INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Self-Dehydrating Breather Type “SDB”

5COE471100 – REVB

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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Safety instructions .............................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Specified applications ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Safety notes on the equipment operation ............................................................................................................ 1

2. SELF DEHYDRATING BREATHER TYPE “SDB” ............................................................................................ 2

2.1 Drawing ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.1.1 SDB-10C ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.2 SDB-10 ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.3 SDB-12C/14C ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.4 SDB-15 ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.5 SDB-30 ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Operating principle ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 SDB-10C ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 SDB-12C & SDB-14C .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.3 SDB-10 ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.4 SDB-15 & SDB-30 ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 System control ................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Self-monitoring function ...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Outputs.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.6 Status indicators ...............................................................................................................................................10
2.6.1 SDB-10C/12C/14C .....................................................................................................................................10
2.6.2 SDB-10/15/30.............................................................................................................................................11
2.7 Technical features .............................................................................................................................................12
2.8 Test ..................................................................................................................................................................13
2.9 Applications ......................................................................................................................................................13

3. Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................14

3.1 SDB-10C ..........................................................................................................................................................14

3.3 SDB-12C/14C ...................................................................................................................................................18
3.4 SDB-15/30 ........................................................................................................................................................18

4. Connection ..........................................................................................................................................................20

4.1 Power voltage ...................................................................................................................................................21

4.2 Relay ................................................................................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Standard Configuration ...............................................................................................................................21
4.2.2 Special Configuration ..................................................................................................................................21
4.3 Analog Output (optional) ....................................................................................................................................22
4.4 Digital Output (optional) .....................................................................................................................................22

5. Operation and maintenance................................................................................................................................22

5.1 Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................22

5.2 Regeneration cycle sequence: ...........................................................................................................................22
5.3 Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................23
5.3 Fault monitoring ................................................................................................................................................24

APPENDIX A: OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................26

A1: Flange DIN 45962 connection ...........................................................................................................................26
A2: Overpressure valve (kit 5CONE29800) ..............................................................................................................27
A3: MODBUS register .............................................................................................................................................28
A3.1 SDB-10C/12C/14C ......................................................................................................................................28
A3.2 SDB-10/15/30 .............................................................................................................................................29
A3.3 MODBUS address.......................................................................................................................................30
A4: SET TIME BETWEEN TWO REGENERATION PROCESSES (SDB-10C/12C/14C) ...........................................31
A5: SDB-10/10C Connection ...................................................................................................................................32
A5.1 Components ...............................................................................................................................................32
A5.2 Operation instructions .................................................................................................................................32
 1. SAFETY

1.1 Safety instructions

Make sure that any personnel installing and operating the “self-dehydrating air breather”:

- Are technically qualified and competent

- Fully comply with these assembling instructions

Improper operations or misuse could cause danger to:

· Life and limb

· To the equipm ent and other assets of the operator
· To the proper function of the equipment

Safety instructions in this manual are shown in three different forms to emphasize important information.

WARNING
This information indicates particular danger to life and health. Disregarding such a warning can lead to
serious or fatal injury.

CAUTION
This information indicates particular danger to equipment and/or other property of the user. Serious or fatal
injury cannot be excluded.

NOTE
This note gives important and specific information concerning the equipment.

1.2 Specified applications

The dehydrating breather is used for oil-insulated transformer and on-load tap-changer to dry the air which is suctioned in by the oil
conservator during the thermal contraction of the oil mass.

It is important to observe the limit values indicated on the nameplate and in the operating instruction before commissioning the device.

1.3 Safety notes on the equipment operation

Electrical installation is subject to the relevant national safety rules.

It is mandatory to connect the grounding cable.

CAUTION
During the regeneration phase, the surface temperature increases. Touching the surface is dangerous.

CAUTION
Installation, electrical connection and fitting the device may only be performed by qualified personnel and
only in accordance with this instruction manual.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the device is used for specified application only.
For safety reasons, please avoid any unauthorized and improper usage.

WARNING
All relevant fire protection regulations must be strictly followed.

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 2. SELF DEHYDRATING BREATHER TYPE “SDB”
2.1 Drawing

2.1.1 SDB-10C

The following are the external dimensions for the self-dehydrating air breather type SDB-10C:

F F

Fig. 1

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2.1.2 SDB-10

The following are the external dimensions for the self-dehydrating air breather type SDB-10:

F F

C C

Fig. 2

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2.1.3 SDB-12C/14C

The following are the external dimensions for the self-dehydrating air breather type SDB-12C/14C:

1
(Inside)
()
2

Fig. 3

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2.1.4 SDB-15

The following are the external dimensions for the self-dehydrating air breather type SDB-15:

1
(Inside)
()
2

C
C

Fig. 4

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 2.1.5 SDB-30

The following are the external dimensions for the self-dehydrating air breather type SDB-30:

2 1

C
C

G
D D A

E F

Fig. 5

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2.2 Operating principle
2.2.1 SDB-10C

The self-dehydrating air breather works in accordance with the following principles.
During the normal operation the oil conservator intakes air that passes through the metallic filter (Fig.1/A). The metallic filter stops dust,
sand and other particles from the contaminating air. The air then passes through the salt tank 1 (Fig.1/1). The salt tank is filled with
silica gel that absorbs the moisture. The dehydrated air goes through piping to the oil conservator.

After a pre-determinate time (settable) a solenoid valve (upper part – fig.1/B) blocks the passage of air through salt tank 1 and deviates
through the main self-dehydrating breather (Fig.6 --- SDB-14C, SDB-15 or SDB-30) by the pipe connected on one of the two plug
(Fig.1/F). At the same time, a heating system inside tank 1 is activated. The water vapor leaving the silica gel is expelled outward by a
fan that also dissipates the heat. Inside the salt, a probe controls the temperature of the heating elem ent.
After the salt regeneration in tank 1 (timed regeneration), the solenoid valve is de-energized.

No maintenance is required for replacem ent and regeneration of the desiccant.

SDB-10C

SDB-14C
Fig. 6

2.2.2 SDB-12C & SDB-14C

The self-dehydrating air breather works in accordance with the following principles.
During the normal operation the oil conservator intakes air that passes through the metallic filter (Fig.3/A). The metallic filter stops dust,
sand and other particles from the contaminating air. The air then passes through the salt tank 1 (Fig.3/1). The salt tank is filled with
silica gel that absorbs the moisture. The dehydrated air goes through piping to the oil conservator.

After a pre-determinate time (settable) a solenoid valve (upper part – fig.3/B) blocks the passage of air through salt tank 1 and deviates
through the “plenum chamber” 2 (Fig.3/2). At the same time, a heating system inside tank 1 is activated. The water vapor leaving the
silica gel is expelled outward by a fan that also dissipates the heat.
Inside the salt, a probe controls the temperature of the heating element.
After the salt regeneration in tank 1 (timed regeneration), the solenoid valve is de-energized and the airflow through tank 2 is inhibited.
The salt in this tank (2) is also dehydrated, regeneration of the salt in tank 2 follows automatically.

No maintenance is required for replacem ent and regeneration of the desiccant.

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2.2.3 SDB-10

The self-dehydrating air breather works in accordance with the following principles.
During the normal operation the oil conservator intakes air that passes through the metallic filter (Fig.2/A). The metallic filter stops dust,
sand and other particles from the contaminating air. The air then passes through the salt tank 1 (Fig.2/1). The salt tank is filled with
silica gel that absorbs the moisture. The dehydrated air goes through piping to the oil conservator.

When the silica gel absorbs the moisture in the air, the weight of the salt increases and is constantly monitored by a weighing cell. When
the weight increases and exceeds the pre-set value a solenoid valve (upper part – fig.2/B) blocks the passage of air through salt tank 1
and deviates through the main self-dehydrating breather (Fig.7 --- SDB-15 or SDB-30) by the pipe connected on one of the two plug
(Fig.2/F). At the same time, a heating system inside tank 1 is activated. The water vapor leaving the silica gel is expelled outward by a
fan that also dissipates the heat.
Inside the salt, a probe controls the temperature of the heating element.
During the functioning of the device, the weighing cell temperature is monitored by a temperature sensor mounted in the upper part.
After the salt regeneration in tank 1 (timed regeneration), the solenoid valve is de-energized.
No maintenance is required for replacem ent and regeneration of the desiccant.

SDB-30 SDB-10

Fig. 7

2.2.4 SDB-15 & SDB-30

The self-dehydrating air breather works in accordance with the following principles.
During the normal operation the oil conservator intakes air that passes through the metallic filter (Fig.4-5/A). The m etallic filter stops
dust, sand and other particles from the contaminating air. The air then passes through the salt tank 1 (Fig.4-5/1). The salt tank is filled
with silica gel that absorbs the moisture. The dehydrated air goes through piping to the oil conservator.

When the silica gel absorbs the moisture in the air, the weight of the salt increases and is constantly monitored by a weighing cell. When
the weight increases and exceeds the pre-set value a solenoid valve (upper part – fig.4-5/B) blocks the passage of air through salt tank
1 and deviates through the “plenum chamber” 2 (Fig.4-5/2). At the same time, a heating system inside tank 1 is activated. The water
vapor leaving the silica gel is expelled outward by a fan that also dissipates the heat.
Inside the salt, a probe controls the temperature of the heating element.
During the functioning of the device, the weighing cell temperature is monitored by a temperature sensor mounted in the upper part.
After the salt regeneration in tank 1 (timed regeneration), the solenoid valve is de-energized and the airflow through tank 2 is inhibited.
The salt in this tank (2) is also dehydrated, regeneration of the salt in tank 2 follows automatically.

No maintenance is required for replacem ent and regeneration of the desiccant.

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2.3 System control

All the data coming from the instruments (heating elements, probes, fans, weighing cell and solenoid valve) are sent to an electronic
control circuit.
For SDB-10/15/30, to avoid calibration problems of the weighing cell that can stop the device, a time control is also present which starts
the backing process at a predetermined time.
The control unit and the terminals for the electrical connections are located in the terminal box (Fig.1-2-3-4-5/C).

2.4 Self-monitoring function

The self-dehydrating air breather has a self-monitoring function. When the device has got a failure, this is detected by contacts that can
be set in accordance to customer demand on the following configuration:

STANDARD CONFIGURATION SPECIAL CONFIGURATION

Malfunction What is detected Malfunction What is detected
· Failure of the power · Failure of the power
supply supply
POWER FAILURE
· Failure of the electronic · Failure of the electronic
circuit circuit
POWER FAILURE
· Failure of the heating · Failure of the heating
element elem ent
SYSTEM FAILURE
· Failure of the weighing · Failure of the weighing
cell (SDB-10/15/30) cell (SDB-10/15/30)

Table 1
2.5 Outputs

STANDARD CONFIGURATION SPECIAL CONFIGURATION

1 x change over contact: POWER 1 x NC contact: POWER FAILURE

FAILURE (terminals 22-24-21) (terminals 22-21)
RELAY
1 x change over contact: SYSTEM 1 x change over contact: HEATER ON
FAILURE (terminals 12-14-11) (terminals 12-14-11)
STANDARD
USB type B (SDB-10/15/30) interface to download relevant device data interface to download relevant device data

interface to set the main technical features interface to set the main technical
RS-232 (SDB-10/15/30)
of the circuit control features of the circuit control

4-20 mA (terminals 41-44) 4-20 mA (terminals 41-44)

ANALOG OUTPUT (Minimum / Maximum resistance: 100 / (Minimum / Maximum resistance: 100 /
OPTIONS 470 Ohm) 470 Ohm)

DIGITAL OUTPUT RS-485 Digital Signal (terminals 3-4)) Digital Signal (terminals 3-4))

Table 2

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2.6 Status indicators
2.6.1 SDB-10C/12C/14C

Three LEDs which indicate the status of the device are installed outside the terminal box and observable by the external side (Fig.1/D
and Fig.3/D).

Green LED (pulsating): Power voltage ON

Yellow LED (pulsating): Regenerating tank ON
Red LED (Fig.5/E): Alarm

The display inside the box (Fig.8/A) shows information about the time between 2 regeneration process.

To set this time is necessary to push the button (Fig. 8/B) for 5 seconds until the number start to blink, after that, pushing the button is
possible to increase the number of day (1 days steps, minimum value 1 days and maximum value 50 days)

After 5 second where the button is not pushed, the condition pass to idle.

A B

Fig. 8

NOTE
The time between 2 regenerations cycles could be set in accordance with the table in appendix A4 (as
default it is fixed at 15 days)

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 2.6.2 SDB-10/15/30

Five LEDs which indicate the status of the device are installed inside the terminal box and observable through the glass.

Green LED (Fig.9/A): Power voltage ON

Yellow LED (Fig.9/B): Regenerating tank 1
Yellow LED (Fig.9/C): Regenerating tank 2
Blue LED (Fig. 9/D): ON: tank 2 in operation
(for SDB-10: SDB-15/30 connected in operation)
OFF: tank 1 in operation
Red LED (Fig.9/E): Alarm

The display (Fig.9/F) shows information that is normally displayed as:

State (Fig.10/B):
· IDLE: normal functioning
· WARM UP CYL: heating tank 1 or 2
· DRYING CYL: maintenance at high temperatures in the tank (1 or 2) during the regeneration phase
· COOL DOWN CYL: after the dehydrating phase

Salt Saturation (Fig.10/A): Salt condition:

- 0%: completely dry
- 100%: saturation condition

Alarm warning: an alarm warning is displayed on the screen when a failure occurs (see chapter 5.3). The warnings are:

- WARNING: FAN 1 FAIL and FAN 2 FAIL (only for SDB-030)

- HEATER 1 FALL
- HEATER 2 FALL
- TANK 1 NOT DRYED
- SALTS REPLACEMENT

A B C D E

F
G

M N

Fig. 9 I H L Fig. 10

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2.7 Technical features

Standard connection flange DN40 flange in accordance with standard UNI EN 1092-1:2003
Material All the external part are resistant to transformer oils, salt fog and UV rays **
Color RAL 9002 **
Ambient temperature -40 to 80°C / -40 to 176°F ***
Degree of protection IP45 in accordance with EN60529 (except terminal box which is IP65)
Vibration damping Optional anti-vibration supports can be anchored to the transformer (Fig.3/D,4/D)
Functional test Available (Push and hold the stand-by button for 10 seconds (see chapter 5.2)
SDB-10C SDB-10 SDB-12C SDB-14C SDB-15 SDB-30
Weight 12Kg/26.5lb 22Kg/48.5lb 18Kg/39.6lb 18Kg/39.6lb 28Kg/61.7lb 37Kg/81.6lb

Salt weight (main tank) 2.0Kg/4.4lb 2.0Kg/4.4lb 2.0Kg/4.4lb 2.0Kg/4.4lb 2.5Kg/5.5lb 3.0Kg/6.6lb
90 m 3, 80 tons oil, 24,000
Maximum oil volum e 45 m 3, 40 tons oil, 12,000 gals
gals
Power Panel

Degree of protection of terminal board IP 65 according to EN 60259

Ventilation valve To prevent the formation of condensation (Fig.6/I, 9/I)
Cable gland Two M25x1.5 (Fig.6/H, 9/H)
4 mm2, AWG 24-10 flexible cables with or without terminals (screws are used to fasten
Wires the cables to the terminal board on the terminal box). For digital/analog output advised
4x1mm 2 (4x0.00155”2 )/ 2x1mm 2 (2x0.0155”2 ) shielded twisted pair cable.
Power Supply

Supply voltage 115/230 VAC/DC ±10% 50/60 Hz

Current consumption Max 100 mA

Current consumption
3.0 A
(during regeneration process)
Heating element insulation 2.0 kV 50/60 Hz, 1 min, power terminals – ground – ground
Voltage Current Braking capacity
Braking capacity
230V AC 2A 500 VA cosø >0,5
(relays on the electronic card)
30/110/220V DC 10/03/0,12 A L/R<40 ms

Analog output (optional) (See chapter 2.5)

4-20 mA
Signal output SDB-15/30: proportional to silica gel saturation level (0% - 4mA …… 100% - 20mA)
SDB-10C/12C/14C: proportional to tank 1 temperature
Max distance for analogical output Max 30 m / 98 ft (for different demands contact COMEM)

Digital output (optional) (See chapter 2.5)

Digital output Serial RS485 (for more information contact COMEM assistance dept.)

Distance for digital output Max 30 m / 98 ft (for different demands contact COMEM)

Signal contacts (See chapter 2.5)

Dielectric strength of contacts Between contacts and ground: 2kV
(short duration power frequency withstand
voltage 1 min) Between contacts in open position: 1kV

** For critical environmental conditions please contact Comem Table 3

*** Below -20°C/-4°F the inscriptions on the display disappear until the temperature reaches over -20°C/-4°F again.

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2.8 Test

Description: Relevant Standard: Description: Relevant Standard:

Fast transient/burs immunity test IEC 61 000-4-4 Voltage fluctuations and flicker EN 61000-3-3
Conducted disturbances IEC 61 000-4-6 Protection grade (IP 65 for terminal box) CEI EN 60259
Protection grade (IP 45 for completely
Electrostatic discharge IEC 61 000-4-2 CEI EN 60259
device)
Supply variation IEC 61 000-4-11 Low temperature IEC 60068-2-1
Surge immunity test IEC 61 000-4-5 Dry heat IEC 60068-2-2
Magnetic field immunity test IEC 61 000-4-3 Damp heat, cyclic IEC 60068-2-30

Immunity test IEC 61 000-6-2 Damp heat, constant IEC 60068-2-78

IEC 61 000-6-4
Emission standard Oscillation test , shock test IEC 60068-2-27
(EN 55022)
Power-frequency magnetic field EN61000-4-8 Stationary vibration, sinusoidal (cl.4M4) EN 60721-3-4
Harmonic current emission EN 61000-3-2 Seismic vibration (class 0, level II) EN 60068-3-3

Table 3
2.9 Applications

SDB type Power consumption* Silicagel**

SDB-10C/10 350W 2 kg
Tap Changers
SDB-12C 350W 2 kg

Network transformer <40MVA SDB-14C 350W 2 kg

Network transformer >40MVA <200MVA SDB-15 600 W 2.5 Kg

Network transformer >200MVA SDB-30 600 W 3 kg

Shunt reactors >40Mvar <200Mvar SDB-15 600W 2.5 Kg

Shunt reactors >200Mvar SDB-30 600 W 3 kg

HVDC transformers SDB-30 600 W 3 kg

Furnace transformers SDB-30 600 W 3 kg

GSU transformers 2xSDB-30 1200W 6 kg

* during the heating procedure

** main tank Table 4

NOTE
For each application, in case of the quantity of oil exceed the max value for each breather, Com em advice
to put 2 SDB in parallel.

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3. Installation

CAUTION
The operating and installation requirements described in this manual must be strictly followed. If not, the
device can be damaged or a malfunction may occur.
The unit must be mounted level and upright.
The unit and piping must be installed so the oil is not able to enter the breather.
Do not install in an enclosed cabinet; proper ventilation is required.

3.1 SDB-10C
First step: Remove the tape from the entry/exit air zones. Fix the upper flange (Fig.11/A) on the flange of the pipe from the conservator
(Fig.11/B) with four M12 screws (Fig.11/C).

CAUTION

Put the plane gasket between the two flanges.

Fig. 11

Second step: unscrew plug on the SDB-10. Depending on the position of the main air breather (SDB-14C/15 or SDB-30) unscrew the
right plug (Fig.12/A) or left plug (Fig.12/B).
Unscrew the plug on the main air breather (Fig.13/A).

B A

Fig. 12 A Fig. 13

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Connect a pipe between the two plugs (Fig.14). The plug thread is M16x1.5 (For detail see the Appendix A5)

Fig. 14

WARNING
Between the plug and the housing must be positioned an OR gasket to avoid any leakage.
The system (pipe and plug) must be assembled to guarantee the sealing.

NOTE
According to the transformer design, COMEM can supply the plugs and the pipe.

3.2 SDB-10
First step: Remove the tape from the entry/exit air zones. Fix the upper flange (Fig.15/A) on the flange of the pipe from the conservator
(Fig.15/B) with four M12 screws (Fig.15/C).

CAUTION

Put the plane gasket between the two flanges.

C
B

Fig. 15

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Second step: Check the upper level (Fig.2/E), the internal bubble must be inside the smallest black ring.
Readjust the four special screws (Fig.15/D) to find the right position following the scheme:

- Move the vertical axis to the right (black arrow – Fig.17) and unscrew the screws 1-2-3 and fix the M12 screw until the end of the
working range (Fig.17).

1
4

4 2

3 (on the 1
back side)

Fig. 16 Fig. 17

- Move the vertical axis to the left (black arrow – Fig.16) and unscrew the screws 1-4-3 and fix the M12 screw until the end of the
working range.

- Move the vertical axis toward (white arrow – Fig.19) and

unscrew the screws 1-2-4 and fix the M12 screw until the end
of the working range

1
3

Fig. 18

- Move the vertical axis back (black arrow – Fig.19) and unscrew
the special screws 4-2-3 and fix the M12 screw until the end of
the working range.

A
Fig. 19

Fig. 20

At the end verify the upper level (Fig.2/E). If the internal bubble is inside the smallest black ring fix the four nuts against the flange
(Fig.20/A) to avoid to unscrewing of the screws and to miss the correct position of the air dehydrating breather.

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Third step: unscrew the bottom screw in the lower part of the device (Fig.21/A) until the end of the screws working range.

Fig. 21

NOTE
The transformer manufacturer can choose whether to apply the anti-
vibration kit which is supplied with the SDB depending on the sturdiness
of the support (Fig.22/A).

For the electrical connections COMEM advise to use armed cables.

Fig. 22
A

Fourth step: unscrew plug on the SDB-10. Depending on the position of the main air breather (SDB-15 or SDB-30) unscrew the right
plug (Fig.23/A) or left plug (Fig.23/B).
Unscrew the plug on the main air breather (Fig.24/A).

B A

Fig. 23 Fig. 24

Connect a pipe between the two plugs (Fig.25). The plug thread is M16x1.5 (For detail see the Appendix A5).

Fig. 25

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 WARNING
Between the plug and the housing must be positioned an OR gasket to avoid any leakage.
The system (pipe and plug) must be assembled to guarantee the sealing.

NOTE
According to the transformer design, COMEM can supply the plugs and the pipe.

3.3 SDB-12C/14C
First step: Remove the tape from the entry/exit air zones. Fix the upper flange (Fig.26/A) on the flange of the pipe from the conservator
(Fig.26/B) with four M12 screws (Fig.26/C).

CAUTION

Put the plane gasket between the two flanges.

B
C

Fig. 26

3.4 SDB-15/30

First step: Remove the tape from the entry/exit air zones. Fix the upper flange (Fig.27/A) on the flange of the pipe from the conservator
(Fig.27/B) with four M12 screws (Fig.27/C).

CAUTION

Put the plane gasket between the two flanges.

B
C

A
D

Fig. 27

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Second step: Check the upper level (Fig.4/E – 5/E), the internal bubble must be inside the smallest black ring.
Readjust the four special screws (Fig.27/D) to find the right position following the scheme:

- Move the vertical axis to the right (black arrow – Fig.29) and unscrew the screws 1-2-3 and fix the M12 screw until the end of the
working range (Fig.29).

1
4

4 2

3 (on the 1
back side)

Fig. 28 Fig. 29

- Move the vertical axis to the left (black arrow – Fig.30) and unscrew the screws 1-4-3 and fix the M12 screw until the end of the
working range.

- Move the vertical axis toward (white arrow – Fig.31) and

unscrew the screws 1-2-4 and fix the M12 screw until the end
of the working range

1
3

Fig. 30

- Move the vertical axis back (black arrow – Fig.31) and unscrew
the special screws 4-2-3 and fix the M12 screw until the end of
the working range.

A
Fig. 31

Fig. 32

At the end verify the upper level (Fig.4/E, 5/E). If the internal bubble is inside the smallest black ring fix the four nuts against the flange
(Fig.32/A) to avoid to unscrewing of the screws and to miss the correct position of the air dehydrating breather.

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Third step: unscrew the bottom screw in the lower part of the device (Fig.33/A) until the end of the screws working range.

Fig. 33

NOTE
The transformer manufacturer can choose whether to apply the anti-
vibration kit which is supplied with the SDB depending on the sturdiness
of the support (Fig.34/A).

For the electrical connections COMEM advise to use armed cables.

Fig.34

4. Connection

CAUTION
Electrical connections should only be performed by qualified and skilled personnel trained in the applicable
health and safety regulations of the relevant country.

WARNING
Dangerous electrical voltages!
It is imperative to deactivate the power supply during wiring of the device.

CAUTION
During the terminal box assembly, use caution not to damage the OR gasket. If this occurs it must be
substituted.

To wire the dehydrating breather, open the terminal box (Fig.1-2-3-4-5/C). An external ground screw is positioned under the electrical
box (Fig. 2-4-5/G) for SDB-10/15/30 and on the upper flange (Fig. 1-3/G) for SDB-10C/12C/14C.

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4.1 Power voltage
First, connect protective ground externally (Fig.1-2-3-4-5/G).
Connect the power voltage (as written on the label on the terminal box cover) to terminals 31- 32.
For the SDB-10C/12C/14C remove the fast plug-in pulling the wire (Fig.35/A), connect the supply voltage wires in accordance to the
label electrical scheme (Fig.36) and connect again the plug-in (Fig.37).

Fig.3

Fig.37
Fig.35 Fig.36

4.2 Relay

4.2.1 Standard Configuration

There are 2 contact failures (See chapter 2.5):

· 1 x change over contact: POWER FAILURE (terminal 22-24-21)
NO contact: terminals 24-21
NC contact: terminals 21-22

After supply voltage:

NC contact: terminals 24-21
NO contact: terminals 21-22

· 1 x change over contact: SYSTEM FAILURE (terminal 12-14-11)

NO contact: terminals 14-11
NC contact: terminals 11-12

4.2.2 Special Configuration

There is one-contact failures (See chapter 2.5):

· 1 x NC contact: POWER FAILURE (terminal 22-21)
NC contact: terminals 21-22

After supply voltage:

NO contact: terminals 21-22

· 1 x change over contact: HEATER ON (terminal 12-14-11)

NO contact: terminals 14-11
NC contact: terminals 11-12

CAUTION
The alarm relays (contact failure) will not trip the transformer.

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4.3 Analog Output (optional)
Terminals for analog output 4-20 mA: 41-44

4.4 Digital Output (optional)

Digital output RS485: terminals 3-4

CAUTION
Close the free cable gland with a plug or gasket if both cable glands are not used.

5. Operation and maintenance

5.1 Operation
· SDB-10/15/30 (MANDATORY): after the installation and connection, the device has to be calibrated. After the connection of the
power supply, the device goes in stand-by for one hour. During this time, the weight is not measured.
To insure that the salt is not damaged during transport, one complete cycle has to be performed.

The operator has to push the START/RESET button (Fig.9/M) on the terminal box for approximately five seconds until the
blue light (Fig.9/D) switches on. The entire regeneration cycle takes about twenty hours.

· SDB-10C/12C/14C: set the time (days) between two-regeneration processes in accordance to appendix A4 (default value: 15
days).
In case of necessity, it is possible to force a regeneration cycle pushing for 10 seconds the START internal button(Fig.8/B).

5.2 Regeneration cycle sequence:

SDB-10C SDB-12C/14C SDB-10 SDB-15/30

- Warm Up cyl1 - Warm Up cyl1 - Warm Up cyl1 - Warm Up cyl1

- dehydrate cyl1 - dehydrate cyl1 - dehydrate cyl1 - dehydrate cyl1
- cooling cyl1 - cooling cyl1 - cooling cyl1 - cooling cyl1
- warm up cyl2 - calibration - warm up cyl2
- dehydrate cyl2 - dehydrate cyl2
- cooling cyl2 - cooling cyl2
- calibration

Table 5

CAUTION
The total regeneration phase takes about 20 hours.
In order to stop the regeneration cycle, push and hold both button (START/ RESET) (Fig.9/M – 8/B) for 20
seconds (for the SDB-10/15/30 the correct calibration of the load cell is not guaranteed if this is performed).

NOTE
Comem advices to disconnect the SDB during the electrical transformer routine test

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5.3 Maintenance
During regular maintenance on the transformer, we recommend performing the following checks on the dehydrating breather:

· Check the exterior condition of the device (especially the filter air Fig.1-2-3-4-5/A)
· Check the LED indication
· Check the display indication (SDB-10/15/30)
· Check the failure contact
· Check the upper level (Fig.2-4-5/E, SDB-10/15/30), the internal bubble must be inside the smallest black ring
· It is possible, to perform a functional test pushing
- SDB-10/15/30: 10 seconds the stand-by button (Fig.7/N)
- SDB-10C/12C/14: external button (Fig.1-3/D)

CAUTION
SDB-10/15/30: if the device is not level, proceed as explained in section 3.2/3.4 (first step) and after, if the
condition of the device is on IDLE, start the regeneration cycle as explained in section 5.1.

NOTE
If the fitting is not powered for more than 3 days, the clock will re-start at the next powering from the date
and hour of the end of the last regeneration cycle.

NOTE
It is not possible to do the functional test if the regeneration process is activated.

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 5.3 Fault monitoring
The device has a self-monitoring function to detect internal faults, which are displayed by LEDs and failure contacts. Adding information
can be done by the display on the SDB-10/15/30.
The following table lists the individual faults.

ERROR-RELAY ERROR-RELAY DISPLAY

LED
FAULT (STANDARD (SPECIAL Indication NOTE
Indication
CONFIGURATION) CONFIGURATION) (SDB-10/15/30)

Failure of the POWER FAILURE: POWER FAILURE: Check if the supply voltage is
All LED’s off None
supply voltage terminal 22-24-21 terminal 22-24-21 connected correctly

Try to switch off and switch on the

Electronic POWER FAILURE: POWER FAILURE:
Red: ON None power supply. If the error remains
control defective terminal 22-24-21 terminal 22-24-21
please contact COMEM.
Push the RESET(1) button in the
Heater 1 Red: ON SYSTEM FAILURE: POWER FAILURE: terminal box. If the error remains the
HEATER 1 FALL
defective Blue: ON terminal 12-14-11 terminal 22-24-21 dehydrating breather should be
replaced. Please contact COMEM.
Push the RESET(1) button in the
terminal box. If the error remains the
dehydrating breather continues to
work because the main tank (1) is
not damage. During the
Heater 2 Red: ON SYSTEM FAILURE: POWER FAILURE:
HEATER 2 FALL regeneration, for a short time, the
defective Blue: OFF terminal 12-14-11 terminal 22-24-21
salt in the tank 2 will not be
regenerated and will continue to
work. In this condition, the device
may work for a long time. Please
contact COMEM to replace it.

The device goes on to work

FAN 1 NOT WARNING:
- - correctly. The regeneration cycle
Defective indicated FAN1 FAIL
will be longer than before.

FAN 2 The device goes on to work

NOT WARNING:
Defective - correctly. The regeneration cycle
indicated FAN2 FAIL
(SDB-15/30) will be longer than before.

Push RESET(1) button. If error

remains it means that the weighing
cell is damaged. Control of the
WEIGHING
Red: ON SYSTEM FAILURE: POWER FAILURE: TANK 1 NOT weight is no longer possible, but the
CELL defect
Blue: ON terminal 12-14-11 terminal 22-24-21 DRIED device works because of the backup
(SDB-10/15/30)
time control. If the error remains the
dehydrating breather should be
replaced. Please contact COMEM.
After a fixed number of regeneration
cycles, COMEM advises to verify
SALT SYSTEM FAILURE: POWER FAILURE: SALT the device condition (contact
Red: ON
REPLACEMENT terminal 12-14-11 terminal 22-24-21 REPLACEMENT COMEM for further details). Push
the reset button to eliminate the
error.
Push RESET(1) button. If error
remains it means that the weighing
cell is damaged. Control of the
LOAD CELL
SYSTEM FAILURE: POWER FAILURE: weight is no longer possible, but the
outside range Red: ON LOAD > 10 Kg
terminal 12-14-11 terminal 22-24-21 device works because of the backup
(SDB-10/15/30)
time control. If the error remains the
dehydrating breather should be
replaced. Please contact COMEM.

Table 6
(1)
RESET:
- SDB 10/15/30: push the both button (Start/Reset (M) – Stand by (N)) for 20 seconds
- SDB 010/012/015: push the external button for 5 seconds

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5.4 Movement, transport and storage
Move the SDB-15/30 using the eyebolts in the upper part (Fig.4-5/F). The SDB-10/10C/12C/14C can be handled without any tools.
Handle the device with care.
When you remove the device from the transformer (for example during shipping operation), please follow the procedure:

- Switch off the supply voltage

- Remove the supply wire from the terminal box
- Turn the screw on the bottom side (Fig.21-33) with the maximum torque of 2 Nm (1.5 lbft) (only for SDB-10/15/30)

CAUTION
During the transformer transport, COMEM advises to disassemble the air breather and to place it inside the
original box.

Not to paint the device. In this case any guarantees concerning the corrosion resistance decline.

Only mild soap and water should be used to clean the electrical box cover. Solvents must not be used for
any reason as they will degrade the performance of the paint. Use of solvents on the unit will immediately
void the warranty.

When you install the device please follow section 3, 4 and 5.

The SDB must be stored in the original packing and in a dry place with temperature in the range -10÷40°C (14÷104 °F).
Upon receiving the device, please check:
· The outer surface of the packaging to ensure that it is intact
· That there are no breakages
If damages are found, please contact Comem and provide the information from the shipping list and the serial number of the Self-
dehydrating breather.

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APPENDIX A: OPTIONS
A1: Flange DIN 45962 connection

Fig.38

CAUTION
The minimum thickness flange has to be 15 mm

The rotation range shall be completely covered adjusting the position of SDB and fixing the locknut

Fig.39

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A2: Overpressure valve (kit 5CONE29800)

To avoid an overpressure in the conservator pipe in case of high discharge flow (advised for high quantity of oil (>80 tonn)). Comem
suggests to assembly the overpressure valve kit (Fig. 40) with the following features:

- Mono directional flow

- Gasket material: NBR (-40°C)
- External material: AISI 303
- Open pressure: 0.15-0.35 bar

Fig.40

NOTE
The kit will has to be requested by the customer during the order phase and it will assembled on the SDB
directly by Comem worker

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A3: MODBUS register

A3.1 SDB-10C/12C/14C

Register address Operation Notes

Operation for controlling

1 W Start Cycle
2 W Abort Cycle
3 W Test Cycle
4 W Standby Off
5 W Reset Cycle
6 W Reset Log
7 W Self Test

Operation for monitoring

30101 R Hour
30102 R Minute
30103 R Second
30104 R Day
30105 R Month
30106 R Year
30107 R T1
30108 R T2
30109 R Cycle status
30110 E EV status
30111 R N. of cycles
30112 R N. of available events (log)
30113 R Days to next cycle
30114 R Anti-Condensation Header State

Data logging
34001 R
Timestamp
34002 R
EVENTO - 1

34003 R Cycle #
34004 R LogType
34005 R T1
34006 R T2
… … …
36881 R
Timestamp
EVENTO - 480

36882 R
36883 R Cycle #
36884 R LogType
36885 R T1
36886 R T2

Table 7

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A3.2 SDB-10/15/30

Register address Operation Notes

Operation for controlling

0x1 W Start Cycle
0x2 W Abort Cycle
0x3 W Test Cycle
0x4 W Standby Off
0x5 W Reset Cycle
0x6 W Reset Log

Operation for monitoring

0x2000 R Salts Percentage
0x2001 R Temperature T1
0x2002 R Events number
0x3000 R Hours
0x3001 R Minutes
0x3002 R Seconds
0x3003 R Day
0x3004 R Month

Data logging
0x2100 R Day
0x2101 R Hour

0x2102 R Cycles number

EVENTO - 1

0x2103 R Event type

0x2104 R Salts weight
0x2105 R Temperature T1
0x2106 R Temperature T2
0x2107 R Temperature T3
… … …
0x2100 R Day
0x2101 R Hour
EVENTO - 480

0x2102 R Cycles number

0x2103 R Event type
0x2104 R Salts weight
0x2105 R Temperature T1
0x2106 R Temperature T2
0x2107 R Temperature T3 Table 8

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A3.3 MODBUS address

When are installed two or more units, it is necessary to differentiate the MODBUS address changing the dip-switches position

The available SDB address are

· SDB-10/15/30: 1(default) to 16

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ADDRESS

ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON 16

ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 15

ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON 14

ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF 13

ON ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON 12

ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF 11

Fig.41
ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON 10

ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF 9

ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON 8

ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF 7

ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF ON 6

ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF 5

ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON 4

ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF 3

ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON 2

ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 1

Table 9

· SDB-10C/12C/14C: 160 – 175 (default)

4 3 2 1 ADDRESS

OFF OFF OFF OFF 175

OFF OFF OFF ON 174

OFF OFF ON OFF 173

Fig.42 OFF OFF ON ON 172

OFF ON OFF OFF 171

OFF ON OFF ON 170

OFF ON ON OFF 169

OFF ON ON ON 168

ON OFF OFF OFF 167

ON OFF OFF ON 166

ON OFF ON OFF 165

ON OFF ON ON 164

ON ON OFF OFF 163

ON ON OFF ON 162

ON ON ON OFF 161

ON ON ON ON 160 Table 10

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A4: SET TIME BETWEEN TWO REGENERATION PROCESSES (SDB-10C/12C/14C)

There is the possibility to set the time between two regeneration processes:

1. Pushing for 5 seconds the button (Fig.8/B) till the number on the display (Fig.8/A) starts to blink.
2. Pushing again the button until the selected time is reached (max selected time is 50 days).

The indicative time is showed in the graph 1 considering

- An average value (yearly) of the ambient humidity (%).

- An average value of the oil density.
- A temperature difference of 40 °C .
- A specific oil quantity (in the example 20 tons).
- An output relative humidity trigger (%)

Graph 1

Notes:

- As default, the pre-set time between two regeneration processes is 15 days for SDB-10C/12C and 20 days for SDB-14C.
- For any further information or specific cases, please contact COMEM.

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A5: SDB-10/10C Connection

A5.1 Components

KIT: 5COE464103 composes by:

a) N°2 x 5COE464101: plug

b) 5COE459900: connection tube

A5.2 Operation instructions

Phase Actions Figures Notes

Connect the “connection tube” pre- On the thread, apply

assembled with the plug to the some sealing glue (e.g.
main air dehumidifier (SDB-14C, Loctite 542) to optimize
SDB-15, SDB-30) yhe sealing.

Cut the opposite side of the tube at After cutting, ensure

the suitable length (according to there are no burrs.
installation layout)

The cable gland assembly has to be A: components to

prepared assembly on the tube

A B B: components to
assembly on SDB-010

Components identification (A) 1: tube

2 2: connection washer
1 3
3: Internal gasket

4: Fixing screw
3a

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Phase Action to do Pictures Notes

Components 5: connection spacer

identification (B)
5 6 6: plug

3b

Pipe preparation:
Insert the connection
washer (2) on the tube
(1)

Insert the internal gasket

(3) on the tube (1)

4a

Screw the fixing screw The tube has to enter completely

(4) in the tube (1) inside the fixing screw. Ensure no
burrs are present.

4b

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Phase Action to do Pictures Notes

Unscrew the SDB-

10/10C plug

Screw the plug (6 – On the thread, apply some sealing

Phase 3b) in the hole glue (e.g. Loctite 542) to optimize
the sealing

5a

Screw the connector On the thread, apply some sealing

spacer (5) on the plug (6) glue (e.g. Loctite 542) to optimize
the sealing.

5b

Connect the tube (phase On the thread, apply some sealing

4b) to the SDB-010 glue (e.g. Loctite 542) to optimize
(phase 5b) the sealing.

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