Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

for Type CRS and Type PRS

Electronic Resettable Sectionalizer
GENERAL

NOTE The Chance® Electronic Sectionalizer works in con-

junction with automatic reclosers or reclosing circuit
Qualified Person breakers to isolate a faulted section of a distribution
For the purpose of this manual, a qualified person is system. The sectionalizer is a deadline device, it opens
one who is familiar with the installation, construction only during the time that the recloser is open. The
and operation of the equipment, and the hazards Chance® Resettable Sectionalizer is manually reset
involved. In addition, this person should have the with an adjustable wrench.
following qualifications:
(a) Is trained and authorized to energize, de-
energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and equip-
ment in accordance with established safety prac-
▲
! DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
tices.
Will cause severe personal injury,
(b) Is trained in the proper care and use of pro- death, or property damage.
tective equipment such as rubber gloves, hard hats, Only qualified personnel should
safety glasses or face shields, flash clothing, etc., in work on or around this equip-
accordance with established safety practices. ment after becoming thoroughly
familiar with this document and
(c) Is trained in rendering first aid. other publications regarding this
equipment.

For the purpose of this manual and product labels:

indicates death,
▲ ! DANGER severe personal
injury or substantial property damage will result if
proper precautions are not taken.

▲
! WARNING indicates death,
severe personal
injury or substantial property damage can result if
proper precautions are not taken.

▲
! CAUTION indicates minor
personal injury or
property damage could result if proper precautions
are not taken.
Indicates notifica-
NOTICE tion of installation,
operation or maintenance information.

These instructions do not claim to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for all possible conditions to be met
concerning installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment. If further information is desired or if particular problems
are encountered which are not sufficiently covered in this guide, contact Hubbell Power Systems.

NOTE: Hubbell has a policy of continuous product improvement.

We reserve the right to change design and specifications without notice.
©
Copyright 2011 Hubbell Incorporated
Printed in USA
Part No. P7400001 Rev. C
INSPECTION STORAGE

Thoroughly inspect the sectionalizer for visible dam- If the sectionalizer will not be installed immediately,
age. Do not install the sectionalizer if there is damage it must be stored in a clean, dry location at ambient
to any of the parts. temperatures from -40°C to 85° C.

INSTALLATION

Select a properly rated sectionalizer for each alizer bushing support pin (see Figure 1). Tighten
installation with consideration to continuous the nut finger-tight. Locate the sectionalizer on the
current, actuating current, BIL, and number of mounting bracket to provide maximum clearance for
counts. Make sure the nameplate rating for contin- the operator and to provide maximum ease of opera-
uous current and counts matches the applications tion. Securely tighten the carriage bolt nut.
requirements. Should there be any concern on To attach electrical leads to the top and bottom
the use of this sectionalizer as rated, consult your terminals, loosen the nuts on both terminals, wire
supervisor BEFORE installation. brush the conductors, and apply a coating of oxidation
Securely attach mounting bracket to crossarm or pole. inhibitor to both leads. Insert leads into terminals
Install the sectionalizer mounting assembly on the and tighten nuts to approximately 20 ft. lbs.
mounting bracket with the external tooth lockwasher
placed between the mounting bracket and the section-

EXTERNAL-TOOTH
LOCKWASHER
CARRIAGE BOLT
NUT
LOCKWASHER

BUSHING
SUPPORT PIN
MOUNTING
BRACKET

Figure 1
SECTIONALIZER MOUNTING
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

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OPERATION & RESETTING

In the event of a permanent fault, the sectionalizer

will operate and drop open to isolate the faulted sec- ▲
! WARNING
tion of line. Always repair the fault and reset the Closing on fault.
sectionalizer before placing the sectionalizer into Can cause death, serious injury
service. or equipment damage.
All Chance resettable sectionalizers can be reset by Locate and repair fault before
using an adjustable wrench. Insert the opening of closing sectionalizer.
the adjustable wrench into the hole on the back of the
trunnion as shown in Figure 2. Rotate the trunnion Chance sectionalizers are not loadbreak devices. The
with the wrench until the trunnion is completely sectionalizer must be opened using only approved
latched as shown in Figure 3. Slowly, remove the loadbreak type tools or a similar device designed for
wrench from the trunnion. The trunnion will snap use with cutouts. Follow all instructions provided
open if it is not fully closed. If this should occur with such tools. Chance sectionalizers are equipped
repeat this step. with “hooks” for use with these types of loadbreak
tools.

▲
! CAUTION
▲
! WARNING
Ensure trunnion is latched. Arcing and particles discharge.
Sectionalizer will not function if trun- Can cause personal injury and
nion is not latched properly. equipment damage
Follow recommended latching pro- Use loadbreak tool when opening
cedure in this manual. an energized sectionalizer.

NOTICE Units are shipped in latched position. Do NOT attempt to unlatch

mechanism manually. Manual opening may damage both internal and ex-
ternal mechanism parts.

Figure 2 Figure 3
RESETTING SECTIONALIZER RESETTING SECTIONALIZER
START POSITION FINISH POSITION

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OPERATION & RESETTING

To close the sectionalizer for the first time after Look away from the sectionalizer and quickly and
properly repairing a fault, insert a hook stick into the firmly push the sectionalizer into the closed posi-
opening in the trunnion and place the sectionalizer tion. Remove the hook stick from the ring carefully
module into the hinge as shown in Figure 4. Remove to avoid opening of the sectionalizer.
the hook stick. Position yourself to the side of the
sectionalizer. Place the hook stick in the hook stick
ring and rotate to the position shown in Figure 5.

Figure 4 Figure 5
PLACEMENT OF SECTIONAL- CLOSING SECTIONALIZER INTO
IZER INTO HINGE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

MAINTENANCE

All Chance sectionalizers are tested at the factory dence of excessive pitting or burning due to arcing
prior to shipment. The mechanism for this device and replace if necessary. Check that the pivot of
is sealed from the environment and is not user- the trunnion is clean and that the trunnion moves
serviceable. Replace any caps that show evidence freely when resetting an activated trunnion. The
of excessive pitting or burning. Replace any broken trunnion and internal mechanism, if damaged, can
or cracked porcelain. Inspect all contacts for evi- be replaced at the factory.

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 Programming Instructions
for ONLY Type PRS
Electronic Resettable Sectionalizer
The Hubbell Programmable Resettable Sectionalizer (PRS) is resettable and programmable, thus
eliminating the need to replace parts and order specific factory settings. It is equipped with a
microcontroller-based architecture that, combined with the simple and user-friendly software interface,
allows the user to modify settings.

The Type PRS unit is equipped with an IP68 rated mini USB port located on the underside of the current
transformer housing.

The sectionalizer programmer user interface is provided in the enclosed USB memory stick.

A standard USB type B / mini male connector cable (to be ordered separately Cat. No. PSC7400177) is
necessary to interface between the sectionalizer and programmer.

PROGRAMMING
1. Insert the USB memory stick supplied into computer and follow the on-screen instructions to install
the sectionalizer programmer interface on the computer.
A shortcut will be displayed on the Desktop upon installation.

2. Unscrew the protective cap on the sectionalizer mini USB port and insert the USB cable mini male
connector into the sectionalizer. Insert the standard male USB connector into an available USB port
on the computer.

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 Programming Instructions
for ONLY Type PRS
Electronic Resettable Sectionalizer
3. Launch the sectionalizer programmer. The software automatically searches for and establishes
communications via a USB comm Port.

4. Click on the sectionalizer image to launch the sectionalizer programmer.

5. The main screen called “Settings” will be displayed.

6. To retrieve the sectionalizer’s existing settings Click the “Query Basic Settings” button. Enter the
source recloser minimum trip value, number of operations to lockout, and reset time (in seconds) in the
appropriate fields on the left side of the form. The suggested sectionalizer settings will be displayed on
the right side of the screen.

7. Once the settings have been established, Click the “Set Basic Settings” button to write the settings
onto the sectionalizer. Enter the supplied password when prompted to finalize the programming.

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 Programming Instructions
for ONLY Type PRS
Electronic Resettable Sectionalizer
8. If the upstream recloser settings are not available or the sectionalizer settings to be programmed are
known, skip Step 6 and proceed to enter the sectionalizer parameters. Then proceed to Step 7.

Notes:
• The suggested actuating current of the sectionalizer should be 80% of the minimum trip value of the
upstream recloser. Where hydraulics are used, this value is 1.6 times the continuous current rating of the
recloser.
• The count to drop out MUST be at least 1 operation less than the numbner operations to lock-out of the
upstream recloser.
• The reset time of the sectionalizer should be greater than or equal to the reset time of the upstream recloser.

EVENT LOG
A convenient 8-event log is included as well to provide diagnostic data.
An RMS current magnitude is recorded whenever the sectionalizer is triggered to drop open.
Other values such as deadline current, number of counts to drop out, firing capacitor voltage, and time
stamp are recorded as well.

To retrieve log:

1. Connect the sectionalizer to a the computer via USB cable.

2. Launch the sectionalizer programmer.

3. Click on “Event Log” tab and then click on “Query Log” button.

4. The log can then be exported to Microsoft Excel by clicking on “Export to Excel” button.

5. The log can then be cleared by clicking on “Clear Log” button.

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 If additional information is needed,
contact your Hubbell Territory Manager or
call:
Hubbell Power Systems
8100 Churchill Avenue
Leeds, Alabama 35094
(205) 699-0840

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