Notices

SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL

This document describes the installation and maintenance procedures for the
N-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser with ADVC Controller Range.

LIMITATIONS
This document is copyright and is provided solely for the use of the purchaser. It is
not to be copied in any way, nor its contents divulged to any third party, nor to be
used as the basis of a tender or specification without the express written permission
of the manufacturer.

DISCLAIMER
The advisory procedures and information contained within this Manual have been
compiled as a guide to the safe and effective operation of products supplied by
Nu-Lec Industries Pty Ltd.
It has been prepared in conjunction with references from sub-assembly suppliers
and the collective experience of the manufacturer.
In-service conditions for use of the products may vary between customers and
end-users. Consequently, this Manual is offered as a guide only. It should be used in
conjunction with the customers own safety procedures, maintenance program,
engineering judgement and training qualifications.
No responsibility, either direct or consequential, for injury or equipment failure can be
accepted by Nu-Lec Industries Pty Ltd resulting from the use of this Manual.

COPYRIGHT
© 2008 by Nu-Lec Industries Pty Ltd.
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this document may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the
manufacturer.

REVISION RECORD
Level Date Comment
R00 26 September, 2005 First Release
R01 23 January, 2006 Progressive updates
R02 22 November, 2006 ADVC Version 42
R03 2 September, 2008 ADVC Version 44

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N-Series Recloser Contents
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CONTENTS
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SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
DISCLAIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
COPYRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
REVISION RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
1 Scope of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
EQUIPMENT VERSIONS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SOFTWARE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
CONTENTS OF CRATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
UNPACKING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
CONTROL CABLE CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
TESTING & CONFIGURING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
TRANSPORT TO SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
SITE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Parts Required (Not supplied by the manufacturer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Site Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Cable Tail Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Surge Arrester Mounting and Terminating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Earthing (Grounding) .................................................................................................. 3-8
LV Auxiliary Power from Mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
LV Auxiliary Power from Dedicated Utility Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Auxiliary Power from Integrated Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
4 Communications and Accessories Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
RADIO ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Protection of Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
THE CUSTOMER COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Connecting to the Terminal Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Radio/Modem Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
IOEX2 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
COMMUNICATION PORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
V23 FSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Windows Switchgear Operating System (WSOS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
SCADA Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

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5 Testing Your Installation ............................................................................................ 5-1

POWERING UP THE ADVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ADVC AND THE ACR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
AUXILIARY SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
WORK TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
TERMINAL DESIGNATION AND PHASE ROTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
POWER FLOW DIRECTION SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
TRIPPING AND CLOSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
ENABLE/DISABLE SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
MECHANICAL TRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
SECONDARY INJECTION TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
PRIMARY INJECTION TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
POWER FLOW DIRECTION TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
ON LOAD CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
6 Control Electronics Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
SEALING & CONDENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
CONTROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
PSU Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
CAPE Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
CUSTOMER COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Protection And Communication Submodule (PCOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Power Supply And Switchgear Module (PSSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
OPERATOR INTERFACE/ DOOR ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
WSOS5 Interface .......................................................................................................... 6-2
CUSTOMER COMPARTMENT(S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
7 Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
setVUE PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
DISPLAY GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Navigating the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
DISPLAY SCREEN LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
CHANGING SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Operator Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Password Protected Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Protection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
QUICK KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
flexVUE PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Status Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Quick Action Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
DISPLAY GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Navigating the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
DISPLAY SCREEN LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
CHANGING SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Operator Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Password Protected Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
ALERTS MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Normal Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Critical Alerts: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Activating Protection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Exiting the Protection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Re-Entering the Protection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

iii
N-Series Recloser
with ADVC Controller Contents
(cont)

8 Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
READING THE EVENT LOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
TYPICAL EVENT LOG TRIP SEQUENCE DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Display of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Setting Change Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
9 Power System Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
POWER SYSTEM FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
REAL TIME DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
System Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Sequence Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Maximum Demand Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
10 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
ACR MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
ACR SF6 RECHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Safety Removal from Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Safety Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Gas Fill Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Filling with Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Confirming the Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Disconnecting the Gas Fill Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
ADVC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
BATTERY REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Battery Heater Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Door Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
BATTERY CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Excess Close Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
FAULT FINDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
ADVC Controller Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC MODULES AND UPGRADES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
11 Ratings and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
EQUIPMENT AND CRATING DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
ACR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
BREAKING DUTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Duty Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Bushing Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
HV Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Current Transformers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
ADVC ........................................................................................................................... 11-4
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
POWER SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
SF6 GAS PRESSURE MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

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Appendix A Replaceable Parts & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
ACR DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
ADVC COMPACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
ADVC ULTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
POLE MOUNTING BRACKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
IOEX2 DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Appendix C Safety Data Sheet - Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Appendix D Silicone Grease Hazard Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

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1 Scope of this Manual

GENERAL
This manual describes the installation and maintenance of the N-Series Automatic
Circuit Recloser and the ADVC Controller.
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility
is taken for loss or damage incurred by the purchaser or user due to any error or
omission in the document.
Inevitably, not all details of equipment are provided nor are instructions for every
variation or contingency during installation, operation or maintenance.
For additional information on specific problems or requirements, please contact the
manufacturer or your distributor.

EQUIPMENT VERSIONS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

This manual applies to the following equipment:

N-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser N15 N27 N38-12.5 N38-16

Controller Cubicle ADVC Controller Range
The model number is shown on the equipment rating plate. If your equipment does
not show one of these model numbers, this manual is not applicable. Please contact
the manufacturer or your local distributor.

SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used throughout this manual (and others). The are
designed to give a quick way of indicating information that is designed for specific
areas of interest.

The bushing symbol indicates that the adjacent information applies

only to the specified Switchgear.

The grey box symbol indicates that the adjacent information does
not apply to all products.

The note symbol indicates that the adjacent text contains

information for your particular attention.

The warning symbol indicates that the adjacent text contains a

warning.

The caution symbol indicates that the adjacent text details a

situation in which care should be taken.

The following information only relates to the setVUE Operator

Interface. See setVUE Panel (page 7-2) for more details.
Note: Panel messages or Menu Navigation follows these icons in
DOT MATRIX FONT

The following information only relates to the flexVUE Operator

Interface. See flexVUE Panel (page 7-6) for more details.
Note: Panel Messages or Menu Navigation follows these icons in
DOT MATRIX FONT

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SOFTWARE IDENTIFICATION
The software loaded into the ADVC Controller is identified by its version number
which has the form:
AXX-XX.XX.
This precisely identifies the software loaded into the microprocessor on the
controller.
In order to obtain effective technical support from the manufacturer or your distributor
it is vital to record the software version and to quote this when making your inquiry.
Without this information it is impossible for our customer service department to
identify the software and provide correct support.
The software version is shown on the Operator Control Interface “Switchgear
Wear/General Details” page, in the field “App.Ver”:

- - - - Switchgear Wear/General Details - - - - S

U Contact 100.0% Cubicle S/N 1234
V Contact 100.0% AppVer A44-01.01
W Contact 100.0%

Switchgear Status can be found on the flexVUE at the following location:

OPERATOR MENU - Switchgear Status -

Switchgear Info

See 7 Operator Interface (page 7-1) for instructions on how to use the Operator
Interface.

ABBREVIATIONS
ACR Automatic Circuit Recloser
ADVC Advanced Controller
BDU Basic Display Unit
CAPE Control and protection enclosure
CT Current transformer
CVT Capacitive Voltage Transducer
HMI Human Machine Interface
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diodes (Lamps)
MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
OCP Operator Control Panel (also known as Operator Interface)
O.I. Operator Interface
PCOM Protection and communications module
PSU Power supply unit
PSSM Power Supply & Switchgear Module
PTCC Pole top control cubicle
QAK Quick Action Keys (flexVUE only)
SCEM Switch cable entry module
SWGM Switchgear module
WSOS Windows Switchgear Operating System

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The N-Series remotely controlled and monitored automatic circuit recloser consists
of an N-Series automatic circuit recloser (ACR) combined with an Advanced
Controller (ADVC).

The N-Series ACR

 consists of vacuum interrupters in a sealed, stainless steel tank
 the tank is filled with sulphur hexaflouride (SF6) gas
 a pressure transducer is used to monitor gas pressure in the tank
 surge arresters can be directly fitted to the ACR and should be fitted at
installation
 voltages are measured on each of the 6 bushings
 current is measured on each phase
 the ACR itself retains information such as serial number, switchgear type,
operations and contact wear, independently of the ADVC
 the ACR can be tripped from the ground by a hookstick and then be locked out
by opening the isolating switches located on the ADVC.
 a clearly visible, external pointer shows whether the ACR is tripped or closed.

The ACR field-fitting kit includes a polymeric bushing boot and predetermined length
of 120 mm2,185 mm2, or 240 mm2 aluminium, insulated water-tight cable tail rated at
250A, 400A, 630A for each of the six bushings.
 the ACR is connected to the Advanced Controller (ADVC) via a control cable
through the base of the ADVC
 the ACR can be connected into an insulated or bare conductor system.

The ADVC Controller reads and displays the information which is stored in the ACR
and provides protection and communication properties for the ACR. The ADVC
Controller
 consists of:
 an electronic switchgear controller that monitors the ACR, and provides
communication and protection functions. (CAPE),
 an operator interface mounted on the CAPE,
 a power supply which also supplies power for customer equipment,
 an accessories and customer equipment compartment,
 is powered by an auxiliary voltage supply of 110, 220, or 240 volts AC,
 is connected to the ACR via a detachable control cable.
The customer compartment provides ample room for equipment. Standard
communications cables can be used for connection to the communications ports on
the ADVC and power is readily accessible from the programmable power terminal
block. (Please refer to “4 Communications and Accessories Installation (page
4-1)”.)

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Figure 1 N-Series ACR Construction

COMPACT

ULTRA

Figure 2 ADVC Controller Components

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TERMINOLOGY
The N-Series recloser bushings are identified as U1, V1, and W1 on one side,
usually the source side, and U2, V2, and W2 on the other, usually the load side.
(Source and load side are configurable) See Figure 3 : ACR Bushings (page 3)

Figure 3 ACR Bushings

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Ensure that the ADVC is stored indoors until
installation on site. If storage outdoors is
unavoidable, ensure that the ADVC is kept
in an upright position.
Take great care not to hit the recloser
bushings with the bracket or to drop the
bracket, which weighs nearly 30kg (66lb),
back into the crate
The control cubicle weighs
approximately 40 kg (88lb).
3 Installation
CONTENTS OF CRATE
Each crate includes:
 ACR,
 Pole mounting bracket with clamps if ordered. If a substation mounting bracket
was ordered it will be attached to the outside of the crate,
 Six bushing boots with clamping rings attached,
 Six tubes of electrical silicone grease to fill the bushing boots (seven tubes are
supplied with 38kV reclosers),
 One clamping ring spanner to fit boots to the bushings,
 caulking gun,
 The appropriate mounting kit,
 ADVC Cubicle (which will normally contain two batteries unless arrangements
have been made to ship batteries separately),
 Control cable,
 Six cable tails (where supplied by the manufacturer) pre-terminated with either a
threaded lug to screw into the bushings directly or with a flat lug for bolting to a
palm already fitted onto the bushings.
On receipt, the contents should be checked for shipping damage and the
manufacturer informed immediately if any is found.
UNPACKING PROCEDURE
Tools required:
 Wrecking bar to remove nails,
 Four D shackles, two slings and crane with a safe working load of 300kg to lift
the ACR,
 Screw Driver or Battery Drill with 8mm socket,
 16mm Spanner or Socket.
Procedure:
1: Remove the front (marked ADVC) and back panels of the crate.
2: Remove the top of the crate. Inside the top of the crate you will find a timber
brace which is fitted around and between the recloser bushings and attached to
the side walls of the crate. The brace supports the bushing boots, control cable,
accessories kit, and mounting bracket if supplied.
3: Cut each strapping holding the bushing boots, the accessories kit, and the
control cable in position. Remove the bushing boots and control cable and put
them in a clean, dry place.
4: Unscrew the four wood screws which attach the mounting bracket (if present) to
the top timber brace and lift the mounting bracket out of the crate.
5: Unscrew the four wood screws which attach the top timber brace to the side
walls of the crate and remove the brace.
6: Remove the cable tails which are bent over the top of the ADVC.
7: Fit D-shackles to the lifting points on the circuit breaker and lift it out of the crate
and on to the ground using the crane.
8: Remove the two bolts securing the ADVC to its top and bottom timber braces
and lift the unit from the crate.
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CONTROL CABLE CONNECTION

When installing or testing the ACR it is necessary to connect and disconnect the
control cable either from the ACR, the ADVC or both. The control cable is plugged
into the base of the ACR and the other end into the ADVC at the bottom, right-most
socket on the Control and Protection Enclosure (CAPE).
To do this successfully requires the correct technique:
 Power down the control cubicle by switching off all MCB’s. This should be done
whenever connecting or disconnecting the control cable,
 To connect: hold the plug by the long sides, check orientation, gently locate it on
the socket and push firmly into place. Check it has locked by wriggling the plug. If
the plug cannot be pushed on with moderate force then it has not been located
properly. Heavy force is never required.
 To disconnect:
1: Hold the plug by the short sides and grip hard to release the clips inside the plug
(not visible).
Never pull the plug out by the cable.
2: Wriggle the plug to allow the clips to release.
3: Then pull the plug out.

TESTING & CONFIGURING

These tests can be carried out on site or in the workshop as preferred.
Unpack the crate as above and put the HV cables, boots and the control cable in a
clean safe place where they will not be damaged or soiled. Make a temporary earth
connection between the ADVC and the ACR. 1mm2 copper wire is adequate for this
purpose.
Raise the ACR using a crane or forklift in order to safely gain access to the bottom of
the N-Series ACR. Figure 4 : (page 3-2)
Unbolt the cover plate over the switch cable entry module (SCEM) compartment on
the bottom of the ACR and connect the ACR end of the control cable to the SCEM.
Lower the ACR on to props so that the control cable is not damaged by being caught
between the base of the ACR and the floor.
Then connect the ADVC end of the cable to the socket at the lower right-hand corner
of the CAPE located inside the ADVC cubicle. See Site Procedure - Step 15 (page
3-5)
The LV auxiliary supply (if applicable) should be connected as shown in Figure 6 : LV
Auxiliary Supply Connection (page 3-8)
Figure 4 Bottom of N-Series ACR Turn on the battery and auxiliary supply circuit breakers at the bottom of the control
cubicle and carry out the following tests:
1: Manual trip and close of the ACR.
2: Insulation test the high voltage connections to earth to check for shipping
damage on the high voltage side of the ACR.

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Connecting the batteries with reverse
polarity will cause damage to the
electronic systems.
An application note detailing workshop and
field test procedures is available. Contact
your agent or distributor.
Installation (cont)
3: Configure the protection settings.
4: Perform primary current injection as required.
5: Perform secondary current injection (if required by your Authority) using a Test
and Training Set (TTS).
6: Fit and test a radio or modem if required.
7: Attend to the battery using the care instructions given in Battery Care (page
10-5).
It may be desirable at this time to fit the cable tails and surge arresters to the ACR.
See Figure 5 : Cable Tail Installation (page 3-7).
TRANSPORT TO SITE
If the unpacking and testing was carried out in the workshop then the ACR and ADVC
must be transported safely to site. It is important the following steps are carried out:
 Turn off all ADVC circuit breakers and disconnect all auxiliary power supplies.
Disconnect the control cable from both ACR and ADVC and replace the cover
plate on the bottom of the ACR.
 Transport the ACR, ADVC and all parts in a safe and secure manner to site.
SITE INSTALLATION
If you are replacing a pole-top control cubicle (PTCC) or an original ADVC Controller
(Ver 43 or earlier) with an ADVC Controller (Ver 44 or above), the following should be
considered:
 The ADVC Controllers have different mounting points to the PTCC1.
 The connection to the auxiliary supply enters the cubicle at a different point.
 The earth stud is in a different position.
 Accessory cables may need extending.
 Unlike the PTCC which required an auxiliary power supply rating of 50VA, the
ADVC Controller requires 100VA.
 If the auxiliary supply is provided by an external VT connected through the ACR,
there are limitations to the supply ratings of equipment powered by the radio
power supply. For an external VT, the maximum continuous current drawn from
the radio supply should be limited to 0.5 amps.
 The ADVC Controller (Ver 44 or above) door is held open by a door stay
mechanism which prevent door swinging or blowing shut. To disengage the door
stay follow the directions on the operator sheet located on the inside of the door.
Tools Required
 Torque wrench and metric socket set, normal engineers tools.
 24mm Open ended drive to fit the torque wrench (commonly known as a "Claw
Foot"). This is only required with 630A cable tails which screw directly into the
bushings and are tightened by a 24mm lock-nut.
 Standard 300gm cartridge applicator, (Caulking Gun).
 Bushing boot clamping spanner, (supplied by the manufacturer).
 Tools to prepare pole as required.
 Crane or other lift for ACR and ADVC, four D shackles and slings. A 1m spreader
bar is also useful, if the surge arresters are to be fitted onto the ACR tank, to
keep the slings away from the surge arresters when lifting.
Parts Required (Not supplied by the manufacturer)
 Two 20mm galvanised or stainless steel bolts with washers and nuts etc. to bolt
the ACR mounting bracket to power pole. See Figure 7 : ACR Mounting and
Dimensions (page 3-9). If the optional pole clamps have been purchased this is
not required.
1 An accessory mounting bracket can be purchased to allow the use of the same mounting holes as were
used with the manufacturer’s PTCC. (Part No. 99800125)
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 Mounting parts for the ADVC. Either 20mm steel strapping or 10mm galvanised
or stainless steel bolts, nuts, etc.
 Fixing hardware for the control cable. This is a 27mm (1 1/16") diameter
sheathed conduit and can be fixed to the pole with ties, straps, P-clips or
saddles.
 Earth wire and lugs for the earthing scheme and parts for LV mains auxiliary
power connection. See Figure 6 : (page 3-8), Figure 8 : (page 3-10) and Figure 9
: (page 3-11).
 20mm sealing cable entry glands to suit auxiliary supply mains cables, 16mm
sealing cable entry glands to suit antenna or communications cable as required.
 Antenna, antenna feeder cable, and surge arrester as required if a radio is fitted
(unless supplied by the manufacturer).
 Aluminium jointing paste (250A and 400A cable tails only).
 Heat shrink or insulating tape (800A cable tails only).

Site Procedure
To erect and test the ACR and ADVC, carry out the following steps. Mounting details
are given in Figure 7 : (page 3-9).
1: Transport to site and carry out testing prior to erection as required.
2: Connect cable tails and surge arresters before raising the ACR. See “Cable Tail
Connections (page 3-6)” and “Surge Arrester Mounting and Terminating (page
3-7)”
3: Ensure that the pole is of sufficient strength to support the ACR. A structural
engineer may be needed to calculate the stresses involved.
4: Securely mount the ACR mounting bracket on the power pole.
5: Lift the ACR into position and lower it so that it sits on the mounting bracket. See
Figure 7 : (page 3-9).
6: Bolt the ACR to the mounting bracket with the four 12mm nuts and bolts
provided. Tighten to 50 Nm.
7: Complete the high voltage connections as shown in Figure 10 : (page 3-12) or as
appropriate for the site installation.
8: Unbolt the SCEM compartment cover plate from the bottom of the ACR. Remove
the blanking plate and fit the control cable into place. Connect the control cable
to plug P1 1 on the SCEM located inside the ACR.

The control cable retaining plate at the ACR
end is differentiated by having one corner
removed.
See “Control Cable Connection (page 3-2)” for the correct way to connect/
disconnect the control cable.
9: Fit the retaining plate. 2

2
10: Run the control cable from the ACR down to the ADVC.
11: If the ADVC is to be bolted to the pole, drill the top hole and fit the bolt. If it is to be
strapped, feed the straps through the slots on the upper and lower mounting
brackets.

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Note that the ADVC mounts have key holes as
shown here, so that you can lift the ADVC on
to the mounting bolt and slide it into position.
When mounting the ADVC to a wooden
pole, use a spirit level to ensure correct
alignment, and minimise torque on the
mounting brackets.
It is vital that the earthing scheme is
carried out as described.
Fitting the batteries with reverse polarity
will cause damage to the electronic
systems.
Installation (cont)
12: Lift the ADVC into position and bolt or strap it to the power pole.
13: Attach the control cable to the power pole maintaining maximum available
separation from the main earth bond (at 200mm for wood and concrete poles
and 150mm for steel poles). Ensure that there is enough cable available at each
end to permit connection to the equipment.
14: Run the earth connections as described in “Earthing (Grounding) (page 3-8)”.
15: Connect the control cable from the ACR through the base of the ADVC 1
1
and then to the switchgear socket 2 on the CAPE.
16: For LV mains supply run auxiliary wiring as shown in Figure 8 : (page 3-10).
Make the connection inside the ADVC as shown in Figure 6 : (page 3-8).
17: For LV supply from a dedicated transformer supplied by the utility, connect as
shown in Figure 9 : (page 3-11).
18: For Integrated supply from an external transformer, connect as shown in Figure
9 : (page 3-11). (See also “Auxiliary Power from Integrated Transformer (page
3-8)”)
19: Power down the ADVC by switching off all MCB’s. Note that this should be done
whenever connecting or disconnecting the control cable from the ADVC.
20: Fit the batteries if they are not already in place.
21: If communications equipment is to be installed go to “4 Communications and
Accessories Installation (page 4-1)”.
22: Otherwise go to “5 Testing Your Installation (page 5-1)”.
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Hint - as you fill the boot with grease, keep
sliding it down the cable as this pushes the
grease up into the boot.
When making the 800 A cable tail line
connection, suitable steps must be taken
to prevent water ingress to the cable.
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Cable Tail Connections
HV cables are supplied in one of two forms:
 Fitted with a lug to be bolted to a factory fitted palm on the end of the bushing
(250, 400, or 800 A).
 Fitted with a threaded termination that is screwed into the bushing (630A).
In both cases the procedure is to attach the cable to the bushing and then cover with
the bushing boot as detailed in the following sections.
 The bushing is supplied clean and protected with a plastic cap. Ensure this is
undisturbed and the bushing body and tin plated central conductor or palm are
clean and undamaged. If the bushing has become soiled then clean with
methylated spirits. Sand or brush the aluminium palm to remove oxide.
 Grease the bushing and the conductor with the silicone grease provided (part
number 990000350).
 Unpack the cable tail and bushing boots. Check that the cable termination and
the boot are clean and undamaged. If necessary, clean with methylated spirits.
 Push the boot down the cable to a distance approximately 1 metre from the
termination (place a small amount of grease on the closed end of the boot to
assist the boot to slide down the cable). Fill the bushing boot with the silicone
grease provided, starting at the closed end and finishing approx 60mm from the
open end of the boot.
 For 630 A cables terminated with a screw thread, ensure the thread, locknut and
bushing surfaces are clean and dry. Screw the tail into the bushing by turning the
whole cable tail. Tighten to 50 Nm using a spanner across the brass locknut
fitted. Take care to apply only twisting forces to the terminal (no shear force).
 For 250 and 400 A cables terminated with a lug, smear with aluminium jointing
paste and bolt the lug to the bushing palm with the two M10 bolts provided and
tighten to 44 Nm using a 17mm socket.
 For 800 A copper cables terminated with a lug, smear with aluminium jointing
paste and bolt the lug to the bushing palm. Because of the weight of the cable it
may be difficult to fit the bolts through the lug and the bushing palm while holding
the cable. Therefore, using an M10 bolt from the packing crate, temporarily
insert the M10 bolt through the rear of one of the holes in the palm. Fit the
corresponding hole in the tail over the M10 bolt. Insert a cap head socket screw
into the other hole from the lug side and partially tighten it. Remove the M10
bolt. Insert the second cap head socket screw through the lug and tighten both
screws to 22 Nm using an 8 mm (5/16") hex key.
 Grease the surface of the bushing, slide the bushing boot down over the bushing
while rotating the boot back and forth. Fix into place using the clamping ring and
spanner provided. The bottom of the boot should be firmly seated on the top of
the circuit breaker tank. During the clamping process silicone may bleed from
the top of the boot where the cable tail comes out. This is quite normal and can
be assisted by sliding a small screwdriver into the boot alongside the cable tail
but be very careful not to damage the bushing. Silicone grease will also come
out around the bottom of the bushing. This is quite normal. Wipe off excess
silicone grease with a clean cloth.
The insulated cables supplied by the manufacturer are rated for use at the following
voltages and ratings:
Up to 15kV 100mm minimum clearance phase to phase, or
phase to earth
>15kV to 38kV 150mm minimum clearance phase to phase, or
phase to earth

If the arresters are not mounted close to the
ACR the protection they provide is
significantly reduced.
Installation (cont)
Figure 5 Cable Tail Installation
Surge Arrester Mounting and Terminating
The ACR is type tested for Impulse Withstand Voltages up to 170kV depending
on the model. See “11 Ratings and Specifications (page 11-1)”
When there is a possibility that lightning or network switching conditions may
produce peak voltages in excess of 70% of the Impulse Withstand Voltage, the
manufacturer recommends the use of suitably rated surge arresters connected
to each terminal of the ACR.
The arresters should be mounted on the mounting brackets supplied by the
manufacturer and earthed as described in Figure 8 : (page 3-10).
Failure to correctly install adequately rated surge arresters may result in warranty
claims being declared void.
Mounting brackets are provided for surge arresters on the tank of the ACR. This
is illustrated in Figure 10 : (page 3-12) and Figure 7 : (page 3-9).
The surge arresters can be mounted on top of the brackets or clamped to the
side of the brackets using the holes provided. Top holes are 12mm diameter, side
holes are 16mm diameter. In this way most types of surge arrester can be
accommodated.
The brackets are tilted to maximise phase/phase clearance. The user should
check that phase/phase and phase/earth clearance will be sufficient for their
particular surge arresters and line voltages. For some types of side clamping
surge arresters, the phase/earth clearance may be insufficient at the centre
phase on the pole side at higher voltages. In this case the surge arrester can be
mounted on the side of the power pole or an increased clearance ACR mounting
bracket fitted.
Connections from the surge arresters to the cable tails can be made by stripping
off the cable tail insulation and using a parallel or "T" type clamp to make the
connection to the cable tail. The connection should be made far enough up the
tail so that phase/phase and phase/earth clearances are maintained. The cable
tail is watertight1, so additional water blocking where the insulation has been
removed is not required, however it is good practice to tape the joint using a
bitumen or mastic tape, to maintain the cabling system insulation.
1 The 800A cable is not water-blocked, so must be taped.
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Do not earth surge arresters by a
different path, doing this may cause
damage to the control electronics or
ACR. Also, any antenna should be
bonded to the ACR or the main earth bond.
LINE NEUTRAL
Earthing (Grounding)
Figure 8 : (page 3-10) shows the earthing (grounding) common to all installations.
This arrangement earths the ACR frame and the surge arresters directly to earth
through a main earth bond consisting of a copper conductor of 70 sq. mm. Any
surges will flow down this path.
The control cubicle is connected to this main earth bond by a tee-off. The control
cubicle electronics are internally protected from potential differences which may
occur between the ACR frame and control cubicle frame whilst surge currents are
flowing down the main earth bond. No other connections to earth from the control
cubicle are allowed since surge currents will also flow in those paths. Follow this
arrangement on both conducting and insulating power poles.
Keep the main earth bond physically separated from the control cable, as they run
down the power pole, by the maximum spacing available and at least 150mm.

LV Auxiliary Power from Mains

Where LV mains are connected to the control cubicle to provide auxiliary power the
connection must connect the neutral of the LV system to a tee-off from the main
earth bond as shown in Figure 8 : (page 3-10). A low voltage surge arrester must
also be fitted from the LV phase connection to this tee-off.

AUX Supply This connection scheme bonds the LV and HV earths and so protects the primary
Connection insulation of the auxiliary supply transformer in the control cubicle when surge
LV Auxiliary Supply Cable currents are flowing. Fit additional LV surge arresters to all the other LV phases (if
they exist), to balance the supply for other users connected to the LV system.
If local conditions or wiring rules prohibit bonding the HV and LV systems in this way,
providing the auxiliary supply to the control cubicle from the LV mains system is not
possible. Instead, use one of the alternative arrangements detailed below.

Bottom of ADVC Controller

B

LV Auxiliary Power from Dedicated Utility Transformer

LV
L Auxiliary Supply Cable
Figure 9 : (page 3-11) shows wiring and earthing if a dedicated transformer is
Figure 6 LV Auxiliary Supply Connection supplied by the utility. Note that this should not be used to supply any other
equipment without consulting the manufacturer to ensure that no hazard is caused to
the control cubicle electronics.
Figure 9 : (page 3-11) shows that the transformer and any steelwork is earthed to the
switchgear tank and that one side of the transformer secondary is earthed to the
earth stud on the equipment panel inside the control cubicle.

Auxiliary Power from Integrated Transformer

The manufacturer can provide a dedicated voltage transformer outside the ACR tank
which connects directly into the control electronics. This is called an Integrated
Auxiliary Supply.
An external transformer is mounted on the front of the tank as shown in Figure 9 :
(page 3-11) which also shows suggested HV connections. The secondary of the
external transformer connects into the SCEM on the underside of the ACR. To
connect the transformer secondary, remove the SCEM compartment cover plate,
pass the cable which is pre-fitted with a cable gland through the hole, secure the
gland, connect the auxiliary supply to the screw terminal block on the SCEM and
replace the compartment cover.
No additional earthing for Integrated Auxiliary Supply is required in addition to the
common earthing shown in Figure 9 : (page 3-11).
If the secondary of the VT is earthed,
electronics damage will occur.

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Common Earthing and LV Supply

Figure 8

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Figure 9 Utility Auxiliary Transformer
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HV termination
Figure 10

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Accessories Installation

Ensure that the ADVC is switched off before RADIO ANTENNA

proceeding with the installation of any
accessory. Mount the antenna and run the antenna feed to the ADVC or run external
communications cable to the ADVC. The communication cable/radio antenna, enters
the cubicle via the 16mm hole provided on the underside of the cubicle.

Comms cable/
Radio Antenna
Entry

Figure 11 Cable Entry

Protection of Radio Equipment

A failure of this nature is not covered by
the products general warranty
arrangements.
It is highly advisable to connect a gas discharge type of surge arrester in the antenna
feed to the radio. Failure to do so will result in loss of radio and control electronics
protection which could lead to complete electronic failure due to lightning activity.
A feed-through or bulkhead type arrester fitted to the bottom of the control cubicle is
ideal. If fitted internally the surge arrester should be earthed to an equipment panel
mounting stud by the shortest possible wire. Holes are provided for a bulkhead surge
arrester.
If a surge arrester is not fitted then the co-axial earth screen should be earthed to the
equipment panel by the shortest possible wire.

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THE CUSTOMER COMPARTMENT

At the top of the customer equipment compartment is an accessory mounting rail for
installing customer equipment and accessories.
Equipment installed in this compartment can be powered from the terminal block
also mounted on the rail.

Figure 12 Accessory Mounting Rail

Connecting to the Terminal Block

A: Insert a 4 mm screwdriver or similar tool into the square hole above the
appropriate wiring point on the terminal block. Angle the head of the screwdriver
slightly upwards and push it in, then lever it downwards.
B: This action will correctly position the wiring clamp so that the stripped end of the
cable can be inserted. Release and remove the screwdriver then gently tug the
inserted cable to ensure that it is firmly gripped. See Figure 13 : (page 4-2) below
for details.

Figure 13 Terminal Block Connection

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Radio/Modem Power
The battery-backed power supply for a radio/modem is provided on the terminal
block as described above1. See Figure 12 : (page 4-2) for the correct radio
connection point.
The radio/modem power supply voltage is set by the user in the following menu page
SYSTEM STATUS - RADIO - S: Radio Supply 12 Volts
ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU
- RADIO SETTINGS - Radio Supply Voltage
This is a password protected parameter.

If the auxiliary power fails, battery power can be conserved by automatically shutting
down the radio/modem power supply. The shutdown takes place after the radio
holdup time, set in:
System Status - RADIO - S: Radio Hold 60 min.
ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU
- RADIO SETTINGS - Radio Hold Time
has elapsed. If the Radio Hold time is set to zero then the radio supply will not
shutdown, except under special circumstances or until the unit powers down. The
radio/modem power supply is restored when the auxiliary supply returns to normal.
The radio/modem power supply can be turned on or off by the operator for radio
maintenance without passwords in:
System Status RADIO - S: Radio Supply ON
ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU
- RADIO SETTINGS - Radio Supply ON/OFF
If the radio supply has shutdown it will be indicated on these pages.

1 The power supply is not isolated.

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IOEX2 INSTALLATION
The Input Output Expander (IOEX2) module is a die-cast, sealed enclosure that
provides optically isolated inputs and voltage free outputs to allow connection to
external devices.
The IOEX2 module is only available with the ADVC ULTRA cubicle, including the
optional upper customer tray.
IOEX2 modules, purchased at time of initial ordering, come already installed in the
cubicle, located on the optional customer tray, and powered and earthed via the
terminal block located accessory mounting rail on the side customer tray.

BLACK

BLUE

WHITE

BROWN

LOW
EL
/Y
N
EE
GR
Figure 14 IOEX2 Supply and Earthing

If an IOEX2 Module is purchased separately, please refer to installation instructions

available with the separate module.
(See Appendix B for IOEX2 dimensions.)
In the factory, the IOEX2 is connected to RS232-Port-B, Both the IOEX2 and Port-B
have a default baud of 19,200 bps. If it is necessary to connect to a different port you
can change the baud rate at:
Communications: RS232-PORT-A-1: BAUD
ENGINEER MENU - TELEMETRY MENU
- CONFIG PORTS MENU - RS232-PORT-A
Default Settings for the IOEX2, including Port Selection and IOEX Running/
INACTIVE are available in the following location:
Communications: IOEX+
ENGINEERING - TELEMETRY - CONFIGURE COMMS - IOEX
SETTINGS

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COMMUNICATION PORTS
The ADVC Controller has numerous communications ports available to the user:

The USB Port will be made available in

software version A44-09

Not all ports are available for use at the same time. The ports can be enabled/
disabled via WSOS.
Permanently available ports are:
 RS232 Port D
 10 base T Ethernet
Any 3 of the 5 following ports are available:
 RS 232 Port A (enabled by default)
 RS232 Port B (enabled by default)
 RS 232 Port C (enabled by default)
 RS485 (disabled by default)
 V23 FSK (disabled by default)
The ports typically have three uses:
 WSOS communications
 SCADA communications
 IOEX communications

RS232
Four RS232 ports (A to D) are provided to connect to conventional modems that
provide the correct signalling for the communications network used, e.g. optical fibre
modem, or telephone dial up modem, or RS232 radio modem. All four ports have
standard 9 pin D male connectors and have the following pin connections:

RS232 Port
Pin No Direction Use
A B C D
1 To ADVC Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Yes Yes
2 To ADVC Rx Data (RxD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
3 From ADVC Tx Data (TxD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
4 From ADVC Data Terminal ready (DTR) Yes Yes
5 0V (ground/earth) Yes Yes Yes Yes
6 Not connected
7 From ADVC Request to Send (RTS) Yes Yes
8 To ADVC Clear to Send (CTS) Yes Yes
9 Reserved Yes
Table 1. RS232 Pin Connections

Use of serial ports to connect directly to other
devices outside the controller can cause
damage and void warranty. If connections to
other devices are required then isolation
interfaces MUST be used.
All RS-232 ports are not isolated from one another or from the controller electronics.
They therefore can only be connected to devices inside the controller that are
powered by the controller radio supply, including modems, optical isolators, and
radios.

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RS485
An RS485 port has been provided to enable higher speed multi-drop connections
that often occur within substations. The RS-485 port is a female RJ45 connector.

Pin Direction Use

1 Not connected
2 To ADVC Rx Data (Rx +)
3 Not connected
4 To ADVC Rx Data (Rx -)
5 Not connected
6 From ADVC Tx Data (Tx +)
7 Not connected
8 From ADVC Tx Data (Tx -)
Table 2. RS485 Pin Connections

V23 FSK
An in-built FSK modem provides half-duplex V23 signalling at 1200 bits per second.
This interface is primarily designed for use with voice frequency radio systems and
provides additional signals for this purpose.

The V23 connector is RJ45:

Pin Direction Use

1 To ADVC Receive, 10 kOhm impedance
Sensitivity 0.1 - 2V pk-pk
2 0 Volts (ground)
3 Not connected
4 To ADVC Busy, 5 kOhm impedance
5 Not connected
6 From ADVC Transmit, 600 Ohm impedance
Level 2.5V pk-pk
7 Not connected
8 From ADVC Push to talk (PTT)
Table 3. V23 Pin Connections

The Push to Talk (PTT) signal is used to key up a radio transmitter. PTT is
implemented using a Field Effect Transistor (FET) with an on resistance of 3.3 ohm.
Levels in excess of ±13V should not be When PTT is asserted the transistor is turned on and connects the PTT signal to 0V.
applied. The FET is rated for a maximum of
A busy signal can be provided by the radio to indicate receive channel busy. High
+32V and negative voltages are not
level is +2.0V to +3.3V, and low level is 0V to +0.5V. The busy signal should be
permitted.
driven by an open collector output or current limited to 10 mA.
Transmit and receive are unbalanced signals relative to
If multiple ACRs are in use in a substation application they can be connected to a
0 volts and are not isolated. If a DC level is imposed by
single radio using the 600ohm line isolator accessory available from the
the radio on the transmit line then this should be less
manufacturer.
than 2.5 VDC.

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Ethernet
If the controller is connected to a LAN or The controller has a 10 base T Ethernet port. The port is a RJ45 female connector.
WAN then it is strongly recommended that:
1. Firewalls be used to limit user access to Pin Direction Use
the controller 1 From ADVC Tx Data (Tx +)
2. Ethernet switches be used to limit the volume of 2 From ADVC Tx Data (Tx -)
Ethernet data reaching the controller’s 10Base-T port. 3 To ADVC Rx Data (Rx +)
(Use of Ethernet hubs is not recommended.)
4 Not connected
5 Not connected
6 To ADVC Rx Data (Rx -)
7 Not connected
8 Not connected
Table 4. Ethernet Pin Connections

Windows Switchgear Operating System (WSOS)

Windows Switchgear Operating System (WSOS) is a software package available on
a PC that enables configuration, control and monitoring of the controller.
The default WSOS communications are via port A whose settings are 57600 baud, 8
bit, no parity, and 1 stop bit. WSOS communication set up parameters are user
configurable.
If connecting to WSOS via ethernet a crossover cable to connect directly from a
laptop to ethernet port.

SCADA Protocols
SCADA communications are available on the controller and supported protocols can
be assigned to any of the RS232 ports as well as the V23 port.
All currently supported protocols can be viewed in
SYSTEM STATUS - OPTIONS 4.
ENGINEER MENU - TELEMETRY - CONFIGURE COMMS
Protocols must be available before they will appear in the communications
menu.

- - - - - - - - - - OPTION 4 - - - - - - - - - - - S
DNP Available RDI Available

Trace Available
e.g.
Once you make a SCADA protocol available, the communication parameters can be
configured. Refer to the Operator Manual and protocol technical information for more
detail.

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Check that the installation and external
connections have been carried out as
described in this manual and in accordance
with local regulations.
Ensure that earthing has been carried out as
described in “Earthing (Grounding) (page
3-8)”.
The batteries are capable of supplying very
high currents. Always turn off the battery
circuit breaker before connecting or
disconnecting the batteries in the cubicle.
Never leave flying leads connected to the battery.
If you are familiar with navigating Operator
Control Interface display groups, proceed with
the checks described below. Otherwise, please
read the chapter, 7 Operator Interface (page
7-1) before continuing.
5 Testing Your Installation
The following sections give details of how the ACR and ADVC, installed as described
in “3 Installation (page 3-1)”, should be prepared for operation.
Check that no visible damage has occurred during the installation.
Carry out any visual and electrical tests, such as insulation and contact resistance,
considered necessary to prove that the installation is sound.
POWERING UP THE ADVC
Figure 15. ADVC Controller PSU. Located at the bottom of the Cubicle
1: Turn on the battery circuit breaker, located above the icon.
2: Turn on the dual pole auxiliary supply circuit breaker, located above the
icon, if the auxiliary supply is being provided by either an LV mains or dedicated
auxiliary transformer.
3: If a second AC input is provided, located above the , turn on its dual pole
MCB.
or
4: Turn on the VT supply to cubicle circuit breaker if the auxiliary supply is being
provided by an integrated transformer (single pole MCB above , if fitted).
5: Powering up the ADVC with the ACR connected will cause the ADVC to read
data from the ACR.
This will take up to 60 seconds during which the message:
"READING - Do NOT disconnect Switchgear"
will flash at the top of the display. The System OK LED on the OCP should
flash to indicate that the ADVC is powered and functioning.
The flexVUE O.I. will create an ALERT with the same message.
6: If the configuration file containing the settings to be used in operation has not
previously been loaded, it should be loaded now using WSOS, or the settings
should be entered via the OCP.
The ACR and ADVC are now ready for operation. Prior to energising the ACR, you
should perform the following checks to confirm that the equipment is fully operational
and properly configured.
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For this and all subsequent tests you will need
to check settings on display group pages (See
Display Groups (page 7-3).) You may also
have to check the Event Log (See 8 Event
Log (page 8-1))
When the battery status reads Low, but
the voltage is close to the normal range
lower limit, the battery will charge up when
the auxiliary supply is turned on. If the
voltage is very low, replace the battery.
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BATTERY
1: Check the Battery status which can be found on the following menu page
System Status - SWITCHGEAR STATUS-S
e.g. - - - - - - - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - - - - - - - - S
Work Tag OFF SF6 Normal 37kPag
Aux Supply Normal Battery Normal 27.5V
Switch Connected Switch Data Valid
OPERATOR MENU - SWITCHGEAR STATUS
- SWITCHGEAR DATA - Battery Status
The battery may be in any one of four states:
Normal - OFF - Low - High
At this point, the battery state should be Normal with a voltage within the range
23.2 to 33.1VDC. Ensure the Aux Supply status is Normal. If not, you cannot
perform the remaining battery checks at this stage.
2: Switch the battery circuit breaker off and check that the battery status changes to
OFF. (Allow 3 - 5 seconds.)
3: Go to the EVENT LOG (see 8 Event Log (page 8-1) for details on how to do this)
and check that the bottom line of the display (the most recent event) contains the
Battery OFF event.
4: Switch the battery back on.
CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ADVC AND THE ACR
1: Check the Switch status which can be found on the following menu page:
System Status - SWITCHGEAR STATUS-S.
- - - - - - - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - - - - - - - - S
e.g. Work Tag OFF SF6 Normal 37kPag
Aux Supply Normal Battery Normal 27.5V
Switch Connected Switch Data Valid
OPERATOR MENU - SWITCHGEAR STATUS
- SWITCHGEAR DATA - Switch Status
It may be in either of two states: Connected or Disconnected. "Connected" is
the normal state. If Switch is "Disconnected", check the control cable at both
ends. If the status remains "Disconnected", the cable may be faulty.
2: Check that the Switch Data status is Valid.
In normal operation, if Switch status is "Connected", Switch Data will be "Valid".
If the control cable has been unplugged (Switch "Disconnected", Switch Data
"Invalid") then re-plugged (Switch status "Connected"), the Switch Data status
will remain "Invalid" during the time taken to read switch data from the SCEM,
and a message to that effect is displayed.
If Switch Data remains "Invalid", check the following:
 Examine each end of the control cable, checking for bent or broken pins and
rectify if found. Also check the socket at both the SCEM and P1 in the ADVC
for damage.
 If the pins are OK, the cable itself may be faulty1, therefore test the control
cable for continuity.
 If Switch Data remains "Invalid", check the power supply to the SCEM by
checking the voltage on Pins 2 and 5 of the control cable. The voltage should
be approximately 36VDC if the auxiliary supply is present, 45 VDC for an
110/230 V auxiliary supply or approximately 26VDC if running on batteries.2
1. It is possible for the Switch status to be showing "Connected" even though the control cable core is faulty,
causing the switch Data to show "Invalid".
2. A break-out cable to facilitate this measurement is available as an accessory.

If the battery voltage continues dropping,
and the battery state is LOW, the batteries
may be flat. If the batteries are flat, replace
them.
Testing Your Installation
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AUXILIARY SUPPLY
1: Check Auxiliary Supply Status which can be found on the following menu page
System Status - SWITCHGEAR STATUS-S
e.g. - - - - - - - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - - - - - - - - S
Work Tag OFF SF6 Normal 37kPag
Aux Supply Normal Battery Normal 27.5V
Switch Connected Switch Data Valid
OPERATOR MENU - SWITCHGEAR STATUS
- SWITCHGEAR DATA - Aux Supply Status
The auxiliary supply may be in either of two states: Normal or Fail.
Ensure the battery status is Normal.
2: If using LV auxiliary supply, switch the auxiliary supply off, OR if using integrated
auxiliary supply and the VT is energised, switch off the VT supply to cubicle
circuit breaker. Check that the Aux Supply status changes to Fail. (Allow 3 - 5
seconds.)
3: Check that the battery voltage has dropped by approximately 2V, and that the
battery remains in Normal state.
4: Go to the EVENT LOG (see 8 Event Log (page 8-1) for details on how to do this)
and check that the bottom line of the display (the most recent event) contains the
Aux Supply Off event.
5: Switch the auxiliary supply back on.
WORK TAG
1: Check that LOCAL CONTROL is ON. This setting can be found in the following:
System Status - Operator Settings 1-S.
Operator Menu - Operator Controls
- LOCAL CONTROL ON
2: Check Work Tag Status which can be found on the following menu page
System Status - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - S
- - - - - - - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - - - - - - - - S
e.g. Work Tag OFF SF6 Normal 37kPag
Aux Supply Normal Battery Normal 27.5V
Switch Connected Switch Data Valid
OPERATOR MENU - OPERATOR CONTROLS - Work Tag
Applied/OFF
The tag has two possible settings: Applied or OFF. OFF is the default.
3: Press the SELECT key to select the work tag field.
Press (  ) or (
and then press (ENTER

)to change the setting to Applied
) or (SELECT ) to activate the setting.
The message: "WORK TAG APPLIED" will flash at the top of the
display.
4: The flexVUE creates the "WORK TAG APPLIED" message as an
ALERT. This Alert and all others are viewable in the ALERTS MENU, which
is on the same level as OPERATOR MENU and ENGINEER MENU
5: Go to the EVENT LOG (see 8 Event Log (page 8-1) for details on how to do this)
and check that the bottom line of the display (the most recent event) contains the
Work Tag Applied event.
6: Return to WORK TAG STATUS and change the setting back to OFF.
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TERMINAL DESIGNATION AND PHASE ROTATION

The power system phase assigned to each set of bushings on the ACR must be
correctly indicated at the time of installation of the ADVC. This process is called
"setting the phasing". Setting the phasing affects all the displays, events, etc.,
concerned with recloser terminals, for example: voltage measurements, live/dead
terminal displays and maximum current events.
Normal/default phasing is A, B and C for bushings U, V and W. Normal/default phase
rotation is ABC.
If the phasing at the ACR and/or phase rotation of the network are different from the
defaults, you must set the phasing and/or the phase rotation.
On the setVUE O.I., Phasing is set from:
SYSTEM STATUS - TERMINAL DESIGNATION/ROTATION-S
1: Press the SELECT key to select the A Phase field.
2: Press  to change the setting. This will cycle A, B & C Phase through the
SIX (6) possible phase/bushing combinations .

- - - - TERMINAL DESIGNATION/ROTATION - - - S
A Phase = Bushings U1 + U2 Phasing ABC
B Phase = Bushings V1 + V2
C Phase = Bushings W1 + W2

3: Press the ENTER key when you have the required combination. The controller
then orientates the currents and voltages to match the selection.
4: In the Phasing field, select the phase rotation - either ABC or ACB.
5: Go to the EVENT LOG (see 8 Event Log (page 8-1) for details on how to do this)
and check that the bottom line of the display (the most recent event) contains the
Phasing order event.
6: After the phasing has been set, you should record the details on the label on the
rear of the control cubicle door (above the operator panel) to indicate the
relationship between the bushings and phases.

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On the flexVUE O.I., Terminal Designation is set from:

ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU - SYSTEM
SETTINGS- NETWORK PARAMETERS
-TERMINAL DESIGNATION/ROTATION
1: Use the &to find the A-PHASE and press the SELECT key to edit it.
Only A-Phase is allowed to be edited. Changing 2: Press &keys to change the bushing designation.
this phase will change B & C Phases in the
following rotation: You will only see the A-Phase Bushing designation changing.
1: A-B-C = U-V-W
TERMINAL DESIGNATION/R...
Bushings U 
2: A-B-C = W-V-U 1
3: A-B-C = V-W-U
A Phase
TERMINAL= DESIGNATION/R...
Bushings W 
4: A-B-C = W-U-V
5: A-B-C = V-U-W 2
6: A-B-C = U-W-V A Phase
TERMINAL= DESIGNATION/R...
Bushings V 
3
A Phase
TERMINAL= DESIGNATION/R...
Bushings W 
4
A Phase
TERMINAL= DESIGNATION/R...
Bushings V 
5
A Phase = DESIGNATION/R...
TERMINAL
6
A Phase = Bushings U
3: Press the SELECT key when you have the required combination. The controller
YOU MUST CHECK B&C-PHASE then orientates the currents and voltages to match the selection.
TERMINAL DESIGNATION after you have
set A-Phase.
Incorrect terminal designation may cause incorrect
4: Use the &to scroll to the Phasing ABC option at:
ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU - SYSTEM SETTINGS
operation, false trips or even damage to the switch - NETWORK PARAMETERS - TERMINAL DESIGNATION/ROTATION
gear or controller. - Phasing ABC
and select the phase rotation - either ABC or ACB.
5: Go to the EVENT LOG (see 8 Event Log (page 8-1) for details on how to do this)
and check that the bottom line of the display (the most recent event) contains the
Phasing order event.
6: After the phasing has been set, you should record the details on the label on the
rear of the control cubicle door (above the operator panel) to indicate the
relationship between the bushings and phases.

POWER FLOW DIRECTION SETTING

The ACR is a symmetrical device meaning that either side can be connected to the
power source.
Consequently, after installation, the controller must be configured to designate the
source side.
The power flow direction is configured on page
SYSTEM STATUS - PHASE VOLTAGE and POWER FLOW:
or
ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU
- SYSTEM SETTINGS - METERING PARAMETERS
- Source 1, Load 2
and may be either Source 1, Load 2 or Source 2, Load 1. When changed, this
reverses the power flow direction but not the phasing.
Power flow direction setting is used to determine:
 Whether the source or load corresponds to (1) or (2) on the voltage
measurement displays.
 Which direction is positive power flow for use on the kWh totals in the Maximum
Weekly and Monthly Demand display and APGS.
 Which is the source or load for Live Load Blocking.
 Which is the source or load for Directional Blocking/Protection.

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TRIPPING AND CLOSING

If system conditions allow, tripping or closing can be carried out at this point.
1: Trip and close the ACR from the ADVC. See 7 Operator Interface (page 7-1).
for information on the Trip and Close controls.
2: Tripping and closing cause the LED on the appropriate TRIP/CLOSE button to
illuminate which should agree with the position of the pointer on the ACR.

ENABLE/DISABLE SWITCHES
For each of the CLOSE and TRIP keys in turn, test ENABLE and DISABLE by:
1: Disable either mechanism (e.g. CLOSE) using Disabled Switches located
underneath the O.I.
2: Go to the EVENT LOG (see 8 Event Log (page 8-1) for details on how to do this)
and check that the bottom line of the display (the most recent event) contains the
Close Coil Isolate event. (For the same test of the TRIP mechanism the Event
Log should display Trip Coil Isolate.)
3: With both mechanisms disabled, check that pressing each of the CLOSE and
TRIP keys is ineffective.
4: Enable both CLOSE and TRIP mechanisms.

MECHANICAL TRIP
1: Use a hook stick to manually trip the ACR via the manual trip lever.
2: Go to the EVENT LOG (see 8 Event Log (page 8-1) for details on how to do this)
and check that the bottom line of the display (the most recent event) contains the
Mechanical Trip event.

Any secondary injection must use a frequency

which corresponds to the frequency set in the
controller.
SECONDARY INJECTION TESTING
If secondary injection testing is required to test protection settings but operation of
the ACR is not possible, secondary injection can be performed with a suitable current
injection set with the Test and Training Set (TTS) in standalone mode connected to
the ADVC, and the ACR disconnected.
If tripping and closing of the ACR is possible and preferred, perform secondary
injection testing with the TTS in parallel mode.

PRIMARY INJECTION TESTING

If the ACR can be isolated from the network, primary injection testing can be
performed if required.

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 Testing Your Installation
(cont)

POWER FLOW DIRECTION TESTING

This test is valid only if the ACR is being
supplied from a single source and can be
energised before closing.
This test is to ensure that the source and load designations are correct.
Since either side of the recloser can be connected to the power source, the controller
must be configured to designate the source side.
To check how Power Flow is configured see Power Flow Direction Setting (page
5-5)
If the 1-side bushings are connected to the source, the setting Source/Load setting
should be Source 1, Load 2.
1: Display the page and check the Source/Load configuration.

- - - - PHASE VOLTAGE and POWER FLOW - - - - S

"Live" if > 2000V Supply Timeout 4.0s
Power Signed Source 1, Load 2
Display Ph/Gnd Volt

The correct power flow setting can be confirmed by energising the ACR while it is
open.
2: With the recloser energized but still open, Check the Source Side Voltages at:
System Measurement - SOURCE SIDE VOLTAGES-M.

ENGINEER MENU - MEASUREMENTS MENU

- VOLTAGE - PHASE/LINE SRC-LD
3: Check the source side voltages - either phase to ground or phase to phase e.g.

- - - - - - - SOURCE SIDE VOLTAGES - - - - - - S

A1 phase to ground 6950 Volt
B1 phase to ground 6950 Volt
C1 phase to ground 6950 Volt

PHASE/LINE SRC-LD
6950 V A-E < 2000 V

4: Check the LIVE / DEAD Indication of the recloser by going to:

System Status - LIVE/DEAD INDICATION-S
All bushings indications are available in one screen on the setVUE O.I. e.g.

- - - - - - - LIVE/DEAD INDICATION - - - - - - S
A1 Live A2 Dead
B1 Live B2 Dead
C1 Live C2 Dead

OPERATOR MENU - MEASUREMENTS

- BUSHING INDICATION
On the flexVUE you have to use the /keys to scroll through the six
indicators. e.g.:
BUSHING INDICATION
A 1 BUSHING
L iv e INDICATION 
A BUSHING
2 D e a d INDICATION 
B BUSHING
1 L iv e INDICATION 
B 2 L iv e 
etc

5: If Steps 3 and 4 indicate an incorrect power flow setting, return to Step 1, change
the setting and repeat Steps 2-4.

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ON LOAD CHECKS
Once the ACR is closed and taking load, the following on-load checks can be carried
out. To confirm correct operation, check the current against a known reading.
1: Check system currents on :
System Measurement - CURRENT
- - - - - - - - - - - CURRENT - - - - - - - - - - M
A Phase 123 Amp Earth 8 Amp
B Phase 123 Amp Ipps
C Phase 123 Amp Inps
e.g.
OPERATOR MENU - MEASUREMENTS
- CURRENT
(requires you to scroll through values)

2: Then check other measurements at:

System Measurement
- - - - - - - SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS - - - - - - M
Current 100 Amp Power (P) 1829 kW
Voltage 6350 Volt Power (Q) 533 kVAR
Frequency 50.0 Hz Power Factor 0.96
e.g.
OPERATOR MENU - MEASUREMENTS
- SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS
(requires you to scroll through values)

Use these pages to confirm that system measurements and power flow signs are as
expected.
3: Check the source and load side voltages at:
System Measurement - SOURCE VOLTAGE LOAD
SOURCE - - - - - - VOLTAGE - - - - - - - LOAD M
11000 Volt A-P 11000 Volt
11000 Volt B-P 11000 Volt
11000 Volt C-P 11000 Volt
e.g.

ENGINEER MENU - MEASUREMENTS

- VOLTAGE - PHASE/LINE SRC-LD

PHASE/LINE SRC-LD
e.g.
6950 V A-E < 2000 V
(requires you to scroll through values)

This information displays system voltage as phase-ground or phase-phase

values as configured on the System Status, Phase Voltage & Power Flow pages.
Source and load side voltages should be the same when the ACR is closed.
4: Reset the MAXIMUM DEMAND INDICATOR. Go to:
System Measurements - Maximum Demand
Indicator - M
OPERATOR MENU - MEASUREMENTS - MAX DEMAND IND
5: Press SELECT to display:
RESET MAXIMUM DEMAND INDICATOR
(scrolling on flexVUE)

6: Press SELECT again to reset the flags.

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6 Control Electronics Operation

The ADVC is designed for outdoor pole mounted operation. Both the ULTRA and
COMPACT cubicles are vented and insulated to minimise internal temperature variation
and maximise battery life. Cubicle dimensions are given in Figure 30 : (page B-2).

SEALING & CONDENSATION

All cubicle vents are screened against vermin entry and the cubicle door is sealed
with replaceable foam tape.
Complete sealing against water entry under all conditions is not expected e.g. during
operation in the rain. Instead, the design is such that if any water does enter, it will
drain out of the bottom without affecting the electrical or electronic parts. A rain sheild
on the PSU will protect MCBs if the door is open during driving rain. The extensive
use of stainless steel and other corrosion proof materials ensures that the presence
of moisture has no detrimental effects.
Condensation can be expected to form under some atmospheric conditions such as
tropical storms. However, condensation will be on metal surfaces where it is of no
consequence. The water runs out in the same way as any other water entering the
cubicle. Condensation will run out of the bottom or be dried by ventilation and self
heating.
All electronic modules are fully sealed to IP65 and are self heating.

AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE

The auxiliary supply is used to maintain charge on the sealed lead-acid batteries that
provide stand-by power when auxiliary power is lost. The controller monitors the
status of both the auxiliary and battery supplies.
A low power mode is activated when the batteries are nearly exhausted due to loss
of the auxiliary supply. This mode minimises power consumption while still
maintaining basic functionality.

CONTROLLER
The controller consists of three modules. (See Figure 16 (page 6-3) and Figure 17
(page 6-3)):
 Power supply unit (PSU)
 Control and protection enclosure (CAPE) with Operator Interface (O.I.)
 Customer Compartment
The ADVC block diagram is given in Figure 18 (page 6-4).

PSU Module
The PSU module supplies power to the CAPE, and controls the supply from external
auxiliary sources
The power supply module encloses all 115/230 Vac mains connections. Internally it
provides terminals for auxiliary power supply connection. Cable-tie points are
provided to secure the auxiliary supply cables. Circuit breakers are used to protect
and switch the battery and auxiliary power supplies on/off. A durable cover is used to
enclose all the terminations.

CAPE Module
The main module of control electronics is the Control and Protection Enclosure
(CAPE). The CAPE digitises the current transformer (CT) signals and capacitive
voltage transformer (CVT) signals from the recloser. These are used to provide a
variety of data for the operator.
The CAPE module contains the PCOM board, PSSM board, trip/close capacitors
and O.I. assembled into a housing that provides protection from the environment,
sealing and EMC shielding.
The CAPE performs the following functions:
 Holding & operating the O.I.
 Operating the external communications interface to allow monitoring and control
from a remote computer or operator over a communications link.

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 Switchgear Monitoring and Control

 Controlling WSOS5 over an RS232 link. RS232 Port A is by default configured
for WSOS connection. A USB socket is currently located on the CAPE. This port
is reserved for future USB connectivity.
 Supply power to all electronic circuits and the customer compartment

CUSTOMER COMPARTMENT
The compartment is fitted with a panel tray that facilitates the mounting of your
equipment e.g. a radio or modem including any special interfaces. See Figure 18 :
(page 6-4). The compartment has a terminal block for the radio supply and power for
accessories such as an IOEX2. An accessory heater can also be fitted which is
controlled by the PSU.

PROTECTION AND COMMUNICATION SUBMODULE (PCOM)

The PCOM submodule contains a digital signal processor (DSP) which samples the
current and voltage signals from the switchgear and processes them to derive the
basic power system information such as current/voltage/frequency/real power/
reactive power etc. This is then used by the general-purpose processor (GPP) to
provide protection and communications functions e.g. over-current protection. It also
presents this data to the outside world via various communications protocols.

POWER SUPPLY AND SWITCHGEAR MODULE (PSSM)

The PSSM fulfils power supply and switchgear functionality.
The power supply function controls and filters the supply from external auxiliary
supplies. Power is supplied to all the electronic submodules in the ADVC Controller
and customer compartment. It also manages the battery power level and performs
battery testing.
The switchgear interface function provides controlled pulses of current to trip and
close the switchgear.

OPERATOR INTERFACE/DOOR ASSEMBLY

The O.I. is mounted on the CAPE and is accessed by opening the cubicle door.
Operators can view switchgear and system data, control and configure the system
via the O.I. The O.I. has its own electronic processing and driver circuit, LCD,
membrane keyboard and status LEDs.

WSOS5 Interface
To use WSOS5 to upload or download data, connect your PC serial port to Port A
located above the operator interface. Use an RS232, DB9 female to DB9 female,
Crossover (also known as Null Modem).

By default, WSOS is configured to run on

RS-232 Port A, but can be configured to run on
RS-232 Port B, C or D.

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CUSTOMER COMPARTMENT(S)
The COMPACT cubicle compartment is fitted with an accessory tray that facilitates the
mounting of your equipment e.g. a radio or modem. Figure 16 (page 6-3)
The ULTRA cubicle has one standard, and one optional accessory compartment to
allow for more equipment. and Figure 17 (page 6-3). The standard compartment
has a terminal block for the radio power supply and power for accessories such as
an IOEX2.
flexVUE Operator Interface
erface (O.I.)
(O.I.
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Customer Compartment
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Control and
C
Protection
P
Enclsure
Enc (CAPE)
(Including O.I.)

Power Supply Unit

P
(Under Rain Sheild)

B
Batteries

Door Stay Latch

Figure 16 COMPACT ADVC (with flexVUE O.I.)

flexVUE Operator Interface

ce (O.I.)
Standard Customer
stom
tomer Compartment Optional
ion
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Cuustomer Compartment
Comp

Control
C and
Protection
Protect
Enclosure
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(Including
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Including O.I.)

Power Supply Unit

P
(Under Rain Sheild)

B
Batteries

Door Stay Latch

Figure 17 ULTRA ADVC (with flexVUE O.I.)

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Figure 18 ADVC Block Diagram

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 7 Operator Interface

The ADVC can be remote controlled via modems or other communications devices,
controlled using a laptop computer connected directly via serial or USB connections
to the ADVC, or by the Operator Interface. (O.I.). The O.I. offers full functionality to
change settings, trip and close the switchgear or display current values or past
events related to the switchgears function.
The Operator Interface (O.I.) is mounted on the CAPE inside the ADVC Controller
and accessed by opening the cubicle door. The O.I. consists of a liquid crystal
display (LCD) and key pad and light emitting diodes (LEDs). Together these
hardware features provide a user interface to monitor and control the ACR.

Two styles provide different functionality depending on the operators requirements.

These two styles are as follows:

setVUE
A traditional O.I. that provides a 4 × 40 character LCD and simple navigation with
four user configurable quick keys.

More information about the functions of the

panels and the operations of the buttons
can be found in the ADVC Controller
Operations Manual. Contact your distributor
for further details.

flexVUE
This O.I. provides the user with 20 indicator lights and 12 Quick Action Keys (Each
with configurable LEDs) that are totally configurable by the user through WSOS5.
This provides the user with instant feedback about the switchgear, and minimises the
need to navigate through layers of menu structure.

Both the setVUE and flexVUE O.I.’s, and their operation are described in detail on
the following pages.
If the door proximity switch is installed, the O.I. turns ON automatically when the door
is opened and OFF and when it is closed. The O.I. also turns OFF automatically if no
keys are pressed for 10 minutes. Pressing the PANEL ON key will reactivate the
panel.
This manual contains examples of display interface screens. In general, the
language chosen for these examples is International English. In some cases, screen
text will differ if the configured language is English (USA).

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setVUE PANEL
1 2 3 4 5

# Item Description
1 Display Back-lit LCD, 4 line with 40 characters per line.

2 LEFT scroll key Select the previous screen in a display group or, if a
setting is selected, decrease its value
3 SELECT Key Press to SELECT a data field/setting so that it can be
changed.
4 RIGHT scroll key Select the next screen in a display group or, if a setting
is selected, increase its value.
5 PANEL ON key Turns the O.I. on. The O.I. will turn on when the cubicle
door is opened.
6 Trip key Generates a Trip request to the CAPE when the panel
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
is active. A LED is embedded in the key to indicate its
Figure 19 setVUE O.I. operation. Another LED is used to indicate whether this
keys operation is DISABLED.
17 18 7 Close key Generates a Close request to the CAPE when the panel
is active. A LED is embedded in the key to indicate its
operation. Another LED is used to indicate whether this
keys operation is DISABLED.
8 Custom Menu key Gives access to the custom menu which was
configured using WSOS5. The custom menu is
configured to provide a regular, updated data display by
allowing a cycle of up to 12 screens.
9 ALT The alternative function key gives access to an
Figure 20 Trip/Close Enable Switches alternative Event Log display.
Located below the O.I.
10 System OK The 3 System OK LEDs flash while the controller is
operating normally.
11 MENU scroll key Displays the first page of the next group. Pressing the
MENU key after changing a setting causes the setting
change to take effect.
12 Configurable Default linkage is to LOCAL/REMOTE.
Quick Key
13 Configurable Default linkage is to AUTO ON/OFF.
Quick Key
14 ENTER key Press this key in order to commit a setting change that
has been made. (Unlike the adjacent Quick Keys, the
ENTER key is not configurable.)
15 Configurable Default linkage is to PROT. GROUP
Quick Key
16 Configurable Default linkage is to EARTH PROT.
Quick Key
17 Enable/ Disable Disables ALL Trip Operations. When the switch is in
TRIP switch the Disable position the trip coil in the recloser is
electrically disconnected from the control electronics.
Thus the switch provides a physical isolation point for
the control circuitry. The recloser cannot be opened,
and an audible alarm in the panel will sound and the
DISABLED LED in the TRIP key will flash. The TRIP
key operates normally when the switch is in the Enable
position.
This switch also prevents a close operation, so that the
switchgear cannot be carrying load without the ability to trip.
18 Enable/ Disable Disables ALL Close Operations. When the switch is
CLOSE switch in the Disable position the close coil in the recloser is
electrically disconnected from the control electronics.
Thus the switch provides a physical isolation point for
the control circuitry. The recloser cannot be closed and
an audible alarm in the panel will sound and the
DISABLED LED in the CLOSE key will flash. The
CLOSE key operates normally when the switch is in the
Enable position.

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 setVUE Panel
Operator Interface (cont)

DISPLAY GROUPS
The setVUE displays are organized into logical groups called Display Groups. Within
each group is a menu of pages and some pages have sub-pages.

Navigating the Menu Structure

Refer to the diagram inside the controller door or to the Installation and Maintenance
Manual for details of Navigation within groups.
A custom menu can also be configured, refer to ADVC Controller Operations Manual
for more details. To use the custom menu, press the CUSTOM MENU button.

DISPLAY SCREEN LAYOUT

The display area consists of four lines, each forty characters long. See Figure 21. :
(page 7-3)
- - - - - - - - - - PAGE TITLE - - - - - - - - - S The top line of the display is the page title. To the right of the title is a letter, indicating
Field Field
the display group to which the page belongs:
Field Field
Field Field
Code Display Group

Figure 21 setVUE Display Screen Layout S System Status Display Group

Please Note: Screen sizes between
flexVUE and setVUE are not to scale in this
manual.
The character size is approximately the same but the
flexVUE is shown larger in this manual for readability.
P Protection Display Group
D Detection Group
M Measurement Display Group
A Automation Display Group
C Communications Setup
E Event Log

The next three lines are the data on display. Most displays have six data fields.
A field may contain either:
 a setting, which can be changed - ON/OFF is the most common; or
 a status.

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CHANGING SETTINGS
Three types of settings can be changed:
 Operator settings
 Password protected settings
 Protection settings

Operator Settings
Find the display page containing the setting to be changed:
1: Press the MENU key to display the group you require.
2: Communications Group (only) is divided into subgroups for different protocols.
Press SELECT to display the subgroup you require.
3: Press to display the page you require.
4: Press SELECT to highlight the setting. A highlighted setting “blinks”.
Alternatively, if a QUICK KEY is linked to the setting, you can use it to go directly
to the relevant display page where you will find the highlighted setting.
5: Once you have selected the setting to be changed, use
setting.
 or  to change its
6: Press ENTER to activate the new setting.

Password Protected Settings

Some settings are password protected. You will be prompted for a password before
you can change the setting. To enter the password:
1: Press either of the
displayed.
/ keys until the first character of the password is
2: Press the SELECT key.
3: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the password is complete.
4: Press ENTER.
While the operator panel is ON you will not be required to enter the password again.
The default factory password is AAAA but you can change it using the Windows
Switchgear Operator System (WSOS5) program. The factory password does not
have to be remembered - the controller prompts you for it automatically.

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setVUE Panel
Operator Interface (cont)

Protection Settings
Protection settings are password protected. To change a protection setting, follow
the steps detailed in the Operator Settings section above but, in addition, enter the
password when prompted. When you have completed the setting change by
pressing ENTER, the following message will flash at the top of the screen:

Active Protection Setting has changed.

At this point, the changed setting will be displayed but not in service. If further setting
changes are required, they can be made now.
When you have completed making all the setting changes you require, press
ENTER. The following text will be displayed:
CHANGED ACTIVE PROTECTION SETTING [A]
The changed active PROTECTION SETTINGS are now in service.
Select the MENU or ENTER key to continue.
The changed settings are now in service. Press MENU or ENTER to return to the
normal menu display.

QUICK KEYS
The operator settings that you will frequently change can each be linked to a QUICK
KEY. You use a QUICK KEY for instant display and selection of the linked setting
which, otherwise, you would have to find by navigation.

You can link operator settings to individual Quick Keys using the Operator Interface
or WSOS5.
A QUICK Key can be set to Blank, if it is not required.
Otherwise, any one of the settings tabled below can be linked to one of the four
Quick Keys.

Setting Default status

LOCAL/Remote / Hit & Run Default setting,
upper left key
Loop Auto ON/OFF Configurable
Prot Group Default setting,
lower right key
Reset Flags Configurable
Work Tag ON/OFF Configurable
Auto ON/OFF Default setting,
Protection OFF lower left key
Cold Load ON/OFF Configurable
Earth Prot Default setting,
upper right key
Live Block Configurable
Negative Phase Sequence Configurable
Protection OFF/ON/Alarm
Detection Group Configurable
Earth Detection Configurable
Section ON/OFF Configurable

How to configure the Quick keys is described in the ADVC Controller Operations
manual.

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flexVUE PANEL
1 2 3 4 5 6
# Item Description
1 Display Back-Lit LCD. 2 × 20 Character

2 MENU Key When a computer is unavailable, pressing MENU

allows the user to enter the configuration menu from
where it is possible to navigate the LCD menu structure,
select fields and edit settings. Navigating these pages
is described separately.
3 Arrow/Navigation The ARROW buttons are used to browse between
Keys display groups, fields and change values.
4 SELECT Key SELECT is used to select fields or values when
changes are made.
5 PANEL ON Key PANEL ON: turns the panel on or off.
An optional door switch is available to turn the panel on
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 when an operator opens the door and off when the door
is closed. If the controller is fitted with this option the
Figure 22 flexVUE O.I.
button can be used to turn the panel off/on while the
door is open. Closing the door turns the panel off.
6 LAMP TEST Key LAMP TEST: tests all LEDs on the panel. The purpose
15 16
is to alert the user of any LEDs or colours that may not
be working correctly. The test simultaneously cycles all
LEDs through Red, Orange and Green.
7 Indicator LEDs These lamps are used to provide instant indication of
the controller and switchgear status. Depending on the
configuration, the lamps can be RED, GREEN or
ORANGE and ON, OFF or FLASHING. The multiple
colours allow for grouping of similar functions e.g. red
Figure 23 Trip/Close Enable Switches
for protection, orange for voltage and green for system
Located below the O.I. health.

For example:
LOCKOUT A SOURCE LIVE
A - PHASE O/C B SOURCE LIVE
B - PHASE O/C C SOURCE LIVE
C - PHASE O/C MECH LOCK
GROUND FAULT CONTROL OK
SENSITIVE G/F AC POWER
BATTERY PWR
ALARM

The configuration of the Status Lamps can be changed

within WSOS5.
8 TRIP Key Trips the switchgear to Lockout and the green LED
located inside the button indicates the open state of the
recloser.
9 CLOSE Key Closes the switchgear and the red LED located inside
the button indicates the closed state.

10 LAMP DATA Key LAMP DATA is a future feature that will provide the
operator with additional data specific to each status
lamp.
The feature is currently under development.
11 LAMP RESET Key Resets the Status Lamps. Lamps requiring further
attention from the operator remain lit.
Note that some of the status lamps such as “controller
power” and “terminal live” are continuously updated and
therefore not affected by the reset command.
12 EVENT LOG Key Displays the Switchgear and Controller Event Log on
the LCD display.
Older events can be viewed by pressing the UP arrow
key.

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13 Quick Action Key To use the Quick Action Keys, an operator must first
Unlock press the Unlock key. The LED above the unlock key
will remain lit while the quick action keys are active.
To deactivate the Quick Action Keys an operator can
press the unlock key again. The LED will turn off.
Alternatively the Quick Action Keys will be deactivated
automatically a short configurable delay after the last
Quick Action Key was selected.
14 Quick Action Keys Quick Action Keys allow the user to activate/deactivate
QAK functions directly from the interface without having to
use the menu.
The status of the function is indicated by the LED next
to the button. The LED can be configured to be red,
green or orange in colour and flashing.
Before using the Quick Action Keys it is necessary to
unlock the keys using the unlock button described
above. (Configuration)
Pressing a Quick Action Key will apply that action
without any further confirmation and the LED next to the
key will indicate the new status.
15 Enable/ Disable Disables ALL Trip Operations. When the switch is in
TRIP switch the Disable position the trip coil in the recloser is
electrically disconnected from the control electronics.
Thus the switch provides a physical isolation point for
the control circuitry. The recloser cannot be opened,
and an audible alarm in the panel will sound and the
DISABLED LED in the TRIP key will flash. The TRIP
key operates normally when the switch is in the Enable
position.
This switch also prevents a close operation, so that the
switchgear cannot be carrying load without the ability to trip.
16 Enable/ Disable Disables ALL Close Operations. When the switch is
CLOSE switch in the Disable position the close coil in the recloser is
electrically disconnected from the control electronics.
Thus the switch provides a physical isolation point for
the control circuitry. The recloser cannot be closed and
an audible alarm in the panel will sound and the
DISABLED LED in the CLOSE key will flash.The
CLOSE key operates normally when the switch is in the
Enable position.

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DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
The Status Lamps and the Quick Action Keys are programmed in the factory to a
default configuration. This can be changed to suit the needs of the user through
Windows Switchgear Operating System (WSOS5).

Status Lamps
These lamps are used to indicate the controller and switchgear status. The default
configuration is shown below. Each lamp indicates the state of the function described
next to it. When a state is active, the lamp is lit.
For example, when the recloser is in Lockout the lamp next to “Lockout” will be on.
Conversely if the lamp is off, the recloser is not in a lockout state.

Switchgear & Overhead system

controller status voltage status
Lockout Pickup A Phase Live
A - Phase O/C Reverse Fault B Phase Live
B - Phase O/C O/U Frequency C Phase Live
C - Phase O/C O/U Voltage Load Current ON
Ground Fault External Trip System OK
Sensitive Ground Operator Trip AC Power
Battery
Alarm
a b

c
Protection Status and
cause of Tripped Status

It is possible that more than one lamp will be lit at a given time.
Example, when a recloser tripped to lockout due to an overcurrent fault on Phase A,
both “Lockout” and “A-Phase O/C” lamps may be lit.
The table below describes the default function of each lamp.

LED # Colour Description Possible Causes

Column A
a-1 Red Lockout Recloser has tripped to lockout due to
a protection sequence or operator
command. Automatic close
operations are not possible and the
operator has to close the recloser
using the control panel or a remote
command.
a-2 Red A - Phase O/C The most recent trip of the recloser
was caused by an overcurrent event
a-3 Red B - Phase O/C
due to a fault on the relevant network
a-4 Red C - Phase O/C phase/s.
a-5 Red Ground Fault A ground fault has caused the
recloser to trip.
a-6 Red Sensitive Ground The recloser has tripped due to a
sensitive ground fault event.
Column B
b-1 Red Pickup One of the protection elements
detected a fault, for example when
the phase current exceeds the trip
setting value.
b-2 Red Reverse Fault Protection has detected a fault on the
source side of the recloser.
b-3 Red O/U Frequency An over or under frequency fault has
caused the recloser to trip.
b-4 Red O/U Voltage An over or under voltage fault has
caused the recloser to trip.
b-5 Red External Trip An external device has instructed the
controller to trip the switchgear.
b-6 Red Operator A local or remote operator has tripped
the recloser.

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LED # Colour Description Possible Causes

Column C
c-1 Orange A Phase Live The source or load side bushing of
the relevant phases are live.
c-2 Orange B Phase Live
c-3 Orange C Phase Live
c-4 Red Load Current On Red when a load current greater than
2A is flowing through the switchgear.

c-5 Green System OK The controller is functioning normally.

Maintenance may be required when
the lamp is flashing red. Consult the
event log.
c-6 Green AC Power Flashing Red LED when Auxiliary is
off.
c-7 Green Battery Flashing Red LED when Battery is off
or test failed.
c-8 Red Alarm Flashing Red LED when Trip or Close
circuits are isolated, contact life is low
or the switchgear is locked.

Quick Action Keys

The Quick Action Keys allow the operator to select functions directly from the panel.
Selecting a Quick Action will apply that action without any additional confirmation
and the LED next to the key will indicate when the action is active.
Before selecting a Quick Action the operator must first unlock the Quick Action Keys.
This is done by pressing the “unlock” key.
Example, to activate supervisory control (Remote Control) an operator should press
the following keys:

Remote
then Control

Remote control is turned on

Remote
and local control off. The LED Control
changes accordingly
It is possible to press a sequence of Quick Action Keys while the unlock LED is lit.
The keys will be locked automatically after a short delay once the last key press or
alternatively when the unlock key is pressed a second time.
This controller is programmed with a default Quick Action Key (QAK) configuration
that provides access to frequently used actions. The default configuration is shown
on the following page.

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Live Load Auto Remote

Blocking ACR/LBS Control

Loop Ground Local

Automation Fault Control

Battery Sensitive Hot Line

Test Ground Tag

Group A Group B Group C

Protection Protection Protection

QAK # Colour Description Action

Column D
d-1 Red Live Load Blocking The key toggles the Live Load Blocking
feature ON/OFF.
dD-2 Red Loop Automation Turns the Loop Automation feature ON/
OFF
D-3 Red Battery Test Performs a Battery Test and the result is
displayed in the Event Log.
D-4 Red Group A Protection Activates the settings configured in
Protection Group A.
Column E
E-1 Red Auto ACR/LBS The key toggles the Auto Reclose (for
reclosers) or the Sectionalise Auto (for
sectionalisers) feature ON/OFF. A red
LED indicator shows when Auto
Reclose/Sectionalise is ON.
E-2 Red Ground Fault Turns Ground (Earth) Fault protection
ON/OFF.
E-3 Red Sensitive Ground Turns Sensitive Ground (Earth) Fault
protection ON/OFF.
E-4 Red Group B Protection Activates protection settings configured
in Protection Group B.
Column F
F-1 Red Remote Control The key turns REMOTE control ON and
LOCAL control OFF. A red LED indicator
shows when the controller is in Remote
mode.
F-2 Red Local Control The key turns LOCAL control ON and
REMOTE control OFF. A red LED
indicator shows when the controller is in
Local mode.
F-3 Red Hot Line Tag Hot Line Tag (Work Tag) is applied using
this QAK. Hot Line Tagging ensures that
closing cannot take place and also
activates the Hot Link Tag protection
settings.
F-4 Red Group C Protection Activates protection settings configured
in Protection Group C.

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PAGE TITLE
Options
Figure 24 flexVUE O.I. Display Screen
Please Note: Screen sizes between
flexVUE and setVUE are not to scale in this
manual.
The character size is approximately the same but the
flexVUE is shown larger in this manual for readability.
flexVUE Panel (cont)
DISPLAY GROUPS
The O.I. displays are organized into three logical groups. Within each group is a
menu of pages and those pages have many various sub-menus.
Navigating the Menu Structure
Refer to the diagram inside the controller door or to the Installation and Maintenance
Manual for details of Navigation within groups.
DISPLAY SCREEN LAYOUT
The display area consists of two lines, each twenty characters long. See Figure 24 :
(page 7-11)
The top line of the display is the page title. The top line of the display shows the
current menu position and the second line shows the lists the options available one
option at a time. An operator uses the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the list
of options. The RIGHT arrow will progress to the next level of the option shown on
the second line of the display. Use the LEFT arrow to go back one level.
When an operator is editing a setting, the top line of the display shows a few basic
instructions and the bottom line shows the setting value.
EDIT,ESC, or SELECT
<<setting to change>>
CHANGING SETTINGS
Three types of settings can be changed:
 Operator Settings
 Password protected settings
 Protection settings
Operator Settings
Find the display page containing the setting to be changed:
1: Press the MENU key to enter the Menu structure
2: arrow, then the arrow to enter the Operator Menu.
Press the
3: Use the /arrow keys to navigate to the setting to be changed.
4: Press the SELECT key
5: Use the /arrow keys to change the setting
6: Press the SELECT key to accept the change; or
6a: Press the 
arrow to escape and leave the setting unchanged.
Alternatively, if a QUICK ACTION KEY operates the setting you wish to change:
1: Press the QAK UNLOCK
2: Press the required Quick Action Key within 10 seconds (Configurable)
Actions are executed without any confirmation via the arrow or select keys. The LED
indicates the new state.
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Password Protected Settings

Some settings are password protected. You will be prompted for a password before
you can change the setting. To enter the password:
1: Press the /arrows until you find the required character for the password.
2: Press the  arrow key
3: Repeat steps 1 & 2 until the password is complete.
4: Press SELECT to enter the password

While the Operator Panel remains ON you will not be required to enter the password
again.
The default factory password is AAAA but you can change it using Windows
Switchgear Operator System (WSOS5) software. The factory password does not
need to be remembered - the controller prompts you for it automatically.

ALERTS MENU
The flexVUE panel provides the user with a specific location to deal with alerts from
the controller. The ALERTS menu is found as part of the MAIN MENU on the O.I.
You can view these Alerts in the same way you would view any other menu options,
using the / keys to rotate through the available alerts.
Alerts will be split into 2 categories, Critical and Normal.

Normal Alerts
All Normal alerts will go into the Alerts menu. The activation of a Normal Alert will
cause the Title line of the current display to show:

xx Alerts Active
This will alternate with the current display title at a sufficient rate that the current
display is easily readable so that panel usage and field editing can easily continue.
xx is the number of Alerts that are present at the time.
The displayed number of Normal Alerts may change from one flash to the next if a
new alert is added or an old one is removed.

The Title of the Alert Menu will contain the number of Alerts that are present. This will
be shown as

ALERT MENU X/Y

where x is the Alert currently displayed and y is the total number of Alerts present.

A Normal Alert message will generally be longer than 20 characters and will
automatically scroll to allow viewing of the complete message. If a Normal Alert is
present a beep will occur at a fixed time interval.
All buttons will function normally whilst a Normal Alert is present.

Critical Alerts:
A Critical Alert will completely subvert the operation of the LCD display regardless of
what is being displayed. There will be no way to remove the Critical Alert from the
display whilst it is active.
If a Critcial Alert is present a Beep will occur at a fixed time interval.
All buttons with the exception of the navigation buttons ( , 
, , , MENU,
SELECT, LAMP DATA, EVENT LOG) will operate normally whilst a Critical Alert is
present.

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ACTIVATING Protection Settings

When settings are changed in the Active protection group (via the flexVUE O.I.)
those new settings will be saved but will not be put into service until they are made
.
When changing Active Protection Group settings, once the first setting is changed
the following screen will appear: (scrolling)

Settings Changed
SELECT to activate,  continue change

This message will be displayed if:

 Settings are changed within the ACTIVE PROTECTION GROUP
 The current setting is the first one to be changed.
 Before changing this setting - all the current settings were ACTIVE in service
Once this message is displayed there are 3 options.
1: NO ACTION:
The new setting will automatically go in service if the operator ignores the above
message, turns the operator interface off or the interface turns off automatically.
2: PRESS SELECT:
If the operator presses the SELECT key, the new setting is put in service. The
operator can continue to browse the menu. With all the current settings in active
service, if the operator makes another setting change the above message will be
prompted when the first of the new settings is saved.
3: PRESS THE ARROW:
This will allow the operator to browse settings and allow them to be changed.

Exiting the Protection Menu

The operator will not be prompted to ACTIVATE the settings again until they try to
exit the PROTECTION MENU, when the following screen will appear:

Settings Changed
Activate? Y/N 

The operator has to press the UP or DOWN ARROW key. That will display the
following:

 EDIT, or SELECT
ACTIVATE? Yes

or
 EDIT, or SELECT
ACTIVATE? No

When the operator scrolls to YES and presses SELECT, the settings are put in
service. If the operator selects NO and presses the SELECT key, the following
message is displayed: (scrolling)

 Continue
Settings activate on panel shutdown

Re-Entering the Protection Menu

If the operator exits the Protection Menu without activating the saved settings, when
the Protection Menu is re-entered at a later point in time, providing the settings
haven’t been put into service by a panel shutdown, the process will run through the
same activation sequence as shown in “Exiting the Protection Menu (page 7-13)” .

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INTRODUCTION
The ADVC maintains a log of up to 30,000 events that reflect changes to the status of
the switchgear, control electronics, and ADVC logic. The log also records setting
changes.
The events can be seen via the Event Log O.I. display group. The event log display
will update automatically with new events. The most recent event appears on the
bottom line of the screen and older events can be viewed by scrolling upwards.
When the event log is full, newest events replace oldest events.
All events are date and time stamped to a 10ms resolution and displayed in the order
that they occurred. The source of each event is also recorded.
It is possible to apply event category filters when viewing events.
WSOS5 software can also be used to read and display the event log. In addition to
O.I.-like time stamp, source identification and filter category features, it also has text
searches and go to a particular date/time. The event log can be saved as a text file or
as a csv file. Refer to the WSOS5 help file for more information.

READING THE EVENT LOG

On the setVUE panel, the event log display group is one of the main display
groups shown in Figure 25 (page 8-1).

On the flexVUE panel, the event log is found via an dedicated key on the O,I.
The Event Log is navigated slightly differently depending on which O.I. is installed. A
navigation diagram for the setVUE O.I. is shown in Figure 25 (page 8-1) and for the
flexVUE O.I. in Figure 26 (page 8-1).
The following table indicates the differences between setVUE and flexVUE event log
navigation

Description
Figure 25 setVUE Navigation Diagram

Number of Events shown on screen 4 2

Key to Scroll to OLDER events

 
Key to Scroll to NEWER events  
Show the CHANGE EVENT FILTER screen SELECT SELECT

Return to EVENT LOG from FILTER screen MENU EVENT LOG

View additional information about event (if available) ALT EVENT LOG
Figure 26 flexVUE Navigation Diagram
Switch between DATE/TIME, TIME/EVENT &
EVENT DESCRIPTION -
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TYPICAL EVENT LOG TRIP SEQUENCE DISPLAY

The following event log is an example of a phase trip sequence with two trips to
lockout.
-------------------- EVENTLOG ------------------E Comment
08/06/05 09:27:52.64 Lockout Lockout
08/06/05 09:27:52.63 C 305 Amp C phase current at trip
08/06/05 09:27:52.63 B 302 Amp B phase current at trip
08/06/05 09:27:52.63 A 303 Amp A phase current at trip
08/06/05 09:27:52.36 Prot Trip 2 2nd trip after 17.26s
08/06/05 09:27:52.36 Phase Prot Trip Phase element trip
08/06/05 09:27:52.36 Prot Group A Active Protection group A
08/06/05 09:27:35.10 Pickup Pickup again
08/06/05 09:27:33.70 Automatic Reclose 1st reclose
08/06/05 09:27:33.69 C 302 Amp C phase current at trip
08/06/05 09:27:33.69 B 300 Amp B phase current at trip
08/06/05 09:27:33.69 A 301 Amp A phase current at trip
08/06/05 09:27:33.42 Prot Trip 1 1st trip after 17.27s
08/06/05 09:27:33.42 Phase Prot Trip Phase element trip
08/06/05 09:27:33.42 Prot Group A Active Protection group A
08/06/05 09:27:16.15 Pickup Start of fault (pick up)

The following event log is an example of a sequence reset.

------------------ EVENT LOG ------------------E Comment
09/01/05 10:39:22.50 Sequence Reset Sequence reset after 10s
09/01/05 10:39:12.50 Automatic Reclose 1st reclose
09/01/05 10:39:12.49 C Max 301 Amp C phase current at trip
09/01/05 10:39:12.49 B Max 302 Amp B phase current at trip
09/01/05 10:39:12.49 A Max 300 Amp A phase current at trip
09/01/05 10:39:12.22 Prot Trip 1 1st trip after 17.27s
09/01/05 10:39:12.22 Phase Prot Trip Phase element trip
09/01/05 10:39:12.22 Prot Group A Active Protection group A
09/01/05 10:38:54.95 Pickup Start of fault (pick up)

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Display of Events
The difference in the display on the setVUE and flexVUE are shown in the following
example.
Consider the following events, as shown on the setVUE:
09/01/05 10:39:12.49 B Max 302 Amp
09/01/05 10:39:12.49 C Max 301 Amp
Please Note: Screen sizes between 09/01/05 10:39:12.50 Automatic Reclose
flexVUE and setVUE are not to scale in this 09/01/05 10:39:22.50 Sequence Reset
manual.
The flexVUE, by default, would display the bottom two lines (the most recent)
The character size is approximately the same but the first. See below:
flexVUE is shown larger in this manual for readability.
10:39 Automatic Recl
10:39 Sequence Reset
From this screen, a complete TIME or EVENT DESCRIPTION is available by
pressing the  or keys respectively:

For the TIME press :

09/01/05 10:39:12.50
09/01/05 10:39:22.50
For the EVENT DESCRIPTION press :
Automatic Reclose
Sequence Reset
In this example, pressing the twice would scroll to the next two events.
10:39 B Max 302 Amp
10:39 C Max 301 Amp
Setting Change Events
A settings change can come from a variety of sources - WSOS5, Operator Interface,
SCADA protocol, and IOEX. The controller includes in its log, information regarding
the source of each setting change.
If the ALT key ( ) or EVENT LOG key ( ) is pressed whilst the event log is on the
display then the date and time details are replaced with extra information that
includes the setting source and, if applicable, the protection group, curve, and trip
number. Pressing the ALT ( ) or EVENT LOG ( )key again will redisplay the
date and time information.
The identification codes for sources are:
Identifier Settings change source
WSOS WSOS5 change
OCP Operator Control Panel (Operator Interface) change
PTCL SCADA protocol change
IOEX IOEX change
As it is possible for multiple WSOS5 applications to be simultaneously connected to
the controller via Ethernet, a source identification of “WSOS” can be insufficient
information. For WSOS5 over Ethernet connections the first four letters of the PC’s
login name are logged. The usage of “WSOS” is therefore restricted to serial port
point to point communication links only.

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For example, a setVUE event log display may look like this:

08/06/06 11:05:50.25 Very Inv IEC255

08/06/06 11:07:15.66 Parity EVEN
08/06/06 11:09:23.03 Work Tag Applied
08/06/06 11:10:35.19 Load Supply ON

becomes:
WSOS PHASE TRIP 2 D VERY INV IEC255
OCP RS232-B PARITY EVEN
PTCL WORK TAG APPLIED
LOAD SUPPLY ON

when you press the ALT key.

In the above example it can be seen that:
 WSOS5 has been used to set a Very Inverse IEC255 curve for phase trip 2,
group D
 the O.I. has been used to set the controller’s RS-232 Port B communications
parity to EVEN
 the work tag has been applied via a SCADA protocol communications link
 the controller has detected restoration of load supply. There is no setting change
source.

The flexVUE screen might look like this:

11:05 Very Inv IEC255

11:07 Parity EVEN
pressing EVENT LOG would change it to:

WSOS Phase Trip 2 D

OCP RS232-B

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9 Power System Measurements

The current transformer (CT) signals and voltage screen (CVT) signals from the
recloser are digitised by the ADVC Controller and used to provide a variety of data
for the operator.
The ADVC Controller measures up to 10 power system components:
 A, B, C, phase and spill currents,
 phase-earth voltage on all six terminals.
The ADVC Controller uses the above measurements to derive many system
measurements including:
 frequency,
 phase to phase voltages,
 total and per phase power (kW, kVA, kVAR),
 total and per phase power factor,
 harmonics,
 earth current, and
 sequence components.
In addition, the ADVC Controller also measures internal values such as:
 CAPE temperature,
 switchgear temperature1
 auxiliary voltage,
 gas pressure,
 battery voltage.

POWER SYSTEM FREQUENCY

The controller must be set for the correct power system frequency – either 50 or 60
Hz. This can be set on page:
SYSTEM STATUS - PHASE VOLTAGE and POWER FLOW.
ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU - SYSTEM SETTINGS
- NETWORK PARAMETERS - System Freq 50Hz/60Hz

1 The ADVC measures the temperature of the SCEM in the ACR and from that, calculates the switchgear
temperature.

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REAL TIME DISPLAYS

There are a number of measurements that are shown in real-time within the ADVC
Controller. These measurements are:
1: System Measurements (Including average voltage, current & power)
2: A, B & C Phase Current (includes phase angles)
3: A, B & C Phase Voltage (shown as phase-phase or phase-earth)
4: Sequence Voltage (Vzps, Vpps & Vnps)
5: A, B & C Phase Power
6: A, B & C Phase Maximum Demand Indicators

System Measurements
SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS-M
- - - - - - - SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS - - - - - - M
Current 100 Amp Power (P) 1633 kW
Voltage 6350 Volt Power (Q) 478 kVAR
Frequency 50.0Hz Power Factor 0.86
e.g.
OPERATOR MENU - MEASUREMENTS
- SYSTEMS MEASUREMENTS
(Scroll through AVG Current, AVG Voltage, Frequency, Power Factor, 3PH Power P [Kw], #PH Power Q [kVAr])

This is a summary of the system measurements. Current and Voltage values

displayed are an average of the three phases.
Frequency is measured on the first available bushing. Frequency is Unavailable
if all bushings are dead.

Current
In the ADVC Controller current angles are taken with respect to their Phase
voltage angle.
SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS - Current-M
- - - - - - - - - - - CURRENT - - - - - - - - - - M
A Phase 123 Amp Earth 6 Amp
B Phase 123 Amp Ipps 120
C Phase 121 Amp Inps 10
e.g.
ENGINEER MENU - MEASUREMENTS - CURRENT
(Scroll through Magnitude & Angle-a, B, C & Earth and Sequence-I1 (Ipps),I2 (Inps))

These screens display, for each phase, the current and phase angle, earth
current. and Positive Phase Sequence Current (Ipps) and Negative Phase
Sequence Current (Inps).

Voltage
SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS - Voltage-M
SOURCE - - - - - - - VOLTAGE - - - - - - -LOAD M
11,000 Volt A-P 11,000 Volt
11,000 Volt B-P 11,000 Volt
11,000 Volt C-P 11,000 Volt
e.g.
To change between the display voltage being
shown as Phase- Phase or Phase-Earth you ENGINEER MENU - MEASUREMENTS - VOLTAGE - PHASE/
must change the setting at the following LINE\SRC-LD
location: (Scroll through A, B & C-Phase)
SYSTEM STATUS - PHASE VOLTAGE and
POWER FLOW - Display Ph-Ph Vol
ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU
-SYSTEM SETTINGS - METERING PARAMETERS
- Display Voltage Ph/Earth V or Ph/Ph
Volt

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Sequence Voltage
SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS -
Sequence Voltage-M
- - - - - - - - SEQUENCE VOLTAGE - - - - - - - M
Vzps 100 Volt
Vpps 11,000 Volt
Vnps 200 Volt
e.g.
ENGINEER MENU - MEASUREMENTS - VOLTAGE
- SEQUENCE
(Scroll through Vpps, Vnps & Vzps)

These screens display the Zero, Positive and Negative phase sequence
voltages.

Power
SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS - Power-M
- - - - - - - - - - - - POWER - - - - - - - - - - M
AP 540 kW Q 158 kVAR PF 0.88
B P 549 kW Q 166 kVAR PF 0.88
C P 546 kW Q 156 kVAR PF 0.88
e.g.
ENGINEER MENU - MEASUREMENTS - POWER
- 3-PHASE, A,B & C-PHASE
(Scroll through Real Power, Apparent & Reactive Power, Power Factor)

These screens display real and reactive power, as well as the power factor on a
per phase basis.
Real Power (kW) is a signed quantity unless Power Flow Unsigned has been
selected on page:
SYSTEM STATUS - PHASE VOLTAGE and POWER FLOW:
Power Flow Signed/Unsigned
ENGINEER MENU - CONFIGURATION MENU
- SYSTEM SETTINGS - METERING PARAMETERS
- Power Signed/Unsigned

Power Factor (PF) is an unsigned quantity.

Maximum Demand Indicators

SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS - Daily, Weekly, Monthly,
Maximum Demand-M
ENGINEER MENU - MEASUREMENTS MENU - DEMAND -
DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY MAX DEMAND
(Scroll through Date, Total kWh, Peak Period, Power/PF)

The Maximum Demand Indicator on the flexVUE panel is available in a different

location at the following menu:
OPERATOR MENU - MEASUREMENTS MENU
- MAX DEMAND IND
(Scroll through A, B, C Phase Max & Time and Reset MDI)

These screens display real and reactive power, as well as the power factor on a
per phase basis.
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Demand Indicators display collected historical data,
while the Maximum Demand Indicator contains a mixture of real-time and
historical data.

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Be careful to ensure that if working on the
ADVC with the door open in heavy rain,
water does not enter the circuit breakers
or general power outlet.
A warning is displayed in the event log when the
remaining contact life reaches 20%.
Do not attempt to recharge the gas without
first removing the ACR from service.
10 Maintenance
Maintenance can be carried out using standard electricians’ and mechanics’ tools.
ACR MAINTENANCE
No user maintenance of the ACR mechanism is required.
The ACR should be returned to the manufacturer for refurbishment if the mechanical
duty or breaking duty is exceeded. This is checked by examining the remaining
contact life on the Operator interface. When the remaining contact life in any phase
approaches zero, the ACR has reached the end of its life and must be replaced.
Every five years the bushing boots should be checked, cleaned if necessary and the
pointer checked to ensure it is free from mechanical obstructions. In areas of high
atmospheric pollution more frequent cleaning may be appropriate.
At suitable intervals check the gas low alarm is not showing on the operator
interface. If gas low is showing, this may indicate a leak which must be found.
Recharging the ACR SF6 using a gas fill adaptor is described below.
ACR SF6 RECHARGING
The ACR is refilled to a pressure of 35kPa on the gauge corrected by +0.46kPa for
every degree Celsius above 20° Celsius and -0.46kPa for every degree below 20°
Celsius. For altitudes above 1000m the gauge pressure should be corrected for
altitude.
Safety
Removal from Service
The gas fill valve is located between the ACR body and the mounting bracket.
Ensure that the ACR is removed from service before fitting the gauge and taking a
reading.
Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) Safety Data Sheet
See “Appendix C Safety Data Sheet - Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) (page C-1)”
for reproduction of original Material Safety Data Sheet.
Equipment Required
ACR SF6 recharging is carried out using a Gas Fill Adaptor (GFA) and Tool, and a
standard size-D SF6 cylinder. See “Appendix A Replaceable Parts & Tools (page
A-1)” for these part numbers.
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Procedure
Preparation
This procedure should be performed
under controlled conditions using
appropriate SF6 reclamation equipment.

The gas filling procedure may be conducted on an ACR either in the field or within a
workshop.
Tank pressure gauge and
sshut-off
sh
shu t-off valve
v If to be conducted in the field, ensure that the ACR is removed from service until the
procedure is complete.
Cylinder pressure gauge and
regulator
re
reg valve
ulator valv Record the ambient temperature as this will be required when calculating the fill
pressure.

Connecting the Gas Cylinder to the Gas Fill Valve.

1: Remove the protective plastic transportation cap from the cylinder valve.
See Figure 27 : (page 10-2)
2: Fit the Gas Fill Adaptor to the cylinder and tighten using the correct spanner:
3: Open both the shut-off and gas cylinder valves.
4: Adjust the regulator valve until gas flows through and purges the line.
5: Immediately close the shut-off valve.
6: Ensure the adaptor is free of dirt or contaminants before inserting into the valve.
7: Insert the gas line adaptor into the gas fill valve:
See Figure 28 : (page 10-2)
8: Retract the locking pin on the gas fill tool and slide it over the gas fill boss on the
Figure 27 Cylinder pressure gauge and regulator valve. tank. Allow the locking pin to spring into the groove. Gently check that the tool
cannot be pulled off.
9: Push the handle into the plug and rotate anticlockwise until the bayonets drop
into the slots. Continue to rotate until it becomes difficult to turn. Do not force the
handle further.

Filling with Gas

occkin
k gP
Locking in
Pin 10: Calculate the gas pressure required for the local conditions:
Ga
Gas Fill Valve
(rear
ar of N-Series
Serie
eries ACR)
The default gas pressure is 35 kPa.
Handle
Ha
Han
a dle The final pressure is dependent upon the ambient temperature at the site.
 For temperatures above 20° C, add 0.46 kPa for each degree in
temperature.
 For temperatures below 20° C, deduct 0.46 kPa for each degree in
temperature.
11: Open the shut-off valve to commence the flow of gas into the recloser tank.

Figure 28 Gas Line Adaptor

12: Slowly turn the regulator clockwise to increase the flow of gas into the tank. As
the tank starts to fill with gas, the pressure gauge will display the increasing
pressure:
 Care must be taken not to over-pressurise the tank. A relief valve is fitted to
the gas fill adaptor. If the tank pressure exceeds 60 kPa, the valve will open
and vent to atmosphere.
 Pressure in excess of that required and 60 kPa must be removed using a
reclamation unit or similar means.
The tank’s pressure may be checked at any time by closing the shut-off valve:
 Allow the gas pressure gauge to stabilise before taking a reading.
 Open the shut-off valve to recommence the gas flow in to the tank.

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Never disconnect the gas line without
first reducing the pressure on the
regulator.
Maintenance
Confirming the Gas Pressure
13: If the ADVC is connected to the ACR, the O.I. display may be used to confirm the
gas pressure within the tank against the reading at the Tank Pressure gauge:
 Close the shut-off valve and allow the gauge to stabilise.
 Note the gas pressure gauge reading.
14: To confirm that the readings shown on the gas cylinder pressure gauge and
ADVC Controller/Switchgear, check the pressure at:
SYSTEM STATUS - Switchgear Status-S
- - - - - - - - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - - - - - - - S
Work Tag OFF SF6 Normal 31kPag
Aux Supply Normal Battery Normal 27.5V
SWGR Connected SWGR Data Valid
e.g.
OPERATOR MENU - SWITCHGEAR STATUS
- SWITCHGEAR DATA - SF6 Pressure
SWITCHGEAR DATA
e.g.
SF6 Normal 31kPag
Disconnecting the Gas Fill Adaptor
15: Close the shut-off valve.
16: Fully close the gas cylinder valve.
17: Turn the regulator anti-clockwise to reduce the internal pressure on the
regulator.:
18: Disconnect the gas fill adaptor from the gas fill valve.
19: Firmly tighten the gas fill plug by rotating the handle of the gas fill tool clockwise.
Torque the handle to 16 Nm using a torque wrench with a 10 mm socket.
20: Retract the locking pin and slide the tool from the switch.
21: Open the shut-off valve to purge the gas line.
22: Remove the gas fill adaptor from the gas cylinder.
23: Refit the protective plastic cap on the adaptor to protect the thread during further
transportation.
24: Store the adaptor and cylinder.
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Take care to ensure, when accessing the
cubicle compartment in heavy rain, that water
does not penetrate the circuit breakers.
Ensure that battery polarity is correct.
Ensure that battery polarity is correct.
Battery heater failure will be reported in the
Event Log.
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ADVC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the ADVC is required every five years. The manufacturer
recommends the work described below.
CLEANING
Check for excessive dirt on the cubicle, particularly the roof, and clean off.
Ensure that the mesh covering the air vents and the water drainage holes in the base
are clean.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Battery replacement is recommended after a period of five years. See “Battery Care
(page 10-5)” .
The procedure is:
1: Turn off the battery circuit breaker.
2: Unplug batteries and replace with new batteries.
3: Turn on the battery circuit breaker and ensure that “BATTERY NORMAL” status
is restored via:
SYSTEM STATUS - Switchgear Status-S
- - - - - - - - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - - - - - - - S
Work Tag OFF SF6 Normal 31kPag
Aux Supply Normal Battery Normal 27.5V
SWGR Connected SWGR Data Valid
e.g.
OPERATOR MENU - SWITCHGEAR STATUS
- SWITCHGEAR DATA - Battery Status
SWITCHGEAR DATA
Battery Normal 27.3V
e.g.
Battery Heater Accessory
Where the battery heater accessory has been fitted the following procedure should
be followed:
1: Turn off the battery circuit breaker.
2: Disconnect batteries and heater.
3: Open velcro straps and open heater mat. There is no need to remove mat.
4: Remove batteries and replace with new batteries.
5: Return the heater mat to it’s original position, close straps.
6: Reconnect batteries and heater.
7: Turn on the battery circuit breaker and ensure that "Battery Normal status", is
restored. To do this, see STEP 3 of “Battery Replacement (page 10-4)”

(cont)
These batteries are capable of
supplying very high currents. Always
turn off the battery circuit breaker
before connecting or disconnecting
the batteries in the cubicle. Never
leave flying leads connected to the
battery.
Maintenance
Door Seal
Check the door sealing rubber for perishing or undue hardening. If necessary renew
the seal.
BATTERY CARE
The battery is predicted to provide good performance for the recommended five year
service period. This is based on the battery manufacturer’s data. No battery warranty
is given by the manufacturer of the ADVC.
Once in service, batteries need little care. Procedures for storage and other
contingencies are as follows:
 Batteries should be stored at a temperature of between 0°C to 30°C (32°F to
86°F) and cycled every six months. Batteries should be stored for a maximum of
one year.
 Batteries should be cycled prior to putting into service if they have not been
cycled within three months. When shipped by the manufacturer the batteries will
have been cycled within the previous 30 days.
 If the batteries become exhausted in service and are left for more than two
weeks without auxiliary supply being restored to the ADVC they should be taken
out, cycled and have their capacity checked before being returned to service.
To cycle a battery, discharge with a 10 Ohm 15 Watt resistor to a terminal voltage of
10V. Next, recharge it with a voltage regulated DC supply set to 13.8V. A 3A current
limited supply is appropriate.
More information on the battery care is available from the battery manufacturer.
ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
The operation of the capacitor charging inverter can be affected under abnormal
conditions such as when the battery capacity is very low. The following features are
used to protect the ADVC in this situation while still allowing the ACR to keep
operating.
Low Power Mode
When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the ADVC will change its capacitor
charging mode from normal to low power. In low power mode the controller takes
longer to charge the capacitors and the radio supply is shut down. A "Low Power
Mode" event is logged whenever this happens.
Operator close and trip operations can be performed, but at a longer time interval
than normal. If an operator trip or close request is denied, a "Cap Chrg" event will be
logged.
To return to normal power mode, the auxiliary supply must have been switched back
on for a minimum of 15 minutes, and the batteries may have to be replaced.
Excess Close Operations
During testing it is possible to carry out so many trip/close operations that the
capacitor charging inverter shuts itself down before it overheats. It takes more than
20 operations within a minute to do this and is not going to happen while in service (it
only happens during excessive testing).
When this happens the inverter shuts down for 5 minutes and a "Cap Excess
Closes" event is logged. During this time all trip/close requests will be denied.
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FAULT FINDING
ADVC Controller Check
Fault finding within the ADVC involves determining whether the fault lies in the
electronic modules, the wiring or elsewhere. The electronic modules are user
replaceable items. Other faults require the ADVC to be returned to the factory.
A suggested fault finding approach is as follows:
1: If the System OK LED(s), located on the on the operator interface (O.I.), are
flashing then the CAPE microprocessor is running. If the O.I. does not operate
then follow Step 4.
System OK LEDs are located in different places on the setVUE and flexVUE
panels:

System OK

(Default location - Can be configured differently)

2: If the display is operating, check the

SYSTEM STATUS - Switchgear Status-S

OPERATOR MENU - SWITCHGEAR STATUS

- SWITCHGEAR DATA - Battery Status
AND
OPERATOR MENU - SWITCHGEAR STATUS
- SWITCHGEAR DATA - Aux Supply Status
page for an indications of any power supply problems (Aux Supply Fail and/or
Battery OFF) which can be traced and rectified.
3: If the System OK LED is not flashing, check for loss of power. Check that the
battery circuit breaker is on and that full battery voltage is present at the
terminals. Check the presence of aux. supply on the aux. supply circuit breaker.
Check that the supply between the PSU and CAPE has not been disconnected.
Rectify if a problem is discovered.
4: If power supply is present then attempt to go on-line with WSOS to determine
whether the CAPE is functioning correctly. Replace the CAPE if required.
5: If this does not rectify the problem then the ADVC Controller should be returned
for factory repair.

REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC MODULES AND UPGRADES

Electronic modules are user replaceable. Care should be taken to avoid damage to
the modules while they are outside the cubicle and replacement should only be
carried out by competent personnel.
PSU and CAPE firmware can be upgraded through WSOS. Refer to the Operator
Manual for further details.

Removal of parts from modules will void the

warranty.

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11 Ratings and Specifications

EQUIPMENT AND CRATING DIMENSIONS

Equipment Weights
Part Weight kg (lbs)
Control cable. Weight is given for the standard length of 6 (12)
7m. Other lengths from 4m to 20m (in 1m increments)
are available upon request.
Control cubicle 37 (81) (without
accessories and with
7Ah batteries)
HV cables set of 6, standard length per cable is 3m,
other lengths available upon request:
250A 9 (19)
400A 16 (35)
630A 20 (43)
800A 57 (126)
Bushing boots set of 6:
27kV 11 (24)
38kV 14 (31)
Pole Mounted ACR 225 (495)
Pole mounting bracket 24 (53)
Sundry Mounting items 8 (18)
Gross weight of crate 404 (890)
Dimensions mm (ins)
Cubicle (See Appendix B) COMPACT 730mm × 420mm ×
301mm (28.7" × 16.5" ×
11.9")
Ultra 960mm × 450mm ×
301mm (37.8” × 17.7” ×
11.9”)
Crate Dimensions
Width 1160mm (45.7")
Depth 730mm (28.7")
Height 1640mm (64.6")

ACR
Rated Voltage
N15 15.5 kV
N27 27 kV
N38a 38 kV
Rated Continuous Current 800 Amp
Emergency Load Current - carrying capability (8 Hours) 850 Amp
Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz
Rated Load Breaking Current 800 Amp
Rated Cable Charging Breaking Current (N15 and N27) 25 Amp
Rated Cable Charging Breaking Current (N38) 40 Amp
Rated Single Capacitor Bank Breaking Current 250 Amp
Rated No-Load Transformer Breaking Current 22 Amp
Rated Symmetrical Interrupting Current 12.5 kA
Rated Asymmetrical Short-circuit Making Current (peak) 31.5 kA
Rated Symmetrical Making Current (rms) 12.5 kA
Rated Short-time Withstand Current (rms) 12.5 kA
Rated Duration of Short-circuit 3 sec

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Rated Peak Withstand Current (peak) 31.5 kA

Short Time Current Recovery Time 180 sec
Impulse Withstand Phase/Phase, Phase/Earth, Across Interrupter
N15 110kV
N27 - 125 kV option 125kV
N27 - 150 kV option 150kV
N38 - 150 kV option 150kV
N38 - 170 kV option 170kV
Impulse Withstand Phase/Phase, Phase/Earth, 70kV
Across Interrupter when SF6 replaced by dry air
Power Freq Withstand Phase/Phase, Phase/Earth, Across Interrupter
N15 50kV
N27 60kV
N38 70kV
Closing Mechanism Solenoid
b
Opening Mechanism Spring
D.C. Resistance Bushing/Bushing N15/N27 <100 micro Ohm
D.C. Resistance Bushing/Bushing N38 <140 micro Ohm
Tank Construction Welded Stainless Steel
Insulating Medium SF6 Gas
SF6 Operating Gas Pressure at 20◊C at sea level 10 to 35kPa Gauge
Maintenance Intervalc 5 Years
Earthingd 12mm stud provided
Applicable Standards
N15 and N27 IEC 62271-100,
IEC 60694
ANSI C37.60
N38 IEC 60694
ANSI C37.60
a. A 16 kA for 3 secs, 40 kA peak rated device is also available.
b. The opening mechanism is operated either by solenoid or manual lever.
c. In heavily polluted environments regular checking/cleaning of insulators should be carried out as required.
d. Earthing details in “Earthing (Grounding) (page 3-8)” must be strictly adhered to.

BREAKING DUTY
The duty limits of the ACR are shown in the table below. It is rated for ANSI C37.60
duty cycle.Contact wear is automatically calculated for each interrupter by the ADVC
on the basis of fault current and mechanical operations.
The remaining contact life is shown on the operator interface.

ACR Model Mechanical Contact Wear

Operationsa Rated 6 kA Fault 12.5 kA 16 kA
Loada Fault Fault
N15 10,000 10,000 1,000 100 N/A
N27 10,000 10,000 1,000 50 N/A
N38 10,000 10,000 1,000 520 500
a. Equipment manufactured before 01 November 1999 is rated for 3 000 operations.

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Duty Cycle
Maximum allowable duty cycle at full short circuit current rating:
 Open-0.5s-Close.
 Open-2s-Close.
 Open-2s-Close.
 Open followed by 300 second recovery time.

Bushing Boots
The ACR is normally supplied with outdoor elastomeric bushing boots. The boots
suit insulated cable sized 16-33 mm diameter and comprise an unscreened
insulated system.The characteristics of the boot alone (disregarding the cable
insulation) are detailed in the following table.

N15/N27-Boot Part No: 990000330 - Silicone

Taut string phase to earth clearance 400mm (15.8")
Creepage 777mm (30.6")
N15/N27/N38-Boot Part No: 990000305 - Silicone
Taut string phase to earth clearance 465mm (18.3")
Creepage 1100mm (43.3")

HV Cables
Cable is usually provided by the manufacturer pre-cut and terminated to fit the ACR
bushings and rated to suit the requirements of the utility.
Alternatively cable can be supplied by the utility if appropriate (e.g. to terminate HV
Aerial Bundled Cable). The manufacturer warrants the equipment only if suitably
insulated and watertight cable and terminations are used. Contact the manufacturer
or your local distributor to check cable type for suitability.
Standard cable supplied by the manufacturer is detailed in the following table.

Lug Size - mm2 Stranding Material Rating (Amps)

400 61/4.75 Copper (not water blocked) 800
240 19/4.01 Aluminium (water blocked) 630
185 19/3.5 Aluminium (water blocked) 400
80 7/3.75 Aluminium (water blocked) 250

Current Transformers
There is no access to current transformer connections on the equipment. This data is
supplied for information only and is applicable to both standard and SEF CTs.

Ratio 2000:1
Accuracy 10 Amp - 800 Amp ±0.5%
Accuracy 800 Amp - 12500 Amp ±2.5%

Environmental

Operating Temperature -400C to +500C

Operating Humidity 0 to 100%
Operating Solar Radiation 1.1kW/m2 max
Operating Altitudea 3000m max
a. For altitudes above 1000 metres some ratings must be de-rated per ANSI C37.60.

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ADVC
General Specifications
Cubicle material 304 stainless steel
ULTRA 316 stainless steel
Cubicle shell sealing IP 44
Electronic enclosure sealing IP 65
Wind loading resistance of structure >160km/hr
Wind loading on door when latched in open position >60km/hr
Angle of door opening 1350
Standard ambient operating temperature range -100C to 500C
Extended operating temperature range (battery heater -400C to 500C
required) ULTRA Only
Electronics Temperature Range -400C to 500C
Maximum radiation 1.1kW/m2
Humidity 0 to 100%
Standard control cable lengtha 7m (23')
Maximum vertical separation from ACR with standard 5m (16.4')
control cable.
Maintenance intervalb 5 years
Auxiliary supply voltage (LV AC mains supply) As Ordered 115/230 Vac
nominal
-20% to +10%
Required auxiliary supply rating 100 VA
Battery (With battery heater option, 12AH batteries are 2 x 12V 7.2Ah
standard.)
Battery hold up time from fully charged at 250C 26 hours with 7Ah
44 hours with 12Ah
Capacity available for communications, hold up time 20 hours
(no heater, OCP or IOEX) 13.8V TX:2.1A, 15min, RX
320mA
Battery recharge time (new battery to 80% nominal 10 hours
capacity)
Battery replacement intervalb 5 years
Battery Low Voltagec 23V
Battery High Voltagec 33V
Earthingd 10mm earth stud
Battery Heater Power (where fitted) 10W
Battery Heater Element Life 30,000hrs
Radio/Modem
A radio or modem may be fitted by the manufacturer or by the utility, for remote
communications. Space, power and data interfaces are provided within the control
cubicle.
Radio/Modem Power Supply Voltage (set by user) 5 - 15 V DC
Radio/Modem Power Supply Continuous Currente 3 Amp
Radio/Modem Power Supply Max Current 8 Amp for 30 sec with
10% duty cycle
Radio/Modem Power Supply continuous power 45 W
Radio/Modem Power Supply peak power 120 W for 15 mins @
10% duty cycle
Radio/Modem Space on Radio Panel 300 x 250 x 150 mm
Radio/Modem Interface V23, RS232, RS485
Radio/Modem Power Shutdown Time (user 1 - 1440 min
configurable)
Shutdown time increment 10 sec

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Control Electronics
Continuous Primary current 800A
Continuous secondary current 0.8 Amp
Short time primary current 16kA for 3s
Short time secondary current 12 Amp for 3 sec
Short time current recovery time 60 sec
Required auxiliary supply rating 32VAC, 100VA
Real time clock hold time 20 days
Recloser Operations 20 in 1 minute, 1 per
minute thereafter
a. Other control cable lengths available-4, 11 and 20 meters.
b. Battery replacement interval is influenced by environmental temperature.
c. Temperature compensated at 48mV/°C.
d. Earthing details in “Earthing (Grounding)” on page 3-7 must be strictly adhered to.
e. For an external VT, the maximum continuous current drawn from the radio supply should be limited to 0.5
amps.

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CONTROLLER EMC TYPE TESTS

IEC 61000-4-x IMMUNITY TYPE TESTS
Standard Description Application Test Level Severity
Level
IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Enclosure Contact +/- 8kV 4
Discharge Enclosure Air +/- 15kV 4
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Four faces 10V/m, 3
Electromagnetic 80 MHz - 1000 MHz
Fielda 3V/m, 2
1000 MHz - 2700 MHz
Front face only 10V/m, 3
1000 MHz - 2700 MHz
IEC 61000-4-4 Fast Transient A.C. Power Port +/- 4kV 4
RS232 (Port A,B,C & D) +/- 4kV Xb
RS485 +/- 4kV Xb
Ethernet +/- 4kV Xb
Umbilical port +/- 4kV Xb
IOEX2 port +/- 4kV Xb
FTIM2 port +/- 4kV Xb
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge A.C. Power Port +/- 4kV line-to-earth, 4
+/- 2kV line-to-line,
1.25/50usec
RS232 (Port A,B,C & D) +/- 4kV, 1.25/50usec 4
RS485 +/- 4kV, 10/700usec 4
Ethernet +/- 4kV, 10/700usec 4
Umbilical port +/- 4kV, 1.25/50usec 4
IOEX2 port +/- 4kV, 1.25/50usec 4
FTIM2 port +/- 4kV, 1.25/50usec 4
IEC 61000-4-6 Conduced A.C. Power Port 10V RMS 3
Disturbances RS232 (Port A,B,C & D) 10V RMS 3
RS485 10V RMS 3
Ethernet 10V RMS 3
Umbilical port 10V RMS 3
IOEX2 port 10V RMS 3
FTIM2 port 10V RMS 3
IEC 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Three axis X, Y, Z 100A/m continuous, 5
Magnetic Fielda 1000A/m for 1s
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and A.C. Power Port Volt dips - 3
Interruptions 0% for 1 cycle
40% for 10 cycles
70% for 25 cycles
80% for 250 cycles
Voltage interruptions 3
- 0% for 250 cycles
IEC 61000-4-16 Conducted Common A.C. Power Port 30V continuous, 4
mode disturbances 300V 1 sec, 50/60Hz
0-150kHz Umbilical port 30V continuous, 4
300V 1 sec, 50/60Hz
IEC 61000-4-18 Damped Oscillatory A.C. Power Port 2.5kV common mode, 3
Wave 1kV diff@100kHz & 1MHz
Umbilical port 2.5kV common mode 3
@ 100kHz and 1MHz
a Tests conducted with Cubicle Door
b Open Level. Exceeds maximum test level defined in the standard.

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Controller EMC Type Tests (cont)

IEEE C37.X.X IMMUNITY TYPE TESTS

Standard Description Application Test Level
IEEE C37.60 Simulated Surge Arrestor Switchgear 7kA @ 80% of
Operation Test 150kV BIL
(Control electronic elements
surge withstand capability
- Clause 6.13.2)
IEEE C37.90.1 A.C. Power Port 2.5kV common
mode, 2.5kV diff. @
Oscillatory Wave 1MHz
Umbilical port 2.5kV common
mode @ 1MHz
IEEE C37.90.1 A.C. Power Port +/- 4kV @ 2.5kHz
Fast Transient
Umbilical port +/- 4kV @ 2.5kHz

EMISSIONS TYPE TEST

Standard Description Application Test Level
EN61000-6-4 Emission for Industrial A.C. Power Port + Class A
Environmental Enclosure
EN61000-3-2 Harmonics A.C. Power Port Class A
EN61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and A.C. Power Port
Pst<1,
Flicker Pl<0.65%,
Dc<3.3%,
Dmax<4%,
Dt<3.3% for less
500ms
FCC Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices: A.C. Power Port + Class A digital
Subpart B Unintentional radiators Enclosure devices

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POWER SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS

HV line measurements on all three phases are made as follows:

Voltage Range (RMS Phase/Earth) N15/N27 2 - 15kV

Voltage Range (RMS Phase/Earth) N38 2 - 25kV
Voltage Resolution 1V
a
Voltage Accuracy 2% ±25V
Live Terminal Threshold Voltage rangeb 2 - 15kV
Live Terminal Threshold Voltage setting resolutionb 1V
Live Terminal Threshold Voltage accuracya.b 5% ±250V
Live Terminal Threshold Hysteresis -20%
Phase Current Range (True RMS) 2.5 - 800 Amp
Earth Current Range (True RMS) 1 - 800 Amp
Current Resolution 1 Amp
Phase Current Accuracya ±1.0% ±1 Amp over
range 10 - 800 Amp
Earth Current Accuracya ±1.0% ±1 Amp
over range 1 - 800 Amp
Apparent Power Range 0 - 54 MVA
Apparent Power Resolution 1 kVA
Apparent Power Accuracya ±3% over range 20 - 800
Amp
Real Power Range c.d -54 MW - +54 MW
Real Power Accuracya.c.d ±3% at PF > 0.9
Real Power Resolution 1 kW
Reactive Power Rangec -54 MVAr - +54 MVAR
Reactive Power Resolution 1 kVAR
Reactive Power Accuracya ±4% at PF < 0.5
Unsigned Power Factor 0.5 - 1.0
Power Factor Resolution 0.01
Power Factor Accuracy ±0.05
Measurement Filter Time Constant (Step Response) 2 sec
Measurement Update Rate 0.5 sec
a. Includes accuracy of switchgear current and voltage transformers.
b. Used for Live/Dead display, Live Load Blocking and Loss Of Supply detection.
c. In database for transmission by a protocol.
d. Used to accumulate kWh reading for weekly maximum demand data.

SF6 GAS PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

Nominal Pressure at 200C 35 kPa Gauge
Gas Pressure Display Resolution 1 kPa
Gas Pressure Display Accuracy ±5 kPa
Gas Low Alarm Setting 15 kPa Gauge @ 20◊ C
Gas Low Alarm Accuracy ±5 kPa

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Appendix A
Replaceable Parts & Tools

All replacement parts listed in the following table are available from the
manufacturer.

ACR Part Stock or Part Number

1100mm Bushing Boot Silicone (38kV) 990000305
770mm Bushing Boot Silicone (15kV, 27kV) 990000330
Boot Clamping Ring 990000315
Boot Clamping Ring Spanner 990000320
Cable Tail Kit: Quantity 6 of 990000100
250 Amp, 3m cable fitted with bushing boot, lug and
cable palm
Cable Tail Kit: Quantity 6 of 990000105
400 Amp, 3m cable fitted with bushing boot, lug and
cable palm
Cable Tail Kit: Quantity 6 of 990000110
630 Amp, 3m cable fitted with bushing boot and screw
termination
Cable Tail Kit: Quantity 6 of 990000115
800 Amp, 3m cable fitted with bushing boot, lug and
cable palm
Control Cable 7m 990001015
Control Cable 11m 990001030
Control Cable 20m 990001035
Gas Fill Adaptor Kit 990003050
Manual Operation Set 990003055
Silicone Grease for boot installation - 300g tube 990000350

ADVC Part Stock or Part Number

Basic Display Unit (BDU1 - NuLec English) 998000025
Basic Display Unit (BDU1 - Merlin Gerin English) 998000026
Basic Display Unit (BDU1 - NuLec USA) 998000028
Battery 12 V 7.2 Ah Sealed Lead Acid, set of 2 997000000
Battery 12 V 12 Ah Sealed Lead Acid, set of 2 998000055
Battery Heater 998000040
Control and Protection Enclosure 998000015
(CAPE1 - for manufacturer’s switch)
Control Cubicle Body 998000045
Control Cubicle Door 998000050
Customer Tray 1 998000030
Customer Tray Terminal Block 998000035
Fiber optic modem 998000090
IOEX2 998000080
Pole mount adapter for PTCC retrofit 998000125
Power Supply Unit (PSU1 - English international) 998000020
Power Supply Unit (PSU1 - English USA) 998000020
Tait radio accessory 99800085
Test and Training Set (TTS) 990003000
WSOS cable 998000095
USB to serial converter 998000100

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ACR DIMENSIONS

ACR
Top
View

ACR
Side
View

Figure 29 ACR Dimensions

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ADVC COMPACT

Figure 30 Front & Side View of ADVC COMPACT Cubicle

ADVC ULTRA

Figure 31 Front & Side View of ADVC ULTRA Cubicle

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POLE MOUNTING BRACKETS

Figure 32 N15/24 Pole Mount Bracket

Figure 33 N 38 Pole Mount Bracket

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IOEX2 DIMENSIONS

IOEX 2 Dimensions
Figure 34

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 Appendix C Safety Data Sheet -
Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6)
Gas and Engineering
Linde Gas Division

Safety data sheet

Sulphur hexafluoride
Creation date : 19.05.2006 Version : 1.0 DE / E SDS No. : 8327
Revision date : 19.05.2006 page 1 / 2

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND Ventilate area.

OF THE COMPANY
Product name 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Sulphur hexafluoride Handling and storage
Chemical formula SF6 Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not
Known uses allow backfeed into the container. Use only properly specified
Not known. equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and
Company identification temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt. Refer to
Linde AG, Gas and Engineering, Linde Gas Division Seitnerstraße supplier's container handling instructions.
70, D-82049 Pullach Prevent bottles from falling down. Keep container below 50°C in a
Emergency phone numbers: +49-89-7446-0 well ventilated place. Observe "Technische Regeln Druckgase
(TRG) 280 Ziffer 5"
2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/Preparation: Substance 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components/Impurities Exposure limit value
CAS Nr: 2551-62-4 Value type value Note
EEC Nr (from EINECS) : 219-854-2 Germany - MAK 1.000 ppm TRGS 900
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the Personal protection
classification of the product. Protect eyes, face and skin from liquid splashes. Ensure adequate
ventilation.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Asphyxiant in high concentrations. General information
Risk advice to man and the environment Appearance/Colour: Colourless gas
Liquefied gas Odour: No odour warning properties.
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Important information on environment, health and safety
Molecular weight: 146 g/mol
4 FIRST AID MEASURES Melting point: -50,8 °C
Inhalation Sublimation point: -64 °C
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may Critical temperature: 45,5 °C
include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of Autoignition temperature: Not applicable
asphyxiation. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self Flammability range: Not applicable
contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a Relative density, gas: 5
doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped. Relative density, liquid: 1,4
Skin/eye contact Maximum filling pressure (bar): 21 bar
For liquid spillage - flush with water for at least 15 minutes In case of Other data
frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes. Apply a sterile Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces,
dressing. Obtain medical assistance particularly at or below ground level.
Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability and reactivity
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Thermal decomposition yields toxic products whichcan be corrosive
Specific hazards in the presence of moisture.
Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode. Non
flammable 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Hazardous combustion products General
If involved in a fire the following toxic and/or corrosive fumes may be No known toxicological effects from this product.
produced by thermal decomposition:
Suitable extinguishing media 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
All known extinguishants can be used.
Specific methods General
If possible, stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with When discharged in large quantities may contribute to the
water from a protected position. greenhouse effect.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters
Use self-contained breathing apparatus and chemically protective 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
clothing. General
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES dangerous. Contact supplier if guidance is required.
Personal precautions EWC Nr. 16 05 05
Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when
entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ensure
adequate air ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and
workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous.
Clean up methods

8327 / EDV / 05.04.2006

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Sulphur hexafluoride
Creation date : 19.05.2006 Version : 1.0 DE / E SDS No. : 8327
Revision date : 19.05.2006 page 2 / 2

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID Labelling
Class 2 Classification Code 2A - Symbols
UN number and proper shipping name No symbol required.
UN 1080 Sulphur hexafluoride - Risk Phrases
UN 1080 Sulphur hexafluoride RAs Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
ADR/RID-Labels 2.2 Hazard number 20 - Safety Phrases
Packing Instruction P200 S9 Keep container in well ventilated place.
S23 Do not breathe the gas.
IMDG S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and
Class 2.2 eye/face protection.
UN number and proper shipping name
UN 1080 Sulphur hexafluoride Further national regulations
ADR/RID-Labels 2.2 Pressure Vessel Regulation
Packing Instruction P200 Regulations for the prevention of industrial accidents
EmS FC, SV Water pollution class
Not polluting to waters according to VwVwS from 17.05.99.
IATA
Class 2.2 16 OTHER INFORMATION
UN number and proper shipping name Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. The hazard of
UN 1080 Sulphur hexafluoride asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during
ADR/RID-Labels 2.2 operator training. Before using this product in any new process or
Packing Instruction P200 experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety study
Other transport information should be carried out.
Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load Advice
and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this
Before transporting product containers ensure that they are firmly document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can
secured and: - cylinder valve is closed and not leaking - valve outlet be accepted. Details given in this document are believed to be
cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted - valve protection correct at the time of going to press.
device (where provided) is correctly fitted - there is adequate Further informations
ventilation. - compliance with applicable regulations. Linde safety adivce
No. 3 Oxygen deficiency
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION No. 7 Safe handling of gas cylinders and cylinder bundles
No. 11 Transport of gas receptacles in vehicles
Number in Annex I of Dir 67/548
Not included in Annex I.
EC Classification: Not classified as dangerous substance.

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1 Product and company identification



PRODUCT NAME: RHODORSIL PASTE 12

SUPPLIER: Manufacturer:
Name: Bluestar Silicones Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Address: 3966 Jin Du Road
Xinzhuang Industrial Zone
Shanghai, 201108
CHINA
Telephone Number: 86 21 5442 6600
Fax number: 86 21 5442 3733

MANUFACTURING SITE:
Factory: Bluestar Silicones Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Address: 3966 Jin Du Road
Xinzhuang Industrial Zone
Shanghai, 201108
CHINA
Telephone Number: 86 21 5442 6600
Fax number: 86 21 5442 3733
Emergency Contact Number: 24hr hotlines:
Mainland China: 86 21 62679090 Shanghai Chemical&Toxic consultant center
Outside China (English): + 33 4 72737404 Bluestar Silicones USRA France


2 Composition / information on ingredients

Ingredients / Information on
Composition Dimethylpolysiloxane based compound with inert fillers.

3 Hazards identification
Adverse human health effects Slightly irritating to eyes.

Environmental effects: Presents no particular risk to the environment, provide the disposal
requirements and national or local regulation are complied with.

Physical and chemical hazards: Combustible

Classification / Specific hazards: According to EEC criteria, this product is not classified as a “hazardous
preparation”.

4 First Aid measures

 
Inhalation: Not specifically applicable.
Skin contact: Wipe off as much as possible (using a clean, soft, absorbent material).
First Aid Facilities Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
Eye contact: Immediately rinse with water for a prolonged period whilst keeping the
eyes wide open.
If irritation persists, consult an eye specialist.
Ingestion: Consult a doctor if necessary.

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5 Fire- fighting measures

Extinguishing media
- Suitable
- Not suitable
Specific hazards:
Specific fire fighting methods
6 Accidental release measure
Personal precautions:
Environmental precautions
Methods for cleaning up:
-Recovery
- Neutralization
- Cleaning / Decontamination:
- Disposal
7 Handling and Storage

Handling
Technical measures:
Storage
Technical measures:
Storage conditions:
- Recommended
Incompatible products
packaging
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Carbon dioxide ( CO2 )
Foam
Powders
Water spray.
None to our knowledge. If there is a fire close by, use suitable
extinguishing agents.
Combustible.
Cool down the containers/equipment exposed to heat with a water
spray.
Personal protective equipment:
- Safety glasses
NO particular/Specific measures required.
Collect up the product and it in a spare container:
- suitably labeled.
- Tightly closed.
Keep the recovered product for subsequent disposal.
Absorb residues with:
- inert absorbent material.
Decontaminate and wash the floor with an appropriated self-
emulsifying solvent. Then wash with plenty of water.
Incinerate contaminated material at an authorized installation.
Does not require any specific or particular measures.
Does not require any specific or particular technical measures.
Stable under normal storage conditions
Strong oxidizing agents
- Steel drums varnished with epikote.
- Aluminum tubes ( outer packaging – cardboard box).
- Plastic box
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8 Exposure control / personal protection



Personal protective equipment:

- Eye protection: Safety spectacles.
Collective emergency equipment: Eye fountain.

9 Physical and chemical properties
 

Appearance
Physical state: Translucent, light grey paste
Specific Gravity: 1 ( water = 1)
Flash Point: >200oC
Flamm. Limit LEL Non-flammable
Solubility
- in water Insoluble
- in organic solvents Insoluble in:
- acetone
- alcohol ( ethanol )
Dispersible ( partial solubilisation
- ethers
- aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Chlorinated solvents.



10 Stability and reactivity

 

Stability Stable at room temperature.

Hazardous reactions:
- Material to avoid Reacts with strong oxidizing agen
- Hazardous decomposition Products On combustion forms ( CO+CO2



11 Toxicological information
 

Acute toxicology LD 50 skin (Rat): >2000mg / kg

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Other effects ( Unpublished work)

May cause slight temporary irritation to ocular mucous membrane


12 Ecological information


Behavior in the environment

Mobility
Precipitation: Slightly soluble product readily forms deposits.
Expected behavior of the product Ultimate destination of the product: SOIL and SEDIMENT.
Degradability/Bioconcentration factor Not biodegradable and not bioaccumulable.



13 Disposal consideration


Waste from residues

Prohibition Do not discharge waste into the drains
Destruction / Disposal Dispose of at a licensed waste collection point
Decontamination/cleaning Remove deposits of residual material using a mechanical method.
Rinse with n appropriate solvent
Recover following cleaning or dispose of at an authorized site.
NOTE: The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of local
regulations regarding disposal.





14 Transport information
International regulation None Allocated
-- Land - rail / road (RID/ADR) Not restricted
-- Sea (IMO / IMDG) Not restricted
-- Air ( ICAO-IATA) Not restricted
NOTE: The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of local
regulations regarding disposal

15 Regulatory information
LABELLING
EEC regulation: Mandatory labeling (self – classification) of hazardous preparations: Not
applicable.
The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal
regulations specifically applicable to the product describe in the Safety
Data Sheet.
The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional
provisions which complete these regulations

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16 Other information
Uses:
- Recommended uses: Isolation of electrical or electronic material.
( For further information, refer to the product technical data sheet)

Registration numbers: These polymer are not concerned by the EINECS inventory.
The corresponding monomers are registered in the EINECS inventory
All the other constituents of this preparation are registered in the
EINECS inventory.
All the components of this preparation are registered in the TSCA
inventory.

This safety data sheet should be used in conjunction with technical sheets. It does not replace them. The information given is
based on our knowledge of this product, at the time of publication. It is given in good faith. The attention of the user is
drawn to the possible risks incurred by using the product for any other purpose other than that for which it was intended.
This does not in any way excuse the user from knowing and applying all the regulations governing his activity. It is the sole
responsibility of the user to take all precautions required in handling the product. The aim of the mandatory regulations
mentioned is to help the user to fulfill his obligations regarding the use of hazardous products. This information is not
exhaustive. This does not exonerate the user from ensuring that legal obligations, other than those mentioned, relating to the
use and storage of the product, do not exist. This is solely his responsibility.


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