Fault Indicators: S.T.A.R. Type CR Faulted Circuit Indicator Installation Instructions
Fault Indicators: S.T.A.R. Type CR Faulted Circuit Indicator Installation Instructions
Fault Indicators: S.T.A.R. Type CR Faulted Circuit Indicator Installation Instructions
Service Information
S.T.A.R.
S320-75-1
Contents
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Primary Cable Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation of the FCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Removing the FCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Instructions for Remote
FISHEYE Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Instruction for Small
Remote Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CAUTION: The Cooper Power Systems
S.T.A.R. Type CR Faulted Circuit Indicator is
designed to be operated in accordance with normal
safe operating procedures. These instructions are not
intended to supersede or replace existing safety and
operating procedures. Read all instructions before
installing the faulted circuit indicator.
Faulted circuit indicators should be installed and
serviced only by personnel familiar with good safety
practice and the handling of high-voltage electrical
equipment. Improper operation, handling, or
maintenance can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The Cooper Power Systems S.T.A.R. Type CR (Current
Reset) Faulted Circuit Indicator (FCI) is cable mounted and
indicates the passage of fault current by showing a fault
flag in the window of the display. When 2.4 A of load
current returns to the cable, the FCI will automatically reset.
The FCI is weatherproof, submersible and meets or
exceeds ANSI/IEEE Standard 495-1986 Guide for
Testing Faulted Circuit Indicators. The flag will not change
position as a result of mechanical shock or vibration.
The CR Faulted Circuit Indicator consists of an integral
clamp-on sensing unit with a patented clamping
mechanism that allows one unit to be used on cable
sizes from 0.25" to 2.0". The FCI is available with either
a low (LO) or high (HI) trip rating that is factory preset.
The LO trip rating will trip at approximately 400 A, while
the HI trip rating will trip at approximately 800 A.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Primary Cable Preparation
Proper primary cable preparation is necessary for the
Current Reset faulted circuit indicator to work reliably on
underground distribution circuits. The FCI can be used on
tape shield or drain wire cable. If the cable does not
provide a return path for the fault current, the FCI can be
installed directly over the cable. If the cable shield provides
a return path for the fault current, the FCI will not reliably
Figure 1.
S.T.A.R. CR Faulted Circuit Indicator.
These instructions do not claim to cover all details or variations in the equipment, procedure, or process described, nor to provide
directions for meeting every contingency during installation, operation, or maintenance. When additional information is desired to
satisfy a problem not covered sufficiently for the users purpose, please contact your Cooper Power Systems sales engineer.
August 2004 Supersedes 2/00
Printed in U.S.A.
!
SAFETY
FOR LIFE
!
SAFETY FOR LIFE
SAFETY
FOR LIFE
Cooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. 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 Cooper Power Systems 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
substitute for proper training or adequate experience in
the safe operation of the equipment described. Only
competent technicians, who are familiar with this
equipment should install, operate and service it.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage
safe operating practices and procedures.
Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize,
clear, and ground power distribution equipment.
Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment
such as flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield,
hard hat, rubber gloves, hotstick, etc.
Following is important safety information. For safe
installation and operation of this equipment, be sure to
read and understand all cautions and warnings.
Safety Instructions
Following are general caution and warning statements
that apply to this equipment. Additional statements,
related to specific tasks and procedures, are located
throughout the manual.
DANGER: Hazardous voltage. Contact with
high voltage will cause death or severe
personal injury. Follow all locally approved safety
procedures when working around high- and lowvoltage lines and equipment.
ELBOW
TIE-OFF
TAB
ELBOW
TERMINATED
NEUTRAL
WIRES
LOCATE
THE SENSOR
PORTION OF
THE FAULTED
CIRCUIT
INDICATOR
(in the outlined
area)
NEUTRAL
WIRES
a
Figure 2.
Recommended methods of concentric neutral primary cable preparation.
Figure 3.
Incorrect methods of concentric neutral primary cable
preparation.
S320-75-1
.83
0-.960
LE225
D
2 4.38
8-
mm
.83
15.2/26.3 kV
200 A
LOADBREAK
2 1.
mm
IN
mm
0-.960
LE225
D
2 4.38
8-
15.2/26.3 kV
200 A
LOADBREAK
2 1.
2 1.
LE225
D
82 4.38
IN
0-.960
IN
.83
15.2/26.3 kV
200 A
LOADBREAK
CORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Figure 4.
Proper installation of CR FCI on prepared conductor is shown in Figures A and B. Figure C shows the incorrect placement
for installation.
Figure 5.
Remove clamp pads attached to each clamping arm on a
mechanism where cable diameter exceeds 1".
LOCK WASHER
3/8-16"
BUSHING
FLAT WASHER
MOUNTING WALL
OR BRACKET
MOUNTING
WALL
3/8-16 x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT
FCI DISPLAY
DISPLAY
0.5" HOLE
(13 mm)
2.19"
(56 mm)
OUTER
DISPLAY
FITTING
4.38"
(111 mm)
Figure 6.
Remote FISHEYE display installation diagram.
Figure 7.
Small remote display installation diagram.