Eaton Cooper Power Form 6-TS - Wiring and Cabling; Customer-Supplied Control Cable; Junction Box and Cable Connections

Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based rack mount recloser control
16 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280084EN July 2018
IMPORTANT
Disconnect switches for both AC and DC circuits and
a current transformer shorting-type terminal block are
necessary to isolate the Form 6 recloser control for testing
and servicing.
Table2. Common terminal types suitable for connection
to the form 6-TS rack mount recloser control
Wire size AWG Terminal type Size Model
16 Ring #6 AMP# 320619
14 Ring #6 AMP# 320619
12 Ring #6 AMP# 320619
10 Ring #6 AMP# 320619
Table3. Common terminal type suitable for connection
to the recloser interface junction box
Wire size AWG Terminal type Size Model
12-10 Ring #8 AMP# 8-35605-2
Customer-supplied shielded control cable
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Recloser and control must be solidly
grounded. Follow all approved procedures and safety
practices when grounding this equipment. Improper
grounding can result in contact with high voltage,
which will cause death or severe personal injury. G115.1
The shielded control cable between the Form 6-TS rack
mount control and the recloser interface junction box is
supplied by the customer.
The maximum control cable length is 91 meters (300 feet).
Refer to Table4 for reclose times.
Both 53 VDC and 53 VDC Common connections must be a
minimum of (2) 12 AWG wires (Figure13):

53VDC connects between TB1-16 in the junction box to
TB2-16 on the back of the Form 6-TS rack mount control
interface power module.

53VDC Common connects between TB1-17 in the
junction box to TB2-17 on the back of the Form 6-TS rack
mount control interface power module.
All other connections can be 18 AWG wire.
ote:N The control cable must be supported along its length
to prevent repeated movement due to wind or other
outside forces which can damage the cable.
IMPORTANT
All external inputs to the Form 6 recloser control must be
routed within 8 inches of their corresponding ground. During
a surge, a potential of approximately 1.5kV per foot can
develop in the conductors. Differences between conductor
and ground path lengths can add additional stress to the
control components in the event of a power surge.
Table4. Reclose times
Cable AWG and Length: 300 foot 18 AWG control cable with
two 12 AWG wires on VDC and VDC Common
Temperature Reclose times (seconds)
1st 2nd 3rd
-40°C (-40°F) all equipment 2.0 2.0 2.0
21°C (70°F) all equipment
0.7 1.8 1.8
+65°C (149°F) all equipment
-40°C (-40°F) junction box and cable; 21°C
(70°F) control
Junction box and cables
The Type NOVA-TS recloser is connected to the Form 6-TS
recloser control at a junction box (Figure8). The maximum
junction box cable length between the triple-single junction
box and the NOVA-TS recloser is 30 feet. Three junction
box cables are required - one for each recloser. The junction
box is mounted on the substation frame between the Type
NOVA-TS Triple-Single recloser(s) and the Form 6-TS rack
mount control.
IMPORTANT
The triple-single recloser junction box is mounted with all
cable connections made at the bottom of the box. Donot
invert.