MITSUBISHI TRANSFORMER MONITORING

Portable DGA（Dissolved Gas Analyzer）

<Model : PGA-300>

MITSUBISHI Portable Dissolved Gas Analyzer (PGA-300) is used to analyze 6 kinds

of dissolved gases in transformer oil, thereby improving prompt action of maintenance and
reducing maintenance cost.
Operation of this apparatus is easily done after setting the sample oil which is sampled
from transformer. A whole operation sequence of this apparatus is controlled by a micro-
processor. It has the advantage of being handy to carry.

Features
Features
* Analysis of TCG ( Total Combustible Gas ) and 6 kinds of Gases
* High Sensitivity for C2H2 that is Key Gas in Transformer Abnormality
* Quick Measurement ( 15 minutes )
* Small amount of oil sample (50 cc)
* Compact and Light (12 kg)
* Equipped with Communication Interface

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 Configuration
Configuration

Column 4Sensors

Sample loop
Stirring magnet
Sample vessel
Heater AP Flow controller Filter AP
Sample oil CPU board LCD touch panel
Magnetic stirrer

Printer Personal Computer

Specifications
Specifications
ITEMS CONTENTS
C 2H2 (Acetylene) 0.5-500
C 2H4 (Ethylene) 10-2,000
CO (Carbon Monoxide)
Performance Objective Gas and H2 (Hydrogen)
20∼2,000
Measurement Range (ppm) CH4 (Methane)
C 2 H6 (Ethane)
TCG 50∼10,000
Measurement Accuracy(%) ±20
Measurement Time (min) 15
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l Volume of measurement(ml) 50
Extraction Method Oil Stirring Up and Circulating Air above Oil
Carrier Gas Air
Operation Pannel LCD touch panel
General Dimmension (mm) W450×D200×H355
Specifications and Mass 12kg
100-120 or 200-240V AC(50/60Hz)
Power Supply
200VA max. Single-phase
W orking Enviroment (degree C) 0- 45
One RS232C port for printer
Communication I/F
One USB port for pesonal computer

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

HEAD OFFICE: Mitsubishi Denki Building 2-2-3, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8310, Japan
http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS CENTER:
651 Tenwa, Ako-city, Hyogo 678-0256 , JAPAN
Phone +81-791-46-2144 FAX +81-791-46-2387

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Portable DGA (Dissolved Gas Analyzer)

Model PGA-300

TECHNICAL SHEET

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1. Outline and Introduction

The portable in-oil gas analyzer is a primary diagnosis equipment which is used to prevent
serious troubles and designed to detect internal abnormal phenomena of transformer early
by measuring the concentration of gases CO, H2, CH4, C2H2, C2H4, C2H6 .and the total
concentration of combustible gases (TCG).
After sample oil taken from transformer is set in the oil vessel, a sequence of operations,
namely extraction of dissolved gas from the oil, detection of gas, and quantitative
determination of gas, is executed automatically. The result of measurement is obtained as
analysis data after about 15 minutes.

The PGA-300 has the following advantages.

(1) Measuring of TCG and 6 component gases
The analyzer has the gas detecting ability which is necessary for the detection and
diagnosis of incipient transformer abnormality.
This analyzer equipped with a special separating column to separate component gases
and 4 kinds of sensors having different gas detection characteristics is capable of
measuring the total combustible gas concentration (TCG) and the concentration of
gases CO, H2, CH4, C2H2, C2H4, and C2H6 .
(2) High sensitivity of the C2H2(Acetylene)
The analyzer can detect very low concentration of C2H2(Acetylene) even though it’s
concentration is 0.5ppm in transformer oil. C2H2(Acetylene) is the key gas for
detection of transformer abnormality since it is the characteristic gas produced in
occurrence of partial discharge and high temperature local heating in oil immersed
transformer.
(3) Sampling oil amount is small.
The quantity of oil to be taken for analysis is as small as 50 ml.
(4) Quick measurement is ensured.
Since the result of measurement can be obtained about 15 minutes after start of
measurement, quick diagnosis is ensured.
(5) Equipped with sophisticated man-machine interface
The operator-operation panel interaction system ensures easy measurement.
The result of measurement is indicated on the LCD.
(6) Compact size and light for carry
The analyzer is so compact and light that it can be easily carried to the measuring site.
(7) Database can be made on the personal computer by using the attached Data
Management Program which performs data communication via USB serial port ,
data acquisition and diagnosis.

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2. Specifications
Table 2.1 shows the specifications of the PGA-300.

Table 2.1 Specifications of PGA-300

Item Description
Size W450 × D200 × H355 (mm)
Mass Approx. 12 kg
General

Power supply AC 100-120 or 200-240V (50/60Hz) 200VA single-phase

Range of operating 0°C - 45°C
temperature
Extraction

Gas extraction method Equilibrium extraction with oil stirring and circulating air above oil
section

Quantity of sample oil 50 ml

Gases to be detected Carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4), acetylene (C2H2), ethylene
(Objective gases) (C2H4), ethane (C2H6) and TCG
TCG : 50 – 10,000 ppm
Detection C2H2 : 0.5 –500 ppm
concentration C2H4 : 10 – 2,000 ppm
H2, CO,CH4,C2H6  : 20 – 2,000 ppm
Detection section

Separating column Special chromatographic column

4 kinds of Semiconductor with Platinum filament sensor
Detecting sensor
(Hot wire semiconductor sensor)
±20%
Measurement Within the range of C2H2,: 20 to 500 ppm
accuracy
Within the range of CO, H2, CH4, C2H4, and C2H6: 20 to 1,000 ppm
15 minutes (for the first measurement after power is turned on, the waiting time of 30
Measurement time
minutes is required)
Carrier gas Atmospheric Air
CPU,DI/O PWB x1PC
PWB Composition
A/I PWB x 1PC
Control section

Control/ 32-bit CPU for control/data processing

data processing
LCD touch panel
MMI/F
Printer (Option) :Graphic thermal printer
Communication I/F One RS-232C port for printer and one USB port for personal computer
Data acquisition 100 analysis results

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3. Configuration

Fig 3.1 shows the piping diagram of Portable DGA. And Fig 3.2 shows the
appearance of this apparatus.

Column 4Sensors

Sample loop
Stirring magnet
Sample vessel
Heater AP Flow controller Filter AP
Sample oil CPU board LCD touch panel
Magnetic stirrer

Printer Personal Computer

Fig.3.1 Block diagram

Fig 3.2 Appearance of PGA-300

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4. Standard Accessories and Recommended Spare parts

Details of standard accessories and spare parts, recommended spare parts, optional
parts and maintenance tools are shown in Tables 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 respectively.

Table4.1 Standard accessories and spare parts

No. Nomenclature Description Quantity
For Windows based Personal Computer
1 Data Management Program 1 piece
(Personal Computer is not included.)
2 Serial communication cable USB cable 1 piece
3 Oil trap filter For inline of tubing 1 piece
4 Inlet oil filter For gas inlet of gas extraction probe 1 piece
5 O-ring For gas extraction probe 1 piece
6 Sample oil vessel For gas extraction 1 piece

Table 4.2 Recommended spare parts

No. Nomenclature Description
1 Air filer For carrier air filer
2 Oil trap filter For inline of tubing
3 Inlet oil filter For gas inlet of gas extraction probe
4 O-ring For gas extraction probe
5 Sample oil vessel For gas extraction

Table 4.3 Optional parts

No. Nomenclature Description
1 Printer Graphic thermal printer with serial communication cable
2 Printer paper For printer

Table 4.4 Recommended maintenance tools

No. Nomenclature Description
Gas cylinder contained gases mentioned bellow
O2: 21% +/-10%  C2H2: 50ppm +/-20%
1 Standard gas mixture CO: 300ppm +/-20%  C2H4: 300ppm +/-20%
H2: 200ppm +/-20%  C2H6: 300ppm +/-20%
CH4: 200ppm +/-20%  N2: Main component
For cylinder of standard gas mixture
2 Pressure regulator
Necessary for adjusting output pressure of 10kpa

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