Hubbell VERSA-TECH I User manual

Versa-Tech® I & Versa-Tech® LT
Single-Phase Recloser
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Electrical equipment contains hazardous voltages. Contact with these hazards will
cause death, severe personal injury or damage equipment.
Only qualified personnel shall install, operate and maintain this equipment. Always
properly ground equipment and lock out electric power (de-energize) before
maintenance. Using non-specified/unauthorized parts or components to repair
equipment, or tampering with safety devices/systems will result in dangerous conditions
which can cause death, severe personal injury or damage to equipment. Take note
of and follow all safety instructions contained in this installation, operation and
maintenance manual.
IMPORTANT
These installation, operation and maintenance instructions do not claim to cover all details
or variations in equipment. Nor do they provide for all possible conditions encountered while
installing, operating or maintaining this equipment. If further information is desired or needed
to address any particular installation, operation or maintenance problem not covered in this
document, contact your authorized factory representative.
The information in this document does not relieve the user from exercising good judgment in
selecting equipment for suitability of application. Nor does it relieve the user from using sound
practices in installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment purchased.
Note: Because Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right
to change design and specifications without notice. Should a conflict arise between the general
information in this document and the contents of drawings or supplementary material, or both, the
latter shall take precedence.
QUALIFIED PERSON
For the purpose of this manual, a qualified person is:
a. Familiar with the installation, construction or operation of the subject equipment and the
hazards involved with its installation, operation and maintenance.
b. Trained to de-energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.
c. Trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment such as rubber gloves, hard hat,
safety glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc., in accordance with established utility safety
practices.
d. Trained to render first aid.
SUMMARY
The information in this document does not claim to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor
to provide for every possible contingency encountered with installation, operation, or maintenance.
Should further information be needed or problems arise that are not covered suciently, contact
your factory representative.
The contents of this document are not part of, nor do they modify, any prior or existing agreement,
commitment or relationship. Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. terms and conditions of sale constitute
the entire obligation of Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. The warranty in the terms and conditions of
sale is the sole warranty of Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. Any statements in this document do not
create new warranties or modify any existing warranty.

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Radio Operation
Windows XP Local Radio Drivers Installation
Windows 7 Local Radio Drivers Installation
Windows 8 Local Radio Drivers Installation
Versa-Tech Programmer Settings Tab
Connecting to a Recloser
Programming Settings
Minimum Trip Value
Non-Reclose /Hot Line Tag
Operations to Lockout
Manual Closing Delay Time
Sequence Coordination
Time-Current Curve Selection
Time-Current Curve Modifiers
Minimum Response Time
Reclose Time
Reset Time
Cold Load Time
Cold Load Pickup
Record Manual Close
Time Stamp
Serial Number
Buttons Functions and General Form Controls
Real Time Monitoring
Events and Data Log
Time and Security
Scratchpad
Firmware Upgrade
7 — Testing
High-Potential Withstand Test
Minimum-Trip Current Test
Sequence of Operation Test
8 — Maintenance
9 — Troubleshooting
Return Kit Packaging Instructions
Appendix A : Nameplate
Bracket Installation
Section Subject Page No.
1 — Overview
Safety Information
Ratings and Specifications
Installation Alternatives
Catalog Number Matrix
Dimensions - Pole/Structure Mount
Dimensions - Crossarm Mount
Dimensions - Cluster Mount Bracket
2 — Installation Requirements
User Supplied Requirements
Hardware Torque Specifications
3 — Receiving and Handling
Inspection
Unpacking
Components
Storage
4 — Installation
Installing NR Hookstick Adapter
Installation Options
Installation Preparation
Pole/Structure Surface Mounting
Crossarm Mounting
Connections
Place Recloser in Service
5 — Recloser Operation
Overview
Automatic Operation
Operations Counter
Non-Reclosing Lever/Hot Line Tag
Manual Operating Handle
Lockout Beacon
6 — Control Programming
Overview
Customer Supplied Requirements
Software Installation
Connecting Recloser to PC
To Establish Communications
Connecting Local Radio
Connecting to WiFi
Remote Radio Power
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Tables & Figures Page Number
Table 1-1 Recloser Catalog Number
Table 2-1 Hardware Torque Specifications
Table 6-1 Timing Table
Table 9-1 Troubleshooting Guide
Figure 1-1 Pole/Structure Face Mounting
Figure 1-2 Crossarm Mounting
Figure 3-1 Components
Figure 4-1 Packaged NR Hookstick Adapter Kit
Figure 4-2 NR Hookstick Adapter Kit Components
Figure 4-3 NR Hookstick Adapter Positioning for Assembling
Figure 4-4 Clevis Pin Insertion for NR Hookstick Adapter
Figure 4-5 Cotter Pin Insertion for NR Hookstick Adapter
Figure 4-6 Pole/Structure Face Mounting
Figure 4-7 Crossarm Mounting
Figure 4-8 Bypass Arrangement
Figure 4-9 Program/Installation Tag
Figure 4-10 Pole/Structure Mount Assembly Detail
Figure 4-11 Pole/Structure Mount Installation
Figure 4-12 Recloser in Sling
Figure 4-13 Crossarm Assembly Detail
Figure 4-14 Crossarm Mount Installation
Figure 5-1 Feature Position
Figure 6-1 Connecting a Local Radio
Figure 6-2 Connecting through the Versa-Tech Programmer Software
Figure 6-3 Settings Tab of Programmer Software
Figure 6-4 Settings Tab of Programmer Software
Figure 6-5 Disconnecting from Versa-Tech Programmer
Figure 6-6 Real Time Monitoring Tab of Programmer Software
Figure 6-7 Events and Data Log Tab of Programmer Software
Figure 6-8 Sequence Coordination enabled on four operations
and the SC Lockout option Checked and v4.50 firmware
Figure 6-9 Sequence Coordination enabled on four operations
and the SC Lockout Option Unchecked and v4.50 firmware
Figure 6-10 Sequence Coordination enabled on four operations
and v3.xx or v5.xx firmware.
Figure 6-11 Time and Security Tab
Figure 6-12 Time and Security Tab : Digi Radio address
Figure 6-13 Scratchpad Tab
Figure 7-1 Recloser attached to high potential test set
Figure 7-2 Recloser attached to high current test set
Figure 8-1 Battery bayonet in the recloser
Figure 8-2 Battery bayonet partially removed from recloser
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Introduction
This manual is to guide you
through the programming,
installation, operation and
maintenance of the Versa-Tech®
I & LT single-phase reclosers.
This manual does not claim to
cover all situations that may arise
during installation. If additional
information is needed, contact
your factory representative. Nor
does this manual supersede
your company’s established
guidelines and practices for
similar equipment. Take note of
and heed all danger, warning
and cautions contained in this
document.
Qualified Person
Only qualified, trained, and com-
petent personnel that understand
proper safety procedures must
select, install and service this
equipment.
Read and understand these
instructions before installing,
operating or maintaining this
equipment.
This guide is not a substitute for
adequate training and experience
in safety procedures for this type
of equipment.
Signal Words
The signal words "DANGER",
"WARNING" and "CAUTION"
(along with their assigned
symbol) throughout this manual
indicate the degree of hazard
the user may encounter. These
symbols are described as:
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.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the
safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
Product
The products covered by this
manual are the Versa-Tech® I
& LT single-phase reclosers
for medium voltage electrical
distribution circuits.
These products are designed for
distribution circuits only at their
rated capacities. They cannot be
field modified for capacities other
than what was shipped with the
units.
Function
This product is a single-phase
recloser designed to provide
a means for interrupting and
isolating faults on electrical
distribution systems.
All parts of recloser are energized.
Contact with components will cause
severe personal injury, death, or
property damage.
Only qualified personnel should work
on or around this equipment after
becoming thoroughly familiar with
this document and other publications
regarding this equipment.
This equipment is not intended to protect
human life.
Can cause death, severe personal injury, and/or
equipment damage.
Follow all locally approved procedures and
safety practices when installing or operating
this equipment.
Do not place the recloser in service until all
settings have been programmed and verified.
Failure to comply can result in recloser
misoperation, equipment damage, and personal
injury.
Refer to sections 5 and 6 of this manual for
control programming and operation.
Handle position does not indicate
de-energized recloser enclosure
controls or circuit.
Contact with these components will
cause severe personal injury, death,
or property damage.
Before contacting or servicing
the equipment, or working on the
electrical system, isolate and ground
the recloser from the electrical
system. Verify recloser is de-
energized by testing with properly
rated hot sticks and/or rubber gloves
and voltmeter.
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1 — Overview
Ratings and Specifications
Rated Maximum Voltage.......................................29.6kV............29.6kV
Rated Continuous Current....................................400A..............100A
Fault Make Capacity..................................................8kA..................4kA
Fault Break Capacity.................................................8kA..................4kA
Mechanical Operations.........................................30,000...........10,000
3 Second Withstand Current................................8kA....................4kA
Transformer Magnetizing Current......................14A....................14A
Cable Charging Current..........................................25A...................25A
Line Charging Current..............................................5A.....................5A
Lightning Impulse Withstand.............................125kV*..............125kV*
60Hz, 1-Minute Withstand Voltage..................60kV................60kV
Maximum Terminal Pad Load kg (lbs)..........14 (30)............14 (30)
Operating Temperature...........................-40°C to 60°C....-40°C to 60°C
Weight kg (pounds)..............................................21 (46)............21 (46)
* 150kV BIL when used with included stando insulator
VTI VTLT
Installation Alternatives
Figure 1-2
Crossarm Mounting
Figure 1-1
Pole/Structure Face Mounting
Catalog Numbering Table 1-1
P S C 8 6 2 1 1
MOUNTING OPTIONS
1 = Pole / Structure Mount
2 = Crossarm Mount
VERSA-TECH PRODUCT
TYPE
1 = Versa-Tech I with FW 3.xx
4 = Versa-Tech LT
5 = Versa-Tech I with SCADA
FW 4.xx
CONNECTOR OPTIONS
1 = No Connectors
2 = PG (Parallel Groove)
Clamps (2 total)
3 = Captive Hardware
4 = Single Tap Lug
5 = Double Tap Lug
EXTERNAL RADIO
OPTIONS
1 = No Radio
2 = Digi / XBEE Radio
4 = WiFi Radio
POLE PLAQUES
0 = 1 Pole Plaque
1 = 2 Pole Plaques
2 = 3 Pole Plaques
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VACUUM INTERRUPTER
2-HOLE NEMA
PAD (STANDARD)
TYPICAL
2-HOLE NEMA
PAD (STANDARD)
TYPICAL
NON-RECLOSE
LEVER
OPERATING LEVER
LOCKOUT INDICATOR
BEACON AND COUNTER
MOUNTING HOLES FOR
5/8" (15mm) BOLTS
11" (27.9cm) CENTER
TO CENTER NOMINAL.
17.1 12.4
2.0
11.0
4.2
29.5
SERIAL PROGRAMMING PORT
LEAKAGE DISTANCE - 39.4"
LOCKOUT INDICATOR BEACON
AND COUNTER
OPERATING
LEVER
BATTERY PACK
(HOT STICK REPLACEABLE)
15.8
8.7
22.0
15.0
Dimensions - Pole/Structure mounting
1 — Overview
Side View
Front View
Back View

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Dimensions - Crossarm mounting
1 — Overview
ADJUSTABLE
3" - 9-1/2"
ADJUSTABLE
5-1/8" - 10-1/4"
TYPICAL
OPERATING LEVER
LOCKOUT INDICATOR BEACON
AND COUNTER
2-HOLE NEMA
PAD (STANDARD)
TYPICAL
VACUUM INTERRUPTER
LEAKAGE DISTANCE - 39.4"
LOCKOUT INDICATOR BEACON
AND COUNTER
NON-RECLOSE LEVER
28.0
31.1
4.0
10.6
24.9
8.7
12.7 14.0
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1 — Overview
Front View
Dimensions – Cluster Mount Bracket
Catalog Number: C3SPR3418VT
Top Level View Back View
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1 - Overview
Front View
Dimensions – Cluster Mount Bracket
Catalog Number: C1SPR3418VT
Top Level View
Back View
Side View

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User Supplied
Requirements
The following is required for
installation. Be sure to have
these items on hand before
beginning installation.
Safety Equipment (PPE)
• Hard hat
• Steel-toe work boots
• Appropriate eye protection
per your company’s policy
• Other safety equipment as
required by your company’s
policies
Hardware
• ⁄ inch (16 mm) galvanized
thru-bolts (or equivalent)
long enough to pass
through the center of the
utility pole, plus 3 inches (75
mm)
• Curved galvanized washers
for the ⁄ inch (16 mm) thru-
bolts
• Galvanized nuts for ⁄ inch
(16 mm) thru-bolts
• Flat galvanized washers for
⁄ inch (12 mm) and ⁄ inch
(16 mm) lag screws
Electrical
• Terminal pad connectors (if
not ordered with switch)
• Connector sealing
paste (CHANCE ZLN or
equivalent)
• Surge arresters and wire (if
needed)
Options
• BP3 By-Pass Switch (for
appropriate Cat. No., see
Catalog Section 14B)
• Jumper Wire, 400 Amp
minimum capacity
• M3 Disconnect Switch (for
appropriate Cat. No., see
Catalog Section 14B)
Hubbell Power
Systems, Inc. Supplied
Requirements
All necessary components
and hardware specific to the
installation of the VERSA-TECH®
recloser ordered are included.
Carefully check the components
and hardware items against
those listed in Section 3.
Contact your factory
representative if any parts are
missing.
Hardware Torque
Specifications
It is the installing personnel’s
responsibility to be sure all
threaded fasteners are installed
with the correct torque. All
user supplied hardware is
to be torqued according to
company standards. Recloser
and connector hardware torque
specifications are listed in
Table 2-1.
User Supplied Hardware
Item ft-lb N•m Notes
⁄ inch (16 mm) thru-bolts N /A N/A Company
standards
apply
⁄ inch (16 mm) lag screws N/A N/A Company
standards
apply
Terminal connectors N/A N /A Company
standards
apply
Hubbell Supplied Hardware
Item ft-lb N•m Notes
/ inch Crossarm Mount
bolts
N/A N /A Company
standards
apply
/ inch Insulator Mount
bolts
15 20
/ inch Terminal bolts 60 81
Table 2-1 Hardware Torque Specifications
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3 - Receiving & Handling
Inspection
1. Inspect the packaging for
obvious shipping damage.
2. Open and thoroughly
inspect the product for
hidden damage.
3. Note any damage on the
“Bill of Lading” prior to
accepting the delivery.
4. Check the material
nameplate against the
shipping list to ensure the
correct material has been
received. In case of shortage
or incorrect material,
immediately notify your
factory representative or
customer service.
Note: Documentation of visible
shipping damage can determine
the outcome of any damage claim.
Notifying the carrier of concealed
damage within 15 days is essential
to resolving or minimizing
unsettled claims. Immediately file
your claim and notify your factory
representative.
Unpacking/Components
1. Carefully remove all items
from the packaging. Exercise
caution and do not drop
the unit or strike the skirted
end on anything as this
may damage the vacuum
interrupter or mechanism.
2. Refer to Figure 3-1 to
familiarize yourself with all
components.
Storage
If the recloser is not going to
be put into service immediately,
re-pack all components in the
factory package to minimize
storage damage and to ensure
good operating conditions
in the future. Hubbell Power
Systems recommends that the
recloser be stored indoors or
under cover, o the ground, not
subject to direct sun, rain or
snow.
If the storage area temperature
exceeds 100°F, remove the
batteries and store in a cool, dry
area.
Figure 3-1 Components
MOUNTING FASTENERS
AND PG CLAMPS
BATTERY
REMOTE RADIO
AND SERIAL PORT
STANDOFF
INSULATOR
INSTRUCTIONS, LABEL,
NAMEPLATE BRACKET AND
NR HANDLE ADAPTER KIT
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4 - Installation
Installing the
Optional Non-Reclose
Hookstick Adapter
(Part No. PSC8620253)
The Non-Reclose (NR) Hookstick
Adapter Kit is an adapter that can
be attached to the NR handle on
the Versa-Tech Recloser to allow
for easier operation with a hook-
stick. The addition of the adapter
is not mandatory. The same gentle
pull action, as used with the NR
handle, is utilized for operation.
Figure 4-1 shows the NR Hookstick
Adapter Kit as packaged. Figure
4-2 shows the components.
Step 1: Pull the Non-Reclose
(NR) handle to the down
position.
Step 2: Take the NR Hookstick
Adapter and place it so that
the NR handle is positioned as
shown in Figure 4-3.
Step 3: Insert the clevis pins
through the holes of the NR
Hookstick Adapter as shown in
Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-1
Step 4:
Place the cotter pins though the
holes on the clevis pins. Fold the
legs of each cotter pin as shown
in Figure 4-5.
Note: The Non-Reclose Hookstick
Adapter operation has not been
tested under icing conditions.
Figure 4-2
CLEVIS PINS
COTTER PINS
NON-RECLOSE
HOOKSTICK
ADAPTER
Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4
Figure 4-5

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4 — Installation
Installation Options
VERSA-TECH®single-phase reclosers are
designed for outdoor pole or structure
mounting and application on overhead
electrical distribution systems. The
energized recloser is insulated from the
pole/structure by a polymer insulator.
The VERSA-TECH®Single Phase Electronic
Recloser is available in two basic mounting
configurations:
1. Pole/Structure mounting (see Fig. 4-6)
2. Crossarm mounting (see Fig. 4-7).
Refer to the catalog number of the unit.
The fourth (4th) selectable, numerical
position indicates the mounting
arrangement, e.g., the "1" in the
fourth position of (PSC862)X11XXX
indicates a Pole/ Structure mounting. A “2”
in the fourth position indicates Crossarm
mounting, e.g., (PSC862)X12XXX.
Figure 4-6 Pole/Structure Mounting
Figure 4-7 Crossarm Mounting
Figure 4-8 Bypass Arrangement
Hubbell Power Systems recommends
the use of a bypass switch in parallel
with the recloser. This arrangement
allows the unit to be easily taken
out of the circuit for service, should
the need arise. It also allows all
connections to be made without
picking up load current with the
jumper connections (see Fig. 4-8).
LIGHTNING ARRESTERS NOTE:
Hubbell Power Systems
recommends placing appropriately
rated lightning arresters as close
as possible on both the source and
load sides of the recloser. (Refer to
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4 — Installation
Installation Preparation
1. Program the unit with the
desired parameters as
outlined in Section 6 of
this manual. Record the
settings on the supplied
tag and attach the tag to
the operating handle for
reference during installation
(Fig. 4-9).
2. Prior to installation, verify
vacuum interrupter integrity
by applying 50/60 Hz 40kV
AC across the open contacts
for 60 seconds. (See Testing
pg. 39).
Follow all appropriate OSHA and company
work rules in the installation of this
equipment. All clearances, cover-up and
personal protective equipment must be used.
Failure to follow these instructions may result
in damage to equipment, personal injury or
death.
Do not store or lay the recloser in mud, snow or
water.
This could contaminate the insulation over the
interrupter leading to electrical flashover at the
system voltage.
A clean, dry storage environment is
recommended.
Do not place the recloser in service until all
settings have been programmed and verified.
Failure to comply can result in recloser
misoperation, equipment damage, and
personal injury.
Refer to sections 5 and 6 of this manual for
control programming and operation.
The unit must be mounted horizontally as
illustrated in this manual. Failure to mount
in this orientation may result in improper
operation of the interrupter.
Figure 4-9 Program/Installation Tag
Hubbell Versa-Tech® Single Phase Recloser
Complete this tag when unit is programmed and tie to the operating handle of the unit.
This unit has been programmed to the following settings by: Date:
Sequence Coordination Enabled on Operation: 1 2 3 4 SC Lockout
Operations to Lockout: 1 2 3 4
Minimum Trip (Amps): Reset Time (sec):
Min. Response Time (mSec): Cold Load Time:
Min. Response Enabled for Operation 1 2 3 4
Operation #1: TCC1 TCC2 TCC1 Curve:
Operation #2: Reclose Time 1 (sec): Curve: TCC1 TCC2 Modifier:
Operation #3: Reclose Time 2 (sec): Curve: TCC1 TCC2 TCC2 Curve:
Operation #4: Reclose Time 3 (sec): Curve: TCC1 TCC2 Modifier:
Cold Load:
Cold Load Multiplier:
Location for Installation:
Installed by: Date:

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4 — Installation
1. Refer to Figure 4-10 for
assembly detail and Table
2-1 for torque specifications.
Assemble the insulator (1)
to the rectangular steel
adapter plate (2) using two
/" × 1" bolts and split lock
washers (3) as shown.
Assemble the mounting
bracket (4) to the opposite
end of the insulator (1)
using two /" × 1" bolts,
flat washers and split lock
washers (5) as shown.
Attach the insulator/
bracket/adapter plate to
the four threaded bosses
on the flat side of the body
of the recloser as shown.
Use four ss /" × 1-/" bolts,
flat washers and split lock
washers (6).
Do not attach to the 4
threaded holes on the
top of the body. These
attachment holes are
used only on the crossarm
mounting arrangement.
2. Determine the mounting
location on the pole. The
pole mount uses 2 bolts, /"
diameter on 12" centers.
3. Drill the appropriate holes
through the pole.
4. Install the bolt in the top
hole.
Note: The head of the bolt
must be on the side of the
pole where the recloser will
be mounted. Install the nut
and washers on the back side.
Leave approximately 2" of
bolt exposed under the head
for the keyhole slot in the
mounting bracket.
5. Using a nylon sling (not
provided), sling the unit as
shown in Figure 4-12.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal sling
or chain as this may damage the
unit.
6. Using suitable means, lift the
unit into position.
CAUTION: Do not allow recloser to
collide with pole or other objects
as it is lifted and installed.
7. Ensure the top bolt engages
the small portion of the
“keyhole” slot.
8. Install the bottom bolt/
washers and nut.
9. Tighten the hardware per
Table 2-1.
Note: Make sure the terminal L
brackets (2-hole NEMA pads) are
not bent at any angle. Terminal
L bracket nuts, sixteen screws
around the recloser and six screws
around the vacuum interrupter are
not to be removed or re-torqued.
The integrity of the contacts
is compromised if the factory-
torqued hardware is tampered with
or removed.
Figure 4-11
Pole/Structure Mount
Installation
Figure 4-10
Pole/Structure Mount
Assembly Detail
Figure 4-12
Recloser in Sling
Pole/Structure Surface Mounting
1
2
6
4
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4 — Installation
Crossarm Mounting
Figure 4-14
Crossarm Mount Installation
Figure 4-13
Crossarm Assembly Detail
This configuration is intended for
application to a double crossarm
structure.
This is the preferred arrangement
if three units are to be mounted.
1. Remove the four /" × /"
bolts from top mounting
flange (8) and use to fill the
four holes on the cover (9).
2. Refer to Figure 4-13 for
assembly detail and Table 2-1
for torque specifications.
Orient the insulator (1) so the
skirts will shed water towards
the rectangular steel adapter
plate (2) and assemble using
two /" X 1" bolts and split lock
washers (3) as shown.
Assemble the mounting
bracket (4) to the opposite
end of the insulator (1) using
two /" × 1" bolts, split lock
washers and flat washers (5)
as shown.
Attach the insulator/bracket/
adapter plate to the four
threaded bosses on the top
of the body of the recloser as
shown. Use four ss /" × 1-/"
bolts, flat washers and lock
washers (6).
3. Using a nylon sling, sling the
unit as shown in Figure 4-12.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal sling
or chain as this may damage the
unit.
4. Using suitable means, lift the
unit into position.
5. Install the back plate (7), and
four /" × 7-/" carriage bolts/
lock washers and square nuts.
Adjust the bolt spacing as
necessary to fit the crossarm
arrangement.
6. Tighten the hardware per
Table 2-1.
Note: Make sure the terminal L
brackets (2-hole NEMA pads) are
not bent at any angle. Terminal
L bracket nuts, sixteen screws
around the recloser and six screws
around the vacuum interrupter are
not to be removed or re-torqued.
The integrity of the contacts
is compromised if the factory-
torqued hardware is tampered with
or removed.
1
2
6
3
4
5
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4 — Installation
Do not ground the recloser.
Grounding the recloser can result in recloser misoperation,
equipment damage and personal injury.
Open the recloser before making final connections.
Failure to comply can result in an electrical arc which can cause
death, personal injury or equipment damage.
Before making any connections to the power line, pull the red non-
reclosing lever down and open the recloser by pulling the yellow
handle to the down position.
Do not open the bypass switch while the recloser is open.
Failure to comply can result in an electrical arc which can cause
death, personal injury or equipment damage.
Connections
1. Wire brush the jumper
conductors and terminal pads.
2. Apply contact aid, such as
CHANCE ZLN to the contact
surfaces. Install the recloser
end of the jumpers. Tighten the
terminal bolts per Table 2-1 if
used.
3. Make sure the recloser handle
is in the open position and the
contacts are open.
4. Connect the jumpers to the
power source. Tighten the
terminal bolts per Table 2-1.
5. The recloser is a bidirectional
current sensing device and can
be connected either way to the
source or the load side of the
feeder.
NOTE: VERSION 3.XX AND 5.XX
FIRMWARES INCLUDE HOT
LINE TRIP MODE MEANING
THE CONTACTS WILL CLOSE IN
THIS MODE. VERSION 4.XX IS
PROGRAMMABLE TO BE IN HOT
LINE TAG OR HOT LINE TRIP. THE
CONTACTS WILL NOT CLOSE IN
HOT LINE TAG MODE.
CAUTION: Avoid applying side
loads to vacuum interrupter end of
recloser when making connections
to terminal pads.
Place recloser into service
1. Using appropriately rated hot
stick, pull the red non-reclosing
lever to the down position.
2. Using appropriately rated hot
stick, install the battery pack by
inserting into the battery tube;
align the pins in the slots, push
and turn clockwise to lock in
place.
3. Ensure all connections are tight
and properly connected.
4. Push the red non-reclosing lever
to the UP position. The unit is
now in normal operating mode.
5. Using an appropriately rated hot
stick, close the unit by pushing
the yellow lever to the extreme
UP position and release. You
should hear the unit close.
6. Using an appropriately rated hot
stick, open the bypass switch.
Electric Shock Hazard. All parts of recloser are
energized.
Contact with in service recloser will cause death
or severe injury.
Before contacting or servicing the equipment,
or working on the electrical system, isolate and
ground the recloser from the electrical system.
Verify recloser is de-energized by testing with
properly rated hot sticks and/or rubber gloves and
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Overview
The VERSA-TECH®Recloser is a unique
and patented approach to recloser design.
The interrupter, drive mechanism, control,
and housing are raised to system potential.
The entire assembly is then insulated from
ground using a standard polymer post
insulator. This approach allows a compact,
simplified design and also eliminates the
potential for an insulation breakdown
failure.
The fault interruption occurs in the
recloser’s vacuum interrupter. This vacuum
interrupter has state of the art contacts
utilizing axial magnetic fields to interrupt
in a diuse mode for maximum interrupter
life. The vacuum interrupter is supported by
an insulated support housing with bonded
epoxy composite formulation over-molding
for maximum weather resistance.
The drive mechanism for the vacuum
interrupter is provided by a robust
magnetic actuator. The actuator has a rare-
earth neodymium magnet that provides
the latching and holding force for the
vacuum interrupter in the closed position.
A spring provides the pressure to hold the
vacuum interrupter in the open position.
Together the rare-earth magnet and the
spring arrangement allow the mechanism
to be stable in the open or closed position
without the need for external power. To
open the vacuum interrupter, a coil on
the magnetic actuator is pulsed in one
direction. To close, the same coil is pulsed
in the other direction. Capacitors provide
the necessary energy to open and close the
recloser contacts.
The control for the recloser is provided
by a microcontroller-based electronic
circuit. The control is designed to allow
complete flexibility and user choice of
minimum trip, time-current curves and
sequencing parameters. User access to all
parameters is provided through an RS-232
serial connection or radio module. Current
sensing for the control occurs through a
1000:1 current transformer.
No external transformer power for the
recloser is required. Power for the control
and the mechanism is harvested from
fault and load current using two power
current transformers. The open and close
capacitors needed to drive the recloser are
charged by load and fault current through
the power current transformers. Using
this approach, the recloser will continue
to perform all protection (open and close)
operations as programmed and lockout
from a dead state without the need for
any external power or even the hot-stick
replaceable lithium battery pack. The
lithium battery pack provides power to the
real time clock, the beacon, and the remote
radio when current is less than 10A and
when the Non-Reclose handle is engaged.
The battery also provides power for the
beacon after lockout or a manual open and
for closing the contacts after a Lockout.
5 — Recloser Operation
Operations Counter*
Refer to Figure 5-1 for Counter location. The
operations counter is an electromechanical
counter that counts open operations, both
manual and automatic, initiated by the
control.
*Applicable to VTI only. External operations
counter is not present on the VTLT.
Non-Reclosing Lever & Hot
Line Tag
Refer to Figure 5-1 for the location of the
Non-Reclosing Lever (red lever). The handle
is shown in the normal or UP position. In this
position, the recloser will follow the automatic
sequence to which it has been programmed.
For a comparison of the functionality of the
NR/HLT Lever (red handle) with dierent
firmwares on the Versa-Tech Reclosers, please
refer to the Application Note VT-APR0016.
Legacy Versa-Tech I Reclosers
(manufacturing date is July 2011
and earlier):
The Versa-Tech Programmer User Interface
(UI) allows the programming of the Non-
Reclosing (NR) lever to a single functionality
mode only (Non-Reclose Mode OR Hot Line
Tag Mode). If the NR Mode Only is selected
when the red lever is rotated 90 degrees
clockwise to the down position, the recloser
will trip using TCC1 and lockout on any current
above minimum trip. If the Hot Line Tag (HLT)
Mode Only is selected when the red lever is
rotated 90 degrees clockwise to the down
position, the recloser will trip instantaneously
and lockout on any current above minimum
trip. *The beacon will not flash in HLT mode.
NOTE: If the recloser is set to 'NR Only'
mode and then locks out, it will remain
in NR mode if the red handle is left in
the down position when the contacts
are closed (yellow handle pushed up).
Similarly, if the recloser is set to 'HLT
Only' mode and subsequently locks out,
the recloser will remain in HLT mode if
the red handle is left in the down position
when the contacts are closed (i.e., when
the yellow handle is pushed to the UP
position).
Versa-Tech Reclosers
manufactured after July 2011
(Versa-Tech I and Versa-Tech LT):
The Versa-Tech Programmer User Interface
(UI) allows the programming of the Non-
Reclosing (NR) lever to a dual
functionality mode (Non-Reclose/Hot Line
Trip/Tag) or a single functionality mode (Hot
Line Trip/Tag Only). When the "Non-
Reclose/Hot Line Trip/Tag" option is
selected, the recloser will be in a Non-
Reclose mode when the red lever is rotated
to the down position one time. In the NR
mode, the recloser will trip using TCC1 and
lockout on any current above minimum
trip. If the red lever is rotated to the down
position twice within 30 seconds, the
recloser will be placed in Hot Line Trip/Tag
mode. The Hot Line Trip/Tag Mode is an
instantaneous trip mode. When the "Hot
Line Trip/Tag Only" option is selected, the
recloser will always be in Hot Line Trip/Tag
mode when the red lever is placed in the
down position. *The beacon will flash ONLY
in HLT mode.
NOTE: If the unit is placed in dual (NR/
HLT) mode and subsequently locks out
(in either mode) or is manually opened
using the yellow handle, it will default
to NR mode after lockout. Accordingly,
when the contacts are closed after
lockout (yellow handle pushed up) or
manual open, it will default to NR mode
even if the red handle remains untouched
in the down position.
For example, if the unit is in dual mode,
the user toggles the handle down twice
to put the recloser in HLT mode and
the recloser subsequently locks out or
is manually opened, then the unit will
default to NR mode when the user closes
the contacts (pushes yellow handle
up, red handle remains down). In order
to put the device back in HLT (after
contacts are closed OR in a lockout
state), the user has to push the red
handle up and then double toggle the
red handle down again. If the recloser is
put into HLT mode when the contacts
are closed, the beacon will flash to
indicate it has entered HLT mode. If the
device is in HLT mode during lockout
or manual open, once the contacts are
closed (yellow handle pushed up), the
beacon will flash indicating that it is in
HLT mode.
Note for Versa-Tech I Reclosers
with Firmware 4.xx: For Versa-Tech
I Reclosers with firmware version 4.xx, HLT
signifies HOT LINE TAG. When the recloser
locks out on Hot Line Tag or when the red
NR handle is toggled down to place the
recloser in HLT (Tag) when the contacts are
open already, the solenoid can be closed
only after the Hot Line Tag mode is disabled.
Note that the recloser will remain in Hot Line
Tag when it locks out. To remove Hot Line
Tag and close the recloser, first rotate the
red lever back to the original position (UP)
and then push the Manual Handle (yellow
handle) back to its UP position. If the Manual
Handle is UP prior to putting the red lever
to the UP position, the Manual Handle must
be pulled DOWN and then pushed to the
UP position again in order for the contacts
to close.
All Versa-Tech I and Versa-Tech
LT Reclosers: Both Hot Line Trip and
Hot Line Tag are instantaneous trip modes.
As long as the capacitors are fully charged,
the Versa-Tech will trip in 1/2 cycle or 8ms
while in HLT. Hot Line Tag takes precedence
over Cold Load Time and Non-Reclose
mode. Cold Load Time takes precedence
over Non-Reclose Mode. The red lever is
also used to turn on the remote radio (Digi/
XBee, SiFLEX, or WiFi) when line current
goes below 10A. To turn on the remote
radio, pull the red lever DOWN and then
push it UP within 30 seconds. the radio
will then automatically shut OFF after 10
minutes of communications inactivity to
minimize battery drain. If the red lever
is left in the DOWN position, the radio
will be powered for 60 minutes before
automatically shutting OFF.
*Please refer to Table 6-1 for the ON/OFF
timings for radios and beacons on Versa-
Tech I and Versa-Tech LT reclosers.

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Manual Operating
(Lockout) Handle Non-Reclose
Lever
Operations
Counter*
Lockout/HLT
Beacon
Nameplate
Bracket
External
Radio
Battery
5 — Recloser Operation
Manual Operating Handle
Refer to Figure 5-1 for Manual Operating Handle location. The manual operating handle is designed to
allow manual operation of the recloser with a hotstick. If the manual operating handle is rotated 90
degrees counter-clockwise to the DOWN (open) position anytime will manually pull open the vacuum
interrupter contacts and open the circuit.
Closing the recloser after a manual open or an automatic lockout can be done by moving the manual
operating handle clockwise 90 degrees to the UP (closed) position. This will activate the electronic
control, which will initiate the close sequence. Before the recloser is closed, the close capacitor is
charged to the required level from the lithium batteries. When it reaches the necessary charge level,
the magnetic actuator closes the recloser. This process from movement of the handle until the recloser
closes may take a few seconds depending on handle delay settings and capacitor charging time.
Lockout Beacon
Refer to Figure 5-1 for Beacon location. The Lockout Beacon is a unique feature which is designed to
aid the utility lineman in identifying a locked out recloser. This high intensity, sunlight visible, amber
LED will flash once every 3 seconds when the recloser has sequenced to lockout. The lithium batteries
provide the power for the flashing beacon.
Versa-Tech I Reclosers with FW 3.xx and Versa-Tech LT Reclosers:
The beacon will continue to flash every 3 seconds until the lineman closes the recloser or 4 hours have
passed. After 4 hours, the flashing beacon will automatically shut OFF. The beacon is also utilized
when the recloser is manually opened. When manually opened, the beacon will continue to flash until
the recloser is closed or 60 seconds has passed.
Versa-Tech I Reclosers with FW 4.xx:
The beacon will continue to flash every 3 seconds until the lineman closes the recloser or 4 hours have
passed. After 4 hours, the flashing beacon will automatically shut OFF. The beacon is also utilized
when the recloser is manually opened. When manually opened, the beacon will continue to flash until
the recloser is closed or 4 hours have passed.
*Please refer to Table 5-1 for a listing of the Lockout Beacon Timers
Figure 5-1
Feature Position
*Applicable to VTI only.
External Operations Counter
is not present on the VTLT.