Cooper Power Systems F6-P2A - User Manual

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Form 6 Microprocessor-Based
Pole-Mount Recloser Control
Installation and Operation Instructions
Reclosers
Service Information
Safety Information ..................................................... 2
Product Information .................................................. 3
Introduction ............................................................ 3
ANSI Standards ...................................................... 3
Quality Standards ................................................... 3
Acceptance and Initial Inspection ........................... 3
Handling and Storage ............................................ 3
Control Power ........................................................ 3
Battery Replacement and Disposal ........................ 3
Operation Upon Loss of AC Power ........................ 4
Form 6 Recloser Control Description ...................... 5
Description ............................................................. 5
Theory of Operation ............................................... 5
Control Front Panel ................................................ 6
Control Features ..................................................... 11
Communications .................................................... 14
Control Information ................................................. 14
Control Back Panel ................................................ 14
Installation Procedure ............................................... 15
Initial Programming Prior to Installation ................... 15
Control / Recloser Compatibility ............................. 15
Duty Cycle Monitor ................................................. 16
Mounting the Control .............................................. 16
Locking the Control ................................................ 16
Control Cable ......................................................... 18
Grounding the Control ............................................ 18
Customer Connections for AC Power .................... 21
Before Placing Control and Recloser into Service .... 30
Using Removable Inserts ........................................ 31
Accessories ............................................................... 32
Low Voltage Closing ............................................... 32
Internal Voltage Sensing .......................................... 32
Incoming Power Receptacles ................................. 32
Cable Locking Sleeves ........................................... 32
120 VAC GFI Duplex Outlet .................................... 32
BCT Terminal Blocks Accessory .............................. 41
Auxiliary Terminal Block Accessory .......................... 41
Cabinet Ordering Accessories ................................ 41
Discrete Interface Board Option Accessory ............ 42
Radio Mounting Accessory ..................................... 42
Communication Board Accessories ........................ 42
Testing ........................................................................ 45
Testing an Installed Control .................................... 45
Remove the Control from Service ........................... 46
Preliminary Testing with No AC Available ................ 46
Testing with Type MET Tester ................................. 46
Closing the Recloser During Testing ....................... 47
Battery Test and Charging Procedures ................... 50
Return the Control to Service ................................. 52
Recloser VTC Interface ............................................. 52
Control VTC Interface ............................................... 53
Additional Information ............................................... 54
Replacement Kits ................................................... 54
Factory-Authorized Service Centers ....................... 54
Factory Maintenance Classes ................................. 54
Contents
S280-70-3
October 2012 • Supersedes 7/05
Figure 1.
Form 6 microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control.
For Type F6-P2A Control,
and Type F6-P2B Control,
above Serial Number 10,000
or beginning with CP57.
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use with W, VS, and auxiliary-
powered NOVA reclosers.
 •F6-P2Bappliestocontrol-powered
NOVA Form 6 control for use with
control-powered reclosers.
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Cooper Power Systems F6-P2A Specifications

General

Brand	Cooper Power Systems
Model	F6-P2A
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Safety Instructions

General caution and warning statements applicable to the equipment. Additional statements related to specific tasks are throughout.

Hazard Statement Definitions

Defines four types of hazard statements: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and CAUTION for equipment damage.

Operation Upon Loss of AC Power

Form 6 Recloser Control Description

Description

Details the extensive system protection functionality, analysis tools, and metering capabilities of the control.

Theory of Operation

Explains the control's functional block diagram, current sensing, data acquisition, and protection sequence.

Status Indicator LEDs

Control Features

Control Security

Protection Profiles

Time Current Curves

Communications

Communication Ports

Communication Protocols

Installation Procedure

Initial Programming Prior to Installation

Emphasizes the importance of programming all settings and profiles before connecting to an energized recloser.

Control; Recloser Compatibility

Lists compatible Kyle reclosers and details requirements like VTC interface and bushing current transformers.

Control Cable

Grounding the Control

Provides instructions and methods for grounding the control cabinet and recloser for effective surge protection.

Customer Connections for AC Power

Power Supply; Battery Charger Board

Details the board that accepts 120/240 VAC input, charges the control battery, and provides auxiliary power.

Terminal Blocks

Before Placing the Control and the Recloser into Service

Communication Board Accessories

RS485 Serial Communication Card

Ethernet Communication Cards

Testing

Testing an Installed Control

Outlines initial tests for operating status, metering values, and battery condition on an installed control.

Remove the Control from Service

Preliminary Testing with No AC Available

Describes how to power up the control using only battery power for preliminary testing when AC is disconnected.

Closing the Recloser During Testing

Electrical Closing - Solenoid-Operated Reclosers

Explains the process for on-line and shop testing of reclosers equipped with a closing solenoid.

Manual Closing - Solenoid-Operated Reclosers

Battery Test and Charging Procedures

Test Procedure for Installed Battery

Details steps to perform a battery test using the control's internal function and interpreting results.

Test Procedure for Uninstalled Battery

Provides bench testing procedures for a control battery in a service shop environment.

Battery Charging

Return the Control to Service

Recloser VTC Interface

Control VTC Interface