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Content
1
1.1
General Data........................................................................................... 11
1.2
1.3
Safety instructions...................................................................... 13
Description .................................................................................. 15
3.1
Design .....................................................................................................16
3.2
Operation ................................................................................................18
3.3
3.4
3.5
Vacuum Interrupter..................................................................................21
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.8.1
Option ................................................................................................................. 26
Installation ................................................................................... 27
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
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4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.4
Test Procedures...................................................................................... 29
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.5
6.1
6.2
6.2.1
7.1
Receiving ................................................................................................ 53
7.2
Installation............................................................................................... 53
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Operation ................................................................................................54
7.4
Maintenance............................................................................................54
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
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Appendix...................................................................................... 65
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
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10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
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Figures
Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
By-pass switch.................................................................................22
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
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Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
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Tables
Tables
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Annual checks.........................................................................................35
Table 4
Routine checks........................................................................................35
Table 5
Spare parts..............................................................................................63
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1 Technical Data
Technical Data
The RMV-A load tap changer fulfills all requirements in IEC 60214-1 and ANSI/
IEEE C57.131-1995. The Motordrive Mechanism complies to IEEE C57.1311995.
1.1
General Data
Design
Tank
Size (LxWxH)
Tank: 57 x 35 x 40 in.
Air compartment: 34 x 17 x 23.5 in. (250 lbs)
4,190 lbs
Approximately 2 seconds
Table 1
1.2
General data
Application Limits
The maximum allowable recovery voltage across the reversing switch during
its operation is 12 kV. Tie-in resistors are necessary in case 12 kV are exceeded.
Tap changer type
RMV-A-1320*
RMV-A-600*
15 kv
15 kv
9,500 kVA
9,500 kVA
LTC through-current
1,320 Amp
600 Amp
Tap-to-tap Voltage
300 Volts
300 Volts
150 kV
150 kV
125 kV
125 kV
50 kV r.m.s.
50 kV r.m.s.
Table 2
Application Limits
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40 kV r.m.s.
40 kV r.m.s.
75 kV
75 kV
26 kV r.m.s.
26 kV r.m.s.
45 kV
45 kV
15 kV r.m.s.
15 kV r.m.s.
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33
9 (8 effective)
9 (8 effective)
Table 2
Application Limits
*Both LTCs are also available as RMV-A320Y and RMV-A-600Y variants providing one common output point P (neutral connection inside the LTC compartment for location of the LTC at the neutral end of Y-connected windings).
1.3
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Non-corrosive hardware
Dehydrating breather
Cam switch control: tap changer pilot shaft 10 cams, tap changer limit shaft
4 cams
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2 Safety instructions
Safety instructions
All personnel involved in installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance or
repair of the equipment must:
be suitably qualified
CAUTION
This information indicates particular danger to the equipment or other property
of the user. Serious or fatal injury cannot be excluded.
The instructions contained in this manual apply for tap changers with standard
position designation 16L...N...16R only. For LTCs with a different position designation please refer to the LTC sequence chart supplied for each order.
Drawings and illustrations contained in this instruction manual are subject to
change without notice and are for reference only. For specific details refer to
drawings submitted with each individual customer order.
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3 Description
Description
The RMV-A Load Tap Changer is used in conjunction with oil-immersed network
power transformers and voltage regulators to change taps under load, thereby
controlling the voltage magnitude, Figure 1.
Figure 1
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Design
The RMV-A load tap changer is a three-phase design with full insulation between phases and to ground, Figure 2.
Figure 2
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The moving contact is sealed through flexible metal bellows protected from the
arc by a shield. A metal shield surrounds the contacts, forming an arc chamber
and condensing surface to collect vaporized contact material which arises
during arcing.
The motor drive/cam switch assembly is normally housed in a separate air compartment and is accessible through a weatherproof, hinged door. Optionally, the
compartment can be lowered to ground level.
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3 Description
3.2
Operation
The tap changer operation is divided into three major functions, Figure 4.
Arc interruption and reclosing by use of the vacuum interrupters in conjunction with the associated bypass switches.
The tap changer is operated by a motor drive mechanism which rotates the
main drive shaft through a reduction gear. A bevel gear assembly drives the
operating mechanism inside the oil compartment. This gear unit distributes the
input torque to the three horizontal insulating drive shafts assuring a precise
operational sequence.
The selector shaft is driven by a geneva gear mechanism which also provides
the pinion for the geneva gear segment of the reversing switch shaft. A crank
mechanism drives the vacuum/by-pass switch shaft.
When moving from one tap position to the next, one set of by-pass switch contacts opens, while the second one stays closed, routing the current through the
vacuum interrupter just prior to its operation. The vacuum interrupter opens by
a spring-operated mechanism before the corresponding moving tap selector
contact selects the next tap.
After the vacuum interrupter recloses under spring force and is locked into position, the by-pass switch closes shunting the vacuum interrupter, thus completing the tap change operation.
The tap selector connects the preventive autotransformer alternately into
bridging (F) or nonbridging position (A). The reversing or coarse/fine switch
operates only when changing from position 1L to N or N to 1L, Figure 4.
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Figure 4
Typical winding layout with LTC on position 16L with tap sequence to
position 15 L
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3 Description
3.3
Tap Selector
The tap selector consists of one contact arm operated by geneva gear,
Figure 5.
The geneva gear also locks the movable contacts on position between operations. The stationary contacts are equally spaced forming a circle on the vertical
insulating panel. They are connected by bus bars to a cast epoxy terminal board
which becomes the interface between tap changer and transformer. The stationary contacts and the inner collector rings are silverplated.
Each moving contact assembly consists of parallel contact fingers. They are
spring-loaded and digitally calibrated prior to assembly to provide safe contact
force not only during normal operating but also during shortcircuit conditions.
Figure 5
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3.5
Vacuum Interrupter
The vacuum interrupter assembly of each phase is mounted vertically on one
side of the insulating panel, Figure 6. Vacuum filling, therefore, is not required
when oil is replaced in the field. Cam action drives the vacuum interrupter
through a spring mechanism which latches at its end positions. The mechanism
provides a direct drive by its operating rod to the vacuum interrupter contact,
both moving in the same action line. The interrupter is locked in the open position while the tap selector changes taps. Upon completion of the tap selection,
the interrupter mechanism unlocks and the moving contact recloses under positive spring force. Opening and closing speeds of the vacuum interrupter are
dashpot controlled.
Figure 6
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3 Description
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By-Pass Switch
The by-pass switch is located on the opposite side of the insulating panel from
the interrupter mechanism and is operated from the same drive shaft, Figure 7.
It consists of two moving contact assemblies with parallel spring-loaded contact
fingers closing on a silver-plated contact.
Both moving contacts are operated by the same drive shaft to open and reclose.
The by-pass switch normally bridges between the legs of the preventive autotransformer, thus by-passing the vacuum interrupter.
During a switching operation the by-pass switch opens one set of contacts routing the current through the remaining closed set of contacts to the vacuum
interrupter before it operates.
Figure 7
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3.7
Monitoring System
A unique monitoring system is utilized to protect the LTC in the unlikely event
that a vacuum interrupter fails to interrupt and transfer the load current during a
tap change operation, Figure 8.
Figure 8
WARNING
Do not operate the LTC without this monitoring system properly connected and
functional if the transformer is energized. Follow the test procedures outlined in
Chapter 4.4.3.
During operation, if the monitoring system trips, do not reset until the LTC has
been inspected and the cause of the trouble corrected. Failure to adhere to these
requirements can lead to property damage and/or personal injury.
Please contact Reinhausen Manufacturing for assistance and refer to Chapter 8
for further details.
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The system should be tested at installation and scheduled examination intervals. The physical layout of the monitoring system circuit board is shown in
Figure 12.
3.8
Figure 9
The drive mechanism and cam switch control assembly are housed in a separate air compartment attached to the bottom of the tap changer oil compartment,
Figure 9. The entire assembly, together with the position indicator, motor capacitors and terminal blocks, is mounted to a detachable mounting plate affixed to
the rear wall of the motor drive housing.
The drive mechanism is powered by a single-phase, 208 - 240 Volt, 60 Hertz,
permanent split capacitor motor which is flange-mounted to a self-contained
reduction gear unit. This gear unit is grease filled and sealed at the factory to
eliminate the need for subsequent lubrication. Its output shaft couples directly
to the tap changer main shaft which extends through the tap changer oil compartment bottom. An auxiliary reduction gear driven from this gear unit operates
the factory preset cams and the position indicator.
The air compartment is accessible through a front mounted, weather-proof, hinged door. The LTC tap position indicator is visible through a viewing port in the
door.
The position indicator has two red drag hands indicating the maximum and minimum positions (raise and lower) of the actual operating range.
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3 Description
A handcrank coupling with interlocking switch is provided at the main gear unit
and can be used with the air compartment door open.
A modified version of the drive mechanism/cam switch assembly with weatherproof drive shaft seal on top of the housing allows for separate attachment of
the air compartment to the transformer main tank at a lower level, if required. In
this case, a single drive shaft couples tap changer and drive mechanism. Its
length may be varied according to customer specifications (max. shaft length
2,500 mm (98.4 in.).
The drive mechanism requires a separate customer supplied control cabinet
with appropriately sized motor control relays and protective circuit breaker. On
request this control cabinet can be supplied by Reinhausen. Please consult
wiring diagram supplied with each order for specification guidelines concerning
motor control relays and protective circuit breaker.
3.8.1
Option
The drive mechanism assembled on the mounting plate including cam switch
assembly, monitoring system circuit board, position indicator, drive shaft and
required fittings is also available to be mounted into the transformer control
cabinet by the customer.
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Installation
4.1
filling the LTC tank with clean, dry oil and the gas space with dry nitrogen,
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4.2
Mechanical Set-up
4.2.1
Check the size of the opening in the transformer main tank. For minimum tank
opening dimensions see customer dimensional arrangement drawing. Weld the
LTC compartment to the transformer main tank taking care that the weld is oiltight, pressure and vacuum resistant.
The transformer manufacturer is responsible for mounting the LTC on a transformer tank wall that is designed to withstand normal test and operating pressures (15 psi maximum). A 0.25-in. oil tight weld is required around the outside
perimeter of the LTC mounting flange. Welding on the transformer side of the
LTC is not required.
4.2.2
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4.2.2.1
4.2.2.2
4.3
Electrical Connections
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.4
Test Procedures
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4 Installation
Hand crank in the raise direction (clockwise) back to neutral (position N). The
same events should take place in the same order as above except that the
movement is from 11 to M and from A to B.
Then check the LTC operation by hand cranking from position N to 1R. While
hand cranking in the raise direction (clockwise) observe that the by-pass switch
P3 opens, then the vacuum interrupter trips open, followed by the tap selector
moving contact P4 (furthest from the insulating panel) moving from M to 4. Continue hand cranking and the vacuum interrupter will reclose, then the by-pass
switch P3 will reclose, positioning the LTC in on position.
Observe the engagement of tap selector moving contacts for smooth, non-binding operation. Observe closure of by-pass switch.
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Make sure that both the monitoring system and the drive mechanism are connected to power. Make sure that the motor control breaker is closed and the
handcrank is in its storage holder. Place the monitoring system into Maintenance Mode as per Chapter 8.1 of this manual. Operate the LTC by closing
the raise/ lower switch one step from neutral position toward the lower limit.
Check the movement of the position indicator to confirm that the motor is connected properly. The drive mechanism should operate and stop on position.
Operate the LTC one step of at a time from position N toward the lower limit.
Open the handcrank interlock switch by lifting the handcrank guide lever while
operating the LTC. The tap changer should not operate. Release and continue
with the operation toward the lower limit. Stop on the lowest limit position (position 16L). With one hand on the motor control breaker, close the raise/lower
switch in the lower direction. The drive mechanism should not run. If it does, turn
off the circuit breaker at once because either the limit switch timing or connections are wrong.
Remove the handcrank from its storage holder and insert. Try to hand crank the
tap changer in lower direction. The mechanical stop should operate in approximately 3 handcrank revolutions. This can be felt readily on the handcrank. Do
not force the handcrank.
Run the tap changer one step at a time in the raise direction and repeat the
checks as above in the raise limit (position 16R).
Upon completion of the checks return the tap changer to the assembly position
(position N), return the handcrank to its storage holder. Close the drive mechanism air compartment.
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Green LED
Figure 10
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should stop and return to its previous position. The moving selector contact
must not disconnect from the stationary during the process. The drive mechanism must not be operable in either direction, until the monitoring system is
reset.
Perform same test procedure with the vacuum interrupter assemblies of center
and right phase. Observe tripping of 86 C and 86 R relays. Be sure to reset the
monitoring system so that all 86 relays are untripped and all red lights out. Close
the LTC compartment access door.
Do not overtighten the LTC access door nuts. These nuts should be tightened
to a maximum torque of 15 Nm (11.1 ft. lbs.), which corresponds to a compression of the gasket to 5/16 thickness.
Figure 11
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5.1
Maintenance-Free Intervals
The RMV-A is a Maintenance-Free Load Tap Changer through 250,000 operation count intervals or through 5 year time spans, whichever occurs first.
The Maintenance-Free interval can become strictly operation count based
regardless of time span by use of the Model 'B' monitoring system. Refer to
Chapter 8 for detailed information.
The Maintenance-Free intervals, whether time-based or operations countbased, will only need complementing by checks (annually) as follows:
Test
Check
Oil Sampling
Chapter 4.4.2
Table 3
Reference
Annual checks
Check
Reference
Dehydrating Breather
check
Chapter 7.3,
Chapter 7.4
Table 4
Routine checks
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5.3
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5.4
Internal Examination
CAUTION
The monitoring system uses FIBRE OPTIC CABLES inside the LTC to transmit
signals to the electronic control box. These cables must be handled with
reasonable care. DO NOT BEND OR COIL these cables to a radius smaller
than 100 mm (3.94"). Overbending will damage the cable and destroy its ability
to carry a light pulse.
1. Check the LTC compartment floor and horizontal surfaces for debris that
might indicate abnormal wear.
2. Check all sliding surfaces for signs of excessive wear.
Make a general inspection of the tightness of bolts and nuts on those parts
which are subjected to mechanical shock and vibrations during the tap change
operation.
Figure 12
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5.4.1
By-Pass Switch
Check the condition of the by-pass switch contacts P2 and P3, Figure 7. These
contacts are subjected to light arcing as they re-route the tap changer current
to the vacuum interrupter during a tap change operation. For this reason the stationary and moving contact assemblies are equipped with copper-tungsten tips.
Both moving and arcing by-pass contact assemblies must be replaced when
the area of erosion is closer than 8 mm (0.3") to the end of the copper-tungsten
tip on any location on the stationary by-pass contact P2 or P3, Figure 12.
5.4.2
5.4.2.1
Mechanical Test
To open the vacuum interrupters, crank the LTC between position N and 1L
(timing wheel 180). At the end of the power spring lift the lever and watch the
operating rod move down until it engages the latch, Figure 13. Repeat a few
times to get a feel for the movement and the force required.
CAUTION
During this check lift the lever only until the operation rod just touches the edge
of the latch. Beyond that point the additional force required to operate the latch
will show to a misleading result.
Figure 13
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Figure 14
Anvil Gap
When the load tap changer is opened for the first time and at subsequent inspections, the anvil gap should be measured to allow the evaluation of the contact wear.
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5.4.2.3
Hi-Pot Test
Due to the high reliability we have experienced with our products over many
years in service, we recommend the Hi-Pot Test only as a means of troubleshooting in the unlikely event of a specific suspicion that a vacuum interrupter
might be defective.
With the tap changer in off position between Pos. N and 1R (180 on the cam
switch timing wheel) test each vacuum interrupter by applying a hi-pot test of
10 kV AC or 14 kV DC for one minute as follows:
Ground all transformer windings. Open the vacuum interrupter contacts by turning the hand crank approximately 3 1/2 revolutions clockwise until the P3
bypass contact is open and the cam switch timing wheel is at 180. Temporarily
remove the stationary contact P3, Figure 7. Ground the P3 contact stud.
A) Testing with an Asymmetrical Test Transformer (AC) or with a DC Test
Set
(A test set with one hot lead and one ground lead, Figure 15)
Figure 15
Connect the ground test lead to the aluminum casting which carries the vacuum
interrupter mechanism, and the hot test lead to the stud which connects to the
stationary vacuum interrupter contact (bottom) on the right side of the phase
board. Perform the hi-pot test.
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Figure 16
Connect the ground test lead to the aluminum casting which carries the vacuum
interrupter mechanism, and the hot test lead to the stud which connects to the
stationary vacuum interrupter contact (bottom) on the right side of the phase
board. Perform the hi-pot test.
B2) Testing with a Symmetrical Center-Tapped Test Transformer
(A test set with two hot leads and with maximum test voltage lower than 20 kV,
Figure 17)
Figure 17
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Temporarily disconnect the flexible connector from the bus bar shunt connector
P2 carrying the CT and tie it to the aluminum housing. Apply the two hot test
leads as shown and perform the hi-pot test. This is a special test method when
the maximum voltage of the test transformer is less than 20 kV.
5.4.2.4
5.5
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Run the Tap Changer with motor power from the neutral (or assembly position)
to position 16L (or the lowest position) for approximately 100 operations without
pausing. Return to the neutral position.
Let the tap changer sit de-energized for one hour to allow gas bubbles to dissipate from the oil.
Take three oil samples and test for break-down voltage. All three should have a
minimum breakdown voltage of 30 kV by ASTM D877 or 28 kV by ASTM
D1816. Moisture content should not exceed 20 ppm by ASTM D1533.
The dehydrating breather should be checked to verify that the desiccant is dry
and the oil level in the clear plastic oil collection cell is between the two fill level
lines (refer to drawing DD10008 in the appendix).
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6.1
CAUTION
If the vacuum interrupter is being removed for reasons other than replacement
DO NOT TWIST the moving contact. This may damage the bellows and cause
the vacuum interrupter to fail.
When removing the old vacuum interrupter assembly carefully observe the configuration of the parts and hardware during disassembly so that reinstallation
can be completed easily and correctly. To remove the old vacuum interrupter
proceed as indicated below.
1. Remove the coupling assembly (90) which connects the vacuum/by-pass
switch shaft assembly to the operating mechanism, Figure 18.
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Figure 18
2. Turn the shaft assembly 90, so the the cam disk (5) points toward the door,
Figure 19.
Figure 19
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3. Unscrew the socket head screw (22) and lock washer (11) to take off the
front guide (47), Figure 19.
4. Open the hex head screws (1) and disassemble the clamp (4),Figure 18.
5. Rotate the cam disk (5) toward the LTC door and set aside. Check that the
socket head screw (15) is loose on the clamp (52), Figure 19, 21.
Figure 20
Figure 21
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Figure 22
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Move the drive shaft towards the operating mechanism on the left until the bearing half shells (99) can be removed from the bore in the left and right phase
board, Figure 23.
Figure 23
6.2
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4. Careful not to damage the bellows of the vacuum interrupter insert the spare
assembly in reverse order.
5. Tighten the fasteners (34, 28, 31) for the vacuum bottle carrier (50) and the
connection to the P3 stationary contact (94, 95).
6. Insert the mounting hardware (91, 92, 93) on the back of the aluminum
mounting base (49) and tighten.
7. Reassemble the mounting hardware (21, 29, 23) of the support (52), but do
not fasten the socket head screw (15) to close the clamp yet.
8. Connect the flexible connector (12) to the CT assembly (97) using new lock
nuts (30).
9. Check, if the operating rod (53) can move freely. For this refer to the
mechanical test described in Chapter 5.4.2. If this is not the case, loosen the
hardware on the back of the aluminum mounting base (49) and move it
within the clearance of the bolt holes to improve the alignment of the
operating rod (53) within the bearing (13).
10.Retighten the hardware. There should be no binding now.
11. Reassemble the new cam disk (5) using the new hardware (1, 2) and guide
(47) with the fasteners (11) and (22).
12.Rotate the vacuum/by-pass switch shaft assembly back to "on position" and
reconnect the coupling assembly (90) using new locking tabs (96).
13.Check that the By-Pass moving contact assemblies are centered in relation
to the stationary contacts and the contact finger assemblies are floating
within their carriers.
14.Align if necessary.
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Figure 24
Closing travel C
1. With the LTC "on position" measure the dimension "A" from the top of the
brake cylinder (86) to the top of the operating rod (53) using a depth gage.
Make sure to take the reading away from the M4 tap in the center of the operating rod to avoid a false result, Figure 24.
2. Hand crank the LTC between positions until the vacuum interrupter opens.
Continue hand cranking slowly until the operating rod is just retained by the
latch (62) but the tang on the back of the lever (43) is not touching the latch
(62) yet. Measure the dimension "B" from the top of the brake cylinder (86)
to the top of the operating rod (53).
3. The closing travel "C" is calculated by subtracting "B" from "A" (C=A-B). "C"
must be adjusted to 0.8 to 1 mm:
0.8 mm C 1.0 mm
4. The closing travel "C" is adjusted by rotating the vacuum interrupter (37)
within the M18 tap of the carrier (50).
5. Loosen the clamping hardware (20, 29) and (28, 27) on the carrier (50) and
the split nut (44) respectively. You may have to pry the split nut open until it
can rotate freely on the moving contact stem of the vacuum interrupter.
6. Check that the socket head screw (15) is loose on the clamp (52). Carefully
rotate the vacuum interrupter to adjust C. The pitch of the thread is 1.5 mm,
i.e. one rotation of the vacuum interrupter translates to an axial movement
of 1.5 mm. If C measured more than 1mm the interrupter must be moved
up, if C measured less than 0.8 mm the interrupter must be moved down.
Be careful not to loosen the operating rod (53) within the tap of the moving
vacuum interrupter contact while turning it during the adjustment.
7. Tighten all loose hardware and check again for free movement of the
operating rod.
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8. Using a feeler gage check and record the anvil gap. It should not be less
than 2.5 mm (0.1"), Figure 14.
9. Perform several test operations between two tap positions to ensure the
correct stroke of the vacuum interrupter moving contact. Perform the
operations by hand cranking and observe the vacuum interrupter opening
and closing.
10.Finally set the load tap changer to on position.
Refer to Chapter 4.4 and Chapter 5.5 for testing requirements prior to placing
the LTC back inservice.
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7.1
Receiving
The breather is shipped detail with the dehydrating material placed in separate
containers.
7.2
Installation
To mount the disassembled breather:
1. Fill the breather chamber with dry dehydrating material (approx. 2.2 lbs)
through the opening in the flange on the breather top.
2. Place the flange gasket on top of the flange followed by the mounting
bracket, aligning the threaded hole with the flange opening. Secure with two
M10 x 35 hex head bolts, washers and locking nuts.
Mount the dehydrating chamber to the pad (provided by the user) on the
transformer tank wall. See sketch "A" on drawing DD10008 for recommended mounting pad dimensions. Secure with two M10 x 35 hex bolts, washers
and locking nuts.
Connect the tubing between the top of the breather and one of the 0.25" half
couplings provided on the LTC side walls.
All connections must be air tight. Use of a high temperature grease on the
screw joints helps prevent rust and permits the parts to be removed easily
when necessary.
3. Remove the clear plastic oil collection cell by squeezing the retaining
bracket. Fill it with clean transformer oil until the oil level is between the two
fill level lines on the cell. Carefully place the filled oil collection cell back onto
the breather housing bottom.
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The breather permits in- and out-breathing when there is a difference in pressure between the LTC gas space and the atmosphere exceeding the head of oil
in the breather/trap. The dehydrating material is protected from the ambient
humidity by the oil in the collection cell which also serves to trap any particles
in the air during in-breathing.
The cylindrical body is filled with dehydrating material which is orange in color
when in the dry state. When it becomes saturated with moisture, its color changes to green or colorless. The color change can be observed through the observation ports in the protective grate. The dehydrating material should be replaced when 75% of the material has changed from orange to green or colorless.
7.4
Maintenance
Two dehydrating materials (desiccant) are available:
1. Silica gel (6 to 16 mesh) which is orange in color when in dry state. It turns
green when saturated.
2. Sorbead ORANGE (4 to 8 mesh) which is orange in color when in dry state.
It turns colorless when saturated.
The time between subsequent changes of the dehydrating material depends
upon the load cycle of the transformer and the ambient conditions. It is advisable to check the color of the material frequently at first, to determine the
approximate time interval for replacement of the desiccant for the particular
application.
A recommended method is to have a second charge of dry dehydrating material
on hand in a sealed container. This allows a quick renewal of the dehydrating
breather filling. The removed saturated desiccant can later be dried out and
stored for the next change.
To replace the desiccant, carefully remove and empty the oil collection cell and
remove the dehydrating breather from its holder by loosening the two M10 x 35
hex bolts. Empty the saturated material through the hole in the top flange into a
pan. Refill the breather with a fresh charge and fill the oil collection cell with
clean transformer oil to the level indicated on the cell. Reinstall the breather on
its holder, making sure the flange gasket is in place. Finally, place the oil collection cell in its bracket.
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The saturated desiccant can be placed in an open pan and dried at a temperature of 130C to 160C (266F to 320F) for about 2- 3 hours. When dry, the
material regains its orange color. Since the particles dry from the outside
towards the center, the outer surface will change its color first. This initial
change in color should not be considered as a complete reactivation of the
desiccant. It should be allowed to dry as specified above.
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circuit checks for signals between the time that the Bypass opens until the
Vacuum Interrupter opens. In this situation, CT signals should be present to
indicate that the devices (CTs, Light Conductors) and wiring are functional and
all is normal. If any component is not working properly, the associated input terminal would not have signals present, and the system would recognize the fault
condition. The appropriate phase LED (Yellow) would be illuminated, and the
(SP) trip relay would be latched causing the 86RL pilot light to illuminate and
locking out the LTC.
If the LTC is to be operated while being out-of-service, the Monitoring System
is able to ignore the CT-Light Conductor condition allowing tap change without
a CT signal. Temporary bypass of the CT-Light Conductor integrity check (Maintenance Mode) can be initiated with the TEST (Green) and RESET (Red) pushbuttons using the following sequence:
1. Press and hold the RESET button for 5-6 seconds to disable the verification
system for 10 hours (three yellow LEDs flash slowly). At the end of the 10
hours, the LED's go out and the unit returns to normal function.
2. Push the TEST button to manually exit Maintenance Mode and return to normal function again, as opposed to waiting for the time to expire.
The monitoring system electronics are protected from over-voltage and transient conditions on the power supply by varistor technology and against inadvertent improper power supply by a traditional in-line replaceable fuse. The monitoring system is completely functional between 90 & 140 VAC supply voltage.
8.2
Evolution of Design
The original RMV-I vacuum interrupter monitoring system is triggered by a reed
switch RSW with input to its circuit board at terminal points 19 & 24. This system remained in production until superseded by the 186 microswitch design in
August 1995. The 186 microswitch input to the circuit board was then changed
to terminal points 6 & 7. The circuit board at that time was changed to service
either construction (universal) by making terminal points 6 common to 19 and 7
common to 24.
A dedicated input circuit board with microprocessor based logic (Model A) was
introduced in September 2002, to supersede the universal input circuit board. It
has the 186 microswitch input only at terminal points 6 & 7.
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8.5
8.6
58632700
094391
1A68859
8993C70H01*
1A68858*
*Note: If reed switch trigger is retained, the circuit board will require jumpers
from 6 to 19 and 7 to 24.
8991C00H33
186 Microswitch
1A67580H02
8993C70H01
1A68858
1A67580H02
8999C51H01
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The circuit board for this version of the system has an enclosed signal transformer which is blue in color and has relay covers that are transparent. This circuit
board has one green and three red LEDs.
The circuit board for this version of the system has an open signal transformer
which is yellow in color and has relay covers that are transparent. This circuit
board has one green and three red LEDs.
The circuit board for this version of the system has an open signal transformer
which is black in color and has relay covers that are also black. This circuit
board has one green and three red LEDs.
The circuit board for this version of the system has an open signal transformer
which is black in color and has relay covers that are also black. This circuit
board has one green, three red, and three yellow LEDs.
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No.
Quantity
Designation of Parts/Kits
RM-item
No.
9.1
DA10092
9.2
DA10093
9.3
DA10094
9.4
DA10110
9.5
1
1
9001C03H01
8991C34H01
9.6
1
1
1
3
1
DA10095
400 310
401 828
401 676
401 827
9.7
1
1
50115400
8990C54H01
9.8
585 546
9.9
094 608
9.10
1
1
8207C39H21
1A68742H01
9.11
8991C00H33
9.12
4D36273
9.13
4D36277
Table 5
8990C01H01
Spare parts
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Part No.
Designation
Part No.
Designation
011 618
CAM DISC
094 075
025 919
WASHER
094 076
043 126
MOUNTING PAD
094 083
TIMING WHEEL
049 010
WASHER
1A67533H03
SPRING
052 633
INSULATION
1A67580H01
MICROSWITCH
052 758
MOUNTING BOW
1A67580H02
056 907
HOLDING SHEET
1A67582H01
INSULATION TUBING
074 284
MOUNTING BRACKET
200 887
SLIDING PAD
074 285
MOUNTING BRACKET
400 195
074 286
MOUNTING BRACKET
400 441
074 287
MOUNTING BRACKET
401 534
074 293
PLATE
401 641
KEY DIN6885-A 4x 4 x 18
076 156
DRIVE SHAFT
401 642
076 157
LIMIT SHAFT
401 643
076 158
PARALLEL SHAFT
401 670
076 159
PILOT SHAFT
401 815
076 160
TIE ROD
450 488
076 161
TIE ROD
450 494
076 163
SPUR GEAR
450 498
076 165
SPUR GEAR
451 251
076 169
MOUNTING BRACKET
451 334
076 179
451 385
WSHR LK DIN7980- 5
BRACKET
452 203
077 356
SPACER
453 256
077 403
453 266
078 876
REDUCER BUSHING
453 373
WSHR GL *-VSKD 6
094 068
PLATE ASSEMBLY
453 973
094 069
PLATE ASSEMBLY
455 284
WSHR GL *-VSKD 8
094 070
584 836
POSITION INDICATOR
094 071
R0003700
RS3104-C M 3 x 8
094 072
R0003800
RS3104-C M 3 x 12
094 073
R0003900
RS3302-B 3.2MM
094 074
R0014200
094 074
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for dwg 4D32299
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