Cooper Power Systems VXE15 User Manual

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Types VXE15 and VXE27
Electronically Controlled Single-Phase;
Installation and Operation Instructions
Reclosers
Service Information
S280-16-1
Printed in USA
November 2002 • Supersedes 8/01
Figure 1.
Kyle
®
Type VXE electronically controlled, single-phase, vacuum-interrupting automatic circuit recloser.
020100KM
VXE15 Serial Number 11009 and above
VXE27 Serial Number 1948 and above
VXE Control Serial Number 7401 and above
Safety Information ...................................................... 2
Safety Instructions .................................................... 2
Hazard Statement Definitions ................................... 2
Product Information .................................................... 3
Introduction ............................................................... 3
Acceptance and Initial Inspection ............................. 3
Handling and Storage ............................................... 3
Description ................................................................ 3
Manual Operating Levers and Indicators ................. 5
Recloser Data Plates ................................................ 6
Control Programming and Operation ....................... 7
Type VXE Electronic Control .................................... 7
Programming the Control Settings ........................... 8
Specifications and Ratings ...................................... 10
Dimensions ................................................................ 11
Installation Procedure .............................................. 12
Placing the Recloser In Service ............................. 13
Operation ................................................................... 14
Manual Operation of Energized Recloser .............. 14
Non-Reclosing Operation ....................................... 14
Automatic Operation ............................................... 14
Lockout Indication ................................................... 14
Testing ....................................................................... 15
Safety Requirements .............................................. 15
Test Equipment Required ....................................... 15
Manual Closing Procedure ..................................... 16
High-Potential Insulation Withstand Tests .............. 16
Minimum-Trip Current Level Test ........................... 17
Sequence of Operation Test ................................... 17
Electrical Operation of Closing Solenoid Test ........ 18
Accessories ............................................................... 19
Extra Creepage Bushings ...................................... 19
Bushing-Type Multi-Ratio Current Transformer ...... 19
Low-Voltage Closing ............................................... 19
Cable-Locking Sleeve ............................................. 19
SCADA Input/Output Board .................................... 19
Maintenance Information ......................................... 20
Contents
NOTICE: This bulletin is also applicable to Kyle product
serial numbers beginning with the prefix CP57.

Cooper Power Systems VXE15 Specifications

General

Rated Voltage	15 kV
Continuous Current	600 A
BIL	95 kV
Continuous Current Rating	600 A
Interrupting Current	12 kA, 16 kA
Interrupting Rating	12 kA, 16 kA