Icar Rpc 8bga User manual

PIKAMANUAALI

KIINTEÄN TAI AUTOMAATTISEN TEHOKERTOIMEN KORJAUSLAITTEEN

KÄYTTÖÖNOTTO

ICAR-yksikköjen oikeaoppiseen käyttöönottoon liittyvät toimenpiteet on kuvattu alla.

1. LIITTÄMINEN VERKKOVIRTAAN

Liitä kolme verkkovirran vaihejohdinta liittymiin, jotka on merkitty numeroilla 1-2-3 tai kirjaimilla R-S-T (L1-L2-L3). Kiinnitä erityistä huomiota

virtajohdon mitoitukseen liitettäessä se tehokertoimen korjausjärjestelmään ja muihin käyttö- ja/tai suojalaitteisiin, sillä sen tulee kestää

kondensaattorikeskuksen nimellisteho puolitoistakertaisena.

2. LIITTÄMINEN MAADOITUSJOHTOON

Liitä maadoitusjohto yksikön vastaavaan liitäntään. Maadoitusjohdon koon tulee vastata vähintään 60 % vaihejohtimen koosta (esim. vaihejohdin,

koko 120mm2–maadoitusjohto, koko vähintään 72mm2).

Kun yllä kuvatut toiminnot on suoritettu, käynnistä yksikkö. Ei-automaattisten yksiköiden osalta käyttöönotto on nyt suoritettu loppuun.

Seuraavat toimenpiteet tulee suorittaa ainoastaan automaattisilla tehokertoimen korjausyksiköillä.

Huomaathan, että virtamuuntajan ensisijaista arvoa lukuun ottamatta kaikki käyttöparametrit on määritelty tehtaalla. Mikäli haluat muuttaa muita

arvoja, tutustu laitteen mukana tulevan loistehosäätimen ohjekirjaan (ladattavissa myös osoitteessa www.icar.com) tai ota yhteyttä ICARin

tekniseen tukeen.

3. LOISTEHOSÄÄTIMEN ESIASENNUS

Säädin RPC 5LSA-7LSA-8BSA-12BSA: relelähdössä asiaankuuluvalla näytöllä vilkkuu ilmoitus ”CT”. Paina sen jälkeen +-painiketta ja syötä

virtamuuntajan ensisijainen virta. Kun arvo on asetettu, paina MAN/AUTO-painiketta vahvistaaksesi asetuksen.

Säädin RPA 8BMA-12BMA: katso säädin RPC.

Säädin RPE 12BTA: katso säädin RPC.

Säädin RPC 8BGA:

Etupuolen kuvaus

Navigointipainikkeet

Vahvistuspainike



Hälytysvalo



Optinen WIFI- ja USB-liitäntä

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Parametrien asettaminen

Seuraavat toimenpiteet tulee suorittaa automaattisen ICAR-tehokertoimen korjauslaitteen ensimmäisellä käynnistyskerralla:

a) Syötä päivämäärä ja aika. Tehokerroinsäätimessä näkyy sivu:

b) Syötä haluamasi kieli. Tehokerroinsäätimessä näkyy sivu:

Vahvista sivunvaihto LANGUAGE-sivulle -painikkeella.

c) Syötä ulkoisen virtamuuntajan ensisijainen arvo. Tehokerroinsäätimessä näkyy sivu:

Vahvista sivunvaihto CT PRIMARY -sivulle -painikkeella.

Jos haluat myöhemmin muuttaa virtamuuntajan ensisijaista arvoa, valitse SETUP-valikko ja sieltä valikko M02 GENERAL. Valitse

parametri P02.01 CT:n ensisijainen arvo. Toista yllä mainitut toimenpiteet.

Etusivu

Kuvaava tekstikenttä. Kentän tekstiä voi muuttaa SETUP-

valikossa M01 UTILITY P01.09 SITE ID

Järjestelmän todellinen aika Cos fi. IND= induktiivinen, CAP= kapasitiivinen

Tällä sivulla voit muuttaa numeroarvoja painikkeilla . Numerosta toiseen voit liikkua - painikkeilla. Vahvista valinta

-painikkeella.

Kun olet sivulla, valitse CT:n ensisijainen arvo painikkeilla . Vahvista valinta -painikkeella

Kun olet sivulla, valitse kieli painikkeilla . Vahvista valinta -painikkeella.

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Fattore di potenza medio settimanale, calcolato sugli ultimi 7 gg

Valitse tämä kuvake asettaaksesi laitteen MANUAALITILAAN (MAN).

Valitse tämä kuvake asettaaksesi laitteen AUTOMAATTITILAAN (AUT).

Painikkeiden avulla voi siirtyä sivulta toiselle. -painikkeella siirrytään MAIN MENU -päävalikkoon. Painikkeilla

siirrytään muiden toimenpiteiden näyttöihin, jotka voivat olla käytettävissä sivulla 1/4 määriteltyjen toimenpiteiden lisäksi.

Päävalikko

Valitse haluamasi valikko painikkeilla . Vahvista valinta -painikkeella. Valittu valikko

näkyy vaaleana, ja näytön keskelle ilmestyy valikon tekstikuvaus.

Säätimen määrittelemä toimenpiteen tila. Musta symboli: toimenpide suoritettu. Harmaa symboli:

toimenpidettä ei suoritettu. Ei symbolia: tilasta ei poistuttu. Harmaa numero: toimenpide ei toistaiseksi ole

saatavilla (esimerkki: toimenpide on juuri sammutettu).

Laitteen sisälämpötila, Tuulettimen tila (= pysättetty = käynnissä)

Järjestelmän virta reaaliajassa THD%, CT:n asennushetkellä

Jännite vaiheittain reaaliajassa THD%

Loisteho puuttuu (mikäli merkintä on ”+”) tai loistehon määrä on suuri (mikäli merkintä on ”-“)

verrattuna määriteltyyn cos phi -kohdearvoon.

AUT= automaattinen tila; MAN= manuaalitila

Viikoittainen todellinen tehokerroin, laskettu viimeisen 7 päivän ajalta

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Parametrilistaus

Cod

SELITYS

M01

YLEISASETUKSET

Kieli, kirkkaus, näytön sivut jne.

M02

YLEINEN

Virtamuuntaja, asennus

M03

ASKELEET

Kondensaattoriportaan kokoonpano

M04

MASTER OUTPUT

Ohjelmoitava lähtö Master käytössä

M05

MASTER / SLAVE

Laitteen toimintatapa Master /Slave

M06

SLAVE/SEURAAJA 01 LÄHDÖT

Ohjelmoitavat lähdöt 01

…

M13

SLAVE/SEURAAJA 08 LÄHDÖT

Ohjelmoitavat lähdöt 08

M14

OHJELMOITAVAT TULOT

Ohjelmoitavat digitaaliset tulot

M15

SALASANAT

Salasana hallinta

M16

KOMMUNIKOINTI

Kommukointiväylän parametrit

M17

PERUSSUOJAUS

Lämpötilasuojaus, puhallin

M18

HARMONISET

Harmoniset suojaukset (MCP5 module)

M19

MUUT

Eri asetuksia

M20

KYNNYSARVOJA

Kynnysarvojen rajaarvot

M21

LASKURIT

Ohjelmoitava laskurit

M22

ANALOGIATULOT

Ohjelmoitavat analogia tulot

M23

ANALOGIA LÄHDÖT

Ohjelmoitavat analogita lähdöt

M24

ENERGIA PULSSIT

Pulssit energia mittaukseen

M25

KÄYTTÖHÄLYTYKSET

Käyttäjän ohjelmoitava hälytykset

M26

HÄLYTYSOMINAISUUDET

Käytön aiheuttamat hälytykset

Tarkempi listaus alkuperäisessä manuaalissa.

Hälytysten kuvaus ja merkitys

KOODI

HÄLYTYS

MERKITYS

A01

Alikompensointi

Kaikki tarvittavat toimenpiteet on suoritettu, mutta cosphi on edelleen induktiivisempi

kuin asetettu arvo.

A03

Virta liian alhainen

Virransyötön läpi kulkeva virta on alhaisempi kuin alhaisin mitattava arvo.

Tila voi esiintyä normaalisti, mikäli laitoksella ei ole kuormaa.

A04

Virta liian korkea

Virransyötön läpi kulkeva virta on korkeampi kuin korkein mitattava arvo.

A05

Jännite liian alhainen

Mitattu jännite on alhaisempi kuin asetettu kynnysarvo P17.14.

A06

Jännite liian korkea

Mitattu jännite on korkeampi kuin asetettu kynnysarvo P17.13.

A07

Paneelin lämpötila liian korkea

Paneelin lämpötila on korkeampi kuin asetettu kynnysarvo P17.06.

A08

Kondensaattorin virran ylikuormitus

Laskettu kondensaattorin virran ylikuormitus on korkeampi kuin asetettu kynnysarvo

P17.08 ja/tai P17.09.

A09

Ei vapautuvaa jännitettä

Linjan jännitteensyötössä ei vapaudu jännitettä, kestää kauemmin kuin 8ms.

A11

Harmonisen suojausmoduulin nro n virta liian korkea

MCP5-moduuli n:n mittaama RMS-virta on korkeampi kuin asetettu kynnysarvo

P18.n.06.

A12

Harmonisen suojausmoduulin nro n THD-I liian

korkea

MCP5-moduuli n:n mittaama THD on korkeampi kuin asetettu kynnysarvo P18.n.07.

A19

Ala-aseman xx linkkivirhe

Ala-asema nro X ei kommunikoi pääkoneen kanssa. Tarkista RS-485-johdot.

A20

Puhdista ilmansuodatin

Puhdista ilmanvaihtojärjestelmän ilmansuodatin.

A21

Rutiinihuolto

Tarkista jokaisen toimenpiteen virta, sulakkeiden tehokkuus ja kontaktorit.

A22

Ylimääräinen huolto

Suorita kohtien A20 ja A21 toimenpiteet ja tarkista kondensaattoreiden kunto, tai ota

yhteyttä tekniseen tukeen.

4. LINJAVIRTAMUUNTIMEN LIITÄNNÄT

Aseta virtamuunnin vaiheeseen, joka ei liity loistehosäätimen vastaanottamaan jännitesignaaliin (tavallisesti vaihe L1, merkitään myös merkinnällä

”R”), ja tehokertoimen korjauslevylle virtaa tuovan haaran edelle (muuntimen tulee mitata kuormien virta sekä tehokertoimen korjauslevyn virta).

Virtamuuntimen tulisi olla luokkaa 0,5 tai 1, ja sen näennäistehon ainakin 6VA. Mikäli laitteessa on muita kuormia samanaikaisesti virtamuuntimen

kanssa, tarkista niiden virrankulutus; kasvata näennäistehoa tarvittaessa. Kun virtamuunnin on alle 20 metrin päässä yksiköstä, käytä liitäntään 4mm2

kaapeleita. Mikäli etäisyys on suurempi, käytä suurempia kaapeleita (lisätietoja saat ICARin teknisestä tuesta).

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Johdotuskaavio

Vakio kolmivaihekytkentä

KOLMIVAIHEKYTKENTÄ (TYYPILLINEN). Kytkentä vakio sovelluksiin.

Jännitemittaus

Vaihe –vaihe jännite L2-L3

Virtamittaus

L1 vaihe

Vaihekulma asetus

V (L2-L3 ) Ja (L1) 90°

Capacitor overload current measure

1 kpl L2-L3

Parametriasetukset

P02.03 = Kolmivaihe /(Three-

phase)

P02.04 = L1

P02.06 = L2-L3

P02.22 = LV

Muut kytkennät alkuperäisessä maualissa

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5. VASTUU

ICAR S.p.A. ei ole vastuussa suorista tai välillisistä henkilövahingoista tai aineellisista vahingoista, kun ne ovat seurausta yksiköiden virheellisestä

asennuksesta tai asiattomasta käytöstä.

Tekniset Ominaisuudet

SUPPLY

Auxiliary voltage Us

100 - 415V~

110 - 250V=

Operating voltage range

90 - 456V~

93,5 - 300V=

Frequency

45 - 66Hz

Power consumption/dissipation

10.5W –27VA

Immunity time for microbreakings

110V~ ≥35ms

220V –415V~ ≥80ms

VOLTAGE INPUTS

Maximum rated voltage Ue

600VAC L-L (346VAC L-N)

Measuring range

50…720V L-L (415VAC L-N)

Frequency range

45…65Hz – 360…440Hz

Measuring method

True RMS

Measuring input impedance

> 0.55ML-N

> 1,10ML-L

Wiring mode

Single-phase, two-phase, three-phase with or without neutral or balanced three-phase system.

Rated current Ie

1A~ or 5A~

Measuring range

for 5A scale: 0.025 - 6A~

for 1A scale: 0.025 –1.2A~

Type of input

Shunt supplied by an external current transformer (low voltage). Max. 5A

Measuring method

True RMS

Overload capacity

+20% Ie

Overload peak

50A for 1 second

Power consumption

0.6VA

Line voltage

0.5% f.s. 1digit

Contact type

7 x 1 NO + contact common

UL Rating

B300

30V= 1A Pilot Duty

Max rated voltage

415V~

Rated current

AC1-5A 250V~ AC15-1,5A 415V~

Maximum current at contact common

10A

Contact type

1 changeover

UL Rating

B300

30V= 1A Pilot Duty

Max rated voltage

415V~

Rated current

AC1-5A 250V~ AC15-1,5A 415V~

Energy storage

Back-up capacitors

Operating time without supply voltage

About 12...15 days

INSULATION VOLTAGE

Rated insulation voltage Ui

600V~

Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp

9.5kV

Power frequency withstand voltage

5,2kV

AMBIENTOPERATING CONDITIONS

Operating temperature

-30 - +70°C

Storage temperature

-30 - +80°C

Relative humidity

80% (IEC/EN 60068-2-78)

Maximum pollution degree

Overvoltage category

Measurement category

III

Climatic sequence

Z/ABDM (IEC/EN 60068-2-61)

Shock resistance

15g (IEC/EN 60068-2-27)

Vibration resistance

0.7g (IEC/EN 60068-2-6)

CONNECTIONS

Terminal type

Plug-in / removable

Cable cross section (min… max)

0.2…2.5 mm² (24…12 AWG)

UL Rating

Cable cross section (min… max)

0,75…2.5 mm² (18…12 AWG)

Tightening torque

0.56 Nm

HOUSING

Version

Flush mount

Material

Polycarbonate

Degree of protection

IP54 on front - IP20 terminals

Weight

680g

Certification

cULus

Reference standards

IEC/EN 61010-1, IEC/EN 61000-6-2

IEC/ EN 61000-6-3

UL508 and CSA C22.2-N°14

UL Marking

Use 60°C/75°C copper (CU) conductor only

AWG Range: 0,2mm2–1,5mm2stranded or solid

Field Wiring Terminals Tightening Torque:

0,18Nm

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Tekninen tuki

UTU Oy - Ulvilan toimipiste

PL 20, Ahjontie 1

28401 Ulvila

Puh (02) 550 800

Fax (02) 550 8680

www.utu.eu

[email protected]

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AUTOMATIC POWER FACTOR

CONTROLLER

RPC 8BGA

WARNING!

Carefully read the manual before the installation or use.

This equipment is to be installed by qualified personnel, complying to current standards, to avoid damages or safety hazards.

Before any maintenance operation on the device, remove all the voltages from measuring and supply inputs and short-circuit the CT input terminals.

Products illustrated herein are subject to alteration and changes without prior notice.

Technical data and descriptions in the documentation are accurate, to the best of our knowledge, but no liabilities for errors, omissions or contingencies arising there

from are accepted.

A circuit breaker must be included in the electrical installation of the building. It must be installed close by the equipment and within easy reach of the operator.

It must be marked as the disconnecting device of the equipment: IEC /EN 61010-1 § 6.11.2.1.

Index

1. Introduction

2. Description

3. Front keyboard

4. Front LEDs

4.1. Alarm LED (red)

5. Operating modes

5.1. Manual mode (MAN)

5.2. Automatic mode (AUT)

5.3. TEST Mode

6. Main menu

7. Password access

8. Display page navigation

9. Target power factor set-up

10. Harmonic analysis page

15. Remote-controlled variables (REMx)

16. User Alarms (UAx)

17. Master-Slave configuration

18. IR programming port

19. Parameter setting (setup) with PC

20. Parameter setting (setup) from front panel

21. Parameter table

22. Alarms

22.1. Alarm description

22.2. Alarm properties

22.3. Alarm properties table

24. Input function table

25. Output function table

Operating manual (user version )

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11. Waveform page

12. Expandability

12.1. Additional resources

12.1.1. Communication

13. Inputs, outputs, internal variables, counters,

analog inputs

14. Limit thresholds (LIMx)

26. Measure table for Limits / analog outputs

27. Commands menu

28. Installation

1. Introduction

The 8BGA automatic power factor controller unit has been designed to offer state-of-the-art functions for power factor

compensation applications. Built with dedicated components and extremely compact, 8BGA combines the modern design of

the front panel with practical installation and the possibility of expansion from the rear, where the modules with additional

functions can be slotted. The LCD screen provides a clear and intuitive user interface.

2. Description

Automatic power factor controller with 8 built-in relays for control/command of the capacitors banks, expandable to 16

relays.

128x80 pixel, backlit LCD screen with 4 grey levels.

5 navigation keys for function and settings.

Red LED indicate alarm or abnormal status.

10-language text for measurements, settings and messages.

Expansion bus with 4 slots for expansion modules:

oRS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet, Profibus, GSM/GPRS communications interface

oAdditional digital I/O, static or relay outputs

oAdditional analog I/O for PT100 temperature, current, voltage.

Capability to operate with several units interconnected in Master / Slave mode:

oMaximum configuration: 1 Master + 8 slave.

oMax 32 step total.

oMax 16 step each unit.

oStep can be paralleled.

Advanced programmable I/O functions.

Fully user-definable alarms.

High accuracy TRMS measurement.

3-phase + neutral mains voltage reading inputs.

3-phase current reading inputs.

Front optical programming interface: galvanically isolated, high speed, waterproof, USB and WiFi compatible.

Calendar-clock with energy reserve.

Memorization of last 250 events.

3. Front keyboard

Key □- Used to call up the main menu and to confirm a choice.

▲ and ▼ keys - Used to scroll through the display pages or to select the list of options in a menu.

◄ key - Used to decrease a setting / selection or to exit a menu.

► key - Used to scroll through any sub-pages, or to increase a setting.

4. Front LEDs

4.1. Alarm LED (red) –Flashing, indicates an active alarm.

Optical

programming

interface

Navigation

panel for

measures

and menu

Backlighted

LCD display

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5. Operating modes

The currently selected mode is displayed in reverse at the center of the home page. There are three possible operating modes, listed below:

5.1. Manual mode (MAN)

When the unit is brand new and has never been programmed, it automatically enters in MAN mode.

When the unit is in manual mode, you can select one of the steps and manually connect or disconnect it, after necessary

regulator parameters set-up

From the home page, press ►. The step No. 1 is highlighted by a box. To select the step you want, press the ◄ and ►.

Press ▲ or ▼ to enter to disconnect the selected step.

If the number above step is light gray, it means that the step is not available because its reconnection time is not yet

exhausted. In this case, sending a command to close the step number will flash to indicate that the operation has been

confirmed and will be conducted as soon as possible.

The manual configuration of steps is maintained even in the absence of supply voltage. When the power returns, the original

state of the steps is restored.

5.2. Automatic mode (AUT)

In automatic mode, the controller calculates the optimum configuration of capacitor steps in order to reach the set cos .

The selection criteria takes into account many variables such as: the power of each step, the number of operations, the total

time of use, the reconnection time etc.

The controller displays the imminent connection or disconnection of the steps with the flashing of their identification

number (above). The flashing can last in cases in which the insertion of a step is not possible due to the reconnection time

(discharge time of the capacitor).

If the number above step is light gray, it means that the step is not available because its reconnection time is not yet expired.

The device then waits for the end of the reconnection time.

5.3. TEST Mode

The activation and deactivation of the outputs is done as for the manual mode, but without considering the reconnection

time.

Once in programming and parameters are set, the unit will automatically exit the test mode.

If you need to enter TEST mode use the appropriate command in the Command menu.

6. Main menu

The main menu is made up of a group of graphic icons (shortcuts) that allow rapid access to

measurements and settings.

Starting from normal viewing, press □key. The main menu screen is displayed.

Press ▲▼ to rotate clockwise/counter clockwise to select the required function. The selected icon is

highlighted and the central part of the display shows the description of the function.

Press □to activate the selected function.

If some functions are not available, the correspondent icon will be disabled, that is shown in a light grey

colour.

etc. - Shortcuts that allow jumping to the first page of that group. Starting from that page it is

still possible to move forward-backward in the usual way.

- Switch the operation to manual or automatic mode.

–Opens the password entry page, where it is possible to specify the numeric codes that unlock

protected functions (parameter setting, commands menu).

–Access point to the setup menu for parameter programming. See dedicated chapter.

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–Access point to the commands menu, where the authorised user can execute some clearing-restoring actions.

7. Password access

The password is used to enable or lock the access to setting menu (setup) and to commands menu.

For brand-new devices (factory default), the password management is disabled and the access is free. If

instead the passwords have been enabled and defined, then to get access, it is necessary to enter the

password first, specifying the numeric code through the keypad.

To enable password management and to define numeric codes, see setup menu M15 Password.

There are two access levels, depending on the code entered:

User-Level access (Usr) –Allows clearing of some recorded values and the editing of a restricted

number of setup parameters.

Advanced access level (Adv) –Same rights of the user access plus full settings editing-restoring.

From normal viewing, press □to recall main menu, select the password icon and press □.(fig..1)

The display shows the screen in picture (fig.2):

Keys ▲and ▼change the selected digit (fig.3)

Keys ◄ and ► move through the digits (fig.4)

Enter all the digits of the numeric code, then move on the key icon.

If the password code entered matches the User access code (password:1000) or the Advanced access

code (password:2000 Available value only if the controller is not installed on the ICAR cabinet) , then

the correspondent unlock message is shown.

Once unlocked the password, the access rights last until:

othe device is powered off.

othe device is reset (after quitting the setup menu).

othe timeout period of two minutes elapses without any keystroke.

To quit the password entry screen press □key.

fig.1 fig.2 fig.3 fig.4

Switches to

Automatic mode

Voltage –current

page

Event Log

Power page

Step life

statistics

Harmonics

System

information page

Setup Menu

Commands

Password entry

Main page

Switches to

Manual mode

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Page Title. If P01.09 is set, then the

plant description will be shown here.

Step

status

Black =

Gray =

Off

Present

CosPhi

Weekley

true

power

factor

Fan status

Black =

Gray =

Off

kvar

needed to

reach

setpoint

Voltage and current

total harmonic

distortion

Panel

temperatur

Aut/Man

Mode

8. Display page navigation

Keys ▲and ▼scroll through the measurements pages one by one. The title bar shows the current page.

Some measurements may not be shown depending on the system programming and connections.

Sub-pages, which can be opened with key ►, are also available on some pages (displaying voltages and

currents in the form of bar graphs, for example).

The user can specify which page and which sub-page the display should return to automatically when no

keys have been pressed for a certain time.

The system can also be programmed so the display remains were it was last.

You can set this function in menu M01 –Utility.

Table of display pages

PAGES

EXAMPLE

Home page

Push ▼

Voltage and current

Push ▼

Power

Push ▼

Temperature

Push ▼

System

nominal

current

System

nominal

voltage

True

power

factor

Alarm

threshold

Max

temperature

peak with

date

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Voltage/current

distortion and frequency

value

Push ▼

Harmonics (voltage and

current)

Push ▼

Waveforms (voltage

and current)

Push ▼

Energy meters

Push ▼

Event log

Push ▼

Expansion status

Push ▼

Key ►

switches

between

Total/Partia

indications

Event

time

stamp

Event

descriptio

Event

number /

total

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Real time clock

Push ▼

System info

Push ▼

Service

Note: Some of the pages listed above may not be displayed if the relevant function is disabled. For example, if the limit

function is not programmed, the corresponding page won't be shown.

9. Target power factor set-up

To set the desired power factor from the main page

press twice the button ▲appears the page of the setting of desired power factor:

using the ◄and ► buttons to increase or decrease the value of the desired power factor. To confirm press the □button.

10. Harmonic analysis page

In the power factor controller it is possible to enable the calculation of the FFT harmonic analysis up to

the 31st order of the following measurements:

ophase-to-phase voltages

ophase-to-neutral voltages

ocurrents

Plant /

panel

name

Software

Hardware

Parameters

revision

level

internal

board

temp.

Indicates the

type of

maintenance

to be

performed

Time

remaining

until the next

service

Date on

which the

maintenance

has been

performed

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For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from

the web site www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

11. Waveform page

This page graphically views the waveform of the voltage and current signals read by the power factor

controller.

For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from

the web site www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

12. Expandability

Thanks to expansion bus, the 8BGA power factor controller can be expanded with the modules (see

table 1).

It is possible to connect a maximum of 4 modules at the same time.

The supported modules can be grouped in the following categories:

oadditional steps

ocommunication modules

odigital I/O modules

oAnalog I/O modules.

To insert an expansion module:

1.remove the power supply to power factor relay

2.remove the protecting cover of one of the expansion slots

3.insert the upper hook of the module into the fixing hole on the top of the expansion slot

4.rotate down the module body, inserting the connector on the bus

5. push until the bottom clip snaps into its housing.

When the 8BGA power factor controller is powered on, it automatically recognises the modules that

have been mounted.

If the system configuration has changed with respect to the last saved, (one module has been added or

removed), the base unit asks the user to confirm the new configuration. In case of confirmation, the new

configuration will be saved and will become effective, otherwise the mismatch will be shown at every

subsequent power-on of the system.

Numeric values of

the selected order

SLOT SLOT SLOT

SLOT

1 2 3 4

CLAC!

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The present system configuration is shown in the dedicated page of the display (expansion modules),

where it is possible to see the number, the type and the status of the modules.

The I/O numbering is shown under each module.

The status (energised/de-energised) of every single I/O and communication channel is highlighted in reverse

NOTE: Remove any dangerous voltage and repeat the operations from step 5 to step 2 in the opposite direction. Press in the

point indicated by the * in the picture in order to remove the module.

12.1. Additional resources

The expansion modules provide additional resources that can be used through the dedicated setup

menus.

The setup menus related to the expansions are always accessible, even if the expansion modules are not

physically fitted.

For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from the web site

www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

MODULE TYPE

CODE

FUNCTION

MAX Nr.

ADDITIONAL STEPS

OUT 2NO

2 RELAY STEPS

STR 4NO

4 STATIC STEPS

(FAST)

COMMUNICATION

COM USB

USB

COM 232

RS-232

COM 485

RS-485

WEB ETH

Ethernet

COM PRO

Profibus® DP

COM GSM

GSM-GPRS

DIGITAL I/O

INP 4OC

4 INPUTS

2IN 2SO

2 INPUTS +

2 ST. OUTPUTS

ANALOG I/O

INP 2AN

2 ANALOG

INPUTS

OUT 2AN

2 ANALOG

OUTPUTS

MCP5

CAPACITOR

HARMONIC

PROTECTION

12.1.1. Communication

The 8BGA power factor controller supports a maximum of 2 communication modules, indicated as

COMn. The communication setup menu is thus divided into two sections (n=1 … 2) of parameters for

the setting of the ports.

For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from the web site

www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

13. Inputs, outputs, internal variables, counters, analog inputs

Number and state of

additional resources

In reverse = active

Type of expansion

modules

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The inputs and outputs are identified by a code and a sequence number. For instance, the digital inputs

are identified by code INPx, where x is the number of the input. In the same way, digital outputs are

identified by code OUTx.

COD

DESCRIPTION

BASE

EXP

INPx

Digital Inputs

1…8

OUTx

Digital Outputs

1…8

9…16

COMx

Communication ports

1…2

AINx

Analog Inputs

1…4

AOUx

Analog Outputs

1…4

For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from the web site

www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

14. Limit thresholds (LIMx)

The LIMn thresholds are internal variables whose status depends on the out-of-limits of one particular

measurement set by the user (e.g. total active power higher than 25kW) among all those measured.

For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from the web site

www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

15. Remote-controlled variables (REMx)

The 8BGA power factor controller can manage up to 16 remote-controlled variables (REM1…REM16).

Those are variables which status can be modified by the user through the communication protocol and

that can be used in combination with outputs.

For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from the web site

www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

16. User Alarms (UAx)

The user has the possibility to define a maximum of 8 programmable alarms (UA1…UA8).

For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from the web site

www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

17. Master-Slave configuration

To further extend the flexibility of use of 8BGA power factor controller it is available the Master-Slave

function, which allows, for plants with high installed power, to compose a series of panels in cascade,

each with its own controller and associated capacitor banks.

For more information download the complete manual of the RPC 8BGA power factor controller from the web site

www.icar.com download area concerning the low voltage power factor correction systems.

18. IR programming port

The parameters of the 8BGA power factor controller can be configured through the front optical port, using the IR-USB code

CX01 programming dongle, or with the IR-WiFi code CX02 dongle.

This programming port has the following advantages:

oYou can configure and service the power factor realy without access to the rear of the power factor relay or having to

open the electrical board.

oIt is galvanically isolated from the internal circuits of the power factor realy, guaranteeing the greatest safety for the

operator.

oHigh speed data transfer.

oIP54 front panel.

oLimits the possibility of unauthorized access with device config.

Simply hold the CX dongle up to the front panel, connecting the plugs to the relevant connectors, and the device will be

acknowledged as shown by the LINK LED on the programming dongle flashing green.

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USB programming dongle code CX01

19. Parameter setting (setup) with PC

You can use the PFC Remote Monitoring software to transfer (previously programmed) set-up parameters from the power

factor really to the hard drive of the PC and vice versa.

The parameter may be partially transferred from the PC to the power factor controller, transferring only the parameters of the

specified menus.

The PC can be used to set parameters and also the following:

oInfo page where you can enter application information, characteristics, data, etc.

20. Parameter setting (setup) from front panel

To open the parameters programming menu (setup):

oturn the power factor controller in MAN mode and disconnect all the steps

oin normal measurements view, press □to call up the main menu

oselect the icon . If it is disabled (displayed in grey) you must enter the password (see chapter 7.

Password access).

opress □to open the setup menu.

The table shown in the illustration is displayed, with the settings sub-menus of all the parameters on

the basis of their function.

Select the required menu with keys ▲▼and confirm with □.

Press ◄ to return to the values view.

Settings: menu selection

The following table lists the available submenus:

Cod

DESCRIPTION

M01

UTILITY

Language, brightness, display pages etc.

M02

GENERAL

Panel/plant data

M03

STEP

Capacitor step configuration

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M04

MASTER OUTPUTS

Programmable outputs of master device

M05

MASTER / SLAVE

Device role (master or slave)

M06

SLAVE 01 OUTPUTS

Programmable outputs of slave device 01

…

M13

SLAVE 08 OUTPUTS

Programmable outputs of slave device 08

M14

PROG. INPUTS

Programmable digital inputs

M15

PASSWORD

Password access management

M16

COMMUNICATION

Communication channels parameters

M17

BASE PROTECTIONS

Base protections of the panel

M18

HARMONIC PROT.

Harmonic protections (MCP5 module)

M19

MISCELLANEOUS

Various settings

M20

LIMIT THRESHOLDS

Limit thresholds on measurements

M21

COUNTERS

Generic programmable counters

M22

ANALOG INPUTS

Programmable analog inputs

M23

ANALOG OUTPUTS

Programmable analog outputs

M24

ENERGY PULSES

Pulses for energy meters increment

M25

USER ALARMS

Programmable user alarms

M26

ALARM PROPERTIES

Action caused by alarms

Select the sub-menu and press □to show the parameters.

Each parameter is shown with code, description and actual setting value.

Set-up: parameter selection

To modify the setting of one parameter, select it and then press □.

If the Advanced level access code has not been entered, it will not be possible to enter editing page and

an access denied message will be shown.

If instead the access rights are confirmed, then the editing screen will be shown.

Set-up: editing page

When the editing screen is displayed, the parameter setting can be modified with ◄ and ►keys. The

screen shows the new setting, a graphic bar that shows the setting range, the maximum and minimum

values, the previous setting and the factory default.

Pressing ◄ + ▼the value decreases faster, while with ▲+ ►the value grows faster.

Pressing simultaneously ◄ + ►, the setting is set to factory default.

During the entry of a text string, keys ▲and ▼are used to select the alphanumeric character while◄

and ► are used to move the cursor along the text string. Pressing keys ▲and ▼simultaneously will

move the character selection straight to character ‘A’.

Press □to go back to the parameter selection. The entered value is stored.

Press ◄ to save all the settings and to quit the setup menu. The controller executes a reset and returns to

normal operation.

If the user does not press any key for more than 2 minutes, the system leaves the setup automatically

and goes back to normal viewing without saving the changes done on parameters.

N.B.: a backup copy of the setup data (settings that can be modified using the keyboard) can be saved in

the eeprom memory of the power factor controller. This data can be restored when necessary in the

Parameter code

Parameter

description

Present setting

value

Selected

parameter

Selected

parameter

New value

entered

Factory default

setting

Minimum

possible setting

Graph bar of the

value-range

Maximum

possible setting

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work memory. The data backup 'copy' and 'restore' commands can be found in the commands menu.

(see chapter 27. Command menu)

21. Parameter table

Below are listed all the programming parameters in tabular form. For each parameter are indicated the

possible setting range and factory default, as well as a brief explanation of the function of the parameter.

The description of the parameter shown on the display can in some cases be different from what is

reported in the table because of the reduced number of characters available. The parameter code can be

used however as a reference.

Note: The parameters shown in the table with a shaded background are essential to the operation of the system, thus they

represent the minimum programming required for operation.

M01 - UTILITY

Psw

(M15)

UoM

Default

Range

P01.01

Language

Usr

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Portuguese

German

Polish

Czech

Russian

Custom

P01.02

Set clock at system power on

Usr

OFF

OFF-ON

P01.03

LCD contrast

Usr

0-100

P01.04

Display backlight high intensity

Usr

100

0-100

P01.05

Display backlight low intensity

Usr

0-50

P01.06

Time to switch to low backlighting

Usr

180

5-600

P01.07

Return to default page

Usr

OFF / 10-600

P01.08

Default page

Usr

main

(page list)

P01.09

Plant description

Usr

(empty)

String 20 chr.

P01.01 –Select display text language.

P01.02 –Active automatic clock settings access after power-up.

P01.03 –Adjust LCD contrast.

P01.04 –Display backlight high adjustment.

P01.05 –Display backlight low adjustment.

P01.06 –Display backlight low delay.

P01.07 –Default page display restore delay when no key pressed. If set to OFF the display will always show the last page selected manually.

P01.08 –Default page displayed on power-up and after delay.

P01.09 –Free text with alphanumeric identifier name of specific panel/plant. If a description is set here, it will be shown as title of tha home page. The sme description will be used