Form 6 Microprocessor-Based Recloser Controls for Pole, Rack, and Yard Mount Applications Frequently Asked Questions

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1 Form 6 Microprocessor-Based Recloser Controls for Pole, Rack, and Yard Mount Applications Frequently Asked Questions How To Use This Publication This publication (Bulletin B ) contains detailed product and application information and provides answers to commonly asked questions about the Form 6 recloser control and ProView application software. If you have additional questions concerning the design, operating features, or application of the Form 6 pole mount, rack mount, or yard mount recloser controls, contact your Cooper Power Systems Representative. Contents General / Reference Information... 1 Form 6 Pole Mount Recloser Control Technical Information... 3 Application Information... 3 Power Information... 4 Ordering Information Form 6 Rack Mount Recloser Control Technical Information... 5 Application Information... 5 Power Information... 6 Ordering Information Form 6 Yard Mount Recloser Control Technical Information... 6 Application Information... 6 Power Information... 7 Ordering Information Protocol Information ProView Software Information TCC Editor II Information Idea Workbench Information GENERAL / REFERENCE INFORMATION 1. What are the advantages of the Form 6 recloser control? The Form 6 recloser control is a powerful and flexible system to provide custom solutions for distribution engineers. It includes extensive protective functionality, standardized hardware design, simple interactive graphical interfaces, automation integration, system analysis tools, and comprehensive front panel customization. The control can be configured, by the factory or by the user, for a wide variety of applications. If user requirements change, the control functions can be modified via the Idea Workbench to meet the new requirements. The Form 6 rack, yard, and pole mount microprocessor-based recloser controls include comprehensive system protection functionality, including phase, ground, and negative sequence overcurrent protection, over/underfrequency and voltage protection, directionality, sensitive earth fault, and sync check. Engineering features such as ProView interface software with the Idea Workbench, TCC Editor II, and Oscillography Replay highlight innovative new tools to standardize on one protection system for any distribution system. 2. The Form 6 pole, rack, and yard mount recloser controls look similar. What is the difference between them? The Form 6 rack mount recloser control, designed for substation house applications, is powered from DC station supply service and even mounts side-by-side in a rack to economize valuable substation real estate. The Form 6 yard mount recloser control includes a weatherproof, steel cabinet for direct mounting on the recloser s substation frame, while using substation battery supply power. AC power is also required for various accessories, such as low voltage closing. The Form 6 pole mount recloser control includes a weatherproof, steel cabinet for direct mounting on a utility pole with an internal battery back-up power supply powered from AC. The pole and yard mount cabinets include a doubleentry system that allows for simultaneous access to the front and back of the control. 1

2 Form 6 Pole, Rack, and Yard Mount Recloser Controls 3. Explain the Form 6 control front panel. How is the front panel customizable? What is customizable through the 4 x 20 HMI? Explain the removable inserts feature. The intuitively designed front operating panel is separated into two clearly identified, color-coded sections: The top portion of the control is used for programming the control. The lower portion of the control is used for operation. The front panel LCD display is used to configure the operating settings for the control. It is also used to display metering, counter information, control parameters, reset alarms, and provide diagnostic information. A sharp, backlit 4 line x 20-character display is included in the programming section. The LCD panel contrast is field-adjusted to allow for various mounting heights and applications. The LCD provides extensive status information regarding the distribution system, recloser, and control using a minimum of eight navigational keypads in an organized menu structure. The navigational keypads also include accelerated plus and minus keypads for quick setting changes; direct scroll up, down, left, and right keypads; along with immediate enter and menu keypads for direct operation. The LCD also uses four function keys for setting and operation instructions. Customization of the LCD is available through the Idea Workbench. Simply select up to eight different analogs and eight different statuses, and four switches, all with user-configured names and logic to customize the LCD for the utility s operating practices. The control programming section also includes 20 LEDs (25 with the expanded LED accessory) for status indication. The user can remove one of the insert labels in the programming section to customize the LEDs as required. The user can relabel the default indicators (Indicator 1, Indicator 2, and Indicator 3) by using their own insert with their own utility-specific nomenclature. The lower portion of the control also includes an insert label to change the name of the Option #1, Option #2, and Option #3 one-touch function keys. The function keys, with the appropriate label, are defined through the Idea Workbench providing unmatched user-flexibility. 4. Is the Form 6 compatible and retrofittable to all Kyle reclosers? The Form 6 rack and yard mount recloser controls are adaptable to the following Kyle reclosers: WE, WVE27, WVE38X, VWE, VWVE27, VWVE38X, VSA12, VSA16, VSA20, VSA12B, VSA20A, VSO12, VSO16, and Auxiliary- Powered* NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA38. A new control cable is required to connect the Form 6 rack mount recloser control to these reclosers. Existing control cables are acceptable for the Form 6 yard mount recloser control up to the length limits. The Form 6 pole mount recloser control is adaptable to the following Kyle reclosers: WE, WVE27, WVE38X, VWE, VWVE27, VWVE38X, VSA12, VSA16, VSA20, VSA12B, VSA20A, VS012, VS016, and Auxiliary- Powered* NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA38. The NOVA triple-single recloser (15, 27, 38 kv) is adaptable to use either Form 6 pole, yard, or rack mount recloser control. 5. Is there a retrofit kit to change out old VS family reclosers? A retrofit kit is not required. The current VSA family of reclosers may be suitable for Form 6 recloser controls based upon control cable lengths and the specific type of Form 6 control required. The Form 6 pole mount control, with the self-contained battery and separate battery charger, is compatible to present VSA reclosers up to 50 feet, based upon wire gauge. However, there are reduced cable lengths for the Form 6 rack and yard mount controls based upon the power requirements of the VSA recloser. The chart of cable lengths is included in the Pole, Yard, and Rack Mount Control Ordering Information sections of this document. 6. Is the Form 6 compatible with reclosers from other manufacturers besides Kyle? The Form 6 recloser control has not been certified to operate correctly with any other manufacturer s reclosers as specified in ANSI standard C What is the difference between the Form 5 and Form 6 controls? In general, the Form 5 control provides users with preconfigured algorithms for protection, metering, and automation, while the Form 6 platform combines preconfigured algorithms with user-customized logic. 8. Will the control always include a control cable? The control cable is an accessory offered for all versions of the Form 6 control. Specifically, for the Form 6 rack mount control, there is a plug only on one end of the control cable to allow for connections to the terminal block on the back of the rack mount control. *Auxiliary-Powered NOVA recloser (Type B mechanism) 2

3 Frequently Asked Questions 9. Is it possible to lockout the control without locking out the recloser? For example, if the Form 6 is set for two shots to lockout and there are two sequence coordination operations, will the control advance to lockout? It is not possible to lockout the control on a sequence coordination operation. The control will only sequence to the operation one less than the programmed operations-to-lockout independent of the sequence coordination operations. 10. Can the Form 6 control work with the NOVA control-powered** recloser? Yes, the Form 6 pole mount control is NOVA controlpowered** compatible. The control includes the option to select the 19-pin receptacle. The Form 6 yard and rack mount controls are not available with the NOVA control-powered** recloser based upon the internal power supply design. 11. Is there a Trip Fail Detection feature? Yes, should a trip signal and an overcurrent detection simultaneously occur or the trip signal is present while the contacts remain closed, trip fail detection will occur. This function is identified Local Breaker Backup (LBB) and is located as part of the SETTINGS dialog box. Also, signals such as Fail to Trip, Fail to Close, and Interrupter Malfunction are in the Idea Workbench. 12. What other literature is available? Bulletins, technical specifications, reference documents, service instructions, etc. can be found on or linked to from our website FORM 6 POLE MOUNT CONTROL Form 6 Pole Mount Control Technical Information 1. How much does the Form 6 pole mount control weigh? The weight of one Form 6 pole mount recloser control is 34 kg (75 lbs.). 2. What are the Form 6 pole mount control dimensions? The Form 6 pole mount control cabinet dimensions are as follows: 400 mm (15.75 in) wide 710 mm (28 in) high 340 mm (13.5 in) deep Form 6 Pole Mount Control Application Information 1. Where is the Form 6 pole mount control used? The Form 6 pole mount recloser control is intended for direct mounting on a utility pole or for substations where a substation battery is not used. 2. Why use the Form 6 pole mount control instead of the yard or rack mount controls? The three versions of the control are intended to meet various customer applications. Since, based upon economics, many smaller substations do not require a substation battery, the Form 6 pole mount control, with a self-contained power supply and battery backup, is an excellent choice. 3. Is the Form 6 pole mount control backward compatible? Yes, the Form 6 pole mount recloser control is adaptable to the following Kyle reclosers: WE, WVE27, WVE38X, VWE, VWVE27, VWVE38X, VSA12, VSA16, VSA20, VSA12B, VSA20A, VS012, VS016, Auxiliary- Powered* NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA38, and NOVA Triple-Single 15, 27, and 38 kv. A new control cable is not required, unless the length surpasses the recommended control cable guidelines for the Form 6 control. **Control-Powered NOVA recloser (Type A mechanism) *Auxiliary-Powered NOVA recloser (Type B mechanism) 3

4 Form 6 Pole, Rack, and Yard Mount Recloser Controls Form 6 Pole Mount Control Power Information 1. Where does the Form 6 pole mount control get its power? For the Form 6 pole mount recloser control, incoming AC power is routed to the Power Supply/Battery Charger Board from either 120 Vac or 240 Vac supplied by an auxiliary transformer rated 1kVA. If the recloser includes low voltage closing, a 5kVA transformer is required. The battery charger includes a temperaturecompensated design to optimally charge the control battery. The power supply/battery charger board also includes an auxiliary power supply for connection to communication equipment (radios, modems, etc.). The auxiliary power supply is rated 28 Vdc, 65 Watts peak. A separate 28 Vdc to 13.8 Vdc power supply accessory is available for communication equipment rated for 13.8 Vdc at 2.5 amps maximum. 2. What are the heater power requirements? The control has a standard 15 Watt thermostatically controlled heater (ON 70 F, OFF 85 F) for humidity control and voltage input independent. The heater is powered from the power supply board. 3. Explain the power and battery functions and capabilities with loss of AC and battery. The Form 6 pole mount control is equipped with either an 8 Amp-Hour or 13 Amp-Hour 24 Vdc lead acid battery for operation upon loss of AC power. The control maintains full operation from the battery for a period of time dependent upon the battery size: 8 Amp-Hour 15 hour maximum (20 C) 13 Amp-Hour 25 hour maximum (20 C) In the event that the AC power has not returned within the times listed above, the control disconnects the battery from the circuit. The control continuously monitors the battery voltage. To prevent battery damage, the control shuts down automatically upon detection of low battery voltage (below 22 Vdc) for 60 seconds. Control programming settings and parameters including event recorder are stored in non-volatile memory and retained upon loss of control power. The time/date clock continues to operate for approximately 30 days after loss of control power. 5. Does the battery need to be present when there is AC power? No, the battery is a backup supply should AC not be available. This is applicable for most reclosers. (Refer to Question 9 in this section for the exception.) This applies only to the Form 6 pole mount control, as the Form 6 rack and yard mount controls are powered from DC only. A battery is required for the Form 6-TS control. 6. Is the battery the same battery that is used in the Form 5, Form 4, etc. controls? Yes. 7. Is Auxiliary Power Supply available with the Form 6 pole mount control? Yes, there are three auxiliary power supplies available for the Form 6 pole mount control: Standard: Power supplied from the AC-to-DC convertor between P3-1(+) and P3-2{-). This auxiliary power is rated for 65 watts peak at 28Vdc. Radio Power Supply (accessory): The radio power supply is fused by a 1 amp in-line fuse at 28Vdc input voltage. The output is 13.8 Vdc between P2-1(+) and P2-2(-). The output is rated for 17.25W. Whetting Voltage Power Supply: This power supply is available for the purpose of having a whetting voltage to the control s I/O. This voltage is available at TB9 on the back of the module at 28Vdc between TB9-1(+) and TB9-(-). This voltage source is rated for 1Amp load. 8. If AC power is lost on a Form 6 pole mount control, will radio power, etc. also be lost? No, power is provided through the battery. 9. Will the Form 6 pole mount control trip and close without the battery present when it is connected to a control-powered NOVA recloser? Yes, since the energy is available directly from the AC source, the unit can operate correctly with AC power present independent of the battery condition. However, the reclose intervals must be set for one-half (0.5) second or greater to allow for ample charging of the trip/close capacitors. 4. How often must the battery be replaced? The battery has a life expectancy of four to six years. 4

5 Frequently Asked Questions Form 6 Pole Mount Control Ordering Information 1. What accessories are available with the Form 6 pole mount control? 120 Vac or 240 Vac Low Voltage Closing Two-Pin or Three-Pin Input Power Receptacles BCT Terminal Blocks Auxiliary Terminal Block Additional Eight Inputs / Eight Outputs Discrete Interface Board Accessory Cable Locking Sleeves RS-232 Cable Stainless Steel Cabinet 120 Vac GFI Duplex Outlet Fiber Optic Interface Accessory Radio Mounting Accessories 2. What are the available control cable lengths for the Form 6 pole mount control? Length Length Recloser Type Gauge (Meters) (Feet) WE, WVE27, WVE38X, VWE, VWVE27, VWVE38X, Auxiliary-Powered (max.) 80 (max.) NOVA15, NOVA27, to to 125 and NOVA to to 200 NOVATS-15, NOVATS-27, NOVATS (max.) 95 (max.) VSA12, VSA12B, VSA16, VSA20, to 6 11 to 20 VSA20A, VSO12, to to 35 VSO to to 50 Control-Powered NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA to to Is a Fiber Optic accessory available? Yes, the Fiber Optic Interface accessory provides a permanent link for two-way, real-time, serial communications with a remote terminal unit (RTU), telephone modem, or personal computer. Fiber Optic communication allows an operator at a remote location to monitor the status of the Form 6 recloser control and display data: Control programming settings Event recorder information Demand current metering Recloser duty monitor The operator can reconfigure the control parameters and remotely open and close the recloser. FORM 6 RACK MOUNT CONTROL Form 6 Rack Mount Control Technical Information 1. How much does the Form 6 rack mount control weigh? The weight of one Form 6 rack mount recloser control with handles attached to both sides is 7 kg (15 lbs). 2. What are the Form 6 rack mount control dimensions? The Form 6 rack mount control dimensions are as follows: Without Handles 220 mm (8.75 in) wide 222 mm (8.75 in) high 229 mm (9 in) deep With Handles 262 mm (10.25 in) wide 222 mm (8.75 in) high 254 mm (10 in) deep Form 6 Rack Mount Control Application Information 1. If one double rack mounted Form 6 requires service, must both controls be de-energized? Yes, both controls must be de-energized if one requires service. The controls are attached to each other and the front panel must be removed to separate them. 2. Is the Form 6 rack mount control acceptable for motor-operated reclosers? Yes, but there are control cable limitations. 3. Where is the Form 6 rack mount control used? The Form 6 rack mount recloser control is designed for substation applications with a substation battery and substation house. The design enables two units to be mounted side-by-side in a standard 19 inch substation rack with the mounting height not to exceed 5U. 4. Why use the Form 6 rack mount control instead of the pole or yard mount controls? The substation design will determine if it is best suited for a Form 6 pole, rack, or yard mount control. The substation designers can evaluate the requirements of the entire substation without being restricted to a specific Form 6 control model. 5

6 Form 6 Pole, Rack, and Yard Mount Recloser Controls Form 6 Rack Mount Control Power Information 1. Where does the Form 6 rack mount control get its power? The operating power consists of one of the following options: 24 Vdc ±20% Vdc universal input power supply 2. Is there an auxiliary power supply? Yes, there is a fused 28 Vdc auxiliary power supply designed to provide up to 40 Watts (peak) for either whetting voltage or communication equipment applications. It is rated for 1.0 amp maximum. 3. Is the Form 6 rack mount control available with the existing 19-pin control-powered NOVA recloser? No, only the Form 6 pole mount control is available with the existing 19-pin control-powered NOVA recloser. Form 6 Rack Mount Control Ordering Information 1. What accessories are available with the Form 6 rack mount control? KA85ME Control Cable Accessory Recloser Interface Junction Box Recloser Interface Junction Box Cable Fiber Optic Accessory Additional Eight Inputs / Eight Outputs Discrete Interface Board Accessory RS-232 Cable Mounting Kits There are three mounting kits available: Single Rack Mount KME Mounting Kit includes two handles. Double Rack Mount KME Mounting Kit includes two handles and one connecting plate. Single Mount w/filler Plate KME Mounting Kit includes two handles and one filler plate. 2. What are the available control cable lengths? Cooper Power Systems provides a control cable accessory (KA85ME) with a connector on one end to connect to the receptacle on the recloser. The other end is hard-wired directly to the Form 6 recloser control. Several control cables are available based upon the recloser type and required distance between the recloser and control. The available Form 6 rack mount control cable lengths for Kyle reclosers with KA85ME control cable accessory are as follows: Length Length Recloser Type Gauge (Meters) (Feet) WE, WVE27, WVE38X, VWE, VWVE27, VWVE38X, Auxiliary-Powered NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA to to 200 VSA12, VSA12B, VSA16, VSA20, VSA20A, VSO12, VSO to 9 5 to Is Fiber Optic available? Yes, for serial communications requiring fiber optics, a fiber optic accessory is available separate to the Form 6 rack mount recloser control. The kit includes a fiber optic converter to be powered from 9-32 Volts DC, a 6-foot pigtailed power connector, and a 6-foot 9- to 25-pin RS-232 cable. FORM 6 YARD MOUNT CONTROL Form 6 Yard Mount Control Technical Information 1. How much does the Form 6 yard mount control weigh? The weight of one Form 6 yard mount recloser control is 34 kg (75 lbs.). 2. What are the Form 6 yard mount control dimensions? The Form 6 yard mount control cabinet dimensions are as follows: 400 mm (15.75 in) wide 710 mm (28 in) high 340 mm (13.5 in) deep Form 6 Yard Mount Control Application Information 1. Where is the Form 6 yard mount control used? The Form 6 yard mount recloser control is intended for direct mounting on the recloser s substation frame, while using substation supply power. 6

7 Frequently Asked Questions 2. Why use the Form 6 yard mount control instead of the rack or pole mount controls? The Form 6 yard mount control is ideal for substations with DC power supply service and long distances between the substation house and the recloser. The Form 6 yard mount control reduces the installation cost of wiring between the control and the recloser. Form 6 Yard Mount Control Power Information 1. What is the required operating power for the Form 6 yard mount control? The operating power consists of one of the following options: 24 Vdc ±20% Burden 14 Watts Vdc universal input power supply Burden 14 Watts 2. What are the heater power requirements? The control has a standard 15 Watt thermostatically controlled heater (ON 70 F, OFF 85 F) for humidity control and voltage input independent. The heater is powered from 120 Vac or 240 Vac. 3. Is there an auxiliary power supply? Yes, there is a fused 28 Vdc auxiliary power supply designed to provide up to 40 Watts (peak) for either whetting voltage or communication equipment applications. It is rated at 1.0 amp maximum. 4. Is the Form 6 yard mount control available with the existing 19-pin control-powered NOVA recloser? No, only the Form 6 pole mount control is available with the existing 19-pin control-powered NOVA recloser. Form 6 Yard Mount Control Ordering Information 1. What accessories are available with the Form 6 yard mount control? Control Cable Additional Eight Inputs / Eight Outputs Discrete Interface Board Accessory RS-232 Cable 120 Vac GFI Duplex Outlet Cable Locking Sleeves Incoming Power Receptacles Fiber Optic Interface Accessory Low Voltage Closing BCT Terminal Blocks Accessory Auxiliary Terminal Block Accessory 2. What cable lengths are available for the Form 6 yard mount control? Length Length Recloser Type Gauge (Meters) (Feet) WE, WVE27, WVE38X, VWE, VWVE27, VWVE38X, Auxiliary-Powered NOVA15, NOVA27, NOVA to 24 5 to 80 VSA12, VSA12B, VSA16, VSA20, VSA20A, VSO12, VSO to to Is a Fiber Optic accessory available? Yes, the Fiber Optic Interface accessory provides a permanent link for two-way, real-time, serial communications with a remote terminal unit (RTU), telephone modem, or central computer. Fiber Optic communication allows an operator at a remote location to monitor the status of the Form 6 recloser control and display data: Control programming settings Event recorder information Demand current metering Recloser duty monitor The operator can reconfigure the control parameters and remotely open and close the recloser. PROTOCOL INFORMATION 1. What protocols are available? Modbus DNP IEC DNP TCP/IP 2. Are the protocols user-configurable? The user can select either Modbus or DNP 3.0 protocol through the Communications Workbench for either the rear panel RS-232 or RS-485 serial ports. If RS-232 is selected for Modbus or DNP 3.0, the RS-485 serial port defaults to the same selected protocol. If RS-485 is selected for Modbus or DNP 3.0, the RS-232 serial port defaults to ProView. ProView software is not supported on the RS-485 serial port. 3. Is the 2179 Protocol available? Yes. 7

8 Form 6 Pole, Rack, and Yard Mount Recloser Controls 4. Is it possible to run more than one protocol at a time? Yes, both Modbus and ProView or DNP 3.0 and ProView can operate concurrently from the back panel dependent upon the RS-232 and RS-485 connections. 5. Is Oscillography accessible via DNP 3.0? Oscillography is only accessible through ProView software, not DNP 3.0 or Modbus. 6. In order to remotely access Oscillography and have a permanent SCADA connection for DNP 3.0, can the RS-485 port be configured for DNP 3.0 and the RS-232 port configured for ProView? Yes, this is an excellent method to accomplish Oscillography. 7. It is possible to use the front RS-232 port for SCADA? No, the front RS-232 port is designated for ProView protocol only. 8. Can both the front and back RS-232 ports be utilized simultaneously (using the front for ProView and the back for another protocol)? Yes. This is acceptable and eliminates concern about disconnecting the SCADA system prior to local interrogation of the control. 9. How should the user connect RS-485 on a multi-drop configuration? The recommended pinout assignments are described within each installation manual. 10. Are the RS-232 and RS-485 ports on the back panel interchangeable between ProView and another protocol? No, the RS-485 port cannot be configured for ProView protocol. 11. It is possible to use a Fiber Optic accessory? Yes, a fiber optic accessory is available. 12. What is the maximum baud rate? The maximum baud rates vary based upon the application and protocol: The front and rear panel RS-232 ports with ProView application software have a maximum baud rate of baud. The rear panel RS-232 / RS-485 ports with Modbus protocol has a maximum baud rate of baud. The rear panel RS-232 / RS-485 ports with DNP protocol has a maximum baud rate of baud. 13. It is possible to change the BAUD rate when ProView is connected to the front panel? While connected to the front panel, the user can change the BAUD rate of the other ports located on the back panel. 14. What type of IRIG-B input does the Form 6 have? The Form 6 control utilizes TTL IRIG-B because the TTL signal provides a clearly defined transition, so the exact time can be more precisely measured. There are two types of IRIG-B in common use, TTL and 1kHz modulated. Most substation TTL sources provide both types of outputs or can be switched between the two. The 1kHz modulated is primarily used over telephone lines or for long distances, while the TTL version is used for short distances or at a single site. FORM 6 PROVIEW APPLICATION SOFTWARE INFORMATION 1. What is ProView? ProView is an advanced operating system that utilizes the power of a personal computer to maximize the usefulness of the Form 6 recloser control. Just as the Form 6 recloser control is a modular, updateable product, so is the ProView application software. ProView provides an integrated environment for the configuration and operation of the Form 6 recloser control, as well as a comprehensive programming system for developing power system applications. 2. What are the minimum ProView application software PC requirements? ProView application software must be installed on a personal computer that meets these minimum system requirements: Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows NT SP6, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista TM operating system Intel Pentium II processor (or equivalent) with a 300 MHZ minimum speed 128 MB of RAM 130 MB of free hard-disk storage space Monitor screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels 3. How many computers is one ProView CD-ROM authorized for? The CD-ROM can be used for multiple personal computers (PCs) because the authorization is based upon individual PCs, not the installation CD-ROM. 8

9 Frequently Asked Questions 4. Is there a Setup Wizard? Yes, the Setup Program will launch automatically if there is not a previously installed version of ProView software on your PC. If the Setup Wizard does not run, the Installation setup must be launched by opening the.exe file on the CD-ROM. 5. What are the Authorization Levels? VIEW: The user can view any of the settings or metering quantities available from the application menu. No changes are allowed at this access level. OPERATE: The user has all the capabilities of the VIEW level, with access to Trip and Close buttons within the Application Diagram. No changes are allowed at this access level. MODIFY: The user has all the capabilities of the OPERATE level and can modify the Idea Workbench and SETTINGS dialog boxes. The user at this level also sets up access for other users. 6. Who defines the passwords for each authorization level? The user-defined passwords are defined by the user with MODIFY access. 7. Does the user need to be connected to the control or recloser to set up ProView? No, but ProView must be connected to the control to download or upload any changes. 8. Is the ProView response-time faster if the user works offline? Yes, since the information is not being continuously updated, the response time is improved. Also, the user should review the performance of their PC based upon the recommended PC requirements. 9. Does the installation CD-ROM include insert label options for word processing software? Yes, the installation CD-ROM does include an insert label template for customized inserts. 10. Can ProView communicate with competitor reclosers? ProView operating software is only applicable to Cooper Power Systems reclosers and relays. It is not available as an OEM product to other recloser manufacturers. 11. Is it compatible with V-Pro? V-Pro is no longer available for purchase, but Cooper will continue to support current users. 12. Can the user see all settings at once? Yes, the settings are available in ProView under the Settings menu and are stored as a text file. The user can view all the settings through any word processing software. 13. Is there a way to print out the Settings file, similar to the Form 5 control? Yes. In the ProView software, select File>Save As. Save the Settings file as a.txt file and print. 14. What are the Oscillography capabilities? Oscillography provides current and voltage waveforms, along with protection functions and recloser response status changes. There are twelve different blocks of oscillography information, including symmetrical components, phasor input magnitudes, online views of phasor inputs and sync scope, event viewing phasor inputs, event viewing sync scope, directional, phasor input wave forms, user programmable status, user programmable oscillography and status, and contact inputs/outputs. The oscillography data presents two cycles of pre-trigger information and eight cycles of post trigger information for each event. The last ten events are stored in the control and can be saved to disk for later viewing. The oscillography information is stored in volatile memory. 15. Can Oscillography be monitored online? Online view is available for either the phasor inputs or the Sync Scope blocks in Oscillography. 16. What is Oscillography Replay? The Oscillography Replay feature enables oscillography events to be played back through the control scheme, even with altered settings. This feature allows the user to determine how the Form 6 recloser control would have behaved for the same fault under different settings. The user can view accurate graphical events to compare actual control performance against expected results. 17. What can the user print? Through ProView, the user can print any of the 16 Idea Workbench blocks, all the logic and schematics developed in the Idea Workbench, the Sequence of Events recorder, and the Application Diagram. In addition, the Settings files can be saved to a.txt file and printed through any word processing software program. 18. Will the Form 6 control come from the factory with a scheme already in place? Yes, the same Form 6 scheme will be included as standard for all versions of the Form 6 recloser control. This includes the Form 6 pole, rack, and yard mount controls. 9

10 Form 6 Pole, Rack, and Yard Mount Recloser Controls 19. Can the user modify a group while another group is active? Explain the concept of Active and Modify. If not connected, why does the user have to know what the active setting group is? Yes, the user can modify a group while another group is active. The concept of Active and Modify enables the user to know exactly which group is active while making changes. This simplifies the configuration while in the testing and pre-installation stage. 20. How does the user know the PC and control are properly connected? After connection is successfully established and all settings are equal between the PC and the Form 6 control, the COMPARISON STATUS button on the toolbar indicates the equal sign (=). Also, communications is represented by the red and green simulated LEDs on the COMMUNICATIONS STATUS button in ProView. 21. Are there any settings to match up similar to the Form 5 control? The Form 6 control terminology is very similar, if not identical, to the Form 5 control terminology. Minimum trip, TCC, recloser intervals, and reset time are a few of the settings that are identical between controls. 22. How does the user enable a change from ProView to the control? When a change is made in ProView, but it is not in the control yet, the user sees the not-equal sign ( ) on the COMPARISON STATUS button. Click this button to Download Selected Settings to Device. 23. While downloading a new scheme, does the control keep operating? Yes, the control continues to operate while a new scheme is downloading. After the new scheme is downloaded, no protection is active for approximately eight seconds while the protection files are updated. 24. Why does the Form 6 control blink after the user downloads changed settings or changes setting groups? The control confirms the change was accepted in the control by blinking the LEDs once. During this confirmation process, the protection files are being updated, and no protection is active for approximately eight seconds. 25. Is there a validity check? There is no validity check in the Form 6 recloser scheme. The flexibility of the ProView Idea Workbench User Workbench provides unlimited combinations, which may be or not be evaluated as valid. 26. What happens if the user attempts to make a setting outside of range? ProView software includes a dialog box and a description of the minimum and maximum acceptable values. Should a user attempt to enter a value outside the range, the value will not be accepted, and a dialog box indicating the value is outside of the range will appear. 27. How is Cold Load Pickup accomplished? The control includes a Cold Load Pickup feature to prevent the control from tripping while energizing nonfault system loads. This feature has independently programmable minimum trip value, time-current curve, reclose interval, and number of independent operations to lockout for each protection profile. Cold Load Pickup also includes TCC Multipliers, TCC Adders, Minimum Response Time, Time Dial Reset, and High Current Lockout. High Current Lockout is set by the user in primary amps and is not affected by changes to the minimum trip values. 28. Is Cold Load Pickup available in a reclose sequence? During the reclose sequence, the Form 6 control maintains proper coordination using the programmed time-current curves. The Cold Load Pickup function is disabled during this interval to avoid improper coordination with other overcurrent devices. 29. Is Cold Load Pickup always on unless deselected by the user? Is it the default? Can Cold Load Pickup be blocked at the factory (as the default)? The user is able to enable or disable the Cold Load Pickup function through ProView software. Cold Load Pickup is defaulted to the BLOCKED position. 30. Are Alternate Profile names changeable in ProView? Alternate Profiles maintain the same names in ProView to provide consistent terminology for recloser control. Specific insert labels can be created for the Form 6 control front panel interface to meet specific user operating practices. 31. Can the user customize Setting Group names or copy profiles from one to another? The user Setting Group can be saved to a text file using any file name the user chooses. Profiles are easily copied from one profile to another. 32. Is triple-single overcurrent protection available? Yes, this is an ordering option. 10

11 Frequently Asked Questions 33. How does the user know Sensitive Ground/ Earth Fault (SEF) is enabled? Sensitive Ground/Earth Fault Protection status is readily available through ProView software and can be configured to connect to the operator panel onetouch function keys (Option #1, Option #2, or Option #3). SEF can then be enabled/disabled from the Form 6 control front panel. 34. What are the Event Recorder capabilities? The Form 6 recloser control contains capabilities to perform Sequence of Events time-stamping for up to 25 event types. This event recorder includes the date and time of the event and appropriate metering analogs based upon event type. Eight of these event types are user-defined through the Idea Workbench. Factory-defined event types include: Overcurrent Protection Trip External Trip Non-Reclose Trip External Close Lockout Reset The Event Recorder maintains a minimum of 90 events. The Sequence of Events screen provides date and time stamped event data along with the instantaneous voltage and current magnitudes for each phase at the time of the event. The user can also print or write the data to file from the Sequence of Events screen. 35. Does the Form 6 recloser control display Harmonics? Yes, both Voltage and Current Harmonics are included as standard features in the Form 6 control, including THD, and 2nd 15th harmonics. 36. Is auto restoration available for Underfrequency? Yes, there is the ability to restore and close the unit through restoration of frequency. The restoration frequency is selected along three timers to assure proper system response for frequency restoration. 37. Is Fast Trip Blocked field-configurable? Yes, Fast Trip Blocked is configurable as part of the SETTINGS dialog box. 38. Will there be a way to download new versions of ProView off the internet? ProView software is not offered as an available download. If a CD is required, consult your Cooper Power Systems representative. Future usage of the internet includes downloading firmware upgrades, Idea Workbench files, and setting files. 39. Will users receive updated versions of ProView as each revision is released? Yes, ProView updates will be provided to users based upon the specific customer request. The user will not be required to use the new revision. Instead, users will determine the value of the firmware/ scheme, based upon the changes involved. TCC EDITOR II INFORMATION 1. How many Time Current Curves are available? Kyle offers 50 standard Time Current Curves complete with TCC Modifiers. The TCCs are identified with industry-accepted recloser nomenclature or IECdefined curves. In addition, there are five Time Current Curves that can be completely user-defined with the TCC Editor II. 2. How does the user edit Time Current Curves? The TCC Editor II in ProView enables the user to edit Time Current Curves with a graphical user interface that, while extremely powerful, provides intuitive steps to edit a TCC. 3. It is possible to change TCCs independent of TCC Editor II? If so, how? Yes, the dialog boxes under the ProView Settings menu allow the user to select from fifty Time Current Curves and apply various TCC modifiers. 4. Can the user write into TCC Editor II? There is direct importing from the TCC Editor II to ProView, as the design of the TCC curve is generated in the TCC Editor II. There is no direct exporting from ProView to the TCC Editor II at this time. 5. Is the Hot Line Tag default TCC1? The control will respond based upon the composite curve of the configured TCC1 and the configured definite time delay for Hot Line Tag. 6. How is the Form 6 control Hot Line Tag function different from the Form 5 control? The Form 6 control uses both the definite time delay and the configured TCC1, while the Form 5 control uses a separate inverse TCC for Hot Line Tag functionality. Refer to Question 5 in this section. 11

12 Form 6 Pole, Rack, and Yard Mount Recloser Controls 7. Unlike the Form 5, which has TCC1, 2, 3, and 4, there are only two TCCs on the Form 6. TCC1 is fast and TCC2 is slow, similar to the Form 4C. It seems confusing. Why aren t they the same for all Cooper Power Systems recloser controls? Continued customer feedback drives the product development feature set for our products. Some functionality, such as the two TCCs, was preferred over setting four TCCs. 8. Is there one common TCC Editor for all Cooper Power Systems controls? Yes, the TCC Editor is common for all Cooper Power Systems controls. IDEA WORKBENCH INFORMATION 1. What is the Idea Workbench? ProView software includes the Idea Workbench to customize hardware control and status points, serial communication points, front panel function keys, LCD display, and LED status indicators. The Idea Workbench allows the user to implement any type of custom logic or algorithm with a simple and intuitive drag and drop construction. The user can access any internal signal, any contact input or output, values of analog inputs, or communications inputs. Once the logic or algorithm has been constructed, the result can be used to operate output contacts or have other effects on the Form 6 recloser control. This logic can be analyzed during event playback or with the Virtual Test Set (VTS) feature of ProView. Quickly program operating settings with standardized dialog boxes, yet customize applications with the Idea Workbench. Default settings for the control and status points include common functions such as Recloser Lockout, Open, Close, Ground Trip Block, etc. Simple user-customization for Supervisory Inputs/ Outputs, LEDs, and Operating functions. Quick-connect graphic wiring. Full SCADA input/output availability. Operational I/O capability. 3. Does the Idea Workbench affect the scheme or the settings? The Workbench portion of the ProView software is a powerful programming tool that will allow additions and changes to the operational logic of the protection and control scheme. Yes, it will affect the scheme. 4. Is it possible to configure illogical or unsafe things on the Idea Workbench? Yes, the flexibility needed for developing new applications does not limit the user from potentially developing logic that will produce unexpected results. Since there are many variables and user-selected operating characteristics associated with any particular installation, the user should take the necessary steps to assure that the design, configuration, installation, and use of operating software (schemes) are maintained in a secure and controlled manner by properly trained personnel. 2. Must the Idea Workbench always be used? No, but some uses are as follows: Select and visualize a multiple logic gate connected to multiple arrays of functions by clicking and dragging the application to a location. Save Idea Workbench files to be used again, as needed, independent of a scheme Cooper US, Inc. All Rights Reserved All Cooper logos, Cooper Power Systems, Communications Workbench, Idea Workbench, Kyle, NOVA, ProView, TCC Editor, and Virtual Test Set are valuable trademarks of Cooper US, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. You are not permitted to use Cooper trademarks without the prior written consent of Cooper US, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, and Windows Vista TM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Bulletin B October 2008 Supersedes 11/ Badger Drive Waukesha, WI