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HYDRAN 201i System

Technical Specifications

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Contents
HYDRAN 201Ti Intelligent Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HYDRAN 201Ti Location and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Typical HYDRAN 201i System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HYDRAN 201Ci-1 One-Channel Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HYDRAN 201Ci-4 Four-Channel Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HYDRAN 201Ci-C Communications Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
HYDRAN HOST Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Hydran 201Ti Intelligent

Transmitter
The HYDRAN 201Ti continuous on-line
Intelligent Transmitter is a small, cylindrical,
thermally controlled enclosure installed on a
valve of the transformer to be monitored. It contains the HYDRAN sensor with its microprocessor based electronics. It is used in conjunction
with the H201Ci-1, H201Ci-4 or the H201Ci-C
controllers. It is housed in a NEMA 4X instrument enclosure.
HYDRAN products meet the intent of
Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic
Compatibility.
EN 50082-1 Immunity:
IEC 801-3 RF Radiated
IEC 801-4 Fast Transients

General
Instrument Components
Sensor and micro-electronic transmitter in
cylindrical enclosure
Responds to
H2, CO, C2H2, C2H4 (hydrogen, carbon
monoxide, acetylene, ethylene)
Medium
Electric insulating oil
Application
Transformer monitoring: specifically, detection
of failure conditions in oil-filled electrical
equipment; upgrading or expansion of
existing H201R installations

Analytical Performance

Sampling/Bleeding Port
5/32-inch Allen screw, fits glass syringe with
Luer stopcock
Range
0-2000 ppm (Volume/Volume, H2 equivalent);
other ranges available
Accuracy for 0-2000 ppm Range
10 % of reading 25 ppm (H2 equivalent)
Relative Sensitivity to H2
Reading = 100 % of H2 concentration
Relative Sensitivity to CO
Reading = 18 % 3 % of CO concentration
Relative Sensitivity to C2H2
Reading = 8 % 2 % of C2H2 concentration
Relative Sensitivity to C2H4
Reading = 1.5 % 0.5 % of C2H4
concentration
Sensor Response Time
10 minutes (to 90 % of step change)

Sensor Principle
Selective gas permeable membrane and
combustible gas detector

Electronic Unit (Overview)

Measurement Method
Flooded port with Dynamic Oil
Sampling system

Software
Real-time operating system and menu-driven
interface

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Hardware
Microprocessor, watchdog and time-of-day clock

Functions
Gas level, hourly and daily trends (adjustable);
gas level, gas trends and fail alarms; history
logging; periodic sensor test; calibration,
configuration and self-test; networking;
modem control; remote software upgrading
Communications
One port, user selectable as local RS-232
(DB-9) or isolated supervisory link
Display
Backlit LCD, 2 lines by 16 characters
Keypad
6 keys (Enter, Up, Down, Change, Escape, End)
Alarm Contacts
Gas Hi, Gas Hi-Hi, Fail SPDT (type C), 60 W,
125 VA, 220 Vdc, 250 Vac
Standard Local Analog Output
0-1 mA non-isolated output, 2 V max. output,
0-2000 ppm range
Output Option
Available as 4-20 mA isolated output, 1500 V
RMS; 10 V max. output, 0-2000 ppm (must be
specified at ordering time, no retrofit)

Miscellaneous
External Enclosure
NEMA-4X (IP-66) 178 mm (7-inch) diameter
x 180 mm (7 1/8-inch) white cylindrical
aluminum housing, 257 mm (10 1/8-inch)
overall length
Electronic Modules
CPU and I/O modules totally encased;
swappable and weatherproof
Enclosure Heating/Cooling
325 W heating plate plus convection cooling
maintain sensor and electronics within temperature range of 15 to 65 C (59 to 149 F)
Enclosure to Valve Mounting
Brass adaptor with 1.5-inch NPT male thread
screws to customer valve (standard); 1-inch

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and 2-inch adaptors and a 1-inch finned high

temperature adaptor are optional
Operating Temperature Range
Oil at the valve: -50 to +90 C (-58 to +194 F);
+105 C (+221 F) with optional finned high
temperature brass adaptor. Ambient: -50 to
+55 C (-58 to +131 F)
Oil Pressure Range
0 to 700 kPa (100 psi) gauge pressure; no
vacuum allowed
Power Requirements
100 / 115 / 200 / 230 Vac, 10 %, 50 / 60 Hz,
350 VA maximum; 100 Vac compliant with
EN 61010
EMI / RFI / ESD Compatibility
Meets IEEE C37.90 and IEC 255-4, 801-2,
801-4 standards
Weight
Installed: 6 kg (13 lbs)
Shipping: 7.3 kg (16 lbs)

HYDRAN 201Ti Location

and Installation
For meaningful system readings and good
response time, the two most important factors
are proper location and installation of the
HYDRAN 201Ti. The following details important considerations for the installation of the
H201Ti:
1. Mount the H201Ti on a full-bore gate valve
(preferred) or a ball valve where there is a
good forced or convective oil flow.
2. Install the H201Ti on a valve with a diameter
of 38 mm (1.5-inch).
The recommended location to mount the
H201Ti is on a straight section of the cooler
return pipe, and on the discharge side of the
pump if present. This location presents the sensor with the best combination of oil flow, operating temperature range and ease of access.

Recommended Locations
1. Bottom of cooler
2. Upper filling valve or tank wall valve

3. Top of cooler
4. Drain valve

Access to the cable bulkhead fittings,

on the bottom of the cabinet, should
not be restricted.
Good grounding of the electronics
cabinet and its supporting structure
is essential to avoid erratic behavior
caused by electromagnetic and
radio-frequency interferences.

Typical HYDRAN 201i System Installation

1. H201Ci-1 enclosure, installed on
anti-vibration mounts

2. Full-bore gate or ball valve

3. H201Ti Intelligent Transmitter
Oil flow

4. Supervisory link cable in steel conduit

5. H201Ti supply cable in steel conduit
1
4

6. Current loop and communication output

cable in steel conduit
7. Alarm cable in steel conduit and/or steel
flexible (to customer alarm panel)

Note: Regardless of the selected location, it is recommended that

the H201Ti be mounted horizontally.

8. H201Ci-1 enclosure supply cable in

steel conduit

*For other locations, consult General Electric Canada

Typical HYDRAN 201i System

Installation

The H201Ci Controller enclosure is a

NEMA 4X (IP 66) type and can be
installed outdoors.

It should be mounted on a vibrationfree structure, or installed on vibrationabsorbing mounts (available from

General Electric Canada).

The cabinet should be placed at eye

level and such that the door can be
fully opened.

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HYDRAN 201Ci-1 One

Channel Controller
Remote electronic controller for one
HYDRAN 201Ti Intelligent Transmitter; it
provides network communication capabilities
plus a large display of gas level as well as alarm
contacts, alarm indicators and analog outputs.
** When ordered in conjunction with a H201Ti, this combination is
commonly referred to as a HYDRAN 201R Model i.

Standard Analog Output

Non-isolated, jumper-configurable as 0-1 mA
or 4-20 mA (10 V max. output), 0-1 V or
0-10 V; 0-2000 ppm scale
2nd Optional Analog Output
Isolated, jumper-configurable as 0-1 mA,
4-20 mA, 0-1 V or 0-10 V; 1500 V RMS
isolation level; 0-2000 ppm scale
Gas Hi and Hi-Hi Alarms
Duplicate alarms in the H201Ti for Level,
Hourly Gas Trend and Daily Gas Trend
Fail Alarm
Duplicates alarm in the H201Ti for power
failure, loss of communications, sensor or
other system malfunctions; upon system
fault, display is blanked and analog outputs
are set to zero
Alarm Contacts
Gas Hi, Gas Hi-Hi, Fail SPDT (type C), 125 VA
@ 250 Vac, 60 W @ 220 Vdc
Gas Alarm Indicators
Hi and Hi-Hi illuminated pushbuttons mounted
on door; latched on when alarm is triggered,
turned off by pressing button as alarm is cleared

General

Communications/Networking

Components
Electronic unit housed in a weatherproof
enclosure, suitable for outdoor installation

Supervisory Link Port

3000 V opto-isolated supervisory link port
connects with H201Ti; 1300 m (4000 ft) maximum length; three twisted pairs (AWG #16 or
#18) with overall shield required

Application
Monitoring of one H201Ti Intelligent
Transmitter and access point for a network
up to 128 H201Tis via a single RS-232
computer communication port, either
locally or through an optional modem

Electronic Unit
Display Type
Digital, Light Emitting Diodes (LED),
0-1999 ppm

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RS-485 Communication Port

Standard RS-485 communication port allows
for daisy-chaining of up to 32 H201Ci-1s
(or H201Ci-Cs or H201Ci-4s); 1300 m
(4000 ft) maximum total daisy-chain length;
one twisted triad (AWG #16 or #18) with
overall shield required

RS-232 Local Port

Standard RS-232 port (DB-9) allows serial
communications with a local computer
(or remote computer with optional smart
modem); any H201Ti can be accessed
through any H201Ci Controller

network communication capabilities plus a

large display of gas level as well as alarm
contacts, LED alarm indicators, LED status
indicators and optional analog outputs.

Supervisory Link Power Supply

A separate isolated dc power supply provides
+15 V (impedance protected) for the optoisolated supervisory link
Recommendation
Run all communication cables in flexible
or rigid metallic conduits for maximum
mechanical and electrical protection

Miscellaneous
Enclosure
NEMA 4X (IP 66) steel enclosure; baked
enamel, textured white finish
Dimensions
Approximately 250 x 350 x 200 mm
(10 x 14 x 8 inch)
Operating Temperature Range
-50 to +55 C (-58 to +131 F) with
standard internal heater
Power Requirements
100 / 115 / 200 / 230 Vac, 10 %, 50 / 60 Hz,
less than 120 VA; 100 Vac compliant with
EN-61010
EMI / RFI / ESD Compatibility
Meets IEEE C37.90 and IEC 255-4, 801-2,
801-4 standards
Weight
Installed: 10 kg (22 lbs)
Shipping: 11 kg (24 lbs)

HYDRAN 201Ci-4 Four

Channel Controller
Remote electronic controller with digital
display for up to four HYDRAN 201Ti
Intelligent Transmitters; it provides
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General
Components
Electronic unit housed in a weatherproof
enclosure, suitable for outdoor installation
Application
Monitoring of up to four H201Ti, or of a network of up to 128 H201Tis via a single RS-232
computer communication port, either locally
or through an optional modem

Electronic Unit
Display Type
Digital, Light Emitting Diodes (LED),
0-1999 ppm which scrolls each channel
and is lockable on a specific H201Ti channel
for single channel monitoring. Plus 16 highintensity LEDs to reflect the status of each
H201Ti independently (4 LEDs per channel).
Information displayed is H201Ti identification,
alarm Hi, alarm Hi-Hi, and Fail Alarm.

Gas Hi and Hi-Hi Alarms

Duplicate alarms in the H201Ti for Level,
Hourly Gas Trend and Daily Gas Trend

RS-485 Communication Port

Standard RS-485 communication port allows
for daisy-chaining of up to 32 H201Ci-4s (or
H201Ci-Cs or H201Ci-1s); 1300 m (4000 ft)
maximum total daisy-chain length; one twisted
triad (AWG #16 or #18) with overall shield
required

Fail Alarm
Duplicates alarm in the H201Ti for power
failure, loss of communications, sensor or
other system malfunctions; upon system fault,
display is blanked and optional analog outputs
are set to zero

RS-232 Local Port

Standard RS-232 port (DB-9) allows serial
communications with a local computer
(or remote computer with optional smart
modem); any H201Ti can be accessed
through any H201Ci Controller

Standard Alarm Contacts

Gas Hi, Gas Hi-Hi, Fail SPDT (type C),
125 VA @ 250 Vac, 60 W @ 220 Vdc; dry
contacts common to the four channels
available in the H201Ci-4. Upon an alarm
the contacts will reflect the status of the
H201Ti with the highest priority alarm.

Supervisory Link Power Supply

A separate isolated dc power supply provides
+15 V (impedance protected) for the optoisolated supervisory link

Optional Isolated Analog Output

Order H201Ci-4 Extended Version: Isolated,
jumper-configurable as 0-1 mA, 4-20 mA,
0-1 V or 0-10 V; 1500 V RMS isolation level

Optional Alarm Contacts

Order H201Ci-4 Extended Version: Gas Hi,
Gas Hi-Hi, Fail SPDT (type C), 125 VA @
250 Vac, 60 W @ 220 Vdc; dry contacts for
each of the H201Ti alarms independently
Gas Alarm Indicators
Hi and Hi-Hi illuminated pushbuttons
mounted on door; latched on when alarm
is triggered, turned off by pressing button
as alarm is cleared

Communications/Networking
Supervisory Link Port
3000 V opto-isolated supervisory link port
connects with H201Ti; 1300 m (4000 ft)
maximum length; three twisted pairs (AWG
#16 or #18) with overall shield required

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Recommendation
Run all communication cables in flexible
or rigid metallic conduits for maximum
mechanical and electrical protection

Miscellaneous
Enclosure
NEMA 4X (IP 66) steel enclosure; baked enamel, textured white finish. Rackmountable model
available, please specify at ordering time.
Operating Temperature Range
-50 to +55 C (-58 to +131 F) with standard
internal heater
Power Requirements
100 / 115 / 200 / 230 Vac, 10 %, 50 / 60 Hz,
less than 120 VA, 100 Vac compliant with
EN 61010
EMI / RFI / ESD Compatibility
Meets IEEE C37.90 and IEC 255-4, 801-2,
801-4 standards

HYDRAN 201Ci-C
Communications Controller

Analog Outputs
None

Remote electronic controller for the

HYDRAN 201Ti Intelligent Transmitter; it
provides network communication capabilities
for groups of one to four H201Ti.

Alarm Contacts
None

Communications/Networking
Supervisory Link Port
3000 V opto-isolated supervisory link port
connects with up to four H201Ti; 1300 m
(4000 ft) maximum length; two twisted pairs
(AWG #16 or #18) with overall shield required
RS-485 Communication Port
Standard RS-485 communication port allows
for daisy-chaining of up to 32 H201Ci-Cs (or
H201Ci-1s or H201Ci-4s); 1300 m (4000 ft)
maximum total daisy-chain length; one twisted
triad (AWG #16 or #18) with overall shield
required

General
Components
Electronic unit housed in a weatherproof
enclosure, suitable for outdoor installation
Application
Monitoring of up to four H201Ti, or of a network of up to 128 H201Tis via a single RS-232
computer communication port, either locally
or through an optional modem

Electronic Unit
Function
Management of communications data flow
between isolated supervisory link to H201Ti,
RS-485 network of H201Ci-C (or H201Ci-1,
or H201Ci-4) Controllers and RS-232
computer port

Supervisory Link Power Supply

A separate isolated dc power supply provides
+15 V (impedance protected) for the optoisolated supervisory link
Recommendation
Run all communication cables in flexible or
rigid metallic conduits for maximum mechanical and electrical protection

Miscellaneous
Enclosure
Baked powder paint, NEMA 4X (IP 66)
steel enclosure; textured beige finish
Dimensions
Approximately 200 x 300 x 120 mm
(8 x 12 x 5 inch)

Display
None

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RS-232 Local Port

Standard RS-232 port (DB-9) allows serial
communications with a local computer
(or remote computer with optional smart
modem); any H201Ti can be accessed
through any H201Ci Controller

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Operating Temperature Range

-50 to +55 C (-58 to +131 F) with
standard internal heater
Power Requirements
100 / 115 / 200 / 230 Vac, 10 %, 50 / 60 Hz,
less than 120 VA, 100 Vac compliant with
EN 61010
EMI / RFI / ESD Compatibility
Meets IEEE C37.90 and IEC 255-4, 801-2,
801-4 standards
Weight
Installed: 5.5 kg (12 lbs)
Shipping: 6.5 kg (14 lbs)

HYDRAN HOST Software

General Electric Canadas HYDRAN HOST
software provides a simple interface between
one or more HYDRAN 201Ti Intelligent
Transmitters and an IBM PC (or compatible),
through a RS-232 serial communication link.
Optional modems allow the communication
to be carried over public telephone lines.
The HYDRAN HOST software performs
five basic tasks:

Three 3.5-inch disks

One 6-foot RS-232 standard

communication cable with DB-9
female connectors at both ends

One instruction manual

System Requirements
IBM PC 486, Pentium or 100 %
compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 3.1, 95/98, NT 4.0,

2000 or XP

8 Meg (Microsoft Windows 3.1) or

16 Meg (Microsoft Windows 95/98)
or 32 Meg (Microsoft Windows NT
4.0) of available RAM memory;
hard disk with 10 Meg of free space +
0.4 Meg per H20ITi per month

Downloading and uploading of

configuration data to one or several
H201Ti from/to the host computer

VGA (640 x 480) graphics adaptor

and monitor

H201Ti embedded program upgrading

of one or several H201Ti from the host
computer

A mouse is highly recommended to

take full advantage of the easy-to-use
graphical interface

A Microsoft Windows compatible

printer (optional)

A continuous, on-line survey of alarm

status and basic information from one
or several H20ITi by the host computer
Real-time logging of information
from one or several H201Ti by the
host computer

Continuous or programmed uploading

of historical data from one or several
H201Ti networks to the host computer
with graphic display

The HYDRAN HOST software package

contains:

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Software Features

Microsoft Windows based application

Easy installation and configuration

Mouse and/or keyboard operated

RS-232 communication protocol

Support for serial ports COM1, COM2,

COM3 and COM4

Support for modern

Baud rates of 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600

Continuous downloading of historical

data from each H201Ti to a Microsoft
Access database, with facility to export
to ASCII file (for spreadsheets)

Multi-site capabilities

Background alarm monitoring

Graphic display of data

One-screen network overview

H200i Electronic Calibrator

The H200i calibrator is used during the verification and calibration procedures for the H201Ti
electronics. One H200i calibrator per site is recommended.

H201-TW Tube Wrench

The Tube Wrench is required for proper installation of the H201 sensor. One Tube Wrench
per site is recommended.

Note: The H201i System alarm relay contacts should be wired to the
stations alarm panel to allow detection of alarm conditions when the
HYDRAN HOST software is not running or attended to.

Recommended Accessories
The following accessories are available for
the H201i System. These accessories may
be ordered with any of the H201i System
components or separately.

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Vibration-Absorbing Rubber Pads

If vibrations are present, these rubber pads are
used to mount the H201Ci electronic enclosure
(four pads per set).

HYDRAN 201Ti TRANSMITTER

HYDRAN 201Ci-1 CONTROLLER

HYDRAN 201Ci-4 CONTROLLER

HYDRAN 201Ci-C CONTROLLER

STANDARD VALVE ADAPTOR

FINNED HIGH TEMPERATURE ADAPTOR

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