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OSM Automatic Change Over Scheme

with RC controller

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Revision History

Rev Author Date Comment

0 BOS 11-07-12 First release for comment.

1 OS 12-09-12 Manual Reviewed and extended

2 OA 04-11-13 Configuring VRC mode, review and formatting

3 OA 20-10-14 Updated Protection Global Settings, Protocol Settings and VRC panel screens.
Updated CMS Online menu. Added details for Sectionaliser mode and UV4 Sag

OA 27-01-15 Added details for OV3 (Neutral Displacement) and OV4 (Negative Sequence).

OA 03-11-15 Added details for Single Triple Mode (Firmware 1.14, CMS 2.9).

4 OA 06-04-15 Updated Panel navigation and menus. Updated Operational Warnings

(Firmware 1.15, CMS 3.1).

5 OA 28-11-16 Updated section on communication port configuration and monitoring (Firmware

1.16, CMS 3.2).

6 OA 27-11-17 Added list of ACO indication signals.

7 ON 21-07-20 Updated HMI screens and added note regarding use of default gateway.
(Firmware 1.25, CMS 3.11). Added ‘CBF’ to unhealthy messages. Added IPv6.
Updated operational diagrams.

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. SYSTEM LAYOUT .................................................................................................................................................. 1
3. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION OF ACO .................................................................................................. 1
3.1. ACCESS TO ACO FROM OPERATOR PANEL ............................................................................................................. 2
3.1.1. Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
3.1.2. ACO Time ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
3.1.3. Peer Comms....................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.4. ACR .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.5. ACO Health ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1.6. Source Health .................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.7. ACO ON Conditions ............................................................................................................................................ 4
3.2. CONFIGURING ACO FROM CMS ......................................................................................................................... 4
4. PROTECTION CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY PROTECTION ELEMENTS ............................................................................................. 5
4.2. VRC MODE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................... 6
4.3. SYSTEM SETTINGS CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................ 7
5. INFORMATION AND MESSAGING ...................................................................................................................... 7
5.1. UNHEALTHY MESSAGES ........................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2. DYNAMIC MESSAGES ................................................................................................................................................ 8
6. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIGURATION AND MONITORING ........................................................................... 8
6.1. PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2. COMMUNICATIONS PORT CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................. 9
6.2.1. USB Port Settings............................................................................................................................................. 10
6.2.2. LAN Port Settings............................................................................................................................................. 11
6.2.3. WLAN Port configuration ................................................................................................................................ 12
6.2.4. Mobile Network Port configuration ................................................................................................................ 14
6.3. COMMUNICATIONS PORT MONITORING .................................................................................................................. 15
7. EVENTS AND CRITICAL PARAMETERS REPORTED IN THE EVENT LOG ............................................... 15
7.1. ACO END ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.2. OPERATIONAL WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 16
8. INDICATION SIGNALS ......................................................................................................................................... 16
ANNEX A: RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF RECLOSERS FOR ACO SCHEME ....................................... 17
ANNEX B: EQUAL CONFIGURATION OPERATIONAL DIAGRAM ....................................................................... 18
ANNEX C: MAIN/ALT CONFIGURATION OPERATIONAL DIAGRAM .................................................................. 20
C.1 “BREAK BEFORE MAKE” MODE ............................................................................................................................................. 20
C.2 “MAKE BEFORE BREAK” MODE ............................................................................................................................................. 22
ANNEX D: RECOMMENDED SETUP SEQUENCE AND CHECK SHEET ............................................................. 24
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Auto Change Over (ACO) system provides automatic switch over from one supply to another when the first
supply becomes unavailable. It can be set to automatically restore the original network configuration when the
supply on the first source is restored.

2. SYSTEM LAYOUT
The system consists of two OSM reclosers and two RC10 controllers mounted back to back with the Load
supplied from a point between the two reclosers. A Communication link is required between the two recloser
controllers.
The diagram below details two sources as well as the general configuration for the ACO scheme.

R1 – Normally Closed

Main Source

Comms link

Alternate Source Load

R2 – Normally Open

General setup for Auto Change Over

3. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION OF ACO

ACO can be configured from the Operator Panel or the Control and Management Software (CMS). ACO can be
turned on from any supported source including Operator Panel, CMS, SCADA, Relay Inputs or Input/Outputs.
Notes:
• When ACO is ON, the Closed recloser may be opened but the Open recloser cannot be closed.
• An operator panel label is available which includes a fast key configured as “ACO On/Off”. The request
for this label must be made at time of purchase. Please refer to the OSM User Manual for more details.

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3.1. ACCESS TO ACO FROM OPERATOR PANEL

To configure ACO from the panel, follow the panel navigation below:
Panel Navigation
AUTOMATION
[Turn Panel ON]  [SYSTEM STATUS]
►ACO◄ Auto-Synchroniser
 [Automation]
 [ACO]  ACO Off
Mode Break Before Make
ACO Time (s) 0.1
Peer Comms OK
ACR This ACR Remote ACR
Main Alt
Closed Open
ACO Health OK OK
Source Health OK OK

Information and other dynamic messaging

ACO Settings
Field Description Range
ACO Auto Change Over On/Off
Mode Method of restoration Make Before Break/Break Before Make
ACO Time (s) Time to change over from one source to 0–180 sec.
another
ACR Source designation for the local ACR Main/Alt/Equal

3.1.1. Mode
Mode defines the method of restoration when switching from the alternative source back to the main
source. The user can select “Break Before Make” or “Make Before Break”.
• Break Before Make
Before switching to the main source, the ACR supplying the load from the alternative source will open.
The main recloser then waits for the user set “ACO Time” time before closing to restore the supply to the
load. When this mode is selected, the connected customers will experience a short outage when the
supply changes from the alternative to main source. To ensure the ACR cannot close onto an energized
load, the recloser checks the load side bushings are dead before permitting a close.
• Make Before Break
The ACR connected to Main Source will close first and then the ACR connected to the Alternative
source will open. “ACO Time” is the time between closing of one and opening of another recloser. When
this mode is selected, the connected customers will not experience an interruption during the switching
from Alternative back to Main source.
WARNING! “Make Before Break” mode must be used only when Main and Alternative sources can be interconnected.

3.1.2. ACO Time

This is the time to change over from one source to another when the Change Over scheme is initiated (from
opening of one recloser and closing another). For restoration from alternative to main sources with “Make
Before Break” selected, it is the time between closing of the alternative recloser and opening of the main
recloser.

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3.1.3. Peer Comms

The Auto Change Over scheme relies on the communication between the two devices. ACO operation will be
permitted only if the communication between the reclosers is normal. If a recloser cannot get a valid response
from the corresponding controller, the status of Peer Comms will be reported as “Fail” and the ACO will be
turned Off. If the communication channel is not configured correctly and communication between the controllers
cannot be established, this will prevent ACO from being turned On.

3.1.4. ACR
The local recloser is referred to as “This ACR” and the corresponding recloser is referred to as the “Remote
ACR”. The user can set the source designation on a recloser to Equal, Main or Alternative (Alt). The status of
each recloser is displayed (Open or Closed).
There are only two possible configurations for the source designation in an ACO scheme: Both reclosers set to
Equal or One set to Main and the other to Alt. It is not possible to have one recloser set to Equal and the other
to Main or Alt.
• Equal
There is no preferred source when both reclosers are set to Equal. In this case, the supply of the load
will always stay with the healthy source. When Equal is selected on a recloser, the Equal source
designation will be “pushed” onto another recloser when ACO is turned On.
▪ Main
Either recloser can be set as the “Main ACR” and it indicates the preferred source. The corresponding
recloser is set as the alternative ACR. In this configuration, the loss of supply on the main feeder will
result in switching to the alternative source. On restoration of the supply on the main feeder, the system
will change from the alternative source back to the main source. When Main is set on a recloser, the Alt
source designation will be “pushed” onto the other recloser when ACO is turned On.
▪ Alt
It indicates the alternative ACR. If one of the reclosers is set to Alt then the other must be set as the
Main. When selected, the Main source designation will be “pushed” onto the other recloser when ACO
is turned On.

3.1.5. ACO Health

The ACO system is healthy when the following is true for each recloser:
▪ UV3 is set to lockout or reclose in the reclose map.
▪ Protection is On.
▪ Live Line, Hot Line Tag, ABR, LLB and Sectionaliser are Off.
▪ The VRC source is set to ABC or RST but not Ring.
▪ Recloser is in a healthy state (no malfunctions or operational warnings).
▪ Communications link between the two reclosers is OK.

Notes:
• For single triple switchgear, the ACR is healthy if the single triple mode is set to 3 Phase Trip/3 Phase Lockout.
• Please refer to Section 5.1 for a complete list of Unhealthy messages.

3.1.6. Source Health

The Source Health is determined by any of the Voltage or Frequency Protection Elements which are enabled
(set to Lockout or Reclose):
▪ Under Voltage Protection Elements (UV1, UV2, UV3, UV4 Sag)
▪ Overvoltage Protection Elements (OV1, OV2, OV3, OV4)
▪ Under Frequency Protection Element (UF)
▪ Over frequency Protection Element (OF).

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If the source supply parameters are within the specified range of the selected elements, the Source Health will
be reported as OK. When the source supply parameters move outside the specified range for the selected
elements, the Source Health will be reported as FAIL. Refer to 4 Protection Configuration for more details.
Note: Source Health will be reported as “Fail” if Protection is turned Off. Time for recognition of “Fail” state of source health at the initiation
of ACO is 100 ms. Time for recognition of “Fail” state of source health at the restoration of supply is the time of the appropriate
detection (protection) element.

3.1.7. ACO ON Conditions

ACO can be turned ON when:
▪ The ACO system is healthy
▪ One ACR is open and one ACR is closed.
▪ “AR Timer Active” message is not displayed1.
The ACO scheme will be disabled if any of the following conditions occur 2:
▪ if the ACO system is not healthy on either recloser
▪ if the ACO on either recloser is turned Off from any source
▪ if any open or close blocking signals are initiated
▪ if the controller shuts down or resets for any reason
▪ if either recloser is closed from a manual source (HMI, SCADA, CMS, IO, Logic, Manual Trip)
▪ any of the ACO settings are changed
▪ if any protection settings in the active protection group are changed
▪ if the recloser performs any OC/NPS/EF/SEF protection operation(s) and Locked Out
▪ if the load side bushings are still live when the ACO Time has expired.
Notes:
1. ACO can be enabled when the AR Reset Time has expired.
2. When ACO is turned off from either source or due to the conditions above, the recloser in the Open position will change to Lockout
and this will be displayed in the System Status screen.

3.2. CONFIGURING ACO FROM CMS

ACO can also be configured from CMS. In CMS, configuration and control of the ACO is available in online
mode as direct control via “Online Operations” → “ACO Configuration”.

From here the user can change the ACO fields as required. When “OK” is selected, a confirmation box will
appear. Upon confirming the changes, a dialog box with the message “ACO Settings Downloaded Successfully”
will be displayed.

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4. PROTECTION CONFIGURATION
The Auto Change Over algorithm utilises the Protection Elements to determine if a source is Healthy or Not
Healthy and triggering the change over from one source to another.
4.1. VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY PROTECTION ELEMENTS
The following protection elements can be used to monitor the source health:
UV1 Phase Under Voltage
This element responds to three phase positive sequence voltage falling below a user set level.
UV2 Line to Line Under Voltage
This element responds to a voltage drop across any two phases.
UV3 Loss of Supply Under Voltage
This element opens the recloser in response to a loss of three phase supply.
This element must be enabled for ACO.
UV4 Sag Voltage Sag Protection
This element responds to a voltage sag condition within a user defined window
OV1 Phase Over Voltage
This element responds to three phase positive sequence voltage rising above a user set level.
OV2 Line to Line Over Voltage
This element responds to a voltage rise across any two phases.
OV3 Neutral Displacement Overvoltage
This element responds to neutral overvoltage.
OV4 Negative Sequence Overvoltage
This element responds to negative sequence overvoltage.
UF Under Frequency
This element responds to frequency falling below a user set level.
OF Over Frequency
This element responds to frequency falling below a user set level.

To configure the parameters for any of the above elements e.g. tripping time, voltage multiplier or pickup frequency
go to “Main Menu - > Group Settings - > Group 1…4 - > Protection Settings - > VE/FE”.
Selected elements must be set to Reclose (“R”) or Lockout (“L”) in the Reclosing map for Voltage Protection
Elements (“ARVE”) and/or Frequency Protection Elements (“FE”). The ACO scheme requires at least the Under
Voltage element, UV3 to be enabled (set to Lockout or Reclose).
Protection elements must also be turned On in the Global Protection Screens (“Main Menu - > System Status ->
Protection -> Page 1/2/3”):

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Protection Global Settings Screens

PROTECTION GLOBAL SETTINGS PROTECTION GLOBAL SETTINGS

►Page 1◄ Page 2 Page 3 Page 1 ►Page 2◄ Page 3

Active Group 1 NPS Negative Sequence Off

Protection On OV Over Voltage On
AR Auto Reclose On UF Under Frequency On
LL Live Line Off OF Over Frequency On
EF Earth Fault Off HRM Harmonics Off
SEF Sensitive Earth Fault Off HLT Link HLT to LL Off
CLP Cold Load Pickup Off MNT Maximum Number of Trips Off
ABR Autobackfeed Restore Off SSM Short Sequence Mode Off
UV Under Voltage On DFT Disable Fast Trips Off
UV4 Sag On Max No. of Trips to Lockout Normal
LLB Live Load Blocking Off Alarm mode Off
HLT Hot Line Tag Off

PROTECTION GLOBAL SETTINGS

Page 1 Page 2 ►Page 3◄

OV3 Neutral Displacement Off

Yn Admittance Protection Off
RCF ROCOF Protection Off
VVS VVS Protection Off
PDOP Dir Overpower Protection Off
PDUP Dir Underpower Protection Off

Notes:
▪ When ACO is enabled, the voltage and frequency protection elements can still trip the recloser but the recloser will
not go to lockout and a reclose is not permitted.
▪ Normal protection timings as configured in group settings still apply when ACO is enabled e.g. UV1 and UV3
tripping times.

4.2. VRC MODE CONFIGURATION

The VRC element monitors the presence of voltage on the bushings of the recloser and provides the input to the
ACO algorithm. VRC Mode must be set to ABC or RST to determine which side of the recloser is connected to
the source supply. RING mode cannot be used. If RING mode is enabled, then the ACO scheme cannot be
enabled.
The VRC mode can be configured from the panel: “Main Menu -> Group Settings -> Group 1…4 -> Protection
Settings: [VRC]”
GROUP 1 VOLTAGE RECLOSING CONTROL

VRC Mode ABC

Voltage Multiplier 0.80

LLB Disabled
Voltage Multiplier 0.80

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4.3. SYSTEM SETTINGS CONFIGURATION

It has to be noted that the Undervoltage and Overvoltage thresholds are set as the multiplier of the System
Voltage which must be configured correctly. From the Operator Panel, the System Voltage can be configured
from “Main Menu -> System Settings -> Measurement Settings”.
MEASUREMENT SETTINGS

System Voltage (kV) ►38.0◄

LSD Level (kV) 2.0

Note: The System frequency is detected automatically by the RC10 when it is first installed and powered up.

5. INFORMATION AND MESSAGING

5.1. UNHEALTHY MESSAGES
“Unhealthy” appears on the ACO screen for any of the following reasons for either “THIS ACR” or “REMOTE
ACR”.
Message Displayed Reason
OK Healthy Condition
OSM Status One recloser must be closed, and another open
UV3 AR Map UV3 AR Map must be set to R or L
VRC Mode VRC Mode must be set to ABC or RST
ABR On ABR must be turned Off
This ACR This ACR is unhealthy
Prot Off Protection must be On
LL/HLT On LL or HLT must be Off
Peer Comms Peer to peer communication Failed
Prot Settings Protection Settings Changed
ACO Settings ACO Settings have changed.
ACO Mode Incorrect Main/ALT/Equal Mode
Make Bef Brk Incorrect Make Before Operate mode.
Remote ACR This remote ACR is unhealthy
User Trip Recloser tripped by operator
Prot Lockout ACO turned off due to protection operation of recloser
Close/Tr Fail ACO turned off due to one of the OSMs failing to operate
AR Active Auto Reclose is Active
Operator ACO was turned off manually by the user from any source
Close Both Illegal close of both reclosers
Remote ACR Remote ACR is unhealthy
Load Live ACO was turned off because load remained live after ACO time during ACO operation
The ACO has timed out because the remote recloser has not responded or refused
Timeout
to turn ACO on
UV Off Under Voltage protection element is Off.
CloseBlocking Close request is blocked.
Protection operation is blocked due to OV3 when Moving Average Mode is enabled
OpenBlocking and on a close OV3 pickup is present on either side of the recloser. Does not apply
to any other protection element.
For single triple switchgear, the ACR is unhealthy if the single triple mode is not set
S/T Mode
to 3Phase Trip/3 Phase Lockout.
Sectionaliser Sectionaliser must be disabled in order to enable the ACO.
Sync Enabled Synchronisation must be disabled in order to enable the ACO.
CBF Recloser detected failure to operate after open initiated.

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5.2. DYNAMIC MESSAGES

Dynamic messages displayed on the ACO screen will indicate when certain conditions have changed. See table
below.
Message Displayed Reason
Indicates that a protection pickup has been detected or AR reset timer has
AR Timer Active not expired yet. It displays only on the ACO screen of the ACR that detected
the pickup.
Indicates that pickup has been detected. It appears only on the ‘System
Protection Initiated
Status’ screen of the ACR that detected the pickup.
Indicates that ACO has started either a changeover or restore operation; it
indicates that an ACO initiated switch operation is imminent (typically this will
ACO Initiated be within ACO time, but ACO could wait indefinitely in the special case where
the supply to both ACRs is unhealthy). This message will appear on the
‘System Status’ and ACO screens of both ACRs.

6. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIGURATION AND MONITORING

The ACO scheme uses a peer to peer communication link between the two RC cubicles. Any communication
medium with reasonable communication speed can be used such as Radio Link, Fibre Optic or Ethernet. The
Relay 15 module also incorporates an inbuilt Wi-Fi and mobile network modem which can also be used. The
communication ports must be configured according to the communication medium and communication device
selected.
The RC control cubicle has a number of pre-punched holes. Appropriate size holes must be used for all cables
entering the cubicle. Any metal conduit must be fixed to the enclosure properly in order to provide the
mechanical protection to the cubicle.
Where an external antenna is used, a bulk head mounting surge arrestor must be fitted to the floor of the cubicle.
Any cabling entering the cubicle must be isolated with surge protection.
WARNING!
In cases when hard wiring is used (such as RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet) for communication between the two controllers not
connected to the same earth bond, appropriate isolation devices in the communication lines must be fitted, the length of the
cable should not exceed recommended lengths (10 m for RS-232) and the cable between the two controllers must be
screened and have mechanical protection. Recommended values for surge protection/isolation devices:
o Isolation Level (BIL) – 3 kV
o Surge Protection – 1000 W.

6.1. PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION

For communication between the two controllers, the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) communication protocol is used. P2P
protocol settings can be accessed from the HMI panel via “Main Menu -> System Settings -> Protocol Settings ->
P2PComms”. In CMS, the P2P Protocol is configured in “Offline Settings -> Protocol Settings”.
P2PCOMMS SETTINGS

Peer to Peer Enabled

Comms Port WLAN
Function ACO
Update Rate(s) 0.10
IP Version IPv4
Remote ACR LAN Addr 0.0.0.0

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Definition of the parameters for P2P Protocol is given below.

Parameter Description

Peer to Peer This field is used to Enable or Disable the P2P protocol. P2P must be enabled in both
controllers.

Comms Port Any communication port may be used for P2P as long as the communication port on each
controller is configured for the same communication medium.

Function The current supported function for P2P is ACO.

Update Rate This is the rate of communication (in seconds) between the two controllers and it can be a
numeric value between 0.04 and 300 with up to two decimal places. The rate is selected
according to the communication medium. If some conditions are detected which may affect
P2P communication or ACO operation, messages will be pushed through the
communication channel before the next scheduled poll.

IP Version IP version used for addressing, set by the communications port.

Remote ACR This field defines the LAN address of Remote ACR (second controller in the ACO scheme).
LAN Address If the communication port is set to RS-232 the ACR LAN address is not used.

6.2. COMMUNICATIONS PORT CONFIGURATION

To configure the communication port, from the Operator Panel, go to “Main Menu -> System Settings -> Port
Settings”. In CMS, go to “Offline Settings -> COMMS”. The following pages outline the specific port
configurations.

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6.2.1. USB Port Settings

USB port settings (based on Ethernet as communication medium).

Item Description Range Default
Connection Type This field defines the communication medium/method to be used between two Disabled/Serial/Serial Disabled
controllers. Modem/SerialRadio/
Modem/GPRS/LAN/
WLAN
Device Mode Defines whether the port is treated as Local or Remote User. Local/Remote Remote
IP Version Selects which IP version to use. Must match P2PComms setting. IPv4/IPv6 IPv4
IPv4
Obtain an IPv4 This field defines if the IP address must be automatically assigned by the other
address communication party. In case of ACO, the corresponding (Remote) recloser Yes/No Yes
automatically cannot assign the IP address and this field must be set to NO.
Use the following This setting allows the user to specify a fixed IP address for the cubicle. Must
Yes/No No
IPv4 Address be set for ACO.
IP Address This field defines the assigned address of This ACR. The IP address can be IPv4 address -
set to any value. Note should be taken that the Remote ACR P2P settings
must have this address set in “Remote ACR LAN Address” field.
Subnet Mask Must be the same on both reclosers. Subnet Mask -
Default Gateway This field defines an IP address of the node or router for access to the network. Default Gateway -
Should be left as default, unless IP of peer device uses a different IP/subnet
mask combination.
IPv6
Obtain an IPv6 This field defines if the IP address must be automatically assigned by the other
address communication party. In case of ACO, the corresponding (Remote) recloser Yes/No Yes
automatically cannot assign the IP address and this field must be set to NO.
Use the following
This setting allows the user to specify a fixed IP address for the cubicle. Yes/No No
IPv6 Address
IPv6 Address This field defines the assigned address of This ACR. The IP address can be IPv6 address -
set to any value. Note should be taken that the Remote ACR P2P settings
must have this address set in “Remote ACR LAN Address” field.
Subnet prefix Length Must be the same on both reclosers. 1 – 128 64

Default Gateway This field defines an IP address of the node or router for access to the network. Default Gateway -
Should be left as default, unless IP of peer device uses a different IP/subnet
mask combination.

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6.2.2. LAN Port Settings

LAN Settings
Item Description Range Default
Connection Type Enables/Disables LAN port Disabled/LAN Disabled
Device Mode This field define if port is treated as Local or Remote User. Local/Remote Remote
IPv4
Obtain an IPv4 This field defines if the IP address must be automatically assigned by the other
address communication party. In the case of ACO, the corresponding (Remote) recloser cannot Yes/No No
automatically assign the IP address and this field must be set to NO.
Use the following This setting allows the user to specify a fixed IP address for the cubicle. Must be set for
Yes/No Yes
IPv4 Address ACO.
IP Address This field defines the assigned address of This ACR. The IP address can be set to any IPv4 address -
value. Note should be taken that the Remote ACR P2P settings must have this address
set in “Remote ACR LAN Address” field.
Subnet Mask Must be the same on both reclosers. Subnet Mask -
Default Gateway This field defines an IP address of the node or router for access to the network. Should Default -
be left as default, unless IP of peer device uses a different IP/subnet mask combination. Gateway
IPv6
Obtain an IPv6 This field defines if the IP address must be automatically assigned by the other
address communication party. In the case of ACO, the corresponding (Remote) recloser cannot Yes/No No
automatically assign the IP address and this field must be set to NO.
Use the following This setting allows the user to specify a fixed IP address for the cubicle. Must be set for
Yes/No Yes
IPv4 Address ACO.
IPv6 Address This field defines the assigned address of This ACR. The IP address can be set to any IPv6 address -
value. Note should be taken that the Remote ACR P2P settings must have this address
set in “Remote ACR LAN Address” field.
Subnet prefix Length Must be the same on both reclosers. 1 – 128 64
Default Gateway This field defines an IP address of the node or router for access to the network. Should Default -
be left as default, unless IP of peer device uses a different IP/subnet mask combination. Gateway

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6.2.3. WLAN Port configuration

When using WLAN for Peer-to-Peer communication there are two options:
1. One ACR can be configured as a Client and the other as an Access Point.
2. An external router can be used which acts as the Access Point and both ACRs can be configured as
Clients.
WLAN Access Point Configuration

WLAN AP Settings
Item Description Range Default
Connection Type Enables/disable communication port Disabled/WLAN Disabled
Device Mode This field define if port is treated as Local or Remote User. Local/Remote Remote
Connection Mode Sets AP or client connection mode Access Point/Client Access Point
Wi-Fi Tx Power Wi-Fi Tx Power Low/Medium/High Low
IPv4
Provide IP Address The access point provides an IP address automatically to the Yes/No Yes
Automatically other ACR. Does not apply to IPv6.
IP Address Allows the user to specify a fixed IPv4 address for the ACR. IPv4 Address 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask Not configurable NA 255.255.255.0
IPv6
IPv6 Address Allows the user to specify a fixed IPv6 address for the ACR. IPv6 Address Fe80∷2
Subnet prefix Length Must be the same on both reclosers. 1 – 128 64
Network Name (SSID) Enter Network Name for the ACR. String of up to 32 NOJA-#Relay
characters including any Serial Number#
special characters
Hide the Wireless Network Hide the Wireless Network Enable/Disable Disabled
Network Authentication Select the type of network authentication to be used. WPA2 Personal WPA2 Personal
WPA Personal
Data Encryption Select the encryption method to use over the connection. TKIP TKIP
AES
Network Key Enter a network key 8 to 40 characters 12345678
Confirm Network Key Re-enter the network key to confirm it is correct. 8 to 40 characters -
Channel Number Channel Number 1-13 1

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WLAN Client Configuration

WLAN Client Settings

Item Description Range Default
Connection Type Enables/disable communication port Disabled/WLAN Disabled
Device Mode This field define if port is treated as Local or Remote User. Local/Remote Remote
Connection Mode Sets AP or client connection mode Access Point/Client Access Point
Wi-Fi Tx Power Wi-Fi Tx Power Low/Medium/High Low
IPv4
Obtain an IPv4 Address The ACR will obtain an IP address automatically from the Yes/No Yes
Automatically other ACR or router.
Use the following IPv4 This setting allows the user to specify a fixed IPv4 address Yes/No No
Address for the ACR.
IP Address Enter an IP address for the ACR. IPv4 address -
Subnet Mask Enter a subnet mask. Subnet Mask -
Default Gateway Enter a default gateway Default Gateway -
IPv6
Obtain an IPv6 Address The ACR will obtain an IP address automatically from the Yes/No Yes
Automatically other ACR or router.
Use the following IPv6 This setting allows the user to specify a fixed IPv6 address Yes/No No
Address for the ACR.
IP Address Enter an IP address for the ACR. IPv6 address ∷
Subnet Mask Enter a subnet mask. 1 – 128 64
Default Gateway Enter a default gateway Default Gateway ∷
Network Name (SSID) Enter Network Name for the SSID you are connecting to. String of up to 32 -
characters
Network Authentication Select the type of network authentication to be used. WPA2 Personal/ WPA2 Personal
WPA Personal
Data Encryption Select the encryption method to use over the connection. TKIP/AES TKIP
Network Key Enter network key for the SSID you are connecting to. 8 to 40 characters -
Confirm Network Key Re-enter the network key to confirm it is correct. 8 to 40 characters -

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6.2.4. Mobile Network Port configuration

Mobile Network Settings

Item Description Range Default
Connection Type Enables/Disables the port Disables/Mobile network Disabled
Device Mode This field define if port is treated as Local or Remote Local/Remote Remote
User.
IP Version IP Protocol version IPv4/IPv6 IPv4
IPv4
Obtain an IPv4 Address The modem will obtain an IP address automatically Yes/No Yes
Automatically from the network using the DHCP protocol.
Use the following IPv4 Address This setting allows the user to specify a fixed IP Yes/No No
address for the cubicle.
IP Address Enter an IP address for the RC cubicle. IP address ∷
Subnet prefix Length Enter the subnet prefix length 1 – 128 64
Default Gateway Enter a default gateway Default Gateway ∷
IPv6
Obtain an IPv6 Address The modem will obtain an IP address automatically Yes/No Yes
Automatically from the network using the DHCP protocol.
Use the following IPv6 Address This setting allows the user to specify a fixed IP Yes/No No
address for the cubicle.
IPv6 Address Enter an IP address for the RC cubicle. IP address -
Subnet Mask Enter a subnet mask. Subnet Mask -
Default Gateway Enter a default gateway Default Gateway -
Use SIM card’s network settings Use SIM card’s network settings Select/Deselect Select
Use the following settings Use the settings specified. Select/Deselect Deselect
Access Point Name (APN) Enter Access Point Name for the RC. String of up to 32 characters -
Username Username String of up to 32 characters -
Password Password String of up to 32 characters -
Confirm Password Confirm Password String of up to 32 characters -
Port Port String of up to 32 characters -
Proxy Proxy String of up to 32 characters -

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6.3. COMMUNICATIONS PORT MONITORING

The quality of P2P communication between the two RC controllers can be monitored on the recloser from
“System Status -> Communication Ports”. In case of communication failure, a warning message “P2PComms
Fail” will be displayed.
SYSTEM STATUS

GENERAL ►WARNING◄ MALFUNCTION

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P2PCOMM Fail

Note: A P2P heartbeat occurs once a second. If a heartbeat is missed 5 consecutive times, a 60 seconds timer starts. If
the connection is not back within the 60 seconds a “P2PCOMM Fail” warning message will be displayed. Otherwise
the timer is reset.
WLAN STATUS

►Status◄ Address Clients

Detected Type WLAN

Configured Type WLAN
Status Access Point Running
Device Mode Remote
Connection Mode Access Point
SSID NOJA-1513021330055

TX RX
Packets 791 123456
Errors 0 163

For details on status on other ports please refer to NOJA-565 SCADA Interface description document.

7. EVENTS AND CRITICAL PARAMETERS REPORTED IN THE EVENT LOG

7.1. ACO END
The following critical parameters have been added to the “ACO End” event in the Event log to support ACO
functionality:
Parameter Definition
OSM Status Incorrect One recloser must be closed, and the other open
UV3 AR Map Incorrect UV3 AR Map must be set to R or L
VRC Mode Incorrect VRC Mode must be set to ABC or RST
ABR On ABR must be turned off (Check to make sure it is ABR On and not ABR enabled)
There is currently a Malfunction or Operational Warning (See list of operational
This Recloser not Healthy
warnings)
Protection is Off Protection must be On
LL or HLT is On LL or HLT must be Off
Peer Comms Failed Peer to peer communication Failed
Prot Settings Changed Protection status changed, or group settings changed
ACO Settings Changed ACO settings changed
Main/ALT/Equal Mode
Main/ALT/Equal Mode Incorrect
Incorrect
Make Before Break mode
Make Before Break mode Incorrect
Incorrect

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Parameter Definition
Remote Recloser not Healthy Remote recloser is not healthy
Operator Trip Recloser tripped by operator
Prot Lockout ACO turned off due to protection operation of recloser
Close/Trip Failed ACO turned off due to one of the OSMs failing to operate
AR Timer Active Auto Reclose Timer is active
Operator ACO was turned off manually by the user from any source
Critical Error - Close Both Illegal close of both reclosers
Remote recloser ACO was turned off because the remote recloser turned ACO off
ACO was turned off because load remained live after ACO time during ACO
Load Live
operation
The ACO has timed out because the remote recloser has not responded or
ACO Enable Timeout
refused to turn ACO on
UV is Off Under Voltage protection element is Off.
Close Blocking Close request is blocked.
Protection operation is blocked due to OV3 when Moving Average Mode is
Protection Open Blocking enabled and on a close OV3 pickup is present on either side of the recloser.
Does not apply to any other protection element.
For single triple switchgear, the ACR is unhealthy if the single triple mode is not
Single Triple Mode
set to 3Phase Trip/3 Phase Lockout.
Sectionaliser Mode is Enabled Sectionaliser must be disabled in order to enable the ACO.
Synchronisation is Enabled Synchronisation must be disabled in order to enable ACO.
CBF Recloser detected failure to operate after open initiated.

7.2. OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

The following conditions of the recloser and controller have been defined as Operational Warnings which can
prevent OSM recloser from operating and will result in ACO turned Off.
Operational Warnings Definition
Close Request Failed Recloser failed to Close on Close Request from any source
Open Request Failed Recloser failed to Open on Trip Request from any source
OSM Coil Isolated OSM Coil of the recloser in Open position is isolated
Shutdown The Controller is in shutdown mode
SIM Caps Not Charged SIM Capacitors not charged to the required voltage

8. INDICATION SIGNALS
The following is a list of indication signals to support the ACO functionality.

TYPE: OPEN
Open(ACO) Open due to ACO being initiated
TYPE: CLOSED
Closed(ACO) Closed due to ACO being initiated
TYPE: STATUS
ACO On Auto Change Over is ON
TYPE: WARNING
ACO Unhealthy Conditions detected not to allow an ACO operation

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ANNEX A: RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF RECLOSERS FOR ACO SCHEME

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ANNEX B: EQUAL CONFIGURATION OPERATIONAL DIAGRAM

The following diagram covers the restoration of supply with both ACOs in Equal configuration. Note that “first”
and “second” are simply used to differentiate between the two reclosers and no preference is given for supply.
Also note that the mode, ie “Make before break” and “Break before make”, have no effect on the operation of the
ACO in this configuration.

1(2) 2(2) 3(2)

1

First Source Status

0

Closed

First OSM Status

Open

First OSM
Operational Timer(1)
0

ACO Time
0

Second Source Status

0

Closed

Second OSM Status

Open

Load Supply

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Definition of transitions is given in Table below:

Table 1: Definitions of transitions during ACO when sources are equal
Transition Description
Main Supply Lost
1 Main OSM Operational Timer Starts
Supply to the Load Lost
Main OSM Operational Timer Expires
2 Main OSM Opens
ACO Timer Starts
ACO Timer Expires
3 Alternative OSM closes
Supply to the load restored
Notes:
1. Protection operation time of UV1, UV2, UV3, UV4 Sag, OV1, OV2, OV3, OV4, UF, OF.
2. For lower Operational and ACO times, potential comms delay and OSM operational times need to be
considered.

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ANNEX C: MAIN/ALT CONFIGURATION OPERATIONAL DIAGRAM

C.1 “BREAK BEFORE MAKE” MODE

1(3) 2(3) 3(3) 4(3) 5(3) 6(3)

1

Main Source Status

0

Closed

Main OSM Status

Open

Main OSM
Source Unhealthy
0
Pickup(1,2)

ACO Time

Alt Source Status

0

Closed

Alt OSM Status

Open

Load Supply

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Definition of transitions is given in Table below:

Transition Description
Main Supply Lost
1 Main OSM Operational Timer Starts
Supply to the Load Lost
Main OSM Operational Timer Expires
2 Main OSM Opens
ACO Timer Starts
ACO Timer Expires
3 Alternative OSM closes
Supply to the load restored
Main Supply Restored
4
Main OSM timer(2) starts
Main OSM timer(2) expires
5 Alt OSM Opens
ACO Timer Starts
ACO Timer Expires
6
Main OSM closes
Notes:
1. Protection operation time of UV1, UV2, UV3, OV4 Sag, OV1, OV2, OV3, OV4, UF, OF of Main ACR.
2. ACO functionality has been implemented such that when the main supply is restored, the time set in “UV3 tripping
time” on the Main OSM is used to trigger the restoration algorithm on the Alternate OSM.
3. For lower Operational and ACO times, potential comms delay and OSM operational times need to be considered.

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C.2 “MAKE BEFORE BREAK” MODE

1(3) 2(3) 3(3) 4(3) 5(3) 6(3)

1

Main Source Status

0

Closed

Main OSM Status

Open

Main OSM
Source Unhealthy
0
Pickup(1,2)

ACO Time
0

Alt Source Status

0

Closed

Alt OSM Status

Open

Load Supply

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Definition of transitions is given in Table below:

Transition Description
Main Supply Lost
1 Main OSM Operational Timer Starts
Supply to the Load Lost
Main OSM Operational Timer Expires
2 Main OSM Opens
ACO Timer Starts
ACO Timer Expires
3 Alternative OSM closes
Supply to the load restored
Main Supply Restored
4
Main OSM timer(2) starts
Main OSM timer(2) expires
5 Main OSM Closes Warning:
ACO Timer Starts Parallel operation
ACO Timer Expires during this period
6
Alt OSM Opens
Notes:
1. Protection operation time of UV1, UV2, UV3, OV4 Sag, OV1, OV2, OV3, OV4, UF, OF of Main ACR.
2. ACO functionality has been implemented such that when the main supply is restored, the time set in “UV3 tripping
time” on the Main OSM is used to trigger the restoration algorithm on the Alternate OSM.
3. For lower Operational and ACO times, potential comms delay and OSM operational times need to be considered.

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ANNEX D: RECOMMENDED SETUP SEQUENCE AND CHECK SHEET

This is guideline for the setting up the Auto Change Over. This table can be used as a basis for check sheet.
No Step definition Completed Comments
1. This ACR is Equal / Main / Alt
2. ACO Time is _____ seconds
Correct Rated System Voltage is set in System
3. YES / NO
Settings
4. Protection Group to be used in ACO 1/2/3/4
UV1 / UV2 / UV3 / UV4 At least UV3
5. Protection Elements to be used as part of ACO Sag/ OV1 / OV2 / OV3/ element must be
OV4/ UF / OF used
From “System Status - > Protection - > Protection
6. Global Settings” turn appropriate protection UV / OV / UF / OF
elements ON.
7. Connect Comm Equipment/link between two RC-10
Go to “System Settings -> Protocol Settings ->
8.
P2PComms”
9. Set Peer To Peer Comms to Enable
10. Select Comm Port USB A / B / C or LAN
11. Program Remote ACR IP Address IP 10.0.0.__
Go To “System Settings -> Port Settings –> USB
12.
X/LAN”
13. Set Connection Type to LAN
14. Select Appropriate Device Mode Local / Remote
15. Set Obtain IP Address Automatically to NO
16. Set IP address for THIS device IP 10.0.0.__
Must match
17. Set Subnet Mask ___.___.___.___ corresponding
device
Confirm Corresponding Device in ACO scheme
18. YES / NO
configured accordingly
Confirm that reclosers are in correct state
19.
(Open/Closed)
From “System Status –> Measurements” check that
20.
voltage measurement on the recloser
From “System Status - > ACO” confirm that Source
Source Health OK/Fail
21. Health and Peer Comms on This ACR and Remote
P2PComm OK/Fail
ACR reported OK
22. Turn Protection ON in both Reclosers
23. Wait for “AR Time Active” Message to clear
24. Turn ACO ON
This table must be used as a guide only and shall be adapted to the specific requirements of each customer.
The recloser controller contains a number of other settings and parameters which may affect the operation. This
is for ACO related parameters only based on Ethernet connection on USB Port C.

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