Magnetic Oil Level Gauges for electrical Transformers

Description and general specifications Operating instructions and maintenance Finished product quality control tests

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Description and general specifications.

The magnetic oil level gauges serve the purpose of visually indicating the oil level in a tank or in a conservator of oil filled transformers. This instrument is composed of a disc indicator (or a red pointer) behind a dial frame and a float linked to said indicator by means of a magnetic field of force. The indicator disc is for one half enamelled white and, for the other half, red. Alternatively the colour proportion visible through the dial glass indicates the respective level position, whilst the dial face is marked at minimum and maximum oil level and at level corresponding to 20C and 85C (on demand other markings are available). The oil level indicator's float follows the oil level fluctuations thus causing a permanent magnet to be shifted in turn. This last is connected, by means of a magnetic field of force, to another magnet located into the external part of the oil level indicator casing. The rotation of the internal magnet will cause, on its turn, the rotation of the external magnet which is integrally fitted to the disc indicator / red pointer. The magnetic joint consents to the two-colour disc / red pointer to be not immersed in the oil but separated from it by an oil tight partition which is cast integrally to the instrument's body. When the conservator oil level is at its minimum there is visible within the dial only the red portion of the indicator disc, whilst an oil level increase will progressively bring into prominence the white portion of the indicator disc. The gauge may be provided with one, two or four microswitches for signalling of minimum and/or and maximum oil level.

Casing : weather proof light metal alloy, stove enamel finished, suitable for outdoor mounting Protection degree : IP 54.

Insulation test : 2000V 50Hz between terminals and earth for a 60 sec. time. Working temperature : all the magnetic oil level gauge are suitable for working with: oil temperature between -25C / + 120C ambient temperature between -25C /+ 60C Float movement : this may be in the radial direction (type B) or in the axial direction (type A)

Microswitches making & breaking capacity : 3A 125/250V AC (resistive) 0,5A 125V DC for inductive load L/R= 40ms 0,25A 250V for inductive load L/R= 40ms

MAGNETIC OIL LEVEL GAUGE L80

MAGNETIC OIL LEVEL GAUGE L100

MAGNETIC OIL LEVEL GAUGES type LA140 / 220 / 340

Type L140

3 0
Type L 220 L 340

S 76
2230'
24 53

N.HOLES D2

O-RING

MAX
+85
OIL LEVEL

120

60

D1
D

+20
LIVELLO OLIO

CENTRE OF CONSERVATOR

-20

MIN

DIAMETER OF CONSERVATOR
58
GH T

DC

VA

RI A

BL

EL

EN

58

PG 16

TYPE LA140 LA220 LA340

D 140 220 340

s 24 24 24

D1 O-ring d2 125 OR 186(6362) 7 190 OR 221 11,5 305 OR 248(8100) 18

L N. holes Weight R standard 245 6 1,9 kg. max 370mm. 325 8 2,9 kg. max 550mm. 445 8 6 kg. max 710mm.

MAGNETIC OIL LEVEL GAUGES type LB 140 / 220 / 340

Type L140

30
Type L 220 L 340

90

53 24

2230'

N.HOLES D2
Type L140

30
Type L 220 L 340

O-RING

90

53 24

MAX
+85
OIL LEVEL

2230'
120

60

D1
D

N.HOLES D2
+20
LIVELLO OLIO

LE N

GH T

O-RING

MAX MIN LEVEL OIL

VA

RI

AB

LE

-20 +85

60

D1

+20
LIVELLO OLIO

58 LE N

GH T

DC

DIAMETER OF CONSERVATOR

-20

MIN
VA

RI

AB

LE

58

DC

DIAMETER OF CONSERVATOR

58

PG 16

Type D LB140 140 LB220 220 LB340 340 Type D LB140 140 LB220 220 LB340 340

58

s 24 24 24 s 24 24 24

D1 O-ring 125 OR 186(6362) 190 OR 221 305 OR 248(8100) D1 O-ring 125 OR 186(6362) 190 OR 221 305 OR 248(8100)

d2 L N. holes 7 245 6 11,5 325 8 18 445 8 d2 L N. holes 7 245 6 11,5 325 8 18 445 8

WEIGHT 2,3 kg. 3,3 kg. 6,3 kg. WEIGHT 2,3 kg. 3,3 kg. 6,3 kg.

R standard max 370mm. maxPG 16 550mm. max 710mm. R standard max 370mm. max 550mm. max 710mm.

L
120

Operating instructions and maintenance.

OIL LEVEL INDICATORS type LA - radial float Must be fitted offset with respect to the horizontal axis of the conservator ( distance "S" in the figure ) in order to have an exact indication of the minimum and maximum oil level. To calculate S use the formula : S=(0,5DC- 40) x 0,577 R=(0,5DC -10) x 1,15 DC= conservator diameter DC=conservator diameter dimensions =mm. dimensions =mm. The length of the float stem = R can be calculateted by using the formula :

OIL LEVEL INDICATORS type LB - axial float Must be mounted exactly in the centre of the conservator and the length of the float stem = R can be calculateted by using the formula : R=(0,5DC -10) x 1,15 DC=conservator diameter dimensions =mm.

Maintenance : On regular basis check the functionality of the device by manually rotating the indicator disc thus verifying the correct commutation of the contacts. The manual rotation must be made very slowly to avoid disconnection of the magnetic field ! Being the transparent made of polycarbonate, when cleaning use a soft cloth and soapy water.

Finished product quality control tests.

Hydraulic test for tightness for the body : the aluminium alloy casing is filled with oil at the temperature of 90C and at the pressure of 300 kpa. After 8 hours no leakages must be observed. The same test is carried out for float.

Dimensional check. Hydraulic test for tightness of the finished gauge : the test is carried out by mounting the oil level gauge on a tank filled with oil at the temperature of 90C and at the pressure of 200 kpa. Said test lasts 4 hours. During this period no oil leakage is admitted.

Check of instrument mechanical protection degree : IP 55. Isolation test : carried out by means of a microprocessor controlled testing unit.

Terman '90 S.r.l., Via Ghisalba, 13-20/21, 20021 Bollate (MI) Italy. Tel: +39 02 38 30 37 12, Fax: +39 02 38 30 37 19, E-Mail info@terman.com, www.terman.com C.F./P. IVA IT 09970270154 C.C.I.A.A. 1332904 Trib. Milano Reg. Soc. 302729 Cap. Soc. 119.000

I EDITION AUGUST 2006

Manual and hydraulic inspection of the electric contacts actuation : this test is carried out both on minimum and maximum levels circuits. Its performed by means of visual indicators mounted on a panel-board.