Perception 1.22.

0 Release Notes

Support of Transport X2

A new asset has been defined for Transport X2 device. Once the unit is connected over USB cable to
the machine with Perception Desktop the asset is detected and represented in the asset tree for
further actions. The following features are available: download transformer measurements stored
on the device, export stored data to CSV file, retrieve service logs.

Support of Hydran M2

Extended support of MO 150 firmware up to v5.04.

Perception 1.22 BETA Release Notes

Support of MS 3000

Extended support has been added for the MS 3000 device. The following features are available:
downloading of measurement data and access to remote HMI over secured HTTPS (default option),
fleet ranking workflows based on downloaded data; information representation on transformer
dashboard.

Service emails

Additional information about measurement/service errors and flags is now provided in notification
emails.

Perception 1.20.1 BETA Release Notes

New Functionality:

Support of Kelman DGA 900

Support has been added for the new Kelman DGA 900 device. The following worksheets are
available Properties, Data Table, Status, TDCG, Trend Chart, Key Gas, Gas Ratios, Ratios, ETRA and
Duval’s.

Users can download data and alarms from the Kelman DGA 900 via Network media and HTTP
protocol

DGA Standard and Simplified DGA workflow support is also available for the DGA 900

Kelman DGA 900 data can be exported and imported

Perception 1.20 Release Notes

New Functionality:

DGA 500

Added support of ranking workflows, export/import.

Hydran M2, 201Ti & Intellix MO 150

Execution of “Install new senor” command is now available using Perception. View of real time
alarms was extended – user could see even disabled alarms and modify the view with options. Also,
the following technical logs could be downloaded now from the device: Short Term, Long Term,
Alarms, Events, Service, Digital, DGA. Extended support of MO 150 firmware up to v3.05c.

MS 3000

Basic support has been added for the MS 3000 device. The following features are available:
downloading of measurement data over HTTP, representation on common and DGA diagnostic
worktabs, remote HMI view.

Support of Non-Mineral Oil

Certain diagnostics and workflows are disabled as not applicable when non-mineral oil is specified in
transformer properties.

Transfix Rate of Change Calculation

Perception now calculates RoC values and alarming for each of the available gas concentration
historical values.

Languages

Perception 1.20 is available in German, Chinese and Russian languages.

Perception 1.18.3 Release Notes

New Functionality:

Support of DGA 500

Support has been added for the new DGA 500 device. The following worksheets are available
Properties, Data Table, Trend Chart, Status, TDCG and Duval’s (Classic and LTC Triangles).

Perception 1.18.2 Release Notes

New Functionality:

Support of Intellix BMT 330

Support has been added for the new Intellix BMT 330 device.

Support Phase Angle alarms for BMT 330

Phase Angle alarms have been implemented in the new Intellix BMT 330.

Users can now view these alarms in the Perception application in the Data Table, Status and Inter-
Phase Angle worksheets.

PRPD worksheet
A new Phase Resolved Partial Discharge worksheet is available for the Intellix BMT 330 device. The
worksheet displays the PRPD data downloaded from the device on 2 different charts. A 2-D Chart
where the x-axis displays the phase angle of the grid voltage for the phase and the y-axis displays the
Apparent Charge of each PD event. The 2nd Chart is a Histogram which shows the density of PD
events.

Inter-Phase Angle worksheet

A new Inter-Phase Angle worksheet exists for the Intellix BMT 330 device. The worksheet displays
the calculated Angle A-B and Angle A-C measurements against the Expected Angle A-B and Expected
Angle A-C values. The worksheet also displays the Phase Angle Caution and Alarm limits as
configured on the device.

Updates to Bushing Monitor and Partial Discharge worksheets

Users can now position the mouse over data points on the Polar Plots and a tooltip will display
showing the actual values of this point. A range selector has been added to the Polar Plot timelines,
allowing the user to filter through the data points displayed. The worksheets have been updated to
improve performance when viewing large data sets. The zoom feature has also been updated to
allow the movement of the zoomed graph focus point. For more information please see the
Perception Desktop user manual for more details.

Transformer Bank (Phase Association, Annotations, Workflow Association)

A new Transformer Bank asset has been added to the Perception application. The Transformer Bank
asset has been created to facilitate the addition of single phase transformers and subsequent
monitoring in Perception. The Transformer Bank properties worksheet allows the user to configure
phase and tank associations. Each phase and tank configuration will automatically create an
annotation at the association date in the Data Table and Trend Chart worksheets. Users can
associate the BMT Standard workflow to their Transformer Bank and the Transformer Bank will
appear in the Ranking Tab, its condition will be based on the combined risk indexes and conditions of
its children and the Intellix BMT 330. For more information please see the Perception Desktop user
manual

Min and Max range limits for Dynamic Load model and CT Ratio’s

The min and max range limits for the Dynamic Loading Model and CT Ratios within the MO150 has
been increased to allow for a wider data range. The range limit for Rated Continuous Current on HV
Bushing (A) has increased to 1 - 100,000. The range limit for Rated Continuous Current on LV Bushing
(A) in Dynamic Load model has increased to 1 - 1,000,000. The range limit for CT Ratios has increased
to 1 to 50,000.

Perception 1.18.1 Release Notes

New Functionality:

Duval’s Pentagon 1 and Duval’s Pentagon 2

Duval’s Pentagons 1 & 2 are now available in Perception from the Duval’s worksheet. The Pentagon
diagnostics use five key gases namely: H2, CH4, C2H6, C2H4 and C2H2, in a single graphical
representation used for the interpretation of DGA results in mineral oil–filled transformers.
Pentagons 1 and 2 permit distinguishing between thermal faults of lesser concern for the
transformers, e.g., T3-H and S faults in oil and O, overheating to more serious and potentially
dangerous faults e.g. carbonization of paper. The Pentagon diagnostics are also available for use in
the Transformer Status Report feature.

Support for HydranM2 FW 5.03

Users can now download from HydranM2 devices running latest FW 5.03

Perception 1.18 Release Notes

New Functionality:

Additional Models Display and Enhancements

The following model readings have been added to Perception Desktop for HydranM2 and MO150
devices

• Cooling Banks Status

• Cooling Control Model (MO150 only)
• Cooling Efficiency Model
• OLTC Tap Position Model
• OLTC Differential Temperature Model

Manual Override & Input of Ambient Air Temperature and Top Oil Temperature

This feature is available only for the MO150 device with FW version 3.06.

The user can now choose to enable Simulation Mode for Ambient Air Temperature and Top Oil
Temperature

If simulation mode is enabled, the manually entered values are used in the DLG Model calculation.
Otherwise the measurement values taken from the device will be used.

Allow usage of measured voltage in the Apparent Power Model

This feature is available only for MO150 device with FW version 3.06.

The user can now assign 3 new types to the Output Models of an Analog input

• Rated Voltage on HV side

• Rated Voltage on LV side
• Rated Voltage on tertiary side

When a new voltage output is assigned to an Analog input the Apparent power model is calculated
based on this voltage instead of the one manually configured on the device and displayed in the
appropriate worksheets in Perception.
Licensing Enhancements

Perception now uses a Tier Licensing System. Customers can choose to purchase a license with Tier 1
to Tier 6.

Tier Perception Score

1 0-50
2 51-100
3 101-150
4 151-250
5 251-500
6 501+

Each device type in Perception now has an associated score value as below

Device Device
Score
Offline 1
201Ti 2
HydranM2 3
MO150 4
MiniTrans 4
Transfix 5
BMT300 5
DualTrans 6
TapTrans 6
MultiTrans 6
Transfix Plus 6
TMS 7

Users can only add the number of devices and assets within their License Tier, if they wish to add
more they will need to contact customer support to arrange a license upgrade.

If you are using Perception Fleet on a yearly licencing term you will be able to add new assets to
Perception Fleet beyond the limit set for your license tier within the year of the license term. When
the renewal for your yearly license is due an upgrade to your new tier will be calculated and
displayed by Perception Fleet. In order to maintain the same increased number of assets in
Perception Fleet an upgrade to your license tier will be required at the time of renewal.

Fleet Summary Window

A Fleet Summary window has been added to the Help Menu in Perception Desktop. When
connected to Perception Server, the Fleet Summary window gives detailed information on the
Perception License Tier that has been activated, when it is due to expire and a summary of the
devices and assets that have been added to the database.

License Expiry Message

A License Expiry warning message will appear to the user 90 days before their Perception Server
license is due to expire. The message box will automatically reappear at 60 days, 30 days, 15 days
and 5 days or on the first opening of the application within the set days till expiration period.
Perception Server will have limited functionality after the license has expired. The following features
will be disabled

• Transformer Risk Evaluations

• Fleet Ranking
• Transformer and Fleet Dashboards
• Wallboard Fleet Visualisation
• Web interface
• Expert Email Notifications

Renaming of Measurement points

Users can now rename downloaded or imported measurement points in Perception via the Status
worksheet. The renamed measurement point will be shown in all instances of the application. User
can also choose to reset the renamed point back to its original display name.

Support for Hydran20Ti legacy FW 2.20

Users can now download from Hydran201Ti devices running legacy FW 2.20

Support for HydranM2 and MO150 latest FW

Users can now download from HydranM2 FW <=5.02 and MO150 FW <=3.06

German Language Support

Perception 1.18 is available in the German language

Support Import and Export of alarms for all devices including Transport X

Users can now import alarm information from Transport X unit using FW v1.12.6.567

Users can also import and export alarm information for all device types

Offline DGA & Oil Quality Algorithm Support

Support for the Offline DGA & Oil Quality algorithm is available for Perception Fleet Ranking

Perception 1.16 Release Notes

New Functionality:
Perception Web

Perception Server now includes a web interface option to allow end users to view critical
transformer and fleet data held in Perception using an internet browser application from a PC, Smart
Phone or Tablet.

The web interface provides access to the following:

• Fleet Overview
o Summary count of the number of transformers in the fleet, the assets that are
ranked and the alarms that have been triggered.
o Risk index distribution of the fleet.
o Fleet ranking table.
o Latest events list containing details of crucial events that occurs for an asset within
the fleet.
o Average fleet risk index history providing a timeline of the overall health risk index of
the transformer fleet.
• Transformer Dashboards
o Critical transformer information, such as current risk index and history, fleet
ranking position, alarms, load current and PU percentage, ambient environment
information and critical measurement data taken by the online monitors.
• Asset Wallboards
o Area’s, Substation’s and Transformer’s wallboards as preconfigured in
Perception Server via the Perception Desktop application.
• Asset Hierarchy
o Visualise representation of the network of areas, substations, transformers and
online monitors as preconfigured in Perception Server via the Perception
Desktop application.
o Click through on an Area or Substation asset to show associated Wallboard.
o Click through on transformer asset to show associated Wallboard or Transformer
Dashboard.

Fleet Ranking Enhancements

We have improved our transformer risk and fleet ranking analysis by building on our existing
workflow algorithms as well as introducing new workflows.

OLTC analysis via TapTrans.

A DGA Standard OLTC workflow has been created to perform analysis on OLTC data captured by the
TapTrans monitor using expert knowledge along with technics taken from the IEEE C57.104
standard.

New Simplified DGA and Simplified DGA OLTC Workflows

A new Simplified DGA workflow has been added. The data analysis in the Simplified DGA algorithm is
based solely on the Caution and Alarm status of the monitors.
MiniTrans, HydranM2 & Hydran201Ti Support

The DGA Standard workflow now also supports the following monitoring devices MiniTrans,
HydranM2 and Hydran201Ti.

DGA Standard Moisture Analysis Enhancements.

The DGA Standard workflow has been updated with improvements to H2O levels in Oil and Gas
Sensitivity.

BMT Standard Workflow

The BMT standard workflow has been updated to support the latest BMT 300 FW Version 1.2

Workflow Sensitivity

Each workflow association now has its own sensitivity value which can be used to adjust the
sensitivity of the parameters during data analysis.

Enhanced Transformer Criticality

A new Criticality Details section in Transformer Properties worksheet has been added. The Criticality
Details are used in Fleet Ranking algorithms to give a more accurate assessment of the risk condition
of the transformer based on the unique critical factors of each transformer.

Import and Export Enhancements

The import and export CSV file functions have been further enhanced.

Export and Import of asset Properties

There is now the option to Export Properties, Measurements or All Data held for an asset.

Export and Import asset tree hierarchy

When data on an asset is exported information about the Parent/Child structure of the asset within
the asset tree is exported. When this data is then imported the asset placed correctly in the asset
tree hierarchy or the hierarchy is built for the asset.

Import & Export Measurement Diagnostics and Quality Status

Measurement diagnostics and quality status information is now included in data export and imports.

NERC-CIP Compliance

In order to ensure Perception helps organisation meet NERC-CIP compliance we have improved the
even logging within Perception.

Events are logged in an audit log for auditing purposes, namely:

• Adding Nodes
• Deleting Nodes
 • Add/Delete References (Drag & Drop nodes)
• Import events
• Export events
• Import export mapping changes (Add/Update/Delete events)
• Server start stop events
• Workflow configuration in Transformer properties(adding, updating, removing them)
• Uploading workflows event on the server & Deleting workflows event.
• Uploading wallboards
• Save wallboard configuration event like when moving node position on the wallboard.
• Write events for the configuration changes.
• Device setup event when launching setup.
• Login Logout events.
• Perception Server Config tool changes.

Rate of Change visualization for Caution and Alarm

Perception now differentiates and visualises rate of change alerts for caution (high) and alarm (High-
High). The ROC alarms are visualized in Status worksheet, Asset Explorer, & Alarm Email
Notifications.

The latest Transfix Host 1.15.1 firmware is required.

Wallboard Enhancements

Centralised Wallboards

Wallboards are now centralised and can be viewed across the entire Perception Fleet.

When a wallboard is configured for an asset, the wallboard is available and can be viewed from any
Perception Desktop client that is connected to the same Perception Server instance.

Restrictions on Wallboard manipulation and changes

Wallboard manipulations are now controlled under the Perception Access Control policy. Only users
assigned with an Architect role can change the wallboard layout and settings. Observers and
Supervisors have can still view the wallboard but they cannot make any changes to the wallboard.

Transformer Dashboard Updates

Dissolved gas analysis data taken by the Hydran 201TI & Hydran M2 data is now displayed in the
transformer dashboard.

Operating System Support

The following operating systems are now supported for Perception Fleet (Server and Desktop
applications).

Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit

Windows Server 2012

Perception 1.14 Release Notes

New Functionality:

Flexible Modbus Slave address of the Transfix

Modbus Slave address of the Transfix is not hardcoded to 1 now when Modbus over TCP connection
is used. Address parameter was added to appropriate device provider in Perception.

Hydran M2 support

Hydran M2 devices with firmware version 5.01 can now be added to the Perception application.

Intellix MO150 support

MO150 devices with firmware version 3.05 can now be added to the Perception application.

Hydran native protocol support for Hydran201Ti and HydranM2

Perception application can now connect to Hydran201Ti and HydranM2 devices over Hydran native
protocol. Supported firmware versions are: 4.1 for the Hydran201Ti and 1.08/2.0 for the HydranM2.

Fleet Ranking

A new level of interpretation of the health of the transformer fleet has been added to Perception
Server. It uses established IEEE/CIGRE/IEC standards to create algorithms to properly rank assets
according to their risk of failure, based on key performance indicators acquired through DGA and
bushing/PD monitoring. The ranked order of assets is displayed in Perception as a list, with the most
critical asset listed at the top.

Perception also allows the algorithms to be modified, or new algorithms created using a new
workflow designer. The workflow designer allows a user with appropriate privileges to edit existing,
and design new algorithms using a drag and drop integrated design environment (IDE). The IDE
presents existing algorithms and data points as selectable objects. Finally, the designer allows the
user to compile and deploy the algorithms to Perception Server.

Dashboard screens have also been added to enhance the understanding of the user by collating key
information about the fleet into a single screen. Further detail can be gleaned by using the
previously available diagnostics.

Enhanced and programmable CSV import/export

To further enhance Perception’s ability to integrate with 3rd party systems (e.g. SCADA, EMS, DMS
and Historians), the CSV import/export functionality has been completely reworked. Now,
import/export can be configured using mapping tables. This allows any CSV file from any system to
be mapped into the Perception database by tying up the CSV fields to the appropriate Perception
fields.
Perception ships with the CSV mapping tables pre-configured for TransConnect, TOA4 and
Perception format.

Expert Analysis Email

In addition to the existing email that is sent to warn about alarms, Perception has been enhanced to
allow a further email to be generated, called the Expert Analysis Email. This new email contains a
snapshot of the transformer conditions, enabling the recipient to have a reasonable idea of the state
of the transformer.

Perception 1.12 Release Notes

New Functionality:

BMT300 and Hydran201Ti support

BMT300 and Hydran201Ti (over Modbus) devices can now be added to the Perception application.
Supported firmware versions are: 3.2.3 for the BMT and 4.1 for the Hydran.

Additional Diagnostics

The following additional diagnostics have been added to Perception Server.

New Duval’s Triangles

Two new Duval’s triangles have been added to the Duval Triangle diagnostics. These are the ’4 - Low
Temperature Faults’ and the ‘5 - Low Temperature Faults’.

When DGA results are close to the boundary between zones PD and T1, it may sometimes be
difficult to distinguish between these two types of faults. Also, some types of oils on the market tend
to be “stray gassing”, i.e., to unexpectedly form gases at relatively low temperatures such as 80 to
200°C. Stray gases may appear in the PD, T1, or T2 zones, and therefore may interfere with the
identification of these faults in transformers. The Duval Triangles 4 and 5 for low-temperature faults
in transformers have been developed to remove these uncertainties. They should be applied only to
faults identified by the Classic Duval Triangle as possible faults PD, T1, or T2, and should be viewed
only as a complement of information for the Classic Duval Triangle.

Rogers, Doernenburg and IEEE® C57.104 Transformer Conditions Ratio Table

A table containing Rogers, Doernenburg and IEEE® C57.104 Transformer Conditions ratios has been
added to the Gas Ratio workbook. The table gives users a simplified view all 3 ratios at the same
time.

Rogers ratio was developed from Halstead’s thermal equilibrium and Doernenburg ratios together
with information gained from failed units. It was refined to three ratios which, when compared can
be used to diagnose six possible faults.
Rogers ratio method has the advantage that it is quantitative and is independent of oil volume and
can therefore be used as a diagnostic tool on any oil filled transformer.
IEEE® C57.104 Transformer Conditions evaluates the transformers condition using individual gases
and TDCG concentrations.

Japanese ETRA Standard

The Japanese ETRA diagnostic is taken from "Supervision and Maintenance by DGA" published in
1999 by the Electric Technology Research Association in Japan.

By comparing ratios of C2H2, C2H4 & C2H6 present in the oil, 5 levels of fault warnings can be
determined, “Low Temperature”, “Medium Temperature”, “High Temperature”, “Discharge +
Overheating” and “Discharges”. Perception Desktop displays a graphical representation of the
diagnostic chart to show measurement information in relation to fault conditions and trending
patterns.

Model Display

The Models Display utilises the information taken by the Intellix MO150 and Hydran M2 systems,
which are designed to collect, process, analyse and interpret critical operations on data obtained
from various sensors. It incorporates on-board intelligence, which utilizes the monitored
transformer’s characteristics along with real-time measurements to automatically compute on-line
state-of-the-art mathematical transformer models based on IEEE® or IEC® standards.

The models presented in Perception Desktop are:

MO150

• Dynamic Loading Guide

• MVA model which computes apparent power on primary, secondary or tertiary winding
• Winding hot-spot temperature model which computes the hot-spot temperature of each
winding where load current is measured
• Moisture in the thin conductor insulation and in the barrier insulation which computes the
moisture content of each
• Insulation aging which computes aging acceleration factor from IEEE or IEC guidelines

Hydran M2

• Dynamic Loading Guide

• Hydran Readings
• MVA model which computes apparent power on primary, secondary or tertiary winding
• Winding hot-spot temperature model which computes the hot-spot temperature of each
winding where load current is measured
• Temperature Model
• Moisture in the thin conductor insulation and in the barrier insulation which computes the
moisture content of each
• Insulation aging which computes aging acceleration factor from IEEE or IEC guidelines

Graph Annotation
Annotations can be added to the trend charts providing the facility to tag events within the trend
chart and enter event details. When the annotations are set to hidden, a flag at the bottom of the
trend chart indicates that there is a hidden annotation at that particular section of the trend chart.

Annotations can be used to flag and explain particular events presented in the trend chart. They can
also be used to flag events which indicate further detailed monitoring of the transformer
measurements is required from a recorded point.

Rate of Change Alarm Visualisation

Rate of change alarm information is displayed in the status page of Transfix devices. If a Rate of
Change alarm is triggered on a Transfix device, the status page will contain a “ROC” indication. The
user can then view the measurement data within the trend chart to identify the offending gas.

Ratio Alarm Visualisation

Ratio alarms set on the Transfix device are displayed on a trend chart in the Ratio workbook along
with the ratio alarm limit values. There is also the facility to create custom ratio calculations within
Perception Desktop using the data received from the Transfix.

Download & Email Logs

Enables the user to conveniently download and e-mail log information from Transfix devices when a
query arises with the device.

Perception 1.10 Release Notes

Perception Server

Perception Server is a dedicated enterprise server application that utilises Perception Desktop as an
interface. Operations performed in Perception Desktop are executed via Perception Server. The
advantages of using dedicated server architecture are:

• Ability for multiple clients and a single central server which hosting Perception data.
• Download data from devices without user intervention or the need for Perception Desktop
to be running using the auto download scheduling feature controlled by the Perception
Server.
• Background Downloading - downloads initiated within Perception Desktop Application
continue to run even if the Perception Desktop Application or client PC is shut down.
• Security and Access control.

The Perception Server application is configured using the Perception Server Config Tool. Perception
Server Config Tool allows the Perception Server administrator to setup and configure:

• Perception Server access control security

• Database settings
• Alarm e-mail notification settings
• Enable available modems on the server
• Activate the Perception Server license.
Please see user manual for more details.

The Perception Desktop application is used to:

• Add devices to the Perception Server

• Initiate downloads
• View data downloaded from the device
• Schedule auto-downloads
• Enable e-mail notifications for devices
• Monitor the device condition and service alarm information.

Enhanced Security

The Perception Applications now use integrated OPC security protocol. This security feature ensures
that only trusted Perception Desktop connections are permitted to connect to the Perception
Server. Please see user manual for details.

Microsoft SQL Server Database

Perception Server uses Microsoft SQL Server to store data it receives from devices and then presents
in Perception Desktop. By using Microsoft SQL Server we are able to provide customers enhanced
data security with robust data backup facilities offered within Microsoft SQL Server.

Access and Permission Control

Added the ability to create user logon credentials on the Perception Server via the Perception Server
Configuration Tool. This gives the Perception Applications an extra layer of security. The Perception
Server administrator can Add, Edit, Delete and Set Permission levels to the logon credentials. There
are currently 2 permission levels, Observer or Supervisor. For more information on Access and
Permission Control please see the user manual.

Intellix MO150, HydranM2 and Transfix 1.0/1.5 support

Intellix MO150, HydranM2 and Transfix 1.0/1.5 devices can now be added to the Perception
application, for more information please see the user manual.

Wallboard

The Wallboard feature provides customers with a graphical overview of their power utilities
condition; using information gathered from their GE Energy transformer monitoring devices within
Perception Desktop.

Wallboard is configured by simply providing a base image for the wallboard e.g. a map image or
aerial image of a utility. Once the image is configured the assets within the asset explorer of
Perception Desktop are automatically added to the wallboard image replicating the Perception
Desktop asset explorer structure.

The child assets of a parent with wallboard configured are represented by coloured circles on the
wallboard image. These circles can be moved around the image in order to position them in the
appropriate location as per the wallboards representation. The colour of the circles is representative
of the condition of the transformer monitoring device held under that asset in the asset explorer. If
any of the transformer monitoring devices under the child asset triggers an alarm the colour of the
circle will change alerting the user.

A dialog box containing details of the condition of all transformer monitoring device under the child
assets can also be displayed on the wallboard for each child asset.

There are 3 levels of wallboard available; Area Wallboards, Substation Wallboards and Transformer
Wallboards.

For more information please refer to the Perception Desktop User Manual.

TOA4 Export

Users now have the option to create TOA4 files from the data downloaded from devices as well as
have the data captured in Perception. This option is enabled via the Perception Server Config Tool.

The TOA4 export files are created on the Perception Server.

For more information please refer to the Perception Server User Manual.

Direct Downloading From Devices

When a device is added to Perception Desktop, there is now the option to download directly from
the device without Transconnect, Transcom or Intellix Multi Host application launching.

The Transconnect, Transcom or Intellix Multi Host applications can now be launched by selecting the
“Setup” context menu option for the devices.

Downloads initiated from within Perception Desktop will continue until download is complete on the
Perception Server even if the Perception Desktop instance which initiated the download is closed.

Transformer Status Report

The transformer report facility allows a user to generate a one page report containing the key
information about a transformer based on DGA at any given time.

The report can be customised to contain trend charts, specific date ranges, customer entered text,
and diagnostic summaries.

Launching External Applications

Via the Tools menu option users can now launch external tools from Perception. The list of tools is
fully user customizable; launch arguments can also be specified.

Alarm Enhancements

The user now has the ability to set a low or low-low alarm setting on the device with peripherals
which support this option.

E-Mail Notification Enhancements

Email addresses can now be entered in the device properties worksheet which will receive any
Alarm, Service and Communication issue notification e-mails when the Perception Server downloads
from the device.

Device Condition Visibility in Asset Explorer

When a device has a Condition or Service alarm or a bad\uncertain sample is taken, the alarm is now
visible as an icon on the device within the asset explorer. Please see the user manual for more
details.

Significant Sample Measurement Highlighting

Measurements which are uncertain, trigger the limit alarms, or are bad samples are now highlighted
in the data table worksheet and status worksheet. The tool tip in the data table also provides more
detail on the condition of the sample. In the status worksheet the condition alarm limit values are
also now displayed for each element. Please see user manual for more details.

Status View Sort by Columns

Data in the status view worksheet can now be sorted by clicking on the various column headers to
arrange the data accordingly.

Measurement and Sample Validation

Duval’s Triangle, Gas Ratios and Key Gas have been enhanced to display a banner if the
measurements or the configuration of the device alarms are not adequate to use the graphs
accurately.

Tank Identification data displays

When adding measurement points from different tanks within a device or different devices under a
transformer, the measurement points now contain source information in the measurement point
column header.

Persistent Worksheet Content and Layouts

When changes are made to the content of the Perception Desktop worksheets, the changes persist
when the Perception Desktop application is closed and reopened.

Improved support for negative measurement values

There is now enhanced handling of measurement values to support negative values received from
the devices.

Greater Communication Options and Protocols

Serial support has been added to the connection methods. DNP3 and Modbus connection protocols
have been added. This allows the user to choose the connection protocol they prefer. Please see
user manual for more details.

Device Properties
The device properties have been improved to provide:

• User device identity information

• Communication configuration options
• Download progress information
• Auto-download configuration options
• Notification e-mail setup
• Device responses
• Last download time.

License Upgrade

The Perception Applications now have the ability to increase the default device limits set when the
original license was purchased. By contacting the GE Energy Perception Support team, the user can
purchase an upgrade to a higher device limit and reactivate the license on the Perception application
for the new device limit to take effect. Please see the user manual for more details.

TOA4 Import

Enhanced support of TOA4 file importing to include transformer nameplate details and other TOA4
regulations.

Enhanced Transformer Monitoring and Configuration

Enhanced Transformer Monitoring and Configuration in the Perception Desktop application giving
the user greater flexibility and more configurable options. Please see user manual for more details.

Data Table Export

An export option has been added to the context menu of the data table. The export will only export
the measurements currently added and visible on the data table. This will include the ability to
export analog, digital and TIM2 peripheral data. Please see the user manual for details.

Operating System Support

The Perception Applications are now supported on the following Operating Systems:

• Windows Server 2008 & R2 x64 & x86

• Windows Server 2012 x64 & x86
• Windows 7 x64 & x86
• Windows 8 x64 & x86

Third Party Application Support

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise or Express and Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Standard, Enterprise or Express is supported as the database host for Perception Server.