S&C IntelliRupter PulseCloser User manual

Wi-Fi, SCADA, and GPS
Communication Setup
Table of Contents
Section Page Section Page
Introduction
Qualified Persons ........................... 2
Read this Instruction Sheet ................... 2
Retain this Instruction Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proper Application .......................... 2
Special Warranty Provisions................... 2
Safety Information
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages........... 4
Following Safety Instructions .................. 4
Replacement Instructions and Labels ........... 4
Safety Precautions ......................... 5
Overview................................... 6
Communication Module
Maintenance ............................... 7
Removing the Communication Module .......... 7
Replacing the Battery ........................ 8
Installing a Radio ...........................10
Reinstalling the Communication Module .........13
Wi-Fi Communication Setup
Wi-Fi Capability ............................14
Wi-Fi Antenna ..............................14
SCADA Communications Setup
SCADA Capability...........................15
DNP Implementation ........................15
SCADA Antenna ............................15
SCADA Setup ..............................15
SCADA Diagnostics and Troubleshooting ........15
GPS Communications Setup
GPS Capabilities............................16
GPS Antenna ..............................16
GPS Setup and Diagnostics ...................16
February 17, 2020
© S&C Electric Company 2008-2020, all rights reserved Instruction Sheet 766-520
IntelliRupter®PulseCloser®Fault Interrupter
Outdoor Distribution (15.5 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV)

Qualified Persons WARNING
The equipment covered by this publication must be installed, operated, and
maintained by qualified persons who are knowledgeable in the installation,
operation, and maintenance of overhead electric power distribution equipment
along with the associated hazards. A qualified person is one who is trained and
competent in:
• The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from
nonlive parts of electrical equipment
• The skills and techniques necessary to determine the proper approach distances
corresponding to the voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed
• The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective
equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working
on or near exposed energized parts of electrical equipment
These instructions are intended only for such qualified persons. They are not
intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety
procedures for this type of equipment.
Read this
Instruction Sheet NOTICE
Read this instruction sheet thoroughly and carefully before installing or operating
your IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter. Familiarize yourself with the
Safety Information and Safety Precautions on pages 4 and 5. The latest
version of this publication is available online in PDF format at sandc.com/en/
support/product-literature/.
Retain this
Instruction Sheet
This instruction sheet is a permanent part of your IntelliRupter® fault interrupter.
Designate a location where it can be easily retrieved for reference.
Proper Application WARNING
The equipment in this publication must be selected for a specific application. The
application must be within the ratings furnished for the selected equipment.
Special Warranty
Provisions
The standard warranty contained in S&C’s standard conditions of sale, as set forth in
Price Sheets 150 and 181, applies to the IntelliRupter fault interrupter, except that the
rst paragraph of the said warranty is replaced by the following:
(1) G ene ra l : The seller warrants to the immediate purchaser or end user for a period of
10 years from the date of shipment that the equipment delivered will be of the kind and
quality specified in the contract description and will be free of defects of workmanship
and material. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear under proper and
normal use within 10 years after the date of shipment, the seller agrees, upon prompt
notification thereof and confirmation that the equipment has been stored, installed,
operated, inspected, and maintained in accordance with the recommendations of the
seller and standard industry practice, to correct the nonconformity either by repairing
any damaged or defective parts of the equipment or (at the seller’s option) by shipment
of necessary replacement parts. The seller’s warranty does not apply to any equipment
that has been disassembled, repaired, or altered by anyone other than the seller. This
limited warranty is granted only to the immediate purchaser or, if the equipment is
purchased by a third party for installation in third-party equipment, the end user of
the equipment. The seller’s duty to perform under any warranty may be delayed, at the
seller’s sole option, until the seller has been paid in full for all goods purchased by the
immediate purchaser. No such delay shall extend the warranty period.
Introduction
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Replacement parts provided by the seller or repairs performed by the seller under
the warranty for the original equipment will be covered by the above special warranty
provision for its duration. Replacement parts purchased separately will be covered by
the above special warranty provision.
For equipment/services packages, the seller warrants for a period of one year after
commissioning that the IntelliRupter fault interrupter will provide automatic fault
isolation and system reconfiguration per agreed-upon service levels. The remedy shall
be additional system analysis and reconfiguration of the IntelliTeam® SG Automatic
Restoration System until the desired result is achieved.
Warranty of the S&C IntelliRupter fault interrupter is contingent upon the
installation, configuration, and use of the control or software in accordance with S&C’s
applicable instruction sheets.
This warranty does not apply to major components not of S&C manufacture, such
as batteries and communication devices. However, S&C will assign to immediate
purchaser or end user all manufacturer’s warranties that apply to such major
components.
Warranty of equipment/services packages is contingent upon receipt of adequate
information on the user’s distribution system, sufficiently detailed to prepare a
technical analysis. The seller is not liable if an act of nature or parties beyond S&C’s
control negatively impact performance of equipment/services packages; for example,
new construction that impedes radio communication, or changes to the distribution
system that impact protection systems, available fault currents, or system-loading
characteristics.
Introduction
S&C Instruction Sheet 766-520 3

Understanding
Safety-Alert Messages
Several types of safety-alert messages may appear throughout this instruction sheet
and on labels attached to the IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter. Familiarize
yourself with these types of messages and the importance of these various signal words:
DANGER
“DANGER” identifies the most serious and immediate hazards that will likely
result in serious personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
WARNING
“WARNING” identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in serious
personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended precautions, are
not followed.
CAUTION
“CAUTION” identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in minor personal
injury if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed.
NOTICE
“NOTICE” identifies important procedures or requirements that can result in
product or property damage if instructions are not followed.
Following
Safety Instructions
If you do not understand any portion of this instruction sheet and need assistance,
contact your nearest S&C Sales Ofce or S&C Authorized Distributor. Their telephone
numbers are listed on S&C’s website sandc.com, or call the S&C Global Support and
Monitoring Center at 1-888-762-1100.
NOTICE
Read this instruction sheet thoroughly and carefully
before installing or operating your IntelliRupter
PulseCloser Fault Interrupter.
Replacement
Instructions and Labels
If additional copies of this instruction sheet are needed, contact your nearest S&C Sales
Ofce, S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
It is important that any missing, damaged, or faded labels on the equipment be
replaced immediately. Replacement labels are available by contacting your nearest
S&C Sales Office, S&C Authorized Distributor, S&C Headquarters, or S&C Electric
Canada Ltd.
Safety Information
4 S&C Instruction Sheet 766-520

Safety Precautions
DANGER
IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupters operate at high voltage. Failure to
observe the precautions below will result in serious personal injury or death.
Some of these precautions may differ from your company’s operating procedures
and rules. Where a discrepancy exists, follow your company’s operating procedures
and rules.
1. QUALIFIED PERSONS. Access to an IntelliRupter
fault interrupter must be restricted only to qualified
persons. See the “Qualified Persons” section on
page 2.
2. SAFETY PROCEDURES. Always follow safe operating
procedures and rules.
3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Always use
suitable protective equipment, such as rubber gloves,
rubber mats, hard hats, safety glasses, and flash
clothing, in accordance with safe operating procedures
and rules.
4. SAFETY LABELS. Do not remove or obscure any of
the “DANGER,” “WARNING,” “CAUTION,” or “NOTICE”
labels.
5. OPERATING MECHANISM AND BASE. IntelliRupter
fault interrupters contain fast-moving parts that can
severely injure fingers. Do not remove or disassemble
operating mechanisms or remove access panels on
the IntelliRupter fault interrupter base unless directed to
do so by S&C Electric Company.
6. ENERGIZED COMPONENTS. Always consider all
parts live until de-energized, tested, and grounded. The
integrated power module (IPM) contains components
that can retain a voltage charge for many days after the
IntelliRupter fault interrupter has been de-energized
and can derive a static charge when in close proximity
to a high-voltage source. Voltage levels can be as high
as the peak line-to-ground voltage last applied to the
unit. Units that have been energized or installed near
energized lines should be considered live until tested
and grounded.
7. GROUNDING. The IntelliRupter fault interrupter base
must be connected to a suitable earth ground at the
base of the utility pole, or to a suitable building ground
for testing, before energizing an IntelliRupter fault
interrupter, and at all times when energized.
The ground wire(s) must be bonded to the system
neutral, if present. If the system neutral is not resent,
proper precautions must be taken to ensure the local
earth ground, or building ground, cannot be severed or
removed.
8. VACUUM INTERRUPTER POSITION. Always confirm
the Open/Close position of each interrupter by visually
observing its indicator.
Interrupters, terminal pads, and disconnect blades on
disconnect-style models may be energized from either
side of the IntelliRupter fault interrupter.
Interrupters, terminal pads, and disconnect blades on
disconnect style models may be energized with the
interrupters in any position.
9. MAINTAINING PROPER CLEARANCE. Always
maintain proper clearance from energized
components.
S&C Instruction Sheet 766-520 5

Overview
These instructions cover the Wi-Fi, SCADA, and GPS
communication setup of an IntelliRupter PulseCloser
Fault Interrupter. The communication module contains
a Wi-Fi transceiver, a GPS receiver, and, if specied, a
radio providing wide-area network capability in SCADA
applications. The communication module may also include
a battery that supports operation for approximately four
hours after loss of ac line voltage on both sides of the
IntelliRupter fault interrupter, permitting extended dead-
line switching.
IntelliRupter fault interrupter software must be
installed on a portable IBM/PC-compatible computer.
Refer to instruction Sheet 766-530, “IntelliRupter®
PulseCloser® Fault Interrupter: P r ot e ct i o n a n d
Communication Setup,” for the software installation
procedure.
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Figure 1. Inserting the handling fitting into the module latch.
Figure 2. Removing the communication module from the base.
Communication Module
Maintenance
The communication module can be easily removed and
replaced using a hookstick for maintenance of the battery,
Wi-Fi transceiver, GPS receiver, and radio.
NOTICE
To prevent contamination of the connectors, avoid
routine battery replacement during inclement weather,
and never place the connector on the ground without
some form of protection from dirt and mud.
Removing the Communication Module
The communication module can be removed from a
bucket truck with the module handling tting, catalog
number 4450, attached to a suitable hookstick.
CAUTION
The communication module is heavy. Removal and
replacement from the ground using an extendostick
is not recommended. Remove and replace the
communication module from a bucket truck using
the module handling fitting attached to a suitable
hookstick.
Follow these steps to remove the communication
module:
STEP 1. Insert the handling tting into the module latch
and push up on the hookstick. Rotate the tting
90 degrees counterclockwise (as viewed from
the underside of the base) to open the latch.
See Figure 1.
STEP 2. Remove the communication module from the
base. See Figure 2. Pull very hard to disengage
the wiring connectors.
STEP 3. Remove the handling tting from the module
latch by pushing in on the hookstick while
rotating it 90 degrees clockwise. Place the
communication module on a clean, dry surface.
See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Communication module removed from the IntelliRupter
fault interrupter base.
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Figure 4. Loosening the battery compartment cover locking
screw.
Communication Module
Replacing the Battery
Perform the following procedure to replace the battery in
the communication module:
STEP 1. Loosen the battery compartment cover locking
screw using a ⅜ -inch nut driver. See Figure 4.
STEP 2. Open the battery compartment cover. See
Figure 5.
STEP 3. Push in the clip on the battery connector
and carefully disconnect the battery leads.
See Figure 6.
Figure 5. Opening the battery compartment cover.
Figure 6. Disconnecting the battery leads.
Battery connector
Locking screw
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Communication Module
Figure 7. Replacing the battery.
STEP 4. Using the nger-pull, slide out the existing
battery and slide in the replacement battery.
See Figure 7. Reconnect the battery leads.
STEP 5. Close the battery compartment cover and
securely tighten the battery compartment cover
locking screw.
Finger-pull
S&C Instruction Sheet 766-520 9

Communication Module
Installing a Radio
A radio providing wide-area network capability for SCADA
applications, if specied, is furnished factory-installed in
the communication module. Alternately, a user-furnished
radio can be installed in the eld. Some radios must be
programmed using a cable connected to a computer. In
such instances, remove the radio tray assembly to connect
to the radio, and power the radio with the battery or a
separate power supply.
Follow these steps to install a radio in the com-
munication module:
STEP 1. Loosen the battery compartment cover locking
screw and open the battery compartment cover.
See Figures 4 and 5 on page 8.
STEP 2. Remove the ve ¼–20 bolts that attach the
radio tray assembly using a ⅜-inch nut driver.
Retain the bolts. See Figure 8.
STEP 3. Remove the radio tray assembly and place it on
a clean, dry surface.
Figure 8. Removing the radio tray assembly.
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Communication Module
Figure 9. Radio tray mounting plate.
The radio tray mounting plate, with connections for
power, data, and antenna, will be accessible. See Figure 9.
STEP 4. Install the radio on the mounting plate using the
furnished hardware. See Figure 11 on page 12.
The Radio Ready option includes a bag of parts
for the radio ordered. Most bags include only a
power-adapter cable and the radio-mounting
screws. See Figure 10.
STEP 5. The wiring harness on most radios includes a
power plug and a serial or Ethernet data-port
connector. Insert the power plug in its
receptacle. If applicable, insert the control’s
Ethernet 1 connector in its receptacle and insert
the serial-to-Wi-Fi connector in its receptacle
on the radio and in the receptacle on the Wi-Fi
circuit board. See Figure 12 on page 12. The
connectiontotheWi-Fiboardisformaintenance
or programming of the communication device
over Wi-Fi, not for data transfer.
When the radio does not have an Ethernet
port, insert the serial connector in the pink
plastic bag in the transparent (main) serial
connector on the radio. Then, if applicable,
insert the serial-to-Wi-Fi connector in the LAN
(secondary) serial connector on the radio and in
the receptacle on the Wi-Fi circuit board.
Figure 10. Radio hardware and cables; catalog number
SDA-4747 is shown.
Battery
connector
Wi-Fi/GPS module
Ethernet 1
Wi-Fi/GPS module
Ethernet 2
Serial-to-Wi-Fi input
for communication
device configuration
The following will be found in
the connector bundle:
• Radio power plug
• Control Ethernet 1 connector
• Control Ethernet 2 connector
• Radio antenna connector
• Radio serial connector
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Communication Module
STEP 6. Connect the antenna connector to the radio.
STEP 7. Reinstall the radio tray assembly, and replace
and securely tighten the ve ¼–20 bolts. Close
the battery compartment cover, and tighten the
battery compartment cover screw.
Figure 12. Serial cable connected to the Wi-Fi circuit board.
Serial-to-Wi-Fi connector
Figure 11. Radio installed in the communication module.
Serial-to-Wi-Fi connector
Ethernet connector Power plug
Antenna connector
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Communication Module
Figure 13. Inserting the communication module into the base.
Reinstalling the Communication Module
The communication module can be installed from a bucket
truck with the module handling tting, catalog number
4450, attached to a suitable hookstick.
CAUTION
The communication module is heavy. Removal and
replacement from the ground using an extendostick
is not recommended. Remove and replace the
communication module from a bucket truck using
the module handling fitting attached to a suitable
hookstick.
Follow these steps to install the communication
module:
STEP 1. Inspect the wiring connectors and insertion
guides of the communication module and
communication module bay for damage. See
Figure 4 on page 8.
STEP 2. Push the handling tting into the module latch
and simultaneously turn the tting 90 degrees
counterclockwise.
STEP 3. Position the communication module so the
alignment arrows line up, and insert the module
into the left bay of the base as shown in
Figure 13. Push very hard to engage the
connectors.
STEP 4. While pushing up on the hookstick, rotate the
handling tool 90 degrees clockwise (as viewed
from the underside of the base) to close the
latch. Then, remove the tting.
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Figure 14. The Wi-Fi antenna is located on the underside of
the base.
Wi-Fi Capability
The Wi-Fi transceiver in the communication module
provides secure wireless point-to-point communication to
a wireless-equipped personal computer operating under
the IEEE 802.11b standard. Transmission range is typically
150 feet (45.7 meters) or less. The Wi-Fi connection permits
local conguration and control of the IntelliRupter fault
interrupter. Further, if a wide-area network radio has
been furnished—and the radio supports conguration
through its serial port—it can be congured using the
Wi-Fi connection. SpeedNet™Radios may be congured
in this manner.
The Wi-Fi transceiver and associated software pro-
vide extensive security features to prevent unauthorized
access. These security features are described in S&C
Instruction Sheet 766-524, “IntelliRupter® PulseCloser®
Fault Interrupter: Wi-Fi and Security Administration.”
The communication module must be installed and
powered, and IntelliLink® Setup Software must be
installed on the computer before a Wi-Fi connection can
be established.
Wi-Fi Antenna
The factory-installed Wi-Fi antenna is on the underside of
the base, as shown in Figure 14.
If signal strength is not adequate, make sure the laptop
computer is less than 150 feet (45.7 meters) away and has an
unobstructed line of sight to the Wi-Fi antenna.
Wi-Fi Communication Setup
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SCADA Communication Setup
SCADA Capability
The IntelliRupter fault interrupter can communicate
with a SCADA system via the DNP protocol by using
a WAN radio or ber-optic transceiver installed in the
communication module. Alternately, an appropriate
SCADA communication device can be housed in a separate
pole-mounted enclosure.
DNP Implementation
DNP implementation of the IntelliRupter fault interrupter
operating system conforms to DNP V3.00 Subset
Definitions, version 2.00, available from the DNP
Users Group. Refer to S&C Instruction Sheet 766-560,
“IntelliRupter®PulseCloser®Fault Interrupter: DNP
Points List and Implementation.”
SCADA Antenna
A standard N type antenna connector for a WAN radio
is furnished on the underside of the IntelliRupter fault
interrupter base. A surge suppressor for the antenna is
mounted inside the base.
The antenna can be mounted directly to the connector
as shown in Figure 15. If the optional bracket-mounted
antenna has been furnished, the antenna is positioned
2½ feet (762 mm) horizontally from the bottom of the base.
SCADA Setup
SCADA communication setup is covered in S&C Instruction
Sheet 766-530, “IntelliRupter®PulseCloser®Fault
Interrupter: Protection and Communication Setup.”
Among the topics presented are mapping DNP analog
input and output points, status points, counter points, and
control points.
SCADA Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
SCADA communication diagnostics are covered in S&C
Instruction Sheet 766-552, “IntelliRupter®PulseCloser®
Fault Interrupter: Operating and Diagnostic Instructions
for IntelliTeam®SG Automatic Restoration System.”
Data log messages are listed in S&C Instruction Sheet
766-561, “IntelliRupter®PulseCloser®Fault Interrupter:
Data Log Messages.”
Figure 15. SCADA antenna mounted directly to the connector
on the base.
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GPS Communication Setup
Figure 16. GPS antenna installed on the top of the IntelliRupter
fault interrupter base.
GPS Capabilities
A global positioning system (GPS) receiver installed
in the communication module provides precise time
synchronization. The system allows rapid analysis of event
records, simplifying the determination of a sequence of
events.
GPS Antenna
The factory-installed GPS antenna is located on the top of
the base as shown in Figure 16.
GPS Setup and Diagnostics
As discussed in S&C Instruction Sheet 766-530,
“IntelliRupter®PulseCloser®Fault Interrupter: Protection
and Communication Setup,” no setup procedure is
required for the GPS other than specifying how time is
displayed. GPS coordinate information will be displayed on
one screen. The screen for specifying how time is displayed
indicates the quality of the GPS signal. The GPS receiver
requires no maintenance.
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