MR TAPCON 230 User manual

Voltage Regulator TAPCON®230 basic
Quick reference guide 2117248/02

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1 Introduction
This technical file contains information for quickly
starting up the voltage regulator. It does not pro-vide
comprehensive operating instructions.
This technical file is intended solely for specially
trained and authorized personnel.
1.1 Manufacturer
The voltage regulator is manufactured by:
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Falkensteinstraße 8
93059 Regensburg, Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Further information on the product and copies of this
technical file are available from this address or on our
website at www.tapcon230.com if required.
1.2 Completeness
This technical file is only complete in conjunction with
the supporting documentation.

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1.3 Supporting documents
The installation and commissioning instructions, the
operating instructions and the accompanying connec-
tion diagrams also apply in addition to this technical
file. All documents form part of the scope of delivery.
In addition, generally applicable statutory and other
binding regulations in European and national legisla-
tion and the regulations for accident prevention and
environmental protection in force in the country of use
must be complied with.
1.4 Safekeeping
This technical file and all supporting documents must
be kept ready to hand and accessible for future use at
all times.

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2 Safety
This technical file does not replace the Operating
Instructions for the voltage regulator. The quick refer-
ence guide contains information that will provide a
rapid introduction to operating the voltage regulator.
•For detailed operation and safety information
please read carefully through the voltage regulator
operating instructions.
• Pay particular attention to the information in the
chapter on safety in the operating instructions.

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3 Product description
3.1 Description of the front panel
Figure 1 TAPCON®230 front panel
1LEDs 1...10
2Setting options for display contrast
3Labeling strip for LEDs
4F1...F5: Function and menu selection keys

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5Display 128X128 LCD module negative blue, LED back-
ground white
6Menu selection
7Escape
8Accept entry
9Switching windows within a menu level
10 Parametering interface COM 1 (RS232)
11 Automatic voltage regulation (with auto mode LED green)
12 Manual mode (with manual control LED green)
13 Remote control (with Local/Remote LED green)
14 Control for RAISE/LOWER
15 Status LED

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3.2 Description of the display
Figure 2 Main screen
1Status line
2Actual value display in V/kV
3Desired value display in V/kV
4Control deviation
5Time bar
6Desired value deviation trend

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3.3 Description of key functions
RAISE In manual mode the motor-drive unit can be oper-
ated directly using the RAISE key.
LOWER In manual mode the motor-drive unit can be oper-
ated directly using the LOWER key.
REMOTE Activates the "Remote" operating mode. In this
case, manual operation of the RAISE, LOWER,
MANUAL and AUTO keys is disabled.
MANUAL Manual mode. For manual control of the motor-
drive unit and parameterization of the voltage reg-
ulator.
AUTO Auto mode. Voltage is controlled automatically.
Arrow keys
NEXT /
PREV
In auto and manual mode, the measured value
display can be set using the arrow keys.
They can also be used to switch between win-
dows in the submenus.
ENTER Confirms or saves a changed parameter in the
parameter menu.
ESC Pressing the ESC key transfers you to the menu
level above, in other words, always back one
menu level.
MENU Pressing this key displays the menu selection win-
dow.