Reclosers
NOVA™ three-phase recloser
NOVA™ three-phase, microprocessor-
controlled recloser
Eaton provides reliable, The NOVA recloser combines
solid cycloaliphatic-epoxy
economical overcurrent polymer encapsulated
protection, advanced vacuum interrupters with a
reliable, lightweight operating
metering, and automation mechanism that utilizes a
systems for distribution magnetic actuator to provide a
circuits rated through lifetime of trouble-free operation.
The solid polymer system does
34.5 kV with its Cooper not rely on a gaseous, liquid,
Power™ series NOVA™
or foam dielectric. The NOVA
threephase, electronically recloser is highly resistant
to ozone, oxygen, moisture,
controlled, vacuum- contamination, and ultraviolet
interrupting automatic light.
circuit reclosers.
Available with two configuration
options: control-powered
interface and auxiliary-powered
interface. Designed and tested
to be compatible with Eaton’s
Cooper Power series three-
phase controls, these automatic
circuit reclosers offer superior
coordination, protection, and
application capabilities.
COOPER POWER
SERIES
Compact and light-weight, NOVA The NOVA recloser is not only
reclosers are easily installed a technological breakthrough,
on poles or in substations. but a valuable component that
Mounting equipment is available brings significant operational
for both pole and substation savings to the utility business
applications. unit, lowering the installation,
operation, training, and
Recloser and control accessories
enable further tailoring of the
maintenance costs on your
power distribution system.
protective program to achieve
maximum system operating NOVA reclosers are designed
flexibility. and manufactured in accordance
with IEEE Std C37.60™-2003
Eaton is strongly committed
to improving the reliability of
standard.
the electric power industry.
Technological advances,
including the newest
microprocessor-based controls
and solid insulation NOVA
distribution switchgear products,
represent our investment in the
future.
Ratings and characteristic Vacuum interruption Voltage ratings (kV)
features A single break on each phase
is accomplished by separating Description 15 kV 15 kV 27 kV 27 kV 38 kV
Three-phase protection on contacts inside the vacuum Maximum voltage 15.5 kV 15.5 kV 29.2 kV 29.2 kV 38 kV
systems rated 2.4 through interrupter. All arcing is
14.4 kV is provided by NOVA15 Rated basic 110 kV 125 kV 125 kV 150 kV 170 kV
contained within the vacuum impulse level
reclosers. NOVA27 reclosers envelope. The patented axial-
can be applied on systems rated magnetic vacuum interrupters, Radio noise limit 100 @ 100 @ 100 @ 100 @ 100 @
through 27.6 kV. Higher-voltage used in NOVA reclosers, offers (µV) 9.4 kV 9.4 kV 16.4 kV 16.4 kV 23 kV
system protection at 34.5 kV is extended and increased duty Power frequency 50 kV 50 kV 60 kV 60 kV 70 kV
provided by NOVA38 reclosers. cycles compared with oil or withstand, dry
Operation radial-magnetic interrupters. Power frequency 45 kV 45 kV 50 kV 50 kV 60 kV
Sensing current transformers, The axial-magnetic field keeps withstand, wet
embedded in the recloser, the arc in a diffused mode,
supply fault-sensing information resulting in less arc power to
to the electronic control. Tripping be dissipated, resulting in low
and closing signals from the thermal stress, suitable for Current ratings (Amperes)
control energize the operating encapsulation. Description 15 kV 15 kV 27 kV 27 kV 38 kV
circuits in the recloser. Due Surge protection Rated continuous 630 A* 630 A* 630 A* 630 A* 630 A*
to a single CT ratio for all Best operating results are current
ratings, minimum-trip values achieved if reclosers are
of the electronic control are Short circuit 12.5 A** 12.5 A** 12.5 A** 12.5 A** 12.5 A**
protected with surge arresters.
independent of the continuous- current,
On line applications, arrester
current and interrupting ratings symmetrical
protection is recommended on
of the recloser. both sides of the recloser. (If Making current, 31 kA 31 kA 31 kA 31 kA 31 kA
protection is on one side only, assymetrical peak
Flexibility in coordination with
other protective devices is it should be on the source-side. Cable charging 10 A 10 A 25 A 25 A 40 A
provided by varied time–current In substations, arresters should current
characteristics from a choice of be on the load-side.) Eaton * 800 amp accesory is also available
standard or customized curves, provides excellent protection ** 16 kA option is also available. (Making current is 40 kA assymetrical peak)
minimum trip values, reclosing with it’s Cooper Power series
and resetting time settings, and distribution-class arresters,
a selection of accessories. available with mounting brackets
to fit our reclosers. Mechanical ratings
Description 15 kV 15 kV 27 kV 27 kV 38 kV
Min. mechanical/ 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
electrical
operations without
mantainance (C-O)
Mass (weight) - 89 (196) 94 (206) 94 (206) 104 (229) 104 (229)
kg (lbs)

For more information on this and Duty cycle

other Cooper Power series products, Type Percentage of Number Minimun
call (+52) 33 3770-3670 interruptive
rating
of unit
operations
circuit X/R
value
or visit our website: NOVA 15-20 88 4
www.eaton.com/cooperpowerseries 45-55 112 8
90-100 32 15
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