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Hydran M2
Installation Guide
Installation Guide

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For information on other General Electric Canada products, please

contact the Customer Service:

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179 Brunswick Blvd., Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 5N2
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SAFETY WARNINGS IN SIX LANGUAGES

[UK] (in English) WARNINGS:

• All procedures in this manual must be strictly adhered to.

• Any deviation from these could cause irreversible damages to the
transformer being monitored and/or the Hydran® M2, and could lead
to property damage, personal injury and/or death.
• Installation and maintenance of the Hydran® M2 must be carried out
by qualified personnel only. Please advise station operator prior to
maintenance. Working inside the Hydran® M2 may trigger unwanted
alarms due to parameter changes, power shutdown, system rebooting
or electrostatic discharge.
• For a maximum distance of 15 m (50 ft) from the power source, use a
14-AWG (2.08 mm2) cable and an overcurrent protection.
• The Hydran® M2 is intended for industrial use and shall not be
connected to the public low-voltage supply system.

[F] (in French) ATTENTION :

• Toutes les procédures dans ce manuel doivent être observées

rigoureusement.
• Tout écart par rapport à celles-ci pourrait causer des dommages
irréversibles au transformateur surveillé et/ou au Hydran® M2, et
pourrait entraîner des dommages à la propriété, des blessures
corporelles et/ou la mort.
• L’installation et l’entretien du Hydran® M2 doivent être effectués par
du personnel qualifié seulement. Veuillez aviser l’opérateur du poste
avant l’entretien. Travailler à l’intérieur du Hydran® M2 peut
déclencher des alarmes non voulues en raison de changements à des
paramètres, d’arrêt de l’alimentation, de remise en marche du système
ou de décharge électrostatique.
• Pour une distance maximale de 15 m (50 pi) de la source
d’alimentation, utiliser un câble de 14 AWG (2,08 mm2) et une
protection contre les surintensités.
• Le Hydran® M2 est destiné à un usage industriel et ne doit pas être
branché au système public d’alimentation à basse tension.

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[E] (in Spanish) ADVERTENCIA:

• Se debe cumplir estrictamente con todos los procedimientos señalados

en este documento.
• Cualquier desviación al respecto puede causar daños irreparables al
transformador que está bajo monitoreo y/o al Hydran® M2, asimismo
puede ser causa de daños materiales, lesiones corporales y/o muerte.
• La instalación y mantenimiento del equipo Hydran® M2 se reserva
únicamente al peresonal perfectamente cualificado. Aconseje por
favor a operador de la estación antes del mantenimiento. El trabajo
dentro del Hydran® M2 puede accionar los alarmar indeseados debido
a los cambios del parámetro, parada de la energía, sistema que reanuda
o descarga electrostática.
• Para una distancia máxima de 15 m (50 pies) de la fuente de
alimentación, utilice un cable de 14-AWG (2.08 mm2) y una
protección contra las sobrecargas de corriente.
• El Hydran® M2 se piensa para el uso industrial y no será conectado
con el sistema de fuente de baja tensión público.

[D] (in German) WARNUNG:

• Alle Abläufe in diesem Handbuch müssen strengstens befolgt werden.

• Jede Abweichung davon könnte dem zu überwachenden
Transformator und/oder dem Hydran® M2 unwiderrufliche Schäden
zufügen, und könnte zu Sachschaden, Personenverletzung und/oder
Tod führen.
• Installation und Wartung des Hydran® M2 dürfen daher nur von
qualifiziertem Personal durchgeführt werden. Verständigen Sie bitte
den Bediener der Schaltanlage vor der Wartung. Das Arbeiten
innerhalb des Hydran® M2 kann aufgrund von Parameteränderungen,
Spannungsabschaltung, Neubooten des Systems oder
elektrostatischer Entladung unerwartete Alarme auslösen.
• Für eine maximale Entfernung von 15 m (50 ft) von der
Spannungsquelle, verwenden Sie ein 14 AWG Kabel (2,08 mm2) und
ein Überstromschutz.
• Der Hydran® M2 ist für industriellen Einsatz vorgesehen und soll
nicht an das öffentliche Niederspannungs-Versorgungssystem
angeschlossen werden.

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[I] (in Italian) ATTENZIONE:

• Tutte le procedure del presente manuale dovranno essere eseguite in

totale conformità.
• Qualsiasi deviazione dallo stesso manuale potrebbe causare danni
irreversibili al trasformatore sotto monitoraggio e/o all’ Hydran® M2,
e potrebbe causare danni alla proprietà, lesioni personali e/o alla
morte.
• L’installazione e la manutenzione del Hydran® M2 devono essere
eseguite solo ed esclusivamente da personale qualificato. Avissare
l’operatore della stazione prima di manutenzione. Funzionando
all’interno del Hydran® M2 può fare scattare degli alarmi
indesiderabili e cambiamenti dei parametri, arresto
dell’alimentazione, un “reboot” del sistema o scarico elettrostatico.
• A una distanza massima di 15 m dalla fonte di energia usare un cavo
14-AWG (2.08 mm2) e una protezione di sovracorrente.
• L’intenzione del Hydran® M2 è per uso industriale e a non collegare al
sistema di bassa tensione pubblico.

[S] (in Swedish) VARNING:

• Alla procedurer i manualen måste följas noggrant.

• Varje avvikelse från dessa procedurer kan orsaka oåterkalleliga
skador på den övervakade transformatorn och/eller på Hydran® M2
samt leda till egendomsförlust, personskada och/eller livsfara.
• Installation och underhåll av Hydran® M2 måste utföras av behörig
personal. Råd var god posterar operatören före underhåll.
Funktionsduglig insida Hydran® M2 kan starta oönskade
parameterändringar för larm tack vare, driver avstängning,
systemomstart eller elektrostatisk urladdning.
• För ett maximalt avstånd på 15 m från kraftuttaget, använd 2,08 mm2
kabel (14-AWG) och ett överströmsskydd.
• Hydran® M2 ämnas för industriellt bruk och förbinds inte till det
offentliga tillförselsystemet för låg spänning.

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PREFACE

This manual provides an overview of the installation for the

Hydran® M2. For complete explanations on the installation
process, see Chapter 3 in the Hydran® M2 Instruction Manual.

The information in this manual may be used by:

• An installer
• An electrician

WARNING: All procedures in this manual must be strictly

adhered to. Any deviation from these could cause irreversible
damages to the transformer being monitored or the
Hydran® M2.

Any visible signs of damage to the shipping packages should be

reported to General Electric Canada immediately.

Please keep all documentation (model number, manuals, etc.) for

reference and warranty purposes.

A table of contents and a list of figures are present at the beginning

of the manual to help the reader.

The Hydran® M2 Instruction Manual is available only in PDF

format. This PDF file is located in the Manuals folder of the
Hydran® M2 installation CD, along with the Hydran® M2 Instal-
lation Guide and the Hydran® M2 Host Software Manual. A hard
copy of the Hydran® M2 Instruction Manual can be purchased
from General Electric Canada.

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STANDARD GENERAL ELECTRIC CANADA

WARRANTY

The products covered by this manual and manufactured by

General Electric Canada (“Products”) are warranted to be free
from defects in material, workmanship and title at the time of
delivery. Any components of a Product or other products
manufactured by persons other than General Electric Canada carry
only the warranty provided by the manufacturers thereof and
General Electric Canada gives no warranty on behalf of the
manufacturers of such products.

General Electric Canada warrants the Products until the earlier of

12 months after the installation date or 18 months after shipment
(“Warranty Period”).

General Electric Canada represents and warrants that any software

and firmware covered by this manual is free from functional
deficiencies. If any functional deficiencies are discovered and are
reported to General Electric Canada within the Warranty Period,
General Electric Canada agrees to use due diligence to correct
such deficiencies within 30 days after receipt of such notification.
Upon receiving such notice, General Electric Canada may lend
telephone support or patches. If the reported deficiencies cannot
be eliminated within 30 days, the Buyer may request, and General
Electric Canada shall then furnish, monthly status reports to the
Buyer regarding the progress of General Electric Canada’s efforts
to correct such functional deficiencies.

If Products covered by this manual do not meet the above

warranties during the applicable Warranty Period, the Buyer shall
promptly notify General Electric Canada in writing but not later
than 30 days and make the Products available promptly for
correction. General Electric Canada shall thereupon correct any
defect by, at its option, repairing the defective Products or making
available necessary replacement parts.

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Any failure which is the basis for a warranty claim shall not be
cause for extension of the duration of the applicable Warranty
Period. General Electric Canada shall not be responsible for
removal or replacement of systems, structures or other parts of the
Buyer’s facility. If a defect in Products or part thereof cannot be
corrected by General Electric Canada’s reasonable efforts, the
parties shall negotiate an equitable adjustment in price with
respect to such Products or part thereof. All decontamination work
necessary for the correction of defects shall be performed by the
Buyer at the Buyer’s expense. The condition of any tests shall be
mutually agreed upon and General Electric Canada shall be
notified of and may be represented at all tests that may be made.

General Electric Canada does not warrant Products or any repaired

or replacement parts against normal wear and tear, including that
due to environment or operation, including excessive operation at
peak capability, frequent starting, type of fuel, detrimental air inlet
conditions, or erosion, corrosion or material deposits from fluids,
or which have been involved in an accident. The warranties and
remedies set forth herein are further conditioned upon:

• Proper storage, installation, operation and maintenance of the

Buyer’s equipment and conformance with the instruction
manuals (including revisions thereto) provided by General
Electric Canada and/or its subcontractors, as applicable
• Repair or modification pursuant to General Electric Canada’s
instructions or approval

The Buyer shall keep proper records of operation and maintenance

during the applicable Warranty Period. These records shall be kept
in the form of log sheets and copies shall be submitted to General
Electric Canada upon its request in connection with a warranty
claim by the Buyer. General Electric Canada does not warrant any
products or services of others designated by the Buyer where such
products or services are not normally supplied by General Electric
Canada.

The preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for all
claims based on failure of or defect in Products covered by this

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manual, whether the failure or defect arises before or during the

applicable Warranty Period and whether a claim, however
instituted, is based on contract, indemnity, warranty, tort
(including negligence) or civil liability, strict liability or
otherwise. The foregoing warranties are exclusive and are in lieu
of all other warranties and guarantees whether written, oral,
implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice of Copyright and Proprietary Rights . . . . . . . ii

Trademark Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Safety Warnings in Six Languages . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Standard General Electric Canada Warranty . . . . . . . viii
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Chapter 1
General Warnings
Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Mounting the Hydran® M2 on a Valve . . . . . . . 2-6
2.3 Installing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Chapter 3
Software Configuration
3.1 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Testing the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3 Setting Gas Level Alarm Parameters . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.4 Setting the Moisture Level Alarm Parameters . . . . . 3-6
3.5 Setting the Network Communication Parameters . . . 3-7
3.6 Setting the Optional, Analog Input Parameters . . . . 3-9
3.7 Setting the Optional, Analog Output Parameters . . . 3-12
3.8 Fastening the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.9 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Appendix A
Communications and Networking
A.1 Forming a Network of Hydran® M2’s . . . . . . . A-1
A.2 Linking the Hydran® M2 to Hydran® 201Ci Controllers
and a Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
A.3 Other Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1 - The Plastic Cap Must Remain in Place Until

the Sensor Is Installed on the Valve . . . . 1-1
Figure 1-2 - Do Not Touch the Sensor’s Membrane With
a Finger or an Object . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Figure 1-3 - Do Not Block the Sensor’s Breathing Hole or
Puncture the Breathing Hole’s Membrane . . 1-2
Figure 1-4 - Install the Hydran® M2 Horizontally; Not at
an Angle, Vertically or Horizontally Using
an Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Figure 1-5 - Do Not Install the Hydran® M2 on an Elbow
or a Fitting Box . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Figure 1-6 - Do Not Subject the Hydran® M2 to Vacuum;
Do Not Install the Hydran® M2 on
the Inlet Side of the Radiator Pump . . . . 1-3
Figure 1-7 - Always Remove the Bleed Screw Immediately
After Closing the Valve . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Figure 1-8 - Do Not Subject the Hydran® M2 or Its Sensor
to High-Pressure Water Streams . . . . . 1-4
Figure 1-9 - Do Not Paint the Sensor or Clean It With
Any Solvent . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Figure 2-1 - Typical Installation of the Hydran® M2 . . . 2-1

Figure 2-2 - Mounting Locations of the Hydran® M2 on
a Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Figure 2-3 - Top and Bottom Clearances When the
Hydran® M2 Is Installed in Normal Position . 2-4
Figure 2-4 - Top and Bottom Clearances When the
Hydran® M2 Is Installed in Inverted Position . 2-4
Figure 2-5 - Tools Required for the Installation . . . . . 2-5
Figure 2-6 - Separating the Sensor From the Hydran® M2 2-6
Figure 2-7 - Disconnecting the Sensor Cable . . . . . . 2-6
Figure 2-8 - Always Cover the Threads of the Sensor
With Teflon Tape . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Figure 2-9 - Mounting the Sensor Manually Onto the Valve
and Tightening It Using a Monkey Wrench . 2-7

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Figure 2-10 - The Bleed Screw Must Be on Top, at

the 12 O’clock Position . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Figure 2-11 - Opening the Valve and Purging the Air
From the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Figure 2-12 - Installing the Hydran® M2 on the Sensor
on a Gate Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Figure 2-13 - Installing the Hydran® M2 on the Sensor
on a Ball Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Figure 2-14 - Securing the Hydran® M2 to the Sensor . . 2-11
Figure 2-15 - Grounding the Hydran® M2 Enclosure . . . 2-12
Figure 2-16 - Removing the Hydran® M2 Cover . . . . 2-13
Figure 2-17 - Installing Cable Conduits . . . . . . . . 2-14
Figure 2-18 - General Wiring of the Analog Input
Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Figure 2-19 - Wiring of Self-Powered, Analog Inputs . . 2-15
Figure 2-20 - Wiring of Two-Wire, Loop-Powered,
Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Figure 2-21 - Wiring of Three-Wire, Loop-Powered,
Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Figure 2-22 - General Wiring of the Analog Output
Terminal Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Figure 2-23 - Wiring of the 0-1 mA Analog Output
Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Figure 2-24 - Wiring of the 4-20 mA Analog Output
Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Figure 2-25 - Wiring of the Alarm Contacts Terminal
Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Figure 2-26 - Wiring of the ac Power Supply Terminal
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Figure 3-1 - User Interface Overview . . . . . . . . 3-1

Figure 3-2 - Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Figure 3-3 - Fastening the Cover . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Figure 3-4 - Wait 24 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Figure 3-5 - Compare the Gas Level Reading to a Recent
DGA or the Hydran® 103B Reading . . . . 3-15

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Figure A-1 - Network Overview (Daisy Chaining) of

Hydran® M2’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Figure A-2 - Local Communications With
a Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Figure A-3 - Grounding the RS-485 Conduits . . . . . A-2
Figure A-4 - General Wiring of the RS-485 Network
Link Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Figure A-5 - Wiring Details of the RS-485 Network Link
Cable Between Three or More Hydran® M2’s A-2
Figure A-6 - Remote Communications With the Host
Computer (via a U.S. Robotics® Modem) . . A-3
Figure A-7 - Wiring Details of the Supervisory Link
Between a Hydran® M2 and
a Hydran® 201Ci-1 Controller . . . . . . A-3
Figure A-8 - Wiring Details of the Supervisory Link
Between a Hydran® M2 and
a Hydran® 201Ci-C Controller . . . . . . A-4
Figure A-9 - Wiring Details of the Supervisory Link
Between a Hydran® M2 and
a Hydran® 201Ci-4 Controller . . . . . . A-4
Figure A-10 -Wiring Details of the RS-485 Network Link
Between a Hydran® M2 and a D25 . . . . . A-5

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General Warnings

WARNING: Mishandling of the Hydran® M2 sensor (such as

a perforation or scratch on the membrane or subjecting the
sensor to vacuum, paint or solvent) voids the warranty.

WARNING: It is recommended to read all warnings and

considerations given on page xxvii of the Hydran® M2
Instruction Manual before proceeding with the installation.

Figure 1-1 - The Plastic Cap Must Remain in Place Until the Sensor Is
Installed on the Valve

Figure 1-2 - Do Not Touch the Sensor’s Membrane With a Finger or an Object

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Breathing hole

XXXXX

Figure 1-3 - Do Not Block the Sensor’s Breathing Hole or Puncture

the Breathing Hole’s Membrane

OK OK

Figure 1-4 - Install the Hydran® M2 Horizontally; Not at an Angle, Vertically or

Horizontally Using an Elbow

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Figure 1-5 - Do Not Install the Hydran® M2 on an Elbow or a Fitting Box

Radiator

VACUUM

Pump

Pump
outlet

Figure 1-6 - Do Not Subject the Hydran® M2 to Vacuum; Do Not Install

the Hydran® M2 on the Inlet Side of the Radiator Pump

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1- Close valve
1
2- Remove bleed screw

VACUUM

Figure 1-7 - Always Remove the Bleed Screw Immediately After Closing
the Valve

Figure 1-8 - Do Not Subject the Hydran® M2 or Its Sensor to High-Pressure

Water Streams

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Gas
Paint

Figure 1-9 - Do Not Paint the Sensor or Clean It With Any Solvent

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Installation

2.1 OVERVIEW

Figure 2-1 - Typical Installation of the Hydran® M2

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For a typical transformer, the four most common locations to

install the Hydran® M2 are shown in Figure 2-2 on page 2-2. For
details, see Table 2-1 on page 2-3.

Recommended location
Very good alternative location
Good alternative location

2 3

Oil flow

4 1

Warning: Always ensure there is® enough clearance

to turn and remove the Hydran M2 enclosure.

Figure 2-2 - Mounting Locations of the Hydran® M2 on a Transformer

WARNING: If these typical locations cannot be used, contact

the General Electric Canada Customer Service (for infor-
mation, see the coordinates on page iii) to help you determine
an acceptable alternative location.

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Table 2-1 - Mounting Locations of the Hydran® M2 on a Transformer

Disadvan-
Location Rating Benefits
tages
• Excellent
convective oil
1. Straight section
flow
of the radiator’s None
Recommended • Lower operating
return pipea
temperatures
• Ease of access
• Higher operating
temperatures
Excellent reduce sensor
2. Filling valve Very good convective oil lifetime
(top of tank) alternative flow • Access to
location Hydran® M2 is
difficult
• Higher operating
temperatures
Excellent reduce sensor
3. Top of radiator Very good convective oil lifetime
alternative flow • Access to
location Hydran® M2 is
difficult

4. Drain valve • Lower operating Low oil flow may

(bottom of Good performances, temperatures affect gas level
tank) but not excellent • Ease of access readings
ones

a. Ensure the Hydran® M2 is installed on the discharge side of the

pump to avoid negative pressure

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40 mm
(1.6 in)

159 mm
(6.25 in)

108 mm
(4.25 in)
31 mm
(1.2 in)

Figure 2-3 - Top and Bottom Clearances When the Hydran® M2 Is Installed in
Normal Position

31 mm
(1.2 in)

108 mm
(4.25 in)

159 mm
(6.25 in)
40 mm
(1.6 in)

Figure 2-4 - Top and Bottom Clearances When the Hydran® M2 Is Installed in
Inverted Position

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®
Supplied With the Hydran M2

3/16-in (4.75 mm) Allen key 5/32-in (4 mm) Allen key Roll of
with 9-in (229 mm) T-shape handle with short L-shape handle Teflon tape

To Be Supplied by Installer
3-mm (1/8-in)
flat-blade screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Pliers or
adjustable wrench

Wire stripper

Wire cutter

Bucket (or pan) and rag

Monkey wrench

Figure 2-5 - Tools Required for the Installation

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2.2 MOUNTING THE HYDRAN® M2 ON A VALVE

1- Remove two screws and washers (other screw is on opposite side)

2- Slowly rotate sensor anticlockwise (approximately 1/8 of a turn)
3- Carefully pull sensor

1
CAUTION
Oil on sensor

3
2
CAUTION
Sensor cable

Figure 2-6 - Separating the Sensor From the Hydran® M2

1- Rotate sensor connector anticlockwise

(approximately 1/8 of a turn)
2- Pull connector from sensor

Figure 2-7 - Disconnecting the Sensor Cable

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Always wrap the tape

counter to the threads

Figure 2-8 - Always Cover the Threads of the Sensor With Teflon Tape

1- Insert sensor in valve

2- Screw sensor manually
3- Tighten with monkey wrench

XXXX
X

Figure 2-9 - Mounting the Sensor Manually Onto the Valve and Tightening It
Using a Monkey Wrench

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Bleed screw must be on top 12

at the “12 o’clock” position
when sensor is installed 9 3
horizontally
6
O-ring

Figure 2-10 - The Bleed Screw Must Be on Top, at the 12 O’clock Position

6
4

2
7

8
1

1 8

1- Loosen two bracket's screws 5- Purge air from sensor

2- Slide bracket to see bleed (collect oil in bucket)
screw and sampling port 6- Tighten bleed screw
3- Loosen bleed screw 7- Slide bracket back in place
4- Slowly open valve 8- Tighten two bracket's screws
5 9- Wipe oil from valve and sensor with rag

Figure 2-11 - Opening the Valve and Purging the Air From the Sensor

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1- Push male sensor connector into female connector

2- Rotate connector (approximately 1/8 of a turn)
3- Position enclosure and push it on sensor, making sure the
sensor cable is not squeezed between the sensor and the enclosure
4- Rotate enclosure (approximately 1/8 of a turn) until it is locked

2
1 O-ring

4
2

4
CAUTION
Sensor cable

Figure 2-12 - Installing the Hydran® M2 on the Sensor on a Gate Valve

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1- Push male sensor connector into female connector

2- Rotate connector (approximately 1/8 of a turn)
3- Position enclosure and push it on sensor, making
sure the sensor cable is not squeezed
between the sensor and the enclosure
4- Rotate enclosure (approximately 1/8 of a turn)
until it is locked
2 O-ring
1
4
2

4 CAUTION
Sensor cable

Figure 2-13 - Installing the Hydran® M2 on the Sensor on a Ball Valve

Note: Installing the Hydran® M2 on a ball valve results in an

upside-down keypad and display. This does not affect the
Hydran® M2 operation.

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Put back and tighten two locking screws with washers

(Other screw is on opposite side)

Figure 2-14 - Securing the Hydran® M2 to the Sensor

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Connect ground wire to ground lug,

using a 10-6 AWG copper wire
Figure 2-15 - Grounding the Hydran® M2 Enclosure

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2.3 INSTALLING THE CABLES

1- Remove four retaining screws

(using supplied Allen key)
2- Pull cover

Figure 2-16 - Removing the Hydran® M2 Cover

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1
2

1- Mount required, watertight conduits fittings:

0.5-in (approximately 12.7 mm) NPT, PG-13
or M20, with locknuts and sealing gaskets
2- Mount required flexible conduits
3- Ground all conduits
4- Ensure the black plugs of all unused
openings are securely in place
Figure 2-17 - Installing Cable Conduits

Local RS-232

I /O #1 I /O #2 I /O #3 I /O #4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Note: This optional terminal

block could be installed at Shield From external sensor
any of the four I/O locations. + (temperature or current
-
Power* measurement, for example)

* Only connect to loop-powered sensors

Figure 2-18 - General Wiring of the Analog Input Terminal Block

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1 2 3 4

Shield Active
4-20 mA
sensor

Figure 2-19 - Wiring of Self-Powered, Analog Inputs

4-20mA IN
PWR - + SH

1 2 3 4

Shield Two-wire,
loop-powered
4-20 mA
sensor

Figure 2-20 - Wiring of Two-Wire, Loop-Powered, Analog Inputs

4-20mA IN
PWR - + SH

1 2 3 4

Shield Three-wire,
GND loop-powered
4-20 mA
sensor

Figure 2-21 - Wiring of Three-Wire, Loop-Powered, Analog Inputs

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Local RS-232

I /O #1 I /O #2 I /O #3 I /O #4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Note: This optional terminal block

could be installed at any of the Shield
+ To SCADA system
four I/O locations. -
Power

Figure 2-22 - General Wiring of the Analog Output Terminal Blocks

1 2 3 4

Shield SCADA,
isolated,
floating,
0-1 mA
input

Figure 2-23 - Wiring of the 0-1 mA Analog Output Terminal Block

1 2 3 4

Shield SCADA,
isolated,
floating,
4-20 mA
input

Figure 2-24 - Wiring of the 4-20 mA Analog Output Terminal Block

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4.0A 250V
TIME DELAY
5 x 20 mm
REL 1 REL 2 REL 3 REL 4 REL 5
EXP. PORT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3 4

REL 1 REL
- Five alarm relays
1 2 3 4 5
- Software configurable
- SPDT alarm contacts (dry contacts):
1- Normally open
2- Common
3- Normally closed
- To connect to a SCADA system

Figure 2-25 - Wiring of the Alarm Contacts Terminal Blocks

L N

L=Line Note: The HYDRAN® M2’s ac power

N=Neutral supply can range from 100 to 240 Vac
=Ground and from 47 to 63 Hz. Fuse holder

Figure 2-26 - Wiring of the ac Power Supply Terminal Block

Note: For general and cabling information on networking, see

Appendix A.

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 Chapter 3

Software Configuration

For more information on the Hydran® M2’s user interface, see

Chapter 2 in the Hydran® M2 Instruction Manual.

Three context keys:

Purpose can change
according to the
screen content.
Display Purpose is displayed
on the bottom line of
the display.
Esc key: Four arrow keys:
In menus, it goes Permit to navigate
back one level in through options,
the tree structure. parameters or digits.
When changing a The Up arrow goes
value, it cancels up or increments a
the current modifi- digit, the Down
cation and goes arrow goes down or
back one level. decrements a digit,
etc.
Figure 3-1 - User Interface Overview

Non-selected item Identification number Time; or name of menu or

of the Hydran® M2 option currently displayed

Selected HM2#0 16:19:07

item Item 3 Context
(colors are Item 4 key
inverted). messages
Item 5
Use arrow
keys to Item 6 Scrolling
select other Item 7 indicators
items on Main Menu Enter
the screen.
Figure 3-2 - Display Overview

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3.1 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

HM2#0 08:54:07
Gas Level 176 PPM
Gas Hourly Tr.
4 PPM/24 hr.
Gas Daily Tr.
Press: 3 PPM/30 days
Main Menu Main Menu

HM2#0 Main Menu

Alarms
View Readings
Setup
Test
Service
Enter Enter

HM2#0 Setup
Alarms Setup Readings Setup
History Setup Temp. Setup
Date & Time I/O Setup
Comm Setup Calibration
Relay Setup
Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 Date & Time

Change and set Current Date
Change and set Current Time

Main Menu Change

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3.2 TESTING THE SENSOR

HM2#0 08:56:23
Gas Level 176 PPM
Gas Hourly Tr.
4 PPM/24 hr.
Gas Daily Tr.
Press:
3 PPM/30 days
Main Menu Main Menu

HM2#0 Main Menu

Alarms
View Readings
Setup
Test
Service
Enter Enter

HM2#0 Service Menu

Sensor Params
Install New Sensor
Sensor Test
View Service Data
System Config.
Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 HM2 Sensor Test

Gas Sens. Test Result Good

Press OK to Test
OK Cancel Main Menu OK

Note: After a sensor test, the sensor readings are unavailable for
two minutes. If test fails, see Appendix G in the Hydran® M2
Instruction Manual.

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3.3 SETTING GAS LEVEL ALARM PARAMETERS

Note: Wait until the gas and moisture readings of the Hydran® M2
are stable (at least 24 hours after power-up).

HM2#0 08:59:11
Gas Level 176 PPM
Gas Hourly Tr.
4 PPM/24 hr.
Gas Daily Tr.
Press:
3 PPM/30 days
Main Menu Main Menu

HM2#0 Main Menu

Alarms
View Readings
Setup
Test
Service
Enter Enter

HM2#0 Alarms
Actual Alarms
Alarm History
Alarm Setup

Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 Alarm Setup

Gas Alarm
Moisture Alarm
Temp. Alarm
See next Battery Alarm
page System Fault Trigger
Enter Main Menu Enter

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HM2#0 Alarm Setup

Gas Alarm Setup
Gas Level Alarm
Gas Hourly Trend Alarm
Gas Daily Trend Alarm

Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 Alarm Setup

Gas Level Alarm
Change and Alarm Hi SP 300 ppm
set all
Alarm Hi-Hi SP Off
parameters
as required Alarm Delay 5 min
Alarm Hi Relay Relay1
Note: SP means Disable Main Menu Change
“set point”.
Press the Down arrow
to see other
parameters.

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3.4 SETTING THE MOISTURE LEVEL ALARM

PARAMETERS

Press: From Gas

Level Alarm, press HM2#0 Alarm Setup
Esc twice Gas Alarm
Moisture Alarm
Temp. Alarm
Battery Alarm
System Fault Trigger
Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 Alarm Setup

Moist. Alarm Setup
Change and set %RH Level Alarms 3%
all parameters
H2O PPM Alarm 100 ppm
as required
%RH Average Alarm 4%
Note: Press the H2O PPM Average Alarm 150 ppm
Down arrow to Main Menu Enter
see other
parameters.

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3.5 SETTING THE NETWORK COMMUNICATION

PARAMETERS

HM2#0 08:54:07
Gas Level 176 PPM
Gas Hourly Tr.
4 PPM/24 hr.
Gas Daily Tr.
3 PPM/30 days
Press:
Main Menu Main Menu

HM2#0 Main Menu

Alarms
View Readings
Setup
Test
Service
Enter Enter

HM2#0 Setup
Alarms Setup Readings Setup
History Setup Temp. Setup
Date & Time I/O Setup
Comm Setup Calibration
Relay Setup
Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 Comm Setup

Identification
Comm Channel Setup
See next
page

Enter Main Menu Enter

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HM2#0 Comm Setup

Identification
Change Monitor ID 0
Change Power Station ID 0

Esc Main Menu Change

HM2#0 Comm Setup

Identification
Comm Channel Setup

Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#x Comm Setup

Comm Channel Setup
Change DB9 Baud Rate 9600
Change 485 Baud Rate 9600
Comm Mode Call On Alarm
RS232-RS485 Bridge Enabled
Main Menu Change

Note: Each Hydran® M2 in a network must be set to the same

Power Station ID and 485 Baud Rate. Each Hydran® M2 in a
network must be set to a unique Monitor ID.

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3.6 SETTING THE OPTIONAL, ANALOG INPUT

PARAMETERS

HM2#0 08:54:07
Gas Level 176 PPM
Gas Hourly Tr.
4 PPM/24 hr.
Gas Daily Tr.
3 PPM/30 days
Press:
Main Menu Main Menu

HM2#0 Main Menu

Alarms
View Readings
Setup
Test
Service
Enter Enter

HM2#0 Setup
Alarms Setup Readings Setup
History Setup Temp. Setup
Date & Time I/O Setup
Comm Setup Calibration
Relay Setup
Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 I/O Setup

Analog In Setup
Analog Out Setup
See next
TDM Out Setup
page

Enter Main Menu Enter

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HM2#0 Analog In Setup

I/O #3(In.4-20mA)
I/O #4(In.4-20mA)

Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 I/O #3(In.4-20mA)

I/O State 24.3%
IO #3
24.3%
Sample Rate 5 Sec.
Change Input Range 4-20 mA
(set to 4-20 mA)
Main Menu Change

HM2#0 I/O #3(In.4-20mA)

Sample Rate 5 Sec.
Input Range 4-20 mA
Configuration
Alarm Setup

Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 I/O #3(In.4-20mA)

Configuration
Identification
Readings Setup
See next
page
Enter Main Menu Enter

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HM2#x I/O #3(In.4-20mA)

Identification
Change Input Name
(name 1)
Change Input Short Name (name 2)
Change Input Units (units)
Esc Main Menu Change

HM2#0 I/O #3(In.4-20mA)

Configuration
Identification
Readings Setup

Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#x I/O #3(In.4-20mA)

Readings Setup
Change Reading Precision 1 Decimal
Change Input Min. 0%
Change Input Max. 100%
Change Input Resolution 0
Enter Main Menu Change

Note: Input Min. is the lowest possible reading for this sensor;
this value corresponds to 4 mA. Input Max. is the highest possible
reading for this sensor; this value corresponds to 20 mA.

Note: Repeat the above procedure for each analog input.

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3.7 SETTING THE OPTIONAL, ANALOG OUTPUT

PARAMETERS

HM2#0 08:54:07
Gas Level 176 PPM
Gas Hourly Tr.
4 PPM/24 hr.
Gas Daily Tr.
3 PPM/30 days
Press:
Main Menu Main Menu

HM2#0 Main Menu

Alarms
View Readings
Setup
Test
Service
Enter Enter

HM2#0 Setup
Alarms Setup Readings Setup
History Setup Temp. Setup
Date & Time I/O Setup
Comm Setup Calibration
Relay Setup
Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 I/O Setup

Analog In Setup
Analog Out Setup
TDM Out Setup
See next
page
Enter Main Menu Enter

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HM2#0 Analog Out Setup

I/O #1(Out 4-20mA)
I/O #2(Out 0-1mA)

Enter Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 I/O #1(Out 4-20mA)

I/O State 24.3%
Mode Normal
Sample Rate 5 Sec.
Configuration
An.Output Calibration
Main Menu Enter

HM2#0 I/O #1(Out 4-20mA)

Configuration
Change Reading to Output
Gas PPM
Change Input Min. 0 ppm
Change Input Max. 2000 ppm
Main Menu Change

Note: Input Min. is the lowest possible reading for this signal; this
value corresponds to 4 mA. Input Max. is the highest possible
reading for this signal; this value corresponds to 20 mA.

Note: Repeat the above procedure for each analog output.

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3.8 FASTENING THE COVER

1- Put cover back in place

2- Insert four retaining screws
with washer and screw
using supplied Allen key

CAUTION
Gasket must be in place

Figure 3-3 - Fastening the Cover

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3.9 COMMISSIONING

Figure 3-4 - Wait 24 Hours

HM2#0 08:54:07
Gas Level ??? PPM = DGA
or
Gas Hourly Tr.
Hydran® 103B
? PPM/24 hr.
Gas Daily Tr.
? PPM/30 days
Main Menu Ackn.

INJECTION PORT

DISSOLVED H 2 EQUIVALENT
RE-ZERO ( PPM BY VOLUME )
(SEE MANUEL)

C A L I B R AT E
W HE N
F L A SH I N G
READ

C HA R GING
A N A LY S E

OFF
BATTERY
C A L I B R AT E

FULL LOW

READY

UNLOCK DRAIN
RESERVOIR DISPLAY PROBE
PURGE
RUN
RESERVOIR

Figure 3-5 - Compare the Gas Level Reading to a Recent DGA or

the Hydran® 103B Reading

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 Appendix A

Communications and Networking

Note: For more information, see Chapter 4 in the Hydran® M2

Instruction Manual.

A.1 FORMING A NETWORK OF HYDRAN® M2’S

®
To Hydran M2 Host:
- On laptop or host
computer via RS-232
(laptop only), modem
or Ethernet link
or
- On host computer, as
follows: RS-485 link
to Hydran® 201Ci
Daisy chain: RS-485 link, isolated, 1 triad
Controller
Maximum number of Hydran® M2’s: 32
Maximum length (all cables added up): 1300 m (4000 ft)
Figure A-1 - Network Overview (Daisy Chaining) of Hydran® M2’s

DB-9 RS-232 link Laptop computer:

connector - Fixed baud rate
(= Hydran® M2 bps)
- 8 data bits
- No parity
- 1 stop bit
- No flow control
Figure A-2 - Local Communications With a Laptop Computer

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 Forming a Network of Hydran® M2’s

Cable is connected to
RS-485 In terminals.
Ground conduit to ground lug.

Cable is connected to
RS-485 Out terminals.
Isolate conduit from
Hydran® M2.
Figure A-3 - Grounding the RS-485 Conduits

TDM Out RS-485 Out RS-485 In

Label on cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CM - + SH CM - + SH CM - + SH

Local RS-232

I /O #1 I /O #2 I /O #3 I /O #4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

To RS-485 In of Common Shield From RS-485 Out

- +
other Hydran® M2 + - of other
or Hydran® 201Ci Shield Common Hydran® M2

Figure A-4 - General Wiring of the RS-485 Network Link Terminal Block

® ® ®
Hydran M2 Hydran M2 Hydran M2

5- Out CM

6- Out-

7- Out+

8- Out SH

9- In CM

10- In-

11- In+
Shield Shield
12- In SH

Figure A-5 - Wiring Details of the RS-485 Network Link Cable Between
Three or More Hydran® M2’s

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A.2 LINKING THE HYDRAN® M2 TO HYDRAN® 201Ci

CONTROLLERS AND A HOST COMPUTER

Host computer Modem Telephone system

(internal or external) (private or public)

- Fixed baud rate Note: When programming a

(= Hydran® M2 bps) modem other than from U.S. WARNING: The
- 8 data bits Robotics®, ensure the software modems supplied by
- No parity being used does not reprogram General Electric
- 1 stop bit the modem with default settings Canada should be
- No flow control (no configuration string). connected to an
- No compression analog line only. Using
a non-analog line (for
®
example, digital, PBX,
Hydran 201Ci Multi-line) will damage
Local network Controller the modem.
®
of Hydran M2’s (with modem)

Supervisory link
RS-485, isolated, 3 pairs;
maximum: 1300 m (4000 ft)

Select 485 Baud Rate and Comm Mode
parameters with keypad.
Note: All Hydran® M2’s within the same local
network must be set to the same baud rate.
Note: If the Hydran® M2’s Comm Mode
command is set to Call On Alarm, you
must program the controller’s modem with
the telephone number to be dialed (where
the Hydran® M2 Host software is running).

Figure A-6 - Remote Communications With the Host Computer

(via a U.S. Robotics® Modem)

Hydran® 201Ci-1 Controller

TDM Out RS-485 Out RS-485 In
Termination Board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CM - + SH CM - + SH CM - + SH SH2
SH1
8 AN+
7 AN-
Shield 6 V+
5 V-
4 S+
3 S-
2 T+
1 T-

Figure A-7 - Wiring Details of the Supervisory Link Between a Hydran® M2

and a Hydran® 201Ci-1 Controller

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Note: The Hydran® 201Ci-1 can only display the gas level
measured by the Hydran® M2, not the moisture level.

Hydran® 201Ci-C Controller

TDM Out RS-485 Out RS-485 In
Termination Board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CM - + SH CM - + SH CM - + SH SH2
SH1
8 AN+
7 AN-
Shield
6 V+
Shield 5 V-
4 S+
3 S-
2 T+
1 T-

Figure A-8 - Wiring Details of the Supervisory Link Between a Hydran® M2

and a Hydran® 201Ci-C Controller

TDM Out RS-485 Out RS-485 In Hydran® 201Ci-4 Controller

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Communication 4 Channels TDM
CM - SH CM - SH CM - SH
Module Module
+ + +

S- S+ V- V+ SH T- T+ SH

Shield

Figure A-9 - Wiring Details of the Supervisory Link Between a Hydran® M2

and a Hydran® 201Ci-4 Controller

Note: The Hydran® 201Ci-4 can only display the gas level
measured by the Hydran® M2, not the moisture level.

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A.3 OTHER CONNECTIONS

D25 Com3
TDM Out RS-485 Out RS-485 In
Termination Board
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CM - + SH CM - + SH CM - + SH

1 N/C
2 Rx-
3 Tx-
4 N/C
5 Com GND
6 N/C
7 Tx+
8 Rx+
Shield
9 Earth GND

Figure A-10 - Wiring Details of the RS-485 Network Link Between a Hydran® M2
and a D25

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