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S&C Vista
SD Underground
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Distribution Switchgear

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Following Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Replacement Instructions and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Location of Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power and Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trip Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
User Access and Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hardware and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing the USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting to the Overcurrent Control
Using USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Logging Into the Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Default Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the Admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the User Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
June 10, 2019
© S&C Electric Company 2018-2019, all rights reserved
Programming the S&C Vista Overcurrent Control 2.0
Programming
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Section
Understanding the Status Display . . . . . . . . . . .
Load Current Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Control Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
About Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Changing the Interrupter ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the Global Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
USB Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Time Overcurrent Phase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Ground Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Negative Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sensitive Earth Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Factory Default Protective Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Factory Default Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Trip Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Diagnostic Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Control Self-Test Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Trip Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Signal Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Overcurrent Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruction Sheet 695-535
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    S&C Vista SD Underground ® Programming the S&C Vista Overcurrent Control 2.0 Distribution Switchgear Programming Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Introduction Understanding the Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . Qualified Persons .

  • Page 2: Introduction

    The video is supplementary to this instruction sheet and should in no way be considered a replacement for the written instructions. Retain this This instruction sheet is a permanent part of your S&C Vista SD Underground Distribution Switchgear. Designate a location where you can easily retrieve and refer to this publication. Instruction Sheet A copy of these instructions should be stored in the instruction manual holder, if present.

  • Page 3: Special Warranty Provisions

    Special Warranty The standard warranty contained in seller’s standard conditions of sale, as set forth in Price Sheets 150 and 181, applies to Vista SD Underground Distribution Switchgear and Provisions its associated options. The Vista Overcurrent Control 2.0. has the following warranty: the...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Understanding Several types of safety-alert messages may appear throughout this instruction sheet and on labels attached to the S&C Vista Overcurrent Control. Familiarize yourself with these Safety-Alert types of messages and the importance of these various signal words: Messages DANGER “DANGER”...

  • Page 5: Location Of Safety Labels

    Safety Information Location of Safety Labels Reorder Information for Safety Labels Location Safety Alert Message Description Part Number DANGER Hazardous voltage inside . Will shock, burn, or cause death . . . G-9636 Never disconnect CT secondary circuits without de-energizing the switchgear . DANGER G-9635 Hazardous voltage will shock, burn, or cause death .

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions DANGER The Vista SD Underground Distribution System protected by this overcurrent control operates 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 .

  • Page 7: Shipping And Handling

    Notify S&C Electric Company in all instances of loss and/or damage. Packaging The overcurrent control for the S&C Vista SD Underground Distribution System is housed in a enclosure mounted on the operation side of the switchgear. The enclosure is fully submersible.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Power and Sensing The overcurrent control is programmed using a personal computer connected to the control via a USB cable. The control features a variety of time-current characteristic (TCC) curves and definite time settings listed in the "Overcurrent Control Settings" section starting on page 47.

  • Page 9: Trip Mode

    Product Overview Trip Mode Three-phase fault interrupters are designed for three-phase tripping. Single-phase tripping is not possible with three-phase fault interrupters. User Access and The overcurrent control has three levels of access. All access levels can view the status page, which includes the status of the control, load currents, settings, and Privileges firmware version.

  • Page 10: Computer Requirements

    Computer Requirements Hardware and To access the Overcurrent Control you will need: Software • USB driver from www.sandc.com/vistaocc • Administrative privileges to install software on your personal computer for USB driver installation • A computer with a USB 2.0 (or newer) Type A USB receptacle •...

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Overcurrent Control

    Connecting to the Overcurrent Control Connecting to the To connect to the overcurrent control: Overcurrent Control STEP 1. Make sure the USB driver has been installed on the computer per the Using USB instructions in the “Installing the USB Driver” section on page 10. STEP 2.

  • Page 12: Accessing The Overcurrent Control With A Web Browser

    Accessing the Overcurrent Control with a Web Browser Compatibility Mode The software for the overcurrent control is resident on the control and can be accessed using a Web browser. (See the “Computer Requirements” section on page 10 for compatible and Microsoft Internet Web browsers and operating systems.) After connecting to the control by connecting to Explorer the USB port, access the control by opening the Web browser.
  • Page 13 Accessing the Overcurrent Control with a Web Browser From the Compatibility View Settings menu, uncheck the box next to “Display STEP 2. Intranet sites in Compatibility View.” See Figure 4. Figure 4. Uncheck “Display intranet sites in Compatibility View” from the Compatibility View Settings menu.

  • Page 14: Logging Into The Control

    Accessing the Overcurrent Control with a Web Browser Logging Into the To get to the Login screen, open a compatible Web browser and enter the address: http://sandcvista. If an error is encountered, enter the IP address http://10.1.11.58. Control This will open the Login screen. See Figure 5. There are three types of login: Figure 5.

  • Page 15: Logging In For The First Time

    Logging In for the First Time Default Passwords NOTICE DO NOT lose the admin password . For security reasons, there is no password- retrieval system built in to the overcurrent control . If the admin password is lost, the control must be returned to S&C Electric Company to restore access to the control . The overcurrent control comes with two default passwords, one for the “admin”...
  • Page 16 Logging In for the First Time Click on the “Control Settings” tab on the side menu. Then navigate to the STEP 2. “Change Admin Password” section of the Control Settings tab. See Figure 7. Control Settings Figure 7. The “Change Admin Password” menu. STEP 3.

  • Page 17: Changing The User Password

    Logging In for the First Time Changing the User To change the User password: Password STEP 1. At the Login screen, enter the user username and password. See Figure 10. Figure 10. Enter the username and password. When logging in with the user login for the first time, prompt to change password will open in the Control Settings menu.
  • Page 18 Logging In for the First Time STEP 3. If desired, click on the Eye icon to on the right side of the Current Password field to reveal the text of the password. See Figure 12. Eye icon Figure 12. Click on the “Eye” icon to reveal the password. STEP 4.

  • Page 19: Understanding The Status Display

    Understanding the Status Display The Status screen and menus provide a summary of the status of the overcurrent control, measurement of the load current of the associated fault interrupters, and the control settings. It also provides a summary of the login status, the overcurrent control serial number and MAC address, and the firmware installed on the control.

  • Page 20: Status Display "Black Box

    Understanding the Status Display Status Display “Black The FAULT INTERRUPTER 1 and FAULT INTERRUPTER 2 orange LED displays will indicate whether a fault interrupter has experienced a Trip event initiated by the Box” overcurrent control. If more than one fault interrupter has responded to a fault, both LED displays will light.

  • Page 21: Load Current Menu

    Understanding the Status Display Load Current Menu The Load Current menu shows a snapshot of the load current going through the two fault interrupters or through ground. When the control is removed from its enclosure for service center programming, the load current will be zero in all interrupting ways and to ground.

  • Page 22: Programming The Control Settings

    Control Settings menu. Some of the Control Settings are programmed by S&C at the factory. The interrupter IDs are programmed to match the “way” designation of the Vista SD switchgear. S&C will also program the following global settings: Continuous Current Rating, Fault Interrupting Rating, and Trip Mode.

  • Page 23: Changing The Interrupter Id

    Click on the Save button. A message that the setting has been saved will display. Changing the Global The Global Settings are programmed at the factory to match the Vista SD switchgear model. Recheck all settings to make sure they are accurate before energizing the Settings switchgear.
  • Page 24 Continuous Current, A Turns Ratio 660:1 Vista SD Underground Distribution Switchgear is only available in the 600-ampere continuous current rating. To change the Continuous Current setting: From the Global Settings menu, select the 600-A (660:1 CT Ratio) continuous STEP 3.
  • Page 25 Vista SD Switchgear: 12.5 kA 16 kA Vista SD Underground Distribution Switchgear is not available with a 25-kA fault- interrupting rating. Only select the 12.5-kA or 16-kA fault-interrupting rating depending on the fault-interrupting rating of the switchgear. To change the Fault-Interrupting...
  • Page 26 Trip Mode, Interrupter 1 and Interrupter 2 The Trip Mode setting configures the interrupting setting for the available interrupting ways (Interrupter 1 and Interrupter 2) of the overcurrent control. Vista SD switchgear is only available in the Three-Phase Trip/Three-Phase Lockout trip mode.

  • Page 27: Usb Network Settings

    Programming the Control Settings USB Network Settings The USB network settings are not user-editable. Refer to the “Installing the USB Driver” section on page 10 for information on installing the USB driver. The factory default USB settings are: USB Network Settings MAC Address xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx (Set at Factory)

  • Page 28: Programming The Overcurrent Protection Settings

    Programming the Overcurrent Protection Settings Programming Each overcurrent control is capable of operating up to two fault interrupters. To differentiate between the two fault interrupters, they are called Interrupter 1 and Interrupter 1 and Interrupter 2 in this instruction sheet, though they will be renamed at the factory accord- Interrupter 2 ing to their “Way”...
  • Page 29 Programming the Overcurrent Protection Settings Different TCC families have different setting selections and editable fields. Fields that are not editable will be grey. Selections that are invalid will prompt an error message, and any cell with an invalid value will be highlighted in yellow after clicking on the Save button.

  • Page 30: Overcurrent Protection Setting Definitions

    Overcurrent Protection Setting Definitions After entering the Overcurrent Protection settings, click on the Save button. STEP 3. A confirmation message will be displayed. See Figure 23. Figure 23. A Time Overcurrent Phase Protection confirmation message. If the coordination settings selections are invalid, or contradictory, an error message explaining the problem will appear, and any cell with an invalid value will be highlighted in yellow after clicking on the Save button.

  • Page 31: Time Overcurrent Phase Protection

    Overcurrent Protection Setting Definitions Time Overcurrent A list of the Overcurrent Protection settings and their definitions follows: Phase Protection (Time Overcurrent Phase Protection) Protection Element – Select to Enable or Disable phase protection settings for the selected interrupter. This element trips the fault interrupter when current on one or more phases exceeds the pickup value.

  • Page 32: Ground Protection

    Overcurrent Protection Setting Definitions The Definite Time Phase Protection #1 element must be enabled for the Definite Time Phase Protection #2 element to be enabled. When programming both the Definite Time #1 element and the Definite Time #2 element, the Definite Time #2 element must be set at a higher current and a faster speed than the Definite Time #1 element or an error will occur.

  • Page 33: Negative Sequence

    Overcurrent Protection Setting Definitions Definite-Time Phase Protection (Ground Protection) Definite-Time Protection Elements (Element #1 and Element #2) Select to enable or disable protection settings for the selected way. Definite Time selection is available if a IEC, IEEE, or Vista coordination phase TCC curve is selected or if no TCC curve is specified for phase protection.

  • Page 34: Sensitive Earth Fault

    Overcurrent Protection Setting Definitions Low-Current Cutoff (Negative Sequence) Low-Current Cutoff – Select to enable or disable the low-current cutoff. It is not possible to enable the low-current cutoff setting if the associated time overcurrent protection element is disabled. The low-current cutoff setting will not change automatically when a different curve family is selected.

  • Page 35: Factory Defaults And Factory Default Reset

    Factory Defaults and Factory Default Reset Minimum-Trip Current, A – This is the current at which the inverse curve begins timing. When using Vista Coordination curves, the minimum-trip current is set automatically according to the ampere rating selected. For IEEE and IEC curves, enter the minimum trip current value in increments of 1 ampere.

  • Page 36: Factory Default Protective Settings

    Factory Defaults and Factory Default Reset Factory Default If a factory-default reset is initiated, the overcurrent control is provided with the factory- default protective settings shown in Table 4 for both Interrupter 1 and Interrupter 2: Protective Reset Table 4. Factory Default Protective Settings Negative Sensitive Phase A...

  • Page 37: Factory Default Reset

    S&C Electric Company programs the Global Settings (Nominal Frequency, Continuous Current, Interrupting Rating, and Trip Mode) at the factory to match the configuration of the Vista SD switchgear . The Factory Default Reset setting will restore the settings back to the overcurrent control’s pre-programmed state .
  • Page 38 Vista SD Underground Distribution Switchgear comes in 16-kA and 12.5-kA interrupting ratings, and ONLY comes in the Three-Phase Trip/Three Phase Lockout trip mode. Update the Interrupter IDs to match the way designations on the Vista SD STEP 3. switchgear, or change to the user's preferred naming convention.

  • Page 39: Viewing Event Logs

    Viewing Event Logs Trip Event Log The Trip Event log displays the last 64 events recorded by the overcurrent control. The Trip Event Log will record event messages in the order the event occurs, with the most recent event on top. Trip events will remain recorded even if the control loses power and will only be removed if more than 64 events are recorded (the oldest event will be overwritten) or if the log is cleared manually.

  • Page 40: Diagnostic Event Log

    Viewing Event Logs Diagnostic Event Log The Diagnostic Event Log shows the last 12 tracked diagnostic events recorded by the overcurrent control. The Diagnostic Event Log records event messages in a first-in-first out basis with the most recent events on top. Diagnostic events will remain recorded even if the control loses power and will only be removed if more than 12 events are recorded (the oldest event will be overwritten) or if the log is cleared manually.

  • Page 41: Control Self-Test Report

    Viewing Event Logs Event Category Legend: OK = Operating within normal parameters ERROR = Operating outside of normal parameters (The control requires immediate servicing. Contact your local S&C Sales Office.) TRIP = Shows the Magnetic Latching Solenoid (MLS) voltage upon trip POWERUP = Shows when the overcurrent control was powered on Control Self-Test The overcurrent control tests vital subsystems at power up and periodically thereafter to...
  • Page 42 Viewing Event Logs Table 7. Control Self-Test Report Description Self-Test Item Description Elapsed Time Counter The amount of time the control has been powered MLS Voltage- Interrupter1 - A Magnetic Latching Solenoid trip capacitor voltage Phase MLS Voltage- Interrupter2 - A Phase MLS Voltage- Interrupter1 - B Phase...

  • Page 43: Performing A Trip Test

    Trip Mode: Single-Phase, Interrupter 2, Phase B Trip Mode: Single-Phase, Interrupter 2, Phase C To test trip the Vista SD Underground Distribution Switchgear: Click on the Test Trip tab and select the Test Trip menu. From the drop-down STEP 1.

  • Page 44: Updating Firmware

    Updating Firmware Firmware updates should only be done at the direction of S&C Electric Company. To update the overcurrent control firmware: STEP 1. Log in to the S&C Automation Customer Support Portal and open the “Vista Overcurrent Control” workspace. Download the latest firmware file, as directed by S&C Electric Company, and move it from the Downloads folder to the desktop.

  • Page 45: External Connections

    External Connections Trip Outputs This section describes each of the external connections to the control. Included in the following tables are terminal numbers, terminal names, and mating-connector part numbers (where applicable.) Terminal numbers are identified by labels on the electronics module or terminal block.

  • Page 46: Signal Inputs

    External Connections Signal Inputs Signal inputs Power inputs Figure 34. The Signal and Power Inputs. Table 9. Signal Inputs Terminal Number Signal Pole Fault Interrupter 1, Phase A Fault Interrupter 1, Phase B Fault Interrupter 1, Phase C Fault Interrupter 1, Residual Fault Interrupter 2, Phase A Fault Interrupter 2, Phase B Fault Interrupter 2, Phase C...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Table 11. Specifications USB Power Type A to Type A USB cable 2.5 W 14 A RMS in all three phases, or 42 A RMS in a 600-A models single phase CT Power Maximum measured current 25 kA All models S&C Instruction Sheet 695-535...

  • Page 48: Overcurrent Control Settings

    Overcurrent Control Settings The Vista Overcurrent Control can be programmed to provide a wide variety of settings combinations. Listed below are the setting ranges that are available to the overcurrent control. Table 12. IEC Curves Time Overcurrent Phase Protection Inverse Segment Standard Inverse (C1) Very Inverse (C2) Extremely Inverse (C3)
  • Page 49 Overcurrent Control Settings Table 13. IEEE Curves Time Overcurrent Phase Protection Standard Inverse (U1) Very Inverse (U2) Inverse Segment Extremely Inverse (U3) Long-Time Inverse (U4) Short-Time Inverse (U5) Minimum Trip Current, A 14 to 12500 in steps of 0 .01 14 to 12500 in steps of 0 .01 Low-Current Cutoff, A●...
  • Page 50 Overcurrent Control Settings Table 14. Vista Speed - E Speed Curves Time Overcurrent Phase Protection Inverse Segment 7E, 10E, 13E, 15E, 20E, 25E, 30E, 40E, 50E, 65E, 80E, 100E, 125E, 150E, Ampere Rating 175E, 200E, 250E, 300E, 400E 14 to 12500 in steps of 0 .01 Low-Current Cutoff, A●...
  • Page 51 Overcurrent Control Settings Table 17. Vista Coordination - Tap Time Overcurrent Phase Protection Inverse Segment Ampere Rating 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 14 to 12500 in steps of 0 .01 Low-Current Cutoff, A●...
  • Page 52 Overcurrent Control Settings Table 18. Vista Coordination - Main Time Overcurrent Phase Protection Inverse Segment Main Ampere Rating 25, 30, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800 14 to 12500 in steps of 0 .01 Low-Current Cutoff, A●...

  • Page 53: Thermal Characteristic Protection

    Thermal Characteristic Protection One final consideration in the selection of ANSI/US and IEC curve families to achieve proper power system coordination is the Thermal Characteristic Protection of the Vista Overcurrent Control. The control will self-protect its internal power supply and current- sensing circuitry when a pickup setting (in amperes) and/or a time setting exceeds the thermal limits of the electronic circuitry (in both the electronics module and burden board assemblies).

  • Page 54: Warning Messages

    Warning Messages Table 19. Warning Messages Type of Message Text Active When Action Message (Interrupter 1 and When you use IEEE or Only applies to IEEE and IEC Interrupter 2) The selected IEC curves with too high curves . Select a lower time protection element settings a minimum-trip current multiplier or a lower minimum-...

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