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COOPER POWER Reclosers SERIES Effective July 2018 MN280084EN Supersedes May 2017 Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control installation and operation instructions...
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CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other-wise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to...
FOR LIFE FOR LIFE Eaton meets or exceeds all applicable industry standards relating to product safety in its Cooper Power™ series products. We actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Eaton employees involved in product design, manufacture, marketing, and service.
● ANSI standards Total power when operatinge: 280 W ● ● Eaton Cooper Power series reclosers are designed and tested in accordance with the following ANSI standards: Power consumption at reste: 24 to 50 W (dependent ● ● C37 .60 and C37 .85 and ANSI Guide C37 .61.
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Form 6 triple-single control description Theory of operation Current sensing is provided by three current transformers located in the recloser and interfaced to the Form 6 recloser Description control as follows: The Form 6 Triple-Single (Form 6-TS) control is designed for NOVA-TS: via a junction box and control cable ●...
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control FORM 6 TRIPLE-SINGLE RACK MOUNT CONTROL INTERFACE/POWER CONTROL MODULE MODULE TERMINAL BLOCK CUSTOMER 28 Vdc POWER AUXILIARY NOVA CONNECTIONS 48/125 VDC POWER TRIPLE-SINGLE POWER INPUT OUTPUT RECLOSER DC/DC CONNECTIONS CONVERTER RS-232 AØ IRIG-B ACTUATOR 20 PIN...
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Control front panel Front panel text messaging The LCD messages are accessed from the front panel by The Form 6 control front panel is illustrated in Figure 2. following the Text Messages menu path. This menu displays The front panel is separated into two clearly identified, any active user-configured text messages.
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Programming panel ALARMS: Provides status information on the LCD display for all recloser alarms. The Programming panel has the following sections: CHANGE: Allows the user to change the state of the One-Touch analysis keys control functions on the operator panel function keys.
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Status indicator LEDs otee: There are several conditions that will cause the alternate blinking of the CONTROL LOCKOUT, The status indicator LEDs (Figure 4) in the Programming RECLOSER OPEN, and RECLOSER CLOSED section of the Operator Panel give instant information on LEDs: Failure to Trip, Failure to Close, Interrupter the control and recloser status: Malfunction, and 52a/b Disagreement.
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control CONTROL OK A PHASE FAULT ALARM A PHASE VOLTAGE INDICATOR 4 CONTROL POWER B PHASE FAULT ABOVE MIN TRIP B PHASE VOLTAGE INDICATOR 5 CONTROL LOCKOUT C PHASE FAULT INDICATOR 1 C PHASE VOLTAGE INDICATOR 6 RECLOSER OPEN GROUND FAULT...
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control TRIP (Lockout) pushbutton Red LEDs located on each function key indicate the status of the function, regardless of local or remote activation. The TRIP pushbutton (Figure 5) provides front-panel access For example, if Ground Trip Blocked is activated from a to trip (lockout) the recloser.
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control WARNING IMPORTANT Hazardous voltage . Do not rely on the open position of If the power save feature is enabled (default), and more the yellow operating handle; it does not ensure that the than ten minutes elapses since the last panel operation, line has been de-energized .
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Control features High Current Trip Time Delay with a range of 0.01 to ● ● .150 seconds in .001 second increments. The Form 6-TS recloser control offers numerous standard features and accessories that allow the user the utmost Time Dial Reset co-efficient with a range of .1 to ●...
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Metering software to combine status functionality along with Boolean algebra. Default output status contacts are: AØ Lockout, AØ The control provides instantaneous and/or demand Recloser Open, AØ Recloser Closed, Ground Trip Block, and metering with programmable integration intervals for the Hot Line Tag.
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Fault location Single and Three-Phase Overvoltage ● ● Single and Three-Phase Undervoltage The control includes an impedance-based fault locator ● ● based upon the Takagi algorithm . Load-compensated Over and Underfrequency ● ●...
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control An active Manual Close Delay can be canceled by pressing When a communication protocol is selected for the optional the TRIP/LOCKOUT button. communication boards (serial fiber or the RS-485 serial port), the RS-232 serial port is defaulted to ProView interface The default setting has the feature disabled (0 seconds).
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Figure 7 . Form 6 triple-single rack mount control back panel INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280084EN July 2018...
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Installation procedure Duty cycle monitor The Duty Cycle Monitor provides the following duty cycle information: Initial programming prior to installation Measures and records duty for each individual phase in ● ● CAUTION non-volatile memory.
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Disconnect switches for both AC and DC circuits and All external inputs to the Form 6 recloser control must be a current transformer shorting-type terminal block are routed within 8 inches of their corresponding ground. During necessary to isolate the Form 6 recloser control for testing a surge, a potential of approximately 1.5 kV per foot can and servicing.
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control 305 mm (12 in.) 254 mm (10 in.) 0.31 diameter (4) 0.41 diameter (2) Representation of inside of Junction Box 375 mm (14.75 in.) NOVA-TS substation mounting frame AØ BØ CØ Ground Connector Customer-Supplied Shielded Control Cable...
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Grounding the control The NOVA-TS recloser(s) that the control will be connected to must also be properly grounded per WARNING the recloser grounding requirements. Refer to the instructions applicable to your recloser: Hazardous voltage .
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Figure 11 . Grounding connections for a Form 6-TS rack mount control installed in a substation INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280084EN July 2018...
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Customer connections for DC power and Figure 12 illustrates customer connections to TB10, 120 VAC Delta connection. AC voltage sensing AC voltage input connections are connected to TB10 for Wye connections only. Figure 13 illustrates three-phase DC power wiring connections for source and load side connections.
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Figure 13 . Three-phase transformer connection . Wye configuration only INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280084EN July 2018...
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Standard default supervisory input control and Table 7 . Ratings table for output status contact SS1 output status contacts (resistive load – pickup time 2 ms, dropout 15 ms) (TB1) The standard Form 6 Triple-Single rack mount recloser Input voltage Contact rating control includes three control contact inputs and five...
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control NOTICE External leads must be shielded and the shield must be grounded at both ends . Terminate each lead with a 320 VAC, 150 Joules metal oxide varistor (MOV), or equivalent, at the remote end . Attach MOVs between the leads and ground .
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Figure 15 . Form 6-TS recloser control discrete interface board accessory and default configurations . These default contact input/outputs are completely configurable via the idea workbench INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280084EN July 2018...
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control FORM 6-TS RACK MOUNT RECLOSER CONTROL SHIELD Customer Wiring 28 VDC Whetting Voltage Terminals Customer Wiring — REMOTE Supervisory Trip and Lockout Supervisory Close Remote Trip and Lockout Recloser Status *Contacts shown with recloser in OPEN position.
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control REMOTE BOX NOTES: Arresters to be metal oxide varistors (MOVs) 320 VAC, 150 Joules or equivalent. External lead resistance must not exceed 200 ohms. Typical Customer Supplied Whetting Voltage A Single common wire can be used for multiple inputs if it is jumpered at the I/O board terminals.
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Rear panel RS-232 communication port J1-RS-232 pin assignments Table 8 indicates the pin assignments for the rear panel RS-232 communication port (Figure 18). Refer to Figure 19 for pin identification. Refer to Communication protocols for additional information. Refer to the Accessories section of this manual for additional communication options.
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Using removable inserts Use tweezers to gently pull out the removable insert. otee: The insert will slide out of the right side of the NOTICE operating panel (Figure 20). Control damage . De-energize both AC and DC power The insert will slide out of the top of the otee: prior to removing or installing any internal connections...
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Accessories These accessories are available. Contact your Eaton representative for additional information. Discrete interface board (DIF) option accessory A Discrete Interface Board Option accessory provides eight configurable input control contacts and eight configurable output status contacts (Figure 22).
(RTU), wireless, telephone modem, Ethernet distance is 2000 m with 62.5/125µm multi-mode fiber. network, or other communication devices. The following Consult your Eaton representative for availability of long options are available: haul solutions. Link communication speed is controlled...
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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Standard (No Communication Option) RS-485 Communication Serial Fiber RS-485 C NON-ECHO IRIG-B IRIG-B IRIG-B Default J4 – ETHERNET – J3 J4 – ETHERNET – J3 J4 – ETHERNET – J3 J4 – ETHERNET – J3 Primary Ethernet Interface...
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Testing Verify the Control OK LED is illuminated on the control operator panel (Figure 25). This indicates the presence of DC power. CAUTION otee: The control includes a Power Save feature that will turn off the backlit LCD display and all LEDs if no Equipment misoperation .
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Remove the control from service Electrical testing of triple-single reclosers: NOVA-TS IMPORTANT WARNING Disconnect switches for both AC and DC circuits and Hazardous voltage . Solidly ground all equipment . Failure a current transformer shorting-type terminal block are to comply can result in death, severe personal injury, necessary to isolate the Form 6 recloser control for testing and equipment damage .
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control Return the control to service Connect any serial communications ports and IRIG-B timing connection (Figure 27). WARNING Connect any control input and status output wiring to TB1, TB3, and TB4 (Figure 27). This equipment is not intended to protect human life .
Factory-authorized service centers Factory-authorized service centers are located throughout the continental United States to provide maintenance, CAUTION repair and testing services for Eaton Cooper Power series controls and reclosers. For further information, contact your This equipment requires routine inspection and Eaton representative.
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