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S&C IntelliRupter PulseCloser Installation Manual

S&C IntelliRupter PulseCloser Installation Manual

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S&C IntelliRupter
PulseCloser
®
Outdoor Distribution (15.5 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV)

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Section
Qualified Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read this Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Retain this Instruction Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proper Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Special Warranty Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Following Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Replacement Instructions and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Location of Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Uncrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drilling the Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Inserting Pole Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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September 17, 2018
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Fault Interrupter
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Installation
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Section
Dielectric Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTICE
to the Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Grounding the Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing Surge Arresters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing a Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing SCADA Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Local Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Manual Hot Line Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Hookstick-Operated Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hot Line Tag Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Instruction Sheet 766-510
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    S&C IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter ® ® Outdoor Distribution (15.5 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV) Installation Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Introduction Attaching IntelliRupter Fault Interrupter to the Pole .......10 Qualified Persons .

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Qualified Persons WARNING The equipment covered by this publication must be installed, operated, and maintained by qualified persons who are knowledgeable in the installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead electric power distribution equipment along with the associated hazards. A qualified person is one who is trained and competent in: •...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Introduction The seller further warrants to the immediate purchaser or end user that for a period of two years from the date of shipment, the software will perform substan- tially in accordance with the then-current release of specifications if properly used in accordance with the procedures described in seller’s instructions.

  • Page 4: Location Of Safety Labels

    Safety Information Location of Safety Labels WARNING WARNING CAUTION Keep personnel more than 6.56 feet (2 meters) from vacuum interrupter during tests. ELECTROCUTION HAZARD X-rays can be produced when high voltage withstand test levels are placed across open contacts. IntelliRupter fault interrupter base contains electrical ®...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions DANGER IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupters operate at high voltage. Failure to observe the precautions below will result in serious personal injury or death. Some of these precautions may differ from your company’s operating procedures and rules. Where a discrepancy exists, follow your company’s operating procedures and rules.

  • Page 6: Configuring Intellirupter Fault Interrupter Before Installation

    Con guring IntelliRupter Fault Interrupter Before Installation To power both the protection and control module and NOTICE the communication module for pre-installation uploading and downloading of con guration settings, plus radio S&C Power Supply catalog number TA-3221 is programming and battery charging, as applicable, use intended for indoor use only in the user’s service S&C Power Supply catalog number TA-3221 only.

  • Page 7: Inspection And Handling

    4. S&C Instruction Sheet 766-547, “S&C 38-kV IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter: Quick 2. Ask for a carrier inspection. Operating Guide.” 3. Note condition of shipment on all copies of the delivery 5. Reference drawings detailing the installation of receipt. optional features such as surge arresters and bracket- 4.

  • Page 8: Handling

    Inspection and Handling Handling Lifting Lifting cable brackets CAUTION Do not lift an IntelliRupter fault interrupter by the pole-units, the base, or any part or fitting on the base except the lifting brackets. Damage to IntelliRupter fault interrupter components, such as the Wi-Fi antenna or interrupter open/closed indicators, may result.

  • Page 9: Uncrating

    Inspection and Handling Uncrating Before uncrating the unit, note that either side of the IntelliRupter fault interrupter can be the source side or the load side. However, when supplied with a three-phase disconnect, the disconnect is typically placed on the load side.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Drilling the Pole STEP 2. Drill two -inch (21-mm) diameter holes in the utility pole at the desired height for mounting the Keyhole IntelliRupter fault interrupter. Refer to the catalog drawing. The centerline-to-centerline distance of the holes is 22 ⅜ inches (568 mm). Lag screw Inserting Pole Mounting Hardware holes...

  • Page 11: Grounding The Base

    Installation Installing Surge Arresters CAUTION NOTICE Make sure the lifting brackets are swung down into their resting position. Leaving the lifting brackets in Surge arresters are required on both sides of an the up/lifting position may cause flashover when the IntelliRupter fault interrupter to protect it from surges IntelliRupter fault interrupter is energized.

  • Page 12: Installing Optional Wildlife Protection Feature

    Installation Installing Optional Wildlife Protection Feature NOTICE Only S&C Connectors, catalog numbers 4740R1, 4741R2, or 4581, can be used with the wildlife protection option. Four-bolt compression connectors cannot be used with Wildlife Protection, catalog number suffix “-W1” or “-W2.” S&C Connector catalog number 4581 can only be used with user-supplied two-bolt compression connectors on IntelliRupter fault interrupters with catalog number...

  • Page 13: Installing Communication Module Battery

    Installation NOTICE Fixed connector half The lower terminal-pad cover is shipped installed on the disconnect side of disconnect-style IntelliRupter fault interrupters. Attach the compression lug or the terminal-pad connector using the hardware provided. Install the upper terminal-pad cover and tap cover as described on page 12. Installing Communication Module Battery STEP 9.

  • Page 14: Installing Modules

    Installation Installing Modules CAUTION The modules are heavy. Removal and replace- ment from the ground using an extendostick is not recommended. Remove and replace the modules from a bucket truck using the module handling fitting attached to a suitable hookstick. STEP 11.

  • Page 15: Installing Scada Antenna

    Installation Installing SCADA Antenna NOTICE Make sure there is a clear line of sight to the antennas of other IntelliRupter fault interrupters and/or other radio- equipped automated distribution equipment. The antenna connector is located on the underside of the IntelliRupter fault interrupter base. If a bracket-mounted antenna has not been specified, screw the 5-dBi gain wire-whip antenna (if provided) into the connector on the base.

  • Page 16: Energizing Intellirupter Fault Interrupter

    Installation STEP 14. To install the antenna bracket for catalog number suf x “-B2” (900-MHz, 9-dBd gain, directional Yagi antenna) or catalog number suf x “-B3” (bracket only) mounted position 1: (a) Remove and retain the hardware attaching the antenna bracket to the IntelliRupter fault interrupter base.

  • Page 17: Substation Power And Communication

    Installation DANGER interrupters, terminal pads, disconnect blades of disconnect style models may be energized from either side of the IntelliRupter fault interrupter and with the interrupters in any position. Before inspecting, servicing, or repairing an IntelliRupter fault interrupter or working on the conductors on either side of it, test for voltage using proper high-voltage test equipment.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation This section gives an overview of the operation of the IntelliRupter fault interrupter. For full operating instr uctions, see S&C Instr uction Sheet 766 - 540, “I nt el l i Rupt er ®P u l seClo ser ® Fau lt I nt er r upt er : Operation.”...

  • Page 19: Local Operation

    Operation Local Operation To enable local operation, on the Operation screen, set the Remote Operation selection box to the Disabled setting. See Figure 23 on page 18. The IntelliRupter fault interrupter can now be operated only by local commands via the Wi-Fi comunication link. Select the OPEN or CLOSE operation button as appropri- ate.

  • Page 20: Manual Hot Line Tag

    Operation Manual Hot Line Tag A hot line tag can be set locally using the hookstick lever, or remotely using SCADA or IntelliLink software. The hot line tag is normally removed using the same method by which it was applied. However, the hookstick lever can be used to remove electronically set tags as well.

  • Page 21: Hookstick-Operated Disconnect

    Operation Enabling ground trip block will immediately disable and reset all selected elements, even if they were timing for a fault when the lever was moved. The ground trip block lever is effective for any profile: all general profiles, both closing profiles, and hot line tag.

  • Page 22: Status Indicator

    Operation Status Indicator The STATUS INDICATOR (white LED) light shows operational status of the IntelliRupter fault interrupter. See Figure 33. Off: • IntelliRupter fault interrupter is not powered • IntelliRupter fault interrupter is not functioning properly Solid On: • If con gured by user, Remote Operation mode is disabled Flashes for ½...

  • Page 23: Dielectric Testing

    Dielectric Testing For the convenience of users who normally perform WARNING electrical tests on system components such as IntelliRupter fault interrupters, appropriate withstand test values are When performing electrical withstand tests on given in Table 1. These test values are signi cantly greater IntelliRupter fault interrupter, observe the following than the normal operating voltage of the IntelliRupter precautions.

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