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
Installation instructions
Refer to Table 1 and Figures 2 and 3 and follow this
procedure to install the KME6-1875-1 fiber optic converter
kit on the Form 6 rack 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 pole mount recloser control
from service.
Refer to
Service Information MN280077EN Form
6 Microprocessor-Based Pole Mount Recloser Control
Installation and Operation Instructions
for the procedure
Remove the Control from Service
.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the power is turned off and the battery
is disconnected .
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.
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
3. Verify the battery is disconnected from the control.
4. 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
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
5. 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.
6. Place the #10 terminal of the wire assembly lead on the
mounting stud.
7. 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.
8. Connect the 9-pin cable to the RS-232 port and tighten.
9. Remove the green 2-pin connector from the 24 Volt
P3 circuit board header on the power supply board.
P3 is located behind the battery load tester resistor and
P2 heater wiring assembly plug as shown in Figure 3.
otee:
N
If the control does not already have a green 2-pin
connector, contact your Eaton representative to
order one.
10. Connect the loose end of the fiber optic power cable to
the green 2-pin connector.
A. Insert the wires into the connector as shown in the
inset in Figure 3.
B. Secure the wires by tightening the screws into the
side of the connector with a screwdriver.
11. Re-attach the green 2-pin connector to the 2-position
24 Volt P3 circuit board header on the power
supply board.
Item 1
Item 2
RS-232 Cable
Fiber Optic
Power Cable
#10 Terminal of
Wire Assembly
Lead
Mounting
Hole
Figure 1 . KME6-1875-1 fiber optic converter assembly
parts identification
