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MN008006EN Manual 

Efective March 2021    

NOVA LBS Load Break Switch 

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Grounding on a 3-Wire Uni-Grounded System 

Installation on a 3-wire uni-grounded system must include 
the following (refer to Figure 13): 

• Protection of the switch bushings and the supplying 
transformer with lightning arresters. 
• Grounding of the switch head and tank. 
• Grounding of the transformer tank. 
• Grounding of the control cabinet. 
• Grounding of the SCADA equipment. 

 

 

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Hazardous Voltage. Use locally approved operator safety procedures for 

proper insulation when maintaining this equipment. High voltage step 

and touch potential is characteristic in uni-ground systems. Failure to 

comply can cause death or severe personal injury. 
 

 

CAUTION 

 

Exported Potential. Do not make direct electrical connections to remote 

devices. All SCADA equipment must be mounted locally or connected 

using the fiber-optic or radio communication accessory. Direct 

connections to remote devices can produce exported potential causing 

equipment damage or personal injury  
 

 

CAUTION 

 

Hazardous Voltage. Do not use a shared low-voltage network to power 

the switch control unless the network is specifically designed to 

withstand maximum ground potential rise. Ground faults on a 

highvoltage network can create a rise in ground potential 
 

 

IMPORTANT 

 

In pole-mounted applications, a ground connection must be made 

between the switch, transformer, LBC control, and SCADA equipment 

for proper protection of the equipment. An improper ground 

connection can cause equipment damage and malfunction. The pole 

ground must be sized per local utility practices to minimize the 

impedance between the switch and the control. 
 

 

IMPORTANT 

 

All external inputs to the control must be routed within 8 inches of their 

corresponding ground. During a surge, a potential of approximately 1.5 

kV per foot can develop in the conductors. Differences between 

conductor and ground path lengths can add additional stress to the 

control components in the event of a power surge. 
 

 

 

Figure 13.

 Recommended grounding method for LBS switches with LBC control and 3-wire system with single ground.

Summary of Contents for NOVA LBS 15

Page 1: ...witch Installation and Operation Instructions Automatic Switches Manual MN008006EN COOPER POWER SERIES Efective March 2021 55 15 3481 9209 55 11 98105 1564 ApplicationCPS Eaton com Need help Contact o...

Page 2: ...edance Grounded Systems 12 Grounding on a 3 Wire Uni Grounded System 13 OPERATION 14 Electrical Operation 14 Manual Closing Loading 14 Closing 14 Opening 14 OPEN CLOSE Contact Position Indicator 14 Ho...

Page 3: ...ENT Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in mino...

Page 4: ...amage Refer to the Moving the Switch and Lifting the Switch sections If the switch is to be stored for any length of time prior to installation provide a clean dry storage area Eaton recommends transp...

Page 5: ...27 Maximum Voltage kV 15 0 27 0 Rated Basic Impulse Level kV 110 125 Power Frequency Withstand Dry one minute 60 60 Wet one minute 50 50 TABLE 2 Current Ratings Description NOVA LBS 15 NOVA LBS 27 Ra...

Page 6: ...bolt 2 0 600 MCM Cable range 630 A maximum 78 mm 3 1 in Eyebolt 4 0 1000 MCM Cable range 800 A maximum 106 mm 4 2 in Flat Pad 2 holes 630 A maximum 117 mm 4 6 in Flat Pad 4 holes 800 A maximum 121 mm...

Page 7: ...converts the control voltage from 24V DC to 12V DC to power the communication devices Figure 3 Configuration of the NOVA LBS switch with power supply through the control with input power supply from a...

Page 8: ...alled Figure 6 NOVA LBS Load Break Switch nameplate and manual opening and closing handle Opening Coil Closing spring Opening spring Lifting eyebolts Main Grounding Terminal 19 pin Receptacle Vent Val...

Page 9: ...not allow it to shift Incorrect lifting may cause damage to the equipment Moving the Switch NOVA LBS switches are transported on pallets bolted onto them When moved by forklift truck the switch must...

Page 10: ...oved prior to making or disconnecting wires to the switch terminals If the recommended torque is exceeded Refer to Figure 10 for terminal identification of the NOVA LBS Terminal connection to copper c...

Page 11: ...sult in personal injury Before disconnecting the control cable open the NOVA LBS switch contacts and open the disconnect switches CAUTION Disconnect the battery and external power sources from the con...

Page 12: ...lightning arresters Grounding of the switch head and tank Grounding of the transformer tank Grounding of the control cabinet Grounding of the SCADA equipment Figure 11 Recommended grounding method for...

Page 13: ...emote devices can produce exported potential causing equipment damage or personal injury CAUTION Hazardous Voltage Do not use a shared low voltage network to power the switch control unless the networ...

Page 14: ...nd to the NOVA LBS Load Break Switch through the LBC control the opening solenoid activates the opening spring and the mechanism is engaged instantly The NOVA LBS Load Break Switch uses a hydraulic da...

Page 15: ...oltage sensing option connections when installing the control as indicated in these Service Information manuals Verify correct grounding of the NOVA switch and control prior to making any high voltage...

Page 16: ...tacle connections are made Improper cable connections can result in damage to the switch and or control Complete the control programming before making the high voltage line connections Refer to the Op...

Page 17: ...4 The eyebolt flat pad and stud terminals are made of copper alloys Eaton recommends terminal connection to copper wires to optimize the electrical connection Aluminum cables may produce aluminum oxi...

Page 18: ...ting Hanger A pole mounting hanger Figure 18 which bolts directly to the switch frame is available for pole mounting installation Note All dimensions are mm inches Dimensions shown are approximate Fig...

Page 19: ...ccessory Figure 23 can be bolted to the switch frame and pole mounting hanger for the addition of inboard and outboard arresters The arresters are not included with the brackets Note All dimensions ar...

Page 20: ...A First push up the GREEN manual opening handle B Close the NOVA LBS switch using the LBC control To perform Manual Closing pull down the closing lever 7 times High Potential Withstand Testing The fol...

Page 21: ...e Test results for NOVA LBS equipped with the internal voltage sensing option will be influenced by the source to ground connected sensing capacitor especially if DC high potential testing is performe...

Page 22: ...er check switch control battery level Check the fuses on the DC DC converter board in the control cabinet Check that the closing spring is fully charged Check that the motor is charging the spring Uni...

Page 23: ...do recept culo na Chave NOVA LBS PIN COLLO SIGNAL A ORANGE BLACK OPENING B BLUE BLACK CLOSING C BLACK WHITE Vcc D RED WHITE Ia E GREEN WHITE Ib F BLUE WHITE Ic G BLACK RED NEUTRAL CURRENT H ORANGE J K...

Page 24: ...VS LOAD SIDE C IVS LOAD SIDE B IVS LOAD SIDE A IVS SOURCE SIDE B IVS SOURCE SIDE A MANUAL SIGNAL BLOCK CLOSE OPEN DESCRIPTION RECEPTACLE 19 PINS CONTROL CABLE AUXILIARY SWITCH MICROSWITCH OPEN LEVER C...

Page 25: ...Publication No MN008006EN 15 Eaton Cooper Power and NOVA LBS are valuable trademarks of Eaton in the U S and other countries Youare not permitted to use these trademarks without the prior written con...

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