FTIM Installation guide

Fast Trip Input Module (FTIM)

for ADVC Controller Range

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This document describes the installation procedures for the FTIM
with ADVC Controller.
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Document part number

ADVC2-1185

Schneider Electric (Australia) Pty Limited

80 Schneider Road,
Eagle Farm,
Qld 4009
AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 7 3635 7500
Fax: +61 7 3635 7560
1 Introduction
The FTIM (Fast Trip Input Module) is an ADVC Controller Range accessory that accepts external control signals
from third party devices. It provides optically isolated inputs. These allow connection of an external protection relay
or Remote Terminal Unit (RTU). The electronic circuit is installed in a die cast, sealed enclosure which is attached
to the upper accessory mounting tray of an ADVC ULTRA controller.
It is possible to interface external trip, close or block signals to the recloser controller via the FTIM.

FTIM enclosure

Terminals
Output Isolated 12 Vdc power supply terminals
- Negative Isolated power source to
+ Positive external switches.

Inputs Optically isolated inputs

1 Fast Trip Input to trip the recloser

2 Fast Close Input to close the recloser

Input to block all trip and

3 Trip Block close commands.
Input to block all close
4 Close Block commands.

Controller connection

1.1 Compatibility
The FTIM is compatible with the ADVC Controller range. If a controller will be used with an FTIM, a connection
cable for the module has to be included during manufacturing. It is therefore necessary to specify the intended use
of an FTIM when ordering the controller. Note this connection cable cannot be retrofitted in the field.
An FTIM can be used with controllers displaying one of the following part numbers on the rating plate:
st nd rd th th th th th th th
Part number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
88xxxx2xxx 8 8 x x x x 2 x x x
88xxxx3xxx 8 8 x x x x 3 x x x
88xxxx5xxx 8 8 x x x x 5 x x x

The part number has to start with “88” and the 7th digit must be a “2”, “3” or “5”.

1.2 Parts supplied with the FTIM

The following parts are supplied with each FTIM.
 1 x FTIM module Note:
 4 x M5 stainless steel screws The EMC gland and shielded
 4 x flat washers and 4 x spring washers cable are essential for
 1 x EMC cable gland reliable operation.

2 Specifications
Isolated power supply output:
Optically isolated inputs:
Dimensions [mm]:
Controller connection:
12 – 15 Vdc , 100 mA max.
ON = 12 – 150 Vdc, 12 – 150 Vac.
OFF = 0 – 3 Vdc, 0 – 3 Vac.
188 high, 119.5 wide, 37 deep.
Shielded cable with shielded 15 pin D-type connector.

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3 FTIM installation
The FTIM must be fitted to the upper accessory mounting tray.

3.1 Removing and installing the mounting tray

It is very easy to remove the upper accessory mounting tray:
1. Undo and remove the self locking nuts and washers;
3 2. Rotate the accessory tray to the slide-out position by lifting
Brackets
the bottom of the tray away from the cubicle; and
3. Slide the tray to your left.
Hinges
To install the upper tray, locate the accessory tray hinges to the left
of the brackets in the top corner of the cubicle. Use the corner as a
1 2 1 guide and slide the tray to your right. The self-locating hinges will
guide the tray into the brackets. Continue to slide the tray until the
Upper accessory tray removal
hinges are completely inside the brackets. Rotate the tray into the
lock-down position and fasten the nuts.

3.2 Attaching the FTIM

Method:
1. Remove the Upper Accessory Mounting Tray
from the ADVC ULTRA cubicle (see 3.1);
2. Two mounting options are provided on the tray
(Left and Right). Select a convenient option;
3. Align the FTIM to the 4 holes as indicated.
Using the screws and washers provided, Mounting
attach the FTIM to the tray. Tighten the screws option Right
to 4Nm of torque; and Mounting
4. Fit the tray and FTIM in the Upper Accessory option Left
Mounting Space using the existing mounting
points (see 3.1).

Mounting holes

3.3 Connect the FTIM to the controller

Turn all power to the controller OFF.
(See adjacent PSU photo).

Warning:
Failure to power OFF the
controller when connecting the
FTIM to CAPE may cause
unwanted trip/close operation.

Connect the shielded 15 pin D connector to the FTIM.

Fasten the connector properly to ensure a reliable
connection.

Turn all power to the controller ON when the

installation is complete.

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4 Electrical connections
4.1 Using the built-in isolated supply
The FTIM has a built-in isolated power supply that can
be used as field excitation voltage. The following
connection diagram describes using this DC voltage as
a source to supply the external switches.
4.2 Using an external source
It is also possible to use a custom AC or DC source for
field excitation of the external switches. This supply
must be isolated from earth.
Field excitation voltage: 12 Vac/dc up to 150 Vac/dc.

Warning: Warning:
Field excitation MUST NOT be The field excitation power
provided from the battery nor supply must be isolated from
the radio power supply. earth.

- -
+ +
Field excitation voltage
12 – 150 Vac/dc
FTIM FTIM
Fast Fast
1 Trip 1 Trip
Fast Fast
2 Close 2 Close
Trip Trip
3 Block 3 Block
Close Close
4 Block 4 Block

External External

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1

4.3 Shielded cable 4.4 Cable Gland Specification

For the external connections, shielded cable with the An M20 EMC cable gland with the following main
following main characteristics is recommended: characteristics is required:
Operating Temperature: -55°C to +105°C  Diameter, cable max: 12 mm
Voltage Rating: 600 V  Diameter, cable min: 6 mm
Product Description:  Diameter, cable screen min: 5 mm
 Conductor: Stranded Tinned Copper  Material: Brass
 Number of Cores: 10  Plating: Nickel
 Area Conductor: 0.22 mm²  Thread size: M20
 External Diameter: 7.2 mm  Length, thread: 8 mm
 Insulation: Colour-Coded PVC  IP Rating: IP68
 Shield: Braided Tinned Copper
(90% Coverage)
 Jacket: PVC

Picture of the EMC cable gland (supplied)

Picture of the shielded cable (not supplied)

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4.5 Customer Cable Installation
4.5.1 EMC gland installation
Note:
Correct installation of the
EMC gland is essential
for reliable operation.

Clamping ring Gland body

Sleeve
‘O’ ring

Seal Braid connection

Earth braid

Cable sheath

Method Illustrations

120 cm

At 120 cm from the cable-end that will be connected to the

1. FTIM, remove 2 cm of the plastic sheath to expose the
earth braid.

2 cm

Push the end of the cable that will be connected to the

FTIM through the cable gland in the direction as shown.

2.
Note:
Pushing the cable in the
opposite direction will
damage the gland.

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 Method Illustrations
Continue pushing the cable through the gland, until the
2 cm
earth braid aligns with the gland.

3.

Ensure the earth braid is in contact with the braid

4.
connection ring in the gland.

Ensure the seal and clamping mechanism is overlapping

5. with the plastic sheath. Tighten the gland sleeve to firmly
grip the cable in place.

Select a 20mm hole in the base of the controller. The two

holes on the right hand side are provided for this purpose.

6. FTIM and IOEX

cable holes

Remove the plug and fit the cable with gland.

4.5.2 Cable termination
1. Use cable ties to secure the cable to the cubicle
Note:
wall.
Shielded cable is
2. Cut the cable to the appropriate length, and
essential for reliable
terminate the cable at the FTIM connectors. operation. See 4.3.

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