Optimizer 3 Project Guide Form

PROJECT GUIDE : OPTIMIZER3 CIRCUIT BREAKER MONITORING

The INCON® Optimizer3 Circuit Breaker Monitor delivers advanced automated reporting of all critical circuit breaker diagnostics to ensure uptime and facilitate predictive maintenance. The Optimizer3 is ideal for high-voltage, live or dead-tank, oil, vacuum or gas circuit breakers. 

By filling out the questionnaire below, you will receive a summary of Franklin Electric’s recommendations to effectively manage your circuit breaker assets.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION

 

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

 

 

CIRCUIT BREAKER MONITORING CAPABILITIES

 

CIRCUIT BREAKER MONITORING CAPABILITIES

Select the variables below that are intended to be monitored.

 

BREAKER INFORMATION

 

BREAKER INFORMATION

 

Other Questions

 

Other Questions

Operating Mechanism

Operating Mechanism

Does the breaker have a single mechanism for all three poles or does each pole have a separate mechanism?
Is it “Independent Pole Operated” (IPO) or Electrically-Ganged? Note: If the breaker is IPO, then one Optimizer per pole is needed. If the breaker is Electrically-Ganged, one Optimizer can be used on all 3 poles.

Trip Coils

Trip Coils

Does the breaker mechanism have dual (redundant) trip coils (TC1, TC2)?
Is there a requirement (such as NPCC Directory #4) preventing the trip circuits from being wired to the same device? Note: If yes, the OM-TCI is needed.

The Optimizer3 can be wired directly to both trip coils.

 

The Optimizer3 can be wired directly to both trip coils.

 

The OM-TCI Trip Circuit Isolator is needed between trip coil 2 and the Optimizer3.

 

The OM-TCI Trip Circuit Isolator is needed between trip coil 2 and the Optimizer3.

 

Insulating Medium

Insulating Medium

Does the breaker use Oil or Vacuum as an insulating medium?
Do you want to monitor the air pressure?

NOTE: This is confirmation you wish to monitor the SF6 Gas Pressure, as indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

NOTE: This is confirmation you wish to monitor the SF6 Gas Pressure, as indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

NOTE: This is confirmation you wish to monitor the SF6 Gas Density, as indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

NOTE: This is confirmation you wish to monitor the SF6 Gas Density, as indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

NOTE: This is confirmation you wish to monitor the SF6 Gas Pressure and the SF6 Gas Density, as indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

NOTE: This is confirmation you wish to monitor the SF6 Gas Pressure and the SF6 Gas Density, as indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

NOTE: This is confirmation you do not wish to monitor the SF6 Gas Pressure or the SF6 Gas Density, as indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

NOTE: This is confirmation you do not wish to monitor the SF6 Gas Pressure or the SF6 Gas Density, as indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

Gas Pressure Gauge

Gas Pressure Gauge

Does the breaker have a single gas pressure gauge for all three tanks, or does each tank have a gauge? Note: If there is a gas pressure gauge for each tank, then 3 pressure (PSDP) or density (DSAP) sensors will be needed, along with 3 sensor adaptors.

Fill Port

Fill Port

 

MONITORING 

As indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

MONITORING 

As indicated in the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

NOTE: This is confirmation you have not selected SF6 Gas Moisture, Interrupter Contact Life, Interrupter Tanks Heaters, Cabinet Heater, Mechanism Charging Motor, Generic DC Voltage, Generic Pressure, or Generic Temperature from the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

NOTE: This is confirmation you have not selected SF6 Gas Moisture, Interrupter Contact Life, Interrupter Tanks Heaters, Cabinet Heater, Mechanism Charging Motor, Generic DC Voltage, Generic Pressure, or Generic Temperature from the Circuit Breaker Monitoring Capabilities section above.

 

SF6 Gas Moisture

SF6 Gas Moisture

Is there a desire to monitor the SF6 gas moisture, in addition to pressure/density? Note: Dew Point Sensors must be mounted as close to the SF6 tanks as possible for accurate measurements. They should not be mounted on the fill port, at the end of a long, narrow pipe.

Interrupter Contact Life

Interrupter Contact Life

Calculating the correct CT Pickup Coil Size for the Bushing CT Secondary Current

Calculating the correct CT Pickup Coil Size for the Bushing CT Secondary Current

Length of Pickup Coil Cables needed?
Part Number CT-20 CT-30 CT-50 CT-100 CT-160 CT-250 CT-400 CT-800
Full Scale Rating (A) 20 30 50 100 160 250 400 800
Range (A) 1.4-20 2.1-30 3.5-50 7-100 11.2-160 17.5-250 28-400 56-800

 

Example:

  • Maximum Short-Circuit Current = 35,000 Amps,
  • Bushing CT Ratio = 1200:5
  • Reduce 1200:5 CT Ratio to 240:1
  • 35,000 Primary Amps divided by 240 = 145.8 Secondary Amps
  • Select the CT Pickup Coil with a Range that encompasses the calculated Secondary Amperage from the table.
Part Number CT-20 CT-30 CT-50 CT-100 CT-160 CT-250 CT-400 CT-800
Full Scale Rating (A) 20 30 50 100 160 250 400 800
Range (A) 1.4-20 2.1-30 3.5-50 7-100 11.2-160 17.5-250 28-400 56-800

 

Example:

  • Maximum Short-Circuit Current = 35,000 Amps,
  • Bushing CT Ratio = 1200:5
  • Reduce 1200:5 CT Ratio to 240:1
  • 35,000 Primary Amps divided by 240 = 145.8 Secondary Amps
  • Select the CT Pickup Coil with a Range that encompasses the calculated Secondary Amperage from the table.

Interrupter Tanks Heaters

Interrupter Tanks Heaters

Do the interrupter tanks have heaters, controlled by a thermostat?
Do you want to monitor the heaters? Note: If yes, a UPSM-241 is needed.

Cabinet Heater Circuits

Cabinet Heater Circuits

Are any of the cabinet heaters controlled by a thermostat?

Note: A UPSM-241 is needed for each cabinet heater circuit with a thermostat. An OM-ACCT is needed for each cabinet heater circuit without thermostat.

 

Note: A UPSM-241 is needed for each cabinet heater circuit with a thermostat. An OM-ACCT is needed for each cabinet heater circuit without thermostat.

 

  

  

Mechanism Charging Motor

Mechanism Charging Motor

Is the mechanism charging motor powered by AC or DC? Note: An OM-ACCT is needed to monitor AC-powered motors. An OM-DCCT is needed to monitor DC-powered motors.

Generic DC Voltage Monitoring

Generic DC Voltage Monitoring

Note: DC voltage 0-150VDC, use OM-DCVT 

Note: DC voltage 0-150VDC, use OM-DCVT 

Generic Pressure Monitoring

Generic Pressure Monitoring

Generic Temperature Monitoring

Generic Temperature Monitoring

NOTE: Temperature -40o C to +120o C, use OM-TS.

 

NOTE: Temperature -40o C to +120o C, use OM-TS.

 

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Alarm Status & Monitoring Data

Alarm Status & Monitoring Data

Do you plan to connect the Optimizer3 to your substation network to retrieve alarm status and monitoring data?

Note: DNP3 is the only data retrieval protocol available.

Note: DNP3 is the only data retrieval protocol available.

Optimizer3 Mounting

Optimizer3 Mounting

Where will the Optimizer3 be mounted?

Magnetic Mounting

Magnetic Mounting

Do you want to magnetically-mount or screw-mount the Optimizer3 to your cabinet or panel?