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Types VXE15 and VXE27
Electronically Controlled Single-Phase;
Installation and Operation Instructions
Reclosers
Service Information
S280-16-1
Printed in USA
November 2002 • Supersedes 8/01
Figure 1.
Kyle
®
Type VXE electronically controlled, single-phase, vacuum-interrupting automatic circuit recloser.
020100KM
VXE15 Serial Number 11009 and above
VXE27 Serial Number 1948 and above
VXE Control Serial Number 7401 and above
Safety Information
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Safety Instructions ....................................................
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Hazard Statement Definitions ...................................
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Product Information
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Introduction ...............................................................
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Acceptance and Initial Inspection .............................
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Handling and Storage ...............................................
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Description ................................................................
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Manual Operating Levers and Indicators .................
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Recloser Data Plates ................................................
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Control Programming and Operation
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Type VXE Electronic Control ....................................
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Programming the Control Settings ...........................
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Specifications and Ratings
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Dimensions
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Installation Procedure
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Placing the Recloser In Service .............................
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Operation
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Manual Operation of Energized Recloser ..............
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Non-Reclosing Operation .......................................
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Automatic Operation ...............................................
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Lockout Indication ...................................................
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Testing
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Safety Requirements ..............................................
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Test Equipment Required .......................................
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Manual Closing Procedure .....................................
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High-Potential Insulation Withstand Tests ..............
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Minimum-Trip Current Level Test ...........................
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Sequence of Operation Test ...................................
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Electrical Operation of Closing Solenoid Test ........
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Accessories
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Extra Creepage Bushings ......................................
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Bushing-Type Multi-Ratio Current Transformer ......
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Low-Voltage Closing ...............................................
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Cable-Locking Sleeve .............................................
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SCADA Input/Output Board ....................................
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Maintenance Information
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Contents
NOTICE: This bulletin is also applicable to Kyle product
serial numbers beginning with the prefix CP57.
