Advc U-Series Installation

U-Series
Automatic Circuit Recloser

with Advanced Controller
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Notices
Scope of this
Manual
This document describes the installation and

maintenance procedures for the U-Series
Automatic Circuit Recloser with Advanced

Controller.
Limitations
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for the use of the purchaser. It is not to be copied
in any way, nor its contents divulged to any third
party, nor to be used as the basis of a tender or

specification without the express written
permission of the manufacturer.
Disclaimer
The advisory procedures and information

contained within this Technical Manual have been
compiled as a guide to the safe and effective
operation of products supplied by Nu-Lec
Industries Pty Ltd.
Consequently, this Technical Manual is offered as

a guide only. It should be used in conjunction with
the customers own safety procedures,
maintenance program, engineering judgement
and training qualifications.
It has been prepared in conjunction with

references from sub-assembly suppliers and the
collective experience of the manufacturer.
No responsibility, either direct or consequential, for

injury or equipment failure can be accepted by NuLec Industries Pty Ltd resulting from the use of this
Technical Manual.
In-service conditions for use of the products may

vary between customers and end-users.
Copyright
2005 by Nu-Lec Industries Pty Ltd.

All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this
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Installation and Maintanance Manual
CONTENTS
1 Scope of this Manual....................................... 1-1
General ......................................................................... 1-1
Equipment Versions Covered by this Manual ............... 1-1
Software Identification................................................... 1-1
Abbreviations ................................................................ 1-1
Symbols ........................................................................ 1-1
2 Introduction...................................................... 2-1
Terminology .................................................................. 2-3
3 Installation........................................................ 3-1
Contents of Crate .......................................................... 3-1
Unpacking Procedure.................................................... 3-1
Control Cable Connection ............................................. 3-1
Testing & Configuring.................................................... 3-1
Transport to Site............................................................ 3-2
Site Installation.............................................................. 3-2
Tools Required............................................................ 3-2
Parts Required (Not supplied by the manufacturer).... 3-2
Site Procedure ............................................................ 3-3
Surge Arrester Mounting and Terminating .................. 3-4
Earthing....................................................................... 3-4
LV Auxiliary Power from Mains ................................... 3-4
LV Auxiliary Power from Dedicated Utility Trans......... 3-5
Auxiliary Power from Integrated Transformer ............. 3-5
4 Comms and Accessories Installation ............ 4-1

Radio Antenna .............................................................. 4-1
Protection of Radio Equipment ................................... 4-1
The Customer Compartment......................................... 4-2
Connecting to the Terminal Block ............................... 4-2
Radio/Modem Power................................................... 4-2
IOEX2 Installation ......................................................... 4-3
Communication Ports.................................................... 4-3
RS232 ......................................................................... 4-4
RS485 ......................................................................... 4-4
V23 FSK...................................................................... 4-5
Ethernet....................................................................... 4-5
Windows Switchgear Operating System (WSOS)......... 4-5
SCADA Protocols.......................................................... 4-6
5 Testing Your Installation .............................. 5-1

Powering Up the ADVC................................................. 5-1
Battery........................................................................... 5-1
Connection between the ADVC and the ACR............... 5-2
Auxiliary Supply............................................................. 5-2
Work Tag....................................................................... 5-2
Terminal Designation and Phase Rotation.................... 5-3
Setting Power Flow Direction ........................................ 5-3
Tripping and Closing ..................................................... 5-3
Enable/Disable Switches............................................... 5-3
Mechanical Trip............................................................. 5-4
Secondary Injection Testing.......................................... 5-4
Primary Injection Testing............................................... 5-4
Power Flow Direction Testing ....................................... 5-4
On Load Checks ........................................................... 5-5
Description .....................................................................7-1
Display Groups ..............................................................7-2
Custom Menu.................................................................7-3
Changing Settings........................................................7-3
Operator Settings.........................................................7-3
Password Protected Settings.......................................7-3
Protection Settings .......................................................7-3
Navigating Within Display Groups .................................7-3
Page Layout...................................................................7-3
Quick Keys.....................................................................7-4
Quick Key Configuration ..............................................7-4
Using a Quick Key .......................................................7-5
8 Event Log.......................................................... 8-1

Display Updating............................................................8-1
Event Log Format ..........................................................8-1
Using the ALT Key .......................................................8-1
Typical Event Log Displays............................................8-1
9 Power System Measurements ........................ 9-1

Power System Frequency..............................................9-1
Real Time Displays ........................................................9-1
Maximum Demand Indicator ........................................9-2
10 Maintenance .................................................. 10-1

ACR Maintenance........................................................10-1
ADVC Maintenance .....................................................10-1
Cleaning.....................................................................10-1
Battery Replacement .................................................10-1
Battery Heater Accessory ..........................................10-1
Door Seal ...................................................................10-2
Battery Care.................................................................10-2
Abnormal Operating Conditions...................................10-2
Low Power Mode .......................................................10-2
Excess Close Operations...........................................10-3
Fault Finding ................................................................10-3
ADVC Check ..............................................................10-3
Replacement of Electronic Modules and Upgrades.....10-3
11 Ratings and Specifications .......................... 11-1

Equipment and Crating Dimensions ............................11-1
ACR .............................................................................11-1
Breaking Duty ............................................................11-2
Duty Cycle..................................................................11-2
Terminal Clearance/Creepage ...................................11-2
Current Tranformers ..................................................11-2
Environmental ............................................................11-3
ADVC ...........................................................................11-3
General Specifications ...............................................11-3
Power System measurements .....................................11-4
App A Replaceable Parts & Tools................A-1

App B Dimensions ........................................B-1
6 Control Electronics Operation........................ 6-1

Sealing & Condensation................................................ 6-1
Auxiliary Power Source ................................................. 6-1
Controller....................................................................... 6-1
PSU Module ................................................................ 6-1
CAPE Module.............................................................. 6-1
Operator Interface/ Door Assembly............................... 6-2
WSOS Interface .......................................................... 6-2
Customer Compartment................................................ 6-2
7 Operator Control Panel ................................... 7-1

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Scope of this Manual
1 Scope of this Manual

General
This manual describes the installation and

maintenance of the U-Series Automatic Circuit
Recloser and the Advanced Controller.
Whilst every care has been taken in the
preparation of this manual, no responsibility is
taken for loss or damage incurred by the
purchaser or user due to any error or omission
in the document.
Equipment
Versions
Covered by
this Manual
This manual applies to the following equipment:

U-Series Automatic Circuit U27-12/15 U27-12/27
Recloser
Advanced Controller
Software
Identification
ADVC
The software loaded into the ADVC is identified

by its version number which has the form:
Inevitably, not all details of equipment are

provided nor are instructions for every variation
or contingency during installation, operation or
maintenance.
For additional information on specific problems
or requirements, please contact the
manufacturer or your distributor.
The model number is shown on the equipment

rating plate. If your equipment does not show
one of these model numbers, this manual is not
applicable. Please contact the manufacturer or
your local distributor.
The software version is shown on the Operator

Control Panel Switchgear Wear/General Details
page, in the field App.Ver:
AXX-XX.XX.
This precisely identifies the software loaded into
the microprocessor on the controller.
In order to obtain effective technical support
from the manufacturer or your distributor it is
vital to record the software version and to quote
these when making your inquiry. Without this
information it is impossible for our customer
service department to identify the software and
provide correct support.
Abbreviations
See Section 7 (page 7-1) to find out how to use

the Operator Control Panel (OCP).
The following abbreviations are used in this

document:
ACR
Symbols
- - - - - Switchgear Wear/General Details - - - - S

I Contact 100.0%
Cubicle S/N 1234
II Contact 100.0%
App.Ver A41-01.01
III Contact 100.0%
Automatic Circuit Recloser
OCP
Operator Control Panel
ADVC Advanced Controller
PCOM Protection and communications module
BDU
PSU
Basic Display Unit
Power supply unit
CAPE Control and protection enclosure
PTCC Pole top control cubicle
CT
Current Transformer
SCEM Switch cable entry module
CVT
Capacitive Voltage Transducer
SWGM Switchgear module
MCB
Miniature Circuit Breaker
WSOS Windows Switchgear Operating System
The navigation symbol indicates that

the adjacent text contains OCP
navigation information.
The warning symbol indicates that the

adjacent text contains a warning.
The note symbol indicates that the

adjacent text contains information for
your particular attention.
The caution symbol indicates that the

adjacent text details a situation in
which care should be taken.
1-1
1-2
Introduction
2 Introduction
The U-Series remotely controlled and monitored
automatic circuit recloser (ACR) consists of a
U-Series automatic circuit recloser (ACR)
combined with an Advanced Controller (ADVC).
The U-Series ACR
consists of ganged vacuum interrupters

insulated with cyclo-aliphatic epoxy resin
mouldings,
operated by a single magnetic actuator for
both tripping and closing.
The mechanism is enclosed in a 316 grade
stainless steel tank and lid, onto which is
bolted to the cyclo-aliphatic epoxy resin
casting.
Surge arresters can be directly fitted to the
ACR (depending on mounting method) and
should be fitted at installation.
Voltages are measured on each of the I Side Bushings and can be measured on the
X - side Bushings if external VTs are fitted.
Current is measured on each phase.
The ACR itself retains information such as
serial number, switchgear type, operations
and contact wear, independently of the
ADVC.
The ACR can be tripped and locked out
mechanically from the ground by a hookstick
and then be locked out electronically by
opening the isolating switches located on the
ADVC.
A clearly visible, external pointer shows
whether the ACR is tripped or closed.
The ACR is connected to the Advanced

Controller (ADVC) via a control cable
through the base of the ADVC.
The ACR can be connected into a bare
conductor system.
The ADVC reads and displays the information
which is stored in the ACR and provides
protection and communication properties for the
ACR.
The ADVC
consists of:
an operator control panel mounted in the
door,
an electronic switchgear controller that
monitors the ACR, and provides
communication and protection functions,
a power supply which also supplies power
for customer equipment,
an accessories and customer equipment
compartment.
is powered by an auxiliary voltage supply of
110, 220, or 240 volts AC.
is connected to the ACR via a detachable
control cable.
The customer compartment provides ample
room for equipment. Standard communications
cables can be used for connection to the
communications ports on the ADVC and power
is readily accessible from the programmable
power terminal block. (Please refer to
Communications and Accessories Installation
on page 4-1.)
2-1

.
Figure 1: U-Series ACR Construction
2-2
Introduction
Customer
Equipment and
Accessories
Compartment
Control and
Protection
Enclosure
(CAPE)
Operator
Control
Panel (OCP)
Batteries
Power
Supply
Unit (PSU)
Figure 2: ADVC Components
Terminology
X
The U-Series recloser bushings are identified as
l, ll, and lll on the same side as the CTs and
CVTs, which is, by default, the source side. The
bushings on the other (default load side) are
identified as X, XX, and XXX.
XX
XXX
l
ll
lll
Figure 3: ACR Bushings
2-3
2-4
Installation
3 Installation
Contents of
Crate
Unpacking
Procedure
Each crate includes:
ACR.
Pole mounting bracket with clamps if

ordered. If a substation mounting bracket
was ordered it will be attached to the outside
of the crate.
Six connectors if ordered (15TP or 30TP).
caulking gun.
The appropriate mounting kit.
ADVC (which will normally contain two

batteries unless arrangements have been
made to ship batteries separately).
Control cable.
On receipt, the contents should be checked for
shipping damage and the manufacturer
informed immediately if any is found.
Ensure that the ADVC is stored
indoors until installation on site. If
storage outdoors is unavoidable,
ensure that the ADVC is kept in an
upright position.
Tools required:
Lift the complete mounting bracket out of the

crate.
Take great care not to drop the
bracket, which weighs nearly 30kg
(66lb), onto the ACR.
Wrecking bar to remove nails.

Four D shackles, two slings and crane with a
safe working load of 200kg to lift the ACR.
Screw Driver or Battery Drill with 8mm
socket.
16mm Spanner or Socket.
Procedure:
1
2
Control Cable
Connection
Remove top of crate and lift out the control

cable. Store carefully in a clean dry place.
Unscrew and remove the four (4) screws
located on the wall of the crate. The
mounting bracket, mounting kit and the two
pieces of wood that the screws have just
been removed from are all secured together.
When installing or testing the ACR it is

necessary to connect and disconnect the control
cable either from the ACR, the ADVC or both.
The control cable is plugged into the base of the
ACR and the other end into the ADVC at the
bottom, right-most socket on the Control and
Protection Enclosure (CAPE).
4
5
Fit D-shackles to the lifting points on the

ACR and lift it out of the crate and on to the
ground using the crane.
Tip the crate on to its side.
Remove the bolts securing the ADVC and
slide the unit from the crate.
The control cubicle weighs
approximately 40 kg (88lb).
the plug (not visible). (2) Wriggle the plug to

allow the clips to release. (3) Then pull the plug
out.
To do this successfully requires the correct

technique:
Power down the control cubicle by switching
off all MCBs. This should be done whenever

connecting or disconnecting the control cable.
To connect: hold the plug by the long sides,
check orientation, gently locate it on the socket

and push firmly home. Check it has locked by
wriggling the plug. If the plug cannot be
pushed on with moderate force then it has not
been located properly. Heavy force is never
required.
To disconnect: (1) Hold the plug by the short
Figure 4: Handling the control cable plug
Never pull the plug out by the

cable.
sides and grip hard to release the clips inside
Testing &
Configuring
The tests can be carried out on site or in the

workshop as preferred.
Unpack the crate as above and put the HV
cables, boots and the control cable in a clean
safe place where they will not be damaged or

soiled. Make a temporary earth connection
between the ADVC and the ACR. 1mm copper
wire is adequate for the purpose.
3-1

Raise the ACR using a crane or forklift in order
to safely gain access to the bottom of the ACR.
Unbolt the cover plate over the switch cable
entry module (SCEM) on the bottom of the ACR
and connect the ACR end of the control cable to
the SCEM.
Lower the ACR on to props so that the control
cable is not damaged by being caught between
the base of the ACR and the floor.
Then connect the ADVC end of the cable to the
socket at the lower right-hand corner of the
CAPE located inside the ADVC cubicle. (See
Site Procedure, Step 14. on page 3-3.)
The LV auxiliary supply (if applicable) should be
connected as shown in Figure 5 (page 3-5).
Turn on the battery and auxiliary supply circuit
breakers at the bottom of the control cubicle and
carry out the following tests:
1. Manual trip and close of the ACR.
Transport to
Site
2. Insulation test the high voltage connections

to earth to check for shipping damage on the
high voltage side of the ACR.
3. Configure the protection settings.
4. Perform primary current injection as
required.
5. Perform secondary current injection (if
required by your Authority) using a Test and
Training Set (TTS).
6. Fit and test a radio or modem if required.
7. Attend to the battery using the care
instructions given in Battery Care on
page 10-2.
Connecting the batteries with
reverse polarity will cause damage
to the electronic systems.
An application note detailing workshop and field
test procedures is available. Contact your agent
or distributor.
If the unpacking and testing was carried out in

the workshop then the ACR and ADVC must be
transported safely to site. It is important the
following steps are carried out:
Turn off all ADVC MCBs and disconnect all
control cable from both ACR and ADVC and

put back the cover plate on the bottom of the
ACR.
Transport the ACR, ADVC and all parts in a
safe and secure manner to site.
auxiliary power supplies. Disconnect the
Site
Installation
If you are replacing a pole-top control

cubicle (PTCC) with an ADVC, the
following should be considered:
The ADVC mounting points will be different1.

The connection to the auxiliary supply enters
the cubicle at a different point.
The earth stud is in a different position.
Accessory cables may need extending.
Unlike the PTCC which required an
auxiliary power supply rating of 50VA, the
ADVC requires 100VA.
If the auxiliary supply is provided by an

external VT connected through the ACR,
there are limitations to the supply ratings of
equipment that customers may fit. In ADVC,
General Specifications See Radio/Modem
Power Supply Continuous Current on
page 11-4.
Unlike the PTCC, the ADVC has locking
hinges on the door which prevent the door
from swinging or blowing shut. When you
open the door to 180, it locks into that
position. To close the door, disengage the
hinge locks by raising the door slightly
before rotating it.
Tools Required
Torque wrench and metric socket set,

normal engineers tools.
Tools to prepare pole as required.
Crane or other lift for ACR and ADVC, four D

shackles and slings.
Parts Required
(Not supplied by
the
manufacturer)
Fixing hardware for the control cable. This is

a 27mm (1 1/16) diameter sheathed conduit
and can be fixed to the pole with ties, straps,
P-clips or saddles.
Earth wire and lugs for the earthing scheme

and parts for LV mains auxiliary power
connection. See Figure 5 (page 3-5),
Figure 10 (page 3-10) and Figure 11
(page 3-11).
Two 20mm galvanised or stainless steel

bolts with washers and nuts etc. to bolt the
ACR mounting bracket to power pole. See
Figure 6 (page 3-6). If the optional pole
clamps have been purchased this is not
required.
Mounting parts for the ADVC. Either 20mm
steel strapping or 10mm galvanised or
stainless steel bolts, nuts, etc.
1.
3-2
An accessory mounting bracket can be purchased to allow the use of the same mounting holes as were used with the
manufacturers PTCC. (Part No. 99800125)
Installation
Site Procedure
20mm sealing cable entry glands to suit

auxiliary supply mains cables, 16mm sealing
cable entry glands to suit antenna or
communications cable as required.
To erect and test the ACR and ADVC, carry out

the following steps. Mounting details are given in
Figure 6 (page 3-6):
1. Transport to site and carry out testing prior to
erection as required.
2. Connect cable tails and surge arresters
before raising the ACR. See "Surge Arrester
Mounting and Terminating" - page 3-4 .
3. Ensure that the pole is of sufficient strength
to support the ACR. A structural engineer
may be needed to calculate the stresses
involved.
4. Securely mount the ACR mounting bracket
on the power pole.
5. Lift the ACR into position and lower it onto
the mounting bracket so that it sits on the
mounting bracket. See Figure 6 (page 3-6)
and Figure 8 (page 3-8).
6. Bolt the ACR to the mounting bracket with
the four 12mm nuts and bolts provided.
Tighten to 50 Nm.
7. Complete the high voltage connections.
8. Unbolt the SCEM compartment cover plate
from the bottom of the ACR. Connect the
control cable to plug P1 1 on the SCEM
located inside the ACR. Then bolt up the
Antenna, antenna feeder cable, and surge

arrester as required if a radio is fitted (unless
supplied by the manufacturer).
When mounting the ADVC to a

wooden pole, use a spirit level to
ensure correct alignment, and
minimise torque on the mounting
brackets.
12. Attach the control cable to the power pole
maintaining maximum available separation
from the main earth bond (at 200mm for
wood and concrete poles and 150mm for
steel poles). Ensure that there is enough
cable available at each end to permit
connection to the equipment.
13. Run the earth connections as described in
Earthing on page 3-4.
It is vital that the earthing scheme
is carried out as described.
14. Push the control cable from the ACR through
the base of the ADVC 1
and then connect it to the switchgear socket

2
on the CAPE.
1
2
cover.
See Figure 4 (page 3-1) for the correct way
to connect/disconnect the control cable.
9. Run the control cable from the ACR down to
the ADVC.
10. If the ADVC is to be bolted to the pole, drill
the top hole and fit the bolt. If it is to be
strapped, feed the straps through the slots
on the upper and lower mounting brackets.
11. Lift the ADVC into position and bolt or strap it
to the power pole.
Note that the
ADVC mounts
have key holes as
shown here, so
that you can lift
the ADVC on to
the mounting bolt
and slide it into position.
15. For LV mains supply run auxiliary wiring as

shown in Figure 10 (page 3-10). Make the
connection inside the ADVC as shown in
Figure 5 (page 3-5).
16. For LV supply from a dedicated transformer
supplied by the utility, connect as shown in
Figure 11 (page 3-11).
17. For Integrated supply from an external
transformer, connect as shown in Figure 11
(page 3-11). (See also Auxiliary Power from
Integrated Transformer on page 3-5.)
18. Power down the ADVC by switching off all
MCBs. Note that this should be done
whenever connecting or disconnecting the
control cable from the ADVC.
19. Fit the batteries if they are not already in
place.
Fitting the batteries with reverse
polarity will cause damage to the
electronic systems.
3-3
Surge Arrester
Mounting and
Terminating
20. If communications equipment is to be

installed,next read Communications and
Accessories Installation on page 4-1.
21. Otherwise, next read Testing Your

Installation on page 5-1.
The ACR is type tested for Impulse Withstand

Voltages up to 125kV depending on the model.
See "Ratings and Specifications" - page 11-1
The surge arresters can be mounted on top of

the brackets or clamped to the side of the
brackets using the holes provided. Top holes are
12mm diameter, side holes are 16mm diameter.
In this way most types of surge arrester can be
accommodated.
When there is a possibility that lightning or

network switching conditions may produce peak
voltages in excess of 70% of the Impulse
Withstand Voltage, the manufacturer
recommends the use of suitably rated surge
arresters connected to each terminal of the
ACR.
The arresters should be mounted on the
mounting brackets supplied by the manufacturer
and earthed as described in Figure 7 (page 3-7)
and Figure 9 (page 3-9).
If the arresters are not mounted
close to the ACR the protection they
provide is significantly reduced.
Lightning induced damage to the ACR or ADVC
voids the warranty if surge arresters are not
fitted.
Mounting brackets are provided for surge
arresters on the ACR. This is illustrated in
Figure 6 (page 3-6) and Figure 8 (page 3-8).
Earthing
Figure 10 (page 3-10) shows the earthing

common to all installations.
This arrangement earths the ACR frame and the
surge arresters directly to earth through a main
earth bond consisting of a copper conductor of
70 sq. mm. Any surges will flow down this path.
Do not earth surge arresters by a
different path, doing this may
cause damage to the control
electronics or ACR. Also, any
antenna should be bonded to the
ACR or the main earth bond.
The control cubicle is connected to this main
earth bond by a tee-off. The control cubicle
LV Auxiliary
Power from
Mains
Where LV mains are connected to the control

cubicle to provide auxiliary power, the
connection must connect the neutral of the LV
system to a tee-off from the main earth bond as
shown in Figure 10 (page 3-10). A low voltage
surge arrester must also be fitted from the LV
phase connection to this tee-off.
This connection scheme bonds the LV and HV
earths and so protects the primary insulation of
the auxiliary supply transformer in the control
3-4
The user should check that phase/phase and

phase/earth clearance will be sufficient for their
particular surge arresters and line voltages. For
some types of side clamping surge arresters,
the phase/earth clearance may be insufficient at
the centre phase on the pole side at higher
voltages. In this case the surge arrester can be
mounted on the side of the power pole or an
increased clearance ACR mounting bracket
fitted.
Connections from the surge arresters to the
cable tails can be made by stripping off the
cable tail insulation and using a parallel or T
type clamp to make the connection to the cable
tail. The connection should be made far enough
up the tail so that phase/phase and phase/earth
clearances are maintained. It is good practice to
tape the joint using a bitumen or mastic tape, to
maintain the cabling system insulation.
electronics are internally protected from

potential differences which may occur between
the ACR frame and control cubicle frame whilst
surge currents are flowing down the main earth
bond. No other connections to earth from the
control cubicle are allowed since surge currents
will also flow in those paths. Follow this
arrangement on both conducting and insulating
power poles.
Keep the main earth bond physically separated
from the control cable, as they run down the
power pole, by the maximum spacing available
and at least 150mm.
cubicle when surge currents are flowing. Fit

additional LV surge arresters to all the other LV
phases (if they exist), to balance the supply for
other users connected to the LV system.
If local conditions or wiring rules prohibit
bonding the HV and LV systems in this way,
providing the auxiliary supply to the control
cubicle from the LV mains system is not
possible. Instead, use one of the alternative
arrangements detailed below.
Installation
Figure 5: LV Auxiliary Supply Connection
LV Auxiliary
Power from
Dedicated
Utility
Transformer
Figure 11 (page 3-11) shows wiring and earthing

if a dedicated transformer is supplied by the
utility. Note that this should not be used to
supply any other equipment without consulting
the manufacturer to ensure that no hazard is
caused to the control cubicle electronics.
Figure 11 (page 3-11) shows that the

transformer and any steelwork is earthed to the
switchgear tank and that one side of the
transformer secondary is earthed to the earth
stud on the equipment panel inside the control
cubicle.
Auxiliary Power
from Integrated
Transformer
The manufacturer can provide a dedicated

voltage transformer outside the ACR tank which
connects directly into the control electronics.
This is called an Integrated Auxiliary Supply.
which is pre-fitted with a cable gland through the

hole, secure the gland, connect the auxiliary
supply to the screw terminal block on the SCEM
and replace the compartment cover.
An external transformer is mounted on the pole

as shown in Figure 11 (page 3-11) which also
shows suggested HV connections. The
secondary of the external transformer connects
into the SCEM on the underside of the ACR. To
connect the transformer secondary, remove the
SCEM compartment cover plate, pass the cable
No additional earthing for Integrated Auxiliary

Supply is required in addition to the common
earthing shown in Figure 10 (page 3-10).
If the secondary of the VT is
earthed, electronics damage will
occur.
3-5
Figure 6: ACR End Mounting and Dimensions
3-6
Installation
Figure 7: End Mounting Example
3-7
Figure 8: Centre Mounting and Dimensions
3-8
Installation
Figure 9: Centre Mounting Example
3-9
Figure 10: Common Earthing and LV Supply
3-10
Installation
Figure 11: Utility Auxiliary Transformer
3-11
3-12
4 Communications and Accessories Installation

Ensure that the ADVC is switched
off before proceeding with the
installation of any accessory.
Radio Antenna
Mount the antenna and run the antenna feed to

the ADVC or run external communications cable
to the ADVC. The communication cable/radio
antenna, enters the cubicle via the 16mm hole

provided on the underside of the cubicle.
Comms cable/
Radio Antenna
Entry
Underside of
cubicle
Figure 12: Cable Entry
Protection of
Radio
Equipment
It is highly advisable to connect a gas discharge

type of surge arrester in the antenna feed to the
radio. Failure to do so will result in loss of radio
and control electronics protection which could
lead to complete electronic failure due to
lightning activity.
A failure of this nature is not covered
by the products general warranty
arrangements.
A feed-through or bulkhead type arrester fitted

to the bottom of the control cubicle is ideal. If
fitted internally the surge arrester should be
earthed to an equipment panel mounting stud by
the shortest possible wire. Holes are provided
for a bulkhead surge arrester.
If a surge arrester is not fitted then the co-axial
earth screen should be earthed to the
equipment panel by the shortest possible wire.
4-1

The Customer
Compartment
At the top of the customer equipment

compartment is an accessory mounting rail for
installing customer equipment and accessories.
Equipment installed in this compartment can be

powered from the terminal block also mounted
on the rail.
Radio
Supply
(+)Terminals
IOEX
Supply
(+)Terminals
Heater
Supply
(+)Terminal
(-)Terminal Earth
(-)Terminals
Figure 13: Accessory Mounting Rail
Connecting to
the Terminal
Block
Insert a 4 mm screwdriver or similar tool into the

square hole above the appropriate wiring point
on the terminal block. Angle the head of the
screwdriver slightly upwards and push it in, then
lever it downwards.
Figure 14: Ins

erting a screwdriver into the wiring clamp
be inserted. Release and remove the

screwdriver then gently tug the inserted cable to
ensure that it is firmly gripped.
Figure 15: Inserting stripped cable end

into wiring point
This action will correctly position the wiring

clamp so that the stripped end of the cable can
Radio/Modem
Power
The battery-backed power supply for a radio/

modem is provided on the terminal block as
described above1. See Figure 13 (page 4-2) for
the correct radio connection point.
The radio/modem power supply voltage is set by
the user in System Status
RADIO - S: Radio Supply 12 Volts page. This is
a password protected parameter.
1.
4-2
The power supply is not isolated.
If the auxiliary power fails, battery power can be

conserved by automatically shutting down the
radio/modem power supply. The shutdown takes
place after the radio holdup time, set in System
Status RADIO - S: Radio Hold 60 min. page by
the user, has elapsed. If the Radio Hold time is
set to zero then the radio supply will not
shutdown, except under special circumstances

or until the unit powers down. The radio/modem
power supply is restored when the auxiliary
supply returns to normal.
The radio/modem power supply can be turned
on and off by the operator for radio maintenance
IOEX2
Installation
The Input Output Expander (IOEX2) module

provides optically isolated inputs and voltage
free outputs to allow connection to external
devices. It is installed in a die cast, sealed
without passwords in System Status

RADIO - S: Radio Supply ON page. If the radio
supply has shutdown it will be indicated on
System Status: RADIO - S.
enclosure which is mounted on, and earthed via,

the DIN rail in the customer enclosure as shown
in the following picture: (See Appendix B for
IOEX2 dimensions.)
Earth
(-)Terminals
IOEX2 Power Supply
RS232 Controller Port
Figure 16: IOEX 2 Module
The IOEX2 is suspended from the DIN rail by

two fittings on its rear surface:
To fit the IOEX2:

1
Holding the IOEX2 perpendicular, place the

upper hooks of the hanging fittings over the
top edge of the DIN rail.
Push the IOEX2 firmly against the back

surface of the Customer compartment until
the lower end of the hanging fittings engage
with the bottom edge of the DIN rail.
Push the green/yellow earth terminal firmly

on to the DIN rail until it is engaged at both
the top and bottom.
Connect the IOEX2 supply using the cable

provided to the terminal block connection
point
5
Figure 17: Rear of IOEX 2 Module
Communication
Ports
The ADVC has numerous communications ports

available to the user:
as shown in Figure 13 (page 4-2).
Connect the communications cable to Port B

on the CAPE. This RS 232 port is assigned
by default to the IOEX2. Excess cable
should be run through the cable duct.
Not all ports are available for use at the same

time. The ports can be enabled/disabled via
WSOS.
Permanently available ports are:
RS232 Port D
Serial Port E (dedicated to the OCP)
10 base T Ethernet
Any 3 of the 5 following ports are available:

4-3
RS 232 Port A (enabled by default)

RS232 Port B (enabled by default)
RS 232 Port C (enabled by default)
RS485 (disabled by default)
V23 FSK (disabled by default)
RS232
Four RS232 ports (A to D) are provided to

connect to conventional modems that provide
the correct signalling for the communications
network used, e.g. optical fibre modem, or
The ports typically have three uses:
WSOS communications
SCADA communications
IOEX communications
telephone dial up modem, or RS232 radio

modem. All four ports have standard 9 pin D
male connectors and have the following pin
connections:
Port
RS232
Pin No
Direction
To ADVC
Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
To ADVC
Rx Data (RxD)
Yes
From
ADVC
Tx Data (TxD)
Yes
From
ADVC
Data Terminal ready

(DTR)
Use
A
0V (ground/earth)
Not connected
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
From
ADVC
Request to Send (RTS)
Yes
Yes
To ADVC
Clear to Send (CTS)
Yes
Yes
Resered
Yes
Table 1: RS232 Pin Connections
RS485
All RS-232 ports are not isolated from one

another or from the controller electronics. They
therefore can only be connected to devices
inside the controller that are powered by the
controller radio supply, including modems,
optical isolators, and radios.
Use of serial ports to connect

directly to other devices outside
the controller can cause damage
and void warranty. If connections
to other devices are required then isolation
interfaces MUST be used.
An RS485 port has been provided to enable

higher speed multi-drop connections that often
occur within substations. The RS-485 port is a
female RJ45 connector.
Pin Direction
1
Not connected
To ADVC
Not connected
To ADVC
Not connected
From ADVC
Not connected
From ADVC
Shield
Use
Rx Data (Rx +)
Rx Data (Rx -)
Tx Data (Tx +)
Tx Data (Tx -)
Table 2: RS485 Pin Connections
4-4

V23 FSK
An in-built FSK modem provides half-duplex

V23 signalling at 1200 bits per second. This
interface is primarily designed for use with voice
frequency radio systems and provides additional
signals for this purpose.
The V23 connector is RJ45:
The Push to Talk (PTT) signal is used to key up

a radio transmitter. PTT is implemented using a
Field Effect Transistor (FET) with an on
resistance of 3.3 ohm. When PTT is asserted
the transistor is turned on and connects the PTT
signal to 0V.
A busy signal can be provided by the radio to
indicate receive channel busy. High level is
+2.0V to +3.3V, and low level is 0V to +0.5V.
The busy signal should be driven by an open
collector output or current limited to 10 mA.
Pin
Direction
Use
To ADVC
Receive, 10 kOhm impedance

Sensitivity 0.1 2V pk-pk
0 Volts (ground/earth)
Not connected
4
5
6
7
8
9
To ADVC
Busy, 5 kOhm impedance

Not connected
Levels in excess of 13V should

not be applied. The FET is rated for
a maximum of +32V and negative
voltages are not permitted.
Transmit and receive are unbalanced signals
relative to 0 volts and are not isolated. If a
DC level is imposed by the radio on the
transmit line then this should be less than
2.5 VDC.
If multiple ACRs are in use in a substation
application they can be connected to a single
radio using the 600ohm line isolator accessory
available from the manufacturer.
From ADVC Transmit, 600 Ohm impedance

Level 2.5V pk-pk
Not connected
From ADVC Push to talk (PTT)
Shield
Table 3: V23 Pin Connections
Ethernet
The controller has a 10 base T Ethernet port.

The port is a RJ45 female connector.
If the controller is connected to a
LAN or WAN then it is strongly
recommended that:
1.Firewalls be used to limit user
access to the controller
2.Ethernet switches be used to
limit the volume of Ethernet data
reaching the controller's 10Base-T
port. (Use of Ethernet hubs is not
recommended.)
Pin Direction
Use
From ADVC
Tx Data (Tx -)
From ADVC
Tx Data (Tx +)
To ADVC
Rx Data (Rx +)
Not connected
Not connected
To ADVC
Not connected
Not connected
Rx Data (Rx -)
Table 4: Ethernet Pin Connections
Windows
Switchgear
Operating
System
(WSOS)
Windows Switchgear Operating System

(WSOS) is a software package available on a
PC that enables configuration, control and
monitoring of the controller.
The controller has its hatch port physically

connected to Port A via an interconnecting
cable. The default WSOS communications via
the port are 57600 baud, 8 bit, no parity, and 1
stop bit. WSOS communication set up
parameters are user configurable.
4-5

SCADA
Protocols
SCADA communications are available on the

controller and supported protocols can be
assigned to any of the RS232 ports as well as
the V23 port.
All currently supported protocols can be viewed
on SYSTEM STATUS - OPTIONS 4. Protocols
must be available before they will appear in the
communications menu.
4-6
- - - - - - - - - - - - - OPTION 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - S
DNP Available
RDI Available
Trace Available
Once you make a SCADA protocol available,

the communication parameters can be
configured. Refer to the Operator Manual and
protocol technical information for more detail.
Testing Your Installation
5 Testing Your Installation

The following sections give details of how the
ACR and ADVC, installed as described in
Installation on page 3-1, should be prepared
for operation.
Check that the installation and
external connections have been
carried out as described in this
manual and in accordance with
local regulations.
Powering Up
the ADVC
Turn on the battery circuit breaker,
Ensure that earthing has been carried

out as described in Earthing on
page 3-4.
Check that no visible damage has occurred
during the installation.
Carry out any visual and electrical tests, such as
insulation and contact resistance, considered
necessary to prove that the installation is sound.
5
The batteries are capable of
supplying very high currents.
Always turn off the battery circuit
breaker before connecting or
disconnecting the batteries in the cubicle.
Never leave flying leads connected to the
battery.
2 Turn on the auxiliary supply circuit breaker if
the auxiliary supply is being provided by
either an LV mains or dedicated auxiliary
transformer.
Battery
For this and all subsequent tests you

will need to check settings on display
group pages (See Display Groups on
page 7-2.) You may also have to
check the Event Log (See Event Log on
page 8-1.)
1 In the System Status group, go to page
SWITCHGEAR STATUS - S
2
Check the Battery status.
Turn on the VT supply to cubicle circuit

breaker if the auxiliary supply is being
provided by an integrated transformer.
Powering up the ADVC with the ACR
connected will cause the ADVC to read data
from the ACR. This will take up to 60
seconds during which the message:
READING - Do NOT disconnect
Switchgear will flash at the top of the
display. The System OK LED on the OCP
should flash to indicate that the ADVC is
powered and functioning.
If the configuration file containing the
settings to be used in operation has not
previously been loaded, it should be loaded
now using WSOS, or the settings should be
entered via the OCP.
The ACR and ADVC are now ready for

operation. Prior to energising the ACR, you
should perform the checks detailed below, to
confirm that the equipment is fully operational
and properly configured.
If you are familiar with navigating
Operator Control Panel display
groups, proceed with the checks
described below. Otherwise, please
read the chapter, Operator Control Panel on
page 7-1 before continuing.
- - - - - - - - - - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - - - - - - - - - S
Work Tag OFF
Aux Supply Normal
Battery Normal 27.5V
Switch Connected
Switch Data Valid
The battery may be in any one of four states:
Normal; OFF; Low; High. At this point, the
battery state should be Normal with a
voltage within the range 23 to 29.5V.
5-1

Ensure the Aux Supply status is Normal. If
not, you cannot perform the remaining
battery checks at this stage.
Connection
between the
ADVC and the
ACR
Switch the battery circuit breaker off and

check that the battery status changes to
OFF. (Allow 3 - 5 seconds.)
Go to page EVENT LOG and check that

the bottom line of the display (the most
In the System Status group, go to page
Check the Switch status.
It may be in either of two states: Connected

or Disconnected. Connected is the normal
state. If Switch is Disconnected, check the
control cable at both ends. If the status
remains Disconnected, the cable may be
faulty.
Check that the Switch Data status is Valid.
In normal operation, if Switch status is
Connected, Switch Data will be Valid.
If the control cable has been unplugged
(Switch Disconnected, Switch Data
2
Check the Aux Supply status.
- - - - - - - - - SWITCHGEAR STATUS - - - - - - - - - S
Work Tag OFF
Aux Supply Normal
Switch Connected
Switch Data Valid
Work Tag
The auxiliary supply may be in either of two

states: Normal or Fail.
Ensure the battery status is Normal.
If using LV auxiliary supply, switch the
auxiliary supply off, OR if using integrated
auxiliary supply and the VT is energised,

OPERATOR SETTINGS 1 - S. Check that
LOCAL CONTROL is ON.
3
If Switch Data remains Invalid, check the

following:
Examine each end of the control cable,

checking for bent or broken pins and rectify if
found. Also check the socket at both the
SCEM and P1 in the ADVC for damage.
If the pins are OK, the cable itself may be

faulty1, therefore test the control cable for
continuity.
If Switch Data remains Invalid, check the

power supply to the SCEM by checking the
voltage on Pins 2 and 5 of the control cable.
The voltage should be approximately 36VDC
if the auxiliary supply is present or
approximately 26VDC if running on
batteries.
switch off the VT supply to cubicle circuit

breaker. Check that the Aux Supply status
changes to Fail. (Allow 3 - 5 seconds.)
4 Check that the battery voltage has dropped
by approximately 2V, and that the battery
remains in Normal state.
If the battery voltage continues
dropping, and the battery state is
LOW, the batteries may be flat. If
the batteries are flat, replace
them.
5

recent event) contains the Aux Supply Off
event.
Switch the auxiliary supply back on.
Work Tag OFF
Aux Supply Normal
Switch Connected
Switch Data Valid
Check the Work Tag status.

1.
5-2
Invalid) then re-plugged (Switch status

Connected), the Switch Data status will
remain Invalid during the time taken to read
switch data from the SCEM, and a message
to that effect is displayed.
Work Tag OFF
SF6 Normal 37kPag
Aux Supply Normal
Switch Connected
Switch Data Valid
Auxiliary
Supply
recent event) contains the Battery OFF

event.
When the battery status is Low Volts,
but the voltage is close to the normal
range lower limit, the battery will
charge up when the auxiliary supply is
turned on. If the voltage is very low, replace the
battery.
5 Switch the battery back on.
It is possible for the Switch status to be showing Connected though thecontrol cablet core is faulty, causing the Switch
Data to show Invalid.
4
5
Terminal
Designation
and Phase
Rotation
The tag has two possible settings: Applied or

OFF. OFF is the default.
Press the SELECT key to select the work tag
field.
Press to change the setting to Applied
and then press ENTER to activate the setting.
The message: WORK TAG APPLIED will
flash at the top of the display.
The power system phase assigned to each set

of bushings on the ACR must be correctly
indicated at the time of installation of the ADVC.
This process is called setting the phasing.
Setting the phasing affects all the displays,
events, etc., concerned with recloser terminals,
for example: voltage measurements, live/dead
terminal displays and maximum current events.
setting back to OFF.
- - - - - TERMINAL DESIGNATION/ROTATION - - - - - S
A Phase = Bushings I + X
Phasing ABC
B Phase = Bushings II + XX
C Phase = Bushings III+XXX
3
4
5
Phasing is set from the System Status page
TERMINAL DESIGNATION/ROTATION - S
Power Flow
Direction
Setting
Press the SELECT key to select the Phasing

field.
Press to change the setting.
The ACR is a symmetrical device meaning that

either side can be connected to the power
source. However, the power source would
normally be connected to the side with the
CVTs. The bushings on that side are labelled l,
ll, and lll.
Consequently, after installation, the controller
must be configured to designate the source
side.
The power flow direction is configured on page
SYSTEM STATUS - PHASE VOLTAGE and POWER

FLOW:
and may be either
Source I, Load X or Source X, Load I.
Tripping and
Closing
If system conditions allow, tripping or closing

can be carried out at this point.
1
Enable/
Disable
Switches
Trip and close the ACR from the ADVC. See

Operator Control Panel on page 7-1. for
information on the Trip and Close controls.
Return to page
SWITCHGEAR STATUS - S and change the
Normal/default phasing is A, B and C for

bushings I + X, II + XX and III + XXX. Normal/
default phase rotation is ABC.
If the phasing at the ACR and/or phase rotation
of the network are different from the default, you
must set the phasing and/or the phase rotation.

recent event) contains the Work Tag Applied
event.
Press the ENTER key when you have the

required phase combination. The controller
then orientates the currents and voltages to
match the selection.
In the Phasing field, select the phase
rotation - either ABC or ACB.
recent event) contains the Phasing order
event.
After the phasing has been set, you should
record the details on the label on the rear of
the control cubicle door (above the operator
panel) to indicate the relationship between
the bushings and phases.
When changed, this reverses the power flow

direction but not the phasing.
Power flow direction setting is used to
determine:
Whether the source or load corresponds to

(I) or (X) on the voltage measurement
displays.
Which direction is positive power flow for use
on the kWh totals in the Maximum Weekly
Demand display and APGS.
Which is the source or load for Live Load
Blocking.
Which is the source or load for Directional
Blocking/Protection.
Tripping and closing should cause the LED

on the appropriate TRIP/CLOSE button to
illuminate which should agree with the
position of the pointer on the ACR.
For each of the CLOSE and TRIP keys in turn, test

ENABLE and DISABLE by:
When the CLOSE or TRIP mechanism

is disabled, the message
The TRIP or CLOSE circuit is isolated
Disable either mechanism e.g. CLOSE.
5-3

will flash in every display page title, alternately
with the actual title of the page.
2

recent event) contains the Close Coil Isolate
event. (For the same test of the TRIP
Mechanical
Trip
Secondary
Injection
Testing
If secondary injection testing is required to test

protection settings but operation of the ACR is
not possible, secondary injection can be
performed with a suitable current injection set
with the Test and Training Set (TTS) in
standalone mode connected to the ADVC, and
the ACR disconnected.
Use a hook stick to manually trip the ACR

via the manual trip lever.
Primary
Injection
Testing
If the ACR can be isolated from the network,

primary injection testing can be performed if
required.
Power Flow
Direction
Testing
This test is to ensure that the source and load

designations are correct.
This test is valid only if the ACR is
being supplied from a single source
and can be energised before closing.
Any secondary injection must use a

frequency which corresponds to the
frequency set in the controller.
Display the page and check the Source,

Load configuration.
- - - - - - PHASE VOLTAGE and POWER FLOW - - - - - S

LIVE if > 2000V
Supply Timeout 4.0s
Power Signed
Source I, Load X
1
Display Ph/Earth Volt
The correct power flow setting can be confirmed
by energising the ACR while it is open.
5-4
With the recloser energized but still open, in

System Measurement, go to SOURCE
SIDE VOLTAGES - M
Check the source side voltages - either

phase to earth (ground) or phase to phase
e.g.
SOURCE - - - - - - - - VOLTAGE - - - - - - - - - LOAD M

< 2000
A-G
<2000
< 2000
B-G
<2000
< 2000
C-G
<2000
The power flow direction is configured in System

Status on the PHASE VOLTAGE and POWER
FLOW - S page.

recent event) contains the Mechanical Trip
event.
If tripping and closing of the ACR is possible and

preferred, perform secondary injection testing
with the TTS in parallel mode.
Since either side of the recloser can be

connected to the power source, the controller
must be configured to designate the source
side.
If the I -side bushings are connected to the

source, the setting 1 should be Source I,
Load X.
mechanism the Event Log should display

Trip Coil Isolate.)
With both mechanisms disabled, check that
pressing each of the CLOSE and TRIP keys
is ineffective.
Enable both CLOSE and TRIP mechanisms.
LIVE/DEAD INDICATION - S
- - - - - - BUSHING LIVE/DEAD INDICATION - - - - - S
AI Live
AX Dead
BI Live
BX Dead
CI Live
CX Dead
If Steps 3 and 4 indicate an incorrect power

flow setting, return to Step 1, change the
setting and repeat Steps 2-4.

On Load
Checks
Once the ACR is closed and taking load, the

following on-load checks can be carried out. To
confirm correct operation, check the current
against a known reading.
1
SOURCE - - - - - - - - VOLTAGE - - - - - - - - - LOAD M

11000 Volt
A-P
11000 volt
11000 Volt
B-P
11000 volt
11000 Volt
C-P
11000 volt
Go to the System Measurement page

CURRENT e.g.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - CURRENT - - - - - - - - - - - - - M
A Phase
123 A0
Earth 0 A
0
B Phase
123 A240
Ipps 123 A 240
C Phase
123 A120
Inps 0 A
120
External CVTs must be fitted in order

to obtain load side voltages.
This page displays the system voltage either as
phase to ground or phase to phase values as
configured on the System Status, Phase Voltage
and Power Flow page.
Then to SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS e.g.
- - - - - - - - - SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS - - - - - - - - M
Current
100 Amp
Power P
1829 kW
Voltage 6350 Volt
Power Q
533 kVAR
Frequency 50.0Hz
PF 0.96
Source and load side voltages should be the

same when the ACR is closed.
4
U
se this page to confirm that system

measurements and power flow signs are as
expected.
Go to the System Measurement page

SOURCE VOLTAGE LOAD e.g.
Go to MAXIMUM DEMAND INDICATOR.

Press SELECT to display RESET
MAXIMUM DEMAND INDICATOR -M.
Press SELECT again to reset the flags.
5-5
5-6
Control Electronics Operation
6 Control Electronics Operation
Sealing &
Condensation
The ADVC is purposely designed for outdoor

pole mounted operation. The cubicle is vented
and insulated to minimise internal temperature
variation and maximise battery life.
Figure 24 (page B-2) shows the cubicles

dimensions.
All cubicle vents are screened against vermin

entry and the cubicle door is sealed with
replaceable foam tape.
Condensation can be expected to form under

some atmospheric conditions such as tropical
storms. However, condensation will be on metal
surfaces where it is of no consequence. The
water runs out in the same way as any other
water entering the cubicle. Condensation will
run out of the bottom or be dried by ventilation
and self heating.
Complete sealing against water entry under all

conditions is not expected e.g. during operation
in the rain. Instead, the design is such that if any
water does enter, it will run out of the bottom
without affecting the electrical or electronic
parts. The extensive use of stainless steel and
other corrosion proof materials ensures that the
presence of moisture has no detrimental effects.
All electronic modules are fully sealed and have

self heating.
Auxiliary
Power Source
The auxiliary supply is used to maintain charge

on the sealed lead-acid batteries that provide
standby power when auxiliary power is lost. The
controller monitors the status of both the
auxiliary and battery supplies.
A low power mode is activated when the

batteries are nearly exhausted due to loss of the
auxiliary supply. This mode minimises power
consumption while still maintaining basic
functionality.
Controller
The controller comprises 3 modules (See

Figure 18 (page 6-3):
Power supply unit (PSU)

Control and protection enclosure (CAPE)
PSU Module
The PSU module supplies power to the CAPE,

and to the customer compartment. The PSU
module:
connects to the batteries

controls the supply from external auxiliary
sources
filters these supplies and manages the
battery power level.
It also performs battery testing and has a nonvolatile, real time clock. A general purpose
power outlet is available as an optional extra
CAPE Module
The CAPE Module comprises two printed circuit

board assemblies and the trip and close
capacitors housed in a die-cast aluminium
enclosure. The two printed circuit board
assemblies are:
PCOM: Protection and Communication

Module
SWGM: Switchgear Module
The CAPE enclosure is manufactured from

pressure die-cast aluminium. The front surface
with the user and switchgear connectors, and
the rear surface, are gasketed to provide an
IP65 Degree of Protection. The enclosure also
Basic Display Unit (BDU).
The ADVC block diagram is given in Figure 19

(page 6-4).
(country customizable). The incoming power is

protected and isolated by a circuit breaker. The
supply from the batteries is protected and
isolated by a circuit breaker.
The electronic components are contained inside
a housing that provides environmental
protection, sealing and EMI shielding. The
power outlet, circuit breakers and switches are
easily accessible when the ADVC door is
opened. The batteries are located and retained
on the exterior top of the PSU module.
provides EMC shielding for the CAPE

electronics.
The PCOM is the heart of the ADVC and
includes the data acquisition hardware
(including a powerful Digital Signal Processor)
and communications hardware (Ethernet,
RS232, RS485 and V23). All user-interface,
measurement, protection, communication and
control functionality is provided by software
running on the PCOM.
The SWGM contains the switchgear interface
hardware, SCEM interface hardware, EMC
protection and filtering devices and high voltage
inverters for the trip and close capacitors.
6-1

Operator
Interface/ Door
Assembly
The operator interface is provided by a separate

module - the basic display unit (BDU) with its
own processor. The BDU comprises the
electronics compartment cover, an operator
control panel (OCP) with LCD display, a
membrane keyboard and its controlling
microprocessor and the WSOS communications
port.
The BDU is attached to the door of the cubicle
and the operator control panel (OCP) can be
accessed through a hatch in the front door.
Under normal circumstances the hatch, which
can be latched open, is the usual access point

to the OCP.
When you are commissioning the ADVC, you
can lock the door open and swivel the OCP
open 90 degrees to the door. See Figure 18
(page 6-3). This allows you to gain access to the
OCP at the same time as commissioning the
equipment in the customer compartment.
The BDU plugs into Port E of the CAPE and
uses this port for its power and communications
Additionally, there is a Trip/Isolate connection to
the CAPE and the WSOS2 interface is
connected to an RS232 port.
WSOS Interface
Connect your PC serial port to the maintenance

port provided below the OCP. Use an RS232,
DB9 male to DB9 female, straight-through

cable.
Customer
Compartment
The compartment is fitted with a panel tray that

facilitates the mounting of your equipment e.g. a
radio or modem including any special interfaces.
See Figure 18 (page 6-3). The compartment has
a terminal block for the radio supply and power

for accessories such as an IOEX2. An
accessory heater can also be fitted which is
controlled by the PSU.
6-2
Control Electronics Operation
CAPE
Customer Equipment Compartment
Batteries
PSU
Figure 18: Advanced Controller
6-3
Figure 19: ADVC Block Diagram
6-4
7 Operator Control Panel

Description
The operator control panel (OCP) is the user

interface to the basic display unit (BDU) which is
mounted on the door of the ADVC.The OCP
consists of a four-line liquid crystal display
(LCD) and keypad with switches and light
emitting diodes (LEDs), which are used to select
and monitor the functionality of the ACR. The
OCP turns ON automatically when the hatch is

opened, or if the door is opened and the panel is
repositioned, and OFF when it is closed. The
OCP also turns OFF automatically if no keys are
pressed for 10 minutes. Pressing any key for 1
second will reactivate it.
14
16
17
6
5
13
15
11
12
10
Figure 20: Operator Control Panel
Number Item
Description
Display
Back-lit LCD, 4 line with 40 characters per line.
Close key
Generates a Close request to the CAPE when the OCP is active. A red LED is
embedded in the key.
Enable/
Disables the Close key. When the switch is in the Isolate position the close coil in the
Disable Close ACR is electrically disconnected from the control electronics. Thus the switch provides
switch
a physical isolation point for the control circuitry. The ACR cannot be closed and an
audible alarm in the OCP will sound. The Close key operates normally when the switch
is in the Enable position.
Trip key
Generates a Trip request to the CAPE when the OCP is active. A green LED is
embedded in the key.
Enable/
Disable Trip
switch
Disables the Trip key. When the switch is in the Isolate position the trip coil in the ACR
is electrically disconnected from the control electronics. Thus the switch provides a
physical isolation point for the control circuitry. The ACR cannot be opened and an
audible alarm in the panel will sound. The Trip key operates normally when the switch is
in the Enable position.
7
8
9
Custom Menu Gives access to the custom menu which was configured using WSOS5. The custom
key
menu is configured to provide a regular, updated data display by allowing a cycle of up
to 12 screens. See Custom Menu on page 14-7.
System OK
The red System OK LED flashes while the BDU is ON.
Enter key
Press this key in order to commit a setting change that has been made. (Unlike the
adjacent Quick Keys, the ENTER key is not configurable.)
Configurable
Quick Key
Default linkage is to AUTO ON/OFF. See Quick Keys on page 7-4.

Table 5: Operator Control Panel Keys
7-1

Number Item
11
Description
10
Configurable
Quick Key
Default linkage is to PROT GROUP. See Quick Keys on page 7-4.
11
Configurable
Quick Key
Default linkage is to EARTH PROT. See Quick Keys on page 7-4.
12
Configurable
Quick Key
Default linkage is to LOCAL/REMOTE. See Quick Keys on page 7-4.
13
RIGHT scroll
key
Select the next screen in a display group or, if a setting is selected, increase its
value.
SELECT key
Press to SELECT a setting.
15
LEFT scroll
key
Select the previous screen in a display group or, if a setting is selected, decrease
its value.
16
MENU scroll
key
Displays the first page of the next group. Pressing the MENU key after changing a
setting causes the setting change to take effect.
ALT
The alternative function key gives access to an alternative Event Log display.
14
17
Table 5: Operator Control Panel Keys
As well as each isolate/enable

switch affecting its associated
button, isolating the TRIP button
while the ACR is tripped will prevent
Display
Groups
The OCP displays are organized into logical

groups called Display Groups. Within each
group is a menu of pages and some pages have
sub-pages.
(There are labels similar to that shown below
affixed to the door of the ADVC.)
7-2
the operation of the CLOSE button thus

preventing a manual close on to a fault.
Each page consists of fields. A field may contain

either:
a setting, which can be changed - ON/OFF

is the most common; or
a status..

Custom Menu
It is possible to configure a custom menu

comprising those display group pages which are
particularly required, or those used most
frequently. Please see the Operation Manual for
more information. Where a custom menu has

been configured, you access it by pressing the
Custom Menu button on the OCP.
Changing
Settings
Three types of settings can be changed:
A separate procedure is used to change each of

the setting types.
Operator
Settings
Find the display page containing the setting to

be changed:
1
Password
Protected
Settings
Operator settings
Password protected settings
Press the MENU key to display the group

you require.
Press to display the page you require.
Press SELECT to highlight the setting. A

highlighted setting blinks.
Some settings are password protected. You will

be prompted for a password before you can
change the setting. To enter the password:
1. Press either of the keys until the
first character of the password is displayed.
2. Press the SELECT key.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the password is
complete.
4. Press Enter.
Protection
Settings
Protection settings are password protected. To

change a protection setting, follow the steps
detailed in the Operator Settings section above
but, in addition, enter the password when
prompted. When you have completed the
setting change by pressing ENTER, the
following message will flash at the top of the
screen:
Active Protection Setting has changed.
At this point, the changed setting will be
displayed but not in service. If further setting
changes are required, they can be made now.
Navigating
Within Display
Groups
Refer to the diagram inside the OCP hatch, the

ADVC door or to the Operations Manual for
details of navigation within groups.
Page Layout
The display area consists of four lines, each

forty characters long.The top line of the display
is the page title. To the right of the title is a letter,
Protection settings
Alternatively, if a QUICK KEY is linked to the

setting, you can use it to go directly to relevant
display page where you will find the highlighted
setting. (See Quick Keys on page 7-4.)
4
Once you have selected the setting to be

changed, use or to change its
setting.
Press ENTER or MENU to activate the new
setting.
While the operator panel is ON you will not be

required to enter the password again.
The default factory password is AAAA but you
can change it using the Windows Switchgear
Operator System (WSOS) program. The factory
password does not have to be remembered the controller prompts you for it automatically.
Communications Group (only) is
divided into subgroups for different
protocols. Press SELECT to display
the subgroup you require.
When you have completed making all the

setting changes you require, press ENTER. The
following text will be displayed:
CHANGED ACTIVE PROTECTION SETTING
[A]
The changed active PROTECTION SETTINGS
are now in service. Select the MENU or
ENTER key to continue.
The changed settings are now in service. Press
MENU or ENTER to return to the normal menu
display.
indicating the display group to which the page

belongs:
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Quick Keys
System Status Display Group
Event Log
Measurement Display Group
Protection Display Group
Automation Display Group
Communications Setup
The next three lines are the data on display.

Most pages have six data fields.
The operator settings that you will frequently

change can each be linked to a Quick Key. You
use a Quick Key for instant display and selection
of the linked setting which, otherwise, you would
have to find by navigation.
Otherwise, any one of the following settings can

be linked to one of the four Quick Keys:
.
LOCAL/Remote / Hit & Run

Loop Auto ON/OFF
You can link operator settings to individual Quick

Keys using the operator control panel or WSOS.
For more detail, refer to the Operations manual.
Prot Group
A Quick Key can be set to Blank, if it is not

required.
Work Tag ON/OFF
Reset Flags
Auto ON/OFF
Protection OFF
Negative Phase Sequence
(NPS) ON/OFF/Alarm
Cold Load ON/OFF
Earth Prot
Live Block
Table 6: Quick Key Configurable Settings
Quick Key
Configuration
The Quick Keys default configuration is given in

Table 5: (page 7-1). The ability to re-configure
the Quick Keys must be made available from the
SYSTEM STATUS - OPTIONS 3 page:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - OPTIONS 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - S
Config QK Available
APGS Not Allowed
U/O Freq Available
- - - - - - - - - QUICK KEY SELECTION - - - - - - - - -S

LOCAL/Remote
Auto ON/OFF
Enter
Earth Prot
Prot Group
Pressor to scroll through the list of

settings that can be linked to Quick Keys.
Press MENU or ENTER when the required setting
is displayed.
If Config QK is Available, make changes on the
SYSTEM STATUS - QUICK KEY SELECTION

page:
- - - - - - - CHANGE QUICK KEY SELECTION - - - - - - S

LOCAL/Remote
Work Tag
Enter
Earth Prot
Loop Auto
To configure a Quick Key, press SELECT or

ENTER. The following screen is displayed with
the first setting selected (blinking)
7-4
To configure another Quick Key, press SELECT

and repeat the above procedure.
Each setting can only be assigned to one
Quick Key.
If the operator selects a function that has
been assigned to another Quick Key that
selection will revert to a blank setting.
When a Quick Key is changed an event is
generated in the Event Log.
Changing the quick keys
configuration requires updating of
the OCP quick keys using
adhesive labels supplied with the
ADVC. Failure to match software
and panel may cause incorrect
operation of controller.
Using a Quick
Key
Press a Quick Key at any time to display the

relevant page, with the linked setting
selected:
Press the same Quick Key again to display

the next setting option for that setting.
Repeat until you have displayed the setting
you require.
1.
Press the ENTER or MENU key to activate the

displayed setting AND, after a short delay, to
return to the page that was displayed when
you first pressed the Quick Key.1
Whenever a Quick Key is in use the

and SELECT keys are disabled.
A particular option may not be available to the operator if it has been disabled on the SYSTEM STATUS-OPTIONS page
7-5
7-6
Event Log
8 Event Log
When the status of the control electronics or
switchgear changes, events are generated
which are recorded in an Event Log for display
to the operator. Examples of such events are
Load Supply On or Lockout.
Events are viewed on the Event Log pages and
can also be up-loaded and viewed with the
Windows Switchgear Operating System.
The event log display looks like this:
Events are dated, time stamped, and displayed

in the order in which they occurred.
The key scrolls the display downward to
show older events, the key scrolls the
display upward to show more recent events.
Pressing the key removes the title of the
display to make more room for events. The title
will only be restored when the event log is
selected again from the top level menu.
- - - - - - - - - - - - -EVENT LOG - - - - - - - - - - - -E
10/01/01 12:09:02.06 Battery Normal
10/01/01 12:09:03.95 Panel close req
10/01/01 12:09:37.95 Load Supply ON
Display
Updating
The event log display will update automatically

with new events, provided the most recent event
is on the bottom line of the screen. When new
events occur they are entered at the bottom of

the screen and the older events are scrolled up.
Event Log
Format
Each event occupies one line of the event log.

The standard display contains (reading from the
left):
Using the ALT

Key
Typical Event
Log Displays
the date of the event,

the time of the event, and
If the Alt key is pressed whilst the event log is on

display, the date and time details may be
replaced with extra information that includes, at
far left, the event source and followed by, if
applicable, additional event details. Examples of
source codes are:
Identifier
Event (settings change) source
WSOS
Windows SOS change
OCP
Operator control panel change
PTCL
SCADA protocol change
IOEX
IOEX change
A typical sequence of events for a phase/phase

fault, which had instantaneous protection on the
first trip and inverse time protection on the
second trip, with two trips to lockout might be as
shown in Figure 21 (page 8-2).
the event description.
Additional information e.g. event source is

recorded and can be made visible if you press
the ALT key while the event is displayed.
Additional event details are available where the

combination of the source plus event description
alone will not precisely identify the event e.g.
protection events or events sourced to WSOS.
Examples of additional details are:
the protection group

curve
trip number
port identification
protocol.
Reset Time has expired, as shown in Figure 22

(page 8-2).
However, if the fault was cleared after the first

trip has occurred, the controller will generate a
Sequence Reset event once the Sequence
8-1
- - - - - - - - - - EVENT LOG- - - - - - - - - - E
07/01/01 07:02:53.90 Pickup
Start of fault
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 Prot Group A Active
Protection Group A
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 Phase Prot Trip
Phase Element caused trip
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 Prot Trip 1
1st trip 20ms after pickup
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 A Max 543 AMP
Peak A phase current
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 B Max 527 AMP
Peak B phase current
07/01/01 07:02:54.76 Automatic Reclose
1st Reclose
07/01/01 07:02:54.77 Pickup
Pickup again
Protection Group A
07/01/01 07:02:57.24 Phase Prot Trip
07/01/01 07:03:04.24 Prot Trip 2
2nd trip 2.47 sec later
07/01/01 07:03:04.24 A Max 453 AMP
Figure 21: Event Log example - Phase to Phase fault
- - - - - - - - - EVENT LOG- - - - - - - - - E
07/01/01 07:02:53.90 Pickup
Start of fault
Protection Group A
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 Phase Prot Trip
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 Prot Trip 1
1st trip 20ms after Pickup
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 A Max 543 AMP
07/01/01 07:02:53.92 B Max 527 AMP
Peak B phase current
07/01/01 07:02:54.76 Automatic Reclose
1st Reclose
07/01/01 07:02:64.76 Sequence Reset
Reclose Successful
Figure 22: Sequence Reset example
8-2
Power System Measurements
9 Power System Measurements

The current transformer (CT) signals and
voltage screen (CVT) signals from the recloser
are digitised by the ADVC and used to provide a
variety of data for the operator.
The ADVC measures up to 10 power system
components:
A, B, C, phase and spill currents,

phase-earth voltage on all six terminals.
total and per phase power (kW, kVA, kVAR),
total and per phase power factor,
harmonics,
earth current, and
sequence components.
In addition the ADVC also measures several

internal values such as:
CAPE temperature,
switchgear temperature1
frequency,
phase to phase voltages,
auxiliary voltage,
battery voltage.
Power System
Frequency
The controller must be set for the correct power

system frequency either 50 or 60 Hz.
This is set on page
Real Time
Displays
The first five screens of the System

Measurements group contain real time displays.
They are:
The ADVC uses the above measurements to

derive many system measurements including:
1
2
3
4
5
System Measurements
Current (includes phase angles)
Voltage
Sequence Voltage
Power
The ninth screen, Maximum demand Indicator,

also contains some real time data.
SYSTEM STATUS - PHASE VOLTAGE and POWER

FLOW
The Positive Phase Sequence Current

(IPPS) and Negative Phase Sequence
Current (Inps).
- - - - - - - - - - - - - CURRENT - - - - - - - - - - - - - M
A Phase
123 Amp
Earth
6 Amp
B Phase
128 Amp
Ipps
120
C Phase
121 Amp
Inps
10
Data displayed is as follows:
System Measurements
This is a summary page. The current and
voltage values displayed are an average of
the three phases.
Frequency is measured on the first available
bushing. Frequency is Unavailable if all
bushings are dead.
- - - - - - - - - SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS - - - - - - - - M
Current
100 Amp
Power (P)
1638 kW
Voltage 6350 Volt
Power (Q)
476 kVAR
Frequency 50.0Hz
Power Factor
0.86
1.
Current
This screen displays, for each phase, the
current and phase angle.
The earth current.
Voltage
The voltages displayed can be either phase
to phase or phase to earth.
This is a selectable item from
page
SYSTEM STATUS - PHASE VOLTAGE and

POWER FLOW: Display Ph-Ph Vol
SOURCE- - - - - - - - - VOLTAGE - - - - - - - - - LOAD M

11000 Volt
A-P
11,000 Volt
11000 Volt
B-P
11,000 Volt
11000 Volt
C-P
11,000 Volt
Sequence Voltage
This screen displays the Zero, Positive and
Negative phase sequence voltages.
- - - - - - - - - - SEQUENCE VOLTAGE- - - - - - - - - - M
Uzps
100 Volt
Upps 11,000 Volt
Unps
200 Volt
The ADVC measures the temperature of the SCEM in the ACR and from that, calculates the switchgear temperature.
9-1
Power
This screen displays real and reactive
power, as well as the power factor on a per
phase basis.
Real Power (kW), this is a signed quantity

unless Power Flow Unsigned has been
selected on page
SYSTEM STATUS - PHASE VOLTAGE and

POWER FLOW: Power Flow Signed/Unsigned
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - POWER- - - - - - - - - - - - - - M
A P
540 kW
Q
158 kVAR PF 0.86
B P
551 kW
Q
167 kVAR PF 0.86
C P
547 kW
Q
151 kVAR PF 0.86
Maximum
Demand
Indicator
9-2
As stated above, the first five System

Measurements screens are real time. The next
four screens contain historical data, except for
the ninth screen which contains a mixture of real
time and historical data.
Power Factor (PF), this is an unsigned

quantity.
- - - - - - - MAXIMUM DEMAND INDICATOR - - - - - - - M

A
0A
Max
0A
01/01 00:00:00
B
0A
Max
0A
01/01 00:00:00
C
0A
Max
0A
01/01 00:00:00
Maintenance
10 Maintenance
ACR
Maintenance
Maintenance can be carried out using standard

electricians and mechanics tools.
Be careful to ensure that if working

on the ADVC with the door open in
heavy rain, water does not enter
the circuit breakers or general
power outlet.
No user maintenance of the ACR mechanism is

required.
A warning is displayed in the event log

when the remaining contact life reaches
20%.
The ACR should be returned to the

manufacturer for refurbishment if the
mechanical duty or breaking duty is exceeded.
This is checked by examining the remaining
contact life on the Operator Control Panel.
When the remaining contact life in any phase
approaches zero, the ACR has reached the end
of its life and must be replaced.
ADVC
Maintenance
Maintenance of the ADVC is required every five

years. The manufacturer recommends the work
described below.
Cleaning
Check for excessive dirt on the cubicle,

particularly the roof, and clean off.
Battery
Replacement
Battery replacement is recommended after a

period of five years. See "Battery Care" page 10-2 .
The procedure is:
1
2
Battery Heater
Accessory
Ensure that the mesh covering the air vents and

the water drainage holes in the base are clean.
Ensure that battery polarity is

correct.
3
Turn off the battery circuit breaker.

Unplug batteries and replace with new
batteries.
Where the battery heater accessory has been

fitted the following procedure should be
followed:
1
2
3
Every five years the bushing boots should be

checked, cleaned if necessary and the pointer
checked to ensure it is free from mechanical
obstructions. In areas of high atmospheric
pollution more frequent cleaning may be
appropriate.
Turn off the battery circuit breaker.

Disconnect batteries and heater.
Open straps and remove heater box.
The battery heater box is heavy
and should be removed with
caution. Do not tilt the heater box.
The cover may slide off and the
batteries may fall out.
Turn on the battery circuit breaker and

ensure that Battery Normal status, is
restored on the page
SYSTEM STATUS-SWITCHGEAR STATUS
Remove batteries and replace with new

batteries.
Ensure that battery polarity is
correct.
5
6
7
Replace the heater box, close straps.

Reconnect batteries and heater.
Turn on the battery circuit breaker and
ensure that Battery Normal status, is
10-1

restored on the page
SYSTEM STATUS-SWITCHGEAR STATUS
Battery (+)
Battery (-)
Heater Connection
Battery heater failure will be reported in

the Event Log.
Door Seal
Check the door sealing rubber for perishing or

undue hardening. If necessary renew the seal.
Battery Care
The battery is predicted to provide good

performance for the recommended five year
service period. This is based on the battery
manufacturer's data. No battery warranty is
given by the manufacturer of the ADVC.
Once in service, batteries need little care.
Procedures for storage and other contingencies
are as follows:
they should be taken out, cycled and have

their capacity checked before being returned
to service.
To cycle a battery, discharge with a 10 Ohm 15
Watt resistor to a terminal voltage of 10V. Next,
recharge it with a voltage regulated DC supply
set to 13.8V. A 3A current limited supply is
appropriate.
Batteries should be stored at a temperature

of between 0C to 30C (32F to 86F) and
cycled every six months. Batteries should be
stored for a maximum of one year.
Batteries should be cycled prior to putting
into service if they have not been cycled
within three months. When shipped by the
manufacturer the batteries will have been
cycled within the previous 30 days.
If the batteries become exhausted in service
and are left for more than two weeks without
auxiliary supply being restored to the ADVC
Battery type, either standard or extended

temperature, is given in Appendix A (page A-1).
More information on the battery care is available
from the battery manufacturer.
Abnormal
Operating
Conditions
The operation of the capacitor charging inverter

can be affected under abnormal conditions such
as when the battery capacity is very low. The
following features are used to protect the ADVC

in this situation while still allowing the ACR to
keep operating.
Low Power
Mode
When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the

ADVC will change its capacitor charging mode
from normal to low power. In low power mode
the controller takes longer to charge the
capacitors and the radio supply is shut down. A

Low Power Mode event is logged whenever
this happens.
10-2
These batteries are capable of

supplying very high currents.
Always turn off the battery circuit
breaker before connecting or
disconnecting the batteries in the cubicle.
Never leave flying leads connected to the
battery.
Maintenance
Excess Close
Operations
When a trip occurs in low power mode, the

recloser will go to lockout if the capacitors
cannot be recharged quickly enough. Operator
close and trip operations can be performed, but
at a longer time interval than normal. If an
operator trip or close request is denied, a Cap

Chrg event will be logged.
During testing it is possible to carry out so many

trip/close operations that the capacitor charging
inverter shuts itself down before it overheats. It
takes more than 20 operations within a minute
to do this and is not going to happen while in
service (it only happens during excessive

testing).
Fault finding within the ADVC involves

determining whether the fault lies in the
electronic modules, the wiring or elsewhere. The
electronic modules are user replaceable items.
Other faults require the ADVC to be returned to
the factory.
If the System OK LED is not flashing, check

for loss of power. Check that the BDU is
plugged in to the CAPE. Check that the
battery circuit breaker is on and that full
battery voltage is present at the terminals.
Check the presence of aux supply on the
aux supply circuit breaker. Check that the
supply between the PSU and CAPE has not
been disconnected. Rectify if a problem is
discovered.
If power supply is present then attempt to go

on-line with WSOS to determine whether the
CAPE is functioning correctly. Replace the
CAPE or BDU as required.
If this does not rectify the problem then the

ADVC should be returned for factory repair.
To return to normal power mode, the auxiliary

supply must have been switched back on for a
minimum of 15 minutes, and the batteries may
have to be replaced.
When this happens the inverter shuts down for 5

minutes and a Cap Excess Closes event is
logged. During this time all trip/close requests
will be denied.
Fault Finding
ADVC Check
A suggested fault finding approach is as follows:
If the System OK LED on the OCP is

flashing then the CAPE microprocessor and
the BDU microprocessor are running. If the
OCP does not operate there is a problem
with the display itself and the BDU should be
replaced.
If the display is operating, check the
SYSTEM STATUS - SWITCHGEAR STATUS

page for an indication of any power supply
problems (Aux Supply Fail and/or Battery
OFF) which can be traced and rectified.
Replacement
of Electronic
Modules and
Upgrades
Electronic modules are user replaceable. Care

should be taken to avoid damage to the
modules while they are outside the cubicle and
replacement should only be carried out by
competent personnel.
PSU and CAPE firmware can be upgraded

through WSOS. Refer to the Operator Manual
for further details.
Removal of parts from modules will
void the warranty.
10-3
10-4
Ratings and Specifications
11 Ratings and Specifications

Equipment
and Crating
Dimensions
Equipment Weights
Part
Weight kg (lbs)
Control cable
6 (13)
Control cubicle
37 (81) (without
accessories and with
7Ah batteries)
HV cables (185mm2 Al cables, qty 6, length as ordered) complete with bushing

boots.
26 (57)
Pole Mounted ACR
118 (261)
Pole mounting bracket
24 (53)
Surge Arrester Mounting Bracket
16 (36)
Sundry Mounting items
8 (18)
Gross weight of crate
297 (655)
Dimensions mm (ins)
Cubicle (See Appendix B)
1000mm x 375mm x
305mm (39.4 x 14.8 x
12.0)
Crate Dimensions
Width
Depth
Height
ACR
Rated maximum voltage (27kV Rating)
27kV
Rated maximum voltage (15.5kV Rating
15.5kV
Rated Continuous Current
630 Amp
Rated Frequency
50/60Hz
Rated Mainly Active (0.7pf) Breaking Capacity
630A
Rated Cable Charging Interrupting Current
25A
Rated Line Charging Interrupting Current
5A
Rated Transformer Magnetising Interrupting Current
22A
Rated Symmetrical Interrupting Current
12.5kA
Rated Asymmetrical Making Current (Peak)
32.5kA
Rated Symmetrical Making Current (RMS)
12.5kA
Short Time Current for 3 Seconds
12.5kA
Short Time Current Recovery Time
180 sec
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (27 kV Rating)
125kV
11-1
Breaking Duty
Duty Cycle
Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (15.5 kV Rating)
110kV
Power Frequency Withstand Phase/Earth and across interrupter
60kV
Opening/Closing Mechanism
Latching magnetic
actuator
D.C. Resistance Terminal/Terminal
<120 micro-ohm
Tank Construction
Stainless steel
Bushings/VI Housings
Outdoor Cyclo-Aliphatic
Epoxy Resin
Maintenance Interval
5 years
Earthing
12mm stud provided
Applicable standards
ANSI C37.60
The duty limits of the circuit breaker are shown in

the table below.
Mechanical operations
10000
Contact wear - 630A
10000
Contact wear - 2kA
1955
Contact wear - 6kA
217
Contact wear - 12.5kA
50
Circuit Breaker is rated for ANSI C37.60 duty

cycle.Contact wear is automatically calculated for
each interrupter by the control cubicle on the basis
of fault current and mechanical operations.
The remaining contact life is shown on the
operator control panel. See "Contact Life" page 4-16 for more detail.
Maximum allowable duty cycle at full short current

rating:
Open-2s-Close.
Open-0.5s-Close.
Open followed by 300 second recovery time.
Open-2s-Close.
Terminal
Clearance/
Creepage
Current
Tranformers
11-2
Insulator Material Type
Outdoor Cyclo-Aliphatic Epoxy

Resin
Phase/Phase Centres
375mm
Creepage distance
780mm
Taut String clearance phase/earth (centre mount bracket)
295mm
Taut String clearance phase/earth (end mount bracket)
295mm
Taut String clearance phase/phase
325mm
There is no access to current transformer

connections on the equipment.
This data is supplied for information only.
Ratio
2000:1
Accuracy 10 Amp - 630 Amp
0.5%
Accuracy 630 Amp - 12500 Amp
2.5%

Environmental
a.
b.
Operating Temperaturea
-30C to +50C
Operating Humidity
0 to 100%
Operating Solar Radiation
1.1kW/m max
Operating Altitudeb
3000m max
Temperature range depends on control cubicle versions.

Altitudes above 1000 meters must be de-rated per ANSI C37.60.
ADVC
General
Specifications
Cubicle material
316 stainless steel
Cubicle shell sealing
IP 44
Electronic enclosure sealing
IP 65
Wind loading resistance of structure
>160km/hr
Wind loading on door when latched in open position
>70km/hr
Angle of hatch opening
135
Angle of door opening
180
Operating temperature range
-10C to 50C
Extended operating temperature range (battery heater required)
-40C to 50C
Maximum radiation
1.1kW/m2
Humidity
0 to 100%
Standard control cable lengtha
7m (23)
Maximum vertical separation from ACR with standard control cable.
5m (16.4)
Maintenance intervalb
5 years
Auxiliary supply voltage (LV AC mains supply)
As Ordered +10 -20%
Required auxiliary supply rating
100 VA
Battery (With battery heater option, 12AH batteries are standard.)
2 x 12V 7.2Ah
Battery hold up time from fully charged at 25C
38 hours with 7Ah

52 hours with 12Ah
Capacity available for communications, hold up time (no heater, OCP or IOEX)
13.8V TX:2.1A, 15min, RX 320mA
20 hours
Battery recharge time (new battery to 80% nominal capacity)
10 hours
Battery replacement intervalb.
5 years
Battery Low Voltagec
23V
Battery High Voltagec.
32V
Earthingd
10mm earth stud
Battery heater power (where fitted)
10W
Battery heater element life
30,000hrse
11-3

Radio/Modem
A radio or modem may be fitted by the manufacturer or by the utility, for remote communications. Space,
power and data panels are provided within the control cubicle.
Radio/Modem Power Supply Voltage (set by user)
5 - 15V DC
Radio/Modem Power Supply Continuous Currentf
3A
Radio/Modem Power Supply Max Current
8A for 30 sec with 10%

duty cycle
Radio/Modem Space on Radio Panel
300 x 250 x 150mm
Radio/Modem panel
V23, RS232, RS485
Radio/Modem Power Shutdown Time
1 - 1440 mins
Shutdown time increment
10 secs
Control Electronics
Continuous Primary current
1000A
Short time primary current
16kA for 3s
Short time current recovery time
60 sec
Required auxiliary supply rating
100VA
Real time clock hold time
20 days
Recloser Operations
20 in 1 minute, 1 per
minute thereafter
Controller EMC Ratings

EN55022 Conducted Disturbance Emissions
Complied Class A
EN55022 Radiated Disturbance Emissions
Complied Class A
EN61000-3-2 Quasi-Stationary Current Harmonics
Complied Class A
EN61000-3-2 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
Complied
EN61000-4-2 Immunity to Electrostatic Discharge
Complied Level 4
EN61000-4-3 Immunity to Radiated Electromagnetic Fields
Complied
EN61000-4-4 Immunity to Electrical Fast Transients
Complied Level 4
EN61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
Complied Level 4
EN61000-4-6 Immunity to Conducted Disturbances
Complied
EN61000-4-11 Immunity to Voltage Dips and Interruptions
Complied
a. Other control cable lengths available-4 , 11 and 20 meters.

b. Battery replacement interval is influenced by environmental temperature.
c. Temperature compensated at 48mV/C.
d. Earthing details in Earthing on page 3-4 must be strictly adhered to.
e. If the heater is required for 6 months at say an average of 10 hours per day, it would be required for appoximately 2,000
hours running time per year, thus giving 15 years life.
f. For an 11kV/27.8V transformer using the integrated supply, the maximum continuous current drawn from the radio
supply should be limited to 0.5 amps.
Power System measurements

HV line measurements on all three phases are
made as follows
11-4
Voltage Range (RMS Phase/Earth)
2 - 15kV
Voltage Resolution
1V
Voltage Accuracya
2.5% 25V
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Live Terminal Threshold Voltage rangeb
2 - 15kV
Live Terminal Threshold Voltage setting resolutionb.
1V
Live Terminal Threshold Voltage accuracya.b.
5% 250V
Live Terminal Threshold Hysteresis
-20%
Phase Current Range (True RMS)c
2.5 - 800 Amp
Earth Current Range (True RMS)c.
1 - 800 Amp
Current Resolution
1 Amp
Phase Current Accuracya.
2.5% 2 Amp over range

10 - 800 Amp
Earth Current Accuracya.
2.5% 2 Amp over range

1 - 800 Amp
Apparent Power Range
0 - 36 MVA
Apparent Power Resolution
1 kVA
Apparent Power Accuracya.
5% over range 20 - 800

Amp
Real Power Ranged e
-36 - 36 MW
Real Power Accuracya.e.
5% of apparent power
Real Power Resolution
1 kW
Reactive Power Ranged.
0 - 36 MVAR
Reactive Power Resolution
1 kVAR
Reactive Power Accuracya.
5% of apparent power
Unsigned Power Factor
0.5 - 1.0
Power Factor Resolution
0.01
Power Factor Accuracy
0.05
Measurement Filter Time Constant (Step Response)
2 sec
Measurement Update Rate
0.5 sec
Includes accuracy of switchgear current and voltage transformers.

Used for Live/Dead display, Live Load Blocking and Loss Of Supply detection.
Measurements are zeroed for currents less than lower value in range.
In database for transmission by a protocol.
Used to accumulate kWh reading for weekly maximum demand data.
11-5
11-6
Appendix A Replaceable Parts & Tools

All replacement parts listed in the following table
are available from the manufacturer.
ACR Part
Stock or Part Number
Control Cable 7m
N03-602
Control Cable 11m
N03-633
Control Cable 20m
N03-635
ADVC Part
Stock or Part Number
Antenna Surge Arrester
ELCMIS0211
Basic Display Unit (BDU1 - NuLec English)
998000025
Basic Display Unit (BDU1 - Merlin Gerin English)
998000026
Basic Display Unit (BDU1 - NuLec USA)
998000028
Battery 12 V 7.2 Ah Sealed Lead Acid, set of 2
997000000
Battery 12 V 12 Ah Sealed Lead Acid, set of 2
998000055
Battery Heater
998000040
CAPE Housing Main Gasket
ADC-101
Control and Protection Enclosure (CAPE1 - for manufacturers switch)
998000015
Control Cubicle Body
998000045
Control Cubicle Door
998000050
Control Cubicle Door Seal (24 mm x 6 mm, Black)
NEO091008
Customer Tray 1
998000030
Customer Tray Terminal Block
998000035
Fiber optic modem
998000090
IOEX2
998000080
Pole mount adapter for PTCC retrofit
998000125
Power Supply Unit (PSU1 - English international)
998000020
Power Supply Unit (PSU1 - English USA)
998000020
PSU Main gasket
ADC-110
Tait radio accessory
99800085
Test and Training Set (TTS)
TTS1-02
WSOS cable
998000095
USB to serial converter
998000100
A-1
A-2
Appendix B Dimensions
ACR
Dimensions
Figure 23: ACR Dimensions
B-1

ADVC
Dimensions
Figure 24: ADVC Dimensions
B-2
IOEX2
Dimensions
Figure 25: IOEX 2 Dimensions
B-3
B-4
Index
Index
A
Abnormal operating conditions .........................10-2
ACR .................................................................1-1
ADVC ..............................................................1-1
ALT ..................................................................7-2
atmospheric pollution ......................................10-1
Auxiliary power
From integral transformer ................................3-5
From mains ..................................................3-4
Source ........................................................6-1
Display Groups .................................................7-2

door sealing rubber .........................................10-2
E
Earthing ...........................................................3-4
Enable/Disable Close switch ..............................7-1
Enable/Disable Trip switch ................................7-1
Enter key .........................................................7-1
Equipment Versions Covered by this Manual ......1-1
Event
Log
.............................................................8-1
................................10-3
auxiliary supply .................................................6-1

auxiliary voltage ................................................2-1
Excess Close Operations
Fault
basic display unit ..............................................6-2

batteries ...........................................................6-1
Battery ...........................................................10-3
Care .........................................................10-2
Replacement ..............................................10-1
battery care ....................................................10-2

BDU ..........................................................1-1, 6-2
breaking duty ..................................................10-1
bushing boots .................................................10-1
bushings ..........................................................2-3
C
Capacitor charging inverter ..............................10-2
CAPE ........................................................1-1, 6-1
caution symbol .................................................1-1
Check
............................................10-3
checking battery status ...............................5-1, 5-2
checking the Aux Supply status .........................5-2
Control cubicle
Circuit breaker
Maintenance
...............................................10-1
Cleaning .........................................................10-1
Close key .........................................................7-1
Communications
Interfaces .....................................................4-1
condensation ....................................................6-1
Configurable Quick Key .....................................7-1
Configuration ....................................................5-1
contact life ......................................................10-1
Contents of crate ..............................................3-1
Control and protection enclosure .......................6-1
Control cable ....................................................3-1
Connection
...................................................3-1
Control cubicle
Check .......................................................10-3
Cleaning ....................................................10-1
Construction .................................................6-1
Maintenance ...............................................10-1
control cubicle mounting ....................................3-3

control cubicle weight ........................................3-1
cubicle storage .................................................3-1
cubicle vents ....................................................6-1
custom menu ....................................................7-3
Custom Menu key .............................................7-1
D
designating the source side ...............................5-4
Display .............................................................7-1
F
Finding
......................................................10-3
..............4-1
Feed-through or bulkhead type arrester
G
Gas discharge surge arrester
............................4-1
H
hookstick ..........................................................2-1
HOT LINE ........................................................7-1
Hot Line Tag ....................................................7-1
I
Installation
Integrated
........................................................3-1
.............................................3-5
Auxiliary supply
IOEX
Card
...........................................................4-3
K
keypad
.............................................................7-1
L
LEFT scroll key .................................................7-2
Live/Dead indication ..........................................9-1
LOCAL/REMOTE .............................................7-2
LOOP AUTO ....................................................7-2
Low Power mode ............................................10-2
low power mode ...............................................6-1
LV
Surge arrester
..............................................3-4
LV auxiliary supply
Connection ..................................................3-5
From dedicated utility transformer .....................3-5
M
Main earth bond ...............................................3-4
Maintenance ..................................................10-1
maintenance port ..............................................6-2
mechanical duty .............................................10-1
MENU scroll key ...............................................7-2
modem ............................................................4-2
Mounting brackets ............................................3-4
N
navigation symbol .............................................1-1
navigation within groups ....................................7-3
note symbol ......................................................1-1
O
OCI ..................................................................1-1
OCP .........................................................6-1, 7-1
Operator Control Panel .....................................6-1
Index-1

operator control panel ....................................... 7-1
operator interface ............................................. 6-2
P
pages .............................................................. 7-2
Parts and tools ................................................ A-1
Parts required .................................................. 3-2
password ......................................................... 7-3
PCOM ............................................................. 1-1
pointer ........................................................... 10-1
Power Factor (PF) ............................................ 9-2
Power Flow direction ........................................ 5-3
Power supply unit ............................................. 6-1
Power System measurements ........................... 9-1
Press to Talk (PTT) .......................................... 4-5
Protection
........................................ 4-1
Protection settings ............................................ 7-3
PSU ..........................................................1-1, 6-1
PSU module ..................................................... 6-1
PTCC .............................................................. 1-1
Q
Quick Key ........................................................ 7-4
quick keys ........................................................ 7-4
R
radio ................................................................ 4-2
Radio Aerial ..................................................... 4-1
Radio holdup time ............................................. 4-2
radio/modem power supply voltage .................... 4-2
Real Power (kW) .............................................. 9-2
Real Time Displays ........................................... 9-1
recloser bushings ............................................. 2-3
Recloser earthing ............................................. 3-4
re-configuring the Quick Keys ............................ 7-4
Replacement of electronic modules ................. 10-3
replacement parts ............................................ A-1
reverse polarity ................................................. 3-3
RIGHT scroll key .............................................. 7-2
S
SCADA ............................................................ 4-6
SCEM .............................................................. 1-1

Sealing and condensation ................................. 6-1
SELECT key .................................................... 7-2
Select key ........................................................ 7-3
setting the phasing ........................................... 5-3
settings ............................................................ 7-2
Site installation ................................................. 3-2
Site procedure ...........................................3-3, 5-3
Software
Capability
LV .............................................................. 3-4
Mounting and terminating ............................... 3-4
Of radio equipment
Index-2
.................................................... 1-1
software version ............................................... 1-1

status .............................................................. 7-2
sub-pages ........................................................ 7-2
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ........... 4-6
Surge arresters ................................................ 3-4
SWGM ............................................................. 1-1
T
Test and Training Set ...................................... A-1
Testing & configuring ........................................ 3-1
Tools required .................................................. 3-2
Transport to site ............................................... 3-2
Trip key ........................................................... 7-1
TRIP or CLOSE LED ...................................... 10-3
U
Updating the Event Log .................................... 8-1
user interface ................................................... 7-1
V
vermin ............................................................. 6-1
Voltage free output contacts .............................. 4-3
W
warning symbol ................................................ 1-1
Windows Swirchgear Operating System ............. 4-5
Windows Switchgear Operating System (WSOS) 8-1
Windows Switchgear Operator System .............. 7-3
WSOS ............................................................. 7-4
WSOS Interface ............................................... 6-2
Corporate office &

factory
USA office
35-37 South Street

Lytton, 4178
Queensland
Australia
1252 Old Alpharetta Road

Alpharetta, Georgia
30005-3986
United States of America
Tel: +61 7 3249 5444

Fax: +61 7 3249 5888
Tel: +1770 521 2000

Fax: +1770 521 2100
e-mail: sales@nulec.com.au
http://www.nulec.com.au
e-mail: sales@nulec.com
http://www.nulec.com
As standards, specifications and designs change from time to

time, please ask for confirmation of the information given in this
publication.
ADC-1008-NI
Nu-Lec Industries
09/2005

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2005 by Nu-Lec Industries Pty Ltd.

U-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser

Installation and Maintanance Manual

4 Comms and Accessories Installation ............ 4-1

5 Testing Your Installation .............................. 5-1

8 Event Log.......................................................... 8-1

9 Power System Measurements ........................ 9-1

10 Maintenance .................................................. 10-1

11 Ratings and Specifications .......................... 11-1

App A Replaceable Parts & Tools................A-1

6 Control Electronics Operation........................ 6-1

7 Operator Control Panel ................................... 7-1

U-Series Advanced Controller

Scope of this Manual

1 Scope of this Manual

This manual describes the installation and

This manual applies to the following equipment:

The software loaded into the ADVC is identified

Inevitably, not all details of equipment are

The model number is shown on the equipment

The software version is shown on the Operator

See Section 7 (page 7-1) to find out how to use

The following abbreviations are used in this

- - - - - Switchgear Wear/General Details - - - - S

Automatic Circuit Recloser

Operator Control Panel

ADVC Advanced Controller

PCOM Protection and communications module

Basic Display Unit

Power supply unit

CAPE Control and protection enclosure

PTCC Pole top control cubicle

SCEM Switch cable entry module

Capacitive Voltage Transducer

SWGM Switchgear module

Miniature Circuit Breaker

WSOS Windows Switchgear Operating System

The navigation symbol indicates that

The warning symbol indicates that the

The note symbol indicates that the

The caution symbol indicates that the

U-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser

consists of ganged vacuum interrupters

The ACR is connected to the Advanced

U-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser

Figure 1: U-Series ACR Construction

Figure 3: ACR Bushings

U-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser

Each crate includes:

Pole mounting bracket with clamps if

Six connectors if ordered (15TP or 30TP).

The appropriate mounting kit.