Technical Data 225-10

Effective February 2014

Supersedes June 1998

Single-phase step voltage regulators

General
Eaton's Cooper Power Systems VR-32 singlephase step voltage regulators are tap-changing
autotransformers. They regulate distribution line
voltages from 10% raise (boost) to 10% lower
(buck) in thirty-two steps of approximately 5/8%
each. Voltage ratings are available from 2400 volts
(60 kV BIL) to 34,500 volts (200 kV BIL) for 60 Hz
and 50 Hz systems.
Internal potential winding taps and an external
ratio correction transformer are provided on all
ratings so that each regulator may be applied to
more than one system voltage.
Smaller kVA sizes are supplied with support lugs
for pole mounting and with substation or platform
tie down provisions. Larger sizes are provided with
substation bases with pad-mounting provisions.
Voltage is maintained within desired limits by
controls that feature superior accuracy, reliability,
and serviceability. Continuity of service is assured
by rugged, service-proven tap-changers and coreand-coil assemblies functioning with the control.
Eaton's Cooper Power Systems voltage regulators
are available with a full complement of standard
features for routine applications, as well as a full
line of optional accessories for unique applications.
In addition, the regulator offers desirable features
that enhance operation and service.

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MOV-TYPE SERIES ARRESTER

INTERNAL ASSEMBLY
LIFTING EYES
CLAMP-TYPE TERMINALS

JUNCTION BOX

THREADED-STUD
BUSHING TERMINALS
BUSHINGS

POSITION INDICATOR

COVER
GROUNDING STRAP
AUTOMATIC PRESSURE
RELIEF DEVICE

HANDHOLE COVER
(ON TOP, NOT SHOWN)

UPPER FILTER PRESS CONNECTION

SHUNT ARRESTER
MOUNTING BOSSES (3)
BALL-TYPE OIL
SIGHT GAUGE

POLE-TYPE
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
CONTROL CABLE
(Disconnectable)

REGULATOR LIFTING LUGS

LASER-ETCHED
NAMEPLATES (2) (SECOND
ON CONTROL ENCLOSURE
DOOR)

CONTROL

CONTROL
ENCLOSURE

CABLE STABILIZING BOSS

BOLT-DOWN PROVISIONS (4)

DRAIN VALVE AND
OIL SAMPLING
DEVICE

Figure 1. External features on the VR-32 voltage regulator.

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Standard features

IEC 61850

A sealed-tank construction allows the use of 65 C rise insulation

system in 55 C rise rated designs to provide an additional 12%
capacity above the nameplate rating without loss of normal
insulation life. Additional load capacity is stated on the nameplate,
this ADD-AMP feature is available as long as the tap-changers
maximum current rating is not exceeded.

IEC 60870-5

2179

MODBUS

The unit construction cover suspends the internal assembly

consisting of the core-and-coil assembly, tap-changer, and the
reactor for ease of inspection and maintenance.
All Eaton's Cooper Power Systems voltage regulators are
manufactured and tested to the IEEE Std C57.15-2009 standard.

8input/8output universal contacts

13.5 Vdc radio power supply

13A-Hr control power battery backup

48/125 Vdc substation battery power

240 V external source

CL-7 control

Arresters

Tap changer with motor and power supply

Series surge arresters

Position indicator with ADD-AMP adjustment

Two laser-etched nameplates

Lifting lugs

Oil drain valve and sampling device

Upper filter press connection

All VR-32 voltage regulators are equipped with a bypass arrester

connected across the series winding between the source (S) and
load (L) bushings. This bypass arrester limits the voltage developed
across the series winding during lightning strikes, switching surges
and line faults. A MOV type series surge arrester of 3 kV offers
series winding protection on all regulators except those rated 22 kV
and above, which have a 6 kV MOV-type series surge arrester.

Oil sight gauge

Shunt arresters

Mounting provisions for shunt arresters

High-creep bushings with clamp-type connectors

Bolt-down provisions (overhead units)

Pole-type mounting brackets (overhead units)

Substation base (substation units)

External series arrester

A shunt arrester is a recommended accessory on the VR-32 voltage

regulator for protection of the shunt winding. The shunt arrester is
a direct connected arrester mounted on the tank and is connected
between the load bushing and ground. For additional protection, a
shunt arrester may also be installed between the source bushing
and ground. It is recommended that arresters be applied to all nongrounded bushings. Shunt arrester application data is listed in Table 1.

Automatic pressure relief device

Handhole

Control cabinet with removable front panel

Ratio correction transformer

Conformally coated circuit boards

Optional Accessories

Table 1. Shunt Arrester Application Data

Regulator
Voltage
Rating

2500/4330Y

Nominal System Voltages

(volts)
Delta or
Single-phase

Multi-grounded
Wye

2400

2400/4160

2500

2500/4300

Shunt arresters

4160

4160/7200

Extra-length control cables

4330

4330/7500

Elevating structure

4800/8320

4-hole NEMA H-spades

4800
5000

5000/8660

Cooling fans

6900

6900/11950

Nameplates in alternate languages or metric units

7200

7200/12470

Internal differential potential transformer for complete reverse

power flow w/metering

7620

7620/13200

CL-7 control accessories

Multi-phase functionality

7970

7970/13800

Front panel overlays in alternate languages

Serial communications interfaces:

RS232

Fiber Optic - ST

RS485

7620/13200Y

11000

11000

10

15

13800

12470

15

13200
13800
13800/23900

14400/24940Y

14400/24940
19920/34500

18

Fiber Optic - LC, MTRJ, ST, and SC

19920/34500GrdY

Copper - RJ45

22000

22000

27

33000

33000

36

Communications protocols:

12000

Ethernet communications interfaces:

5000/8660Y

Recommended
MOV Shunt
Arrester
Ratings
(kV)

27

DNP
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CL-7 control

Configurable data alarms

Source-side voltage calculated from tap position

Event record

Internal-external voltage source switch

Histograms

Automatic/manual control switch

Local data retrieval (USB Front Port)

Manual raise/lower toggle switch

USB data port

Position indicator drag hand reset switch

Resident communications protocol (DNP 3.0 and IEC 61850)

Supervisory ON-OFF switch (for use with SCADA)

CL-5D or CL-5E communications emulation

Cell phone-style full numeric keypad

Programmable I/P (Using logical equations)

4x20 character display

Alternate configuration settings

Multilingual display

Multi-phase operation

Three date formats

Six-digit operations counter

Construction

Voltage test terminals

External voltage source terminals

Neutral indicating dual LEDS

Panel-mounted motor fuse

Metering-PLUS one-touch,grouped-data display feature

Tap-position tracking

Voltage limiting ("First House Protection")

Line drop compensation settings

SOFT-ADD-AMP feature with adaptive functionality

Duty Cycle Monitor (DCM)

TIME-ON-TAP tap position tracking feature

PMT Preventative Maintenance Tapping feature

Tap-to-Neutral

With sealed-tank construction, the external oxygen supply is

eliminated from the tank environment. With the use of a 65 C rise
insulation system and designs with a nameplate rating of 55 C,
an additional 12% capacity is available from Eaton's Cooper Power
Systems 32-step regulator without any loss of insulation life.

Security override

Quik-Drive tap-changers

Voltage reduction with three modes

Digital metering package (including instantaneous, demand and

time-tagged demand)

Data profiler

Configurable status alarms

The load tap-changer product offering consists of three Quik-Drive

tap-changers, the most advanced tap-changers in the industry.
Each device is sized for a specific range of current and voltage
applications and share many similarities in their construction. The
primary benefits of Quik-Drive tap-changers are: direct motor drive
for simplicity and reliability; high-speed tap selection for quicker
serviceability; and proven mechanical life (one million operations).
Common Quik-Drive tap-changer features include: neutral light
switch; position indicator drive; safety switches; and logic switches
(back-off switches). Quik-Drive load tap-changers meet IEEE and
IEC standards for mechanical, electrical and thermal performance.

Figure 2. CL-7 Control.

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Core and coil assembly

Ease of service is provided by the design of the core-and-coil,
tap-changer, and reactor assembly. The entire assembly is cover
suspended for ease of removal from the tank for inspection or
maintenance.
The coil assembly features an aluminum strip in the series winding
that achieves the optimum in ampere turn balance for exceptional
strength under through-fault conditions.
Grain-oriented steel is used in the core, with a low reluctance lap
joint. The rugged core clamp assembly secures the coil effectively
and positions the core for the optimum in quiet operation and low
core loss.

Figure 3. QD3 Quik-Drive tap-changer

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Position indicator and ADD-AMP capability

Exclusive to Eaton's Cooper Power Systems, the uniquely designed
position indicator offers corrosion resistant materials, an oversized
viewing area and a reset solenoid that is replaceable using a single
thumbscrew. It is mounted on a junction box on the cover of the
regulator, and is directly connected to the tap-changer by a flexible
drive shaft passing through the junction box and terminal board via a
sealing gland.
The indicator face is graduated in steps, numbered 1 through 16 on
each side of zero. Zero designates neutral. Drag hands indicate the
maximum and minimum positions attained during raise and lower
operations. The drag hands are reset around the position indicator hand
by operating the drag hand reset switch on the control front panel.
Figure 4. DDD Quik-Drive tap-changer

The ADD-AMP feature of VR-32 regulators allows increased current

capacity by reducing the regulation range. This is accomplished by
either setting limit switches in the position indicator (HARD-ADDAMP feature) or enabling the SOFT-ADD-AMP feature to prevent
the tap-changer from traveling beyond a set position in either raise
or lower directions. The limit switches have scales graduated in
percent regulation, and are adjustable to specific values of 5, 6-1/4,
7-1/2, 8-3/4, and 10% regulation to alter the regulation range. The
CL-7 control also allows for an Adaptive ADD-AMP feature which will
automatically change the SOFT ADD-AMP setting based upon the
current readings of the control.
The five possible load current ratings associated with the reduced
regulation ranges are summarized in Tables 4 and 5. At each setting,
a detent stop provides positive adjustment. Settings other than
those with stops are not recommended. The raise and lower limits
need not be the same value except for locations where reverse
power flow is possible.

Figure 5. QD8 Quik-Drive tap-changer

Figure 6. Position Indicator.

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Effective February 2014

Table 2. ADD-AMP Capabilities of 50 Hz Ratings

Load Current Ratings (Amperes)1

Rated
Volts

6600

11000

15000

22000

33000

Rated
kVA

33
66
99
132
198
264
330
396
55
110
165
220
330
440
550
660
75
150
225
300
450
600
750
110
220
330
440
660
165
330
495
660

Regulation Range
10%1

8 3/4%

7 1/2%

6 1/4%

5%

50
100
150
200
300
400
500
600
50
100
150
200
300
400
500
600
50
100
150
200
300
400
500
50
100
150
200
300
50
100
150
200

55
110
165
220
330
440
550
660
55
110
165
220
330
440
550
660
55
110
165
220
330
440
550
55
110
165
220
330
55
110
165
220

60
120
180
240
360
480
600
668
60
120
180
240
360
480
600
668
60
120
180
240
360
480
600
60
120
180
240
360
60
120
180
240

68
135
203
270
405
540
668
668
68
135
203
270
405
540
668
668
68
135
203
270
405
540
668
68
135
203
270
405
68
135
203
270

80
160
240
320
480
640
668
668
80
160
240
320
480
640
668
668
80
160
240
320
480
640
668
80
160
240
320
480
80
160
240
320

1 Additional 12% increase in capacity is available due to the use of 65 C winding rise insulation
if the tap-changers maximum current rating has not been exceeded. For loading in excess of the
above values please your Eaton's Cooper Power Systems representative.

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Table 3. ADD-AMP Capabilities of 60 Hz Ratings

Rated
Volts

2500

5000

7620

13800

14400

19920

34500

Rated
kVA

Load Current Ratings (Amperes)1

Regulation Range
10%

8 3/4%

7 1/2%

6 1/4%

5%

25
50
75
100
125
167
250
333
416.3
25
50
100
125
167
250
333
416.3
38.1
57.2

100
200
300
400
500
668
1000
1332
1665
50
100
200
250
334
500
668
833
50
75

110
220
330
440
550
668
1000
1332
1665
55
110
220
275
367
550
668
833
55
83

120
240
360
480
600
668
1000
1332
1665
60
120
240
300
401
600
668
833
60
90

135
270
405
540
668
668
1000
1332
1665
68
135
270
336
451
668
668
833
68
101

160
320
480
640
668
668
1000
1332
1665
80
160
320
400
534
668
668
833
80
120

138
207
276
414
500
552
667
833
72
144
288
333
416
432
500
576
667
720
833
50
100
200
333
400
500
667
833
50
100
150
200

100
150
200
300
362
400
483
604
50
100
200
231
289
300
347
400
463
500
578
25.1
50.2
100.4
167
200.8
250
335
418
50
100
150
200

110
165
220
330
398
440
531
664
55
110
220
254
318
330
382
440
509
550
636
28
55
110
184
220
275
369
460
55
110
165
220

120
180
240
360
434
480
580
668
60
120
240
277
347
360
416
480
556
600
668
30
60
120
200
240
300
402
502
60
120
180
240

135
203
270
405
489
540
652
668
68
135
270
312
390
405
468
540
625
668
668
34
68
135
225
270
338
452
564
68
135
203
270

160
240
320
480
579
640
668
668
80
160
320
370
462
480
555
640
668
668
668
40
80
160
267
320
400
536
668
80
160
240
320

76.2
114.3
1672
2502
3332
416.32
5002
6672
8332
69

100
150
219/232
328/347
438/464
548/580
656/668
875/926
1093/1157
50

110
165
241/255
361/382
482/510
603/638
668
875/926
1093/1157
55

120
180
263/278
394/417
526/557
658/668
668
875/926
1093/1157
60

135
203
296/313
443/469
591/625
668
668
875/926
1093/1157
68

160
240
350/370
525/556
668
668
668
875/926
1093/1157
80

1 Additional 12% increase in capacity is available due to the use of 65 C winding rise insulation if the tap-changers maximum current rating has not been exceeded. For loading in excess of the above values please
contact your Eaton's Cooper Power Systems representative.
2 Regulators are capable of carrying current corresponding to rated kVA when operated at 7200 volts.

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