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SERIES
Effective July 2018
MN280088EN Supersedes March 2018
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacement kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Factory-authorized service centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Factory maintenance classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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SAFETY
FOR LIFE
Safety for life SAFETY
FOR LIFE
Eaton meets or exceeds all applicable industry standards relating to product safety in its Cooper Power™ series products.
We actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature, instructional
training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Eaton employees involved in product design, manufacture, marketing, and
service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally-approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working around
high-voltage lines and equipment, and support our “Safety For Life” mission.
Safety information
The instructions in this manual are not intended as a Safety instructions
substitute for proper training or adequate experience in the Following are general caution and warning statements that
safe operation of the equipment described. Only competent apply to this equipment. Additional statements, related to
technicians who are familiar with this equipment should specific tasks and procedures, are located throughout the
install, operate, and service it. manual.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
DANGER
●● Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
Hazardous voltage. Contact with hazardous voltage will
●● Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage safe cause death or severe personal injury. Follow all locally-
operating practices and procedures. approved safety procedures when working around high-
and low-voltage lines and equipment. G103.3
●● Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear,
and ground power distribution equipment. WARNING
●● Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this
such as arc flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield, equipment, carefully read and understand the contents
hard hat, rubber gloves, clampstick, hotstick, etc. of this manual. Improper operation, handling, or
Following is important safety information. For safe maintenance can result in death, severe personal injury,
installation and operation of this equipment, be sure to read and equipment damage. G101.0
NOTICE WARNING
Overlapping zones of protection are required. Upstream
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
protection device settings must provide adequate
avoided, may result in equipment damage only.
overcurrent protection in the event of a system or
product failure. Failure to properly select appropriate
upstream coordination protection can result in death,
severe personal injury, and equipment damage. G172.0
IMPORTANT
Read this manual first
To maintain sufficient charge to operate the control and
Read and understand the contents of this manual and follow prevent battery cell damage, the sealed lead-acid batteries
all locally approved procedures and safety practices before should be charged after no more than three months of
installing or operating this equipment. storage.
6. Connect the red and black connector from the battery IMPORTANT
to the mating red and black connector from the control
to complete the battery installation process. If the the control shuts down due to low battery voltage
before AC power is restored, and the connected energized
recloser is CLOSED, it will only TRIP and LOCKOUT via front
panel pushbutton command.
Form 6 NX-T control description The control is accessible from both the front and back of
the cabinet (Figure 2).
Ground operation The control includes a Power Save feature that will turn
In Three-Phase Trip, Three-Phase Lockout (ganged) mode, all off the backlit LCD display and all LEDs (except Hot Line
three phases trip and close. Tag) if no front panel keypad is pressed within ten minutes.
Pressing the LAMP TEST key will re-activate the display
In Single-Phase Trip, Three-Phase Lockout and Single-Phase and LEDs.
Trip, Single-Phase Lockout modes, ground tripping is active
when all three phases are closed. Ground trip is disabled NNote: The Power Save feature is a ProView interface
during the reclose interval of any one phase. software default setting. This feature can be disabled
via the ProView interface software.
For faults above the ground minimum trip value, and below
the phase minimum trip value, all three phases trip on The control includes a Reset Menu feature that will cause
ground and advance to the next sequence position. the LCD display to revert to the Recloser Status menu after
ten minutes of inactivity.
For faults above the phase and ground minimum trip value,
the control trips on the phase(s) above phase minimum trip, NNote: The ten minute timer and Recloser Status menu is a
operating on the phase or ground TCC, whichever is faster. ProView interface software default setting. The menu
Only tripped phases advance in sequence and are counted selection and timer can be changed via the ProView
as phase operations. interface software.
Phase/ground sequencing
Front panel text messaging
Phase and ground share the same sequence position. As The LCD messages are accessed from the front panel by
the position sequence advances, the phase and ground following the Text Messages menu path. This menu displays
TCCs advance together to maintain proper coordination with any active user-configured text messages.
upline and downline devices. This is applicable for temporary
and permanent faults including faults on multiple phases. Up to fourteen user-configurable text messages can be
programmed via the Idea Workbench. Refer to the Form 6
NX-T Programming Guide for information on programming
Control front panel the text messages.
The Form 6 NX-T control front panel is illustrated in Figure
4. These text messages appear on the front panel LCD and
can be programmed to appear for alarm or other conditions.
The front panel is separated into two clearly identified,
color-coded sections: Text messages displayed on the front panel are limited to
four lines of 20 characters each (including spaces). Text
●● The top portion of the front panel is used for programming messages can also be accessed by pressing the LAMP
the control and providing LED status indication. TEST one-touch analysis key on the front panel.
●● The lower portion of the front operating panel is used for The default text message displays the mode of the
operating the control and recloser. triple-single configuration and the status of each phase.
FORM 6 NX-T CONTROL
NOVA
37 PIN 120/VAC
NX-T
CONNECTOR TB7 OUTLET
RECLOSER
TERMINAL DUPLEX
AØ POWER RS-232 BLOCK ACCESSORY
24 VDC
IRIG-B
BATTERY
ACTUATOR NOVA NX-T RIF
INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS
SWITCHES JUNCTION BOARD ACCY
BOX
CT •RS-485 POWER
•FIBER-OPTIC CONNECTIONS TB8
INTERCON- CPU •ETHERNET 120/240
TERMINAL
BØ NECTION
BLOCK
ACU BOARD 3 inputs
ACTUATOR USER SENSING
CONNECTIONS VOLTAGE
SWITCHES 5 outputs INPUTS
CT
MATCHING I/O 8 inputs
TRANSFORMERS USER
CONNECTIONS
CØ AND SIGNAL 8 outputs
CONDITIONING
ACTUATOR
FRONT
SWITCHES ANALOG INPUT PANEL
CT RS-232
(PROVIEW
PROTOCOL
ONLY)
Programming panel NNote: The CHANGE mode is a ten second period in which
The Programming panel has the following sections: one function setting can be changed. If no change
is made in that time, the control returns to the
One-touch analysis keys current setting.
There are eight analysis keys (Figure 5) that allow LCD display
one-button access to a variety of control and monitoring
functions that appear in the LCD display. Pressing these The LCD Display is a backlit 4-line, 20-character display that
buttons causes the following information to display or provides extensive distribution system, recloser, and control
function to occur: status information via the navigation keypads (Figure 5).
NNote: When pressing a membrane pushbutton, always NNote: The LCD display panel contrast is field-adjustable to
press and hold for 0.5 seconds to ensure the button allow for various mounting heights and applications.
press is recognized by the device. Press the MENU key and then press the (+) or (–)
key to increase or decrease the contrast.
METERING: Displays the systems instantaneous metering
values for current and voltage on the LCD display. The four LCD navigation buttons are as follows:
RESET TARGETS: Resets the fault target indicators on the MENU: Identifies the LCD Display menu options.
operator panel. ENTER: Selects a menu option.
EVENTS: Displays the last 25 events from the Sequence of +: Increases value selection.
Events log.
–: Decreases value selection.
LAMP TEST: All operator panel LEDs are illuminated for
verification of proper connection and operating status of all The four LCD menu function keys activate specific menu
indicator lights. The status of all three phases will appear in commands. When a command appears in the LCD display
the LCD display. All status indicators will then return to their directly above one of the four LCD menu function keys, the
previous state. While in the LAMP TEST mode, the control user can press the key to accept/select the command.
response to operator panel keys is disabled, except for the
TRIP (LOCKOUT), CLOSE, and HOT LINE TAG switches. The four LCD menu function keys are as follows:
OPER COUNTER: Displays the total number of trip The four cursor movement arrows allow movement in the
operations and target counters for each A, B, and C Phase; following directions:
Ground, and Sensitive Ground on the LCD display. Moves the cursor left.
ALARMS: Provides status information on the LCD display Moves the cursor right.
for all recloser alarms.
Moves the cursor up one line.
CHANGE: Allows the user to change the state of the control
functions on the operator panel function keys. Moves the cursor down one line.
RESET OPER
TARGETS COUNTER
One-Touch F1 F2 F3 F4 One-Touch
Analysis Keys Analysis Keys
+
EVENTS ALARMS
MENU
LAMP TEST CHANGE
Status indicator LEDs CONTROL POWER: The green LED indicates there is
The status indicator LEDs in the Programming section of adequate VTC voltage to trip the recloser. This LED does not
the Operator Panel give instant information on the control indicate the presence of AC or battery power.
and recloser status.The Form 6 NX-T status indicator LEDs CONTROL LOCKOUT: The steady green LED indicates the
are illustrated in Figure 6. control for all three phases is in a locked out state, i.e. a
All of the default status indicators LEDs (except for reclosing sequence is not in progress on any phase. In
CONTROL OK, CONTROL POWER, and ALARM) can be Single-Phase Trip/Single-Phase Lockout mode, the blinking
reconfigured via the Idea Workbench. Refer to the Form 6 green LED may indicate that the control for one or two
NX-T Programming Guide for additional information. phases is in a locked-out state, i.e. a reclosing sequence
is not in progress on those one or two phases. This LED
The label inserts can be user-customized. Refer to the (blinking or steady) does not indicate that any phase is open.
Using removable inserts section of this manual for
RECLOSER OPEN: The steady green LED indicates all
additional information.
three phases are in the open position. In Single-Phase Trip/
CONTROL OK: The green LED indicates the control is Single-Phase Lockout and during a sequence in Single-
operating normally and not in an alarm state. Phase Trip/Three-Phase Lockout mode the blinking green
LED indicates one or two phases are in the open position.
The CONTROL OK LED will not be illuminated during these
alarms (indicated by the red ALARM LED and displayed in RECLOSER CLOSED: The steady red LED indicates all
the alarm status log): three phases are in the closed position. In Single-Phase Trip/
Single-Phase Lockout and during a sequence in Single-Phase
●● Battery Alarm: This alarm indicates battery voltage is low Trip/Three-Phase Lockout mode the blinking red LED indicates
or the battery failed an operator-initiated manual test. one or two phases are in the closed position.
●● RAM Failure: This alarm indicates a failed RAM memory NNote: There are several conditions that will cause the
test. alternate blinking of the CONTROL LOCKOUT,
●● ROM Failure: This alarm indicates a failed ROM memory RECLOSER OPEN, and RECLOSER CLOSED
test. LEDs: Failure to Trip, Failure to Close, Interrupter
Malfunction, and 52a/b Disagreement.
●● No AC Present: This alarm indicates AC power was
unavailable for 10 continuous seconds. This alarm resets The LED blinking pattern for these conditions is the
when AC power is restored. CONTROL LOCKOUT green LED and RECLOSER
CLOSED red LED alternating with the RECLOSER
●● Power Supply Malf[unction]: This alarm indicates internal OPEN green LED. The red ALARM LED will also
control operation power was outside of its operating be illuminated.
tolerance for more than 20 seconds. This alarm resets
when the internal control operation power returns to This LED blinking pattern is different than the
operation within its normal tolerances. continuous blinking of all three LEDs that occurs
when all three reclosers do not have the same
●● RIF Comm Failure: This alarm indicates a loss of status, i.e. OPEN or CLOSED.
communication from the RIF (Recloser Interface) circuit
board to the main CPU circuit board. This alarm resets if To determine the actual status of each recloser
communication is re-established. (phase), refer to the Form 6 NX-T control front panel
RECLOSER STATUS LCD menu display.
METERING SETTINGS
RESET OPER
TARGETS COUNTER
F1 F2 F3 F4
+
EVENTS ALARMS
MENU
LAMP TEST CHANGE
ENTER —
F6 RECLOSER CONTROL
Figure 5. Analysis keys, LCD display, LCD menu function keys, and cursor movement arrows
COOPER POWER
SERIES
ON OPTION #1 OPTION #2 OPTION #3
TRIP CLOSE Figure 8. Form 6 NX-T control operator panel one-touch
OFF
function keys
HOT LINE TAG
If the recloser is closed, pushing and holding the Non-reclosing does not alter the active TCC. Activation is
CLOSE pushbutton does not activate the Cold Load possible from the SCADA port, I/O, the interface software,
Pickup feature. See Cold load pickup in the Control or locally (via the front panel).
features section of this manual. SUPERVISORY OFF
When the SUPERVISORY OFF red indicator is illuminated,
One-touch function keys supervisory commands are blocked. Supervisory functions
Quick access to frequently operated Form 6 NX-T control through the back panel serial communication ports and the
features is provided with nine function key pushbuttons on discrete I/O are blocked. Serial communications through
the control operator panel. the front panel RS-232 port remain active independent of
the status of the SUPERVISORY OFF switch. Activation
The Form 6 NX-T control operator panel one-touch function of this function key is restricted to the operator panel and
keys are illustrated in Figure 8. is accomplished by pressing the CHANGE key and then
pressing the SUPERVISORY OFF key. Operational data
and metering information are available while the control is
in the SUPERVISORY OFF position. The TRIP and CLOSE
pushbuttons and Hot Line Tag are active independent of the
SUPERVISORY OFF function.
OPTION #1, OPTION #2, AND OPTION #3
The OPTION #1, OPTION #2, and OPTION #3 function keys Single-phase trip – single-phase lockout
must be programmed via the ProView Idea Workbench When in Single-Phase Trip – Single-Phase Lockout mode any
software. These options do not have active default values. combination of phases can be selected and the respective
The OPTION LEDs are illuminated when the options PHASE SELECT LED illuminates. Each selected phase must
configured via the Idea Workbench are selected. Refer to the be closed individually.
Form 6 NX-T Programming Guide for additional information. When the selected phase is opened with the yellow
These OPTION keys provide a momentary signal. For operating handle, only that phase opens and locks out. The
instance, these keys can be programmed to toggle control RECLOSER OPEN, RECLOSER CLOSED, and CONTROL
status, protective functions, or a momentary input pulse. LOCKOUT indicator LEDs blink on the control panel.
A PHASE SELECT, B PHASE SELECT, C PHASE SELECT The default text message on the LCD displays the mode of
the triple-single configuration and the status of each phase.
The Form 6 NX-T control when in Single-Phase Trip/Single-
Phase Lockout mode has phase selection keys available for With the yellow operating handle of the selected phase
the user to indicate only which phase of the triple-single in the CLOSE position, press the CLOSE pushbutton on
recloser will operate when the manual TRIP (LOCKOUT) and the control panel. The phase closes and the RECLOSER
CLOSE pushbuttons on the Form 6 NX-T operator panel are CLOSED LED illuminates.
pressed. When the TRIP or CLOSE buttons are pressed,
only the phases that are selected (LED on) will trip or close. IMPORTANT
Manual operation of the yellow handles on the triple-single If the power save feature is enabled (default), and more than
recloser is used to open and lockout the phases, and to ten minutes elapses since the last panel operation, all the
disable the electrical and supervisory closing. The recloser LEDs, except HOT LINE TAG (if active), will turn off. Verify
mode of operation determines which phases open and the phase or phases you want activated are selected prior
close. The Form 6 NX-T control initiates the close signal. to pressing the TRIP or CLOSE button.
WARNING
Control features
Hazardous voltage. Do not rely on the open position of The Form 6 NX-T recloser control offers numerous standard
the yellow operating handle; it does not ensure that the features and accessories that allow the user the utmost
line has been de-energized. Always establish a visible flexibility applying the recloser control.
disconnect. Failure to follow proper safety practices can
result in contact with high voltage, which will cause Control security
death or severe personal injury. G116.0
The Form 6 NX-T recloser control has multiple customer-
programmable security codes to limit control programming
IMPORTANT and viewing function access to authorized personnel. The
Pushing the yellow operating handle to the CLOSE position front panel Human-Machine Interface (HMI) includes a
will not close the recloser. All close operations are initiated user-selected security code to access the settings. Plus, the
by the Form 6 NX-T control. ProView interface software has it’s own security levels for
multiple-user access.
Refer to the Form 6 NX-T Programming Guide for additional
Three-phase trip – three-phase lockout (ganged) information.
or Protection profiles
Single-phase trip – three-phase lockout Four protection profiles capable of fully specifying control
If the control is in Three-Phase Trip – Three-Phase Lockout operation are standard in the control. Each protection profile
(ganged) mode or Single-Phase Trip – Three-Phase Lockout includes the following as a minimum:
mode, all three phases are permanently selected and the
A PHASE SELECT, B PHASE SELECT, and C PHASE SELECT ●● Overcurrent Protection
LEDs are illuminated. ●● Over/Undervoltage Protection
When one phase is opened with the yellow operating ●● Over/Underfrequency Protection
handle, all three phases open and lockout. The RECLOSER
OPEN and CONTROL LOCKOUT indicator LEDs illuminate ●● Directional Protection
on the control panel.
●● Hot Line Tag Functionality
With the yellow operating handle of the appropriate phase
in the CLOSE position, press the CLOSE pushbutton on ●● Sync Check
the control operator panel. All three phases close and the ●● Sensitive Earth Fault Protection
RECLOSER CLOSED LED illuminates.
●● Sequence Coordination
●● Operation Settings
The control includes a Cold Load Pickup feature to prevent the ●● Instantaneous frequency.
control from tripping while energizing non-fault system loads. ●● Positive, negative, and zero sequence voltages.
This feature has independently programmable minimum trip
value time-current curve, reclose interval, and number of ●● Instantaneous power factor on a per phase basis.
independent operations to lockout for each protection profile.
Cold Load Pickup also includes TCC Multipliers, TCC Adders,
●● Metering settings to include demand interval, and alarm
Minimum Response Time, Time Dial Reset, and High Current thresholds for current, single-phase kW, three-phase kW,
Lockout. Also, direct values, not multiples of minimum trip, single-phase kvar, and three-phase kvar.
are provided for high current lockout.
Event recorder
Fast trips disabled The Form 6 NX-T control contains capabilities to perform
Sequence of Events time-stamping for up to 69 event
The control includes a Fast Trips Disabled feature to modify types. Sixteen additional inputs can be user-defined
protection, so that all trip operations use the programmed through the Idea Workbench.
TCC2. This feature is independently selectable for each
protection profile. All trip operations will time on TCC2. Factory-defined event types include:
Typically, TCC1 is fast and TCC2 is delayed. So, as an
example, the control will change it’s sequence from 2 fast
●● Overcurrent Protection Trip
and 2 delayed operations to 2 operations on TCC2 when ●● External Trip
Fast Trips Disabled is active.
●● Non-Reclose Trip
●● External Close
●● Lockout
●● Reset
The Event Recorder maintains a minimum of 90 event The recorded values are super-imposed on the protection
records. The last 25 events are viewable on the front panel scheme, and the state or value at any point in the scheme
LCD display. Refer to the Form 6 NX-T Programming Guide is displayed. The user has the capability to move through
for additional information. the event and watch the response of every function. All
analog signals, digital inputs, and contact outputs are
Recloser duty monitor monitored. Analog oscillography is displayed at 16 samples
per cycle.
The Form 6 NX-T recloser control software is equipped with
a Recloser Interrupting Duty Monitor. The Duty Monitor Oscillographic data is recorded to analyze multiple
accumulates the summation of I1.5 for all interrupted currents events during a permanent fault or other event type. The
on each interrupter. This feature permits programmable oscillographic data shows two cycles before the trigger
entries to preset the duty of an existing recloser. The recloser point and eight cycles after the trigger point (default).
duty monitor displays interrupting duty in percent of duty
used. If the duty cycle monitor exceeds 100%, the recloser NNote: The configuration settings are programmable.
should be examined for maintenance. Oscillography automatically initiates trigger points for the
following functions:
Discrete SCADA communications
●● Above Minimum Trip for Phase, Ground, and Sensitive
The control provides five configurable output status contacts Ground Fault
and three configurable input control contacts as standard.
Each status contact is configurable using graphical interface ●● Single- and Three-Phase Overvoltage
software to combine status functionality along with Boolean ●● Single- and Three-Phase Undervoltage
algebra. Default output status contacts are: AØ Lockout, AØ
Recloser Open, AØ Recloser Closed, Ground Trip Block, and ●● Over- and Underfrequency
Hot Line Tag. One output status contact is a solid state output ●● Trip Signal Issued
(SS1) with a pickup time no longer than two milliseconds.
●● Close Signal Issued
The control also provides a minimum of three configurable
input control contacts. Each control contact is configurable Removable inserts
using a graphical interface software. Contacts accept a Removable inserts are included with the control design
whetting voltage range of 12 – 250 VDC, 120/240 VAC. for customization of specific protection requirements.
Each digital input is configured for either a momentary, Inserts are available for the status indicator LEDs, the
maintained, or maintained with precedence contact. Default operator panel function keys, and the analysis keys.
input control contacts are: Supervisory Trip and Lockout, The removable inserts are designed for use without
Supervisory Close, and Remote Trip and Lockout. adhesives, labelmakers, or temporary labels. Refer to
the Using removable inserts section in this manual for
A Discrete Interface Board is also available as an accessory
more information.
to provide an additional eight output status contacts and
eight input control contacts. The expansion I/O board is An electronic label template is included on the ProView
completely user-configurable. application software CD and can be accessed through the
following default address:
TCC Editor II
C:\Program Files\Cooper\ProviewXX\Form 6\Form 6 Inserts.
Coordination and actual time current modifications are doc
available with a graphic interactive TCC Editor or similar
graphical software.
Idea workbench
The TCC Editor II includes a complete database of standard The Idea Workbench provides access to various inputs,
recloser industry time current curves (TCC), both ANSI intermediate variables, and internal Form 6 alarms, status,
and IEC types, along with the ability to customize the and targets to allow user-customization of the Form 6 NX-T
TCCs with multipliers, constant time adders, or minimum recloser control to meet specific and unique applications.
response time adders. Also, the user is able to derive The Idea Workbench also gives the user the ability to
their own specific TCC through data point entry. Each perform logical functions with these variables by using a
modified time current curve can be identified with a simple graphical user interface. Use of the Idea Workbench
user-customized name and is selectable for configuring the is not a requirement for operation.
control. The grid and format for presenting the TCCs has
a user-adjustable scale, including the option of presenting Refer to the Form 6 NX-T Programming Guide for additional
multiple TCCs in various user-configured colors. Idea Workbench information.
Sync Check functionality includes the following applications: One communication protocol can be selected for either the
Hot Line/Hot Bus Closing; Dead Line/Hot Bus Closing; Hot back panel RS-232 or the optional communication port.
Line/Dead Bus Closing; and Dead Line/Dead Bus Closing. All three protocols are selected and configured by the
Sync Check Parameters include the following configurable user with the ProView Communications Workbench
settings: Voltage Angle; Mechanism Operating Delay; application software.
Static Angle Delay; Dead Threshold; Live Threshold; Ethernet communications
Positive Sequence Dead Threshold; Upper Voltage Limit;
Lower Voltage Limit; Lower Frequency Limit; Upper ●● ProView over TCP/IP
Frequency Limit; and Fail to Close Timer. ●● DNP3 over TCP/IP
Ethernet connection allows for network application of the The user can simultaneously communicate to the Form
Form 6 NX-T control for both DNP3 and ProView protocols. 6 NX-T control using both the front panel data port and
In addition, the front panel data port can simultaneously the appropriate back panel serial communication port
communicate ProView to the PC. (provided the back panel RS-232 port or the Ethernet
optional communications board is not configured to be
Ethernet configuration is accomplished via ProView ProView protocol).
interface software. Refer to the Form 6 NX-T Programming
Guide, Section 4: Schemes, Communicating with the Form 6
Control, for Ethernet Configuration information. Control information
When a communication protocol is selected for the Control information includes firmware identification by
optional communication boards (serial fiber or the RS-485 catalog number and name, date code, and ProView release
serial port), the RS-232 serial port is defaulted to ProView number. Control information is available through the Settings
interface software protocol. menu on the front panel (Figure 4).
120/240 Vac
Selector Switch Power Supply Board
Customer Connection
Terminal Block TB8
1 2 3 4 5 6
Power Supply LED
Power Connections
External Grounding
AC Customer Connection
Terminal
Terminal Block TB7
(#14 to #4 Stranded)
Figure 9. Form 6 NX-T recloser control back panel terminal block and communication port identification
Installation procedure ●● The recloser duty is measured and stored on the basis
of Current1.5 x Number of Operations for Each Phase
(ANSI C37.61).
Initial programming prior to installation ●● Readout is based on a percentage of total duty cycle
used for each phase.
CAUTION ●● Duty record can be adjusted or reset if recloser is
Equipment misoperation. Do not connect this control changed-out, serviced, etc.
to an energized recloser until all control settings have
been properly programmed and verified. Refer to the Using Table 1, select the appropriate recloser interrupting
programming information for this control. Failure to duty cycle factor and enter that value via the ProView
comply can result in control and recloser misoperation, interface software.
equipment damage, and personal injury. G110.3
Table 1. Duty cycle factor
Interrupting Rating 100% Duty
NOTICE Recloser Type (rms sym Amps) Cycle Factor*
Equipment misoperation. Check minimum trip NOVA NX-T-12 12,500 1111
values prior to changing an alternate profile. Failure to NOVA NX-T-16 16,000 1608
do so may cause misoperation of the recloser under
* Duty Cycle Factor is Value x 105
load conditions. T280.1
The control must be programmed with the Form 6 ProView NNote: Control is interlocked such that during normal
interface software. Refer to the Form 6 NX-T Programming operation, voltage cannot appear unless correct 52a/b
Guide for additional information. status is reported by the recloser.
NNote: The Pole Mounted Control checkbox in the ProView ●● The maximum control cable length between the Form 6
System Configuration screen must be selected for all NX-T control and the frame-integrated junction box is 95
Form 6 pole-mount controls. This includes both pole feet.
and substation applications. NNote: 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.
Control/recloser compatibility
The Form 6 NX-T pole-mount recloser control is only
compatible with the NOVA NX-T recloser. Refer to the
appropriate recloser instructions for additional information:
●● Service Information MN280087EN NOVA NX-T Recloser
Installation and Operation Instructions
WARNING
Falling equipment. Use the lifting lugs provided and
follow all locally approved safety practices when lifting
and mounting the equipment. Lift the unit smoothly
and do not allow the unit to shift. Improper lifting
can result in severe personal injury, death, and/or
equipment damage. G106.3
SHACKLE DIAMETER
.177-295"
SHACKLE DIAMETER
.295-.394"
29
(1.25) Note: DO NOT use a smaller shackle
310 (.177-.295) in the larger diameter hole
(12.25) as it will NOT LOCK the cabinet.
CONTROL OK
CONTROL POWER
CONTROL LOCKOUT
RECLOSER OPEN
A PHASE FAULT
B PHASE FAULT
C PHASE FAULT
GROUND FAULT
ALARM
ABOVE MIN TRIP
INDICATOR 1
INDICATOR 2
A PHASE VOLTAGE
B PHASE VOLTAGE
C PHASE VOLTAGE
FREQUENCY TRIP
INDICATOR 4
INDICATOR 5
INDICATOR 6
INDICATOR 7
RS-232 16 (.63) Dia.
Connection
RECLOSER CLOSED SENSITIVE GND INDICATOR 3 VOLTAGE TRIP INDICATOR 8
RESET OPER
TARGETS COUNTER
Port
F1 F2 F3 F4
+
EVENTS ALARMS
MENU
LAMP TEST CHANGE
ENTER —
F6 Recloser Control RS-232 DATA PORT
COOPER POWER ON
SERIES
GND TRIP NON SUPERVISORY
BLOCKED RECLOSING OFF
TRIP CLOSE
710
OFF A PHASE B PHASE C PHASE
SELECT SELECT SELECT
Lifting
HOT LINE TAG
OPTION #1 OPTION #2 OPTION #3
(LOCKOUT)
(28.0)
Lugs
665
(26.25)
Front View
Vent Vent
170
(6.75)
Mounting Angle 355 (14.0) Grounding
1.44 Dia. Hole for 400 (15.75) Terminal
Voltage Input Connection #14 To #4
1.44 Dia. Hole for (Caplug Installed)
Right Side View Stranded
Connection
1.44 Dia. Hole (Caplug Installed)
(Caplug Installed)
Control Cable Receptacle 1.81 Dia.
(37-pin)
Vent
64 Vent
44 (2.51)
(1.74) 65 65 75
(2.56) (2.56) (2.95)
Bottom View
Figure 11. Form 6 NX-T pole-mount recloser control weight, dimensions, and pad-lock shackle diameters
Transformer
Supply Voltage
Surge Typical transformer mounting is Form NX-T Control
Arrester 180 to the recloser. Transformer Line
AC to
NEUTRAL Line
AC
Surge Pole
NEU
GND Voltage
Arrester
Surge
Input Terminal
Arrester External
Block
Ground Lug
Surge
Arrester ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Line to Line connected transformer
Supply
Voltage
Recloser
Head Ground Supply Voltage
Form NX-T Control
Transformer
Pole Mounting AC
Frame
NEUTRAL
Input
Control Terminal
Cable Block
Pole Ground Form NX-T External
Control Ground Lug
Input Terminal ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Block Line to Neutral connected transformer
NEU
AC
Figure 12. Recommended grounding method for the Form 6 NX-T control installed on 4-wire multi-grounded, 3-wire
ungrounded, or impedance-grounded systems with local supply voltage
Transformer
Pole
Surge Surge
Arrester Arrester
Surge
Arrester Supply Voltage Input
Form 6 NX-T Control Terminal
Transformer Block
Surge AC
AC Arrester
NEU NEUTRAL
GND
External
Ground Lug
Pole Ground
Form 6 NX-T Control
Input 115 Vac
Terminal Supply Voltage
Block Form 6 NX-T Control Local Isolation
Input Terminal
Pole Ground Block Transformer
Pole AC
NEU
Customer
AC
NEUTRAL Supplied
Customer Ground Connection Low Voltage
At External Lug
Low Voltage
External Arrester
Ground Lug
Figure 13. Recommended grounding method for the Form 6 NX-T Control installed on 4-wire multi-grounded, 3-wire
ungrounded, or impedance-grounded systems with remote supply voltage transformer
WARNING
External
Ground Lug Hazardous voltage. Before applying power to the
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Line to Neutral connected transformer control, confirm that male pins of the input power
receptacle are electrically insulated to prevent
Transformer unintentional contact with 120/240 VAC voltage. Failure
Typical transformer mounting is to do so may result in severe personal injury or death.
Surge 180 to the recloser.
Arrester T372.1
Pole
NOTICE
Surge
Arrester
AC Surge
NEU
GND Arrester
Input Terminal
Block
Input power is required:
To power the control
NEU
●●
AC
Customer Ground
Connection
At External Lug ●● To provide voltage and power metering
Control ●● To power the thermostatically controlled heater
Cable
NNote: Terminal Block positions TB7-5 and TB7-6 are factory- Power connections
jumpered together. The transformer required for power should be a minimum of
1 kVA.
Voltage Sensing Connections
Source Load
V (1-2) V(3-4) V(5-6) V1 V2 V3
BØ
TB8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Figure 16. Default factory wiring connected to B-Phase voltage metering with B-Phase incoming supply
DANGER WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Do not connect potential Hazardous voltage. Before applying power to the control,
transformer low-voltage secondaries to the control confirm that male pins of the input power receptacle are
through cables or other wiring until the unit is installed electrically insulated to prevent unintentional contact
in the field. Transformer high-voltage primary windings with 120/240 VAC voltage. Failure to do so may result in
will become live when 120/240 VAC is applied to the severe personal injury or death. T372.1
Power Connections
120 120/240 NEU
TB7 (L2) 120 (L1) NEU
1 2 3 4 5 6 BØ
Figure 17. Single-phase transformer connection, b phase input for power and sensing
DANGER WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Do not connect potential Hazardous voltage. Before applying power to the control,
transformer low-voltage secondaries to the control confirm that male pins of the input power receptacle are
through cables or other wiring until the unit is installed electrically insulated to prevent unintentional contact
in the field. Transformer high-voltage primary windings with 120/240 VAC voltage. Failure to do so may result in
will become live when 120/240 VAC is applied to the severe personal injury or death. T372.1
AØ
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
TB8
User-Supplied
Disconnect
Switch
AØ
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 18. Modified wiring connected to A-Phase voltage metering with A-Phase incoming supply
DANGER WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Do not connect potential Hazardous voltage. Before applying power to the
transformer low-voltage secondaries to the control control, confirm that male pins of the input power
through cables or other wiring until the unit is installed receptacle are electrically insulated to prevent
in the field. Transformer high-voltage primary windings unintentional contact with 120/240 VAC voltage. Failure
will become live when 120/240 VAC is applied to the to do so may result in severe personal injury or death.
control from an alternate source if the transformer T372.1
AØ
TB8
Voltage Sensing Connections BØ
Source Load
V (1-2) V(3-4) V(5-6) V1 V2 V3
CØ
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
NEU
CØ
BØ
AØ
User-Supplied
Disconnect
Switches
Figure 19. Three-phase transformer connection, wye configuration only (TB8 terminal block connection)
BØ
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
TB8
AØ
User-Supplied
Disconnect
Switches
NNote: Terminal Block positions TB8-1 and TB8-6 are
factory-jumpered together.
Terminal Block positions TB8-2 and TB8-3 are
factory-jumpered together.
Terminal Block positions TB8-4 and TB8-5 are
factory-jumpered together.
DANGER WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Do not connect potential Hazardous voltage. Before applying power to the
transformer low-voltage secondaries to the control control, confirm that male pins of the input power
through cables or other wiring until the unit is installed receptacle are electrically insulated to prevent
in the field. Transformer high-voltage primary windings unintentional contact with 120/240 VAC voltage. Failure
will become live when 120/240 VAC is applied to the to do so may result in severe personal injury or death.
control from an alternate source if the transformer T372.1
User-Supplied
Disconnect
Switch
Voltage Sensing Connections Load Side
Source Load
V (1-2) V(3-4) V(5-6) V1 V2 V3 120
TB8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
NEU
YØ
NNote: Terminal Block
positions TB7-3 and Source Side
TB7-4 are factory-
BØ
Figure 21. 240 Volt, 3-wire transformer connection. B phase input for power and sensing. *YØ for sync check voltage
Standard default supervisory input control and output status Table 2. Operating current requirements for standard
contacts and optional supervisory inputs
Standard customer connections TB1 and accessory Nominal Minimum
customer connections are TB3 and TB4. Refer to Figure Input voltage current operating time
22 and Figure 23, and Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4. The
Idea Workbench allows customization of all the control and 12 VDC – 250 VDC, 120/240 VAC 2.5 mA 5 milliseconds
status points. Refer to the Form 6 NX-T Programming Guide
for additional information. Table 3. Ratings table for output status contacts CO1
through CO12 (Resistive load – pickup time 8 ms,
NOTICE dropout 15 ms)
External leads must be shielded and the shield must Input voltage Contact rating
be grounded at both ends. Terminate each lead with 120 VAC 8A
a 320 VAC, 150 Joules metal oxide varistor (MOV), or
equivalent, at the remote end. Attach MOVs between 12 VDC 8A
the leads and ground. Failure to properly shield and 24 VDC 8A
protect leads can result in equipment damage and/or
unintentional operation. 48 VDC 1A
125 VDC 0.4 A
IMPORTANT
Shielding and surge protection of supervisory cables: all
supervisory operation and control monitor leads must be
protected within shielded cables. Refer to Figure 24.
IMPORTANT
Shielding and surge protection of supervisory cables: all
supervisory operation and control monitor leads must be
protected within shielded cables. Refer to Figure 24.
Customer-Supplied Voltage Inputs**
Three-Phase Supervisory Trip and Lockout
Three-Phase Remote Trip and Lockout
Remote/Supervisory Common
**Whetting
**Whetting voltage
voltage is
is also
also available
available from
from
the
theForm 6
Form 6Recloser
RecloserControl
ControlononTerminal
Block TB9.Block
Terminal ReferTB9.
to Figure
Refer 24.
to Figure 24.
TB1
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Customer Wiring A B
AØ Control Control Hotline Ground Trip
Lockout AØ Recloser OK Tag Blocked
Status Status Status Status Status
(Not (Recloser (Control (Hotline (GRD TRIP
Lockout)* Open)* Not OK)* Tag Off)* Normal)*
Figure 22. Form 6 NX-T recloser control standard default supervisory input control and output status contacts.
Contacts are shown in de-energized position
Unassigned
Remote Normal Profile
Supervisory Non-Reclose
Remote Alternate Profile 2
Remote Alternate Profile 3
be grounded at both ends. Terminate each lead with
Remote/Supervisory Common
CI4 CI5 CI6 CI7 CI8 CI9 CI10 CI11 CO5 CO6 CO7 CO8 CO9 CO10 CO11 CO12
Figure 23. Form 6 NX-T recloser control discrete interface board accessory default supervisory input control and
Shielding and surge protection of supervisory cables: all
supervisory operation and control monitor leads must be
27
Form 6 NX-T microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control
Form 6 NX-T microprocessor-based pole-mount recloser control
REMOTE
BOX
Three-Phase
Supervisory 8 CI3
Trip and CI3 7
Lockout
Three-Phase
Supervisory 6 CI2
CI2 5
Close
Three-Phase
Remote 4 CI1
CI1 3
Trip and
Lockout
13
A Phase B*
Recloser
Status 12 CO1
A*
*Contacts shown
with recloser in 11
OPEN position. CO1
Not All Remote
Connections
TB1 Shown
Figure 24. Shielding and surge protection for supervisory and remote cables
CAUTION
Equipment misoperation. Verify that the 120/240 VAC
selector switch is correctly set for incoming voltage.
Failure to comply may cause misoperation (unintentional
Figure 25. Form 6 NX-T recloser control rear panel operation) of the control and/or equipment damage
RS-232 communication ports (standard configuration) resulting in personal injury. T278.0
●● For 120 VAC incoming power, the selector switch Using removable inserts
must be set to the 115 V position.
WARNING
●● For 240 VAC incoming power, the selector switch
must be set to the 230 V position. Hazardous Voltage. Do NOT disassemble this module
with the control energized or while the “CAPACITOR
8. Control battery connected and tested for DISCHARGING” LED is lit. If LED did NOT light when
proper operation. control was de-energized, do NOT disassemble the
NNote: The battery test is blocked for 30 seconds upon module and consult manual. Failure to comply could
power-up of the control. cause severe injury or death.
NOTICE
External leads must be shielded and the shield must
be grounded at both ends. Terminate each lead with
a 320 VAC, 150 Joules metal oxide varistor (MOV), or
equivalent, at the remote end. Attach MOVs between Figure 27. Open front panel. Labels are easily removed
the leads and ground. Failure to properly shield and from and inserted into the top of the programming
protect leads can result in equipment damage and/or panel LED status indicator section
unintentional operation.
4. Use tweezers to gently pull out the removable insert. Table 6. Input and heater receptacles
NNote: The insert will slide out of the right side of the Description Catalog number
operating panel (Figure 28). 120 VAC or 240 VAC input receptacle, 2-pin KME6-1775-H
120 VAC input receptacle, 3-pin KME6-1775-J
NNote: The insert will slide out of the top of the
programming panel indicator section (Figure 27). 240 VAC input receptacle, 3-pin KME6-1775-K
(2) 2-pin input receptacles for dual source/transfer KME6-1775-N
5. Change the existing label or slide in a new label with relay
the name of the programmed option.
IMPORTANT
Laminate the removable inserts prior to installing. This will
seal the ink/toner and avoid damage to the front panel.
Accessories
These accessories are available. Contact your Eaton
representative for additional information.
Cable locking sleeves Contact your Eaton representative for any additional
To prevent detachment of the control cable from the control voltage requirements.
cabinet by unauthorized personnel, a cable-locking sleeve There is one standard 9-pin RS-232 and one optional
is available to enclose the cable plug. The plug is passed communication port (RS-485, serial fiber, Ethernet wire
through the sleeve and the sleeve is then fastened from or fiber or both) on the back operator panel, as well as a
inside the control cabinet. There is no access to the cable standard IRIG-B port for user time-syncing. See Figure 9.
receptacle without opening the locked cabinet door and
detaching the sleeve.
Table 7. Radio mounting accessories
Description Catalog number
RS-232 cable
A nine-pin RS-232 Cable is available to connect from the Full Automation accessory
personal computer to the data port on the front panel of the 12 VDC radio provision KME6-1774-3
Form 6 NX-T pole-mount recloser control. The front panel
RS-232 port is wired as a DCE port for direct connection to (Radio and fiber-optic/RS232 interface
the personal computer. not included) Automation accessory
(bracket only)
12 VDC provision KME6-1774-2
Stainless steel cabinet
A cabinet constructed from AISI 304 stainless steel is
available as an accessory.
Radio-Mounting
Bracket
Internal voltage sensing and load side sensing
Internal voltage sensors, located on the source side of the 24 Vdc to 13.8 Vdc
recloser, and load side voltage sensors (located on the load Customer-Supplied
Converter
Radio mounting accessory Figure 31. Form 6 NX-T recloser control radio mounting
The radio mounting accessory (Figure 31) is powered from accessory
a voltage regulated power supply factory-calibrated with an
output of 13.8 VDC.
The radio power supply input is fused by a 1 Amp in-line Communication board accessory
fuse for a nominal voltage of 28 VDC. The output is 13.8 The Form 6 NX-T control is equipped with a Communication
VDC between P2-1 (+) and P2-2 (-) on the radio power Board Accessory (expansion bay) offering versatile
supply circuit board with a maximum continuous watt rating support for modern communication media. Six distinct
of 17.25 W @ 13.8 VDC. communication options (Figure 32) are available, providing
two-way, real time digital communications with a remote
NNote: This output cannot be field-calibrated.
terminal unit (RTU), wireless, telephone modem, Ethernet
The radio will continue to operate during the loss of AC network, or other communication devices. The following
power as long as power is supplied from the battery. The options are available:
power supply is designed to provide up to 40 Watts (peak) ●● No auxiliary communication card installed (standard)
and is fused to isolate any potential radio problems without
disturbing the protection system in the recloser control. ●● RS485 (Isolated) Serial communication card
Refer to Table 7.
●● Fiber-optic-based Serial Communication Card (ST)
●● 10/100 Base-T dual Ethernet communication card Refer to the Form 6 NX-T Programming Guide for additional
(2* RJ-45) information.
●● 100 Base-FX dual Ethernet communication card The fiber-optic based serial accessory includes TX and
(2* MT-RJ) RX indicating LEDs for verifying communications along
with an echo / non echo switch for supporting ring / star
●● 10/100 Base-T, 100 Base-FX Ethernet communication card fiber topologies.
(RJ-45 + MT-RJ)
When operated in a ring configuration, the toggle switch
The expansion bay based Communication Board must be set in the ECHO position. In this mode, the
Accessory concept offers high versatility with respect to fiber-optic card will repeat (pass through) all messages
communication medium and protocol support. Additional received on the RX fiber, and will respond to the Master
accessories are being continuously developed. Contact your station by first echoing the incoming command and then
Eaton representative for the latest information regarding sending the response. This arrangement is best suited for
particular media and communication protocol support. creation of low cost multi device fiber loops. For reliable
communications, the fiber loop system requires that all
devices in the loop remain powered at all times, thus
RS485 serial communication card enabling unobstructed flow of information throughout the
The RS485 serial communication card accessory provides loop.
means for establishing asynchronous link-based digital
communications with the Form 6 pole-mount control. The A more resilient system can be designed by using the fiber-
Galvanic isolated (1000 VDC) RS485 port uses a single optic ports in a point-to-point or multiple point-to-point (star)
shielded twisted pair connection and can support 32 devices configuration. For this mode, the toggle switch must be
in multi-drop configuration. Communication speed is controlled set in the NON-ECHO mode. The Form 6 NX-T control will
through software and can be set at: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, respond to the Master station by sending a response only
19.2 k, and 38.4 k. Modbus can also be set at 57.6 k. (total separation of Receive and Transmit fibers). Additional
hardware (fiber-optic star coupler) is required to support the
Digital communications must be programmed through the multiple point-to-point device configurations.
Communications Workbench to ensure proper operation
of the RS485 communication card accessory. Refer to the
Form 6 NX-T Programming Guide for additional protocol Ethernet communication cards
support information. The Ethernet communication card accessory brings the
Ethernet network connectivity to the Form 6 NX-T recloser
control platform. It is highly flexible, offering simultaneous
Fiber-optic based serial communication card support for multiple sessions, device management (ProView
The Fiber-Optic based Serial Communication Card offers over TCP/IP) and SCADA communications (DNP3 over TCP/IP).
means of establishing asynchronous (RS-232 like) digital
communications through multi-mode fiber media. The use of By natively supporting a set of widely accepted industry
the fiber-optic based serial communication card accessory standards (TCP/IP, UDP/IP, OSI) the Ethernet communication
can enhance communication reliability, and provides accessory ensures seamless interoperability with other
excellent electrical isolation thus protecting transmitted data network devices.
from extraneous electrical interference.
An optional fiber-optic-to-RS-232D converter with DB-9
connector (Catalog Number KME6-1875-1) is available for
interfacing between an optical signal and a hard-wired
RS-232 signal, when required. This converter is compatible
with loop (ring) and point-to-point (star) configurations.
A pair of industry standard ST type fiber-optic connectors
are mounted on the back of the board enabling customer
connection to a digital communication system using
fiber-optic cables (customer-supplied).
The fiber-optic link has separate receive (RX) and transmit
(TX) ports operating at 820 nm. Typical transmission
distance is 2000 m with 62.5/125 µm multi-mode fiber.
Consult your Eaton representative for availability of long haul
solutions. Link communication speed is controlled through
software and can be set at: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2 k,
and 38.4 k. Modbus can also be set at 57.6 k.
The fiber-optic accessory must be programmed through the
Communications Workbench for the appropriate protocol.
Standard
(No Communication Option) RS-485 Communication Serial Fiber
RS-485 C + -
TX NON-ECHO RX
TX RX
#2 #1 #2 #1 #2 #1 #2 #1
J4 – ETHERNET – J3 J4 – ETHERNET – J3 J4 – ETHERNET – J3 J4 – ETHERNET – J3 Default
Primary
Ethernet
Interface
IRIG-B IRIG-B IRIG-B IRIG-B
J5 J5 J5 J5
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Ethernet 100 Base-FX Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, Ethernet 100 Base-FX
Type 1 Type 2 100 Base-FX Type 4
Type 3
NNote: Under normal network conditions, all 2. Check the operational values for currents, voltages, and
communications will be channeled through the other metering information.
primary port (#1, Figure 32), with the standby NNote: Scroll through the LCD display messages by pressing
port either logically disabled, or configured for fast the and cursor movement arrows underneath the
automatic throw-over in case of the primary Ethernet LCD display on the programming panel (Figure 33).
link failure. Refer to the Form 6 NX-T Programming
Guide for additional Ethernet accessory configuration
information.
LCD Display
METERING SETTINGS
Cursor Movement
ENTER — Control OK LED
RS-232 DATA PORT
Arrows F6 RECLOSER CONTROL
Figure 33. Lamp test button, LCD display, and cursor Figure 34. Control OK LED
movement arrows
CI4 CI5 CI6 CI7 CI8 CI9 CI10 CI11 CO5 CO6 CO7 CO8 CO9 CO10 CO11 CO12
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 1 3 5 7 9 11 13
IMPORTANT
To ensure proper operation for the NOVA NX-T recloser,
always verify that the three cables between the integrated
junction box and the NX-T reclosers are connected when
the control is in single-phase trip, three-phase lockout mode
or three-phase trip, three-phase lockout (ganged) mode.
Figure 35. Location of terminals TM1 and TM2 on the
power supply circuit board Use this circuit to simulate load current and for testing
minimum trip operation and sequencing the mechanism
2. Momentarily jumper terminals TM1 and TM2 together. with the Form 6 NX-T control for each phase.
(The control will power up.)
3. To power down the Form 6 NX-T control, unplug the
battery (disconnect the black/red battery connector).
4. Perform a battery charging cycle. Refer to Battery
charging in the Battery test and charging procedures
section of these instructions.
115Vac Variable
Autotransformer 1. Press the MENU button on the front panel.
(10 Amp)
6 4 2
2 Clamp-On
Ammeter
3. Using the down arrow key, navigate to the TEST
Load
BATTERY menu and press ENTER.
4. Press the F4 button to test the battery. The battery test
Source results will display in the battery metering menu.
5 3 1
NNote: The battery test is blocked for 30 seconds upon Battery charging
power up of the control. If it is not possible to charge the battery with the control’s
NNote: AC power can be either connected or disconnected built-in charger, a KME5-60-1 (120 VAC) portable bench
type battery charger kit is available, which includes
for battery test.
the KA43ME7001 Battery Charger (Figure 38) and
NNote: If the battery voltage drops below 19 V, the battery the KME5-325-1 Adapter Cable. Refer to S280-79-14
must be charged by the external battery charger KA43ME7001 Portable Lead Acid Battery Charger
KA43ME7001. Instructions for additional information.
IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to charge a lead acid battery below 2 VDC
with the KA43ME7001 charger. The charger requires a
minimal voltage to sense a battery is connected.
IMPORTANT
Never connect a single 12 volt battery to the KA43ME7001
charger. Use adapter KME5-325-1 with the battery assembly
when connecting the charger to the two 12 volt batteries.
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