recloser_control.ppt

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Advanced Protection, Monitoring, Control, &
Communications in One Integrated Package!
Universal Recloser Control (URC)
Reliable reclosing for electrical distribution systems

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Contents
1. URC Applications
2. Mounting Options
3. Front Panel Layout
4. Benefits of URC
5. Key Features
6. URPC Software Features
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7. Communications
8. Wiring Options
9. Recloser Models
10. Specifications
11. Advantage GE
12. How To Order

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URC Applications
The URC is suitable for new applications, or as a retrofit of existing
recloser controls including:
• For Kyle®/Cooper Form 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 4C, FXA, and FXB
• Medium and low voltage systems
• Coordination with substation feeders using traditional recloser curve
coordinate or UCA GOOSE messaging
A versatile and flexible solution for any application

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Pole Mount Recloser Substation Recloser
The URC is suitable for controlling both pole mounted and
substation (ground) reclosers, including multiple reclosers:
URC Applications

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Convenient Mounting Hardware
The URC comes with a rugged housing and mounting bracket:
Environmentally hardened shells provide safety and security
• Optional climate control
• Choice of casing material:
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Sealed against the elements
• Cabinet is NEMA 4 rated

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User-
programmable
pushbuttons
(Trip, Close, Block 79,
Block Gnd OC, HLT,
Local/Remote, etc.)
Front mounted
120 Volt AC
power supply Front-mounted
test panels with
covers (optional)
Large 2 line
backlit LCD
display & keypad
LED indicators
Front RS232
PC interface
Target Reset
Programmable LED indicators
RJ45 Ethernet
Port for PC
interface
(optional)
URC Front Panel Features

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Benefits of the URC
• Proven protection algorithms
• Built-in communications and expandable I/O accessory boards
• FlexLogic™ & FlexElements™ Programmable Control System
• Integrated Ethernet (10BaseT, 10BaseF) as Option
• Configurable Pushbuttons for Maximum Flexibility
• Advanced Configuration and Commissioning Tools
• Large Operator Display
Integrated protection, control and communications in one product

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Key Features
• Control
– Programmable four-shot
autoreclosing with programmable
sequence coordination
– Programmable logic system
(FlexLogic™) including gates,
latches, timers, counters and
digital elements
• Metering
– A, V, Watt, Var, PF, Demand
metering
• 12 User Programmable
Pushbuttons
– Trip, Close, HLT, Block 79, Block
Gnd OC, Local/Remote,etc.
• Protection
– Standard time curves including IEEE,
IEC, GE IAC, I2t, definite time, plus 4
user programmable with selection of
41 Cooper Type Curves
– Optional Hi-Z fault detection
– Phase, neutral, ground or sensitive
ground and negative sequence
IOC/TOC
– Breaker failure
– Multiple setting groups

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URPC Software Features
User-friendly software provides access to vital data
The software provides many useful tools, including:
•Waveform capturing
• triggered by current, voltage, switch activity or
manually
• 1 x 128 upto 31 x 8 cycles (configurable)
• 64 Samples/Cycle Rate
• Data Logger For Trending
• Event Recorder
• Triggered by any element pickup, operator reset, digital
I/O or change of state
• 1024 most recent events stored in non-volatile memory
• Pickup and Dropout of 26 different conditions
• Harmonic Analysis Up to the 25th Harmonic

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• RS485 port supports ModBus RTU
• MMS/UCA2, ModBus TCP/IP, and DNP
3.0 on 10BaseF options
• Simultaneous communication to
PLC/RTU and PC
• Front RS232 and optional RJ45 Ethernet
ports provide local PC connection for
maintenance, reporting and monitoring by
personnel
Communications
The URC’s open communications protocol and multiple ports
facilitate system integration:
Designed for seamless integration to minimize installation time and costs

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Wiring Connections:
The URC offers many wiring options for versatility and flexibility:

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Recloser Models
F60R F35R F650R
Basic Protection  
Advanced
Protection

w/Option for HiZ
No HiZ Option No HiZ Option
Multiple Breaker
Support
F35R1 – One
Recloser,
Upgradeable
F35R2 – Two
Reclosers
F35R3 – Three
Reclosers
F35R4 – Four
Reclosers

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Specifications
• Dimensions H=600mm (24") x W=600mm (24") x D=350mm (14")
• Weight 28.4kg (62.6lbs) w/batteries approx. 36kg (80 lbs)
• Enclosure – NEMA4
• Operating temperature: -40 to +85 C (For 16 hours)
• Approvals – UL & CSA Certified, CE Compliant
• ANSI Device Functions – 25, 27P, 27X, 32, 50DD, 50BF, 50P, 50G, 50N,
50_2, 51P, 51G, 51N, 51_2, 59N, 59P,59X, 59_2, 67P, 67N,67_2, 79,
81U, 81O

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Advantage GE
• Why GE?
• URC provides multiple breaker support in one controller
• Reduces total installation and maintenance cost
• Native Ethernet communications using open standards
• Industry leading protection – downed conductor, negative sequence, sensitive earth
fault and more
• Full suite of relay/control options from economy to advanced
• Unique, Expandable System
• Additional breaker support
• No external communication or I/O accessory boards
• FlexLogic™ & FlexElements™ programmable control system
• Extra controller slots for additional I/O
• Configurable pushbuttons for maximum flexibility
• Advanced Configuration and Commissioning Tools
• Local and remote URPC configuration tool … no extra charge
• Standard & Four User-definable Curves
• Variety of standard and custom curves available
• Selection of 41 Cooper curves

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Ordering Information
GE Multilin Inc.
215 Anderson Ave.
Markham, Ontario
Canada L6E 1B3
International:
+1 905 294 6222
Europe:
+34 94 485 88 00
Email:
GEmultilin@indsys.ge.com
Web:
www.GEindustrial.com/multilin
To order the URC, call your local GE sales office, or contact:
URC Ordering Code: