ARCO 400

Universal test set for recloser controls

© OMICRON 18 September 2017

Background

A recloser includes all elements of a protection system:

> Circuit breaker (single or 3-pole)
> Protection (recloser control)
> Sensors (CT, VT)
> Power supply / battery Breaker / sensors

> Communication (opt.)

Electronic control unit

Recloser controls use similar functions as relays

in substations and require testing as well

Battery

Control cable

© OMICRON Page 2
Controller testing vs relay testing

> Relays are typically operating in substations with more or less constant
environmental conditions
> Recloser controls are operating outdoor under varying environmental
conditions and thus age a lot faster

VS

Substation relays Recloser controls

© OMICRON Page 4
Controller testing approach

> Control cable interface on recloser controller leading to the recloser includes
all signals required for testing:

> Currents
> Voltages
> Trip and close signals
> Circuit breaker auxillary contacts
> Using smart adapters to connect ARCO 400
to the controller allows a test setup in less
than a minute

Plug-and-play cable connection

© OMICRON Page 5
A detailed view on ARCO 400
Your benefits

> Ensure proper operation of a recloser control – only in a few minutes

> Plug-and-play technology for quick and easy testing of any recloser control,
no rewiring - no faulty wiring
> Rugged design and usable in harsh weather conditions
> Compact and lightweight
> Wireless control option
> GPS synchronized automated distribution scheme tests
> Easy-to-use software and test plans to reduce testing time, no special
training required

© OMICRON Page 7
Front view
10 kg (22 lbs)
200 x 349 x 455 mm (7.9 x 13.7 x 17.9 in˝)

USB and
Ethernet interfaces

LEDs indicating breaker positions

for each phase

Push buttons to change

recloser status 3 x 12.5 A
6 x 8 V (6 x 150 V optional)
6 binary inputs
Safe and touch-proof 9 binary outputs
test interface

© OMICRON Page 8
Optimized for outdoor usage
Changeable dust filters

Shock absorbing material

Float mounted unit

Operating from
Rugged enclosure -10°C to +50°C
(14°F to 122°F)

© OMICRON Page 9
Plug-and-play test connection

> Wide range of controller adapters for testing various recloser and
sectionalizer controls – all equipped with OMICRON Smart Connect
technology
> Self-configuring breaker simulator for basic and instant trip/close checks
without software through the controller‘s OPEN/CLOSE buttons

© OMICRON Page 10
Controller Adapter

Pin Switch type Controller Adapter

count
10 G&W Viper SP SEL 351RS Kestrel RVP2
T&B Elastimold MVR
14 Cooper NOVA Eaton/Cooper Form 4C, 4D, 5, 6 RST2
G&W Viper S SEL 351R, 651R, 651RA,...
T&B Elastimold MVR
19 Cooper NOVA Eaton/Cooper Form 4C, 4D, 5, 6 RCP2
G&W Viper S SEL 651R
24 Arteche smART RC Arteche smart P500 RAR2

24 ABB GridShield ABB RER620 RGS2

24 ABB OVR/VR3S ABB PCD ROV2

SEL 651R
24 Schneider N-/U-/RL-/ Schneider ADVC RNU2
W-Series Nu-lec PTCC

© OMICRON Page 11
Controller Adapter

Pin Switch type Controller Adapter

count
24 S&C ScadaMate S&C 5801 RSM2
S&C 6801
26 Cooper NOVA-TS/STS Eaton/Cooper Form 5, 6 RCS2
SEL 651R
32 NOJA OSM NOJA RC10 RNO2

32 Tavrida OSM Tavrida RC 05 RTA2

32 Tavrida OSM Tavrida RTO2

SEL 651R
32 G&W Viper ST/LT SEL 651R RVT2
T&B Elastimold MVR
42 G&W Viper ST/LT SEL 651R RMI2
Tavrida OSM AI_4
T&B Elastimold MVR

© OMICRON Page 12
ARCO Control test workflow

Define fault
Execute
Select tool and assessment
and save results
parameters

© OMICRON Page 13
ARCO Control
> Easy-to-use software with guided user interface
and step by step instructions
> Runs on Windows PC and Android tablet
Test tools for all relevant functions:
Analog Output Check: output of
analog test quantities to perform
simple wiring checks.
Pick-Up: test thresholds of
recloser and sectionalizer control
functions.
Direct: set individual magnitudes,
phase angle and frequency of all
outputs for manual testing,
troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
© OMICRON
Tripping Sequence: functionality
check by simulating a full sequence
to lockout, a successful reclose or
coordination with a downstream
device.
Trip Time Characteristics: check the
operating characteristics and the
switching logic between a fast and
slow curve.
Restoration: test voltage controlled
functions used in automated
distribution restoration schemes.
Page 14
Flexible operation

> Convenient control via:

> Ethernet (PC)
> USB (PC)
> WiFi (PC or Android tablet - with WiFi USB stick)

© OMICRON Page 15
Standardize testing procedures

> Create test plans using ReCoPlan (1) in just a few minutes
> Execute in ARCO Control (2) and receive one combined report with test results (3)
1
HTML
XML

© OMICRON Page 16
Distribution automation scheme testing

> Time-synchronize multiple ARCO 400 with CMGPS 588

> RelaySimTest to inject into the controller units involved in the distribution
automation scheme
> Verify protection AND communication

© OMICRON Page 17
 ARCO 400

> Improved reliability of recloser controls by appropriate testing

> Plug-and-play solution for quick and easy testing of any recloser control
> Rugged design and usable in harsh weather conditions
> Compact and lightweight
> GPS synchronized automated distribution scheme tests
> Easy-to-use software and test plans
> No special training required

More information on
www.omicronenergy.com/ARCO-400

© OMICRON Page 18