GEH 895G

Reformatted, November 1993

GE Industrial & Power Systems

Generator

Temperature Meter Equipment

Types DD–6, DD–7, and DH–12
For AC Circuits
Reformated, September 1991

I. DESCRIPTION

This temperature meter equipment is designed for use with generators, transformers, and other apparatus
suited to the installation of resistance temperature detectors. In transformers the detector is heated in propor-
tion to line current in addition to being affected by the oil temperature. The equipment consists of two parts:
the switchboard equipment which includes the temperature meter, transfer switch, test resistor, and leads;
and the machine equipment which includes the resistance temperature detectors, leads, and terminal block
with grounding connections.

The rectangular Types DD–6, designed for surface mounting, the DD–7, designed for flush mounting, and
the horizontal edgewise Type DH–12 are ratio type D’Arsonval instruments. They operate on a circuit of
approximately 12 Vdc obtained from 120 V 50/60 cycles ac through a small self-contained transformer and
rectifier. The scale is marked in degrees C. In action these temperature meters compare the resistance of a
detector coil with a standard resistor. See Figures 2 and 3 for connections.

A Type SB–1 transfer switch is used to connect the instrument to any of three detectors, as shown in Figure
1. The design is such that the contacts are opened and closed in proper sequence when transferring from one
detector to another. A fourth position connects to a calibrated test resistor to check the temperature meter
at the 70° point.

Leads between switchboard and machine are of standard control cable, the usual recommendation being
19/25 Awg cable for up to 75 foot runs and 19/22 Awg cable for longer runs. Three conductors of equal resis-
tance are required from any detector to the switchboard, and if all are run in one cable or conduit the “B”
lead, as shown in Figure 1, may be made common, all leads being of the same length between switchboard
and machine terminal block.

In case the machine has more than one terminal board, so separated as to make a single “B” lead inconvenient,
a common “B” lead may be run from each terminal board, but the switch should be furnished to transfer three
leads instead of two as in Figure 1.

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible
contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be desired or
should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes the matter should be
referred to the GE Company.
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External potential transformer

for other than 50/60 cycles
120 Vac Source
A
B
120/12V C
Fuses

Transfer switch type

1 2
Test SB-1 165B1CE28
3 4
Resistor on switchboard
5 6
7 8

Terminal board on
machine (not on
A B C A B C A BC transformers)
“B” lead grounded

Detector coils in machine

Figure 1. Back-View Wiring Diagram of Temperature Meter Equipment

The equipment for rotating machines consists of the resistance temperature detector embedded in the slots,
with armored, three-conductor leads and terminal block at which the “B” leads are grounded. Standard detec-
tors are of fine copper wire with resistance adjusted to 10 ohms at 25°C. They are 10 or 20 in. long, depending
on the size of the machine, and approximately 1/16 in. thick, insulated and trimmed to slot width.

For transformers the resistance temperature detector coil is installed under the oil in a heating unit which is
heated in proportion to the load (from the secondary of a current transformer). On a winding temperature
indicator having only one resistance unit, the two terminals within the outlet housing are marked T1 – T2;
with two resistance units the terminals are marked T1 – T3 and T2 – T4; and with three resistance units the
terminals are marked T1 – T4, T2 – T5, and T3 – T6. These markings are stamped adjacent to the respective
terminals in the outlet housing located on the transformer cover.

Figure 1 shows the general system connection which is used in connecting several resistance units to one
instrument (three units in this case). This diagram will apply whether the units are all located in one trans-
former or in several transformers. Note that in each case the resistance unit has one lead at one end which
is connected to the “A” terminal of the meter, and two leads at the other and which are connected to the “B”
and “C” terminals of the meter. If desired, the connection to terminal “B” may be made common and
grounded as explained in a previous paragraph. The terminal numbering of the resistance units will be shown
on the Transformer Nameplate.

II. CONNECTIONS

The wiring diagram should be carefully followed. The temperature meter and the detector are intended for
continuous operation. The ac terminals of the instrument should be connected to a 50/60 cycle circuit normal-
ly rated 120 V. This may be obtained from the station lighting circuit or a potential transformer, the burden

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being only about one volt-ampere. Due to the ratio principle of design, a voltage change of 10% above or
below normal will not materially affect the accuracy.

The total lead resistance as shown on the scale of the temperature meter represents the average one-way value
of resistance of a single “A” or “B” conductor from the switchboard to the machine terminal board and thence
to the detector. The temperature meter is calibrated for this resistance value. Considering any one detector,
it is essential that the “A” lead resistance equal that of the “B” lead resistance, as computed from the instru-
ment terminals, to within 0.02 ohm. Equivalent connections by which either “A” and “B” leads are individu-
ally connected in parallel are thus not permissible. In addition, both the “A” and “B” lead resistances must
equal the lead resistance for which the instrument is calibrated to within 0.2 ohm. Similarly, the “A” lead
resistance to the test resistor must equal that of the “B” lead resistance to the test resistor to within 0.02 ohm,
and these values must be within one ohm of the lead resistance for which the instrument is calibrated.

Six resistance temperature detectors are usually furnished in each turbine-generator over 750 Kva, or other
machines over 1500 Kva. Sufficient indication is generally obtained by connecting only three of these detec-
tors to the switchboard, using detectors 1, 2, and 3 which are built into the stator winding 120° apart. Detec-
tors 4, 5, and 6 are placed in slots adjacent to, and may be used as spares for, detectors 1, 2, and 3, respectively,
keeping the three used 120° apart in the stator.

All the wiring on the switchboard should be completed before the instrument is mounted.

The indications are practically unaffected by stray fields, but it is advisable to follow the general practice
of keeping conductors carrying heavy currents at a safe distance from this as well as any other instrument.

Before placing the temperature meter in operation be sure that the ground stud is properly connected.

The correct operation of this temperature meter requires that all connections be tight, terminals be soldered
or pressed firmly on leads, washers be used, and all nuts and screws be turned down securely. Uniformly low
resistance must be maintained in contacts of transfer switches.

After all the equipment has been connected and checked with the wiring diagram, apply the voltage, switch
to the test position, and the pointer should deflect to the 70° point. Deviations from this point produce an error
in reading proportional to the amount of the deviation. Inaccuracies may be due to poor contact at some point
in the circuit, or might indicate some damage to the instrument requiring return to the factory for repairs and
recalibration.

III. OPERATION

Transfer to any detector and the instrument will indicate the temperature of the machine. Before switching
to the various detectors for readings checks should be made against the calibrated test resistor to insure cor-
rect reading of the instrument, which has no zero point. After reading all the detectors, it is customary to leave
the switch connected to the detector which shows the highest temperature for continuous indication between
readings.

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Machine Instrument Instrument Terminals

Lower Spiral
Resistor
Red
Rectifier
A 12 Volts 120 Volt
Resistors + – 50/60
Cycles
Supply
White

B
Upper Spiral

Detector Coil C Instrument Terminals Supply Trans. (External

10 Ohms at 25°C for other than 50/60
Cycles)
For Rotating Machines

Figure 2. Circuit Diagram of Types DD–6 and DD–7 Temperature Meters (for Rotating Machines)

Transformer Instrument

Current Transformer Detector Coil

10 Ohms at 25°C
Secondary Instrument Terminals

Lower Spiral
X2 Resistor
Red
Rectifier
T1 12 Volts
A 120 Volt
Resistors + – 50/60
Cycles
White Supply

T2 B
Upper Spiral

C Instrument Terminals Supply Trans. (External

X1 for other than 50/60
Heating Unit Cycles)
Primary
Short-Circuiting Switch
For Transformers

Figure 3. Circuit Diagram of Types DD–6 and DD–7 Temperature Meters (for Transformers)

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13/4″ 13/4″ 35/8″ 3″

15/8″ 15/8″
1/ ″-28 Threads
4

3″ 7/ ″
16 drill 5 holes 15/16″
19/ ″
32
6″
1″
5/16″ drill 2 holes
5/ ″
16

23/16″ 23/16″ 23/4″

23/4″
51/2″ 65/8″

Figure 4. Outline Dimensions and Front-View Panel-Drilling Dimensions for Type DD–6 Temperature Meter

11/16″
59/16″ 25/8″ 1″

1/ ″-28 Threads
4

31/4″

7″
61/16″

31/4″
11/16″

61/2″ 311/16″
0.1935″ drill, 4 holes for supporting screws Rectangular opening in panel for flush-mounted instrument

Figure 5. Outline Dimensions and Front-View Panel-Drilling Dimensions for Type DD–7 Temperature Meter

81/2″ 75/8″ 3″
31/16″ 31/16″ 23/4″
Grounding and
supporting stud

5/ ″
16
drill 2 21/8″
11/2″
9/ ″ holes
16
7/ ″ 6″
16
1/ ″-28 Threads
drill 5 4
11/2″
holes 21/8″

Supporting Stud

Figure 6. Outline Dimensions and Front-View Panel-Drilling Dimensions for Type DH–12 Temperature Meter

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General Electric Company

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