Cooper Power Systems F6-P2B - 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.
•F6-P2AappliestoForm6controlfor
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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Summary

Safety Information

Safety Instructions and Definitions

General safety warnings, hazard statements, and definitions for safe operation.

Form 6 Recloser Control Description

Control Features and Operation

Details protection functionality, analysis tools, metering, and overall operational theory.

Control Front Panel Overview

Status Indicator LEDs

Control Features and Protection

Protection Profiles and Time Curves

Details the four protection profiles, time-current curves, and coordination features.

Special Protection Features

Control Capabilities

Communications and Panel Identification

Communication Ports and Protocols

Installation Procedure

Initial Programming and Recloser Compatibility

Emphasizes programming before connection and lists compatible reclosers and VTC interface requirements.

Cable and Grounding Requirements

Control Grounding Procedures

Stresses the critical importance and methods for grounding the control cabinet for safety.

Grounding Methods (Local Transformer)

Grounding Methods (Remote Transformer)

AC Power Connections

Power Supply and Battery Charger Board

Pre-Service Checklist

Communication Board Options

Serial and Ethernet Communication Cards

TESTING PROCEDURES

Testing an Installed Control

Outlines initial verification tests for an installed control, including indicator lights and basic readings.

Control Removal and Testing Preparation

Removing Control from Service

Step-by-step guide for safely disconnecting the control for testing, including disabling ground trip.

Preliminary Testing and MET Tester Use

Explains battery-only testing and the use of the MET Tester for functional verification.

Recloser Closing During Testing

Electrical Closing - Solenoid-Operated Reclosers

Recloser Closing Methods for Testing

Motor-Operated and Auxiliary-Powered Closing

Manual Closing Procedure

Battery Test and Charging Procedures

Installed and Uninstalled Battery Testing

Provides detailed procedures for testing batteries both within the control and on a workbench.

Battery Charging Procedures

Control Return to Service and VTC Interface

Returning Control to Service

Steps to safely reconnect and verify the control after testing or maintenance.

Recloser VTC Interface Requirements

Details the VTC-ready requirement for specific NOVA reclosers and their identification.

Control VTC Interface Compatibility

Cooper Power Systems F6-P2B Specifications

General

Brand	Cooper Power Systems
Model	F6-P2B
Category	Controller
Language	English