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Software Features
Easy-to-program controls
The Versa-Tech™ Recloser solid-state circuitry provides for flexible userprogrammable control of current sensing, timing, and all other control functions. The recloser is shipped with generic settings and must be programmed prior to installation with settings required for proper coordination with the rest of the distribution circuit.
Software installation
Recloser Programming software must be installed on the computer prior to use. Installation software is provided with each recloser on CDROM or can be downloaded from www.hubbellpowersystems.com.
Programming software settings
Screen capture above shows the Recloser Settings Tab, which appears when the Recloser Programmer Software is loaded. All programming of the Recloser can be completed from this software page.
Software Updates
VersaTech Programmer 2.50 BETA for Windows 98, XP, Vista, 7 32-bit (4.71 MB, .zip format, 12/29/2011)
VersaTech Programmer 2.50 BETA for Windows 7 64-bit (4.19 MB, .zip format, 12/28/2011)
Firmware v3.37 Update (30.2 KB, .zip format, 9/01/2011) for units built before 7/1/11
Firmware v3.37 Update (32 KB, .zip format, 9/01/2011) for units built after 7/1/11
Digi Standard Performance Local Radio Drivers For Windows 7/Vista (819 KB, .zip format, 9/01/2011)
Digi Standard Performance Local Radio Drivers For Windows 98 - XP (366 KB, .zip format, 9/01/2011)
SiFlex High Performance Local Radio Drivers For Windows XP (844 KB, .zip format, 3/12/2012)
SiFlex High Performance Local Radio Drivers For Windows 7 64-bit (1.20 MB, .zip format, 3/12/2012)
Time Current Curves (12.0 MB, .zip format, 7/11/2011)
Click here for a comparison of firmware updates.
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions.
User-friendly programmable software settings
Cold load time
During this programmed interval, the control will be in one operation to lockout mode and overcurrent timing will use TCC2. Cold Load Time is programmable from 0 to 300 seconds in 1 second increments.
Manual closing delay time
The time from when the manual handle is activated until the recloser begins closing the circuit can be programmed from 0 to 30 seconds.
Minimum response time
Minimum response time is used to achieve coordination between fault interrupting devices where fault levels would cause two devices in series to both trip. When minimum response is enabled, tripping is inhibited until the minimum response time programmed is less than or equal to the fault current time. The minimum response time is programmable from 0 to 250 milliseconds in 1 millisecond steps.
Minimum trip value
The Minimum Trip Value is the minimum current sensed that will cause the Recloser to trip. This current is programmable from 30A to 800A in 10A increments.
Operations to lockout
The control can be set to 1,2,3, or 4 operations before the recloser goes to lockout.
Reclose time
Reclose Time is the amount of time from when the recloser interrupts the overcurrent until the recloser attempts to close the circuit again. Each of the three possible reclose intervals is separately programmable from 0.25 to 60 seconds in 0.05 second increments.
Record manual close
When enabled, this feature causes the recloser to store in the Event History the time and date of manual closes as well as over-current operations.
Reset time
Reset time is the amount of time from the last reclose until the present count of operations completed is reset to zero. When the recloser goes to lockout, this count is also reset to zero. Reset time is programmable from 1 to 240 seconds in 1-second increments.
Security
The recloser comes with password security on its settings. When changing the settings with the Program Settings button, a correct password must be given.
Sequence coordination
The sequence coordination feature, if enabled, will prevent unnecessary operations of the recloser when used in a series arrangement upstream from other fault interrupting devices.
Time stamp
The recloser has a built in time stamp circuit which records the time and date following each recloser operation.
Time-current curve selection and modifier
The control can be set to utilize two different time current curves TCC1 and TCC2. TCC1 and TCC2 can be set separately to use one of 11 different time current curves. Each of the 11 time current curves also can be modified for greater coordination flexibility. See Reference Bulletin 10-05-11 through 10-05-22.
Real Time Monitoring (real time load, average peak/load)
Internal operations counter
The recloser keeps track of the total number of over-current operations in software in the control. Additionally, the control keeps track of over-current operations from any point forward. This value can be reset using the "Reset Count" button. Recloser operation from that point forward can be downloaded and read in the "Count from Reset" box. The "Total Count" can not be reset and will read the total number of overcurrent operations that the recloser has experienced in its service life.
NOTE: The recloser has an externally viewable electromechanical operations counter. The electromechanical counter works independently of the internal software counters.
Events log (last 40 events) and Hourly Load Profile
(last 45 days)
Event history
The recloser records the operations count, control response time and the maximum current half cycle after each over-current operation. These values, as well as the time and date for the operation, are stored in a buffer which can be read from the control using the recloser programmer software (see Section 6). The buffer is large enough to store the last 40 over-current operations. After each over-current interruption, the oldest record will be discarded and the most recent record will be stored at the top of the buffer.
Fault energy accumulator
After each recloser over-current operation, the recloser control measures, calculates and stores the I2t of the overcurrent interruption in kilojoules. This value is stored by accumulating the present I2t with that of previous operations. The result is a total I2t which can be read from the recloser control using the recloser programmer software box "Energy".
Scratchpad tab screen capture
Scratchpad memory
The recloser has available a 256- character scratchpad non-volatile memory which can be used to store information in text form. The scratchpad can be accessed through the recloser programmer software.
Firmware Comparison
| Features | Firmware Rev. 2.02 |
Firmware Rev. 3.37 |
|---|---|---|
| Settings | ||
| Programmable # of Operations to Lockout | X | X |
| Programmable Min. Trip 30A-800A | X | X |
| Programmable Min. Response Time 0-250msec | X | X |
| Programmable Handle Delay Time 0-30sec | X | X |
| Programmable Reset Time 1-240sec | X | X |
| Programmable Cold Load Time 0-300sec | X | X |
| Sequence Coordination enabler | X | X |
| Record Manual Close enabler | X | X |
| 11 Standard TCC Curves | X | X |
| (3) TCC Modifiers | X | X |
| Logs | ||
| Event log for last 40 events | X | |
| Event log for last 80 events | X | |
| Total recloser operations counter | X | X |
| Resettable software counter | X | X |
| Programmanble password for security | X | X |
| Ability to synchronize recloser time with computer clock | X | X |
| Scratchpad with max. of 256 character input | X | X |
| Generate Full Recloser option for one click, one file download of settings, events, profile, and scratchpad in XML and Text format for easy parsing of data and quick presentation | X | |
| Non Reclose Modes | ||
| Ability to set Non Reclose Mode with 1 shot to lockout on TCC1 | X | X |
| Ability to set Hot Line Tag for instantaneous trip (less than one cycle or ½ cycle control response) | X | |
| Communications | ||
| Available COMM ports supported | COMM 1-10 | All values of COMM ports |
| Ability to rescan ports | X | |
| Display of multiple remote radios in range | X | |
| Automatic scan of COM ports for local radio | X | |
| Radio signal strength indication | X | |
| Communications/Receiving Data Status Indication | X | |
| Enhanced radio security protocol | X | |
| Support of SiFlex High Performance Radio | X | |
| Improved radio power on/off under line conditions - remote radio powers off when less than 10A present to extend battery life) | X | |
| Ability to program remote radio address | X | |
| Load Information | ||
| Real time load monitoring | X | |
| 45-day hourly load profile with average and peak current | X | |
| Sequence coordination designation in event history when enabled | X | |
| Hot Line Tag | X | |
| Indicators | ||
| Non Reclose Handle Status Indication | X | |
| Recloser serial #, Recloser time, Remote radio address, Local radio address, Firmware revision # displayed on all screens | X | |
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