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GE Hydran M2-X Installation Manual

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Hydran* M2-X
Transformer Gas Monitoring System
Installation Guide
GE Grid Solutions (UK) Ltd
Lissue Industrial Estate East, Unit 1, 7 Lissue Walk,
Lisburn, United Kingdom BT28 2LU
Email:
GA.support@ge.com
Web:
www.gegridsolutions.com/MD.htm
MA-028
Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20

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  • Page 1 Hydran* M2-X Transformer Gas Monitoring System Installation Guide GE Grid Solutions (UK) Ltd Lissue Industrial Estate East, Unit 1, 7 Lissue Walk, Lisburn, United Kingdom BT28 2LU Email: GA.support@ge.com Web: www.gegridsolutions.com/MD.htm MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice And Proprietary Rights

    GE, except as otherwise indicated. You may not disclose, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit or distribute this manual, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of GE or except as permitted by written license agreement with GE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tools for installation ..................18 Supplied with the Hydran M2-X ............18 To be supplied by the installer ............. 19 3.3 Mounting the Hydran M2-X on a Valve ............. 21 Installing the Cables ................... 26 Installing the Cable Conduits and Gland Fittings ......... 26 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ..............
  • Page 4 Forming a Local Network of Hydran M2-Xs ............48 Connecting the Hydran M2-X to Hydran 201Ci Controllers ......50 Connecting the Hydran M2-X to a D25.............. 51 APPENDIX A : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE HYDRAN M2-X ....52 General ......................52 Page 4 MA-028 Rev.

  • Page 5: Preliminary Information

    Hydran M2-X, and could lead to property damage, personal injury and/or death. • Installation and maintenance of the Hydran M2-X must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Please advise station operator prior to maintenance. Working inside the Hydran M2-X may trigger unwanted alarms due to parameter changes, power shutdown, system rebooting or electrostatic discharge.

  • Page 6: [De] (In German) Warnung

    Hydran M2-X, e potrebbe causare danni alla proprietà, lesioni personali e/o alla morte. • L’installazione e la manutenzione del Hydran M2-X devono essere eseguite solo ed esclusivamente da personale qualificato. Avissare l’operatore della stazione prima di manutenzione.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols Description

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide • Installation och underhåll av Hydran M2-X måste utföras av behörig personal. Råd var god posterar operatören före underhåll. Funktionsduglig insida Hydran M2-X kan starta oönskade parameterändringar för larm tack vare, driver avstängning, systemomstart eller elektrostatisk urladdning.

  • Page 8: Standard Ge Warranty

    GE and its direct customer. Specifically, in GE’s terms and conditions “Form EM104 (Global) Grid Solutions 28Oct2015” the warranty periods stated in Clause 5.2 for “Products” shall be replaced by the above statement All other elements of Clause 5.2 and all other elements of “Form...
  • Page 9 If the reported deficiencies cannot be eliminated within 30 days, the Buyer may request, and GE shall then furnish, monthly status reports to the Buyer regarding the progress of GE’s efforts to correct such functional deficiencies.
  • Page 10 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide liability, strict liability or otherwise. The foregoing warranties are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties and guarantees whether written, oral, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.

  • Page 11: General Cautions & Warnings

    Hazardous location (HazLoc) certification pertains to units with part number M2- X-HZ only. The Hydran M2-X carrying the “HZ” designation is certified for use in hazardous locations as identified by the branding on the product casing including the serial number label as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
  • Page 12 Figure 2: Hazardous location label Note: In the case of a HazLoc certified product, please ignore additional appendices in this document as they relate to a standard Hydran M2-X regarding servicing of parts, and therefore are not applicable for a HazLoc certified product.
  • Page 13 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Figure 3: Plastic Cap Must Remain in Place Until the Sensor Is Installed on the Valve Figure 4: Do Not Touch the Sensor’s Membrane with a Finger or an Object Figure 5: Do Not Block the Sensor’s Breathing Hole or Puncture the Breathing Hole’s Membrane Page 13 MA-028 Rev.
  • Page 14 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Figure 6: Do Not Install the Hydran M2-X at an Angle, Vertically or Using an Elbow Figure 7: Do Not Install the Hydran M2-X on an Elbow or a Fitting Box Figure 8: Do Not Install the Hydran M2-X on the Inlet Side of the Radiator Pump...
  • Page 15 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Figure 9: Do Not Subject the Hydran M2-X or Its Sensor to High-Pressure Water Streams Figure 10: Do Not Paint the Sensor or Clean It with Any Solvent Page 15 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide INSTALLATION The Hydran M2-X is typically installed on a full-bore gate or ball valve of a transformer. There are two cables: • The Hydran M2-X’s power supply cable is passed in a flexible (recommended) or rigid steel conduit toward a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
  • Page 17 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Figure 11: Typical Installation of the Hydran M2-X Location #A: Cooling Return Some transformers may have a valve that is on the pipe that joins the bottom of the cooling system to the transformer main tank. This location offers an excellent circulation of oil.

  • Page 18: Tools For Installation

    This location offers an excellent circulation of oil; but is not easily accessible and may require an outage to install the Hydran M2-X. 84 mm 6 mm (0.25 in)

  • Page 19: To Be Supplied By The Installer

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide To be supplied by the installer 3-mm (1/8-in) Slotted Screwdriver #2 Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Pliers or Wrench Wire Stripper Wire Cutter Bucket and Rags Adjustable Wrench with smooth non-marking jaws Anti-seize lubricant e.g. Loctite 8009 Liquid tight Gland fitting Page 19 MA-028 Rev.
  • Page 20 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Flexible liquid tight armourted conduit Figure 13: Tools Required for the Installation Page 20 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...

  • Page 21: 3.3 Mounting The Hydran M2-X On A Valve

    Always wrap the tape counter to the threads, as CAUTION Sensor cable Figure 14: Separating the Sensor from the Hydran M2-X 1. Rotate sensor connector anti-clockwise (approximately 1/8 turn). 2. Pull connector from sensor. Figure 15: Disconnecting the Sensor Cable...
  • Page 22 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Figure 16: Wrap the Sensor’s Threads with PTFE Tape 1. Install clamp around sensor. 2. Install sensor on valve. 3. Tighten using adjustable wrench. Figure 17: Mount the Sensor Manually onto the Valve and Tighten it, Using an Adjustable Wrench Page 22 MA-028 Rev.
  • Page 23 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Bleed screw must be on top, at the “12 o’clock” position when sensor is installed horizontally. O-ring Figure 18: The Bleed Screw Must Be on Top, at the 12 O’clock Position Page 23 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...
  • Page 24 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Note: Prior to installing the Hydran M2-X onto the transformer valve, it is recommended to drain approximately 2-4 liters of oil from the valve. This clears any contaminants and moisture that may have accumulated. Loosen bleed screw.
  • Page 25 M2-X base plate before attaching the brass ring. Install the sensor clamp and tighten it using the supplied spanner wrench. Tighten set screw using 1/16-in Allen key. Figure 20: Installing the Hydran M2-X on the Sensor Connect ground wire to ground lug using a...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cables

    •Using flexible steel armoured conduit makes it easier during installation and servicing of the Hydran M2-X. • All terminating connecting gland fittings to the Hydran M2-X must be liquid tight or at a minimum have an IP56 rating, with locknuts and sealing gaskets •The steel provides shielding against magnetic fields.
  • Page 27 A 10 A to 15 A circuit meeting these requirements must be available for the Hydran M2-X at the time of installation. The installation must be done in accordance with local wiring regulations. Disconnection is through an external circuit breaker or switch that must be installed on the mains supply line near the unit.
  • Page 28 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Note: This optional Analog Input board can be installed at any of the four I/O locations. Figure24: General Wiring of the Analog Input Terminal Block Page 28 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...
  • Page 29 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Active 2-wire 4-20mA Sensor Figure 24: Wiring of Self-Powered, Analog Inputs 2-wire 4-20mA Loop-powered Sensor Figure 25: Wiring of Two-Wire, Loop-Powered, Analog Inputs 3-wire, 4-20mA Loop-powered Sensor Figure 26: Wiring of Three-Wire, Loop-Powered, Analog Inputs Page 29 MA-028 Rev.
  • Page 30 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Note: This optional Analog Output board can be installed at any of the four I/O locations. Figure 27: General Wiring of the Analog Output Terminal Block SCADA 4-20 mA Input Figure 28: Wiring of the 4-20 mA Analog Output Terminal Block Page 30 MA-028 Rev.
  • Page 31 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide − Five (5) alarm relays − Software configurable − SPDT (Form C) contacts: 1. Normally Open 2. Common 3. Normally closed Figure 29: Wiring of the Alarm Relays Terminal Block L = LINE NEUTRAL Fuse Holder = GROUND Figure 30: Wiring of the AC Power Supply Terminal Block Page 31...

  • Page 32: Software Configuration

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION User Interface Overview For more information on the Hydran M2-X’s user interface, see Chapter 4 in the Hydran M2-X Instruction Manual. 3 Context keys: Purpose can change according to the screen content. Purpose is displayed on the bottom line of the display.

  • Page 33: Setting The Date And Time

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Setting the Date and Time Press Main Menu Select Setup Press Enter Select Date & Time Press Enter Select Current Date Press Change and set date Select Current Time Press Change and set time Page 33 MA-028 Rev.

  • Page 34: Testing The Sensor

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Testing the Sensor Press Main Menu Select Services Press Enter Select Gas Sensor Test Press Enter Press OK Note: After a Sensor Test, the sensor readings will not be available for two (2) minutes. Page 34 MA-028 Rev.

  • Page 35: Setting Gas Level Alarm Parameters

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Setting Gas Level Alarm Parameters Note: Wait until the gas and moisture readings of the Hydran M2-X are stable (at least 24 hours after power-up). Go to Main Menu Select Setup Press Enter Select Alarms Setup...

  • Page 36: Setting Moisture Level Alarm Parameters

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Select parameter for setup. Enter Change and set as required. Set all parameters as required. Notes: • SP means “Set Point”. • Press the Down arrow to display other parameters in the list. Setting Moisture Level Alarm Parameters Press Esc twice to go back to Alarm Setup.
  • Page 37 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Select parameter for setup. Enter Change and set as required. Set all parameters as required. Page 37 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...

  • Page 38: Setting The Network Communication Parameters

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Setting the Network Communication Parameters Go to Main Menu Select Setup Press Enter Select Comm Setup Press Enter Select Identification Press Enter Change, as required: Monitor ID Power Station ID Page 38 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...
  • Page 39 RS485 Baud Rate Notes: • Each Hydran M2-X unit in the local network must be set to the same Power Station ID and RS485 Baud Rate. • Each Hydran M2-X in the local network must be set to a unique Monitor ID.

  • Page 40: Setting The Optional Analog Input Parameters

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Setting the Optional Analog Input Parameters Go to Main Menu Select Setup Press Enter Select I/O Setup Press Enter Select Analog In Setup Press Enter Select the I/O board you need to setup Press Enter To next page Page 40 MA-028...
  • Page 41 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Page 41 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...
  • Page 42 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Press Main Menu Select Configuration Press Enter Select Identification Press Enter Set up all the Identification parameters as required. Page 42 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...
  • Page 43 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Press Escape button to go back to Configuration. Select Readings Setup Press Enter Set up all the Readings Setup parameters as required. Notes: • Input Min is the lowest possible reading for this signal; this value corresponds to 4 mA.

  • Page 44: Setting The Optional Analog Output Parameters

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Setting the Optional Analog Output Parameters Go to Main Menu Select Setup Press Enter Select I/O Setup Press Enter Select Analog Out Setup Press Enter Select the I/O board you need to setup Press Enter To next page Page 44 MA-028...
  • Page 45 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Select Configuration Press Enter Set up all the Configuration parameters as required. Notes: • Input Min is the lowest possible reading for this signal; this value will deliver a current output corresponding to 4 mA. • Input Max is the highest possible reading for this signal; this value will deliver a current output corresponding to 20 mA.

  • Page 46: Installing The Cover

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Installing the Cover 1. Put cover back in place. 2. Insert the four (4) screws with flat washers and split lock washers. Using supplied Hex key tool, tighten the screws one by one in an diagonal pattern, ensuring to only tighten each bolt a third at a time.

  • Page 47: Commissioning

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Commissioning Figure 34: Wait 24 Hours = DGA Figure 35: Compare the Gas Level Reading to a Recent DGA Page 47 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...

  • Page 48: Communications & Networking

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKING For detailed information, refer to Chapter 6 of the Hydran M2-X Instruction Manual. Forming a Local Network of Hydran M2-Xs To host computer using Perception software via either: • Ethernet (wire or fiber optic) •...
  • Page 49 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Cable is connected to RS-485 In terminals. Ground the conduit to the ground lug. Cable is connected to RS-485 Out terminals. Isolate conduit from Hydran M2-X Figure 38: Grounding the RS-485 Conduits To RS-485 In of From RS-485...

  • Page 50: Connecting The Hydran M2-X To Hydran 201Ci Controllers

    Connecting the Hydran M2-X to Hydran 201Ci Controllers Figure 41: Wiring of the Supervisory Link between a Hydran M2-X and a Hydran 201Ci-1 Controller Note: The Hydran 201Ci-1 Controller can only display the gas level measured by the Hydran M2-X, not the moisture level.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Hydran M2-X To A D25

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Connecting the Hydran M2-X to a D25 Figure 43: Wiring of the RS-485 Link between a Hydran M2-X and a D25 Page 51 MA-028 Rev. 2.1, 11-Jun-20...

  • Page 52: Appendix A : Technical Specifications For The Hydran M2-X

    Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide Appendix A : Technical Specifications for the Hydran M2-X General GENERAL Description Continuous, on-line, intelligent gas-in-oil and moisture transmitter with optional, external sensors monitoring Components Combined dual-function sensor and electronic enclosure Response Hydrogen (H ), carbon monoxide (CO), acetylene (C...
  • Page 53 • C2H4: Typical 1.5 ± 0.5 % of concentration Response Time • 10 minutes sensor response (90 % of step change) *Hydran M2-X H2 accuracy is specified up to 2000 ppm; at concentrations above 2000 ppm the device continues to provide trending to 5000 ppm, but potentially outside the published accuracy specification.
  • Page 54 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide • Moisture (level and average) and analog High contacts • Moisture (level and average) and analog High-High contacts Relay contact maximum switching capacity: • Resistive load: 50 VA, 60 W (power factor = 1) Relay contact maximum operating current: •...
  • Page 55 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide • Possible short-duration exposure: Oil up to 120 °C (248 °F) Oil Pressure • Vacuum-resistant sensor; 0–700 kPa (0–100 psia) • Note: for units designated as Class I Div II Hazardous Locations, working oil pressure 2 bar absolute (1 bar gauge) Power Supply •...
  • Page 56 Hydran* M2-X Installation Guide GE Grid Solutions (UK) Ltd Lissue Industrial Estate East Unit 1, 7 Lissue Walk, Lisburn, BT28 2LU United Kingdom www.gegridsolutions.com/MD.htm Customer Service Center (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) Tel.: +44 1785-250-070 (United Kingdom) Tel.: +1 800 361 3652 (United States and Canada)

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