DB 706-301

July 2002
Supercedes: September 2001

TRIMOD 300
Three Phase Vacuum Recloser
TM

NO OIL or GAS
for Interruption or Insulation!

RAISING THE STANDARD ACROSS THE LINE

 T R I M O D 3 0 0
T M

Joslyte™ Solid Dielectric Insulation Material

Porcelain
Joslyn Hi-Voltage has been a leader in solid dielectric insulation for

Housing
over 30 years. The patented and field proven Joslyte™ solid dielec-
tric foam has been successfully used in other industry products such
as the VerSaVac™ and VarMaster™ vacuum switches. This special,

Vacuum
closed-cell, high voltage solid dielectric foam has excelled in field

Interrupter
applications in the most rugged climates and demanding applica-
tions.

Removable
Current Transformer Joslyte™ Solid
Dielectric Foam

Current Transformer
Metal Cover
Standard NEMA (Shields CT)
2 hole connection Aluminum
Casting

Current
Removable Polymer Bushing Transfer
Block
(This optional feature allows 386 Bushing

Pull Rod
direct cable elbow connection.)
For cable elbow connection.

Pull Rod Assembly

Close
Connection Solenoid

Bladder
(No internal
heaters).

Limit Switch

Toggle Linkage Open

Self lubricated. Solenoid
BOTTOM Position
Long-Life VIEW Indicator
Mechanism

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 R E C L O S E R

PORCELAIN HOUSING
Porcelain housing surrounds FEATURES
the vacuum interrupter with The following field-proven features make
Joslyte™ solid dielectric foam the TriMod 300 the long-life, easy-to-use
insulation. solution for utility recloser needs:

REMOVABLE
POLYMER BUSHING • Long-Life Vacuum Interrupters
Cable elbow connec- The vacuum interrupters used in the
tion compatible. TriMod have twice the contact life as
required by ANSI C37.60.

LIFTING HOLES
• Unique Modular Design
Identical Pole Design allows for the
three poles to be mounted separately for
difficult line configurations.

• Solid Dielectric Insulation

CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
Field-proven Joslyte™ solid dielectric
Externally mounted (under-
neath metal cover). foam provides superior insulation and
mechanical support around the vacuum
ARRESTER MOUNTING interrupter and is environmentally
BRACKET PROVISION friendly.

• Long-life Mechanism
ENVIRONMENTAL
CABLE CONNECTOR
The simple, solenoid operated mecha-
nism used to open and close the vacu-
um contacts in the TriMod™ provide
10,000 mechanical operations. This
field-proven, self-lubricating design con-
tains very few components, thus
increasing its reliability.

• Externally Mounted, Easily

Removable Current Transformers
The externally mounted current trans-
formers (CTs) are surrounded by
grounded metal surfaces that provide
added safety. The metal cover can easi-
MANUAL ly be removed to access or replace the
TRIP LEVER CTs.

POLE MOUNTING BRACKET

RATINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, ORDERING INFO
MODEL NUMBERS
ORDERING
INFORMATION
Model Voltage Continuous Interrupting Current BIL
No. Range (kV) Current (AMPS) (kA RMS symmetrical) (kV)
315-6 4-17.1 630 or 800 6 110
1. Select model number from 315-10 4-17.1 630 or 800 10 110
table. 315-12.5 4-17.1 630 or 800 12.5 110

2. Specify length of intercon- 315-16 4-17.1 630 or 800 16 110

necting control cable up to 327-6 17-29.3 630 or 800 6 125
50ft.
327-10 17-29.3 630 or 800 10 125
3. Specify Faultmaster 2500 or 327-12.5 17-29.3 630 or 800 12.5 125
351J recloser control. 327-16 17-29.3 630 or 800 16 125

MODEL NUMBER
EXAMPLE:
4. Select options and acces-
sories. 3 15 - 12.5 - 630
No. of phases Continuous
Current (A)
Nominal Voltage (kV)
Interrupting Current (kA)

RECLOSER RATINGS
Description 15kV 25kV
Nominal System Voltage (kV, RMS) 14.4 25
Rated Maximum Voltage (kV, RMS) 17.1 29.3

OPTIONS
Nominal Frequency (Hz) 50 or 60 50 or 60
Number of phases 3 3
BIL (kV) 110 125
• Arrester mounting bracket
Power Frequency Withstand - Dry (kV) 50 60
• Substation mounting frames
• Extra creepage bushings Power Frequency Withstand - Wet (kV) 45 50
Continuous Current (A RMS) 630 or 800 630 or 800
8-Hour Overload Current (A RMS) 800 800
Interrupting Current (kA RMS Symmetrical) 6, 10, 12.5 or 16 6, 10, 12.5 or 16
Making Current (kA Asym Peak) 42 42
Arc Extinction Medium Vacuum Vacuum
Insulating Medium Solid high Solid high
Dielectric Foam Dielectric Foam
Mechanical Operations 10,000 10,000
Weight (lbs/kg) 251/113 279/126
(with standard mounting frame)

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