MA-033  Rev. 14.0,  12-Nov-18 
 
Hydran* 201i Instruction Manual 
 
11  ALARMS 
This Chapter explains in  detail the sophisticated alarm features of the  Hydran 201i 
System from an operator’s point of view. 
 
Note:  The  complete  list  of  alarm  messages  and  each  corresponding  troubleshooting 
procedure are given in Section 13.1. 
Wiring the alarm contacts (see Section 11.2.1 to safety tripping 
devices of the equipment monitored by the Hydran 201i System 
is not  recommended  because  this  system  is  an  early  warning 
device  of  incipient  faults.    Information  obtained  using  the 
Hydran 201i System should always be used in conjunction with 
other  available  information  to  decide  if  the  monitored 
equipment should be removed from service. 
This  Chapter  contains  examples  of  how  to  set  the  gas  alarm 
parameters  of  the  Hydran  201i  System.    The  values  used  are 
fictitious  and  do  not  correspond  to  any  standard.  General 
Electric  does  not  suggest  nor  recommend  specific  alarm  set 
points.    It  is  solely  the  responsibility  of  the  user to  determine 
the appropriate settings. 
There are three methods to set the value of the alarm parameters: 
•  Using the Hydran Host software for Hydran protocol only (see the Hydran Host 
Software Manual). 
•  Using Perception software (for Modbus protocol only) 
•  Directly, using  the  Hydran  201Ti’s  keypad and  display (they  are  explained in 
detail in Chapter 5). 
 
For more information on the interpretation of gases in oil, refer to the following guides: 
•  IEEE  Standard  C57.104-1991,  “IEEE  Guide  for  the  Interpretation  of  Gases 
Generated in Oil-Immersed Transformers”. 
•  IEC  60599-1999,  “Mineral  Oil-Impregnated  Electrical  Equipment  in  Service  – 
Guide to the Interpretation of Dissolved and Free Gases Analysis”.