Medium Voltage Distribution

Catalogue | 2013

N-Series
Three phase recloser
with ADVC controller
N-Series Contents

Applications 2

Introduction and features 3

ACR overview 4

ADVC controller series 5

ADVC block diagram 6

ADVC features 7

flexVUE Operator Interface 8

WSOS version 5 9

General protection features 11

Advanced protection features 13

Measurement features 14

N-Series recloser - Pole mounting details 15

N-Series recloser specifications 16

Required details for order 17

N-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser
Required details for order ADVC controller 18

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 Applications

Smart grid ready

With the increasing push for advanced monitoring, reduction
of outages and the need to facilitate two-way communications
between supply and the distribution network, the N-Series
Automatic Circuit Recloser is ready to be integrated into
your Smart Grid solution.

Loop automation
Restoring supply to your customers in the shortest possible
time is the focus of recloser solutions’ loop automation scheme.
The loop automation scheme reconfigures protection settings,
sectionalises faults, minimises affected areas, and restores
network supply without the need for communications or
operator intervention, using standard recloser features.
A network affected by an outage is automatically reconfigured
to provide power to the unaffected area when an additional
supply is available. Using a combination of feeder, mid-point
and tie reclosers to protect, sectionalise faults and minimise
affected areas, loop automation is a distribution system
automation scheme designed to restore supply to customers
in the shortest possible time.

Automatic ChangeOver (ACO)

The Automatic Changeover (ACO) system uses primary &
alternative supplies, master & slave reclosers and fast
communications to ensure that supply is always available
for a critical load in the event of a power failure.
Using a number of different set-ups including, break-before-
make and make-before-break, allows the system to be
configured to the exact specifications required for the critical
load. The system can even be set up for one-way or two-way
switching to ensure power is always available to your critical
systems.

Operation as a sectionaliser
Reclosers and sectionalisers work together to further improve
feeder reliability. Using a separate RL-Series LBS/Sectionaliser,
as part of a feeder automation network, detects fault passage
and automatically isolates faulty sections of a network
in conjunction with upstream recloser operation.
To accomplish this it senses the three-phase current and
voltage to count the number of recloser trip operations.
When the pre-programmed number of recloser operations
is reached, the controller opens the sectionaliser during
the recloser dead time to isolate the downstream fault.

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N-Series Introduction and features

The N-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser Reduced purchase cost

(ACR) represents Schneider Electric’s b Fully integrated: no requirement for additional RTU, power supplies, batteries
commitment to improved products and or enclosures. The Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) and a range of communication ports
ongoing product development. Providing are included in the standard equipment.
the features of a traditional recloser, b A 400 A cable connection kit is provided as part of the standard package.
Optional 250 A, 630 A and 800 A cable kits are also available.
plus the benefits of up to date design
optimised for automation, remote control
and monitoring, now or in the future. Reduced installation costs
b Simple commissioning: configuration of the unit is from the WSOS Software
The N-Series development was driven or the Operator Interface (O.I.).
by customer demand for improved return b All key components required for installation are included.
on capital investment in the distribution b Lightning arrester mounting, cable tail kit and pole-mounting brackets are
network. After careful evaluation of provided in the standard package. An optional Voltage Transformer (VT) for auxiliary
supply is available.
customers’ needs, the N-Series was
b Schneider Electric ACRs are ideally suited as low-cost feeder circuit-breakers
developed to achieve optimum performance in outdoor primary substations. In this application, connection into the substation
and reliability, making use of the latest control system is simple and low cost.
available technology in SF6 gas insulation,
vacuum interruption and microelectronics.
The result is a world-class product of which
Reduced operating costs
b Reduce equipment damage: the integral protection relay provides fast isolation
we are justly proud. of faults.
b The recloser constantly monitors line current and voltage without the need for
In the past, distribution equipment such additional measurement devices. This data can then be used for forward planning
as reclosers have been purchased only and optimisation of existing feeders.
to support load growth. Today, your b Long lifetime, low maintenance equipment reduces lifetime cost.
customers, the electricity consumers,
are demanding reduced outages and DSA/SCADA compatibility
lower tariffs.
When used with a compatible Distribution System Automation (DSA) or SCADA
At Schneider Electric we are continually system, Schneider Electric ACRs support remote control and monitoring to provide
working to provide the advanced equipment the following advantages:
needed for tomorrow’s competitive b Reduced travel time for line crews: information on fault current and recloser status
electricity distribution system. values transmitted to system control allows fast location of the faulted line section.
b This same information allows informed remote switching, reducing the affected
By using our technologically advanced area and quickly restoring supply.
equipment, operating costs will be reduced b ACRs can be configured and settings managed from system control, without
technicians having to visit each individual recloser in the field, with a consequent
and capital works can be deferred through reduction in travelling time and improved system integrity.
better management of existing plant.
In addition, outages causing lost revenue
will be reduced. Increased customer satisfaction
b Reduced customer minutes lost: supply can be quickly restored to fault-free areas.
In addition to Automatic Circuit Reclosers,
the Schneider Electric family of switchgear Deferred capital works
includes remotely controlled and monitored b Remotely controlled and monitored reclosers give an improved knowledge of
pole-mounted load break switches and a system and provide better system control. Feeder and substation load can then
sectionalisers, as well as remote control be remotely managed, improving utilisation of existing plant. Purchase of new plant
can then most likely be deferred for a considerable period of time.
and monitoring software.

The Schneider Electric switchgear and

controller product family is a complete
solution for distribution system automation.

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 N-Series ACR overview

The N-Series ACR is designed around The N-Series circuit breaker is controlled and monitored by either the COMPACT or
vacuum interrupters contained in a fully ULTRA ADVC Controller (ADVC).
welded and sealed 316 marine grade Enclosed in a 304 (COMPACT) or 316 (ULTRA) grade stainless steel enclosure,
the ADVC provides an electronic controller with Operator Interface (O.I.) that monitors
stainless steel enclosure. the circuit breaker and provides protection, measurement, control and communication
The enclosure is filled with sulphur functions. Connected via a control cable, the switchgear and ADVC can form
a remotely controlled and monitored ACR.
hexafluoride (SF6) gas, which has excellent
The circuit breaker is operated by sending a controlled pulse of current from a storage
electrical insulating properties, resulting in capacitor in the ADVC through a solenoid. This attracts the mechanism plate which
a compact and low maintenance device. in turn closes the contacts in the vacuum interrupter. The contacts are held
in the closed position by latch tongues resting on the trip bar.
Opening of the contacts is achieved by releasing a controlled pulse of current from
1 12 a capacitor through the trip coil. This attracts the trip bar armature, turning the trip bar
and releasing the latch. The opening spring and the contact pressure springs
accelerate the contacts open. A flexible connection is provided to allow movement
of the contacts to occur.
2 Epoxy bushings insulate the main circuit conductors from the tank and provide
13 a double “O” ring seal. They also provide the necessary insulation and support
for the embedded capacitive voltage transformers (CVT) and for the current
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transformers (CT). The bushings are DIN 47 636 (threaded option) and allow
the connection of alternative cable connection elbows if desired. Lightning arrester
14 mounting is provided for installation convenience.
A standard kit for field fitting is supplied with the circuit breaker. It contains silicone
bushing boots and 3 metre lengths of 185 mm2 aluminium insulated water tight cable
15 tails rated at 400 A. This arrangement results in a recloser suitable for connection
into an insulated conductor system, or a bare conductor system, as appropriate.
3 The fully insulated system provides freedom from faults caused by birds and
16 other wildlife.
4 An auxiliary voltage supply of 110, 220 or 240 volts AC is required to power the unit
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and, if required, a voltage transformer can be provided as a purchase option.
5 The ADVC is connected by a control cable to the bottom of the circuit breaker
through a rubber covered plug/socket arrangement.
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6 A clearly visible external pointer shows the contact position. The recloser can be
tripped from the ground by a hookstick. It can then be locked out by opening
7 19 the isolating switches located on the operator control panel. These switches
are physically connected in series with both the trip and close solenoids.
20 The ADVC interfaces to the recloser via the control cable and connects to the Switch
8 Cable Entry Module (SCEM) in the base of the tank. The SCEM uses non-volatile
21 memory to store all relevant calibration data, ratings and number of operations.
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The SCEM also provides the first stage of electrical isolation and shorting electronics
22 to short the CTs and CVTs in the event the control cable is disconnected while
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current is flowing through the recloser.
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Cross section of circuit breaker

Legend
1- Cable tails 14- Capacitive Voltage
Transformer (CVT)
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2- Current transformer
3- 316 grade stainless 15- Lightning arrester and
steel tank mountings
4- Gas filled tank 16- Vacuum interrupter
5- Flexible connection 17- Contacts
6- Closing solenoid 18- Pushrod
7- Opening spring 19- Contact pressure
spring
8- Mechanism plate
20- Latch
9- Switch Cable Entry
Module (SCEM) 21- Trip bar
10- Cable entry cover 22- Trip bar armature
11-Cable to control 23- Trip Coil
cubicle 24- Manual trip lever
12- Silicone bushing boot
13- DIN 47 636 bushings N-Series Automatic Circuit Recloser

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 N-Series ADVC controller series

Advanced protection, data logging & With a cubicle designed to minimise temperature rise from solar heating,
communications capabilities are made the 304 (COMPACT) or 316 (ULTRA) grade stainless steel enclosure is used
to mount the Control And Protection Enclosure (CAPE), Power Supply Unit (PSU),
possible by the technology housed customer accessories and Operator Interface.
in the ADVC controller. The ADVC controller series incorporates the functions of a multi-function protection
relay, a circuit breaker controller, a metering unit and a remote terminal unit.
It has been designed especially for outdoor
pole-mounted operation and is typically Batteries are carefully located underneath these modules to help avoid overheating
so that a battery life of up to 5 years (1) can be achieved. A vandal resistant lockable
mounted low on the pole for ease of access stainless steel door, sealed with a rubber gasket, provides access to the Operator
by operation personnel. Interface. Vents are screened against vermin entry and all electronic parts are
enclosed in a sealed die-cast enclosure which protects them from entry of moisture
and condensation ensuring a long lifetime.
The COMPACT cubicle is suitable for temperatures from -10°C to 50°C, while
the option of a battery heater in the ULTRA cubicle extends its operating temperature
range from -40°C to 50°C.
A built-in microprocessor controlled power supply provides uninterrupted operation
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of not only the circuit breaker and controller, but also the communications radio or
modem. These accessories are connected to a built-in user programmable radio
power supply. Therefore no other power supplies are required for connection into
your SCADA or distribution automation system.
Due to careful design the efficiency of all parts is extremely high, allowing a battery
hold up time of up to 44 hours (2). The architecture used has the advantage that the
circuit breaker operation is independent of the high voltage supply, relying on a set
of capacitors charged by the auxiliary supply.
Due to sophisticated power supply management techniques, a circuit breaker
operation is always guaranteed when attempted and alarms are raised over
the telemetry when auxiliary power is lost.
Communications equipment can be mounted within the ADVC controller cubicle.
A V23 FSK modem, RS232, RS485 and Ethernet TCP/IP are provided as standard
to support all of your communications needs.
The ADVC controller series is available in two models:
ADVC ULTRA (with flexVUE) b ULTRA
b COMPACT.

The table below outlines some of the differences between the two models.
ULTRA COMPACT
Enclosure 316 stainless steel 304 stainless steel
Door locking Three-point Two-point
Customer accessory tray Side tray Side tray only
Upper tray
Input/output modules 8 inputs, 8 outputs N/A
Optional
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Battery heater Optional N/A

Battery 7 Ah, or 7 Ah
12 Ah
Temperature range -40°C to 50°C -10°C to 50°C
(with battery heater option)
Auxiliary power supply 115/230 Vac 115/230 Vac
Dual AC power supply Optional N/A
VT supply via switchgear Optional Optional
DC power supply Optional N/A

ADVC COMPACT (with setVUE)

(1) Battery replacement interval is influenced by environmental temperature.

(2) With optional 12 Ah battery, panel off and without communications devices operating.

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N-Series ADVC block diagram

Schneider Electric Automatic Circuit

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Switchgear
Reclosers provide many outstanding Operating
CT
mechanism
advantages to the user. CVT CVT

New and innovative features have been

made possible by the intimate way the
pole-mounted circuit breaker and control
cubicle work together. The block diagram
on this page shows how the two items are Control cable
interfaced.
ADVC controller
Special extended range current
transformers provide a range from 1 A to Control and Accessory
12,500 A for measurement and protection. protection mounting
enclosure tray(s)
Embedded voltage screens accurately RS232
image the primary voltage value and phase V23
relationship at the analogue front end, Ethernet USB
allowing measurement of voltage, current, RJ485
power factor and frequency in the electronic
module. Communication Operator
interface interface

Switchgear power
Microprocessor
Filters

DSP

Trip & close

capacitors

Uninterruptible power supply

Batteries

Power supply module

MCB
Power outlet
(optional) Filters

Txfr MCBs Txfr

MCB

Aux. supply 1

Aux. supply 2
(optional)

ADVC controller block diagram

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N-Series ADVC features

Each recloser is provided with an Operator Interface. From here a user can access
and program the many measurement and protection features available. Two different
Operator Interfaces are available, these are:

b setVUE Operator Interface

v Based on the field-proven operator panels in the previous controllers, this menu-
driven interface with large LCD display offers a familiar look and feel.

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setVUE Operator Interface

b flexVUE Operator Interface

v 20 status lamps provide a quick snapshot of the protection and controller status.
v 12 quick action keys are available to execute frequently used actions such as
“Remote control” ON/OFF, “Reclose” ON/OFF, etc. Each key has its own status lamp
to indicate the ON/OFF state.
v All status lamps and quick action keys are customisable.
v It is possible to access event and measurement data and change settings.
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flexVUE Operator Interface

Telemetry interface
The Schneider Electric ACR can be interfaced to your SCADA system either through
its built-in V23 modem and a radio, or its RS232 ports and a modem of your choice.
RS485 and Ethernet TCP/IP are also available. A variable voltage uninterruptable
power supply is included for the radio or modem, which can be mounted inside
the communications cubicle. Many telemetry protocols can be supported such
as DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-101.

Computer interface
WSOS is an advanced personal computer based software package to allow off-line
and on-line programming, monitoring and control of a recloser via a USB port,
RS232 port or Ethernet.

Remote control
The ADVC offers an impressive list of communication ports for use in remote control
applications:
b 4 x RS232
b 1 x Ethernet
b 1 x RS485
b 1 x V23.

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Customising the operator interface to suit The flexVUE Operator Interface uses Light Emitting Diodes (LED) and an LCD
your unique applications has never been display to communicate the system status to a local operator. Operator actions
that are performed on a regular basis can be mapped to 12 dedicated buttons
easier. on the interface.
Each of these buttons also have a lamp to indicate the ON/OFF state of each action.
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Together with the 20 status lamps the panel provides no less than 32 three-colour
LEDs that display the state of the controller and overhead system. On the interface,
the action buttons are grouped together and referred to as quick action keys.
The status LEDs are also grouped together and referred to as status lamps.
Every controller is programmed with a standard configuration of status lamps and
quick action keys - text labels are used to mark the function of each. These labels
are inserted into special pockets within the flexVUE Operator Interface and can
be changed in the field if required.
A graphical panel configuration tool is provided as part of the WSOS 5 software
package that will allow full customisation of the flexVUE Operator Interface,
if required. With the tool you can create your own logic functions driving the status
lamps, as well as change the actions linked to each quick action key. New labels
can be printed from the WSOS template using standard office stationery, cut to size
and inserted into the controller.

Example of building the logic function for a status lamp

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Example of setting the action keys

Inserting custom labels into the interface

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 N-Series WSOS version 5

WSOS is the Schneider Electric switchgear WSOS version 5 integrates Schneider Electric’s field proven Windows-based
operating system software. It provides easy switchgear operating system and its powerful features and tools, developed over
many years, into a modern desktop. The desktop includes the switchgear explorer
access to all switchgear functions from to organise your switchgear the way you like it and the launch pad for handy links to
opening/closing, through configuring online help, getting started, updates and much, much more. Controlling, configuring
protection and communication parameters and accessing valuable switchgear data from a local or remote location is now even
to accessing measurement and analytical easier than before.
data.
By using a PC, engineers can manage Local and remote control
b Switchgear operation
a large number of reclosers either remotely
b Protection group selection
via a communications link or locally via
a USB, serial port or Ethernet connection. b Protection group copy
b NPS on/off/alarm control
b Auto reclose, earth protection and SEF on/off control
b Work tag, low gas and dead lockout on/off control
b Configurable Input/Output Expander (IOEX)
b Configurable quick keys
b Configurable delay for local Open and Close operations (Hit and Run)
b Configurable SCADA protocols (e.g. DNP3, 101/104, Modbus, MITS).
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Communication options
b Local USB port (for connection to WSOS only)
b Local RS232 port connection
b Radio modem
b GSM / PSTN modem
b DNP3 virtual terminal object
b TCP/IP
b Communications output capture.
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Switchgear Explorer window Example of the WSOS5 desktop

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Measurement screens
b Three-phase, earth and sequence current
b Phase voltages:
v Phase to phase,
v Phase to earth, and
v Sequence voltages.
b Phase live/dead indication
b Apparent, reactive & real power:
v Total, and
v Per phase.
b Power factor
b Signed or unsigned power
b Frequency
b Power quality toolkit:
v Waveform capture
v Harmonics.

Interface configuration
b Status lamps:
v Logic function to indicate; and
v Separate true/false state colour configuration.
b Quick action keys:
v Customise actions assigned to each key
v Custom logic functions for lamp indication, and
v Separate true/false colour configuration.
b Print labels to insert into operator interface.
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Example of panel configuration tool

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 N-Series General protection features

Operating sequence
Reclose times are individually selectable. The operating sequence is defined by:
O - 1st rt - CO - 2nd rt - CO - 3rd rt - CO where rt = reclose time.
where O = open.
where C = close.

Reclose times
b 1st reclose time range: 0.5 - 180 s
b 2nd reclose time range: 2.0 - 180 s
b 3rd reclose time range: 2.0 - 180 s
b Timing resolution: 0.1 s
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Sequence reset time

100
Standard inverse b Sequence reset time: 3 - 180 s
Very inverse b Timing resolution: 1s
Time (s)

Extremely inverse
Trips to lockout
Overcurrent and fault trips to lockout are selectable between 1 and 4. A separate
10 setting is available for sensitive earth fault and negative phase sequence.

Inverse time curves

The ADVC offers a total of 48 user selectable inverse time protection curves.
These are:
b Three IEC60255 curves: Inverse,
1 Very Inverse and
Extremely Inverse.
100 % Setting current
b Three IEEE C37.112 Inverse Time curves: Moderately Inverse,
Inverse time curves Very Inverse and
Extremely Inverse.
b 42 Non Standard Inverse Time curves: Refer to the Operating
Manual for a full listing.
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100
IDMT curve
Instantaneous protection
Instantaneous protection works by tripping the recloser if the line current exceeds
Time (s)

Threshold
the Instantaneous Multiplier x Setting Current.
Maximum time b Multiplier range: 1 - 30
Minimum time b Resolution of setting: 0.1
10
Instantaneous b Max. effective setting: 12.5 kA
Modified curve
Definite time protection
Definite time is an alternative to inverse time protection. It works by tripping
the recloser at a fixed time after pick-up.
1 b Setting current range: 10 - 1260 A
b Definite time resolution: 0.1 s
100 % Setting current
b Definite time range: 0.01 - 100 s
Modified curve b Setting current resolution: 1A

Sensitive Earth Fault (SEF)

SEF causes the recloser to trip when the earth current rises above a set level for
longer than the set time.
b SEF trip current range: 4 - 20 A
b SEF operating time range: 0.1 - 999 s
b SEF trip current setting resolution: 1A
b SEF operating time resolution: 0.1 s

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Inrush restraint
Inrush restraint raises the phase and earth threshold currents for a short period of
time to allow for short duration inrush currents when closing onto a load.
b Multiplier range: 1 - 30
b Multiplier resolution: 0.1
b Time range: 0.05 - 30 s
b Time resolution: 0.05 s

Cold load pick-up

Cold load pick-up allows for a loss of diversity when a load has been without supply
for a period of time.
b Multiplier range: 1-5
b Multiplier resolution: 0.1
b Time constant range: 1 - 480 min.
b Time constant resolution: 1 min.

Multiple protection groups

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The ADVC supports up to 10 protection groups, each of which can be configured

with completely separate protection characteristics with different inverse time curves
and setting currents. The number of protection groups available to the operator can
be configured using WSOS, thereby restricting or enabling access to protection
settings as required.

Automatic protection group selection

Automatic Protection Group Selection (APGS) is used to change the protection
group depending on the direction of power flow. This allows the recloser to be
correctly graded with devices downstream regardless of the power flow direction.

Loss of phase
WSOS offers a quick, easy way to configure
the protection groups Loss of phase protection trips the recloser if phase-earth voltage on one or two
phases falls below a set voltage threshold for a set length of time.
b Threshold voltage range: 2 - 15 kV
b Voltage resolution: 1V
b Time range: 0.1 - 100 s
b Time resolution: 0.1 s

Live load blocking

Live load blocking prevents a recloser from closing if any of the load side terminals
are live.
b Live load threshold voltage range: 2 - 15 kV

Dead lockout
Dead lockout prevents a reclose unless one or more of the source side or load side
terminals are live. If all terminals are dead then the controller goes to lockout.

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Directional blocking
Directional blocking is a protection feature that restricts tripping on faults to a
designated side of the recloser. It prevents nuisance tripping if particular network
conditions are causing “false” earth faults. In radial systems, directional blocking
prevents nuisance tripping by blocking faults in the source direction and only
responding to faults in the load direction.

Directional protection
Distinct protection for faults in the forward and reverse direction. A forward fault may
use a different time-current curve and settings to a reverse fault (i.e. these are
individually selectable). Both the forward protection and reverse protection are
operating at the same time. This is an additional protection feature.

Sequence components
Negative, positive and zero phase sequence currents and voltages can be
monitored and logged.
In addition, the negative phase sequence current protection can be used for
detection of low-level phase-to-phase faults in the presence of high level three-
phase loads. Inverse Time, Definite Time and Instantaneous operation is available.
b Setting current range: 10 - 1260 A

Sequence coordination
Sequence coordination allows a recloser to coordinate it’s trip sequence with
another recloser downstream.

Under / over frequency protection

This feature trips the recloser when the system frequency exceeds the under and
over frequency trip threshold values. Frequency tripping range: 45 - 65 Hz
b Frequency calculation: Once per cycle over a two cycle period
b Number of under/over frequency
cycles before tripping: 2 - 1000
b Accuracy: ± 0.05 Hz
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Normal frequency
Trip delay count
Close time
Frequency

Over frequency
trip setting
Over frequency
normal restore Trip at
this time
Time
Close at
this time
Nominal frequency axis

Under / over frequency protection

Under / over voltage protection

When selected, and a nominal phase to earth system operating voltage is set,
the UOV Protection works within a defined threshold above and below the specified
voltage.
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b Under voltage lower threshold range: 50% - 88%

b Over voltage upper threshold range: 112% - 150%
b Trip after X s range: 0 - 300 s
b Phase logic
v AND: when ALL phases deviate beyond thresholds
v OR: when ANY phase voltage deviates beyond the thresholds
v AVERAGE: when the numerical AVERAGE of all phase voltages deviates
beyond the threshold.

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Voltage & current

True RMS voltage is measured on all six terminals. A user-configured threshold
indicates a live terminal (accuracy ± 2.5%).
RMS current is measured on three phases (reading 2 - 800 A).

Real power (signed or unsigned)

Real power is determined by multiplying the line voltage and line current in real time
and averaging over 2 seconds (accuracy ± 5% of reading, within limits of V and
I above).

Power & power factor

The ADVC controller measures kW, kVA, kVAr and powerfactor on a per-phase basis.
The power factor of the line is determined from the line voltage and the line current
phase relationship and the previously calculated real power (accuracy ± 5% of reading,
within limits of V and I above).

Default historical measurements

Power flow is integrated over 5, 15, 30, or 60 minute intervals (kWh) and recorded for
two months at the default setting. This can be viewed on the operator control panel,
computer, or compatible SCADA system. Additionally, data can be uploaded into
a portable computer or a compatible SCADA system.

Configurable historical measurements

Average demand profiles may be configured using WSOS. Customised configuration
enables the user to specify only the parameters that are required, negating
unnecessary information capture. Parameters such as line voltages and currents,
power, kWh, battery voltage and cubicle temperature can be recorded
in intervals selectable between 1 and 1440 min.

Event history
b Maximum number of typical events stored in the event history: 30,000 events.

Gas pressure measurement

b Gas pressure display resolution: 5 kPa
b Gas pressure display accuracy: ± 10 kPa
b Gas low alarm setting: 65 kPa Gauge at 20°C
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b Gas low alarm/interlock accuracy: ± 10 kPa

Power quality toolkit

b Supply outage measurement:
v The supply outage measurement feature utilises built-in recloser features
to record the number and duration of outages. These statistics are recorded
in the controller and are available to the utility to help calculate system outage
customer minutes.
v The controller records:
– cumulative total number of outages
Harmonic analysis – cumulative total outage duration, and
– the time and duration of each outage event in the event log.
v These records are accessible to the user and can be retrieved using the operator
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control panel, WSOS or a SCADA system.

b Harmonic analysis:
v Harmonics 2 to 16 and the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) are calculated over
an 80 ms period for four currents, six line-line voltages and six line-earth voltages.
These harmonics are available via WSOS.
b Waveform capture
v Based on a user defined trigger, the ADVC captures and stores, in non-volatile
memory, scaled raw data (10 x 3200 samples per second) of the six line-earth voltages
and four currents for a predefined time window either side of a user-defined trigger.
v The user can configure a pre and post trigger time ratio for data to be stored.
This defaults to 50% pre-trigger and 50% post-trigger.
v The captured data can be uploaded at anytime in COMTRADE (IEEE Std
Waveform capture C37.111-1999) format via WSOS.

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Pole mounting details

Customer supplied: Schneider supplied:

Insulated connectors 3 m, 400 A cable tail standard
Connecting cables 250 A, 630 A or 800 A by request
Lightning arresters Silicone bushing boots (See detail below)

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B A
Cable terminated
Optional radio Silicon with two-hole lug
antenna (Installed grease
by customer)

C
D Standard
lug

ADVC Torque both

controller M10 bolts to
44 Nm using a
17 mm socket
Boot

Control cable

Bushing palm
(Factory fitted)

Bushing

N-Series model Rated voltage A (mm/in) B (mm/in) C (mm/in) D (mm/in)

N15 15.5 kV 1370 / 54.9 898 / 35.3 525 / 22.1 880 / 33.6
N27 27 kV 1370 / 54.9 898 / 35.3 525 / 22.1 880 / 33.6
N38 38 kV 1410 / 55.5 898 / 35.3 525 / 22.1 955 / 37.5

Notes
(1) Details given in this illustration are subject to change without notice. For full details see the Installation Manual.
(2) Earthing connections are not shown and are to be in accordance with the Installation Manual.
(3) Recloser can be mounted closer to pole if lightning arresters are pole mounted.
(4) Optional substation mounting frame available on request.

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N-Series
15 kV 27 kV 38 kV 38 kV
12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 16 kA
Ratings
Rated maximum voltage kV 15.5 27 38 38

Rated nominal voltage (Phase to ground) kV

Rated continuous current A 800 800 800 800

Emergency current (8 hours) A 850 850 850 850

Fault make capacity (RMS) kA 12.5 12.5 12.5 16

Fault make capacity (Peak) kA 31.5 31.5 31.5 40

Power operating time (Close / Open) s 0.1 / 0.05 0.1 / 0.05 0.1 / 0.05 0.1 / 0.05

Mechanical operations 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000

Rated full load operations 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000

Short time current kA 12.5 12.5 12.5 16

Breaking capacity
Mainly active (0.7 pf) A 800 800 800 800

Fault break capacity kA 12.5 12.5 12.5 16

Cable charging A 25 25 25 40

Line charging A 5 5 25 40

Transformer magnetising A 22 22 22 22

Capacitor bank A 250 250

Lightning impulse withstand level
Phase to phase kV

Phase to earth kV 110 150 170 170

Across interrupter kV 110 150 170 170

On loss of SF6 kV 60 70 70 70
Power frequency withstand voltage
Phase to earth kV 50 60 70 70

Across interrupter kV 50 60 70 70
Service conditions
Ambient temperature (1) ºC - 40 to 50 - 40 to 50 - 40 to 50 - 40 to 50

ºF - 40 to 122 - 40 to 122 - 40 to 122 - 40 to 122

Radiation (Max.) kW/m2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1

Humidity % 0 to 100 0 to 100 0 to 100 0 to 100

Altitude meters (Max. (2)) m 3000 3000 3000 3000

Altitude feet (Max. (2)) ft 9840 9840 9840 9840

Net weights
Circuit breaker with pole mount bracket kg / lbs 249 / 549 249 / 549 249 / 549 249 / 549

Control cubicle with control cable kg / lbs 41 / 90 41 / 90 41 / 90 41 / 90

Gross weight of crate kg / lbs 404 / 891 404 / 891 404 / 891 404 / 891

External VT (N series only) kg / lbs 60 / 132 60 / 132 60 / 132 60 / 132

Crate dimensions
Width mm / in 1160 / 45.7 1160 / 45.7 1160 / 45.7 1160 / 45.7

Depth mm / in 730 / 28.7 730 / 28.7 730 / 28.7 730 / 28.7

Height mm / in 1640 / 64.6 1640 / 64.6 1640 / 64.6 1640 / 64.6

(1) Option when cubicle battery heater is fitted (-10ºC to 50ºC {-14ºF to 122ºF} without heater)
(2) For altitudes above 1000 m (3280 feet), derate in accordance with ANSI C37.60 for reclosers (ANSI C37.63 for LBS)

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 N-Series Required details for order
N-Series Automatic Circuit
Recloser

Only one of the boxes (ticked or filled with the required value)
have to be considered between each horizontal line.
DE55513

Red circle lead-time should be requested from your distributor.

Certain configurations may attract additional cost. To clarify these details,

please consult your local distributor.

Circuit breaker unit Quantity

Rating (System voltage / Interrupt / BIL) 15.5 kV / 12.5 kA / 110 kV 38 kV / 12.5 kA / 170 kV

27 kV / 12.5 kA / 150 kV 38 kV / 16 kA / 170 kV

Rated current (A) 630 A 800 A

Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz

Sensitive earth fault rating 4 - 20 A (default) 1 - 20 A

Additional CT’s inside switch Not applicable 200/100/1 600/300/1 800/400/1
tank (Additional cost may apply)
Rating plate language English Spanish Portugese

Switch state indication ON / OFF I/O

VT mounting Not applicable Tank mounted Pole mounted

Accessories
Mounting arrangement Pole mount: B type (15 - 27 kV) C type (38 kV)

Substation frame: Adjustable Fixed

Concrete pole clamps Not applicable 230 - 270 mm 270 - 310 mm 310 - 360 mm

Control cable length 7 metres (Default) 11 metres (Max) 20 metres

Other
Bushing boots (Set of 6) Not applicable 770 mm (15-27 kV) 1100 mm (38 kV)

Options
Terminal cable length (Set of 6) 3 metres 4 metres 5 metres 6 metres

Not applicable Other

Terminal cable rating Not applicable 250 A (Aluminium) 400 A (Aluminium)

630 A (Aluminium) 800 A (Copper)

Surge arresters Not applicable Surge arresters

Voltage transformers Primary side: Vp-p 11 kV Vp-p 22 kV Vp-p 33 kV

Not applicable Secondary side: 27.8 V 115 V 230 V

Dressing (Australia only) Not applicable Dressed

Special notes

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 N-Series Required details for order
ADVC controller

Only one of the boxes (ticked or filled with the required value)
DE55798

have to be considered between each horizontal line.

Red circle lead-time should be requested from your distributor.

Certain configurations may attract additional cost. To clarify these details,

please consult your local distributor.

*ADVC ULTRA show for illustration purposes

ADVC controller Quantity

Model (Features highlighted are only available on ULTRA) COMPACT ULTRA

Operator Interface (O.I.)
setVUE flexVUE

Ambient temperature (°C) Standard -10°C to 50°C

Extended with battery heater -40°C to 50°C

Auxiliary supply type Single AC supply: 115 Vac 230 Vac

Add 27.8 Vac integrated supply to above

Dual AC DC supply

Maximum battery hold up time 26 hours 44 hours

Language English US English Spanish Portugese

Standard protocol MODBUS IEC DNP3

Accessories (Additional costs may apply)

FTIM (Ultra FTIM cable only) Not applicable Yes

IOEX Not applicable Yes

General purpose IEC socket Not applicable Yes
(only available with 115 Vac, 230 Vac and Dual AC)

GPO 10 A max.
(only with IEC socket) None AUS EU-A EU-B

Other UK USA Sth Africa

Special notes (For other available accessories, contact local suppliers)

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