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NOTE: Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement. We reserve the right to change design and specifications without notice.

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Type PRS Programmable Resettable Sectionalizer

The Programmable Resettable Sectionalizer (Type PRS) is a device which has built-in intelligence to discriminate between temporary (transient) and permanent faults on distribution systems. It operates in conjunction with a back-up automatic circuit recloser or a reclosing circuit breaker. It is specifically designed for the protection of single-phase lateral lines. When installed at the beginning of a lateral, it virtually eliminates nuisance outages. Its functional concept and design greatly improve system coordination. Traditionally, the individual laterals are protected by expulsion-type fused cutouts. These cutouts are intended to operate only during a permanent fault on the lateral by carefully coordinating the fuse links with the timecurrent characteristics of the upstream automatic circuit recloser or reclosing circuit breaker. Unfortunately, coordination between fuse links and upstream automatic circuit reclosers is unachievable above a few thousand amperes. Coordination, if achieved on paper, can easily change as the fault current increases due to larger capacity facilities, addition of larger substations or reconductoring. Errors in re-fusing is another way that system coordination can be lost. A sectionalizer is a protective device which has no timecurrent characteristics. With no fuse curve to intersect recloser time-current characteristics, the coordination range is extended to the maximum interrupting rating of the upstream protective device (Figure 1). This practical function makes the sectionalizer an ideal device for application on single-phase laterals where available fault currents make coordination unachievable with fuses. Electronic resettable sectionalizers provide the utility with an economical and easily retrofittable method of enchancing protection of the distribution system. An electronic resettable sectionalizer installed at the start of a lateral, in place of a fuse, can greatly enhance system coordination service continuity and reliability at reduced costs. The Type PRS electronic sectionalizer comprises two major components: A standard cutout mounting and an electronic module. The design and construction of the Type PRS are such as to enhance reliability and coordination of the distribution system. The electronic sectionalizer module fits into the standard mounting of a Chance Type C and S&C Type XS cutout. This interchangeability reduces the cost of retrofit installation.

Traditional Coordination
FUSE CURVE (25T)

Coordination with Type PRS

RECLOSER SLOW CURVE RECLOSER MINIMUM TRIP

RECLOSER FAST CURVE MAXIMUM COORDINATION POINT

TIME TIME

TIME TIME

800

RECLOSER SLOW CURVE RECLOSER MINIMUM TRIP

RECLOSER FAST CURVE

COORDINATION RANGE 100

100

COORDINATION RANGE

CURRENT CURRENT

CURRENT CURRENT

Figure 1. Addition of the CRS eliminates the fuse curve and extends the coordination range.

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Application The Type PRS electronic sectionalizer is best suited for use in the following applications: Locations where fuse coordination is difficult to achieve Areas with insufficient load to justify investments in apparatus such as reclosers Remote locations prone to transient faults caused by fauna and/or flora SAIDI improvements Benefits Improves system reliability Distinguishes between permanent and transient faults to reduce outages Programmable parameters: Counts, actuating current, reset time One programmable unit to meet all needs per specific voltage class Historical data storage for system overview and analysis Resettable
Drop-open operation is the same for both types of the PRS electronic sectionalizer: Standard (left) and Loadbreak (right, with Arc Chute interrupter). See following pages for specifications and ordering information.

Operation
The power required for the logic circuit of the Type PRS electronic sectionalizer is obtained from the built-in current transformer. When a fault occurs, which exceeds the minimum actuating current of the sectionalizer, the logic circuit will power-up. The upstream recloser opens the circuit causing the line current to fall below the dead line threshold. The logic circuit recognizes this as a count and stores this occurrence in its memory for two minutes. In doing so, the Type PRS merely counts the backup reclose operations. After a predetermined number of such operations, the Type PRS isolates the circuit while the back-up recloser is in the open position. The recloser is then allowed to close, restoring service to the unfaulted sections of the system. If the fault is temporary and is cleared before the sectionalizer count reaches the predetermined number, the sectionalizer remains closed and resets to its original state after its reset time expires.

For Specifications, see following pages.

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Type PRS Programmable Resettable Electronic Sectionalizer

System Voltage:
The sectionalizer must have a voltage rating equal to or greater than the system voltage.

Continuous Current:

The sectionalizer must have a continuous current rating equal to or greater than the anticipated system load current plus overload. Where hydraulic reclosers are used, the continuous current rating of the sectionalizer is typically equal to the continuous current rating of the upstream automatic circuit recloser.

reclosers continuous current ratings. The sectionalizers minimum actuating current is 160% of its continuous current rating and the hydraulic reclosers phase pick-up is 200% of its continuous current rating (160/200=.80). (Table A).

Recloser Minimum Trip, Amps 30 50 70 100 140 200 280 400

Typical Sectionalizer Ratings Minimum Actuating Current, Amps 10% 24 40 56 80 112 160 224 320 Continuous Current, Amps 15 25 35 50 70 100 140 200

Minimum Actuating Current:

The minimum actuating current of sectionalizers should be 80% of the phase minimum trip of the source side single-phase automatic circuit recloser (ACR). Where three-phase reclosers or circuit breakers are used, a user may want to coordinate sectionalize actuating current with the ground trip rating. Where hydraulic reclosers are used, this is easily accomplished by matching the sectionalizer and the

Table A. Recloser/sectionalizer coordination.

The sectionalizer should be set to operate in at least one less count than the backup recloser. Example: a 4-shot recloser would require a maximum of a 3-count sectionalizer downstream (Figure 2, line A). In case of a 2-fast/2-slow reclose setting, a 2-count sectionalizer may be used to reduce the number of recloser operations (Figure 2, line B). Where sectionalizers are used in series, the downstream sectionalizer should have one less count than the upstream sectionalizer (Figure 3).

Number of Counts:

PRS PRS PRS

PRS PRS

PRS

PRS

Figure 2. Typical distribution system with Type PRS two- and three-count electronic resettable sectionalizers.

Figure 3. Coordination of sectionalizers in series.

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Type PRS Programmable Resettable Electronic Sectionalizer

Technical Specifications
Rated Power Frequency Rated Voltage (BIL) 60 Hz/50 Hz 15kV (110kV BIL) 27kV (125kV BIL) 38kV (150/170kV BIL) 300 Amps Programmable between 10 A and 480 A Programmable for 1, 2, 3 or 4 counts Programmable, 30 seconds to 300 seconds with resolution of 1 second Less than 1 cycle Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Fourier Analysis (FFT) Below 300 mA 100 msec ( 20 msec) 8600 Amps Sym. 4000 Amps Sym. 3200 Amps Sym. 2500 Amps Sym. 12,000 Amps. Asym. 5% -40C to +60C 300 A continuous current 65KA, per ANSI C37.63 per ANSI C37.63 per ANSI C37.90.2 Rated IP68

Rated Continuous Current Minimum Actuating Current Number of Counts: Reset time:

Inrush detection time Types of inrush currents detected: Method of inrush currents detection: Deadline detection: Total execution time: Short time current withstand, 15 cycle: 1 second: 3 seconds: 10 seconds: Momentary current rating: *Current measurement accuracy: Temperature range: Maximum Thermal Rating: Surge current withstand Electromagnetic interference Radio frequency interference USB port

* With 5% accuracy, if the unit is programmed for 50 A actuating current, then the unit will pick-up the count at 52.5 A and above but ignore a count at 47.5 A and below.

For Catalog Number System, see following pages.

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Programming
Programming of the unit has been simplified with the use of Hubbells programming software package. Simply connect the USB cable provided into the USB port on the bottom of the unit and then into a computer with the provided software. Provide the inputs for the upstream device and the software will provide suggested settings which the user can accept or override.

Event Log
The programmable sectionalizer contains onboard memory storage that will record the last 8 events the unit has seen. Users will be able to download the event log via the USB port and have access to the measured fault current, number of counts, and deadline current.

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Type PRS Programmable Resettable Electronic Sectionalizer Silver-plated

top contact Upper tube casting Hookstick ring Electronics

USB port

Nickel plated copper tube Lower contact Hookstick ring

Lower tube casting

POLYMER Cutout Catalog Number System

Position 3:
Cutout Type 4 = Non-Loadbreak 5 = Loadbreak

Latching Device

Trunnion

Cutout Terminal Connectors P =Parallel-groove E =Small eyebolt L =Large eyebolt T=Electronic Module Only

Position 9:

USB Cable Cat. No. PSC7400177 (must order separately)

CP7 4 00 1 PP L
Cutout Insulation Level 1 = 15kV, 110kV BIL 2 = 27kV, 125kV BIL (Non-loadbreak only) 15/27kV, 125kV BIL (Loadbreak only)

B
Ideal for use with Standard Electronic Sectionalizer to easily lift out, place, *open and close. Inverted, secure method also fits 100 amp fuse holders of ABB, Chance, S&C cutouts.

Position 6:

Cutout Bracket Z=No bracket B=NEMA B bracket D=D bracket X=Extended bracket Blank = Electronic Module Only

Position 10:

Universal Cutout Tool

Examples: To order 27kV Polymer cutout programmable sectionalizer with extended bracket and large eyebolt connectors = CP74002PPLX. To order 27kV programmable sectionalizer module only = C74002PPT.

Cat. No. PSC4033484 (Wt. 4 oz.) See Tools Catalog Section 2100. *When opening a cutout, follow all work rules and OSHA regulations. Not for use with Loadbreak cutouts.

To order programmable sectionalizer module only, replace "CP7" with "C7" followed by selections for Positions 3 through 9.

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Type PRS Programmable Resettable Electronic Sectionalizer Silver-plated

top contact Upper tube casting Hookstick ring Electronics

USB port

Nickel plated copper tube Lower contact Hookstick ring

Lower tube casting

PORCELAIN Cutout Catalog Number System

Position 3:
Cutout Type 4 = Non-Loadbreak 5 = Loadbreak

Latching Device

Trunnion

Cutout Terminal Connectors P =Parallel-groove E =Small eyebolt L =Large eyebolt T=Electronic Module Only

Position 9:

USB Cable Cat. No. PSC7400177 (must order separately)

C7

4 00 1 PP L
Cutout Insulation Level

B
Ideal for use with Standard Electronic Sectionalizer to easily lift out, place, *open and close. Inverted, secure method also fits 100 amp fuse holders of ABB, Chance, S&C cutouts.

Position 6:

1 = 15kV, 110kV BIL 2 = 27kV, 125kV BIL (Non-loadbreak only) 15/27kV, 125kV BIL (Loadbreak only) 3 = 38kV, 150kV BIL (Non-loadbreak only) 6 = 38kV, 170kV BIL (Non-loadbreak only)

Cutout Bracket Z=No bracket B=NEMA B bracket D=D bracket X=Extended bracket Blank = Electronic Module Only

Position 10:

Universal Cutout Tool

Examples: To order 38kV, 170kV BIL Porcelain cutout programmable sectionalizer with extended bracket and large eyebolt connectors = C74006PPLX. To order 38kV, 170kV BIL programmable sectionalizer module only = C74006PPT. CHANCECENTRALIA, MISSOURI JANUARY 2012

Cat. No. PSC4033484 (Wt. 4 oz.) See Tools Catalog Section 2100. *When opening a cutout, follow all work rules and OSHA regulations. Not for use with Loadbreak cutouts.

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Terminal Connectors

Accessories

Description Catalog No. T7001325 Parallel-Groove Clamp, tin-plated bronze for No. 6 solid thru 4/0 ACSR or 250 kcmil stranded T7001326 Small Eyebolt for No. 8 solid thru 2/0 stranded T7001327 Large Eyebolt for No. 6 solid thru 4/0 ACSR or 250 kcmil stranded

Wt. (lb./kg.) Min. Order Qty. 10 0.33 / 0.15 10 0.16 / 0.07 10 0.40 / 0.14 2.84 / 1.29 3.75 / 1.70 7.67 / 3.48 4.00 / 1.81

Mounting Brackets
C2060283 C2060280 C2060299 C2060632 NEMA Heavy Duty B Bracket with 11/2" captive bolt for crossarm mounting Extended Crossarm Bracket (Horizontal section is 25/8" longer than NEMA B bracket) D Pole Mounting Bracket Cutout/Arrester Bracket complete with carriage bolts and backstrap

Mounting Bracket Dimensions

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