3 - C901 - Vs (Transfix) - GE

Competitive Comparison – Diagnostic Monitors
Comparison Type: Competitive

Product Line: Diagnostic Monitors (Calisto C501/C901 vs Transfix)
Revision: 0.1
Release Date: 2017-03-06
ACCURACY
Gas measurement system: Measures gas concentrations extracted from dielectric fluid
Calisto C501/C901 Transfix
Single-column temperature-ramping industrial GC with pulsed-discharge helium Photo-acoustic infrared absorption spectroscopy. Separate thermal conductivity H2 sensor.
photoionization detector Separate O2 sensor
(+) Gas interferences are prevented by effective GC separation, including SF6 and heavier (+) No carrier gas replacement.
hydrocarbon gases.
(-) Manufacturer specification states accuracy during factory calibration, not during service life in
(+) All manufacturer specifications are based on lifetime performance in the field. the field.
(+) Column resists vibration/shock and maintains gas-separation performance throughout (-) Cross-interference between gases and from moisture leads to low accuracy.
product lifetime.
(-) IR source is unstable over time, leading to drift and accuracy loss.
(+) Column is automatically reconditioned with each measurement to ensure consistent
measurements. (-) No extraction membrane, leading to contamination of optics resulting in drift and accuracy loss
over time.
(+) Column service lifetime 10+ years
(-) TCD H2 measurement system exhibits interference from other gases and drift during product
(+) Sensitive helium ionization detector provides lower detection limits (LDL). lifetime.
(+) Automated gas-sample dilution system provides high top-of-range (TOR). (-) N2 concentration is estimated from O2 measurement and headspace pressure measurement.
Available on free-breathing transformers only.
(+) Built-in gas and moisture solubility coefficients improve accuracy.
(-) Requires replacement of carrier gas cylinder every 4 years.
Note: Positive features/benefits are indicated with a plus (+) sign, whereas drawbacks or weaknesses are indicated with a minus (-) sign.
Automated calibration system: Monitor measurements are benchmarked to an internal standard, which ensures long-term accuracy.
Certified gas in disposable cylinder (4- year lifetime); pressure regulator and pressure None
sensor; software validation of calibration gas measurements.
(+) Long-term accuracy of gas readings (-) Loss of accuracy over time, with risk of false gas alarms.
(+) Redundant provisions against calibration errors
(+) Low calibration gas errors, validation of calibration run vs. factory calibration.
(+) Pressure sensor detects leaks and allows planned cylinder changes.
(+) 4-year cylinder lifetime reduces maintenance costs.
(-) Cost of cylinder replacement.
Carrier gas delivery system: Delivers carrier gas in a controlled manner to the GC.
Two-stage pressure regulation system with cylinder pressure sensor; 4-year cylinder lifetime Not required.
(+) Pressure sensor facilitates planning of cylinder replacements, and detects any possible (+) No cylinder to replace.
leaks so they may be addressed without downtime.
(-) Cost of cylinder replacement.
Moisture measurements: Quantification of transformer moisture ingress and/or dry-out efficiency; evaluation of condensation risk and life-loss of cellulose
insulation. Built-in moisture and oil solubility coefficients: Allow more accurate measurements of dissolved moisture and oil
%RS sensor immersed in temperature controlled oil. %RS sensor immersed in temperature controlled oil.
(+) Built-in gas and moisture solubility coefficients improve accuracy. (-) Only Voltesso mineral oil is supported. Reduced accuracy for other fluids.
Lower detection limits: Enables early detection and quantification of faults, particularly in new transformers.
H2: 0.5 ppm H2: 5 ppm

CO: 10 ppm CO: 2 ppm
CH4: 0.2 ppm CH4: 2 ppm
C2H2: 0.2 ppm C2H2: 0.5 ppm
C2H4: 0.2 ppm C2H4: 2 ppm
C2H6: 0.2 ppm C2H6: 2 ppm
CO2: 15 ppm CO2: 20 ppm
O2: 500 ppm O2: 100 ppm
N2: 2,000 ppm N2: 10,000 ppm
SF6: 2 ppm
(+) Market-leading detection and quantification of early faults. (-) Not optimal for detection and quantification of early faults.
Accuracy: Enables quantitative diagnosis of fault type and severity.
H2: ±5% H2: ±5%

CO: ±5% CO: ±5%
CH4: ±5% CH4: ±5%
C2H2: ±5% C2H2: ±5%
C2H4: ±5% C2H4: ±5%
C2H6: ±6% C2H6: ±5%
CO2: ±5% CO2: ±5%
O2: ±15% O2: ±10%
N2: ±15% N2: ±15%
SF6: ±15%
(+) Market-leading accuracy for detecting and diagnosing all fault types. (-) Manufacturer specification states accuracy during factory calibration, not during service life in
the field.
(-) Mixed end-user reports about the credibility of these specifications.
Measurement interval: Enables timely observation of changes
240-minute, 160-minute, 80-minutes configurable. From 4 weeks to 1 hour.

Can be configured to jump to faster cycle on alarm.
Step response time: Allows timely observation of changes
In 80 minutes: Not specified.

H2: 95%
CO: 90%
CH4: 90%
C2H2: 80%
C2H4: 80%
C2H6: 80%
CO2: 90%
O2: 90%
N2: 90%
SF6: 50%
(+) Market-leading time-response for detecting fast-evolving faults. (-) Credibility: Ability to follow fast-evolving faults is unknown.
Oil circulation system: Ensures measurements that are representative of the oil in the transformer
Reciprocating solenoid pump Plastic gear pump.
(+) 15+ years of proven service in the DGA application, with thousands of installed units.
Oil flow monitoring system: Ensures readings that are representative of the transformer fluid
Proprietary Morgan Schaffer system None.
(+) Flow obstructions/ valve closures are reported to ensure that fluid reaching the monitor is (-) Reliability: Risk of measurement errors due to stagnant oil in monitor.
representative of the transformer.
Oil temperature control system: Enables stable and accurate gas extraction process
Thermoelectric feedback None.
(+) Maintains stable oil temperature to ensure measurement accuracy. (-) Measurement errors due to temperature variations.
Oil sampling port: Simplifies syringe sampling process and ensures syringe samples are representative of oil in the monitor
Quick-connect oil sampling port None
Enclosure temperature control system: Enables stable and accurate gas-phase measurements
Thermoelectric feedback None.
(+) Maintains stable oil temperature to ensure measurement accuracy. (-) Measurement errors due to temperature variations.
Air operating temperature range: The product meets measurement specifications over this range.
-50 ºC to +55 ºC -40 ºC to +55 ºC

Cold start at -50 ºC
(+) System functions in extreme weather conditions. (-) Not suited to extreme cold weather installations.
(+) System reliably restarts if mains power is interrupted in extreme cold.
Oil operating temperature range: Unit meets measurement specifications over this range.
-40 ºC to +120 ºC -20 ºC to +120 ºC
(+) System functions in extreme operating conditions. (-) Accessory required for oil temperatures below -20 ºC.
Elevation operating range: The product meets measurement and safety specifications over this range.
Up to 4,000 m Not specified.
(+) Operates reliably at high elevations. (-) Not rated for reliable or accurate service at high elevations.
RELIABILITY
Gas extraction system: Extracts dissolved gas from the oil in a controlled manner, such that the dissolved concentrations can be calculated from concentrations
measured in the gas phase.
Teflon capillary membrane Open headspace – no membrane. Gas circulating pump.
(+) Oil and oil vapors cannot contaminate the gas measurement system. (-) Oil and oil vapors can contaminate the gas measurement system, leading to measurement
accuracy loss over time, and possible false alarms.
(-) Gas pump lifetime.
Bubble trap system: Allows safe installation on a live transformer and provides ongoing protection against gas bubbles, which could compromise the dielectric
system of the transformer
Proprietary Morgan Schaffer system None.
(+) Simplifies installation on live transformers. (-) More complex installation on live transformers.
(+) Ensures transformer dielectric system is not compromised by gas bubbles. (-) Risk of gas bubbles compromising the dielectric system.
Storage temperature range: Unit will not be damaged if stored within this range.
-40 ºC to +75 ºC Not specified.
(+) System functions even after storage in extreme temperature conditions.
Oil pressure range: Unit will operate across this range without being damaged.
Full vacuum to 40 psig Not specified.
(+) System functions in extreme operating conditions, including vacuum maintenance (-) Not rated for vacuum (negative psig). Risk of product damage during transformer dry-out.
procedures.
Advanced power loss system: Allows uninterrupted monitor operation despite short interruptions of mains power.
250ms holdup time on power loss None.
(+) Maximum up-time. (-) Risk of monitoring outages caused by unstable mains voltage
EMC ratings: Describe the level of electromagnetic disturbances that the product can tolerate without damage or service interruption.
IEC 61326 and all implied test methods IEC 61326

IEC 61000-6-5 CISPR 11
IEC 61850-3 FCC part 15
CISPR 11
FCC part 15
Class A, ICES-003
(+) Improved reliability and safety with market-leading 5kV surge isolation on all client
connections.
Safety ratings: Describe how the product is safe against electrical, fire and mechanical risks to the operator.
IEC 61010 IEC 61010

IEC 60255-27 electrical requirements
(+) Market-leading protection against operator injury and fire.
IP ratings: Describe how the product enclosure will keep the contents dry and clean.
IEC 60529: IP 56 IP55
(+) All-weather protection of internal components against water and dust ingress. (-) Lower rating against water and dust ingress.
Mechanical ratings: Describe how the product will withstand shock and vibration
None None
CE marking: Demonstrates that the product meets the applicable European Union directives.
Low Voltage Directive TBD

EMC Directive
WEEE Directive
RoHS Directive
(+) Meets all applicable EU directives and prescribed standards and all prescribed standards
harmonized with EU standards.
Expected operating life: Reduces cost of ownership
15 years Not specified.
Warranty: Reduces cost of ownership
30 months standard TBD
PERFORMANCE
Fault gases measured: Detection, quantification and diagnosis of faults affecting cellulose and dielectric fluid.
7 gases: H2, CO, CO2, CH4, C2H2, C2H4, C2H6 7 gases: H2, CO, CO2, CH4, C2H2, C2H4, C2H6
(+) Measures all standard fault gases. (+) Measures all standard fault gases.
(+) Calculates the following: Total dissolved gas (TDG), Total dissolved combustible gas (+) Calculates the following: Total dissolved gas (TDG), Total dissolved combustible gas (TDCG),
(TDCG), Total dissolved heat gas (TDHG), Total headspace combustible gas (THCG). Total dissolved heat gas (TDHG), Total headspace combustible gas (THCG).
Air gases measured: Detection and identification of faults affecting the transformer breather and/or gas blanketing system.
2 gases: O2, N2 2 gases: O2, N2
(+) O2, N2 measurements by gas chromatography. (-) N2 concentration is estimated from O2 measurement and headspace pressure measurement. As
per the product manual, this feature works only on free breathing transformers.
(+) O2, N2 reveal functioning of breather and/or gas blanketing system.
(+) N2 measurement reveals gas absorption since oil degassing.
(+) Calculates Total dissolved gas (TDG).
SF6 measurement: Detection and identification of leaks from SF6 insulated components connected to the tank.
1 gas: SF6 None
(+) Reveals possible leaks into oil from SF6 insulated bushings.
Top of range: Enables detection and quantification of faults on aged transformers and load-tap changers.
H2: 20,000 ppm H2: 5,000 ppm

CO: 30,000 ppm CO: 50,000 ppm
CH4: 100,000 ppm CH4: 50,000 ppm
C2H2: 100,000 ppm C2H2: 50,000 ppm
C2H4: 200,000 ppm C2H4: 50,000 ppm
C2H6: 200,000 ppm C2H6: 50,000 ppm
CO2: 100,000 ppm CO2: 50,000 ppm
O2: 100,000 ppm O2: 50,000 ppm
N2: 150,000 ppm N2: 100,000 ppm
SF6: 2,500 ppm
(+) Market-leading detection and quantification of faults in aged transformers and LTCs.
Repeatability: Enables quantitative diagnosis of fault type and severity.
H2: ±3% Not specified.

CO: ±3%
CH4: ±3%
C2H2: ±3%
C2H4: ±3%
C2H6: ±4%
CO2: ±4%
O2: ±10%
N2: ±10%
SF6: ±10%
(+) Market-leading repeatability for detecting changes in all fault types.
Resolution: Enables observation of small changes
H2: 0.5 ppm Not specified.

CO: 2 ppm
CH4: 0.2 ppm
C2H2: 0.2 ppm
C2H4: 0.2 ppm
C2H6: 0.2 ppm
CO2: 5 ppm
O2: 100 ppm
N2: 1,000 ppm
SF6: 2 ppm
(+) Market-leading repeatability for detecting changes in all fault types.
Data storage: Allows review of historic monitor measurements and events directly from the monitor
8 years default 8 years default
(+) Protection against monitor data loss on client side. (+) Protection against monitor data loss on client side.
COMMUNICATION AND IT INTEGRATION
Human interface: Indicates current monitor status and possibly other internal data and processes.
Vacuum Fluorescent display, day/night, 3-button menu navigation. 4 LEDs
(+) Visual display of current readings, errors, alarms, historical readings, instrument
parameters. Displays recommended client actions to resolve error conditions.
(+) Step-by-step instructions for replacing gas cylinders.
(+) English and French language support.
Software interface: Monitor setup, status, history, self-diagnosis, and updates.
Calisto Manager for monitor interface Perception

Inside View for data management and fault diagnosis
Communicate with one or more Calisto monitors for configuration, status and history of Communicate with one or more Calisto monitors for configuration, status and history of readings and
readings and events. events.
Download historical readings and events. Download historical readings and events.
Displays recommended corrective actions. Includes simple fault diagnostics tools.
Firmware updates.
E-mail and SMS notifications.
Multi-language support
Alarm conditions: Transformer gases, moisture or temperature exceed client-configured limits.
2 levels and 1 trend for each transformer dissolved gas, moisture, and temperature. 2 levels and 1 trend for each transformer dissolved gas, moisture, and temperature. Also
more complex alarm scenarios.
Client-configurable thresholds for all alarm conditions.
Alarm conditions are available on each communication port and protocol.
Alarm conditions can be attributed to any relay output.
Self-test error conditions: Notification that the monitor requires operator intervention.
192 error conditions with intuitive names and recommended client actions. Not specified.
Facilitates monitor troubleshooting.
Communication ports: Digital communication between the monitor and a client computer.
Standard: Standard:
USB 2.0 (local connection) USB
RS-232 (local connection) Ethernet Copper
RS-485 (1.5kV isolation)
Two copper Ethernet (1.5kV isolation) Optional:
Optional communication cards: RS-232
Optical Ethernet card RS-485
4-20 mA card Ethernet Copper
Relay card Ethernet fiber optic
Other communication options: PTSN modem GSM/GPRS modem
IEC 61850
Cellular modem
Communication protocols: Digital communication between the monitor and a client computer.
Standard: Standard:
Modbus Modbus
DNP3 Level 2 DNP3
SNTP time synchronization
HTTP: Calisto Web Server Optional:
MSSP (Morgan Schaffer System Protocol) IEC 61850
Optional:
IEC 61850
All industry standards provided.
Time synchronization allows monitor’s internal clock to be synchronized to other substation

equipment.
Relay outputs: Communication of alarm conditions and error conditions to a client SCADA.
5 assignable NO/NC relays 6 assignable NO/NC relays
(+) High electrical ratings (250VAC, 5A; 48VDC, 1.5A). (+) High electrical ratings (250VAC, 5A; 30VDC, 5A).
(+) Configurable to client preferences.
(+) Can be associated to alarm conditions.
(+) Blink feature simplifies testing connections to SCADA.
4-20mA outputs: Analog communication of dissolved gas readings, moisture readings and temperature readings from the transformer.
Optional 4-20mA Card : 10 assignable 4-20mA outputs None.
(+) All measured gases and moisture can be read by SCADA analog inputs.
(+) Configurable to client preferences.
(+) All outputs factory calibrated to respect product accuracy specifications.
4-20mA inputs: Enable correlation of gas and moisture readings with transformer load and temperature. Temperature inputs also allow calculation of moisture
%RS(T) where T is the oil temperature in the transformer.
2 Standard assignable 4-20mA inputs. Optional 4-20mA Card provides 2 more. None.
(+) Up to 3 transformer oil temperatures can be read and used by the monitor to report the
%RS at these temperatures.
(+) Transformer load can be read and used to reveal how dissolved gas and moisture
concentrations vary with transformer load.
EASE OF INSTALLATION
Form factor: Defines range of installation configurations
Box enclosure with oil lines configurable to new or retrofit installations. Box enclosure with oil lines configurable to new or retrofit installations.
(+) Can be installed on post or directly on the transformer. (-) Cannot be installed directly on transformer.
Interchangeability: Simplifies swap of a fault detection monitor with a fault diagnostic monitor
All Calisto products share a common mounting-hole pattern, common oil-plumbing None.
connections, and a common pass-through plate for electrical conduits.
(+) Simplifies change-over from one type of Calisto to another.
QUALITY
Quality processes: Demonstrate commitment to meet published specifications and provide client satisfaction.
ISO9001 Quality Management System. Not specified.

Product performance is verified by the Morgan Schaffer DGA laboratory, which is ISO17025
certified.

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Competitive Comparison – Diagnostic Monitors

Comparison Type: Competitive

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

(-) Requires replacement of carrier gas cylinder every 4 years.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

(+) Redundant provisions against calibration errors

(+) 4-year cylinder lifetime reduces maintenance costs.

(-) Cost of cylinder replacement.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

(-) Cost of cylinder replacement.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

H2: 0.5 ppm H2: 5 ppm

Accuracy: Enables quantitative diagnosis of fault type and severity.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

H2: ±5% H2: ±5%

(-) Mixed end-user reports about the credibility of these specifications.

Measurement interval: Enables timely observation of changes

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

240-minute, 160-minute, 80-minutes configurable. From 4 weeks to 1 hour.

Step response time: Allows timely observation of changes

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

In 80 minutes: Not specified.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Reciprocating solenoid pump Plastic gear pump.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Proprietary Morgan Schaffer system None.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Thermoelectric feedback None.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Quick-connect oil sampling port None

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Thermoelectric feedback None.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

-50 ºC to +55 ºC -40 ºC to +55 ºC

(+) System reliably restarts if mains power is interrupted in extreme cold.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

-40 ºC to +120 ºC -20 ºC to +120 ºC

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Up to 4,000 m Not specified.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Teflon capillary membrane Open headspace – no membrane. Gas circulating pump.

(-) Gas pump lifetime.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Proprietary Morgan Schaffer system None.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

-40 ºC to +75 ºC Not specified.

(+) System functions even after storage in extreme temperature conditions.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Full vacuum to 40 psig Not specified.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

250ms holdup time on power loss None.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

IEC 61326 and all implied test methods IEC 61326

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

IEC 61010 IEC 61010

(+) Market-leading protection against operator injury and fire.

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

IEC 60529: IP 56 IP55

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Calisto C501/C901 Transfix

Low Voltage Directive TBD