Effective August 2012

Technical Data TD02003002E Supersedes December 2007

15 kV motor starter AMPGARD

Contents
Description Page
General description
Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Personnel safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mechanical non-loadbreak isolating switch. . . . . . 3
Type SL 15 kV vacuum contactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Current-limiting fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contactor–fuse coordination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Protection considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Isolated low voltage control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bus and optional features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reduced voltage starter and reduced
voltage autotransformer starter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Synchronous motor, brush type solid-state
soft sync field control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Incoming line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical data
Schematic diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Type SL 15 kV vacuum contactor
ratings and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Layout dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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General description Personnel safety features
Application One of the most important considerations in designing the Eaton
15 kV AMPGARD starter was personnel safety. The result is an
Eaton’s 15 kV AMPGARD medium voltage metal-enclosed control
®
extensive system of interlocks and other safety features.
family provides control and protection of medium voltage motors
and equipment rated 10,000V to 13,800V nominal/15,000V maximum. Interlocks
AMPGARD control has a complete metal-enclosed offering: full and Interlocking on 15 kV AMPGARD starters includes:
reduced voltage starting of medium voltage motors up to 7500 hp.
• Isolating switch mechanism locks the medium voltage door closed
Features when the switch is in the ON position
Personnel safety: Positive mechanical isolating switch with visible • Provision for optional key interlocks
disconnect completely grounds and isolates the starter from the line • When door is open, interlock prevents operating handle from
connectors with a mechanically driven isolating shutter, leaving no being moved inadvertently to the ON position
exposed high voltage. Medium voltage door is mechanically locked
closed with the disconnect; low voltage section has separate door • When contactor is energized, isolating switch cannot be opened
and is segregated from the medium voltage section. or closed
Ease of installation: Current-limiting fuses, contactor assembly, and Other safety features
isolating switch assembly are easily removed from the enclosure;
line and load terminals are completely accessible from the front. 15 kV AMPGARD starters include many additional features designed
to protect operating personnel. These features include:
Ease of maintenance: All components are front accessible,
facilitating routine inspection and/or parts replacement. The low • Provision for a padlock on the isolating switch handle in the
voltage compartment is painted white as standard to maximize OFF position
serviceability. • Shutter barrier between line terminals and isolation switch stabs
Simplicity of design: Component-to-component design eliminates is mechanically driven
half of the electrical connections. • Distinctive marking on back of switch assembly appears when
Time-proven contactor technology: Long-life vacuum contactors shutter barrier is in position and starter is completely isolated
with stab-in connections. from the line
High degree of isolation: Main bus is located in a separate com- • Grounding clips provide a positive grounding of the starter and
partment on top of lineup. Vertical bus is barriered in rear of starter main fuses when the isolating switch is opened
and auxiliary compartments. A vertical low voltage wireway is provided • High and low voltage circuits are compartmentalized and isolated
for isolation of customer control wiring. The low voltage control from each other
compartment is isolated from medium voltage by steel barriers. • The drawout isolation switch is easily removed by loosening two
bolts in the back of the switch; the shutter remains in place when
the switch is withdrawn

Isolation Switch
Operating Shaft

Mechanical
Interlock with
Contactor

Isolation Switch
Door Locking
Mechanism

15 kV AMPGARD Motor Control Assembly

Starter catalog types are available for the following applications: Isolation Switch Handle
• Squirrel cage, full voltage
• Squirrel cage, primary reactor
• Squirrel cage, autotransformer
• Synchronous full voltage
• Synchronous primary reactor
• Synchronous autotransformer

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Removable Cover Allows Shutter Operated Control Plug
Access to Bolted Line by Stab Motion
Side Connections when Isolation
Switch is in Position
Distinctive Marking
when Shutter is in Motion
Closed Position of Shutter

Isolation Switch Grounding Switch

Shutter Mechanism and Finger Barrier Isolation of Incoming Line Bus Auxiliary Contacts Clips (3) Operating Arm
(Shown with Removable Portion of Isolation Switch Removed)
15 kV Isolation Switch—Front View

Mechanical non-loadbreak isolating switch Line Side Connections

Isolation switch description
Eaton’s Type JMT 15H is a drawout, lightweight, three-pole, manually
operated isolating switch mounted in the top of the starter enclosure.
It may be easily removed by loosening two bolts in the rear of the
switch. The JMT 15H is rated 300A continuous.
The component-to-component circuitry concept includes the mountings
for the current-limiting fuses as part of the isolating switch.
A positive mechanical interlock between the isolating switch handle
mechanism and contactor prevents the isolating switch from being
opened or closed when the contactor is closed.
An operating lever in the isolating switch handle mechanism is
designed to shear off if the operator uses too much force in trying
to open the non-loadbreak isolating switch when the contactor
is closed. This feature ensures that the operator cannot open the
switch with the main contactor closed, even if excessive force is
used on the operating handle.
Line Side Access Panel
To operate the isolating switch, the operating handle is moved (Removable from Front)
through a 180º vertical arc from the ON to the OFF position. In the 15 kV Ampere Isolation Switch—Rear View
ON position, an operator on the back of the handle housing extends
through a bracket on the rear of the starter high voltage door, pre-
venting the door from being opened with the switch closed. When
the high voltage door is open, a door interlock prevents the handle
from being inadvertently returned to the ON position.
When the operating handle is moved from ON to OFF, copper stabs
are withdrawn from incoming line fingers. As the stabs withdraw,
they are visible above the top of the fuses when viewed from the
front, and simultaneously grounded. As the fingers are withdrawn,
a spring-driven isolating shutter moves across the back barrier to
prevent front access to the line connections. As the shutter slides
into position, distinctive markings appear on the back barrier,
making it easier to check the position of the shutter. Refer to
Page 5 for an illustration of this feature.

Switch Handle Closed Switch Handle Open

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Type SL 15 kV vacuum contactor Maintenance
Reduced maintenance is one of the outstanding features of the
Eaton AMPGARD vacuum contactor line. The special contact
material in the vacuum interrupters provides long life even under
severe operating conditions. The main coils operate with a very low
temperature rise to maximize insulation life. Steel bearings on the
main shaft provide long, trouble-free operation.
A simple go/no-go gauge is used for checking contact wear. Wear
can be checked without removing the contactor from the starter.
The vacuum contactor is much lighter than previous generation
airbreak or vacuum contactors, allowing for easier insertion and
removal from the starter structure.

Contactor Control Board

15 kV SL Contactor

Eaton’s AMPGARD Type SL vacuum contactors were designed

and engineered specifically for use in AMPGARD starters. They are
self-supporting, compact, drawout, three-pole, DC magnet closed
contactors. 15 kV SL contactors are available in the standard
stab-in design.

Design
Eaton’s AMPGARD vacuum contactors are highly versatile, low-chop
contactors that have been designed to meet all applicable NEMA®
standards and are UL®-recognized components. The contactors
accommodate mechanical interlocks, which function with the starter
isolation switch and with other contactors. These interlocks provide
unmatched safety and service protection.
The contactors consist of a molded frame with moving armature, DIP Switch on Contactor Control Board
magnet, and vacuum interrupters. The contactor is easily positioned
into the starter, and long-life vacuum interrupters provide many
operations with a minimal maintenance program. The SL operating
coils are energized by a control board, which provides a pulse-
width–modulated DC output. Control voltages and contactor dropout
times are programmed using a DIP switch located on the control
board. The control board is mounted in a protected cavity in the
contactor frame to prevent inadvertent access to the voltage and
dropout DIP switch. Four auxiliary contacts (2NO, 2NC) are supplied
with each contactor and are wired to terminal blocks on the starter
control panel.
The vacuum interrupters employ special main contact materials
that exhibit a low-chop current plus other specially engineered
characteristics that minimize switching surges. Surge protection
is therefore not required due to the use of the vacuum contactor.
Surge protection may be required for other reasons, such as the
high probability of lightning strike, for example.

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Current-limiting fuses Contactor–fuse coordination
15 kV AMPGARD starters use Eaton Type 15BHCLS power fuses. The AMGARD starter provides ensured coordination between its
The fuse is coordinated with the contactor and overload relay fuses, contactor, current transformers, protective relays, and the
characteristics to provide maximum motor/transformer utilization and motor it is controlling.
protection. The standard mounting method for power fuses is bolted. One of the most critical coordination issues is between the contactor
Interruption is accomplished without expulsion of gases, noise or and the starter fuses. The fuses must interrupt faults greater than the
moving parts. Type 15BHCLS fuses are mounted in a vertical position interrupting rating of the contactor. The AMPGARD 15 kV contactor
to ensure maximum rating reliability, proper operation and to eliminate has an eight-cycle dropout time factory setting as standard and
the possibility of dust and dirt collecting, resulting in a deterioration will interrupt 5000A. The maximum size fuse used with the 15 kV
of dielectric properties. When a fault has been cleared, an indicator contactor is 400A. By comparing the fuse curve with the contactor
in the top of the fuse, normally depressed, pops up to give visible rating, it can be observed that for faults greater than 5000A, the
blown fuse indication. fuse will open before the contactor. With faults less than 5000A,
The control circuit primary fuses are also current-limiting. Blown the contactor may clear the fault before the fuse blows, depending
fuses may be removed and replaced without removing or drawing on the settings of the protective relays. Refer to Figure 1 for an illus-
out the contactor. tration of AMPGARD coordination.
Other vacuum contactors available today may have lower interrupting
ratings than the AMPGARD Type SL vacuum contactors. Dropout
times also vary, and may be as short as two cycles on other starter
designs. Lower interrupting ratings and shorter dropout times can
result in fault current levels where the contactor may be required to
interrupt a fault greater than its rating. This can result in equipment
failure. Refer to Figure 2 for an illustration of an improperly
coordinated starter.
AMPGARD starters also ensure coordination between other starter
components. The current transformers and protective relays are
selected to work properly with each other, and to protect the motor.
Protective relays, like the Eaton EMR family of relays, provide optimal
motor protection while also rapidly opening the contactor during
fault conditions. This rapid opening signal cannot open the contactor
in less than its set dropout time, but it will take the motor off-line in
the shortest possible time. This will help minimize mechanical damage
15BHCLS Bolted Fuse—Standard to the motor and may prevent the starter fuses from blowing by
allowing the contactor to clear the fault (only if the fault is less than
the contactor interrupting rating).
Barber Poles Indicating
Shutter is in Place
Time

Contactor Fuse Curve

Dropout
Contactor
Interrupting Rating

Current

Figure 1. Proper Contactor–Fuse Coordination Found in

AMPGARD Starter

Shutter Position Indicators

Fuse Curve
Time

Contactor
Dropout Contactor
Interrupting Rating

Fault Current Range

where Contactor can Current
Attempt to Open on a Fault
Greater than its Rating

Figure 2. Contactor Fuses that are not Properly Coordinated

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Protection considerations
Coordinated with the motor’s characteristics, the protective devices Ultimate Trip

in Eaton’s AMPGARD starter provide motor protection from overload

to full system capacity faults. AMPGARD starters are supplied with
an adjustable thermal overload relay as standard. The overload relay
is designed to protect the motor from sustained overloads. An Eaton
GroundGard relay is an available option for protection from ground
EMR-5000 Motor Protection
faults. The factory setting for the GroundGard will initiate a starter Curve Programmed to
Follow Specific Motor
trip at approximately 7A ground current. Damage Curve—Providing
Maximum Motor
Multi-function solid-state motor protection relays are a common Utilization

option on AMPGARD starters. The Eaton EMR-3000, EMR-4000,

or EMR-5000 is typically provided when a multi-function relay is
specified. The EMR family of relays provides many types of protection,
including overload, locked rotor, ground fault, and phase loss/phase Controller Maximum
unbalance. The EMR family also provides start control logic to Interrupting Rating

protect the motor against excessive starting. The relay may be

applied to either across-the-line or reduced voltage starters. On
reduced voltage starters, the EMR family can control the transition

Time In Seconds
from reduced to full voltage, offering the greatest protection for
the motor and starter. An optional RTD module can be supplied Full Load Amps
for motors with built-in RTDs.

Motor Starting Curve

Instantaneous
Overcurrent

24R Fuse

Contactor Dropout

Asymmetrical
Offset Compensation

Contactor Interrupting
Capacity

Current
EMR-5000 Motor Protective Relay
Figure 3. Full Range Coordinated Protection Between
InsulGard™ relays are an available option on AMPGARD starters. Current-Limiting Type CLS Fuses, Vacuum Contactor, and
The InsulGard provides early warning of increasing partial discharge Motor Protection Relay
levels in the starting equipment, cables, and motor. This early warning
will help the user to better schedule maintenance and avoid
unplanned downtime.

Low Voltage Door with InsulGard Relay

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Isolated low voltage control
The low voltage door has four cutouts as standard.

Indicating Lights
Start/Stop
Pushbutton 1/4 Turn Door Latch
(When Specified) Top and Bottom

EMR-5000

Low Voltage
Access Door

AMPGARD 15 kV Starter Door Closed

Distinctive markings on isolation switch shutter indicate shutter

is closed and switch is open.

15 kV AMPGARD Starter—Medium Voltage Door Open

The low voltage control panel is behind the low voltage door and
is completely isolated from the medium voltage compartment.
A standard viewing window allows visual verification of the isolation
switch status before attempting to open the medium voltage door.
The medium voltage door is locked closed whenever the isolation
switch is closed.

Pre-Drilled Holes for Additional

Control Devices

View of Isolation Switch Through Viewing Window

Standard Isolation
Switch Viewing
Window

Isolation Switch
Operating Handle
(Mechanism Locks
Medium Voltage
Door When Switch
is Closed)

Medium Voltage
Access Door

Interposing Control Relay

DIN Rail Mounted

AMPGARD 15 kV Starter—Low Voltage Door Open

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Bus and optional features Seismic certification
AMPGARD starters are seismically tested, seismically qualified,
and exceed requirements of both the International Building Code®
(IBC) and California Building Code Title 24. Seismic-certified starters
require the use of special keyed door latches on the medium voltage
doors to ensure that the doors do not open during a seismic event.
No other special modifications are required.
Other optional features
AMPGARD starters are available with a variety of accessories and
modifications to satisfy a wide range of application requirements.
Some of the broad areas covered include:
• Bus and cable entrance enclosures
• Transformers
• Power factor correction capacitors
• Operators and pilot devices
• Instruments and meters
• Control relays and timers
• Solid-state or selected electromechanical protection devices

Bus Compartment Top View 2000A Main Horizontal Bus

Main bus
When starters are grouped together in a lineup, a typical option is
the main bus. Eaton’s 15 kV AMPGARD main bus is mounted in its
own 12.00-inch-high (304.8-mm-high) enclosure, which isolates it
from the starter. The connection from the main bus to the starter
is done with rigid vertical bus. Insulated barriers are provided for
separate top entry of power and control cables. The main bus is top-,
side-, and front-accessible, which allows for ease of maintenance
or extension of lineup without disassembling the starters.
Main bus is available for 1000A, 1200A, and 2000A. Main bus
is insulated as standard. Bus may be supplied with either tin or
silver plating.
The standard bus short-circuit rating is per NEMA standards and
is based on the let-through current of the largest fuse used in any
starter. An optional 50 kA, two second bus rating is available for
customers that require a higher rating for the main bus.
Vertical bus
Vertical bus is located behind a fixed barrier in the rear of the
enclosure. It is fully insulated as standard, with plating to match that
of the main bus. Vertical Bus—Rear View
UL and CSA certification
15 kV AMPGARD starters are designed, assembled, and tested
to meet all applicable standards: NEMA/ANSI ICS3, UL 347, CSA®
C22.2 No. 14, and IEC 60470. The major components, i.e., contactor,
isolating switch, fuses, and EMR-3000/4000/5000, are UL recognized.
UL or CSA labeling of a specific starter requires review to ensure
that all requested modifications and auxiliary devices meet the
appropriate standards. Refer to factory when specified. AMPGARD
starters meet the requirements of IEC standard 62271-106.

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Reduced voltage starter Reduced voltage autotransformer starter
Eaton offers traditional electromechanical reduced voltage starters in Table 2.  Type 602 Autotransformer Starting Characteristics
addition to full voltage starters. Unless otherwise specified, reactors
and autotransformers are NEMA medium-duty rated. They are Starter % Motor % Motor % Line %
Type Voltage Current Current Torque
designed for three 30-second starters per hour. Heavy-duty reactors
and transformers can be supplied when specified. Locked rotor 80% Tap 80 80 67 64
current must be specified when ordering reduced voltage starters 65% Tap a 65 65 45 42
to ensure that the reactors or autotransformers are properly sized. 50% Tap 50 50 28 25
a Factory set on 65% tap.
Reduced voltage reactor starter
Table 1.  Type 502 Reactor Starting Characteristics
Starter % Motor % Motor % Line %
Type Voltage Current Current Torque
80% Tap 80 80 80 64
65% Tap a 65 65 65 42
50% Tap 50 50 50 25
a Factory set on 65% tap.

Advantages
• Reduces starting currents
• Least costly reduced voltage starting method

Disadvantages
• Large footprint: three structures
• “Bump” on transition to full voltage
• Not as efficient as autotransformer
Autotransformer Starter
• Due to reduced torque during starting, motor must typically be
unloaded during the start sequence Advantages
Sequence of operation • Produces the most torque per incoming line ampere of any
reduced voltage starting method
• Main contactor (M) closes
• Less costly than RVSS
• Current flows through reactor, reducing voltage to motor
(based on tap setting) Disadvantages
• When motor current reaches ~125%, the run contactor (R) closes, • Large footprint: three structures
providing full voltage to the motor
• More costly than reactor
• “Bump” on transition to full voltage
• Due to reduced torque during starting, motor must typically be
unloaded during the start sequence

Sequence of operation
• Shorting contactor (S) closes
• Main contactor (M) closes
• Current flows through autotransformer, reducing voltage to motor
(based on tap setting)
• When motor current reaches ~125%, the shorting contactor (S)
opens and the run contactor (R) closes, providing full voltage to
the motor

NNote: Because the motor is never disconnected from the supply voltage,
the starting is closed transition.

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Synchronous motor, brush-type solid-state Incoming line
soft sync field control Depending on the size and number of incoming cables, an incoming
The brush-type synchronous motor starter includes the basic line enclosure may be necessary. Different designs are available for
synchronous control, and the protection panel is a separate incoming power for top or bottom entry.
36.00-inch-wide (914.4-mm-wide) enclosure. The addition of incoming line metering requires a 36.00-inch-wide
The step down static excitation transformer is connected to the (914.4-mm-wide) structure in lieu of a 24.00-inch-wide (609.6-mm-
load side of the main contactor and is protected by its own current- wide) structure.
limiting fuses.
The static exciter is an SCR type. Its DC voltage output is adjustable
via door-mounted potentiometer. Minimum setting is 50% of
rated voltage.
The synchronous control board monitors the induced field during
acceleration and energizes the DC rotor field at the optimum speed
and rotor-stator pole relationship.
Solid-state, brush-type synchronous motor control includes the
following protective features:
• Locked rotor protection
• Incomplete sequence
• Failure to synchronize
• Fuse failure
• Pullout protection
• Field loss protection

The motor windings are protected by the conventional induction

motor control protection (thermal, EMR-5000).
When ordering, you must specify:
• DC exciter field amperes
• DC exciter field volts
• Maximum induced field current rms at start (starting and
discharge resistor amperes)
• Starting and discharge resistor ohms

NNote: Maximum induced field current multiplied by starting and discharge

resistor ohms must be less than 1500 volts to prevent damage to starting
equipment and motor.

Typical 24.00-Inch-Wide (609.6-mm-Wide) Incoming Line Structure

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Technical data
Typical schematic diagram for full voltage FVNR starter

MOTOR

M9
M9
T3 T2 T1 Mb

M8
M8

25 27

MAX MAX

24 26

23 21

MAX MAX

22 20

CG CG
WHITE SPARE INTERLOCKS
GREEN
1CT GND
CG EMR

C3 BLUE C2 BLACK C1 RED C11 X3-2 X3-3

C11
C21 X3-5 X3-6
EMR4000
C21
C31 X3-8 X3-9

C31

GND EMR
X2 GF2 X3-12
GFCT EMR4000
X1 X3-11
GF1

EMR
2PT V3 V31
H2 X2 X4-5
H1 X1 GND X4-6 * = REMOTE DEVICE
X4-4
X4-3 = INTERNAL TERM. BLK(S)
H2 X2 V2 X4-2
= TERM. BLK. FOR
H1 X1 V11 CUSTOMER CONN.
1PT V1 X4-1 = TX TYPE LIGHT
SF2 TX
1 AMP

12
12
X2-4
MB EMR
RLY 1
X2-3
IS2
ISW 6 2
IS1
(BLK)
IS1
DC
50
VC
ISWX1
COIL CONTROLLER

COIL
VB
SUPP
VA (WHT)

M 5 1
X2 X2

MA MX RUN RIL GIL OFF

1T3 1T2 1T1 X1 X1

MAX
M M M
3A

C 13,800/120V
MA
H2 X2
X3
B X4 1 RCPT PLUG 3
GND
X1 120V 120V
X2
DUMMY M3
A H1 X1 1X1
PF1 CPT CB
M7 M5
2 AMP 45 AMP START Ma
5 KVA
M2
MAIN MX
FUSE 2
CUST RCPT M7 M5
MAX. 15A ON 1E
TEST POWER
STOP Ma Mb
CUST X2
120V M6 M4
GND ISWX1 TEST
ISW POWER X1
ISWX1 ISWX1

G
1A GND
1D
SF1
15A EMR X1-2 X1-3 X1-1
L3 L2 L1 CHS. GND
G
GND
ISWX1
13800 VAC
60 HZ

1B L
SF3
20A

Figure 4. Induction Motor Across-the-Line Starter Vacuum Contactor with Optional EMR-4000 Motor Protection and Metering,
Start-Stop Pushbuttons, and Red and Green Indicating Lights

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Technical data (continued)
Typical schematic diagram for reduced voltage autotransformer RVAT starter

MOTOR

M9
M9
T3 T2 T1 Mb

M8
M8

25 27

MAX MAX

24 26

23 21

MAX MAX
22 20

CG CG
WHITE SPARE INTERLOCKS
GREEN
1CT GND EMR
CG

C3 C2 C1 X3-2 X3-3
RED C11
BLUE BLACK
C11
C21 X3-5 X3-6

C21 EMR4000
C31 X3-8 X3-9

C31

GND EMR
X2 GF2 X3-12

GFCT EMR4000
X1 GF1 X3-11

EMR
2PT V3 V31
H2 X2 X4-5
H1 X1 GND X4-6
X4-4
X4-3 * = REMOTE DEVICE
H2 X2 V2 X4-2 = INTERNAL TERM. BLK(S)
H1 X1 V11
= TERM. BLK. FOR
1PT X4-1
CUSTOMER CONN.
V1
SF2 TX = TX TYPE LIGHT
G 1 AMP
GND

12
S S S
3SA

2SA

1SA

12
X2-4
L K J MB RB SB RLY 1
0 0 0 EMR (FAIL SAFE)
50 50 50 IS2
X2-3
2 6 2 6 2
ISW 6
1T3 1T2 1T1
65 65 65 IS1
(BLK) (BLK) (BLK)
AXFMR IS1
80 80 80 VC DC DC DC
COIL CONTROLLER

COIL CONTROLLER

ISWX1
COIL CONTROLLER

R R R COIL COIL COIL

VB
SUPP

L L L VA
F E D (WHT) (WHT) (WHT)

M 5 1 R 5 1 S 5 1
62
X2 X2

MA RUN RIL GIL OFF

INC. SEQ.
RA SA X1-7 (DISCRETE X1 X1
SX MX RX EMR
SUPP

SUPP

SUPP

IN 2)
X1-8
MAX
M M M
61
S5 R3
X2-8
EMR TRANSITION
S5 R3
X2-7
C 13,800/120V Sb Ra
MA RA SA 60
H2 X2 M3
X3 S4 R2
B X4 1 RCPT PLUG
GND RX
120V 120V
X2 X1
DUMMY
A H1 X1 1X1
M7

M5

PF1 CPT CB S6 S7
2 AMP 5 KVA 45 AMP
Sa
M3
MAIN MX RX SX
FUSE START Ma
CUST RCPT
MAX. 15A ON 1E M7 M5
TEST POWER
M2
Ma Mb
CUST X2 2
120V M6 M4
GND ISWX1 TEST
ISW POWER X1
ISWX1 ISWX1 STOP

G
1A GND
SF1 1D
15A EMR X1-2 X1-3 X1-1 G
L3 L2 L1 CHS. GND GND
ISWX1
13800 VAC
60 HZ

1B L
SF3
20A

Figure 5. Induction Motor Reduced Voltage Autotransformer Starter, Vacuum Contactor with Optional EMR-4000 Motor Protection
and Metering, Start-Stop Pushbuttons, and Red and Green Indicating Lights

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Table 3.  Type SL 15 kV Vacuum Contactor Ratings
Description SL12V230 SL15V230
Utilization voltage 10,000–11,000V 12,400–13,800V
Interrupting rating
E1 (unfused) 5 kA 5 kA
E2 (fused) 950 MVA at 11,000V 1,190 MVA at 13,800V
E2 (fused) 50 kA 50 kA
Induction motor 6000 hp (300 FLA) 7500 hp (300 FLA)
Synchronous motor (0.8 PF) 6000 hp 7500 hp
Synchronous motor (1.0 PF) 6750 hp 8500 hp
Transformer 5400 kVA at 11 kV 6800 kVA at 13.8 kV
BIL 75 kV 95 kV (with arrestors)

Table 4.  Type SL 15 kV Vacuum Contactor Specifications

Specification Rating
Maximum voltage 15,000V
Maximum interrupting current (3 operations) 5000A
Rated current
Enclosed 300A
Open 300A
IEC make-break capability AC3—Make 2560
AC3—Break 2560
Short time current
30 seconds 1800A
1 second 4500A
8.75 ms 25 kA Peak
Mechanical life 1 million operations
Electrical life 100,000 operations
Dielectric strength (60 Hz) 36 kV (1 minute)
Closing time 80 ms
Opening time 130–330 ms (selectable)
Weight 95 lbs (43 kg)
Arcing time 12 ms (3/4 cycle) or less
Pickup voltage 80% rated coil voltage
Dropout voltage 60% rated coil voltage
Control voltages
(AC) 110V/120V/220V/240V (50/60 Hz)
(DC) 125V
Control circuit burden (rated volt)
Closing 2600 VA
Holding 80 VA
Auxiliary contact ratings
Voltage (maximum) 600V
Continuous current 10A
Making capacity (AC) 7200 VA
Making capacity (DC) 200 VA
Breaking capacity (AC) 720 VA
Breaking capacity (DC) 200 VA
Latch (when specified)
Mechanical life 250,000 operations
Trip voltages (DC) 24V/48V/96V
Trip voltages (AC) 110V/220V (50/60 Hz)
Tripping voltage 80% rated coil voltage
Tripping Burden
24 Vdc 1200 VA
48 Vdc and 96 Vdc 400 VA
110 Vac and 220 Vac 500 VA

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Layout dimensions • One control power transformer (115V secondary)
• Two CPT primary current-limiting fuses
15 kV full voltage squirrel cage starters non-reversing
• One control circuit secondary fuse
Equipment details
• One run-test circuit
Mounted in the medium voltage section
• Four electrical interlocks (2NO, 2NC)
• Three incoming line connectors
• Three current transformers
• Drawout three-pole gang-operated line isolating switch assembly
with isolating shutter, external operating handle interlocked to Mounted in the low voltage compartment
prevent opening the medium voltage compartment door until the
• Control panel with:
isolating switch is open and grounded
• One EMR-5000 motor protection relay
• Vertically mounted current-limiting power fuses with pop-up blown
fuse indicators • One interposing control relay
• One magnetic three-pole vacuum contactor with DC operating • Set of control circuit terminal blocks
coils and mechanical interlock to prevent opening the isolating
switch when contactor is closed

Top View
11.50
Top View (292.1)
Continuation of Bus
1.25 from Adjacent Structure
1.50
12.00 (31.8)
(38.1)
(304.8)

PH PH PH Main 
A B C Bus
27.50 30.00
(698.5) 5.50 (139.7)
(762.0)
5.50 (139.7)
3.50
(88.9) 6.70 (170.2)

Front View 24.00

80.00 (609.6) Main Bus
(2032.0)
24.00
0.90 (609.6)
2.00 4.50
(22.9) 62.00 (114.3)
(50.8)
Ground (1574.8)
Bus  13.00
19.00 (330.2) 28.00
1.45 (482.6) (711.2) 30.00
1.00 1.00
(36.8) (25.4) (762.0)
1D 2D (25.4)


24.00 36.00 22.85 4.50

(609.6) (914.4) (580.4) (114.3)
60.00 30.00 15.00
(1524.0) (762.0) (381.0)

Shipping Section #1 Side View Floor Plan 

Approximate Weight 2400 lbs. Structure #1

Top View
13.50
(342.9)
Bottom View
1.25
12.00 1.50
(31.7)
(304.8) (38.1)

9.32 
PH PH PH
A B C
(236.7)
Main Bus 30.00
3.00 5.50 (139.7)
Load (762.0)
2.00 (50.8)
Low Voltage Control

1.85 (76.2) 5.50 (139.7)

Term 3.50
Detail A (47.0) Detail A (88.9) Main Bus 6.70 (170.2)
LH  1.36 6.00 
Side Load Term (34.5) (152.4)
Sheet 1.18 (30.0)
T1 T2 T3 80.00 36.00
7.39 (2032.0) (914.4)
2.92 4.38 36.00
5.81 (187.7) 2.00
(74.2) (111.2) 9.25 (914.4)
(147.6) (50.8) (235.0)
4.38 4.50 (114.3)
(111.2) 56.43 59.00
(1498.6) 13.75 
(1433.3)  30.00
Arranged Horizontally (349.2)
2.50 2.31 28.00 (762.0)
on Rear Wall Load (58.7) 21.67 (711.2)
Panel in Starter 0.90 1.45 (63.5) 1.00
(22.9) (25.4) 6.00 (550.4)
(36.8) (152.4)

Ground 22.85 3.00 

Bus 2.00 (76.2) 1.00 (25.4)
(580.4)
(50.8) 27.00 4.50
30.00
(762.0) (685.8) (114.3)

Side View Floor Plan 

Structure #2

Figure 6. Arrangement 1 Detail (Full Voltage 15 kV)—See Table 5 on Page 18 for Notes

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15 kV primary reactor, reduced voltage starters non-reversing 15 kV autotransformer, reduced voltage starters non-reversing
Mounted in the medium voltage section Mounted in the medium voltage section
• Three incoming line connectors • Three incoming line connectors
• One drawout three-pole gang-operated line isolation switch • One drawout three-pole gang-operated line isolation switch
assembly with isolating shutter, external operating handle assembly with isolating shutter, external operating handle
interlocked to prevent opening the medium voltage compartment interlocked to prevent opening the medium voltage compartment
door until the isolating switch is open and grounded door until the isolating switch is open and grounded
• One vertically mounted current-limiting power fuse with pop-up • One vertically mounted current-limiting power fuse with pop-up
blown fuse indicators blown fuse indicators
• One magnetic three-pole vacuum contactor with DC operating • One magnetic three-pole vacuum contactor with DC operating
coils and mechanical interlock to prevent opening the isolation coils and mechanical interlock to prevent opening the isolation
switch when the contactor is closed switch when the contactor is closed
• One control power transformer (115V secondary) • One control power transformer (115V secondary)
• Two CPT primary current-limiting fuses • Two CPT primary current-limiting fuses
• One control circuit secondary fuse • One control circuit secondary fuse
• One run-test circuit • One run-test circuit
• Four electrical interlocks (2NO, 2NC) • Four electrical interlocks (2NO, 2NC)

Mounted in the low voltage compartment Mounted in the low voltage compartment
• One control panel with: • One control panel with:
• One EMR-5000 motor protection relay • One EMR-5000 motor protection relay

• Two interposing relays • Two interposing relays

• One set of control circuit terminal blocks • One set of control circuit terminal blocks

Reduced voltage structure Reduced voltage structure(s)

• One magnetic three-pole vacuum run contactor with DC operating • One magnetic three-pole vacuum run contactor with DC operating
coil and electrical interlocks coil and electrically and mechanically interlocked with the starting
• Three current transformers contactor
• One medium-duty starting reactor with 50–65–80% taps
• One magnetic two-pole vacuum start contactor with DC operating
coil and electrical and mechanical interlocks
NNote: Structure is 40.00 inches (1016.0 mm) wide for locked rotor currents • Three current transformers
greater than 1200A. • One medium-duty starting autotransformer with 50–65–80% taps
• Three distribution class lightning arresters for high voltage stress
protection on the transformer zero tap

NNote: Structure is 40.00 inches (1016.0 mm) wide for locked rotor currents
greater than 1200A.

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Top View

11.50
Top View (292.1)
12.00 1.50 1.25 Continuation of Bus
(304.8) (38.1) (31.7) from Adjacent Structure

PH PH PH
A B C
27.50  30.00
Main (698.5) 5.50 (139.7) (762.0)
Bus 5.50 (139.7)
3.50 6.70 (170.2)
(88.9)
24.00
0.90 (609.6)
(22.9) 80.00
(2032.0) 24.00
4.50 (609.6)
Front View 2.00
(50.8) (114.3)
62.00
(1574.8)

19.00 (482.6) 13.00 28.00
Ground 1.45 (330.2) 1.00
(36.8) (711.2) 30.00
Bus (25.4) (762.0)
1D 2D 3D 4D 

24.00 36.00 36.00 36.00 22.85 4.50

(609.6) (914.4) (914.4) (914.4) (580.4) (114.3)
132.00 30.00 15.00
(762.0) (381.0)
(3352.8)
Shipping Section #1 Side View Floor Plan 
Approximate Weight 6400 lbs. Structure #1

Bottom View
12.00 Top View
(304.8)

PH PH PH
A B C 3.00
Main Bus (76.2) 30.00
5.50 (139.7)
(762.0)
2.00 (50.8) 5.50 (139.7)
Low Voltage Control

1.85
(47.0) 3.50 Main Bus 6.70 (170.2)
Detail A (88.9)
1.36 
6.00
LH (34.5) (152.4)
Side Load Term 1.18 (30.0)
Sheet 36.00
T1 T2 T3 5.81 (914.4)
56.43 80.00 36.00
2.92 4.38 (147.6) 4.50 (914.4)
(1433.3) (2032.0)
(74.2) (111.2) (114.3)
0.90 
4.38 (22.9)
(111.2) 1.45
2.50 1.00 2.31 28.00 30.00
(63.5) (762.0)
(36.8)
(25.4)
6.00 (58.7) 21.67 (711.2)
Arranged Horizontally (550.4)
on Rear Wall Load (152.4)
Panel in Starter
Ground 3.00
22.85 2.00 (76.2)  1.00 (25.4)
Bus (580.4) (50.8)
30.00 27.00 4.50
(762.0) (685.8) (114.3)

Side View Floor Plan 

Structure #2

Figure 7. Arrangement 1 Detail (Reduced Voltage Reactor and Autotransformer, 15 kV)—See Table 5 on Page 18 for Notes

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Top View

13.50
(342.9)
1.25
1.50 (31.7)
(38.1)

PH PH PH 12.00 
A B C (304.8) 27.50
Main Bus (698.5) 5.50 (139.7) 30.00
Load Term (762.0)
2.00 (50.8) 5.50 (139.7)
Detail A 3.50
(88.9) Main Bus 6.70 (170.2)
Note L
0.90 36.00
(22.9) (914.4)
7.39
(187.7) 80.00
(2032.0) 36.00
2.00 (914.4)
59.00 (50.8)
(1498.6) 4.50
(114.3)
1.45 9.25
Ground 
(36.8) (234.9)
Bus 13.75 28.00 30.00
1.00 (711.2) (762.0)
(349.3) (25.4)
1.00 
(25.4)
22.85
27.00
(580.4)
(685.8)
30.00 4.50
(76.2) (114.3)

Side View Floor Plan 

Structure #3

Top View

PH PH PH 12.00
A B C (304.8)
Main Bus 5.50 (139.7) 30.00
(762.0)
2.00 (50.8) 5.50 (139.7)
3.50
(88.9) Main Bus 6.70 (170.2)

0.90 36.00
(22.9) (914.4)
80.00
(2032.0)

36.00
(914.4)

1.45
Ground (36.8)
Bus 28.00 30.00
1.00 (711.2) (762.0)
 (25.4)

22.85
27.00
(580.4)
(685.8)
30.00 4.50
(76.2) (114.3)

Side View Floor Plan 

Structure #4

Figure 8. Arrangement 1 Detail (Reduced Voltage Reactor and Autotransformer, 15 kV) (continued)—See Table 5 on Page 18
for Notes

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Table 5.  Arrangement Detail Notes (Refers to Figures 6—8)
Cable Notes
a Line connection is designed for maximum of one 4/0 cable.
b Line connection is designed for maximum of two 500 kcmil.
c Load connection is designed for maximum of one 350 kcmil.
d Load connection is designed for maximum of one 750 kcmil.

Arrangement Notes
e 0.875 dia. typical four holes. Mounting studs to extend a maximum of 2.00 inches (50.8 mm) above grade.
f HV conduit space, load cables for two-high starters. Cables for lower starter enter in front half of conduit space, and cables for upper starter enter in rear half.
g HV conduit space, line and load cables for bottom entry stand-alone starters. Line cables should enter in rear half of conduit space, and load cables should enter in front half of conduit space.
h LV conduit space for two-high starters with bottom entry control conduit. Control wiring for upper starter should enter in left half of conduit space, and lower starter control wiring should enter in right half
of conduit space.
i LV conduit space for two-high starters with top entry control conduit. Control wiring for upper starter should enter in right half of conduit space, and lower starter control wiring should enter in left half of
conduit space.
j 90° door swing requires 12.00 inches (304.8 mm) for 12.00-inch-wide (304.8-mm-wide) structure, 18.00 inches (457.2 mm) for 18.00-inch-wide (457.2-mm-wide) structure, 24.00 inches (609.6 mm) for
24.00-inch-wide (609.6-mm-wide) structure, 36.00 inches (914.4 mm) for 36.00-inch-wide (914.4 mm-wide) structure, and 40.00 inches (1016.0 mm) for 40.00-inch-wide (1016.0-mm-wide) structure.
k HV conduit space, load.
l HV conduit space, line only.
m HV conduit space, line only. Line cables to enter in rear half of conduit space only.
n LV conduit space only.
o Load terminations located on rear wall of starter mounted on a load panel. Terminations are arranged horizontally from left to right. T1, T2, T3 left to right at 4.38-inch (111.3 mm) centers.
p Load terminations located on rear wall of reduced voltage enclosure mounted on a load panel. Terminations are arranged horizontally from left to right. T1, T2, T3 left to right at 4.38-inch (111.3 mm) centers.
q HV conduit space, load cables for two-high starters. Cables for lower starter enter in rear half of conduit space, and cables for upper starter enter in front half.
r Tolerances –0.0” +0.25” per structure.
s Conduits to extend a maximum of 2.00 inches (50.8 mm) into structure.
t Structure is 40.00 inches (1016.0 mm) wide for locked rotor currents greater than 1200A.

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