Hubbell VERSA-TECH LT Owner's manual

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VERSA-TECH®I& VERSA-TECH®LT
Single-Phase Recloser
for Distribution Systems
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
IMPORTANT!
Keep this manual readily
available for future reference.
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 volt meter.
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8100 Churchill Avenue
Leeds, Alabama 35094
[phone]
www.hubbellpowersystems.com
NOTE: Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement.
We reserve the right to change design and specifications
without notice. ©Copyright 2015 Hubbell Incorporated

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Warnings
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 maintain-
ing 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 equip-
ment for suitability of application. Nor does it relieve the user from using sound practices in installation, opera-
tion and maintenance of the equipment purchased.
Note: Because Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change de-
sign and specications without notice. Should a conict arise between the general information in this docu-
ment and the contents of drawings or supplementary material, or both, the latter shall take precedence.
QUALIFIED PERSON
For the purpose of this manual, a qualied 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, ash clothing, etc., in accordance with established utility safety practices.
(d) trained to render rst aid.
Electrical equipment contains hazardous voltages. Con-
tact 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-en-
ergize) 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.
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 infor-
mation 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, commit-
ment or relationship. Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. terms and conditions of sale constitute the entire obliga-
tion 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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Connecting to WiFi
Remote Radio Power
Radio Operation
Windows XP Local Radio Drivers Installation
Windows 7 Local Radio Drivers Installation
Windows 8 Local Radio Drivers Installation Guide
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 Modiers
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 — Trouble Shooting
Return Kit Packaging Instructions
Section Subject Page No.
1 — Overview
Safety Information
Ratings and Specications
Duty Cycle
Installation Alternatives
Catalog Number Matrix
Dimensions - Pole/Structure Mount
Dimensions - Crossarm Mount
2 — Installation Requirements
User Supplied Requirements
Hardware Torque Specications
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
5
9
10
11
17
19
Contents
Section Subject Page No.
42
44
46
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Contents
Tables & Figures....................................................Page Number
Table 1-1 Duty Cycle ................................................................................. 6
Table 1-2 Recloser Catalog Number Matrix............................................... 6
Table 2-1 Hardware Torque Specifications ............................................... 9
Table 9-1 Trouble Shooting Guide............................................................ 46
Figure 1-1 Pole/Structure Face Mounting .................................................6
Figure 1-2 Crossarm Mounting .................................................................6
Figure 3-1 Components............................................................................10
Figure 4-1 Packaged NR Hookstick Adapter Kit........................................11
Figure 4-2 NR Hookstick Adapter Kit Components................................... 11
Figure 4-3 NR Hookstick Adapter Positioning for Assembling...................11
Figure 4-4 Clevis Pin Insertion for NR Hookstick Adapter......................... 11
Figure 4-5 Cotter Pin Insertion for NR Hookstick Adapter......................... 11
Figure 4-6 Pole/Structure Face Mounting .................................................12
Figure 4-7 Crossarm Mounting ................................................................ 12
Figure 4-8 Bypass Arrangement .............................................................. 12
Figure 4-9 Program/Installation Tag ........................................................ 13
Figure 4-10 Pole/Structure Mount Assembly Detail ................................... 14
Figure 4-11 Pole/Structure Mount Installation ........................................... 14
Figure 4-12 Recloser in Sling ..................................................................... 14
Figure 4-13 Crossarm Assembly Detail ...................................................... 15
Figure 4-14 Crossarm Mount Installation ................................................... 15
Figure 5-1 Feature Position .......................................................................18
Figure 6-1 Connecting Local Radio ...........................................................19
Figure 6-2 Settings Tab of Programmer Software .................................... 27
Figure 6-3 Real Time Monitoring Tab of Programmer Software .............. 36
Figure 6-4 Events and Data Log Tab of Programmer Software ................ 37
Figure 6-5 Sequence Coordination enabled on four operations
and the SC Lockout option Checked ...................................... 38
Figure 6-6 Sequence Coordination enabled on four operations
and the SC Unchecked ........................................................... 38
Figure 6-7 Time and Security Tab ............................................................ 39
Figure 6-8 Scratchpad Tab ....................................................................... 40
Figure 7-1 Recloser attached to high potential test set ........................... 42
Figure 7-2 Recloser attached to high current test set ............................. 43
Figure 8-1 Battery bayonet in the recloser .............................................. 44
Figure 8-2 Battery bayonet partially removed from recloser ................... 44

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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 and words are defined 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.
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! CAUTION
CAUTION
1 — Overview
Introduction
This manual is to guide you through
the programming, installation, opera-
tion and maintenance of the VERSA-
TECH®single-phase recloser. This
manual does not claim to cover
all situations that may arise during
installation. If additional informa-
tion is needed, contact your factory
representative. Nor does this manual
supersede your company’s estab-
lished guidelines and practices for
similar equipment. Take note of and
heed all danger, warning and cautions
contained in this document.
Product
The products covered by this manual
are the VERSA-TECH®single-phase
reclosers for medium voltage electri-
cal distribution circuits.
These products are designed for
distribution circuits only at their rated
capacities. They cannot be eld mod-
ied for capacities other than what
was shipped with the units.
Function
This product is a single-phase re-
closer designed to provide a means
for interrupting, sectionalizing and
isolating faults on electrical distribu-
tion systems.
CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Qualied Person
Only qualied trained and competent
personnel that understand proper
safety procedures must select, install
and service this equipment.
Read and understand these instruc-
tions 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.
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 thor-
oughly familiar with this document and other
publications regarding this equipment.
This equipment is not intended to protect hu-
man 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 6 and 7 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 volt meter.
Safety Information
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1 — Overview
Figure 1-1 Pole/Structure Face
Mounting
Figure 1-2 Crossarm Mounting
Installation Alternatives
The number in Position 7 is the number of pole plaques in addition to the one
included with each recloser (Ex: 3 is 3 more for a total of 4)
NOTE: For more information on the Versa-Tech II Single-Phase Recloser,
please refer to Catalog 10EE on the Hubbell Power Systems website.
Percent of 8kA
Maximum Interrupting
Rating (%)
Number
of
Operations
15-20 10000
25 6500
50 1800
75 700
100 400
Duty Cycle
Table 1-1 Duty Cycle
Ratings and Specications
Rated Maximum Voltage .....................................29.3kV
Rated Continuous Current...................................400A
Fault Make Capacity...............................................8kA
Fault Break Capacity...............................................8kA
Mechanical Operations......................................30,000
3 Second Withstand Current..................................8kA
Transformer Magnetizing Current.........................14A
Cable Charging Current.........................................25A
Line Charging Current..............................................5A
Lightning Impulse Withstand.............................125kV
60Hz, 1-Minute Withstand Voltage.....................60kV
Maximum Terminal Pad Load kg (pounds).......14 (30)
Operating Temperature..........................-40°C to 60°C
Weight kg (pounds)...........................................21 (46)
29.3kV
100A
4kA
4kA
10,000
4kA
14A
25A
5A
125kV
60kV
14 (30)
-40°C to 60°C
21 (46)
VTI VTLT
To build your Versa-Tech Recloser, add features
from the matrix to this base number
Catalog No. PSC86
12345678
2 X 1 X X X X 1
Voltage Rating 27kV 2
Versa-Tech I with FW 3.xx 1
Versa-Tech LT 4
Versa-Tech I with FW 4.xx 5
Minimum Fault Trip 30A 1
Pole/Structure Mount 1
Crossarm Mount 2
Pole with Ground Connector 3
No Connectors 1
PG (Parallel Groove) Clamps (2 total) 2
Captive Hardware 3
Single Tap Lug 4
Double Tap Lug 5
No Radio 1
Standard Performance Remote Digi Radio 2
High Performance SiFLEX Remote Radio 3
WiFi Module 4
XBee Radio 5
Pole Plaques (Additional)
Reserved 1
Catalog Numbering System Position

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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
Side ViewFront View

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2 — Installation Requirements
Table 2-1 Hardware Torque Specications
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
• 5⁄8 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 5⁄8
inch (16 mm) thru-bolts
• Galvanized nuts for 5⁄8 inch (16 mm)
thru-bolts
• Flat galvanized washers for 1⁄2 inch
(12 mm) and 5⁄8 inch (16 mm)) lag
screws
Electrical
• Terminal pad connectors (if not or-
dered 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, 100/400 Amp minimum
capacity (VTLT/VTI)
• 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.
User Supplied Hardware
Item ft-lb N•m Notes
5⁄8 inch (16 mm) thru-bolts N/A N/A Company standards apply
5⁄8 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
3/8 inch Crossarm Mount bolts N/A N/A Company standards apply
3/8 inch Insulator Mount bolts 15 20
1/2 inch Terminal bolts 60 81
Hardware Torque
Specications
It is the installing personnel’s respon-
sibility 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.

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3 — Receiving & Handling
NOTE: When batteries are removed for
more than seven days, the time stamp
chip will stop keeping time. If time stamp
feature is required, the time stamp can
be reset before placing the recloser in
service. (See Section 7.)
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, off 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.
Unpacking
1. Locate the Hubbell USB Drive that is
enclosed with this manual. The USB
drive should be in the custody of the
personnel who will be responsible for the
programming of the recloser.
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.
1. Refer to Figure 3-1 to familiarize yourself
with all components.
Figure 3-1 Components
Mounting
Fasteners
and
PG Clamps
Battery Bayonet
Insulator
Radio
(optional)
Instructions,
Flash Drive
and NR
Handle
Adapter Kit.
Mounting
Brackets
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.