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Table of contents
Table of contents
1.About this document.....................................................................................5
M211857EN-KJanuary 2021Applicable from software version 1.13.0 onwards.
M211857EN-JNovember 2020Applicable from software version 1.12.0 onwards.
M211857EN-HJuly 2020Applicable from software version 1.11.0 onwards.
Updated sections:
• Grounding DGA monitor (page 36)
• Configuring gas level alerts (page 70)
• Configuring unit settings (page 71)
• DGA monitor configuration report (page 76)
Added sections:
• Configuring unit settings (page 71)
Updated sections:
• Required materials (page 9)
• Dimensions with Wall Mounting Set (page 26)
• Mounting with Wall Mounting Set (page 22)
• OPT100 cable glands and connectors (page 33)
• OPTPSU1 cable glands and connectors (page 34)
• Connecting AC (mains) power (page 50)
• Configuring gas level alerts (page 70)
Added sections:
• Configuring autocalibration (page 64)
• Using protocol test mode (page 69)
Updated sections:
• Initializing DGA monitor (page 60)
1.2 Related manuals
Table 2 Related manuals
Document codeName
M211858ENOPT100 User Guide
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1.3 Documentation conventions
WARNING!
follow instructions carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even death.
CAUTION!
follow instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or
important data could be lost.
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Tip gives information for using the product more eciently.
Lists tools needed to perform the task.
Indicates that you need to take some notes during the task.
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and
1.4 Trademarks
Vaisalaâ is a registered trademark of Vaisala Oyj.
OPTIMUS™ is a trademark of Vaisala Oyj.
Modbusâ is a registered trademark of Schneider Automation Inc.
All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are trade
names, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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2. Planning the installation
2.1 Installation safety
Chapter 2 – Planning the installation
WARNING!
operating the product. If you encounter the following marking during
installation or operation, consult product documentation to find out the nature
of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them:
WARNING!
must adhere to local and state legislation and regulations.
WARNING!
safety regulations at all times.
WARNING!
instructions. Verify the grounding before and after performing maintenance on
the unit.
Read the product documentation carefully before installing or
Only licensed experts may install electrical components. They
Make sure that you prepare and connect only de-energized wires.WARNING!
Keep away from live circuits. Operating personnel must observe
Ground the DGA monitor cabinets as instructed in the wiring
CAUTION!
the documentation. Modifications may lead to safety hazards, equipment
damage, failure to perform according to specification, or decreased equipment
lifetime.
Do not modify the DGA monitor or use it in ways not described in
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below heat up during normal operation. Avoid touching hot surfaces and wear
protective gloves when working inside the cabinet. Whenever possible, allow
the DGA monitor to cool down before starting the work.
Follow the safety regulations of the installation site.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the
assembler.
Surfaces inside DGA monitor that are marked with the symbol
Wear protective eyewear and gloves.
2.2 Installation phases
Perform the installation of the DGA monitor in the following phases:
• Planning
• Mechanical installation
• Electrical installation
• Commissioning
• Installation reporting
These phases correspond to chapters of the Installation Guide. Post-installation checklist is
included as part of the installation report template. See Post-installation checklist (page 78).
2.3
Required personnel
Installation of the DGA monitor requires two persons. While most of the installation and
commissioning tasks can be done by a single person, safe carrying and lifting of the DGA
monitor requires two persons.
Installers must have the necessary training to legally perform all required tasks. For example,
connecting the DGA monitor to mains power must be done by a licensed electrician.
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Applicable legislation and site safety guidelines may require additional personnel
to be present in the installation.
2.4 Required materials
In addition to the items delivered by Vaisala, installation of the DGA monitor
requires various materials that you must supply yourself.
Items delivered by Vaisala
• DGA Monitor (Vaisala item OPT100)
• DGA Monitor cabinet
• Swagelokâ plugs for oil connector fittings (2 pcs, Swagelok part no. SS-10M0-P (316
Stainless Steel Plug for 10 mm Swagelok Tube Fitting))
• Protection shell for RJ45 Ethernet connector
• Relay control cable (marked RELAY, Vaisala cable CBL210539)
• cabinet key
• Power Supply Unit (Vaisala item OPT100PSU)
• Power Supply Unit cabinet
• DC power cable (Vaisala cable CBL210544)
• cabinet key
Optional items (must have either Wall Mounting Set or Ground Mounting Set):
• Wall Mounting Set (Vaisala item OPTMSET1)
• Installation beam (2 pcs)
• Cradle for Power Supply Unit
• Screws and washers
• Ground Mounting Set (Vaisala item OPTMSET2)
• Mounting stand (delivered in three parts)
• Wedge anchors (6 pcs) for securing the mounting stand to ground
• Screws, washers, and nuts
• Weather Shield (Vaisala item OPTSHLD1)
• Weather shield (delivered in three parts)
• Screws and washers
• Tubing adapter, 10 mm to 3/8" (2 pcs, Vaisala item ASM213275SP)
• Tubing adapter, 10 mm to 1/4" (2 pcs, Vaisala item ASM213274SP)
DGA monitor installation and commissioning
Not supplied by Vaisala.
• Grounding cable with 4 … 16 mm2 (12 … 5 AWG) conductor. Enough to reach from the DGA
monitor and the power supply unit to the grounding point(s).
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• AC power cable with 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) conductor and 9 ... 16 mm (0.35 … 0.63 in)
external diameter. Must be compliant with local regulations for mains power cables.
• Relay cable
• RS-485 cable
• Shielded outdoor Ethernet cable with a RJ45 connector for the permanent Ethernet
connection
• Laptop computer with:
• RJ45 Ethernet connector
• Web browser (Google Chrome™, Microsoft Internet Explorerâ, or Mozilla Firefoxâ)
• Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors for temporary use
Oil pipe construction
Not supplied by Vaisala.
The amount of required oil pipe construction materials depends on the intended pipe length.
Two pipes are needed, one for intake and one for returning the oil. Using the recommended
pipe material, the maximum allowed length of a single pipe is 10 m (33 ft). If you are using a
smaller pipe (minimum inner diameter 4 mm (0.157 in)), the maximum length is 5 m (16 ft).
• Recommended oil pipe material: stainless steel tubing with 10 mm (0.39 in) outer
diameter and 1 … 1.5 mm (0.039 … 0.059 in) wall thickness. Enough to connect the oil
intake and return valves to the DGA monitor.
• Adapters for connecting the oil pipes to the valves on the transformer
• Adapters for connecting the oil pipes to the DGA monitor, if not using the recommended
tubing size (10 mm (0.39 in) outer diameter). Optional accessories for connecting 3/8"
and 1/4" outer diameter tubing are available from Vaisala.
• Pipe fittings for joining pipe sections
• Pipe supports
• Oil pipe insulation (if necessary due to cold climate)
• Oil absorption material for controlling possible leaks
• Rags for wiping o oil
Mounting using Wall Mounting Set
Not supplied by Vaisala.
• M8 anchors or bolts (suitable for wall material)
Other
Not supplied by Vaisala.
• Personal safety equipment as required by installation site and applicable legislation
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2.5 Recommended tools
Hand tools
• Slotted and crosshead screwdrivers
• Wrenches of various sizes
• Socket wrench and socket set
• Allen keys
• Cutting tools
• Cable stripping tool
• Metal file
• Measuring tape
• Impact drill and bits
• Spirit level
• Multimeter
Tools for oil pipe construction
• Pipe bending tool
• Pipe cutting tool
• Pipe deburring tool
• Pressurized air, either a bottle or a compressor
• Container for waste oil with at least 5 liter (1.32 gal) capacity
2.6
Storing and transporting DGA monitor
Keep the DGA monitor and any installation accessories in their original packaging during
storage and transport. Keep the items dry and in conditions allowed by the storage
specification. Follow any handling instructions marked on the outside of the packaging.
After installation, store the packaging in a dry place. You can reuse it for storage and transport
later.
2.7
Reinstalling DGA monitor
If you want to relocate an already installed DGA monitor, you must prepare it for transport and
reinstallation by following the uninstallation procedure. See OPT100 User Guide for details.
2.8
Installation site requirements
DGA monitor can be installed and successfully operated in a wide variety of environments.
Note the following special considerations:
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• Cold environments: Trace heating elements and thermal insulation may need to be placed
over the exposed sections of the oil pipes. Required heating power and insulation
thickness depends on the pour point of the transformer oil that is used. Temperature of
the oil in the lines must exceed the pour point with a reasonable margin in order to keep
the oil flowing normally during operation.
• Hot environments: Weather shield installation option will reduce the solar radiation load
on the DGA monitor. Consider placing the DGA monitor in a location that is not exposed
to direct sunlight.
• Operating altitude: DGA monitor is intended for use in altitude range -1000 … 3000 m.
If you have any questions, contact Vaisala for more information.
Performing a site inspection in person is a good idea. Take photographs of the
intended installation location, oil connections, and electrical connections. Measure
the amount of cable and oil pipe needed.
2.8.1 Installation location of DGA monitor
DGA monitor can be attached to the transformer chassis or to its immediate vicinity. The
location must fulfill the following requirements:
• The location must be close to the oil connections to minimize the length of the oil lines.
The maximum length of the lines is 10 m (33 ft) each.
• The location must be safely accessible from the floor without the need to climb or reach.
• There must be enough room and suitable supporting structures to install the DGA monitor
in a vertical orientation. The DGA monitor must not be tilted more than 5 degrees.
• If the Ground Mounting Set is used, there must be a level concrete surface that is at least
100 mm thick.
If you have many suitable locations, prefer the following:
• Locations that are protected from rain and solar radiation.
• Locations where the vibration and heat from the transformer are not directly conducted
to the DGA monitor.
2.8.2 Recommended locations of oil connections
DGA monitor needs to pump oil out of the transformer and return it after each measurement
cycle. It is important that the oil is clean and from a representative location in the transformer,
and the same oil volume is not measured repeatedly.
The oil volume needed for a single measurement cycle is slightly more than one liter. To make
it possible to pump a new sample and return the measured oil without mixing them up, you
must build two oil lines between the DGA monitor and the transformer. Consider the following
when selecting the locations of the oil connections in the transformer and preparing for the
installation:
• The recommended arrangement is to use two valves in dierent locations on the
transformer. This improves oil circulation inside the transformer and prevents the returned
oil from immediately mixing with the next sample.
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• Use the same valve for oil intake that has been previously used to take oil samples. This
makes the measurements results of the DGA monitor more comparable with previous
laboratory analysis results. After the oil lines are connected, you will not be able to take oil
samples from the valves. Consider adding a new sampling valve to the intake oil line if you
need to continue taking oil samples.
• Check if the transformer circulates its oil by forced convection. Oil flow inside the
transformer makes the sampled oil more representative of the overall oil volume. It is also
useful if you have to use two valves that are close together, as it carries the returned oil
away from the valve.
• It is possible to use a T-joint to connect both lines to a single valve but the T-joint must be
close to the transformer − no farther than one meter (3 ft) from the valve. If a T-joint is
used, the transformer should be of a type that circulates its oil.
• Check the type of connection thread on the valves, and make sure you have appropriate
adapters for connecting the oil lines to the valves.
• The maximum allowed length of an oil line is 10 m (33 ft).
Some typically available locations of oil connections are presented in Figure 1 (page 13).
Figure 1 Possible locations of oil connections
Oil reservoir. Do not use.
1
2Side of the oil tank, top level. Suitable location for oil connection if the valve is under oil
level at all times.
3Side of the oil tank, high enough from the bottom to enable proper oil movement. Suitable
location for oil connection.
4Radiator and its pipes. Suitable location if there is guaranteed continuous oil flow in the
radiator. Not recommended if there is no forced circulation or circulation is not continuous.
5Drain valve of the oil tank. Not recommended due to risk of sludge and free water.
Measurement from the bottom of the tank is also not representative for moisture
measurement.
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sludge or free water present.
DGA monitor needs to pump oil in both directions during initialization and
maintenance. To make sure this is possible, check that:
• Intake and return valves are both below oil level in the transformer. There
should be no risk of drawing gas into the oil lines even when the flow is
reversed.
• There are no flow direction control valves on the oil lines.
Operate the selected valves and make sure the oil is clean with no
2.8.3 Network security
DGA monitor is intended to be connected to a secure SCADA network that is appropriately
protected against security threats. Do not connect the DGA monitor directly to the Internet.
The second Ethernet port of the DGA monitor (marked ETH1) is for temporary local use only.
2.9
Regulatory compliances
OPT100 DGA monitor is in conformity with the provisions of the following EU directives:
• EMC Directive
• Low Voltage Directive
OPT100 is specifically designed to be installed as part of another type of equipment that is
excluded from the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU) scope.
The conformity is declared with using the following standards:
• EN 61326-1: Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – EMC
requirements – intended for use in industrial locations.
• EN 55032: Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits
and methods of measurement.
• EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements.
2.9.1 FCC Part 15 compliance statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
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CAUTION!
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved
2.9.2 Canada ICES-003 compliance statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES‑003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB‑003 du Canada.
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3. Mechanical installation
3.1 Unpacking DGA monitor
• Wire cutters
Two persons are required to lift the DGA monitor out of the packaging.
1. Cut the packing straps and remove the cover.
2. Remove the top padding from the box.
3. Lift the DGA monitor out of the box and set it down on a stable surface so that the door
side is on top.
CAUTION!
located on the bottom of the cabinet. When unpacking and moving the
DGA monitor, avoid putting the bottom of the DGA monitor on the ground.
Putting the weight of the unit on the cable glands and oil connections may
damage them.
The cable glands and oil connections of the DGA monitor are
3.2 Mounting with Ground Mounting Set
• Ground Mounting Set (Vaisala item OPTMSET2)
• Mounting stand (delivered in three parts)
• Wedge anchors (6 pcs) for securing the mounting stand to ground
• Screws, washers, and nuts
• 6-mm Allen key
• 13-mm wrench
• Impact drill and bits
Use the Ground Mounting Set when a free standing installation of the DGA monitor is needed.
The mounting surface must allow the use of wedge anchors to secure the mounting stand. A
concrete surface that is at least 100 mm thick is recommended.
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Figure 2 Assembly of the mounting stand
Mounting holes on the top are for attaching the DGA monitor.
1
2Mounting holes on the side join the parts of the mounting stand together.
3Holes on the bottom (three on each side) are for anchoring the mounting stand to the
4Attach the power supply unit to the middle part using these four holes.
1. Assemble the mounting stand. Tighten the screws to finger tightness at this point, not all
ground.
the way.
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2. Using the assembled mounting stand as the template, mark the locations of the six
anchors on the mounting surface. If the mounting location is at the edge of a concerete
slab, leave at least 10 cm (4 in) clearance to the edge.
Figure 3 Anchoring holes on the mounting stand
3. Drill holes for the anchors using an impact drill and an 8 mm (.315 in) drill bit. The holes
must be 60 mm (2.36 in) deep.
4. Install the anchors in the holes.
5. Attach the mounting stand to the anchors.
6. Verify that the mounting stand is securely anchored.
7. Attach DGA monitor to the top of the mounting stand.
8. Tighten the screws to 20 Nm tightness.
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Figure 4 OPT100 front parts with Ground Mounting Set
Status LEDs
1
2OPT100 DGA Monitor
3Door lock (3 pcs)
4Power supply unit
5Door lock
6Mounting stand
7Wedge anchors (6 pcs)
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Figure 5 OPT100 rear parts with Ground Mounting Set
Weather shield
1
2Cable glands and oil connections for DGA Monitor
3Cable glands for power supply unit
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mm
[in]
1552 [61.10]
1630 [64.17]
675 [26.57]
550 [21.65]
700 [27.56]
280 [11.02]
580 [22.83]
400 [15.75]
350 [13.78]
453 [17.83]
35 [1.38]
140
[5.51]
20
[0.79]
510 [20.08]
140
[5.51]
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Figure 6 OPT100 dimensions with Ground Mounting Set
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3.3 Mounting with Wall Mounting Set
• Wall Mounting Set (Vaisala item OPTMSET1)
• Installation beam (2 pcs)
• Cradle for Power Supply Unit
• Screws and washers
• M8 anchors or bolts (suitable for wall material)
• 6-mm Allen key
CAUTION!
Also account for possible vibrations and other sources of additional mechanical
stress.
Use anchors or bolts that are suitable for the wall material at the installation
location. Note that they are not included with the Wall Mounting Set.
1. Attach one of the installation beams to the mounting location, at a height where you want
the top of the OPT100 cabinet to be. Make sure it is securely attached from at least two
points, and can bear the full weight of the DGA monitor.
2. Attach the second installation beam at the height of the second set of mounting holes.
3. Attach screws with washers to the top mounting holes of each pair on the sides of the
OPT100 cabinet (four screws in total). Tighten them enough to safely bear the weight of
the cabinet but not all the way in. The second hole of each set must remain free at this
point.
4. With two people lifting, lift the OPT100 cabinet up and hang it from installation beams by
the screws. If the lower installation beam is not at the correct height, re-attach it at the
correct height before attempting this step again.
5. Tighten the four screws to secure the cabinet in place.
Use enough anchors or bolts to fill local safety factor requirements.
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6. Add a second screw (with washer) below each of the installed screws, and tighten them.
The cabinet is now secured to the installation beams by a total of eight screws.
1Installation beam mounting screws.
2Leave second set of mounting holes
free for weather shield installation.
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3.3.1 Parts with Wall Mounting Set
Figure 7 OPT100 front parts with Wall Mounting Set