Form 6 recloser control KME6-1875-1, KME6-1875-2, and KME6-1875-3
fiber optic converter kits installation instructions
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InstallatIon InstructIons
MN280079EN May 2017
KME6-1875-2 fiber optic converter kit for form 6 yard
mount control
IMPORTANT
This kit can not be combined, installed, or used with the
KME6-1801-1 auxiliary switch accessory kit .
Installation Instructions
Refer to Table 2 and Figures 4 and 5 and follow this
procedure to install the KME6-1875-2 fiber optic converter
kit on the Form 6 yard mount recloser control.
CAuTION
Recloser misoperation . The control must be removed
from service prior to performing any maintenance,
testing, or programming changes . Failure to comply
can result in misoperation (unintentional operation) of
the recloser .
T216 .2
1. Remove the Form 6 yard mount recloser control
from service.
Refer to
Service Information MN280076EN Form 6
Microprocessor-Based Yard Mount Recloser Control
Installation and Operation Instructions
for the procedure
Remove the Control from Service
.
2. Carefully transport the recloser control to a suitable
service facility.
otee:
N
The entire kit installation process should be conducted
in a clean environment, such as a repair shop.
3. Verify the fiber optic converter DTE/DCE switch is set
to the DCE position and the mode switch is in the
OFF position.
otee:
N
The mode switch enables the repeater function in
the REP position and disables it in the OFF position.
CAuTION
Control damage . De-energize both ac and dc power prior
to removing or installing any internal connections or
circuit boards in the control . Failure to comply can result
in damage to the control .
T241 .1
CAuTION
Equipment damage . Always wear a grounding wrist
strap to control static electricity before handling circuit
boards . Failure to use this strap may result in circuit
board damage .
T253 .1
4. Mount the fiber optic converter on the mounting stud
inside the back right side of the control cabinet.
otee:
N
The mounting hole is provided on the attached
mounting plate.
5. Place the #10 terminal of the wire assembly lead on the
mounting stud.
Table 2 . KME6-1875-2 form 6 yard mount recloser
control fiber optic converter kit parts
Item Description
Quantity
1
Fiber optic converter assembly
1
2
#10-32 hex nut w/captive hardware
1
Item 1
Item 2
RS-232 Cable
Fiber Optic
Power Cable
#10 Terminal of
Wire Assembly
Lead
Mounting Hole
Figure 3 . KME6-1875-2 fiber optic converter assembly
parts identification
6. Secure the fiber optic converter and #10 terminal of the
wire assembly lead to the mounting stud with the hex
nut (Item 2). Tighten completely.
7. Connect the 9-pin cable to the RS-232 port and tighten.
8. Connect the fiber optic power cable to Terminal Block
TB5 as follows:
A. Connect the black wire to TB5-5.
B. Connect the red wire to TB5-4.
