LEGRAND ALPTEC 5.2 User manual

LE10537AA_01
Power factor controller
ALPTEC 3.2 – ALPTEC 5.2 – ALPTEC 8.2
CONTENTS PAGE
1 - Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
2 - Description ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
3 - Modularity .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
4 - IR programming port.........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
5 - Front panel.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
6 - Information on the display ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
7 - Operating modes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
8 - Measurements......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
9 - Keyboard lock/unlock........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
10 -“SET”main menu...............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
11 - First switch-on....................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
12 - Main programming actions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................8
13 - Parameter tables...............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
14 - Alarms................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
15 - Description of alarms ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
16 -“CMD”command menu............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
17 -“FUN”Ethernet menu.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
18 - Position of terminals..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
19 - Technical characteristics.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

MAN MODE AUT
CAUTION
Read this manual carefully before attempting to install or use the product.
- This equipment must only be installed by qualied sta in accordance with
the applicable regulations, to avoid causing damage to people and property.
- Before starting work on the device, de-energise the power supply and
measurement inputs and short-circuit the current transformers.
- The LEGRAND group will not accept liability for electrical safety if the product
is used incorrectly.
- The products described in this document are likely to be upgraded or
modied without prior warning.
- A breaking and protection device must be located in the immediate
vicinity, within the operator’s reach. It must be identied as a device which
disconnects the equipment.
- Clean the device with a soft dry cloth; do not use abrasive products, liquid
detergents or solvents.

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1  INTRODUCTION
ALPTEC controllers are designed to oer cutting-edge functions for power factor correction applications. Built with dedicated components and extremely
compact, ALPTEC combines an interface with a modern design, ease of installation and the option of extension at the rear where an EXT extension module can
be connected. The LCD screen oers a clear, intuitive user interface.
2  DESCRIPTION
- Automatic power factor controller
- Mounted on front panel on door or faceplate
- Overall controller dimensions:
- Cut-outs for mounting:
- Installation:
ALPTEC 3.2/5.2 and 8.2 controllers are designed to be ush-mounted in your installation.
The protection class on the front is IP54 if they have been installed correctly.
ALPTEC 3.2/5.2 mounting
CLIC
ALPTEC 3.2  ALPTEC 5.2
ALPTEC 3.2  ALPTEC 5.2
ALPTEC 8.2
ALPTEC 8.2
CLIC
0.5 Nm max.
ALPTEC 8.2 mounting

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2  DESCRIPTION CONTINUED
Backlit LCD display.
- Versions:
• ALPTEC 3.2: control of 3 steps, which can be extended to 6.
• ALPTEC 5.2: control of 5 steps, which can be extended to 8.
• ALPTEC 8.2: control of 8 steps, which can be extended to 14.
- 4 to 5 navigation and setting buttons.
- Alarm messages in 6 languages.
- Extension BUS with 1 slot for the EXT extension module:
• RS485 communication interface.
• Additional output relays.
- Accurate RMS measurements.
- Vast range of electrical measurements including voltage, current, THD and harmonics up to order 15.
- Voltage measurement circuit independent from the auxiliary power supply for connecting VTs on HV applications.
- Wide range of supply voltages (100-440 VAC).
- Programming interface via optical port: galvanic isolation, high speed, USB and Wi-Fi compatible.
- 2 protection and setting levels.
- Backup copy of commissioning parameters.
- Built-in temperature sensor.
- Easy toolless assembly.
3  MODULARITY
Using the Extension BUS, ALPTEC controllers can be congured with an EXT extension module.
– To insert an extension module:
• Remove the power supply from the ALPTEC.
• Remove the protective cover from the Extension slot.
• Insert the module upper hook in the xing hole on top of the Extension slot.
• Pivot towards the bottom of the module body, inserting the connector on the BUS.
• Push until the bottom clip fully engages in its slot.
ALPTEC 3.2/5.2
CLIC
ALPTEC 8.2
Using the extension modules, it is possible to increase the number of steps or communication interfaces.
– Possibility of inserting 1 EXT module for the ALPTEC 3.2/5.2 and 2 modules for the ALPTEC 8.2.
– When the ALPTEC is supplied with power, it automatically recognises the EXT module which has been tted.
– The extension modules provide additional resources which can be used by dedicated conguration menus.
– The conguration menus associated with the extensions are always accessible, even if the extension modules are not physically connected.
Compatible extension modules:
Type of module Cat. No. Function
ADDITIONAL STEP EXT2GR
EXT3GR
Relay with 2 steps
Relay with 3 steps
COMMUNICATION EXTRS485
EXTETH
RS 485
Ethernet (ALPTEC 8.2 only)
CLIC

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5  FRONT PANEL
ALPTEC 3.2/5.2 ALPTEC 8.2
MANMODEAUT
- : Backlit screen with LCD display
- : Set the values and select the steps
- : Selection of available measurements (see page 6), access to
the programming and keyboard lock menus
- : Switch to“AUT” mode and “MAN” mode
- : High-speed optical port, USB and Wi-Fi compatible
- : Backlit screen with LCD display
- : Set the values and select the steps
- : Selection of available measurements (see page 6), access to
the programming and keyboard lock menus
-

MANMODEA
UT : Switch to“AUT” mode
-

MA
NMODEAUT
: Switch to“MAN” mode
-
MANMODEAUT
: High-speed optical port, USB and Wi-Fi compatible
4  IR PROGRAMMING PORT
– The ALPTEC parameters can be configured via the optical port, using the USB or Wi-Fi connection device. The programming software is available for
download via the online catalogue, the smartphone and tablet app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
– This programming port has the following advantages:
• You can configure ALPTEC without needing to access the back of the device or opening the electrical cabinet.
• It is galvanically isolated from the ALPTEC’s internal circuits, ensuring greater operator safety.
• High-speed data transfer.
• Front panel protection class: IP54.
• Minimises the possibility of unauthorised access to the device configurations.
– Simply connect the appropriate connection device to the front panel, inserting the outlets in the dedicated connectors, and the device will be recognised.
USB connection device - Cat. No. 4 226 87 Wi-Fi connection device - Cat. No. 4 226 88
Using the Wi-Fi connection device
- Interface Cat. No. 422688 oers the option of a Wi-Fi access point for connection to a PC, tablet or smartphone. It can also be used to save and transfer data
to/from an ALPTEC.
- Insert the interface in the infrared port on the front panel.
- Switch to the interface by pressing on/o for 2 sec.
- Wait until the LINK LED ashes orange.
- Quickly press on/o 3 times in succession.
- The controller main screen displays the rst possible command (from D1 to D6).
- Press and to scroll through the commands.
- Press or

MANMODEA
UT to conrm the command. The controller asks you for conrmation OK? on the main screen.
- Conrm by pressing or

MANMODEA
UT , cancel with .
- The list of available commands appears below:
Code Command Description
D1 Device setting ➔Interface Copies the ALPTEC settings to the interface.
D2 Interface setting ➔ ALPTEC Copies the interface settings to ALPTEC.
D3 CLONE ALPTEC ➔ Interface Copies the ALPTEC settings and data to the interface.
D4 CLONE Interface ➔ ALPTEC Copies the interface settings and data to ALPTEC.
D5 Interface DATA Shows information about the data saved in the interface.
D6 EXIT Exits the dongle menu.

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7  OPERATING MODES
Switching between “MAN” and “AUT” mode
• The icons and indicate whether the operating mode is automatic or manual.
• To change mode, press or

MANMODEA
UT or

MA
NMODEAUT
.
• The operating mode remains in memory even after the supply voltage is disconnected.
MAN mode
This mode is used to select and connect/disconnect all live steps.
Sélection gradins Commutation des gradins
Icône Mode MANGradin connecté
Mode manuel
sélectionné
Total kVAr
enclenché
en mode MAN
• Press to see the other possible measurements.
• Press or to select the step to be connected/disconnected.
• The selection is obtained as soon as the symbol for the selected step capacitor ashes
Sélection gradins Commutation des gradins
Icône Mode MANGradin connecté
Mode manuel
sélectionné
Total kVAr
enclenché
en mode MAN
• Press to connect/disconnect the step.
• Because of the capacitor discharge time, the controller does not allow the same step to be reconnected for at least 3 minutes after being disconnected.
• If the step number
Sélection gradins Commutation des gradins
Icône Mode MANGradin connecté
Mode manuel
sélectionné
Total kVAr
enclenché
en mode MAN
and icon
Sélection gradins Commutation des gradins
Icône Mode MANGradin connecté
Mode manuel
sélectionné
Total kVAr
enclenché
en mode MAN
are ashing, the operation has been taken into account, but the controller waits for the time required before
reconnecting the step.
• The step conguration is maintained even when the supply voltage is disconnected. When the power returns, the initial status is restored.
AUT mode
This mode allows the controller to calculate the optimum step conguration in order to obtain the setpoint cos phi.
• The selection criteria take account of numerous variables such as: each step’s power rating, the number of operations, the total operating time, the
reconnection time, etc.
• The controller warns of imminent connection/disconnection of the step by displaying the ashing step number. Flashing may continue if the step
connection is not possible immediately due to the programmed reconnection time.
• The controller activates the steps when the reactive energy demand (delta-kVAr) is greater than 50% of the power rating of the smallest step and the cos
phi diers from the setpoint cos phi.
CAUTION
Indication
du mode TEST
Nombre de
gradins
Variante du
modèle
Révision
Firmware
If this screen appears on power-up, YOU MUST NOT USE the arrows and .
Press the button for 3 sec to exit the page and enter parameter-setting mode. Please refer to page 7““SET” main menu” for more details.
6  INFORMATION ON THE DISPLAY
Mode Manuel
Inductif/capacitif Mode Automatique
Achage principal
Etat des ventilateurs
Etat des sorties
Etat des gradins
Alarme active
Achage
Alpha numérique
Barre graphique
Achage
secondaire

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8  MEASUREMENTS
- ALPTEC provides a set of measurements displayed on the alphanumeric screen, related to the cos phi which is always displayed on the main screen.
- The button is used to access the various measurements detailed below:
Measurement Icon Description
Delta–kVAr ΔKVAR kVArs needed to reach the setpoint cos phi. If >0,
steps will be activated, if <0 they will be disconnected
KVAR Total installation kVAr.
ΔSTEP Number of equivalent steps.
Voltage V Installation RMS voltage.
V HI Maximum voltage value.
Current A Installation RMS current.
A HI Maximum voltage value.
Weekly PF WPF Average weekly Cos phi.
PF Instantaneous Cos phi
Cap. current %C.CU Calculation of the capacitor current, as a % of its
nominal value.
%C.HI Maximum measurement value.
Temperature °C °F Temperature.
°CHI
°FHI
Maximum measurement value.
Voltage THD THDV Installation Voltage Total Harmonic Distortion %
(THD).
VH02…
...VH15
Individual voltage harmonic, %, from order 2 to
order15.
Current THD THDI Installation Current Total Harmonic Distortion % (THD).
IH02…
…IH15
Individual current harmonic, %, from order 2 to
order15.
Cos phi setpoint LEAD
LAG
Cos phi setpoint setting
Step power(1) % Step residual power as a % of the nominal value
Step counter(1) OPC Number of step activations
Step hours(1) H Number of step operating hours
- After 30 seconds without any key being pressed, the display automatically returns to the default measurement dened by parameter P.47
- At the bottom of the list of measurements, the cos phi setpoint can be set, acting on the same value dened with parameter P.19
(1) These measurements are only eective if the "step trimming" function is enabled (P25=ON) and the advanced password has been entered.
9  KEYBOARD LOCK/UNLOCK
- The keyboard can be locked/unlocked to prevent parameter modications being authorised (switching between modes and , access to the setting
menus, modication of the cos phi setpoint), while still allowing the measurements to be viewed.
- Hold down .
- Press 3 times on then twice on .
- Release .
- The main screen indicates LOC when the keyboard is locked and UNL when it is unlocked.
- If one of the parameter modication operations is attempted with the keyboard locked, the main screen will indicate LOC.

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10 “SET” MAIN MENU
To access the programming menu:
- Switch the controller to mode to disconnect all the steps.
- Press for 3 seconds to call up the SET main menu.
Menu principal
Sous-Menu
- If the main screen displays PAS rather than SET, enter the password (001 by default) using and , then conrm with

MANMODEA
UT or .
- Depending on the operating mode (Usr or Adm) the main screen will display OK U or OK A if the password is correct.
- If the password is incorrect, the main screen will display ERR.
- Repeat the procedure to access the programming menu.
- The parameter menu lock will be active again when the controller is reset or after 2 minutes of inactivity.
- Press and to select the submenu you wish to congure, which will be displayed on the main screen.
- The list of available submenus appears below:
Code Description
BAS Basic menu
ADV Advanced menu
ALA Alarm menu
CMD Command menu
EXIT Exit without saving
SAVE Exit and save
FUN Ethernet menu (only for ALPTEC 8.2)
To access the menu to be modied:
- Press or

MANMODEA
UT to conrm which submenu is to be congured.
- The main screen displays the code for the selected parameter (P.01 for example), while the alphanumeric area at the bottom of the screen displays the
parameter value and/or description.
Paramètre
V
aleur
- Press or

MANMODEA
UT to scroll upwards through the parameters. Press (1) or

MA
NMODEAUT
(2) to go back.
- Once on the parameter to be modied, use and to change the value.
- Once you reach the end of the list of parameters, press or

MANMODEA
UT to return to the SET menu.
- Use and to access the SAVE submenu (save parameters) or EXIT (exit without saving).
- If you hold down for 3 seconds or

MANMODEA
UT , this will save changes and exit directly.
- After 2 minutes of inactivity, the system exits the programming menu and returns to the normal display, without saving the parameter modications.
- A copy of the parameters can be saved in the controller memory and retrieved at a later date if necessary. To do this, please refer to the CMD submenu
(parameters C08 and C09) on page 14.
(1) Only for ALPTEC 3.2 and 5.2
(2) Only for ALPTEC 8.2
Any modication of the controller advanced mode parameters carries the risk of premature wear or even destruction of the equip-
ment, involving risks to its environment and people, leading to unavailability of the installation, and the user is wholly responsible
for any such action. The Legrand Group accepts no liability and the warranty is rendered null and void.

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11  FIRST SWITCHON
If the primary CT value needs to be set when the controller is rst switched on, parameter P.01 is set to OFF:
- The main screen then displays the code ashing.
- Use and to change the value of the primary.
- Conrm by pressing or

MANMODEA
UT .
- The controller saves the parameter value and starts up in mode .
12  MAIN PROGRAMMING ACTIONS
Changing the primary CT value
If the primary CT value needs to be modied:
- Press or

MA
NMODEAUT
to switch to mode .
- Following the procedure outlined in the “Setting the “SET” parameters” section on page 7, go to the BAS menu, then to parameter P.01.
- Use and to change the value of the primary.
- Hold down or

MANMODEA
UT until the countdown starts to conrm the new value.
- Press or

MANMODEA
UT to switch to mode .
Setting the cos phi setpoint
- Following the procedure outlined in the “Setting the “SET” parameters” section on page 7, go to the BAS menu, then to parameter P.19.
- Press or to change the value of the cos phi.
- Press to conrm the new value.
- Press or

MANMODEA
UT to switch to mode .
13  PARAMETER TABLES
This is a list of all the programming parameters in tabular form. The possible setting range and factory setting are indicated for each parameter, along with a
brief explanation of the parameter function. The parameter description displayed on the screen may in some cases dier from that quoted in the table due to a
lower number of characters being available. However the parameter code can be used as a reference.
Note: The greyed-out parameters shown in the table are essential for the system to work, and therefore represent the minimum programming required for
operation.
“BAS” Basic menu
Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range
P.01 CT primary Usr A OFF OFF/1...10,000
P.02 CT secondary Usr A 5 1/5
P.03 CT read phase Usr L1 L1
L2
L3
P.04 CT connection direction Usr Aut Aut
Dir
Rev
P.05 Voltage read phase Usr L2-L3 L1-L2
L2-L3
L3-L1
L1-N
L2-N
L3-N
P.06 Reference power Usr kVAr 1.00 0.10 ... 10,000
P.07 Step nominal voltage Usr V 410 50 ... 50,000
P.08 Nominal frequency Usr Hz Aut Aut
50 Hz
60 Hz
Var
P.09 Reconnection time Adm s 180 1 … 30,000
P.10 Sensitivity Adm s 30 1 … 1000
P.11 Step 1 function Adm OFF OFF
1…32
ON
NOA
NCA
FAN
MAN
AUT
A01…A13

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13  PARAMETER TABLES CONTINUED
“BAS”Basic menu (continued)
Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range
P.12 Step 2 function Adm OFF =
P.13 Step 3 function Adm OFF =
P.14 Step 4 function Adm OFF =
P.15 Step 5 function Adm OFF =
P.16 Step 6 function Adm OFF =
P.17(1) Step 7 function Adm OFF =
P.18(1) Step 8 function Adm OFF =
P.19 Cos phi setpoint Usr 0.96
LEAD
0.50 Lead – 0.50 Lag
P.20 Alarm message language Usr ENG ENG
ITA
FRA
SPA
POR
GER
P.01 – Value of the transformer primary current. Example: with CT 800/5, set 800. If set to OFF, after switch-on the device invites you to dene the CT and allows
direct access to the parameter.
P.02 – Value of the current transformer secondary. Example: with CT 800/5, set 5.
P.03 – Denes the phase on which the device reads the current signal. The current input wiring must correspond to the value dened for this parameter.
Accounts for all the possible combinations of parameter P.05.
P.04 – Read the CT connection polarity.
AUT = The polarity is automatically detected on switch-on. Can only be used when working with one CT and when the installation has no electricity-
generating device.
Dir = Automatic detection disabled. Direct connection.
Rev = Automatic detection disabled. Crossover.
P.05 – Denes how many and on which phases the voltage signal is read. The voltage input wiring must correspond to the value of this parameter. Accounts
for all the possible combinations of parameter P.03.
P.06 – Reference power in kVAr relating to parameters P.11 to P.18 (usually the power in kVAr of the smallest installed step), at the nominal voltage stated in
parameter P.07.
P.07 – Nominal voltage of steps.
P.08 – System working frequency:
Aut = automatic selection between 50 and 60 Hz on switch-on.
50Hz = set to 50 Hz
60Hz = set to 60 Hz
Var = variable, measured continuously and adjusted.
P.09 – Minimum time which should elapse between disconnection of a step and its reconnection, in MAN or AUT mode. During this time, the step number on
the main page ashes.
P.10 – Sensitivity on connection. This parameter denes the controller reaction speed. With a low value of P.10 regulation is fast (more accurate around the
setpoint, but with more step switching operations). With high values we have slower regulation reactions, with fewer step switching operations. The
controller time delay is inversely proportional to the demand required by steps to reach the setpoint value: wait = (sensitivity/number of steps required.
For example: with the sensitivity set to 60, if you wish to insert a step, the time is 60 s (60/1 = 60). If 4 steps are needed the time will be 15 s (60/4 = 15).
P.11 ... P.18 – Function of output relays 1 ... 8:
OFF = Not used.
1 .. 32 = Multiplication factor. These relays control steps with a power rating n times (n = 1 ... 32) the reference power dened in parameter P.06.
ON = Always connected.
NOA = alarm normally switched o. The relay is energised when an alarm with the global alarm property appears.
NCA = alarm normally switched on. The relay is de-energised when an alarm with the global alarm property appears.
MAN = the relay is energised when the device is in manual mode.
AUT = the relay is energised when the device is in automatic mode.
FAN = The relay controls the cooling fan.
A01 ... A13 = The relay is energised when the specied alarm is active.
P.19 – Cos phi setpoint (target value). Used for standard application.
P.20 – Alarm message language.
(1) Only for ALPTEC 5.2 and 8.2

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13  PARAMETER TABLES CONTINUED
“ADV” advanced menu
Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range
P.21 Password enabled Adm ON OFF
ON
P.22 User password Usr 001 0-999
P.23 Advanced password Adm *** ***
P.24 Type of connection Usr 3PH 3PH Three-phase
1PH Single-phase
P.25 Step power setting Usr ON ON Enabled
OFF
P.26 + target cos phi tolerance Adm 00:00 0 – 0.10
P.27 - target cos phi tolerance Adm 00:00 0 – 0.10
P.28 Step insertion mode Adm STD STD Standard
Lin Linear
Disc Disconnection
P.29 Target cos phi on cogeneration Usr OFF OFF/
0.50 LEAD – 0.50
LAG
P.30 Sensitivity on disconnection Adm s OFF OFF/1 – 600
P.31 Disconnection of steps in MAN mode Usr ON OFF
ON Enabled
P.32 Capacitor overload alarm threshold Adm % 105 OFF/100...150
P.33 Capacitor overload immediate disconnection alarm
threshold
Adm % 110 OFF/100.. 200
P.34 VT primary Usr V OFF OFF/50-50,000
P.35 VT secondary Usr V 100 50-500
P.36 Temperature UoM Usr °C °C °Celsius
°F °Fahrenheit
P.37 Fan start-up temp. Adm ° 55 0 .. 100°C
(32...212°F)
P.38 Fan switch-o temp. Adm ° 50 0 .. 100°C
(32...212°F)
P.39 Temperature alarm threshold Adm ° 45 50 .. 100°C
(122...212°F)
P.40 Faulty step alarm threshold Adm % OFF OFF/25…100
P.41 Overvoltage alarm threshold Adm % 107 OFF/90...150
P.42 Undervoltage alarm threshold Adm % 80 OFF/60..110
P.43 THD V alarm threshold Adm % 3 OFF/5..250
P.44 THD I alarm threshold Adm % 10 OFF/5..250
P.45 Maintenance interval Adm kh 3.76 1 - 30,000
P.46 Bar graph function Usr kVAr
inst/tot
Inst/tot kVAr
Act/nom curr
Rchd/tot kVAr delta
P.47 Default auxiliary measurements Usr kVAr
delta
kVAr delta
V
A
Weekly cos phi
Overload
Temp
THDV
THDI
ROT
P.48 Backlight enabled on alarm Usr ON OFF
ON
P.49 Serial address (unsigned) Usr 01 01-255

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13  PARAMETER TABLES CONTINUED
“ADV” advanced menu CONTINUED
Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range
P.50 Transmission speed Usr bps 9.6 k 1.2 k
2.4 k
4.8 k
9.6 k
19.2 k
38.4 k
P.51 Data format Usr 8-bit – n 8-bit, no parity
8-bit, odd
8-bit, even
7-bit, odd
7-bit, even
P.52 Stop bit Usr 1 1-2
P.53 Protocol Usr Modbus
RTU
Modbus RTU
Modbus RTU
P.54 Number of activations for maintenance Adm Kcnt 50 OFF/1-60
P.55 (1) Step 9 function Adm OFF OFF/1...32/ON/NOA/NCA/FAN/MAN/AUT/
A01...A13
P.56 (1) Step 10 function Adm OFF =
P.57 (1) Step 11 function Adm OFF =
P.58 (1) Step 12 function Adm OFF =
P.59 (1) Step 13 function Adm OFF =
P.60 (1) Step 14 function Adm OFF =
P.21 – If set to OFF, password management is disabled and anyone can access the parameters and menu commands.
P.22 – With P.21 set to ON, value to be entered to enable access at user level (see password access in section 10).
P.23 – For more informations, please contact your Legrand group representative.
P.24 – Number of phases in the capacitor bank enclosure.
P.25 – Allows the actual power of the step executed on each connection to be measured. The measured power of the steps is adjusted after each switching
operation and displayed on the step life statistics page.
P.26 - P.27 – Tolerance around the setpoint. When the cos phi is within the range bounded by these parameters, in AUT mode the device neither connects nor
disconnects any steps even if the kVAr delta is higher than the smallest step.
P.28 – Selection of step insertion mode.
Standard mode – Normal step operation
Linear mode – The steps are connected according to their number and the LIFO (Last In First Out) method. The controller will not connect a step when
these have dierent power ratings and if on connecting the next one, the setpoint value is exceeded.
Disconnection mode - If a step with a lower power rating needs to be connected and the activated one needs to be disconnected, the sequence will be:
- disconnection of the currently activated step
- connection of the new step
P.29 – Setpoint used when the system is generating active power (with negative power/power factor).
P.30 – Sensitivity on disconnection. Similar to parameter P.10, but concerning disconnection. If set to OFF, disconnection has the same reaction time as
parameter P.10.
P.31 – If enabled, during switching from AUT mode to MAN mode, the steps are disconnected in sequence.
P.32 – Capacitor overload protection trip threshold (alarm A07), which will appear after a time delay inversely proportional to the overload value.
P.33 – Threshold beyond which the overload alarm tripping delay is reset to zero, causing immediate intervention of alarm A08.
P.34 – P.35 – Data relating to VTs which may be used to measure the voltage.
P.37 – P.38 – Cabinet cooling fan tripping and switch-o temperature, expressed by the unit stated in P.36.
P.39 – Threshold for generating alarm A08“temperature too high”.
P.40 – Threshold as a percentage of the step residual power, compared to the original power programmed in the general menu.
Below this threshold, alarm A13“step fault” is generated.
P.41 – Maximum voltage alarm threshold, referring to the nominal voltage set with P.07, above which alarm A06“voltage too high”is generated.
P.42 – Undervoltage alarm threshold, referring to the nominal voltage set with P.07, below which alarm A05“voltage too low” is generated.
P.43 – Installation maximum voltage THD alarm threshold above which alarm A10“Voltage THD too high”is generated.
P.44 – Installation maximum current THD alarm threshold above which alarm A11“Current THD too high”is generated.
P.45 – Maintenance interval in hours. When it has elapsed, alarm A12“maintenance required”is generated. The hour counter is incremented as long as the
device is switched on.
P.46 – Function of the semi-circular bar graph.
Inst/tot kVAr: The graph represents the total connected kVAr compared to the total installed reactive power in the enclosure.
Act/nom curr: Percentage of the installation actual current compared to the CT maximum current.
kVAr delta: bar graph with zero in the middle. Indicates the negative/positive kVAr delta needed to reach the setpoint, compared to the total installed
kVAr.
P.47 – Default measurement displayed on the secondary screen. Setting the parameter to ROT allows measurements to be displayed with sequential rotation.
P.48 – If it is enabled, backlighting ashes when one or more alarms is active.
P.49 – Serial address (node) of the communication protocol.
P.50 – Port communication speed.
P.51 – Data format. 7-bit settings are only possible for ASCII protocol.
P.52 – Number of stop bits.
P.53 – Selects the communication protocol.
P.54 – Denes the number of step activations (with reference to the step which has the most) above which maintenance alarm A12 will be generated.
Thisparameter is used as an alternative to P.45. If P.45 and P.54 are both used, P.45 has priority.
P.54...P.60 – Function of output relays 9 to 14. See description of parameter P.11
(1) Only for ALPTEC 8.2

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13  PARAMETER TABLES CONTINUED
“ALA” alarm menu
Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range
P.61 Alarm A01 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.62 Alarm A01 delay Adm 15 0-240
P.63 A01 delay unit of time Adm min Min.
Sec
P.64 Alarm A02 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.65 Alarm A02 delay Adm 120 0-240
P.66 A02 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.67 Alarm A03 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.68 Alarm A03 delay Adm 5 0-240
P.69 A03 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.70 Alarm A04 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.71 Alarm A04 delay Adm 120 0-240
P.72 A04 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.73 Alarm A05 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.74 Alarm A05 delay Adm 0 0-240
P.75 A05 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.76 Alarm A06 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.77 Alarm A06 delay Adm 0 0-240
P.78 A06 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.79 Alarm A07 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.80 Alarm A07 delay Adm 30 0-240
P.81 A07 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec

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13  PARAMETER TABLES CONTINUED
“ALA” alarm menu (continued)
Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range
P.82 Alarm A08 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.83 Alarm A08 delay Adm 60 0-240
P.84 A08 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.85 Alarm A09 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.86 Alarm A09 delay Adm 00-240
P.87 A09 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.88 Alarm A10 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.89 Alarm A10 delay Adm 50-240
P.90 A10 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.91 Alarm A11 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.92 Alarm A11 delay Adm 50-240
P.93 A11 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.94 Alarm A12 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.95 Alarm A12 delay Adm 00-240
P.96 A12 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.97 Alarm A13 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.98 Alarm A13 delay Adm 50-240
P.99 A13 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.61 – Activation of alarm A01 and denition of controller operation:
OFF – Alarm disabled
ON – Alarm activated
ALA – Alarm activated, activation of global alarm relay (if set)
DISC – Alarm activated, disconnection of steps
A + D = Activation of alarm relay and disconnection of steps.
When you access parameters P.61, P.64, P.67, etc, the display indicates the corresponding alarm code.
P.62 – Alarm A01 time delay.
P.63 – Alarm A01 delay unit of measurement.
P.64 – Same as P.61, for alarm A02.
P.65 – Same as P.62, for alarm A02.
P.66 – Same as P.63, for alarm A02.
…
P.97 – Same as P.61, for alarm A13.
P.98 – Same as P.62, for alarm A13.
P.99 – Same as P.63, for alarm A13.

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15  DESCRIPTION OF ALARMS
Code Alarm Description
A01 Undercompensation All the steps are connected but the cos phi is below the setpoint.
A02 Overcompensation All the steps are disconnected and the cos phi is above the setpoint.
A03 Current too low The current read by the controller is lower than the minimum possible measurement. The installation can be
at no-load.
A04 Current too high The current read by the controller is higher than the maximum possible measurement.
A05 Voltage too low The voltage measured is lower than the threshold set at P.42.
A06 Voltage too high The voltage measured is higher than the threshold set at P.41.
A07 Capacitor overload The overload current is higher than the threshold set at P.32 and P.33.
A08 Temperature too high The temperature measured is higher than the threshold set at P.39.
A09 Micro-interruption Micro-interruption on the voltage measurement input lasting more than 8 ms.
A10 Voltage THD too high The installation THD U is higher than the threshold set at P.43.
A11 Current THD too high The installation THD I is higher than the threshold set at P.44.
A12 Maintenance required The maintenance interval set at P.45 or P.54 has been exceeded. To reset, use the CMD command menu.
A13 Step fault The residual power of the indicated step is lower than the threshold set at P.40.
Code Description Enable Alarm relay Disconnection Delay
A01 Undercompensation • • 15 min
A02 Overcompensation • • 120s
A03 Current too low • • 5 s
A04 Current too high • • 120s
A05 Voltage too low • • • 0s
A06 Voltage too high • • • 0s
A07 Capacitor overload • • • 30s
A08 Temperature too high • • • 60s
A09 Micro-interruption • • • 0s
A10 Voltage THD too high • • • 5 s
A11 Current THD too high • • • 5 s
A12 Maintenance required • • 0s
A13 Step fault • • • 5 s
14  ALARMS
– When an alarm is generated, the screen displays an alarm icon, the alarm code and description in the language selected.
– If the navigation buttons in the pages are pressed, the scrolling message showing the alarm information briey disappears, and then
reappears after a few seconds.
– The alarms are automatically reset once the alarm conditions which generated it have disappeared.
– If there are one or more alarms, ALPTEC's behaviour depends on the properties of the active alarms.
16  “CMD” COMMAND MENU
- This menu allows you to execute one-o operations such as resetting counters, alarms, etc.
- Following the procedure outlined in the“Setting the “SET” parameters”section on page 7, go to the CMD menu.
- Press or

MANMODEA
UT to scroll upwards through the commands. Press (1) or

MA
NMODEAUT
(2) to go back.
- Hold down for 3 seconds to conrm the command to be executed, the controller asks you for conrmation OK? on the main screen with a countdown.
- Continue pressing until the end of the countdown for denitive conrmation. Releasing the button before the countdown nishes will cancel the
command.
- Press or

MANMODEA
UT to return to the main menu.
- The table below indicates which commands are possible:
Code Command Access level Description
C01 Maintenance reset Usr Resets the maintenance interval
C02 Step counter reset Usr Resets the step counter
C03 Step power setting reset Adm Resets the original step power rating
C04 Step no. of hours reset Adm Resets the step no. of operating hours
C05 Max. values reset Adm Resets the previously saved maximum values
C06 Weekly Power Factor reset Usr Resets the weekly Power Factor value
C07 Default settings Adm Initialises all parameters with their default values
C08 Back up conguration Adm Makes a copy of the user settings
C09 Restore conguration Adm Loads the settings with the above backup copy
(1) Only for ALPTEC 3.2 and 5.2
(2) Only for ALPTEC 8.2

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17  “FUN” ETHERNET MENU
- This menu is only available on ALPTEC 8.2 controllers equipped with the EXTETH module.
Code Description Access level UoM DEF Range
F.01 IP address Usr • 192.168.1.1 IP1.IP2.IP3.IP4
IP1 0...255
IP2 0...255
IP3 0...255
IP4 0...255
F.02 Subnet mask Usr • 0.0.0.0 SUB1.SUB2.SUB3.SUB4
SUB1 0...255
SUB2 0...255
SUB3 0...255
SUB4 0...255
F.03 IP port Usr • 1001 0…9999
F.04 Client/Server Usr • Server Client/Server
F.05 Remote IP address Usr • 0.0.0.0 IP1.IP2.IP3.IP4
IP1 0...255
IP2 0...255
IP3 0...255
IP4 0...255
F.06 Remote IP port Usr • 1001 0…9999
F.07 Gateway IP address Usr • 0.0.0.0 GW1.GW2.GW3.GW4
GW1
GW2
GW3
GW4
F.01…F.03 – TCP-IP coordination for the Ethernet interface application
F.04 – Authorises the Server TCP-IP connection = waits for connection of a remote client. Client = Establishes connection to a remote server
F.05…F.07 – Coordinates connection to a remote server when F.04 is congured as client
18  POSITION OF TERMINALS
ALPTEC3.2 ALPTEC5.2 ALPTEC 8.2
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7
OUT 8
COM
SLOT 1 SLOT 2

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19  TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Power supply
Nominal voltage Us 100 – 440 VA
110 – 250 V=
Operating range 90 – 484 VA
93.5 – 300 V=
Frequency 45 – 66 Hz
Power consumption/dissipation 3.5 W/9.5 VA
Relay release on micro-interruption > = 8 ms
Micro-cut immunity time < = 25 ms
Recommended fuses F1A (fast-blow)
Voltage inputs
Nominal voltage Ue max 600 VAC L-L (346 VAC L-N)
Measurement range 50…720 V L-L (415 VAC L-N)
Frequency range 45…65 Hz – 360…440 Hz
Measurement type TRMS
Input impedance measurement > 0.55 MΩL-N
> 1.10 MΩL-L
Wiring mode Single-phase, Two-phase, Three-
phase with or without neutral and
balanced system
Recommended fuses F1A (fast-blow)
Current inputs
Nominal current Ie 1 AAor 5 AA
Measurement range for 5 A setting: 0.025 – 6 AA
for 1 A setting: 0.025 – 1.2 AA
Input type Shunt powered by an external
CT(LV) 5 A max.
Measurement type RMS
Overload limit +20% Ie
Overload peak 50 A per 1 second
Consumption < 0.6 VA
Measurement precision
Line voltage ±0.5% f.s. ±1 digit
Relay outputs: ALPTEC 3.2 OUTPUTS1 - 2/ALPTEC 5.2 OUTPUTS 1 - 4/
ALPTEC 8.2 OUTPUTS 1-7
ALPTEC3.2
Type of contact ALPTEC5.2
ALPTEC8.2
2 x 1 NO + common contact
4 x 1 NO + common contact
7 x 1 NO + common contact
UL marking B300
30 V = 1 A Auxiliary duty
Max. nominal voltage 440 VA
Nominal current AC1-5 A 250 VAAC15-1.5 A
440 VA
Max. current on the contact
common
10 A
Relay output: ALPTEC 3.2 OUTPUT 3/ALPTEC 5.2 OUTPUT 5/
ALPTEC 8.2 OUTPUT 8
Type of contact 1 changeover switch
UL marking B300
30 V = 1 A Auxiliary duty
Max. nominal voltage 415 VA
Nominal current AC1- 5 A 250 VAAC15-1.5 A
440 VA(NO solo)
Insulation level
Nominal insulation voltage Ui 600 VA
Nom. impulse withstand voltage
Uimp
9.5 kV
Power frequency withstand voltage 5.2 kV
Ambient operating conditions
Operating temperature -20 - +60°C
Storage temperature -30 - +80°C
Relative humidity < 80% (IEC/EN 60068-2-78)
Max. pollution level Grade 2
Overvoltage category 3
Measurement category III
Climatic sequence Z/ABDM (IEC/EN 60068-2-61)
Impact resistance 15 g (IEC/EN 60068-2-27)
Vibration resistance 0.7 g (IEC/EN 60068-2-6)
Connections
Terminal block type Plug-in
Conductor cross-section (min. and
max.)
0.2...2.5 mm (24...12 AWG)
UL marking
Conductor cross-section (min. and
max.)
0.75...2.5 mm² (18...12 AWG)
Tightening torque 0.56 Nm (5 LBin)
Casing
Mounting Flush-mountable
Material Polycarbonate
Protection class IP 54 front panel – IP 20 terminal
block
Weight 350 g
Certication and conformity
Conformity to standards IEC EN 61000-6-3
(ALPTEC 8.2)
IEC EN 61000-6-4
(ALPTEC 3.2/5.2)
UL Marking Use 60°C/75°C copper (CU)
conductor only
AWG range: 18 - 12 AWG stranded
or solid
Field wiring terminals tightening
torque: 4.5 lb.in
Flat panel mounting on a Type 1
enclosure
Auxiliary power supply sampled on a phase-neutral voltage system ≤ 300 V.

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