29
Table 7. Control Actions .................................................................................................... 30
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List of Abbreviations/Acronyms
List of Abbreviations/Acronyms
Abbreviations/Acronyms Expansion
AC Alternating Current
RH Relative Humidity
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Chapters in the manual
Chapters Description
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Introduction
Introduction
QUALITROL® Smart Transformer Breather
The QUALITROL® STB (Smart Transformer Breather) is a transformer accessory which removes moisture
from air entering oil-filled transformer or LTC conservators. Silica gel is the desiccant used to absorb
moisture. The system is automated to regenerate the desiccant at a user selectable interval of 5, 10, 20 or
40 days or when a relative humidity level is exceeded.
The device is available in two models:
1. Small air breather – for up to 8,000 gallons of tank oil
2. Large air breather – for up to 18,000 gallons of tank oil
Operation
Atmospheric air enters the STB and is routed through the silica gel desiccant to the top port, where a relative
humidity (RH) sensor continuously monitors the humidity level of the air exiting the breather to the
transformer. Based on the RH sensor input the microcontroller determines whether regeneration of the
desiccant is necessary. A heater placed at the center of the desiccant container regenerates the silica gel
based on either the RH level or the user selectable regeneration frequency, whichever occurs first. The
moisture from the desiccant then condenses on the outer polycarbonate tube and drains out of bottom port
of the STB. The regeneration occurs only during the exhale phase of the conservator. The built-in
intelligence system monitors the system’s status and automatically selects an appropriate time window for
desiccant regeneration. System status is communicated via a local USB port, local LED indication, MODBUS
protocol, 4-20 mA output, and a regeneration status relay.
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Specifications
Specifications
Electrical
Voltage / frequency 100 – 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Functions
Regeneration frequency setting 5, 10, 20, 40 days
Operating Conditions
Table 2. Specifications
*Note that at temperatures less than 0°C, condensation in the tube may frost over – this does not affect the proper operation of the STB.
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Safety
Safety
The following symbols appear throughout the manual and indicate important safety
instructions:
WX Warning
Indicates information is important for personal safety. Failure to follow may result in
personal injury or death.
WCaution
Indicates information is important for the proper operation of the equipment. Failure to
follow may result in damage to the equipment.
WX Warning
Switch off the power supply before performing installation, maintenance and/or
troubleshooting.
Do not touch the STB when in operation (when the amber light is ON) as the
heater and polycarbonate tube can become hot.
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Installation
WCaution
Mounting the STB
1. Mount the STB in the vertical position shown. Do not mount on its back or side.
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2. Connect the hose barb fitting to the sensor block and tighten it.
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Electrical Connection
WX Warning
Make sure to ground the STB according to local regulations.
Communications and relay connections must be made with shielded cabling.
AC Power connections
AC power is applied to connector J15 as shown in Figure 4.
Grounding has to be provided as a part of installation and it must be in accordance
with requirements of National Electric Code (NEC) or any international code that is in
effect locally.
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3. Set the DIP switch position according to table 3.
DIP Switch Position Regeneration
Frequency
Position 1 Position 2
ON ON 5 Days
ON OFF 10 Days
OFF ON 20 Days
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http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Follow the steps below to establish USB communication between a PC/laptop and the
STB:
1. Switch OFF the STB.
2. Connect the STB and a PC/laptop with a USB cable. Switch ON the STB unit.
3. Open HyperTerminal (or equivalent) on laptop/PC
4. Enter the session name and click OK.
5. Select the COM port assigned to the STB connection and click OK.
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Run time DIP switch settings R Run time status of DIP switch
DIP switch timer reading R Current DIP switch timer status in days
Table 4. Parameters
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c) To read Run-Time DIP Switch Settings:
1. Press ‘x’ or ‘X’ to display the main menu.
2. Press ‘a’ or ‘A’ to select the read operation.
3. Press ‘3’ to read the run time DIP switch setting.
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g) To read DIP Switch Timer Reading:
1. Press ‘x’ or ‘X’ to display the main menu.
2. Press ‘a’ or ‘A’ to select the read operation.
3. Press ‘7’ to read the DIP switch timer reading in days.
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Note: the Firmware mode option can only be factory set and requires a password. It can,
however, be read:
j) To read Firmware Mode:
1. Press ‘x’ or ‘X’ to display the main menu.
2. Press ‘a’ or ‘A’ to select the read operation.
3. Press ‘b’ or ‘B’ to toggle the firmware mode.
4. Firmware mode should read “Release Mode”.
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MODBUS Communication
MODBUS communication is supported with RS-485 2-wire and 4-wire mode to enable
remote monitoring and control of STB parameters.
In MODBUS communication, the STB acts as a SLAVE and 509ITM device acts as the
MASTER. Note: Check with factory to confirm availability of STB MODBUS on the 509ITM.
Follow the below steps to establish RS-485 communication between MODBUS Master
and STB:
1. Switch OFF the STB.
2. Connect the STB and MODBUS Master with suitable cable (for more details, refer
MODBUS Connections).
3. In MODBUS Master, open the GUI.
4. Select the correct COM port used for MODBUS communication.
5. Configure the rest of the communication parameters as shown below:
Baud rate: 9600
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Parity: Even
Error Checking: CRC16
Slave address: 1
6. Click on ‘Connect’ tab provided in Master GUI.
7. User can use function code 0x03 to read data from and 0x06 to write data to the STB.
DIP based regeneration status 0x0004 Read 1 = DIP BASED REGNERATION ACTIVE
0 = DIP BASED REGNERATION NOT
ACTIVE
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Run-Time DIP switch setting 0x0007 Read RUN TIME DIP SWITCH SETTING
DIP based regeneration count 0x0008 Read TOTAL NUMBER OF DIP BASED
REGENERATIONS
System up time in days 0x000A Read SYSTEM UP TIME FROM LAST BOOTUP IN
DAYS
System local display unit status 0x0014 Read SYSTEM LOCAL DISPLAY STATUS
Bit 0 = 1: NORMAL MODE
Bit 1 = 1: REGENERATION MODE
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Bit 2 = 1: RH SENSOR ERROR
Bit 3-7: Unused, read as zero
Bit 8: HEATER ERROR
Bit 9: PRESSURE SENSOR ERROR
Bit 10-15: Unused, read as zero
Summary of system alarms 0x0015 Read ALL SYSTEM FLAGS PACKED IN A WORD
Bit 0 = 1: BRETAHER STATE
Bit 1 = 1: DIP SWITCH TRIGGER ENABLED
Bit 2 = 1: RH SENSOR TRIGGER ENABLED
Bit 3 = 1: DIP BASED REGNERATION
ENABLED
Bit 4 = 1: RH BASED REGNERATION
ENABLED
Bit 5 = 1: HEATER 1 ENABLED
Bit 6 = 1: HEATER 2 ENABLED
Bit 7-15: Unused read as '0'
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Alarms
Priority of Alarms
High: The STB will stop working and the defective part must be replaced.
Low: The STB will continue to work. The defective part has to be serviced or replaced as
per the requirement.
The following table lists the LED status and the corresponding errors:
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Troubleshooting
The following table lists the alarm, priority and recommended control actions.
Run time DIP Low Alarm is shown locally and transmitted to the remote monitoring
switch error device.
STB will continue operation with initial DIP switch settings.
STB control logic will continuously look for recovery.
RH sensor failure Low Alarm is shown locally and transmitted to the remote monitoring
device.
STB will continue working in auto-mode.
Regeneration frequency is reduced to default 5 days. Only DIP
switch trigger will be considered for regeneration.
STB control logic will continuously look for recovery.
Pressure switch High Alarm is shown locally and transmitted to the remote monitoring
failure device.
STB will stop working in auto-mode and starts operating in
conventional mode.
Manual servicing and device restart is required.
Heater failure High Alarm is shown locally and transmitted to the remote monitoring
device.
STB will stop working in auto-mode and starts operating in
conventional mode.
Manual servicing and device restart is required.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Communications
USB Communication
If a problem occurs in establishing a USB communication link between the PC/laptop
and the STB:
Check that the STB control unit is energized.
Check that the cable connected to the COM port is assigned to the present USB
communication link.
Check that the port parameter configurations like baud rate, data bits, parity, stop
bits, and flow control are correct.
MODBUS Communication
If a problem occurs in establishing a MODBUS communication link between the 509ITM
and the STB:
Check that the STB unit is energized.
Check that the RS-485 connection is made as per the guidelines in MODBUS
Connections.
Check that communications parameters such as slave address, baud rate, data bits,
parity, stop bits, and CRC are correct.
Check that the function code and address/data range are valid.
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance
The STB is equipped with a real time monitoring system that signals whenever there is a
malfunction.
Note: Check the STB regularly for proper operation.
Annual Inspection
For annual inspection of the STB:
1. Remove the two pan head screws at the bottom of the STB.
2. Take the filter out and inspect for contamination. If any contaminants are present
clean the filter with a soft brush before re-assembling.
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Servicing
Servicing
RH Sensor
To service the RH sensor:
1. Turn OFF the main power supply.
2. Remove the four pan-head screws and washers that hold the RH sensor cap to the
sensor block using the screwdriver.
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4. Gently blow moisture away from the RH sensor and RH sensor ports using a dry air
can.
6. Tighten the four washers and pan-head screws using the screwdriver.
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Notes
Notes
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