Reclosers

Electrical Apparatus

General Ratings Information and Catalog Guide for Single-Phase and Three-Phase Reclosers
DESCRIPTION
Automatic circuit reclosers are recognized by electric utilities throughout the world as an essential device for achieving their prime goal: providing maximum continuity of electric service to their customers simply and economically. Reclosers sense and interrupt fault currents and automatically restore service after momentary outage. The automatic circuit recloser is essentially a self-contained device with the necessary intelligence to sense overcurrents to time and interrupt fault currents and to re-energize the line by reclosing automatically. If a fault is permanent, the recloser locks open after a preset number of operations (usually three or four), isolating the faulted section from the main part of the system.

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Figure 1. Type H single-phase, hydraulically controlled recloser.

TEMPORARY FAULTS
Extensive studies of overhead distribution systems have established that approximately 80 to 95 percent of all system faults are temporary in nature and, at most, last from only a few cycles to a few seconds. Typical causes of these temporary faults are: Windblown conductors touching one another. Lightning surges flashing over an insulator. Birds, reptiles, or small animals bridging between an energized line and a grounded surface. Tree branches touching energized lines. Switching surges that flash over an insulator.

Based on statistics and observations, the need for a tripand-reclose function was readily recognized; that is, if the line could be tripped open momentarily, a subsequent reclosure very likely would be successful because, by then, the cause of the fault would be gone. Thus, the automatic circuit recloser, in providing this trip-andreclose function, virtually eliminates prolonged outages on distribution systems due to temporary faults or transient overcurrent conditions.

Figure 2. NOVA1 single-phase, electronically controlled recloser.

RECLOSERS: SINGLEPHASE OR THREE-PHASE

Both single- and three-phase reclosers are available to satisfy application requirements.

RECLOSER CLASSIFYING FEATURES

Major classifying features of automatic circuit reclosers are: Single-phase or three-phase Control: hydraulic or electronic Interrupters: oil or vacuum Insulation: oil, air, or epoxy Table 1 contains a detailed listing of reclosers currently manufactured by Cooper Power Systems.

Single-Phase Reclosers
Single-phase reclosers, as shown in Figure 1 and 2, are used to protect single-phase lines such as branches or taps of a three-phase feeder. They can also be used on three-phase circuits where the load is predominantly single-phase. Thus, when a permanent phaseto-ground fault occurs, one phase can be locked-out while service is maintained to the remaining twothirds of the system.

1012 Supersedes 1105

General Ratings Information and Catalog Guide for Single-Phase and Three-Phase Reclosers
TABLE 1 Recloser Ratings Summary (See Tables 25 for more detailed ratings data)
Voltage Rating (kV) Single-Phase 50 1250 100 2000* 200 2000* 280 4000* 280 6000 560 10000* 400 8000 400 8000 630** 12500 100 2500 280 4000 280 6000 400 8000 400 8000 630** 12500 560 8000 Oil Hydraulic H Oil Hydraulic 4H Vacuum Hydraulic V4H Oil Hydraulic L Vacuum Hydraulic V4L Oil Hydraulic D Vacuum Electronic VXE15 Vacuum Electronic NOVA1-15-8 Vacuum Electronic NOVA1-15-12 Oil Hydraulic E Oil Hydraulic 4E Vacuum Hydraulic V4E Vacuum Electronic VXE27 Vacuum Electronic NOVA1-27-8 Vacuum Electronic NOVA1-27-12 Oil Hydraulic DV Max. Cont. Current Rating (A) Interrupting Rating (sym A at max. voltage)

Interrupting Medium Control

Recloser Type

2.4 - 14.4 24.9 24.9 - 34.5 Three-Phase

2.4 - 14.4 24.9 34.5

100 200 400 560 560** 560 560 560** 600 630** 800 800 800 630** 630** 1200 400 560 560** 560 560** 560 630** 630** 630** 400 560 560** 560 560** 560** 560** 630** 630** 630**

2000* Oil Hydraulic 6H 2000* Oil Hydraulic V6H 8000 Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-15-8 10000* Oil Hydraulic W 10000* Oil Electronic WE 12000 Vacuum Hydraulic VW 12000 Vacuum Electronic PWE*** 12000 Vacuum Electronic VWE 12000 Vacuum Electronic VSA12B 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA 15 12000 Vacuum Electronic VSA12 16000 Vacuum Electronic VSA16 20000 Vacuum Electronic VSA20 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-15-12 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA STS-15 20000 Vacuum Electronic VSA20A 8000 Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-27-8 8000 Oil Hydraulic WV27 8000 Oil Electronic WVE27 12000 Vacuum Hydraulic VWV27 12000 Vacuum Electronic VWVE27 12000 Vacuum Electronic PWVE*** 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA 27 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-27-12 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA STS-27 8000 8000 8000 12000 12000 12000 16000 12500 12500 12500 Vacuum Oil Oil Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-38-8 Hydraulic WV38X Electronic WVE38X Hydraulic VWV38X Electronic VWVE38X Electronic VSO12 Electronic VSO16 Electronic NOVA 38 Electronic NOVA-TS-38-12 Electronic NOVA STS-38

* Interrupting rating will be higher at lower voltage as shown in expanded tables. ** Continuous current rating can be extended to 800 A with an accessory. *** For pad-mounted installation. 16.0 kA option is also available. Continuous current rating can be extended to 630A with an accessory.

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Three-Phase Reclosers
Two types of three-phase reclosers are available: Single-Phase tripping Three-Phase tripping

Three-Phase Tripping
There are various types of threephase tripping reclosers available to improve system reliability. The recloser selection is based upon electrical ratings required, interrupting and insulation medium, and the selection of hydraulic or electronic control. Three-phase trip and three-phase lockout. Larger reclosers such as the units shown in Figures 5 and 6, use this mode. For any fault single-phase-to-ground, phaseto-phase, or three-phaseall contacts open simultaneously for each trip operation. The three phases, mechanically linked together for tripping and reclosing, are operated by a common mechanism.

Single-Phase Tripping
The triple-single reclosers, shown in Figures 3 and 4, have three modes of operation: Three-phase trip and threephase lockout. All three phases simultaneously trip on an overcurrent, reclose and sequence together. Single-phase trip and three-phase lockout. Each phase operates independently for overcurrent tripping and reclosing. If any phase sequences to lockout condition (due to permanent fault), or if lockout is locally or remotely asserted, the other two phases trip open and lock out. Thus, extended single-phase energization of threephase loads is prevented. Single-phase trip and singlephase lockout. Each individual phase trips and sequences to lockout independent of each other. This is primarily for residential loads and/or where single-phasing of three-phase loads is protected by other means. Another configurable option is also available to trip and lockout all three phases in the event of a phase-tophase or three-phase fault. Should a phase-to-phase or three-phase fault be detected on the system, all three reclosers will trip and lockout whenever any one phase sequences to lockout. Three-phase lockout occurs if a multiple phase fault is present as the recloser advances to lockout.

Figure 3. NOVA triple-single, electronically controlled recloser.

Figure 5. NOVA three-phase, electronically controlled recloser.

Figure 4. NOVA STS single-tank, triple-single electronically controlled recloser.

Figure 6. Type VSA20A vacuum, three-phase, air-insulated, electronically controlled recloser. 3

General Ratings Information and Catalog Guide for Single-Phase and Three-Phase Reclosers

CONTROLS: HYDRAULIC OR ELECTRONIC

The intelligence that enables a recloser to sense overcurrents, select timing operation, time the tripping and reclosing functions, and finally lockout is provided by its control. There are two basic types of control schemes used: an integral hydraulic control or an electronic control located in a separate cabinet.

Current Sensing
Line current is sensed by special sensing current transformers in the recloser. The recloser and control are connected by a multi-conductor control cable that carries sensing transformer secondary currents to the control and the necessary trip and close signals from the control to the recloser.

Hydraulic Control
Hydraulic recloser control is used in most single-phase reclosers and in three-phase recloser types 6H, V6H, W, VW, WV27, VWV27, WV38X, and VWV38X. It is built as an integral part of the recloser. With this type of control, an overcurrent is sensed by a trip coil that is connected in series with the line. When the overcurrent flows through the coil, a plunger is drawn into the coil to trip open the recloser contacts. Timing and sequencing are accomplished by pumping oil through separate hydraulic chambers or ducts. For smaller reclosers, the reclosing energy is provided by springs that are charged by the series trip-coil plunger during overcurrent operation. Larger reclosers are closed from a separate closing solenoid that is energized by line potential from the source side of the recloser.

Microprocessor-Based Controls
Cooper Power Systems offers numerous electronic controls that can be used in conjunction with its broad line of electronically controlled reclosers. The Form 6 control, see Figures 7, 8, and 9, provides maximum protective hardware design and simple interactive graphical interfaces for complete user customization. All standard control operating parameters, including minimum trip levels, time-current curve selection, and sequences of recloser operation, are keyboard programmable. This control utilizes a powerful PC-based interface software to configure control settings, record metering information, and establish communication parameters. It also provides analysis tools that include fault locating, event recording, and oscillography functions. For more information on the Form 6 control, refer to Bulletin B280-08010.

Figure 8. Form 6 pole-mount recloser control.

Electronic Controls
Cooper Power Systems electronic recloser controls are used in most three-phase reclosers and in the single-phase recloser types VXE and NOVA1. Compared with the hydraulic control, they are more flexible, more easily customized and programmed, and many have advanced protection, metering, and automation functionality. The electronic control is housed in a cabinet separate from the recloser and conveniently permits changes to operational settings. A wide range of accessories is available to customize the basic operation, solving many application problems.

Figure 9. Form 6 rack-mount recloser control.

Figure 7. Form 6-TS pole-mount recloser control.

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INTERRUPTING MEDIUM: OIL OR VACUUM
Reclosers use either oil or vacuum as the interrupting medium. Cooper Power Systems vacuum interrupters (Figure 10) are designed with a metal and ceramic housing for maximum strength and long-term vacuum integrity. The high-alumina ceramic has more than five times the strength of glass, which permits a higher processing temperature to develop maximum purity of the assembly, and is impervious even to helium penetration to sustain the vacuum level. With over 40 years of experience, Cooper Power Systems is a world leader in the design and manufacture of vacuum interrupters for use in distribution switchgear. A state-ofthe-art vacuum interrupter clean room manufacturing facility ensures the production of very high quality interrupters that provide long and trouble-free operating life. Depending on type, a vacuum recloser may use either oil, air, or epoxy as the insulating medium.

Application Criteria
To properly apply automatic circuit reclosers, five major factors must be considered: 1. System voltage. System voltage will be known. The recloser must have a voltage rating equal toor greater thansystem voltage. 2. Maximum fault current available at the recloser location. Maximum fault current will be known or can be calculated. The recloser interrupting must be equal toor greater thanthe maximum available fault current at the recloser location. 3. Maximum load current. The recloser continuous current rating must be equal toor greater thananticipated circuit load. For series-coil-type reclosers, the coil size can be selected to match the present load current, the anticipated future load current, or the substation transformer capacity. Minimumtrip current is nominally twice the coil continuous-current rating. For electronically controlled reclosers, minimum-trip current must be greater than any anticipated peak load. Generally, a trip-current value of at least twice the expected load current is used. 4. Minimum-fault current within the zone to be protected. Minimum fault current that might occur at the end of the line section must be checked to confirm that the recloser will sense and interrupt this current. 5. Coordination with other protective devices on both the source and the load sides of the recloser.

Oil Interrupters
Reclosers using oil for current interruption use the same oil for basic insulation. Most reclosers with hydraulic control (except the W-group reclosers) also use the same oil for timing and counting functions.

Vacuum Interrupters
Vacuum interrupters provide fast, low-energy arc interruption with long contact and interrupter life, low mechanical stress, and maximum operating safety. With arc interruption taking place in a vacuum, contact and interrupter life far exceeds other interrupting media.

RECLOSER APPLICATION
Reclosers can be used anywhere on a distribution system where recloser ratings are adequate for system requirements. Locations for reclosers are: In substations as the primary feeder protective device. On distribution lines at a distance from a substation, to sectionalize long feeders and thus prevent outages of the entire feeder when a permanent fault occurs near the end of the feeder. On important taps of main feeders to protect the main feeder from interruptions and outages due to faults on the taps.

Figure 10. Cooper Power Systems vacuum interrupter.

General Ratings Information and Catalog Guide for Single-Phase and Three-Phase Reclosers

Coordination with Other Devices

After the first four application factors have been satisfied, coordination of the recloser with both the sourceand the load-side devices must be determined. Proper selection of time delays and sequences is vital to assure that any momentary interruption or longer-term outage due to faults is restricted to the smallest possible section of the system. Generally, recloser timing and sequences are selected to coordinate with the source-side devices. After the size and sequence of the required recloser has been determined, the protective equipment farther down the line is selected to coordinate with it as shown in Figure 11.

Dual Timing
Automatic circuit reclosers have dual-timing capabilities; that is, the first fault-current interruptions (one or more) are performed in accordance with a fast or instantaneous timing characteristic (no intentional time delay) and the remaining interruptions are performed in accordance with a predetermined time delay. The first operations are as fast as possible in order to clear temporary faults before any line damage can occur. If the fault is permanent, the time-delay operation allows the down-line deviceeither another recloser or a fuseto clear first.

Recloser-to-recloser coordination is achieved primarily by selecting different coil sizes or trip values with further coordination possible by different time delays or sequences. To coordinate a recloser with a downline fuse, the fuse link size should be selected to coordinate with the recloser fast and time-delay curves. Figure 12 shows a typical recloser operating sequence-to-lockout for a permanent fault. A recloser operating on its fast curve should clear a temporary fault before the fuse link can be damaged. When on its time-delay curve, a recloser operation should be more delayed than the fuse-link clearing time, allowing the fuse to clear permanent faults without tripping the recloser.

SUBSTATION A HIGH-SIDE FUSE 3 3 THREE-PHASE LINES A TRANSFORMER 69 - 14.4 KV RECLOSERS: A. 3 RECLOSER PROTECTING FEEDER LEAVING SUBSTATION.* B. 3 LINE RECLOSER FOR SECTIONALIZING LONG LINE.* C. 3 RECLOSER FOR TAP WITH LARGER LOAD.* D. 1 RECLOSER FOR SMALLER 1 TAP. *1 reclosers may be substituted if system considerations permit 1 lockout. 3 C 3 3

SINGLE-PHASE LINES

C B D

3 1 D D 1

Figure 11. Typical line diagram of distribution circuit showing application of reclosers.

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FAULT CURRENT FAST OPERATIONS (CONTACTS CLOSED) TIME-DELAY OPERATIONS (CONTACTS CLOSED)

LOAD CURRENT (CONTACTS CLOSED)

RECLOSER LOCKOUT (CONTACTS OPEN)

FAULT INITIATED

TIME

RECLOSING INTERVALS (CONTACTS OPEN)

Figure 12. Recloser operating sequence when a permanent fault occurs.

TABLE 2 Single-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Nominal Recloser Voltage BIL Type (kV) (kV) Max. Cont. Trip-Coil Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip Rating rupting (cont. Rating (A) Medium A) (A) For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Recloser Mountings

Interrupting Rating (rms sym A) 2.4 thru 14.4 kV 125 250 375 625 875 1250 8.32 kV 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2500 2500 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2500 2500 2500 2500 14.4 kV 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2000 2000 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

H 2.4 - 14.4 95 50 Oil 5 10 15 25 35 50 10 20 30 50 70 100

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4H 2.4 - 14.4 110 100 Oil V4H 2.4 - 14.4 110 200 Vacuum
* Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

4.8 kV 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2800 3000 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2800 3000 3000 3000

5 10 15 25 35 50 70 100 5 10 15 25 35 50 70 100 140 200

10 20 30 50 70 100 140 200 10 20 30 50 70 100 140 200 280 400

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TABLE 2 (Continued) Single-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers
Nominal Recloser Voltage BIL Type (kV) (kV) Max. Cont. Trip-Coil Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip Rating rupting (cont. Rating (A) Medium A) (A) For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Recloser Mountings

Interrupting Rating (rms sym A) 4.8 kV 1500 2100 3000 4200 6000 6000 6000 6000 8.32 kV 1500 2100 3000 4200 5000 5000 5000 5000 2.4 thru 14.4 kV 1500 2100 3000 4200 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 8.32 kV 3000 6000 4200 8400 6000 9600 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 24.9 kV 300 600 900 1500 2100 2500 2500 2500 3000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 14.4 kV 1500 2100 3000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000

L 2.4 - 14.4 110 280 Oil 25 35 50 70 100 140 200 280 50 70 100 140 200 280 400 560

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V4L 2.4 - 14.4 110 280 Vacuum 25 35 50 70 100 140 170 200 280 50 70 100 140 200 280 340 400 560

280-10 and Bulletin 89007

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D 2.4 -14.4 110 560 Oil 70 X 100 100 X 140 140 X 160 185 225 280 280 X 400 400 X 560 560 X 100 * 200 140 * 280 200 * 320 370 450 560 400 * 800 560 * 1120 750 *

4.8 kV 3000 6000 4200 8400 6000 9600 11100 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000

14.4 kV 3000 6000 4200 8400 6000 9600 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000

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E 24.9 150 100 Oil 4E 24.9 150 280 Oil

* Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

5 10 15 25 35 50 70 100 50 70 100 140 170 200 280

10 20 30 50 70 100 140 200 100 140 200 280 340 400 560

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TABLE 2 (Continued) Single-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers
Nominal Recloser Voltage BIL Type (kV) (kV) Max. Cont. Trip-Coil Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) 24.9 kV 900 1500 2100 3000 4200 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 24.9 thru 34.5 kV 3000 6000 4200 8000 6000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Recloser Mountings

V4E 24.9 150 280 Vacuum 15 25 35 50 70 100 140 170 200 280 30 50 70 100 140 200 280 340 400 560

280-10 and Bulletin 91036

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DV 24.9-34.5 150 560 Oil

* Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

70 X 100 100 X 140 140 X 160 185 225 280 280 X 400 400 X 560 560 X

100 * 200 140 * 280 200 * 320 370 450 560 400 * 800 560 * 1120 750 *

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TABLE 3 Single-Phase, Electronically Controlled Reclosers

Max. Cont. Nominal Current Recloser Voltage BIL Rating Interrupting Interrupting Rating Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium (rms sym A) 2.4 thru 14.4 kV Bulletin Bulletin 92034 92034 Bulletin Bulletin 99016 99016 Bulletin Bulletin 99016 99016 Bulletin 92034 Bulletin 99016 Bulletin 99016 For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Electronic Recloser Control Mountings

VXE15 2.4 - 14.4 110 400 Vacuum 8000 NOVA1-15-8 2.4 - 14.4 110*** 400* Vacuum 8000 NOVA1-15-12 2.4 - 14.4 110*** 630** Vacuum 12500 24.9 kV

VXE27 24.9 150 400 Vacuum 8000 NOVA1-27-8 24.9 125 400* Vacuum 8000 NOVA1-27-12 24.9 125 630** Vacuum 12500
*Continuous current rating can be extended to 630A with an accessory. **Continuous current rating can be extended to 800A with an accessory. ***125 kV BIL rating is also available.

Bulletin Bulletin 92034 92034 Bulletin Bulletin 99016 99016 Bulletin Bulletin 99016 99016

Bulletin 92034 Bulletin 99016 Bulletin 99016

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TABLE 4 Three-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers
Nominal Recloser Voltage BIL Type (kV) (kV) Max. Cont. Trip-Coil Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) 4.8 kV 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2800 3000 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2800 3000 3000 3000 300 600 900 1500 2100 3000 4200 3000 6000 4200 8400 6000 9600 6750 11100 7800 12000 12000 9450 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 12000 8.32 kV 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2500 2500 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2500 2500 2500 2500 300 600 900 1500 2100 3000 4200 3000 6000 4200 8400 6000 9600 6750 10000 7800 10000 10000 9450 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 14.4 kV 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2000 2000 200 400 600 1000 1400 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Recloser Mountings

6H* 2.4 - 14.4 110 100 Oil V6H* 2.4 - 14.4 110 200 Vacuum W 2.4 - 14.4 110 560 Oil 5 10 15 25 35 50 70 100 5 10 15 25 35 50 70 100 140 200 5 10 15 25 35 50 70 70 X 100 100 X 140 140 X 160 160 X 185 185 X 200 225 225 X 280 280 X 400 400 X 560 560 X 10 20 30 50 70 100 140 200 10 20 30 50 70 100 140 200 280 400 10 20 30 50 70 100 140 100 ** 200 140 ** 280 200 ** 320 225 ** 370 260 ** 400 450 315 ** 560 400 ** 800 560 ** 1120 750 **

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S280-85-11

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S280-85-11

300 600 900 1500 2100 3000 4200 3000 6000 4200 S280-85-1 8400 6000 280-30 S280-85-2 9600 6750 10000 7800 10000 10000 9450 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000

* Phases trip individually on overcurrent, but trip and lock out all three phases at the final step in sequence. Other reclosers operate all three phases simultaneously under all conditions. ** Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

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TABLE 4 (Continued) Three-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers
Nominal Recloser Voltage BIL Type (kV) (kV) Max. Cont. Trip-Coil Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip Rating rupting (cont. Rating (A) Medium A) (A) For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Recloser Mountings

Interrupting Rating (rms sym A) 14.4 kV

VW 2.4 - 14.4 110 560 Vacuum

5 10 300 10 20 600 15 30 900 25 50 1500 35 70 2100 50 100 3000 70 140 4200 70 X 100 ** 3000 100 200 6000 100 X 140 ** 4200 S280-85-1 140 280 8400 280-30 S280-85-2 140 X 200 ** 6000 160 320 9600 160 X 225 ** 6750 185 370 11100 185 X 260 ** 7800 200 400 12000 225 450 12000 225 X 315 ** 9450 280 560 12000 280 X 400 ** 12000 400 800 12000 400 X 560 ** 12000 560 1120 12000 560 X 750 ** 12000 24.9 kV

WV27 24.9 150 560 Oil 5 10 15 25 35 50 70 70 X 100 100 X 140 140 X 160 160 X 185 185 X 225 225 X 280 280 X 400 400 X 560 560 X

10 300 20 600 30 900 50 1500 70 100 140 100 ** 200 140 ** 280 200 ** 320 225 ** 370 260 ** 450 315 ** 560 400 ** 800 560 ** 1120 750 ** 2100 3000 4200 3000 6000 4200 S280-85-1 8000 280-30 S280-85-2 6000 8000 6750 8000 7800 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000

* Phases trip individually on overcurrent, but trip and lock out all three phases at the final step in sequence. Other reclosers operate all three phases simultaneously under all conditions. ** Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

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TABLE 4 (Continued) Three-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Nominal Recloser Voltage BIL Type (kV) (kV) Max. Cont. Trip-Coil Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip Rating rupting (cont. Rating (A) Medium A) (A) For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Recloser Mountings

Interrupting Rating (rms sym A) 24.9 kV

VWV27 24.9 125 560 Vacuum

5 10 300 10 20 600 15 30 900 25 50 1500 35 70 2100 50 100 3000 70 140 4200 70 X 100 ** 3000 100 200 6000 100 X 140 ** 4200 S280-85-1 140 280 8400 280-30 S280-85-2 140 X 200 ** 6000 160 320 9600 160 X 225 ** 6750 185 370 11100 185 X 260 ** 7800 200 400 12000 225 450 12000 225 X 315 ** 9450 280 560 12000 280 X 400 ** 12000 400 800 12000 400 X 560 ** 12000 560 1120 12000 560 X 750 ** 12000 34.5 kV

VWV38X 34.5 150 560 Vacuum

5 10 300 10 20 600 15 30 900 25 50 1500 35 70 2100 50 100 3000 70 140 4200 70 X 100 ** 3000 100 200 6000 100 X 140 ** 4200 S280-85-1 140 280 8400 280-30 S280-85-2 140 X 200 ** 6000 160 320 9600 160 X 225 ** 6750 185 370 11100 185 X 260 ** 7800 200 400 12000 225 450 12000 225 X 315 ** 9450 280 560 12000 280 X 400 ** 12000 400 800 12000 400 X 560 ** 12000 560 1120 12000 560 X 750 ** 12000

* Phases trip individually on overcurrent, but trip and lock out all three phases at the final step in sequence. Other reclosers operate all three phases simultaneously under all conditions. ** Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

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TABLE 4 (Continued) Three-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers
Nominal Recloser Voltage BIL Type (kV) (kV) Max. Cont. Trip-Coil Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip Rating rupting (cont. Rating (A) Medium A) (A) For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Recloser Mountings

Interrupting Rating (rms sym A) 34.5 kV

WV38X 34.5 170 560 Oil

5 10 10 20 15 30 25 50 35 70 50 100 70 140 70 X 100 ** 100 200 100 X 140 ** 140 280 140 X 200 ** 160 320 160 X 225 ** 185 370 185 X 260 ** 225 450 225 X 315 ** 280 560 280 X 400 ** 400 800 400 X 560 ** 560 1120 560 X 750 **

300 600 900 1500 2100 3000 4200 3000 6000 4200 8000 280-30 S280-85-1 6000 S280-85-2 8000 6750 8000 7800 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000 8000

* Phases trip individually on overcurrent, but trip and lock out all three phases at the final step in sequence. Other reclosers operate all three phases simultaneously under all conditions. ** Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

TABLE 5 Three-Phase, Electronically Controlled Reclosers

Max. Cont. Nominal Current Recloser Voltage BIL Rating Interrupting Interrupting Rating Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium (rms sym A) WE 2.4 - 14.4 110 560 ** Oil 4.8 kV 12000 8.32 kV 10000 14.4 kV 10000 280-40 Bulletin B280-08010 S280-85-1 S280-85-2 For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Reclosers Electronic Control Mountings

* For pad-mounted installation. ** Continuous current rating can be extended to 800 A with an accessory.

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TABLE 5 (Continued) Three-Phase, Electronically Controlled Reclosers
Max. Cont. Current Rating (A) 560 560** 600 800 800 800 1200 400 630** 630** 630** Interrupting Rating (rms sym A) 2.4 thru 14.4 kV 12000 12000 12000 12000 16000 20000 20000 8000 12500*** 12500*** 12500*** For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Reclosers 285-71 280-40 280-45 280-45 280-45 280-45 280-45 S280-42-2 280-42 S280-42-2 S280-44-1 Electronic Control Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08012 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08012 Bulletin B280-08012 Mountings Not Applicable S280-85-1 S280-85-2 280-45 280-45 280-45 280-45 280-45 S280-42-2 S280-85-16 S280-85-17 S280-42-2 S280-44-1

Recloser Type PWE* VWE VSA12B VSA12 VSA16 VSA20 VSA20A NOVA-TS-15-8 NOVA15 NOVA-TS-15-12 NOVA STS-15

Nominal Voltage (kV) 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 14.4

BIL (kV) 95 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110

Interrupting Medium Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum

* For pad-mounted installation. ** Continuous current rating can be extended to 800 A with an accessory. *** 16.0 kA option is also available.

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TABLE 5 (Continued) Three-Phase, Electronically Controlled Reclosers
Max. Cont. Current Rating (A) 400 630** 560 560** 560** 630** 630** 400 560** 560** 560** 560** 630** 630** 630** For Detailed Description and Ordering Information See Catalog Section Reclosers S280-42-2 280-42 285-71 280-40 280-40 S280-42-2 S280-44-1 S280-42-2 280-40 280-40 280-57 280-57 280-42 S280-42-2 S280-44-1 Electronic Control Bulletin B280-08012 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08012 Bulletin B280-08012 Bulletin B280-08012 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08010 Bulletin B280-08012 Bulletin B280-08012 Mountings S280-42-2 S280-85-16 S280-85-17 Not Applicable S280-85-1 S280-85-2 S280-85-1 S280-85-2 S280-42-2 S280-44-1 S280-42-2 S280-85-1 S280-85-2 S280-85-1 S280-85-2 280-57 280-57 S280-85-16 S280-85-17 S280-42-2 S280-44-1

Recloser Type NOVA-TS-27-8 NOVA 27 PWVE* WVE27 VWVE27 NOVA-TS-27-12 NOVA STS-27 NOVA-TS-38-8 WVE38X VWVE38X VSO12 VSO16 NOVA38 NOVA-TS-38-12 NOVA STS-38

Nominal Voltage (kV) 24.9 24.9 24.9 24.9 24.9 24.9 24.9 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5

BIL (kV) 125 125 125 150 125 125 125 170 170 150 150 150 170 170 170

Interrupting Medium Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Oil Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum

Interrupting Rating (rms sym A) 8000 12500*** 12000 8000 12000 12500*** 12500*** 8000 8000 12000 12000 16000 12500 12500 12500

24.9 kV

34.5 kV Vacuum Oil Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum

* For pad-mounted installation. ** Continuous current rating can be extended to 800 A with an accessory. *** 16.0 kA option is also available.

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