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ELECTRIC & ELECTRONIC CO., LTD
Copyright © 2002 by ENTEC ELECTRIC & ELECTRONIC CO., LTD all right reserved. Forerunner Distribution & Automation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL GUIDANCE............................................................................................................ 5
1.INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 6
3.CONSTRUCTION............................................................................................................ 9
3.1. INTERRUPTER ................................................................................................................ 11
3.2. MAGNETIC ACTUATOR ................................................................................................ 11
3.3. BUSHING ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.4. MANUAL TRIP/LOCKING DEVICE ............................................................................. 13
3.5. SF6 GAS ........................................................................................................................... 14
3.5.1. General ................................................................................................................... 14
3.5.2. Specification of Sulphur Hexa Fluoride Gas (SF6) ................................................ 14
3.5.3. SF6 gas pressure-Temperature Curve ..................................................................... 15
3.6. MOLECULAR SIEVE ...................................................................................................... 15
3.7. BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER ......................................................................... 16
3.8. CONTROL CUBICLE ...................................................................................................... 17
3.9. AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................... 18
3.10. GAS FILLING VALVE ................................................................................................... 21
3.11. ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................... 21
5.INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 24
5.1. INSPECTION BEFORE INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 24
5.1.1. General ................................................................................................................... 24
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7.MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 37
7.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 37
7.2. DISMOUNTING OF RECLOSER ................................................................................... 37
7.3. CONTACT LIFE OF VACUUM INTERRUPTER ........................................................... 37
7.4. SF6 GAS REFILLING ...................................................................................................... 39
7.4.1. General ................................................................................................................... 39
7.4.2. Refilling procedure ................................................................................................. 39
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GENERAL GUIDANCE
ENTEC automatic vacuum recloser hereinafter as EVR is designed to operate after installation on
an outdoor pole and substation. This product consists of the minimum number of components to
achieve maintenance free, maximum safety and endurance.
To ensure the maximum life and the best quality of operation, operate EVR in accordance with the
instruction manual and keep the following guidance.
Safety check is required before installing, operating, and maintenance EVR. After installation,
connect AC 110/220V from the distribution line to the CONTROL CUBICLE and run a test
operation.
If works need to be done after opening the control CUBICLE middle cover, turn the main circuit
breaker (MCB) OFF to avoid any accident due to the high voltage.
Avoid any flame work such as welding and brazing on EVR because the main tank is filled with
SF6 gas for insulation.
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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains the information required for installation, operation, and maintenance of
ENTEC EVR Automatic Recloser. EVR is designed to be powered from AC 110/220V low voltage
distribution line. EVR complies with the international standard specifications and ratings.
EVR consists of the corrosion-resistance stainless steel tank (main tank) and the control cubicle,
which are connected by separable shielded cable that is insulated. The main tank contains the
vacuum interrupter and the magnetic actuator.
Although the main tank can be disconnected from the Control Cubicle, none of them can be
exchanged with other products. If replacement is required, please consult with the ENTEC E&E Co.
Ltd.
The inside of the main tank is filled with SF6 gas for insulation and the control cubicle is equipped
with two of DC 12V batteries in series together. Batteries supply DC 24V control power to a
control circuit after rectifying from low voltage AC source. General configuration of recloser is
shown as below.
H.V Connector
Earth terminal
Control cable
receptacle
ON-OFF Indicator
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2. STANDARD RATINGS
The standard ratings of EVR Recloser are as follows;
Table 2-1. STANDARD RATINGS
Maximum system voltage 15kV 27kV 38kV
Rated impulse withstand voltage 110kV BIL 150kV BIL 170kV BIL
Weight
- main tank 160kg 170kg 210kg
- control cubicle 85kg 85kg 90kg
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NOTE : Ratio and Accuracy or Current Transformer can be changed by request of a user.
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3. CONSTRUCTION
The Recloser can be mounted on an outdoor pole by assembling a mounting bracket connected to
the top of main tank and also installed at substation with substation mounting frame. The vacuum
interrupter, magnetic actuator, and current transformer (CT) are contained in the TIG-welded main
tank and filled with SF6 gas for the insulation of recloser main tank.
The interruption of Recloser is performed by the vacuum interrupter and SF6 gas is used to insulate.
The recloser filled with SF6 gas does not produce any by-products by arc during interruption. Thus
it maintains permanent insulation capability and prevent corrosion of the main tank components.
The Recloser interrupter arranged with the 3-phase dielectric mold frame, consists of the vacuum
interrupter and the trip spring with the same distance. The driving arm connected at the end of
moving contact transfers a driving force of the magnetic actuator to the interrupter for close and
open operation.
The 6 bushings on the top of main tank can be supplied with porcelain, polymeric(E.P.D.M. rubber
or silicone rubber) bushing upon to user's request. The current transformer (CT) is installed at the
bushing connected at the fixed contact of interrupter in the main tank, and CT can monitor phase
fault currents, earth fault currents and load currents, and send signals to the control electronics.
If the control cable of CT is disconnected at both end, the CT is automatically shorted by the
automatic CT protection circuit.
The manual Trip/Locking device is positioned on the front side of main tank. The indicator points
an interrupter's open/close status and the operation counter are located at the bottom of main tank.
The Recloser operation sequence is performed by the microprocessor-based relay. The relay is
installed in the control cubicle protected by rain-proof case. The Recloser immediately performs a
preset operation sequence to re-close when a phase/ground fault current is higher than the preset
value.
If a fault current is not cleared at the end of full protection sequence, the Recloser will be lockout
as tripped, and remains until the next close operation. If a fault current is cleared during the
protection sequence, the Recloser is closed, and then returns into sleep mode after the reset time.
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When a fault current is detected, the recloser operates the pre-set full protection sequence again.
EVR is powered by AC 110/220V low voltage distribution line source without an additional
transformer and is designed to consume low energy to operate reclosing and remote control. Thus
EVR does not need any extra cost for installation of additional transformer, in case, low voltage
source by utility is available.
In case that low voltage power source is not available, the recloser is fitted with an auxiliary
voltage transformer to supply auxiliary power to the control cubicle.
During open and close operations, the relay sends the pulse type current to the open and close coils,
and the magnetic force is induced by those coils and moves the plunger of the magnetic actuator.
This driving force is transferred to the vacuum interrupter, which makes contact point tripped or
closed. During trip and close operations, arc is produced and rapidly extinguished in the vacuum
interrupter. The relay setting in control circuit can be modified at the control panel, a PC or
remotely controlled communication method. For more details, refer to EVRC2A manual.
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3.1. INTERRUPTER
The vacuum interrupter of the recloser can provides versatilities to operate trip/close with the
ratings and capacity based on the fully capable of interruption.
The closing status of the contacts is held by contact springs that provide the required force at all
condition of contact wear.
As a vacuum interrupter is fully sealed for the lifetime of the recloser and it requires only a small
contact stroke and low interruption energy. it is suitable for application of magnetic actuator
mechanism and also vacuum interrupter has a capability of a large number of operations, which is
ideal for the recloser’s application.
Thus, vacuum interrupter with magnetic actuator provides a high reliability in operation and
minimum maintenance if the replacement of the vacuum interrupter is required with any reasons,
please consult with manufacturer.
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The permanent magnetic actuator mechanism has just one moving part.
Thus the dramatic reduction in part gives a corresponding increase in reliability. Especially, as the
actuator uses magnetic latching and uses trip and close coil separately, the actuator consists of the
fewest components and can provides zero-maintenance operation.
The actuator driving arm is made of high strength aluminum alloy and delivers force to the
interrupter. When pulse current flows into the close coil, the plunger of magnetic actuator is moved
by the induced magnetic force to drive the interrupter to close position, and the actuator is then held
in the closed position. In contrast, when pulse current flows into the trip coil, the plunger is
released from the magnetic latch and the interrupter is moved to trip position.
3.3. BUSHING
Bushing is mounted on the top of the recloser tank and supplied with either porcelain or polymeric
bushing(EPR or Silicone rubber) depending upon user’s requirements.
The ring core CT is mounted on the lower part of bushing inside of the recloser tank arranged at the
fixed position of interrupter and senses the current flow.
This current information is transmitted to the micro-processor based relay via the multi-core cable.
Capacitor voltage divider (CVD) is available in case of using polymeric bushing to measure and
sense the secondary voltage for signaling use.
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Hot stick
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Consequently, any condensation on metal surface will run out of the bottom and automatically
dried without affecting the electronic modules by ventilation and self heating.
The standard control cubicle contains the relay, batteries for control power and mechanism driving
power.
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The control cubicle must not installed outdoors without the sunshine shield cover in the places of
solar heating.
Detailed control and relay, Please refer to our separate EVRC2A manual.
The control cubicle is shown in Figure 3-5 on previous page.
Actually, auxiliary supply is used to operate the auto recloser through rectifying circuit and
maintain charge on the sealed lead-acid batteries.
The operation of recloser is fulfilled with the auxiliary power supply through the rectifying circuit
regardless of charging of the sealed lead-acid batteries. The battery is used for the back-up
operation of the recloser when auxiliary power supply is lost.
The battery for operating the recloser is placed in the lower part of the control cubicle and arranged
to be easily replaced.
The battery life is predicted to use for 5 years service as recommended by the battery
manufacturer’s data, but it can be shortened for its life on how it is handled and fitted with the
environments.
The battery is enough to operating the recloser for 30hours and over 500 events without external
power supply. When the batteries are nearly exhausted in showing below DC 15V when battery is
tested with load, please replace the batteries with new one as indicated in section 3.7 battery
specification or consult with manufacturer.
CAUTION: Auxiliary Power Transformer shall be installed in the source side of user system.
External Power of EVRC2A Control shall be supplied from Source side in order to perform a
normal sequence in case that a fault line occurs. When the recloser trips, the external power of
EVRC2A Control shall not be lost.
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EARTH TERMINAL
MOUNTING BRACKET
EARTH CABLE
CONTROL CABLE
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EARTH TERMINAL
110V OR 220V 5KVA Tr. or MOUNTING BRACKET
LOW VOLTAGE SOURCE SUPPLIED
BY UTILITYE
EARTH CABLE
CONTROL CABLE
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3.11. ACCESSORIES
1) ON/OFF indication is located on the bottom inside of the main tank to be seen transparently
from the underneath of the tank.
2) Operating counter is provided in the control cubicle and if fitted, available at the bottom of the
main tank.
3) SF6 gas pressure sensor is available, if required as option.
4) Pressure rupture device is mounted on the side of recloser tank for protection of overpressure
due to overheating of internal arc.
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The recloser and control cubicle are disconnected with umbilical cable connection for
transportation and standard pole mounting bracket of the main Tank are despatched as loose
equipment in the wooden crate of the recloser.
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Min. 100mm
CAUTION: Do not touch severely Bushing or Bushing Terminal during transporting the main
tank of recloser. It causes a leakage of SF6 gas or damage on the bushing which leads to a severe
malfunctions of the recloser.
4.3. RECEIVING
A packing list will be attached to the packing case or recloser if not packed.
On receipt, the recloser should be checked for the contents of deficiency or damage during
transportation. Please inform within 3 days to either the carriers, supplying agent or customer
services department of the ENTEC Electric & Electronic Company., Ltd., if any damage was found.
4.4. STORAGE
As the recloser is designed for outdoor use, it can be stored both outdoor and indoor but the
recloser should not be stored in a wet place and should not stacked up doubled.
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5. INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
If Gas low lamp is on, stop installing immediately and consult with the manufacturer.
5.2. TESTING
5.2.1. Gas pressure
The unit (Recloser) is filled with SF6 gas pressure at least 0.5bar gauge at 20℃.
If the pressure within the unit falls below 0.2bar gauge at 20℃, the following procedures should be
taken.
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1) If the gas pressure is above 0.1bar gauge, the filling of SF6 gas should be done directly with
attaching the gas handling equipment and fill upto the required pressure.
2) If the gas pressure is below 0.1bar gauge, a vacuum must be drawn out of the tank before filling
SF6 gas. Draw a vacuum of 10mbar, hold this vacuum for 15 min and fill upto the required
pressure (0.5bar gauge at 20℃).
The unit is capable of keeping basic impulse level with an SF6 gas rich environment at zero bar
gauge.
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One minute dry withstand voltage supply should be applied across each phase of the open position
and between each phase and earth in the closed position of the recloser.
The recommended site test voltage is 75% of the factory test voltage.
5.3. INSTALLATION
5.3.1-1. Standard pole mounting of recloser tank.
Unpack the wooden crate and clean the bushing please check and confirm that all items are
included.
The pole mounting bracket should be assembled with the tank and hanger band is mounted on the
pole and should be fixed tightly with bolts between the hanger band and the supporting bracket on
the recloser as shown in Figure 3-7.
Before lifting the recloser onto the pole, care should be taken to ensure that supporting bracket is
correctly mounted with the tank and upper hanger band is mounted on the pole firstly and lower
hanger band is mounted consequently.
The range of possible attachment diameter of the hanger band for the pole mounting is 200m/m to
300m/m and other diameter is optional.
The recloser should be lifted as shown in Figure 4-1 and the slinging procedure, Please refer to
section 4.2 to avoid tilting of the recloser.
The additional rope may be used to assist for lifting and mounting of the recloser.
All standard pole mounting bracket and hanger bands with bolts and nuts are provided in the
standard package.
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CAUTION: If the manual trip lever is pulled approximately 45 degrees, the recloser will trip and
may either be returned to the horizontal for normal operation. If the Trip lever is pulled to the
latched position(locking), without releasing the trip lever to normal, no close operation occurs.
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600
1000 max.
Hanger Band
Control Cable
Earth Cable
Cable Cleats
Control Cubicle
CAUTION: In Installation of recloser, Source Side of user system and recloser Source Side shall
be matched in order to have a precise metering.
A, B, C are indicated for Source Side in Recloser and R, S, T are indicated in Load Side
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H.V Terminal
M16 Anchor
bolts
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LOCK
TRIP
TOP VIEW
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The total length of the inter-connecting multi-core cable would be 6 meters as standard and the
longer cable is available upon request by client as option.
The fixing arrangement multi-core cable should be tightened by using tie band with every 1000㎜
length against wind-waving.
To prevent pulling weight, loosen slighty the control cable between the cable connector and the
nearest hanger band.
5.3.3. Earthing
Figure 5-6 shows the earthing common to the recloser tank and the control cubicle.
To avoid the potential gradient differential among tank, control cubicle and surge arrester, Earthing
path should be common and do not ground by a different path to all equipments and be sure to keep
the ground cables away from the control cable by the maximum spacing available.
The earthing conductor size should be at least 60㎟.
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AUX. TRANSFORMER
RECLOSER
EARTH TERMINAL
EARTH TERMINAL
EARTH CABLE
CONTROL CABLE
EARTH TERMINAL
EARTH TEE OFF
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Porcelain Bushing
The high voltage bare conductor should be placed in the hole of the universal clamp and fastened
with nut upto tensile torque of 400kg-cm.
Polymer Bushing
For the polymer mold type of bushing, the stud clamp type made of anti-corrosive bronze is placed
on the top of bushing.
Insert HV cable directly into the center of stud clamps placed on the top of polymer bushing, and
fasten four joint bolts evenly with tensile torque of 150kg-cm.
5.3.5 Bushing
Depending on request, Bushing of Recloser is made of either porcelain or polymer.
Bushing and bushing housing is completely assembled and tested at the factory before dispatching.
Simply users connect the high voltage cable onto High Voltage Terminal at the top of Bushing.
Porcelain Bushing
Table 5-1. Porcelain Bushing
Type Creepage distance Arcing distance Terminal type Applicable cable size Rating (Amps)
EVR 2 750 m/m 300 m/m Universal clamp 24 m/m (diameter) 630
Polymer Bushing
Type of Bushing is Separable connector type standardized by IEEE 386, the material of Insulation
Housing can be made of either E.P.D.M or Silicone.
Table 5-2. Polymer Bushing
Creepage Applicable Rating Housing
Type Arcing Distance Terminal type
distance cable size (Amps) Material
EVR1 520 m/m 220 m/m STUD clamp 25 m/m(Max.dia.) 630 EPDM/Silicone
EVR2 860 m/m 330 m/m STUD clamp 25 m/m(Max.dia.) 630 EPDM/Silicone
EVR3 1100 m/m 400 m/m STUD clamp 30 m/m(Max.dia.) 800 EPDM/Silicone
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PORCELAIN BUSHING
POLYMER BUSHING
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6. RECLOSER OPERATION
6.1. GENERAL
The recloser with the microprocessor-based digital control technology is designed to provide
automatic distribution reclosing system for maximum continuity of electric service, please refer to
EVRC2A manual in details.
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7. MAINTENANCE
7.1. GENERAL
1) The recloser has been designed as a low maintenance unit and using single moving part as
adopting magnetic actuator mechanism does not require major maintenance like overhaul.
2) The control and relay maintenance, please refer to operation and maintenance instructions for
EVRC2A.
3) Each equipment maintenance for recloser, please refer to section 3 and 4.
4) A general inspection of the recloser should be made giving attention for clean and normal
condition of each equipment.
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Actually since most faults are considerably lower than the maximum fault current and number of
faults are considerably fewer than the guaranteed number of faults.
The service life is expected to be much longer than the contact life of vacuum interrupter calculated
by the amount of contact wear. Thus it keeps the operation of recloser to be satisfactory.
The data of the anticipated contact life and mechanical operation shows as follows;
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