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Reclosers
Reclosers
Service Information
Type VSO12 and VSO16 Motor-Operated,
Electronically Controlled Recloser
Operation and Installation Instructions S280-57-1
020102KM
Figure 1.
Kyle® Type VSO recloser shown with bushing current transformers accessory.
Contents
Safety Information ..................................................... 2 800 A Continuous Current Accessory ....................10
Product Information .................................................. 3 Terminals ................................................................10
Introduction ............................................................ 3 External Spring Charging ........................................11
Acceptance and Initial Inspection .......................... 3 External Contact Position Indicator.........................11
Handling and Storage ............................................ 3 Tank-Lifting Windlass ..............................................11
Description .............................................................. 3 DC Station Supply Interface Accessory ..................12
Specifications and Ratings ...................................... 4 Substation Mounting ..............................................14
Dimensions and Weights ......................................... 5 Pole Mounting ........................................................16
Installation ................................................................. 6 Operation ...................................................................17
Installation Procedure ............................................ 6 Manual Tripping ......................................................18
Lifting the Recloser ................................................ 6 Manual Closing ......................................................18
Auxiliary Switch ...................................................... 7 Service Information ...................................................19
Heaters ................................................................... 7 Maintenance ...........................................................19
240 Vac Power Connections .................................. 8 Testing Operation ...................................................19
Remove Recloser from Service ............................. 8 High-Potential Testing ............................................21
Accessories ...............................................................10 Replacement Parts .................................................22
Current Transformers .............................................10
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Cooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We actively
promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional training
programs, and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems employees involved in product design, manufacture,
marketing, and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working
around high voltage lines and equipment and support our “Safety For Life” mission.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The instructions in this manual are not intended as a sub- Safety Instructions
stitute for proper training or adequate experience in the
safe operation of the equipment described. Only compe- Following are general caution and warning statements
tent technicians, who are familiar with this equipment that apply to this equipment. Additional statements,
should install, operate, and service it. related to specific tasks and procedures, are located
throughout the manual.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
• Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
DANGER: Hazardous voltage. Contact with
• Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage ! hazardous voltage will cause death or severe per-
safe operating practices and procedures. sonal injury. Follow all locally approved safety proce-
• Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, dures when working around high and low voltage lines
clear, and ground power distribution equipment. and equipment. G103.3
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Introduction Handling and Storage
Service Information S280-57-1 provides installation Be careful during handling and storage of this equipment to
instructions, operating information, and testing proce- minimize the possibility of damage. In particular, protect the
dures for Kyle® Type VSO12 and VSO16 three-phase, bushings and control equipment.
motor-operated reclosers.
If the unit is to be stored for any length of time before instal-
The information contained in this manual is organized lation, provide a clean, dry storage area. If the recloser is to
into the following major categories: Safety Information, be stored in a humid atmosphere, make provisions to keep
Product Information, Specifications and Ratings, the cabinet heaters energized.
Dimensions and Weights, Installation, Accessories,
Operation, and Service Information. ANSI Standards
Read This Manual First The VSO recloser is designed and tested in accordance
with ANSI standards: C37.60, C37.61, and C37.85.
Read and understand the contents of this manual and fol-
low all locally approved procedures and safety practices
before installing or operating this equipment. Quality Standards
The Quality System at the Cooper Power Systems,
Additional Information Kyle Distribution Switchgear plant is certified to the
These instructions cannot cover all details or variations in ISO 9001 standard.
the equipment, procedures, or process described nor
provide directions for meeting every possible contin- Description
gency during installation, operation, or maintenance. For A complete assembly consists of the recloser control unit,
additional information, please contact your Cooper the oil-insulated vacuum interrupter assemblies, and the
Power Systems representative. operating mechanism housing.
Acceptance and Initial Recloser tripping employs stored spring energy. When
the trip solenoid is actuated by the 24 Vdc trip signal, the
Inspection stored spring energy is released to open the recloser.
This product is completely assembled, tested, and inspected The 24 Vdc trip signal is originated at the recloser con-
at the factory. It is carefully calibrated, adjusted, and in trol. The 240 Vdc supply is not required to trip the
good condition when accepted by the carrier for shipment. recloser. An external 240 Vac source is required to oper-
ate the drive motor. A 120 Vac input power supply acces-
Upon receipt, inspect the carton for signs of damage. sory is also available.
Unpack the control and inspect it thoroughly for damage
incurred during shipment. If damage is discovered, file a Kyle Type VSO reclosers are electronically controlled by
claim with the carrier immediately. a Kyle recloser control.
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TABLE 8
Weights and Oil Capacity
Weight without control kg (lb) . . . . . . . . . 470 (1035)
Weight with pole-top frame kg (lb) . . . . . . 498 (1098)
Weight with substation frame kg (lb) . . . . 533 (1175)
Oil capacity L (gal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 (52)
203 (8)
51 (2)
Eyebolt Terminal,
1/0 to 500 MCM cable 1486 (58.5)
Clearance 1257 (49.5)
660 (26) 294
required 229 379 379
356 (14) 378 105 (4) (9) (15) (15)
for bushing (14.75) (11.5)
removal
Ground
432 (17) Terminal
Cable
# 6 solid -
250 MCM
1426 991
(56) (39)
Oil Drain
375 Valve
(14.75)
(door open) 1194
597
(23.5) (47)
Figure 2.
Type VSO dimensions and weights.
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: This equipment is not intended to CAUTION: Follow all locally approved safety prac-
! protect human life. Follow all locally approved pro- tices when lifting and mounting the equipment. Use the
cedures and safety practices when installing or operat- lifting lugs provided. Lift the unit smoothly and do not
ing this equipment. Failure to comply can result in allow the unit to shift. Improper lifting can result in
death, severe personal injury, and equipment damage. equipment damage. G106.2
G102.1
Installation Procedure
All reclosers are carefully tested and adjusted at the fac- DISTANCE
BETWEEN
tory. Well-equipped test facilities, detailed testing proce- LUGS
dures, and thoroughly trained personnel assure accu- 1040mm (41")
rately calibrated equipment. Each recloser leaves the
factory ready for installation.
1. Check for proper oil level. Using the dipstick and oil-
sight gauge provided on the recloser, make sure the
oil in the recloser tank is at a proper level.
Note: The oil level should be above the sight-gauge win-
dow. If the oil line is visible in the window, add oil to
raise the level to the upper line on the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: This recloser has four lifting lugs; all
must be used when lifting. Maximum strength is
CAUTION: This equipment relies on oil to pro-
! vide electrical insulation between components.
attained with a vertical lift. Use of a spreader bar,
with a fixed attachment point for the hook at the load
The dielectric strength of the oil must be checked on a center, is recommended when lifting. If a sling is
regular basis, as part of the routine maintenance used for lifting the recloser, it must have a fixed
inspection, to ensure that it is at or above minimum attachment point at the load center. Rig the recloser
dielectric requirements. Use of this equipment with insu- so that the sling height is equal to or greater than the
lating oil that does not meet minimum requirements can distance between lugs.
result in internal flashovers that will damage the equip-
ment and can cause personal injury. G107.2
Figure 3.
Lifting the recloser.
2. Test the dielectric strength of the oil. The oil must
have a minimum dielectric strength of 26 kV. If the
dielectric strength of the oil is less than 26 kV, filter
the oil to restore the dielectric strength to the accept- 5. Mount the recloser. Use the lifting lugs located on the
able minimum level. frame and follow approved procedures. See Figure 3.
3. Check the data plate ratings. Make sure the ratings of
each recloser data plate are correct for the planned
installation.
4. Perform high-potential withstand tests. Prior to
installing the Type VSO recloser, with the recloser in
the OPEN position, perform high-potential withstand
tests across each open interrupter assembly. Refer to
the High-Potential Withstand Testing section of this
manual.
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RECLOSER
5 6
will accommodate 2/0 to 250 MCM stranded conduc-
tors. Make ground connections in accordance with 3 4
approved utility standards.
The VSO recloser is used with a Kyle® control. Refer to 1 2
the appropriate service information manual for complete
OPER.
recommended grounding instructions for the control. SURGE CAB. SURGE
ARRESTERS ARRESTERS
IMPORTANT: Form 3 and Form 3A electronic controls
must be equipped with the KA1175ME fuse accessory. ELECTRONIC
This accessory supplies a MDQ-2.5 closing coil control CONTROL
fuse, which is required for operation of the closing
solenoid.
The instantaneous reclose delay plug must not be
Figure 4.
used in Form 3 and Form 3A controls. For fast reclos-
Typical recloser connections, with switches to facili-
ing, use the KA1177ME1 reclose delay plug, which
tate maintenance and with complete surge
provides a fixed 0.5 second delay.
protection.
VSO12 and VSO16 reclosers use 1000:1 ratio current
sensing transformers (CTs). Form 3 and Form 3A con-
trols, used with 1000:1 CTs, require YELLOW labeled 9. Block ground sensing via the control panel.
trip resistors; BLUE labeled trip resistors are required 10. Close source and load disconnect switches.
with 2000:1 CTs.
11. Closer reclosers via control signal.
Refer to Service Information S280-75-1 for additional
information on using the Form 3A Control. 12. Open bypass switches.
All microprocessor controls must be programmed for 13. Enable ground sensing, if applicable.
the appropriate CT ratio.
Auxiliary Switch
A four-stage auxiliary switch is provided as a standard
7. Install the control. Connect the control cable between
feature of the Type VSO recloser. Each stage has two
the control and the recloser. Make sure the control is
independent contacts: a (open when interrupter contacts
grounded and properly programmed for the planned
are open) and b (closed when interrupter contacts are
installation.
open). The switch is wired to the terminal block at the
8. Make the high-voltage line connections. See Figure 4. upper right side of the mechanism cabinet for convenient
Note: Disconnect switches and bypass switches are rec- customer connection.
ommended to facilitate switching and isolation. The switch contacts are insulated for 600 V and have a
A. Surge protection on both sides of the recloser is continuous current rating of 10 A. Their interrupting rat-
recommended. However, if protection is provided ings are shown in Table 4 in the Specifications and
on only one side, it should be located on the Ratings section of this manual.
source side for line installation and on the load side
for substation installation. Heaters
B. Connect high-voltage lines to recloser bushing ter- A cabinet heater is provided in the operating mechanism
minals. The Type VSO12 and VSO16 standard cabinet. Power is supplied from the 240 Vac source and
eyebolt bushing terminals are will accommodate is connected through a DPST toggle switch and a 2 A
conductors ranging in size from 1/0 to 500 MCM fuse, see Figures 5 and 6. The two mechanism cabinet
for 600 A units and 1/0 to 750 MCM for 800 A units. heating resistors are rated 500 Ω, 50 W.
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1 15 CH
Cabinet Heaters
C CC
CH CH
.5 KΩ V 152
240 Vac
AS Auxiliary Switch 152 Spring Position Switch 152 Close Coil (Solenoid)
SP1 (24 Vdc) CC
D Diodes 1N3209
C Surge Capacitor 152 Spring Position Switch 152 Manual Close Switch
SP2 (240 Vac) Close Motor Circuit MCS
FU Fuse Box 1R Socket
2.0 M Motor 152 Contact for Manual Limit
LS Switch - Trip and Reset
2R Recloser Receptacle 152 Cam-Operated Switch
aa1 Open Motor Circuit V Varistor
152 a Contact to Open Trip Coil
a1 152 b Contact to Close Closing CH Mechanism Cabinet Heater
bb1 Circuit TB Terminal Board
152 a Contact to Open Trip
a2 Circuit 152 Trip Coil (Solenoid)
TC
Figure 5.
Schematic diagram of recloser circuits and approximate location of circuit components.
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Multi-Ratio CT Multi-Ratio CT
(accessory) (accessory)
KVSO53VD KVSO53VE
KVSO53VK KVSO53VL
5 6
X1K X2J X1 X2 X3 X4 X5
PHASE C X5 X4 X3 X2 X1
3 4
X1K X2H X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X5 X4 X3 X2 X1
PHASE B
1 2
X1K X2G X1 X2 X3 X4 X5
PHASE A X5 X4 X3 X2 X1
Auxiliary
Receptacle 8 7 Switch
152
and Plug 6 5 a1
"b" 15 16
1R STAGE 4
L M N1 N2 P
"a" 13 14
1 1 4 3 "b" 11 12
152
a2 "a" 9 10 STAGE 3
2 2 2 1
"b" 7 8
3 3 STAGE 2
"a" 5 6
4 4 152 "b" 3 4
5 5 TC STAGE 1
K
"a" 1 2
100 Ω 6 6
J
7 7
D E1 E 2 F G H
100 Ω 152
8 8 CC
100 Ω
9 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
10 10 152
152
LS
11 11 152 bb1
SP1
12 12
13 13
B C
"M" 152
14 14 SP2
152 152
15 15
A
MCS aa1
"TB"
3 4
C C
FU 1 2 contacts are open)
FRN-2
CH
CH
V V
1 2
FU
2
Grd 120 Vac
FU
1
Grd 240 Vac
Customer Connection
(120 Vac)
Customer Connection (240 Vac)
6 4 2
GR X5 X4 X3 X2 X1 GR X5 X4 X3 X2 X1 GR X5 X4 X3 X2 X1
5 3 1
Recloser GR X5 X4 X3 X2 X1 GR X5 X4 X3 X2 X1 GR X5 X4 X3 X2 X1
Control
Receptacle
2R
Note: Circuit shown with main contacts open and closing springs discharged.
Figure 6.
Recloser interconnection diagram (shaded areas are accessories), 240 Vac shown.
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ACCESSORIES
Current Transformers TABLE 9
Bushing-Type Current Transformer Ratios, Terminal
Warning: Hazardous voltage. The equipment is Connections, and Accuracies.
!shipped with the shorting thumbscrews in the CT Relay
terminal blocks. These thumbscrews must not be Ratio Terminal Accuracy Metering Accuracy
removed until external connections are made to the ter- Connection Class Class
minal blocks. Energizing the equipment with the short- 600:5 X1-X5 C100 .3B-0.5 .6B-1.0 1.2B-2.0
ing screws removed, and no load connected, will cause 500:5 X2-X5 – .3B-0.5 .6B-1.0 1.2B-2.0
high voltage to be generated in the CT secondaries. 450:5 X3-X5 – .3B-0.5 .6B-1.0 1.2B-2.0
Contact with high voltage can cause severe personal 400:5 X1-X4 – .3B-0.2 .6B4.5 1.2B-2.0
injury or death and equipment damage. T208.2 300:5 X2-X4 – .3B-0.2 .6B-0.5 1.2B-1.0
250:5 X3-X4 – – .6B-0.2 1.2B-0.5
Multi-ratio bushing current transformers are available in 200:5 X4-X5 – – .6B4.2 1.2B-0.5
either 600:5 or 1200:5 A ratios. Each multi-tapped CT 150:5 X1-X3 – – – 1.2B-0.2
secondary is wired to a separate six-point terminal block 100:5 X1-X2 – – – –
in the operator mechanism cabinet (Figure 6). The avail- 50:5 X2-X3 – – – –
able current ratios and terminal block terminations are 1200:5 X1-X5 C200 .3B-2.0 .6B-4.0 1.2B-8.0
shown in Table 9. 1000:5 X2-X5 – .3B-2.0 6B- 4.0 1.2B-8.0
900:5 X3-X5 – .3B-1.0 .6B-4.0 1.2B-8.0
Figure 7 shows one of the three terminal blocks for the 800:5 X1-X4 – .3B-1.0 .6B-2.0 1.2B-4.0
multi-ratio bushing CTs in the as-shipped condition. The 600:5 X2-X4 – .3B-0.5 .6B-1.0 1.2B-2.0
secondary of each CT is shorted and grounded by the 500:5 X3-X4 – .3B-0.5 .6B-1.0 1.2B-2.0
thumbscrew which shorts terminals X1 and X5 to the 400:5 X4-X5 – .3B-0.2 .6B-0.5 1.2B-1.0
grounding bar. After external connections are made, the 300:5 X1-X3 – .3B-0.2 .6B-0.5 1.2B-1.0
thumbscrew at X1 is removed and stored in the corner of 200:5 X1-X2 – – .6B-0.2 1.2B-0.5
the terminal block. The other thumbscrew remains in the 100:5 X2-X3 – – – 1.2B-0.1
grounding bar to make the common ground connection
for one side of the CT secondary winding. The location of
the screw in the bar is dependent upon the CT ratio
800 A Continuous Current
desired and is always the higher of the two terminal Accessory
numbers. Typical customer wiring to the three terminal This accessory increases the continuous current carrying
blocks is shown in Figure 8. capability of the VSO recloser, extending its rating from
560 A to 800 A. It consists of additional braided leads on
each interrupter structure, larger bushing terminals (stud-
type, 1 1/8-12 UNF-2A; eyebolt, 1/0-750 MCM; or four-hole
flat-head), stainless steel bushing clamps, and associated
small hardware.
Terminals
Stud-type terminals, 1 1/8-12 UNF-2A, and 2-hole and
4-hole flat-pad terminals are available for the Type VSO
recloser.
901039KMA
Figure 7.
Position of shorting thumbscrews (as shipped).
Ground Permanently Ground Permanently
Wired to CTs Wired to CTs
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Tank-Lifting Windlass
External spring-charging
accessory One person can easily lower and raise the oil-filled tank
with this accessory, which is usable with pole- or substa-
tion-mounted Type VSO reclosers. See Figure 11. The
Figure 9. 83448KMA windlass features a 30:1 ratio worm-and-pinion gear box
External spring-charging accessory. that minimizes cranking effort and holds the tank station-
ary when cranking is stopped and the operator’s hand is
removed from the crank. A shear pin connects the crank
External Spring Charging to the gear-box shaft to guard against overstressing the
mechanism when the rank is fully raised.
Enhanced operator safety is provided by this accessory
which relocates the receptacle for the hand-spring charg- The accessory is shipped inside the recloser crate and
ing crank from the side of the operator cabinet to its partially assembled to the recloser. The windlass assembly
underside. See Figure 9. When recharging springs in a is placed inside the frame and banded to the crating to pre-
recloser on a live circuit, a lineman need not have any vent damage during shipment. Its cables are routed and
part of his body closer to exposed live parts than the connected in their operating configuration at the factory.
underside of the cabinet to effectively operate the crank.
To operate, insert the manual-closing crank (stored on
the inside of the operator cabinet door) into the crank
mechanism and crank in the direction of the arrow until
the spring charge-state indicator reads SPRINGS
CHARGED.
External contact
position indicator
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Accessory
The DC Station Supply interface accessory is designed
for the Form 6 Rack Mount Control only. For other control
applications, contact your Cooper Power Systems repre-
sentative.
The factory-installed accessory, located in the mechanism
cabinet, is powered by a 24, 48, or 125 Vdc substation
battery, as specified at time of order. It allows the recloser
to be located up to 150 m (500 ft) from the control; see
Table 10. The quiescent current drain from the substation
battery is only 20–40 mA. Refer to Figures 12–15.
Terminal
Block
020103KM
Figure 13.
Terminal block for customer connection of dc power
supply accessory.
Interface
Circuit Accessory Connections
Board
The Form 6 Rack Mount Control cable connects to the
VSO recloser using the standard 14-pin receptacle
located at the bottom of the VSO mechanism cabinet.
The dc supply voltage is wired to the terminal block
located within the VSO mechanism cabinet; refer to
Figures 12 and 14. Refer to Figures 13 and 15 for wiring
connections.
1. Connect the dc supply voltage to the terminal block
at terminals 11 (-) and 12 (+). Verify that the label on
020104KM
Figure 12. the terminal block agrees with the dc power supply
Type VSO recloser mechanism cabinet with dc station voltage.
supply accessory. 2. Connect 240 Vac to the terminal block at terminals 8
and 10.
TABLE 10
Cable Lengths for DC Station Supply Interface Accessory
18 AWG 12 40 24 80 48 120
120* Vac/
240 Vac
Substation House
Figure 14.
DC Station Supply Interface accessory application.
FU3 2
FU1
1 2 1 Motor-Operated FNM-5 Cabinet
KLM-15 FU4 Spring Charge 1 Heaters
2 Circuit P4-3 Circuit
2 1
3 KLM-15 1
4 .022 µF
2 X2 H/SW
5 1 2 3
Interface 2 M FU
6
7 Circuit Board 1 1 3
CH
8 152 NC .22 µF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
500 Ω
500 Ω
240 Vac* MCS C Y2
Supply 9
C NO
10 LC
Substation (-) TS C 152 NO 152 NO
4
120 V
11 NC MS C
Battery (+) SP2 C
12 NO FU
24, 48, or CS
125 Vdc 13 1 C P4-1
152 152 NO H/SW
14 TC 2 H C 2
15 .0022 µF
1 1 X2
16 152 FU2
2 FNM-5
CC 2
TB
* 120 Vac available with KA60VSM2 120 Vac Motor Operator Accessory
C Capacitor 152 Auxiliary Switch Contact Closed when Main
b Contacts Open
F Fuse
2R>> Receptacle for supplied control cable between 152 Closing Spring Position Switch (ac control)
operating mechanism cabinet and remote- SP2 Closed when Closing Springs Discharged
mounted electronic control cabinet.
152 Limit Switch Contact for Manual Trip and Reset
R Resistor LC
CH Cabinet Heater 152 Trip Coil (Solenoid)
H/SW Heater Disconnect Switch TC
TS Closed when Main Contacts are Open 152 Close Coil (Solenoid)
CC
CS Open when Main Contacts are Open
152 Manual Close Switch (ac control)
IEH Interrupter Enclosure Heater MCS
152 Auxiliary Switch Contact Open when Main 152 Manual Trip and Reset Switch (when not in reset
a Contacts Open H position, will prevent a close)
Figure 15.
DC Station Supply Interface accessory circuit diagram.
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CAB. 2565 (101) – 686
2946 (116) (27)
in 3"
increments
343 (13.5)
Adjustable
3000 (118) –
Control 3381 (133)
Std. size
in 3"
cabinet
increments
Dbl. size
cabinet Alternate Mounting
Electronic Control
(see detail)
Grounding
Connector
2/0-250 MCM
32 597 32 1194
32 32
(1.25) (23.5) (1.25) (47)
(1.25) (1.25)
3/4 dia. Holes for
Substation 5/8 Anchor Bolts
Mounting Frame (4), not furnished
KVSO51VA
Figure 16.
Outline dimensions with substation mounting frame accessory (recloser and mounting frame only).
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Pole Mounting Hoist the recloser (see Figure 3) into position and secure
with two 3/4” diameter bolts of suitable length (customer-
The Type VSO recloser pole-mounting hanger, consisting supplied bolts). Be sure to use the two furnished rein-
of two C-shaped, galvanized channel-steel brackets, forcing washers at the back side of the pole before tight-
forms a strong, rigid supporting frame when joined to the ening the bolts.
recloser’s welded box frame. Refer to Figure 17.
To mount the recloser, first bolt the hanger brackets to the
recloser box frame while the recloser is on the ground.
One bracket is secured at the top ends of the box frame,
the other at the bottom ends of the box frame. Use two
12” X 1” long bolts, lock washers, and nuts at each
bracket end.
Electronic
Control
Operator
Cabinet
902 584
(35.5) (23)
452
(17.75)
Grounding
5/8 mounting hardware (2) Connector
not furnished 2/0 - 250 MCM
Control
Pole-mounting
Frame
KVSO52VA
Note: All dimensions are mm (inches).
Dimensions shown are approximate.
Figure 17.
Outline dimensions with single-pole mounting hanger accessory (recloser and mounting frame only).
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Recloser tripping and closing are initiated by signals from
WARNING: This equipment is not intended to the recloser control unit. When current in excess of the
! protect human life. Follow all locally approved pro- programmed minimum trip level is detected on any
cedures and safety practices when installing or operat- phase or phases, the recloser control initiates a trip sig-
ing this equipment. Failure to comply can result in nal which energizes a solenoid in the operating mecha-
death, severe personal injury, and equipment damage. nism of the recloser. When actuated, this solenoid trips
G102.1
the opening springs which opens the interrupter con-
tacts. Refer to Figure 18.
WARNING: Hazardous voltage. Always use a Closing springs provide the force required to close the
! hotstick when working with this equipment. vacuum interrupters as well as the force required to
Failure to do so could result in contact with high volt- charge the opening springs. A 240 Vac motor charges the
age, which will cause death or severe personal injury. closing springs through a multi-stage gear drive. When
G108.1 240 Vac is present, the motor is automatically operated to
keep the closing springs in a charged state.
To close the recloser, the control initiates a signal which
WARNING: Hazardous voltage. Do not rely on energizes a solenoid in the recloser operating mecha-
! the open position of the yellow operating handle nism. Once actuated, the solenoid releases the closing
or the contact position indicator; it does not ensure that springs, closing the vacuum interrupters. At the same
the line has been de-energized. Always establish a vis- time, the opening springs are charged and, when 240
ible disconnect. Failure to follow proper safety prac- Vac is present, the closing springs are charged. An exter-
tices can result in contact with high voltage, which will nal 240 Vac source is required to operate the drive motor.
cause death or severe personal injury. G114.1
Recloser tripping employs stored spring energy. The 24 Vdc
Type VSO three-phase reclosers feature vacuum inter- supply is not required to trip the recloser. When the trip
ruption and oil insulation. Current interruption takes place solenoid is actuated by the 24 Vdc trip signal, the stored
in the vacuum interrupter assemblies that are suspended spring energy is released to open the recloser. The 24 Vdc
from the recloser cover by insulating supports. The mov- trip signal is originated at the recloser control.
ing contacts, which are located in each interrupter
assembly and driven by the recloser operating mecha-
nism, utilize a stroke of approximately one-half inch to
close or open the circuit.
901038KMA
Figure 18.
VSO recloser operating mechanism.
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Figure 19. .
Underside of mechanism operating cabinet.
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SERVICE INFORMATION
Testing Operation
CAUTION: This equipment requires routine
! inspection and maintenance to ensure proper This recloser is used with Kyle microprocessor-based
operation. If it is not maintained, it can fail to operate recloser controls. Refer to the appropriate control opera-
properly. Improper operation can cause equipment tion manual.
damage and possible personal injury. G105.1
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3. Check that the recloser is open. The contact 4. Insert the manual closing crank (stored on the
position indicator in the operator cabinet should inside of the operator cabinet door) through the
read OPEN. The RESET-TRIP knob should be hole in the right-hand side of the operator cabi-
in the RESET position and the spring charge- net (sealed with a bolt-nut-seal) and onto the
state indicator should read SPRINGS DIS- drive shaft (see Figure 20).
CHARGED. 5. Crank the motor in a counterclockwise direction
a. If the recloser is closed, trip the recloser fol- until the springs charge: approximately 150 rev-
lowing the Manual Tripping instructions in olutions of the motor shaft are required. The
this section. This will release a latch in the spring indicator will rotate to the SPRINGS
tripping mechanism, and energy stored in the CHARGED position.
opening springs will drive the operating 6. Push up the manual closing lever to manually
mechanism to open the recloser contacts. close the recloser. This will close the contacts
The contact position indicator will read and charge the opening springs. The contact
OPEN. Return the RESET-TRIP knob to position indicator will read CLOSED and the
RESET. spring charge-state indicator will show
b. If the spring charge state indicator shows SPRINGS DISCHARGED.
SPRINGS CHARGED, close the recloser fol-
7. Move the RESET-TRIP knob to TRIP. The
lowing the Manual Closing instructions in this
recloser contacts will trip open and the contact
section. This will close the recloser contacts
position indicator will read OPEN.
and charge the opening springs. The contact
position indicator will read CLOSED. Repeat 8. Replace the fused disconnect if it was removed.
procedure in Step 3A above. 4. To close the recloser contacts:
A. First, push the yellow manual open handle up.
B. Close the recloser using the microprocessor-
based control.
Contact
Position
Indicator
RESET-TRIP
Knob
Spring
Charge
Indicator
MANUAL
CLOSE
Lever
901040KMA
Figure 20.
Manual closing.
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TEST 3
The high-potential withstand test provides information on OPEN CONTACT OPEN CONTACT
the dielectric condition of the recloser and the vacuum
integrity of the interrupters. Use the following procedures
to perform high-potential withstand tests at 52.5 kV rms, 60 Hz 5 6 5 6
ac testing or at 74.2 kV for dc testing, for a maximum of ac ac
60 seconds. See Figure 21 for test connection diagrams. 3 4 3 4
Test 1 1 2 1 2
1. Close the recloser contacts.
2. Ground the recloser.
3. Connect terminals 2, 4, and 6 together.
4. Apply proper test voltage to terminals 2, 4, and 6.
5. The recloser should withstand the test voltage for 60
seconds.
Figure 21.
Test 2 Connection diagrams for high-potential withstand
1. Close the recloser contacts. testing.
2. Ground the recloser.
7. Reverse the connections: ground terminals 2, 4, and 6.
3. Ground Phase A (terminal 2) and Phase C (terminal 6).
8. Apply test voltage to terminals 1, 3, and 5 for 60
4. Apply proper test voltage to Phase B (terminal 3). seconds.
5. The recloser should withstand the test voltage for 60 9. The recloser should withstand the test voltage for 60
seconds. seconds.
Test 3 Withstand Test Results
1. Open the recloser contacts. The high-potential withstand tests provide information on
2. Ground the recloser. the dielectric condition of the recloser and the vacuum
integrity of the interrupters.
3. Connect and ground terminals 1, 3, and 5.
If the recloser passes the closed-contacts tests (Tests 1
4. Connect terminals 2, 4, and 6.
and 2), but fails the open-contacts test (Test 3), the cause
5. Apply proper test voltage to terminals 2, 4, and 6. is likely to be in the interrupter assembly. Retest each
6. The recloser should withstand the test voltage for 60 phase individually to determine the failed phase or phases.
seconds. If the recloser does not pass Tests 1, 2, or 3, contact an
authorized service center or your Cooper Power Systems
representative.
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