On-Line Transformer Monitor

Operations & Maintenance

Guide
Model TM1
810-1928-00 Rev A
October 2012
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Product Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Capturing Data ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Upgrading Firmware .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Connecting a Computer .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Manual Calibration ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel Indicators ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Internal Battery ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Fuses .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Internal Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................... 10
External Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Leak Check Oil Fittings ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Return Shipping Instructions ............................................................................................................................... 10
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Environmental........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Physical ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Table of Figures
Figure 1: USB Connections .....................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2: Replacing Battery ....................................................................................................................................8
Figure 3: Fuse Locations .........................................................................................................................................9
Table of Figures
Table 1: Product Symbols .......................................................................................................................................3
Table 2: LED Status ..................................................................................................................................................7
Table 3: Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................ 11
Table 4: Physical Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 11
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Product Overview
The TM1 is a remotely-deployed transformer monitor which can be safely installed onto an energized
or non-energized transformer to detect and measure dissolved hydrogen found in an electrical power
transformers insulating oil. The monitor is designed and constructed to operate in environmental
conditions in Power Plants, Switchyards or Substations.

The TM1 is directly mounted to an existing valve on the transformer and circulates transformer oil
within it to provide a continuous reading of hydrogen in ppm. Data can be viewed with the supplied
TM View software or via a customers SCADA system (RS 485 or RS 232) and will allow the end user to
track the hydrogen ppm levels over time and compare against user-defined caution and alarm settings.

The TM1 monitor includes two 4-20mA inputs for use with an optional moisture sensor. In addition to
the inputs, there are three 4-20mA outputs. Also included are three user-programmable relays, as well
as relays for service-related conditions and loss-of-power.


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Product Symbols
The following symbols are used throughout the Transformer Monitor or accessories. They are defined
by the International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC 878 and IEC 417A. It is important for safety
reasons to have an understanding of their representation.


Voltage Input

Fuse

High Voltage

Caution: Refer to On-Line Transformer Monitor Installation Guide and
accompanying documentation.

Protective Earth (ground)
L1 Connect to mains live conductor (brown)
L2 Connect to mains neutral conductor (blue)
__I__
O
The I position indicates the power switch is ON
The O position indicates the power switch is OFF

This device has been tested and certified by UL to comply with applicable U.S.
and Canadian safety standards.
Table 1: Product Symbols
WARNING statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could result
in personal injury.
CAUTION statements in this manual identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to the equipment or other property.
NOTE statements provide additional important information.
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Operation
Once the TM1 is installed, configured, and powered-on, it will begin operation. During the first 24
hours of operation, the TM1 will perform a series of reference cycles as it stabilizes. The reference cycle
is an internal sensor calibration that will be performed that typically runs every twelve hours, lasting 2
hours. During the reference cycles, no DGA data will be reported. DGA values generated prior to
completion of the reference cycles may be disregarded.

The TM1 will make one measurement every 30 minutes, with the exception of necessary reference
cycles. The number of reference cycles performed daily is a function of changes in the temperature of
the incoming oil. The daily reference cycle cannot be scheduled or canceled; it is an internal function
that will be initiated automatically. The reference cycle will take approximately 2 hours, during which
time DGA results will not be reported.
Capturing Data
The TM1 will store approximately two years of data in non-volatile RAM. The data can be captured to
the supplied USB flash drive and imported into the TM View software, TM1 Configuration Utility, or
to another application. Once the flash drive is inserted, the red, blue and green LEDs will alternately
light as the data is downloaded to the drive. Once the data transfers are complete and any new
firmware has been uploaded into the instrument, the LED activity will stop and the green LED shall
remain illuminated (without flashing). After 10 seconds in this state, the flash drive may be removed.

If there is an issue with file transfers or firmware upload, the green LED will be solidly illuminated,
and the blue LED will flash. This is also an indication that the flash drive can be safely removed from
the monitor. An event file with the detail about the fault will be loaded onto the flash drive under a
folder named with the monitor serial number. The file can be viewed through the Configuration
Utility.

If the flash drive is removed before it is ready, the green LED will flash on and off. This activity will
continue until the flash drive is re-inserted and a proper dismounting status can be achieved. Power
cycling the monitor will not clear this function.

Figure 1: USB Connections
Mini USB for PC
Interface
USB
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Upgrading Firmware
Firmware upgrades are automatic once the upgrade flash drive in inserted into the processor board. To
upgrade the firmware, please follow these steps:
1. Loosen the four black knobs and gently remove the TM1 cover.
2. Insert the drive into the USB socket as shown in Fig 1 above.
3. The upgrade will begin automatically and the red, blue and green LEDs will flash
alternately.
4. When the LED activity has stopped and only the green LED is steady, remove the flash
drive.
5. Carefully replace the TM1 cover and secure the black knobs.
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Connecting a Computer
A laptop can be connected directly to the TM1 to configure the monitor or capture the data through a
CLI session in any standard terminal emulation program such as Microsoft

Hyper Terminal. To make
a direct connection, follow these steps:
1. Go to www.FTDIchip.com/drivers/VCP.htm to download the proper USB driver to your
PC (this driver is needed to properly communicate with the TM1).
2. Carefully remove the TM1 cover by loosening the four black knobs.
3. Using a mini-USB cable (not supplied), connect to the socket on the controller board as
shown in the figure 1.
4. Open HyperTerminal, and configure the COM port as follows:
Baud rate = 115200
Data Bits = 8
Parity = none
Stop Bits = 1
Flow Control = hardware
5. Press enter three times to bring up the login prompt:
username: any name you like
password: Password (case-sensitive)
6. When finished communicating with the monitor, type exit, then press enter.
7. Carefully replace the TM1 cover by securing the four black knobs.
Note: Commands and queries to the monitor are provided in the TM1 Firmware
Command Set document included on the flash drive.
Manual Calibration Adjustment
The TM1 is designed to operate within specification without requiring calibration. The TM1 utilizes
automatic reference cycles to periodically adjust sensor performance.

The TM1 does have a manual calibration adjustment feature that enables you to adjust the response to
match a laboratory DGA sample. To use this feature, the monitor must have been placed in service at
least 24 hours prior to collecting the manual oil sample from the transformer, as the TM1 must use both
the manual analysis value and the measured values over the period of time between the sampling and
the current time. For more detail on this feature, please refer to the TM1 Configuration Utility Users
Guide.
Configuration
The TM1 can be configured with the TM Configuration Utility Tool preloaded on the USB flash drive
included with the monitor accessories. To get started, refer to the Users guide, which is also included
on the USB drive.
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Front Panel Indicators
LED Color Status Condition Indicated
POWER Green
Off AC Power unavailable, analyzer not powered
On
Normal Operation AC Power available, analyzer powered
USB Configuration The Power LED will be used to indicate the
status of operations when the USB flash or console ports are
connected
Flashing
Indicates that the USB flash is active and the USB drive should
not be removed until the system goes to steady on for 10 seconds
SERVICE Blue
Off Instrument Operating Normally
On
Service Required: An issue is preventing analyses to be
performed; or analyses have persistently failed; or
communication has persistently failed. The instruments error
log will indicate the specific condition(s).
ALARM Red
Off
Alarm- Hydrogen does NOT exceed set alarm level or rate of
change threshold on most recent sample analysis
Steady On
Alarm- Hydrogen exceeds set alarm level on most recent sample
analysis. If Level is exceeded, the indicator is turned on steady
Flashing
Alarm- Hydrogen exceeds set Rate of Change on most recent
sample analysis. If the rate of change (ROC) alarm is exceeded,
the light will flash ON/OFF on a 2 second cycle
Table 2: LED Status
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Maintenance
The TM1 is designed to require no routine maintenance. There are only two user replaceable items, the
internal battery and the fuses.
Internal Battery
The useful life of the TM1 internal battery is approximately 7 to 10 years. Follow these steps to replace
the battery and reset the monitors internal clock:
1. Loosen the four black knobs and carefully remove the TM1 cover.
2. Power-off the monitor with the black rocker switch.
3. Remove the battery from the socket by inserting a small screwdriver into the right-side slot
as shown and lifting the battery out as shown in the figure below.
4. Replace with a comparable battery (BR2032) by inserting the left side first into the socket
with + facing up, and then press down to secure as shown in the figure below.
5. Power-on the TM1 and allow it to initialize.
6. Make a direct connection in HyperTerminal as discussed previously in this guide.
7. Enter the correct date and time in the following format: DATE S YYYY-MM-
DDTHH:MM. The time set in the monitor in the factory is UTC.
(ex: DATE S 2012-01-01T09:00 for Jan 1, 2012 @ 9:00 am), then press enter.
8. Type DATE again to confirm it was entered correctly. Type exit and press enter.
9. Close the HyperTerminal session, remove the USB cable and replace the TM1 cover,
securing the black knobs.

Figure 2: Replacing Battery
Insert left side of
new battery
Insert small
screwdriver
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Fuses
The TM1 has two internal fuses. The fuse type is: 1A, 250VAC, time delay (slow blow), BPL Global PN
430-0048-00.
NOTE: Replace fuses with same type and rating only.
To replace either fuse, follow these steps:
1. Loosen the four knobs securing the TM1 cover and gently remove it.
2. Power-off the monitor with the black rocker switch.
3. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, turn the fuse holder counter-clockwise to remove it and
replace the fuse.
4. Replace the fuse holder and turn clockwise to secure it. Power-on the TM1.
5. Carefully replace the monitors cover and secure the four knobs.

Figure 3: Fuse Locations
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Care and Cleaning
Internal Cleaning
No internal cleaning is required; doing so may cause damage to the internal components and void the
warranty.
External Cleaning
No external cleaning of the monitor is required. If external cleaning is desired, water is the only
recommended cleaning solution. Direct spray of high-pressure water onto the monitor cover seal,
LEDs and cable glands should be avoided.
Leak Check Oil Fittings
After the first month of continuous use, all oil fittings should be checked for leaks. An annual check
thereafter is recommended.
Return Shipping Instructions
In the event the TM1 must be returned to the factory, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
must be obtained from BPLG technical support:

Technical Support: +1 (866) 273-7763 or support@bplglobal.net

The monitor should be shipped in the original packaging or similar packaging to avoid shipping
damage. If the original packaging is not available, contact BPLG for shipping materials.
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Specifications
Environmental
Unless otherwise noted, the following Environmental Specifications apply to the system and all system
components including accessories.

Parameter Specification
Operating Ambient Air Temperature -50C to +55C
Solar Loading
Unaffected operation with direct exposure to maximum solar loading under all other
valid environmental conditions
Cold Start Temperature -40C Ambient Air, -20C Oil
Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Operating Altitude -2000 to 15,000 ft. (-610 to 4,572 m)
Oil Exposure Temperature
-20C to +105C from the transformer at the valve the TM1 is mounted on.

Due to difficulties and dangers in generating the highest oil temperatures, the oil temperature
has only been tested up to 85C

Oil Inlet Pressure 0 to 100 psi (0 to 6.89 bar)
Storage Temperature -40C to +75C
Storage Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Shipping and Storage Altitude -2000 to 40,000 ft. (-610 to 12,192 m)
Protection against Ingress of
Liquids/Solids
NEMA 4X, per ANSI / NEMA 250-2007; IP66, per IEC 60529
UV/Chemical
Resistance
NEMA 4X, per ANSI / NEMA 250-2007; IP66, per IEC 60529
Occasional Salt Spray

NEMA 4X, per ANSI / NEMA 250-2007; IP66, per IEC 60529
Table 3: Environmental Specifications
Physical
Parameter Specification
Height (max) 8.7 in (22.1 cm)
Width (max) 8.8 in (22.4 cm)
Depth 10.0 in (25.4 cm)
Weight < 10 lb (2.27 kg)
Color White
Material Plastic and Aluminum Externally, Aluminum Internally
Enclosure Rating (min) NEMA 4X, IP66
Packaged Dimensions 15.0in x 15.0 in x 10.0 in (38.1 cm x 38.1 cm x 25.4 cm)
Shipping Weight (max) <15 lb (4.5 kg)
Table 4: Physical Specifications
Power
Parameter Specification
Input Power 100-240VAC,50/60Hz
Power Consumption 120VAC Max 0.5A, Nominal 0.1A @25C
240VAC Max 0.25A, Nominal 0.05A @25C
Table 5: Power Specifications