Reclosers

Type ME Electronic Recloser Control,

Form 3 and 3A
Maintenance Instructions - Basic

Figure 1.
Kyle Type ME electronic recloser control

CONTENTS
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Periodic Field Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . 6
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Circuit Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Plug-In Circuit Boards Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Battery Charging Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Phase Trip No. 1 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Phase Trip No. 2 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ground Trip No. 1 and No. 2 Boards . . . . . . . . . .11
Output Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Diode Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Recloser-Reset Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Closing Coil Control Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Interchangeability of Boards Between Form 2,
Form 3 and Form 3A Electronic Controls . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Detailed Circuit Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Input Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Internal dc Load Current Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Service Information

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Internal Minimum Trip Signal .....................................19

Time-Current Characteristic Curves (TCC) ................20
Control-Recloser operation ........................................22
Major Control Damage ...............................................29
Battery Charging ........................................................31
Mechanical and Electrical Hardware ..........................35
Battery Maintenance ...........................................................35
Battery Specifications ......................................................35
Maintaining Battery Charge .............................................35
Field Testing a Battery .....................................................35
Shop Testing a Battery .....................................................36
Appendix I ...........................................................................37
Test Sheet ........................................................................37
Appendix II ..........................................................................38
List of Electronic Recloser Maintenance Manuals ...........38
Appendix III .........................................................................38
List of Electronic Control Accessory Manuals ..................38
Appendix IV .........................................................................38
Service Parts List .............................................................38
Appendix V ..........................................................................41
Form 2 Connection Diagram ............................................42
Form 3 Connection Diagram ............................................44
Form 3A Connection Diagram .........................................48

These instructions do not claim to cover all details or variations in the equipment, procedure, or process described, nor to provide direction for
meeting every possible contingency during installation, operation, or maintenance. When additional information is desired to satisfy a problem not
covered sufficiently for the users purpose, please contact your Cooper Power Systems sales engineer.
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SAFETY
FOR LIFE

SAFETY FOR LIFE

SAFETY
FOR LIFE

Cooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We actively
promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional training
programs, and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems employees involved in product design, manufacture,
marketing, and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working
around high voltage lines and equipment and support our Safety For Life mission.

SAFETY INFORMATION
The instructions in this manual are not intended as a
substitute for proper training or adequate experience in
the safe operation of the equipment described. Only
competent technicians who are familiar with this equipment should install, operate, and service it.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage
safe operating practices and procedures.
Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize,
clear, and ground power distribution equipment.
Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment
such as flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield,
hard hat, rubber gloves, hotstick, etc.
Following is important safety information. For safe installation and operation of this equipment, be sure to read
and understand all cautions and warnings.

Safety Instructions
Following are general caution and warning statements
that apply to this equipment. Additional statements, related to specific tasks and procedures, are located throughout the manual.
DANGER: Hazardous voltage. Contact with
hazardous voltage will cause death or severe
personal injury. Follow all locally approved safety procedures when working around high and low voltage
lines and equipment.
G103.3

WARNING: Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this equipment, carefully read
and understand the contents of this manual. Improper
operation, handling or maintenance can result in death,
severe personal injury, and equipment damage. G101.0

Hazard Statement Definitions

This manual may contain four types of hazard
statements:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: This equipment is not intended to

protect human life. Follow all locally approved
procedures and safety practices when installing or operating this equipment. Failure to comply can result in
death, severe personal injury and equipment damage.

G102.1

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in equipment damage only.

WARNING: Power distribution equipment must

be selected for the intended application. It must
be installed and serviced by competent personnel who
have been trained and understand proper safety procedures. These instructions are written for such personnel
and are not a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures. Failure to properly select,
install, or maintain this equipment can result in death,
severe personal injury, and equipment damage.
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INTRODUCTION
Service Information S28O-75-2 covers basic maintenance
instructions for the Type ME electronic control. The manual
includes a general description of the control, its operating
principles and instructions for periodic inspection and testing.
Service parts lists along with ordering information are included in Appendix IV.
An introduction to the Form 3A, Type ME, electronic control
is available on video cassette (KSPV3); in this program the
function of all standard operating and programming features
is explained.
The factory service department offers maintenance training
courses for Type ME controls. These classes, taught by ex-

Figure 2.
Electronic control panel.

perienced service technicians, are held at the factorys in-house

training facility. For additional information, contact your sales engineer.

DESCRIPTION
The Kyle Type ME electronic recloser control (Figure 1 ) is comprised of a number of programmable, solid-state electronic circuits
that perform the command functions involved in automatic recloser
operation. It is used to operate all Kyle electronically controlled
reclosers.
A swing-out front panel contains the programming and operating
elements of the control (Figure 2). The upper, black portion

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of the front panel contains the plug-in components and setting
knobs for programming automatic recloser operation. The
switches and indicators used for manual operation and service
are grouped on the bottom, light portion of the panel.
The front panel is backed by a printed-circuit tie board which
supports and interfaces the plug-in circuit boards with other
related circuit components (Figure 3). Program-altering,
remote control, indicating, and general convenience accessories can be added to further expand and enhance the application capabilities of the control.
Line current flowing through the recloser is sensed by three
internally mounted bushing-current transformers, one on each
phase. When the phase current, or the zero-sequence (ground)

current, exceeds its programmed minimum-trip value, the

electronic control initiates the programmed sequence of
recloser tripping and reclosing operations. If the fault is temporary, the control ceases to command recloser operations after
successful reclose, and the control resets to the start of its
operating sequence after a preset time delay. If the fault is
permanent, the control performs its complete programmed
sequence of recloser commands and locks out with the recloser open. Once locked out, the control must be manually reset
to the start of its operating sequence which simultaneously
closes the recloser.
Factory-calibrated timing plugs establish the time-current
characteristics for both phase and ground tripping. Two sets of
individual timing curves provide dual timing for both phase and
ground.

Figure 3.
Tie board on back of front panel mounts the individual printed circuit boards.

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OPERATION
Since the understanding of the terminology and the operating sequences of an electronically controlled recloser is
important to the rest of this maintenance manual, examples
of typical operating sequences of an electronically controlled
recloser under permanent fault (Figure 4) and temporary
fault (Figure 5) conditions are given. The definition of the
terms and callouts used in Figures 4 and 5 are:
Minimum TripMinimum trip is usually set at greater
than 2 times (200%) the maximum expected load current
to help prevent nuisance tripping on inrush currents, while
still being sensitive to low level faults.
Over-CurrentAny current that exceeds the minimumtrip level of the control.
Permanent FaultAny over-current condition that persists through the operating sequence of the control.
Temporary FaultAny over-current condition that does
not persist through the operating sequence of the control.

Home PositionPosition of sequence relay immediately after a

reset operation of the control. Reset operation can be either

manual, by moving the Manual Control Switch to CLOSE, or
automatic, after a temporary fault.
LockoutSequence-relay position when over-current is not
cleared before the operating sequences of the control are
exceeded; control and recloser are tripped and held open until
manually reset with the Manual Control Switch, or remotely with
one of the remote close accessories.
TCCTime-Current-Characteristic-Curve.
Reclose IntervalTime-delay interval for each reclosing operation within the operating sequence of the control.
Fault Level CurrentAny current that exceeds the minimumtrip level of the control.
Normal LoadAny current below the minimum-trip level of the
control.

Figure 4.
Typical operating sequence of an electronically controlled recloser under permanent fault conditions.

Figure 5.
Typical operating sequence of an electronically controlled recloser under temporary fault conditions.

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A functional block diagram of the control operation is shown
in Figure 6. Line current conditions are continuously monitored
by the three bushing-type current transformers in the recloser.
output from these transformers is fed to the trip network in the
control, which includes: the minimum-trip resistors, isolation
transformers, and rectifier circuits.
If current remains above the minimum-trip level, the tripping
reclosing sequence of fast and delayed operations is repeated as programmed to lockout.
When current above the selected minimum-trip level is
detected in one or more phases, the following chain of events
will occur for an operating sequence of two-fast and twodelayed operations:
The overcurrent signal is integrated with time on the characteristic curve of the timing plug in Socket 1 to produce the signal which energizes the trip circuit. Energizing the trip circuit
connects the battery to the trip solenoid, tripping the recloser.
Simultaneously, the sequence relay advances to energize the
first reclosing interval-delay plug. Upon expiration of this
reclosing interval delay, a closing signal, from the control, closes the recloser, and the sequence relay sets up the circuitry for
the second fast trip operation.
If the overcurrent is cleared before the operating sequence
reaches lockout, the reset-delay circuit starts timing when the
recloser closes into the unfaulted line. When the reset-delay
plug times out, the sequence relay is reset to the start or
HOME position and the control is ready for another two-fast,
two-delayed trip-operating sequence. However, should the
fault restart before the reset plug times out, the control will
continue its operating sequence, where it left off last, and the
reset-delay timing will be erased.
Ground-fault sensing and tripping operations occur exactly
the same as phase-fault sensing and tripping, except that
zero-sequence (ground) current is sensed instead of phase
current. The ground-fault circuitry includes its own minimumtrip resistor, fast and delayed trip-timing plugs, and number of
fast operations setting. Reclose and reset intervals and operations to lockout are common for both phase-trip and groundtrip modes of operation.

Figure 6.
Functional block diagram of Type ME control.

PERlODIC FIELD INSPECTlON

AND MAINTENANCE
Periodic inspection of the ME control should include these procedures:

CAUTION: In order to prevent possible, misoperation (unintentional operation) of the recloser, the
control must be removed from service prior to performing
any maintenance, testing or programming changes.

1. Remove control from service (if connected to an in service

recloser):
A. Switch Ground Trip Block switch to BLOCK.
B. Disconnect control cable from control.

WARNING: High voltage. Contact with high voltage will cause serious personal injury or death.
Follow all locally approved safety procedures when working around high voltage lines and equipment.

2. Check the outer surface of the control cabinet for paint

scratches. Touch up any paint scratches to maintain the cabinet condition.
3. If the second entrance hole in the bottom of the cabinet is not
used, be sure that the hole plug is secure in the bottom of the
housing to maintain its weatherproof design.
4. Inspect the gasketing. Check the control interior for any moisture or foreign matter. Repair or correct if necessary.
5. Check that the timing plugs, reset and reclosing interval
delays, and minimum-trip resistors are firmly in their sockets
(Figure 2).
6. Swing open the front panel. Check to see that all leads to tieboard terminals are secure (Figure 7).

CAUTION: Shorting battery positive to battery

negative at the battery test terminals will cause permanent damage to the control. The control will be inoperative and possible misoperation (unintentional operation)
of the recloser may result.

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Figure 7.
View of a Form 3A tie board (back if front panel. Notations in parenthesis after callout refer to the circuit points on the tie board diagram illustrated in Figure 57.

7. Check battery voltage. Three battery test terminals in the

lower right corner of the panel (Figure 2) are used to check
battery voltage, quiescent drain, and charging rate. Refer
to the Battery Maintenance instructions in this manual.
The left-hand pair of terminals (V) are connected directly
across the battery output to check battery voltage. The red
terminal (far left) is positive (+). The output voltage of a fully
charged battery will normally be 26-28-volts. If lower, refer

to the Detailed Circuit checkBattery Charging and/or

Battery Maintenance section of this manual.
If necessary, recharge the battery, as detailed in the
Battery Maintenance section.
8. Make sure circuit boards are secure in their receptacles.
Examine wiring between transformers and tie boards to see if
connections are in order. Close front panel and secure firmly
with fasteners.

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Figure 8.
Detailed block diagram of Type ME control in lockout position. Letters in circles (A,B, etc.) refer to control cable receptacle connection pins and to test points referred to in the "Troubleshooting and Testing" section.

9. Check control battery charging rate before returning the

control/recloser to service; see the Battery Maintenance
section for details on charging rate testing.
NOTE: The servicing procedures outlined in this manual are for a
standard Type ME Form 3 and Form 3A control and do not include
the operational checks of any of the accessories that may be
attached. In some cases the accessories may modify the standard
operating characteristics of the Type ME control. Refer to catalog
bulletin 280-75 for accessories furnished and/or Accessory operation, Testing, and Installation manuals listed in Appendix lll of this
manual.

10. Return control to service:

A. Check battery to ensure that it is properly connected.
B. Move Manual Control Switch to match position of recloser (open or closed).
C. Reconnect control cable to control.
D. Switch Ground Trip Block switch to NORMAL.

SERVICING
Circuit Logic
Line current conditions are monitored continuously by three
bushing-current transformers in the recloser, one on each
phase. The current transformers are connected to the controlphase matching transformers in a typical WYE to WYE configuration. Zero-sequence current is derived from the vector sum
of the phase currents and fed to a fourth ground matching transformer.
The minimum-trip resistors calibrate the overall recloser trip
current by diverting a portion of the recloser current from the
control matching transformers.
The four matching transformers isolate the various signals
from each other and deliver an ac voltage proportional to the
recloser-line current to the phase-trip No.1 end ground-trip No.
1 boards.

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Figure 9.
Diagram of Form 3A tie board showing plug-in circuit board location. Form 3 tie boards are similar (see Figure 18), except some of
the terminals are missing or in a slightly different location.

From this point, phase- and ground-trip signals are very

similar, and only phase signals will be described.
The phase-trip No. 1 board circuitry, consisting of a threephase full-wave rectifier, which converts the ac input signal
from three phase to a single do signal. The do signal is
applied to the phase-trip No. 2 board which measures the do
level, and determines whether a fault current exists at the
recloser.

If the load current conditions are in the fault region, the minimum-trip portion of the phase-trip No. 2 board switches on, allowing the time-current curve circuits to start their programmed time
delay. The time-current curves are driven by the same do voltage
output of the phase-trip No. 1 board, and as a result higher faultcurrent levels will result in a shorter time delay before tripping.

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After the timing plugs have completed their cycle, the output
board is triggered. The output board applies a 24-Vdc signal to
the recloser trip coil, the control counter, and the control
sequence relay. The output board is switched off when the
recloser a contact de-energize the circuitry, including the
sequence relay. The sequence-relay rotary contacts then
advance to the next position in the tripping and reclosing cycle.
The recloser b contacts then close, connecting battery
power to the reclose intervals of the control which provides a
time delay for reclosing the recloser. The rotary close solenoid
is then energized through the recloser b contacts, the control
fuse, and the reclose portion of the control circuitry. This
mechanically closes the closing contactor in the recloser
allowing the closing solenoid to be energized.
After closing the recloser b contact opens, this removes do
power from the entire closing circuit.
The automatic reset portion of the Form 3A control is energized by the sequence relay and the recloser a contact; if a
fault does not exist on either phase or ground trip, reset timing
is initiated (unless connected to time after first trip). If a fault
exists on either phase or ground, the reset timing is erased
and is blocked for the duration of the fault. For Form 3, reset
timing begins after the first tripping operation. Should the reset
time-delay operate before the recloser has locked open, the
sequence relay will return to the starting position and a new
sequence of operations will begin.
NOTE: F3 controls can be updated, with the addition of the KA304ME,
to duplicate the automatic reset mode of a F3A control.

The Form 3A control battery is charged by the ac input

(120-or 240-Vac) to the control. The ac input is applied through
a current limiting resistor and isolating transformer to the battery charging board. The battery charging board converts the
input to dc and supplies charging current to the control battery.
on Form 3 controls, the battery is charged by bushing current
transformers on the recloser unless equipped with an ac
charging accessory. on motor operated reclosers, the ac supply to the motor also supplies power to the Form 3 battery
charger.

Figure 10.
Battery-charging board,

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Plug-in Circuit Boards - Function

The ME control contains a total of eight plug-in circuit boards on
which are assembled the bulk of its operating circuits. The
boards and their function will be discussed individually in the
order they appear on the tie board, starting with the bottom
board.

BATTERY-CHARGING BOARD
The lowest board in the rack is the battery-charging board
(Figure 10). Prior to serial number 50070 controls were equipped
with a fixed rate potential charging board (MEA 388-1 ) as standard equipment. After serial number 50070 a temperature regulated battery-charging board (MEA 1172) has been supplied as
standard. !
The fixed rate charging board consists of a full-wave bridge
rectifier, a capacitor, a reference zener diode and some resistors. The resistors control the charging rate into the battery, from
the zener supply voltage.
The temperature regulated battery-charging board also makes
use of a full-wave bridge rectifier, a capacitor, and a zener diode
(used to regulate voltage). In addition a temperature sensitive
thermistor is added to regulate the bias over a pair of transistors.
These transistors are used in the circuit output to regulate the
charging rate, in response to temperature. Several resistors are
used in the transistor bias circuit; and one resistor is used to limit
the maximum charging rate. A diode is placed in the output to
protect the circuit from reverse bias.
Energy for either battery-charging board comes from the 120or 240-Vac source,through current limiting resistance and a
potential transformer.

CAUTION: Do not replace a MEA 388-1 board

with a MEA 1172, or vice-versa. A MEA 388-1
board will be damaged if replaced ffor a MEA 1172. A
MEA 1172 will not provide adequate charging current if
replaced for a MEA 388-1

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PHASE-TRIP NO. 2 BOARD
The phase-trip No. 2 board (Figure 12) carries the remaining circuits for minimum-trip and the wave-shaping circuits for the timing
plugs. There are two tabs on the phase-trip No. 2 board for the
Form 3 and 3A control. one tab is labeled minimum-trip (MIN.
TRIP)* and is battery plus for normal line currents and switches to
battery minus for fault currents; the second tab marked (DIR.
BLOCK)* is an inactive tab at this time.
* In early Form 3 boards, these tabs may not be labeled.

Figure 20.
Capacitor for CT-type battery charger.

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GROUND-TRIP NO. 1 AND NO. 2 BOARDS

The next two boards up, ground-trip No. 1 and No. 2 (Figures 13
and 14), are like the corresponding phase-trip boards, except that
the ground-trip No. 1 board has only a single input diode bridge for
ground current. These boards carry almost the same parts and
same configurations as the corresponding phase boards.

PHASE-TRIP NO. 1 BOARD

The second board from the bottom is the phase-trip No. 1
board (Figure 11). It has three full-wave diode sets, one for
each phase, along with a loading resistor for each phase.
This board also has the beginning circuits for the minimum
trip function.
Figure 13.
Ground-trip No. 1 board.

Figure 11.
Phase-trip No. 1 board.

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Figure 14.
Ground-trip No. 2 board.

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OUTPUT BOARD
The output board (Figure 15) of the control has another do
amplifier which senses the charge on the timing plugs and at
the proper time gates the tripping SCR. This board also carries
the diodes and resistors which make up the various reference
voltages for the control. Other circuits on this board are used
to inter-tie the tripping circuits and the reclose and reset circuits.

Figure 17.
Reclose-reset board.

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Figure 15.
Output Board.

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DlODE BOARD
The diode board (Figure16)consists of a group of diodes which
are connected to circuits on the other printed circuit boards.
These diodes connect to the timing plugs, the reset circuit, the
trip circuit, and the reclose circuit. The board also contains the
circuit related to the closing circuit fuse.

On solenoid-operated reclosers, the fuse will open the closing circuit to protect the potential closing coil in the recloser if closing
cannot be accomplished due to low closing voltage. On motoroperated reclosers, the fuse is connected in series with the closing circuit contactor in the recloser.
A Buss Type MDQ-3/8 amp, 250-volt fuse, manufactured by
Bussman Manufacturing is used and a box of five spare fuses is
supplied with each control. Fuses of similar ratings by other manufacturers have slightly different characteristics and should not be
used for replacement.

CAUTION: Use only Buss Type MDQ-3/8 amp

fuses. Previously, all Form 3A and most earlier controls were supplied with Buss Type MDL-3/8 amp fuses.
Buss has redesigned and changed the characteristics of
that fuse and it is no longer suitable for use on any Form
3 or Form 3A control. Failure to use proper closing coil
control fuse will result in unnecessary fuse operation and
prevent the recloser from closing.

NOTE: Buss has redesigned the MDL-2.5 amp fuse that is used on controls shipped with reciosers having quick-close mechanisms such as
Type VSO and VSMT reclosers. The characteristics of the new single element MDL-2.5 fuse do not affect the application in the control. Buss will
also continue to manufacture the original dual element version of the fuse
under the new designation of MDQ-2.5. The MDQ-2.5 amp fuse will be
supplied with controls for this application. Both the MDL-2.S amp fuse
and the MDQ-2.S amp fuse are acceptable for this application.

INTERCHANGEABILITY OF BOARDS
BETWEEN FORM 2, FORM 3 AND FORM 3A
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS.
Figure 16.
Diode Board.

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RECLOSE-RESET BOARD
The reclose-reset board ( Figure 17) carries all circuits necessary for reclosing and resetting. The various large capacitors
on this board are the C parts of an R-C circuit operating along
with unijunctions and SCRs. The large SCR on this board is
the reclose SCR.

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The battery-charger, phase-trip #1, phase-trip #2, ground-trip

#1 and ground-trip #2 circuit boards can electrically be interchanged between Form 2, Form 3 and Form 3A controls.
However, the Form 2 circuit boards have an offset connector
which can result in clearance problems when Form 2 and Form
3/3A boards are mixed in the same control. This procedure is
therefore not recommended except in an emergency.
The fixed rate battery charging board (MEA 388-1 ) is electrically interchangeable between Form 2, Form 3 and Form 3A
controls, when replacing another fixed rate board. The temperature regulated charging board (MEA 1172) should only be
used to replace another charging board of the same type.
The upper three circuit boards (output, diode, and reclosereset boards) are not interchangeable between Form 2 and
Form 3/3A controls. Interchanging them will cause control
misoperation, and may cause circuit board damage.

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND TESTING
A number of relatively simple circuit tests can be made on
the ME electronic control. These tests will indicate whether
major circuits are operating properly or not, but they will not
necessarily isolate the faulty component within the circuit.
For easy reference to testing points, refer to Figures 18 and
19 for Form 3 controls and Figures 20 and 21 for Form 3A
controls. When appropriate, isolated test points will be
shown for individual circuit tests with reference to the propertie board (Figures 18 to 21).

TABLE 1
Pre-Check
Trouble

Check

1. Completely
inoperative

Are boards plugged in correctly?

Is battery connected and fully charged (23-Vdc
minimum)?
Is control cable connected?
Is control programming correct?

2. Wont close

Is the control fuse good?

RE and WE series reclosersIs the yellow operating handle up?
CE, ME and VS series reclosersIs the manualtrip/reset knob in the proper position?
RE and WE series reclosersCan the rotary close
solenoid be heard to operate? If so, test for high
voltage to recloser closing coil (refer to specific
recloser maintenance manual Appendix II).
Is there 120- or 240-Vac power to the control?

3. Wont trip

Is battery connected and fully charged (23-Vdc

minimum)?
Is control cable properly connected?

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Figure 18.
Form 3 electronic control tie board.The test points listed above will be covered in detail in the "Detailed Circuit Check" section of
this manual.

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Figure 19.
Form 3 electronic control tie board and control back panel.The test points listed above will be covered in detail in the "Detailed
Circuit Check" section of this manual.

Pre-Check
When troubleshooting a control reported to have failed or to
have not worked properly, always check for simple problems
first.

Detailed Circuit Checks

The following test procedures require only the following two
test devices.
A volt-ohm meter will be required (minimum meter input
impedance 20,000 ohms per volt) to perform tests.

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CAUTION: Be sure that test equipment leads

have insulated clips to prevent short circuiting adjacent ME control terminals during testing. Shorting terminals may cause permanent damage to circuit components. The control may be inoperative and possible
misoperation (unintentional operation) of the recloser
may result.

The Kyle Type MET test set, or an actual recloser with a

source of primary or secondary test currents can also be used to
perform tests.

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Figure 20.
Form 3A electronic control tie board.The test points listed above will be covered in detail in the "Detailed Circuit Check" section of
this manual.

If a circuit board failure is suspected, always check or

change the diode board first because:
The diode board circuits operate in conjunction with the timing plugs, the output circuit, reset circuit, and reclosing circuit.

A primary diode failure on the diode board can cause secondary failures on the output board or reclose set board.
NOTE Diode board short circuits are very rare in controls manufactured
after 1970.

If this does not isolate the problem, continue with the circuit
test.

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Figure 21.
Form 3A electronic control back panel.The test points listed above will be covered in detail in the "Detailed Circuit Check" section of
this manual.

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INPUT CIRCUITS
WARNING: High voltage. Contact with high voltage will cause serious personal injury or death.
Follow all locally approved safety procedures when
working around high voltage lines and equipment.

To check input signals to the control, measure the voltage

across the minimum-trip resistors and matching transformer
secondaries as follows:
1. Measure voltage across minimum-trip resistors (Figure 22)
with 100% of minimum-trip current applied to control. The
voltage should be approximately:
Phase Resistors0.17-Vac (170 millivolts)
Ground Resistors0.26-Vac (260 millivolts)

Figure 23.
Block diagram of matching transformers (Table 2). See Figure 8
for complete block diagram.

2. Measure voltage across matching transformer secondaries

(Figures 23 and 24) with 100% of minimum-trip current applied to control. The test terminals on T1 are shown in
Table
2. The voltages should be:
Phase Transformers6.5-Vac
Ground Transformers1.2-Vac
Failure to get these voltage readings can be a result of:
A. Opens in current source, control cable, matching transformer windings, or wiring to the transformers and associated components.
B. Shorts in the controls male input-cable receptacle.

CAUTION: When measuring voltage between

the violet and gray leads be careful not to short
between the gray wire and the B+ terminal. If the gray
wire is shorted to the B+ terminal the Phase Trip #1
board will be permanently damaged.

Figure 22.
Measured voltage across minimum-trip resistors.

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NOTE: Matching transformers are interchangeable between Form

2, 3, and 3A controls.
NOTE: The above voltages are proportional to the recloser line current
and can be used to calculate the actual load current on the different
phases, using a digital AC voltmeter such as a Fluke 77 series. The following formula can be used.
(Volts on
(Resistor
Line Amps = resistor x value amp)
0.17
Example: 0.023-volts (23-millivolts) measured across a 560-amp phase
resistor is equivalent to 75.7-amps recloser-load current.Total accuracy
is approximately +5%.

TABLE 2
Terminal Strip T1 Test Points for Matching Transformers
(100% Minimum-Trip) (Figures 23 and 24)
Transformer

Terminal Position

Voltage Reading (Vac)

GND
A
B
C

BRORED
ORGYEL
GRNBLU
VIGRY

1.2
6.5
6.5
6.5

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Figure 24.
Measuring voltage across matching transformers (Table 2) (control panel open, middle left hand side of control).

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INTERNAL dc-LOAD-CURRENT SIGNAL

To check the dc-load-current output signal, measure the voltage at tie board test points listed in Table 3 at 100% minimumtrip current.
Failure to get these signals can be due to trouble in the
matching transformers, or open/or shorted diodes in phase-trip
No. 1 or ground-trip No. 1 circuit boards.

TABLE 3
Tie Board Test Points for dc-Load-Current Signal
(100% Minimum-Trip) (Figures 25, 26 and 27)
Load Current

Terminal Position
Form 3
Form 3A
+Lead -Lead +Lead
-Lead

Voltage
Readings
Vdc*

Phase

Seq.
Relay
7A

M-ph

Seq.
Relay Phase Minus
7A

6.1

Ground

Seq.
Relay
7A

M-gnd

Seq.
Relay
7A

0.78

Gnd Minus

*These are full-wave rectified signals.

Figure 25.
Block diagram of secondary side of matching transformers and
input bridge (Table 3). See Figure 8 for complete block diagram.

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Figure 26.
Form 3 tie board test points for internal dc-load-current signal (Table
3. For relationship of terminal location on the tie board, see figures 18
and 19.

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INTERNAL MINIMUM TRIP SIGNAL
To check the minimum-trip signal, measure the voltage at tie
board test points listed in Table 4.
Failures to get these signals are most likely due to troubles on
the phase-trip No. 2 or ground-trip No. 2 circuit boards or possibly with the phase-trip No.1 or ground-trip No.1 boards. Battery
voltage below 21-Vdc will cause control misoperation of the minimum-trip, timing and trip signals of the control. Battery voltage
above 23 volts will operate the circuits correctly. Refer to
Battery Maintenance, page 35, for battery charging and testing
information.

TABLE 4
Tie Board Test Points for Minimum-Trip Signal
Figures 28, 29, and 30)
Minimum
Trip
Signal

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Figure 27.
Form 3A tie board test points for internal dc-load-current signal
(Table 3). For relationship of terminal location on the tie board, see
figures 20 and 21.

Terminal Position
Form 3
Form 3A
+Lead -Lead

+Lead

-Lead

Voltage Reading Vdc

120%
MinimumNo Fault
Trip*

Phase

Ph
Min.
Trip

Seq.
Relay
7A

Ph
Min.
Trip

Seq.
Relay
7A

25 or 0.30 Max.
Battery

Ground

Gnd.
Min.
Trip

Seq.
Relay
7A

Seq.
Relay
7A

25 or
Battery

Gnd.
Min.
Trip

0.30 Max.

*Voltage reading will last only for the duration of the clearing time of the control
and recloser/simulator.

Figure 28.
Form 3 tie board test points for internal minimum-trip signal (Table 4). For relationship of terminal location on the tie board, see
Figures 18 and 19.

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TIME CURRENT CHARACTERISTIC CURVES (TCC)
NOTE: Since some volt meter burdens will change control calibration, this
test will only verify TCC plug operation.

To check the charging of the phase-or-ground-TCC plug, measure

the voltage drop at the tie board and the TCC socket pin test
points listed in Table 5. Make connections and raise current
to120% minimum-trip level.
Failure to get a sudden voltage change for a fast TCC plug or a
gradual change for a slow TCC plug can be caused by trouble on
the phase-trip No. 2 or ground-trip No. 2 board, trouble on the various timing plugs, open diodes on the diode board, or open contacts on the phase- or ground-trip socket No. 1 selector switches.*
* Problems on selector switches are rare on ME controls above S/N 6000.

TABLE 5
Tie Board/TCC Socket Pin Test Points for TCC Charging
(120% Minimum-Trip) (Figures 31, 32 and 33)
TCC
Curve

Fast
Slow

Test Points
Form 3 and 3A
+Lead (Phase or
Ground TCC Plug)
No. 1 pin, No. 2 TCC
No. 1 pin, No. 2 TCC

-Lead

Sequence Relay 7A
Sequence Relay 7A

Voltage
Drop Vdc

24 - 7*
24 - 7*

* On a fast TCC curve the voltage will drop from 24-Vdc to less than 7-Vdc the
instant the fault current increases above minimum-trip.
* * On a delayed TCC plug an obvious time delay can be observed as the meter voltage slowly drops from 24-Vdc to 7-Vdc at which time the unit trips

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Figure 29.
Form 3A tie board test points for internal minimum-trip signal
(Table 4). For relationship of terminal location on the tie board,
see Figures 20 and 21.

Figure 30.
Block diagram of internal minimum-trip signal circuit (Table
4). See Figure 8 for complete block diagram.

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Figure 31.
Block diagram of time-current circuit (Table 5). See Figure 8 for
complete block diagram.

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Figure 32.
Form 3 test points for TCC operation (Table 5). For relationships of terminal/pin location on the tie board and rear of front panel, see
Figures 18 and 19.

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Figure 33.
Form 3 test points for TCC operation (Table 5). For relationships of terminal/pin location on the tie board and rear of front panel, see
Figures 20 and 21.

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CONTROL-RECLOSER OPERATION
To provide a better understanding of the control operational circuit checks and the relationship between the recloser circuits
and the control output, typical recloser connections to the ME

electronic control are shown in Figures 34 and 35. For detailed

information on electronic recloser/control operational circuits, consult the maintenance manual for your recloser (see Appendix 11).

Figure 34.
Typical RXE and WE series reclosers with electronic control cable connection.

Figure 35.
Typical motor operated recloser (VSAT shown) and electronic control connection.

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To check voltage changes during typical recloser-trip
operations, measure voltage at test points listed in Table 6.
Failure to get voltage readings indicated usually indicates
problems in the recloser. Consult the recloser maintenance
manual for testing and service information (see Appendix 11).

TABLE 6
Test Points for Trip Operating Circuit
(Figures 36, 37, and 38)
Test Points
Voltage Vdc
Voltage Vdc
Control Recloser Closed
Control in Lockout
No Fault

Voltage Vdc Voltage Vdc Recloser open,

Trip Signal*
But Not Locked out

+Lead
Form 3 and 3A

-Lead
Form 3 and 3A

Tie Board A

Middle Battery Test Terminal

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Seq. Relay 7A

Middle Battery Test Terminal

24

Tie Board B

Middle Battery Test Terminal

24

24

2.2

24

24

24

24

* Trip signals have a time duration of only 0.04- to 0.5-seconds, depending on recloser type. If voltage on tie board B drops to 2.2-volts for longer than 5-seconds, the recloser failed to trip. Unplug the control
battery.

Figure 36.
Block diagram of trip-operating (Table 6). See Figure 8 for complete block diagram. Letters in circles (A,B, etc.) are test points
and correspond to control cable receptacle pin connection
points.

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Figure 37.
Form 3 test points of recloser-trip operations (Table 6). For relationship of terminal test points, see Figures 2, 18 and 19.

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To check voltage changes during closing from lockout,
tripping and reclosing, measure voltages at test points listed in
Table 7.
Failure to get voltage readings indicated usually indicates problems in the recloser. Consult the recloser maintenance manual for
testing and service information (see Appendix 11).

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Figure 38.
Form 3A test points for recloser-trip operation (Table 6). For
relationship of terminal tet points, see Figures 2, 20, and 21.

Figure 39.
Block diagram of closing, tripping and reclosing circuit (Table 7).
See Figure 8 for complete block diagram. Letters in circles (A, B,
etc.) are test points and correspond to control cable receptacle
pin connection points.

TABLE7
Test Points for Closing,Tripping and Reclosing Circuit
(Figures 39, 40, 41)
Test Points
+Lead
-Lead
Form 3 and 3A
Form 3 and 3A
Seq. Relay
F-1
F-2
E
F
A
8

Middle Battery
Test Terminal
Middle Battery
Test Terminal
Middle Battery
Test Terminal
Middle Battery
Test Terminal
Middle Battery
Test Terminal
Middle Battery
Test Terminal
Middle Battery
Test Terminal

Voltage Vdc
Control in Lockout

Voltage Vdc
Control Reset

Voltage Vdc
Closing* Coil Energized

Voltage Vdc
Control Closed

Voltage Vdc
Reclosed Timing

25

25

25

25

25

25

1.5**

25

25

25

1.5**

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

0 to15***

* Closing signal is about 0.5-seconds, depending on recloser type.

* * Value may vary depending on recloser type
***Recloser will close when approximately 15-Vdc is reached and will drop to zero after reclose operation. This voltage measurement tests the circuitry of the RecloserReset board (MEA381)

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Figure 40.
Form 3 test points for closing, tripping and reclosing operation (Table 7). For relationship of terminal test points, see Figures 2, 18
and 19.

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Figure 41.
Form 3 test points for closing, tripping and reclosing opeation (Table 7). For relationship of terminal test points, see Figures 2, 18
and 19.

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To check voltage changes during trip and reset operations, measure voltage at test points listed in Table 8.
Failure to get voltage readings indicated usually indicates
problems in the reset-reclose circuit board. Repair involves
replacement of the circuit board. Unstable minimum-trip voltage levels will upset or prevent automatic reset operation.

TABLE 8
Test Points for Trip and Reset Circuit
(Figures 42, 43 and 44).
Test Points
+Lead
Form 3
and 3A

Reset #2

Phase Trip
#2 Board,
Minimum-Trip

-Lead
Form 3
and 3A
Middle
Battery
Test
Terminal
Middle
Battery
Test
Terminal

Voltage
Vdc
Tripped

Voltage Vdc
Reclose Into
Low Level
Fault (120%
Minimum-Trip)

Voltage Vdc
Reclose Into
No Fault

0.7

0.7 to 15*

25/0

25

* At 15-Vdc automatic reset occurs returning voltage levels to "control in home"

condition. Voltage returns to zero after rest operation.

Figure 42.
Block diagram of trip-reset circuit (Table 8). See figure 8 for complete block diagram. Letters in circle (A,B, etc.) are test points and
correspond to control cable receptacle pin connection points.

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Figure 43.
Form 3 test points for trip-reset operation (Table 8). For relationship of terminal test points, see Figures 2, 18 and 19.

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Figure 44.
Form 3A test points for trip-reset operation (Table 8). For relationship of terminal test points, see Figures 2, 20, and 21.

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MAJOR CONTROL DAMAGE
To verify the condition of the Form 3 and 3A tie board in the
event of major control damage, check the continuity of common
tie board terminals listed in Table 9 (Form 3) and Table 10
(Form 3A).
Failure to get continuity for any of the test points indicates tie
board failure. Failure in other circuitry is extremely rare.

TABLE 9
Form 3 Tie Board Continuity Checks (Figure 45)

Continuity from
Terminals "B+" To

Continuity from
Terminals "B-" To

LampL
A
5A
Counter C-1

N
4B

Figure 45.
Form 3 continuity checks (Table 9). For relationship of terminal test points, see Figures 2, 18, and 19.

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TABLE 10
Form 3A Tie Board Continuity Checks (Figure 46)
Continuity from
Terminals "A+" To

Continuity from
Terminals "N-1" To*

Lamp
5A
Counter 1

L-2
4B

* For controls with capacitor backup trip accessory (KA1119ME or KA1122ME,

check continuity from diode point shown on Figure 47.

Figure 46.
Form 3A continuity checks (Table 10). For relationship of terminal test points, see Figures 20 and 21.

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BATTERY CHARGING
To check the battery charging operation:
1. Make sure control is in home (reset) position by moving
manual operator to CLOSE.
2. Connect a dc milliammeter into right hand pair of battery-test
terminals(l ),see Figure 47. Loosen both terminals
slightly and disconnect shorting link from between terminals.
3. With battery charger deenergized, current will flow opposite
to the direction shown by CHG. Under normal conditions,
quiescent drain will be 1-1/2-to 2-mA. However, shorter time
reset plugs and certain accessories can, as shown in Table
11, increase quiescent drain above nominal value.

temperature regulated charging board (MEA 1172), See Figure

48). A typical charging rate will be about 27 mA, at normal room
temperature.
NOTE: The 17-mA charging rate is a nominal value based on a 27-volt
battery and rated input parameters (e.g. 120-Vac). Even under these
standard conditions. a variation of +2-mA may be observed in the
charging rate.

NOTE: To verify the charge/discharge polarity of the test meter,

momentarily actuate the LAMP/LOCKOUT TEST toggle switch to
"LAMP TEST." The current measured is a discharge current.

TABLE 11
Quiescent-Battery Drain Above Normal*
Description
3-second reset plug
10-second reset plug
Sequence coordination accessory (if blocked in
home)
Remote minimum-trip double-supervisory contacts
closed)
Targets

Drain (mA)
2.3
0.8
0.8
6
1.9

Figure 48.
Comparison of charging rates.

* For complete list of accessory quiescent drain, see the Service Information
manual on the MET Tester, S28O-76-1.

Figure 47.
Battery test terminals.

4. With the battery charger energized, current will flow in the

direction shown by CHG. The charging rate should be
approximately 17-mA minus the discharge rate measured in
Step 3, if the control is equipped with the fixed rate battery
charging board ( MEA 388-1). The charging rate wilI vary
with internal control cabinet temperature if equipped with the

Prior to 1978 many recloser-control combinations (control

serial numbers below 26000) had the battery-charging circuitry
in the recloser. Refer to ME control installation manual S28075-1 for exact Control-Recloser interchangeability.
In the RE & WE family (Form 3 ME Control era), where the
charging supply is taken from the line on B phase, at least
40-amps must flow in B phase for a minimum of 12 hours per
24-hour day to maintain an adequate battery charge.
In the motor operated equipment (VS, ME and CE family)
manufactured between 1969 and 1978 the charging supply is
taken from the 240-Vac motor supply that is required to operate the recloser. To maintain battery charge on these units,
the 240-Vac supply must be connected to the recloser, and
the recloser and control must be connected via the control
cable. After 1978 (above serial number 26000) most controls
were provided with battery-charging circuitry within the control itself. These require 120-Vac (or 240-Vac) to be connected to the controls power-supply-input terminals.
Failure to get the proper charging rate can be caused by
either a high control quiescent-battery discharge rate or by a
malfunction in the battery-charger circuitry. To help isolate problems in the battery-charging circuitry, see Figures 49, 50 and 51
and Table 12.
NOTE: A totally discharged battery may indicate an excessive quiescent-battery discharge rate due to a problem in the ME control. Test
quiescent-battery discharge rate with a fully charged battery.

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Figure 49.
Block diagram of test points for battery-charging circuitry. See Figures 50 and 51 and Tale 12 for specific testing points and values.

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TABLE 12
Battery-Charging Circuitry Checks (Figures 49, 50 and 51)
Test Points

A
A
B
B1 & B2

Location

Incoming - Fused switch

Incoming - Potential battery charging
board
Outgoing - Fused switch
Outgoing - Potential battery charging
board

Form 3

Voltage Reading (Vac)

Form 3A
Form 3A
Fixed Rate
Temperature
Charger
Regulated Charger

120/240
-

120/240

120/240

120/240
-

35-38*

52-55*

Outgoing - Surge protection module

120/240

C1 & C2

Tie board terminals (L&K) and (3 & 4)

35-38*

52-55*

Outgoing - Battery charging acessory

35-38*

32-35*

34-36*

32-35*

Tie board terminals 1 and 2

Tie board terminals BRD and RED

If Voltage Reading Is
Not Obtained, Check:

Low voltage supply

Connections and wire from terminal strip
Fused switch
Fuses
Shorted battery
Defective ballast board
Open circuit
Defective surge module
Input receptacle connections
Wiring
Open transformer
Accessory board connections
Wiring
Defective potential battery charger accessory
Open transformer
Battery transformer connections
Wiring
Open transformer winding
Battery transformer connections
Wiring
Open transformer winding

* The actual voltage reading will depend on the type of voltmeter used. This voltage will be lower if the control battery is totally discharged. Repeat test
with a fully charged battery.

Figure 50.
Form 3 test points for battery-charging acessory circuitry (Table 12).

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Figure 51.
Form 3A test points for battery-charging circuitry (Table 12).

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MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL HARDWARE
All mechanical and electrical hardware components (selector
switches, toggle switches, manual switch, operations counter,
trip sockets, phase sockets, resistor brackets, fuse receptacle,
etc.) can be visually or electrically checked. If replacement is
needed, remove wires, noting their exact placement, remove all
connecting hardware and then remove the existing component.
Install the new component by reversing procedure. See
Appendix V for connection diagrams for ME controls Form 2, 3,
and 3A.

CAUTION: Do not short battery positive to the

control cabinet (or other ground). If shorted on a
Form 3 control the control will be permanently damaged,
the control will be left inoperative and possible misoperation (unintentional operation) of the recloser may
result. If shorted on a Form 3A control a resistor on the
input board will be destroyed; however, the control will
remain operative.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Battery Specifications
Nickel-cadmium.
24-volts (20 cells in series).
1.0 Ampere hour capacity (10 hour rate).
Charging rate: 50-mA maximum.
Weight: 41.5 oz.
Length: 10.
Width: 2.
Height: 2.

Maintaining Battery Charge

The battery is fully charged and ready to use just prior to shipment. For storage at temperatures under 70-degrees, the battery will maintain adequate charge for operation up to 1-month
without trickle charging. However, extremely high ambient storage temperatures can result in a battery shelf-life of as little as
one month. Thus we recommend that a control battery in storage not be left off charge for a period of more than 1-month.
Two convenient methods exist for applying a trickle charge
to the control battery.
1. Connect the battery to the ME control and energize the
potential charger.

CAUTION: Shorting battery positive to battery

negative at the battery test terminals will cause
permanent damage to the control. The control will be
inoperative and possible misoperation (unintentional
operation) of the recloser may result.

1. From the battery test terminals on the control front panel

measure the battery voltage (see Figure 52). If battery voltage is below 24-volts, the battery is either low on charge or
is faulty. The battery should be removed for recharging and
retested before returning to service.

WARNING: High voltage. The COMMON AC

GND terminal is connected to the control cabinet.
If the incoming 120-Vac supply is inadvertently connected to the common terminal the control cabinet will be at
120-Vac potential. Contact with high voltage will cause
severe personal injury or death.

2. A KA1142ME3 120-Vac battery charger is available for maintaining one ME control battery.
The KA1142ME3 battery charger provides two charging
rates, 15-mA and 50-mA. The 15-mA charging rate is used to
maintain a battery at full charge. The 50-mA rate is used to
charge a discharged battery. A battery must be charged at
the 50-mA rate for 48 hours.

Figure 52.
Field testing a battery.

NOTE: A fully discharged battery can be brought to full charge in

about 7-days with the controls potential charger, if the battery is
good. The KA1142ME3 battery charger, at the 50-mA charge level,
will recharge battery in about 48 hours.

Field Testing a Battery

NOTE: The battery in the Form 3 and 3A control has a steady drain of
approximately 1.5- to 2.5-milliamperes (may be as high as 4.5-milliamperes with certain accessories).

To check the condition of a battery, a field test can easily be

made. To positively insure proper control operation, this test is
conservative; failure to pass does not necessarily mean the battery needs replacement. But a more thorough test can then be
performednormally in a repair or maintenance shop.
To field test:

CAUTION: Shorting the battery positive to

ground will damage a resistor on the control input
board, this will result in the battery negative floating,
with respect to ground.

2. If battery voltage is above 24-volts, a power delivery check

should be made. To load the battery, a 10-ohm resistor (minimum of 10-watt size) is required. To test the batterywhile
measuring battery voltage connect a 10-ohm resistor across
the battery test terminals, for approximately 2-3 seconds.
The battery voltage should drop by no more than 3-volts
from the open circuit voltage, for ambient temperatures
above 20 degrees F.
NOTE: Either a KA638ME voltmeter accessory or a KMET test set
can be used for the load test. Both devices have an internal 10-ohm
load resistor.

3. If the temperature is below 20-degrees F. the voltage should

be approximately that shown by the lower curve in Figure
53. If the voltage is lower than this, the battery should be
removed for shop testing.

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Figure 53.
Typical voltage versus temperature characteristics of nickel-cadmium battery.

Shop Testing a Battery

Before testing, the top and bottom covers of the battery should
be removed. Then the following tests can be made.
1. Check for leaking cells. These are detectable by the presence of a white powdery deposit of electrolyte.
2. Measure voltage across each cell. Any cell measuring 0.0
volts is cause for immediate rejection of the entire battery.
3. If all cells have at least 0.1-volts or more, charge the battery
using the KA1142ME battery charger. All cells should have
et least 1.0-Vdc within 5 minutes. Any battery failing this
test should be rejected.
4. Charge the battery for 48 hours with the KA1142ME battery
charger.
5. Place a 10-ohm load (a KA638ME voltmeter or MET Tester

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has this built in) across the battery for approximately 2-3 seconds. The voltage must not drop more than 3-volts below the
open circuit voltage for temperatures above 20-degrees F.
6. Make a capacity check. Discharge the battery through a 100ohm, 12-watt resistor for 3-hours. At the end of this period and
while under load, check the individual cell voltages. No cell
should read less than 1.1-volts.
7. Remove the 100-ohm resistor. Recheck the open-circuit voltage on each cell after 7-days. All cells should measure very
close to the same voltage level. Do not recharge the battery
prior to this test.
If the battery passes the above test, it is in satisfactory condition; replace the battery covers, recharge (48-hours using the
KA1142ME battery charger) and return to service.

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APPENDIX I
Test Sheet
NOTE: The following sample test sheet is a convenient method to systematically test the ME electronic control and then return it to its original programming condition

TEST RECORD SHEET FOR TYPE ME ELECTRONIC CONTROL

DATE

CIRCUIT NO.
LOCATION

TESTER

CONTROL S/N
RECLOSER S/N

CONTROL PROGRAMMING AS FOUND

MINIMUM TRIP

GND

DIAL SETTING

GND:

LOCKOUT

C
PHASE:

TOGGLE SWITCH POSITION:

TCC PLUGS GND

1st

2nd

GND SWITCH BLOCK

PHASE 1st

2nd

GND SWITCH NORMAL

COUNTER READING AS FOUND

NORMAL RECLOSE

BATTERY VOLTAGE AS FOUND

NON-RECLOSE

RECLOSING PLUGS

1st

2nd

3rd

RESET

MINIMUM TRIP

GND

DIAL SETTING

GND: FAST

DELAY

LOCKOUT

PHASE: FAST

DELAY

TESTS

TIMING

% AMP

FIRST SHOT

SECOND SHOT

THIRD SHOT

SHOTS

FOURTH SHOT

GND
PHASE A
PHASE B
PHASE C
RECLOSING

1st

2nd

3rd

RESET

NON-RECLOSE TEST

BATTERY DISCHARGE RATE

GND BLOCK TEST

BATTERY CHARGE RATE

BATTERY VOLTAGE AS LEFT

COUNTER READING AS LEFT

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APPENDIX II
Maintenance Manuals

APPENDIX IV
ME Contol Parts

TABLE 13
Electronic Recloser Maintenance Manuals

NOTE: For reference to Control parts and components, refer to Figures 2,

7, 55, 56 and 57. For current prices, see the latest edition of the Parts
Price List.

Service Information Number

S280-40-4
S280-40-6
S280-40-7

Product Type
WE
VWE and VWVE
RXE (S/N 517 and above)
WE (S/N 6316 and above)
RVE (S/N 2200 and above)
WVE (S/N 1000 and above)
VSML

S280-40-8
S280-45-3

APPENDIX III
Accessory Manuals
TABLE 14
Form 3 and 3A Type ME Electronic Control Acessory
Operation, Circuitry,Testing and Field Installation Manuals
Service
Information Form
Number
2,3,3A
S280-75-4
S280-75-5
S280-75-14
S280-75-15

Accessory
Catalog No.

KA316ME4
KA304M E
KA333ME
KA1009,
KA1010
KA1011,
KA1012
S280-75-17 2
KA418ME
S280-75-19 2, 3, 3A KA287ME
S280-75-20 2 3
KA542ME

Accessory
Description

3, 3A
2, 3
2, 3, 3A
2, 3

Remote-Close
Reset-After-Reclose
Reclose-Blocking
Low Ground Fault Tripping

S280-75-21
S280-75-22
S280-75-23
S280-75-25
S280-75-26
S280-75-31
S280-75-32
S280-75-33
S280-75-34
S280-75-36
S280-75-37
S280-75-38
S280-75-39

3, 3A
2, 3
2, 3
3, 3A
2, 3
3, 3A
2, 3
3, 3A
3
3, 3A
3A
3, 3A
3A

KA1002ME
KA531ME
KA472ME
KA1037ME
KA458M E
KA1004ME
KA880ME
KA1036ME
KA418ME3
KA333M E
KA418ME7
KA639ME3
KA542ME

S280-75-40
S280-75-41
S280-75-42
S280-75-43

3A
3, 3A
3, 3A
3, 3A

S280-75-44 3, 3A
S280-75-45 3A

KA880ME
KA1137ME
KA1163ME
KA1009ME,
KA1010ME,
KA1011 ME,
KA1012ME
KA531ME
KA1174ME

Sequence Coordination
Surge Protection
ThermostaticalIy Controlled,
Heater
Minimum-Trip Doubler
Fuse-Elimination
Lockout Indicating
Instantaneous Trip
Battery-Charging
Remote Trip
DC Voltage Supply
Instantaneous Lockout
Sequence Coordination
Reclose-Blocking
Sequence Coordination
Remote Lockout
ThermostaticalIy Controlled
Heater
DC Voltage Supply
Target Annunciator
Minimum Response Time
Low Ground Fault Tripping

S280-75-47 3A

KA1021ME

S280-75-48 3A

KA1119ME,
KA1122ME
KA2003ME

S280-75-49 3, 3A
S280-75-50
S280-75-51
S280-75-52
S280-75-53
S280-75-55
S280-75-56
S280-75-57
S280-75-61

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TABLE 15
Type ME Control Plug-In Panel Components Form 2 (Above
S/N 1900), Form 3 (Above S/N 4000), Form 3A (Above S/N
26000)
Catalog No.
KA216ME1S
KA216ME2S
KA216ME3S
KA216ME4S
KA216MESS
KA216ME6S
KA216ME7S
KA216ME8S
KA216ME9S
KA216M E11S
KA216ME13S
KA216ME14S
KA216ME15S
KA216ME16S
KA216ME17S
KA216ME18S
KA216MEKS
KA217MEAS
KA217MEBS
KA217MECS
KA217MEDS
KA217MEES
KA217MEFS
KA217MEGS
KA217MEHS
KA217MEJS
KA217MEKS
KA217MELS
KA217MEMS
KA217MENS
KA217MEPS
KA217MERS
KA217METS
KA217MEVS
KA217MEWS
KA217MEXS
KA217MEZS
KA243MEXXXS

KA244ME10SS
KA244MEXXXS

Fuse Elimination
Temperature Regulated Battery
Charger
Phase and Ground Protective
Accessory
Capacitor Backup Trip

Remote Close With Cold Load

Pickup
3, 3A
KA545ME3
Load Current Indicator
3, 3A
KA2039ME
Recloser Status
3, 3A
KA2035ME2 Remote Non-Reclose and
Remote Ground Trip Block,
Maintained Contact
3 3A
KA2071 ME1 Remote Non-Reclose and,
Remote Ground Trip Block,
Pulsed Contact
3, 3A
KA2070ME
Remote Close With Cold Load
Pick Up, Remote Lockout
and Recloser Status
3 3A
KA2072ME
Remote Battery Test and,
Battery Voltage Monitor
Analog output
3, 3A
KA2047ME
Remote Battery Test and
Voltage Monitor
2, 3, 3A KA1142ME3 Portable Dual Rate Battery
Charger

KA244ME5.8S
KA275MEXXS
KKA301MEXXXS

KA302MEXXXS

KA101SMES
KA1016MES

Description
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 1
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 2
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 3
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 4
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 5
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 6
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 7
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 8
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 9
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 11
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 13
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 14
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 1S
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 16
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 17
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve 18
Ground Trip Timing Plug Curve K
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve A
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve B
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve C
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve D
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve E
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve F
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve G
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve H
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve J
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve K
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve L
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve M
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve N
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve P
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve R
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve T
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve V
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve W
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve X
Phase Trip Timing Plug Curve Z
Phase Min Trip Resistor 100,120,140,170,
200, 240, 280, 300, 340, 400, 480, 560, 600,
680, 800, 960, or 1120 Amp Yellow Label for
all Reclosers Except ME and VSMT.
Change XXX in Catalog No. to Amps.
Ex: KA243ME280S
Low Ground Min Trip Resistor 10 Amp Yellow
Label for all Reclosers Except ME and
VSMT
Ground Min Trip Resistor 25, 35, 50, 70,100,
120,140,170, 200, 240, 280, 340, 400, 480,
or 560 Amp Yellow Label for all Reclosers
Except ME and VSMT. Change XXX in
Catalog No. to Amps. Ex: KA244ME140S
Low Ground Min Trip Resistor 5.8 Amp
Yellow Label for all Reclosers Except ME
and VSMT
Reclosing Delay Single Value, INST. or 60
Sec. Change XX in Catalog No. to INST.
Ex: KA275MEINST
Phase Min Trip Resistor 200, 240, 280, 340,
400, 480, 560, 600, 680, 800, 960,1120
1200,1360 1600 1920 or 2240 Amp Blue
Label for ME and VSMT Reclosers only.
Change XXX in Catalog No. to Amps.
Ex: KA301ME800S
Ground Min Trip Resistor 100,140, 200, 240,
280, 340, 400, 480, 560, 680, 800, 960, or
1120 Amp Blue Label for ME and VSMT
Reclosers only. Change XXX in Catalog
No. to Amps. Ex: KA3O2MES60S
Reset Delay Multiple Value Plug Including
Settings for 1015, 30, 45, 60, 90,120 and
180 Seconds
Reclosing Delay Multiple Value Plug Including
Settings for 1,2,5,7,10,15,30 and 45 Seconds

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TABLE 16
Type ME Control Circuit Boards and Control Cables
Form 2 (Above S/N 1900), Form 3 (Above S/N 4000,
Form 3A (Above S/N 26000)
Catalog No.
KA1ME7
KA1MEXX

KA18ME20
KA18MEXX

KA251 ME
KA252ME
KA253ME
KA254ME
KA255ME
KA256ME
KA257ME
KA267ME

Description
Control Cable, 7 Ft. All Reclosers
Longer Control Cable: 8 Thru 80 Ft. for RVE RXE
VWE, VWVE, WE, WVE Reclosers. 8 Thru 19 Ft.
for CXE, ME, VSA, VSAT, VSML, VSMT
Reclosers. Replace XX With Length.
Control Cable, 20 Ft. for CXE, ME, VSA, VSAT,
VSML, VSMT Reclosers
Extra Long Control Cable: 81 Thru 125 Ft. for
RVE, RXE, VWE, VWVE, WE, WVE Reclosers.
20 Thru 35 Ft. for CXE, ME, VSA, VSAT, VSML,
VSMT Reclosers. Replace XX With Length.
Phase Trip No. 1 Circuit Board for Form 2
Phase Trip No. 2 Circuit Board for Form 2
Ground Trip No. 1 Circuit Board for Form 2
Ground Trip No. 2 Circuit Board for Form 2
Output Circuit Board
Diode Circuit Board for Form 2
Battery Charging Circuit Board for Form 2
Reclose and Reset Circuit Board for Form 2

Catalog No.
KA381MES
KA382MES
KA383MES
KA384MES
KA385MES
KA386MES
KA387MES
KA388ME1S
KA388ME2S
KA1103ME
KA1109ME8
KA1L00ME9
KA1172ME

Description
Reclose and Reset Circuit Board for Form 3
and 3A
Diode Circuit Board for Form 3 and 3A
Output Circuit Board for Form 3 and 3A
Ground Trip No. 2 Circuit Board for Form 3 and 3A
Ground Trip No. 1 Circuit Board for Form 3 and 3A
Phase Trip No. 2 Circuit Board for Form 3 and 3A
Phase Trip No. 1 Circuit Board for Form 3 and 3A
Battery Charging Circuit Board for Standard
Charger on Form 3 and 3A Below 53381
Battery Charging Circuit Board for Dual Rate
Charger on Form 3 Above 5500 and Form 3A
Tie Board for Form 3A
120-Vac Ballast and Surge Card for Fixed or
Temperature Regulated Battery Charger
240-Vac Ballast and Surge Card for Fixed or
Temperature Regulated Battery Charger
Temperature Regulated Battery Charging Board
for Form 3A

TABLE 17
Type ME Control Replacement Parts and Accessories
Form 2 (Above S/N 1900), Form 3 (Above S/N 4000), Form 3A (Above S/N 26000)
Catalog No.
KA107LS1
KA107LS2
KA234ME1
KA250ME
KA279ME
KA287ME5S
KA287ME6S
KA290ME1
KA293ME2
KA304ME1
KA304ME4
KA316ME2S
KA316ME4S
KA325ME2
KA333ME7
KA333ME8
KA333ME9
KA333ME10
KA333ME11
KA333ME12
KA406ME
KA410ME
KA418ME3
KA418ME7S
KA423MES
KA450ME2S
KA452ME
KA458ME3
KA458ME4

Description
Relay Assembly
Relay Assembly
Ground Matching Transformer (1 Per Control)
Tie Board for Form 2
Phase Matching Transformer (3 Per Control)
Form 2 and 3
24-Vdc Supply Adapter Accessory for Form 3,
from 5501 Thru 25999
24-Vdc Supply Adapter Accessory for Form 3A
Above 26000
Selector Switch and Wire Pistol Grip Form
2 and 3
Load Current Indicator Accessory Form 3,
Above 5500
Reset After Successful Reclose Accessory for
Form 2, Below 1900
Reset After Successful Reclose Accessory for All
Form 3 Controls
Remote Closing Accessory for Form 2, 1900
and Above
Remote Closing Accessory for Form 3,
Above 5500
Adapter Accessory for Form 3 Control to Form 1
Recloser
Blocking of Reclosing Accy. When Deenergized
for 120-Vac for Form 3 Above 5500 to 26000
Blocking of Reclosing Accessory When
Energized for 12O-Vac for Form 3, Above 5500
to 26000
Blocking of Reclosing Accessory When
Deenergized for 240-Vac for Form 3, Above
5500 to 26000
Blocking of Reclosing Accessory When
Energized for 240-Vac for Form 3, Above 5500
to 26000
Block of Reclosing Accy.120-Vac While
Deenergized, for F3A 26000 and Above
Block of Reclosing Accy.120-Vac While
Energized, for F3A 26000 and Above
Input Plug and Wire Harness for Form 2
Tie Board for Form 3
Sequence Coordination Accessory for Form 3,
Below 5500
Sequence Coordination Accessoryfor Form 3
5501-25999 and Form 3A, Above 26000
Circuit Boardfor Remote Closing Accessory
Battery24V, for Form 3 and 3A
Control Counter Assembly Form 1 2, 3 and 3A
Battery Charging Accessory 115-Vac for Form 3,
from 5501 Thru 25999
Battery Charging Accessory 230-Vac for Form 3
from 5501 Thru 25999

Catalog No.
KA472ME3S
KA514ME1
KA531ME3S
KA544ME1S
KA544ME2S
KA544ME3S
KA544ME4S
KA578MES
KA609ME1
KA614ME1
KA638ME1S
KA639ME3S
KA641 ME500
KA642ME500
KA682ME1
KA684ME
KA689ME920
KA703ME
KA710ME2
KA710ME3
KA712ME3
KA712ME4
KA713ME1
KA713ME2
KA713ME3
KA713ME4
KA713ME5
KA713ME6
KA713ME7
KA713ME8

Description
Lockout Indicating Contact Accy.for Form 3
Above 5500 and Form 3A
Phase Trip Protection Accessory1 Required
Per Control for Form 2, 1615 and Above; for
Form 3 Below 4100; Obsolete
Fuse Elimination Accessory for Form 2, 1900 and
Above, Form 3 and Form 3A
Heater Element Oniy 120-Vac 100-85F
Heater Element Only 240-Vac 100-85F
Heater Element only 120-Vac 60-15F
Heater Element Only 240-Vac 60-15F
Potential Battery Chargerfor Form 3 only
Target AccessoryWith Indicating Buttons,
Phase Trip only for Double Size Cabinet, for
Form 3 Below 5500; obsolete
Control Cable Locking Sleeve
Battery Test Voltmeter Portable Type
Remote Lockout Accessory for Form 3 Above
5500 and Form 3A
Single Cabinet
Double Cabinet
Standard Input Plug Board and Harness Form 3
Battery Connector
Ground Trip Sequence Selector Switch Form 2
and 3
Battery (Gould) for Form 1Obsolete
Battery Adapter Kit for Connection of Form 2
Battery to Form 3 Control, Male Receptacle
Battery Adapter Kit for Connection of Form 3
Battery to Form 2 Control, Female Receptacle
24-Vdc Supply Adapter Accy. for Field
Installation for Form 3, Below 5500
24-Vdc Supply Adapter Accessory for Field
Installation for Form 3, 5500 and Above
Field Kit for Thermostatic Heater With Surge
Protection 115-Vac, for 1900 to 12250
Field Kit for Thermostatic Heater with Surge
Protection 23O-Vac, for 1900 to 12250
Field Kit for Thermostatic Heater with Surge
Protection and Fuse Disconnect 115-Vac, from
S/N 12250 to 26000
Field Kit for Thermostatic Heater With Surge
Protection and Fuse Disconnect 230-Vac, from
S/N 12250 to 26000
Field Kit for Thermostatic Heater 120-Vac, 85/100
Degree F. Above 26000
Field Kit for Thermostatic Heater 120-Vac,
15/60 Degree F; Above 26000
Field Kit for Thermostatic Heater 240-Vac,
85/100 Degree F; Above 26000
Field Kit for Thermostatic Heater 240-Vac,
15/60 Degree F; Above 26000

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TABLE 17
Type ME Control Replacement Parts Acessories
Form 2 (Above S/N 1900), Form 3 (Above S/N 4000), Form 3A (Above S/N 26000) (continued)
Catalog No.
KA716ME
KA719ME
KA720ME
KA721ME
KA734ME1
KA734ME2
KA734ME3
KA734ME4
KA734ME5
KA734ME6
KA734ME10
KA734ME11
KA734ME12
KA734ME13
KA734ME14
KA734ME15
KA735ME
KA736ME
KA741 ME4
KA741 ME5
KA746ME
KA835ME901
KA835ME902
KA852ME2S
KA871ME2
KA1000ME1S
KA1000ME2S
KA1002ME4S
KA1002ME5S
KA1004MES
KA1021 ME4
KA1021 ME5
KA1021 ME6
KA1030ME2S
KA1036ME1S
KA1036ME2S
KA1036ME5S
KA1036ME6S
KA1036ME7S
KA1036ME8S
KA1037ME1S
KA1037ME2S
KA1037ME5S

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Description
Reclosing Fuse Replacement Kit
120-Vac Surge Protection Field Kit
240-Vac Surge Protection Field Kit
Battery Post Installation Kit, 4000 and Above
48-Vdc Supply Adapter (AEP only 15 Amp)
125-Vdc Supply Adapter (AEP only 5 Amp)
125-Vdc Supply Adapter (AEP only 5 Amp)
48-Vdc Supply Adapter (15 Amp) from 5501 Thru
25999
125-Vdc Supply Adapter (15 Amp) from 5501
Thru 25999
125-Vdc Supply Adapter (15 Amp) from 5501
Thru 25999
48-Vdc Supply Adapter (15 Amp) 26000 and
Above
125-Vdc Supply Adapter (5 Amp) 26000 and
Above
125-Vdc Supply Adapter (15 Amp) 26000 and
Above
48-Vdc Field Kit for DC Supply15A 240-Vac
F3A
125-Vdc Field Kit for DC Supply5A 240-Vac
F3A
125-Vdc Field Kit for DC Supply15A 240-Vac
F3A
Battery Bracket Mounting Kit for GE Batteries in
Controls Below 15000
Conversion Kit to Cold Load Pickup from Form 3
to Form 3A
Retrofit Kit for Replacing Demand MetersWith
Instantaneous Indicating Elements Below
35909
Retrofit Kit for Replacing Demand Meters
Without Instantaneous Indicating Elements,
Below 35909
Battery24V, for Form 2
Phase Trip Sequence Selector Switch
Phase Trip Sequence Selector Switchfor Use
With Sequence Coodination Accessory
Standard Heater240V
Battery Charging Isolation Transformer
Minimum Trip DoublerLocal Operation
Phase only
Minimum Trip DoublerLocal Operation
Phase and Ground
Minimum Trip DoublerRemotely operated
Minimum Trip DoublerThree Wire Control to
Double Return
Remote Trip Accessory Kit
Protective Accessory Field Kit for Ground Trip
4000 to 50071, Supersedes KA921 ME4
Protective Accessory Field Kit for Phase Trip
4000 to 50071, Supersedes KA921 ME5
Protective Accessory Field Kit for Phase and
Ground Trip4000 to 50071, Supersedes
KA921 ME6
Fault IndicatorCounter Type Phase and
Ground, Above 14450
Instantaneous LockoutPhase only, Multiple
of 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0, or 5.6
Instantaneous LockoutPhase Only, Multiple
of 5.6, 8.0 11.2 16.0 or 22.4
Instantaneous LockoutPhase and Ground,
Both With Multiples of 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0, or 5.6
Instantaneous LockoutPhase and Ground,
Phase Multiple of 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0 or 5.6;
Ground Multiple of 5.6, 8.0, 11.2, 16.0, or 22.4
Instantaneous LockoutPhase and Ground
Phase Multiple of 5.6, 8.0, 11.2 1 6.0 or 22.4
Ground Multiple of 1.4, 2 0, 2.8, 4.0 or 5.6
Instantaneous LockoutPhase and Ground,
Both With Multiples of 5.6, 8.0, 11.2, 16.0, or
22.4
Instantaneous TripPhase only, Multiples
of 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0 or 5.6
Instantaneous TripPhase only, Multiples
of 5.6, 8.0, 11.2 16.0, or 22.4
Instantaneous Tr;pPhase and Ground, Both
With Multiples of 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0 or 5.6

Catalog No.
KA1037ME6S
KA1037ME7S
KA1037ME8S
KA1102ME1
KA1103ME
KA1109ME8
KA1109ME9
KA1134ME1S
KA1137ME1S
KA1137ME2S
KA1141ME1
KA1142ME3
KA1159ME
KA1160ME
KA1163MES
KA1174ME1S
KA1174ME2S
KA1193ME
KA1194ME1
KA2003MES
KA2035ME2S
KA2039ME1S
KA2039ME2S
KA2047MES
KA2070ME1S
KA2070ME2S
KA2071ME1S
KA2072MES
KA2189MES
KP457ME
KP483ME1
KP509ME
KP674ME1
KP884ME
KP894ME1
KP953ME
KP1077ME1S
KP1100ME
KP1110ME
KP1139ME1
KP2069A4
KP2069A8
KP2075A2
KP2075A4
KP2075A13
KP2075A18
KP2075A19
KP2080A1S
KP2080A2S
KP4060A12
KP4060A22
KP4061A3
K721525105018A
K999904310283A

Description
Instantaneous TripPhase and Ground. Phase
Multiple of 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0 or 5.6; Ground
Multiple of S.6, 8.0, 11.2, 16.0, or 22.4
Instantaneous TripPhase and Ground, Phase
Multiple of 5.6, 8.0, 11.2, 16.0, or 22.4: Ground
Multiple of 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0, or 5.6
Instantaneous TripPhase and Ground, Both
With Multiples of 5.6, 8.0, 11.2, 16.0, or 22.4
Standard Input Plug Board and Harness for
Form 3A
Tie Board, Form 3A
Standard Charger Board120-Vac, F3A Only
Standard Charger Board240-Vac, F3A Only
Automatic Resetting Fault Indicator Circuit Board
AnnunciatorType Target AccessoryAuto
Reset, Phase only; Above 14450
AnnunciatorType Target AccessoryAuto
Reset, Phase and Ground; Above 14450
Selector Switch and Wire Pistol Grip, Form 3A
only
Shelf Battery Charger, Portable
Ground Trip Sequence Selector SwitchForm
3A only
Operations to Lockout Sequence SwitchAl1
Controls
Minimum Response Time
Temperature Regulated Battery Charger Accy.
120-Vac, for F3A 26000 and Above
Temperature Regulated Battery Charger Accy.
240-Vac, for F3A 26000 and Above
Harness only for Standard Input Plug Board
for F3A
Standard Input Plug Board only for Form 3A
Remote Close With Cold-Load Pickup
Remote Non-Reclose and Ground Trip Block
Maintained Contact, 24V
Recloser StatusWithout Indicator Lamps
Recloser StatusWith Indicator Lamps
Battery Monitorover 30-Vdc/Under 22-Vdc
Indication
Remote Close With Cold Load Pickup Remote
Lockout and StatusWithout Indicator Lamps
Remote Close With Cold Load Pickup Remote
Lockout and StatusWith Indicator Lamps
Remote Non-Reclose and Ground Trip Block
Pulse Contact, 24V
Battery MonitorAnalog
Remote Indication of Fault Target Accessory
Mounting Strip (Conducting)
Trip Resistor Clamps
Mounting Strip Insulating
Sequence Relayfor Form 3 and 3A
Circuit Board Shield
Battery Mounting Bracket, Form 3 and 3A
Panel Locking Spring
Cover
Fuse Block Single Section
Fuse Block End Closure Unit
Flip Disc TargetComplete
Knob for Number of operations Selector
Switches (Ground, Phase or Lockout)
Manual Control Switch Handle
2 Amp FuseType AGC, Glass Tube; Min.
Qty. 5
3/4 Amp Fuse, Type AGX
15 Amp FuseType BAN, Fibre Tube; Min.
Qty. 5
3/8 Amp Fuse, Slow Blow Type MDQ, Min. Qty. 5
6 Amp Fuse, Type BAN
Plastic Battery ConnectorMale, Battery
Connechon
Plastic Battery ConnectorFemale, Control
Connection
120 Volt Relay, 2 to 60 Sec.
28 Volt Relay, 2 to 60 Sec.
28 Volt Relay, 0.15 to 1.0 Sec.
Screwfor Trip Resistors Clamps
Bulb24V, for Lockout Indicator

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APPENDIX V
Schematic diagrams
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Form 3 Connections (below S/N 5500)
Form 3 Connections (S/N 5500-25999)
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41

Type ME Electronic Recloser Control

Form 2 Connections

Figure 54.
Form 2 connection diagram (below S/N 1900). Since late Form 2 and early Form 3 controls share common circuits and design,
this connection diagram is given for reference.

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Form 2 Connections - continued

Figure 54 - continued.

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Type ME Electronic Recloser Control

Form 3 Connections

Figure 55.
Form 3 connection diagram (below S/N 5500).

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Form 3 Connections - continued

Figure 55 - continued.

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Type ME Electronic Recloser Control

Form 3 Connections

Figure 56.
Form 3 connection diagram (S/N 5500 to 25999).

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Form 3 Connections - continued

Figure 56 - continued.

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Type ME Electronic Recloser Control

Form 3A Connections

Figure 57.
Form 3A connection diagram.

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Form 3A Connections - continued

Figure 57 - continued.

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Type ME Electronic Recloser Control

P.O. Box 1640

Waukesha, WI 53187
www.cooperpower.com

2002 Cooper Power Systems, Inc.

Kyle is a registered trademark of Cooper Industries, Inc.
Printed on Recycled Paper

KRP
1/01