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Form 7 recloser control

Eaton's Cooper Power series Form 7 recloser control represents the next generation in recloser control technology. The expanded Form 7 control offerings are ideal for new installations of the latest NOVA NX-T and NOVA NX-STS recloser platforms along with NOVA, NOVA TS, NOVA STS and legacy WE, VSA, and VSO reclosers. The Form 7 control incorporates the most popular features from previous Cooper Power series recloser controls and is designed to deliver state-of-the-art intelligence, best-in-class integrated security tools and unparalleled scalability to future-proof your investment. The Form 7 control provides the solution to utilities for enhancing reliability and efficiencies, reducing operational and maintenance costs and securing sensitive assets against mounting threats—today and well into the future.

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Expandability
Future upgradability

Core features

  • Fully compatible to all Eaton electronically controlled three-phase reclosers
  • Enhanced processing power, memory capacity and data sampling supports simple to advanced applications utilizing ProView NXG software and WorkBench NXG
  • Extensive diagnostics and communications tools facilitate monitoring and analysis of the system and the control, and enable flexible, upgradable communications capabilities
  • Integrated security tools help prevent cyber intrusions and unauthorized access and are capable of evolving to meet emerging threats to the distribution infrastructure
  • Integrated security protocols and encryption secure digital communications, helping to thwart cyberattacks that could disable extensive portions of the distribution grid
  • Modular, flexible and scalable architecture and expansion bays to accommodate easy field upgrades and new feature implementation
  • Expandability facilitates faster development and easier delivery of new features and updates, affording the flexibility and agility to meet today’s requirements and future needs, both planned and unexpected

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The intelligent investment for tomorrow's grid

In today’s utility industry, reliability and security are paramount to successful operations. When upgrading your recloser control standard, it’s essential to incorporate these vital requirements, all while balancing your system’s current and future needs.

Learn how the Form 7 recloser control is designed to deliver:

  • State-of-the-art intelligence
  • Best-in-class integrated security tools
  • Unparalleled scalability to future-proof your investment

    Expanded Form 7 control offering

    The Form 7 control is available to retrofit all Eaton legacy electronically controlled three-phase reclosers
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    Technologically advanced features

    Eaton's Form 7 recloser control includes modular, flexible and scalable hardware featuring an 800 MHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM and 4 GB flash storage. The control’s modular layout allows you to easily insert hardware as new applications arise and requirements change.
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    Integrated security tools help prevent local intrusion or unauthorized operation

    Eaton's Cooper Power series Form 7 recloser control includes an array of integrated security tools to help prevent local intrusion or unauthorized operation. This array provides a Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) User audit log, signed firmware and an optional door switch (which reports door open/close or switch disconnected status). Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption tools can be utilized to establish a secure, private communications channel for SCADA traffic and remote connection to ProView NXG.
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    Ease of use and operator familiarity

    Eaton's Form 7 recloser control’s powerful Workbench NXG provides a highly intuitive graphical user interface that simplifies and operator familiarity. Workbench NXG logic is readily transparent and provides powerful logic tools that allow you to customize control functions or create powerful, unique applications.
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    The time to upgrade is NOW

    For a limited time, Eaton recloser customers can greatly enhance their grid with a new fully featured Form 7 control—which is now compatible with all Eaton three-phase reclosers—at a reduced introductory price.
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    Specifications

    Form 7 recloser control ratings and specifications

    Description Information
    Cabinet rating IP44
    Operating range temperature -40 °C to +55 °C ambient
    Heater rating 100 W
    Control input power 120 or 240 Vac up to 12 AWG wire size
    Power usage (Watts) 15 W (no accessories)
    Operating AC voltage range 85-264 Vac universal input
    Input fuse ratings

    Fuses on power supply board: 5A 250 Vac, Time delay fuse, 50 A interrupting

    Optional input power fuses: 5 A, 250 Vac, Time delay fuse, 10 kA interrupting at 120 Vac, 750 A interrupting at 250 Vac
    Battery rating / backup power 24 Vdc, 13 Ahr
    Battery charge rate 450 mA bulk charge with trickle capability
    GFCI rating / max voltage & current 120 Vac only, 15 A fuse. Same fuse used as input power fuse accessory
    Current measurement accuracy (control alone)*† 

    IA, IB, IC, IN: From 0.01 A to 2 A ±400 μA plus ± 0.1% of reading
    PT voltage input range (sensing) 37-pin ≤ 285 Vrms; 1 Mohm input impedance
    LEA voltage input range (sensing) 0.7–8 Vrms; 200 Kohm input impedance
    IVS voltage input range (sensing) 14-, 19-, 26-pin  1–40 Vrms; 90.9 Kohm input impedance 

    Voltage measurement accuracies (PT)

    37-pin

    14-, 19-, 26-pin

     

    ±0.5 V plus ± 0.5% of reading

    ±0.2% of reading
    LEA accuracy (control alone) 37-pin ±0.2% of reading
    IVS accuracy (control alone) 14-, 19-, 26-pin ±0.2% of reading

    Lindsey sensor compatibility:

    120 Vac output—, 1 Mohm

    Low-voltage output—1 Mohm

     

    Compatible with 37-pin, 26-pin, 19-pin, 14-pin

    Compatible with 26-pin, 19-pin, 14-pin
    Storage temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C
    Native contact input rating (voltage)

    12–250 Vdc: 2 mA

    12–240 Vac (250 Vac maximum): 2 mA
    Auxiliary contact input rating (voltage)

    12–250 Vdc: 2 mA

    85–240 Vac (250 Vac maximum): 2 mA
    Native and auxiliary contact output rating (maximum current value) Refer to catalog
    Contact input maximum pickup time (native and auxiliary) 12 ms (for DC or AC inputs)
    Contact input maximum release time (native and auxiliary) 17 ms (for DC), 40.34 ms (for AC)
    Auxiliary power supply rating 13.2 Vdc, 40 W continuous (75 W surge)
    System frequency 60 Hz
    USB host port (left USB) USB 2.0
    USB device port (right USB) USB 2.0
    * Accuracies specified at 25 °C and at nominal system frequency.
    † Current measurements listed in secondary amps.
    Download Links

    Looking for software, firmware and programming information?

    You can access software, firmware, and associated documentation when you log into MyEaton by clicking Sign in at the top right of this Eaton.com page.

    1. Log in using your existing MyEaton.com credentials.
      • If you do not have an account, you can also register for an account by clicking Sign in at the top right of this page and then select Request access now.
    2. Once you are logged in, the software, firmware and associated documentation for this product will appear in the below list.
      • Upon sign-in, you may be directed to the MyEaton home page. You will need to navigate back to this page to see the software, firmware and documentation.

    Software and firmware download page

    1. Once you are logged into MyEaton, select Tools from the MyEaton menu in the top right of the page. 
    2. You will see a link titled “Power Systems Division software and firmware downloads.” 
    3. This page is a list of all software and firmware that is available for you to download.

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