78 S&C Instruction Sheet 461-509
NOTICE
A guide to pairing your TripSaver II recloser with the communications gateway can
also be found in S&C Instruction sheet 461-521, “TripSaver® II Cutout-Mounted
Recloser, Outdoor Distribution (15 kV and 25 kV): TripSaver® II Communications
via Gateway Pairing Quickstart Guide.”
DANGER
The TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser MUST be de-energized and removed
from the utility pole before attaching the “corded” power module (power module with
ac adapter and extension cord) to the base of the TripSaverII recloser. The corded
power module is ONLY intended to be used for setup and data collection when the
TripSaver II recloser is de-energized and removed from the utility pole. Failure to
remove the TripSaverII recloser from the utility pole before connecting the corded
power module can cause arcing, burns, electric shock, and death.
With the introduction of TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser rmware version 1.8 or
1.9, the TripSaver II recloser can be paired with a communications gateway at the user’s
service center using the power module from the service center conguration kit and the
S&C Magnet Tool. S&C recommends commissioning (pairing) TripSaver II reclosers
with the communications gateway one at a time. This will ensure each recloser is fully
connected to the communications gateway before pairing the next recloser. Pairing the
reclosers one at a time is the fastest method to pair a TripSaver II recloser and a com-
munications gateway. TripSaver II reclosers must be furnished with the Extended Open
Interval option, which allows up to a 30-second open interval between reclose operations.
To pair a TripSaver II recloser in the service center:
STEP 1. Using a PC loaded with Service Center Conguration Software, the corded
power module, a USB transceiver, and TripSaver II Service Center
Conguration Software, set the TripSaver II recloser loaded with rmware
version 1.8 or 1.9 to Gateway mode. Instructions for setting the recloser to
Gateway mode can be found in the “Communications Settings Menu” section
of S&C Instruction Sheet 461-504, “TripSaver® II Cutout-Mounted Recloser,
Outdoor Distribution (15 kV and 25 kV): For Overhead Distribution Systems:
Protection Setup Using Service Center Conguration Kit.”
STEP 2. Disconnect from the service center conguration software and remove the
USB transceiver from the PC. With the power module still connected to the
TripSaver II recloser, attach the magnet tool’s magnet to the green S&C logo
sticker on the side of the TripSaver II recloser. More information on using the
Magnet Tool can be found in S&C Instruction Sheet 461-507, “TripSaver® II
Cutout-Mounted Recloser, Outdoor Distribution (15 kV and 25 kV): Operation
Manual Enabling Pole-Top Communications Via the Magnet Tool.” This will
turn on the TripSaver II recloser’s wireless communications.
Service Center Pairing
a TripSaverII Recloser
with Firmware Version
1.8 or 1.9
Commissioning (Pairing) a TripSaver II Recloser for Use with
the Communications Gateway