Technical Documentation Rev. 04
Power Factor Regulator ESTAmat PFC-N
REFERENCE BOOK
POWER FACTOR REGULATOR
ESTAmat PFC-N
Vishay Electronic GmbH
Division ESTA
Hofmark-Aich-Strasse 36
D-84030 Landshut, Germany
Phone +49-(0)871-86 0,
Fax +49-(0)871 - 86 25 12
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1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION .......................................................................... 4
1.1 Wiring diagram .......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Connection data .......................................................................................................... 5
2 COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Commissioning manual: ............................................................................................. 6
2.2 Commissioning automatically: ................................................................................... 6
3 DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................... 7
4 MENU ESTAmat PFC-N ................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Measurement menu .................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Info (Step database) .................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Manual (step switching manual) .............................................................................. 10
4.4 Setup (Quick start menu) .......................................................................................... 11
5 EXPERT MENU ESTAmat PFC-N ................................................................................. 12
5.1 100 Quick start menu ................................................................................................... 13
5.2 200 Measurement settings ....................................................................................... 15
5.3 300 Setup Control System ....................................................................................... 17
5.4 400 Setup Step Database ......................................................................................... 21
5.5 500 Setup Alarm ...................................................................................................... 22
5.6 600 Resetmenu ........................................................................................................ 24
6 TECHNIAL DATA .......................................................................................................... 25
7 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... 26
8 APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 28
8.1 Fan Control ............................................................................................................... 28
8.2 Switching on COS 2 via digital input ................................................................... 29
8.3 Problems with the Step recognition. ........................................................................ 30
8.4 Transformer compensation ....................................................................................... 31
8.5 Reset defective steps respectively add aditional steps ............................................. 32
9 CUSTOMER SETTINGS ................................................................................................ 33
10 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 34
10.1 Settings Phase-angle ................................................................................................. 34
10.2 Connections for mixed measurement ....................................................................... 34
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Date
Name
Revision
Comment
22.07.09
Le
01
initial document release
25.01.10
Le
02
Examples added, changes to software
version 1.04
16.06.10
Le
03
Add features of software version 1.06
09.09.10
Le
04
Editorial changes
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!
Load
T
K L Um1 Um2 AM
MS
1
12 1-12T1 T2
external
temperaturesensor
upto max. 12
switching output
Fan is contacted to
a switching output
Indication:
in order
(contact
closed)
K1 K12
K1-K12
L1
L2
L3
N
PE
ESTAmat PFC-N
TTL
Interface
X/1A or X/5A
15mA - 6A
Measurement Voltage
90V - 690V
Feed-in from
utility
L
N
Supply Voltage
90-300 VAC
Power Factor Regulator ESTAmat PFC-N
1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Only qualified staff is allowed to perform the installation. All legal rules have to
be observed and technical standards have to be met. Before connecting the
device check that all connecting leads are de-energized and that current
transformers are bypassed.
1) Compare auxiliary-, measurement-, control voltage, frequency and the current path of the
device (see type label) with the data of the electricity network.
2) Assemble the relay in the switch panel with the 2 mounting clips. If the device is not
fitting in the cut out the small plastic bars on the side of the case can be removed with a
knife.
3) Connect protective ground to the terminal link of the case.
4) Connect in accordance to the wiring diagram. Pay special attention to the cross section
size of the CT connections! A combined power supply and measurement ensures a safe
shutdown of capacitors at low voltage.
5) Remove short circuit links of the current transformer.
1.1 Wiring diagram
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Meas.- Supply voltage
Combined measurement and Power supply
Range 90-550V.
Terminals UM1 / UM2
With using of VT a ratio can be adjusted.
Range 1-350
Current measurement
Current measurement
Range 15mA – 6A,
Measurement transformer types x/1A or also x/5A can be used.
Terminals K (S1) / L (S2)
CT ratio is 1-9600
(Devices with Firmware before 1.04 had the adjustable range
from 1-4000)
Regulation exits
Assembly with 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 Regulation exits possible.
Regulation exits volt free with common root.
Terminals A 1-14.
max. breaking capacity 5A/250VAC
Alarm contact
Opens in case of alarm and grid failure (Life Contact).
Terminals M / MS
max. breaking capacity 5A/250VAC
Temperature sensor / Digital
Input
Temperature measurement or Digital Input to switch over to
second COS .
Terminals T1 / T2
Setting is explained in the Alarm menu.
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1.2 Connection data
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2 COMMISSIONING
2.1 Commissioning manual:
After the supply voltage is applied, in ESTAmat PFC-N starts a countdown with 90 sec.
Cancel the countdown by pressing the (esc) button. Enter the “SETUP” menu and control
respectively adjust the parameters. To enter the “SETUP” menu, please follow the arrows (
) as shown at menu 4.4. All parameters of the “SETUP” menu are explained in the
corresponding chapter.
2.2 Commissioning automatically:
During the countdown, the auto-initialization can be start by pushing the ( ) button.
Automatic initialization is switching all exits. During this test it can get information, which
exits are working and it can correct the connection of the measuring channels for voltage and
current by internal settings.
Automatic initialization can be started only when the voltage and current are ok. Settings of
c/K value and the switching sequence is not required.
When mains conditions are not suitable for auto-initialization, it will be interrupted. The
controller shows the message
„Ai Abrt“. If multiple repetition do not lead to any result, the following chapters shall be
considered.
Display „Auto“: Indication „Auto“ shows that the control is working. If „Auto“ is not
displayed then control function is stopped. This can happen for the following Reasons:
manual mode is active, control function is switched off, temperature is to high, measured
current is less than 15mA, voltage or the harmonic content is outside the admissible range.
Over-and undervoltage monitoring: The ESTAmat PFC-N is equipped with an over and
undervoltage monitoring. The admissible voltage range refers to the adjusted nominal voltage.
If the measured voltage is outside of the admissible range the message U Alarm appears.
Then the setting of nominal voltage has to be adapt to local ratings. The nominal voltage is
independent of the connection always the line voltage.
Activation of the measured value display: see chapter 4.1
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AUTO, MANUAL: cosphi
SETUP, INFO: Nummer Untermenü
measured voltage is outside the set tolerance
measured current is less than 15mA (check the short
circuit bridge K and L and the entire current path
measured current is to high
The controller cannot achieve the target COS
The set limit for the THD of the voltage is exceeded
/
One or more steps are broken. The defective step is
blinking with the alarm message.
/
One or more step's have fallen below 70% of initial
power. step number and error code will flash alternately.
For devices with software version before 1.04 the alarm is
triggered at 50% of initial power.
The second temperature limit is exceeded. Stage were
switched off successively.
Set limit of operation hours has been exceeded
/
Set limit of the max. allowable operation cycles, for one
or more steps, has been exceeded.
/
Abort of auto-initialization.
INFO:
Capacitor database
AUTO:
automatic control is running
MANUAL:
manual mode
SETUP:
setup menu
ALARM:
blinking in case of alarm
NT:
COS 2 active
EXPORT:
export of active energy
1 – 14:
control exits
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3 DISPLAY
In case of an alarm will flash alternately at ESTAmat PFC-N with "ALARM" an error code in
the display. The table below gives an overview of all possible error codes.
To reset pending alarms hold the (esc) button pressed for 5 seconds.
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1.00 i
1.00 i
U 400 V
Voltage
L - L
1.00 i
cos0,999
Pf
three digit
1.00 i INFO
1.00 i
U 230 V
Voltage
L - N
PF
0,888
Power factor
ratio
P/S
1.00 i MANUAL
1.00 i
I 40,45 A
current in
measured
phase
APF
1.000
Average
Power factor
1.00 i SETUP
1.00 i
P 30,37 kW
Active power
3 phase
F
50
Frequency
1.00 i
Q 82,89Var
Reactive
power
3 phase
t
58 °C
Temperature
1.00 i
▲Q 80,08
control
deviation in
kvar
thi
88 °C
Highest
measured
Temperature
1.00 i
S 30,68 kVar
Apparent
power
3 phase
OPH
188.9 h
Counter
operation
hours
1.00 i
THD U 1,41 %
Harmonic
distortion
U total
3
HarU 0,40 %
Odd single
harmonics
3 - 19
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4 MENU ESTAmat PFC-N
4.1 Measurement menu
All grey fields are hidden in the factory settings and will only appear if the CT ratio is set in
the "SETUP" menu. For devices with software version before 1.04 the complete measurement
menu is hidden and must be activated by adjusting the CT ratio.
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1.00 i
Choose step with
Confirm with
View values with
1.00 i INFO
INFO
CC
25 kVar
Display of step size only if
CT ratio is set, otherwise---
1 2 3 3 4
max.
1 2 3 4 max.
1.00 i MANUAL
INFO
98 %
Current step size in %
related to initial step size
1 2 3 4 max.
1 2 3 4 max.
1.00 i SETUP
INFO
OC
808
switch cycles
1 2 3 4 max.
1 2 3 4 max.
Auto
auto: step is okay
foff: step is permanent off
fon: step is permanent on
Al: output for fan control
Flty: step detected as faulty
1 2 3 4 max.
INFO
CC
25 kVar
Display of step size only if
CT ratio is set, otherwise---
1 2 3 4 max.
1 2 3 4 max.
Auto
auto: step is okay
foff: step is permanent off
fon: step is permanent on
Al: output for fan control
Flty: step detected as faulty
1 2 3 4 max.
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4.2 Info (Step database)
In the "INFO" menu for each connected step the number of switching cycles, the current step
size and the step size in relation to the initial step size is stored.
Using these data, conclusions can be drawn on the condition of the site and the condition of
single step's. Step sizes are shown in kVar only when in the CT ratio is set in "Setup"
menu.
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1.00 i
1.00 i INFO
Choose step with
Switch on / off
At each switching
operation the
current Pf is
shown
1.00 i MANUAL
0,95 i MANUAL
1
1.00 i MANUAL
1
1
1.00 i SETUP
0,95 i MANUAL
2
1.00 i MANUAL
2
2
0,95 i MANUAL
14
1.00 i MANUAL
14
14
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4.3 Manual (step switching manual)
To enter in manual mode, please select “manual” in main menu and push ► for 3 seconds. By
entering this submenu the manual mode for the regulator is active. The automatic control is
stopped and the exits can be switched manually. By the means of the -keys the
referring step can be selected. Changing the switching state is possible by pushing the ►-key.
Manual switching is only possible when measurement voltage is in allowed
range. Otherwise over- and undervoltage protection will block this function.
After switching off an active step the discharge time is active. Only after this
time is over the step can be switched on manually again.
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1.00 i
To start the control, it’s only necessary that the nominal voltage is
correct.
All other settings are only for optimal adaptation to the conditions in the
system and display system data. To change a setting, enter the setting by
pushing the button. Change the value with and confirm with
. When you start the auto-initialization the ESTAmat PFC-N checks the
connection of the measurement and the exits. With these data, the
regulation starts automatically.
1.00 i INFO
1.00 i MANUAL
Un = nominal voltage
Setting of nominal voltage. From
this value the upper and lower limits
for voltage monitoring is calculated
1.00 i SETUP
1.00 SETUP
Un SETUP
400
ct SETUP
20
Input current transformer ratio
e.g. 250/5 = 50
pt SETUP
1
Input voltage transformer ratio
when no VT is used the value is 1
ai SETUP
no
"Yes" the controller performs the
auto-initialization again
pfc SETUP
on
"ON" automatic control
"OFF" control off
"HOLD" control freeze
cpi SETUP
1
Target COS of control
st SETUP
10
Interval between switching the
steps
Out SETUP
Possible types of output:
auto: step is used for regulation
foff: step is permanent off
fon: step is permanent on
Al: output for fan control
Valid from Version 1.06.
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4.4 Setup (Quick start menu)
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5 EXPERT MENU ESTAmat PFC-N
To open the expert menu of ESTAmat PFC-N, choose menu item "SETUP" and hold ( )
button until "100" appears. By using the buttons the submenus can be selected. The
expert menu of ESTAmat PFC-N is divided into six groups, where the menu items are
logically grouped together. The following groups exist:
100 Quick start menu
Contains all important points for commission.
200 Measurement settings
Contains settings to adapt the measurement of the ESTAmat PFC-N to the surrounding
network conditions.
300 Setup Control System
The items in the menu "control system" allow an optimization of the control or an adaptation
to specific site requirements.
400 Setup Step Database
In the step database, all settings and data are combined which are required to adjust and adapt
the steps.
500 Setup Alarm
The alarm menu of ESTAmat PFC-N. Here, all the alarms and monitoring functions can be
activated and the limits configured.
600 Resetmenu
Allows you to reset all settings made by the controller and stored data. Additionally, it
contains the software version of the device (displayed from 1.04).
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100 Quick start menu
MENU
FUNCTION
RANGE
Un
NOMINAL VOLTAGE = PHASE - PHASE
100...241500 V
Function of the setting of nominal voltage is to make a definition
about the nominal voltage of the system. The threshold levels for
under- and overvoltage are based on this as well as the ratings of the
capacitor sizes in step database, which are used for control and
monitoring. The capacitor sizes, which are stored in step database,
are also rated to the nominal voltage.
Ct
CT-FACTOR
1...9600
The CT FACTOR is the ratio of current transformer.
(e. g. 1000/5 = ratio 200).
At devices with software version 1.04 is the adjustment range from
1-4000.
Pt
VT-FACTOR
1...350
VT FACTOR is the ratio of the voltage transformer.
If the regulator is connected directly to the measurement voltage
without VT the value 1 has to be used.
Ai
AUTO-INITIALIZING START
Yes/No
"YES" starts auto-initializing
Automatic initialization is switching all exits. During this test it can
get information, which exits are working and it can correct the
connection of the measuring channels for voltage and current by
internal settings.
Automatic initialization can be started only when the voltage and
current are ok. Steps with step type "FON" or "AL" will be not
considered in case of new auto-initialization.
AUTOMATIC INITIALIZATION is only able to work, when
capacitors are used for compensation. If ESTAmat PFC-N has
to switch reactors for compensation of capacitive load, this
feature will cause failures. AI is working at best, when there are
stable load conditions!
At devices with software revision before 1.04, stages which are set
to "FOFF" were not retested.
PFC
START / STOP / HOLD PF-CONTROL
On/Off/Hold
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5.1 100 Quick start menu
Contains all important points for commission:
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Stopping the automatic control. The following options are available:
On: Control in automatic mode
Off: Control stops and active steps were disconnected successive
Hold: Control Stops and active step's remain switched on.
If "OFF" or "HOLD" is selected, will appear in the display "PFC"
alternating with "OFF" or "HOLD". To start the control, select
"ON".
CP1
COS 1
0.70 c ...0.70 i
This is the setting for target COS 1. It will be valid during normal
operation.
St
SWITCH INTERVAL
1...6500 s
The switch interval is the time delay between switching steps in
regulation.
The switch interval has two different functions:
1. Protecting the contactors by reducing the number of
switching cycles.
2. Building of the average of the reactive power in the time of
the switch interval.
Out
TYPE OF OUTPUT
With the exception of step type “flty” the follwing step types can be
selected:
Auto = Step is used for normal regulation algorithm.
Alarm = If the set temperature limit 1 is exceeded this step is
switched as fan output.
Fon = Step is permanently switched on (Step is still
monitored and shut down in critical situations).
Foff = Step is permanently switched off. Not used steps
should be adjusted to this type to avoid unnecessary alarm.
Flty = Step was switched three time without success and is
not longer used for automatic control.
As “flty” stored steps can be set to desired step type in this menu.
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200 Measurement settings
MENU
FUNCTION
RANGE
201
NOMINAL VOLTAGE = PHASE – PHASE
100...241500 V
Function of the setting of nominal voltage is to make a definition
about the nominal voltage of the system. The threshold levels for
under- and overvoltage are based on this as well as the ratings of the
capacitor sizes in step database, which are used for control and
monitoring. The capacitor sizes, which are stored in step database,
are also rated to the nominal voltage.
202
CT-FACTOR
1...9600
The CT FACTOR is the ratio of current transformer.
(e. g. 1000/5 = ratio 200).
At devices with software version 1.04 is the adjustment range from
1-4000.
203
VT-FACTOR
1...350
VT FACTOR is the ratio of the voltage transformer.
If the regulator is connected directly to the measurement voltage
without VT the value 1 has to be used.
204
V-TOLERANCE
0...100 %
The setting of this value is in percent related to the nominal voltage.
By means of the set value, the upper and lower limits of the
permissible voltage range are calculated. e.g. 10% at 400V nominal
voltage is a permissible range from 360V to 440V.
205
CONNNECTION MEASUREMENT
Yes/No
"YES" voltage measurement L-L
"NO" voltage measurement L-N
CONNECTION MEASUREMENT the setting if measuring of
voltage is connected between two phases or between phase and
neutral phase. It is normally detected automatically at every start of
BLR-CM. This is done by comparing the setting NOMINAL
VOLTAGE and the real measured voltage. This cannot be changed
by hand.
If the measured voltage is outside this tolerance, the measurement
can be adjusted by hand.
206
PHASE COMPENSATION
0...345
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5.2 200 Measurement settings
Contains settings to adapt the measurement of the ESTAmat PFC-N to the surrounding
network conditions.
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The phase compensation enables the user to connect the current- and
voltage measurement channels in any way. This compensation angle
complies with the phase angle between connected active current and
voltage. This setting has to be made correct, because otherwise
correct regulation is not possible! If the current transformer is
connected inverted, additionally a phase compensation of 180°
has to be respected.
Is auto-initialization failed due to adverse network conditions, by
hand a correction angle can be set or the incorrectly recognized can
be corrected. Table 11.1 gives an overview of the connection options
with corresponding phase angles.
207
START AUTO-INITIALIZING
Yes/No
"YES" starts auto-initializing
Automatic initialization is switching all exits. During this test it can
get information, which exits are working and it can correct the
connection of the measuring channels for voltage and current by
internal settings.
Automatic initialization can be started only when the voltage and
current are ok.
AUTOMATIC INITIALIZATION is only able to work, when
capacitors are used for compensation. If ESTAmat PFC-N has
to switch reactors for compensation of capacitive load, this
feature will cause failures. AI is working at best, when there are
stable load conditions!
Steps with step type "FON" or "AL" will be not considered in case
of new auto-initialization.
At devices with software revision before 1.04, stages which are set
to "FOFF" were not retested.
208
AUTO-INITIALIZING BY REGULATOR RESTART
Yes/No
YES = after starting the ESTAmat PFC-N, a countdown is running.
During this countdown it is possible to start auto-initializing by
pushing ( ).
"NO" the countdown is not shown. To start AI, you have to choose
Quickstart SETUP.
209
SYNCHRONISATION FREQUENCY
Auto/Fix50/Fix60
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For a high precision of the measurement, the sampling rate has to be
synchronized to the frequency of the grid. Caused by commutation
notches of mainsvoltage it is possible that the automatic
synchronizing will not work reliable. This creates failures in
measurement. To avoid these problems, the following settings can
be done:
Automatic synchronizing:
For best measurement results, when mains voltage is without
commutation notches.
FIX-50HZ: For a safe operation at 50Hz grid with bad mains
quality.
FIX-60HZ: For a safe operation at 60Hz grid with bad mains
quality.
210
TEMPERATURE OFFSET (from software revision 1.04)
-10-10°C
The temperature offset allows correction of temperature reading in a
range -10°C to +10°C.
300 Setup Control System
MENU
FUNCTION
RANGE
301
CONTROL SENSITIVITY
55...100 %
Sensitivity is the switching threshold for switching-on or switchingoff the capacitors in percent (%). The range of the sensitivity can be
between 55% and 100% (factory setting is 60%. Due to this, the in
following explanation 60% is used.).
Sensitivity is used for two checks:
1. The controller is using sensitivity to check, if a switching
operation is necessary or if it’s possible.
If the demand for compensation is bigger as 60% of the
smallest for regulation available step, BLR-CM is selecting
from step database, if there are suitable steps to switch.
2. To avoid hunting, the controller is only using steps, which
will not overshoot more than 40% (100%-60%) of its size.
302
COS 1
0.70 c ...0.70 i
This is the setting for target cos1. It will be valid during normal
operation.
303
COS 2
0.70 c ...0.70 i
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5.3 300 Setup Control System
The items in the menu "control system" allow an optimization of the control or an adaptation
to specific site requirements.
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This is the setting for target cos2. It will be valid when a switch
over is caused by the digital input or another programmable action.
304
COS 2 FOR P EXPORT
Yes/No
"YES" the controller operates in P-export with the COS 2 as
control target.
"NO" the controller operates in P-export with the COS 1.
305
SWITCH INTERVAL
1...6500 s
The switch interval is the time delay between switching steps in
regulation.
The switch interval has two different functions:
1. Protecting the contactors by reducing the number of
switching cycles.
2. Building of the average of the reactive power in the time
of the switch interval.
306
SWITCH INTERVAL STEP EXCHANGE
1...6500 s
For step exchange a separate switch interval is used. This is the
delay-time between switching-off an active step and switching-in the
next step to get a better power-factor.
307
ACTIVATE STEP EXCHANGE
Yes/No
"YES" = Step exchange is active.
"NO" = Step exchange is disabled.
Step exchange is supporting automatic control and combined filter
control algorithm to reach an optimum result. If the controller
detects that target-pf is not reached it starts searching for a step
which gives better results. If step exchange is active, the controller
can replace a switched-in step against a step which matches better,
to reach the target.
This function helps to reach target COS more exactly, when
capacitors have different sizes. If all capacitor banks have the same
size, this function makes no sense.
308
STEP RECOGNITION "OFF"
Yes/No
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"YES": Step sizes have to be programmed by hand. The step sizes
have to be programmed by hand if:
1. When fast-oscillating load influences automatic stepsize
recognition.
2. When recognition of defective steps is not wished
3. When capacitor contactors are switching with a delay of
more than 200msec.
"NO" Stepsizes are detected and corrected automatically during
normal operation. “Step recognition ON” is the factory setting. It
allows monitoring of capacitor sizes and gives alarms when they are
faulty. Stepsizes which are programmed manually will be
overwritten by step recognition.
309
BLOCKING OF DEFECTIVE CAPACITORS
Yes/No
"YES" If a step is switched in three times without measurable
network reaction, the controller is blocking the step and doesn't use
it for the control.
Is a Step recognized to be defective, blinks in the display the
corresponding output and in the step database and menu "403" it's
displayed as step type "flty".
"NO" Steps are connected even if no network reaction is
measurable. This results unnecessary switching cycles.
Steps that are stored as defective will be tested every 24 hours or
after the controller is restarted.
310
START / STOP / HOLD PF-CONTROL
On/Off/Hold
Stopping the automatic control. The following options are available:
On: Control in automatic mode
Off: Control stops and active steps were disconnected successive
Hold: Control Stops and active step's remain switched on.
If "OFF" or "HOLD" is selected, will appear in the display "PFC"
alternating with "OFF" or "HOLD". To start the control, select
"ON".
311
CONTROL ALGORITHM
1/2/3/4
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1. Automatic: The controller is working with the principle of
„Best Fit“. Before a switching operation, all capacitor-sizes
in step database are compared with control deviation. The
available step which gives the best results will be switched.
2. LIFO: “Last In, First Out” The controller starts with
regulation with step 1 and is switching further exits step-bystep. Switching-off is done vice versa.
3. Combined Filter: Special algorithm for combined filter
banks with two different detuned ratings. The controller is
working like in automatic mode with the principle “Best Fit”.
From odd numbered steps, there is at least or more of the
capacitance connected as from even numbered steps.
Threshold level of each step is checked separately. If steps
different sizes, this can cause inaccuracy. Step recognition is
working in this mode. If steps are detected as defective, they
are skipped in this mode. If this is not accepted, the step
recognition has to be deactivated and capacitor sizes have to
be programmed manually.
4. Progressive: The controller switches if required, several
steps in sequence with a shorter switching time. From
software 1.04, the controller uses independently of the set
switching time always 1 sec. as switching time. Furthermore,
the automatic step size detection is disabled and the step
sizes need to enter by hand. The input of the step sizes
should be as accurate as possible, because the regulator
would otherwise tend to oscillate. Leaving the "Progressive"
algorithm and use a different algorithm, the set switching
time is used the step size detection is re-enabled.
312
OFFSET REACTIVE POWER
Ct*Pt*7000
OFFSET of reactive power in kvar. This feature allows
compensating a permanent reactive load, which cannot be measured
(e.g. a transformer).
The offset of reactive power affects the readings of the following
measuring values:
current, reactive power, control deviation, apparent power,
power factor PF and cos.
313
ASYMMETRY FACTOR
-127...127
ASYMMETRY FACTOR of switch interval. The factor is the ratio
between switch interval for switching on and switching off. Switch
interval for step exchange is not affected by this setting.
X= 1 = equal
X = +2 to +127: delay switching off = switch interval multiplied by X
X = -2 to -127: delay switching on = switch interval multiplied by X
314
Q CAPACITIVE STEPS TURN OFF
Yes/No
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"YES" As soon as a capacitive condition is recognized, the
controller switches off without keeping the switching time, the
necessary step power in order to prevent leading network conditions.
"NO" The controller works only with the set target COS .
400 Setup Step Database
MENU
FUNCTION
RANGE
401
DISCHARGE TIME
5...1200 s
The discharge time is defined once and is valid for all steps. The
discharging time is a blocking time, becoming active after switching
off a step. As long as this time is running this step is not available
for the regulation. Discharging time should be adapted to the
capacitor discharging unit.
402
STEP NOMINAL VALUE
Ct*Pt*7000
If STEP RECOGNITION is not active, it is required to do this
setting, to get proper function of the relay. The size of the capacitors
can be programmed manually in kvar. Before this programming, CT
FACTOR and NOMINAL VOLTAGE must be programmed
correctly. A change of CT FACTOR or NOMINAL VOLTAGE is
automatically changing the value of the capacitor size.
The programming can be done for each step individually in kvar. So
there is no special sequence necessary. A step can be programmed as
a capacitor (c) or as an inductor (i).
403
STEP TYPE
Auto/Al/FOn/FOff
With the exception of step type “flty” the follwing step types can be
selected:
Auto = Step is used for normal regulation algorithm.
Alarm = If the set temperature limit 1 is exceeded this step is
switched as fan output.
Fon = Step is permanently switched on (Step is still
monitored and shut down in critical situations).
Foff = Step is permanently switched off. Not used steps
should be adjusted to this type to avoid unnecessary alarm.
Flty = Step was switched three time without success and is
not longer used for automatic control.
As “flty” stored steps can be set to desired step type in this menu.If
defective steps should not be locked, you must disable this function
under the menu item "309".
Steps which are identified as defective will be tested again by the
controller every 24 hours or after a restart.
404
SWITCH CYCLES
0...262000
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5.4 400 Setup Step Database
In the step database, all settings and data are combined which are required to adjust and adapt
the steps.
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The ESTAmat PFC-N is counting and showing the switching cycles
of each step in the "Info" menu. After a contactor has been
exchanged, the switching cycles can be set to "0" in this menu.
500 Setup Alarm
MENU
FUNCTION
RANGE
501
Reset Alarm manually
Yes/No
"YES" Alarms (display and alarm relays) must be reset manually.
To reset upcoming alarms, hold the (esc) button pressed for 5
seconds.
"NO" As soon as the alarm condition is no longer valid, the alarms
drop out.
502
THD U Alarm
Yes/No
"YES" The set THD threshold under menu "503" is monitored.
Exceeding the set threshold will open the alarm contact and the
display will show the message " ".
"NO" THD is not monitored.
503
THD U Threshold
1...200 %
Input of the threshold for THD monitoring.
504
THD U > Threshold = disconnect steps
Yes/No
"YES" Exceeding the set threshold for THD will switch off all
active steps successive.
Warning: Steps are only switched off when it is set at point 502
to "YES".
"NO" Exceeding the set threshold follows no action.
505
Interval time before triggers THD U and Temperature threshold 2
1...255 s
Interval time after exceeding the threshold for THD U or
temperature threshold 2.
506
Freeze control if I == 0
Yes/No
"YES" The measuring current drops below 15mA freezes the
control. All active steps remains switched on.
NO" Measuring current falls below 15mA, the controller shuts down
all active steps successive.
507
Service Alarm
Yes/No
"YES" the alarm contact opens when the max set switching cycles
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5.5 500 Setup Alarm
The alarm menu of ESTAmat PFC-N. Here, all the alarms and monitoring functions can be
activated and the limits configured.
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for one or more steps have been exceeded or if the set threshold for
operation hours are reached.
"NO" no alarm when exceeding the max. switching cycles or
operation hours.
508
Max. switching cycles per step
1...262000
Threshold switching cycles for service alarm.
Display indication
509
Max. operation hours
1...65535 h
Threshold switching cycles for service alarm.
Display indication
510
Use temp. input as digital input
Yes/No
"YES" Temperature sensor is activated via a switch and causes a
switchover to COS 2 (HT / NT)
Note: This menu item is locked against menu item "512". If the
temperature alarm is set to "Yes", this point will automatically
jump to "NO" and can not be altered.
"NO" the temperature input works with plug-in temperature sensors
and monitors the in menu 513 and 514 adjustable temperature
thresholds. Parallel to the temperature sensor, a thermostat can be
connected. In this case, the controller displays "HIGH" for closed
state and "LOW" for open state.
511
DI active at HIGH signal
Yes/No
"YES" digital input is activated with closed terminals T1 & T2.
"NO" digital input is activated with open terminals T1 & T2.
512
Temperature alarm
Yes/No
"YES" the controller monitors the temperature threshold 1 and 2 and
responses accordingly.
"NO" alarm disabled.
513
Temperature threshold 1
3-74 °C
By exceeding the temperature threshold 1 switches the controller as
"AL" declared step (fan on).
514
Temperature threshold 2
4-75 °C
When the temperature exceeds temperature threshold 2, the
controller switches all active steps ("AUTO" & "FON") from
compliance with the under menu item 505 adjusted time in
succession off. In addition, in the display appears " "
and the alarm contact is opened.
515
Control alarm (target cos can not be archived)
Yes/No
"YES" alarm is triggered after 75 time switching time with ▲Q>
smallest step (Over / under compensation). Controller opens the
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alarm contact and indicates in the Display.
"NO" no monitoring for over / under compensation.
516
Defective step alarm
Yes/No
"YES" After 3 unsuccessful switching actions alarm is triggered.
The controller opens the alarm contact and indicates
/ in the display.
Steps recognized as defective flashing in the step indication.
"NO" alarm disabled.
517
Step power loss alarm
Yes/No
"YES" If the current step size is less than 70% of the initial size, the
controller opens the alarm contact and indicates the error with output
number / . in the display.
"NO" Power loss of the capacitors is not monitored.
600 Resetmenu
MENU
FUNCTION
RANGE
601
Reset Settings
Yes/No
Sets all settings made back to factory settings.
602
Reset Step database
Yes/No
Sets all step data back to factory settings.
603
Reset operation hours
Yes/No
Sets the counter for operation hours to "0"
604
Reset average PF
Yes/No
Reset the average PF.
605
Reset max. Temperature
Yes/No
Reset the highest measured Temperature.
606
Reset alarms
Yes/No
Reset all upcoming alarm.
607
Display software version
contains the software version of the device (display from 1.04)
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5.6 600 Resetmenu
Allows you to reset all settings made by the controller and stored data. Additionally, it
contains the software version of the device (displayed from 1.04).
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Measuring- and supply
voltage:
90 – 550V AC, single phase, 45-65HZ, 5VA, max. fuse 6A VT
ratio from 1.-350.0
Current measurement
15mA – 6A, single phase, burden 20mOhm,
CT-ratio from 1-9600
Before software version 1.04 the adjustable range is 1-4000
control exits
Up to 14 relays, n/o, with common point, max. fuse 6A
breaking capacity: 250V AC / 5A
Temperature measuring:
By NTC
Alarm contact:
Relay, volt free, life contact,
max. fuse 2A, breaking capacity: 250V AC / 5A
Fan control
By using one switching exit defined as "Alarm"
Interface:
TTL, rear
Ambient temperature:
Operation: -20°C – 70°C, storage: -40°C – 85°C
Humidity:
0% - 95%, without moisture condensation
Voltage class:
II, dirt class 3 (DIN VDE 0110, part 1 / IEC60664-1)
Standards:
DIN VDE 0110 part 1 (IEC 60664-1:1992)
VDE 0411 part 1 (DIN EN 61010-1 / IEC 61010-1:2001)
VDE 0843 part 20
(DIN EN 61326 / IEC 61326: 1997 + A1:1998 +A2: 2000)
Conformity and listing:
CE
Connection:
Pluggable terminal block, screw type max. 4qmm
Case:
Front: instrument case PC/ABS (UL94-VO),
Rear: metal
Protection class:
Front: IP50, (IP54 by using a gasket),
Rear: IP20
Weight:
ca. 0,6kg
Dimension:
144x144x58mm h x w x d, cut out 138 (+0,5) x 138 (+0,5)mm
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6 TECHNIAL DATA
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Fault
possible cause
Remedy
No indication in
display
aux. voltage missing
Check the correct connection of
power supply and correct if
necessary.
Display
" "
Voltage outside
tolerance
Check measurement voltage
Check nominal voltage and
adjusted tolerance and correct if
necessary.
Display
" "
Measured current is to
small
check connection of CT,
probably there is a break in the
line
remove short circuit link of the
CT
wrong display of
current or voltage
wrong transformer
ratio
Check settings of transformer
ratios in the "SETUP" (100)
menu and correct if necessary.
The power factor is
displayed
incorrectly.
The connection
detection was not
performed.
The phase angle was
adjusted manually
false.
Offset reactive power
is adjusted.
Start "Ai" in "SETUP" menu.
Check point 206 in the
"EXPERTMENU" and correct
the phase angle if necessary.
With the compensation system, a
transformer is compensated. The
displayed Pf is in front of the
transformer. The displayed Pf is
in front of the transformer.
The power factor
does not change
after the switching
of a step.
Steps are switched
off again.
CT incorrectly
positioned.
Capacitor defect
Check installation position of the
current transformer according to
wiring diagram (current of the
load and the capacitors must be
measured!).
Check capacitor, possible fuse,
capacitor, or contactor defective.
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Display
"
Current is higher than
allowed.
Check the current transformer
secondary current and possibly
replace it with matching current
transformer.
Display
"
permanent over
compensation
permanent under
compensation
Check settings (possibly step
with step type "FON")
Check contactors, contactor
contact may bonded.
Check capacitors and fuses.
Dimensioning of the system
examined.
Opposite regulation
behaviour
Current or voltage
connections swapped.
correct connection or adapt phase
compensation.
Individual steps are
not switched on or
off.
wrong setting
Verify whether the steps were
defined as Step type "FON" or
"FOFF" (permanently on or off).
Steps are detected
as defective.
Steps are switched
off again.
Step defective
Check capacitor, possibly fuse,
capacitor or contactor defective.
Steps are not
switched.
The steps are to large.
The required reactive power is
below the switching threshold.
Switching threshold is 60% of
the smallest available step.
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8 APPLICATIONS
8.1 Fan Control
The fan control is to be regulated through the ESTAmat PFC-N.
Solution:
If the ESTAmat PFC-N is equipped with a temperature sensor (option –L), can be via one of
the switching exits, a fan to be controlled.
Procedure:
Enable temperature alarm
In the expert menu item 512 set to "YES" (temperature alarm on).
Set temperature thresholds
Set the following items 513 (temperature threshold 1) and 514 (temperature threshold
2the temperature thresholds. By exceeding the temperature threshold 1 is witched the fan
output. When you exceed the temperature threshold 2, all steps are switched off to prevent
overheating.
Select fan output
Select item 403 in expert menu and adjust for the step which shall work as the fan output
step type "AL".
Features:
In order to prevent hunting of the fan relay, the fan is turned off only at a temperature below
the set limit by at least 3°C. If the ESTAmat PFC-N is equipped with a temperature sensor,
the current cabinet temperature is displayed and the highest measured temperature is stored in
thi. Parallel to the temperature sensor can be connected a thermostat. By close of the
thermostat , the temperature limit 2 is activated.
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8.2 Switching on COS 2 via digital input
By using a switch, the ESTAmat PFC-N will be switched to COS 2.
Solution:
Using the temperature input as digital input.
Procedure:
Enable digital input
Set item 510 in expert menu to "YES".
Using digital input as n/o or n/c
"YES" digital input is activated with closed terminals T1 & T2.
"NO" digital input is activated with open terminals T1 & T2.
Features:
The temperature input is used as a digital input, shows the controller at active input "high"
and with not active input "low" instead of the temperature. The controller uses with active
digital input the COS 2 and will show "NT" in the display.
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8.3 Problems with the Step recognition.
The controller is used in a system with rapid changes in load conditions and has problems
with the automatic step recognition
Solution:
To solve this problem, the step sizes must be entered by hand, and the step recognition must
be turned off.
Procedure:
Stop control.
Set item PFC to "OFF" in menu 100 (quick start menu).
switch off Step detection.
Set item 308 to "Yes" (step recognition off) in the expert menu.
enter step sizes.
Setting the nominal value of the capacitors connected at point 402 in the expert menu.
Check step type
For problems with the step detection, it may happen that the connected steps will be stored
by the controller incorrectly as "FIX-OFF". Therefore, the step type of each step should be
controlled under the menu item "403". All steps of the automatic control used, must be
use the step type "AUTO".
Features:
By switching off the automatic step recognition, a step failure or power loss is not reported.
To monitor the system anyway, it is appropriate to enable the control alarm to be alerted in
case of failure timely. (See alarm menu)
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20kV / 50Hz
400V / 50Hz
BLR-CX
Last
Transformator
Transformer
Load
ESTAmat
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8.4 Transformer compensation
The compensation of a transformer can be solved with the ESTAmat PFC-N in two ways:
8.4.1 Setting a reactive power offset
Setting reactive power offset. This is added to the required compensation power within the
system.
Procedure:
Determine the required capacitive reactive power to compensate the transformer. Enter the
calculated value in the menu item "312". Control will start immediately with the additional
required reactive power.
Features:
The set here reactive power offset is always added to the measured reactive power. Therefore,
it's always the Pf appears before the transformer. This means that the system can capacitive,
but the measurement of the utility the required Pf recoded.
By the current measurement on medium voltage side, is the from the transformer caused
reactive power measured and regulated by the connected compensation system.
8.4.2 Mixed measurement:
Procedure:
Connect the measurement of the controller
as shown in the diagram adjacent. Then
start the automatic initialization. The
vector group ot the transformer is
automatically considered.
Connection:
When auto-initialization will be aborted,
under item 11.2, the most common
transformer vector groups are listed.
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8.5 Reset defective steps respectively add aditional steps
If the controller has a step recognized as defective (3 switching operations without result), it
will be excluded for 24 hours from the regulation. After this period, the step is tested again
from the controller. If the controller can detect the step it will again be included in the control.
If not the step is blocked again for 24hours after 3 unsuccessful switching cycles. Defect steps
are in the "INFO" menu with the step type "flty" marked and flashing in the step indication.
When a compensation system need additional capacitors to be added, proceed as described
below:
Procedure:
Select item "403" in expert menu and use the buttons to select the corresponding step.
Confirm with ( ) button and use the buttons to adjust step type "AUTO".
Feature:
If a step because of power loss greater than 30% is exchanged, it's appropriate for the step, to
program the nominal step size by hand. Select the affected step in menu "402" and program
the nominal step size.
If the alarm was triggered by a defective contactor should, upon the exchange took place, the
accumulated switching operation under item "404" set to "0".
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Menu
Factory setting
Customer setting
Menu
Factory setting
Customer setting
100
400
Un
400 V
401
75 s
Ct
1
402
5 var (1-max.)
Pt
1
403
AUTO (1-max.)
Ai
NO
404
0 (1-max.)
PFC
ON
500
CP1
1
501
NO
St
10 s
502
NO
200
503
20 %
201
400 V
504
NO
202
1
505
60 s
203
1
506
NO
204
10%
507
NO
205
NO
508
262 k
206
0
509
65.5 k h
207
NO
510
NO
208
YES
511
NO
209
AUTO
512
NO
300
513
30 °C
301
60%
514
55 °C
302
1
515
0 °C
303
0,95 i
516
NO
304
NO
517
NO
305
10 s
518
NO
306
2 s
600
307
YES
601
NO
308
NO
602
NO
309
YES
603
NO
310
ON
604
NO
311
1
605
NO
312
0
606
NO
313
1
607
1.xx
314
NO
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Voltage
L1-N
L2-N
L3-N
L1-N
L2-N
L3-N
L1-N
L2-N
L3-N
CT
L1
L2
L3
L2
L3
L1
L3
L1
L2
Phase-angle
0°
0°
0°
240°
240°
240°
120°
120°
120°
Voltage
L2-L3
L3-L1
L1-L2
L2-L3
L3-L1
L1-L2
L2-L3
L3-L1
L1-L2
CT
L1
L2
L3
L2
L3
L1
L3
L1
L2
Phase-angle
90°
90°
90°
330°
330°
330°
210°
210°
210°
Transformer vector group
CT
Voltage
Dy5
L1
L2-N
Dy5
L2
N-L3
Dy5
L3
N-L1
Yz5
L1
L2-N
Yz5
L2
N-L3
Yz5
L3
N-L1
Dx6
L1
L3-L2
Dx6
L2
L2-L1
Dx6
L3
L1-L3
Yy6
L1
L3-L2
Yy6
L2
L2-L1
Yy6
L3
L1-L3
Dy11
L1
N-L2
Dy11
L2
L3-N
Dy11
L3
L1-N
Yz11
L1
N-L2
Yz11
L2
L3-N
Yz11
L3
L1-N
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10 APPENDIX
10.1 Settings Phase-angle
10.2 Connections for mixed measurement
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