GE

Digital Energy

Kelman TRANSFIX™ 1.6

User Guide

Transformer Oil
Dissolved Gas and Moisture Monitor

GE Proprietary TRANSFIXUG v1.00 2013-12-12

Contents
1. Overview............................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Safety Warnings.................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Hazardous Substances .......................................................................................................................... 5
5. Technical Specification ......................................................................................................................... 6
6. Type Tests ............................................................................................................................................. 7
7. Power Up .............................................................................................................................................. 8
8. LCD Display Panel ................................................................................................................................. 9
9. Manual Oil Sampling .......................................................................................................................... 10
10. Air Filter Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 12
11. Oil Filter Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 13
13. Communications............................................................................................................................. 14
14. Modbus Protocol ............................................................................................................................ 14
15. Service Logs .................................................................................................................................... 14
16. Technical Support ........................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix A - LCD Display Panel Information ............................................................................................. 15
Appendix B - Error Codes ........................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix C - Time Sync Implementation ................................................................................................... 21
Appendix D - Power-Down Procedure ....................................................................................................... 23

NOTE: New document reference: TRANSFIXUG replaces 40-1497

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: LED indicator lights and fuse holders ............................................................................................ 8
Figure 2: Coin cell battery ............................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 3: Inside view of TRANSFIX ................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 4: TRANSFIX LCD information notice – error format (above) & example (below) ............................ 9
Figure 5: Oil filters and manual oil sampling port viewed from front ........................................................ 10
Figure 6: Valve orientation ......................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 7: Manual oil sampling assembly .................................................................................................... 10
Figure 8: Luer fitting on assembly .............................................................................................................. 10
Figure 9: Manual oil sampling process ....................................................................................................... 11
Figure 10: Air filter...................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 11: Metallic hood ............................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 12: Oil filter ...................................................................................................................................... 13

© General Electric Company 2013.

Kelman, TRANSFIX, MULTITRANS, TAPTRANS, and MINITRANS are trademarks of the

General Electric Company.
GE reserves the right to make changes to specifications of products described at any
time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

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1. OVERVIEW
The TRANSFIX 1.6 (herein referred to as the TRANSFIX) is an on-line Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)
and moisture monitoring system that uses advanced photo-acoustic detection technology to
measure fault gases and moisture for transformer diagnostics.
Once installed, operation is straightforward. All results are stored within the unit, but can be
downloaded to a PC for analysis. This guide outlines the use of the LCD display panel, manual DGA
sampling function and general maintenance activities.
NOTE: The only recommended maintenance is periodic cleaning of the air filters, in-line oil filter and battery
replacement.

2. SAFETY SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used on the TRANSFIX and in this document:

General Warning or Caution.

Electrical Hazard. Risk of electric shock.

Primary Protective Earth connection.

Hot surfaces may be present.

This product has been tested to the requirements of

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, second edition, including
amendment 1, or a later version of the same standard
incorporating the same level of testing requirements.

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3. SAFETY WARNINGS

If the equipment is installed or used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,

the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

If working at height, third parties must have received appropriate training for working
at height prior to work commencing. This includes, but is not limited to "Working at
height training".

If working at a height greater than 4 feet or at a height greater than that stipulated
by national or site regulatory requirements, it is the responsibility of the user to
ensure that planned work complies with those requirements. They shall also ensure
that any third-party equipment is suitable and safe before commencing work.

Once installed, this unit may have more than one source of supply. Disconnect all
supplies at their source before accessing the cabinet for servicing. Follow the site
lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedure.

Disconnection from the supply is achieved through the external circuit breaker or
switch.

Ensure all power sources, including relays, are de-energised as stipulated by lockout-
tagout (LOTO) requirements before opening the inner door.

4. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The gases measured in the TRANSFIX are extracted from the oil and expelled to the atmosphere.
These gases are at concentrations that are nonflammable, nontoxic and quickly diluted in the
surrounding atmosphere. The expelled gases are not hazardous to health or life.

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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

PARAMETER VALUE/MEETS
GAS MEASURED MEASUREMENT RANGE (PPM) AND ACCURACY
Hydrogen (H2) 5 – 5,000 Accuracy ± 5% or ± LDL (whichever is greater) *1
Methane (CH4) 2 – 50,000 Accuracy ± 5% or ± LDL (whichever is greater) *1
Ethane (C2H6) 2 – 50,000 Accuracy ± 5% or ± LDL (whichever is greater) *1
Ethylene (C2H4) 2 – 50,000 Accuracy ± 5% or ± LDL (whichever is greater) *1
Acetylene (C2H2) 0.5 – 50,000 Accuracy ± 5% or ± LDL (whichever is greater) *1
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 2 – 50,000 Accuracy ± 5% or ± LDL (whichever is greater) *1
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 20 – 50,000 Accuracy ± 5% or ± LDL (whichever is greater) *1
Oxygen (O2) 100 – 50,000 Accuracy ± 10% or ± LDL (whichever is greater) *1
Nitrogen (N2) 10,000 - 100,000 ppm Accuracy ± 15% or ± LDL (whichever is
(Available on free-breathing transformers greater) *1
only)
Moisture (H2O) 0 – 100% RS (given in ppm)
ENVIRONMENTAL
External temperature range -40 °C to 55 °C
Oil temperature range -20 °C to 120 °C *2
Altitude Up to 2000 m
Atmospheric pressure Up to 1050 mbar
Operating humidity 10 – 95% RH non-condensing
Enclosure IP55
Weight 72 kg (159 lb) TRANSFIX 1.6
POWER REQUIREMENTS 115/230 V AC (factory set), 50/60 Hz, 8 A Max
Single phase Alarm Relays: NO and 5 A 250 V AC, 200 mA 125 V DC, 4 A 30 V DC
NC provided
Fuses *3 10 A 500 V (Cooper Bussmann BAF), 10x38 mm
MEASUREMENT FREQUENCY Variable – Once per hour to once every 4 weeks
*1 NOTE: Accuracy quoted based on accuracy of detectors during calibration.
*2 NOTE: Based on testing carried out using VOLTESSO™ 35 mineral oil over a ¼ in. pipe run of 10 metres or less from
oil supply or return valve to monitor connection point, and on transformer oil supply valve volumes of 200ml or less.
For oil temperatures colder than -20 ºC, GE recommends the use of heat trace cabling on piping.
*3 NOTE: Use only the approved and recommended fuse to ensure continued fire protection and compliance.

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6. TYPE TESTS
Category Standard Class/Level Test
EMC Emissions – CISPR 11 A Radiated & Conducted
EN 61326- Emissions
1:2006 FCC Part 15 Meets the Radiated & Conducted
requirements of A Emissions
EN 61000-3-2 A Harmonic Current Emissions
Limits
EMC Immunity – EN 61000-4-2 IV Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61326- EN 61000-4-3 III Electromagnetic Field
1:2006 Immunity
EN 61000-4-4 III Electrical Fast Transients
EN 61000-4-5 III Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-6 III Conducted RF Immunity
EN 61000-4-8 IV & V Magnetic Field Immunity
IEC 61000-4-9 X Pulsed Magnetic Field
Immunity
IEC 61000-4-10 X Damped Oscillatory Magnetic
Field Immunity
EN 61000-4-11 III Voltage Dips & Interruptions
IEC 61000-4-12 X 2.5 kV & 1kV Oscillatory Wave
IEC 61000-4-18 X Damped Oscillatory Wave
EN 61000-3-3 Pst 10 min, Plt 120 Voltage fluctuations & flicker
min
EN 60255-5 5 kV, 2 kV & 500 V DC Impulse, Dielectric & Insulation
resistance testing
Environmental IEC 60068-2-1 -40 °C Cold
IEC 60068-2-2 55 °C Dry Heat
IEC 60068-2-6 10 – 150 Hz, 0.5g Vibration
operation
10 – 150 Hz, 0.5g
endurance
IEC 60068-2-30 55 °C, 95% RH Damp Heat
EN 60529 IP55 Degree of Protection
Safety IEC 61010-1 2010
EN 61010-1 2010
UL 61010-1 2nd Edition
CSA C22.2 No This product has been tested
61010-1 to the requirements of
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1,
second edition, including
Amendment 1, or later version
of the same standard
incorporating the same level of
testing requirements

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7. POWER UP

Cold start
If the TRANSFIX is powered up in cold conditions (less than -10 °C), the unit will perform a cold-start
sequence: This turns on the internal heaters while the main DC power supply remains off. Once the
unit‘s working temperature reaches -10 °C, the DC power supply is restored. The DC power
indicator lights are situated on the circuit board at the back of the TRANSFIX casing (see Figure 1).
NOTE: Once the DC power supply resumes, the internal temperature may take several hours to reach a working
temperature before a measurement cycle can begin.

24 V DC 12 V DC Fuse holders for

LED LED mains input power

Figure 1: LED indicator lights and fuse holders

Battery
The TRANSFIX uses a non-rechargeable lithium coin cell battery (Panasonic CR2450 3 V 620 mAh). In
the event that the battery needs to be replaced, data from the TRANSFIX must be backed up. Failure
to do so may result in historical data loss. The following steps describe how to change the battery:
1. Back up the TRANSFIX data – contact your GE representative.
2. Open the inner door to locate the battery on the system board.
3. Slide the battery out of its housing (see Figure 2).
4. Replace with a new Panasonic CR2450 3 V 620 mAh coin cell.
5. Close the inner door.
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if installed incorrectly.
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with local regulations — not in a fire or with household
waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.
Perchlorate material – special handling may apply.
See: www.dtsc.ca.ov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

Figure 2: Coin cell battery

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8. LCD DISPLAY PANEL
The LCD display panel is located within the TRANSFIX unit (see Figure 3) and is visible when the door
is open.

Display Panel

Scroll Up

Scroll Down

Start
Stop
Manual Sample

USB Connection
On/Off Switch

Figure 3: Inside view of the TRANSFIX

During an analysis, the display panel shows the serial number of the TRANSFIX unit and the
operational state. The last measurement results with date and time stamps can be obtained by
using the black scroll buttons to page up or down through the details (see Appendix A for
examples). By default, automatic paging is turned off.

In the event of an error, details are shown on the TRANSFIX display panel (see Figure 4 for an
example). The middle line indicates the state within the measurement process at which the error
occurred – denoted by a double-digit code. For example, 02 indicates an error in the oil purging
state. The last line indicates the errors in that state – denoted by a sequence of double digits codes
each representing a specific error. For example, 18 means that the oil pressure is too low (see
Appendix B for a list of error codes and what they mean).
NOTE: When contacting Technical Support, ensure that you provide the state code and error code.

State code
TRANSFIX
>>>> ERRORNN <<<<
NN, NN, NN, NN, NN, NN, NN Error codes

TRANSFIX
>>>> ERROR02 <<<<
18
Figure 4: The TRANSFIX LCD information notice – error format (above) & example (below)

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9. MANUAL OIL SAMPLING

Sampling Arrangement
Before commencing work, ensure the use of suitable protective gloves, such as nitrile rubber.

The TRANSFIX provides one manual oil sampling port located on the base of the unit. This consists
of a quick-connect body and a captive body-protector fitting (see Figure 5).

TRANSFIX casing

Oil Sampling port

filters

Figure 5: Oil filters and manual oil sampling port viewed from front

A male quick-connect fitting and valve assembly is provided in the TRANSFIX installation kit. GE also
recommends the use of a 50-mL ground glass syringe.

OPEN

Quick-connect CLOSED
body protector
with pull-down
collar for release

Oil sampling valve assembly

with Luer fitting
Figure 6: Valve orientation
The TRANSFIX always ensures that there is fresh oil at the sampling point when the sampling
process takes place.
The manual oil sampling arrangement and the quick-connect sampling port must not be cleaned
with any type of solvent as this could affect results for subsequent oil samples.

Figure 7: Manual oil sampling assembly Figure 8: Luer fitting on assembly

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 Sampling Process
Open the door of the TRANSFIX and observe its operating mode on the LCD display panel. Figure 9 outlines the
steps to obtain a manual oil sample.
1. If the TRANSFIX is in Standby mode, proceed to
Standby mode Measurement mode
step 3. If the TRANSFIX is in Measurement
mode, manual sampling is prevented.
2. Press the red Stop button to stop the
Press Stop button measurement process. The display reads ―OIL
DRAINING‖. If there is oil in the headspace, the
draining process may take several minutes. The
TRANSFIX returns to Standby mode.
Oil Drains 3. When the TRANSFIX is in Standby mode, remove
the quick-connect body protector by pulling the
collar down.
Standby mode
4. Fit the male quick-connect fitting and valve
assembly to the correct quick-connect body on
the base of the TRANSFIX (see Figure 5 - 8).
Ensure that the valve is closed to prevent oil
Remove quick-connect leakage.
body protector 5. Press the white Manual Sample button. The display
reads “MANUAL DGA IN: 10s‖.
NOTE: The timer automatically counts down from
Attach male fitting and 10 seconds before proceeding.
valve assembly with 6. An oil line purging process starts. The display
valve closed reads ―MANUAL DGA PURGING OIL PRESS KEY WHEN
DONE‖.
To ensure accurate results, oil must be
Press Manual Sample adequately purged before sampling begins.
button This brings fresh oil from the transformer to the
manual oil sampling port. Typically this means
waiting approximately 5–10 minutes, but the
recommended wait time can vary depending
Wait at least several on the installation (longer tubing and lower
minutes for oil to purge… temperatures can increase the purge duration).
Consult with Technical Support.
7. Press the white MANUAL SAMPLE button. The
Press Manual Sample display reads ―MANUAL DGA TAKE OIL SAMPLE PRESS
button
KEY WHEN DONE‖. NOTE: This indicates that the oil
sampling process can begin.
8. Remove the Luer fitting cap, connect the oil
sampling equipment e.g. syringe, and perform
Open Close Remove Replace the oil sampling according to your standard
sampling sampling male quick- process and procedures.
valve and valve fitting and connect
take oil valve body 9. When finished sampling, close the valve and
sample assembly protector disconnect the oil sampling equipment.
10. Remove the male fitting and valve assembly,
and replace the body protector fitting on the
quick-connect body.
Press Manual Sample
11. Press the white Manual Sample button to return
button
the TRANSFIX to Standby mode.
NOTE: If left in Manual Sampling mode, the
TRANSFIX reverts to Standby mode after one hour.
Measurement then begins at the next scheduled
Figure 9: Manual oil sampling process
measurement time.
To start a measurement immediately, press the
blue Start button.

See Appendix A for the TRANSFIX display panel information.

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10. AIR FILTER CLEANING
The TRANSFIX draws air from the bottom and expels it on the right-hand side. The intake air is
filtered to remove the largest particles, so depending on environmental conditions the air filter may
need occasional cleaning. The outlet filter may also require attention. A higher temperature in zone
two can be an indication that such action is required.

Figure 10: Air filter

To clean the air intake filter:
1. First isolate the unit through the external circuit breaker or external switch before opening
the inner door on the right. Isolate any other power sources to the system board relays and
apply LOTO. NOTE: Remove the AC cover to gain access to the filter assembly.
2. If a cable-tie is fitted to the filter holder, first carefully remove it. Remove the filter holder by
pulling off the black snap-off cover to the filter.
3. If the filter mat is just dusty, clean it with dry compressed air or by beating it against a hard
clean surface.
4. If the filter mat is oily, clean it with mild detergent and water, and then dry it thoroughly.
5. Replace the filter mat and snap the cover back in place. NOTE: The cable tie only secures the filter
holder during shipping so there is no requirement to replace.

6. Close the inner door and reenergise the unit.

Figure 11: Metallic hood

To clean the air outlet filter:
1. Slide up and remove the metallic hood on the right-hand side of the TRANSFIX casing to
reveal the black fan / filter assembly. NOTE: Use a rubber mallet to assist with removing the hood.
2. If a cable-tie is fitted to the filter holder, first carefully remove it. Remove the filter holder by
pulling off the black snap-off cover to the filter.
3. If the filter mat is just dusty, clean it with dry compressed air or by beating it against a hard
clean surface.
4. If the filter mat is oily, clean it with mild detergent and water, and then dry it thoroughly.
5. Replace the filter mat and snap the cover back in place. NOTE: The cable tie only secures the filter
holder during shipping so there is no requirement to replace.

6. Replace the metallic hood over the filter assembly and reenergise the unit.

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11. OIL FILTER CLEANING
The oil is filtered to prevent particles from entering the TRANSFIX, or to prevent particles from being
returned to the transformer. Therefore this filter may need occasional cleaning. A non-critical error
in the TRANSFIX data file, such as error code 18 or 20 can be suggestive of such action.

Before removing the filter housing, ensure power to the TRANSFIX is off and that the oil supply valve
is closed. See Figure 5 to view the connections at the bottom of the TRANSFIX showing the oil filters.
Figure 12 shows a typical oil filter used in the TRANSFIX.

Figure 12: Oil filter

To clean the oil filter:

1. If a measurement is in progress, press the red STOP button. This will abort the measurement
process and return the TRANSFIX to Standby mode. Switch off power to the TRANSFIX at the
external switch or circuit breaker once it is in Standby mode.
2. Remove the 1 in. nut that secures the filter housing using a suitable wrench. Care must be
taken because there is also a spring behind the filter. NOTE: A little oil may leak out.
3. Remove the filter and clean it using a brush and compressed air. Then replace the filter back
into its housing and re-secure the housing.
4. Replace the nut, but use a second wrench to hold the filter housing in place while the nut is
tightened to 65 N.m with a torque wrench.
5. Re-energise the unit and it will automatically begin measuring at the next scheduled time.
NOTE: The compression nuts on either side may need to be loosened slightly to position the filter at a more
convenient angle, but must be re-tightened afterwards.

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13. COMMUNICATIONS
See the Communications section of the TRANSFIX Family Installation Manual for available
communication options.

14. MODBUS PROTOCOL

See document 32-0245 for details of the Modbus protocol for all TRANSFIX family products.

15. SERVICE LOGS

Service logs can be obtained by using either the Kelman Download utility or the Perception
transformer monitoring software v1.12 or later. See the ‗Downloading service logs‘ section in the
Perception User Guide.

16. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For technical support, please contact the GE Customer Service Center. Available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.

+1-800-361-3652 toll free (US/Canada)

+1-514-339-2801 (worldwide)
ge4service@ge.com

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 Appendix A - LCD DISPLAY PANEL INFORMATION
This appendix shows examples of the TRANSFIX LCD display panel information notices and data
pages for a standard environment based on factory settings. It illustrates typical information that a
user is likely to see during normal operation. This can vary depending on the operational
environment, firmware version and how the TRANSFIX is configured.
Startup
Boot screen
The Boot screen displays after power up or reset and progresses through a code checking
sequence. If boot problems occur, the TRANSFIX raises an error. Contact Technical Support.
DLM 1.2.0

CODE CHECKING

Version screen
If the boot sequence is successful, a Version screen reflects the unit name, serial number, firmware
version and PGA version. Use the black scroll buttons at any time to page through the various
information notices and data pages, including existing measurement results.
TRANSFIX
TX1-D000000
1.12.2
PGA: 12.0.0

Standby mode
An information notice indicates the operational mode. Standby mode is the initial operational
mode. If scheduled measurements are configured, they will occur automatically at the scheduled
time. See Measurement data topic below. If there are no scheduled measurements, the latter notice
displays.
2013-07-30 10:00:00 2013-07-30 10:00:00

STANDBY
OR SCHEDULER DISABLED
>>> OK <<<

MAIN

>>> OK <<<

Peripheral Scheduler
An information notice lists all peripheral connections. If the peripheral scheduler is enabled, all
analogue inputs are listed with corresponding null values. The TRANSFIX has analogue inputs AIn1
to AIn6, but corresponding values for these appear after peripheral(s) are connected. By default, a
newly shipped unit has no connected peripherals, but a configured installation may at least have a
load sensor connected.
PERIPHERAL SCHEDULER MAIN
OR Analn0 0000.0uuu
STANDBY Analn1 0000.0uuu
>>> OK <<< Analn2 0000.0uuu

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 Manual measurements
Start a manual measurement
Use the blue Start button to initiate a manual measurement on the main tank. The timer
automatically counts down from 10 seconds and indicates that a manual measurement is about to
proceed. For example, the relevant screens are shown below:

MAIN

MEASUREMENT IN
10 s

2013-07-30 11:21:00
MAIN
MEASUREMENT STARTED
2013-07-30 11:21:10

MAIN

>>> OK <<<

Stop a measurement
Use the red Stop button to abort an active measurement. After any remaining oil in the headspace
drains, the TRANSFIX returns to Standby mode.
2013-07-30 11:45:00

OIL DRAINING

2013-07-30 12:00:00

STANDBY

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Measurement data
Use the black scroll buttons at any time to page through the screens and see the measurement
data. The TRANSFIX can also be configured to automatically page through the results of the last
analysis. For example, data for the main tank is shown below. Note: If nitrogen measurement is not
enabled, the nitrogen and total gas concentration is omitted.

MAIN

LAST MEASUREMENT
2013-07-30 12:48:10

MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN

H2 15170.0 ppm C2H4 5000.0ppm H2O 1040.0ppm O2 4190.0ppm
CH4 333.0 ppm C2H2 2345.0ppm CO 222.0ppm
C2H6 3320.0ppm TDCG 26390.0ppm CO2 234.0ppm

MAIN
Amb Temp - 0.1 °C
Oil Temp +38.3 °C
Oil Press +97.1 kPa

MAIN

AIN 1 -1.111xxx

MAIN

NEXT MEASUREMENT
2013-07-30 16:48

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 Manual oil sampling
Take a manual oil sample
Use the white Manual Sample button to initiate the manual oil sampling process. If the white Manual
Sample button is pressed during a measurement, the following message occurs:
MANUAL DGA PREVENTED

MEASUREMENT IN PROGRESS

Wait until the current measurement process is complete or stop the current measurement process
(See Stop a measurement above). The system returns to Standby as below:
2013-07-30 12:00:00

STANDBY

If the white Manual Sample button is pressed during Standby, the following occurs. The timer
automatically counts down from 10 seconds and indicates that a manual measurement is about to
proceed on the main tank. For example, the relevant screens are shown below:

MAIN

MANUAL DGA IN
10s

MAIN
>>> MANUAL DGA <<<
PURGING OIL
PRESS KEY WHEN DONE

NOTE: The oil must be purged for a suitable period of time dependent on the installation. See the ‘Sampling Process’ in
Section 9.

MAIN
>>> MANUAL DGA <<<
TAKE OIL SAMPLE
PRESS KEY WHEN DONE

2013-07-30 12:00:00

STANDBY

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 Further system specifications
Communications channels
The TRANSFIX has two serial communications channels. For example, default configuration details
are shown below, such as the interface, protocol, baud rate, modbus address and parity error-
checking format:
ChA RTU 1 RS232
19200 0 0
ChB: ASC 1 GSMGPRS
57600 0

Networking
If Ethernet is enabled and a RJ-45 connection made, relevant network details are shown. For
security reasons, all network details are hidden by default, but these can be software enabled. For
example:
IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
SUB: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
GW: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
TCP: 502

Other system details

Additional information notices reflect the configuration of the TRANSFIX. For example, if a
GSM/GPRS modem is fitted, additional page(s) reflect the communications provider, signal strength
and any problems.
vodafone UK

MAJOR GPRS PROBLEM

NOTES:
1) Actual unit values depend on the installation at any moment in time.
2) Actual parameter format can vary e.g. O2 or Oxygen.
3) See Appendix B for a list of error codes that can occur on the LCD display panel and what they mean.
4) System Failure mode limits functionality and the availability of certain screens. Contact Technical Support.

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 Appendix B - ERROR CODES
A list of error codes that can show on the TRANSFIX LCD display panel and what they mean.
NOTE: Error codes are offset by 1 from the MODBUS register bit numbers.

00 Missing mains input

01 PGA power supply voltage too low
02 PGA chopper frequency outside range
03 PGA IR-source outside range
04 Gas flow lower than limit
05 Background noise/vibration too high
06 Microphone test failed
07 Not level sensor 1 pulses (level)
08 Not level sensor 3 (drain)
09 Fill level shows Oil
10 Over Fill shows Oil
11 PGA Air temperature outside limits
12 Bad communication with control PCB
13 Gas leak test: Pump pressure too low
14 Gas leak test: Pressure decay too high
16 Oil temperature too low
17 Oil temperature too high
18 Oil pressure too low
19 Oil pressure too high
20 Oil pump tacho count too high
21 Oil pump pressure too low
22 Oil pump speed out of range
23 Manual oil sampling switch
24 Oil pump tacho count too low
25 Oil pump not turning
26 {not used/defined}
27 Temperature Sensor(s) 1 disconnected
28 Temperature Sensor(s) 2 disconnected

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 Appendix C - TIME SYNC IMPLEMENTATION
The TRANSFIX has a time-sync feature that allow users to synchronize the clock time on the unit.
This Appendix explains the data format options for the ―time synch‖ and its implementation.

Time Format
Under the standard Modbus® register list, the timing is defined as follows:
Register Permissions Group Size Description Data Format
1200 UTC Clock: Years YYYY (BCD)
1201 UTC Clock: Months, days MMDD (BCD)
1202 R/W 4* UTC Clock: Hours, minutes HHMM (BCD)
UTC Clock: Seconds, Day of week
1203 SSWW (BCD)
(0-6, 0 Sunday)
This read/write register is in BCD format (Binary Coded Decimal). Some systems are not compatible
with this data format.
*NOTE: The time registers can be written separately in 5 seconds interval in any order. This feature is available
starting TransfixHost v1.12.4.

UNIX® Epoch register

A UNIX Epoch register was added to the host board firmware (v1.12.2) to make systems integration
easier in cases of system incompatibility. Both register formats (BCD & UNIX) will be maintained in
future firmware versions and both affect the same single clock. The details of the UNIX time
registers are as follows:
Register Access Version Storage Effect After Name Description Data
Flags Class Format
1197 rg2,wg2 1.12.2 RAM immediately RTC_UNIX_TIME Current Time UTC 32-bit
in UNIX format integer
1198

These registers are readable and writable, but should be written together as a single 32 bit value.

UNIX time format

The number of seconds from the UNIX epoch time of 1st Jan 1970 00:00.

UNIX time example

For reference, the time on a device is reported in TransConnect as 12 Aug 2011 11:56:00 BST and
the corresponding value in the registers mentioned above is 13146616.

When testing, please check that you are reading registers 1197-1198 (assuming addresses start at
999 +1) and decoding an unsigned 32 bit big endian number. The epoch time is in UTC. This
matches the device time. An online converter e.g. http://www.epochconverter.com/ can be used to
verify.

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Register Access Control
TRANSFIX registers are protected with access flags. The register map details the relevant access
flags for each register. Each register may have one or more access flags, separated by commas.
The following access flags are supported:

Flag Access Description

r Read Read access to a single register
rgN Read group Read access to a group of length N (Nmax = 120)
w Write Write access to a single register
wgN Write group Write access to a group of length N (Nmax = 120)

These flags may be modified with the addition of the following modifier flags:

Flag Access Description

u User Only accessible if the master is authorised with user access
c Config Only accessible if master is authorised as config (commissioning) user
f Factory Only accessible if master is authorised as factory (service) user

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 Appendix D - POWER-DOWN PROCEDURE
If the Transfix needs to be powered down during shut down of the transformer, perform the
following steps:

1. Open the door of the unit and observe the operating mode on the LCD.
2. If the unit is in STANDBY mode, perform the following steps:
a. Turn the switch on the inner door to the off position as shown below.
b. The external switch or circuit breaker shall be turned to the off position.
c. The oil valves at the transformer to the input and output of the unit shall be turned to
the off position.

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 3. If the unit is in OPERATION mode, perform the following steps:
a. Press the red STOP button to stop the process.
b. The LCD will read OIL DRAINING. This process may take several minutes.
c. When the unit returns to STANDBY mode, turn the switch on the inner door to the off
position.
d. The external switch or circuit breaker shall be turned to the off position.
e. The oil valves at the transformer to the input and output of the unit shall be turned to
the off position.

The unit can be powered up again by turning on the oil valves at the transformer that are
connected to the input and output of the unit and then turning on the external switch or circuit
breaker before turning the switch on the inner door to the on position. The unit will be ready to
resume taking scheduled readings.

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