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1. ccceeeeeeeeteeeeeneeeteneeeeeeeeeseeeeseneeeeeaes 32 File Menu Commands eerren 10 Diagnostics dialog DOK cc ceeeseeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 33 New Command cccccccccccccccecsceeceeeeneeeeeeeaeaaaaeeeaeees 10 Metering Counters and State dialog box 33 Open COmmMand cecccccceceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeseeeeteeeeeeee 10 To change parameter values 34 Save Command eccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeteeaeeeeeaes 10 Metering Counters Per Phase Quantities 34 Save As Command File Menu 10 Slates caitlin lavisicheiiini diesen eel 34 Exit COMMANG cceeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeseaeees 11 Metering Configuration ccccceeceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 34 Task Menu Commands rererere 11 Status dialog DOX ceeeeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeseneeeeeaes 34 Connection Command cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeeeee 12 Event Recorder dialog DOX ccccceecesseeeeeeeeneeeees 36 To open computer s Serial port 12 Control events cceeecececeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeseeeseeeeseieeeteaes 36 To close computer s Serial port n se 12 Load Profile dialog DOX cceeeeseeteeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeeees 37 To change computer s Configure COMMANA ccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeetetaeeteaes 37 communications parameters 13 To change configuration Settings cccssssssssseeeee 38 Enema Paligl Comma sisese 13 Device and Data dialog bOX seese 38 TO successiully load the Lineman s Pa
2. Use the Windows File Manager to easily create move and delete directories These suggested rules apply to documents stored on your C hard drive A statement following each suggestion explains the reasoning behind the rule 1 Each control goes in its own directory The location of the control directory depends on subsequent rules Control ID Number Directory Documents 65535 C C65535 C65536A TCC C65535B TCC R950905 TXT R951121 TXT Table 1 1 Document directory Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual The example directory stores custom time current curve files used only for this con trol and text files copied from summary information readings made in the field The text file names consist of year month and day of the reading 2 If several controllers share source files the whole set goes in a larger directory Files shared by more than one control go in another directory Set Line one South branch C LINEONE SOUTH READ9509 TXT READ9510 TXT READ9601 TXT READ9602 TXT North branch C LINEONE NORTH READ9509 TXT READ9510 TXT READ9601 TXT READ9602 TXT C LINEONE SHARED CUST106 TCC a a E Table 1 2 Document directory hierarchy two levels A residential distribution system might have several branches with similar character istics The custom time current curves might be identical for both branches and so would go in the shared directory
3. Validate OK Help Read Figure 2 5 Parameter Viewing and Programming dialog E Summary Defaults lL ill Write i In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box you can use Database group features and view database parameters using the following active buttons 16 1 e SAFETY FOR LIFE 5280 78 2 Database group ACTIVE BUTTON ACTION Check All Clear All Read to Ed Summary Validate Defaults Parameter class group In the Edit Parameters mode checks the update boxes for all para meters that have data to write In the Read Template mode checks the edit boxes for parameters that have data to read The update boxes appear beside parameter edit boxes on the individual data base windows This button is not active in Read Parameters mode In the Edit Parameters mode clears the update boxes for all para meters In the Read Template mode clears the update boxes for all parameters The update boxes appear beside parameter edit boxes on the individual database windows This button is not active in Read Parameters mode In the Edit Parameters mode copies all programmable data from the Read Parameters database to the Edit Parameters database This button is not active in Read Parameters mode Displays the Summary Sheet dialog box where you can select active filters for data display You can copy the information here and paste it in ano
4. amp fxapps Network List files of type Drives Tec Files TCC amp c ms dos_6 Figure 2 10 Accessing Time Current Curves The Windows Open dialog box appears 5 Double click on the TCC file that you want 6 At the Operation pull down menu select the operation that you want to add the new TCC to 7 Then click on Add to copy the TCC to the database The name of the TCC now appears in the Ground Earth Fault or Phase TCC group To examine the TCCs properties click on Properties The Properties dialog box appears Eyle _ 101 TCC Properties D f 50 Hz Class E C 60 Hz Class E D Max response time class E D From Kyle standard library DO Curve has been modified Figure 2 11 Properties dialog 27 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Note If you remove a TCC without replacing it your database will be invalid 8 To exit click on OK 9 In the Basic Control Settings dialog box click on OK 10 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box click on OK Cold Load Pickup CLPU dialog box Use the Toggle Options to view or edit the parameters for Cold Load Pickup options In the Read Parameters mode you can view current settings for Cold Load Pickup In the Edit Parameters mode you can edit the parameters for Cold Load Pickup In the Read Template mode you can set the template to read parameters for Cold Load
5. FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual IEC lIEC Class x 1 sec C Very Inverse a Extremely Inverse N IS Imt 1 Cancel Figure 3 9 IEC dialog Or you can select Custom and enter your own alpha and beta for curve calculation In Custom mode the shape parameters have the following limits Parameter Limits Alpha 0 001 lt a lt 100 Beta 0 001 lt b lt 1000 Custom Curves Command The Custom Curves command opens a list of library curves available from the Custom Curve TCC Library for display in the graph workspace Each added curve will default to the selected curve This command is unavailable if no curves have been added to the Custom Curve TCC Library FX Standard Library x Curve Identifiers Figure 3 10 Custom Curves dialog 50 1 arer S280 78 2 Custom Curve Editor Command The Custom Curve Library Editor dialog box lets you Remove Add and Edit TCCs from the Custom Curve Library Remove The Remove button is used to remove or delete a curve from the Custom Curve Library This selection invokes a list box which contains the names of all curves pre sent in the library Pick the curve you want to remove from this list Note The Remove button is grayed when there are no curves in the Custom Curve Library Add The Add button is used to add the curve described by the Curve Name edit box and the
6. In the example in Figure 1 2 both controllers use the two files CUST106 TCC and CUST116 TCC 3 If two or more designers are working on branches for a distribution system put the branch directories together in a larger directory se Location Directory Source Documents New installations John s part C INSTALLS JOHN READ9509 TXT READ9510 TXT CUST202 TCC Jane s part C A INSTALLSWANE READ9601 TXT READ9602 TXT C INSTALLS BOTH CUST106 TCC CUST116 TCC Table 1 3 Document directory hierarchy two users This rule is similar to rule 2 but there may not be any shared document files in the large directory The shared directory provides a place to leave memos status reports and so forth Don t feel that all directories can only have three subdirectories Directories are free Make a new one if you need to keep related items together Directories don t feel pain Delete an old one if it s no longer useful a 5280 78 2 FOR LIFE File Naming Schemes A number of naming schemes make equal sense You don t need to limit yourself to only one of them Consider the following suggestions when choosing filenames e All the files for one control follow the same naming convention A project leader can choose whether to enforce one convention across all the con trollers of a distribution system This can be a good idea but allow for exceptional circumstances e Each file name indicates a date seque
7. Read Parameters is a database editor mode In this mode you can view parameters that you copied from the control or loaded from a file Read Template is a database editor mode In this mode you can pro gram the parameters that you want the system to read from the con trol when you click on Read The delay time before reclaim reset after the recloser successfully recloses Root Mean Square currents a common way to measure electrical cur rents Sensitive Earth Fault Sensitive Ground Fault Independent from nor mal earth trip SEF operates below the normal earth minimum trip level to provide additional system protection SEF SGF can be enabled disabled independently of Ground Trip Block however Ground Trip Block also prevents SEF SGF operation The TCC Editor term selected curve refers to the curve that is cur rently highlighted and available for modification or inspection For example if the Edit Identifier menu command is selected the high lighted curve s identifying name is displayed and made available for change Prevents unnecessary backup recloser operation for a fault that is beyond a downline recloser Provides indication and cumulative total of all fault indicated trip operations for each phase and ground Time Current Curve a curve of the relationship between the magni tude of fault current and the time required before the control generates a trip signal 55 Types FX FXA and FXB Microproces
8. SEF SGF 1 to 20 amps 2 to 40 amps 4 to 80 amps FXA Database Versions 0 01 and 0 06 Item Default Range CT Ratio 50 to 560 amps 100 to 1120 amps 200 to 2240 amps Earth Ground 100 4 to 280 amps 10 to 560 amps 20 to 1120 amps SEF SGF 1 to 20 amps 2 to 40 amps 4 to 80 amps 24 1 e SAFETY FOR LIFE 5280 78 2 FXA FXB Database Version 0 07 Default Range CT Ratio 25 to 560 amps 50 to 1120 amps 100 to 2240 amps Earth Ground 100 2 to 280 amps 5 to 560 amps 10 to 1120 amps SEF SGF 1 to 20 amps 2 to 40 amps 4 to 80 amps FXA and FXB Alternate Minimum Trip The Current Transformer CT ratio determines the range for these minimum trip val ues If your setting exceeds the range for the CT ratio your database could be invalid Check the CT ratio setting in the Hardware dialog box Operations to Lockout Phase Ground Earth SEF 1st Interval 0 6 to 1 000 sec 2nd Interval 1 8 to 1 000 sec 3rd Interval 1 8 to 1 000 sec Reclose Attempts 1 to 5 000 Reclose Retry time 1 to 60 sec Toggle Options Note You cannot change toggle switches on the control with the software Ground Earth trip block SGF Protection Alternate Min Trip Non reclose 25 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Time Current Curves TCCs dialog box In the Read Parameters mode use this dialog box to display a li
9. computer s serial port for communication with the control Lineman s Panel Displays the Lineman s Panel dialog box the virtual front panel for the control where you can operate the control and the recloser directly Database Displays the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box where you can view or edit a database file Configure Displays the Configuration dialog box where you can configure the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software 11 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Connection Command In the Connection dialog you can open or close your computer s serial port or con figure your computer for communication with the control 4800 Baud Auto Baud Even Parity Test COM1 Port Hep Address _Connect OK ms Timeout Disconnect Figure 2 1 Connection dialog REE If the Connect button is active the serial port is closed If the Disconnect button is active the serial port is open You can change your computer s communications para meters only when the serial port is closed When you connect you are opening the computer s serial port to establish a com munication link between the computer and the control When you disconnect you are closing the computer s serial port and breaking the communications link To open computer s serial port 1 Verify that cable connections are correctly made
10. lise 5280 78 2 FOR LIFE Lockout recloser manually opened Reset Normal sequence reset Reset caused by control command Sequence Coordination Trip Failure Close Failure Load Profile dialog box In the Read Parameters mode use the Load Profile dialog box to read a log of entries for the load profiles including the time that the data was collected and the readings for the Ground Earth and the three phase currents The log includes events for the last 25 1 2 hours As the program adds new entries it drops the oldest ones on a first in first out basis In the Read Template mode use this dialog box to set the template to read or not read the load profile information Load Profile Eq No Hr Min Ground 1 2 3 4 5 6 Amp Amp Amp Amp Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Profile Data Figure 2 19 Load Profile dialog Configure Command In the Configuration dialog box you can configure the Device and Database type The default line frequency terminology for zero sequence currents can be chosen and phase identification for bushings can also be chosen When changes are made here the program applies the changes globally 37 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Softwa
11. working around high and low voltage lines and equip ment G103 3 WARNING Before installing operating main taining or testing this equipment carefully read and understand the contents of this manual Improper operation handling or maintenance can result in death severe personal injury and equipment damage c101 0 WARNING This equipment is not intended to protect human life Follow all locally approved pro cedures and safety practices when installing or operat ing this equipment Failure to comply can result in death severe personal injury and equipment damage G102 1 WARNING Power distribution equipment must be properly selected for the intended application It must be installed and serviced by competent person nel who have been trained and understand proper safety procedures These instructions are written for such personnel and are not a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety procedures Failure to properly select install or maintain power distribution equipment can result in death severe personal injury and equipment damage G122 2 1 AX S280 78 2 CONTENTS Safety Information ccccssecccesecesseeeeeeteeeeseeeeeeeeeees 2 Validation Results dialog DOX aeee 20 Hazard Statement Definitions c eee 2 Read Template mode ccccsccceeeseeeeeeseneeeeetee 21 Safety INStructionS c cccecceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeee
12. Command The Save As command allows you to save your current graph workspace configura tion into an initialization ini file or save the selected curve into a control tcc file If a curve is a Kyle standard curve has been modified and contains the Kyle reserved string Kyle_ in its identifier you will not be allowed to save the curve until you change the name Print Command The Print command prints the graph that has the input focus to the printer or a file 43 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Edit Menu Commands The Edit menu includes commands that enable you to modify the currently selected curve and exercise the paste buffer For more information see the following Edit menu command topics C t Seas ee Deletes the selected curve and moves it to the paste buffer Copy 5 bh Copies the selected curve to the paste buffer Paste Moves curve from the paste buffer to the graph workspace Delete Deletes selected curve without moving to paste buffer Delete All Deletes all curves without moving them to the paste buffer Modify Allows data point modifications of the selected curve Identifier Changes the selected curve s identifying name Select A Curve Selects a different curve Cut Command The Cut command removes the selected curve from the graph workspace and places it into the paste
13. Curve Data spread sheet Before the curve is added to the library it is validated During the validation process if any errors are detected they will be displayed and the curve will not be added to the library The Curve Data spread sheet collects in tabular form A The Above Minimum Trip Current Ratio I Imt e g 2 0 2 times above mini mum trip B The Trip Time t in seconds for that current ratio Note The Add button is grayed when the Curve Name edit box is empty Each curve must be named Edit The Edit button is used to select an existing curve from the Custom Curve Library to edit This selection invokes a list box which contains the names of all curves present in the library Pick the curve to edit from this list Note The Edit button is grayed when there are no curves in the Custom Curve Library Custom Curve Editor Curve Name Library Custom_ 101 Custom Curves Curve Data New 1 126 1 242 Edit 1 468 1 736 l Save 2 053 Remove 2 428 Ee 2 871 3 394 40145 Hep 4 746 Fi TDR 6 637 f Cancel Figure 3 11 Custom Curve Editor dialog 51 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Window Menu Command The Window menu includes commands that enable you to control the display of your graph workspaces For more information select the Window menu command name Tile 3 252 eae wets Ma
14. Pickup Cold Load Pickup CLPU CLPU Options mcu COn COF Manual CLPU Closes COn Off Computer CLPU Closes Phase Operations to Lockout Ground Operations to Lockout Figure 2 12 Cold Load Pickup dialog To enter new values for CLPU options 1 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box select the Edit Parameters mode 2 Click on Basic The Basic Control Settings dialog box appears 3 Click on the CLPU button The Cold Load Pickup CLPU dialog box appears 4 Enter new values using this table as a guide CLPU Options Default Range CLPU Time 30 sec 1 to 60 sec Manual CLPU Close On On Off Computer CLPU Close On Phase Ops to Lockout 1 Grd Erth Ops to Lockout 1 1to4 28 1 areri S280 78 2 5 To verify click on OK 6 In the Basic Control Settings dialog box click on OK 7 In the Parameter Viewing and Programming dialog box click on OK Advanced Control Settings dialog box Use this dialog box to view advanced control settings for the control In the Edit Parameters mode you can change the advanced control settings In the Read Template mode you can select which setting you want to read from the control Advanced Control Settings gt Earth High Current Lockout HCL r Phase High Current Lockout HCL U U an M COn Off M COn Off IV Minimum Trip Multiple IV Minimum Trip Multiple HCL Active on Operati
15. TCC file tcc Print Prints the graph with the input focus to the printer or a file Exit Exits the application The Exit command closes or exits the program If any curves have been modified but not saved the program will prompt you to save the modifications before exiting The New command establishes a new graph workspace using the active values and preferences specified in the configuration dialog box These values are initialized when the program loads and reads its ini file 41 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Open Command Graph 1 lolx Time Current Curves 60 0 40 0 30 0 15 10 rFeRN Oe Time sec oooo0o0o fo ooo o oo o w o 5 100 150 300 500 1000 1500 3000 5000 10000 15000 30000 50000 Current of minimum trip Figure 3 1 New workspace window The Open command allows you to open a control copy of a TCC tcc file a bina ry curve library bcl created from the Custom Curve Editor or an initialization ini file to reconfigure your graph workspace 42 1 lise 5280 78 2 FOR LIFE Graph 1 101 x Time Current Curve kyle 101 60 0 40 0 30 0 15 rFeRN Oe Time sec ooo OO O ooo oc oo w o 1000 1500 3000 5000 10000 15000 30000 50000 Current of minimum trip Figure 3 2 Workspace window with curve Save As
16. Windows try using the Windows tutorial application Please refer to your Windows documentation for a full explanation Directory and Filename Conventions The FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software allows you great flexibility in con figuring controllers The data you read from controllers in the field will be valuable for troubleshooting and for tuning your distribution system You will want to save copies of your configurations and your field readings on your PC In order to find these copies when you need them again you will need a good filing system On a PC such a filing system comprises nested directories The following discussion will help you set up directories on your hard disk The Library of Congress catalog numbers Dewey Decimal numbers and your con trol database directories are all hierarchies The hierarchies are based on criteria that range from the general to the specific from dissimilar to similar and from large to small to name a few The criteria either lump things together or split things apart A good organization scheme balances between too much lumping and too much splitting Your directory structure should meet these criteria e Sets of related documents stay together e Unrelated documents stay separate e Categories are small to be manageable and large to be useful e A particular document is easy to find e New documents can be filed easily to meet the other four criteria Directory Management Suggestions
17. and state information Status The Status dialog box displays the recloser and control status information Event Recorder The Event Recorder dialog box displays a log of recent control events Load Profile The Load Profile dialog box displays a log of recent load profile information 18 1 e SAFETY FOR LIFE 5280 78 2 Edit Parameters mode To edit parameters Select this mode to edit parameters in the current database After you have reviewed the parameters and made any changes you can write the parameters to a control 1 In the Parameter Viewing and Programming dialog box choose Edit Parameters from the Database group A reading can be used as the basis for editing control parameters To transfer data from the read database to the edit database click on Read to Ed 2 Click on any active button using the Database group table below as a guide Database group ACTIVE BUTTON Check All Clear All Read To Ed Summary Defaults Write ACTION Checks the edit boxes for all parameters that have data so that you can write them to the control The update boxes appear beside parameter edit boxes on the individual database win dows Clears the edit boxes for all parameters so that they won t write to the control The update boxes appear beside parameter edit boxes on the individual database windows Copies all programmable data from the Read Parameters data base to the Edit Parameters databa
18. instructions that appear and make the necessary corrections to the database Validation Results Database is valid P Figure 2 6 Validation Results dialog To copy validation information to the Windows clipboard click on Copy From the clipboard you can print information or import it to a Windows word processor 20 1 FA S280 78 2 FOR LIFE Read Template mode Use this command to create a custom template to read database parameters from the control In the future this file can be used as a template to read data from other controls To create a read template 1 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box choose Read Template in the Database group 2 Click on any active button in the Database or Parameter Class groups Database group ACTIVE BUTTON ACTION Check All Checks the boxes for all parameters that have data to read The update boxes appear beside parameter edit boxes on the indi vidual database windows Clear All Clears the boxes for all parameters The update boxes appear beside parameter edit boxes on the individual database win dows Summary Displays the Summary Sheet dialog box listing which parame ters are checked to read Defaults Checks the boxes for all parameters with data to read Parameter Class group ACTIVE BUTTON ACTION Basic The Basic Control Settings dialog box displays the template for the current minimum trip levels number of operatio
19. selected curve For more information select the Special menu command name Inspect Displays the selected curve s data points and allows clipboard copying Configure Changes the editor s defaults and graph display preferences Properties Displays the selected curve s save properties Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of the graph with the input focus to match the aspect ratio used on the paper for published Cooper Power System TCCs 46 is 5280 78 2 FOR LIFE Inspect Command The Inspect command displays the control specific current and time values of the selected curve The values are available for saving to the clipboard This command is unavailable if no curve is selected Kyle_ 116 x Current Time sec 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 oococcoccc ccc0c0co Figure 3 5 Inspect Curve dialog Properties Command Displays the selected curve s TCC properties that will be stored with the curve s data if the curve is saved to disk This command is unavailable if no curve is selected Kyle_ 116 x On Off 50 Hz class 60 Hz class Maximum response time OEO MEO Be Y oO 9884 From Kyle standard library Curve has been modified e 3 Figure 3 6 Curve Properties dialog Configure Command The TCC Editor s control type and frequency as well as the graph preferences and colors are all user controlled throu
20. time current curve file covered a Maryland network we could put a custom time current curve in a rea sonable place under MARYLAND RESIDENT and put a text file in MARY LAND INDUSTRY called SEE_ALSO TXT The difficulty with this method arises when you move the original file for some perfectly justified reason If you don t revise the see also cross reference the cross reference becomes useless You can use carefully chosen file and directory names The File Manager Search fea ture can locate files and directories that have similar names Put MD or FXA in the filename of the example document and then it doesn t matter where it goes because you can always find it Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Chapter 2 The Programmer File Menu Commands New Command Open Command Save Command Use commands on this menu to create open or save a database file for the FX FXA or FXB Control and to exit the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software For more information see the following File menu command topics New Creates a new database file Open Opens a database from disk Save Saves a database to disk Save As Saves a database to disk under a new name Exit Exits from the program Use the New command to create a new database file that you can upload to the con trol In this new file all the parameters are blank You use this new database file f
21. 3 to 1 00 4 High current trip HCT A Toggle On Off default off B HCT ratio l Imt 1 to 29 C HCT time sec 0 016 to 0 150 Multiplier Adder Minimum Response Time MRT seconds Defaults HCT ratio I Imt 29 000 HCT Time seconds oo16 Cancel if Figure 3 3 Modify Curve dialog This command is unavailable if no curve is selected or if the selected curve is not from a library i e the curve source was from a tcc file 45 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Identifier The Identifier allows you to change the selected curve s identifying name A Kyle curve that has been modified cannot contain the string Kyle_ which is reserved for curves in the standard Kyle library This command is unavailable if no curve is selected Select A Curve Command Lists identifying names of all the curves that are displayed in the active graph work space The selected curve is highlighted with a solid line If you select a different curve your choice now becomes highlighted with a solid line while the previous selected curve is displayed with a dashed line This command is unavailable if there are no curves in the graph workspace Select a Curve Cancel Figure 3 4 Select A Curve dialog Special Menu Command The Special menu includes commands that enable you perform special operations on the
22. al Chapter 4 Glossary Active Library Aspect Ratio Aux Clipboard CLP Cold Load Pickup CT Ratio Custom Curve Library Edit Parameters EEPROM ESLR HCL HCLO High Current Lockout Icons The TCC Editor term active library refers to the library currently loaded in RAM and contains a list of curves available for display There is only one library active at a time You can specify a library to be loaded at application startup in a TCC Editor initialization file in1 or a new library can be read in after the application has started by using the File Open menu command A graph s aspect ratio describes the relative distance of an X cycle to the relative distance of a Y cycle Using a non standard aspect ratio distorts the shape of a TCC as seen by the user but in no way affects the performance of the TCC in the control Auxiliary The Clipboard is a temporary buffer used by Windows to which you can cut or copy text and from which you can paste text within docu ments as well as between applications Cold Load Pickup Transfers control from a normally programmed phase and ground TCC to a cold load pickup phase and ground TCC for 1 to 60 seconds programmable in one second intervals The current ratio of the transformer primary to secondary The TCC Editor term Custom Curve Library refers to a collection of custom TCCs entered by the user that reflect his special needs This library is used in ad
23. between your computer and the control 2 In the Connection dialog box verify that your computer s commu nications parameters match the controller s If not change the para meters If you do not know the correct communications parameters click the Autobaud button Note You will rarely need to change the Timeout parameter value unless you are using a slow communications link or a slow computer A longer timeout interval may be required 3 To open the serial port click on Connect 4 To confirm click on OK Note This procedure simply opens the computer s communications port To complete the communications interface you must also have a physical connection between the con trol serial port and your computer s serial port To close computer s serial port To close your computer s serial port click on Disconnect in the Connection dialog box This breaks the connection between the computer and the control The Connect button and communications parameters fields become active and the Disconnect button becomes inactive 12 is 5280 78 2 FOR LIFE To change your computer s communications parameters 1 If your computer s serial port is open click on Disconnect in the Connection dialog box 2 Change communications parameters using this table as a guide Note The controls are set to use even parity Baud 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 Parity none even odd Port Com 1 2 3 4 Address 0
24. buffer This command is unavailable if no curve is selected Copy Command The Copy command places a copy of the selected curve from the graph workspace into the paste buffer This command is unavailable if no curve is selected Paste Command The Paste command moves the curve from the paste buffer and places it into the cur rently active graph workspace This command is unavailable if no curve has been placed in the paste buffer through the Edit Cut or Edit Copy commands The paste buffer remains unchanged Delete Command The Delete command removes the selected curve from the graph workspace and does not place it into the paste buffer If the curve to be deleted has been modified the user will be offered an option to continue or cancel the delete process This command is unavailable if no curve is selected Delete All Command The Delete All command removes all the curves from the graph workspace and does not place them into the paste buffer The user will be offered an option to continue or cancel the delete process This command is unavailable if there are no curves in the graph workspace 44 1 e SAFETY FOR LIFE S280 78 2 Modify Command The Modify command allows you to activate or change any of the standard curve modifiers for the selected curve Available Modifiers 1 Multiplier 0 10 to 2 00 2 Adder sec 0 00 to 0 20 3 Minimum response time MRT A Toggle On Off default off B Time sec 0 01
25. ccasionally when the recloser has tripped status indication may lag the actual reclos er condition as reported in the Lineman s Panel For example the control can trip the recloser open but not report recloser open 13 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Operating the recloser control GROUP DESCRIPTION Control Status Operation Monitors the status of the control s operation switches and lets you change them However you can t override the control s manual ground block trip switch non reclose switch or the dis crete SCADA inputs Recloser Status Operation Monitors the status of the recloser and lets you directly open or close the recloser Update Lets you update data readings or set the interval for automatic updates If you choose automatic updates the program contin uously updates the Lineman s Panel Otherwise the program will update the Lineman s Panel only when you click on Now Set Clock Sets the control s clock time and date using the computer s cur rent time and date Confirm Action Eq i Set the control s clock to AN OK Thu 10 30 1997 1 56 45 PH Figure 2 3 Set Clock dialog To open close or lock out the recloser 1 In the Lineman s Panel dialog box click on the recloser operation button desired BUTTON ACTION Close Closes the recloser The control resets and resumes normal o
26. communications and the control clock In the Edit Parameters mode you can change hardware configuration settings In the Read Template mode you can set the template to read hardware configuration settings Control and Hardware Configuration r Device Identification Communications Device Code T Baud a a 7 Firmware Yersion H Parity 7 Device Address Database Version Control ID ms Battery On Break ms Battery On Tx Rx ms Dead Line Sync Time r Recloser Hz Line Frequency ger ae 2 2 27 2 22 Amp x10 J Int Duty r Control Clock Figure 2 14 Control and Hardware Configuration dialog To change hardware configuration settings 1 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box select Edit Parameters 2 Click on Hardware The Control and Hardware Configuration dialog box appears 3 Change the settings that you want using the following tables as guides Device Identification The program displays the device code firmware version and database version but this information is not programmable item Default _ Range Control ID Esei 0 to 65 535 31 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Recloser Hz Line Frequency 50 or 60 Hz CT Ratio 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 At 5 x 106 Interrupt Duty i 0 1 to 999 9 Note If you change the CT Ratio you must reprogram
27. dition to the Active Library which normally con tains the standard Cooper Power System TCCs Edit Parameters is a database editor mode In this mode you can edit any parameter in the database Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory An elec tronic device within the recloser used to program activities The EEPROM s self correct feature makes internal corrections The EEPROM s write error feature finds and writes errors Events Since Last Reset High Current Lockout High Current Lockout Operation Automatically shortens the control s sequence of operation when the current rises above a predetermined fault level You can select operat ing levels for phase and ground at two to 30 times the minimum trip An Icon is a small pictorial representation of a minimized window The window may be restored to full size by double clicking on the Icon that represents it 54 e SAFETY FOR LIFE 5280 78 2 Interrupter Duty Cycle Max Seq Coor Minimum trip Operations to lockout Read Parameters Read Template Reset time RMS Currents SEF SGF Selected Curve Sequence Coordination Targets and Operation Counters TCC Represents the percentage of usable interrupter life that remains before the recloser needs a maintenance inspection The maximum sequence coordination The minimum current required to trip the recloser The number of operations that the recloser will perform before it locks out
28. e under a new name The Save As command also can save 10 1 ee 5280 78 2 FOR LIFE a database summary When the Save As dialog box is chosen from this menu a Save file as type option control is available The dialog box control has four options FX DB Files dbx This file type saves a normal FX family database that is processed to read write values from to the control Read results txt This is a database summary file that will contain the results of reading the control Write values txt This is a database summary that will contain the values that will be written to the control Read template txt This is a database template that will determine which parameters will be read from the control Exit Command Use the Exit command to exit from the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software If you have made changes to the current database file the program displays a mes sage asking whether you want to save your changes abandon them or cancel If you choose Cancel you can return to the program with your current database unsaved Task Menu Commands Use Task menu commands to connect your computer to the control operate the recloser edit database parameters and configure the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software For more information see the following Task menu command topics Connection Displays the Connection dialog box where you can con figure communication parameters and open or close your
29. eeeeaes 2 To create a read template cc eeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeeee 21 To read data from the control 22 Introductions 0 0 ccceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeensneeeeeeeeneeneeeenees 5 Summary Sheet dialog DOX cceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 22 To activate filters and update the data 23 Chapter 1 General Instructions Basic Control Settings dialog DOX ceeeeee 23 REQUIFEMENES cccceeseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeetenseeeeeeess 6 To change basic control settings 23 Basic Windows Instructions seee 6 Normal Minimum Trip ccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 24 Windows Desktop cceeeeeeeeeeeeentteeeeeeeneeeeeeenee 6 FXA and FXB Alternate Minimum Trip 25 Dialog BOXCS esere EA 6 Time Current Curves TCCs dialog box 0 26 Controls iaiaaeaia EEE 7 To add a TCC to the current database 26 Directory and Filename Conventions 000 7 Cold Load Pickup CLPU dialog box 08 28 Directory Management Suggestions 00 7 To enter new values for CLPU options 0 28 File Naming Schemes 9 Advanced Control Settings dialog box 0 28 Directory Naming Schemes s e 9 To change advanced control settingS 8 30 Finding Commonly Used Files ccceeeeeees 9 Control and Hardware Configuration dialog box 31 To change hardware configuration settings 31 Chapter 2 The Programmer Control ClOCK
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31. equirements General Instructions The FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software requires a personal computer running Microsoft Windows 3 1 3 11 95 98 ME 2000 or XP or Windows NT The document has two audiences The primary audience comprises individuals skilled in electrical distribution system design This document refers to the primary audience as the user The secondary audience comprises individuals who will trans fer data between the programmer software and controls in the field This document refers to the secondary audience as the lineman The user is familiar with time current curves automatic circuit reclosers and elec trical distribution systems and their design The user may not be familiar with per sonal computers or Microsoft Windows The lineman is familiar with automatic circuit reclosers The lineman may not be familiar with personal computers or Microsoft Windows The following basic Windows instructions can help you get started with the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software Please refer to your Windows documentation for a full explanation of Windows and how to use it Basic Windows Instructions Windows Desktop Dialog Boxes This section provides basic Windows instructions Please refer to your Windows doc umentation for a full explanation Windows is a graphical user interface for personal computers that use the DOS oper ating system When you first start Windows the Program Manager application appea
32. es Command cceeceeeeteeeeeeeeeesteeeteeees 47 Chapter 4 Configure COMMANG ccccceeeseeeeeeeeeteteeeteneeeeeaes 47 GlOSSAN rain iota anni da es etait whe 54 1 e SAFETY FOR LIFE 5280 78 2 INTRODUCTION Service Information S280 78 2 provides instructions for software programming of Types FX FXA and FXB microprocessor based recloser controls This manual is to be used in conjunction with the installation and opera tion instructions Service Information S280 78 1 Installation and Operation of Types FXA and FXB Controls Read This Manual First Read and understand the contents of this manual Follow all locally approved procedures and safety practices before installing or operating this equipment Additional Information These instructions cannot cover all details or variations in the equipment procedures or process described nor can they provide directions for meeting every possible contin gency during installation operation or maintenance For additional information please contact your Cooper Power Systems representative CAUTION Recloser Misoperation The control must be removed from service prior to performing any maintenance testing or programming changes Failure to comply can result in misoperation uninten tional operation of the recloser T2162 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Chapter 1 R
33. eters from a control A gauge appears that displays the names of parameters as they are read from the control 3 Click on any active button Database group ACTIVE BUTTON ACTION Summary Displays the Summary Sheet dialog box which shows all data base data hardware configuration information and active filters You can select any combination of filters for displaying the data Reads all parameters that are identified in the current Read Template from the control and superimposes them on the cur rent database If the computer s serial port is inactive this but ton is inactive Parameter Class group ACTIVE BUTTON ACTION Basic The Basic Control Settings dialog box displays the current min imum trip levels number of operations to lockout reclose reset time and status of control toggle switches Click on the TCCs and CLP buttons to display Time Current Curves and Cold Load Pickup dialog boxes Advanced The Advanced Control Settings dialog box displays phase and ground earth high current lockout settings and other advanced control features Hardware The Hardware Configuration dialog box displays device identifi cation recloser information and control communication para meters and updates the controller s clock time Diagnostics The Diagnostics dialog box displays the control s battery voltage and the EEPROM self check codes Metering Counters The Metering Counters dialog box displays metering counters
34. gh the Configure menu command When the TCC Editor first initializes an empty graph workspace is started and the defaults found in the initialization file ini are used to format the new workspace The options above the heavy line control type frequency grid values and densities and x axis format can only be changed when there are no active graph workspaces This means that you would have to close any graph windows before changing these values 47 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Your preferred configuration can be saved to an ini file through the File Save As menu command The graph workspace can be reconfigured by reading an ini file through the File Open menu command Initialization Values Frequency Grid Defaults aii X Grid Density Fine E X Min 60 Y Grid Density Fine Y Min 0 010 X Dimensions Control Type FX X Max 50000 0 Ratio Y Max 60 000 Percent Boot TCC Library C FXAPPS ixtcc_bel Browse i m Colors Selected Curve Sa M Legend Unselected Curve I Graph Background C Defaults Plot Area C C Graph Text HEEN Grid Lines _Chanee F Figure 3 7 Initialization Values dialog Reset Aspect Ratio Command The Reset Aspect Ratio command sizes the graph with the input focus such that its aspect ratio matches the aspect ratio used for
35. gt COOPER Power Systems Reclosers Types FX FXA and FXB cence information i t Programmers Sonware Vers Manual S280 78 2 Kyle Type FX top left Type FXA with laptop computer and cable above computer and cable not included and Type FXB top right microprocessor based recloser controls August 2002 Supersedes 1 98 1 Printed in USA Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual SAFETY FOR LIFE ben Cooper Power Systems products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety We actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature instructional training programs and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems employees involved in product design manufacture marketing and service We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working around high voltage lines and equipment and support our Safety For Life mission SAFETY INFORMATION The instructions in this manual are not intended as a sub stitute for proper training or adequate experience in the safe operation of the equipment described Only compe tent technicians who are familiar with this equipment should install operate and service it A competent technician has these qualifications e Is thoroughly familiar
36. he graph preferences and colors are all user controlled through the Special Configure menu command When the TCC Editor first initializes an empty graph workspace is started and the defaults found in the initialization file ini are used to format the new workspace The options above the heavy line control type frequency grid values and densities and x axis format can only be changed when there are no active graph workspaces This means that you would have to close any graph windows before changing these val ues Your preferred configuration can be saved to an ini file through the File Save As menu command The graph workspace can be re configured by reading an ini file through the File Open menu command There are three methods to use in selecting a curve 1 Move the mouse until a cross appears in the curve s region and double click the curve 2 Use the Edit Select A Curve menu command and choose the curve by its identifier 3 Use the legend in the upper right corner of the graph workspace to choose the curve by its identifier The legend is not visible if no curves are plotted on the graph paper or if its display was inhibited in the configuration dialog box To exit select the File Exit menu command If any curves have been modified but not saved the program will prompt you to save the modifications before exiting 53 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manu
37. hen you are finished click on OK in the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box 6 Select File Save As and assign a name to the database file that you have created To read data from the control 1 In the Parameter Viewing and Programming dialog box choose Read Parameters in the database group 2 Click on Read The software will read only the parameters that are checked in the current read template Summary Sheet dialog box In this dialog box you can view the database summary sheet update the data and select filters for displaying the data Each filter activates certain types of data in the summary sheet You can copy the information and then paste it into another Windows application In the Read Parameters mode the summary sheet shows all parameters that have been read from the control along with their values In the Edit Parameters mode the summary sheet shows all parameters that you edit ed These are the parameters that you ll write to the control In the Read Template mode the summary sheet shows which parameters are marked to read To copy summary information to the Windows clipboard click on Copy From the clipboard you can print the information or import it into a Windows word processor See Save As Command File Menu on pages 8 and 9 of these instructions Summary Sheet Eq r Filter EVENT RECORDER 1 No Event M Events Event C Load Profile Event Event Event I Changes Only Event Event U
38. ke all windows visible Cascade Make all window titles visible Arrange Icons Arrange all iconic windows Close All Close all windows Window List Pick a window to receive the input focus Tile Arranges open windows side by side so that all of them are visible Cascade Arranges open windows into an overlapping order so that each window s title bar is visible Arrange Icons Arranges all iconic windows into rows Close All Closes all open and iconic windows If any curves have been modified but not saved the program will prompt you to save the modifications before exiting List The names of all your graph workspaces are listed at the bottom of the Window menu command To open a graph workspace choose its name from the window list This menu item is only available when one or more graph workspaces have been created 52 e SAFETY FOR LIFE 5280 78 2 Procedures Copying Curve Points To copy the data points associated with a selected curve to the clipboard select a curve and choose the menu command Special Inspect All the data points in the dis play window can be copied to the clipboard by pressing the Copy button Specific data points can be copied to the clipboard by highlighting the desired data and press ing the Copy button Configuring the Graph Workspace Selecting a Curve Exiting The TCC Editor s control type and frequency as well as t
39. ltage Test the control places a significant current draw on the battery Perform this test only when nec essary Do not perform this test more than a few times in succession Doing so can discharge the battery to the point where it will affect performance or cause equipment misoperation The Battery report shows the status of the control s battery To check battery status click on Test 15 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Database Command The Database command presents the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box Use this dialog box to read or edit database parameters or to edit the Read Template In this dialog box you can choose one of the three database modes listed here For more information see the following topics MODE ACTION Read Parameters Lets you view database parameters identified in the current Read Template or view the data in a control reading Edit Parameters Lets you edit parameters in the current database Use this mode to set or edit parameters that you will send to a control Read Template Lets you create a customized template to read database para meters from the control Parameter Viewing amp Programming m Parameter Class r Database Basic Advanced Read Parameters G Hardware Diagnostics heck All Gear All Metering Counters Status Read to Ed Event Recorder Load Profile
40. mmand to display the Search dialog box for on line Help To search for information in the on line Help 1 Choose Search from the Help menu The Search dialog box appears 2 Type your topic in the text box As you type the program searches its alphabetical list of available topics to find a match You can also scroll through the list and select a topic 3 To display a list of sub topics click on Show Topics 4 Select the sub topic that you want to see 5 Click on Go To The Help information appears Using Help Command Use the Using Help Command to display information about using the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software s on line Help About FXP Command Use the About FXP Command to display the amount of available computer memory and the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software s copyright notice 40 e SAFETY FOR LIFE 5280 78 2 Chapter 3 TCC Editor TCC Editor Use the TCC Editor application to examine time current curves and to create your own customized time current curves File Menu Commands Exit Command New Command The File menu includes commands that enable you to open and save files establish a new graph workspace and to exit For more information see the following File menu command topics New Opens a new graph workspace Open Opens an initialization file ini TCC file tcc or binary library bcl file Save As Saves an initialization file ini or a
41. nal sssi 1a Change Password Verification dialog boX 39 Operating the recloser control 14 Write Password dialog bOX esssssssssssssssssseseesessssseee 39 To open close or lock out the recloser 14 Help Menu Commands cccccsccceeeesssseeeesseneeeens 40 Displaying the control SIATS asiassaan 13 Contents Command ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeteneeteaes 40 Database COmMANd sissisodan 1e Search Command cccecceceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeseseeeeaes 40 Read Parameters Mode seese 18 To search for information in the on line Help 40 TO read parameters cccceeesecceeeseseceeeeeseeeeeneneees 18 Using Help Command ssssssssssssssssessssessssseseseseseeeee 40 Edit Parameters MOde ccceceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeeees 19 ABGUE EMP COMING oe eeccedsscoeceeccheccecceeteocecesecccct 40 To edit parameters 0 0 ee eeeeeeteeteeeeeteeteeeeeeeaee 19 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Chapter 3 TCC Editor TOG BGiton ai ea ed ieee 41 Reset Aspect Ratio Command 48 File Menu Command ccccceceeeeeeeeteeeeeteeeeeeeees 41 Library Menu Comman ccccceesceeeeteeeeeteeeteneees 48 Exit COMMANG ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeteaeeeteeeeeseees 41 Active COMMANG cccceeeeeeeeteeteeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeetee 49 New Command c ccccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeneeeseeeeseneeeeeeees 41 IEC Commandin narea ieteiraad
42. nate Min Trip SGF COn Off Non Reclose Cancel n we EE Figure 2 8 Basic Control Settings dialog In the Read Parameter mode you can view the basic control settings from a reading In the Edit Parameters mode you can change the basic control settings In the Read Template mode you can select which settings you want to read from the control when you click on Read To view or select Time Current Curves click on TCCs To view or select Cold Load Pickup levels click on CLPU 23 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual To change basic control settings 1 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box select Edit Parameters 2 Click on Basic The Basic Control Settings dialog box appears 3 Change parameters using the following tables as guides 4 To confirm click on OK Normal Minimum Trip Note The Current Transformer CT ratio determines the range for these minimum trip val ues If your setting exceeds the range for the CT ratio your database could be invalid Check the CT ratio setting in the Hardware dialog box Note The range depends on which FX family control is selected in addition to the database version that the specific control supports FX Database Versions 0 05 and 0 06 Item Default Range CT Ratio 25 to 280 amps 50 to 560 amps 100 to 1120 amps Earth Ground 50 2 to 140 amps 5 to 280 amps 10 to 560 amps
43. nce the name of the control or both e The directory name the file name or both indicate the control ID File Manager s File Search feature can quickly scan an entire disk volume for any file or directory when given part of its name The control ID is an ideal search string You help yourself and coworkers by using the ID in either the directory or the file name Directory Naming Schemes A well chosen directory name must be general enough that someone would think of looking for it It must be specific enough to distinguish among similar targets Following are some classes of directory names Choose specific words as appropri ate to your work Don t limit yourself to this list add to it instead Function Product Location Business HICURRENT RESIDENT NORTH WICOR LOCURRENT INDUSTRY SOUTH WEPCO UNDERGRD MUNICIPL TX REDISTRIB OVERHEAD CUSTOMER Table 1 4 Directory name suggestions Directory names can include the three character extension just as do file names The extension can differentiate among several nearly identical sets of documents NEW MD NEW NJ and NEW TX for example Finding Commonly Used Files It is easy to imagine files that could fit perfectly well in two or more directories You can handle the situation in two ways One of them is better You can put a small text file in one of the possible locations The text file contains the address of the directory we are trying to locate So if a custom
44. ns to lockout reclose reset time and control toggle switch status Click on the TCCs and CLP buttons to display Time Current Curves and Cold Load Pickup dialog boxes Advanced The Advanced Control Settings dialog box displays the template for phase and ground earth high current lockout settings and other advanced control features Hardware The Hardware Configuration dialog box displays the template for device identification recloser information and control com munication parameters and updates the controller s clock time Diagnostics The Diagnostics dialog box displays the template for the con trol s battery condition and EEPROM self check codes Metering Counters The Metering Counters and State dialog box displays the tem plate for metering counters and state information Status The Status dialog box displays the template for the recloser and control status information Event Recorder The Event Recorder dialog box indicates whether event recorder information will be read from the control Load Profile The Load Profile dialog box indicates whether load profile infor mation will be read from the control 21 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual 3 Check the boxes for parameters that you want to read from the con trol 4 To exit click on OK 5 Click on another active button in the Database or Parameter Class groups to read more data W
45. ol toggle operations Click on the TCCs and CLPU buttons to display Time Current Curves and Cold Load Pickup dialog boxes where you enter phase ground and Cold Load Pickup TCCs The Advanced Control Settings dialog box lets you edit phase and ground earth high current lockout settings and other advanced control features The Hardware Configuration dialog box lets you edit device identification recloser information control communication para meters and update the controller s clock time The Diagnostics dialog box lets you test the control s battery condition and reset the EEPROM self check codes The Metering Counters dialog box lets you reset metering and counters and edit the metering configuration in the Metering Counters and State dialog box 3 To exit click on OK 4 In the Parameter Viewing and Programming dialog box click on Write to upload the database parameters to the control Click on OK to exit the dialog box without writing to the control Validation Results dialog box Available only in the Edit Parameters mode this dialog box displays detailed database validation information when Validate in the Parameters Viewing amp Programming dia log box is chosen The software validates entries when exiting a dialog box Use the Validation Results dialog box to view the results of the automatic validation If the database is not valid the program displays a warning and lists invalid parameters Follow the
46. on HCL Active on Operation M 1st M 1st 2nd 2nd F l 2n F 7 2n I 3rd 7 3rd I 4th 7 4th General uU V Maximum Sequence Coordination Operation Number V On Off Sequence Coordination M COn Off Earth Trip Precedence Mv On C Off Reset Targets at Reclose Hel Help M On C Off Operation Counter Hep MV On C Off Event Recorder M On Off Interrupter Duty Monitor Figure 2 13 Advanced Control Settings dialog 29 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual To change advanced control settings 1 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box select Edit Parameters 2 Click on Advanced The Advanced Control Settings dialog box appears 3 Change parameters using this table as a guide ITEM DEFAULT RANGE Max Seq Coordination Operation Number 1to3 3 Sequence Coordination On On Off Ground Earth trip precedence Off On Off n ff Interrupter Duty Monitor O On Off Ground Earth High Current Lockout O On Off Minimum Trip Multiple 29 2 to 29 HCL Active on Operation 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Phase High Current Lockout Minimum trip multiple HCL Active on Operation 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 4 To confirm click on OK 30 1 faster S280 78 2 Control and Hardware Configuration dialog box In the Read Parameters mode you can view the hardware device identification and values for the recloser
47. or two purposes You can program control parameters in the database file and then upload it to a FX or FXA Control You can download readings from an installed FX or FXA Control When you create a new database file the system names it noname dbx as a default Be sure to change this name when you save the file In most cases you won t need to create a new database for programming control parameters It s usually easier to open an existing database file with the parameters that you want then use the Save As command to save a copy of the file with your modifications under a new name Use the Open command to open an existing database file that you can upload to con trol or to view an existing reading from a control You can use an existing file with the parameters that you want as a template to program a new control Then use the Save As command to save a copy of the file with your modifications under a new name Use the Save command to save the current database file to disk under its current name After you download parameters from a control you can save the entire data base to a file Use this file to document the parameters for an existing control or to serve as a template when you program a new control Save As Command File Menu Use the Save As command to save the current database file to disk under a new name or to a different drive or directory You can save a copy of the current database file or anew modified databas
48. ox appears This purpose of this dialog is pre vent accidental parameter writes to the control The Write Password dialog box con tains an edit window where you type the password After you enter the password press the OK button to confirm the password you just entered If the password is cor rect the parameters will be written to the control otherwise an error message appears You can change the password using the Change Password Verification dia log box If you forgot or don t know the password for this program please contact your Cooper Power Systems representative 39 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Help Menu Commands Use the Help menu to display or search the on line Help that is available for Windows and the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software For more information see the following Help menu command topics Contents Displays the on line Help table of contents Search Displays the search dialog box for the on line Help Using Help Displays information about using the on line Help About FXP_ Displays the computer s available memory and the program s copyright notice Contents Command Use the Contents Command to display the FX FXA and FXB Programmer Software s on line Help Table of Contents In the table of contents click on any heading to display on line Help information Search Command Use the Search Co
49. pdate Event Event e a cw _Hetn _ Parameters Event Event Event Help Event Figure 2 7 Summary Sheet dialog 22 1 areri S280 78 2 To activate filters and update the data 1 To select each filter wanted click on its check box in the Filter group of the Summary Sheet dialog box FILTER EFFECT Events Displays recent control events This filter is inactive in the Edit Parameters mode Load Profile Displays load profile data This filter is inactive in the Edit Parameters mode Parameters Displays all control parameters This filter is available in all modes Changes Only Displays control parameters skipping those that have had no action This filter is active in the Edit Parameters or Read modes 2 To update the data display using the filters that were chosen click on Update 3 To exit click on OK Basic Control Settings dialog box Use this dialog box to view the basic control settings for the control Basic Control Settings Normal Minimum Trip Reclose Reset time Amp Phase s 1st Interval Amp Ground s 2nd Interval Ro Amp SGF s 3rd Interval Alternate Minimum Trip Reclose Retry Attempts s Reclose Retry Time IcCs Amp Phase s Reset Time CLPU Amp Ground Toggle Options i Amp SGF Operations to Lockout On Off Ground Trip Block 2 H Phase On Dff SGF Protection Help Ground COn C Off Alter
50. peration Trip and Reclose Opens the recloser then recloses it after the first reclose inter val that you programmed The control resumes normal opera tion Lock Out Opens the recloser and advances the control to lockout The recloser won t attempt to reclose 14 i 5280 78 2 FOR LIFE The Confirm Action dialog box appears Confirm Action x You have requested to CLOSE the recloser Select CONFIRMED and press OK to complete the action otherwise press Cancel now UK Figure 2 4 Confirm Action dialog 2 Select CONFIRMED from the pull down menu 3 To perform the action and exit click on OK If performing the action is not desired click on Cancel Displaying the control status GROUP DESCRIPTION Counters The Counters report shows the number of recloser control oper ations operations that resulted from faults for each phase and ground and sensitive ground operations that have occurred since the counters were last reset Recloser Status The Recloser Status report shows the current status of the recloser and the control Currents The Current report shows real time current information for each phase and ground whenever current is flowing If the report says Range the current has exceeded the control s minimum trip level The report will show a question mark until a suffi cient number of samples are received Battery Important When performing the Loaded Battery Vo
51. published Cooper Power System TCCs The resize algorithm attempts to keep the graph as close to its original size as possible Library Menus Command The Library menu includes commands that enable you to select curves from specif ic curve libraries For more information see the following Library menu command topics ACV a E a EA Offers a selection of curves available for plotting from the Active Library IEC Shy ah ee ee es Allows creation and display of an IEC TCC curve Custom Curves Offers a selection of curves available for plotting from the Custom Curve TCC Library Custom Curve Editor Invokes the Curve Library Editor dialog box This dialog box enables the entry of new curves into the Custom Curve TCC Library 48 hen S280 78 2 Active Command The Active command opens a list of library curves available for display in the graph workspace Each added curve will default to the selected curve This command is unavailable if no active library is loaded FX Standard Library x Curve Identifiers OK Cancel Figure 3 8 Active Library Curves dialog IEC Command The IEC TCC curve is calculated from the formula time kxB current_ratio 1 Alpha and Beta are shape parameters and k is identically equal to 1 sec You can choose from the three standard curve classes Class Alpha Beta Inverse 0 02 0 14 Very Inverse 1 00 13 5 Extremely Inverse 2 00 80 0 49 Types FX
52. re User s Manual Database Configuration and Terminology x Label Preferences Default Database Frequency A C Class Bushing 1 2 Current gt ane 60 Hz Old Label 1 2 l Device and Database New labet 2 LR Satabase ov Help Earth Ground ae il Password OK Le Zero Sequence Terminology _ Figure 2 20 DATABASE Configuration and Terminology dialog To change configuration settings 1 Select Task Configure The Configuration dialog box appears 2 Change settings using this table as a guide Zero Sequence Earth Ground Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Label Preference Bushing 1 2 Up to 10 characters Old label Up to 10 characters New label 1 2 Up to 10 characters Device and Database FXA database 0 07 FX database 0 05 FX database 0 06 FXA database 0 01 FXA database 0 06 FXA database 0 07 3 To confirm click on OK Note If you choose the term Ground for Zero Sequence the program will also use the term Reset If you choose the term Earth for Zero Sequence the program will also use Reclaim Device and Database dialog box The Device and Database selection configures this programmer for different types of FX family controls Controls with different database versions have different features which make them incompatible with one another The program must be configured to generate a database that matches the cont
53. rol type it will be written to For exam ple if you plan to interrogate or program an FXB control you select the FXA Database 0 07 button and then you press the OK button to confirm that selection You can invoke this dialog while the program is running through the Select Device command on the Task menu 38 t fase S280 78 2 Change Password Verification dialog box You invoke the Change Password Verification dialog box when you press the Password button while you are in the Configuration dialog box This dialog box lets you change the password that prevents accidental writes of parameters to the con trol see the Write Password dialog box The dialog box will prompt you in succes sive steps to enter 1 The existing password 2 The new password you would like to use for this program 3 A confirmation of the new password If you enter incorrect values for either the existing or confirmed passwords the change password function terminates The password for the program as set in the fac tory is default If you have forgotten a password for this program please contact your Cooper Power Systems representative Fa Change Password Verfication Enter existing password Po Cancel ib Figure 2 21 Change Password Verification dialog Write Password dialog box The first time you press the Write button in the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box the Write Password dialog b
54. rs and Control State Lx r Metering Counters Per Phase Quantities SGF Ground 1 2 3 4 5 6 g Interrupter Duty Percent Amp RMS Currents Amp Demand Currents Amp Maximum Demand Currents Target Counters Target Flags State Metering Configuration Sequence Position e H Minutes Demand Update Help Operations Counter e H Minutes Phase Integration OK Events Since Last Reset 2 AuwxESLR e H Minutes Ground Integration Figure 2 16 Metering Counters and Control State dialog 33 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual To change parameter values 1 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box select Edit Parameters 2 Click on Metering Counters The Metering Counters and State dialog box appears 3 Change the parameters values that you want using these tables as guides Click on the box next to a parameter to change it Metering Counters Per Phase Quantities This group gives interrupter duty cycle information as a percentage of total duty This is based on the total duty as entered in the Control and Hardware Configuration dia log box It shows programmable items such as maximum demand target counters and target flags It also shows RMS and demand currents in amps but these are not programmable Interrupter Duty 1 2 i 0 0 to 100 0 Interrupter Dut
55. rs on your computer screen The various controls and small pictures called icons help you use your computer easily Windows applications use a standard set of commands controls and procedures to accomplish common tasks Move the mouse or trackball to move a cursor on the screen Click a mouse button usually the left one to activate objects and controls Think of the cursor as a finger to touch an item on the screen move the cursor over the item and then press the left mouse button Dialog boxes are small windows that appear on your screen when you interact with an application They allow the application to show you data and allow you to enter data into the application Dialog box components include text boxes and buttons You enter data in a text box by moving the cursor over the text box clicking the left mouse button and typing text or numbers You press a button by moving the cursor over the button and pressing the left mouse button You can also use the tab key the cursor arrow keys and the control key in combination with other keys Please refer to your Windows documentation for a full explanation 1 e SAFETY FOR LIFE 5280 78 2 Controls Windows controls allow you to operate applications Controls include a variety of buttons sliders and arrows You operate controls by clicking on them Clicking on a control means moving the cursor over a control and then clicking the left mouse button If you are new to
56. se Displays the Summary Sheet dialog box which shows all data base data hardware configuration and active filters You can select any combination of filters for displaying the data Displays information regarding validation of the database If the database is invalid the OK and Write buttons in the Validation Results dialog box are inactive The program will not let you save an invalid database or write it to the control Writes factory default values into the Edit Parameters database Writes all parameters to the control If the computer s serial port is inactive or if the database is not valid this button is inactive To prevent accidental writes of parameters to the control the first write operation must be confirmed by entering the correct password in the Write Password dialog box The password for the program as set in the factory is default If you have forgot ten a password for this program please contact your Cooper Power Systems representative A gauge appears that displays the names of parameters as they are written to the control 19 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Parameter Class group ACTIVE BUTTON Basic Advanced Hardware Diagnostics Metering Counters ACTION The Basic Control Settings dialog box lets you edit the current minimum trip levels number of operations to lockout reclose reset time and contr
57. sor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual SAFETY FOR LIFE 2004 Cooper Power Systems or its affiliates COOPER Power Systems Kyle is a registered trademark of Cooper Power Systems or its affiliates Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows NT are either registered 4 ore 1045 Hickory Street trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Eee WI 58072 USA www cooperpower com KA2048 404 Rev 01 KDL 11 04
58. st of the TCCs loaded in the current database examine the properties of a TCC and display the Sensitive Ground Earth Fault trip time In the Edit Parameters mode use this dialog box to select TCCs browse the list of available TCCs and examine their properties and change the Sensitive Ground Earth Fault trip time In the Read Template mode use this dialog box to select whether to read TCCs from the control In this mode you can t browse or examine properties of the current TCC Time Current Curves TCCs r Ground Fault TCCs Phase TCCs 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 CLPU CLPU TCC Selector Name Operation TCC Ground Operation 1 z Browse Properties Save As Bemove Add m Sensitive Ground Fault TCC s Trip Time o E Help Figure 2 9 Time Current Curves dialog To add a TCC to the current database 1 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box select the Edit Parameters mode 2 Click on Basic The Basic Control Settings dialog box appears 3 Click on the TCCs button The TCCs dialog box appears Note If you remove a TCC without replacing it your database will be invalid 4 In the TCC selector group click on Browse to display a list of avail able TCCs you must be in the same disk directory as the Programmer was installed for example c fxapps Figure 2 10 SAFETY S280 78 2 Open File name Folders Cancel ddi
59. ter Event recorder Interrupter Duty Monitor Sequence Coordination Target Reclaim Reset on Reclose HCLO Phase HCLO Ground Ground Earth Trip Precedence Malfunction 35 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Event Recorder dialog box Control Events 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Event Since Last Reset In the Read Parameter mode use the Event Recorder dialog box to view a record of the 50 most recent control events As the program adds new entries it drops the old est ones on a first in first out basis In the Read Template mode use this dialog box to set the template to read or not read Event Recorder information Event Recorder x ESLR No Hr Min Sec Ground 1 2 3 4 5 6 Event Type Amp Amp Amp Amp Figure 2 18 Event Recorder dialog The Event Type column in the Event Recorder dialog box can contain the following entries Trip Phase ground overcurrent trip Trip via PC command Trip Sensitive Ground Earth fault overcurrent trip Close via PC command Close via control command Close Circuit open Lockout via PC command Lockout Trip circuit open Lockout High current lockout feature Lockout Reclose retry fail to close caused by reclose retry feature Lockout Recloser failed to close Lockout caused by low power supply voltage Lockout Non reclose established during reclaim reclose interval 36 1
60. the normal and alternate minimum trip parameters in the Basic Control Settings dialog box Be sure to reprogram even if the old settings are correct Interrupter Duty Factor Interrupting 100 Duty Interrupting 100 Duty Recloser Rating Cycle Recloser Rating Cycle Type RMS Sym Amps Factor Type RMS Sym Amps Factor RXE RVE 6000 A 9 7 VSA20 WE 12000A 4 8 kV 25 7 VSA20A 20000 A 224 8 WE 10000A 14 4 kV 19 6 VSA20B VWE VSO12 12000 A 104 5 VWVE27 12000 A 104 5 VSO16 16000 A 160 8 VWVE38X NOVA15 WVE27 8000 A 14 0 NOVA27 12000 A 111 1 WVE38X 8000 A 14 0 NOVAS8 VSA12 12000 A 104 5 VSA16 16000 A 160 8 Communications Baud 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 Parity None Even Odd Device Address 1 to 200 Battery On Break 10 000s 333 to 65 535s Applies to FX control only Battery On Tx Rx 10 000s 333 to 65 535s Applies to FX control only Dead Line sync time 32 32 to 65 535 Control Clock To set the correct time from the computer check the U update box This resets the control clock when you write data to the control You can also set the control clock in the Lineman s Panel dialog box To confirm click on OK Note If you change communications parameters and then write these changes to the control the control adopts these new communications parameters The computer will automati cally configure itself to match the control when you upload If you exit from the sof
61. ther Windows application In the Edit Parameters mode displays information regarding the validation of the active database In the Edit Parameters mode writes factory default values into the Edit Parameters database In the Read Template mode checks all boxes In the Read Parameters mode reads all parameters identified in the current Read Template from the control In the Edit Parameters mode writes selected parameters to the control You select parameters by checking the checkbox beside a parameter s edit box ACTIVE BUTTON ACTION Basic Advanced Hardware Diagnostics Displays the Basic Control Settings dialog box Displays the Advanced Control Settings dialog box Displays the Control and Hardware Configuration dialog box Displays the Diagnostics dialog box Metering Counters Displays the Metering Counters and Control State dialog box Status Displays the Status dialog box Event Recorder Displays the Event Recorder dialog box Load Profile Displays the Load Profile dialog box 17 Types FX FXA and FXB Microprocessor Based Recloser Controls Programmer s Software User s Manual Read Parameters mode Select this mode to read from a control all the database parameters identified in the current Read Template To read parameters 1 In the Parameter Viewing amp Programming dialog box choose Read Parameters in the Database group 2 Click on the Read button to read the param
62. to 200 Timeout 330 to 3000 ms 3 To exit click on OK Lineman s Panel Command The Lineman s Panel dialog box is a virtual front panel for the control In this dialog box the control can be directly operated to open or close the recloser or monitor current Lineman s Panel lt Control ID 10000 gt r Counters Recloser Status Control Status Operation i a Acti 36 Operations z oe ahh Trip alfunction 3 0 1 2 Target I 1 2 Target Alt Min Trip ON Disabled 7 0 3 4 Target D 3 4 Target Z Ground Trip Block ON Disabled gt 15 5 6 Target l 5 6 Target E Non Reclose ON Disabled 7 0 Ground Target m Ground Target r 0 SGF Target I SGF Target SGF Trip ON Disabled r Currents __ _ Battery ___ Reecloser Control Status Operation 0 Amp 1 2 2 Unloaded 7 Closed Close 0 Amp 3 4 Loaded 0 Amp 5 6 7 Open Trip amp Reclose 0 Amp Ground Test I Locked Out Trip amp Lock Out Update i Help Set Clock MV Automatic l Now Figure 2 2 Lineman s Panel dialog To successfully load the Lineman s Panel The software must be configured with communications parameters that match the control s The physical communication link between the computer s serial port and the control must be in proper working order The computer s serial port must be open Open the port in the Connection dialog box Note O
63. tware without saving you won t know what the control s communications parameters are 32 t aren S280 78 2 Diagnostics dialog box Use the Diagnostics dialog box to view the battery voltage status and EEPROM self check codes In the Read Template mode you can select any of these diagnostic tests that you want to activate Unloaded Battery Voltage Loaded Battery Voltage EEPROM Self Correct EEPROM Write Error Important When performing the Loaded Battery Voltage Test the control places a sig nificant current draw on the battery Perform this test only when necessary Do not perform this test more than a few times in succession Doing so can discharge the battery to the point where it will affect performance or cause equipment misoperation r Battery Unloaded Battery Voltage Loaded Battery Voltage r Self Check Codes Help EEPROM Self Check 0K EEPROM Write Error Figure 2 15 Diagnostics dialog Metering Counters and State dialog box In the Read Parameters mode use the Metering Counters and State dialog box to read the status of the metering and counters the state of operation and the metering configuration In the Edit Parameters mode use this dialog box to change parameter values or reset parameters In the Read Template mode use this dialog box to set the template to read or not read the metering counters or state information Metering Counte
64. with these instructions els trained in industry accepted high and low voltage safe operating practices and procedures els trained and authorized to energize de energize clear and ground power distribution equipment els trained in the care and use of protective equipment such as flash clothing safety glasses face shield hard hat rubber gloves hotstick etc Following is important safety information For safe instal lation and operation of this equipment be sure to read and understand all cautions and warnings Hazard Statement Definitions This manual may contain four types of hazard statements DANGER Indicates an imminently haz ardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially haz ardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation which if not avoided may result in equip ment damage only Safety Instructions Following are general caution and warning statements that apply to this equipment Additional statements relat ed to specific tasks and procedures are located through out the manual DANGER Hazardous voltage Contact with high voltage will cause death or severe personal injury Follow all locally approved safety procedures when
65. y 3 4 0 0 to 100 0 Interrupter Duty 5 6 0 0 to 100 0 State Note The Reset Aux ESLR item does not clear the buffer Operations counter Events Since Last Reset Aux ESLR Metering Configuration Demand Update 15 min 1 5 10 15 min Phase Integration 5 min 5 15 min Ground Earth Integration 4 To exit click on OK Status dialog box In the Read Parameters mode use the Metering Configuration to view the status of the recloser and control In the Read Template mode use this dialog box to set the template to read or not read the status information 34 AA S280 78 2 FOR LIFE Status x r Recloser Control Status Current Above Minimum Trip Recloser Closed Control Locked Out Recloser Open r Control Status Ground Trip Block ON Non Reclose ON Alternate Minimum Trip ON SGF Protection ON Operation Counter ON Event Recorder ON Interrupter Duty Monitor ON Sequence Coordination ON Target Reset on Reclose ON High Current Lockout Phase ON Hep High Current Lockout Ground ON OK Ground Trip Precedence ON Malfunction Figure 2 17 Status dialog The Recloser Status group indicates whether or not the recloser is above the mini mum trip value closed open or control lockout The Control Status group shows the current state for these control features Ground Earth Trip Block Non Reclose Alternate Minimum Trip SGF SEF Protection Operation coun

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