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News Release
Contact:
Connie Smith
Cooper Power Systems
262-691-8227
Connie.Smith@cooperindustries.com
Quickly and Easily Locate Faults on Overhead Distribution Lines with a
One-Size-Fits-All Programmable Faulted Circuit Indicator from Cooper
Power Systems
The newest member of the S.T.A.R.™ family of faulted circuit indicators includes self-adjusting
trip rating and programmable delay reset
WAUKESHA, WI, February 7, 2013 – The new Cooper Power Systems S.T.A.R.™ Programmable
Delayed Reset Overhead (SDOH) faulted circuit indicator (FCI) is designed to quickly and easily
locate faults on bare overhead cable systems to shorten outage times and lower standard outage
indices.
The S.T.A.R. – Superior, Tough and Reliable – FCI is designed as a “one size fits all” device for
ease of application and stocking. Self-adjusting trip technology and programmable reset allow one
model to adapt to a variety of electrical systems and desired reset times. The self-adjusting trip
automatically adjusts the trip value based on average load current with a minimum trip value of
175 A and a maximum trip value of 800 A.
Because the S.T.A.R. FCI is easily field-programmable with a simple reset tool, customers no
longer need to specify the reset time when ordering. The unit can be programmed for 2, 4, 8, or 24
hour automatic reset, or manual reset. This flexibility reduces inventory as only one FCI is needed
for multiple applications.
Cooper Power Systems, the industry leader in power delivery, power quality, power reliability, and
end-point automation, has designed this FCI for easy identification and long life. Blinking LEDs
provide 360 degree visual indication that the FCI is set and ready for operation with indications for
temporary fault, low battery indication, and permanent fault status.
The unit is fully electronic, powered by a long life, lithium ion battery that provides the power to
indicate the faulted conditions via dual high-intensity LEDs. A patented clamping mechanism
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makes it a “snap” to install on a wide range of cable diameters and can be achieved with a single
hotstick. It can be adjusted to fit on bare conductors ranging from 0.25 through 2.0 inches in
diameter.
For more information on S.T.A.R.™ faulted circuit indicators, please visit www.cooperpower.com or
contact your local sales representative.
Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Mike Petrasek of Burson-Marsteller at
(412) 394-6611 or michael.petrasek@bm.com.
Cooper Power Systems is part of the electrical business of Eaton. Eaton acquired Cooper
Industries plc in late 2012. Cooper Power Systems provides world-class power delivery apparatus
and solutions for the utility, commercial, and industrial markets. Cooper Power Systems maintains
a complete portfolio of products and services required to transform, protect, connect, and build out
an electric power system backbone. Smart apparatus – voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers,
switchgear, smart sensors, and controls – integrated with enterprise-level software and secure
communications enable customers to increase productivity, optimize asset efficiency, improve
system reliability, and reduce costs. Reliability and grid-point solutions include: Integrated Volt/Var
Control (IVVC), feeder, and substation automation systems. End-point solutions include: Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Demand Response (DR). Cooper Power Systems is a leading
provider of engineering optimization and modeling tools. For more information, please visit
www.cooperpower.com. For information about Eaton, visit www.eaton.com.
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