S&C TripSaver II User manual

TripSaver®II Cutout-Mounted Recloser
Outdoor Distribution (15 kV and 25 kV)
TripSaver II Recloser
Service Center Configuration Kit ★
Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
Section Page Section Page
Introduction
Qualified Persons ........................... 2
Read this Instruction Sheet ................... 2
Retain this Instruction Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proper Application .......................... 2
Warranty .................................. 2
Safety Information
Understanding Safety-Alert Messages........... 3
Following Safety Instructions .................. 3
Replacement Instructions and Labels ........... 3
Safety Precautions ......................... 4
Hardware
Contents of Configuration Kit .................. 5
Software
Downloading Software ....................... 6
Installing Software .......................... 6
Launching Software ......................... 6
Connecting to a TripSaver II Recloser ........ 7
Downloading Full
Instruction Sheet 461-504 ...................11
★ Catalog Number 5950
June 28, 2021
© S&C Electric Company 2007-2021, all rights reserved Instruction Sheet 461-503

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Introduction
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 primary distribution fusing equipment along with
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
Thoroughly and carefully read this instruction sheet before installing or operating your
TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser. The latest version is available online in PDF
format at sandc.com/en/support/product-literature/.
Familiarize yourself with Safety Information and Safety Precautions on pages 3 and 4.
Retain this
Instruction Sheet
This instruction sheet should be available for reference wherever TripSaver II
Cutout-Mounted Reclosers are used. Retain this instruction sheet in a location where
you can easily retrieve and refer to it.
Proper Application WARNING
The TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser must only be used for a specific
protection application that is within the ratings of the model selected. Ratings for
the TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser can be found in Specification Bulletin
461-33. TripSaver II recloser ratings also are laser-etched on the recloser.
Warranty The warranty and/or obligations described in S&C’s standard conditions of sale, as set
forth in Price Sheet 150, plus any special warranty provisions, as set forth in the applicable
product-line specication bulletin, are exclusive. The remedies provided in the former
for breach of these warranties shall constitute the immediate purchaser’s or end user’s
exclusive remedy and a fulllment of all the seller’s liability. In no event shall the seller’s
liability to the immediate purchaser or end user exceed the price of the specic product
that gives rise to the immediate purchaser’s or end user’s claim. All other warranties,
whether express or implied or arising by operation of law, course of dealing, usage of
trade or otherwise, are excluded. The only warranties are those stated in Price Sheet 150,
and THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY OR OTHER
OBLIGATION PROVIDED IN PRICE SHEET 150 IS GRANTED ONLY TO THE IMMEDIATE
PURCHASER AND END USER, AS DEFINED THEREIN. OTHER THAN AN END USER,
NO REMOTE PURCHASER MAY RELY ON ANY AFFIRMATION OF FACT OR PROMISE
THAT RELATES TO THE GOODS DESCRIBED HEREIN, ANY DESCRIPTION THAT
RELATES TO THE GOODS, OR ANY REMEDIAL PROMISE INCLUDED IN PRICE
SHEET 150.

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Safety Information
Understanding
Safety-Alert
Messages
Several types of safety-alert messages may appear throughout this instruction sheet
and on labels attached to crate, packing, and equipment. 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 TripSaver II
Cutout-Mounted Recloser.
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, or S&C Headquarters.

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
DO NOT disassemble a TripSaver II recloser. The control module inside the TripSaver II recloser housing is only
intended for use inside the TripSaver II recloser and has not been approved for any other use. There are no customer-
serviceable parts inside the recloser, and disassembling the recloser voids the warranty. If you do disassemble a
TripSaver II recloser, NEVER power it with the power module included with the Service Center Configuration Kit
when the inside of the recloser is exposed. Unsafe high voltage can be present on the connectors on the outside of
the internal control box assembly, resulting in serious injury or death.
WARNING
The TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser MUST be de-energized and removed from the utility pole before
attaching the “corded” power module (power module with ac adapter and extension cord) to the base of the
TripSaver II recloser. The corded power module is ONLY intended to be used for set-up and data collection when the
TripSaver II recloser is de-energized and removed from the utility pole. (To provide power to a TripSaver II recloser
while it is mounted to the pole, use the cordless power module, S&C catalog number 5954.) Failure to remove the
TripSaver II recloser from the utility pole before connecting the corded power module may cause arcing, burns,
electric shock, and death.
DANGER
The TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser operates at high voltage. Failure to
observe these precautions 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 TripSaver II
Cutout-Mounted Reclosers 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 AND TAGS. Do not remove or
obscure any of the “DANGER,” “WARNING,”
“CAUTION,” or “NOTICE” labels and tags. Remove
tags ONLY if instructed to do so.
5. ENERGIZED COMPONENTS. Always consider all
parts live until de-energized, tested, and grounded.
6. OPERATING TOOLS. To close a TripSaver II
Cutout-Mounted Recloser, use a conventional
insulated hotstick or S&C Universal Pole and Pole
Extension fitted with a Talon™ Handling Tool or
distribution prong. An extendostick also can be
used after proper training and practice. The
TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser can be
opened using Loadbuster®—The S&C Loadbreak
Tool attached to a conventional insulated hotstick
or S&C Universal Pole.
7. MAINTAINING PROPER CLEARANCE. Always
maintain the proper clearance from energized
components.

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Hardware
Ac adapter Power outlet plug adapters
TripSaver II Power Module Extension cord for ac adapter
USB transceiver Carrying case
Blank adhesive labels (transparent overlay
also included) for writing user-configuration
parameters. To be attached to the left side of
the lower TripSaver II recloser housing This Quick Start Guide
Contents of
Configuration Kit

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Software
TripSaver® II Service Center Conguration Software v1.9 is available for download
only to customers who have purchased the conguration kit. For each conguration
kit purchased, the user is entitled to install and use TripSaver II Service Center
Conguration Software on no more than two computers at a time. The latest software
release is posted on the S&C Automation Customer Support Portal at sandc.com/en/
contact-us/sc-customer-portal/. The user will need a username and password to log
in to the portal. New customers must complete the form in the lower section of the
webpage. When the form is completed, S&C will send the user a new username and
password. Users who already have a password can click on the Log in to the Secure
Site button. Enter a username and password to log in to the portal. Download the SCCv1.9
Installer from the portal.
Double-click on the downloaded installer le and follow the on-screen instructions. The
installer will automatically install Microsoft .NET framework onto the computer if the
required .NET version is missing. Users require administrative privileges to nish the
installation.
To launch the software, click on the green SCC 1.9 icon on the desktop or in the Start
menu. A warning screen will be displayed right after the software is launched. Read
the message carefully and understand the warning. Proceed by clicking on the green
I have read and understand the above warning button.
Downloading Software
Installing Software
Launching Software

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WARNING
The TripSaver II Cutout-Mounted Recloser MUST be de-energized and removed
from the utility pole before attaching the “corded” power module (power module
with ac adapter and extension cord) to the base of the TripSaver II recloser. The
corded power module is ONLY intended to be used for setup and data collection
when the TripSaver II recloser is de-energized and removed from the utility pole.
(To provide power to a TripSaver II recloser while it is mounted to the pole, use
the cordless power module, S&C catalog number 5954.) Failure to remove the
TripSaver II recloser from the utility pole before connecting the corded power
module can cause arcing, burns, electric shock, and death.
Follow these steps to connect to a TripSaver II recloser to apply new settings:
STEP 1. Install the USB transceiver.
A USB transceiver (firmware version 1.6) must be installed on the computer
to communicate with a TripSaver II recloser. Insert the USB transceiver into any
USB port on the computer. See Figure 1. The installation process is automatic.
Note: The USB transceiver does not need to be installed to install the software
and to run the software in Standalone (Offline) mode.
STEP 2. Assemble the power supply and power up the TripSaver II recloser.
A TripSaver II recloser must be powered by the power module to enable its
communication capability. Complete the following steps before attempting to
communicate with the TripSaver II recloser.
(a) Plug the pin of the ac adapter into the opening on the power module. See
Figure 2.
Figure 1. Plug the USB transceiver into the
computer.
Figure 2. Plug in the ac adapter pin.
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(b) Position the power module near the base of the TripSaver II recloser, as
shown in Figure 3; the module will be held in place magnetically.
(c) Install the proper power outlet plug adapter onto the ac adapter. See
Figure 4.
(d) Plug the ac adapter into a wall outlet. See Figure 5.
(e) To verify the TripSaver II recloser is powered, rotate the MODE SELECTOR
lever and observe the LCD screen. If the LCD screen begins to scroll, it
indicates the unit has been successfully powered.
The setup, at the end of Step 2, should look like the picture in Figure 6.
Connecting to a TripSaver II Recloser
Figure 6. Completed TripSaver II recloser setup.
Figure 4. Install the plug adapter.
Figure 5. Connect the ac adapter to a wall
outlet.
Figure 3. Position the power module.

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STEP 3. Obtain the transceiver ID.
A transceiver ID unique to each TripSaver II recloser is needed to establish
communications between the computer and the recloser. The ID consists of a
32-digit character string in the format of
“0019C900.00020000. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _”.
The ID must be entered to communicate with each TripSaver II recloser.
(a) Method 1: The transceiver ID is embedded in the QR code laser-etched
onto the lower housing of each TripSaver II recloser, as shown in Figure 7.
Download a free smart phone QR scanner app and scan the QR code to
obtain the transceiver ID. Some smart phones have QR code scanners built
into their cameras.
(b) Method 2: Rotate the mode selector lever to initiate the display screens
after the TripSaver II recloser is powered up. The rst screen to appear will
contain the transceiverID. See Figure 8.
(c) Method 3: The transceiver ID is also printed on the backside of the yellow
“DO NOT DROP—HANDLE WITH CARE” tag attached to each TripSaver II
recloser. See Figure 9.
Connecting to a TripSaver II Recloser
Figure 8. Transceiver ID on the TripSaver
II recloser LCD screen.
Figure 9. Transceiver ID on yellow tag.
Last 16 digits here
Figure 7. The location of the QR code.
QR code

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Connecting to a TripSaver II Recloser
STEP 4. Connect to Device
(a) To connect to a TripSaver II recloser, select Connection> Connect to
Device from the main menu or click on the Connect to Device icon in
the quick access toolbar. Make sure the USB transceiver is already plugged
into the computer.
(b) Next, a Transceiver ID Request dialog box will open. Enter the transceiver
ID of the TripSaver II recloser being connected to, and click on the OK
button to connect. The rst 16 digits of the ID are pre-typed, so only the last
16 digits must be typed in. See Figure 10.
(c) During the connection process, a status bar will be displayed. See Figure
11. Wait about 10 seconds for the connection process to nish, or click on
the Cancel button to cancel the connection process.
(d) The Status screen will be visible after the TripSaver II recloser is
successfullyconnected.SeeFigure12.Existing settings,statusinformation,
and event logs of the TripSaver II recloser can now be viewed, or new
settings to the device can be applied.
Figure 10. Enter last 16 digits into the
Transceiver ID Request dialog box.
Enter last 16 digits here
Figure 11. The Connection status bar.
Figure 12. The Recloser Status screen.

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