CoreTec 4 - Transformer Monitoring Platform

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TR ANSFORMER SERVICE
CoreTec™ 4
ABB Ability™ condition monitoring for transformers
Transformers are critical assets in

power networks. Maximizing their use
requires increasing power throughput
and reducing aging. Digital monitoring
of key parameters helps operators
protect their transformer investments.
CoreTec™ 4 is a modular monitoring
platform that collects, aggregates and
analyzes critical data to assure a
transformer continuously delivers
optimal performance.
— Optimize your transformer with live data Increase load capacity

01 Fluctuations in power
generation from wind CoreTec™ 4 enables real-time management of a Make informed decisions on overloading your trans-
farms can shorten a transformer by monitoring key health parameters former. CoreTec™ 4 tracks current environmental
transformer’s life. Online
condition monitoring such as oil temperature, ambient temperature and conditions and uses international standards to provide
with CoreTec™ 4 is a load. Using live data, CoreTec™ 4 models algorithms an overview of the short-term overload capacity.
better way to manage
your transformers. based on IEC and IEEE standards to warn the operator This allows the operator to consider transformer
of any sudden changes in a transformer’s condition. aging versus increased throughput and revenues.
Detect faults Delay replacement of a sick transformer

Avoid unplanned outages by continuously measuring CoreTec™ 4 can help operators with a sick transformer
oil temperature, load and gas formation. Variations in by enabling them to run it below recommended critical
these health thresholds are flagged by CoreTec™ 4 limits for temperature and gas generation. Ultimately,
in real time and can trigger advanced investigations this helps to better plan for maintenance or delay
when needed, not when scheduled. replacement.
Reduce insulation aging Integrate with ABB’s digital offering

Oil and Paper aging is linked to temperature, moisture The CoreTec™ 4 platform is modular and expandable
and oxygen variations. CoreTec™ 4 tracks these to suit your present and future requirements. Choose
parameters and activates the coolers sooner than from a variety of transformer sensors like ABB’s
conventional systems to delay insulation aging. CoreSense™ for DGA sensing or ABB’s eDevices to
feed the CoreTec™ 4 with additional actionable data.
CoreTec™ 4 can also integrate within ABB Ability™
Ellipse® asset performance management software.
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02 Transformer equipped Functionalities
with ABB’s digital Measure Top oil temperature, ambient temperature, current, and other digital inputs
sensors connected to (depending on device selection)
a CoreTec™ 4 enclosed
in a control cabinet. Model Winding hot-spot temperature, load ratio, aging, loss of life, and overload capacity
— Control 2 cooling banks with adjustable thresholds
03 CoreSense™ M10
multigas sensor Electrical specifications
integrates seamlessly
Voltage input 100 to 240 VAC (50 to 60 Hz)
with CoreTec™ 4.
Power consumption 100 VA
Fuse type 1 x 1.6 A / 300 V (5 x 20 mm) slow blow (IEC60127 type T)
Mechanical specifications
Dimensions 295 x 255 x 105 mm
Weight 1.7kg
Enclosure IP20 panel and DIN rail mount
Optional IP66 cabinet
Communication specifications
Ultrabright LED 3 color-coded LEDs indicating system, process and uplink status
Communication interfaces RS485 serial port
2 RJ45 100 base-T Ethernet ports
100 base-FX fiber-optic Ethernet port
Protocols Modbus RTU, Modbus IP and DNP3
Hardware interfaces 3 dry-contact relays for alarms
2 analog 4-20 mA outputs for publishing values
3 analog 4-20 mA inputs for reading external sensors
Environmental specifications
Operating ambient temperature -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Operating ambient humidity 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing
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ABB Inc. We reserve the right to make technical changes We reserve all rights in this document and in
Transformer Services or modify the contents of this document the subject matter and illustrations contained
(TRES) without prior notice. With regard to purchase therein. Any reproduction, disclosure to
orders, the agreed particulars shall prevail. third parties or utilization of its contents –
ABB does not accept any responsibility in whole or in parts – is forbidden without
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Transformers are critical assets in

— Optimize your transformer with live data Increase load capacity

Detect faults Delay replacement of a sick transformer

Reduce insulation aging Integrate with ABB’s digital offering

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