S280-16-2 Types VXE15 and VXE27 Electronically …

1 Safety Information ..2 Hazard Statement Definitions ..2 Safety Instructions ..2 Product Information ..3 Introduction ..3 Description ..3 Operation ..3 Specifications and Ratings ..4 General Maintenance ..5 Frequency of recloser Maintenance ..5 Periodic recloser Inspection and Maintenance ..5 Periodic Control Inspection ..6 Control Maintenance ..6 Battery ..6 recloser Testing ..7 Test Equipment Required ..7 Minimum Trip Current Level Test ..7 Sequence of Operation Test ..8 High-Potential Insulation Level Withstand Tests ..8 Electrical Operation of Closing Coil Test ..9 Testing with the VXE Control Tester ..10 Shop Maintenance Procedures ..11 Bushings ..11 Vacuum Interrupter ..12 Closing Coil ..13 recloser Head ..14 Adjustments.

2 16 Undervoltage Lockout ..16 Yellow Operating Handle ..17 Closing Coil Contactor ..18 Wiring and Connection Diagram ..19 Maintenance Information ..20 Factory Authorized Service Centers ..20 Factory Maintenance Classes ..20 Instructional Video Cassette Program ..20 Service Parts Lists ..21 Head and Tank ..23 Closing Coil Assembly ..24 VXE Control ..251 ReclosersTypes VXE15 and VXE27 Electronically Controlled, Single-Phase RecloserMaintenance InstructionsS280-16-2 Service InformationNovember 2001 Supersedes 3/01 Printed in USAF igure Type VXE Electronically -Controlled, Single-Phase to VXE15 serialnumbers 10695 and aboveor beginning with to VXE27 serialnumbers 787 and above orbeginning with Type VXE15 and VXE27 Electronically Controlled, Single-Phase recloser Maintenance InstructionsThe instructions in this manual are not intended as asubstitute for proper training or adequate experience inthe safe operation of the equipment described.

3 Onlycompetent technicians who are familiar with this equip-ment should install, operate, and service competent technician has these qualifications: Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions. Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltagesafe operating practices and procedures. Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize,clear, and ground power distribution equipment. Is trained in the care and use of protective equip-ment such as flash clothing, safety glasses, faceshield, hard hat, rubber gloves, hotstick, is important safety information. For safe instal-lation and operation of this equipment, be sure to readand understand all cautions and InstructionsFollowing are general caution and warning statementsthat apply to this equipment.

4 Additional statements, relat-ed to specific tasks and procedures, are locatedthroughout the INFORMATIONWARNING: This equipment is not intended toprotect human life. Follow all locally approvedprocedures and safety practices when installing oroperating this equipment. Failure to comply can resultin death, severe personal injury, and equipment !DANGER: Hazardous voltage. Contact withhazardous voltage will cause death or severepersonal injury. Follow all locally approved safety pro-cedures when working around high and low voltagelines and !WARNING: Before installing, operating, main-taining, or testing this equipment, carefully readand understand the contents of this manual. Improperoperation, handling or maintenance can result indeath, severe personal injury, and equipment !

5 WARNING: Power distribution equipment mustbe selected for the intended application. It mustbe installed and serviced by competent personnel whohave been trained and understand proper safety pro-cedures. These instructions are written for such per-sonnel and are not a substitute for adequate trainingand experience in safety procedures. Failure to proper-ly select, install, or maintain this equipment can resultin death, severe personal injury, and equipment !SAFETY FOR LIFEC ooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We activelypromote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional trainingprograms, and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems employees involved in product design, manufacture,marketing, and strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when workingaround high voltage lines and equipment and support our Safety For Life mission.

6 !SAFETYFOR LIFE!SAFETYFOR LIFEThis manual may contain four Types of hazardstatements:DANGER: Indicates an imminently haz-ardous situation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious : Indicates a potentially haz-ardous situation which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious : Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, may result inminor or moderate : Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-ation which, if not avoided, may result in equip-ment damage only.!!Hazard Statement Definitions!IntroductionService Information S280-16-2describes the mainte-nance instructions for the Kyle Type VXE15 and VXE27single-phase, Electronically controlled reclosers. Thisservice information includes a general description of therecloser and operating principles as well as instructionsfor periodic inspection, testing, and shop repairs.

7 Ser-vice parts lists, keyed to exploded view-drawings of theunit, along with ordering information are included in available VXE Service Information is as follows: S280-16-1 Types VXE15 and VXE27 ElectronicallyControlled, Single-Phase recloser Installation andOperation Instructions S280-16-3 Kyle VXE Electronic Control SCADAI nput/Output Board Installation and OperationInstructions S280-16-4 Type VXE Electronic recloser ControlTester Operation InstructionsDescriptionThe Type VXE recloser is a self-contained, single-phasecurrent interrupting device that protects distribution linesand equipment. A complete unit consists of a VXErecloser and a separate control, housed in a cabinet,connected to the recloser with a control VXE recloser control uses solid state electronics toprovide accuracy, reliability, and flexibility for overcurrentsensing and trip timing.

8 The electronic circuits arehoused in a separate weather-proof cabinet that can beattached to the recloser tank or mounted up to 100 feetaway and connected to the recloser with a control VXE recloser senses line current and automaticallyinterrupts the phase of the distribution circuit to which itis connected when line current exceeds the pro-grammed minimum trip level. It then automaticallyrecloses to restore service and monitors the line todetermine if the fault has been cleared. If the fault is per-manent, the recloser locks out after one, two, three, orfour preset trip operations. Once locked-out, the reclosermust be manually reset to restore reset the recloser , pull down the manual operatinghandle; then, raise it up until it latches into :The recloser can be reset remotely if equipped withthe SCADA Input/Output accessory board, via theremote close feature.

9 Refer to Service InformationS280-16-3 Kyle Type VXE Electronic Control SCADAI nput/Output Board Installation and Operation Instruc-tionsfor additional the fault clear before lockout, the recloser willreset automatically after the selected reset time recloser can also be set for non-reclosing operation(lockout after the first trip operation) with a manuallyoperated external non-reclosing :The recloser can be remotely set for non-reclosingoperation if equipped with the SCADA Input/Outputaccessory board, via the remote non-reclosing to Service Information S280-16-3 Kyle TypeVXE Electronic Control SCADA Input/Output BoardInstallation and Operation Instructionsfor trip operations of the recloser can be all fast, alldelayed, or a combination of fast and delayed with amaximum of four operations to lockout.

10 Fast operationsclear temporary faults before branch line fuses are dam-aged. Delayed operations allow time for fuses or otherdownline protective devices to clear to limit permanentfaults to the smallest section of :Two TCC plug-in cards are required for proper !SAFETYFOR LIFEPRODUCT INFORMATIONF igure , 921122 KMUntanked view of Type VXE StrapSleethoodVacuumInterrupterClosingSo lenoidO-Ring GasketNon-RecloseHandleManualOperatingHa ndleData Plateslocated onSleethoodOil Dipstick(not shown)ManualClosing ToolPortOperationsCounterThe recloser will operate effectively only when usedwithin its specified ratings. Consult the following ratingstables and compare to system characteristics at thepoint of application prior to Type VXE15 and VXE27 Electronically Controlled, Single-Phase recloser Maintenance InstructionsSPECIFICATIONS AND RATINGSTABLE 3 Duty CyclePercent of MaximumCircuit InterruptingMaximumNumber of UnitRatingX/R RatioOperations15-2048845-55811290-10015 32 Total 232 TABLE 4 Mechanical SpecificationsOperating Temperature ( C)Minimum.