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TripSaver
II Cutout-Mounted Recloser
®
Outdoor Distribution (15.5 kV, 25 kV)
Installation, Operation, and Configuration

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Section
Qualified Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read this Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Retain this Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proper Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Following Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Replacement Instructions and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Location of Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Gateway to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing a New Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Replacing a Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing a New Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replacing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Kit 903-002702-02/01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Kit 903-002701-01/02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing Remote Antenna
Kit 903-002700-02/03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
January 17, 2022
© S&C Electric Company 2018-2022, all rights reserved
TripSaver
via Gateway
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II Communications
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Section
Replacing a Local Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Software User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Gateway Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TripSaver® II Service Center
Configuration Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Remote Drop Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Gang/Local Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
DNP3 Master Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DNP3 Outstation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
User Roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Commissioning (Pairing) a TripSaver II
Recloser for Use with the Communications
Gateway
Firmware Version 1 .8 or 1 .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Installed on the Utility Pole and
Powered by Line Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Signal Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Appendix A
Interface Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Power System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Understanding the Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Appendix B
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Instruction Sheet 461-509
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser TripSaver II Communications ® ® Outdoor Distribution (15.5 kV, 25 kV) via Gateway Installation, Operation, and Configuration Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Introduction Installing and Replacing a Local Antenna Qualified Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing Local Antenna 904-002450-02 .

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Video A video about how to pair a communications gateway with a TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser is available at sandc.com/GatewayPairing-video. The goal of the video is to provide a clear and simple visual reference. In no way is the video meant as a complete replacement of these written instructions.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Introduction Warranty The warranty and/or obligations described in S&C’s standard conditions of sale, as set forth in Price Sheet 150, plus any special warranty provisions, as set forth in the applicable product-line specification bulletin, are exclusive. The remedies provided in the former for breach of these warranties shall constitute the immediate purchaser’s or end user’s exclusive remedy and a fulfillment of all the seller’s liability.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Understanding Several types of safety-alert messages may appear throughout this instruction sheet and on labels attached to crate, packing, and equipment. 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 (Not Shown) Reorder Information for Safety Labels Location Safety Alert Message Description Part Number CAUTION 180-000070-00 Rev A This control is connected to electrical distribution equipment . . . CAUTION 180-002533-01 Risk of electric shock . . . CAUTION 180-002577-01 Earth Ground...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions DANGER The TripSaver  II Communications via Gateway system connects to a 120/240-Vac source. Failure to observe these precautions 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 7: Shipping And Handling

    Shipping and Handling Packing Storage A complete TripSaver  II Communications via Gateway TripSaver  II Communications Gateways are shipped system for a new installation consists of two shipping on pallets banded with plastic wrap. This packaging containers. They include the following: is designed to protect the communications gateway from freight damage.

  • Page 8: Mounting, Powering, And Securing The Communications Gateway

    Mounting, Powering, and Securing the Communications Gateway Antenna Radio PS/Battery Board Gateway Controller Module Battery Module Ac line fuse Ground wire Figure 1. The TripSaver II Communications Gateway. S&C Instruction Sheet 461-509...

  • Page 9: Mounting The Communications

    The communications gateway antenna is directional. The communications gateway should be mounted ideally no more than 30 feet (9.1 m) below the TripSaver II reclosers to which it will be paired. There should be an unobstructed line of sight between the gateway antenna and the LCD screen of each TripSaver II recloser.

  • Page 10: Powering The Communications Gateway

    Mounting, Powering, and Securing the Communications Gateway Powering the Follow these steps to power the communications gateway: Communications STEP 1. Remove the red protection cap attached to the power-connection terminal at Gateway the bottom of the communications gateway. ● STEP 2. Open the box.

  • Page 11: Securing The Communications Gateway

    Mounting, Powering Up, and Securing the Communications Gateway Securing the Follow these steps to secure the communications gateway: Communications STEP 1. Close the door and use the door latches to secure the enclosure. See Figure 2 on Gateway page 9. STEP 2.

  • Page 12: Installing And Replacing A Radio

    Installing and Replacing a Radio Installing a New Radio A radio providing fi eld-area network capability for SCADA applications, if specifi ed, is furnished factory-installed in the communications gateway. Alternately, the customer may install a user-furnished radio. See Figure 4. Follow these steps to install a radio in the communications gateway: Disconnect the ac power cable connected to the bottom of the gateway and then STEP 1.

  • Page 13: Replacing A Radio

    Installing and Replacing a Radio STEP 4. Attach the antenna connector to the user-furnished radio. If using the standard S&C-provided antenna, the applicable leads are LTE 1 (890- to 960-MHz/ 1710- to 2700-MHz bands) and LTE 2 (diversity). If using a remote antenna, use the leads from the surge-suppressor connector.

  • Page 14: Installing And Replacing A Backup Battery

    Installing and Replacing a Backup Battery Installing a New A backup battery to support the loss of control power and the gang operation feature, if specified, is furnished factory-installed in the communications gateway. For Battery customers who initially choose not to have a backup battery, a backup battery system kit (903-002460-01) can be retrofi tted to the communications gateway.

  • Page 15: Replacing A Battery

    Installing and Replacing a Backup Battery Spring- loaded screw Nuts (4) Spring-loaded Top bracket screw Figure 6. Battery installation. Replacing a Battery Follow these steps to replace a battery in the communications gateway: STEP 1. Disconnect the ac power cable connected to the bottom of the gateway (See Figure 2 on page 9) and then disconnect the ac line fuse located at the lower right corner of the gateway box.

  • Page 16: Installing Remote Antenna Kits

    Installing Remote Antenna Kits Installing Remote The 403- to 470-MHz, 2-dBi antenna kit includes an omnidirectional antenna with an N-male connector, pole mounting and bracket BM-1009, 2-shrink tubing, grounding kits Antenna Kit for the LMR-400, and a weather-resistant cable tie. 40-foot (12.2-m) or 60-foot (18.3-m) 903-002702-02/01 coaxial cable length options are available.

  • Page 17: Installing Remote Antenna

    Installing Remote Antenna Kits Installing Remote The 890- to 960-MHz, 10-dBi antenna includes an omnidirectional Yagi antenna, a pole-mounted single antenna arm with 30-foot (9.1-m) or 50-foot (15.2-m) coaxial cable, Antenna Kit and N-type male connectors on both ends. The customer must provide 1.375-inch (35-mm) 903-002701-01/02 OD pipe for the antenna.

  • Page 18: Installing And Replacing A Local Antenna

    Installing and Replacing a Local Antenna Installing Local The 403- to 470-MHz, 2-dBi antenna includes an omnidirectional antenna with an N-male connector. Antenna 904-002450-02 STEP 1. Remove the protection cap attached to the antenna connector terminal at the bottom of the communications gateway box. STEP 2.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Communications Gateway

    Confi guring the Communications Gateway Software User’s Guide Logging on to the Communications Gateway The communications gateway is accessed via a Web browser interface. Connect a PC with a CAT5 Ethernet cable to the communications gateway’s Ethernet Port 1. See Figure 4 on page 12.
  • Page 20 Configuring the Communications Gateway After allowing approximately 3 minutes for the gateway to boot, a confirmation the PC has successfully joined the communications gateway network may be observed by launching an MSDOS command window and running ‘ipconfig /all’ at the command prompt.
  • Page 21 Configuring the Communications Gateway Note: If the interface indicates “media disconnected,” this is an indication the Ethernet connection between the host PC and the communications gateway is not functional, and it should be investigated. NOTICE Because the end user can change the IP address range, or even disable DHCP completely and change the communications gateway to a static IP address, it is important to make a note of any IP settings changes .
  • Page 22 Configuring the Communications Gateway When logging in for the first time, users will be sent to the Profile screen and be prompted to change the default password. NOTICE With communications gateway firmware version 3 . 1 and later, the default password for the admin user must be changed before proceeding .

  • Page 23: General Status

    Configuring the Communications Gateway General Status The purpose of the General Status screen is informational and for display only. No edits are allowed. Field edits are permitted under respective menu sections where each field’s purpose is defined. The General Status screen is comprised of the “Gateway Identity,” “GPS,” “Gateway LAN,”...

  • Page 24: Gateway Settings

    Configuring the Communications Gateway Gateway Settings The Gateway Settings screen contains the “Gateway Name,” “Ethernet 1 (LAN),” “Ethernet 2 (WAN),” ”IEC104 Protocol,” “Time Synchronization Source,” “Gateway Configuration,” “Firmware Upgrade,” “Reboot Gateway” and “Ping Station” panels. Note: For all field edits within each menu, the Save button must be clicked for field modifications to occur.
  • Page 25 Confi guring the Communications Gateway Ethernet 1 (LAN) In this panel, the network associated with the communications gateway local area network (LAN) is defi ned for management devices connecting to physical Ethernet Port 1. See Figure 15. As noted earlier, the communications gateway ships with a default IP address of 192.168.1.1, a NetMask equal to 255.255.255.0, and DHCP set to “On.”...
  • Page 26 Configuring the Communications Gateway The fields required within this panel are determined by the DHCP button toggled to the On or Off positions. With DHCP in the Off position, management devices connected to communications gateway’s physical Port 1 must be configured with a static IP address that resides in the communications gateway’s LAN IP range identified by the NetMask setting in the previous field.
  • Page 27 Configuring the Communications Gateway Ethernet 2 (WAN) This panel defines the IP addressing for the communications gateway’s Ethernet Port 2 and subsequent network linkage and settings respective to the customer’s legacy back- haul WAN network. See Figure 17. Note: The use of these fields is for WANs that use Ethernet as a back-haul transport protocol.
  • Page 28 Configuring the Communications Gateway DHCP State ‘On’ No fields require identification. A DHCP request will be initiated by the communications gateway to the WAN’s DHCP server, which will assign an IP address for all data com- munications over the WAN. See Figure 18. Figure 18.
  • Page 29 Configuring the Communications Gateway SCADA Protocol The communications gateway supports the use of the DNP3 protocol by default. It also supports the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol, or the “IEC104” protocol, which is a separate com- munications protocol from the DNP3 protocol. To switch to the IEC104 protocol, click on the IEC104 Enable toggle button, and then click on the Save button.
  • Page 30 Confi guring the Communications Gateway Time Synchronization The communications gateway supports three primary methods of time synchronization: “GPS only,” “SCADA only,” and “GPS Primary, SCADA backup.” Select the desired option from the Time Synchronization Source dropdown menu and click the Save button. See Figure 20.
  • Page 31 Confi guring the Communications Gateway Gateway Configuration The communications gateway supports a capability to perform bulk imports and exports of certain confi guration data parameters. The communications gateway will use the same XML fi le format for both import and export functions. This will allow a user to confi gure settings in one communications gateway device, export those settings into an XML fi le, and then import the same settings into another communications gateway.
  • Page 32 Configuring the Communications Gateway Table 1. Import and Export ConfigDB Parameters Data Name Description Type of Range of Value Value Type of interface used for DNP3 . See DNP3 Interface on DNP3 Master Settings interface String TCP, UDP, Serial screen . 9600, 19200, Serial baud rate, used if interface=Serial .
  • Page 33 Configuring the Communications Gateway Table 1. Import and Export ConfigDB Parameters —Continued Data Name Description Type of Range of Value Value This setting enables or disables the single-unit Drop Open feature in the gateway, independent of the individual settings for the TripSaver II recloser . When set to “true,”...
  • Page 34 Configuring the Communications Gateway The second section in the XML file format is encapsulated by <DNP3> tags. This contains more structured information such as the list of binary input setpoint mappings, for example: <DNP3> <BinaryInputSetPoints> <binaryinputsetpoint statuspoint=”0” codedescription=”1” eventclass=”2”/> <binaryinputsetpoint statuspoint=”3” codedescription=”2” eventclass=”1”/> </BinaryInputSetPoints>...
  • Page 35 Configuring the Communications Gateway Table 2. Import and Export Settings Configuration—Continued Data Parameter Group Attribute Description Range of Value Type statuspoint See Status Point on DNP3 Outstation Settings screen . Integer 0…20 Per S&C codedescription See Code Description on DNP3 Outstation Settings screen . Integer Instruction Sheet 461-560...
  • Page 36 Configuring the Communications Gateway Import Configuration Follow these steps to complete the Import Configuration function. See Figures 22 and 23. Under the Gateway Configuration panel, click on the Import Configuration STEP 1. button. A Web User Interface (WUI) dialog box appears. STEP 2.
  • Page 37 Confi guring the Communications Gateway Export Configuration Follow these steps to complete the Export Confi guration function. See Figures 24 and 25. On the Gateway Confi guration panel, click on the Export Confi guration STEP 1. button. A WUI dialogue box appears with a suggested fi lename for the exported confi guration.
  • Page 38 Confi guring the Communications Gateway Firmware Upgrade This panel enables the loading of fi rmware versions onto the communications gateway. See Figure 26. Follow these steps to perform a firmware upgrade: STEP 1. Download the fi rmware fi le. Firmware fi les can be found in the S&C Customer Portal at sandc.com/en/support/sc-customer-portal/.
  • Page 39 Confi guring the Communications Gateway STEP 3. A Windows dialog box will open. See Figure 27. Navigate to the fi rmware fi le and select it. Click on the Open button. Figure 27. The firmware-upload dialog box. S&C Instruction Sheet 461-509...
  • Page 40 Configuring the Communications Gateway STEP 4. The file uploads to the communications gateway. After the upload completes, the gateway will confirm a successful upload.. See Figures 28 and 29. Figure 28. The Firmware Upload progress bar. Figure 29. The dialog box showing the firmware upload is complete. S&C Instruction Sheet 461-509...
  • Page 41 Configuring the Communications Gateway STEP 5. When it is 100% done, the communications gateway will go through a verification process to confirm it was securely signed by S&C Electric Company. See Figure 30. Figure 30. The firmware-verification process. After the file is verified, a notification will appear. Click on the OK button to STEP 6.
  • Page 42 Configuring the Communications Gateway Click on the Upgrade button. This will start the upgrade process. See STEP 7. Figures 32 and 33. Figure 32. Start the firmware upgrade process by clicking on the Upgrade button. Figure 33. The firmware-upgrade process progress bar. S&C Instruction Sheet 461-509...
  • Page 43 Configuring the Communications Gateway STEP 8. When the gateway has completed processing the upgrade, a notification will appear. See Figure 34. When the user clicks on the OK button on this notification, the browser will display a screen indicating the gateway is unavailable while it reboots.
  • Page 44 Confi guring the Communications Gateway Reboot Gateway The red Reboot button enables the user to restart the communications gateway. See Figure 35. When selected, a dialog box appears to confi rm the Reboot command. After the user clicks on the OK button, the user interface will show a Gateway Unavailable screen.

  • Page 45: Device Management

    Confi guring the Communications Gateway Figure 37. A ping Success message. Device Management The purpose of the Device Management screen is to provide the ability to add, modify, update, or delete a TripSaver II recloser. Additionally, a listing of TripSaver II reclosers with respective connection status is displayed in the screen.
  • Page 46 Configuring the Communications Gateway To add a TripSaver II recloser, click on the Add TripSaver II button on the top right of the page. A dialog box will appear. Enter the recloser’s Transceiver ID and the desired device name. See Figure 38 and Figure 39. The Transceiver ID must contain a total of 32 hexadecimal digits, separated by three periods.

  • Page 47: Configuration Software

    Configuring the Communications Gateway TripSaver  II Service When connected to the communications gateway through Ethernet Port 1, the connected ® TripSaver II reclosers can be accessed through the communications gateway with the Center Configuration service center configuration software. This allows the gateway to take the place of the Software USB transceiver.
  • Page 48 Configuring the Communications Gateway When the Service Center Configuration mode is enabled, a dialog box appears. See Figure 41. Figure 41. The dialog box showing the enable service center configuration pop-up. When the service center configuration software is opened and the Connect to Device option is selected from the menu bar, a selection of TripSaver II reclosers connected to the gateway will be displayed.

  • Page 49: Remote Drop Open

    Configuring the Communications Gateway Remote Drop Open TripSaver II reclosers supplied with the 30-second option (“-O”), firmware version 1.8, and ordered with the Remote Drop Open option (“-D”) factory-enabled can be configured using the Remote Drop Open settings to operate when issued a DNP3 SCADA command. To use the Remote Drop Open feature, the TripSaver ...
  • Page 50 Configuring the Communications Gateway Note: The Enable Remote Drop Open in Gateway toggle button will not erase the settings for each individual recloser when toggled to the Off position and then saved by clicking the Save button. It will turn the feature off in the communications gateway. This allows the user to locally turn remote operation off if, for example, local work is to be done on a recloser group and then turn the feature back on without losing settings.
  • Page 51 Configuring the Communications Gateway When a TripSaver II recloser that does not have the Remote Drop Open option (“-D”) factory-enabled is paired with the communications gateway, the Factory Enabled in TSII setting will show a grey “NO” label, and the two Activation Status indicators will also show a grey “NO”...

  • Page 52: Gang/Local Operation

    Configuring the Communications Gateway Gang/Local Operation Local Drop Open Operation Settings TripSaver II reclosers supplied with firmware versions 1.7, 1.8, and 1.9 can be configured using the Local Drop Open settings to drop open when another member of the configu- ration group, or “gang,” drops open because of a permanent fault, Local Manual Open (LMO) operation, or an orientation change.
  • Page 53 Configuring the Communications Gateway recloser is configured to work in a gang. For this feature to work, the Receive Local Drop Open setting must be enabled in both the gateway and the TripSaver II recloser by toggling the appropriate buttons to the On position. Click on the Save button after making the desired settings.
  • Page 54 Configuring the Communications Gateway To enable a TripSaver II recloser to be an initiator of a gang operation, one or more of the Initiate Gang Operation toggle buttons must be toggled to the On position. The three initiator buttons are Permanent Fault, Local Manual Open (LMO), or Orientation Change.
  • Page 55 Configuring the Communications Gateway The Local Drop Open Retry Time (seconds) field configures the time between drop-open commands given to the reclosers, either directly by clicking the Perform Local Command button or when configured for gang operation. (Range: 0-3600 seconds; Default: 10) The Local Drop Open Max Retries field configures the maximum number of Gang/ Local operation commands to be given to the reclosers configured for Gang/Local...

  • Page 56: Dnp3 Master Settings

    Configuring the Communications Gateway A TripSaver II recloser and paired communications gateway can be configured for both Single Unit Operation and Gang Operation functions. See Figure 52. Figure 52. A Single Unit and Gang operation. DNP3 Master Settings The purpose of the DNP3 Master Settings screen is to update settings for connecting to the DNP3 master server.
  • Page 57 Configuring the Communications Gateway Specific to the selection of the serial protocol, four new fields will open directly under the General DNP3 Master Settings panel. The new fields requiring input include Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, and Flow Control. The Baud Rate field is chosen by selecting one of the values from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 58: Dnp3 Outstation Settings

    Configuring the Communications Gateway DNP3 Outstation The purpose of the DNP3 Outstation Settings screen is to specify how the communica- tions gateway will operate within a Proxy mode between the TripSaver II recloser and the Settings SCADA master and to configure the DNP3 point codes/mapping for DNP3 communications to the TripSaver II recloser.
  • Page 59 Configuring the Communications Gateway DNP3 Outstation General Settings In this panel are two fields and one toggle button, the TCP Keepalive Timer and the DNP3 Inactivity Timer fields and the Disable DNP3 Object Flag Comm_Lost toggle button, specific to settings for communications between the communications gateway and the SCADA master.
  • Page 60 Configuring the Communications Gateway Unsolicited Response The DNP3 unsolicited response capability allows the communications gateway to report event data to the SCADA master in real time without waiting for a request from the master. See Figure 58. Figure 58. The Unsolicited Response panel. The fields are defined as follows: •...
  • Page 61 Configuring the Communications Gateway • Unsolicited Transmit Delay Time. This is the maximum amount of time the gateway will queue DNP3 unsolicited events before sending to the SCADA master, in units of milliseconds. This complements the Unsolicited Transmit Delay Event Count field.
  • Page 62 Configuring the Communications Gateway Status Point: These point numbers represent what the SCADA system will see in response to a static or event data request or an unsolicited event response. Code Description: Point codes representing specific status points may be assigned to individual SCADA point numbers.
  • Page 63 Configuring the Communications Gateway Follow these steps to input the settings: STEP 1. Navigate to the field on the Status Point line. Initiate the drop-down menu by selecting the field. STEP 2. Highlight the desired identifier. STEP 3. STEP 4. Select the check mark for acknowledgement.
  • Page 64 Configuring the Communications Gateway Analog Input Points Configuration This window contains configuration parameters for analog input points. Mapping these points will make them available in SCADA. The window is initiated by clicking on the Analog Input button. See Figure 62. Figure 62.
  • Page 65 Configuring the Communications Gateway Pct (Percent) Deadband: This field creates a range based on a percentage of the last reported value for this analog input. The range boundary is defined by multiplying the field input value by the value of the analog point. In the case where the next analog input “READ,”...
  • Page 66 Configuring the Communications Gateway Status Point: This is the point number the SCADA system will see in response to a static or event data request or an unsolicited response. Code Description: This point code represents a specific type of counter reported by the TripSaver II recloser.
  • Page 67 Configuring the Communications Gateway Command (Binary Output) Points Configuration This window contains configuration parameters for command point mapping. See Figure 64. Mapping these points will make them available in SCADA. Figure 64. The Command (Binary Output) configuration screen. Status Point: This is the point number the SCADA system will use when operating the command point.

  • Page 68: User Roles

    Configuring the Communications Gateway Retry Interval: This is the interval between retries. (Range: 1 to 3600) Max Retry Attempts: This is the maximum number of retry attempts that will be sent. (Range: 1 to 2,592,000) User Roles The purpose of the User Roles menu is for adding users and corresponding access privileges.
  • Page 69 Configuring the Communications Gateway Table 3. User Role Permissions Element Within Gateway User TripSaver II Technician Page Admin Role Screen Role User Role Role General Status Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Update gateway Allowed Allowed Blocked Blocked configuration Gateway Settings Install firmware Allowed Blocked Blocked...

  • Page 70: Security Settings

    Confi guring the Communications Gateway Security Settings Secure Tunnel The communications gateway supports the ability to tunnel all communication network traffi c from the communications gateway to a customer-supplied peer. See Figure 66. Enabling a secure tunnel from the communications gateway creates an authenticated, encrypted, and integrity-protected path through which DNP3 traffi c will pass.
  • Page 71 Configuring the Communications Gateway OpenVPN Configuration This type of security tunnel allows the administrator to create an OpenVPN tunnel to encapsulate IP packets from the local interface to the remote OpenVPN server. As with the tunnel configuration above, select the Open VPN option from the drop- down menu.
  • Page 72 Confi guring the Communications Gateway Remote Web Access The Remote Web Access toggle button enables Web-user interface access via Ethernet Port 2. This confi guration setting can only be updated by the admin user and only after the admin user has changed the default password. Web access via Ethernet Port 2 is also controlled by a DNP3 binary output setpoint, which must also be enabled to allow this traffi c.
  • Page 73 • The Drop Open commands on the Gang/Local Operation screen will not be available . • The Enable command on the TripSaver II Service Center Configuration Software screen will not be available . Follow these steps to enable the Remote Web Access feature: STEP 1.
  • Page 74 Configuring the Communications Gateway STEP 3. On the DNP3 Outstation Settings screen, Command (Binary Output) field, a Binary Output status point must be configured with code description “1: Communication Gateway remote web user interface switch.” See Figure 70. Figure 70. Configuring the Remote Web UI DNP3 command (binary output). See Figure 71.

  • Page 75: Profile

    Configuring the Communications Gateway STEP 5. If a SpeedNet™ Radio is used for the field area network radio, the remote Web user’s computer will require an additional setting to be updated to enable Web access. The user must reduce the MTU (maximum transmission unit) size to a value of 500 or lower.

  • Page 76: Diagnostics

    Configuring the Communications Gateway Diagnostics The purpose of the Diagnostics screen is to initiate the retrieval of the Diagnostic and Event Log files. See Figure 73. Figure 73. The Diagnostics screen retrieves files. When the Retrieve button is selected, a dialogue box appears notifying the user of the file-retrieval interval.
  • Page 77 Configuring the Communications Gateway If the Download button is clicked, a notification of file download completion appears, and the Log file will be saved in the computer’s Download file folder. See Figure 75. Figure 75. The Diagnostic Log completion dialogue box. S&C Instruction Sheet 461-509...

  • Page 78: Service Center Pairing A Tripsaver Ii Recloser With

    Pairing the reclosers one at a time is the fastest method to pair a TripSaver II recloser and a com- munications gateway. TripSaver II reclosers must be furnished with the Extended Open Interval option, which allows up to a 30-second open interval between reclose operations.

  • Page 79: Field Pairing A Tripsaver Ii Recloser

    1.8, there may be a need to pair a TripSaver II recloser using an older version of the firmware with a com- munications gateway. For TripSaver II reclosers furnished with firmware version 1.6 or 1.7, pairing can only be performed at the installation site with the TripSaver II...
  • Page 80 Recloser, Outdoor Distribution (15 kV and 25 kV): Installation and Operation,” and power it via line current. Install the communications gateway no more than 30 feet (9.1 m) from the TripSaver II recloser(s) to be paired. Connect the communications gateway to ac power.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Remember, the communications gateway should be no more than 100 feet (30.5 m) away from the TripSaver II recloser and should have an unob- structed view of the recloser. The communications gateway antenna is directional, and the TripSaver II reclosers must be installed above the communications gateway, ideally on the same pole.

  • Page 82: Quick Installation Checklist

    Quick Installation Checklist Pre-Installation □ Examine the shipment(s) and make sure it includes: • The communications gateway • Mounting hardware for securing the gateway to the pole • An ac power cable Also, make sure the recloser uses firmware v1.6 or later for Extended Open Interval functionality.

  • Page 83: Interface Pinouts

    Appendix A Interface Pinouts The RS-232 port of the gateway controller module (green box) is configured as data- terminal equipment. See Table 4. Table 4. Gateway Controller Module RS-232 Interface Pinout Function Description No Connection RX from Radio RS-232 Receive TX to Radio RS-232 Transmit No Connection...

  • Page 84: Power System Diagram

    Appendix A Power System Diagram Figure 76. The communications gateway power system diagram. Note: A user-supplied disconnect switch may be required for installation between the ac input and the PS/Battery Board. Contact your nearest S&C Sales Office for details. S&C Instruction Sheet 461-509...

  • Page 85: Understanding The Radio Mode

    “corded” power module (power module with ac adapter and extension cord) to the base of the TripSaver II recloser . The corded power module is ONLY intended to be used for setup and data collection when the TripSaver II recloser is de-energized and removed from the utility pole .
  • Page 86 The corded ac power module should never be ① ● This could be set to “Yes” or “No” without connected to the TripSaver II recloser when the affecting the Radio mode . recloser is powered by line current . See the Danger message on page 85 .

  • Page 87: Gateway Controller Module Indicator Lights

    Appendix A Gateway Controller Module Indicator Lights Figure 77. LED indicator lights. Blue LED: The gateway controller module is connected to power. Orange LED: This is the “Heartbeat LED.” This LED indicates various stages during the module’s Startup sequence. When the module is fi rst powered on, the orange LED will be off for 15 seconds and then on for 10 seconds.

  • Page 88: Regulatory Information

    Appendix B Regulatory This document contains statements that are required for compliance with the rules and policies of various national and international regulatory agencies. The information is Information current as of the date of this publication but may be subject to change without notice. For the most recent version of this Instruction Manual with the most up to date regulatory information, visit sandc.com.
  • Page 89 Appendix B Brazil (ANATEL): Atendimento à Regulamentação Anatel Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. Este produto está homologado pela ANATEL, de acordo com os procedimentos regu- lamentados pela Resolução 242/2000, e atende aos requisitos técnicos aplicados. Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL.

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