OSM Recloser Specifications

and General Overview

OSM Recloser Specifications

and General Overview
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The RC10 System

The Outdoor Switching Module (OSM)
The RC10 Controller
System Function Overview
Hardware Testing Accessories

The RC10 System

The RC10 System

Automatic Circuit Recloser (ACR) Controller package

consists of:

Compliant to Standards:

NOJA Outdoor Switching Module (OSM)

NOJA RC10 (ACR Controller)
ANSI/IEEE C37.60-2003
IEC 62271-111

Designed for Overhead and Substation Installation

Overhead OSM ACR and Controller

Control Cubicle

OSM Recloser

Control Cable

Optional Voltage
Transformer or LV
Source

Auxiliary Supply Cable

NOJA Power RC10 Range

Supported Voltages 15.5kV, 27kV, 38kV

Manufacturing Options Single Phase, Double
Pole and Three Phase reclosers

Model and Serial Number

Serial Number
Prefix

Description

Part Number

025

OSM 15 310
series

OSM15-16-800310

026

OSM 27 310
OSM27-12-800series
310
Example 0200113070858 = OSM38-12-630-300
020
OSM 38 300 3
OSM38-12-630Full list of modelphase
numbers is available from
300 factory

OSM Technical Specs

15.5kV Device
OSM27-310

Applicable Standards
IEEE C37.60-2003/IEC 62271-111
Rated Voltage
15.5 kV
Rated Continuous Current
800A
Fault Break Current (RMS)
16 kA
Fault Make Current (Peak)
40 kA (50Hz)
Short Time Current (3 sec)
16 kA
BIL Level
- 110 kV
Power frequency withstand voltage 50 kV
Mechanical/Rated Current Operations
30,000 Operations
Fault Break Capacity operations
70
Operating Temperature
- 40C +55C
Duty Cycle:
O-0.1s-CO-1s-CO-1s-CO
Closing Time
<60ms
Opening Time
<30ms
Interrupting Time
<50ms
For additional specifications Consult the manual

OSM Technical Specs

27kV Device
OSM27-310

Applicable Standards
IEEE C37.60-2003/IEC 62271-111
Rated Voltage
27 kV
Rated Continuous Current
800A
Fault Break Current (RMS)
12.5 kA
Fault Make Current (Peak)
31.5 kA (50Hz)
Short Time Current (3 sec)
12.5 kA
BIL Level
- 150kV
Power frequency withstand voltage 60 kV
Mechanical/Rated Current Operations
30,000 Operations
Fault Break Capacity operations
70
Operating Temperature
- 40C +55C
Duty Cycle:
O-0.1s-CO-1s-CO-1s-CO
Closing Time
<60ms
Opening Time
<30ms
Interrupting Time
<50ms
For additional specifications Consult the manual

OSM Technical Specs

38kV Device

Applicable Standards
IEEE C37.60-2003/IEC 62271-111
Rated Voltage
38 kV
Rated Continuous Current
800A
Fault Break Current (RMS)
12.5 kA
Fault Make Current (Peak)
31.5 kA
Short Time Current (3 sec)
12.5 kA
BIL Level
- 170 kV (195 kV Ph-E)
Power frequency withstand voltage 70 kV
Mechanical/Rated Current Operations
30,000 Operations
Fault Break Capacity operations
70
Operating Temperature
- 40C +55C
Duty Cycle:
O-0.1s-CO-1s-CO-1s-CO
For additional specifications Consult the manual

Type Testing
All ACRs and
their Controllers
are paired and
Type tested
together to
relevant IEC and
ANSI standards
by third party
accredited
laboratories

The Outdoor Switching Module

(OSM)

OSM Overview and Key Features

3-phase Automatic Circuit Recloser (ACR)

Vacuum Interruption with solid dielectric/air insulation
Stainless Steel tank
3 x CTs and 6 x Voltage sensors as standard
CT Open-Circuit protection
No Active electronics components in the tank
Arc fault containment and venting
Integrated Surge Arrester mounting brackets
Silicone Rubber Bushings
IP65/NEMA 4 protection
Provision for mechanical counter

OSM Design
Connectors for HV cables
(different options available

Powder-coated
stainless steel tank

Silicone Rubber
bushings

Control cable
connection point

Mechanical Trip Ring for

Hook Stick
(underneath)

Rails to provide support

during transportation
And for mounting.

OSM Recloser Operation

3 phase simultaneous operation

3 x Mechanically ganged Low Voltage Magnetic Actuators
Driven by the Capacitor Impulse from Switchgear Interface Module (SIM)
Can be opened electrically or manually
Can be closed only electrically (no manual close facility)
Manual trip opens the Recloser and isolates the coil when pulled down
Double pole microswitches
Mechanical Trip Device requires <30kg pull to open device

OSM Recloser Mounting

OSM Recloser
Connectors and Bushings

Silicone rubber
bushing, creepage
distance: 1284
mm (33.78
mm/kV), Taut
string clearance:
355 mm
Standard tinplated brass
tunnel connector:
40 240 mm sq
cable (aluminium
or copper)
Optional 2-hole
palm tin-plated

OSM Custom Options

Control Cable length option (Maximum 20m)

Insulated HV Cables
Bird Guards
Mechanical Counter
VT completed with mounting bracket, bird guards and
HV and LV cables
Surge Arresters

OSM Custom Options Bird Guard

OSM Custom Options Voltage Transformers

The RC10 Controller

RC10 Controller Design

Completely Modular design consists of 6 major components

Relay Module
Switchgear Interface Module (SIM)
Power Supply Module (PSM)
General Purpose I/O Module (GPIO)
Operator Panel (HMI)
Battery

RC10 Key Features

Powder Coated Stainless Steel enclosure with heat-reflecting paint

3 point door locking and pad locking mechanism
IP66 / NEMA 4 protection
Military Grade Control cable Connection
Separate AC compartment with supply voltage 110/220 Vac
All electronic PCBs have metal shielding
Easy navigation and programming using HMI
Intelligent Power Management System
Triple shielded screened cable
Extensively type tested
Multiple cable entry holes
Grounded Mounting Plate for radio, modem, RTU or other communication
equipment.

RC10 Operator Panel (HMI)

Big 17x40 back lit LCD

Allows control, configuration and data
interrogation
Bright LEDs including HLT LED
Dual LEDs for On/Off status of
protections
System Running LED
Contrast Adjustment (30-100%)
Buttons, LED and LCD Test Function

HMI Basic Information

Local/Remote Control
One button press toggles
between Local and Remote
Control. LED Indicates control
mode
When in Local Control mode
all Remote Control functions
are inhibited.
When in Remote Control
mode all Local Control
functions are inhibited.
Tripping of the device is
allowed regardless of control
mode

Closing the
Recloser
One Button Press to
Close
LED Indicates switch
position
Panel must be
turned ON to
operate this
function

Opening the
Recloser
One Button Press to
Open
LED Indicates Switch
Position
Panel must be turned
ON to operate this
function

HMI Basic Information

Scroll Buttons

Panel ON/OFF
One button press
toggles between ON
and OFF
Holding the button
tests all LCD characters
and LED indications
(Pressing any button
will also turn the panel
ON)

Allow
up/down/left/right
movements for
screen cursors for
menu selections

Escape
Button
To abort a
selected item or
go back

Enter
Button

Hold to
Adjust
Adjusts the contrast
of the LCD
characters on the
screen

To enter or
accept a change
or menu

*Please note that the screen will

automatically turn itself off after 5 minutes

HMI Basic Information

Protection
Buttons
Can be disabled in
software to prevent
operation.

Hot Line Tag

The Hot Line Tag (HLT)
blocks a close operation
from any source. The Hot
Line Tag LED is lit when HLT
is active. Protection settings
cannot be changed while
Hot Line Tag is active.

Active Group
A one button press will toggle through Group
1 then to Group 2 then to Group 3 then to
Group 4. The LED indication will flash to let
you know which protection group you are
changing to.
The ENTER button must be pressed to then
activate that particular protection group.
Please Note this is the only button required to

System Status

Real time instantaneous measurements can be viewed

under System Status

Current and Voltages

CURRENTS AND VOLTAGES

Panel Navigation
[Turn Panel ON] [SYSTEM
STATUS]
[Current /Voltages]

Voltages (kV):
A
21.9
B
R
0.0
S

21.9
0.0

C
T

21.9
0.0

AB
RS

37.9
0.0

BC
ST

37.9
0.0

CA
TR

37.2
0.2

Currents (A):
A
0
B
N
0

Power Supply

UPS Information

POWER SUPPLY STATUS

Panel Navigation
[Turn Panel ON] [SYSTEM
STATUS]
[Power Supply]

Last Power Restart:

14:00:57 14/10/11

AC Input
Battery Voltage (Ubt)
Battery Current (Ibt)
Battery Capacity (%)
External Load Output

OFF
13.8V
0.50A
100
OFF

Warnings and Malfunctions

Warning and Malfunctions

Panel Navigation
[Turn Panel ON] [SYSTEM STATUS]
[WARNING]

SYSTEM STATUS

GENERAL WARNING MALFUNCTION

21/01/2011, 14:12:18
OSM Disconnected

Warning and Malfunctions

Battery Supply This means that there is no AC supply
present to the recloser and it is running on Battery Supply only. A
fully charged battery will last for approx. 120+hours before
shutting down. Please check the UPS status explained earlier in
this document for remaining percentage of battery capacity.

OSM Coil Isolated This means that the Mechanical trip ring
is in the isolated position and the switch can not be closed until it
is returned to the normal (up) position.

SIM CAPS NOT CHARGED This means that the SIM module
that houses capacitors for tripping and closing is not ready to be
operated. It will appear when the mechanical trip is isolated. It will
also appear when the cubicle is powered up for the first time and
the capacitors are being checked and charged.

Please contact NOJA Power service if any Malfunctions are

experienced on the equipment for further advice and procedures.

Identification

Identification
IDENTIFICATION
Panel Navigation

[Turn Panel ON] [SYSTEM STATUS] [Press

ESC]

[MAIN MENU]
[Identification: Relay]

RELAY
Model #
Serial #
Database
Software
Hardware
FPGA

SIM

U-boot
U-Kernel

Panel I/O Languages

REL-01
01A1212050087
11.0.0.0
1.8.0.0
2.1
0.0.21549
1.8.0.0
1.8.0.0

IDENTIFICATION
[Identification: SIM}

RELAY

SIM

Serial #
Software
Hardware

Panel

I/O

0171211120279
1.8.0.0
3.0

Languages

Switchgear Interface Module(SIM)

Switchgear Interface Module (SIM) provides

Power Management
Contains Capacitor bank for Recloser Operations
First Level of Signal Conditioning for relay, System Running LED
Control cable connection

RC10 Power Management

RC10 Power management controlled by SIM

Battery temperature is monitored by the SIM module and
charging current is adjusted to ensure optimum charging.
An External load (eg radio or modem) can be supplied for
a user configurable time (External Load Time) of up to
1440 minutes after loss of AC supply before
automatically shutting down to conserve batteries.
Ext load supply output = 10.2 16 VDC

RC10 Power Management

The controller will move into

standby state when Aux supply is
off and the User set shutdown
level is reached.
20% = factory default

External Load will not turn off is

Ext load time is set to zero.

Communications equipment
connected to the Ext load can be
reset with Ext load Reset time.
zero = no reset

RC10 Power Management

The external supply will supply 20W on average over a rolling

60 seconds window. So, for example, if the external load
supplies 30W in the first 30 seconds then only 10W can be
supplied over the next 30 seconds to ensure an overload does
not occur as shown in Example 2 below.

Short circuit protection is provided for external supply

Relay Module

Relay Module (REL)

Contains microprocessor, FPGA, data logger, RTU
3 x USB ports (NOJA approved accessories only)
1 x RS-232 (DTE)
3 x Inputs (User Defined)
1 x Ethernet Port (REL-02)
Signal processing for measurement and protection

Power Supply Module

Power Supply Module (PSM)

Contains transformer, 6.3 Amp fast blow fuse, 4 Amp MCB and GPO
PCB with surge protection circuit
Voltage Selection switch
Can operate on 110 (99 146) Vac or 220 (198 264) Vac
Maximum Controller Power Consumption 65 W
Short Circuit protection for Ext_Load 6 Amp
Battery (with fast blow 6.3 Amp fuse and battery switch)

General Purpose
Input/Output Module
(GPIO)

Optional Input Output Modules (IO)

Single Voltage inputs 12 150 Vdc
Up to 2 modules can be fitted
Contains 8 inputs and 8 outputs
Each output has NO and NC contacts
SCADA Control and Monitoring
Isolated (5 kV impulse)
Digital Inputs on Relay Module (DI)
Can be assigned to any control point
NOT ISOLATED wiring not to be taken outside

Minimum isolation requirements: 3 kV, 1000 W protection

System Function Overview

Function Overview

Measurement
Power Measurement
System Voltage
Frequency
Loss of Supply Detection
Phase Configuration
Real Time Clock

Fast Keys
Delayed Close
Configurable Fast Keys
RC10 Power Management
Serial and Model Number
Single/Three phase
Calibration

Measurement
Current measured on all phases standard
Voltage measured on ALL bushings (when open) - standard

Measurement
The SIM Module accepts the signals from the CVT and CT
outputs in the OSM tank and transfers them through to the
Relay Module after filtering the signals
The Relay Module converts the analogue signals received
from
the SIM Module into digital data for use by measurement
and protection
The measurement data is filtered for harmonic content and
the
RMS value of the fundamental signal is used by Protection
and Indication applications

Measurement

Measurement

Frequency is automatically detected and system will lock onto this

frequency

Current and voltage channels are sampled 32 times during each

power frequency cycle

RMS values for active and reactive power / energy values, power
frequency, power direction and phase sequence are calculated
once per cycle

Metering and display values are updated every 16 cycles

RC10 Logging Overview

RC10 Logging

The RC10 can accurately log large amounts of network

data
RC10 generates and maintains user configurable data
Protection logging and SCADA settings
Historical data
Counters
Can be viewed on the RC10 panel or via CMS

Logging Categories

Lifetime Counters

C/O Counter (Increments on each Open)

Mechanical Wear (%)
Contact Wear (%)

Fault Counters
SCADA Counters
Logs
Change Log
Close/Open Log
Event Log

Power Quality

Oscillography
Harmonics
Interruptions
Sags and Swells

Lifetime Counters
Close / Open Total Operations.
Mechanical Wear (%).
Contact Wear (%)

SCADA Counters

Change Log
Details about parameter changes
-

Old Values
New Values
Source of Change
Active Group during change
Timestamps (hh:mm:ss:000)
Dates
Configurable search filter
Not viewable in HMI

Close / Open Log

Details about close and open events

-

Operation Type
Operation Source
Operation State
Critical Parameters
Fault history index per trip
Configurable search filter
Timestamp (hh:mm:ss:000)
Date
Viewable from HMI

Close / Open Log Pre Fault History

Pre fault historical event for Trip on Fault

-

Logged index of 50 cycles up to the trip

Logs Ia, Ib, Ic, In Current characteristics
Logs Ua, Ub, Uc Voltage characteristics
Logs Uab, Ubc, Uca Phase Voltage characteristics
U1 Polarising Voltage
F Frequency Characteristics
A0 Zero Sequence Angle
A1 Positive Sequence Angle

Event Logs

Detailed system and functional events

-

Event Title
Start /End Event
Source of Event
Relevant Phase
Relevant State
Critical Parameters
Timestamp (hh:mm:ss:000)
Date
Viewable from HMI

Event Logs

Load Profile

Interval logging of predefined data

-

Logging interval of 1m up to 120m

More than 100 Selectable data points
Configurable up to 30 reporting events
Timestamp (hh:mm:ss:000)
Date
Current, Voltage, Phase to Phase, Phase to Ground
Power, Power Factor, Frequency
Energy and Other configurable items.

Load Profile Example

Power Quality
Data relating to power quality issues can be captured by
the RC-10 and can be analysed to allow utilities to address
the cause of these factors before they degrade line assets
or trigger penalties from regulatory bodies.
Data includes:

Oscillogram of the waveform (COMTRADE)

Harmonics
Long and Short Interruptions
Sags and Swells.

Power Quality

System Voltage & Frequency

System Frequency
detected automatically
on RC10 startup
System Frequency is
saved into permanent
memory
System voltage is
Critical for all Voltage
and Automation

System Voltage & Frequency

All User settings can be changed from the Panel or

transferred
from the CMS software package

Loss of Supply Detection Level

The LSD element indicates to other protection elements
that supply has been lost. To provide validation of loss of
supply both voltage and current are monitored, activation
of the Loss of Supply Detector output requires (Uabc< OR
Urst< OR (Uabc< AND Urst<)) AND Iabc<.
The LSD_level is configurable between 0.5kV and 6.0kV.
Refer to section 5.2 for details on how to change the
LSD_level
setting.
Title
Designation
Range
Resolution
Factory
Default
Loss of Supply
Detector Level

LSD Level (kV)

0.5 6.0kV

0.1kV

Phase Configuration
Phase Configuration allows a customer the
capability to re-configure default phase
designations, according to their own line
connections to the Recloser
All measurements, indicators, records,
protection settings and counters operate
according to the new phase designations

Phase Configuration
Title

Designation

Range

Resolution

Factory
Default

Phase
Configuration

Phase
Configuration

ABC/ACB/BCA/CAB/BAC/CBA

NA

ABC

Example
If phase configuration was set
to CAB and fault records
indicated a recurring B phase
fault.
Linesmen sent to inspect the
fault should look for a problem
along the cable connected to
C phase on the OSM tank.

Real Time Clock

The Real Time Clock

provides measurement of
real date/time for all
elements with 1ms
resolution.
The clock is powered
directly from the battery
and, once set, date and
time only requires
adjustment if the battery
has been disconnected or
turned off with no auxiliary
supply connected to the RC
cubicle.

Real Time Clock

Controller time can be synchronised with time from PC using CMS

or by SCADA
Time can be set through the Panel

Real Time Clock

Controller time zone must be correctly set for site location so that
event log time stamps to be at the local time. Otherwise log time
stamps will be recorded at GMT/UTC time (+00:00).
Eg. Brisbane, Australia = UTC+10:00
San Francisco, USA = UTC -8:00
Sao Paulo, Brazil =
UTC -3:00

Real Time Clock

SCADA time must be configured for Local or GMT/UTC for correct

time stamp at the Master control room.

Fast Keys

Fast keys allow the status of protection elements and the active
protection group to be set by an operator using a single push
button.
When enabled they can only be used when the Panel is set to
Local control mode.
The panel Fast Keys can be programmed to be available or not
available according to local operating practice. If a Fast Key is
disabled, pushing it will have no effect.
If a fast key is Disabled (eg. AR)
AR function can still be ON.
The button has been made
unavailable.

Configurable Fast Keys

Configurable Fast Keys

Panel Fast Keys have functionality to allow restricted reconfiguration of
some of the fast keys to meet some specific customer requirements.

Four options are available. Specific overlay stickers are available for
each

Delayed Close

This feature inserts a delay

before closing the Recloser
when the Close button is
pressed on the Operator Panel
(or PC initiated, using CMS).

The delay can be set from 0

300 seconds. This allows an
operator time to move away
from the Recloser before the
close operation occurs.

Off by default

Serial and Model Number

The OSM Serial number defines the OSM Switch Type.

It is important that the correct serial number is
entered.
Coefficients are provided on certificate in the RC10

Serial and Model Number

The OSM type and serial number can be changed on

the Panel

Single/Three Phase
Single phase, Two Pole and
Three Phase devices both use
the same controller and
software
Single phase only has an A
phase
Changes between Single Phase
and other models restricted
First 3 digits of OSM serial
number define switchgear type

Calibration

Current sensing is carried out by Current Transformers

(CTs). Voltage sensing is by means of Capacitive Voltage
Transformers (CVTs).

An individual calibration coefficient is determined for each

of the six voltage channels received from the OSM. These
six measurement coefficients and the OSM serial number
are also entered by the user.

Calibration
Coefficients
programmed at
factory
Coefficients on
factory test
summary
Coefficients
available from
factory if lost

Conclusion
1.
2.
3.
4.

The RC10 System

The Outdoor Switching Module
The RC10 Controller
System Function Overview

Questions?

Contact:
MartinV@nojapower.com.au
www.nojapower.com.au