Reclosers

Electrical Apparatus
Electronically Controlled
Types KFME and KFVME; Three-Phase KFE10009-E
DESCRIPTION
Reliable, economical overcurrent pro-
tection for distribution systems is
available for substation or pole
mounting. The two reclosers in this
group provide service-proven
dependability and long operating life.
Commanded by a Kyle electronic or
microprocessor-based recloser con-
trol, three-phase current interrupting
Type KFME and KFVME reclosers
offer superior coordination and appli-
cation capability unmatched by other
system protection apparatus.
Recloser operations are pro-
grammed on the recloser control
panel with accurate, tripping charac-
teristics and reclosing times.
Operating programs are precise and
unvaried, enabling closer coordina-
tion with other protective devices on
the system. When system require-
ments change, program settings are
easily altered with no sacrifice of Figure 1. 87899KMA-F
Kyle Type KFME recloser.
accuracy or consistency.
RATINGS AND TABLE 1
CHARACTERISTIC Summary of Ratings
FEATURES Maximum Maximum Interrupting
The Type KFME provides 8000 amps Nominal Continuous Rating at Nominal
symmetrical interrupting at 2.4 to 14.4 kV Voltage Current Voltage
Type (kV) (amps) (sym amps)
and the Type KFVME provides 8000
amps symmetrical interrupting at 2.4 KFME 2.4-14.4 400 8000*
to 24.9 kV. A ratings summary of this KFVME 2.4-24.9 400 8000
recloser group is found in Table 1.
*12 kA available as option.
Operation actuated by the recloser control, To order a recloser, electronic control,
Recloser tripping and closing are initi- releases the opening spring. Closing and control cable:
ated by signals from the recloser con- energy, as well as energy to charge 1. Use the chart and Table 2, on page
trol. The signals from the control ener- the opening spring, is supplied by a 2, to construct a catalog number
gize the operating circuits of the high voltage closing solenoid momen- that describes the required recloser.
recloser. Flexibility in coordination tarily connected phase-to-phase
with other protective devices is pro- through a high-voltage contactor. 2. Use Table 3, on page 2, to specify
vided by dual-time current character- the proper control cable by catalog
istics from a choice of available ORDERING INFORMATION number and description.
curves, minimum trip values, reclosing A complete electronic recloser
3. From Tables 10 - 17, specify the
and resetting time settings, and a includes these items:
catalog numbers that describe the
selection of accessories. Recloser and accessories required recloser accessories,
Vacuum Interruption Electronic control and accessories mounting equipment and factory
Arc interruption takes place within the assemblies.
three sealed vacuum interrupters. Interconnecting control cable
The moving contacts in the vacuum Recloser mounting equipment (if
interrupters are driven by the release required)
of opening springs. A trip solenoid,

September 1995 Supersedes 3/95

Printed in USA
Types KFME and KFVME; Three-Phase

TABLE 2 Example:
Closing Coil Voltage Code Numbers
To order a basic Type KFVME for service on a 11.0 kV, 50 Hz system, the cat-
Phase-to-Phase Closing Coil alog number would be constructed like this:
Operating Voltage 15% Code
50Hz Coils (kV) No. KKFVME Basic letters for a Type KFME recloser: KKFME. Basic letters for
6.0 51 a Type KFVME recloser: KKFVME
11.0 52 52 Closing coil code number selected from Table 2 for the
13.2 53 system on which the recloser is to be used.
14.4 54
20.0 55**
22.0 - 24.9 56** KKFVME 52
60Hz Coils (kV)
KKFVME52 is the catalog number for the required basic recloser.
2.4 21
4.16 - 4.8 22 TABLE 3
6.0 31 Control Cable; Form 4C and FXA Controls
12.0 - 13.2 30
14.4 27 Catalog
24.9 33** Description Number
Low-Voltage Coils* 18 gauge conductor control cable, 7 foot length ........................................... KRK1025F7
125Vdc 26 16 gauge conductor control cable, 7 foot length ........................................... KRK1103F7
250Vdc 28 Longer cable
8 to 80 feet................................................................................................. KRK1025FXX*
* Requires low-voltage closing accessory 81 to 125 feet............................................................................................. KRK1103FXX*
(KRK1027F) to operate. Order separately.
** KFVME only. * Substitute feet for XX in catalog number.

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FEATURES CLAMP-TYPE TERMINALS

Permit horizontal or verti-
Minimum Maintenance cal lead connection.
NAMEPLATES BUSHINGS
Accommodate No. 6 to
The Types KFME and KFVME 350 MCM conductors. Display complete reclos- Strong wet-process porce-
reclosers encounter no oil contami- er ratings and operating lain with light-gray glaze.
nation from current interruption sequence.
because the fault-current arc is inter-
rupted within the vacuum chamber
rather than in oil. Thus, recloser
inspection and oil-test intervals can
be extended over a considerably OIL DIPSTICK
higher number of recloser opera- Simplifies checking oil
level.
tions.
Contact and interrupter life is sev-
eral times greater than what is usual POSITION INDICATOR
for oil interrupters. The duty cycle is OPEN/CLOSED for con-
tact position.
four times that of comparably rated
oil reclosers. Interrupters require no OPERATIONS COUNTER
maintenance throughout their con- Located under sleet
tact-life period. hood. Has large easy-to-
Bushing replacement is easily read numbers. Non-cor-
accomplished without major disas- roding.
sembly of the recloser mechanism.
NON-RECLOSING
The interrupter-support structure, LEVER
mounted independently of the bush- I n downward position
ings, allows rapid bushing replace- causes lockout at first
ment, without removal or adjustment fault interruption. Manually
of the vacuum interrupters. returned.
Oil is used in the Types KFME and
KFVME reclosers for electrical insu-
lation. Being a vacuum recloser, oil
is not involved in arc interruption. Oil MANUAL OPERATING
specifications and tests are found in HANDLE (yellow)
Reference Information R280-90-1. VACUUM INTERRUPTERS CONTACT PRESSURE In downward position
Assure clean, quiet, low-ener- SPRINGS indicates locked-out
Long Operating Life gy arc interruption. Maintain proper contact recloser. Can be pulled
Low-energy arc interruption in a vac- pressure. Compressed down to manually open
during closing operation. and lock out the recloser
uum results in far less shock when or pushed up to enable
fault currents are cleared. the closing circuit.
Accordingly, reduced stress on the
recloser mechanism extends the Figure 2. 921094KM-F

operating life of mechanism parts. Untanked Type KFME recloser (viewed from interrupter side).
Vacuum interruption, with its inher- Shown with BCT accessory installed.
ently long duty cycle, allows maxi-
mum number of operations - yet has even and proper gasket compres- service flexibility is required, KFME
the least effect on recloser compo- sion. An oil-tight, weatherproof seal and KFVME reclosers can be sup-
nents. between head and tank is obtained plied with factory-installed acces-
Rugged, Reliable by a nitrile gasket confined in a con- sories. Metering or relaying can be
Construction trolled compression clamping accomplished with integral bushing
The simple electromechanical arrangement. The mechanism itself current transformers. Recloser con-
design provides operation by move- is secured to the head with four tact or mechanism position can be
ment of a solenoid plunger which large bolts, easily removed in the monitored with an Auxiliary Switch
loads springs, closes contacts, and event that work is required on mech- accessory. This and other acces-
releases spring-loaded mechanisms. anism parts. sories permit Type KFME and
The complete internal mechanism External construction involves a KFVME reclosers to fit even the most
is suspended from the head casting rugged cast-aluminum head, stain- complex of system applications.
and can be removed from the tank as less-steel hardware, sturdy well-
a single unit as in Figures 2 and 3. anchored bushings, and a steel tank
Mechanism removal requires merely finished with a corrosion-resistant
loosening and pivoting six captive polyester base paint. Both finish
bolts on the head flange. Six head- and bushing glaze color is light gray,
flange clamping locations assure Munsell 5BG7.0/0.4.
Where additional operating and

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LIFTING STRAP
Facilitates hoisting complete
recloser or untanking mechanism.

MANUAL CLOSING PLUG

Provides access for normal
closing with T-handle (includ-
ed with recloser).

CLOSING SOLENOID CONTACTOR

Energizes closing solenoid and
opens connection to solenoid during
completion of closing operation.

CLOSING SOLENOID FUSES (2)

Protect recloser in event of coil
failure.

CLOSING SOLENOID
Causes contact closing, loads
opening spring.

Figure 3. 921095KMA-F
Untanked Type KFME recloser (viewed from contactor side).
Shown with BCT accessory installed.

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Reliable Operation Through the use of a recloser control, At the programmed reclosing time,
a variety of time-current characteristics the electronic control energizes a
TRIPPING for both phase- and ground- tripping rotary solenoid in the recloser.
Line current flowing through the allow the KFME and KFVME to fit spe- Movement of the rotary solenoid
recloser is sensed by three internally cific power distribution needs. allows a high-voltage contactor to
mounted bushing current transform- Power to operate the tripping and close momentarily, connecting the
ers, one on each phase. When the reclosing solenoids in the recloser closing solenoid to the line. The
phase current or the zero sequence is provided by the recloser control. plunger is pulled into the solenoid,
(ground) current exceeds its pro- In the event auxiliary power is lost, closing the recloser contacts and
grammed minimum-trip value, the backup power is supplied by the charging the opening springs.
electronic control initiates the pro- control battery which is trickle- Plunger movement also opens the
grammed sequence of recloser charged by a temperature-regulat- high-voltage contactor, de-energiz-
tripping and recloser operations. If ed battery charger also located in ing the closing solenoid. Closing
the fault is temporary, the recloser the control. operation of the recloser mecha-
control ceases to command recloser nism activates a switch (b contact)
operations after the successful reclo- CLOSING
in the recloser, disconnecting the
sure, and the control resets to the Closing energy, as well as energy to rotary solenoid from the electronic
start of its operating sequence after charge the opening springs, is sup- control.
a preset time delay. If the fault is plied by a high-voltage closing The closing solenoid is designed
permanent, the control performs its solenoid momentarily connected for repeated-momentary rather than
complete programmed operating phase-to-phase (Figure 4). When continuous operation. If a malfunc-
sequence and locks out leaving the the recloser contacts are closed, tion of the solenoid plunger or the
reclosers main contacts open. the solenoid plunger is latched in closing-coil contactor results in the
Once locked out, the control must be the down position. This latch is closing solenoid energizing for an
manually reset to the start of its oper- tripped simultaneously with the extended period, a closing-solenoid
ating sequence which simultaneous- release of the recloser opening fuse within the recloser opens the
ly closes the recloser. springs, and the solenoid plunger high-voltage circuit, protecting the
moves upward, out of the solenoid, closing solenoid from thermal dam-
in preparation for a closing opera- age.
tion.

PLUNGER RETURN
SPRING ELECTRONIC
CONTROL

CONTACT OPENING SPRING

BI-STABLE
PLUNGER LATCH ACTUATOR

"b" CONTACT
CLOSING SOLENOID
(PLUNGER DOWN)
FUSE
ROTARY
SOLENOID

FUSE
CLOSING
SOLENOID
CONTACTOR

VACUUM
INTERRUPTERS
(CONTACTS CLOSED)
1
3
5 } SOURCE

{
2
LOAD 4
6

Figure 4.
Simplified diagram of reclosers major electrical and mechanical components.

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Electronic Recloser Control The control provides a wide range of

Kyle Type KFME and KFVME standard features, which include:
reclosers are electronically controlled Sensitive Ground Fault, supervisory
by a Kyle recloser control. Kyle operation, remote status indication,
offers a choice of controls that can fault indication via LCD targets and
be used to operate these reclosers. counters, event recorder, recloser
duty monitor, demand metering, and
FORM 4C TYPE ME CONTROL load profile monitoring.
The Form 4C Type ME microproces- The microprocessor-based control
sor-based recloser control incorpo- can also be equipped with an acces-
rates computer technology to provide sory supervisory input-output board
enhanced application versatility and to extend the supervisory operation
ease of operation. capabilities of the control.
Complete descriptive installation
and operation information for the
Form 4C microprocessor-based
recloser control and accessories
are found in Service Information
S280-77-1.
Figure 7.
FX / FXA CONTROL Kyle FXA microprocessor-based
The FX and FXA microprocessor- recloser control.
based recloser controls provide the
operational intelligence for three- The FX control is designed to oper-
phase electronically controlled ate without an external power source.
reclosers. Both controls are Current transformers, located within
equipped with features that provide the recloser, provide energy to oper-
application flexibility, metering, and ate the control and maintain charge
event recording. on the control battery.
The FXA primary source of power is
120Vac or 240Vac (customer sup-
Figure 5. 911064KM plied).
Kyle Form 4C Type ME The FX and FXA controls make use
Microprocessor-based recloser
control. of a unique Microsoft Windows-
based application to program and
All standard control operating interrogate the controls. The FX
parameters, including phase and control connection is made via a
ground-fault minimum trip levels, fiber-optic interface, located on the
time-current curve selection, and control printed circuit board. The
sequences of recloser operation, are FXA connection is made via a front
keyboard programmable. Simple panel EIA232D port for easy cus-
keyboard sequences, and dedicated tomer access.
function keys, provide convenient The FXA control can be ordered
programming and interrogation of the with supervisory I/Os for remote
controls various operating parame- operation.
ters. A large LCD display provides The control interface application
control feedback during program- makes it possible to upload operat-
ming and interrogation, and front ing parameters to the control as well
panel LCD indicators provide control as download present operating
and recloser status, at a glance. parameters from the control and col-
The control is equipped with key- lected data from the control data
Figure 6. 911053KM
bases. Operating parameters and
board-selectable time-current curves Kyle FX microprocessor-based reclos-
which are interchangeable for use as er control. collected data can be saved to disk,
either phase or ground. Each of the for future reference or to provide sys-
curves can be custom modified to tem documentation.
provide almost unlimited coordination For a listing of features of the FX
flexibility. and FXA controls, see Bulletins
93009 and 95006 respectively.
Complete installation and operation
information can be found in Service
Information FX10001E (FX) and
S280-78-1 (FXA).

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VACUUM INTERRUPTION an interrupting medium. Two major greater than with interruption in oil.
Vacuum has proven to be an effi- technological advances enabled Kyle vacuum interrupters are
cient medium for fault- and load-cur- vacuum interrupters to become a designed with a metal and ceramic
rent interruption. It offers many commercial reality. These are devel- housing for maximum strength and
advantages over other interrupting opments in metallurgy growing out long-term vacuum integrity. The
media: of the semiconductor industry and high-alumina ceramic has more
developments in modern vacuum than five times the strength of glass
Deterioration of the medium is
techniques. and permits a higher processing
virtually non-existent.
Kyle vacuum interrupters have temperature to develop maximum
Its extremely rapid dielectric established a superb field record for purity of the assembly, and is
recovery makes the interrupter long life and high reliability. This impervious even to helium penetra-
insensitive to the recovery-volt- stems from superior design, materi- tion, to sustain the vacuum level.
age rise rates usually encoun- als, and processing, plus thorough Enclosed within the interrupter is
tered. testing to confirm that high-quality a stationary and a moving chrome-
Interrupter contact wear is mini- standards have been met. The copper contact assembly. The
mal; consequently, contact life is interrupters used in the Types KFME moving contact travels 3 8 inch
(9.5mm) during closing and open-
considerably extended. and KFVME reclosers (Figure 8) ing operations; its shaft passing
Shorter contact travel significant- employ these same materials, pro- through a flexible bellows which
ly reduces mechanism shock cessing and testing. maintains the integrity of the vacu-
which results in less part wear Interrupter Design and um chamber.
and longer operating life. Construction Because the smallest amount of
Shorter contact travel results in The Kyle vacuum interrupter used internal contamination can signifi-
faster opening time and fault in the Type KFME and KFVME cantly shorten the life of a vacuum
clearing. reclosers provides fast, low-energy interrupter, a clean room manufac-
arc interruption with long contact turing facility is used for interrupter
The medium itself requires no production. Special care is taken
service throughout the life of the and interrupter life, low mechani-
cal stress and maximum operating to avoid even minute contamination
interrupter. from any source, whether it be dust
Since the early twenties, designers safety. With arc interruption taking
place in a vacuum, contact and particles, machining oils, or human
of circuit interrupters have recog- body salts.
nized the advantages of vacuum as interrupter life are several times

BELLOWS
Permits full stroke for contact
separation without affecting
vacuum seal.

HIGH-ALUMINA CERAMIC
Designed for maximum life
and long-term vacuum
integrity.
CONTACT SHIELD
Condenses any metallic vapors
CONTACT ASSEMBLY resulting from contact arcing
Copper alloy chosen for anti- that otherwise could deposit on
welding and high current- inside of ceramic insulator.
interrupting capabilities.

Figure 8. 921101KM
Cutaway of vacuum interrupter.

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RATINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE 4 The recloser will operate effectively
Voltage Ratings only when applied within its specified
ratings. Consult the following ratings
KFME KFVME
tables and compare to system char-
Nominal Operating (kV)....................................................... 2.4 - 14.4 2.4 - 24.9 acteristics at point of application
Maximum Design (kV) ......................................................... 15.5 27.0 prior to installation.
Impulse Withstand (BIL) 1.2 x 50
microsecond wave, crest (kV) ......................................... 110 125
60 Hz withstand (rms)
Dry, 1 min (kV) ................................................................. 50 60
Wet, 10 sec (kV) .............................................................. 45 50
RIV at 1000 kHz, at 9.41 kV
(microvolts max) .............................................................. 100 100
Operating frequency (Hz) ................................................... 50 - 60 50 - 60

TABLE 5
Current Rating
Description KFME KFVME
Maximum Continuous current (amps) ............................... 400** 400
Overload capability (4 hr) (amps) ..................................... 500* 500*
(2 hr) (amps) .................................................................. 600* 600*
Interrupting Current (amps)............................................... 8000** 8000
Magnetizing interrupting current (amps)........................... 14 14
Cable charging current ..................................................... 2 5
Three-second current (rms sym amps)............................. 8000 8000
Momentary current (rms sym amps) ................................. 12800 12800
Surge current (amps) ........................................................ 65000 65000
Make Current (peak asym amps)...................................... 21500 21500

* After level-off at rated continuous current.

** 560 Amp continuous current and 12,000 Amps interrupting current available as an option.

TABLE 6
Duty Cycle*
Max Circuit
Number of % of Interrupting X/R Ratio
Operations Rating KFME KFVME
88 15-20 3 4
112 45-55 7 8
32 90-100 14 15
232 Total Operations
* In accordance with ANSI standard C37.60-1981.

TABLE 7
Mechanical Specifications
Operating temperature (C)
Minimum ........................................................................................................................ -30
Maximum ...................................................................................................................... +50*
Close mechanism ............................................................................................. Solenoid close
Open mechanism ........................................................................................... Spring operated
Contact close time (cycles) ............................................................................................... 0.75
Contact gap [cm (in.)] ........................................................................................... 0,95 (0.375)
Contact open time (milliseconds) ........................................................................................ 8.3
Interrupting time (maximum, cycles) ................................................................................... 1.5
Allowable contact erosion [cm (in.)] ..................................................................... 0,32 (0.125)
Resistance, Nominal (micro-ohms);
Bushings, terminal-to-terminal ...................................................................................... 400
Mechanical life (minimum operations) .............................................................................. 2500

*150 percent overload rating not applicable at ambients exceeding +40C.

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Dimensions and Weights

TABLE 8
Dimensions and Weights

KFME KFVME Dim. KFME KFVME

Recloser weight with oil, kg (lb.) 172 (380) 177 (390) A 20,3cm (8) 23,2cm (91/8)
Recloser weight with pole-top frame, kg (lb.) 181 (400) 182 (410) B 27,3cm (103 /4) 31,4cm (123/8)
Recloser weight and substation frame, kg (lb.) 240 (530) 245 (540) C 54,8cm (219 /16) 69,8cm (271/2)
Recloser oil capacity, liters (gal.) 71,9 (19) 71,9 (19) D 93,7cm (367/8) 109,8cm (431/4)
Standard bushing creepage, cm (in.) 29,53 (115 8) 67,31 (2612) E 29,5cm (115/8) 44,5cm (171/2)

63,8 cm
(25 1/8")
#3
#1
#5 64,4 cm
Source (25 3/8")
A B
Load 34,3 cm
#2 #6 (13 1/2")
#4

34,6 cm
(13 5/8")

11,1 cm
(4 3/8")
E

C 12,8 cm
(5 1/16")
D

28,6 cm 52,5 cm
(11 1/4") (20 11/16")

48,9 cm
(19 1/4") GROUNDING LUG

GROUND WIRE
40,6 cm (FURNISHED BY CUSTOMER)
(16") .250" MAX. CABLE DIA.
20,3 cm .080" MIN. CABLE DIA.
(8")
30,48 cm 35,56 cm
(12") (14")
94 cm DOUBLE-SIZE
(37") CONTROL CABINET
27,9cm (11") WIDE
88,3 cm
(34 3/4") 51,13 cm 40,64 cm 55,88 cm
39,37 cm 35,56 cm
(151/2") (20.1/8") (22")
51,1 cm 45,4 cm SINGLE-SIZE (14") (16")
(20 1/8") (17 7/8") CONTROL CABINET
27,9cm (11") WIDE

2,9 cm FX CONTROL* FXA CONTROL

(1 1/8") 1,7 cm (11/16") DIA.
MTG HOLES
FORM 4C CONTROL

* FX CONTROL MUST BE MOUNTED

TO RECLOSER

Figure 9.
KFME and KFVME dimensions.

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Versatile Recloser Mounting mounting by use of the pole exten- positions. Thus optimum location of
Any of three methods can be used to sion hanger accessory (Figures 10 manual operating handles, indica-
mount a Type KFME or KFVME and 11), or substation mounting tors, and bushings can be easily
recloser. Direct mounting by tank accessory (Figure 12). accomplished.
lugs to either a curved or flat surface Having a symmetrical head-to-tank
(mounting lugs accommodate clamping arrangement, the recloser
19mm[34in] diameter hardware), may be placed in the tank in various
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE

ME CONTROL
TRANSFORMER

TO NEUTRAL
OR GROUND TIE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
KFME: 27,9cm (11")
KFVME: 24,4cm (95/8")
LIGHTNING RECLOSER
ARRESTER HEAD
TRANSFORMER GROUND LIGHTNING
LIGHTNING ARRESTER
ARRESTER TRANSFORMER
LIGHTNING
ARRESTER

ARRESTER
SECONDARY GROUND
NEUTRAL ARRESTER
GROUND

SUPPLY RECLOSER
VOLTAGE COMMON COMMON RECLOSER
GROUND GROUND
TIE POINT * GROUND TIE TIE POINT
(#4 CONDUCTOR
OR LARGER)
** NEUTRAL WIRE
POLE
POLE

SUPPLY
POLE RECLOSER VOLTAGE
GROUND CONTROL
RECLOSER
CONTROL
POLE
GROUND

POLE

CONTROL
GROUND

FX CONTROL MUST BE MOUNTED TO *3 WIRE UNIGROUNDED SYSTEM

RECLOSER
** 4 WIRE SYSTEM
FX CONTROL MUST BE MOUNTED TO
RECLOSER AND REQUIRES NO POTENTIAL
TRANSFORMER.

Figure 10. Figure 11.

Recommended grounding method for the electronic con- Recommended grounding method for the electronic control
trol with local supply voltage transformer. with remote supply voltage transformer.

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Dimensions for Substation

Elevating Structure

Dimension A B
Without BCTs 271,3 (106 13/16) to 324,6 (127 13/16) 42,0 (16 9 /16)
KFME
With BCTs 283,4 (111 9/16) to 336,7 (132 9/16) 54,1 (21 5 /16)
Without BCTs 286,5 (112 13/16) to 339,9 (133 13/16) 57,3 (22 9 /16)
KFVME
With BCTs 298,6 (117 9/16) to 352,6 (138 13/16) 71,0 (27 5 /16)

27,3 cm
(10 3/4")

229,2 cm (90 1/4") to 282,6 cm (111 1/4") HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE

RECLOSER CONTROL
DOUBLE-SIZE CABINET

RECLOSER CONTROL
IN 7,6 cm (3") INCREMENTS

SINGLE-SIZE CABINET

KRK-942F-6
MOUNTING STRAP FOR
RECLOSER CONTROL KRK-942F
SUBSTATION
FRAME ACCY

118,1 cm
KRK-942F-5 (46 1/2")
WINDLASS ACCY

63,5 cm 70,5 cm
(25") (27 3/4 ")
73 cm 80 Cm
(28 3/4") (31 1/2")

Figure 12.
Mounting and clearance dimensions for substation elevating structure.

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RECLOSER ACCESSORIES
The Types KFME and KFVME can be
tailored to meet a variety of applica-
tion requirements by including facto-
ry-installed accessories. Ordering
information for all accessories is
found at the end of this bulletin.
Factory Assemblies and Kits
Reclosers can be factory-assembled
in mounting frames. Accessory
wiring kits are available for field
installation. Contact your Cooper
Power Systems representative for
specific wiring kit information.
Extra-Creepage Bushings
When Type KFME reclosers are to be
installed where extensive salt spray,
smog, smoke, or other atmospheric
contaminants reduce the effective-
ness of porcelain insulation, extra- Figure 13.
Bushing Current Transformer accessory mounted on recloser bushings.
creepage bushings can be supplied.
Standard Type KFME recloser bush-
ings provide 29,5 cm (115/8 in.) of TABLE 10
creepage; extra-creepage accessory Multi-Ratio Bushing-Current Sensing Transformers
Factory-Installed on Source-Side Bushings 1, 3, and 5.
bushings provide 43,2 cm (17 in.).
ORDERING INFORMATION Catalog
Description Number
TABLE 9 Type KFME
Bushings and Terminals; Factory- Three 600:5 BCTs on 11 5/8-inch Creepage bushings ................................... KRK50F3X
Installed (set of six). Three 600:5 BCTs on 17-inch Creepage Bushings........................................ KRK51F3X

Catalog Type KFVME

Description Number Three 600:5 BCTs on 26 1/2-inch Creepage Bushings................................... KRK63F3X
17-inch creepage bushings,
KFME only ............................. KRK288FC
Bushing-Type Multi-Ratio
Bushing Terminals for 1/0 to Current Transformers
500 MCM Cable, KFME only . KRK525FA
A set of three 600:5 multi-ratio cur-
rent transformers for operating relays
or load meters can be factory
installed externally on the source
side bushings (Figure 13). The
accessory includes three current
transformers, conduit, fittings and
factory wiring to a terminal block
mounted in a weatherproof junction
box. Taps on the secondary winding
provide the different ratios. The
available ratios and their correspond-
ing terminal arrangement for the
tapped secondary (Figure 14) is
accessible when the cover plate on
the transformer housing is removed.
Figure 14.
Bushing current transformer sec-
ondary winding taps are located in the
transformer housing.

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ORDERING INFORMATION
TABLE 11
Multi-Ratio Bushing-Current Transformers for Field Installation 600:5 for
Metering.
Catalog
Description Number
Slip-on bushing current transformer kit; one BCT per kit.............................. KA712L2
Set of 3 .......................................................................................................... KA712L2-3

Figure 15. 921098KMA

Bushing Current Transformer accessory mounted on recloser bushings
Factory or Field Installation.

Auxiliary Switch ORDERING INFORMATION

Remote indication of recloser contact Auxiliary Switch Accessory
position can be accomplished with
the Auxiliary Switch accessory Catalog
Description Number
KRK1020FA. The contacts of the
Auxiliary switch can also be used to Auxiliary Switch * ........... KRK1020FA
switch other circuits in accordance
* Requires cable KRK1100FA7.
with the opening and closing of the
recloser contacts. Table 12 shows
TABLE 12
the interrupting ratings of the Interrupting Ratings of Auxiliary Switch
Auxiliary Switch.
The switches are single-pole, dou- Volts Current (amps)
ble-throw - a and b. When the
120ac 15
recloser contacts are open, the a
240ac 15
contacts are also open and the b
24dc 2
contacts are closed. The relationship 3
48dc 4
between the auxiliary switch and 1
125dc 2
recloser contacts is shown in Table 13. Figure 16. 921097KM
1
Auxiliary Switch accessory mounted 250dc 4
on side of the recloser mechanism.

TABLE 13
Auxiliary Switch Contact Positions
Recloser Contacts Open Closed
Auxiliary a contacts are Open Closed
Auxiliary b contacts are Closed Open

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Junction Box ORDERING INFORMATION

The junction box accessory TABLE 15
(KRK62F) provides a convenient sin- TABLE 14 Low-Voltage Closing Accessory with
gle location for customer wiring to the Low-Voltage Closing Coil Ratings Closing Coils.
Auxiliary Switch accessory, or to a
Low Voltage Closing Coil. An acces- Rated Current Closing Catalog
Voltage Required Coil Description Number
sory interconnection cable (Vdc) (amps) Code No.*
(KRK1100F) is available for connec- Low voltage closing*
125 40 26
tion between the auxiliary switch 115 Vac .......................... KRK1027FA
250 25 28
receptacle and the junction box 230 Vac .......................... KRK1027FB
assembly. * Specify as final digits in recloser catalog
125 Vdc.......................... KRK1027FC
number. 250 Vdc.......................... KRK1027FD
Low-Voltage Closing
Type KFME and KFVME reclosers * Low-voltage closing requires that recloser
be ordered with dc closing coil, Code 26
can employ low-voltage ac/dc clos- or 28.
ing with the proper closing coil (Table
14) and the Low-Voltage Closing
accessory (KRK1027F). The proper
coil is specified by a code number
used in the recloser catalog number.
The low-voltage closing accessory
provides the alternate closing-
solenoid contactor and the factory-
installed wiring to accommodate the
low-voltage closing power. Also, a
separate step-down transformer is
utilized to insure that enough voltage
is present to charge the trip capaci-
tors under low-voltage closing.
The Type KFME recloser, with low-
voltage closing, has a maximum
interrupting rating of 12kA symmetri-
cal and a maximum continuous cur-
rent of 560 amps.

Figure 17.
Type KMET Tester.

KMET TESTER Recloser operation is simulated

The KMET tester is designed specifi- with red and green indicating lights
cally for testing the Form 4C, FX and on the tester panel. A built-in time
FXA microprocessor-based electron- delay is also provided to simulate the
ic controls. The tester can check the response time of the solenoid-closing
operation of the electronic control recloser mechanism to a trip signal
and the recloser. and a closing signal from the control.

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ACCESSORIES AND MOUNTING EQUIPMENT

TABLE 16
Service-Related; Hardware
Catalog
Description Number
Aluminized tank.............................................................................................. KRK58FA
Oil sampling drain valve ................................................................................ KA809R
Junction Box* ................................................................................................. KRK62FA
7 foot accessory cable and plug assembly**................................................ KRK1100FA7

* Requires KRK1100FA7 cable

** Includes 7 feet of cable. If longer cable is required, add number of feet to catalog number
KRK1100FA___.

TABLE 17
Mounting Equipment
Catalog
Description Number
Substation mounting equipment
Basic mounting frame ................................................................................... KRK942F3
Removable tank-lifting windlass for KRK942F3 Frame ................................. KRK942F5
Pole mounting equipment
Pole mounting extension ............................................................................... KRK364FA
Steel/concrete pole
Mounting frame ............................................................................................. KA166L
Control and junction box mounting accessory,
for use with substation mounting KRK942F3 ................................................ KRK942F4
Auxiliary junction box mounting accessory,
for use with substation mounting KRK942F3 ................................................ KRK942F2

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