Thermostat Maintenance Guidelines

I. Functionality of thermostat:
Safe operation and service of life of a power transformer largely depend on safety and reliability of transformer
winding. One of main reasons for the transformer failing to operate improperly is insulation breakdown resulting from
that winding temperature exceeds insulation withstand temperature. The dry-type transformer temperature controller
(referred to as the thermostat) is an intelligent controller designed for safe operation of a dry-type transformer. The
thermostat utilizes the single-chip microcomputer-based technology to detect and display temperature rise of a
transformer through a platinum thermal resistor embedded in the dry-type transformer winding, with the ability to
automatically start and stop a cooling fan for forced air cooling so as to avoid or reduce the failures caused by a
overheated transformer and the ability to control over-temperature alarm and over-temperature tripping output so as to
ensure that the transformer operates in a safe state and therefore extend its service life.
II. Indication of malfunctioned thermostat
The thermostat has a malfunction detection function. If the sensor or the thermostat malfunctions, the thermostat’s
malfunction indicator lamp will light up withoutputabout malfunctioned relay, and the thermostat will beep. Please see
Appendix 1 below for common malfunctions and troubleshooting methods.
III. Considerations for thermostat or sensor replacement:
1. In the event of replacing a thermostat or sensor, a qualified operator is not allowed to operate until the transformer
is powered off and discharge is completed.
2. Qualified operator: for example: an engineer with a corresponding electrician qualification or a staff member of the
manufacturer who has sufficient knowledge of transformers and thermostats.
IV. Operation protection for thermostat:
1. The thermostat is an industrial instrument and able to work reliably for a long time. Dust shall be cleaned regularly
depending on site environment, if practical.
2. The thermostat shall be maintained based on a one-year cycle, if it is practical to further detect. Check that the
output contact points are normal. Manually start the fan to observe whether it can start properly. Enter Function Code 1012
to simulate the operations of fan, over temperature, malfunction contact output (note: Function Code 1012 does not support
to stimulate tripping). Please see Appendix 2 for 1012 simulation operations. Use the special high-accuracy resistor to
detect the temperature accuracy of the thermostat and confirm whether there is a deviation problem, as further detection.

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Appendix 1: Common Troubleshooting Methods
Malfunction
The monitor does not turn on after power
on.
A phase displays “-OP-” and the device’s
malfunction lamp lights up
A phase displays “-OH-” and the device’s
malfunction lamp lights up
A phase displays “-OL-” and the device’s
malfunction lamp lights up
The thermostat displays “-Er-” and the
device’s malfunction lamp lights up
The fan automatically runs in the case of
not reaching the fan startup temperature
Fail to manually turn the fan off after
manually turn it on
The measured temperatures displayed in
three phases are imbalance
Do not know how to proceed the next step
or exit the state after entering a function
operation state
Appendix 2: Function Code 1012
You can stimulate the changes of measured temperature and detect the output state and contact points of the
thermostat through digital setting
Step Display D1 D2
Button
1 SET P 1000
2 ▲ P 1012
3 SET A -AA-
4 SET A -30.0
Cause Troubleshooting
The monitor is not wired or in a condition Check input power
of power supply under-voltage
1. The sensor assembly plug is loose or 1. Tighten the screws of the
poorly connected sensor assembly
2. The sensor assembly is damaged 2. Replace the sensor
assembly
The temperature of the phase is above the Eliminate the line contact
upper limit of the measurement range or resistance
there is large contact resistance in the
measurement loop
The temperature of the phase is below the Check the measurement
lower limit of the measurement range or line
there is a short circuit in the
measurement loop
Internal setting parameters are modified or Contact the manufacturer
failed ASAP
1. The fan is in the mode of manual turn-on 1. Press the manual button
2. The periodic startup and stop function of to turn off the fan
the system fan is initiated 2. It is normal
The measured temperature value at this It is normal
moment is just betweenthe automatic fan
startup and stoptemperatures
The depths of temperature measurement Adjust the positions of
probes are different fixed temperature
measurement probes
Keep pressing SET till return to the normal display state and then
exit the function operation state
Before exiting the parameter setting function, please confirm that the
over temperature trip temperature value has not been modified!
Description Note
Output state detection password Password must be correct
Enter the output state detection
The starting temperature is -30.0℃
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 5 ▲ A 100.1 Above the fan startup temperature The fun running lamp lights up with
output aboutfan
6 ▲ A 130.4 Abovethe temperature of the over The over temperature alarm lights up
temperature alarm with output aboutalarm
7 ▲ A 240.1 Beyond the measurement range The malfunction alarm lamp lights up
with output aboutmalfunction
8 ▼ A 240.0 Fall within the measurement range The malfunction alarm lamp lights off
with disconnection from malfunction
9 ▼ A 129.6 Below the temperature of the over The over temperature alarm lights off
temperature alarm with disconnection from alarm
10 ▼ A 79.9 Below the fan stop temperature The fun running lamp lights up with
disconnection from fan
11 SET Return to a normal operating state
Note: 1. In order to avoid accidental tripping, it is not allowed to stimulate over-temperature tripping upon detecting the output
state!
2．Models G and I do not have the function to stimulate malfunction output, meaning Steps 8 and 9 are not applicable.
3．All the parameters shown in the table are reference value and the specific setting value are subject to the product label.

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