ARDB2 (Auto-Recharging Dehydrating Breather) ? 2nd Generation
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Auto-Recharging Dehydrating Breathers INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY HELPS KEEP OIL DRY AND TRANSFORMERS FREE FROM CONTAMINANTS The second generation ARDB uses breather intelligence technology and a bypass valve to automatically schedule regeneration and isolate the transformer from the silica gel. Modular design and high temperature, UV-resistant, anti-corrosive plastic housing allow for use in confined areas. SEE BACK SIDE FOR PART NUMBER CONFIGURATION TOOL. AU TO M AT I C R E C H A R G E U S I N G I N T E L L I G E N T R E G E N E R AT I O N C O N T R O L T E C H N O LO GY Keeping the silica gel dry eliminates the need for periodic replacement of the desiccant. Logic controls include a humidity switch, timer and vacuum protection circuit that automatically “learn” to regenerate during transformer exhale only, driving moisture out of the desiccant while keeping the transformer isolated from steam-generated contaminants. U S E R - C O N T R O L L E D T I M E - BA S E D S E T T I N G S Included timer allows variable time-based settings for user-controlled regeneration of silica gel. Time settings for 5, 10, 20 or 40 day intervals can be set by the customer. Intelligent humidity sensor serves as a back-up to ensure user-based settings are adequate for proper breather operation. Available in SMALL/8,000 gallon size and LARGE/18,000 gallon size. For increased capacity, multiple ARDB2s may be applied to the same tank. See back side of this brochure for LED indicator colors. I N T E G R AT E D A L A R M S LED indicators on front cover of control box visually alert user of breather operational status. Relay contacts are also included for remote (SCADA) breather monitoring. HUMIDITY SENSOR ISOLATION VALVE Q U I C K A N D E A SY I N S TA L L AT I O N Lightweight unit with integrated controls installs easily on as little as a 7”x5” flat mounting surface. Quick-connect power and alarm harnesses included. VACUUM SENSOR O P E R AT I O N ( D I AG R A M AT L E F T ) During regeneration, a heating element located inside the ARDB2 assembly heats the partially saturated silica gel, driving moisture out. This moisture condenses on the polycarbonate tube, forming free water, which then flows down the tube and out the bottom vent. HEATING ELEMENT POWER/SIGNAL PLUGS POLYCARBONATE TUBE SCREEN & FILTER HEAT DISTRIBUTION FINS BOTTOM MOLDING HEATED FILTER VENT (OPTIONAL) WATER FLOW DURING REGEN. S I L I CA G E L I N F O R M AT I O N All ARDB2s ship with an environmentally-friendly and enhanced performance silica gel. This desiccant remains orange in color as long as it stays dry and turns clear when saturated. FILTER VENT WATER FLOW DURING REGEN. WATER FLOW DURING REGEN. WATER FLOW DURING REGEN.

Build Your Own Part Number Using Configuration Below ARDB 2 - XXXX SYSTEM TYPE 100V-240V (STD. 10M POWER & SENSE CABLES) STANDARD SERVICE, FOR SERVICE 0°C TO 80°C LARGE BREATHER 4.4 lbs / 2kg DESICCANT CAPACITY 18,000 Gal. 100V-240V (FLEX CONDUIT ADAPTER BOX) ARCTIC BREATHER FOR SERVICE -50°C TO 80°C LARG E AR D B2 Oil Volume: 18,000 gallons or less Amperage: 5.5 amps start-up / 2 amps during operation SMALL BREATHER 2.2 lbs / 1kg DESICCANT CAPACITY 8,000 Gal. 2nd GENERATION AUTO RECHARGING DEHYDRATING BREATHER For increased capacity, multiple ARDB2s can be applied to the same tank....