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C50 Transformer Monitor

The C50 Transformer Monitor makes condition monitoring easy and affordable. It looks at the condition of your assets so that you can use real-time data to make decisions about your high voltage transformers.

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C50 Transformer Monitor

Overview

What area of the transformer does the C50 Monitor?

The C50 Monitors

  • Power Factor and Capacitance
  • Partial Discharge
  • On Load Tap Changers
  • Internal and Ambient Temperatures
  • Multi-gas DGA
  • Cooling System
  • Bushing Health

Is the C50 easy to configure?

The configuration process is streamlined to ensure you only spend time configuring functions and settings that are relevant to your application. You can copy configurations from other C50s you’ve programmed, allowing for easy large-scale deployment. It tracks, stores and reports installed firmware revision levels.

Does the C50 integrate with third party devices?

The C50 integrates and interfaces with third party devices such as multi-gas DGA monitors to consolidate all critical operating data for viewing and analysis at a single point.

Does the C50 provide real-time data?

The built-in dashboard provides real-time data to track system status and alarms, no software tool required. With the C50 Transformer Monitor, you can view data history, and configure responses and reactions to changing conditions of your asset.

C50 Transformer Monitor

FAQ

What is the C50 Transformer Monitoring System?

The C50 is a configurable, modular transformer monitoring platform that consolidates multiple monitoring functions into a single system.

What can the C50 monitor?

The C50 can support monitoring of bushings, cooling systems, temperatures, OLTCs, dissolved gas analysis (DGA), moisture, partial discharge, and other transformer health indicators.

C50 Transformer Monitor

What makes the C50 different from other transformer monitors?

The C50 combines multiple monitoring functions, flexible modular architecture, third-party integrations, and simplified configuration tools into a single platform.

Can the C50 integrate with DGA monitors?

Yes. The C50 offers integration with major DGA monitor manufacturers and provides a centralized view of transformer condition information.

C50 Transformer Monitor

How does the C50 support bushing monitoring?

The C50 supports online bushing monitoring using Sum of Currents and Voltage Reference techniques and provides trending and diagnostic capabilities.

Can the C50 be used on existing transformers?

Yes. The C50 is available for both OEM installations and retrofit applications.

What SCADA protocols are supported by the C50?

The C50 supports IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus communications protocols.

C50 Transformer Monitor

How does the C50 help with condition-based maintenance?

The C50 continuously collects and trends asset data, enabling maintenance teams to identify developing issues and prioritize maintenance based on actual transformer condition.

Can the C50 provide data visualization and reporting?

Yes. The system includes dashboards, trending, alarms, diagnostic tools, and visualization of transformer health information.

What transformer fault conditions can the C50 help detect?

The C50 can help identify issues related to bushing degradation, gas generation, temperature changes, cooling performance, moisture, and other developing transformer faults.

Specifications

Power Requirements110 - 240 VDC or 110-250 VAC (50 – 60 Hz)
Control Unit Temperature Range-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
User Interface Temperature Range-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Control Unit Mounting OptionsDIN rail, panel mount
Interface Unit Mounting OptionsDIN rail, panel mount, 19” rack mount

Configure the instrument

Choose the model, probes and accessories. Incompatible combinations are blocked as you go; the remaining rules are checked when the instrument is added to the quote.

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