Nu-Lec Training Modules PTCC Controller

Product Training
PTCC The Basics PTCC Accessories The Auxiliary Panel An overview of the construction and physical features of the Pole Top Control Cubicle An introduction to hardware and software accessories used with switchgear and PTCC controllers such as: Test and Training Set, Secondary Voltage Injection Interface Set, Demonstration Box etc. A more detailed description of the Auxiliary Panel which can be used to operate switchgear from a remote position in the same vicinity.

PTCC Operation and Features A brief description of the hardware and software features including menu navigation

Operator Training
PTCC Basic Operator Functions Passwords How to navigate the Operator Control Panel and understand the basic operator functions. Passwords used by the Switchgear Controller as well as WSOS.

CAPM Software
CAPM Software Introduction CAPM Software Features How to identify and obtain CAPM software and load it into a PTCC controller. A description of software features used by the PTCC controller not covered in other modules such as Hit and Run, Configurable Quick Keys and Protection Group Copy.

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Technician Training
PTCC Hardware Modules Switchgear Service Procedures CAPM Power Supply A brief description of the hardware modules in a recloser installation and how they connect together. Basic fault finding on reclosers and load break switches using PTCC controllers. Explains the function of the batteries and the auxiliary supply options.

Automation
PTCC Automation Overview Automatic Protection Group Selection Generator Control Automatic-Changeover Loop Automation An introduction to the automation features that can be used with switchgear and PTCC controllers. How to configure the controller to change protection groups automatically when the power flow direction changes. How an ACR can be used in conjunction with a standby generator. How ACRs can be used in an automatic changeover scheme. How ACRs can be used in a scheme to maintain supply to healthy sections of a network when faulty sections have been isolated by protection devices.

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Protection/Detection
PTCC Basic Protection Elements PTCC Inverse Time Curve Protection Additional Protection Elements for the PTCC Under_Over Voltage Protection PTCC Protection Features LBS Fault Detection LBS Sectionalising Covers the basic protection elements, global protection settings and operator settings. Explains the options available for protection discrimination using Definite Time, Instantaneous Only and Inverse Time Curve settings. Other protection options that are available on the PTCC such as Negative Phase Sequence, Under/Over frequency and Loss of Phase protection. How Under and Over Voltage Protection is implemented on the PTCC controller. Explains protection features such as, Cold Load Pickup, Inrush Restraint and High Current Lockout. How fault detection is achieved on the RL Series load break switch. Using the RL load break switch as a sectionaliser.

Communications and Protocols

Introduction to SCADA MODBUS Protocol DNP3 Implementation for Nu-Lec Reclosers IEC 60870-5-101 MITS Protocol Implementation PTCC RS-232 Commm Ports Setup An introduction to SCADA systems used by electricity utilities. An introduction to communications protocols and MODBUS in particular as it is used with switchgear using PTCC controllers. A description of Nu-Lecs implementation of the DNP3 communications protocol. A description of Nu-Lecs implementation of the IEC 60870-5-101 communications protocol. The fundamentals of the MITS Limited Megadata telemetry protocol and how it is implemented for Nu-Lec reclosers. How to configure the RS-232 communications ports on a CAPM controller.

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WSOS4 Features and Tools

WSOS An Overview WSOS User Guide WSOS Features WSOS Comms Overview User Defined Curves Automatic Data Retrieval Configurable IOEX Configurable DNP3 Monitoring System WSOS Landline and GSM Communications An introduction to the Windows Switchgear Operating System used with Nu-Lec switchgear and controllers. Getting started using WSOS to configure switchgear and manage files. An introduction to WSOS features such as User Defined Curves, Automatic Data Retrieval and Configurable IOEX. An overview of communications options used with WSOS. How customised protection curves can be created in WSOS and transferred to the PTCC controller. An automated system for remotely downloading history files from switchgear with PTCC controllers. Configuring the inputs and outputs on an Input Output Expander module using WSOS. Configuring the mapping for the DNP3 communications protocol in a PTCC controller. Using WSOS as a change of state monitoring system with remotely controlled switchgear. How WSOS can communicate with switchgear controllers using landline and GSM communications systems.

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Switchgear
Applications
Recloser Application Notes RL27 Applications A discussion on the applications for automatic circuit reclosers. How sectionalising occurs to isolate faults on a medium voltage electrical network.

N Series ACR
N Series Overview N Series Product Operation N Series Components and Operation N Series ACR Installation A brief description of the physical features of the N Series automatic circuit recloser. How the N Series ACR operates. A look inside the N Series ACR and how opening and closing takes place. How to install an N Series ACR.

U Series ACR
U Series Overview U Series Product Operation A brief description of the physical features of the U Series automatic circuit recloser. How the U Series ACR operates.

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W Series ACR
W Series Overview W Series Product Operation A brief description of the physical features of the W Series automatic circuit recloser How the W Series ACR operates.

RL Series LBS
RL Series Overview RL Series Product Operation A brief description of the physical features of the RL Series load break switch. How the RL Series LBS operates.

Switchgear General
ACR/LBS General Features Earthing the recloser An overview of the general features of the Nu-Lec range of reclosers and load break switches. Earthing requirements for reclosers and controllers.

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Advanced Controller
Construction and Modules
ADVC The Basics An introduction to the physical construction and modules that make up the ADVC.

Basic Operator Functions

Basic Operator Functions The purpose of this module is to give trainees a feel for navigating the operator control panel.

Specifications
ADVC vs PTCC This module explains the general specifications of the ADVC and how they compare with the PTCC.

Installation
ADVC Mounting, Earthing and Connections ADVC Testing and Commissioning Checking the ADVC Installation This module explains the mounting and earthing requirements of the ADVC as well as the method of connecting external cable and wiring. An explanation of the options available for testing and commissioning an ADVC. A description of the steps that should be taken to ensure that an ADVC has been installed correctly.

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Maintenance
ADVC Module Replacement ADVC Power Supply and Battery Management ADVC Battery Test ADVC Communications Diagnostics Waveform Generation How to remove and/or replace the individual modules that make up and ADVC. An explanation of how the auxiliary power supply and battery management is handled in the ADVC. How the Battery Test function operates in the ADVC and how it can be configured for manual or automatic operation. Explains how the various mode of operation can be used to capture the communication trace for ADVC SCADA operation. How the Waveform Generation feature can be used to simulate current and voltage injection in the ADVC.

Advanced Operator Functions

Using the ADVC Event Log Understanding the ADVC Measurement System Configuring the ADVC Communications Ports. ADVC Customisation Power Quality Tool Kit How to navigate and interpret the event log and apply features such as displaying the source of events and applying filters. Understanding instantaneous and demand data displayed in the Measurement menu and configuring the demand period. How to enable and configure the required communications ports and protocol settings. An explanation of the various customisation features available for the ADVC such as customised menu and feature selection. How to configure and use power quality features such as Harmonic Analysis and Waveform Capture.

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Protection
ADVC Basic Protection Elements ADVC Protection Discrimination Additional Protection Elements Under and Over Voltage Protection Protection Features Directional Protection A description of basic protection elements, global protection settings, reset curves and operator settings. This module explains how discrimination is achieved in the ADVC using time, current and inverse curves. A description of the additional protection elements such as Negative Phase Sequence and Under/Over Frequency protection. How under and over voltage protection is implemented in the ADVC. This module covers some of the features that are protection related such as Sequence Control, Inrush Restraint and Cold Load Pickup. An explanation of how the ADVC uses directional protection to respond to faults that occur on either side of the switchgear.

Communications
DNP3 Implementation for the ADVC A detailed description of how the DNP3 communications protocol is implemented on the ADVC.

WSOS5
WSOS5 The Basics WSOS5 Whats New Configurable DNP3 for the ADVC An introduction to the basic functions of WSOS5 An overview of some of the new features of WSOS5 How the DNP3 communications protocol can be configured for the ADVC using the WSOS5 Configurable Protocol Tool.

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