Reclosers

Electrical Apparatus
General Ratings Information and Catalog Guide for
Single-Phase and Three-Phase Reclosers 280-05
DESCRIPTION
Automatic circuit reclosers are rec-
ognized by electric utilities through-
out the world as an essential device
for achieving their prime goal: pro-
viding maximum continuity of elec-
tric service to their customers
simply and economically.
Reclosers sense and interrupt fault
currents and automatically restore
service after momentary outage.
The automatic circuit recloser is
essentially a self-contained device
with the necessary intelligence to
sense overcurrents to time and
interrupt fault currents and to re-
energize the line by reclosing auto-
matically. If a fault is permanent, the 87867KMA
recloser locks open after a preset Figure 1.
number of operations (usually three Type H single-phase, hydraulically
or four), isolating the faulted section controlled recloser.
from the main part of the system.
Based on statistics and observa-
TEMPORARY FAULTS tions, the need for a trip-and-
reclose function was readily
Extensive studies of overhead dis- recognized; that is, if the line could Figure 2.
000003KM

tribution systems have established be tripped open momentarily, a NOVA1 single-phase, electronically
that approximately 80 to 95 percent subsequent reclosure very likely controlled recloser.
of all system faults are temporary in would be successful because, by
nature and, at most, last from only a then, the cause of the fault would
few cycles to a few seconds. RECLOSERS: SINGLE-
be gone. Thus, the automatic circuit PHASE OR THREE-
Typical causes of these temporary recloser, in providing this trip-and-
faults are: reclose function, virtually eliminates PHASE
prolonged outages on distribution Both single- and three-phase
• Windblown conductors touching systems due to temporary faults or
one another. reclosers are available to satisfy
transient overcurrent conditions. application requirements.
• Lightning surges flashing over
an insulator. RECLOSER Single-Phase Reclosers
• Birds, reptiles, or small animals CLASSIFYING Single-phase reclosers, as shown
bridging between an energized FEATURES in Figure 1 and 2, are used to pro-
line and a grounded surface. Major classifying features of auto- tect single-phase lines such as
• Tree branches touching matic circuit reclosers are: branches or taps of a three-phase
energized lines. feeder. They can also be used on
• Single-phase or three-phase three-phase circuits where the load
• Switching surges that flash over • Control: hydraulic or electronic is predominantly single-phase.
an insulator. Thus, when a permanent phase-to-
• Interrupters: oil or vacuum ground fault occurs, one phase can
• Insulation: oil, air, or epoxy be locked-out while service is main-
tained to the remaining two-thirds of
Table 1 contains a detailed listing of the system.
reclosers currently manufactured by
Kyle Distribution Switchgear.

November 2005 • Supersedes 5/04 1

Printed in USA
General Ratings Information and Catalog Guide For Single-Phase and Three-Phase Reclosers

TABLE 1
Recloser Ratings Summary (See Tables 2–5 for more detailed ratings data)

Max. Cont. Interrupting

Voltage Current Rating
Rating Rating (sym A at Interrupting Recloser
(kV) (A) max. voltage) Medium Control Type

Single-Phase

50 1250 Oil Hydraulic H

100 2000* Oil Hydraulic 4H
200 2000* Vacuum Hydraulic V4H
2.4 - 14.4 280 4000* Oil Hydraulic L
280 6000* Vacuum Hydraulic V4L
560 10000* Oil Hydraulic D
400 8000* Vacuum Electronic VXE15
400 8000 Vacuum Electronic NOVA1-15-8
800 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA1-15-12

100 2500 Oil Hydraulic E

280 4000 Oil Hydraulic 4E
24.9 280 6000 Vacuum Hydraulic V4E
400 8000 Vacuum Electronic VXE27
400 8000 Vacuum Electronic NOVA1-27-8
800 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA1-27-12

24.9 - 34.5 560 8000 Oil Hydraulic DV

Three-Phase

100 2000* Oil Hydraulic 6H

200 2000* Oil Hydraulic V6H
400 8000 Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-15-8
560 10000* Oil Hydraulic W
560** 10000* Oil Electronic WE
560 12000 Vacuum Hydraulic VW
2.4 - 14.4 560 12000 Vacuum Electronic PWE***
560** 12000 Vacuum Electronic VWE
600 12000 Vacuum Electronic VSA12B
630** 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA 15
800 12000 Vacuum Electronic VSA12
800 16000 Vacuum Electronic VSA16
800 20000 Vacuum Electronic VSA20
800 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-15-12
1200 20000 Vacuum Electronic VSA20A

400 8000 Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-27-8

560 8000 Oil Hydraulic WV27
560** 8000 Oil Electronic WVE27
24.9 560 12000 Vacuum Hydraulic VWV27
560** 12000 Vacuum Electronic VWVE27
560 12000 Vacuum Electronic PWVE***
630** 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA 27
800 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA-TS-27-12

560 8000 Oil Hydraulic WV38X

560** 8000 Oil Electronic WVE38X
34.5 560 12000 Vacuum Hydraulic VWV38X
560 12000 Vacuum Electronic VWVE38X
560** 12000 Vacuum Electronic VSO12
560** 16000 Vacuum Electronic VSO16
630** 12500 Vacuum Electronic NOVA 38

* Interrupting rating will be higher at lower voltage as shown in expanded tables.

** Continuous current rating can be extended to 800 A with an accessory.
*** For pad-mounted installation.

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Three-Phase Reclosers
Two types of three-phase reclosers
are available:
• Triple-Single tripping
• Three-Phase tripping
Triple-Single Tripping
The triple-single reclosers, shown
in Figure 3, have three modes of
operation:
• Three-phase trip and three-phase
lockout. All three phases simulta-
neously trip on an overcurrent,
reclose and sequence together.
• Single-phase trip and three-
phase lockout. Each individual 00029KM
phase senses line current and Figure 4.
only the phase corresponding to NOVA™ three-phase, electronically
the faulted phase will trip. If any controlled recloser.
one phase sequences to lock-
out, the other two phases also • Three-phase trip and three-
open and lockout, eliminating 010083KM phase lockout. Larger
permanent single phasing of Figure 3.
reclosers such as the units
three-phase loads. NOVA™ triple-single, electronically
shown in Figures 4 and 5, use
controlled recloser.
• Single-phase trip and single- this mode. For any fault—sin-
phase lockout. Each individual gle-phase-to-ground, phase-to-
phase trips and sequences to Three-Phase Tripping phase, or three-phase—all
lockout independent of each contacts open simultaneously
There are various types of three- for each trip operation. The
other. This is primarily for resi- phase tripping reclosers available to
dential loads and/or where sin- three phases, mechanically
satisfy multiple applications at the linked together for tripping and
gle-phasing of three-phase loads most economical cost. The recloser
is protected by other means. reclosing, are operated by a
selection is based upon electrical common mechanism.
Another configurable option is also ratings required, interrupting and
available to trip and lockout all three insulation medium, and the selection
phases in the event of a phase-to- of hydraulic or electronic control.
phase or three-phase fault. Should Within the various types of three-
a phase-to-phase or three-phase phase tripping reclosers there are
fault be detected on the system, all two different modes of operation:
three reclosers will trip and lockout • Single-phase trip and three-
whenever any one phase phase lockout. This mode con-
sequences to lockout. Three-phase sists of three, single-phase
lockout occurs if a multiple phase reclosers mounted in a single
fault is present as the recloser tank with mechanical intercon-
advances to lockout. nection for lockout only. Each
phase operates independently
for overcurrent tripping and
reclosing. If any phase operates
in lockout condition (due to per-
manent fault), the mechanical
linkage trips open the other two
phases and locks them open.
Thus, extended single-phase
energization of three-phase
loads is prevented. This type of
operation is provided for smaller
recloser types.
901035KMA
Figure 5.
Type VSA20A vacuum, three-phase,
air-insulated, electronically con-
trolled recloser.

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General Ratings Information and Catalog Guide For Single-Phase and Three-Phase Reclosers

CONTROLS: HYDRAULIC
OR ELECTRONIC
The intelligence that enables a
recloser to sense overcurrents,
select timing operation, time the trip-
ping and reclosing functions, and
finally lockout is provided by its con-
trol. There are two basic types of
control schemes used: an integral
hydraulic control or an electronic
control located in a separate cabinet.
Hydraulic Control
Hydraulic recloser control is used in
most single-phase reclosers and in
three-phase recloser types 6H and
V6H. It is built as an integral part of
the recloser. With this type of con-
trol, an overcurrent is sensed by a
trip coil that is connected in series
with the line.
When the overcurrent flows through
the coil, a plunger is drawn into the
coil to trip open the recloser contacts.
Timing and sequencing are accom- Figure 6.
plished by pumping oil through sep- Kyle Form 6 recloser control.
arate hydraulic chambers or ducts.
For smaller reclosers, the reclosing
energy is provided by springs that are Microprocessor-Based six voltages for open tie applica-
charged by the series trip-coil plunger Controls tions, a customizable data profiler,
during overcurrent operation. sequence of event recorder, and
Kyle offers numerous electronic system alarms, all available through
Larger reclosers are closed from a controls that can be used in con- serial communications.
separate closing solenoid that is junction with any of Kyle’s broad line
energized by line potential from the of electronically controlled reclosers. Numerous application problems are
source side of the recloser. solved with loop scheme availabil-
The Form 6 control, see in Figure 6, ity, switch mode, and triple-single
Electronic Controls provides maximum protective hard- applications.
ware design and simple interactive
Kyle electronic recloser controls are graphical interfaces for complete For more information on the Form 5
used in most three-phase reclosers user customization. All standard control, refer to Bulletin 99012.
and in the single-phase recloser control operating parameters,
types VXE and NOVA1. Compared including minimum trip levels,
with the hydraulic control, they are time–current curve selection, and
more flexible, more easily cus- sequences of recloser operation,
tomized and programmed, and many are keyboard programmable.
have advanced protection, metering,
and automation functionality. This control utilizes a powerful PC-
based interface software to configure
The electronic control is housed in a control settings, record metering
cabinet separate from the recloser information, and establish commu-
and conveniently permits changes nication parameters. It also pro-
to operational settings. A wide range vides analysis tools that include
of accessories is available to cus- fault locating, event recording, and
tomize the basic operation, solving oscillography functions.
many application problems.
For more information on the Form 6
Current Sensing control, refer to Bulletin 03010.
Line current is sensed by special The Form 5 control, shown in Figure
sensing current transformers in the 7, performs outstanding protection,
recloser. The recloser and control metering, and communication func-
are connected by a multi-conductor tions. The control includes three
control cable that carries sensing serial ports, one designated for the
transformer secondary currents to PC-based configuration software, to
the control and the necessary trip meet expanded SCADA and
and close signals from the control automation applications. The Form 010081KM
to the recloser. 5 control includes extensive per- Figure 7.
bushing metering to monitor up to Kyle Form 5 recloser control.

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INTERRUPTING Kyle vacuum interrupters (Figure 8) Application Criteria

MEDIUM: OIL OR are designed with a metal and
ceramic housing for maximum To properly apply automatic circuit
VACUUM strength and long-term vacuum reclosers, five major factors must
Reclosers use either oil or vacuum integrity. The high-alumina ceramic be considered:
as the interrupting medium. has more than five times the 1. System voltage. System volt-
strength of glass, which permits a age will be known. The
Oil Interrupters higher processing temperature to recloser must have a voltage
develop maximum purity of the rating equal to—or greater
Reclosers using oil for current inter- assembly, and is impervious even
ruption use the same oil for basic than—system voltage.
to helium penetration to sustain the
insulation. Most reclosers with vacuum level. 2. Maximum fault current available
hydraulic control (except the W- at the recloser location. Maxi-
group reclosers) also use the same With over 40 years of experience, mum fault current will be known
oil for timing and counting functions. Kyle is a world leader in the design or can be calculated. The
and manufacture of vacuum inter- recloser interrupting must be
Vacuum Interrupters rupters for use in distribution equal to—or greater than—the
Vacuum interrupters provide fast, switchgear. A state-of-the-art vac- maximum available fault current
low-energy arc interruption with uum interrupter clean room manu- at the recloser location.
long contact and interrupter life, low facturing facility ensures the
production of very high quality 3. Maximum load current. The
mechanical stress, and maximum recloser continuous current rat-
operating safety. With arc interrup- interrupters that provide long and
trouble-free operating life. ing must be equal to—or greater
tion taking place in a vacuum, con- than—anticipated circuit load.
tact and interrupter life far exceeds Depending on type, a vacuum For series-coil-type reclosers,
other interrupting media. recloser may use either oil, air, or the coil size can be selected to
epoxy as the insulating medium. match the present load current,
the anticipated future load cur-
RECLOSER rent, or the substation trans-
APPLICATION former capacity. Minimum-trip
current is nominally twice the
Reclosers can be used anywhere coil continuous-current rating.
on a distribution system where
recloser ratings are adequate for For electronically controlled
system requirements. Locations for reclosers, minimum-trip current
reclosers are: must be greater than any antici-
pated peak load. Generally, a
• In substations as the primary trip-current value of at least
feeder protective device. twice the expected load current
• On distribution lines at a distance is used.
from a substation, to sectionalize 4. Minimum-fault current within the
long feeders and thus prevent zone to be protected. Minimum
outages of the entire feeder fault current that might occur at
when a permanent fault occurs the end of the line section must
near the end of the feeder. be checked to confirm that the
• On important taps of main feed- recloser will sense and interrupt
ers to protect the main feeder this current.
from interruptions and outages 5. Coordination with other protective
921120KM
due to faults on the taps. devices on both the source and
Figure 8.
Kyle vacuum interrupter.
the load sides of the recloser.

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General Ratings Information and Catalog Guide For Single-Phase and Three-Phase Reclosers

Coordination With Other Dual Timing Recloser-to-recloser coordination is

Devices achieved primarily by selecting dif-
Automatic circuit reclosers have ferent coil sizes or trip values with
After the first four application factors dual-timing capabilities; that is, the further coordination possible by dif-
have been satisfied, coordination of first fault-current interruptions (one ferent time delays or sequences. To
the recloser with both the source- or more) are performed in accor- coordinate a recloser with a down-
and the load-side devices must be dance with a fast or instantaneous line fuse, the fuse link size should
determined. Proper selection of time timing characteristic (no intentional be selected to coordinate with the
delays and sequences is vital to time delay) and the remaining inter- recloser fast and time-delay curves.
assure that any momentary interrup- ruptions are performed in accor-
tion or longer-term outage due to dance with a predetermined time Figure 10 shows a typical recloser
faults is restricted to the smallest delay. operating sequence-to-lockout for a
possible section of the system. permanent fault.
The first operations are as fast as
Generally, recloser timing and possible in order to clear temporary A recloser operating on its fast
sequences are selected to coordi- faults before any line damage can curve should clear a temporary fault
nate with the source-side devices. occur. If the fault is permanent, the before the fuse link can be dam-
After the size and sequence of the time-delay operation allows the aged. When on its time-delay curve,
required recloser has been deter- down-line device—either another a recloser operation should be
mined, the protective equipment recloser or a fuse—to clear first. more delayed than the fuse-link
farther down the line is selected clearing time, allowing the fuse to
to coordinate with it as shown in clear permanent faults without trip-
Figure 9. ping the recloser.

SUBSTATION SINGLE-PHASE 1Ø
LINES
3Ø 3Ø
A
HIGH-SIDE
FUSE
THREE-PHASE
3Ø LINES
C D

A 3Ø 3Ø B
TRANSFORMER
69 - 14.4 KV C D

RECLOSERS:
A. 3Ø RECLOSER PROTECTING FEEDER 3Ø
LEAVING SUBSTATION.* 1Ø
B. 3Ø LINE RECLOSER FOR
SECTIONALIZING LONG LINE.* 1Ø D
C. 3Ø RECLOSER FOR TAP WITH
LARGER LOAD.*
D. 1Ø RECLOSER FOR SMALLER D 1Ø
1Ø TAP.
*1Ø reclosers may be substituted
if system considerations permit
1Ø lockout.

Figure 9.
Typical line diagram of distribution circuit showing application of reclosers.

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FAULT
CURRENT FAST OPERATIONS TIME-DELAY OPERATIONS
(CONTACTS CLOSED) (CONTACTS CLOSED)

LOAD CURRENT
(CONTACTS CLOSED) RECLOSER
LOCKOUT
(CONTACTS
OPEN)

FAULT
INITIATED RECLOSING INTERVALS
TIME (CONTACTS OPEN)

Figure 10.
Recloser operating sequence when a permanent fault occurs.

TABLE 2
Single-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Max. For Detailed Description

Cont. Trip-Coil and Ordering Information
Nominal Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip See Catalog Section
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) Recloser Mountings

2.4 thru 14.4 kV

5 10 125
10 20 250
H 2.4 - 14.4 95 50 Oil 15 30 375 280-10 280-10
25 50 625
35 70 875
50 100 1250

4.8 kV 8.32 kV 14.4 kV

5 10 200 200 200

10 20 400 400 400
15 30 600 600 600
4H 2.4 - 14.4 110 100 Oil 25 50 1000 1000 1000 280-10 280-10
35 70 1400 1400 1400
50 100 2000 2000 2000
70 140 2800 2500 2000
100 200 3000 2500 2000

5 10 200 200 200

10 20 400 400 400
15 30 600 600 600
V4H 2.4 - 14.4 110 200 Vacuum 25 50 1000 1000 1000 280-10 280-10
35 70 1400 1400 1400
50 100 2000 2000 2000
70 140 2800 2500 2000
100 200 3000 2500 2000
140 280 3000 2500 2000
200 400 3000 2500 2000

* Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

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TABLE 2 (Continued)
Single-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Max. For Detailed Description

Cont. Trip-Coil and Ordering Information
Nominal Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip See Catalog Section
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) Recloser Mountings

4.8 kV 8.32 kV 14.4 kV

25 50 1500 1500 1500

35 70 2100 2100 2100
50 100 3000 3000 3000
L 2.4 - 14.4 110 280 Oil 70 140 4200 4200 4000 280-10 280-10
100 200 6000 5000 4000
140 280 6000 5000 4000
200 400 6000 5000 4000
280 560 6000 5000 4000

2.4 thru 14.4 kV

25 50 1500
35 70 2100
50 100 3000
V4L 2.4 - 14.4 110 280 Vacuum 70 140 4200 280-10 and 280-10
100 200 6000 Bulletin 89007
140 280 6000
200 400 6000
280 560 6000

4.8 kV 8.32 kV 14.4 kV

50 100 3000 3000 3000

70X 100* 3000 3000 3000
100 200 6000 6000 6000
140 280 8400 8400 8400
160 320 9600 9600 9600
185 370 11100 10000 10000
D 2.4 -14.4 110 560 Oil 225 450 12000 10000 10000 280-20 280-20
280 560 12000 10000 10000
400 800 12000 10000 10000
400X 560* 12000 10000 10000
560 1120 12000 10000 10000
560X 750* 12000 10000 10000

24.9 kV

5 10 300
10 20 600
15 30 900
E 24.9 150 100 Oil 25 50 1500 280-10 280-10
35 70 2100
50 100 2500
70 140 2500
100 200 2500

50 100 3000
70 140 4000
4E 24.9 150 280 Oil 100 200 4000 280-10 280-10
140 280 4000
200 400 4000
280 560 4000

* Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

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TABLE 2 (Continued)
Single-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Max. For Detailed Description

Cont. Trip-Coil and Ordering Information
Nominal Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip See Catalog Section
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) Recloser Mountings

24.9 kV

15 30 900
25 50 1500
35 70 2100
50 100 3000
V4E 24.9 150 280 Vacuum 70 140 4200 280-10 and 280-10
100 200 6000 Bulletin 91036
140 280 6000
200 400 6000
280 560 6000

24.9 thru 34.5 kV

50 100 3000
70X 100* 3000
100 200 6000
140 280 8000
160 320 8000
185 370 8000
DV 24.9-34.5 150 560 Oil 225 450 8000 280-20 280-20
280 560 8000
400 800 8000
400X 560* 8000
560 1120 8000
560X 750* 8000

*Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

TABLE 3
Single-Phase, Electronically Controlled Reclosers

Max. For Detailed Description

Cont. and Ordering Information
Nominal Current See Catalog Section
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating Interrupting Interrupting Rating
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium (rms sym A) Electronic
Recloser Control Mountings
2.4 thru 14.4 kV

VXE15 2.4 - 14.4 110 400 Vacuum 8000 Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin
92034 92034 92034

NOVA1-15-8 2.4 - 14.4 110 400 Vacuum 8000 Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin
99016 99016 99016

NOVA1-15-12 2.4 - 14.4 110 800 Vacuum 12500 Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin
99016 99016 99016

24.9 kV

VXE27 24.9 150 400 Vacuum 8000 Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin

92034 92034 92034

NOVA1-27-8 2.4 125 400 Vacuum 8000 Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin

99016 99016 99016

NOVA1-27-12 24.9 125 800 Vacuum 12500 Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin

99016 99016 99016

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TABLE 4
Three-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Max. For Detailed Description

Cont. Trip-Coil and Ordering Information
Nominal Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip See Catalog Section
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) Recloser Mountings

4.8 kV 8.32 kV 14.4 kV

5 10 200 200 200

10 20 400 400 400
15 30 600 600 600
6H* 2.4 - 14.4 110 100 Oil 25 50 1000 1000 1000 280-10 S280-85-11
35 70 1400 1400 1400
50 100 2000 2000 2000
70 140 2800 2500 2000
100 200 3000 2500 2000

5 10 200 200 200

10 20 400 400 400
15 30 600 600 600
25 50 1000 1000 1000
V6H* 2.4 - 14.4 110 200 Vacuum 35 70 1400 1400 1400 280-10 S280-85-11
50 100 2000 2000 2000
70 140 2800 2500 2000
100 200 3000 2500 2000
140 280 3000 2500 2000
200 400 3000 2500 2000

5 10 300 300 300

10 20 600 600 600
15 30 900 900 900
25 50 1500 1500 1500
35 70 2100 2100 2100
50 100 3000 3000 3000
70 140 4200 4200 4200
70X 100** 4200 4200 4200
100 200 6000 6000 6000
100X 140** 6000 6000 6000 S280-85-1
140 280 8400 8400 8400
W 2.4 - 14.4 110 560 Oil 140X 200** 8400 8400 8400 280-30 S280-85-2
160 320 9600 9600 9600
160X 224** 9600 9600 9600
185 370 11100 10000 10000
185X 259** 11100 10000 10000
225 450 12000 10000 10000
225X 315** 12000 10000 10000
280 560 12000 10000 10000
280X 392** 12000 10000 10000
400 800 12000 10000 10000
400X 560** 12000 10000 10000
560 1120 12000 10000 10000
560X 750** 12000 10000 10000

* Phases trip individually on overcurrent, but trip and lock out all three phases at the final step in sequence.
Other reclosers operate all three phases simultaneously under all conditions.
** Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

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TABLE 4 (Continued)
Three-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Max. For Detailed Description

Cont. Trip-Coil and Ordering Information
Nominal Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip See Catalog Section
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) Recloser Mountings

14.4 kV

5 10 300
10 20 600
15 30 900
25 50 1500
35 70 2100
50 100 3000
70 140 4200
70X 100** 4200
100 200 6000
100X 140** 6000 S280-85-1
VW 2.4 - 14.4 110 560 Vacuum 140 280 8400 280-30 S280-85-2
140X 200** 8400
160 320 9600
160X 224** 9600
185 370 11100
185X 259** 11100
225 450 12000
225X 315** 12000
280 560 12000
280X 392** 12000
400 800 12000
400X 560** 12000
560 1120 12000
560X 750** 12000

24.9 kV

5 10 300
10 20 600
15 30 900
25 50 1500
35 70 2100
50 100 3000
70 140 4200
70X 100** 4200
100 200 6000
100X 140** 6000 S280-85-1
WV27 24.9 150 560 Oil 140 280 8000 280-30 S280-85-2
140X 200** 8000
160 320 8000
160X 224** 8000
185 370 8000
185X 259** 8000
225 450 8000
225X 315** 8000
280 560 8000
280X 392** 8000
400 800 8000
400X 560** 8000
560 1120 8000
560X 750** 8000

* Phases trip individually on overcurrent, but trip and lock out all three phases at the final step in sequence.
Other reclosers operate all three phases simultaneously under all conditions.
** Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

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TABLE 4 (Continued)
Three-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Max. For Detailed Description

Cont. Trip-Coil and Ordering Information
Nominal Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip See Catalog Section
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) Recloser Mountings

24.9 kV

5 10 300
10 20 600
15 30 900
25 50 1500
35 70 2100
50 100 3000
70 140 4200
70X 100** 4200
100 200 6000
100X 140** 6000 S280-85-1
VWV27 24.9 150 560 Vacuum 140 280 8400 280-30 S280-85-2
140X 200** 8400
160 320 9600
160X 224** 9600
185 370 11100
185X 259** 11100
225 450 12000
225X 315** 12000
280 560 12000
280X 392** 12000
400 800 12000
400X 560** 12000
560 1120 12000
560X 750** 12000
34.5 kV

5 10 300
10 20 600
15 30 900
25 50 1500
35 70 2100
50 100 3000
70 140 4200
70X 100** 4200
100 200 6000
100X 140** 6000 S280-85-1
VWV38X 34.5 150 560 Vacuum 140 280 8400 280-30 S280-85-2
140X 200** 8400
160 320 9600
160X 224** 11100
185 370 11100
185X 259** 12000
225 450 12000
225X 315** 12000
280 560 12000
280X 392** 12000
400 800 12000
400X 560** 12000
560 1120 12000
560 X 750 ** 12000

* Phases trip individually on overcurrent, but trip and lock out all three phases at the final step in sequence.
Other reclosers operate all three phases simultaneously under all conditions.
** Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

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Three-Phase, Hydraulically Controlled Reclosers

Max. For Detailed Description

Cont. Trip-Coil and Ordering Information
Nominal Current Inter- Rating Min. Trip See Catalog Section
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating rupting (cont. Rating Interrupting Rating
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium A) (A) (rms sym A) Recloser Mountings

34.5 kV

5 10 300
10 20 600
15 30 900
25 50 1500
35 70 2100
50 100 3000
70 140 4200
70X 100** 4200
100 200 6000
100X 140** 6000
WV38X 34.5 150 560 Oil 140 280 8000 280-30 S280-85-1
140X 200** 8000 S280-85-2
160 320 8000
160X 224** 8000
185 370 8000
185X 259** 8000
225 450 8000
225X 315** 8000
280 560 8000
280X 392** 8000
400 800 8000
400X 560** 8000
560 1120 8000
560X 750** 8000

* Phases trip individually on overcurrent, but trip and lock out all three phases at the final step in sequence.
Other reclosers operate all three phases simultaneously under all conditions.
** Trip rating is 140% of X coil ratings, all others are 200%.

TABLE 5
Three-Phase, Electronically Controlled Reclosers

For Detailed Description

Max. and Ordering Information
Cont. See Catalog Section
Nominal Current
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating Interrupting Interrupting Rating Electronic
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium (rms sym A) Reclosers Control Mountings

4.8 kV 8.32 kV 14.4 kV

Bulletin
WE 2.4 - 14.4 110 560** Oil 12000 10000 10000 280-40 99012 S280-85-1
or
03010 S280-85-2

* For pad-mounted installation.

** Continuous current rating can be extended to 800 A with an accessory.

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TABLE 5 (Continued)
Three-Phase, Electronically Controlled Reclosers

For Detailed Description

Max. and Ordering Information
Cont. See Catalog Section
Nominal Current
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating Interrupting Interrupting Rating Electronic
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium (rms sym A) Reclosers Control Mountings
2.4 thru 14.4 kV

Bulletin
PWE* 2.4 - 14.4 95 560 Vacuum 12000 285-71 99012 Not
or Applicable
03010

Bulletin
VWE 2.4 - 14.4 110 560 ** Vacuum 12000 280-40 99012 S280-85-1
or S280-85-2
03010

Bulletin
VSA12B 2.4 - 14.4 110 600 Vacuum 12000 280-45 99012 280-45
or
03010

Bulletin
VSA12 2.4 - 14.4 110 800 Vacuum 12000 280-45 99012 280-45
or
03010

Bulletin
VSA16 2.4 - 14.4 110 800 Vacuum 16000 280-45 99012 280-45
or
03010

Bulletin
VSA20 2.4 - 14.4 110 800 Vacuum 20000 280-45 99012 280-45
or
03010

Bulletin
VSA20A 2.4 - 14.4 110 1200 Vacuum 20000 280-45 99012 280-45
or
03010

Bulletin-
NOVA-TS-15-8 2.4 - 14.4 110 400 Vacuum 8000 S280-42-2 01010 S280-42-2

Bulletin
NOVA15 2.4 - 14.4 110 630 ** Vacuum 12500 280-42 99012 S280-85-16
or S280-85-17
03010

Bulletin
NOVA-TS-15-12 2.4 - 14.4 110 800 Vacuum 12500 S280-42-2 01010 S280-42-2

* For pad-mounted installation.

** Continuous current rating can be extended to 800 A with an accessory.

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TABLE 5 (Continued)
Three-Phase, Electronically Controlled Reclosers

For Detailed Description

Max. and Ordering Information
Cont. See Catalog Section
Nominal Current
Recloser Voltage BIL Rating Interrupting Interrupting Rating Electronic
Type (kV) (kV) (A) Medium (rms sym A) Reclosers Control Mountings

24.9 kV

Bulletin
NOVA-TS-27-8 24.9 125 400 Vacuum 8000 S280-42-2 01010 S280-42-2

Bulletin
NOVA 27 24.9 125 630 ** Vacuum 12500 280-42 99012 S280-85-16
or S280-85-17
03010

Bulletin
PWVE* 24.9 125 560 Vacuum 12000 285-71 99012 Not
or Applicable
03010

Bulletin
WVE27 24.9 150 560 ** Oil 8000 280-40 99012 S280-85-1
or S280-85-2
03010

Bulletin
VWVE27 24.9 125 560 ** Vacuum 12000 280-40 99012 S280-85-1
or S280-85-2
03010

Bulletin
NOVA-TS-27-12 24.9 125 800 Vacuum 12500 S280-42-2 01010 S280-42-2

34.5 kV

Bulletin
WVE38X 34.5 150 560 ** Oil 8000 280-40 99012 S280-85-1
or S280-85-2
03010

Bulletin
VWVE38X 34.5 150 560 ** Vacuum 12000 280-40 99012 S280-85-1
or S280-85-2
03010

Bulletin
VSO12 34.5 150 560 ** Vacuum 12000 280-57 99012 280-57
or
03010

Bulletin
VSO16 34.5 150 560 ** Vacuum 16000 280-57 99012 280-57
or
03010

Bulletin
NOVA38 34.5 150 630 ** Vacuum 12500 280-42 99012 S280-85-16
or S280-85-17
03010

* For pad-mounted installation.

** Continuous current rating can be extended to 800 A with an accessory.

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