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.
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.
Does the C50 monitor transformer bushings?
Yes, the C50 Transformer Monitor platform can be integrated with bushing monitoring to help prevent bushing failure. Learn more about the bushing monitor integration here.
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| Power Requirements | 110 - 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 Options | DIN rail, panel mount |
| Interface Unit Mounting Options | DIN rail, panel mount, 19” rack mount |
C50 Transformer Monitor Ordering Guide
| Option | Configuration Code | Description | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Unit | C5X - X X X X X X X X X - X | |||||||||||
| C54 | C50 Base System and up to Four Optional Expansion Cards | |||||||||||
| C59 | C50 Base System and up to Nine Optional Expansion Cards | |||||||||||
| Optional Expansion Cards1 | ||||||||||||
| N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | None: One blank slot cover | |||
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | Base A: Two form A relay outputs, one form B, two form C and two DC analog inputs/outputs | |||
| B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | Base B: Three RTD inputs and four CT inputs | |||
| C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | Digital Input: Thirteen digital inputs | |||
| D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | Digital Output: Five form C relay outputs | |||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | Voltage Control: One voltage transformer (VT) input, three current transformer (CT) inputs, three digital inputs and two form A outputs | |||
| F | F | F | F | F | F | F | F | F | OLTC Monitoring: Two RTD inputs, four digital inputs and OLTC motor current | |||
| G | G | G | G | Bushing Health Monitoring: Six bushing signals (must be located in slots 1-4) | ||||||||
| H | H | H | H | Bushing Health Monitoring with Voltage Reference: Three voltages and three bushing signals (must be located in slots 1-4) | ||||||||
| J | J | J | J | J | J | J | J | J | Partial Discharge Monitoring: Nine PD inputs | |||
| Serial Communication Options | ||||||||||||
| 0 | Two RS-485 ports | |||||||||||
| 1 | Two RS-485 ports and fiber optic serial | |||||||||||
| 2 | Two RS-485 ports and RS-232 | |||||||||||
| 4 | Three RS-485 ports | |||||||||||
1 For PD and Bushing Monitoring, contact your local sales office for order information.
See the C50 Transformer Monitor in Action
Get a live walkthrough of how the C50 delivers real-time condition monitoring for high-voltage transformers—so you can make informed decisions and reduce asset risk.
- Utilities and asset owners monitoring high-voltage transformers
- Teams responsible for transformer reliability and risk mitigation
- Engineers looking to move from periodic testing to continuous insight
15–30 minutes • No obligation • Tailored to your assets
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- Size the C50 for your specific transformer and monitoring needs
- Determine which condition monitoring functions are required
- Account for third-party integrations, such as multi-gas DGA
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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.
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.
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. Learn more about bushing monitoring here.
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.
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.