MR TAPCON 230 Expert User manual

Voltage regulator
TAPCON®230 Expert
Operating instructions
7817454/02 EN

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Table of contents
1 Introduction......................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Manufacturer....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Completeness..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Safekeeping........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 Notation conventions .......................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 Hazard communication system .............................................................................................................................7
1.4.2 Information system................................................................................................................................................9
1.4.3 Instruction system .................................................................................................................................................9
1.4.4 Typographic conventions ....................................................................................................................................10
2 Safety................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Appropriate use ................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Inappropriate use.............................................................................................................................. 12
2.3 Fundamental safety instructions....................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Personnel qualification...................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Personal protective equipment ......................................................................................................... 15
3 IT security.......................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 General............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Commissioning ................................................................................................................................. 16
3.4 Communication interfaces ................................................................................................................ 17
3.5 Encryption standards........................................................................................................................ 17
4 Product description.......................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Scope of delivery .............................................................................................................................. 19
4.2 Function description of the voltage regulation .................................................................................. 19
4.3 Performance features ....................................................................................................................... 20
4.4 Operating modes .............................................................................................................................. 21
4.5 Design............................................................................................................................................... 22
4.5.1 Display, operating elements and front interface..................................................................................................22
4.5.2 LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................................23
4.5.3 Connections and fuses........................................................................................................................................24
4.5.4 Nameplate...........................................................................................................................................................25
4.5.5 Safety markings ..................................................................................................................................................26

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4.5.6 Connection diagram and grounding screw..........................................................................................................26
4.5.7 Visualization ........................................................................................................................................................27
5 Packaging, transport and storage .................................................................................. 33
5.1 Suitability, structure and production ................................................................................................. 33
5.2 Markings ........................................................................................................................................... 33
5.3 Transportation, receipt and handling of shipments........................................................................... 33
5.4 Storage of shipments........................................................................................................................ 34
6 Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 35
6.1 Preparation ....................................................................................................................................... 35
6.2 Minimum distances........................................................................................................................... 36
6.3 Assembly variants............................................................................................................................. 36
6.3.1 Flush panel mounting..........................................................................................................................................36
6.3.2 Wall mounting with housing (optional) ................................................................................................................38
6.4 Connecting device ............................................................................................................................ 40
6.4.1 Cable recommendation .......................................................................................................................................40
6.4.2 Electromagnetic compatibility..............................................................................................................................41
6.4.3 Connecting cables to the system periphery ........................................................................................................44
6.4.4 Connecting the CAN bus.....................................................................................................................................44
6.4.5 Connecting SCADA.............................................................................................................................................47
6.4.6 Wiring voltage measurement/current measurement UI.......................................................................................51
6.4.7 Wiring analog inputs AI .......................................................................................................................................52
6.4.8 Wiring digital inputs DI ........................................................................................................................................53
6.4.9 Wiring digital outputs DO ....................................................................................................................................54
6.4.10 Wiring resistor contact series ..............................................................................................................................54
6.4.11 Connecting the power supply..............................................................................................................................54
6.5 Performing tests................................................................................................................................ 56
7 Initial steps........................................................................................................................ 57
7.1 Establishing connection to visualization ........................................................................................... 57
8 Commissioning................................................................................................................. 60
8.1 Commissioning wizard...................................................................................................................... 60
8.2 Function tests ................................................................................................................................... 60
8.2.1 Checking measured values and status of digital inputs and outputs ..................................................................61
8.2.2 Testing the device control function......................................................................................................................61
8.2.3 Checking parallel operation.................................................................................................................................62

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9 Operation........................................................................................................................... 67
9.1 System.............................................................................................................................................. 67
9.1.1 General ...............................................................................................................................................................67
9.1.2 Configuring the network ......................................................................................................................................69
9.1.3 Setting the device time........................................................................................................................................70
9.1.4 Setting the screensaver ......................................................................................................................................71
9.1.5 Configuring syslog...............................................................................................................................................72
9.1.6 SCADA................................................................................................................................................................74
9.1.7 Linking signals and events ..................................................................................................................................80
9.1.8 Configuring analog inputs ...................................................................................................................................83
9.1.9 Configuring digital inputs and outputs .................................................................................................................85
9.1.10 Event management .............................................................................................................................................87
9.1.11 User administration .............................................................................................................................................88
9.1.12 Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................92
9.1.13 Software ..............................................................................................................................................................92
9.1.14 Import/export manager........................................................................................................................................92
9.2 Power grid......................................................................................................................................... 95
9.2.1 Transformer data.................................................................................................................................................95
9.2.2 Voltage monitoring ............................................................................................................................................100
9.2.3 Current monitoring ............................................................................................................................................102
9.2.4 Power monitoring ..............................................................................................................................................104
9.2.5 Power flow monitoring.......................................................................................................................................106
9.2.6 TAPCON® 2xx retrofit.......................................................................................................................................107
9.3 On-load tap-changer regulator........................................................................................................ 109
9.3.1 Voltage regulation .............................................................................................................................................109
9.3.2 Line drop compensation....................................................................................................................................118
9.3.3 Parallel operation ..............................................................................................................................................121
9.3.4 U bandwidth monitoring ....................................................................................................................................130
9.4 On-load tap-changer....................................................................................................................... 132
9.4.1 Tap position monitoring.....................................................................................................................................132
9.4.2 Tap position capture method.............................................................................................................................133
9.4.3 Target-tap-position operation ............................................................................................................................135
9.4.4 Information about the on-load tap-changer .......................................................................................................135
9.5 Motor-drive unit and control cabinet ............................................................................................... 136
9.5.1 Control of the motor-drive unit...........................................................................................................................136
10 Maintenance and care .................................................................................................... 140

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11 Fault elimination ............................................................................................................. 141
11.1 General faults ................................................................................................................................. 141
11.2 No regulation in AUTO mode.......................................................................................................... 141
11.3 Unwanted on-load tap-change operation........................................................................................ 142
11.4 Human-machine interface............................................................................................................... 142
11.5 Incorrect measured values ............................................................................................................. 142
11.6 Parallel operation faults .................................................................................................................. 143
11.7 Tap position capture incorrect ........................................................................................................ 144
11.8 Other faults ..................................................................................................................................... 145
12 Disposal........................................................................................................................... 146
13 Technical data................................................................................................................. 147
13.1 Display elements ............................................................................................................................ 147
13.2 Materials ......................................................................................................................................... 147
13.3 Dimensions..................................................................................................................................... 147
13.4 Power supply .................................................................................................................................. 147
13.5 Voltage measurement and current measurement .......................................................................... 148
13.6 Central processing unit................................................................................................................... 149
13.7 Digital inputs ................................................................................................................................... 151
13.8 Digital outputs................................................................................................................................. 152
13.9 Analog inputs.................................................................................................................................. 154
13.10 Communication interfaces .............................................................................................................. 156
13.11 Tap position capture / resistor contact series ................................................................................. 158
13.12 Ambient conditions ......................................................................................................................... 158
13.13 Standards and directives ................................................................................................................ 158
13.14 Connection diagrams...................................................................................................................... 160
TAPCON® 230 Expert ......................................................................................................................................161
Glossary .......................................................................................................................... 164

1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
This technical file contains detailed descriptions on the safe and proper in-
stallation, connection, commissioning and monitoring of the product.
It also includes safety instructions and general information about the prod-
uct.
This technical file is intended solely for specially trained and authorized per-
sonnel.
1.1 Manufacturer
The product is manufactured by:
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Falkensteinstraße 8
93059 Regensburg
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Further information on the product and copies of this technical file are avail-
able from this address if required.
1.2 Completeness
This technical document is incomplete without the following supporting docu-
ments:
▪ Connection diagrams
▪ Operating Instructions
– Available as a download on the device
– Available for download at www.reinhausen.com
– Available for download in the MR Customer Portal
1.3 Safekeeping
Keep this technical document and all supporting documents ready at hand
and accessible for future use at all times. Download the operating instruc-
tions from the device. The operating instructions are also available on the
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH website and in the MR Customer Portal.
1.4 Notation conventions
1.4.1 Hazard communication system
Warnings in this technical file are displayed as follows.

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1.4.1.1 Warning relating to section
Warnings relating to sections refer to entire chapters or sections, sub-sec-
tions or several paragraphs within this technical file. Warnings relating to
sections use the following format:
WARNING Type of danger!
Source of the danger and outcome.
► Action
► Action
1.4.1.2 Embedded warning information
Embedded warnings refer to a particular part within a section. These warn-
ings apply to smaller units of information than the warnings relating to sec-
tions. Embedded warnings use the following format:
DANGER! Instruction for avoiding a dangerous situation.
1.4.1.3 Signal words and pictograms
The following signal words are used:
Signal word Definition
DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates measures to be taken to prevent damage to property.
Table1: Signal words in warning notices

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Pictograms warn of dangers:
Pictogram Definition
Warning of a danger point
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage
Warning of combustible substances
Warning of danger of tipping
Warning of danger of crushing
Table2: Pictograms used in warning notices
1.4.2 Information system
Information is designed to simplify and improve understanding of particular
procedures. In this technical file it is laid out as follows:
Important information.
1.4.3 Instruction system
This technical file contains single-step and multi-step instructions.
Single-step instructions
Instructions which consist of only a single process step are structured as fol-
lows:

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Aim of action
üRequirements (optional).
► Step 1 of 1.
ðResult of step (optional).
ðResult of action (optional).
Multi-step instructions
Instructions which consist of several process steps are structured as follows:
Aim of action
üRequirements (optional).
1. Step 1.
ðResult of step (optional).
2. Step 2.
ðResult of step (optional).
ðResult of action (optional).
1.4.4 Typographic conventions
Typographic convention Purpose Example
UPPERCASE Operating controls, switches ON/OFF
[Brackets] PC keyboard [Ctrl] + [Alt]
Bold Software operating controls Press Continue button
…>…>… Menu paths Parameter > Control parameter
Italics System messages, error messages,
signals
Function monitoring alarm triggered
[► Number of pages] Cross reference [► Page 41].
Dotted underscore
.............................................
Glossary entry, abbreviations, defini-
tions, etc.
Glossary entry
........................
Table3: Typographic conventions used in this technical file