3Ratings and specificationsCheck recloser ratings prior to installationThe recloser must be applied within its specified ratings. Check nameplate ratings and compare with thesystem characteristics at the point of application prior to installation. Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 list the ratings andspecifications for the NOVA i recloser.NOVA® 15i, NOVA 27i, and NOVA 38i; Three-phasemicroprocessor-controlled; installation and operationinstructions (S280-43-1)Instructional Literature IL0104001EEffective January 2017Table 1Voltage ratings (kV)Description 15 kV 27 kV 38 kVRated Basic Impulse Level (BIL)Radio Noise Limit (μv)Power Frequency Withstand, DryPower Frequency Withstand, Wet110 kV100 @ 9.4 kV50 kV45 kV125 kV*100 @ 16.4 kV60 kV50 kV170 kV100 @ 23.0 kV70 kV60 kVTable 2Current ratings (A)Description 15 kV 27 kV 38 kVRated continuous currentShort circuit currentSymmetrical making currentPeak making current630 A*12.5 kArms**12.5 kArms**31.5 kApeak630 A*12.5 kArms**12.5 kArms**31.5 kApeak630 A*12.5 kArms12.5 kArms31.5 kApeakTable 3Mechanical ratingsDescription 15 kV 27 kV 38 kVMin. Mechanical/electrical operationswithout maintenance (c-o)Mass (weight) - kg (lbs.)10,000 10,000 10,000110 (242) 115 (253) 125 (275)Table 4Duty cycle*Number of MinimumCircuit X/R ValueType Unit OperationsNOVA i 15-20 44 445-55 56 890-100 16 17Total 116Percentage ofInterrupting Rating* 800A option available.**16.0kArms option available (40KApeak for peak making current).*150kV option available.*Compliant with IEC 62271-111 2005*Compliant with IEEE Standard C37.60-2012 ™