ABB Three Phase Mechanical AutoLink, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...1YSA160003 EN Rev 5 Instruction Manual Three Phase Mechanical AutoLink Three Phase Mechanical Electronic Sectionalizer 15kV 27kV 125kV 150kV ...

Page 2: ...utoreclosing Operating Time required for AutoLink operation 7 Section D Preparing for Use 8 D 1 Packing and Transportation 8 D 2 Checking on Reception 8 D 3 Storage 8 D 4 Installation 9 D 4 1 General 9 D 4 2 Installation and Service Conditions 9 D 4 3 AutoLink setup 9 D 4 3 1 Component parts of Each AutoLink 9 D 4 3 2 Opening of the Unit 10 D 4 3 3 Dip Switch Configuration 10 D 4 3 4 Closing of th...

Page 3: ...isfy himself thoroughly that neither personal safety nor equipment safety will be jeopardized by the service method or tools selected For Your Safety Make sure that the installation area spaces divisions and ambient is suitable for electrical apparatus Check that all the installation putting into service and maintenance operations are carried out by personnel with suitable knowledge of the apparat...

Page 4: ...Link is designed for specific applications Use only original spare parts For further information please read the technical catalogue This user manual is written according the standard IEC 82079 1 READ CAREFULLY THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE B 2 Target Group This document is written only for such qualified persons thoroughly trained and knowledgeable of hazards involved B 3 Rel...

Page 5: ...cutout and it directly replaces an existing fuse base When it operates the AutoLink drops open like a fuse The AutoLink Electronic Sectionalizer is designed ONLY to protect electrical equipment and NOT for saving people from accidents or electrocution when contacting energized circuits C 2 Operating Under Fault Conditions C 2 1 Operating Under Temporary Fault Conditions In distribution overhead li...

Page 6: ... up to 3 5 minutes above any possible dead line value configured in the recloser Due to the latest technological improvements recently introduced to reclosers the time indicated as T2 is the time the recloser takes to open after the fault is detected The AutoLink by means of the spectral analysis in the second harmonic only needs one cycle to identify a current as a fault current isolating it from...

Page 7: ...ting the recloser cycle operation The AutoLink is able to detect a fault on the line with a period as small as one cycle So the recloser can be set to start the tripping command as long as it enables to flowthrough the sectionalizer one sinusoidal cycle in order to correctly measure the fault using its detection algorithm The minimum opening time that the recloser is set to maintain the line deene...

Page 8: ... materials described in the shipping note are included in the supply Ifanydamage or irregularityis seen in the supplied product after unboxing notify ABB directly or through the agent or distributor as soon as possible within five days of receipt Please inquire about the terms of warranty from your nearest ABB representative The apparatus is only supplied with the accessories specified at the time...

Page 9: ...Installation ANSI C37 63 Automatic Sectionalizer All accident prevention regulations in relative countries The AutoLink is compatible with the Fuses bases model ICX from ABB Type XS from SYC Type C from AB Chance and Type L from Cooper For special installation requirements or other operating conditions please contact ABB D 4 3 AutoLink setup The following setting procedure for the actuating curren...

Page 10: ...necessary applying grease on it Figure 7 D 4 3 3 Dip Switch Configuration Set the dip switches to calibrate the current See Figure 2 C 4 switches and set counting operations See Figure 2 D 2 switches using a small screwdriver according to the settings in the Table 1 and 2 Note handle with care without applying excessive force that could damage the switches Settings must be made in a clean and dry ...

Page 11: ... Once the calibration current and counts are set cover the dip switch with silicon grease See Figure 3 supplied with AutoLink Figure 9 Check the condition of the O Ring See Figure 2 E and apply silicon grease See Figure 4 F both inside the cap and over the dip switches ...

Page 12: ...and tighten it using a 34 mm fork spanner torque between 8 and 10 Nm without damaging the O Ring See Figure 5 Figure 11 D 4 3 5 AutoLink Repositioning Push the interlocking bolt See Figure 6 until blocked it will rotate freely Do not strike the bolt nor use any type of tool to reset ...

Page 13: ...5 13 19 Figure 12 Turn the tensioning device support See Figure 7 Place the tensioning device support facing the interlocking bolt Figure 13 Turn the tripping pin 90 until the lower contact is firmly blocked See Figure 8 ...

Page 14: ...y means of two eyebolts placed in the sides of the galvanized cross mounting bracket D 4 3 7 Pole fixture The Three Phase Mechanical AutoLink is fixed to the pole by means of the following brackets See Figure 9 Figure 15 It is attached to the pole with two threaded rods as shown in the next figure See Figure 10 ...

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Page 16: ... contact eyelet and mount in the isolating support body Figure 17 Withdraw the pole and place it in the tube s superior eyelet See Figure 10 Push it until it remains in closing position Figure 18 REMEMBER It is not recommended to close the AutoLink under load The line must be measured before to avoid closing under fault for safety reasons ...

Page 17: ...out by suitable qualified customer personnel with in depth knowledge of the apparatus and the installation itself It is not recommended to open AutoLink under charge using a common hookstick as it could cause an arc that might damage the personnel or the equipment The AutoLink has horns to be used with a load break tool ...

Page 18: ...opens following the operation of the sectionalizer Check that the mobile lever and the lower support of the AutoLink move easily at the joint Clean and lubricate the joint surfaces of both pieces Keep contact zones clean and place a thin film of conductive grease on those zones Keep the tripping pin clean Check the upper contact cap is correctly fastened and both the o ring and the silicon grease ...

Page 19: ...ucci 1051 Valentin Alsina B1822CJU Buenos Aires Argentina Telephone 54 11 4229 5500 www abb com ar Copyright 2015 ABB All rights reserved Document Title Three Phase Mechanical AutoLink User Manual Document No 1YSA160003 EN Date Rev Ind Feb 2015 Rev 5 No of Pages 19 Page 19 ...