BA RMV-II en
BA RMV-II en
TYPE RMV-II
1500 A / 2000 A / 2500 A
VACUTAP®
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TL 7002.07
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1. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.1 General Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2 Application Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.3 Equipment Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3. DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.1 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3.3 Tap Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.4 Change-over, Selector (reversing or coarse/fine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.5 Vacuum Interrupter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.6 By-Pass Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.7 Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.8 Drive Mechanism / Cam Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.1 Receiving, Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.2 Mechanical Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.3 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.4 Test Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5 Oil Filling/Transformer Vacuum Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1. TECHNICAL DATA
The RMV-II load tap changer fulfills all requirements in IEC 60214-1 and ANSI/IEEE C57.131-1995.
The Motordrive Mechanism complies to IEEE C57.131-1995.
Design 3 phase, preventive autotransformer (reactor) switching principle (to break load
current by vacuum interrupters)
Tank Will withstand full vacuum (± 15 psi)
Size (LxWxH) Tank: 66 x 32 x 50 in. for 69 kV design, 66 x 29 x 43 in. for 15 and 25 kV design
Air compartment: 34 x 17 x 23.5 in. (250 lbs)
Total weight (incl. oil) 5,500 lbs. for 69 kV design, 4,440 lbs. for 15 and 25 kV design
Oil filling quantity 345 gals./2,590 lbs. for 69 kV design, 270 gals./2,025 lbs. for 15 and 25 kV design
Time per operation Approx. 2 seconds
NOTE
The maximum allowable recovery voltage across the
reversing switch during its operation is 20 kV.
Tie-in resistors are necessary in case 20 kV are exceeded.
Tap changer type RMV-II-1500-15 RMV-II-1500-25 RMV-II-1500 RMV-II-2000-15 RMV-II-2000-25 RMV-II-2000 RMV-II-2500
Operating voltage
phase-to-phase and to
ground 15 kV 26.4 kV 72.5 kV 15 kV 26.4 kV 72.5 kV 72.5 kV
LTC through-current 1,500 Amp 1,500 Amp 1,500 Amp 2,000 Amp 2,000 Amp 2,000 Amp 2,500 Amp
Power-frequency test
voltage phase-to-phase
and to ground 40 kV r.m.s. 50 kV r.m.s. 140 kV r.m.s. 40 kV r.m.s. 50 kV r.m.s. 140 kV r.m.s. 140 kV r.m.s.
Power-frequency test
voltage across tap range 26 kV r.m.s. 26 kV r.m.s. 70 kV r.m.s. 26 kV r.m.s. 26 kV r.m.s. 70 kV r.m.s. 70 kV r.m.s.
Regulating winding sections 9 (8 effective) 9 (8 effective) 9 (8 effective) 9 (8 effective) 9 (8 effective) 9 (8 effective) 9 (8 effective)
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1.3 Equipment Standard Features - Cam switch control: tap changer pilot shaft 10 cams,
tap changer limit shaft 4 cams
- Finish: light gray epoxy solid resin - Position indicator: 16L-N-16R, 33 positions/32 steps
- Oil gauge with low level SPDT contacts - Wiring: 12 pt. terminal blocks, PVC-insulated wire,
- Provision for pressure relief device preinsulated terminals
- Drain valve, 1 in. globe with sampler - Air compartment heater with thermostat
- Guide pins for access door - Stainless steel access door studs
- Non-corrosive hardware - Vacuum interrupters with monitoring system
- Dehydrating breather - Drive motor: single-phase, 208 - 240 V, 60 Hz, 1,725 r.p.m.
- Handcrank with interlocking switch (standard, other available on request)
3. DESCRIPTION
The RMV-II Load Tap Changer (fig. 1) is used in interrupters to accomplish the tap change. Vacuum
conjunction with oil-immersed power transformers, interrupters are used to interrupt the circuit within a half
regulators and phase shifting transformers to change taps cycle. The interruption takes place in a vacuum of
under load thereby controlling voltage magnitude or phase approximately 10-6 torr instead of the usual arcing under
angle. The tap changer works on the preventive oil. Thus, oil contamination is eliminated.
autotransformer (reactor) switching principle with vacuum
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3.1 Design
Fig. 4. Typical
RMV-II winding layout
(LTC on position 16 L)
Fig. 5. Tap
change from
position
16 L to 15 L
The tap changer operation is divided into three major - Selection of the next tap position by the tap selector
functions: assemblies in proper sequence with the operation of the
vacuum interrupters and by-pass switches.
- Arc interruption and reclosing by use of the vacuum
interrupters in conjunction with the associated by-pass - Operation of reversing or coarse/fine selector in order to
switches. double the number of tap positions.
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The tap changer is operated by a motor drive mechanism stays closed, routing the current through the vacuum
which drives the main insulating drive shaft through a interrupter just prior to its operation. The vacuum
reduction gear. A bevel gear assembly drives the interrupter opens by a spring-operated mechanism before
horizontal insulating drive shafts between selector the tap selector moving contact selects the next tap. The
switches. vacuum interrupter then closes under spring force and
locks in place followed by the by-pass switch reclosing to
The tap selector geneva gears, vacuum interrupter and shunt the vacuum interrupter, thus completing the tap
by-pass switch assemblies of each phase are driven change operation.
through crossed helical gears to assure a precise
operational sequence of the switching components. The tap selector connects the preventive autotransformer
alternately into a bridging or a non- bridging position. The
When moving from one tap position to the next, one set of change-over selector operates only when changing from
by-pass switch contacts opens, while the second set position 1 L to N or N to 1 L.
Fig. 6. Tap selector and change-over selector, 3-phase assembly, 72.5 kV design
The tap selector consists of two contact arms operated Each moving contact assembly consists of parallel
alternately by geneva gears. The geneva gears also lock contact fingers. The number of contact fingers used
the movable contacts on position between operations. depends on the through-current ratings of the LTC. The
stationary contacts and the inner collecting ring are
The stationary contact bus bars are cast into the epoxy silverplated. The moving contact assemblies are spring-
molded terminal board. They provide support for the loaded to provide safe contact force for both the normal
double-deck stationary contacts. load current and the excessive current during short-circuit
conditions.
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Three saturating current transformers in the stationary The red LEDs indicate energizing of the associated trip
contact leads of the vacuum interrupters are provided. relays. The yellow LED’s indicate energizing of the SP
The electrical signal from the current transformer is relay denoting loss of CT signal for the associated phase.
transmitted by fibre optic cable to the monitoring circuit The green LED indicates operability of the system. The
board. These cables must be handled with reasonable green TEST push-button is used to test the internal
care. DO NOT BEND OR COIL these cables to a radius circuitry of the monitoring system.
smaller than 100 mm (3.94”). Overbending will damage
the cable and destroy its ability to carry a light pulse. Pressing the TEST push-button simulates a failure
condition of all three phases, energizes the trip relays and
The system monitors the current in all three phases at a lights the three red and three yellow LEDs. After testing
threshold of less than 15 amperes after the interrupters the monitoring system must be reactivated by pressing
are open but prior to the movement of the tap selector the red RESET push-button.
contacts. The logic circuit evaluates these signals and
protects the LTC in case of vacuum interrupter failure by The system should be tested at installation and scheduled
operating a bistable output relay. This relay operation examination intervals. The physical layout of the
returns the LTC to the original position before the tap monitoring system circuit board is shown in fig. 11,
selector opens the circuit and prevents further operations. section 4.4.3.
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Fig. 10. drive mechanism cam switch assembly, hinged door open showing monitoring system and handcrank
3.8 Drive Mechanism/Cam Switch Assembly (fig. 10) A handcrank coupling with interlocking switch is provided
at the main gear unit and can be used with the air
The drive mechanism and cam switch control assembly compartment door open.
are housed in a separate air compartment attached to the
bottom of the tap changer oil compartment. The entire A modified version of the drive mechanism/cam switch
assembly, together with the position indicator, motor assembly with weather-proof drive shaft seal on top of the
capacitors and terminal blocks, is mounted to a housing allows for separate attachment of the air
detachable mounting plate affixed to the rear wall of the compartment to the transformer main tank at a lower
motor drive housing. level, if required. In this case, a single drive shaft couples
tap changer and drive mechanism. Its length may be
The drive mechanism is powered by a single-phase, 208 - varied according to customer specifications (max. shaft
240 volt, 60 Hertz, permanent split capacitor motor which length 2,500 mm (98.4 in.).
is flange-mounted to a self-contained reduction gear unit.
This gear unit is grease filled and sealed at the factory to The drive mechanism requires a separate customer
eliminate the need for subsequent lubrication. Its output supplied control cabinet with appropriately sized motor
shaft couples directly to the tap changer main shaft which control relays and protective circuit breaker. On request
extends through the tap changer oil compartment bottom. this control cabinet can be supplied by Reinhausen.
An auxiliary reduction gear driven from this gear unit Please consult wiring diagram supplied with each order
operates the factory preset cams and the position for specification guidelines concerning motor control
indicator. relays and protective circuit breaker.
4. INSTALLATION
Run the tap changer one step at a time in the raise Operational tripping test
direction and repeat the checks as above in the raise limit
(position 16R). 0.5 handcrank revolutions in the raise Connect a variable CT to busbar P2 and the stationary
direction should engage the mechanical stop. contact A of one of the vacuum interrupter assemblies
(Fig. 20), for example left phase. The CT should be able to
Upon completion of the checks return the tap changer to drive a current of at least 20 Amperes.
the assembly position (position N), return the handcrank
to its storage holder. Close the drive mechanism air A monitoring system trip test set is available; reference
compartment. spare parts list in section 9 of this manual.
GREEN LED
6. Reclose the compartment openings. De-energize the transformer and ground all external
bushings.
CAUTION
Transformer oil should always be handled as a
flammable liquid. LTC tanks may, under some
conditions, accumulate explosive gasses. Filtering
and handling the oil may generate static electricity.
A damaging explosion could result if any electrical
discharge takes place in an explosive gas mixture.
Safety precautions should include purging the gas
space with dry nitrogen before filtering and
grounding the transformer, its bushings, and all oil
handling equipment.
If the drained oil is to be reused it should be pumped Fig.12. Mechanical test procedure for good vacuum
through a filter press to remove the small amount of
Mechanical test
carbon and metallic particles produced by the switching
duty of the by-pass switch and the normal wear of the
With the tap changer in “on position” lift the connector on
mechanism. Oil should be stored in clean, dry containers
the moving contact by means of a large screwdriver and
if reused.
pull the contact open about 6 mm (fig. 12).
Let it snap close. A good vacuum interrupter will require
Open the LTC access door. Check the door gasket for an opening force of approx. 35 to 40 pounds. The moving
signs of deterioration. Replace with a new gasket if contact should close freely and impact with a short
necessary. metallic ring.
5.4 Internal Examination If an interrupter were completely full of oil, due to bellows
failure, it would not flash over on the hi-pot test but the
pull to separate the contacts would not be more than 5 to
10 pounds or the contact would not snap close quickly.
CAUTION
Contact Erosion Indicator
CAUTION: The monitoring system uses FIBRE
OPTIC CABLES inside the LTC to transmit signals to
A contact erosion indicator consisting of a stationary
the electronic control box. These cables must be
pointer and movable scale is provided. This indicator is
handled with reasonable care. DO NOT BEND OR
located behind a viewing port of the drive mechanism
COIL these cables to a radius smaller than 100 mm
cover plate (see fig. 13). A scale showing the start (S) and
(3.94-in.). Overbending will damage the cable and
the finish (F) points is engraved. This scale is a visual
destroy its ability to carry a light pulse.
indication which gives a rough estimate of contact wear.
The anvil gap (see fig. 32 & 32A) is the governing factor
Check the LTC compartment floor and horizontal surfaces for worn vacuum interrupter replacement. Recording the
for debris that might indicate abnormal wear or trouble anvil gap at receipt and subsequent maintenance intervals
developing. Check all sliding surfaces for signs of will provide the best estimate of remaining contact life.
excessive wear.
At installation the indicator should be checked to confirm
Make a general examination of the tightness of bolts and that the pointer is on the S (start) line.
nuts on those parts which are subject to mechanical
shock and vibrations during tap change operation. When the load tap changer is opened for the first time and
at subsequent examinations (see 5.1) the indicator should
be checked so that contact wear can be evaluated. By
observing the position of the pointer on the scale and the
number of actual tap changer operations, a rough
estimate of the remaining life can be made.
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Hi-Pot Test
NOTE
P3 P2
NOTE
The vacuum interrupter is rated for one million
Fig. 15. Test circuits to be used for the Hi-Pot Test
operations at full load. (Overload conditions may
reduce the operational life of the vacuum
(A) Test transformer without center tap
interrupter). However, when the erosion indicator is
near the F (finish) line of the index, turn the
(B) Test transformer with grounded
handcrank slightly until the upper pawl can latch in.
center tap and with max. test
The vacuum interrupter has to be replaced when
voltage of 50 kV or higher
the gap between the operating rod bolt and drive
dog of the drift-off plate is smaller than 0.5 mm (fig.
(C) Test transformer with grounded
32 & 32A show a gap of 5.3 mm when the vacuum
center tap, max. tests voltage lower
interrupter is in the new condition).
than 50 kV
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Be sure to note the color code and location of the leads
for reinstallation (the green lead is closest to the CT, the
blue lead is in the center, and the orange lead is farthest
from the CT). Attach the fiber optic cable to the panel
support at the top of the tank prior to performing the hi-
pot test.
P2 P3
Fig. 17. By-pass switch, single-phase assembly, location Fig. 18. Measuring the by-pass switch arcing tip thickness
of P2 & P3 bus bars
Take three oil samples and test for break-down voltage.
Check that drive mechanism and monitoring system are All three should have a minimum breakdown voltage of
operating properly. Perform test operations of the drive 30 kV by ASTM D877 or 28 kV by ASTM D1816. Moisture
mechanism and a monitoring system test according to content should not exceed 20 ppm by ASTM D1533.
section 4.4.
Close the LTC compartment. The dehydrating breather should be checked to confirm
that the desiccant is dry and the oil level in the clear
plastic oil collection cell is between the two fill level lines
NOTE on the cell (see fig. 19).
Do not overtighten the LTC access door nuts. These Remove grounds from external bushings.
nuts should be tightened to a maximum torque of 15
Nm (11. 1 ft. lbs), which corresponds to a Flare nut 3/8"
compression of the gasket to 5⁄16" thickness. Bracket
Pad
(on transformer
Make the oil input connections to the LTC drain valve. wall)
Remove and plug the 1/4-in. coupling to the dehydrating
breather system.
Fill the LTC compartment with clean, dry oil through a filter
press to the proper level. Vacuum filling is not required
during field service.
Protective grate
After oil filling reclose the LTC compartment openings and
reconnect the dehydrating breather system.
Run the Tap Changer with motor power from the neutral
(or assembly position) to position 16L (or the lowest
position) for approximately 100 operations without
pausing. Return to the neutral position.
Oil Collection
Let the tap changer sit de-energized for one hour to allow Cell
gas bubbles to dissipate from the oil.
Fig. 19. Dehydrating breather
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NOTE
If removal of the vacuum interrupter is for any
reason other than replacement, the anvil gap
measurement (see par. 6.2.4/5) must be taken for
reinstallation and proper setting of the vacuum
interrupter erosion indicator. A
Fig. 20. Vacuum interrupter assembly
CAUTION
The Fibre Optic Cables must be handled with
reasonable care. DO NOT BEND OR COIL these
cables to a radius smaller than 100mm (3.94-in.).
Overbending will damage the cable and destroy its
ability to carry a light pulse.
CAUTION
If the vacuum interrupter is being removed for
reasons other than replacement DO NOT TWIST the
moving contact.
This may damage the bellows and cause the
vacuum interrupter to fail.
Fig. 22. Loosen the lock hex nut on the operating rod
bolt while holding the moving contact stem
Fig. 25. Remove the clamp completely Fig. 26. Drop bracket down
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Fig. 28. Screw by hand until the lock nut is reached Fig. 29. Bolt heads and nuts are aligned to bend locking
tabs
6.2 Installing the New Vacuum Interrupter hand on to the operating rod bolt until the hex jam nut
M12 is reached (fig. 28). Do not tighten yet.
Note: Lock tabs and lock nuts should not be used twice 2. Reinstall brass support L-bracket with the four M8
for reasons of reliability. Always use new lock tabs and bolts and nuts using new locking tabs. Be sure to
lock nuts when reassembling the unit. Sufficient spare orientate the hardware properly (flat ends of the bolt
tabs and nuts are contained in our Spare Parts Kits (see heads and nuts) to allow bending of the locking tabs
section 9). on to the hardware (fig. 29). Attach the vacuum
interrupter stationary contact stem (bottom end) to the
To install the new vacuum interrupter follow the steps solid bus bar connector using the M12 hex bolt and a
previously described but in reverse order. M12 lock washer. Note: If a lock tab was originally
used, replace it with the 19mm lock washer supplied
1. Locate the operating rod bolt and slip on the Belleville with the vacuum interrupter kit (refer to page 40 of this
washer (concave side down) and the bus bar manual). Tighten slightly but do not lock yet.
connector with flexible shunts under the hex jam nut.
Thread the vacuum interrupter moving contact stem by 3. Reinstall the clamp on top of the vacuum interrupter.
Do not tighten firmly yet (fig. 30).
5.3mm
Fig. 31. Viewing the sight hole in the upper right hand
corner
4. Turn the handcrank slightly until the upper pawl 5. Insert a feeler gauge from the left side into the oval
(latch-rod) can latch onto the by-pass drive opening formed by the operating rod bolt (window)
mechanism. You can identify this action by and the drive dog of the drift-off plate (fig. 32, fig. 32A).
viewing the sight hole in the upper right corner The feeler gauge is to be set to 5.3mm thickness.
of the by-pass cover plate (fig. 31).
NOTE
If reinstalling a used vacuum interrupter, use the
previously measured value to adjust the
interrupter.
CAUTION
NOTE
Refer to sections 4.4 and 5.5 for testing
requirements prior to placing the LTC back in
service.
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7. DEHYDRATING BREATHER ASSEMBLY to trap any particles in the air during in-breathing.
The dehydrating breather is designed to remove moisture The cylindrical body is filled with dehydrating material
from the air breathed into the load tap changer. It consists which is orange in color when in the dry state. When it
of a cylindrical glass body, top connecting flange, bottom becomes saturated with moisture, its color changes to
breather/trap and an exterior protective grate with three green or colorless. The color change can be observed
observation ports. through the observation ports in the protective grate. The
dehydrating material should be replaced when 75% of the
material has changed from orange to green or colorless.
7.1 Receiving
The breather is shipped detail with the dehydrating
material placed in separate containers.
7.4 Maintenance
7.2 Installation
(For dimensional and general installation details see
drawing DD10008 in the appendix).
NOTE
To mount the disassembled breather:
Two dehydrating materials (desiccant) are
1. Fill the breather chamber with dry dehydrating available:
material (approx. 2.2 lbs.) through the opening in the 1. Silica gel (6 to 16 mesh) which is orange in color
flange on the breather top. when in dry state. It turns green when saturated.
2. Sorbead® ORANGE (4 to 8 mesh) which is
2. Place the flange gasket on top of the flange followed orange in color when in dry state. It turns colorless
by the mounting bracket, aligning the threaded when saturated.
hole with the flange opening. Secure with two M10 x
35 hex head bolts, washers and locking nuts.
The time between subsequent changes of the dehydrating
Mount the dehydrating chamber to the pad (provided by material depends upon the load cycle of the transformer
the user) on the transformer tank wall. See sketch "A" on and the ambient conditions. It is advisable to check the
drawing DD10008 for recommended mounting pad color of the material frequently at first, to determine the
dimensions. Secure with two M10 x 35 hex bolts, washers approximate time interval for replacement of the desiccant
and locking nuts. for the particular application.
Connect the tubing between the top of the breather and A recommended method is to have a second charge of
one of the 0.25" half couplings provided on the LTC side dry dehydrating material on hand in a sealed container.
walls. This allows a quick renewal of the dehydrating breather
filling. The removed saturated desiccant can later be dried
out and stored for the next change.
NOTE
To replace the desiccant, carefully remove and empty the
All connections must be air tight. Use of a high oil collection cell and remove the dehydrating breather
temperature grease on the screw joints helps from its holder by loosening the two M10 x 35 hex bolts.
prevent rust and permits the parts to be removed Empty the saturated material through the hole in the top
easily when necessary. flange into a pan. Refill the breather with a fresh charge
and fill the oil collection cell with clean transformer oil to
3. Remove the clear plastic oil collection cell by the level indicated on the cell. Reinstall the breather on its
squeezing the retaining bracket. Fill it with clean holder, making sure the flange gasket is in place. Finally,
transformer oil until the oil level is between the two fill place the oil collection cell in its bracket.
level lines on the cell. Carefully place the filled oil
collection cell back onto the breather housing bottom. The saturated desiccant can be placed in an open pan
and dried at a temperature of 130˚C to 160˚C for about 2-
3 hours. When dry, the material regains its orange color.
7.3 Operation Since the particles dry from the outside towards the
center, the outer surface will change its color first. This
The breather permits in- and out-breathing when there is a initial change in color should not be considered as a
difference in pressure between the LTC gas space and the complete reactivation of the desiccant. It should be
atmosphere exceeding the head of oil in the breather/trap. allowed to dry as specified above.
The dehydrating material is protected from the ambient
humidity by the oil in the collection cell which also serves
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8.0 VACUUM INTERRUPTER MONITORING recognize the fault condition. The appropriate phase
(VIM) SYSTEM LED (Yellow) would be illuminated, and the (SP) trip
relay would be latched causing the 86RL pilot light to
illuminate and locking out the LTC.
NOTE
If the LTC is to be operated while being “out-of-service”,
Refer to section 3.7 for safety instructions. the Monitoring System is able to ignore the CT-Light
Conductor condition allowing tap change without a CT
8.1 Vacuum Interrupter Monitoring signal. Temporary bypass of the CT-Light Conductor
System Description integrity check (Maintenance Mode) can be initiated
with the TEST (Green) and RESET (Red) push-buttons
The RMV LTC utilizes a unique monitoring system to using the following sequence:
abort the tap change operation in case a vacuum
interrupter has failed to interrupt the current just prior to 1) Press and hold the RESET button for 5-6 seconds to
the opening of the tap selector contacts or in the event disable the verification system for 30 seconds (three
of monitoring system supply power loss. The system is yellow LEDs flash rapidly). At the end of the 30 seconds,
the only one of its kind on a load tap changer. the LED's go out and the unit returns to normal function.
Utilizing bias resistant fiber optic signals, which move 2) If while the Yellow LEDs are flashing, (indicating a 30
through the LTC tank for a portion of each tap change, second Maintenance Mode), the TEST button is pressed
the RMV provides self-examination of each and every once the verification system will be disabled for 10
operation. Special DC logic within the monitoring minutes (one yellow LED flashing slowly).
system electronics interprets current sensing optical
signals as trigger input is received from a precisely 3) Pressing the TEST button a second time, two yellow
timed cam-operated microswitch (186). Should current LEDs will light and strobe slowly indicating 20 minutes of
be flowing through the vacuum interrupter circuit when it Maintenance Mode. Push a third time for three slowly
normally would be open, the LTC is immediately strobing LEDs and 30 minutes of Maintenance Mode.
stopped and returned to the position from whence it Push a fourth time to manually exit Maintenance Mode
came. Latching alarm relays prevent further operation and return to normal function again, as opposed to
until the system has been reset. System verification waiting for the time to expire.
must always take place prior to resetting and placing In all cases the unit will return to normal function
the LTC back in operation. automatically when the applicable time limit expires.
Specific components utilized in the monitoring scheme The monitoring system electronics are protected from
are as follows: over-voltage and transient conditions on the power
SP supervisory power indication relay located on the supply by varistor technology and against inadvertent
printed circuit board; 86L, 86C, 86R latching alarm improper power supply by a traditional in-line
relays located on the printed circuit board; 86X, 86XL & replaceable fuse. The monitoring system is completely
86XR control relays located within customer’s control functional between 90 & 140 Vac supply voltage.
cabinet; 86GL (green/power on) & 86RL (red/alarm)
status pilot lights located within customer’s control 8.2 Evolution of Design
cabinet.
The original RMV-I vacuum interrupter monitoring
Any alarm condition, whether vacuum interrupter failure, system is triggered by a reed switch “RSW” with input to
abnormal CT signal, or loss of monitoring supply power, its circuit board at terminal points 19 & 24. This system
will cause the 86RL pilot light <alarm condition> to remained in production until superseded by the “186”
illuminate. Additionally, any single or combination of the microswitch design in August 1995. The “186”
latching relays will energize the 86X relay blocking the microswitch input to the circuit board was then changed
function of the raise/lower switch while bringing the LTC to terminal points 6 & 7. The circuit board at that time
back to the position from whence it came via the 86XL was changed to service either construction (universal) by
or 86XR relays, depending on which direction the LTC making terminal points 6 common to 19 and 7 common
was moving. to 24.
Additionally the function of the CT-Light Conductor A dedicated input circuit board with microprocessor
circuit within the LTC is continuously verified. Utilizing based logic (Model ‘A’) was introduced in September
the input from the AIW (‘All is Well’) microswitch, the 2002, to supersede the universal input circuit board. It
circuit checks for signals between the time that the has the “186” microswitch input only at terminal points 6
Bypass opens until the Vacuum Interrupter opens. In & 7.
this situation, CT signals should be present to indicate
that the devices (CTs, Light Conductors) and wiring are In addition an optional Model ‘B’ circuit board with a
functional and all is normal. If any component is not secondary microswitch “AIW” input at terminal points 8
working properly, the associated input terminal would & 9 was also introduced in September 2002, to base the
not have signals present, and the system would Maintenance-Free schedule strictly on operation count
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intervals regardless of time in service. The model ‘B’ 8.6 Replacement, Spare or Upgrade Parts
circuit board was made standard in July 2005 for all
RMV’s. • Original Reed Switch “RSW” Triggered System
8.3 Installation and Wiring Fuse for circuit board (1/8A 250V) . . . . . . . . . .58632700
Reed Switch “RSW” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .094391
Due to the close proximity of the terminal points on the 186 Upgrade for RSW units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A68859
circuit board, care must be taken to insure that no loose Model ‘A’ Printed Circuit Board . . . . . . . . .8993C70H01*
strands of adjacent circuit wires contact one another. Model ‘B’ Upgrade (AIW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A68858*
Using wire ferrules or twisting and soldering strands
together will help insure that no loose strands contact • “186” Microswitch Triggered System
other conductors. Conductor capacity for the terminal (Time-Based Maintenance-Free Interval)
blocks is as follows: Single stranded conductor - 26 to
14 AWG; double stranded conductor (jumpers; sharing) Fuse for circuit board (1/4A 250V) . . . . . . . .8991C00H33
- 26 to 16 AWG. “186” Microswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A67580H02
Model ‘A’ Printed Circuit Board . . . . . . . . . .8993C70H01
If larger conductors must be used with the ends Model ‘B’ Upgrade (AIW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A68858
reduced by cutting away strands, care must be taken to
insulate the cut back strands so they do not short to • “186” plus “AIW” Microswitch Triggered System
adjacent conductors! (heat shrink tubing is (Operation Count-Based Maintenance-Free Interval)
recommended).
“186” or “AIW” Microswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . .1A67580H02
8.4 In-Service Monitoring System Verification Model ‘B’ Printed Circuit Board . . . . . . . . . .8993C71H01
Verification of the monitoring and runback systems can It is recommended that the printed circuit board be
be accomplished while the transformer is energized, replaced every 15 years, regardless of the vintage or
model type.
with or without load. With the transformer energized,
bring the LTC to any bridging position. On a standard
*Note: If reed switch trigger is retained, the circuit board
position indicator 16L-N-16R, this would be any odd
will require jumpers from 6 to 19 and 7 to 24.
numbered position. In this position there will be enough
circulating current to generate a signal through the CT-
8.7 Monitoring System Vintage Identification
Light Conductor circuit. By simply simulating the closure
of the “RSW” or “186” switch while the LTC is on the
• Original Reed Switch “RSW” Triggered (Dedicated)
bridging position, a three phase vacuum interrupter Circuit
alarm can be generated. This test confirms the LTC
internal components are functional. For reed switch The circuit board for this version of the system has an
“RSW” triggered units momentarily jump terminals 19 & enclosed signal transformer which is blue in color and
24 and for “186” microswitch triggered units jump has relay covers that are transparent. This circuit board
terminals 6 & 7 while the LTC is on a bridging position to has one green and three red LEDs.
perform the test. All three red LEDs must come on and
the RESET (red) pushbutton on the circuit board must • “186” Microswitch or Reed Switch “RSW” Triggered
clear or turn the three red LEDs back off. (Universal) Circuit
The runback circuit may then be checked by initiating a The circuit board for this version of the system has an
tap change and pushing the TEST (green) button during open signal transformer which is yellow in color and has
the movement of the LTC. This test usually requires two relay covers that are transparent. This circuit board has
people; one at the control cabinet and one at the one green and three red LEDs.
monitoring circuit board. This should be performed in
both the raise and lower direction to verify the runback • “186” Microswitch Triggered (Dedicated) Circuit -
system. The RESET (red) pushbutton will need to be Model ‘A’
pushed to clear the alarm condition prior to testing in
the opposite direction. The circuit board for this version of the system has an
open signal transformer which is black in color and has
8.5 In-Service Monitoring System Trip relay covers that are also black. This circuit board has
(Lockout / 86RL) one green and three red LEDs.
If an in-service installation experiences a vacuum • “186” plus “AIW” Microswitch Triggered (Dedicated)
interrupter alarm on its own (one, two or three phases), Circuit - Model ‘B’
call Reinhausen Manufacturing for support and
instruction at 731-784-7681. The circuit board for this version of the system has an
open signal transformer which is black in color and has
relay covers that are also black. This circuit board has
one green, three red, and three yellow LEDs.
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST (See section 8.6 for monitoring system parts)
9.1 1 Set of “Hi-Pot Test” Spare Parts (miscellaneous hardware including 095 792
one Hi-Pot Test insulating panel 6.25 x 6.25 x 0.125 in.)
078790 replaced
by 452651
078790