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OSM
PRODUCT GUIDE
OSM AUTOMATIC
CIRCUIT RECLOSER
15kV, 27kV & 38kV Models
1. Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models Introduction

INTRODUCTION

The OSM15, OSM27 and OSM38 automatic

circuit reclosers are designed for use on overhead
distribution lines as well as distribution substation
applications for all voltage classes up to 15kV,
27kV and 38kV respectively.

The OSM tanks are manufactured from stainless

steel and powder coated a light grey colour.

The product is supplied complete with an RC

control and communications cubicle. The RC
control cubicle provides all the protection, data
logging and communications functions in a single
device. The OSM has been designed for use as
a stand alone device that is easily integrated into
distribution automation and remote control schemes
using the in-built communications capability.

The product has been extensively type tested

by independent laboratories to ensure long life
and reliability under the harshest environmental OSM recloser and Control and
Communications Cubicle
conditions. The OSM automatic circuit recloser
is the only solid di-electric insulated recloser
to provide controlled arc fault venting and the
independent testing provides verification of this The in-built user configurable distribution
important safety feature. automation functionality can be used with or without
a communications system and will reduce outage
The product uses technology developed and time and increase profitability in your network.
refined over the last decade.

OSM15 Three Phase OSM27 Three Phase OSM38 Three Phase

OSM15 Two Phase OSM27 Two Phase OSM38 Two Phase

OSM15 Single Phase OSM27 Single Phase OSM38 Single Phase

Introduction Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models 2. 1.

OVERVIEW

The OSM15, OSM27 and OSM38 automatic The status of the recloser is also reflected by
circuit reclosers incorporate vacuum interrupters microswitches connected to the control electronics.
inside solid dielectric insulated poles which are The electronic circuit board where the microswitch
housed within the arc fault venting designed, is fitted has no active elements which dramatically
stainless steel tank. This ensures maximum life improves impulse immunity.
and reliability with a fully insulated arrangement
inside the long life housing. The main circuit bushings are manufactured from
UV stable silicone rubber, providing a high creepage
Voltage is measured on all six (6) bushings for distance silicone bushing extension, which is
the three phase devices or on four (4) bushings completed with optional termination accessories.
for the two phase device or on two (2) bushings
for the single phase device. Current is measured The magnetic actuators are operated from stored
on all three (3) phases or two (2) phase or single energy charged capacitors located in the RC10
phase using current transformers. control cubicle. There is a rating plate located
on the side of the tank that provides tank rating
Each phase of the recloser mechanism is operated details in accordance with the requirements of
by an individual magnetic actuator. In three phase ANSI C37.60. There is an earthing point on the
and two phase operation the magnetic actuators side of the tank.
are mechanically interlocked to guarantee correct
operation. The device is latched in the closed The OSM is supplied with tin plated brass
position by magnetic latching and each magnetic cable connectors on each bushing. The cable
actuator uses a single coil. connectors can be supplied in the form of tunnel
terminals to suit cable up to 260mm2 or 2 hole
The recloser can be mechanically tripped using NEMA cable palms.
the yellow mechanical hook stick operated lever
in the base of the tank. The device Open/Close The cross sectional diagrams below detail the
indication, also located in the base of the tank, OSM tank configuration and main components.
uses a green ‘0’ to designate contacts are open
and a red ‘I’ to designate contacts closed.

1. Vacuum Interrupter 9. Current Transformer (position varies with model)

2. Insulated Drive Rod 10 . Capacitively Coupled Voltage Sensor
3. Magnetic Actuator 11. Opening spring
4. Aromatic Epoxy Resin Housing 12 . Ceramic Breather
5. Silicone Rubber Bushing Boot 13. Mechanical Trip Ring
6. Cable Connector
7. Stainless Steel Tank
8. Auxiliary Switches

OSM Cross Sectional Diagram

3. Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models Introduction

RC10 CONTROL &

COMMUNICATIONS CUBICLE

The RC10 control and communications cubicle

provides directional overcurrent, earth fault and
sensitive earth fault relay, auto reclosing relay,
instantaneous metering, event log, demand logger
and remote terminal unit (RTU) for remote control
in a single package.

The operator control panel is provided with a large

backlit LCD display and keypad to provide fast
navigation and local control.

The panel menus are presented in descriptive

text which provides ease of use for operators and
reduces the learning curve.

The control cubicle has three (3) main modules:

■■ The operator panel module which provides

the Human Machine Interface (HMI). RC10 Control &
Communications Cubicle
■■ The Switch Interface Module (SIM) provides
power management, battery charging and IP66/NEMA 4 Vandal proof
incorporates the capacitors that provide the cable housing
tripping and closing energy to the OSM tank.
■■ The Relay module includes the main
microprocessor and provides DSP functionality. coating that provides a 16°C reduction in internal
temperature when the cubicle is exposed to 1.1kW
Temperature compensated float charging is of solar radiation.
provided to the sealed lead acid batteries located
in the RC10 control cubicle. The entry point for the control cable is housed
within a vandal-proof enclosure and the cubicle
There is space provided inside the control cubicle door has a three point handle locking mechanism
to install any communications equipment to be making it extremely difficult to break into.
connected to the in built RTU or I/O module.
The battery provides power while there is loss
The equipment has been designed for the RC10 of auxiliary supply and allows the shutdown of
control cubicle to operate over a temperature range the device in an orderly fashion if there is a
of -40 to +55°C inside the IP66 sealed enclosure. prolonged loss of AC. The user can carry out
a battery test manually or remotely at a regular
The cubicle is constructed from of powder coated configurable time interval.
stainless steel for a long maintenance free lifetime.
The roof features a ceramic based insulating
Introduction Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models 4.

PROTECTION

The Automatic Circuit Recloser (ACR) is used

as a circuit breaker that trips when a fault is
detected and has in-built functionality which
allows automatic restoration of power based on
user configuration.

Protection elements and additional settings such

as Temporary Time Addition, Cold Load Pickup
and Inrush Restraints allow effective customising
of protection to match system characteristics and
to suit various network configurations.

The ACR includes Negative Phase Sequence

(NPS) protection which allows detection of a
broken conductor.

Live Load blocking is also available which is useful

in preventing backfeed or unsynchronised loads
from being connected to the main network.

The recloser can also be configured as a fault Local Control Panel

passage indicator by placing it in Alarm Mode.

The ACR can be used as a traditional Sectionaliser.

In this instance the fault is detected and counted ■■ Voltage Protection Element
but the fault is interrupted by an upstream device. • Phase undervoltage balanced element
(UV1)
NOJA has enhanced this functionality by allowing • Line-to-Line Undervoltage Element (UV2)
the recloser to perform a protection trip on the last • Loss of Supply (UV3)
count to reduce the number of operations of the • Voltage Sag Protection (UV4 Sag)
upstream device. • Phase (OV1) & Line-to-Line (OV2)
Over Voltage
Protection Features include: ■■ Frequency Protection Element
■■ 4 Independent Protection Groups ■■ Voltage reclose control with automatic
• Each group contains independent back feed restoration provides loop
protection settings for each direction automation functionality.
■■ Directional Overcurrent, Negative Phase ■■ Zone Sequence Co-ordination
Sequence and Earth Fault protection ■■ Cold Load Pickup
■■ Inverse Time Protection ■■ Inrush Restraint
• Independent Curve Selection for Forward ■■ Temporary Time Addition
& Reverse Direction • Provides a stepped time delay to
• 4 x IEC255 Curves automatically isolate faulted sections in
• 8 x ANSI Curves a feeder or correct grading of devices
• User Defined Curves in series.
• 42 x Custom Curves ■■ Duty Cycle
■■ Definite Time Protection ■■ Reclosing Times
• 1-120 seconds ■■ Auto Reclose
• Time Resolution 0.01 seconds • User configurable 1-4 trips to lockout,
■■ High set Instantaneous element independently settable for overcurrent
■■ Directional Sensitive Earth Fault Protection earth fault, sensitive earth fault and
• Current Setting Range 1-80A voltage protection.
• 1-80A option available ■■ Live Line Function & Hot Line Tag Function
• Setting Resolution 0.5A ■■ Harmonic Protection
• Definite Time 0-120 seconds ■■ Advanced Automation
• Time Resolution 0.01 seconds ■■ Advance Programmable Logic
5. Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models Introduction

MEASUREMENT

Voltage is measured on each bushing and current modem. The onboard radio power supply is rated
is measured on each phase of the OSM recloser at 12V 20W.
using capacitively coupled voltage sensors and
current transformers. I/O modules with eight (8) user configurable
Phase to Earth Voltage: inputs and eight (8) user configurable outputs can
Range 0.3 - 22.0kV, Accuracy ± 1% or ± 0.1kV be ordered as options in the RC10 control. Up to
Phase to Phase Voltage: two I/O modules can be fitted extending this to
Range 0.5 - 38.0kV, Accuracy ± 2% or ± 0.1kV sixteen inputs and sixteen outputs.
Phase Current:
Range 0 - 800A, Accuracy ± 1% or ± 4A User Constructed Logic Expressions provide
Residual Current: custom user functions. Evaluated (true/false)
Range 0 - 100A, Accuracy ± 5% or ± 0.5A logic expressions initiate actions, activate SCADA
Active, Reactive and Total Power: points, turn on or off I/O output relays and/or turn
Range 10 - 800A, 4.5 - 38kV, Accuracy ± 2%
Active, Reactive and Energy: on other additional expressions. 32 logic channels
Range 10 - 800A, 4.5 - 38kV, Accuracy ± 2% and variables are available.
Frequency:
Range 46-55Hz, 55-65Hz Three (3) user configurable relay digital inputs are
Accuracy at dF/dT < 0.2Hz/s: ± 0.025Hz included as standard.
Range 46-55Hz, 55-65Hz
Accuracy at dF/dT < 0.5Hz/s: ± 0.05Hz CMS allows both local and remote download of
Power Factor: settings to a device including communication and
Range 0-1, Accuracy ± 0.02 protection settings and switchgear coefficients.
REMOTE CONTROL & Automation DATA LOGS
The Control and Management Software (CMS) is Close Open (CO) and Event Logs are accessible
a software package that runs on a PC and is used from the LCD display. These include critical
to configure and interrogate the RC-10 control operation data such as close open operations,
cubicle both locally and remotely. fault types, phase and peak level of fault current.
Event logs are time and date stamped to 0.0001
A USB front panel interface is provided on the sec resolution.
RC10 for local engineering access. Remote control
systems such as CMS can connect to the RC10 CMS which provides additional information such as
using a number of interfaces which include: RS232, a full log of all operational history including setting
USB and Ethernet. Serial connections offer 300- changes, operations and fault history. The fault
115200bps and both full and half duplex modes. history logs include 50 cycles of pre-trip history to
USB ports can be configured for Serial, Wi-fi and allow analysis of the fault propagation.
LAN. The Ethernet port provides connection to LOAD PROFILE LOG
10/100BaseT networks.
The Load Profile is logged with a user configured
NOJA Power Recloser Application for mobile integration period of either 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60
devices is available for download from the Android and 120 minutes.
and Apple app store, it will run on Android
phones, Android tablets, Apple iPhones and Up to 10000 events can be stored in the
iPads to provide full local and remote control of memory which corresponds to a 417 day, 60
all products connected to the RC10 control and minute, integration period.
communication cubicle.
CMS can be used to upload and plot the data.
DNP3, 2179, IEC61850, IEC60870-5-101 and
104 communications protocols are provided in
the standard product combined with our ability
to engineer new protocols to meet specified
customer requests.

The control cubicle has space to mount a radio or

7. Introduction
Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models

Arc Fault Containment

NOJA Power Automatic recloser complies with arc

fault containment and venting standards. If failure
occurs, internal arcing is contained and any gases
generated are safely vented.

NOJA Power’s Patent Arc fault contained

and vented design is in accordance with the
requirements of IEC62271-2011 Clause 6.106
Arc fault containment testing
and  Annex AA; the efficacy of this important
safety feature has been verified as part of full type
testing by independent test laboratories such as
KEMA in the Netherlands.

NOJA Power OSM range of reclosers use solid

dielectric insulation instead of the environmentally
unfriendly oil or sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
gas used in older products. The stainless steel
enclosure forms the only solid dielectric unit with
Arc fault containment DESIGN
controlled arc venting on the market.
NOJA Power is committed to quality, environmental
responsibility and safety in servicing its customers

KEMA High Current Test Laboratory

KEma Type Test Certificate

Quality, Environmental & Safety

Certification

and has been certified to the following standards:

AS/NZS ISO 9001, AS/NZS ISO 14001, AS/
NZS 4801 and OHSAS 18001.
Finite Element Analysis
NOJA Power’s SF6-free Automatic Recloser is a
key environmental initiative using solid dielectric
Finite Element Analysis insulation to reduce environmental footprint. SF6
Load-break switches gas has a potent global
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on insulation warming potential of 23,900 times that of CO2 so
systems is conducted using ANSYS to optimise and by selecting NOJA Power’s SF6-free ACRs, would
minimise electrical stresses inside solid dielectric allow utilities to reduce environmental footprint.
material on the surface of insulators in the air.
NOJA Power’s OSM reclosers have been subjected
FEA analysis addresses the following issues: to full type testing by independent test laboratories
• Partial discharge such as DNV GL (KEMA) in the Netherlands and
• Impulse withstand have been certified to the latest standards, IEC
• Longevity due to surface degradation 62271-111/IEEE C37.60.
 9. Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models Introduction

InteroperabILITY

The RC10 provides flexible communication options

for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) and to connect the Control and
Management Software (CMS) for engineering
access across serial, modem and Ethernet links.

The Relay module in the RC10 includes

of 3 USB ports, one RS232 port and one
LAN/ Ethernet port.

The ports can be used to provide a wide number

of interfaces such as RS485, RS232, Ethernet,
WiFi, GSM and GPRS modems.

NOJA Power can supply accessories which are

designed and tested to work within the RC10 2 x IO MOdule
specified temperature range of -40°C to +55°C.

The RC10 controller functionality can be extended

by using internal logic expressions, local inputs on functionality and provide remote I/O when not
the Relay module and up to two optional Input/ using the built in SCADA functionality.
Output Modules.
The CMS configuration software is used to
Each I/O module has eight opto–coupled inputs create the logic expressions, program the I/O
and eight voltage free contact outputs with modules and the local inputs using available
normally open and normally closed contacts. control and indication signals. CMS is also
The modules can be used to control or monitor used to create a subset of data points available
external equipment, implement custom automation for Protocol configuration.

IO Module

Local Panel

RC10
RELAY MODULE
Remote Panel
(maximum length 120m)

CMS on Computer
Radio Module

RS485 RS232 Wireless Ethernet

Module Module Module Module
Introduction Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models 8.

FIELD Safety

NOJA Power Automatic recloser comes with a

free software app which enhances electrical utility
field engineers’ job safety by enabling wireless
remote control.

NOJA Power Recloser App, available free from

Android and Apple App Store runs on Android
and Apple’s handheld devices. It communicates
via a Wi-Fi link with the Automatic Circuit Recloser
allowing field engineers to control and interrogate
the device without having to climb the pole.

Use of the app improves safety because field

engineers no longer have to undertake a hazardous
climb that is often attempted in poor weather, high
off the ground and close to cables that carry tens
of thousands of volts.

Running on an Android tablets and phones, Apple

iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad® or iPad mini®, the
Recloser App communicates with the NOJA Power
RC10 control and communications cubicle via a
TCP/IP connection.
NOJA Power Recloser Remote App
The app is able to configure and retain the fixed
IP address and port number for each recloser,
which is then stored in a device list that identifies bushings), frequency, power, power factor, power
each unit with a name or code. The engineers can flow direction and energy measurements.
then select, configure, control and interrogate any
recloser from the list providing connections via a In addition, the app also allows the field engineers
fixed line, GPRS, WiMax or Wi-Fi. to control Recloser functionality such as Trip/Close,
Local/Remote, Active Protection Group, Protection
The engineers will be able to read three phase- On/Off, Auto Reclose On/Off, Live Line On/Off and
current and phase-voltage (voltage on all six Earth Fault On/Off among others.

NOJA Power Recloser Remote App NOJA Power Recloser Remote App SCREENS
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OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kVIntroduction

Power Quality Software

NOJA Power’s Power Quality Software (PQS)

automates the analysis of data captured by
NOJA Power’s OSM range Automatic Circuit
Reclosers (ACR) and associated RC10 controllers
allowing engineers to quickly react to problems in
the network.

• PQS allows Engineers to monitor harmonics

caused from:
• Microgeneration systems such as domestic PQS Harmonic Log
roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels
• Charging of electric vehicles
• Electric motors
• Semiconductor-based consumer products

PQS allows utilities to monitor Power Quality and

meet regulation standards avoiding penalties and
protects infrastructure in the event of a harmonics
exceeding a predetermined threshold. The software is
also a valuable tool for companies that want to check
that internal operations are not injecting harmonics PQS Over Current Graph
back into the grid from their spur nor risking damage
through harmonics to their own electrical assets.

Oscillography Data
Multiple channel wave capture of voltage and current.
1600 samples per second. Event triggered data
memory storage.

The RC-10 can capture an oscillogram of the

waveform when a specific event occurs such as a
trip or a close. The amount of waveform captured PQS Harmonic Current Graph
prior to the trigger can be configured by the user.
This ranges from 0 to 80% of the capture prior to the
trigger point. The data can be used to analyse power to calculate SAIDI (System Average Interruption
quality fluctuations. Duration Index), SAIFI (System Average Interruption
Frequency Index) and MAIFI (Momentary Average
Captured data can be stored on internal flash memory Interruption Frequency Index). Both long and short
or external USB drive. interruptions are based on the Loss of Supply
Detection (LSD).
The captured Oscillography files are saved in the
file system in the IEEE Std C37.111-1999 Comtrade Collects long and short interruption information for
Advance Programmable Logic binary. calculating SAIDI, SAIFI and MAIFI.

Harmonics Sag and Swell

The RC-10 measures Total Harmonic Distortion The RC-10 records voltage variations (sags &
(THD), Total Demand Distortion (TDD) and Harmonics swells) occurring outside a user set period of time.
Voltages and Currents up to the 15th Harmonic (800A). Sags & Swell voltages are based on the phase to
earth voltages.
Harmonic data is averaged over 64 cycles and is
made available every 32 cycles. Harmonic data, long and short duration interruptions
and sag/swell logs can be transferred to a USB in
Long and Short Duration Interruption IEEE P1159.3 PQDIF.
The RC-10 stores information relating to long and
short duration interruptions. This information is used The PQS is available to all NOJA Power OSM range
ACR customers, free of charge.
Introduction Product Guide OSM Automatic Circuit Recloser 15kV 27kV 38kV Models 6.

INSTALLATION

Single Phase Pole Mounting Terminal Connectors Three Phase Pole Mounting
Arrangement Arrangement

• Earthing should be in accordance with the

technical manual. Earthing required is a main
earth bond from the tank to earth and a tee-
off to the RC10 control cubicle from this main Two Hole NEMA
Tunnel
earth bond. Minimum 35mm2 earth cable Connector Pad Option
should be used.

• Each HV terminal on the OSM has a tin-

plated brass connector at the end with options
for cable connection as follows:
• A Tunnel terminal arrangement suitable
for cable sizes from 40mm2 to 260mm2.
Cables are secured in the connector with
two hexagon socket screws.

• Two hole cable palms with NEMA

spacing. The cable palms are supplied
with two (2) M12x25mm stainless
steel bolts together with flat and
spring washers. OSM38 Single & Three
Phase Recloser
• Pole mounting brackets and surge arrester
mounting brackets are provided as standard.

• Full installation details are provided in the

technical manual, this diagram is provided to
show a typical arrangement only.

• Dead-break elbow connectors can be used

instead of the bushing boots. The connector Dead-break elbow connectors
must be Interface Type C to DIN EN 50181. ON OSM relcoser
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Part Number OSM15-16-800-310 OSM27-12-800-310 OSM38-12-800-300

Current Sensing 3 x Current Transformers 1 3 x Current Transformers 1 3 x Current Transformers 2
Voltage Sensing 6 x Voltage Screens 1 6 x Voltage Screens 1 6 x Voltage Screens 2
Control Type RC10 RC10 RC10
Rated Maximum Voltage 15.5kV 27kV 38kV
Rated Continuous Current 800A 800A 800A
Fault Make Capacity RMS 16kA 12.5kA 12.5kA
Fault Make Capacity Peak 40kA 31.5kA 31.5kA
Fault Break Capacity 16kA 12.5kA 12.5kA
Mechanical / Full Load Operations 30,000 30,000 30,000
Fault Break Capacity Operations 70 70 70
Short Time Current Withstand 16kA/3 secs 16kA/3 secs 12.5kA/3 secs
Mainly Active Breaking Capacity 800A 800A 800A
Cable Charging Current 25A 25A 40A
Line Charging Current 5A 5A 5A
Impulse Withstand Phase to Earth & Phase to Phase 110kV 150kV 195kV
Impulse Across the Interrupter 110kV 150kV 170kV
Power Frequency Withstand Phase to Earth (Dry) 50kV 60kV 70kV
Power Frequency Across the Interrupter 50kV 60kV 70kV
Ambient Temperature -40°C to +55°C -40°C to +55°C -40°C to +55°C
Humidity 0-100% 0-100% 0-100%
Altitude 3 3000M 3000M 3000M
Weight of the Tank (Three Phase) 100kg 109kg 140kg

1.
OSM15-12-800-312 (Two Phase Autorecloser) 2 x Current Transformers, 4 x Voltage Screens
2.
OSM38-12-800-301 (Single Phase Autorecloser) 1 x Current Transformers, 2x Voltage Screens
3.
Altitudes above 1000m should be corrected in accordance with ANSI C37.60-2012

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