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Smart Grid Ready
With the increasing push for advanced monitoring, reduction of
outages, and the need to facilitate two-way communications
between supply and the distribution network, the N-Series
Automatic Circuit Recloser is ready to be integrated into your
smart grid solution.
Loop Automation
Restoring power to your customers in the shortest possible time is
the focus of Recloser Solutions Loop Automation Scheme.
The Loop Automation Scheme reconfigures protection settings,
sectionalizes faults, minimizes affected areas, and restores network
supply without the need for communications or operator
intervention, using standard recloser features.
Operation as a Sectionalizer
Reclosers and sectionalizers work together to further improve feeder
reliability. Using a separate RL-Series LBS/Sectionalizer, as part of
a feeder automation network, detects fault passage and
automatically isolates faulty sections of a network in conjunction with
upstream recloser operation. To accomplish this it senses the
three-phase current and voltage to count the number of recloser trip
operations. When the preprogrammed number of recloser
operations is reached, the controller opens the sectionalizer during
the recloser dead time to isolate the downstream fault.
> A 630 A cable connection kit is provided as part of the standard package. Optional 250 A,
400 A, and 800 A cable kits are also available.
> Schneider Electric ACRs are ideally suited as low-cost feeder circuit breakers in outdoor
primary substations. In this application, connection into the substation control system is
simple and low cost.
> The recloser constantly monitors line current and voltage without the need for additional
measurement devices. This data can then be used for forward planning and optimization of
existing feeders.
> Reduced travel time for line crews: information on fault current and recloser status values
transmitted to system control allows fast location of the faulted line section.
> This same information allows informed remote switching, reducing the affected area and
quickly restoring supply.
> ACRs can be configured and settings managed from system control without technicians
having to visit each individual recloser in the field, with a consequent reduction in travelling
time and improved system integrity.
ACR Overview
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steel enclosure.
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gas or dry air (N-green option), which both have
excellent electrical insulating properties, resulting in a
compact and low-maintenance device.
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is
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bottom
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plug/socket
arrangement.
connected
a control
cable
to breaker
the bottom
of the
circuit breaker
a rubber
covered
plug/socket arrangement.
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the
ground
by a hookstick.
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then bethe
locked
out by
opening
therecloser
isolatingcan
switches
located
A clearly
visible
external pointer
contact
position.
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be tripped
from
on
operator
panel.
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switches
are physically
connected
in seriesswitches
with bothlocated
the
thethe
ground
by acontrol
hookstick.
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then
be locked
out by opening
the isolating
trip
andoperator
close solenoids.
on the
control panel. These switches are physically connected in series with both the
The ADVC interfaces to the recloser via the control cable and connects to the switch cable
entry
module
(SCEM) in
of the
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uses
to store
all
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tothe
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cable
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relevant
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data,
number
operations.
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relevant
calibration
data, ratings,
and number
of operations.
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stage ofcable
electrical
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to short the
the recloser.
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Cross section of circuit breaker
Legend
1: Cable tails
2: Current transformer
5: Flexible connection
6: Closing solenoid
17: Contacts
7: Opening spring
18: Pushrod
8: Mechanism plate
20: Latch
Communications
equipment can
canbe
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mountedwithin
withinthe
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and Ethernet
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communications needs.
The ADVC Controller Series is available in two models:
> ULTRA
> COMPACT
The table below outlines some of the differences between the two models.
ULTRA
COMPACT
Enclosure
Door locking
Three-point
Two-point
Customer
accessory tray
Side tray
Upper tray
Input/Output modules
8 inputs, 8 outputs
Optional
N/A
Battery heater
Optional
N/A
Battery
7 Ah or 12 Ah
7 Ah
Temperature
Temperature range
Range
120/240 VAC
120/240 VAC
Optional
N/A
Optional
DC power supply
N/A
Optional
interval is
is influenced
influencedby
byenvironmental
environmentaltemperature.
temperature.
1 Battery replacement interval
panel off
off,and
andwithout
withoutcommunications
communicationsdevices
devicesoperating.
operating.
2 With optional 12 Ah Battery, panel
ADVC Features
Each recloser is provided with an operator interface. From here a user can access and
program the many measurement and protection features available. The two following operator
interfaces are available:
>
Telemetry Interface
The Schneider Electric ACR can be interfaced to your SCADA system either through its built-in
V23 modem and a radio, or its RS232 ports and a modem of your choice. RS485 and Ethernet
TCP/IP are also available. A variable-voltage uninterruptible power supply is included for the
radio or modem, which can be mounted inside the communications cubicle. Many telemetry
protocols can be supported such as DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-101.
Computer Interface
WSOS
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andonline
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of aa recloser
recloser via a USB port, RS232
programming,
RS232 port, or
or Ethernet.
Ethernet.
Remote Control
The ADVC offers an impressive list of communication ports for use in remote control applications:
> 4 x RS232
> 1 x RS485
> 1 x Ethernet
> 1 x V23
WSOS Version 5
Customizing the operator interface to suit your unique
applications has never been easier.
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Communication Options
> Local USB port (for connection to WSOS only)
> Local RS232 port connection
> Radio modem
> GSM/PSTN modem
> DNP3 virtual terminal object
> TCP/IP
> Communications output capture
Measurement Screens
> Three-phase, ground, and sequence current
> Phase voltages:
t Phase to phase
t Phase to ground
t Sequence voltages
Interface Configuration
> Status Lights:
t Logic function to indicate, separate true/false state color configuration
Reclose Times
> First reclose time range:
> Second reclose time range:
> Third reclose time range:
> Timing resolution:
Sequence Reset Time
Resettime:
Time:
> Sequence reset
> Timing resolution:
3 180 sec.
1 sec.
Trips to Lockout
Overcurrent and fault trips to lockout are selectable between 1 and 4. A separate setting is
available for sensitive ground fault and negative phase sequence.
The ADVC offers a total of 48 user-selectable inverse time protection curves. These are:
Inverse
Very inverse
Extremely inverse
Moderately inverse
Very inverse
Extremely inverse
non-standardinverse
inversetime
timecurves:
curves:
> 42 nonstandard
10
Time (s)
Standard inverse
Very inverse
Extremely inverse
Instantaneous Protection
100
% Setting current
Instantaneous protection works by tripping the recloser if the line current exceeds the
Instantaneous Multiplier x Setting Current.
1 30
0.1
16 kA
Definite time protection is an alternative to inverse time protection. It works by tripping the
recloser at a fixed time after pick-up.
10
Time (s)
IDMT curve
Threshold
Maximum time
Minimum time
Instantaneous
Modified curve
10 1,260 A
0.1 sec.
0.01 100 sec.
1A
SGF causes the recloser to trip when the ground current rises above a set level for longer than
the set time.
100
% Setting current
Modified curve
4 20 A
0.1 999 sec.
1A
0.1 sec.
1 30
0.1
0.05 30 sec.
0.05 sec.
15
0.1
1 480 min.
1 min.
Loss of Phase
WSOS offers a quick, easy way to configure the protection groups.
Loss of phase protection trips the recloser if phase-ground voltage on one or two phases falls
below a set voltage threshold for a set length of time.
2 15 kV
1V
0.1 100 sec.
0.1 sec.
2 15 kV
Dead Lockout
Dead lockout prevents a reclose unless one or more of the source side or load side terminals
are live. If all terminals are dead then the controller goes to lockout.
Directional Protection
Directional
protection
distinct
protection
for faults
in the
forwardAand
reverse
Distinct
protection
for is
faults
in the
forward and
reverse
direction.
forward
faultdirection.
may use a
A forward
fault may use
a different
time-current
curvefault
and (i.e.,
settings
toare
a reverse
fault
different
time-current
curve
and settings
to a reverse
these
individually
(i.e., these are
individually
selectable).
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the
forward
protection
reverseat
protection
selectable).
Both
the forward
protection
and
reverse
protection
areand
operating
the same time.
are operating
at the same
time.This
is an additional protection feature.
This
is an additional
protection
feature.
Sequence Components
Negative-, positive-, and zero-phase sequence currents and voltages can be monitored
and logged.
In addition, the negative-phase sequence current protection can be used for detection of
low-level phase-to-phase faults in the presence of high-level, three-phase loads. Inverse time,
definite time, and instantaneous operation is available.
Frequency
Under/Over-Frequency Protection
Trip Delay
Count
Normal Frequency
Close Time
Over Frequency
Trip setting
Over Frequency
Normal restore
Trip at
this time
Close at
this time
Time
Nominal
Frequency
Axis
Under/over-frequency protection
Under/over-frequency
protectiontrips
tripsthe
therecloser
recloserwhen
whenthe
thesystem
systemfrequency
frequencyexceeds
exceedsthe
the
under-and
andover-frequency
over-frequencytrip
tripthreshold
threshold values;
values; frequency
frequency tripping
tripping range:
range: 45 65
65 Hz
Hz
under
> Accuracy:
Under/over-frequency protection
50% 88%
112% 150%
0 300 sec.
t AND:
t OR:
Measurement Features
RMS Voltage and Current
True root mean square (RMS) voltage is measured on all six terminals. A user-configured
threshold indicates a live terminal (accuracy 2.5%). RMS current is measured on three
phases (reading 2 800 A).
Event History
> Maximum number of typical events stored in the event history: 30,000 events
Gas Pressure Measurement (SF6 or Dry Air N-green Option)
.725 psi (5 kPa)
> Gas pressure display resolution:
1.45 psi (10 kPa)
> Gas pressure display accuracy:
9.427 psi gauge @ 68 F (65 kPa gauge @ 20 C)
> Gas low alarm setting:
1.45 psi (10 kPa)
> Gas low alarm/interlock accuracy:
Power Quality Toolkit
> Supply Outage Measurement
t The supply outage measurement feature utilizes built-in recloser features to record the
number and duration of outages. These statistics are recorded in the controller and are
available to the utility to help calculate system outage customer minutes.
t The time and duration of each outage event in the event log
t These records are accessible to the user and can be retrieved using the operator control
panel, WSOS, or a SCADA system
to 50%
50% pre-trigger
pre-trigger and
and 50%
50% post-trigger
post-trigger
this defaults to
Waveform capture
t The captured data can be uploaded at anytime in COMTRADE (IEEE Std C37.111-1999)
format via WSOS
N-Series Three-Phase Automatic Circuit Recloser | 13
Customer supplied:
t Insulated connectors
t Connecting cables
t Lightning arresters
Optional radio
antenna (installed
by customer)
C
D
Standard Lug
Torque both M10
Bolts to 32.5 lb./
ft. (44 Nm) using
a .67 in (17 mm)
Socket
ADVC Controller
Boot
Control Cable
Bushing Palm
(Factory Fitted)
Bushing
N-Series Model
Rated Voltage
A (in./mm)
B (in./mm)
C (in./mm)
D (in./mm)
N15
15.5 kV
54.9/1,370
35.3/898
22.1/525
33.6/880
N27
27 kV
54.9/1,370
35.3/898
22.1/525
33.6/880
N38
38 kV
55.5/1,410
35.3/898
22.1/525
37.5/955
N38 (N-green)
38 kV
55.5 /1,410
35.3/898
22.1/525
37.5/955
Notes
(1) Details given in this illustration are subject to change without notice. For full details see the Installation Manual.
(2) Grounding connections are not shown and are to be in accordance with the Installation Manual.
(3) Recloser can be mounted closer to pole if lightning arresters are pole-mounted.
(4) Optional substation mounting frame available on request.
N-Series
15 kV
12.5 kA
27 kV
12.5 kA
38 kV
12.5 kA
38 kV
16 kA
38 kV
16 kA
15.5 kV
27 kV
38 kV
38 kV
38 kV
Ratings
Rated Maximum Voltage
Rated Nominal Voltage (Phase to Ground)
Rated Continuous Current
800 A
800 A
800 A
800 A
800 A
850 A
850 A
850 A
850 A
850 A
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
16 kA
16 kA
31.5 kA
31.5 kA
31.5 kA
40 kA
40 kA
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
0.1/0.05 s
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
16 kA
16 kA
800 A
800 A
800 A
800 A
800 A
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
12.5 kA
16 kA
16 kA
25 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
Transformer Magnetizing
22 A
22 A
22 A
22 A
22 A
Capacitor Bank
250 A
Breaking Capacity
Cable Charging
Line Charging
110 kV
150 kV
170 kV
170 kV
170 kV
Across Interrupter
110 kV
150 kV
170 kV
170 kV
170 kV
60 kV
70 kV
70 kV
70 kV
70 kV
Phase to Ground
50 kV
60 kV
70 kV
70 kV
70 kV
Across Interrupter
50 kV
60 kV
70 kV
70 kV
70 kV
-40 to 122
-40 to 122
-40 to 122
-40 to 122
-40 to 122
-40 to 50
-40 to 50
-40 to 50
-40 to 50
-40 to 50
Service Conditions
Radiation (Max.)
1.1 kW/m
Humidity
Altitude Feet (Max.)
1.1 kW/m
1.1 kW/m
1.1 kW/m
1.1 kW/m2
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
0 to 100%
9,840
9,840
9,840
9,840
9,840
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
549/249
549/249
549/249
549/249
549/249
Net Weights
Circuit Breaker with Pole-Mount Bracket (lb./kg)
Control Cubicle with Control Cable (lb./kg)
90/41
90/41
90/41
90/41
90/41
891/404
891/404
891/404
891/404
891/404
External VT (lb./kg)
132/60
132/60
132/60
132/60
132/60
45.7/1,160
45.7/1,160
45.7/1,160
45.7/1,160
45.7/1,160
Crate Dimensions
Width (in./mm)
Depth (in./mm)
Height (in./mm)
28.7/730
28.7/730
28.7/730
28.7/730
28.7/730
64.6/1,640
64.6/1,640
64.6/1,640
64.6/1,640
64.6/1,640
a. Option when cubicle battery heater is fitted (-14 F to 122 F {-10 C to 50 C} without heater)
b. For altitudes above 1,000 m (3,280 feet), derate in accordance with ANSI C37.60 for reclosers (ANSI C37.63 for LBS)
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