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    S&C Instruction Sheet 716-504

Operation

Understanding Trip-Free Operation

The stored-energy mechanism has an 
instantaneous trip-free capability. If the 
Series 2000 Circuit-Switcher is closed into a 
fault sensed by the user-furnished relaying, 
the mechanism will immediately trip. To 
accomplish trip-free operation, the stored-
energy mechanism uses two spring assemblies: 
one for closing and one for opening. Both 
springs are charged by the operator motor 
before the circuit-switcher can be closed. 

Recharging time after a trip operation 

is approximately 5 seconds for Model 2020  
Circuit-Switchers rated 69-kV through 138-kV.

Electrical Operation

To open

, press the TRIP pushbutton or send a 

remote trip signal to the switch operator. See 
Figure 30 on page 26.

The opening latch in the stored-energy 

mechanism will release, discharging the open-
ing spring. This action opens the interrupters 
and forces the opening and closing pistons in 
the stored-energy mechanism downward. The 
stored-energy indicator will travel to the DIS-
CHARGED window. See Figure 42 on page 35. 
The switch-position indicator on the high-speed 
base will move to the 

Open

 position. See Figure 

41. If the position-indicating lamp option (Cata-
log Number Suffix “-M”) has been specified, the 
green lamp will light. See Figure 30 on page 26.

After opening, the motor-driven cam in the 

stored-energy mechanism will immediately start 
rising, charging both the opening and closing 
springs. When the opening spring latches, the 
indicator will be visible in the CHARGED win-
dow. See Figure 42 on page 35. Simultaneously, 
the take-off shaft at the rear of the operator 
housing will turn to drive the interphase pipe 
assembly, opening the disconnect.

The total opening time for the circuit is 

6 cycles.

To close

, press the CLOSE pushbutton or 

send a remote close signal to the switch opera-
tor. See Figure 30 on page 26.

The motor-driven cam in the stored-energy 

mechanism will retract. Simultaneously, the 
take-off shaft at the rear of the operator housing 
will turn to drive the interphase pipe assembly, 
closing the disconnect. When the disconnect has 
closed, the closing latch will release, discharging 
the closing spring and closing the interrupters. 
The switch-position indicator on the high-speed 
base will move to the 

Closed 

position. See Fig-

ure 41 on page 34. (The window will continue 
to show the “CHARGED” indicator. See “Under-
standing Trip-Free Operation” on page 34.)  

Figure 41.  Switch-position indicator in the OPEN position. Switch-position 
indicator in the CLOSED position.

Summary of Contents for 2000 series

Page 1: ...ons and Labels 4 Location of Safety and Instruction Labels and Tags 5 Safety Precautions 7 Shipping and Handling Inspection 8 Packing 8 Storage 9 Installation Before Starting 11 Installing the Mountin...

Page 2: ...odel 2020 Familiarize yourself with Safety Information and Safety Precautions on pages 4 through 7 Retain this Instruction Sheet This instruction sheet is a permanent part of your S C Series 2000 Circ...

Page 3: ...f and confirmation that the equipment has been stored installed operated inspected and main tained in accordance with recommendations of the seller and standard industry practice to correct the noncon...

Page 4: ...followed NOTICE NOTICE identifies important procedures or requirements that can result in product or property damage if instructions are not followed Following Safety Instructions If you do not unders...

Page 5: ...RACKET BRACKET MAY ONLY BE USED TO LIFT INTERRUPTER AND SUPPORT COLUMN DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT P A B G 5685R1 MADE IN U S A S C ELECTRIC COMPANY CHICAGO ILLINOIS Connecting P...

Page 6: ...apply control voltage or insert motor and closing circuit fuseholder G 5959 L CAUTION Do not apply control voltage to this device G 5947 M CAUTION Do not attempt to close Circuit Switcher using manua...

Page 7: ...er mats hard hats safety glasses fall protection and flash clothing in accordance with safe operating procedures and rules 4 SAFETY LABELS AND TAGS Do not remove or obscure any of the DANGER WARNING C...

Page 8: ...020 Series 2000 Circuit Switcher shipment should include the items shown in Figures 1 and 2 on pages 10 and 11 CAUTION DO NOT mix components from different installations The Series 2000 Circuit Switch...

Page 9: ...njury can result Storage NOTICE Connect control power to the switch operator when storing it outdoors The switch operator is equipped with a space heater that must be energized during storage to preve...

Page 10: ...Switcher rated 138 kV High speed base contains interrupter power train Pressure relief device and low gas pressure indicator Interrupter Insulating support column Support arm Disconnect blade Disconne...

Page 11: ...g mechanism components and hardware and the straps that bind the pole units Also remove the wood bracing between the pole unit terminal pads See Figure 2 CAUTION The foundations and anchor bolts for S...

Page 12: ...inch hex head galvanized steel cap screws and flat washers furnished Torque the cap screws to 75 ft lbs Also see Figure 1 on page 10 g Install the covers to the tops of each mounting pedestal using 1...

Page 13: ...evel See Figure 3 on page 11 If necessary loosen the 11 1 inch hex head galvanized steel cap screws that attach the support arms to the mounting pedestals reposition the support arms and retighten the...

Page 14: ...refully raise the operator to the upright position so it rests on its skid CAUTION Do not remove the lifting sling around the stored energy housing The operator is top heavy and must be adequately sup...

Page 15: ...ght ening Tighten all four screws securely Step 11 Attach the operator support angle to the appropriate mounting pedestal using two 11 14 inch hex head galvanized steel cap screws four flat washers an...

Page 16: ...high speed base If necessary loosen the cap screws used to attach the outboard pole unit channel bases to the high speed base and support brace and shift the pole units to level the support brace Secu...

Page 17: ...rews flat washers and self locking hex nuts furnished Securely tighten all cap screws CAUTION The operator directly drives the interrupters open and closed through a simple high speed power train lead...

Page 18: ...ws that connect the operating rod holding bracket marked with a black yellow striped label for shipment See Figure 14 on page 19 CAUTION The operating rod is under pressure Removal of the bracket may...

Page 19: ...he interrupter is longer than the other three to aid in aligning the interrupter with the transition box f Reattach a inch Belleville washer and a 12 inch stainless steel hex nut retained from Step 13...

Page 20: ...ace on the upper terminal pad and immediately apply a liberal coating of Penetrox A or other suitable aluminum connector compound See Figure 19 on page 21 c Attach the upper terminal pad using three 1...

Page 21: ...se or lower the interphase drive lever and thus facilitate insertion of the stainless steel pin Step 19 Remove the lower 20 locknut that retains the adjustable locking rod then remove and discard the...

Page 22: ...line has shifted by more than inch loosen the leveling locknuts located under the associated jaw contact support insulator See Figure 23 Adjust the locknuts as necessary to shift the jaw contact cente...

Page 23: ...ase pipe assembly to the two outboard pole unit insulating support column drive levers In the event that the interphase pipe assembly cannot be connected to an outboard pole unit insulating support co...

Page 24: ...d See Figure 26 If necessary loosen the locknuts at the top and bottom of the vertical operating pipe and rotate the pipe so the connection can be made c Tighten the locknuts Figure 26 Connect the int...

Page 25: ...charging handle furnished with the operator to check the functioning of the disconnect power train as follows Refer to Figure 30 on page 26 and Figure 31 on page 27 a Open the access shutter and plac...

Page 26: ...tion counter Charged and discharged indicators for stored energy mechanism Manual trip lever Side access door for user s external connections to terminal blocks at bottom of enclosure Instruction manu...

Page 27: ...Corporation orothersuitablealuminum connector compound to the brushed surfaces b Wire brusheachcircuit switcherterminal pad and apply a coating of Penetrox A then bolt the connectors to the terminal...

Page 28: ...ner wrapped around the interrupter Step 29 Remove and discard the protective wrappers from each insulating support column Setting up the Operator and Checkout Step 30 CAUTION Unauthorized changes shou...

Page 29: ...circuit is correct on dc control voltage models Energizing the switch operator with polarity reversed will cause damage to the operator control circuit and will require repair or replacement of the o...

Page 30: ...30 S C Instruction Sheet 716 504 Installation Figure 32 Side access panel of switch operator Figure 33 The knife switch retainer and knife switch Side access door Motor contactors Auxiliary switch...

Page 31: ...ssociated packing and hardware have been removed c In the high speed base Each insulated operating rod is con nected to the interphase drive See Figure 35 The interphase drive lever has been connected...

Page 32: ...page 26 Trip and close pushbuttons are not included on operators specified with Catalog Number Suffix J In such instances momen tarily jumper terminals 1 and 3 to close the circuit switcher The motor...

Page 33: ...d Adjusting Auxiliary Switch Contacts Two individually adjustable auxiliary switch contacts are furnished in the operator These contacts follow the position of the disconnect blade power train and ope...

Page 34: ...e 41 If the position indicating lamp option Cata log Number Suffix M has been specified the green lamp will light See Figure 30 on page 26 After opening the motor driven cam in the stored energy mecha...

Page 35: ...ating lamp option has been specified and operator control voltage is available the green lamp will light If operator control voltage is available The motor driven cam in the stored energy mechanism wi...

Page 36: ...of the operator by pivoting it outward See Figure 44 right The disconnect blade power train may now be padlocked open In addition the interrupters may now be closed and opened as desired either electr...

Page 37: ...and remote indication of alarms Level 1 Alarm indicates an interrupter is leaking The Circuit Switcher can still be operated but the leaking interrupter should be replaced promptly Level 2 Alarm indic...

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