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Cooper F6-PA-LS User Manual

Cooper F6-PA-LS
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Form 6-LS 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-LS Recloser Control Description ................. 4
Description ............................................................. 4
Theory of Operation ............................................... 5
Control Front Panel ................................................ 6
Control Features ..................................................... 12
Communications .................................................... 15
Control Information ................................................. 15
Control Back Panel ................................................ 15
Installation Procedure ............................................... 16
Initial Programming Prior to Installation ................... 16
Control / Recloser Compatibility ............................. 16
Duty Cycle Monitor ................................................. 17
Control Cable ......................................................... 17
Mounting the Control .............................................. 18
Locking the Control ................................................ 18
Grounding the Control ............................................ 18
Customer Connections for AC Power .................... 22
Before Placing Control and Recloser into Service .... 31
Using Removable Inserts ........................................ 32
Accessories ............................................................... 33
Loop Sectionalizing Accessories ............................ 33
120 VAC GFI Duplex Outlet .................................... 33
Discrete Interface Board Option Accessory ............ 33
Cabinet Ordering Accessories ................................ 33
Cable Locking Sleeves ........................................... 33
Radio Mounting Accessory ..................................... 34
Communication Board Accessories ........................ 35
Testing ........................................................................ 36
Testing an Installed Control .................................... 36
Remove the Control from Service ........................... 37
Preliminary Testing with No AC Available ................ 38
Testing with Type MET Tester ................................. 38
Closing the Recloser During Testing ....................... 39
Battery Test and Charging Procedures ................... 42
Return the Control to Service ................................. 44
Recloser VTC Interface ............................................. 45
Control VTC Interface ............................................... 46
Additional Information ............................................... 47
Replacement Kits ................................................... 47
Factory-Authorized Service Centers ....................... 47
Factory Maintenance Classes ................................. 47
Contents
S280-70-10
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October 2012 Supersedes 10/04
Figure 1.
Form 6-LS microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control.
For Type F6-PA-LS Control
and Type F6-PB-LS Control.
•F6-PA-LSappliestoForm6-LS
control for use with W, VS, and
auxiliary-powered NOVA reclosers.
•F6-PB-LSappliestoControl-Powered
NOVA Form 6-LS control for use with
control-powered reclosers.
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Cooper F6-PA-LS Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryControl Unit
ModelF6-PA-LS
Frequency50/60 Hz
Enclosure TypeNEMA 1
Operating Temperature50°C
Dimensions2.5 inches
Input Voltage120-277V AC

Summary

Safety Information

Safety Instructions

General safety warnings and guidelines for operating the equipment safely.

Hazard Statement Definitions

Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION hazard statements used in the manual.

Product Information

Introduction and Standards

Overview of the manual, related documents, and applicable ANSI and Quality standards.

Handling, Inspection, and Storage

Procedures for accepting, inspecting, handling, and storing the control unit prior to installation.

Battery and Power Management

Details on battery storage, charging, replacement, disposal, and control power requirements.

Operation Upon Loss of AC Power

Form 6-LS Recloser Control Description

Description

Provides a comprehensive overview of the control's functionalities and applications.

Theory of Operation

Control Front Panel

Front Panel Text Messaging

Details how text messages are displayed and accessed on the front panel LCD.

LED Indicators

Explains the function and meaning of various status indicator LEDs on the front panel.

LCD Display

Describes the LCD display functionality and its role in control operation and status display.

Programming Panel

One-Touch Analysis Keys

Explains the function of the eight one-touch keys for accessing control and monitoring functions.

LCD Display Navigation

Describes how to navigate the LCD display using menu and function keys.

Status Indicator LEDs

General Control Status

Describes LEDs indicating control power, lockout, and normal operation.

Recloser Status

Describes LEDs indicating the recloser's open or closed position.

Fault and Alarm Status

Explains LEDs indicating fault conditions, alarm status, and trip levels.

Status Indicators and Panel Features

Mode and Trip Indicators

LEDs for operational modes and trip conditions like frequency/voltage.

General Panel Features

Describes the operating panel and the RS-232 configuration data port.

Hot Line Tag Functionality

TRIP (Lockout) Pushbutton

Describes the function and operation of the TRIP pushbutton for lockout.

CLOSE Pushbutton

Details the function and operation of the CLOSE pushbutton for reclosing.

Close Circuit Disable

Explains the function of the Close Circuit Disable fuse for disabling closing operations.

One-Touch Function Keys

Control Mode Functions

Describes function keys for setting operational modes like Ground Trip Blocked and Non-Reclosing.

Loop Scheme Functions

Explains function keys related to Loop Scheme operation, including LS Reset and Source Enable.

Programmable Options

Describes the OPTION #1, #2, #3 keys for user-defined functions programmed via software.

Control Features

Security and Configuration

Covers customer-programmable security codes and protection profile configurations.

Protection Functions

Details various protection functions like Time Current Curves, Cold Load Pickup, and fault protection.

Environmental Control

Describes the built-in thermostatically controlled heater for humidity control.

Control Functions and Data

Metering and Event Recording

Explains metering capabilities and the event recorder's time-stamping function.

Duty Monitor and SCADA

Details the recloser duty monitor and discrete SCADA communication features.

TCC Editor and Oscillography

Introduces tools for time-current curve editing and waveform recording analysis.

Advanced Control Features

Customization and Protection

Covers removable inserts, Idea Workbench, and frequency/voltage protection.

System Coordination and Faults

Details directional protection, data profiler, fault location, and sync check.

Manual Operations and Delays

Explains manual close delay and other operational parameters.

Communications and Back Panel

Ports, Protocols, and Ethernet

Details communication ports, protocols, and Ethernet options for the control.

Control Information and Back Panel

Information on firmware details and the accessible back panel connections.

Installation Procedure

Initial Programming Prior to Installation

Emphasizes the importance of programming all settings and profiles before energizing the control.

Control / Recloser Compatibility

Lists compatible Kyle reclosers and discusses compatibility requirements like VTC interface.

Duty Cycle Monitor

Control Cable

Mounting the Control

Locking the Control

Grounding the Control

Grounding with Local Transformer

Grounding with Remote Transformer

Customer AC Power Connections

Power Supply and Battery Board

Details the power supply/battery charger board, terminal blocks, and loop scheme.

Power Connections and Requirements

Specifies transformer requirements and power connection details for the control.

Supervisory Input and Output Contacts

Shielding and Surge Protection for Cables

Provides crucial guidelines for protecting supervisory cables from surges and interference.

Standard Default Supervisory Contacts (TB1)

Input Control Contacts

Lists and describes the default input control contacts available on TB1.

Output Status Contacts

Lists and describes the default output status contacts available on TB1.

Discrete Interface Board Contacts (TB3/TB4)

Input Control Contacts (DIF)

Lists the input control contacts for the Discrete Interface Board accessory.

Output Status Contacts (DIF)

Lists the output status contacts for the Discrete Interface Board accessory.

Rear Panel RS-232 Communication Port

RS-232 Port Pin Assignments

Provides a table of pin numbers and their corresponding signals for the RS-232 port.

IRIG-B Time Sync Connector

Identifies the IRIG-B connector used for user time synchronization.

Before Placing Control into Service

Installation Procedures Checklist

A step-by-step checklist of installation tasks that must be completed and verified.

Loop Scheme Activation

Instructions for activating the default loop scheme settings in the ProView application.

Battery Testing Procedure

Guides on how to perform a battery test using the control's front panel interface.

Using Removable Inserts

Accessories Overview

Sectionalizing and Outlet Accessories

Describes loop sectionalizing wiring options and the GFI duplex outlet.

Interface and Cabinet Accessories

Details the Discrete Interface Board and cabinet ordering accessories.

Radio Mounting Accessory

Communication Board Accessories

RS485 Serial Communication Card

Explains the RS485 card for asynchronous digital communications and its configuration.

Fiber-Optic Serial Communication Card

Describes the fiber-optic card for reliable digital communications with electrical isolation.

Ethernet Communication Cards

Details Ethernet options for network connectivity, supporting ProView and SCADA protocols.

TESTING Procedures

Testing an Installed Control

Describes the initial tests to perform on a control connected to an operating recloser.

Remove the Control from Service

Initial Disconnection Steps

Covers disabling ground trips, disconnecting battery, and power sources.

Cable and Ground Disconnection

Details steps for disconnecting control cables, wiring, and the ground connection.

Preliminary Testing with No AC Available

Testing with Type MET Tester

Closing the Recloser During Testing

Electrical Closing - Solenoid-Operated

Details electrical closing procedures for solenoid-operated reclosers, including test circuits.

Electrical Closing - Motor-Operated

Manual Closing – Solenoid-Operated Reclosers

Battery Test and Charging Procedures

Installed Battery Test Procedure

Guides on performing battery tests using the control's built-in function.

Uninstalled Battery Test Procedure

Outlines bench testing procedures for an uninstalled control battery.

Battery Charging

Return Control to Service

Pre-Service Checks and Power

Verifying settings, connections, and reapplying AC power before returning to service.

Final Operational Adjustments

Disabling Ground Trip Block and verifying the control clock setting.

RECLOSER VTC INTERFACE

CONTROL VTC INTERFACE

Additional Information and Training

Support and Resources

Information on replacement kits, authorized service centers, and maintenance classes.

Testing Aids and Training

Details on the Type MET Recloser Control Tester video training aid.

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