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COOPER POWER Reclosers SERIES Effective July 2018 MN280089EN Supersedes April 2018 Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-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 otee: When shipped from the factory, the battery will be in Eaton Cooper Power series reclosers are designed and the same carton as the control. The battery leads will tested in accordance with the following ANSI standards: be taped to the battery casing. Connect the battery C37 .60 and C37 .85 and ANSI Guide C37 .61.
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control otee: Battery life is decreased at higher temperatures. NOTICE Dispose expired batteries in an environmentally responsible Equipment damage Form 6 LS (Loop Scheme) . Do not manner. Consult local regulations for proper battery connect 240 VAC to B or Y phases on terminal blocks disposal.
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Form 6 NX-T/LS control description Description The Form 6 NX-T/LS control is designed for use with NOVA NX-T to provide protection, metering, and automation of distribution feeders in substation and line applications: NOVA NX-T ●...
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Line current flowing through the recloser is converted by In Single-Phase Trip, Three-Phase Lockout mode, all three the CPU module to a digital signal suitable for metering and phases trip to lockout when one phase sequences to fault current calculations.
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Control front panel otee: The ten minute timer and MMI Reset Menu is a ProView interface software default setting. The menu The Form 6 NX-T/LS control front panel is illustrated in selection and timer can be changed via the ProView Figure 4.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-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 control One-touch analysis keys functions on the operator panel function keys.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Status indicator LEDs Three-Phase Lockout mode the blinking green LED indicates one or two phases are in the open position. The status indicator LEDs in the Programming section of the Operator Panel give instant information on the control RECLOSER CLOSED: The steady red LED indicates all and recloser status: three phases are in the closed position.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control CONTROL OK X PHASE VOLTAGE A PHASE FAULT ALARM A PHASE VOLTAGE CONTROL POWER B PHASE FAULT ABOVE MIN TRIP B PHASE VOLTAGE Y PHASE VOLTAGE Z PHASE VOLTAGE CONTROL LOCKOUT C PHASE FAULT C PHASE VOLTAGE RECLOSER OPEN GROUND FAULT...
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Hot Line Tag is provided for live-line work applications. All The user does have the ability to block COLD LOAD closing operations are disabled when the Hot Line Tag PICKUP through the LCD menu or by configuring one feature is activated.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control GND TRIP BLOCKED Three-Phase Trip – Three-Phase Lockout (ganged) The Ground Trip Blocked function blocks all ground sensing in the control for the active profile. This red indicator is Single-Phase Trip – Three-Phase Lockout illuminated when Ground Trip Block is activated from the serial port, I/O, the interface software, or locally causing the If the control is in Three-Phase Trip –...
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Time current curves SOURCE I ENABLED Time-current curves are available for numerous functions, When the SOURCE I ENABLED red indicator is illuminated, including fast and delayed operations for phase, ground, and the control is in LS mode and responding to voltage negative sequence protection.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control High current lockout External Close ● ● The High Current Lockout feature will automatically lockout Lockout ● ● the control on the selected operation when current Reset exceeds a programmable level. The active trip numbers for ●...
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Oscillography Over/underfrequency protection Oscillography is provided to present current and voltage The control includes two-stage operation for both waveforms, along with protection element and recloser underfrequency and overfrequency protection. A fixed response status changes. Filtered and unfiltered data are time delay ranging from 0 to 100 seconds in .001 second provided for viewing increments is available for both over and underfrequency.
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control In addition to the anticipatory close calculation, the sync One communication protocol can be selected for either the check system performs verification of line and bus voltage back panel RS-232 or the optional communication port. magnitudes and frequencies to determine that they All three protocols are selected and configured by the user are within pre-determined ranges, and that the angular...
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control RS-232 Serial Communication Port Discrete Interface RS-485 Serial Communication Port (optional) Board (Accessory) Fiber Optic port, "ST" Type Connector (optional), Ethernet Port, "MT-RJ" Fiber RJ45 Connector (optional) IRIG-B Time Sync Connector Capacitor Discharge LED ACU Ready to Operate Status LED AC Power Fuse 120/240 Vac...
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Installation procedure Control/recloser compatibility The Form 6 NX-T/LS pole-mount recloser control is only compatible with the NOVA NX-T recloser. Refer to the Initial programming prior to installation appropriate recloser instructions for additional information: CAUTION Service Information MN280087EN NOVA NX-T Recloser ●...
Each NOVA NX-T recloser junction box cable and the single control cable utilizes Eaton’s MIL -DTL -38999 Series IV connector and is completely sealed against moisture. There are no terminal blocks, heaters, or exposed bare wires required within the junction box enclosure.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control SHACKLE DIAMETER .177-295" SHACKLE DIAMETER .295-.394" DO NOT use a smaller shackle otee: (.177-.295) in the larger diameter hole (1.25) as it will NOT LOCK the cabinet. 16 (.63) Dia. (12.25) Mounting Holes (2) RS-232 CONTROL OK A PHASE FAULT...
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Grounding the control Grounding with a local supply voltage transformer; 4-wire multi- grounded WARNING Installation of a Form 6 NX-T/LS pole mount recloser control with a local supply voltage transformer must include the Hazardous voltage .
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Transformer Surge Typical transformer mounting is Arrester 180 to the recloser. Surge Pole Arrester Surge Arrester Supply Voltage Form 6 NX-T/LS Control Surge Input Terminal Arrester Block Transformer NEUTRAL External Ground Lug Supply Voltage Recloser ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS...
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Supply Voltage Input Form 6 NX-T/LS Control Terminal Transformer Block NEUTRAL External Ground Lug ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - Remote dedicated supply transformer Surge Arrester Pole Transformer Surge Arrester Surge Surge Arrester Arrester Recloser Head Ground Pole Mounting Frame System...
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Customer connections for AC power to Form 6 Incoming AC power is routed to the Power Supply/Battery Charger Board. While this board is designed to accept either NX-T/LS control 120 VAC or 240 VAC through a selector switch located DANGER directly on the board (Figure 14), the Form 6 NX-T/LS control must be set for 120 VAC incoming power.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Actuator Control Unit (ACU) Terminal blocks The Form 6 NX-T/LS control has an Actuator Control Unit Two terminal blocks are used for connection to the Form 6 (ACU) that provides 225 VDC to the actuator during a NX-T/LS control.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Voltage Sensing Connections Source Load V(3-4) V(5-6) V (1-2) AØ BØ CØ XØ YØ ZØ Control Receptacle Transfer Relay Coil Transfer Relay (shown fuse fuse de-energized) Power to Control Heater & Convenience Outlet Terminal Block positions TB7-3 and otee: TB7-4 are factory-jumpered together.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Standard default supervisory input control and output status Table 3 . Ratings table for output status contacts CO1 contacts through CO12 (Resistive load – pickup time 8 ms, dropout 15 ms) Standard customer connections TB1 and accessory customer connections are TB3 and TB4.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Customer-Supplied Voltage Inputs** **Whetting voltage is also available from **Whetting voltage is also available from the Form 6 Recloser Control on Terminal Block the Form 6 Recloser Control on TB9. Refer to Figure 18. Terminal Block TB9.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control NOTICE IMPORTANT Shielding and Surge Protection of Supervisory Cables External leads must be shielded and the shield must be grounded at both ends . Terminate each lead with All supervisory operation and control monitor leads must be a 320 VAC, 150 Joules metal oxide varistor (MOV), or protected within shielded cables.
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Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control FORM 6 NX-T/LS RECLOSER CONTROL SHIELD Factory-Supplied Customer Wiring 28 VDC Whetting Voltage Terminals 28 VDC Whetting Voltage — Customer Wiring REMOTE Three-Phase Supervisory Trip and Lockout Three-Phase Supervisory Close Three-Phase Remote Trip and Lockout A Phase Recloser...
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Rear panel RS-232 communication port pin assignments Before placing the control and the recloser into service Table 5 indicates the pin assignments for the rear panel RS-232 communication port (Figure 19). Refer to Figure 19 CAUTION for pin identification.
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Test the battery as follows: NOTICE Press the MENU button on the front panel. External leads must be shielded and the shield must Using the down arrow key, navigate to the be grounded at both ends . Terminate each lead with BATTERY menu and press ENTER.
Place the front cover panel back onto the control. Using a 3/32 inch hex screwdriver screw the screws into the control and tighten all hardware completely. Accessories These accessories are available. Contact your Eaton representative for additional information. Figure 23 . Form 6 NX-T/LS control discrete interface board accessory...
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12 VDC provision KME6-1774-4 disturbing the protection system in the recloser control. Refer to Table 7. Contact your Eaton representative for any additional voltage requirements. Customer-Supplied Radio Power Cable In-Line 1 Amp Fuse...
(RTU), wireless, telephone modem, distance is 2000 m with 62.5/125 µm multi-mode fiber. Ethernet network, or other communication devices. The Consult your Eaton representative for availability of long haul following options are available: solutions. Link communication speed is controlled through software and can be set at: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2 k,...
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Verify operating status of all indicator lights by pressing Verify the Control OK LED is illuminated on the control and holding the LAMP TEST key for two seconds on operator panel (Figure 27). This indicates the presence the programming panel (Figure 26).
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control To power down the Form 6 NX-T/LS control, unplug the IMPORTANT battery (disconnect the black/red battery connector). Equipment misoperation. Disconnect all control power Perform a battery charging cycle. Refer to Battery sources prior to disconnecting or reconnecting the control charging in the Battery test and charging procedures cable from the control.
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Using the down arrow key, navigate to the BATTERY menu and press ENTER. Variable 115Vac Autotransformer (10 Amp) Using the down arrow key, navigate to the TEST 600:5 Recloser Use 2/0 cable or larger BCT ON 600:5 Tap BATTERY menu and press ENTER.
Form 6 NX-T/LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control Table 8 . Control battery bench testing and replacement information Control type Battery catalog Voltage Type Amp/hour Bench test load Acceptable part # condition for voltage drop at 5 sec. end of test load Form 6 NX-T/LS (high capacity) KME5-134-1 24 V (two 12 V Lead...
Factory-authorized service centers Factory-authorized service centers are located throughout the continental United States to provide maintenance, repair and testing services for Eaton Cooper Power series controls and reclosers. For further information, contact your Eaton representative. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS...
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