SMART DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER MANAGEMENT

The range of INCON® Load Tap Changer (LTC) Position Monitors relay critical position information between the LTC and the LTC controller, enabling distribution transformers to run as efficiently as possible.

BALANCE LOADS

Ensure transformer loads are balanced.

REGULATE VOLTAGE

Regulate line voltage by adjusting feeder voltage.

REDUCE COSTS

Reduce power costs by providing minimum line voltage to the customer.

HIGHLIGHTS & TECHNOLOGY

• Receives a signal from a synchro transmitter (1292 series).
• Provides absolute position feedback.
• Displays tap position and transmits this information over analog and serial lines.
• Works with any LTC or voltage regulator.
• Includes a software draghand feature to report highest and lowest tap position.
• Programmable through the serial port or front panel.
• Provides an analog output to SCADA or tap controller.
• On-tap position, deviation from tap center-line.
• Number of tap changes “up or down to” each tap and total alarms.
• Number of consecutive tap changes in one direction alarm.
• “Unstable signal” and loss of signal alarm.
• Tap change relay acknowledgment.
• Number of days since passing through neutral alarm.

MODEL COMPARISON

All Models

SYNCHRO TRANSMITTERS

The Synchro Transmitter is the preferred position indicating technology where reliability, rugged design, and accurate absolute position data are critical. The Transmitter is available with a surge suppression option and a mounting bracket. Designed for use with 1250B and 1250-LTC, solid-state INCON Programmable Position Monitors.

Highlights

• Extra-rugged right-angle "L" bracket assembly option for secure, parallel-to-surface mounting
• Circuit board terminations option for easy wiring connections, without crimp-lugs
• Surge suppression option for transient protection
• Highly accurate output signal corresponds to rotary position
• Absolute position sensor, no zero-position loss after power-down
• Reliable, rugged, long-life transmitter
• Very fine resolution-extremely accurate and reliable
• Does not require re-zeroing or periodic calibration
• Excellent signal/noise immunity
• Stable over time and temperature
• Virtually unlimited life
• Can be retrofited to older LTC’s without existing synchros

Applications

• Ideal for power, process, and industrial equipment applications
• Transformer load tap changers
• Equipment position
• Hydro-electric spillway & generator gates
• Valves of all kinds
• Machine tools
• Cable reels and hoists
• Screw conveyors, and more

Specifications

FLEXIBLE COUPLING

The "Quick Connect" Flexible Coupling is designed for unique mounting and connecting applications. It makes retrofits to older equipment easy with standard lengths and coupling diameters to fit most LTC applications.

BUILD A MODEL NUMBER

1293-X-Y

X = Shaft Length

9 =  9 inches

18 =  18 inches

X =  Custom length, X inches

Y = Coupling Diameter

250 =  0.25 inch

375 =  0.375 inch

500 =  0.50 inch

Highlights

• Quickly connects to all Model 1292 Synchro Transmitters
• Secure, positive attachment to an LTC shaft
• Two standard lengths
• Three standard coupling sizes
• Custom designs available

TRANSMITTER RETROFIT KIT

Provides easy Synchro Transmitter retrofit to voltage regulators.

• The 1265 does NOT include lightening / surge protection. If needed, MOV protection should be installed in a nearby junction box.

Highlights

• Some Load Tap Changers and Voltage Regulators can not be equipped with Selsyn® synchro transmitters. This problem can be easily solved with the INCON model 1265 Transmitter Retrofit Kit.
• For those applications where there is no easy way to retrofit a transmitter to the LTC drive mechanism, INCON offers the Model 1265 Transmitter Retrofit Kit.
• The 1265 retrofit kit replaces the glass lens on the local indicator dial.
• The 1265 is designed for use with the INCON model 1250B Programmable Position Monitor, which displays the LTC position and can transmit a proportional analog signal to SCADA.
• The Kit comes complete with a Synchro, mounted on a clear Lexan Dial and a two-pronged engagement arm that tracks the position of the Dial Indicator needle.
• The Kit also includes the mating connector pieces, to facilitate assembly of a field wiring cable, although it is recommended that the factory-assembled cable be used.
• Provides accurate Tap Position Status in remote locations.
• Proven reliability with many in Utility & Industrial operations for over 20 years.
• Does not interfere with mechanical draghand operation.
• Highly reliable and accurate (1292) synchro transmitter is included.
• Saves manual reporting time and money.
• Maintenance free.
• Can be retrofited to older LTC’s without existing synchros.

Specifications

POWER SUPPLY

An adjustable 12 to 15 Volt DC regulated Power Supply that is used to provide loop power for INCON Panel Meters ordered with the 4 to 20 milliamp analog output option.

• This product is a Class 1 power supply and requires the chassis to be connected to earth ground at end application. Use 700 °C iron for soldering input connections. Tolerance for 230 VAC operations is +15% to -10%.

Highlights

• VDE transformer construction (full rated to 50 °C)
• + 0.05% regulation - Foldback/current limit
• T.C. burned-in to MIL - 883 Lev. B
• UL recognized/CSA certified
• Chassis notched for AC input
• 100/120/220/230-240 VAC power
• Industry standard frame size

Applications

• The 1945 power supply has inherently low conducted and radiated noise levels for most system applications that meet the requirements of FCC Docket 20780 for Class A equipment and VDE 0871 for Class A equipment without additional noise filtering.
• Convection cooling is adequate where non-restricted airflow is available. When operating in a confined area, moving air or conduction cooling is recommended.
• The five-wire input to the 1945 provides four voltage ranges: 100/ 120/220/230-240. Extended low line tolerance provides additional drop out margin in areas where line voltages are marginal. Inputs must be fused.

Safety

The 1945 power supply is designed to meet or exceed requirements of the following specifications: IEC 380, IEC 435, VDE 0730 Part 2, VDE 0804, ECMA-57, CEE 10 Part 2P, UL 1012, CSA 22.2 No. 143, CSA 22.2 No. 154. Specifically, field terminal to terminal spacing is 5.25 mm with 9.0 mm creepage to other metal. Leakage current is less than 5.0 mA and dielectric withstanding voltages are 3750 VAC input to chassis. 3750 VAC input to output and 300 VDC output to chassis.

Specifications

AC LINE POWER CONDITIONER

The AC Line Power Conditioner provides output that is clean, voltage stabilized, and virtually free of transient spikes and noise. It is designed to be used with the model 1250-LTC or 1250B Programmable Position Monitors and their synchro transmitter.

Highlights

• Regulates line voltage
• Filters harmonic noise for increased stability, accuracy and reliability
• Includes lightning arrestors and surge protection

Specifications

STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER

The Model 1924-20VA is a Step-Down Transformer specifically chosen to power the INCON Programmable Position Monitor systems (Model 1250, 1292 and 1511) from 230/240VAC, 50/60Hz, as typically found in Europe and Asia.

SURGE PROTECTION MODULE

Designed specifically for the 1250 panel instrument products, the 1280 offers an inexpensive way to protect all inputs and outputs on these instruments from high voltage surge and spike damage.

WEATHER PROOF ENCLOSURE

The model 1994 is a weather-proof enclosure designed for the INCON model 1250B, 1250-LTC and  1511-LTC Programmable Position Monitors.  This NEMA 4X rated ABS plastic enclosure can be opened at each section to allow for easy access to field wiring.  When closed, each section is sealed with an EDPM rubber seal. The crystal-clear top cover allows easy reading of the instrument’s display and hinges open for installation and programming of the instrument.

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FEGRID-0011 Load Tap Changer Monitoring Brochure.pdf

FEGRID-0012 Load Tap Changer Monitoring Datasheet.pdf