Optimizing a circuit breaker's closing or opening moment Is of utmost importance when switching reactive loads because random switching can sometimes result in high transient overvoltages and inrush currents. These transients generate stresses for all substation and network equipment, leading to accelerated aging or - in the worst case ~ destruction of equipment. The RPH2 provides a reliable, low-cost way to reduce these switching transients to an acceptable level. Serving as a control unit, it delays the switching order ~ phase by phase Lnti the pre-defined switching time (depending on currentvoltage network characteristics) that reduces switching transients to a minimum level. The RPH2 is a particularly important element when switching large transformers, shunt reactors, capactors and uncompensated lines. Load [Type of operation [Contrled instant | Sress avoided Capactive [Closing Zero votage Overvotages inrush current Capactive [Opening [Optimal arcing time [Restikes overvotages . Inducive | Closing [Votiage peak | Innsh current ane Inductive | Opening Optimal arcing time | Restrikes overvoltages Example: Switching of a capacitor bank “The tripping / closing impulse is sent to the RPH2, where its delayed and released so as to ensure switching at optimum time (frst zero-crossing of reference voltage after a coil order has. been received is the trigger signal for RPH2). The calculated delay depends on the load, the circuit breaker and the various compensations performed inside the RPH2 Reaching the optimum switching point requires thatthe circuit breaker operating times remain very stable, whatever the conditions may be. In der to compensate the variations of ‘operating times according to environmental factors, the RPH2 monitors continuously ambient temperature, control voltage, operating times and — in case of a hydraulc-operated driving mechanism — hydraulic pressure. Several compensation functions, adapted to each type of breaker, allow the RPH2 to compensate forall deviations of operating times. For long-term drit ‘of operating imes, an adaptive control facilly is provided for, thus guaranteeing optimum switching accuracy throughout the whole lfe of circut-breakers,MAIN FEATURES > Microprocessor controlled device, > Switching function ON and OFF available in one device, > Graphic display for setings and measured values. > Easy setting of parameters via keypad or via PC-interface. > Comprehensive alarm and signal functions. > Archive function, The most important data of the last 1,000 switching operations are stored in a ‘non-volatile memory. > Comfortable PC-software for configuration and reading archived data. > An additional RS 232 port for connexion to a ‘modem is available on request. > Fixed switching programs for main applications, ‘One program for special applications can be defined by the user. > Housing for mounting in 19"-ack or wall ‘mounting > Optional: Current module for measuring and ‘monitoring of current wave during switching > Optional: Analogue modules for measuring of CB-control voltage, ambient temperature and pressure of hydraulic driving mechanisms as well as compensation for the resulting CB ‘operating times. Adaptive control facility to consider long time drif of the CB-mechanism drive. RPH21 _|RPH2-1A3, RPH2-1S1A0 RPH21S_[RPH2-151 RPH2-15IA1 RPH2-11_[RPH2-1SA0 RPH2-1SIA3 RPH2-1A0 [RPH2-1SAt RPH2-1.R RPH2-1A1 [RPH2-1SA3 RPH2-2 _[RPH2-2A3, RPH2-2SIA0 RPH228_[RPH2-2S1 RPH2-251A1 RPH221_[RPH225A0 RPH2-251A3 RPH2-200 [RPH2-2SAt RPH21.R RPH2-2A1 [RPH2-25A3 AREVA TaD Worldwide Contact Centre hutp://www.areva-td.com/contactcentre/ Tel: +44 (0) 1785 250 070 eon Reference voltage 00/3 V, 22013 V AC (VT secondary) ‘Operating range [40 - 105 V, 90-230 V AC Rated frequency 16 2/3 Hz, 60 Hz, 10% (CB-control vaage [48 - 250 DC ‘Operating range 27-300 V DC Power consumption <20W Resolution of switching oA ms ‘Switched current max. 15, 1 800 Input current module TAOrBA100x1, 1 886 Input temperature transducer [4.20 mA Input pressure transaucer [4 .. 20 mA Models description RPH2-1 : basic device, one switching function (opening or closing), graphic d'splay, LED “device ready’, 7 alarm-LEDs, remote signal contact, “device ready,” one remote alarm-contact. RPH2-2: as RPH2-1, but with two switching functions (ON and OFF), 'S: signal module with seven remote alarm contacts, {and inputs for monitoring of CB-operating times |: Current measuring module. ‘A0: analogue module for measuring anc ‘compensation of CB-control voltage and ambient temperature. A1: as AO, with an additional measuring and ‘compensation of one hydraulic pressure. A3: as AO, with an additional measuring and ‘compensation of three hydraulic pressures. R: addtional RS 232 port at the rear for connexion to. modem (available forall models)