Reclosers

Electrical Apparatus
Types NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA38
Three-Phase, Microprocessor-Controlled 280-42
DESCRIPTION
®
The Kyle Type NOVA three-phase,
electronically controlled, vacuum-
interrupting automatic circuit
reclosers provide reliable, economi-
cal overcurrent protection,
advanced metering, and automation
systems for distribution circuits
rated through 34.5 kV.
The NOVA recloser combines solid
cycloaliphatic-epoxy polymer-
encapsulated vacuum interrupters
with a reliable, lightweight operating
mechanism that utilizes a magnetic
actuator to provide a lifetime of
trouble-free operation. The solid
polymer system does not rely on a
gaseous, liquid, or foam dielectric.
The Type NOVA recloser is highly
resistant to ozone, oxygen, moisture,
contamination, and ultraviolet light.
The Type NOVA recloser is available
with two configuration options: control-
powered interface and auxiliary-
powered interface. Designed and
tested to be compatible with Cooper
Power Systems three-phase controls,
000029KM
these automatic circuit reclosers Figure 1.
offer superior coordination, protec- Kyle® Type NOVA vacuum-interrupting, three-phase, microprocessor-
tion, and application capabilities. controlled automatic circuit recloser.
Recloser operations are pro-
grammed in an electronic control Cooper Power Systems is strongly When needed, application expertise,
with accurate characteristics and a committed to improving the reliabil- backed by world-wide systems
host of advanced features. Precise ity of the electric power industry. engineering knowledge and experi-
operating tolerances enable close Technological advances, including ence, is available. Customer-
coordination with other protective the newest microprocessor-based focused design capability, based
devices on the system. When sys- controls and solid insulation NOVA on more than 65 years of recloser
tem requirements change, program distribution switchgear products, experience, has made Cooper
settings are easily altered with no represent our investment in the Power Systems the industry leader.
sacrifice of accuracy or consis- future.
Type NOVA reclosers, like all Kyle
tency. The Type NOVA recloser is not only reclosers, are designed and manu-
Compact and lightweight, NOVA a technological breakthrough, but a factured in accordance with ANSI
reclosers are easily installed on valuable component that brings sig- C37.60.
poles or in substations. Mounting nificant operational savings to the
ISO 9001:2000 Certified Quality
equipment is available for both pole utility business unit, lowering the
Management System
and substation applications. installation, operation, training, and
maintenance costs on your power
Recloser and control accessories distribution system.
enable further tailoring of the pro-
tective program to achieve maxi-
mum system operating flexibility.

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Types NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA38 Three-Phase, Microprocessor-Controlled Reclosers

RATINGS AND Vacuum Interruption ORDERING

CHARACTERISTIC A single break on each phase is INFORMATION
FEATURES accomplished by separating con- All Type NOVA reclosers include a
Three-phase protection on systems tacts inside the vacuum interrupter. Form 6 microprocessor-based
rated 2.4 through 14.4 kV is provided All arcing is contained within the recloser control. The Form 6 control
by Type NOVA15 reclosers. Type vacuum envelope. The patented includes full protection, TCC
NOVA27 reclosers can be applied axial-magnetic vacuum interrupters, Editor™, metering, and diagnostics
on systems rated through 27.6 kV. used in NOVA reclosers, offers for your application needs. Other
Higher-voltage system protection at extended and increased duty Kyle recloser controls can be sub-
34.5 kV is provided by Type NOVA38 cycles compared with oil or radial- stituted by following the instructions
reclosers. A ratings summary for magnetic interrupters. The axial- below. The Type NOVA CP
Type NOVA reclosers is shown in magnetic field keeps the arc in a recloser (control-powered Type A
Tables 1–3. For ratings and basic diffused mode, resulting in less arc interface) is not compatible with the
application information of other Kyle power to be dissipated, resulting in FXB control. Select control options
reclosers, see Catalog Section 280-05. low thermal stress, suitable for identified as NOVA CP for use with
encapsulation. Type NOVA recloser with control-
Operation powered interface.
Surge Protection
Sensing current transformers, To order a NOVA recloser, elec-
embedded in the recloser, supply Best operating results are achieved tronic control, and control cable:
fault-sensing information to the if reclosers are protected with surge
electronic control. Tripping and arresters. On line applications, 1. See the Constructing a Catalog
closing signals from the control arrester protection is recommended Number section to construct a
energize the operating circuits in on both sides of the recloser. (If pro- catalog number that describes
the recloser. Due to a single CT tection is on one side only, it should the required recloser.
ratio for all ratings, minimum-trip be on the source side. In substations, 2. From Tables 6–13, specify the
values of the electronic control are arresters should be on the load side.) catalog numbers that describe
independent of the continuous- Cooper Power Systems distribution- the required recloser acces-
current and interrupting ratings of class arresters provide excellent sories.
the recloser. protection and are available with
mounting brackets to fit Kyle 3. Order the required electronic
Flexibility in coordination with other reclosers (see Catalog Section 235). recloser control (Base catalog
protective devices is provided by number of the control must be
varied time–current characteristics included when ordering a Type
from a choice of standard or cus- NOVA recloser).
tomized curves, minimum trip values,
reclosing and resetting time settings, A) From 280-01, Part 70, specify
and a selection of accessories. the required Form 6 recloser
control, OR,
B) From 280-01, Part 78, specify
the required FXB recloser
control. (For Type NOVA AP
recloser with auxiliary-
powered interface only), OR,
C) From 280-01, Part 79, specify
the required Form 5 recloser
control.

Data plate
Manual OPEN handle

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Figure 2.
Kyle® Type NOVA recloser.

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FEATURES AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Kyle NOVA microprocessor- Construction Hydrophobicity
controlled, three-phase reclosers
Recloser The module maintains excellent
protect systems operating through
hydrophobicity, a property charac-
34.5 kV (see Ratings and Specifi- Designed for long service life and terized by water beading into isolated
cations section of this catalog). no maintenance, the NOVA drops, and is highly resistant to
These ratings and the wide range of recloser has three solid-polymer moisture absorption. Hydrophobicity
programmable settings provided by interrupter modules with embedded prevents continuous sheets of water
Cooper Power Systems electronic current transformers and a standard from forming leakage current paths
controls permit meeting a variety of aluminum mechanism housing; light that deteriorate the creepage with-
application requirements. gray is the standard color. stand level.
Recloser Operation Cycloaliphatic-epoxy polymer encap- Ultraviolet Resistance
Fault currents are sensed by three sulation provides solid insulation
and maintenance-free, environmen- The cycloaliphatic epoxy resists
1000:1 ratio sensing current trans- ultraviolet radiation damage even in
formers embedded in the recloser. tally safe operation. There is no
monitoring or maintaining of gas harsh climates, maintaining a smooth,
These CTs provide a continuous unblemished, self-cleansing surface
measurement of line current, moni- pressure or oil levels; there are no
toxic or environmentally unfriendly with low-adhesion to contaminants.
tored by the electronic control.
When current level exceeds the materials. There are no foam fillers Tensile Strength
programmed minimum trip level, or insulation seals, eliminating
potential moisture ingress areas. Outstanding tensile and flexural
the magnitude of the overcurrent strength characteristics mean the
is integrated with time, using a pro- The NOVA recloser module exhibits
good absorption of elastic energy NOVA recloser modules are tough
grammed time–current curve char- and non-fragmenting, reducing
acteristic. The control then signals and resistance to cracking and
crack propagation. Additionally, shipment and handling charges.
the trip in the recloser, opening the
main contacts of all three phases. durable environmental properties Shed Design
make the solid polymer suitable for
The control signals tripping and outdoor applications, including sea- The shed design utilizes alternate-
closing. The recloser always main- coasts, deserts, and areas of high sized skirts. The major sheds shield
tains energy for a tripping operation pollution. and protect the minor sheds to
following a closing operation. enhance the hydrophobicity and
Surface Tracking ultraviolet resistance of the module,
The electronic recloser control provides eliminate formation of microcracks,
determination of phase- and ground- The cycloaliphatic epoxy is highly
resistant to contaminants and and ensure extra-protected creep-
trip sequences and operations to age. Additionally, sharp edges
lockout and reclosing and resetting resists tracking and flashovers
under extreme pollution levels to direct water away from the unit.
timing, adjustable with the control Water paths and ice formations are
without de-energizing the recloser. reduce both flashovers and the
associated cost of repairs. effectively eliminated.
Heater Magnetic Actuator OPEN/CLOSE Manual OPEN Handle Mechanical Operations Counter Heater
Contact Position
Indicator

Aluminum Mechanism Trip-and-Close Actuator Board Auxiliary Input Control Cable Ground Connector
Housing (Standard) Capacitors Power Receptacle Receptacle #10 - #2 Stranded
Figure 3. 020051KM

Kyle Type NOVA recloser Type B mechanism with auxiliary-powered interface (view from bottom of recloser
with bottom cover and actuator board safety shield removed).

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Flashover Recovery Enclosed in the interrupter are a Control-Powered

Flashovers occur when an object, stationary and a moving contact Interface
usually wildlife, contacts energized assembly. The moving contact has
a travel of approximately one-half The Type A NOVA recloser mecha-
parts of the equipment. The NOVA nism (see Figure 5) with the control-
recloser minimizes the effect of inch, its shaft passing through a
flexible bellows that maintains vac- powered interface is fully operational
flashovers with remarkable physical with Kyle Form 5 and Form 6 VTC-
resilience, arc-quenching properties, uum integrity. Contacts consist of a
high purity copper sintered with ready, microprocessor-based con-
and a self-healing ability. NOVA trols equipped with the required
recloser can withstand the enor- aluminathermic chromium.
dc-to-dc converter, interface circuit,
mous forces experienced during Because the smallest amount of and a fully shielded 19-pin cable. It
faults without wholesale damage internal contamination can signifi- is not compatible with the Types
and allows re-energizing after exter- cantly shorten the life of a vacuum F3A nor FXB controls. The control-
nal flashover without cleaning. interrupter, special care is taken to powered interface includes a 19-pin
avoid even minute contamination receptacle on the recloser and an
Vacuum Interrupters from any source, including dust par- internal heater (for humidity control)
Type NOVA reclosers use vacuum ticles, machining oils, or human powered from the control input
as the interrupting medium. Vacuum body salts. No paraffinic oils are power supply (ac or dc). The dc-to-
interrupters (Figure 4) provide fast, used in the machining process, all dc converter board converts the
low-energy arc interruption with machined parts are put through a control’s 24 Vdc battery supply to
long contact and interrupter life, low cleaning/degreasing process, and 53 Vdc to charge the trip/close
mechanical stress, and maximum then all components are electro- capacitors in the NOVA recloser
operating safety. With arc interrup- polished in a positive-pressure, air- mechanism. The dc-to-dc converter
tion taking place in a vacuum, con- filtered area. A Class 100 clean board also houses voltage monitor-
tact and interrupter life are several room facility is used for the final ing and conditioning circuits that
times greater than with interruption interrupter production. The furnaces protect the battery from failure and
in oil, virtually eliminating interrupter employ a custom-designed, three- provide trip/close operations without
maintenance. stage pumping system to yield high ac power. In the absence of ac
levels of vacuum. Every vacuum power to the electronic control, the
interrupter is then tested and tracked control battery will provide the trip
with individual serial numbers. and close operations. A complete
Electronic Control four-trip sequence with minimal
reclose intervals as configurated for
Types NOVA15, NOVA27, and each control is obtainable without
NOVA38 reclosers are controlled by ac power. The recloser and control
a Cooper Power Systems three- system is capable of exceeding
phase electronic recloser control. A over one thousand operations on
choice of microprocessor-based battery power only.
controls are available to use in con-
junction with these reclosers.

Figure 4.
Cross section of a vacuum inter-
rupter used in NOVA reclosers. Potential
Transformer
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(120/240 Vac)
Kyle vacuum interrupters are designed N
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with a metal and ceramic housing for

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maximum strength and long-term

vacuum integrity. Oxygen-free, high-
conductivity copper, stainless steel,
and a nickel-copper alloy are used
in the vacuum interrupters. The high- Electronic
alumina ceramic has more than five Control
times the strength of glass, which
permits a higher processing temper- 120/240 Vac
ature to develop maximum purity of Power Cable
19-Pin
the assembly, and is impervious to (optional)
Control Cable
helium penetration, maintaining the
vacuum level. Additionally, it provides Figure 5.
wear resistance, chemical resistance, Control-powered NOVA recloser configuration with potential trans-
and a high dielectric strength. former input power.

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electronic control panel, provided the

manual operating handle is up. A red
contact position indicator flag, adja-
cent to the manual operating handle,
Potential
Transformer
shows recloser contact position.
(120/240 Vac)
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Internal Voltage Sensor

Option
The NOVA recloser is available with
internal voltage sensors at time of
Electronic order. Using a high-voltage resistor
Control within each interrupter module with
120/240 Vac
source-side connections, the sensing
Power Cable option, cable, and control support a
14-Pin magnitude accuracy of 2% or better
Control Cable (optional)
and a phase degree accuracy of
±1.5°. The internal voltage sensing
2-Pin Auxiliary Input Power Cable option is compatible with a Form 5 or
(optional) Form 6 Pole-Mount control. (Type
Figure 6. NOVA CP reclosers require a VTC-
Auxiliary-powered NOVA recloser mechanism configuration with ready Form 5 or Form 6 control.)
potential transformer input power.
Accessories
Auxiliary-Powered AC Auxiliary Input Auxiliary Switch
Interface The trip-and-close capacitors are
A three-stage auxiliary switch can be
The Type B NOVA recloser mechanism charged through both the ac auxil-
provided as an accessory. Each stage
(see Figure 6) with the auxiliary- iary input power and the recloser
has two independent contacts that permit
powered interface is fully operational control. Upon loss of ac power, the
any desired combination of “a” (follow
with standard Kyle FXB, Form 4C, capacitors will be continuously
state of recloser contacts) and “b”
Form 5, and Form 6 microprocessor- charged from the control battery to
(opposite recloser contacts) positions.
based controls and standard 14-pin allow tripping and will also be
The switch contacts are insulated for
control cables. It is not compatible with trickle-charged to allow for back-up
600 V and have a continuous current
the Type F3A control. The auxiliary- closing. The charge on the capaci-
rating of 10 A. Their interrupting rat-
powered interface includes a 14-pin tors will be maintained for the dura-
ings are shown in Table 5.
receptacle on the recloser and an tion of the control battery power.
internal heater (for humidity control) Allow one minute between back-up Terminals
powered from the auxiliary input close operations to recharge the
power supply. capacitors. However, the NOVA The standard terminal is an eyebolt,
recloser is ready to trip immediately 1/0–500 mcm (630 A). Eyebolt 4/0–
The Type B NOVA recloser mecha- 1000 mcm (800 A), 2-hole and
after performing a back-up closing.
nism, with the auxiliary-powered 4-hole, flat-pad terminals, and stud-
Should the battery power discharge
interface, requires a voltage source type terminals are available as an
to the disconnect level, back-up
of 48 Vdc, 125 Vdc, 250 Vdc, 120 Vac, accessory.
closing is disabled until ac auxiliary
or 240 Vac, which must be specified
power is resumed. Apply ac auxil- Pole-Mounting Hanger
at the time of order. The auxiliary-
iary input power to the NOVA
powered interface is connected to a A pole-mounting hanger, which bolts
recloser to recharge the capacitors.
2-pin male receptacle located next directly to the recloser frame, is avail-
to the 14-pin female control recep- Manual Operation able for pole-mounting installation.
tacle. The voltage source is used to
maintain power to the trip-and-close The recloser can be opened manu- Arrestor-Mounting Brackets
capacitors in the recloser and to ally with a hotstick to pull down the
yellow manual OPEN handle under The arrestor-mounting bracket acces-
power the heaters.
the sleet hood. With the handle in sory can be bolted to the recloser
DC Auxiliary Input the OPEN position, the control can- frame and pole-mounting hanger for
not close the recloser. the addition of inboard and out-
The trip-and-close capacitors are board arresters. The arresters are
maintained from the dc source. The recloser is closed, following a not included with the brackets.
Upon loss of the dc power, the trip- manual open, by pushing the yellow
and-close capacitors will maintain handle back under the sleet hood Substation-Mounting Frame
trip and close power for several min- and then using the microprocessor
control to close the recloser. A substation-mounting frame acces-
utes. If the trip-and-close capacitors
sory is available for substation-
are discharged, the recloser is inop- Similarly, the recloser can be operated mounting applications.
erative until dc power is resumed. from the manual control switch on the

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Types NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA38 Three-Phase, Microprocessor-Controlled Reclosers

RATINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE 1
Voltage Ratings (kV)
Description 15 kV 15 kV 27 kV 27 kV 38 kV

Maximum Voltage 15.5 kV 15.5 kV 29.2 kV 29.2 kV 38.0 kV

Rated Basic Impulse Level 110.0 kV 125.0 kV 125.0 kV 150.0 kV 150.0 kV
Radio Noise Limit (µV) 100 @ 9.4 kV 100 @ 9.4 kV 100 @ 16.4 kV 100 @ 16.4 kV 100 @ 23.0 kV
Power Frequency Withstand, Dry 50 kV 50 kV 60 kV 60 kV 70 kV
Power Frequency Withstand, Wet 45 kV 45 kV 50 kV 50 kV 60 kV

TABLE 2
Current Ratings (Amperes)
Description 15 kV 15 kV 27 kV 27 kV 38 kV

Rated Continuous Current 630 A* 630 A* 630 A* 630 A* 630 A*

Short Circuit Current, Symmetrical 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA 12.5 kA
Making Current, Asymmetrical Peak 31.0 kA 31.0 kA 31.0 kA 31.0 kA 31.0 kA
Making Current, Asymmetrical RMS 20.0 kA 20.0 kA 20.0 kA 20.0 kA 20.0 kA
Magnetizing Current 22 A 22 A 22 A 22 A 22 A
Cable Charging Current 10 A 10 A 25 A 25 A 40A

*800 amp accessory is also available.

TABLE 3
Mechanical Ratings

Description 15 kV 15 kV 27 kV 27 kV 38 kV

Min. Mechanical/Electrical Operations

Without Maintenance (C-O) 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500
Mass (Weight) - kg (lbs) 86 (190) 91 (200) 91 (200) 101 (223) 101 (223)

TABLE 4
Duty Cycle
Percentage of Number of Minimum
Type Interrupting Rating Unit Operations Circuit X/R Value
NOVA 15-20 88 4
45-55 112 8
90-100 32 15
Total 232

TABLE 5
Auxiliary Switch Interrupting Ratings
Non- Non-
Inductive Inductive Inductive Inductive
ac ac dc dc
Volts (amps) (amps) (amps) (amps)
24 – – 15.0 20.0
48 – – 7.5 10.0
120 60 80 – –
125 – – 1.5 2.0
240 30 60 – –
250 – – 0.45 0.5

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DIMENSIONS

271
Terminal (10.75) A
Connectors
1/0 - 500 MCM 388 388
(Standard)
(15.5) (15.5)
A
A

Terminal
Connectors B
1/0 - 500 MCM
(Standard) C

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E 285
(11.25)
C
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285 1000
(11.25) (39.50)
413
(16.25)
Note:
NOTE:AllAlldimensions
dimensionsare mm
are mm(inches).
(inches).
Dimensions
Dimensions shownshown are approximate.
are approximate.

Terminal Options A B C

Eyebolt, 1/0 - 500 mcm 80 (3.25) NOVA15 791 508

Cable Range (630 A maximum) 110 kV BIL (31.25) (20)

Eyebolt, 4/0 - 1000 mcm 108 (4.25) NOVA15 847 564

Cable Range (800 A maximum) 125 kV BIL (33.25) (22.25)

Flat Pad, 2-hole 114 (4.5) NOVA27 847 564

(630 A maximum) 125 kV BIL (33.25) (22.25)

Flat Pad, 4-hole 121 (4.75) NOVA27 946 663

(800 A maximum) 150 kV BIL (37.25) (26.0)

Stud Type, 1.125 - 12 threads 82 (3.25) NOVA38 946 663

(800 A maximum) 150 kV BIL (37.25) (26.0)

Creepage Distances

Description 15 kV 15 kV 27 kV 27 kV 38 kV
110 kV BIL 125 kV BIL 125 kV BIL 150 kV BIL 150 kV BIL

Terminal to terminal 1052 1052 1052 1052 1052

(41.5) (41.5) (41.5) (41.5) (41.5)

Lower terminal to ground/earth 673 772 772 950 950

(26.5) (30.5) (30.5) (37.5) (37.5)

Figure 7.
Type NOVA recloser dimensions, NOVA27 shown.

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Types NOVA15, NOVA27, and NOVA38 Three-Phase, Microprocessor-Controlled Reclosers

Note: All dimensions are mm (inches).

Dimensions shown are approximate.

Pole

1089
(43.0)
637
(25.0)
592 Min.
(23.25) A

Mounting
Holes 290 N
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for (11.5)
0.75 Bolts
686 mm
(27 in)

779
(30.75)
Pole
Pole

Terminal Options A

Eyebolt, 1/0 - 500 mcm 80 (3.25) Dimension B

Cable Range (630 A maximum)
NOVA15 791
Eyebolt, 4/0 - 1000 mcm 108 (4.25) 110 kV BIL (31.25)
Cable Range (800 A maximum)
NOVA15 847
Flat Pad, 2-hole 114 (4.5) 125 kV BIL (33.25)
(630 A maximum) NOVA27 847
125 kV BIL (33.25)
Flat Pad, 4-hole 121 (4.75)
(800 A maximum) NOVA27 946
150 kV BIL (37.25)
Stud Type, 1.125 - 12 threads 82 (3.25) NOVA38 946
(800 A maximum) 150 kV BIL (37.25)

Figure 8.
Dimensions of Type NOVA recloser with pole-mounting hanger and arrester-mounting bracket accessories.

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Note: All dimensions are mm (inches).

NOTE: All dimensions
Dimensions shown are mm (inches).
are approximate.
Dimensions shown are approximate.

C
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870
(34.25)

2216
(87.25)
adjustable to
2826
(111.25)
in
76 (3)
increments

965
(38) 457
(18)
1060 19 (0.75) 552
(41.75) Mounting Hole (4) (21.75)

Terminal Options A B C
Eyebolt, 1/0 - 500 mcm 80 (3.25) NOVA15 791 508
Cable Range (630 A maximum) 110 kV BIL (31.25) (20)
Eyebolt, 4/0 - 1000 mcm 108 (4.25) NOVA15 847 564
Cable Range (800 A maximum) 125 kV BIL (33.25) (22.25)
Flat Pad, 2-hole 114 (4.5) NOVA27 847 564
(630 A maximum) 125 kV BIL (33.25) (22.25)
Flat Pad, 4-hole 121 (4.75) NOVA27 946 663
(800 A maximum) 150 kV BIL (37.25) (26.0)
Stud Type, 1.125 - 12 threads 82 (3.25) NOVA38 946 663
(800 A maximum) 150 kV BIL (37.25) (26.0)

Figure 9.
Dimensions of Type NOVA recloser with substation-mounting frame accessory.

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CONSTRUCTING A CATALOG NUMBER

To order a basic Type NOVA recloser with eyebolt terminals, for use with 120 Vac closing and a 14-pin control cable, the
catalog number would be constructed like this:

KNOVA Basic letters for a Type NOVA recloser with base Form 6 recloser control*
15A Recloser Type:
15A for 15 kV, 630 A continuous, 12.5 kA interrupting
27A for 27 kV, 630 A continuous, 12.5 kA interrupting
38A for 38 kV, 630 A continuous, 12.5 kA interrupting
1 Bushing Terminals:
1 for eyebolt terminal, 1/0 to 500 MCM, 630 A max.†
3 for 2-hole flat pad terminal, 630 A max.
4 for 4-hole flat pad terminal, 800 A max.
5 for stud-type terminal, 800 A max.
1 Interface:
1 for Type NOVA AP, with auxiliary-powered interface 120 Vac closing (14-pin & 2-pin receptacles)
2 for Type NOVA AP, with auxiliary-powered interface 240 Vac closing (14-pin & 2-pin receptacles)
3 for Type NOVA CP, with control-powered interface (19-pin receptacle), 120 Vac Heater**
4 for Type NOVA CP, with control-powered interface (19-pin receptacle), 240 Vac Heater**
5 for Type NOVA AP, with auxiliary-powered interface 125 Vdc closing (14-pin & 2-pin receptacles)
6 for Type NOVA AP, with auxiliary-powered interface 250 Vdc closing (14-pin & 2-pin receptacles)
7 for Type NOVA AP, with auxiliary-powered interface 48 Vdc closing (14-pin & 2-pin receptacles)

KNOVA 15A 1 1
KNOVA15A11 is the catalog number for the required basic Type NOVA recloser.

* Include the base catalog number of the selected control when ordering a Type NOVA recloser.
† Standard terminal, included when ordering a Type NOVA recloser.
** Type NOVA CP, with control-powered interface, with serial number 100,000 and above, require a Voltage Trip/Close (VTC) interface. This VTC
requirement applies to three-phase control-powered NOVA reclosers with a Type A or Type B mechanism and Form 5, Form 5LS/UDP, Form 6,
and Form 6 LS controls with the control-powered interface. Type NOVA CP, with control-powered interface, is not available with FXB controls.

TABLE 6 TABLE 8
BIL Options Internal Voltage Sensing Option*

Catalog Catalog
Description Number Description Number
15A 125 kV BIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA28-1 Internal Voltage Sensing option,
27A 150 kV BIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA25-1 15 and 27 kV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA-848
Internal Voltage Sensing Cable
(basic cable, no length) . . . . . . . . KA97ME
TABLE 7
Continuous Current Options Internal Voltage Sensing Cable,
maximum 50 feet
Catalog Replace X with number of feet. . . KA97ME-X
Description Number
* Available with Form 5 and Form 6 Controls only.
15 kV 800 A option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA22-1
27 kV 800 A option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA24-1
38 kV 800 A option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA27-1

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TABLE 9
Mounting Equipment
Catalog
Description Number
Single pole-mounting hanger with stainless steel hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA54-3
Single concrete-pole-mounting hanger with stainless steel hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA54-4
Surge-arrester-mounting brackets with stainless steel hardware
Inboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA61-2
Outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA61-1
Alley-pole-mounting hanger with stainless steel hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA352-1
Arrester brackets (set of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA353-1
Arrester brackets (set of 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA353-2
Substation-mounting frame with stainless steel hardware
includes control-mounting bracket for FXA, FXB (single- and double-size cabinet),
Form 5, and Form 6 Yard and Pole Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA59-1
Field kit for NOVA recloser on substation-mounting frame KA89WV1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA457-1
Field kit for NOVA recloser on substation-mounting frame KA584R1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA457-2

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Factory Assembly
Catalog
Description Number
Recloser in single pole-mounting hanger KNOVA54-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA354-1
Recloser in single pole-mounting hanger KNOVA54-3 with arrester brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA354-2
Recloser on alley-pole-mounting hanger KNOVA352-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA456-1
Recloser on alley-pole-mounting hanger KNOVA352-1 with arrester brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA456-2
* Covers factory assembly only; recloser, control, and mounting equipment must be ordered separately.

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Auxiliary Switch
Catalog
Description Number
Three-stage auxiliary switch with six independent contacts
and receptacle for KNOVA82 cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA66-2
Auxiliary switch cable for KNOVA66-2, auxiliary switch to control,
(basic cable, no length) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA82
Auxiliary switch cable, maximum 100 feet.
Replace X with number of feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA82-X

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Miscellaneous Accessories

Catalog
Description Number
Low-voltage ac input cable (auxiliary-powered Type B interface only, basic cable, no length) . . . . KA11ME1
Replace X with number of feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KA11ME1-X
Source and load wildlife guards, 630 A recloser (set of 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNOVA56-6
Source and load wildlife guards, 800 A recloser (set of 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KGS560-6

TABLE 13
Training-Related; Equipment Maintenance and Operation Video Cassette Program
Catalog
Description Number
Specify the video cassette___format; add format code letter as suffix to catalog number.
A = VHS, B = PAL
Kyle Microprocessor-Based Form 4C Recloser Control
Description and Operation video cassette (29 min.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KSPV9___
Kyle Type MET Electronic Recloser Control Tester
Operating Instructions and Testing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KSPV7___

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