Voltage Regulators

Functional Specification Guide

Voltage Regulator Communication-Ready Controls PS225003EN
1. Scope

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Functional Specification Guide
32-Step Voltage Regulator with Communication-Ready Controls PS225002EN
1.1. This specification covers operational, electrical, mechanical, and safety feature characteristics of a
communication-ready control designed to operate 32-step voltage regulators.

2. Voltage Regulator Control

2.1. Control Physical Features
2.1.1. The voltage regulator control shall be:
2.1.1.1. Microprocessor-based
2.1.1.2. Modular in design to allow for easy installation and removal of accessory
hardware to enable the addition of features and functions.
2.1.2. Control LCD display: The control LCD display shall have these features:
2.1.2.1. A backlit LCD display, 4 lines by 20 characters each, for displaying control
menus, settings, metering values and other parameters.
2.1.2.2. LCD display shall have an adjustment for contrast.
2.1.3. Motor fuse: A user-replaceable motor-fuse shall be provided. The face of the control must be
clearly marked with the fuse amperage rating near the fuse holder. A spare fuse shall be included
within the control enclosure.
2.1.4. Heater: The control shall have a built-in heater to warm the control cabinet and reduce
condensation inside the enclosure.
2.1.5. Switches and Buttons: These switches and buttons shall be available for operation of the voltage
regulator and control.
2.1.5.1. Full alphanumeric keypad for quick, easy modification of control parameters
and entry of security passwords.
2.1.5.2. Three-position voltage source switch.
2.1.5.2.1. The switch is to be labeled INTERNAL-OFF-EXTERNAL and will allow the control to
be energized from the regulator’s internal voltage supply or from an external source.
2.1.5.2.2. The switch must be configured to prevent inadvertent energization of the internal
supply when an external power source is applied.
2.1.5.2.3. In the OFF position the control will be deenergized.
2.1.5.3. Three-position CONTROL FUNCTION switch.
2.1.5.3.1. The switch is to be labeled AUTO/REMOTE-OFF-LOCAL MANUAL and allows for
selection of option for control and operation of the tap changer.
2.1.5.3.2. In the AUTO/REMOTE position the tap changer will be automatically control by the
control or through remote SCADA
2.1.5.3.3. In the LOCAL MANUAL position, the operation of the tap-changer will be via a switch
located on the front of the control.
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2.1.5.3.4. In the OFF position, the tap-changer will be disabled from operation.
2.1.5.4. A local-manual momentary three-position switch to operate the tap-changer.
2.1.5.4.1. The switch will have two momentary positions labeled RAISE and LOWER which will
operate the tap-changer motor in the raise and lower direction.
2.1.5.4.2. When the switch is release, it will automatically return to the center off position.
2.1.5.4.3. The switch must be hardwired to operate the tap-changer motor the even when the
control CPU is not functional.
2.1.5.5. A position-indicator drag-hand reset button.
2.1.5.5.1. The button will be labeled DRAG HAND RESET.
2.1.5.5.2. The button will contain the LED that will illuminate as it is pressed.
2.1.5.6. A supervisory button.
1.1.1.1.1. The button will be labeled SUPERVISORY OFF.
1.1.1.1.2. Pressing the button will illuminate an LED contained in the button and will inhibit
SCADA control of the tap-changer motor and modification of control parameters.
1.1.1.1.3. When the switch is active, SCADA will be able to continue monitoring control
setting, parameters, and metering.
2.1.6. Terminals: These terminals shall be available on the face of the control panel.
2.1.6.1. Voltmeter test terminals having the following characteristics:
1.1.1.1.4. High impedance path which enables measurement of the voltage of the load-
bushing potential transformer (or control winding) secondary.
1.1.1.1.5. On board short-circuit protection components provided to inhibit an accidental
back-feeding of the potential transformer (or control winding) by way of the
voltmeter test terminals.
2.1.6.2. External source terminals which provide this functionality:
1.1.1.1.6. Provide a connection point for 120 Vac power to energize the control and operate
the tap-changer motor when the POWER switch is on the internal position.
1.1.1.1.7. Other control accessories must also be energized when power is applied to the
terminals. These accessories including communications interface cards, I/O
modules, DC power supplies and any other of the control’s modular accessories.
1.1.1.1.8. The terminals shall be prevented from creating an accidental back-feeding of the
potential transformer (or control winding) by use of an external power switch
interlock.
2.1.7. LED Indicators: These LED indicators shall be present on the face of the control:
2.1.7.1. Dual neutral position LEDs that are actuated via a tap-changer neutral switch
to provide neutral position indication. These LEDs must be of the high- intensity type and
easily readable in direct sunlight.
2.1.7.2. The control shall have the following voltage regulation status LEDs on the
face of the control:
1.1.1.1.9. Band-edge indicators LEDs, high and low, to display when the compensated
voltage falls outside of the set voltage band.
1.1.1.1.10. Voltage Limiter LEDs, high and low, to display when the load voltage falls outside
of the set Voltage Limiter limits.

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1.1.1.1.11. Auto Tap Block LED to indicate a condition in which the control is inhibited from
automatic voltage regulation.
1.1.1.1.12. Reverse Power LED to inhibit when the control is regulating voltage in the normal
reverse direction.
1.1.1.1.13. Voltage Reduction LEDs to indicate when voltage reduction is active.
2.1.7.3. Two alarm condition LEDs, one marked ALARM to indicate highest-level
alarm conditions and a second marked WARNING to indicated second-level alarm
conditions. The conditions under which the LEDs operate will be programmable using
designated interface software.
2.1.7.4. Diagnostic error LED to indicate that a control diagnostic self-test has found a
test failure.
2.1.7.5. Two sets of Transmit and Receive LEDs to provide visual indication of
SCADA communications activity through the two communications ports.
2.1.7.6. Three user-defined LED indicator shall be provided to display the presence of
user-defined conditions. The operation of these LEDs is to be programmable using
designated interface software.
2.1.7.7. Data port LED shall be provided to indicate the connection of USB storage
device and local SCADA activity with designated interface software.
2.2. Accuracy
2.2.1. The control system of a voltage regulator shall have an overall system error not exceeding +/-1%.
The accuracy requirement is based on the combined performance of the control device and the
voltage and current sensing apparatus.
2.2.2. The voltage source accuracy shall be determined on a nominal secondary voltage base of 120 V
and a burden of 10 VA.
2.2.3. The current source accuracy shall be determined on a nominal 0.2 A secondary current and a
burden of 3.5 VA.
2.3. Temperature Rating
2.3.1. The control shall operate in an operating environment temperature range of – 40 ºC to +65 °C.
2.3.2. Control device components shall withstand a temperature range –40 °C to +85 °C without damage
or loss of control.
2.4. Environmental Interference
2.4.1. Control shall meet all environmental, insulation coordination, electrostatic discharge, RFI and
interference tests specified in the latest version of IEEE Std C57.15™ standard.
2.5. Enclosure
2.5.1. The regulator control shall be mounted in a weather-resistant enclosure, which is capable of being
padlocked, absent other appropriate security options.
2.5.2. The control enclosure shall have an external 1/2"–13 UNC stainless steel welded ground boss.
2.5.3. The control enclosure shall have a means to secure manuals supplied for the apparatus and
control on the inside of the enclosure. Storage of the manuals, in this manner, shall not adversely
affect the control unit.
2.6. Mounting
2.6.1. The control panel shall be hinge-mounted and designed for easy replacement.
2.6.2. The control panel shall be constructed to provide direct interchangeability without removal of the
control enclosure.
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2.6.3. Visible means shall be provided to de-energize the control panel and associated circuitry in the
back of the enclosure, and to short the voltage regulator’s internal current transformer prior to
testing or removal of control.
2.7. Wire Leads
2.7.1. All leads in the control enclosure shall be color coded and connections labeled for easy
identification.
2.8. Terminal Boards
2.8.1. The terminal boards of the control inside the control encloser shall consist of dead-front clamp-
style quick connectors for ease of access and protection of operator.
2.9. Control Circuit Boards
2.9.1. All printed circuit boards shall be conformal coated for fungi and moisture protection.
2.10. Ratio-Correction Transformers
2.10.1. A ratio-correction transformer for each internal voltage supply shall be provided inside the control
enclosure for easy access and fine voltage adjustment.
2.10.2. Ratio-correction tap connections and the corresponding system voltage shall be clearly identified
on unit nameplates.
2.11. Multi-phase Operation
2.11.1. A multi-phase version of the control shall be available and include the following features:
2.11.1.1. Operation of up to three connected voltage regulator apparatuses.
2.11.1.2. Operation of voltage regulator apparatuses from multiple manufacturers
simultaneously.
2.11.1.3. Independently controls and indicators available for each connected voltage
regulator apparatus:
1.1.1.1.14. Neutral light
1.1.1.1.15. Switch to manually operate the tap-changer in the raise and lower direction
1.1.1.1.16. Voltmeter terminals
1.1.1.1.17. Control function switch to select between Auto/Remote, Off, and Manual tap-
changer operation
1.1.1.1.18. Power switch to select between Internal, Off, or External power
1.1.1.1.19. Motor fuse
2.11.1.4. The multi-phase control shall have these modes of voltage regulation
operation available:
1.1.1.1.20. Independent – Each connected voltage regulator is operated to regulate voltage
independently using a single set of basic control settings
1.1.1.1.21. Lead-phase regulation – A designated lead-phase voltage regulator is operated
with the other connected regulators following on the same tap position
1.1.1.1.22. Voltage Averaging – The load voltages from the connected voltage regulators are
averaged. The regulators remain on the same step and are operated when the
average voltage falls outside the voltage band.
1.1.1.1.23. Max deviation – All connected voltage regulators are operated independently, but
the tap positions of the regulators are kept within a maximum deviation range of
steps from each other.

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1.1.1.1.24. Advance independent – Each connected voltage regulator is operated to regulate

voltage independently using individual, per-phase, sets of basic control settings
2.12. Control Security
2.12.1. Role Base Access Control (RBAC): The control must utilize an RBAC system to manage security
access to settings and parameter. RBAC must have these features:
2.12.1.1. RBAC will reference IEEE Standard 1686TM-2013 as a guide to the structure
and features of the system.
2.12.1.2. RBAC shall provide security when accessing the control using the control
keypad and when using the designated interface software.
2.12.1.3. RBAC must provide for the creation of Users to which Roles will be assigned.
Each Role will be assigned security privileges based upon the requirements of the role.
Each User must have a unique username and password.
2.12.1.4. An administrative role must be pre-configured to provide full access to view
and edits all settings and parameters. An “Admin” user will be assigned this role as a
default. The Admin role will be assigned a default password when accessing the control.
2.12.1.5. An unauthenticated role must be pre-configured to provide view access to all
settings and parameters except to view passwords. The “Unauthenticated: user will be
assigned this role as a default. The unauthenticated user will not require a password when
accessing the control.
2.12.2. Audit Trail: An audit trail must be utilized to log events and alarms associated with access and
changes to the control. The audit trail must have these characteristics:
2.12.2.1. The audit trail will reference IEEE Standard 1686TM-2013 as a guide to the
structure and features of the system.
2.12.2.2. The audit trail log cannot be deleted modified or defeated.
2.12.2.3. A minimum of 2048 events and alarms can be stored before older logged
items are overwritten on a first-in-first-out basis.
2.12.2.4. Events and alarms are assigned a record number that will not roll over during
the life of the control.
2.12.2.5. Individual events and alarms can be monitored using SCADA binary inputs.
2.12.3. Digitally Signed Firmware: The control firmware must be cryptographic digitally signed to verify
that authenticity and integrity of firmware being installed. Firmware that is not digitally signed
properly will be rejected by the control and will not be able to be loaded.
2.13. Control Interface Structure
2.13.1. Function Codes: The control shall utilize a function code system that allows direct access to
display all setting, parameters, and metering values.
2.13.2. Menu System: A nested menu structure shall be utilized to enable easy and logically navigation to
all settings and metering values, and most parameters.
2.13.3. Shortcut Keys: User configurable shortcut keys shall be available to enable a user to program
quick access to settings, parameters, and metering values they frequently use.
2.13.4. Metering-PLUS: A system of interface screens shall be available to display compiled control
settings and parameters which are frequently needed when operating a voltage regulator. The
compiled information shall include:
2.13.4.1. *COMP VOLTAGE – To display the compensated voltage, voltage band
range, and setting parameters used to arrive at the displayed information.
2.13.4.2. *LOAD VOLTAGE – To display the load voltage, and voltage limiter limits.
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2.13.4.3. *LOAD CURRENT – To display the load current, current threshold, reverse
sensing mode, and auto-blocking status.
2.13.4.4. *TAP POSITION – To display the current tap position, ADD-AMP limits, and a
display that the tap position has reached the ADD-AMP limits.
2.13.4.5. *SAFE-TO-BYPASS – A display screen to indicate that the voltage regulator
and control are in a condition that allows for a safe bypass of the voltage regulator. The
conditions for a safe bypass are the following: control power set to INTERNAL, Control
Function set to OFF, neutral light illuminated, measured differential voltage of 0.3 Vac or
less, and a measure tap position of 0.
2.13.4.6. The Safe to Bypass display shall include the following: A differential voltage
when it can be measured with a differential potential transformer, a measured tap position
determined using the differential potential transformer and neutral light, and the display for
a safe bypass with these options: Safe to Bypass, Not Safe To Bypass, No Diff PT
Detected.
2.14. Control Operational Requirements
2.14.1. Software: A single software program must be available to make available the follow functionality:
2.14.1.1. Provide password protection to limit access to connect to the control
2.14.1.2. Display all settings, metering, and control data
2.14.1.3. Fully program and configuring the control for operations and SCADA
communications
2.14.1.4. Create download files which include of all settings, metering, and control data
2.14.1.5. Create settings files for later uploading into a control
2.14.1.6. Provide a means of creating usernames and passwords with role-based
access to provide access control access as needed for individual users
2.14.1.7. The latest version of the software must be fully compatible with all previous
versions of control FW.
2.14.1.8. The required use of multiple software programs to provide the listed
functionality is not acceptable.
2.14.2. Tap changer operation: The control operation of the voltage regulator tap changer must:
2.14.2.1. Be fully configured to properly operate the tap-changer when a tap changer
type selection is made. The tap changer compatibility should not require fine tuning or
manual adjustments. The control must also be tested to confirm operational compatibility
with the tap changer options available on the control.
2.14.2.2. Provide for these tap changer standard options: Cooper QD8, Cooper QD5,
Cooper QD3, Cooper Spring Drive, Cooper Direct Drive, Siemens, General Electric,
Howard Industries, LTC-Reinhausen, ITB, Toshiba, and Eaton EVER-Tap.
2.14.2.3. Provide for a user-defined tap changer option to operate tap changers not
available as a standard option. The settings must be automatically configured when the
appropriate tap-changer type selection is made. The compatibility should not require fine
tuning manual adjustments.
2.14.3. Tap position indication: The control shall be capable all the following strategies to track and display
an accurate tap position:
2.14.3.1. The control must be able to track tap position using the input of and
operations counter switch

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2.14.3.2. Use the neutral switch inputs and extreme tap positions (16 raise and 16
lower) to check the accuracy of tracking and corrects the indication in those positions if an
error is found. When corrections are made, a counter shall record each of these
occurrences.
2.14.3.3. Use of a differential voltage measurement to actively correct the displayed tap
position based on the measurement and the expected differential voltage at a particular tap
position for a particular voltage regulator design.
2.14.4. Source bushing voltage: The control shall be capable of all the following strategies to display an
accurate source bushing voltage:
2.14.4.1. Calculated based upon the type of voltage regulator, the displayed tap
position, and, if available to the control, detailed apparatus design information. This
measurement must be accurate within 1.5%
2.14.4.2. Measured using a differential voltage measurement between the source and
load bushings in conjunction with a measured load bushing voltage accurate within 1%.
2.14.4.3. Measured using a voltage measurement between the source and source-load
bushings accurate within 1%.
2.14.5. Load bushing voltage: It is not acceptable for the control to determine the load bushing voltage
using a calculation based on the displayed tap position.
2.14.6. Load current: The load current shall be displayed using a current transformer input with a nominal
secondary current of 0.2 amps and be accurate withing 1%.
2.14.7. Time and Date display: The time and date displays shall have these features:
2.14.7.1. Time displayed in either of two user defined formats, 12-hour AM/PM or 24-
hour.
2.14.7.2. Time zone configuration based upon GMT.
2.14.7.3. Daylight savings time configuration setting.
2.14.7.4. Time setting using the control HMI, software interface or computer time sync
using a software interface.
2.14.7.5. Date displayed in either of three user defined formats, MM/DD/YYYY,
DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD.
2.14.8. Tap changer operations counter: The control shall have the following operations counter features:
2.14.8.1. A six-digit electronic operations counter which is counts each tap change and
that is user-settable when retrofitting the control. When the counter is set by a user, it will
record the date, time and number of operations when set.
2.14.8.2. These additional operations counters with date and time stamp of last reset
shall be available:
1.1.1.1.25. Past 24 hours
1.1.1.1.26. Past 30 days
1.1.1.1.27. Operations since start of month
1.1.1.1.28. Last month
1.1.1.1.29. Operations since start of year
1.1.1.1.30. Last year
2.14.9. Metering: The control shall provide a digital metering package with Class 1 accuracy which shall
possess the following feature:

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2.14.9.1. Instantaneous metering data including tap position, percent regulation, load
voltage, source voltage, compensated voltage, load current, load current real, load current
reactive, phase angle, power factor, kVA load, kW load, kvar load, line frequency, motor
voltage, S-bushing voltage, L-bushing voltage, forward and reverse kW-h, and forward and
reverse kvar-h.
2.14.9.2. Forward and reverse demand metering with present, and date and time
stamped minimum and maximum values. The metering data shall include load voltage,
source voltage, compensated voltage, load current, kVA load, power factor at kVA load, kW
load, kvar load, real current, reactive current, tap position, and percent regulation.
2.14.9.3. DeltaCalc Instantaneous metering to provide load and source voltages and
phase angles for delta connected voltage regulators when using a multi-phase voltage
regulator control. These metering values shall be incorporated into voltage regulation
operations to minimize tapping operations and improve the accuracy of reverse voltage
regulation.
2.14.9.4. Current and voltage harmonics to provide THD and data to the 15th harmonic
2.14.9.5. Voltage sag monitor to record the occurrence and duration of three levels of
voltage sags
2.14.9.6. Fault detection to record the occurrence and duration of three levels of current
faults
2.14.10. Data Acquisition: These control data recording features shall be available:
2.14.10.1. A feature to compile date and time-stamped records of user-definable voltage
regulator and control events. The 50 most recent events shall be viewable through the
control HMI. The most recent 1300 event shall be viewable using interface software.
2.14.10.2. A data profiler feature to compile date and time-stamped metering data and
settings. The data profiler shall also include this additional functionality:
1.1.1.1.31. Data recording start and stop date
1.1.1.1.32. Data recording start time and duration
1.1.1.1.33. Sampling interval
1.1.1.1.34. Trend time to display the period over which recording will occur before older data is
overwritten
1.1.1.1.35. USB offload feature to save data onto a USB memory device periodically before
older data is overwritten.
2.14.11. Alarms: The control shall provide for these alarm features:
2.14.11.1. User configurable
2.14.11.2. Data alarms which become active when a data threshold is exceeded.
2.14.11.3. Status alarms which become active when control and voltage regulator
statuses change
2.14.11.4. Alarm priority settings to:
1.1.1.1.36. Establish the order of alarm display on the control HMI
1.1.1.1.37. Determine the illumination of alarm and warning LEDs
2.14.11.5. Recording options to trigger data profiler and event records when alarms
become active and/or inactive
2.14.11.6. Viewing of acknowledged and unacknowledged alarms on the control HMI
and using the interface software
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2.14.12. Programmable ADD-AMP feature: The control shall have a feature which limits the range of
regulation of the voltage regulator in a fashion similar to mechanical position indicator limit
switches. When enabled, these functions shall automatically apply the soft limit setting based on
control status, conditions, or metering points. An adaptive version of this feature shall also be
available which will be activated based upon the load current. The Soft ADD-AMP feature
increases the load current capacity of the voltage regulator by restricting the range of regulation.
2.14.13. Alternate Configuration: Control shall have the ability to utilize three sets of alternate configuration
settings. Three methods of activation of the alternate settings shall be available: locally using
control HMI, remotely using SCADA communications, triggered using configurable logic equations.
These settings shall be available, at a minimum, as alternate settings:
2.14.13.1. Forward and reverse basic control settings
2.14.13.2. Reverse sensing mode
2.14.13.3. Soft ADD-AMP
2.14.13.4. Voltage Limiter
2.14.13.5. Blocking status
2.14.13.6. Tap to neutral
2.14.13.7. Control operating mode
2.14.13.8. Voltage reduction
2.14.13.9. Multi-phase control operating mode
2.14.13.10. Independent, per phase, basics control settings for a multi-phase control
2.14.14. Configurable logic: The control shall have configurable logic capabilities, which will allow the user
to write logical equations which use control data, statuses, and inputs to perform control and
communication operations.
2.14.15. Leader/Follower Scheme: When utilizing single-phase controls to operate voltages regulators, the
controls shall have a feature designed to keep two or three connected voltage regulators on the
same mechanical tap position. The controls will utilize a fiberoptic communication loop to
coordinate tap change operations and provide positive feedback in maintaining equal tap
positions.
2.14.16. Calibration: A calibration shall be available to calibrate the control for voltage and current.
2.14.17. Control battery power: The control shall have following options available to power the control using
battery power:
2.14.17.1. Cabinet battery option that will power the control upon loss of line power. This
option shall have provisions to keep the battery charged and to periodically test the battery.
2.14.17.2. Substation battery power that will power the control for normal operation from
a substation battery. The substation battery may range if voltage from 48 to 125 Vdc.
2.15. Voltage Regulation Features
2.15.1. Basic voltage regulation settings: These basic voltage regulation settings shall be available:
2.15.1.1. Set voltage with a range of 100.0 to 135.0 volts in increments of 0.1 volts for
both forward and reverse power flow.
2.15.1.2. Bandwidth with a range of 1.0 to 6.0 volts in increments of 0.1 volts for both
forward and reverse power flow.
2.15.1.3. Time delay with a range of 5 to 180 seconds in 1 second increments for both
forward and reverse power flow.

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2.15.1.4. Line Drop Compensation settings for resistance and reactance with a range of
adjustable of -96.0 to +96.0 volts in increments of 0.1 V both for forward and reverse power
flow.
2.15.1.5. System configuration with preconfigured options of Wye (Star), Delta Lead
and Delta Lag settings. A separate setting of phase angle for Delta connections is not
acceptable.
2.15.1.6. Four control operating modes:
1.1.1.1.38. Sequential – Calls for voltage regulation when the compensated voltage falls
outside the voltage band for the time delay period. The time delay counter resets
each time the compensated voltage crosses into the voltage band.
1.1.1.1.39. Voltage Averaging – Determines the compensate voltage average and calls for
voltage correction when the average falls outside the band for the time delay
period.
1.1.1.1.40. Time Integrating – Calls for voltage regulation when the compensated voltage falls
outside the voltage band for the time delay period. Decrements the time delay
counter by 1.1 seconds for each second in band when the compensated voltage
crosses into the band.
1.1.1.1.41. Dynamic Bandwidth – Dynamically adjusts the bandwidth when excessive tap
changer operations occur because of distributed generation. This mode treats the
time delay the same as the sequential mode.
2.15.2. Reverse power operation: The control reverse power capabilities shall have these features:
2.15.2.1. Allow automatic operation of the voltage regulator under reverse power flow
conditions.
2.15.2.2. Establish a current sense threshold with a minimum setting of 1% of the
current transformer primary rating. The current sense threshold will be the level at which
the control is able to accurately determine the power flow direction.
2.15.2.3. Determine reverse power using these strategies:
1.1.1.1.42. Compare voltage and current phase angles when real current is above the current
sense threshold.
1.1.1.1.43. Use a test tap strategy biased in the prior direction of power flow to determine the
direction of the stiff bus and the proper direction of voltage regulation when current
falls below the current sense threshold or when required by the distribution system
conditions.
2.15.2.4. These reverse sensing modes shall be available:
1.1.1.1.44. Locked Forward
1.1.1.1.45. Locked Reverse
1.1.1.1.46. Reverse Idle
1.1.1.1.47. Bidirectional
1.1.1.1.48. Neutral Idle
1.1.1.1.49. Cogeneration
1.1.1.1.50. Reactive Bidirectional
1.1.1.1.51. Bias Bidirectional
1.1.1.1.52. Reverse Cogeneration
1.1.1.1.53. Bias Cogeneration
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2.15.3. Voltage limiter: A voltage-limiting capability providing this functionality:

2.15.3.1. Provide first-house protection by preventing the load voltage from exceeding
a set limit when using the line-drop compensation feature.
2.15.3.2. Provide fast when the load voltage exceeds the voltage limiter limits. In
conjunction with this functionality, voltage limiter and fast response voltage limiter time
delays will be available to set the delay for operation of the feature. The delays settings will
range from 1 to 60 seconds.
2.15.4. Voltage Reduction: A configurable voltage reduction functionality to reduce voltage from 0.1% to
10%. The voltage reduction feature must consist of these modes of operation:
2.15.4.1. Local/Digital Remote to activate a single voltage reduction level either locally
at the control or remotely by writing an analog value to a digital SCADA data point.
2.15.4.2. Remote Latch to activate up to three voltage reduction levels by latching one,
two or both analog digital SCADA points.
2.15.4.3. Remote Pulse to activate up to 10 voltage reduction levels by pulsing an
analog or digital SCADA point. The number of pulse steps and percentage per steps must
be user configurable. A terminate SCADA point must also be available to turn off voltage
reduction for this mode.
2.15.4.4. SCADA Pulse to activate up to three voltage reduction levels by pulsing three
distinct digital SCADA points. A terminate SCADA point must also be available to turn off
voltage reduction for this mode.
2.15.4.5. SCADA Latch to activate up to three voltage reduction levels by latching three
distinct digital SCADA points.
2.16. Diagnostics and Maintenance
2.16.1. Preventative maintenance tapping (PMT) feature : A feature shall be available to exercise the tap
changer periodically and automatically to “wipe” carbon buildup from the contacts and prevent
contact coking. This feature shall be capable of operating the tap changer all the way through the
neutral position with settings available to restrict its operation to times of low system load.
2.16.2. Motor Trouble Status Alarm: The control shall be configurable to provide a status alarm to alert a
user of tap-changer motor trouble. This status is to indicate an inability of the tap-changer motor to
perform or complete an operation to manufacturer standards. The control must be able to report
this status using a warning LED on the control and via SCADA.
2.16.3. TIME-ON-TAP Feature: The control shall have a TIME-ON-TAP feature that provides specific
information about the amount of time as a percentage of the total that the regulator has spent on
each tap position. This data must be viewable using software.
2.17. Communications
2.17.1. Control Data Ports: The control shall include these communications data ports.
2.17.1.1. USB data-drive port with programming and data retrieval capabilities shall be
available. A user must be able to upload or download control parameters and data without
requiring the use of a computer or external hand-held device.
2.17.1.2. A front-panel data port shall be available for temporary direct communications
to a computer with designated interface software using a readily and commercially
available cable. The communications link must allow for control programming and
uploading/downloading of data.
2.17.2. Digital SCADA: The control digital SCADA interface shall have these features.
2.17.2.1. Two permanent communications ports for use with optional digital
communication interfaces.
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2.17.2.2. The following communication interface options shall be available:

1.1.1.1.54. RS-232 DB9
1.1.1.1.55. Serial Fiber ST
1.1.1.1.56. RS-485 TB, Isolated
1.1.1.1.57. Ethernet 100BASE-LX10 Single-Mode (Fiber-Optic) LC
1.1.1.1.58. Ethernet 100BASE-FX Multi-Mode (Fiber-Optic) MT-RJ 6
1.1.1.1.59. Ethernet 100BASE-FX Multi-Mode (Fiber-Optic) ST
1.1.1.1.60. Ethernet 100BASE-FX Multi-Mode (Fiber-Optic) SC
1.1.1.1.61. Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Copper) RJ45
2.17.2.3. The communications interfaces must be modular, user installable, and
programmable. Permanently installed communications interfaces that are not user
interchangeable are not acceptable.
2.17.2.4. The following resident communications protocols, user-configurable and
available for both communications ports shall be available:
1.1.1.1.62. DNP3 Serial
1.1.1.1.63. DNP3 Ethernet
1.1.1.1.64. IEC 60870-5
1.1.1.1.65. 2179
1.1.1.1.66. MODBUS Serial
1.1.1.1.67. MODBUS TCP/IP
2.17.2.5. When voltage regulation is being controlled remotely via SCADA
communications, a method of returning the control to local operation using standard control
settings must be available. At a minimum, the following settings should be restored when
communications is lost: Forward and reverse settings for set voltage, bandwidth, time
delay, and line-drop compensation; Auto-Block feature state; Reverse Power mode;
Voltage Reduction; Tap- to-Neutral, control operating mode, voltage reduction, and SOFT
ADD-AMP. This auto restore functionality must have two means to trigger the return to local
settings as follows:
1.1.1.1.68. Heartbeat – The control returns to local control when an incremented integer is not
received within the auto restore to local time period.
1.1.1.1.69. Coms – The control returns to local control when a communications signal is not
received within the auto restore to local time period.

2.17.3. Analog SCADA: The control analog SCADA interface shall have these features.
2.17.3.1. Three general purpose input (GPI) terminals shall be resident to the control.
The terminal functionality must be user-defined using designated interface software, but
have these factory default functions:
1.1.1.1.70. GPI 1 – Voltage Reduction activation
1.1.1.1.71. GPI 2 – Tap to Neutral activation
1.1.1.1.72. GPI 3 – Auto-Blocking activation
2.17.3.2. Universal Input/Output (I/O) contact modules must be available as an optional
feature.

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1.1.1.1.73. The control must support the installation of up to two I/O modules.
1.1.1.1.74. Each module must have four optically isolated input contact points, two normally
open output contact points and two combination normally open/normally closed
contact points.
1.1.1.1.75. The I/O module inputs and outputs shall be fully integrated with user-configurable
logic equations to allow for a wide variety of functions. The configurable logic must
be programmable using designated interface software.
2.17.3.3. Auxiliary analog input (AAI) module must be available as an optional feature.
1.1.1.1.76. The AAI module must accept twelve individual inputs.
1.1.1.1.77. The AAI module must accept inputs from analog sensors that are scalable between
a low of 4 milliamps to a high 20 milliamps.
1.1.1.1.78. The AAI module must have these input units of measure: °C, °F, PSI, Inches of Hg,
Millimeters of Hg, and No Units.
1.1.1.1.79. The AAI module inputs shall be fully integrated with a data alarm feature to allow
for a wide variety of functions using configurable logic. The configurable logic must
be programmable using designated interface software.
1.1.1.1.80. The AAI module shall be integrated with fan controls capable of operating two
stages of cooling. A means of testing and exercising the fans must also be included
with the fan controls.
1.1.1.1.81. The AAI module must be able to initiate an auto-inhibit of voltage regulation based
upon an input from an analog sensor.
3. Voltage Regulator Control Optional Equipment
3.1. Thermostatically controlled control enclosure heater.
3.2. Stainless-steel control cabinet
3.3. Radio ready controls (please contact Eaton for more information)
4. Customer Support
4.1. Supplier must have a dedicated service group and support line available for direct technical support and
troubleshooting assistance.
5. Deviation from Specification
5.1. It is expected that any voltage regulator control supplied by the vendor will be in strict accordance with this
specification unless appropriately noted with the original bid and agreed to by vendor in writing.

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