Eaton COOPER POWER SERIES User manual

Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based yard mount recloser
control installation and operation instructions
COOPER POWER
SERIES
Reclosers
MN280085EN Effective July 2018 Supersedes May 2017

ii INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280085EN July 2018
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iiiINSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280085EN July 2018
Contents
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY ...............................II
SAFETY FOR LIFE ..........................IV
SAFETY INFORMATION .....................IV
Safety instructions..........................iv
PRODUCT INFORMATION.....................1
Introduction ............................... 1
ANSI standards ............................ 1
Quality standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Acceptance and initial inspection .............. 1
Handling and storage........................ 1
Control power ............................. 1
FORM 6-TS RECLOSER CONTROL DESCRIPTION .1
Description ............................... 1
Control features............................ 9
Communications .......................... 12
Control information ........................ 13
Control back panel ......................... 13
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .................14
Initial programming prior to installation ......... 14
Control / recloser compatibility ............... 14
Duty cycle monitor ........................ 14
Control cable ............................. 15
NOVA-TS junction box and cables ............. 15
Reclose times ............................ 15
Mounting the control....................... 15
Locking the control ........................ 16
Grounding the control .......................17
Customer connections for DC power and
AC voltage sensing ....................... 18
Before placing the control and the recloser
into service ............................. 24
Using removable inserts .................... 30
ACCESSORIES .............................32
120 VAC GFI duplex outlet................... 32
Incoming power receptacles ................. 32
Cable locking sleeves ...................... 32
BCT terminal block accessory ................ 32
Heater receptacles ........................ 32
Communication board accessories ............ 33
TESTING ..................................34
Testing an installed control .................. 34
Remove the control from service ............. 35
Electrical testing of triple-single reclosers: NOVA-TS
and NOVA STS .......................... 35
Return the control to service................. 36
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .................37
Replacement kits.......................... 37
Factory-authorized service centers ............ 37
Factory testing and troubleshooting classes..... 37

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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based yard mount recloser control
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
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 arc flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield,
hard hat, rubber gloves, clampstick, 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.
Hazard Statement Definitions
This manual may contain four types of hazard statements:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in equipment damage only.
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 hazardous voltage will
cause death or severe personal injury. Follow all locally-
approved safety procedures when working around high-
and low-voltage lines and equipment. G103.3
WARNING
Before installing, operating, maintaining, or testing this
equipment, carefully read and understand the contents
of this manual. Improper operation, handling, or
maintenance can result in death, severe personal injury,
and equipment damage. G101.0
WARNING
This equipment is not intended to protect human
life. Follow all locally-approved procedures and safety
practices when installing or operating this equipment.
Failure to comply can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage. G102.1
WARNING
Power distribution and transmission equipment must
be properly selected for the intended application. It
must be installed and serviced by competent personnel
who have been trained and understand proper safety
procedures. These instructions are written for such
personnel and are not a substitute for adequate training
and experience in safety procedures. Failure to properly
select, install, or maintain power distribution and
transmission equipment can result in death, severe
personal injury, and equipment damage. G122.2
WARNING
Overlapping zones of protection are required. Upstream
protection device settings must provide adequate
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
!
SAFETY
FOR LIFE
!
SAFETY
FOR LIFE

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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based yard mount recloser control
Product information
Introduction
Service Information MN280085EN provides installation
and operation instructions for the Form 6 Triple-Single yard
mount recloser control.
Refer to the following information as appropriate for your
version of ProView software:
 Service Information S280-70-9 Form 6-TS Recloser
Control Programming Guide: ProView 4.X.X software
 Service Information S280-70-23 Form 6-TS Recloser
Control Programming Guide: ProView 5.X.X software
 The Form 6 Triple-Single (Form 6-TS) control is designed
for use with these reclosers:
 NOVA-TS Triple-Single (3) reclosers. Refer to Service
Information MN280045EN NOVA-TS Recloser Installation
and Operation Instructions.
 NOVA STS Single-Tank, Triple-Single recloser. Refer to
Service Information MN280046EN NOVA STS Recloser
Installation and Operation Instructions.
Read this manual first
Read and understand the contents of this manual and follow
all locally approved procedures and safety practices before
installing or operating this equipment.
Additional information
These instructions cannot cover all details or variations
in the equipment, procedures, or process described, nor
provide directions for meeting every possible contingency
during installation, operation, or maintenance. When
additional information is desired to satisfy a problem not
covered sufficiently for the user’s purpose, contact your
Eaton representative.
ANSI standards
Eaton Cooper Power series reclosers are designed and
tested in accordance with the following ANSI standards:
C37.60 and C37.85 and ANSI Guide C37.61.
Quality standards
ISO 9001-Certified Quality Management System.
Acceptance and initial inspection
Each Form 6-TS recloser control is completely assembled,
tested, and inspected at the factory. It is carefully calibrated,
adjusted and in good condition when accepted by the carrier
for shipment.
Upon receipt, inspect the carton for signs of damage.
Unpack the control and inspect it thoroughly for damage
incurred during shipment. If damage is discovered, file a
claim with the carrier immediately.
Handling and storage
Be careful during handling and storage of the control to
minimize the possibility of damage. If the control is to be
stored for any length of time prior to installation, provide a
clean, dry storage area. If storage is in a humid atmosphere,
make provisions to keep the control circuitry energized.
Control power
All operating power is obtained from the substation battery
bank. There are two power supply options available for the
Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control. Examine the voltage
decal on the back of the recloser control to verify the
correct voltage rating.
The following power supply option is available and
configured at the factory:
 40 VDC –140 VDC
Burden 14 Watts
ote:N The 40 VDC – 140 VDC power supply is a universal
power supply adaptable for either 48 VDC or 125 VDC
substation batteries.
A 120/240 VAC thermostatically controlled heater for
humidity control is included as standard.
Refer to the Customer connections for DC power and
AC voltage sensing section of this manual for incoming
power wiring illustrations for the Form 6-TS yard mount
recloser control.
Form 6-TS recloser control description
Description
The Form 6 Triple-Single (Form 6-TS) control is designed for
use with these reclosers to provide protection, metering,
and automation of distribution feeders in substation and line
applications:
 NOVA-TS Triple-Single recloser
 NOVA STS Single-Tank, Triple-Single recloser
The Form 6-TS control operates the triple-single reclosers
representing phases A, B, and C.
ote:N Phase A, B, and C sequence positions are
independent of each other.
The Form 6-TS control uses three modes of operation. All
modes are configured through the ProView user interface
software or the front panel MMI.
 Three-phase trip, Three-phase lockout (ganged)
 Single-phase trip, Three-phase lockout
 Single-phase trip, Single-phase lockout
The Form 6-TS yard mount microprocessor-based recloser
control includes extensive system protection functionality,
including phase, ground, and negative sequence overcurrent
protection, over/underfrequency, and voltage protection,
directionality, sensitive ground fault, and sync check.

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Analysis tools include data profiler, fault locating, event
recording, TCC Editor II, Idea Workbench, and oscillography
functions, including oscillography replay.
Metering functions include demand and instantaneous current
on a per-phase basis, instantaneous voltage and power factor
on a per-phase basis, and power (real, reactive, apparent).
The front panel LCD display is used to configure the
operating settings for the control. It is also used to display
metering, counter information, control parameters, reset
alarms, and provide diagnostic information.
Control parameters can also be programmed via a personal
computer connected to the control through the front panel
RS-232 port. Control programming, interrogation, and
operations are performed with Form 6 ProView interface
software on a personal computer.
The ProView interface program software includes additional
functions used to create and graphically display Time Current
Curves and provide the Idea Workbench for configuring
user-selected inputs and outputs, configurable event and
alarm data, and selectable communication points for
serialcommunication.
The control operates on 50 and 60 Hz systems.
The control can be configured, by the factory or by the
user, for a wide variety of applications. If user requirements
change, the control functions can be modified to meet the
new requirements.
DC/DC
CONVERTER
INTERCON-
NECTION
BOARD
CPU
I/O
FRONT
PANEL
RS-232
(PROVIEW
PROTOCOL
ONLY)
RS-232
IRIG-B COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD ACCESSORY
•RS-485
•FIBER-OPTIC
•ETHERNET
TB7
TERMINAL
BLOCK 120/VAC
OUTLET
DUPLEX
ACCESSORY
TB8
TERMINAL
BLOCK
SENSING
VOLTAGE
INPUTS
3 inputs
USER
CONNECTIONS
5 outputs
8 inputs
USER
CONNECTIONS
8 outputs
POWER
CONNECTIONS
120/240 VAC
MATCHING
TRANSFORMERS
AND SIGNAL
CONDITIONING
ANALOG INPUT
RIF
OPTICAL
ISOLATION
OPTICAL
ISOLATION
ACTUATOR
CT
SWITCHES
NOVA
TRIPLE-SINGLE
RECLOSER
AØ
BØ
CØ
NOVA-TS
JUNCTION
BOX*
ACTUATOR
CT
SWITCHES
ACTUATOR
CT
SWITCHES
26 PIN
CONNECTOR
FORM 6 TRIPLE-SINGLE YARD MOUNT CONTROL
DC/DC
CONVERTER
AC VOLTAGE
HEATER
CONTROL POWER CONNECTIONS DC VOLTAGE
*The NOVA-TS recloser connects to the Form 6-TS control via cable through a junction box.
The NOVA STS recloser connects directly to the Form 6-TS control via cable (no junction box).
Figure1. Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control operational flow diagram
Theory of operation
A functional block diagram of the Form 6-TS yard mount
control is shown in Figure1. Current sensing is provided
by three current transformers located in the recloser and
interfaced to the Form 6-TS control via control wiring.
 NOVA-TS: via a junction box and control cable
 NOVA STS: via control cable
This wiring also supplies Trip, Close, and Recloser status,
and connects to the Recloser Interface (RIF) module to
provide isolation for reliable operation. Voltages for metering
are connected to the analog input module.
Line current flowing through the recloser is converted by the
CPU module to a digital signal suitable for metering and fault
current calculations. Data sampling occurs at a rate of 64
times per cycle. The CPU contains a data acquisition section
that uses the acquired samples to compute the fundamental
currents and voltage for use in overcurrent, under/overvoltage,
and under/overfrequency protection, as well as currents and
voltages for metering functions. The current for overcurrent
protection is calculated on a sub-cycle basis; it includes only
the fundamental and DC component.
When the phase or ground current exceeds its programmed
minimum-trip value and associated time-current-curve
(TCC) timing, the control initiates the programmed
sequence of recloser tripping and reclosing operations via
the CPU and RIF modules. If the fault is temporary, the
control resets to the start of its operating sequence after
a preset time delay. If the fault is permanent, the control
performs its complete programmed sequence of reclose
commands and locks out with the recloser open.

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Once locked out, the control must be closed via the
operator panel or SCADA communications. This resets the
control to the start of the operating sequence.
The following chain of events occurs for an operating
sequence of two trips to lockout (one trip on TCC1,
onetrip on TCC2):
1. The overcurrent signal is integrated with time on the
selected curve for the first trip operation (TCC1) to
produce the signal which energizes the trip circuit.
2. Energizing the trip circuit connects the supply to the
trip solenoid to open the recloser.
3. Upon opening, the control starts timing on the first
reclosing interval-delay time.
4. Upon expiration of this reclosing interval-delay, a closing
signal is issued from the control, closing the recloser,
and selecting the time-current characteristics for the
second trip operation (TCC2).
5. If current remains above the minimum-trip level, the
recloser will trip on TCC2 and lockout the recloser.
Phase operation
In Three-Phase Trip, Three-Phase Lockout (ganged) mode, all
three phases simultaneously trip and close.
In Single-Phase Trip, Three-Phase Lockout and Single-Phase
Trip, Single-Phase Lockout modes, each phase operates
independently with protection parameters the same for all
three phases.
In Single-Phase Trip, Three-Phase Lockout mode, all three
phases trip to lockout when one phase sequences to lockout.
In Single-Phase Trip, Single-Phase Lockout mode, each
phase independently sequences to lockout.
Ground operation
In Three-Phase Trip, Three-Phase Lockout (ganged) mode, all
three phases trip and close.
In Single-Phase Trip, Three-Phase Lockout and Single-Phase
Trip, Single-Phase Lockout modes, ground tripping is active
when all three phases are closed. Ground trip is disabled
during the reclose interval of any one phase.
For faults above the ground minimum trip value, and below
the phase minimum trip value, all three phases trip on
ground and advance to the next sequence position.
For faults above the phase and ground minimum trip value,
the control trips on the phase(s) above phase minimum trip,
operating on the phase or ground TCC, whichever is faster.
Only tripped phases advance in sequence and are counted
as phase operations.
Phase/ground sequencing
Phase and ground share the same sequence position.
As the position sequence advances, the phase and ground
TCCs advance together to maintain proper coordination with
upline and downline devices. This is applicable for temporary
and permanent faults including faults on multiple phases.
Control front panel
The Form 6 control front panel is illustrated in Figure2.
The front panel is separated into two clearly identified,
color-coded sections:
 The top portion of the front panel is used for programming
the control and providing LED status indication.
 The lower portion of the front operating panel is used for
operating the control and recloser.
The control includes a Power Save feature that will turn off
the backlit LCD display and all LEDs (except Hot Line Tag) if
no front panel keypad is pressed within ten minutes. Pressing
the LAMP TEST key will re-activate the display and LEDs.
ote:N The Power Save feature is a ProView interface
software default setting. This feature can be disabled
via the ProView interface software.
The control includes a Reset Menu feature that will cause
the LCD display to revert to the Recloser Status menu after
ten minutes of inactivity.
ote:N The ten minute timer and Recloser Status menu is a
ProView interface software default setting. The menu
selection and timer can be changed via the ProView
interface software.
Front panel text messaging
The LCD messages are accessed from the front panel by
following the Text Messages menu path. This menu displays
any active user-configured text messages.
Up to fourteen user-configurable text messages can be
programmed via the Idea Workbench. Refer to Service
Information S280-70-9 (ProView 4.X.X) or S280-70-23
(ProView 5.X.X) Form 6-TS Control Programming Guide for
information on programming the text messages.
These text messages appear on the front panel
LCD and can be programmed to appear for alarm or
otherconditions.
Text messages displayed on the front panel are limited to
four lines of 20 characters each (including spaces). Text
messages can also be accessed by pressing the LAMP
TEST one-touch analysis key on the front panel.
The default text message displays the mode of the
triple-single configuration and the status of each phase.

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Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based yard mount recloser control
CONTROL POWER
CONTROL OK
CONTROL LOCKOUT
RECLOSER OPEN
RECLOSER CLOSED
A PHASE FAULT
B PHASE FAULT
C PHASE FAULT
GROUND FAULT
SENSITIVE GND
ALARM
ABOVE MIN TRIP
INDICATOR 1
INDICATOR 2
INDICATOR 3
A PHASE VOLTAGE
B PHASE VOLTAGE
C PHASE VOLTAGE
FREQUENCY TRIP
VOLTAGE TRIP
METERING
RESET
TARGETS
EVENTS
LAMP TEST
MENU
ENTER
+
—
SETTINGS
OPER
COUNTER
ALARMS
CHANGE
F1 F2 F3 F4
TRIP CLOSE
HOT LINE TAG
ON
GND TRIP
BLOCKED
NON
RECLOSING
SUPERVISORY
OFF
A PHASE
SELECT
B PHASE
SELECT
C PHASE
SELECT
RS-232 DATA PORT
OPTION #1 OPTION #2 OPTION #3
(LOCKOUT)
LCD Display
LCD Display
Dedicated
Function Keys
One-Touch
Analysis Keys
Hot Line Tag Toggle Switch and
Three-Segment LED Indication
RS-232
Configuration
Data Port
CLOSE Pushbutton
TRIP (LOCKOUT)
Pushbutton
LED Indicators
LCD Display
Dedicated
Function Keys
One-Touch
Function Keys
Cursor Movement Arrows
LCD Menu Function Keys
One-Touch
Analysis Keys
INDICATOR 4
INDICATOR 5
INDICATOR 6
INDICATOR 7
INDICATOR 8
F6 Recloser Control
COOPER POWER
SERIES
Figure2. Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control front panel
Programming panel
The Programming panel has the following sections:
One-touch analysis keys
There are eight analysis keys (Figure3) that allow
one-button access to a variety of control and monitoring
functions that appear in the LCD display.
ote:N The label inserts can be customized, but the analysis
key functions remain the same.
Pressing these buttons causes the following information to
display or function to occur:
ote:N When pressing a membrane pushbutton, always
press and hold for 0.5 seconds to ensure the button
press is recognized by the device.
METERING: Displays the systems instantaneous metering
values for current and voltage on the LCD display.
RESET TARGETS: Resets the fault target indicators on the
operator panel.
EVENTS: Displays the last 25 events from the Sequence of
Events log.
LAMP TEST: This button functions two ways:
 Press and immediately release this button to display the
front panel LED status.
 Press and hold the LAMP TEST button for two seconds to
enable the actual LAMP TEST feature. All operator panel
LEDs are illuminated for verification of proper connection
and operating status of all indicator lights. All status
indicators will then return to their previous state. While in
the LAMP TEST mode, the control response to operator
panel keys is disabled, except for the TRIP (LOCKOUT),
CLOSE, and HOT LINE TAG switches.
SETTINGS: Displays recloser settings on the LCD display.
OPER COUNTER: Displays the total number of trip
operations and target counters for each A, B, and C Phase;
Ground, and Sensitive Ground on the LCD display.
ALARMS: Provides status information on the LCD display
for all recloser alarms.
CHANGE: Allows the user to change the state of the control
functions on the operator panel function keys.
ote:N The CHANGE mode is a ten second period in which
one function setting can be changed. If no change
is made in that time, the control returns to the
current setting.

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LCD Display
The LCD Display is a backlit 4-line, 20-character display that
provides extensive distribution system, recloser, and control
status information via the navigation keypads (Figure3).
ote:NThe LCD display panel contrast is field-adjustable to
allow for various mounting heights and applications.
Press the MENU key and then press the (+) or (–)
key to increase or decrease the contrast.
The four LCD navigation buttons are as follows:
MENU: Identifies the LCD Display menu options.
ENTER: Selects a menu option.
+: Increases value selection.
–: Decreases value selection.
The four LCD menu function keys activate specific menu
commands. When a command appears in the LCD display
directly above one of the four LCD menu function keys, the
user can press the key to accept/select the command.
The four LCD menu function keys are as follows:
F1 F2 F3 F4
The four cursor movement arrows allow movement in the
following directions:
Moves the cursor left.
Moves the cursor right.
Moves the cursor up one line.
Moves the cursor down one line.
METERING
RESET
TARGETS
EVENTS
LAMP TEST
MENU
ENTER
+
—
SETTINGS
OPER
COUNTER
ALARMS
F1 F2 F3 F4
CHANGE
Figure3. Analysis keys, LCD display, LCD menu function keys, and cursor movement arrows
Status Indicator LEDs
The status indicator LEDs (Figure4) in the Programming
section of the Operator Panel give instant information on
the control and recloser status:
All of the default status indicators LEDs (except for CONTROL
OK, CONTROL POWER, and ALARM) can be reconfigured via
the Idea Workbench. Refer to Service Information S280-70-9
(ProView 4.X.X) or S280-70-23 (ProView 5.X.X) Form 6-TS
Control Programming Guide for additional information.
The label inserts can be user-customized. Refer to
Using removable inserts section of this manual for
additional information.
CONTROL POWER
CONTROL OK
CONTROL LOCKOUT
RECLOSER OPEN
RECLOSER CLOSED
A PHASE FAULT
B PHASE FAULT
C PHASE FAULT
GROUND FAULT
SENSITIVE GND
ALARM
ABOVE MIN TRIP
INDICATOR 1
INDICATOR 2
INDICATOR 3
A PHASE VOLTAGE
B PHASE VOLTAGE
C PHASE VOLTAGE
FREQUENCY TRIP
VOLTAGE TRIP
INDICATOR 4
INDICATOR 5
INDICATOR 6
INDICATOR 7
INDICATOR 8
Figure4. Status indicator LEDs
CONTROL OK: The green LED indicates the control is
operating normally and not in an alarm state.
The CONTROL OK LED will not be illuminated during these
alarms (indicated by the red ALARM LED and displayed in
the alarm status log):
 RAM Failure: This alarm indicates a failed RAM
memorytest.
 ROM Failure: This alarm indicates a failed ROM
memory test.
 No AC Present: This alarm indicates AC power was
unavailable for 10 continuous seconds. This alarm resets
when AC power is restored.
 Internal Power Failure: This alarm indicates internal control
operation power was outside of its operating tolerance
for more than 20 seconds. This alarm resets when the
internal control operation power returns to operation
within its normal tolerances.

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 RIF Comm Failure: This alarm indicates a loss of
communication from the RIF (Recloser Interface) circuit
board to the main CPU circuit board. This alarm resets if
communication is re-established.
CONTROL POWER: The green LED indicates there is
adequate VTC voltage to trip the recloser. This LED does not
indicate the presence of AC power.
CONTROL LOCKOUT: The steady green LED indicates the
control for all three phases is in a locked out state, i.e.
a reclosing sequence is not in progress on any phase In
Single-Phase Trip/Single-Phase Lockout mode the blinking
green LED may indicate that the control for one or two
phases is in a locked-out state, i.e. a reclosing sequence
is not in progress on those one or two phases. This LED
(blinking or steady) does not indicate that any phase is open.
RECLOSER OPEN: The steady green LED indicates all
three phases are in the open position. In Single-Phase
Trip/Single-Phase Lockout and during a sequence in
Single-Phase Trip/Three-Phase Lockout mode the blinking green
LED indicates one or two phases are in the open position.
RECLOSER CLOSED: The steady red LED indicates all three
phases are in the closed position. In Single-Phase Trip/Single-
Phase Lockout and during a sequence in Single-Phase Trip/
Three-Phase Lockout mode the blinking red LED indicates
one or two phases are in the closed position.
ote:N There are several conditions that will cause the
alternate blinking of the CONTROL LOCKOUT,
RECLOSER OPEN, and RECLOSER CLOSED
LEDs: Failure to Trip, Failure to Close, Interrupter
Malfunction, and 52a/b Disagreement.
The LED blinking pattern for these conditions is the
CONTROL LOCKOUT green LED and RECLOSER
CLOSED red LED alternating with the RECLOSER
OPEN green LED. The red ALARM LED will also
be illuminated.
This LED blinking pattern is different than the
continuous blinking of all three LEDs that occurs
when all three reclosers do not have the same
status, i.e. OPEN or CLOSED. To determine the
actual status of each recloser (phase), refer to the
Form 6-TS control front panel RECLOSER STATUS
LCD menu display.
A PHASE FAULT, B PHASE FAULT, C PHASE FAULT: The red
LEDs indicate A, B, and/or C phase current was either the
maximum phase current or within 20% of the maximum
when a trip signal was issued.
GROUND FAULT, SENSITIVE GROUND FAULT: The red LEDs
indicate that a Ground and/or Sensitive Earth Fault tripping
function was asserted at the time the trip signal was asserted.
ALARM: The red LED indicates an alarm has been issued.
Review the alarm status and log on the LCD display for the
specific alarm.
ote:NIf a Battery Alarm occurs, de-select the Pole Mounted
Control checkbox in the ProView application software
Configure>System Configuration dialog box. Refer to
S280-70-9 Form 6-TS Control Programming Guide for
additional information.
ABOVE MINIMUM TRIP: The red LED indicates the current
exceeds the level set for minimum trip.
A PHASE VOLTAGE, B PHASE VOLTAGE, C PHASE VOLTAGE:
Indicates a presence of voltage on the respective phases.
The Single-Phase Undervoltage Pickup setting controls the
voltage indication for the front panel LEDs as defined in
the Voltage setting dialog box for the active setting profile.
Refer to Settings-Voltage in Schemes section of Service
Information S280-70-9 (ProView 4.X.X) or S280-70-23
(ProView 5.X.X) Form 6-TS Control Programming Guide.
FREQUENCY TRIP: Indicates the recloser tripped due to an
under or over frequency condition.
VOLTAGE TRIP: Indicates the recloser tripped due to an
under or over voltage condition.
INDICATOR 1, INDICATOR 2, INDICATOR 3, INDICATOR 4,
INDICATOR 5, INDICATOR 6, INDICATOR 7, INDICATOR 8:
Customizable LEDs that are used with functions programmed
through the Idea Workbench. The LED indicators do not have
active default values. The LEDs are illuminated when the
status configured via the Idea Workbench is present.
Operating panel
The Operating section includes the following sections:
RS-232 configuration data port
The RS-232 connector (shown in Figure2) on the front
operating panel allows direct connection to a personal
computer without any special cables or connectors. This
port is used only for configuring the control with ProView
application software. All settings, metering, events, and
oscillography data are available from this port. The port is
Data Communication Equipment (DCE) wired for direct
connection to a personal computer.
A 9-pin RS-232 cable (Catalog Number KME5-66) to
connect from the PC to the RS-232 data port is available as
an accessory.
HOT LINE TAG ON/OFF toggle switch and
LED indicator
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Do not use Hot LineTag as a
substitute for a visible disconnect. Always establish a
visible disconnect prior to performing any work requiring
a de-energized line. Failure to comply may cause death,
severe personal injury, or equipment damage. T276.0
Hot Line Tag is provided for live-line work applications. All
closing operations are disabled when the Hot Line Tag
feature is activated.
IMPORTANT
Hot Line Tag activation does not cause the recloser to trip
open. It only prevents the recloser from closing.

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IMPORTANT
Hot Line Tag is intended solely for live-line work
applications, such as maintenance, repairs or improvements
to the distribution system, that occur while the line remains
energized.
Hot Line Tag prevents all closing attempts from the
control and shifts protection to one trip-to-lockout on the
composite curve of the Hot Line Tag definite time and
the TCC1 curve (whichever is faster).
ote:N Refer to Single-Phase Trip/Single-Phase Lockout
Mode Hot Line Tag Behavior Information.
section for specific ProView 4.0.1 version and
below recommendation.
Hot Line Tag takes precedence over Cold Load Pickup,
Non-Reclosing, and Fast Trips Disabled.
Hot Line Tag is activated from either the operator panel
toggle switch, serial communications, or a discrete SCADA
function. All sources must be off to de-activate Hot Line Tag.
To activate the function from the operator panel, flip toggle
switch up to the ON position. See Figure5. The LED
indicator illuminates when the function is active.
The Hot Line Tag function may only be reset by the source
which initiates it. For example, if Hot Line Tag is activated at
the operator panel, the reset function is only possible at the
operator panel, and not via SCADA command.
IMPORTANT
If the power save feature is enabled (default), and more than
ten minutes elapses since the last panel operation, all the
LEDs, except HOT LINE TAG (if active), will turn off.
Single-Phase Trip/Single-Phase Lockout Mode Hot
Line Tag Behavior Information.
Applies only to ProView 4.0.1 version software and below.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. When Hot Line Tag is enabled in the
single-phase trip/single-phase lockout mode and the
overcurrent element times out first, only the faulted
phase(s) will open. The non-faulted phase(s) will remain
closed and Hot Line Tag will only prevent a reclose/close
of the opened phase(s).
When in single-phase trip/single-phase lockout mode,
set the Hot Line Tag response time to be faster than the
overcurrent response time to ensure all faulted and non-
faulted phases open.
Failure to do so may result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage. T373.1
With Hot Line Tag enabled in the single-phase trip/single-
phase lockout mode and the overcurrent element times
out, only the faulted phase(s) will open and the non-faulted
phase(s) will remain closed. Hot Line Tag will only prevent a
reclose/close of the opened phase(s).
TRIP (Lockout) pushbutton
The TRIP pushbutton (Figure5) provides front-panel access
to trip (lockout) the recloser. When pressed, the TRIP
pushbutton opens the recloser and locks out the control.
ote:N In the event of main microprocessor failure,
the trip circuit can operate independent of the
mainmicroprocessor.
Close pushbutton
When pressed, the CLOSE pushbutton (Figure5) returns
the control to the initial or home sequence position, closing
the recloser. The control is ready for the start of a new
trip/close sequence.
ote:N The Close Malfunction alarm must be reset before
Closing will be allowed.
ote:N Pressing the CLOSE pushbutton from the Lockout
position initiates Cold Load Pickup (CLPU) protection,
if the feature is enabled.
The user does have the ability to block COLD LOAD
PICKUP through the LCD menu or by configuring one
of the Option one-touch function keys via the Idea
Workbench feature in ProView.
If the recloser is closed, pushing and holding the
CLOSE pushbutton does not activate the Cold Load
Pickup feature. See Cold load pickup in the Control
features section of this manual.
TRIP
TRIP
CLOSE
CLOSE
HOT
LI NE
TAG
HOT LINE TAG
ON
ON
(
L
OC
K
O
UT
)
(LOCKOUT)
OFF
OFF
COOPER POWER
SERIES
Figure5. TRIP (Lockout) pushbutton; CLOSE
pushbutton; Hot Line Tag switch and Hot Line Tag red
indicator LEDs
One-touch function keys
Quick access to frequently operated Form 6-TS control
features is provided with nine function key pushbuttons on
the control operator panel.

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The Form 6 control operator panel one-touch function keys
are illustrated in Figure6.
GND TRIP
BLOCKED
NON
RECLOSING
SUPERVISORY
OFF
A PHASE
SELECT
B PHASE
SELECT
C PHASE
SELECT
OPTION #1 OPTION #2 OPTION #3
Figure6. Operator panel function keys
Red LEDs located on each function key indicate the status
of the function, regardless of local or remote activation. For
example, if Ground Trip Blocked is activated from a SCADA
signal, the red indicator will illuminate even though it was
not activated from the operator panel.
Operator panel function key activation or de-activation
requires the operator to first press the CHANGE key to
enter the CHANGE mode. A function must then be selected
or de-selected within ten seconds to activate or de-activate
the function. Once selected, the control returns to normal
operation until prompted for another change request. This
prevents accidental changing of functions or features.
ote:N Only one function can be changed per each CHANGE
mode activation.
GND TRIP BLOCKED
The Ground Trip Blocked function blocks all ground sensing
in the control for the active profile. This red indicator is
illuminated when Ground Trip Block is activated from the
serial port, I/O, the interface software, or locally (via the
front panel) causing the control to block all ground sensing.
NON RECLOSING
The control is operating in a non-reclosing mode when the
NON RECLOSING red indicator is illuminated. Non-reclosing
mode disables any automatic reclosing operations.
Non-reclosing does not alter the active TCC. Activation is
possible from the SCADA port, I/O, the interface software,
or locally (via the front panel).
SUPERVISORY OFF
When the SUPERVISORY OFF red indicator is illuminated,
supervisory commands are blocked. Supervisory functions
through the back panel serial communication ports and the
discrete I/O are blocked. Serial communications through
the front panel RS-232 port remain active independent of
the status of the SUPERVISORY OFF switch. Activation
of this function key is restricted to the operator panel and
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.
A phase select, b phase select, c phase select
The Form 6 Triple-Single control when in Single-Phase
Trip/Single-Phase Lockout mode has phase selection keys
available for the user to indicate only which phase of the
triple-single recloser will operate when the manual TRIP
(LOCKOUT) and CLOSE pushbuttons on the Form 6-TS
operator panel are pressed. When the TRIP or CLOSE
buttons are pressed, only the phases that are selected
(LED on) will trip or close.
Manual operation of the yellow handles on the triple-single
recloser is used to open and lockout the phases, and to
disable the electrical and supervisory closing. The recloser
mode of operation determines which phases open and close.
The Form 6 Triple-Single control initiates the close signal.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Do not rely on the open position of
the yellow operating handle; it does not ensure that the
line has been de-energized. Always establish a visible
disconnect. Failure to follow proper safety practices can
result in contact with high voltage, which will cause
death or severe personal injury. G116.0
IMPORTANT
Pushing the yellow operating handle to the CLOSE position
will not close the recloser. All close operations are initiated
by the Form 6 Triple-Single control.
Three-Phase Trip – Three-Phase Lockout (ganged)
or
Single-Phase Trip – Three-Phase Lockout
If the control is in Three-Phase Trip – Three-Phase Lockout
(ganged) mode or Single-Phase Trip – Three-Phase Lockout
mode, all three phases are permanently selected and the A
PHASE SELECT, B PHASE SELECT, and C PHASE SELECT
LEDs are illuminated.
When one phase is opened with the yellow operating
handle, all three phases open and lockout. The RECLOSER
OPEN and CONTROL LOCKOUT indicator LEDs illuminate
on the control panel.
With the yellow operating handle of the appropriate phase
in the CLOSE position, press the CLOSE pushbutton on
the control operator panel. All three phases close and the
RECLOSER CLOSED LED illuminates.
Single-Phase Trip – Single-Phase Lockout
When in Single-Phase Trip – Single-Phase Lockout mode any
combination of phases can be selected and the respective
PHASE SELECT LED illuminates. Each selected phase must
be closed individually.
When the selected phase is opened with the yellow
operating handle, only that phase opens and locks out. The
RECLOSER OPEN, RECLOSER CLOSED, and CONTROL
LOCKOUT indicator LEDs blink on the control panel.

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The default text message on the LCD displays the mode of
the triple-single configuration and the status of each phase.
With the yellow operating handle of the selected phase
in the CLOSE position, press the CLOSE pushbutton on
the control panel. The phase closes and the RECLOSER
CLOSED LED illuminates.
ote:NRefer to Single-Phase Trip/Single-Phase Lockout
Mode Hot Line Tag Behavior Information.
section for specific ProView 4.0.1 version and below
recommendation.
IMPORTANT
If the power save feature is enabled (default), and more than
ten minutes elapses since the last panel operation, all the
LEDs, except HOT LINE TAG (if active), will turn off.
Verify the phase or phases you want activated are selected
prior to pressing the TRIP or CLOSE button.
Single-Phase Trip/Single-Phase Lockout Mode Hot
Line Tag Behavior Information.
Applies only to ProView 4.0.1 version software and below.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. When Hot Line Tag is enabled in the
single-phase trip/single-phase lockout mode and the
overcurrent element times out first, only the faulted
phase(s) will open. The non-faulted phase(s) will remain
closed and Hot Line Tag will only prevent a reclose/close
of the opened phase(s).
When in single-phase trip/single-phase lockout mode,
set the Hot Line Tag response time to be faster than
the overcurrent response time to ensure all faulted and
non-faulted phases open.
Failure to do so may result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage. T373.1
With Hot Line Tag enabled in the single-phase trip/single-
phase lockout mode and the overcurrent element times
out, only the faulted phase(s) will open and the non-faulted
phase(s) will remain closed. Hot Line Tag will only prevent a
reclose/close of the opened phase(s).
OPTION #1, OPTION #2, AND OPTION #3
The OPTION #1, OPTION #2, and OPTION #3 function keys
must be programmed via the ProView Idea Workbench
software.
The OPTION LEDs are illuminated when the options
configured via the Idea Workbench are selected. Refer
to Service Information S280-70-9 Form 6-TS Control
Programming Guide for additional information.
These OPTION keys provide a momentary signal. For
instance, these keys can be programmed to toggle control
status, protective functions, or a momentary input pulse.
The OPTION #1, OPTION #2, and OPTION #3 function
keys are intentionally not defaulted to any function. The
functions are assigned to each OPTION key via the Idea
Workbenchapplication.
Control features
The Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control offers numerous
standard features and accessories that allow the user the
utmost flexibility applying the recloser control.
Control security
The Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control has multiple
customer-programmable security codes to limit control
programming and viewing function access to authorized
personnel. The front panel Man-Machine Interface (MMI)
includes a user-selected security code to access the
settings. Plus, the ProView interface software has it’s own
security levels for multiple-user access.
Refer to Service Information S280-70-9 (ProView 4.X.X) or
S280-70-23 (ProView 5.X.X) Form 6-TS Control Programming
Guide for additional information.
Protection profiles
Four protection profiles capable of fully specifying control
operation are standard in the control. Each protection profile
includes the following as a minimum:
 Overcurrent Protection
 Over/Undervoltage Protection
 Over/Underfrequency Protection
 Directional Protection
 Hot Line Tag Functionality
 Sync Check
 Sensitive Earth Fault Protection
 Sequence Coordination
 Operation Settings
Time current curves
Time-current curves are available for numerous functions,
including fast and delayed operations for phase, ground, and
negative sequence protection. Each time-current is selected
from a defined fifty curves which can be further customized
by the user. The time-current curves are also selected from a
graphical TCC Editor II to visualize any modifications prior to
configuring the control.
The time-current curves include the following modifications
for phase, ground, and negative sequence protection:
 Time Multiplier with a range of 0.1 to 25 in .1 increments.
 Time Adder with a range of 0 to 30 seconds in
.01 second increments.

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 Minimum Response Time with a range of 0.01 to
1 seconds in .001 second increments.
 High Current Trip multiplier with a range of 1 to
32 multipliers in increments of 0.1.
 High Current Trip Time Delay with a range of 0.01 to
.150second in .001 second increments.
 Time Dial Reset co-efficient with a range of .1 to
30seconds in 1 second increments.
Sequence coordination
Sequence Coordination eliminates nuisance tripping through
trip coordination. It allows the control to step through
selected operations in the operating sequence without
tripping. The number of Sequence Coordination advances
is programmable from one to three operations to provide
trip coordination with a downline recloser. This feature is
independently selectable for each protection profile.
Cold load pickup
The control includes a Cold Load Pickup feature to prevent the
control from tripping while energizing non-fault system loads.
This feature has independently programmable minimum trip
value time-current curve, reclose interval, and number of
independent operations to lockout for each protection profile.
Cold Load Pickup also includes TCC Multipliers, TCC Adders,
Minimum Response Time, Time Dial Reset, and High Current
Lockout. Also, direct values, not multiples of minimum trip,
are provided for high current lockout.
Fast trips disabled
The control includes a Fast Trips Disabled feature to modify
protection, so that all trip operations use the programmed
TCC2. This feature is independently selectable for each
protection profile. All trip operations will time on TCC2.
Typically, TCC1 is fast and TCC2 is delayed. So, as an
example, the control will change it’s sequence from 2 fast
and 2 delayed operations to 2 operations on TCC2 when
Fast Trips Disabled is active.
High current lockout
The High Current Lockout feature will automatically lockout
the control on the selected operation when current
exceeds a programmable level. The active trip numbers for
the lockout is selectable for phase, ground, and negative
sequence. This feature is independently selectable for each
protection profile.
Sensitive ground/earth fault operation
The control has a Sensitive Ground/Earth Fault Trip feature
that provides tripping of the recloser after a programmable,
definite time for ground currents below normal ground
minimum trip levels. The feature has programmable
operations to lockout and reclose intervals independent of
the ground settings. This feature is independently selectable
for each protection profile.
Thermostatically controlled heater
The control includes a standard 15 (120 VAC) / 30 (240 VAC)
Watt thermostatically controlled heater (ON 70 °F, OFF
85 °F) powered from 120 or 240 VAC input power. The
heater is used for humidity control.
Metering
The control provides instantaneous and/or demand
metering with programmable integration intervals for the
following functions:
 Real and reactive power for each phase and total,
including directional, on an individual phase basis.
 Demand currents on a per phase basis.
 Instantaneous currents, including ground current.
 Instantaneous voltage on a per phase basis.
 Instantaneous frequency.
 Positive, negative, and zero sequence voltages.
 Instantaneous power factor on a per phase basis.
 Metering settings to include demand interval, and alarm
thresholds for current, single-phase kW, three-phase kW,
single-phase kvar, and three-phase kvar.
Event recorder
The Form 6 control contains capabilities to perform
Sequence of Events time-stamping for up to 69 event
types. Sixteen additional inputs can be user-defined through
the Idea Workbench.
Factory-defined event types include:
 Overcurrent Protection Trip
 External Trip
 Non-Reclose Trip
 External Close
 Lockout
 Reset
The Event Recorder maintains a minimum of 90 event
records. The last 25 events are viewable on the front
panel LCD display. Refer to Service Information S280-70-9
(ProView 4.X.X) or S280-70-23 (ProView 5.X.X) Form 6-TS
Control Programming Guide for additional information.
Recloser duty monitor
The Form 6 recloser control software is equipped with
a Recloser Interrupting Duty Monitor. The Duty Monitor
accumulates the summation of I1. 5 for all interrupted currents
on each interrupter. This feature permits programmable
entries to preset the duty of an existing recloser. The
recloser duty monitor displays interrupting duty in percent
of duty used. If the duty cycle monitor exceeds 100%, the
recloser should be examined for maintenance.

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Discrete SCADA communications
The control provides five configurable output status
contacts and three configurable input control contacts as
standard. Each status contact is configurable using graphical
interface software to combine status functionality along
with Boolean algebra. Default output status contacts are:
AØ Lockout, AØ Recloser Open, AØ Recloser Closed,
Ground Trip Block, and Hot Line Tag. One output status
contact is a solid state output (SS1) with a pickup time no
longer than two milliseconds.
The control also provides a minimum of three configurable
input control contacts. Each control contact is configurable
using ProView application software. Contacts accept a
whetting voltage range of 9 VDC - 290 VDC, 7 VAC - 265 VAC
based upon the option selected at time of order. Each digital
input is configured for either a momentary, maintained, or
maintained with precedence contact. Default input control
contacts are Supervisory Trip and Lockout, Supervisory Close,
and Remote Trip and Lockout.
A Discrete Interface Board is also available as an accessory
to provide an additional eight output status contacts and
eight input control contacts. The expansion I/O board is
completely user-configurable.
TCC Editor II
Coordination and actual time current modifications are
available with a graphic interactive TCC Editor or similar
graphical software.
The TCC Editor II includes a complete database of standard
recloser industry time current curves (TCC), both ANSI and
IEC types, along with the ability to customize the TCCs with
multipliers, constant time adders, or minimum response
time adders. Also, the user is able to derive their own
specific TCC through data point entry. Each modified time
current curve can be identified with a user-customized name
and is selectable for configuring the control. The grid and
format for presenting the TCCs has a user-adjustable scale,
including the option of presenting multiple TCCs in various
user-configured colors.
Oscillography
Oscillography is provided to present current and voltage
waveforms, along with protection element and recloser
response status changes. Filtered and unfiltered data are
provided for viewing.
The recorded values are super-imposed on the protection
scheme, and the state or value at any point in the scheme is
displayed. The user has the capability to move through the
event and watch the response of every function. All analog
signals, digital inputs, and contact outputs are monitored.
Analog oscillography is displayed at 16 samples per cycle.
Oscillographic data is recorded to analyze multiple
events during a permanent fault or other event type. The
oscillographic data shows two cycles before the trigger
point and eight cycles after the trigger point (default).
ote:N The configuration settings are programmable.
Oscillography automatically initiates trigger points for the
following functions:
 Above Minimum Trip for Phase, Ground, and Sensitive
Ground Fault
 Single- and Three-Phase Overvoltage
 Single- and Three-Phase Undervoltage
 Over- and Underfrequency
 Trip Signal Issued
 Close Signal Issued
Removable inserts
Removable inserts are included with the control design
for customization of specific protection requirements.
Inserts are available for the status indicator LEDs, the
operator panel function keys, and the analysis keys. The
removable inserts are designed for use without adhesives,
labelmakers, or temporary labels.
An electronic label template is included on the ProView
application software CD and can be accessed through
the following default address: C:\Program Files\Cooper\
ProviewXX\Form 6\Form 6 Inserts.doc.
Refer to Using removable inserts for more information.
Idea workbench
The Idea Workbench provides access to various inputs,
intermediate variables, and internal Form 6 alarms, status,
and targets to allow user-customization of the Form
6 recloser control to meet specific and unique applications.
Idea Workbench also gives the user the ability to perform
logical functions with these variables by using a simple
graphical user interface. Use of Idea Workbench is not a
requirement for operation.
Refer to Service Information S280-70-9 (ProView 4.X.X) or
S280-70-23 (ProView 5.X.X) Form 6-TS Control Programming
Guide for additional Idea Workbench information.
Over/underfrequency protection
The control includes two-stage operation for both
underfrequency and overfrequency protection. A fixed
time delay ranging from 0 to 100 seconds in .001 second
increments is available for both over and underfrequency.
A frequency restoration function, enabled or disabled by
the user, is provided to allow the recloser to automatically
close should frequency return to within configured settings
for a user-settable time. Over/Underfrequency protection is
included as part of each protection profile.

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Over/undervoltage protection
The control includes single-phase and three-phase
undervoltage tripping. The control also includes three-phase
overvoltage tripping. Both over and undervoltage functions
include a single-phase and three-phase pick-up setting; a
single-phase and three-phase time delay setting ranging
from 0 to 100 seconds.
Directional
Directional functionality is included to maintain system
coordination from multiple sources, as well as circuit
reconfiguration for each profile. Directional applies to
phase, ground, and negative sequence protection, selected
independently. A maximum torque angle has a range of
0 – 90 degrees.
Fault location
The control includes an impedance-based fault locator
based upon the Takagi algorithm1 . Load-compensated
impedance calculation is used for calculating the distance.
Positive and zero sequence is configured in ohms, and the
fault locator line length is configured in kilometers/miles.
1 T. Takagi, Y. Yamakoshi, J. Baba, K. Uemura, T. Sakaguchi, “A New
Algorithm of an Accurate Fault Location for EHV/UHV Transmission
Lines: Part I - Fourier Transformation Method”, IEEE Trans. on PAS,
Vol. PAS-100, No. 3, March 1981, pp 1316-1323.
Sync check
Sync Check is a permissive system used to qualify any
close signal to the mechanism when enabled via the
sync check settings. Sync check allows for closing for
any combination of dead/live bus/line, and to perform
anticipatory closing for a live bus/live line condition by
calculating slip and anticipating the mechanism closing
delay. In addition to the anticipatory close calculation, the
sync check system performs verification of line and bus
voltage magnitudes and frequencies to determine that they
are within pre-determined ranges, and that the angular
difference between the two systems is also within the
pre-determined range. For a live/live close, where there
is no slip between the systems, the sync check system
allows permissive closing after the two systems are within
frequency and voltage limits, and the angular difference
between the systems has been within the allowable limits
for a pre-determined time.
Sync Check functionality includes the following applications:
Hot Line/Hot Bus Closing; Dead Line/Hot Bus Closing; Hot
Line/Dead Bus Closing; and Dead Line/Dead Bus Closing.
Sync Check Parameters include the following configurable
settings: Voltage Angle; Mechanism Operating Delay; Static
Angle Delay; Dead Threshold; Live Threshold; Positive
Sequence Dead Threshold; Upper Voltage Limit; Lower
Voltage Limit; Lower Frequency Limit; Upper Frequency
Limit; and Fail to Close Timer.
Data profiler
A fully-configurable data profiler is available which allows the
user to collect information by sampling data at selectable
intervals. These time-stamped values can then be viewed to
determine weekly load profiles, daily harmonic disturbances
or hourly voltage fluctuations. The number of days of
information the data profiler can provide depends upon
configuration parameters.
Refer to Service Information S280-70-9 (ProView 4.X.X) or
S280-70-23 (ProView 5.X.X) Form 6-TS Control Programming
Guide for additional information.
Manual close delay
Manual Close Delay provides a delay from the time that the
manual CLOSE button is pushed to the time the manual
close operation is performed.
The delay is programmable from 0 to 60 seconds in
1 second increments. A programmed delay value can be
overridden for immediate closing by pressing the CLOSE
button a second time.
An active Manual Close Delay can be canceled by pressing
the TRIP/LOCKOUT button.
The default setting has the feature disabled (0 seconds).
A countdown on the front panel LCD screen indicates
Manual Close Delay is active.
Communications
Communication ports
The Form 6-TS control has two back panel communication
ports and a front panel configuration data port.
The front panel configuration data port is described in the
Operating panel section of this manual.
There is one standard 9-pin RS-232 and one optional
communication port (RS-485, serial fiber, Ethernet wire
or fiber or both) on the back operator panel, as well as a
standard IRIG-B port for user time-syncing. See Figure7.
Communication protocols
Three communication protocols are available for the
Form6-TS recloser control:
 Modbus
 DNP3
 2179
One communication protocol can be selected for either the
back panel RS-232 or the optional communication port.
All three protocols are selected and configured by the
user with the ProView Communications Workbench
application software.

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Ethernet communications
 ProView over TCP/IP
 DNP3 over TCP/IP
Ethernet connection allows for network application of the
Form 6-TS control for both DNP3 and ProView protocols.
In addition, the front panel data port can simultaneously
communicate ProView to the PC.
Ethernet configuration is accomplished via ProView
interface software. Refer to Service Information
S280-70-9 (ProView 4.X.X) or S280-70-23 (ProView 5.X.X)
Form 6-TS Control Programming Guide, Section 4:
Schemes, Communicating with the Form 6 Control,for
Ethernet Configuration information.
When a communication protocol is selected for the optional
communication boards (serial fiber or the RS-485 serial port),
the RS-232 serial port is defaulted to ProView interface
software protocol.
DNP3 is factory-defaulted to the RS-232 port.
When a communication protocol is selected for the RS-232
serial port, the optional RS-485 or serial fiber optic board is
not active.
The RS-485 or fiber optic serial ports do not support
ProView interface software protocol.
The user can simultaneously communicate to the Form
6 -TS control using both the front panel data port and
the appropriate back panel serial communication port
(provided the back panel RS-232 port or the Ethernet
optional communications board is not configured to be
ProView protocol).
Back View
TB1
1
2
35 7911 13 15 17 19
4681012141618
CI1 CI2CI3 SS1 CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
CI4
CI1CI2 CI3SS1 CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
TB3 13579111315171921
CI5CI6 CI7CI8 CI9CI10CI11 CO5 CO6
TB4
2468101214161820
CI4CI5 CI6CI7 CI8CI9 CI10 CI11 CO5 CO6
13 57911 13
CO7 CO8 CO9 CO10 CO11 CO12
246810 12
CO7 CO8 CO9 CO10 CO11 CO12
DC Power
Customer Connection
Terminal Block TB7
Grounding
Terminal, One
External & One Internal
(#14 to #4 Stranded)
71211
109
8
143
271211
109
8
AC Voltage Sensing
Customer Connection
Terminal Block TB8
165
43
2
SOURCE LOAD
VOLTAGE SENSING CONNECTIONS
56
V(1-2) V(5-6)V(3-4) V1
LOW VOLTAGE
OUTPUTS
120
L2
120/240
L1/VAC
NEU (+) (-)
VDC
1
2
FUSE
(10 AMP)
FUSE
(10 AMP)
TB5 +
1
-
5
2
-
4
+
INPUT POWERAUXILIARY POWER
28 VDC
J1-RS-232
IRIG-B
RS-485
RS-232 DTE
RS-232 Serial Communication Port
Fiber Optic port, "ST" T
ype Connector (optional),
Ethernet Port, "MT-RJ" Fiber
RJ45 Connector (optional)
RS-485 Serial Communication Port (optional)
C + –
IRIG-B Time Sync Connector
Three Control Input and Five
Status Output Contacts (Standard)
Eight Control Inputs
and Eight Status
Outputs (Accessory)
P1
P2 P3
P4
VOLTAGE SENSING 53VDC CONTROL CABLE 28 VAC
TB9
+
–
28 VDC
WHETTING VOLTAGE
TB7
TB8
V2 V3
Figure7. Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control back panel
Control information
Control information includes firmware identification by
catalog number and name, date code, and ProView release
number. Control information is available through the Settings
menu on the front panel (Figure2).
Control back panel
The control back panel is easily accessible through the back
door of the control cabinet (Figure8) with readily identifiable
communication ports and connections (Figure7).

14 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280085EN July 2018
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based yard mount recloser control
Installation procedure
Initial programming prior to installation
CAUTION
Equipment misoperation. Do not connect this control
to an energized recloser until all control settings have
been properly programmed and verified. Refer to the
programming information for this control. Failure to
comply can result in control and recloser misoperation,
equipment damage, and personal injury. G110.3
IMPORTANT
Equipment misoperation. Check minimum trip values prior
to changing an alternate profile. Failure to do so may cause
misoperation of the recloser under load conditions. T280.1
IMPORTANT
Program all protection profiles. Unused alternate profiles
should be programmed with the same settings as one of
the applicable profiles. Default settings on unused alternate
profiles can cause unnecessary outages if they are below
normal system requirements.
The control must be programmed with all necessary
operating settings, all alternate profiles, and parameters
prior to operation with an energized recloser.
ote:N Initial programming of the control is the responsibility
of a qualified technician or engineer familiar with
control functions and programming parameters
required for the specific recloser installation.
The control must be programmed with the Form 6 ProView
interface software. Refer to Service Information S280-70-9
(ProView 4.X.X) or S280-70-23 (ProView 5.X.X) Form 6-TS
Control Programming Guide for additional information.
Control / recloser compatibility
The Form 6-TS rack-mount recloser control is only
compatible with the NOVA-TS and NOVA STS reclosers.
Refer to the appropriate recloser instructions for additional
information:
 Service Information MN280045EN NOVA-TS Recloser
Installation and Operation Instructions
 Service Information MN280046EN NOVA STS Recloser
Installation and Operation Instructions
Figure8. Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control is
accessible from both the front and back of the cabinet
Duty cycle monitor
The Duty Cycle Monitor provides the following duty
cycle information:
 Measures and records duty for each individual phase in
non-volatile memory.
 The recloser duty is measured and stored on the basis of
Current1. 5 x Number of Operations for Each Phase (ANSI
C37.61).
 Readout is based on a percentage of total duty cycle
used for each phase.
 Duty record can be adjusted or reset if recloser is
changed-out, serviced, etc.
Using Table1, select the appropriate NOVA-TS recloser
interrupting duty cycle factor and enter that value via the
ProView interface software.
Table1. Duty cycle factor
Recloser type
Interrupting rating
(RMS SYM AMPS)
100% duty
cycle factor*
NOVA-TS-8 8,000 568
NOVA STS-8 8,000 568
NOVA-TS-12 12,500 1111
NOVA STS-12 12,500 1111
NOVA-TS-16 16,000 1608
NOVA STS-16 16,000 1608
*Duty Cycle Factor is Value x 105.

15INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280085EN July 2018
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based yard mount recloser control
Control cable
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Recloser and control must be solidly
grounded. Follow all approved procedures and safety
practices when grounding this equipment. Improper
grounding can result in contact with high voltage,
which will cause death or severe personal injury. G115.1
 The maximum control cable length between the Form
6-TS yard-mount control and the NOVA-TS triple-single
junction box is 50 feet.
 The maximum control cable length between the Form
6-TS yard-mount control and the NOVA STS recloser
is 80 feet.
ote:N 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.
IMPORTANT
All external inputs to the Form 6 recloser control must be
routed within 8 inches of their corresponding ground. During
a surge, a potential of approximately 1.5 kV per foot can
develop in the conductors. Differences between conductor
and ground path lengths can add additional stress to the
control components in the event of a power surge.
NOVA-TS junction box and cables
The Type NOVA-TS Triple-Single recloser is connected to the
Form 6-TS recloser control at a junction box. See Figure9.
ote:N The NOVA STS recloser does not use a junction box
for connection to the control. The NOVA STS recloser
and Form 6-TS/LS control are directly connected via a
control cable.
The maximum junction box cable length between the
triple-single junction box and the NOVA-TS recloser is (9.14
meters) 30 feet. Three junction box cables are required - one
for each recloser.
The junction box is mounted on the substation frame
between the Type NOVA-TS Triple-Single recloser(s) and the
Form 6-TS yard mount control.
IMPORTANT
The triple-single recloser junction box is mounted with all
cable connections made at the bottom of the box. Do not
invert.
Reclose times
Assuming the following conditions, the reclose times for the
Form 6-TS yard mount control are as follows:
NOVA-TS recloser(s)
 Junction Box Cables (3) Length: 9.15 meters (30 feet)
between the junction box and the three NOVA-TS reclosers.
 Control Cable Length: 15.24 meters (50 feet) between
the Form 6-TS yard mount control and the junction box.
NOVA STS recloser
 Control Cable Length: 24.39 meters (80 feet) between
the Form 6-TS yard mount control and the NOVA STS
recloser.
Temperature: -40 °C (-40 °F) for all equipment
Reclose Times: 1st 2.0 seconds
2nd 2.0 seconds
3rd 2.0 seconds
Mounting the control
WARNING
This equipment is not intended to protect human
life. Follow all locally approved procedures and safety
practices when installing or operating this equipment.
Failure to comply can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage. G102.1
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
Mount the Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control in
a convenient, accessible location in a substation yard.
Mounting dimensions are provided in Figure10.
ote:N Unless otherwise specified, dimensions shown
in mm (inches).
A hole and keyway in the control mounting bracket
accommodates a 15.9 mm (5/8”) bolt.
The weight of one Form 6-TS yard mount control is
approximately 34 kg (75 lbs).
Form 6-TS
Control Cable
(3) Triple-Single
Recloser Cables
Junction Box
Substation
Mounting
Frame
AØ BØ CØ
Figure9. NOVA-TS Triple-Single reclosers are connected
to the Form 6-TS control through a junction box

16 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MN280085EN July 2018
Form 6 triple-single microprocessor-based yard mount recloser control
Locking the control
The handles on the Form 6 control cabinet are able to accept
a padlock to prevent unauthorized access. For cabinets with
the quarter-turn latch, the top handle has two locking holes
provided depending on the diameter of the lock shackle
being used. Refer to Figure10.
 Use the smaller hole for shackle diameters of .177–295”.
 Use the larger hole for shackle diameters of .295–.394”.
ote:N DO NOT use a smaller shackle (.177–.295) in the
larger diameter hole as it will NOT LOCK the cabinet.
SHACKLE DIAMETER
.177-295"
SHACKLE DIAMETER
.295-.394"
ote:N DO NOT use a smaller shackle
(.177-.295) in the larger diameter hole
as it will NOT LOCK the cabinet.
Front View
710
(28.0)
310
(12.25)
Bottom View
(2) Vents
1.44 Dia. Hole for
Voltage Input Connection
(Caplug Installed)
Mounting Angle
Control Cable
Receptacle 1.81 Dia.
(26-pin)
(3) 1.44 Dia. Holes
(Caplugs Installed)
67
(2.75)
38
(1
.5) 67
(2.75)
79
(3.25)
RS-232
Connection
Port
29
(1.25)
CONTROLPOWER
CONTROLOK
CONTROLLOCKOUT
RECLOSEROPEN
RECLOSERCLOSED
APHASE FAULT
BPHASE FAULT
CPHASE FAULT
GROUNDFAULT
SENSITIVEGND
ALARM
ABOVEMIN TRIP
INDICATOR1
INDICATOR2
INDICATOR3
APHASE VOLTAGE
BPHASE VOLTAGE
CPHASE VOLTAGE
FREQUENCYTRIP
VOLTAGETRIP
METERING
RESET
TARGETS
EVENTS
LAMPTEST
MENU
ENTER
+
—
SETTINGS
OPER
COUNTER
ALARMS
CHANGE
F1 F2 F3 F4
TRIP CLOSE
HOTLINE TAG
ON
GNDTRIP
BLOCKED
NON
RECLOSING
SUPERVISORY
OFF
APHASE
SELECT
BPHASE
SELECT
CPHASE
SELECT
F6Recloser Control
RS-232DATA PORT
OPTION#1 OPTION#2 OPTION #3
(LOCKOUT)
INDICATOR4
INDICATOR5
INDICATOR6
INDICATOR7
INDICATOR8
OFF
170
(6.75)
355 (14.0)
400 (15.75)
16 (.63) Dia.
Mounting Holes (2)
Grounding
Terminal
#14 To #4
Stranded
665
(26.25)
Right Side View
Lifting
Lugs
Figure10. Form 6-TS yard mount recloser control dimensions and pad-lock shackle diameters