Transformer Service

CoreSense Hydrogen and Moisture Sensor

The sensor that enables Transformer Intelligence
TM

TM

Hydrogen in transformer oil, above all

other gases, is a key indicator of potential
transformer problems; resulting in
interrupted operations and unplanned
expenditures. Monitoring hydrogen
levels with CoreSense is the most costeffective, condition-based maintenance
approach to mitigate these risks, and to
ensure reliable transformer performance
and optimized maintenance planning.
TM

Continuous online monitoring

CoreSenseTM provides real-time, continuous, online monitoring
of hydrogen and moisture levels in transformer oil. Hydrogen
readings provide an early warning for most transformer faults;
whereas moisture monitoring can prevent premature aging of a
unit. Early detection of such incipient faults thereby allow you
to take preemptive measures, when needed.
Hydrogen-specific sensor
Unlike other products on the market that monitor a combination
of gases dissolved in oil, CoreSenseTM is a hydrogen-specific
sensor. Hydrogen is the first indicator of most transformer faults
and CoreSense TM can alert the transformer owner to a possible
problem. A laboratory Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) will need
to be performed after a serious alert in order to assess the rootcause of high gas levels in oil.
Easy installation
CoreSense TM is easy to install and use. Thanks to its innovative
thermal element that induces convection currents by heating the
oil, it can be connected to new or existing transformers, all types
and brands, and at any location including the drain valve.
Maintenance free
CoreSense TM is designed for maintenance-free operation. This is
the result of heavy-duty, industrial grade design with no moving
parts and a robust all-metal enclosure.
Industrial grade enclosure: IP67/NEMA 4X rating can operate
under one meter (3 feet) of water.
The Sensor is made of solid-state elements that do not drift
over time and are not consumables.
The thermal element eliminates any moving parts, such as a
mechanical pump that can be prone to failure.

Simple interface
ABB can provide Transformer IntelligenceTM for a single
transformer, or an entire fleet, through a centralized dashboard
based on input from individual sensors. Collected data is
available for download in .csv format for offline analysis
Whether looking at the LED alarms on the device or at the
intuitive web interface, the message will be concise and simple
to read
WARNING and ALARM settings are user-configurable for both
hydrogen and moisture levels
Variety of communication protocols
CoreSenseTM is equipped with multiple communication options
to suit varying needs. From classical 4-20 mA analog and digital
relay outputs to the latest fiber optic based Ethernet
connectivity, CoreSense has you covered.
Ability to connect to load and oil temperature sensors when
equipped with analog input

Measurement specifications
Hydrogen
Hydrogen measurement range

0 to 5,000 ppm with a limit of detection of 25 l/l

Hydrogen measurement accuracy

25 ppm or 20 % (whichever is higher)

Moisture measurement range

0 to 1 aw

Moisture measurement accuracy

0.02 aw

Temperature measurement accuracy

0.2 C

Mechanical specifications
Dimensions

392 x 264 x 158 mm (14.43 x 10.39 x 6.2 in)

Weight

8 kg (18 lbs)

Interface to transformer

1.5 NPT male thread

Enclosure

IP67\NEMA4X enclosure

Electrical specifications
Voltage input

100 to 240 VAC (50 to 60 Hz)

Power consumption

150 VA

Fuse type

1 x 1.0 A / 240 V (5 x 20 mm) slow blow (IEC60127 type T)

Communications specifications
LED

Easy to read, three color code LED system indicates status of hydrogen and
moisture levels

Digital interfaces

Modbus and DNP3 are available over the following interfaces:

RS485
Ethernet
Optical Ethernet (100BASE-FX) (option)
Ready for IEC61850

Analogues interfaces
Dry-contact relays for alarms
420 mA inputs
420 mA outputs (option)
Environmental specifications
Operating ambient temperature

50 C to 55 C / 58 F to 131 F

Operating ambient humidity

5 to 95 % relative humidity, non-condensing

Operating altitude

610 to 3,000 meters / -2000 to 9840 feet

Oil temperature at valve

20 C to 100 C / 4 F to 212 F

Oil pressure at valve

0 to 1000 kPA / 0 to 10 bar / 0 to 145 psi

For more information please contact:

ABB Inc.
Transformer Remanufacturing and Engineering Services (TRES)
Customer Service Center
1-800-HELP 365 (1-800-435-7365)
contact.center@ca.abb.com
Quebec
1600 Lionel-Boulet Boulevard, Varennes, QC J3X 1S4

British Columbia
104-1641 Commerce Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1X 8A9
www.abb.com/transformerservice
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ENG / August 2015

Moisture (CoreSense 2 only)