West Control Solutions Relay C User Manual

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User Manual

Relay C

3PH from 60A to 210A

Rev. 01/2019

PMA-C3-60-210A

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A publication of:

PMA Prozeß- und Maschinen-Automation GmbH P.O.Box 310 229 • D-34058 Kassel • Germany

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Any information and notes in these operating instructions were composed under consideration of the applicable regulations, the present state of the art and our extensive know-how and experience.

With special versions, additional ordering options or due to the latest technical modications, the

actual scope of delivery may vary from the descriptions and drawings in this manual. For questions, please, contact the manufacturer.

Before starting to work with the instrument and before commissioning, in particular, these operating instructions must be read carefully! The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage and trouble resulting from failure to comply with the information given in this manual.

This product may be subject to change due to improvements of the product features in the course of further development.

This operating manual should be considered as condential information, intended only for persons

who work with the instrument. Contraventions are subject to payment of damages. Further claims reserved.

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Contents

1. Important warnings for safety .............................................................................................................................. 5

2. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

3. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

A thyristor unit is semiconductor device which acts as a switch formed by two thyristors in ant parallel. .... 11

3.1. Advantages compared with analog thyristor unit ........................................................................................... 11

3.2. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

4. Software Congurator ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Thyristor congurator software is free and is Thyristor congurator software is free and is .......................... 13

5. Quick Start ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

6. Basic Connections and sizing.............................................................................................................................. 15

7. Identication .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

7.1. Identication of the unit ..................................................................................................................................... 16

8. Order Code ............................................................................................................................................................. 17

8.1. Notes on the options: ......................................................................................................................................... 18

8.1.1 I LIMIT (CURRENT LIMIT) ............................................................................................................................... 18

8.1.2. Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) .................................................................................................................................... 18

8.1.3. Datalogger ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

8.1.4. Energy totalizer .................................................................................................................................................. 18

9. Technical specications ....................................................................................................................................... 19

9.1. General features ................................................................................................................................................. 19

9.2. Input features ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

9.3. Output features (power device)......................................................................................................................... 19

9.4. Fan Specication (only from 90 to 210A) ......................................................................................................... 19

9.5. Environmental installation conditions ............................................................................................................. 20

9.6. Derating curve .................................................................................................................................................... 20

9.7. Calculating ow capacity of the fan ................................................................................................................. 20

10. Installation............................................................................................................................................................ 21

10.1. Dimensions and weight ................................................................................................................................... 22

10.2. Fixing holes ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

11. Wiring instructions .............................................................................................................................................. 23

11.1. Terminal Positions ............................................................................................................................................ 23

11.2. Power Terminals ............................................................................................................................................... 23

11.3. Control Terminals ............................................................................................................................................. 24

11.3.1. Terminal block M1 ............................................................................................................................................ 24

11.3.2. Terminal block M3 ........................................................................................................................................... 24

11.4. Schematic .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

11.4.1 SSR Control Input Schematic .......................................................................................................................... 26

11.5 Connection Diagram for 3 phases ................................................................................................................... 27

12. Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 28

12.1. Menu navigation ............................................................................................................................................... 29

12.2. Control Panel Led ............................................................................................................................................. 30

12.3. Displayed alarms .............................................................................................................................................. 30

12.4. Parameter list .................................................................................................................................................... 31

12.4.1 Operator Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 31

12.5 Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 32

12.5.2 Advanced Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 32

12.5.3 Hardware Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 34

12.5.4. Communication Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 37

12.5.5 Monitoring Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 38

13. Using the Congurator ....................................................................................................................................... 41

13.1 Typical Uses ..................................................................................................................................................... 41

13.2 Communicating with Power Controllers ......................................................................................................... 41

13.3 Recipes ............................................................................................................................................................... 41

13.3.1 Upload a recipe ................................................................................................................................................ 41

13.3.2 Download a recipe............................................................................................................................................ 41

13.4 How To ................................................................................................................................................................ 41

13.4.1 Install and communication with the power controller ...................................................................................... 41

13.5 Using the Congurator ..................................................................................................................................... 42

13.5.1 To view or save a power controller’s settings ................................................................................................... 42

using “Simple” view section: ........................................................................................................................................ 42

13.5.2 To edit a setting in a recipe: ............................................................................................................................. 43

13.5.3 To download a recipe le into a power controller: ............................................................................................ 43

13.5.4 To monitor a power controller with the Test view: ............................................................................................ 43

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13.5.5 To log in on the test view to change the digital input and analog input functions: ............................................ 43

13.5.6 To log out the test view: .................................................................................................................................... 43

13.5.7 To view data on the scope: ............................................................................................................................... 44

13.5.8 To reset the power totals: ................................................................................................................................. 44

13.5.9 Setting Up and Using Data Logging ................................................................................................................. 44

13.5.10 To retrieve a data log le from the power controller: ...................................................................................... 45

13.6 Software General information .......................................................................................................................... 45

13.6.1 Program Window .............................................................................................................................................. 45

13.6.2 Simple Section ................................................................................................................................................. 45

13.6.3 Test Section ...................................................................................................................................................... 46

13.6.4. Load Analyzer .................................................................................................................................................. 48

13.6.5 Data Log Window ............................................................................................................................................. 49

13.6.6 Data Log Conguration window ....................................................................................................................... 49

13.6.7 MSG view ......................................................................................................................................................... 50

13.6.8 Settings window ............................................................................................................................................... 50

14. Firing type ............................................................................................................................................................ 51

14.1 Zero Crossing .................................................................................................................................................... 51

14.2 Single Cycle ....................................................................................................................................................... 51

14.3 Burst Firing ........................................................................................................................................................ 51

14.4 Soft Start with Burst Firing ............................................................................................................................... 52

14.5 Phase Angle ....................................................................................................................................................... 52

14.6 Soft Start with Phase Angle .............................................................................................................................. 52

14.7 Delay Triggering with Burst Firing ................................................................................................................... 53

15. Current Limit ........................................................................................................................................................ 54

15.1 Current Limit Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 54

15.2 Current Limit tuning procedure ....................................................................................................................... 54

16. Bakeout in function ............................................................................................................................................. 55

16.1 What is heater bakeout? ................................................................................................................................... 55

16.2 How does heater bakeout work? ..................................................................................................................... 55

17. Control Mode (feed-back) ................................................................................................................................... 56

18. Supply the Electronic Board .............................................................................................................................. 57

19. RS485 Serial port ................................................................................................................................................. 58

20. Fieldbus communication option ....................................................................................................................... 58

21. Internal Fuse ........................................................................................................................................................ 59

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1. Important warnings for safety

IND. CONT. EQ. E231578 2RD5

This chapter contains important information for the safety. The not observance of these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death and can cause serious damages to the Thyristor unit and to the components system included.

The installation should be performed by qualied persons.

In the manual are used symbols to give more evidence at the notes of safety and operativity for the attention for the user:

This icon is present in all the operational procedures where the Improper operation may result in serious personal injury or death by Electrical Shock Hazard Symbol (a lightning bolt in a triangle) precedes an electric shock hazard CAUTION or WARNING safety statement.

Warning or Hazard that needs further explanation than the label on unit can provide. Consult User’s Guide for further information.

Unit is compliant with European Union directives. See Declaration of Conformity for further details on Directives and Standards used for Compliance.

If available, unit is a Listed device per Underwriters Laboratories. It has been investigated to ANSI/UL® 508 standards for Industrial Control Switches and equivalent to CSA C22.2 #14. For more detail search for File E505847 on www.ul.com

ESD Sensitive product, use proper grounding and handling techniques when installing or servicing product.

Do not throw in trash, use proper recycling techniques or consult manufacturer for proper disposal.

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A “NOTE” marks a short message to alert you to an important detail. A “CAUTION” safety alert appears with information that is important for protecting your equipment and performance. Be especially careful to read and follow all cautions that apply to your application. A “WARNING” safety alert appears with information that is important for protecting you, others and equipment from damage. Pay very close attention to all warnings that apply to your application.

1.1. Safety notes

WARNING! To avoid damage to property and equipment, injury and loss of life, adhere to applicable electrical codes and standard wiring practices when installing and operating this product. Failure to do so could result in damage, injury and death.

WARNING! All service including inspection, installation, wiring, maintenance, troubleshooting, fuse or other user

serviceable component replacement must be performed only by properly qualied personnel. Service personnel must read this manual before proceeding with work. While service is being performed unqualied personnel

should not work on the unit or be allowed in the immediate vicinity.

WARNING! When in use the power controller is connected to dangerous voltages. Do not remove the protective

covers without rst disconnecting and preventing power from being restored while servicing the unit.

WARNING! Do not use in aerospace or nuclear applications.

WARNING! The power controller’s protection rating is IP20 with all covers installed and closed. It must be

installed in an enclosure that provides all the necessary additional protections appropriate for the environment and application.

WARNING! Ground the power controller via the provided protective earth grounding terminal. Verify ground is

within impedance specications. This should be veried periodically.

WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard: when the power controller has been energized, after shutting o󰀨 the power, wait at least one minute for internal capacitors to discharge before commencing work that brings you in to contact with power connections or internal components.

WARNING! The installation must be protected by electromagnetic circuit breakers or by fuses. The semiconductor fuses located inside the power controller are classied for UL as supplementary protection for semiconductor devices. They are not approved for branch circuit protection.

WARNING! When making live voltage or current measurements, use proper personal protective equipment for

the voltages and arc-ash potentials involved.

WARNING! Verify the voltage and current ratings of the power controller are correct for the application.

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CAUTION: To avoid compromising the insulation, do not bend wire or other components beyond their bend

radius specications.

CAUTION: Protect the power controller from high temperature, humidity and vibrations.

CAUTION: The power controller warranty is void if the tested and approved fuses are not used.

CAUTION: Only trained and authorized personnel should access and handle the internal electronics and they

must follow proper electro-static prevention procedures.

CAUTION: Install an appropriately sized RC lter across contactor coils, relays and other inductive loads.

NOTE! Provide a local disconnect to isolate the power controller for servicing.

NOTE! The nominal current is specied for ambient temperatures at or below 40° C. Ensure the application

design allows for adequate cooling of each power controller. The power controller must be mounted vertically. The cooling design must prevent air heated by one power controller from causing power controllers mounted above to exceed the ambient operating temperature limit. When power controllers are mounted side by side allow a minimum spacing of 15mm between them.

NOTE! Use only copper cables and wires rated for use at 90°C or greater.

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2. Maintenance

In order to have a corrected cooling, the user must clean the heat-sink and the protective grill of the fans. The frequency of this servicing depends on environmental pollution. Also check periodically if the screw for the power cables and safety earth are tightened correctly (See Connection Diagram).

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3. Introduction

A thyristor unit is semiconductor device which acts as a switch formed by two thyristors in ant parallel.

To switch on the alternating current the input signal will be on and the thyristor will switch o󰀨 at rst Zero Crossing

voltage with no input signal.

The benets of thyristor units compared with electromechanical contactors are numerous: no moving parts, no

maintenance and capacity to switch very fast. Thyristors are the only solution to control transformers and special loads that change resistance with temperature and with age.

Thyristor

Load

3.1. Advantages compared with analog thyristor unit

Communication RS485 is a standard feature of Relay C. this allows the use of many information like: current, power,

load state and all the parameters for diagnostic and conguration. Ulterior advantages of the digital system vs the analogical is the exibility and the possibility of implement special characteristics without change the hardware. Several strategies can be implemented and selected through the conguration parameters. With the software Thyristor Congurator, you can have access to the conguration parameters.

To connect the Thyristor unit to the computer use a micro USB cable.

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3.2. Overview

Heater bakeout

• Protects heater upon start up

• Eliminates labour and time associated with checking for wet heaters

Integrated semiconductor fusing, current transformer and user interface

• Saves installation time and eases setup and commissioning

• Delivers a user-friendly, intuitive interface

Industry-leading design and serviceability

• O󰀨ers a robust SCR design to meet a rugged industrial environment’s high quality and reliability needs

• Provides quick and easy access to maintain and service fuses and individual legs in minimal time

• Enables fast troubleshooting by providing helpful thermal system diagnostics

Comprehensive power controller range

• Provides wide range of options from simple single phase to complex three-phase loads to 69 0V.

100KA short circuit current rating (SCCR) (Not reviewed by UL®)

• Enables greater protection in the event of a short circuit

c-UL® 508 listed

• Shortens project schedules, agency testing and expenses

Control modes: contactor, voltage, current or power

• Satises a wide range of demanding thermal applications

Load ring modes: zero-cross, burst re, phase angle, soft start, single-cycle, delayed triggering

• Handles a wide range of load types including nichrome, medium and long waveform infrared lamps, moly, transformers, silicon carbide, UV lamps and tungsten

• Protects and extends the life of connected loads

Wide range of communication protocols

• Enable factory and process automation with connectivity to process and equipment data via

Modbus® RTU, Modbus® TCP, Probus, Pronet, USB device (conguration and data le

transfers)

Open heater and shorted SCR indication

• Minimizes production downtime with easy to understand, intelligent, troubleshooting diagnostics

Integrated USB and user interface for conguration

• Easily and safely program conguration settings as the user interface can be powered through USB connection

• Eliminates need to work in a high voltage hazard environment. High voltage to the power

controller and system panel can be shut o󰀨 and locked out for safety while conguring

controller.

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4. Software Congurator

Thyristor congurator software is free and is Thyristor congurator software is free and is

possible download it from our site.

If the Order Code is in line with requirement,

then unit has been already congured in

Factory and it’s ready to use. You need the software only to modify the

ordered conguration. Anyway, we suggest

to check the unit on the machine with the “Test unit” section. For install the software, launch the program and follow the instructions on the screen.

Run the software congurator and set the

correct serial port number by menu setting -> Serial Port -> por t numbe r.

L/R EN Com AL

To connect the unit at the PC, it’s necessary to use the micro USB 2.0 Modbus RTU cable. USB connection need a driver to work properly,

you can nd it from our site.

However the conguration software installer will

install as default the correct driver.

Micro USB

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5. Quick Start

Attention: this procedure must be carried out by skilled people only.

If your Relay C code is in line with what you really need, then the main conguration is already done by Producer and

you just need to do the following steps:

1. Verify Relay C current sizing. Be sure that:

• the load current is equal or less than the nominal one of Relay C

• the main voltage is equal or less than the nominal voltage of Relay C

2. Verify the Installation

3. Verify the Wiring:

• all auxiliary connections must be done in line with wirings on this manual

• verify that there isn’t a short circuit on the load

4. Supply the auxiliary voltage of the unit in the Set menu

Set the parameters Operative Load Voltage and Nominal Current of the load using the frontal keypad or Thyristor con-

gurator software.

The auxiliary voltage supply of the Relay C unit must be synchronized with load voltage power supply.

If the Auxiliary Voltage (written on the identication label) is di󰀨erent from Supply Voltage (to the load), use an

external transformer.

If your Relay C code is NOT in line with what you really need, use the congurator software tool to set-up the

unit. Install the software on your PC, select Relay C and click on test unit changing what you need.

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6. Basic Connections and sizing

Star wiring with resistive load (control on two phases with PMA-Relay C-3PH)

1,73V

V = Nominal voltage of the load I = Nominal current of the load P = Nominal power of the load

Delta wiring with resistive load (control on two phases with PMA-Relay C-3PH)

1,73V

V = Nominal voltage of the load I = Nominal current of the load P = Nominal power of the load

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7. Identication

7.1. Identication of the unit

Caution: Before to install, make sure that the Thyristor unit have not damages. If the product has a fault, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the product.

The identication’s label gives all the information regarding the factory settings of the Thyristor unit, this label is on the unit, like represented in gure.

Verify that the product is the same thing as ordered.

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8. Order Code

RC3 x x x - x x x x x x x x x x

Current - Fuses

60 A - Fixed Fuses Included 0 6 0

90 A - Fixed Fuses Included 0 9 0

120 A - Fixed Fuses Included 1 2 0

150 A - Fixed Fuses Included 1 5 0

180 A - Fixed Fuses Included 1 8 0

210 A - Fixed Fuses Included 2 1 0

MAX VOLTAGE MAIN SUPPLY VOLTAGE 1*

480 V

600 V

690 V

MAIN SUPPLY VOLTAGE 1* Aux Voltage range

100/120 Vac

200/208/230/240 Vac

277 Vac

380/415/480 Vac

60 0 Vac

690 Vac 540 to 759 Vac

INPUT

SSR S

0:20 mA B

4:20 m A A

0:10 V (DC) V

10 kΩ potentiometer K

START OPTION

FIRING

Burst Firing (BF)

Phase Angle

Delayed Triggering No Soft Start D

Zero Crossing

CONTROL MODE

Open Loop O

Volt age U

Voltage Square U² Q

Current I

Current Square I² A

Power (U x I) W

OPTION

No Option 0

Energy totalizer 1

Datalogger 2

Datalogger + Energy totalizer 3

Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) 8

Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) + Energy totalizer 9

Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) + Datalogger A

Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) + Datalogger + Energy totalizer B

Current Limit G

Current Limit + Energy totalizer H

90 to 135 Vac

180 to 265 Vac

238 to 330 Vac

342 to 528 Vac

540 to 759 Vac

No soft start B

Linear Soft Starter J

No Soft Start P

Linear Soft Starter E

No soft start Z

Linear Soft Starter R

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RC3 x x x - x x x x x x x x x x

Current Limit + Datalogger I

Current Limit + Datalogger + Energy totalizer J

Current Limit + Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) O

Current Limit + Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) + Energy totalizer P

Current Limit + Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) + Datalogger Q

Current Limit + Heaterbreak Alarm (HB) + Datalogger + Energy totalizer R

FAN VOLTAGE

No fan < 90A 0

Fan 110Vac (≥ 90A) 1

Fan 230Vac (≥ 90A) – standard version 2

24Vdc (≥ 90A) - standard version 3

APPROVALS

CE 0

cULus L

LOAD T YPE

Normal Resistive Load with 3 Phase Star with neutral Connection 0

Normal Resistive Load with 3 Phase Delta Connection 1

IRSW Infrared Short wave with 3 Phase Star Connection with neutral 2

IRSW Infrared Short wave with 3 Phase Delta Connection 3

3 Phase Transformer coupled with normal resistance 4

3 Phase Transformer coupled with cold resistance 5

COMMUNICATION AND RETRANSMISSION

No.1 Modbus RTU No Retransmission 0

Retransmission 4:20 mA 1

Retransmission 0:10 V 2

No.2 Modbus RTU No Retransmission 3

Retransmission 4:20 mA 4

Retransmission 0:10 V 5

No.2 Probus DP + No. 1 Modbus RTU No Retransmission 6

Retransmission 4:20 mA 7

Retransmission 0:10 V 8

No.2 Pronet + No. 1 Modbus RTU No Retransmission 9

Retransmission 4:20 mA

Retransmission 0:10 V

No.2 Modbus TCP + No. 1 Modbus RTU No Retransmission

Retransmission 4:20 mA

Retransmission 0:10 V

*1 Since the supply voltage of the electronics is used for synchronization, it must be in phase with the load voltage.

8.1. Notes on the options:

8.1.1 I LIMIT (CURRENT LIMIT)

This option is used to keep the overcurrent inside setted limit. It’s necessary to drive primary transformers and cold resistance. This option is not available on 30-35-40A units.

8.1.2. Heaterbreak Alarm (HB)

HB Alarm for partial or total load failure and Short Circuit on SCR (relay output).

8.1.3. Datalogger

This feature is important to see the historical data of parameter like Current, Voltage and Power and can be useful to diagnose a fault.

8.1.4. Energy totalizer

This function totalizes the energy consumption of the load allowing the calculation of heat treatment.

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9. Technical specications

9.1. General features

Cover and Socket material

Utilization Category AC-51 AC-55b

IP Code 20

Method of Connecting Load in Delta, Load in Star

Auxiliary voltage Order Code RC3_ _ _-_1 = line voltage 100/120V voltage range 90:135V (8 VA Max)

Relay output for Heater Break Alarm (only with HB option)

PolymericV2

Order Code RC3_ _ _-_2 = line voltage 200/208/220/230/240V voltage range 180:265V (8 VA Max) Order Code RC3_ _ _-_3 = line voltage 277 voltage range 238:330V (8 VA Max) Order Code RC3_ _ _-_5 = line voltage 380/400/415/440/480V voltage range 342:528V (8 VA Max) Order Code RC3_ _ _-_6 = line voltage 600V voltage range 540:759V (8 VA Max) Order Code RC3_ _ _-_7 = line voltage 690V voltage range 540:759V (8 VA Max)

0.5A a 125VAC

9.2. Input features

Analog Input V: 0 to 10 Vdc impedance 15 kΩ

Analog Input I: 4 to 20 mA Impedance 100 Ω

Potentiometer 10 kΩ min.

Digital Input 4 to 30Vdc 5mA Max (ON ≥ 4Vdc OFF < 1Vdc)

9.3. Output features (power device)

Nominal

Current

(A) (V) (480V) (600V) (mAe󰀨) (10

60 24÷600 1200 1600 600 1900 15 10780 47÷70 290 3000

90 24÷600 1200 1600 600 1900 15 10780 47÷70 580 3000

120 24÷600 1200 1600 600 1900 15 14280 47÷70 598 3000

150 24÷600 1200 1600 300 5000 15 17500 47÷70 594 3000

180 24÷600 1200 1600 300 5000 15 30800 47÷70 740 3000

210 24÷600 1200 1600 300 5000 15 53900 47÷70 898 3000

Voltage

range

(Ue)

Repetitive peak reverse voltage

(Uimp)

Latching

current

Max

peak

one cycle

msec.)

(A)

Leakage

current

(mAe󰀨) tp=

FUSE

I2T value

Suggested

A2s (at500V)

10msec

Frequency

range

(Hz) I =Inom

Thyristor

Power

loss

+ Fuse

(W)

Isolation

Voltage

(Ui)

(A)

9.4. Fan Specication (only from 90 to 210A)

Supply: 230V Standard Power 48W (16W for 3 Fan)

Supply: 115V Option Power 42W (14W for 3 Fan)

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9.5. Environmental installation conditions

Ambient temperature 0-40°C (32-104°F) at nominal current.

Over 40°C-104°F use the derating curve.

Storage temperature -25°C to 70°C -13°F to 158°F

Installation place Don’t install at direct sun light, where there are conductive dust, corrosive gas, vibration or

water and also in salty environmental.

Altitude Up to 1000 meter over sea level. For higher altitude reduce

the nominal current of 2% for each 100m over 1000m

Humidity From 5 to 95% without condense and ice

Pollution Level Up to 2nd Level ref. IEC 60947-1 6.1.3.2

9.6. Derating curve

l max = l nominal x K

Derating

1,2

0,8

0,6

0,4

0,2

1 1 1 1

0,9

0,8

For higher cabinet temperature contact the producer of the unit

15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

CABINET TEMPERATURE °C

9.7. Calculating ow capacity of the fan

All the thyristor units when are in conduction produces power loss that is dissipated inside cubicle in terms of heating. Due to this fact the internal temperature of cubicle is higher than ambient temperature. To be cooled the thyristor need of fresh air cooling and to do it is normally used a fan mounted on the front door or on the roof of the cabinet. Procedure to size Fan air mass ow (V): see power loss for each thyristor and fuse mounted indicated in the manual related to the current (Output feature and Internal fuse Chapter).

V = f *

The formulas used are for information only and is not a substitute for a proper thermal rating

done by a qualied person.

tc-ta

Qv = total power losses (w) (thyristor + fuse power loss)

ta = ambient temperature (°C)

tc = cabinet temperature (°C)

V = fan air mass ow (m³/h)

f = altitude coe󰀩cient (see

table on right)

Altitude

0:100 meters f = 3.1 m³K/Wh 100:250 meters f = 3.2 m³K/Wh 250:500 meters f = 3.3 m³K/Wh 500:750 meters f = 3.4 m³K/Wh

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*30 cm

*20 cm

*2 cm

AIR FLOW IN (V)

AIR FLOW OUT (V)

FAN in aspiration

Air Grid

10. Installation

Before to install, make sure that the Thyristor unit have not damages. If the product has a fault, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the product. Verify that the product is the same thing as ordered.

The Thyristor unit must be always mounted in vertical position to improve air cooling on heat-sink. Maintain the minimum distances (*)

in vertical and in Horizontal as represented, this area must be free from obstacle (wire, copper bar, plastic channel).

When more unit has mounted inside the cabinet maintain the air cir-

culation like represented in gure without obstacle for the air ow. Is

necessary to install a fan to have better air circulation as calculated previously.

The V Air ow must be equal or more than the value calculated. If the cabinet fan mounted by the customer have an air ow lower

than the correct value the warranty will decay.

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10.1. Dimensions and weight

129,5 129,5

Type W H D Weight

3PH 60A no Fan 279 mm 269 mm 170 mm 10.2 kg

3PH 90-210A with Fan 279 mm 273 mm 170 mm 10.6 kg

10.2. Fixing holes

H1: 3PH (60A no Fan): 256 3PH (90-210A with Fan): 260

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11. Wiring instructions

The Thyristor unit could be susceptible to interferences lost by near equipments or by the power supply, for this reason in accord to the fundamental practices rules is opportune take some precautions:

• The coil contactor, the relays and other inductive loads must be equipped with opportune RC lter.

• Use shielded bipolar cables for all the input and output signals.

• The signal cables must not be near and parallel to the power cables.

• Local regulations regarding electrical installation should be rigidly observed.

Use 75°C copper (CU) conductor only, wire ranges (AWG), wire terminal type (ZMVV), terminal tightening

torque in the table below.

Power cable torque (suggested)

Type Connector

Type

060 090 120

150 180 210

Cable dimensions of the Command Terminals 0.5 mm² (AWG 18)

Cable dimensions of the Earth (suggested) 16 mm² (AWG 6) up to 120A 25 mm² (AWG 4) up to 210A

Screw M6 70.8 (8.0)

Screw M8 141, 6 (16.0)

Torque Lb-in

(N - m)

Wire Range mm² (AWG)

16(5) 25(3) 35(2)

50(0)

70(00)

90(000)

11.1. Terminal Positions

MAX Current

Terminals

150

250

Wire Terminals UL

Listed (ZMVV)

Fork/Spade Terminal

Copper Tube Crimp.

Lug

Fork/Spade Terminal

Copper Tube Crimp.

Lug

Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources.

11.2. Power Terminals

Terminal Description

L1 Line Input Phase 1

T1 Load Output Phase 1

L2 Line Input Phase 2

T2 Load Output Phase 2

L3 Line Input Phase 3

T3 Load Output Phase 3

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11.3. Control Terminals

Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources.

11.3.1. Terminal block M1

Terminal Description

1 0V GND

2 COM I - Common Digital Input

3 DI 2 – Enable Digital Input

4 DI 1 - Congurable Input

5 + Analog Input1 (0-10Vdc/4-20mA Analog Setpoint)

6 - Analog Input1 (0-10Vdc/4-20mA Analog Setpoint)

7 Output +10Vdc stabilized 1 mA MAX

8 + Analog Input2 (0-10Vdc/4-20mA Reference/ext.feed-back)

9 Slave Output

10 Retransmission Output

11 RS485 A

12 RS485 B

13 0V GND

14 C - Common contact alarm relay output

15 NO - Normally Open contact alarm relay output (Thermal or SC/HB/CL)

16 NC - Normally Close contact alarm relay output (Thermal or SC/HB/CL)

11.3.2. Terminal block M3

Terminal Description

F1 Fan supply (230V Standard – 115 Option - for DC Fan Option +24Vdc)

F2 Fan supply (230V Standard – 115 Option - for DC Fan Option -24Vdc)

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11.4. Schematic

Branch Circuit Protection

+24V

MICRO USB 2.0

Second

Serial RS485

Option

Ethernet

Function Thermal

SC/HB

Profibus

OUT

RETRANS.

OUT

SLAVE

139 10

141615

Analog Inp.1 Analog SetPoint

Analog Inp.2 Reference Ext.FeeDBack

NOTE:

*1 The user installation must be protecting by electromagnetic circuit breaker or by fuse isolator. The Fuse must be branch circuit protection. For UL any listed UL branch circuit fuse would be acceptable as an external fuse, following national electric code guide for resistive heating of 125% load current rating to protect external wires.

*2 For SSR input connection follow next page schematic

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11.4.1 SSR Control Input Schematic

For SSR input follow the schematic below and congure Digital Input 1 as Fast enable.

Analog Input 1

SSR

INPUT

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11.5 Connection Diagram for 3 phases

Load Type

Delta Star

T1 T2 T3

Star + Neutral

T1 T2 T3 N

Open Delta

L1 L3 L2

T2 T3

Relay

Thermal or

SC/HB

Analog Inp.2

0-10VDC /4-20mA Reference Ext.FeeDBack

Analog Inp.1

0-10VDC /4-20mA ANALOG SET POINT

SLAVE OUT

RETRANS. OUT

1314 1516

Fan Supply

(only from 90 to 210A)

See order code for the Value

Caution: this procedure must be performed only by qualied persons.

Note: Aux Voltage and Load Voltage must be synchronized

NOTE:

*1 A suitable device must ensure that the unit can be electrically isolated from the supply, this allows the qualied

people to work in safety.

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12. Control Panel

L/R

The Control Panel is placed on the front of the thyristor unit, on his display you can visualize the alarms, the

input and output signals and all the conguration parameters.

Relay C

Iout0.0A SP 100%

L/R

Output Current RMS

Relay C

Iout0.0A SP 100%

L/R EN Com ALL/R EN Com AL

L/R

Output Voltage (RMS)

On the home page the keys are used as follows:

Press.. To...

L/R

Function Scroll through the parameters on the home page

Local/Remote Switch between local and remote set point for power demand

Relay C

Pout0% SP 100%

L/R EN Com AL

L/R

Output Power

(Average)

Relay C

Aux High SP 100%

L/R EN Com AL

L/R

Alarms

Up Increment power demand set point when set to local

Down Decrement power demand set point when set to local

L/R

Press and hold for about two seconds to access the menus

To view the status parameters:

• Press Function once to advance from one parameter to the next

To set the set point locally:

• Press Local/Remote (Note: indicator 1 ashes steadily when set point is set locally)

• Use Down and/or Up to set the local set point.

L/R

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12.1. Menu navigation

L/R

The menus are accessible using the control panel keypad and display.

HOME PAGE

Iout0.0A

SP 100%

Iout0.0A

SP 100%

Iout0.0A

SP 100%

L/R

(~2 sec)

Choose

Operator

(wrong password)

L/R

(~2 sec)

Enter

Password

Relay C

Password 0

L/R EN Com AL

1 2 3 4

L/R

Choose

Parameter

Set Point

100%

Set Point

100%

Set Point

100%

Set Point

100%

Set Point

100%

Set Point

100%

Set Point

100%

Set Point

100%

Parameter

Edit

Relay C

Set Point 100%

L/R EN Com AL

1 2 3 4

L/R

To access a menu and edit a setting:

1. Press and hold Local/Remote and Function together + until the upper display ashes Menu.

L/R

2. Press Up to choose the menu. (Press down if you overshoot the menu you want).

3. Press function to advance to the password prompt.

4. Use up and/or down to set the password (see the table).

5. Press function to enter the password and advance to the rst parameter of the menu.

6. Press Up to advance tot he next parameter and repeat to reach the desired parameter.

7. Press function to start editing the parameter. The parameter name ashes in the upper display.

8. Use Up and/or down to edit the parameter setting.

9. Press function to enter the new setting. The parameter name stops ashing.

10. Press and hold local/remote and function together + for about two seconds to exit the menus.

L/R

Menu Password Parameter used to..

Operator 0 View measured values and basic settings including current, voltage

and set point

Setup 2 Congure the power controller for the load

Adv Setup 10 Congure the operation and performance of the power controller in

the application

Hardware 5 Congure the functions of the analog and digital inputs and outputs,

and the retransmission parameters

Comm 3 Congure eld bus communicating parameters

Monitoring 0 View measured and calculated values and other read-only parame-

ters

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12.2. Control Panel Led

The four indicators on the control panel show the general state of the power controller.

Relay C

Aux High SP 100%

L/R EN Com AL

1 Local/Remote Flashing Power output set locally or via

2 Enable On Output enabled

3 Communications Flashing Active communications

L/R

4 Alarm On Active alarm

12.3. Displayed alarms

Alarm or message Description

Heater Break Heater Break

communications

O󰀨 Power output set remotely (via

analog input)

O󰀨 Output disabled

O󰀨 No alarm

Aux High Aux voltage too high

Aux Low Aux voltage too low

Bakeout Heater Bakeout function active

Watchdog Communication Watchdog error

Line Loss Line power not detected

I Limit Output limited by current limit feature (only single phase)

SD Card Error SD card error

Short Circuit Short Circuit on SCR

SCR Over Temp Thermal Switch over temperature

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12.4. Parameter list

This chapter describes the parameter on the menus accessed via the control panel and Congurator software.

To learn how to access the menus described below see “Menu navigation” chapter.

12.4.1 Operator Menu

This section describes each item on the operator menu. Use this menu to view the measured values and basic settings of the power controller. The password to access this menu is 0.

Parameter Name

Description Range Unit Modbus

Address

Par. Typ e

SET POINT View the set point 0 to 100 % 15 Read

Only

V Output Indicates the average (RMS) voltage of all

phases

I Output Indicates the average (RMS) current of all

phases

0 to 1023 V 10 Read

Only

0 to 1023 V 11 Read

Only

Power Indicates the average (RMS) power output 0 to 100 % 12 Read

Only

V Input Indicates the average (RMS) voltage input 0 to

65535

Frequency Indicates frequency of the power input 0 to

655.35

V 47 Read

Only

Hz 9 Read

Only

Power Factor Indicates power factor of the output power 0 to 1000 102 Read

Only

Load Ω Indicates the resistance of the load 0 to

655.35

I Limit Indicates the maximum percent of the nomi-

0 to 100 % 17 Read

nal current that the power control allows. This

Ω 46 Read

Only

Only parameter indicates RMS current by default. When parameter 52 is set to 1, this parameter indicates peak current

Out Scale Indicates the percentage by which the power

demand set point is scaled

Nominal V Indicates the user-set, nominal value for the

0 to

100.0

0 to 1023 V 37 Read

line voltage input

Nominal I Indicates the user-set, nominal load current 0 to

999.9

% 16 Read

Only

A 38 Read

Only

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12.5 Setup Menu

This section describes each item on the setup menu. Use this menu to congure the power controller for the

load. The password to access this menu is 2.

Parameter

Name

Description Range Unit

Set the percentage by which the set point is scaled. For example, if a

Out Scale

0 to 10V analog input providing the set point is 5V and output scaling

is 80% then the e󰀨ective set point is 40%

100

Parameter

Name

Scaled Set Point

0 20 40 60 80 100

Description Default Range Unit

Output Scaling = 100%

Output Scaling = 80%

Output Scaling = 40%

Input

Set the maximum percent of the nominal current that

I Limit

the power control allows. This parameter indicates RMS current by default. When parameter 52 is set to 1, this

parameter indicates peak current

Nominal V Set the nominal value for the line voltage input 220V

0 to

100.0

0 to

100.0

0 to

1023

Modbus

Address

% 16

Modbus Address

% 17

V 37

Par.

Type

Read Write

Par.

Type

Read

Only

Read Write

Nominal I Set the nominal load current

Maximum

current

Set the duration of the soft start in increment of 50mSec.

Soft Start

The power controller ramps set to point changes over the time set here. For more information see “Soft Start”

100

(5 sec)

page on this manual

Remote SP Choose the source for the remote set point 61

0 to

999.9

0 to 255

(0 to

12,75

sec)

A 38

Read Write

Option Value

Analog Input 1 0

Analog Input 2 1

12.5.2 Advanced Setup Menu

This section describes each item on the advanced setup menu. Use this menu to congure the power switching, closed loop control of power and adjustable settings for data logging and heater bakeout. The password to access this

menu is 10.

Parameter Name Description Default Modbus Address Par. Type

Firing Choose the ring mode 3 18

Option Value

Zero Cross 1

Single Cycle 2

Burst Firing 3

Phase Angle 4

Burst ring start ramp 19

Read Write

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Option cont. Value

Phase angle Soft Start 20

Burst Firing Delay Trigger 35

DEFAULT: Burst Firing 3

Parameter

Name

Min Cycles

Soft Start

Delay

Cycle time

Control

Mode

(Feed-back)

Description Default Range Unit

Set the minimum number of On cycles and o󰀨 cycles for burst ring

Set the duration of the soft start in increment of 50mSec. The power controller ramps set to point changes over the time set here. For more information see “Soft Start” page on this manual

Set the ring delay degrees. Applies to burst ring with delay

trigger

Set the duration of one on-o󰀨 cycle in increments of 50mSec.

Applies to zero crossing

Choose the feed-back type 1 19

Option Description Value

Voltage ² Voltage squared 0

None No feed-back 1

Current ² Current squared 2

Voltage Voltage 32

Current Current 64

Power Power 128

External External signal via analog input 2 256

DEFAULT: None 1

8 0 to 999.9 n° 20

100

(5 sec)

1 1 to 255 ° 23

(3 sec)

0 to 255

(0 to

12,75 sec)

0 to 255

0 to 12,75

sec)

Modbus Address

Par.

Type

Read Write

Parameter

Name

Prop band

power

Integral

power

Prop band

current

Integral

current

Htr Break sensitivity

Htr Break

delay

Logging Enable or disable data logging on the internal SD card 0 139

Set the gain for the main loop. A smaller proportional band yields a larger adjustment for a given deviation

Set how aggressively the integral part of the control algorithm acts. A smaller settings yields a larger adjustment for a given deviation over a given time

Set the gain for the main loop. A smaller proportional band yields a larger adjustment for a given deviation

Set how aggressively the integral acts in the current loop. A smaller settings

Set the threshold of resistance that activates the Heater Break alarm. This setting is in percentage of the nominal load resistance

Set a delay between when the resistance drops below the value set for a heater break sensitivity and when the heater break alarm is indicated. This set increments of 50mSec

Description Default Range Unit

10%

100%

50 (2,5

sec)

0 to 255

0 to

100.0

0 to 255

(0 to

12,75

sec)

Modbus Address

% 26

% 63

% 29

Par.

Type

Read Write

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Option Value

O󰀨 0

On 1

DEFAULT: O󰀨 0

Parameter Name Description Default Range Unit

Logging interval Set how often data is logged 5 sec 0 to 255 sec 70

Heater Bakeout Enable or disable the heater bakeout feature 0 140

Option Value

O󰀨 0

On 1

DEFAULT: O󰀨 0

Modbus

Address

Par.

Type Read Write Read Write

12.5.3 Hardware Menu

This section describes each item on the hardware menu. Use this menu to congure how the inputs and outputs

are used in the application. The password to access this menu is 5.

Parameter Name Description Default

Analog In 1

Choose the type of signal to be measured by analog input 1

Option Description Value

0-10V / 10k Pot 0 to 10 Vdc or 10,000Ω 1

4-20mA 4 to 20 mAdc 2

0-20mA 0 to 20 mAdc 3

DEFAULT: 0-10V / 10k Pot 1

1 44

Modbus

Address

Par.

Type

Read Write

Parameter Name Description Default

Analog In 2

Parameter Name Description Default

Analog In 2

Function

Choose the type of signal to be measured by analog input 2

Option Description Value

0-10V / 10k Pot 0 to 10 Vdc or 10,000Ω 1

4-20mA 4 to 20 mAdc 2

0-20mA 0 to 20 mAdc 3

DEFAULT: 0-10V / 10k Pot 1

Choose how the signal measured by analog input 2 is used

Option Description Value

I Limit Current Limit Set point 0

Feed-back External feed-back 1

Set Point Power Demand set point 2

DEFAULT: I Limit 0

1 105

0 or 1 116

Modbus

Address

Modbus

Address

Par.

Type

Read Write

Par.

Type

Read Write

Parameter

Name

Digital In 1

Function

Description Default

Choose how the signal detected by digital input 1 is used 0 32

Modbus Address

Par.

Type

Read

Write

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Option Description Value

Enable Enable power output 0

Voltage Feed-back Use voltage feed-back when on 2

Local / Remote Local when on / Remote when o󰀨 3

Phase Angle Use phase angle ring when on 4

Set point Analog In 1/2 Select remote set point source: analog input 1 when o󰀨 or analog

input 2 when on

Logging Enable logging 6

Heater Bakeout Enable heater bakeout 7

FastEn Fast Enable, power on up to 10msec (only with phase angle ring) 8

DEFAULT: Voltage Feed-back 2

Parameter Name Description Default

Digital In 2

Function

Option Description Value

Enable Enable power output 0

Voltage Feed-back Use voltage feed-back when on 2

Local / Remote Local when on / Remote when o󰀨 3

Phase Angle Use phase angle ring when on 4

Set point Analog In 1/2 Select remote set point source: analog input 1 when o󰀨 or analog input 2 when on 5

Logging Enable logging 6

Heater Break Enable heater break 7

FastEn Fast Enable, power on up to 10msec (only with phase angle ring) 8

DEFAULT: Enable 0

Parameter

Name

Choose for which conditions the digital output indicates alarm. The output always indicate an alarm when the heat sink is over temperature. The digital

Alarm

Function

output is energized for normal operating condition and de-energized when

the power controller is o󰀨 or when there is an alarm.

Note!: The power controller monitors for heater break or short circuit condition only when included in the option selected for Alarm Output Function

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Description Default

Modbus Address

1 34

Par.

Type

Read Write

Modbus Address

Par.

Type

Read

Write

Option Description Value

None SCR is over temperature only 0

Heater Break Heater Break or SCR is over temperature 1

Short Circuit Short circuit or SCR is over temperature 2

Current Limit Current Limit or SCR is over temperature 4

HB / SC Heater Break or Short circuit 3

HB / IL Heater Break or Current Limit 5

SC / IL Short circuit or Current Limit 6

HB / SC / IL Heater Break, Short circuit or Current Limit 7

Communication watchdog error 16

Communication watchdog error or Heater Break 17

Communication watchdog error or Short circuit 18

These option may be set via communication only

DEFAULT: Heater Break 1

Communication watchdog error, Heater Break or Short circuit 19

Communication watchdog error or Current Limit 20

Communication watchdog error, Heater Break or Current Limit 21

Communication watchdog error, Short circuit or Current Limit 22

Communication watchdog error, Heater Break, Short circuit or Current Limit 23

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Parameter Name Description Default

Modbus

Address

Par.

Type

I Limit Local /

Remote

Parameter Name Description Default

Retransmit

Choose how the current limit is set 0 14,bit 4

Option Description Value

Local Set point set via keypad or commu-

nication

Analog In2 Set point set via analog input 1

DEFAULT: Local

Choose wich parameter is retransmitted by the analog output

Option Description Value

None Do not retransmit value 0

Set Point Set point 15

V Output RMS voltage output 10

I Output RMS current output 11

Power Average output power 12

DEFAULT: Power 12

RMS voltage output 0

12 68

Modbus

Address

Read Write

Par.

Type

Read Write

Parameter Name Description Default Range Unit

Set the value of retransmitted

Retransmit Sale

Retransmit

Set Point 100

xV where x is

V Output

I Output

Power 100

Parameter Name Description Default

the Nominal Line Voltage

xA where x is the Nominal Line Current

parameter to be represented by the full scale of the analog output. See the table below

Recommended

Retransmission

Scaling

Resulting Signal

(4 to 20 mADC)

4mADC = 0%

20mADC = 100%

4mADC = 0V

20mADC = xV

4mADC = 0A

20mADC = xA

4mADC = 0%

20mADC = 100%

0 0 to 9999 124

Resulting Signal

(0 to 20 mADC)

0mADC = 0%

20mADC = 100%

0mADC = 0V

20mADC = xV

0mADC = 0A

20mADC = xA

0mADC = 0%

20mADC = 100%

Resulting Signal

(0 to 10 VDC)

0VDC = 0%

10VDC = 100%

0VDC = 0V

10VDC = xV

0VDC = 0A

10VDC = xA

0VDC = 0%

10VDC = 100%

Modbus

Address

Modbus

Address

Par.

Type

Read Write

Max Value

100.0

999.9

100

Par.

Type

Retransmit Type Choose type of signal for the retransmission output 1 69

Option Value

0-10V 1

4-20mA 0

0-20mA 2

DEFAULT: 0-10V 1

Read Write

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Parameter Name Description Default

Modbus

Address

Par.

Type

Startup Display

Choose wich parameter is displayed on the home page at power-up

Option Value

Current 0

Voltage 1

Power 2

DEFAULT: Voltage 1

1 60

Read Write

12.5.4. Communication Menu

This section describes each item on the communication menu. Use this menu to congure the communication options. The password to access this menu is 3.

Parameter Name Description Default

Port 1 Baud Choose the baud rate for the primary serial port 2 30

Option Value

9600 0

19200 1

38400 2

115200 3

DEFAULT: 38400 2

Modbus Address

Par.

Type

Read Write

Parameter Name Description Default Range Unit

Port 1 Address

Port 2 Baud

Parameter Name Description Default

Watchdog

Set the address for the primary serial port

Choose the baud rate for the primary serial port

Option Value

9600 0

19200 1

38400 2

115200 3

DEFAULT: 38400 2

Enable or disable the watchdog on the primary serial port

Option Value

O󰀨 0

On 1

DEFAULT: O󰀨 0

1 0 to 255 31

2 45

Modbus

Address

0 142

Modbus

Address

Par.

Type

Read Write

Par.

Type

Read

Write

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Parameter Name Description Default Range Unit

Watchdog Reset

Time

Wi-Fi Address

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Subnet

Ethernet Gateway

Host Name

Port 2 Address

Set the amount of time to wait for a message before triggering the watchdog error

Indicate the IP address of the WiFi connection in the power controller

Indicate the IP address of the power controller with the Modbus TCP or

Pronet option

Indicate the subnet mask of the the power controller with the Modbus TCP or

Pronet option

Indicate the gateway address of the the power controller with the Modbus TCP or

Pronet option

Indicate the WiFi hotspot name also

known as the Service Set IDentiner

(SSID). Two (one byte) character per register, 16 Character total

Set the address for the secondary serial

port or the Probus Address

5 0 to 255 Sec 143

0 to 255

0 to 65535

0 0 to 1024 122

Modbus

Address

94-95 96-97

71-72 73-74

75-76 77-78

79-80 81-82

83-84 85-86 87-88 89-90

Par.

Type

Read Write

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read Write

Port 2

Parameter Name Description Default

Wi-Fi Enable or disable WiFi communication 0 120

Indicates the type of secondary communication port

Option Description Value

Disabled No secondary communication port 0

Ethernet Modbus TCP or ProNet 1

RS-485 RS-485 2

Option Value

O󰀨 0

On 1

DEFAULT: O󰀨 0

119

Modbus

Address

Read Write

Par.

Type

Read Write

12.5.5 Monitoring Menu

This section describes each item on the monitoring menu. Use this menu to view the states of digital input, values of analog input and information about the power controller such as serial number and software version. The

password to access this menu is 0.

Parameter Name Description

Digital In 1 Indicate the state of the signal to digital input 1 13 bit8

Modbus

Address

Par.

Type

Read

Only

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Option Value

O󰀨 0

On 1

Parameter Name Description

Digital In 2 Indicate the state of the signal to digital input 2 13 bit9

Option Value

O󰀨 0

On 1

Parameter Name Description

Indicate whether or not the power controller is enabled.

Enable

The enable signal must be on for the unit to output power to the load

Option Value

O󰀨 0

On 1

Modbus

Address

Modbus

Address

14 bit2

Par.

Type

Read

Only

Par.

Type

Read

Only

Parameter Name Description

Set Point Source

Parameter Name Description Range Unit

Analog In 1

Analog In 2

Version Indicates the software version number (x.xx.x) 0 to 65535 48

Release

Unit Type Indicates the type of power controller 36

Indicate whether the power controller is local or remote set point mode

Option Description Value

Remote Set Point via analog input 0

Local Set Point via keypad or communication 1

Indicates the percent of full scale measured by analog input 1

Indicates the percent of full scale measured by analog input 2

Indicates the software release date year and week (yyww)

0 to 100.0 % 138

0 to 100.0 % 137

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Modbus

Address

14 bit1

Modbus Address

Par.

Type

Read

Only

Par.

Type

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

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Option Description Value

1 Leg Single Phase 7

2 Leg Two Leg, three phase 8

3 Leg Three Leg, three phase 9

3 Leg PA Three Leg, three phase with phase angle capability 9999

Parameter Name Description Range Unit

Max Voltage

Max Current

Aux Voltage Indicates the measured line voltage 0 to 1023 V 43

Serial Number

SCR Temperature

Indicates the maximum voltage rating of the power controller

Indicates the maximum current capacity of the power controller

Indicates the serial number of the power controller

Indicates whether the SCR is below or above the factory-set trip point

Option Description Value

Disabled No sensor present / temperature below limit 0

Over Temp Over temperature 130

0 to 1023 V 41

0 to 9999 A 62

0 to 9999

Modbus Address

149-150 151-152

127

Par.

Type

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

Read

Only

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13. Using the Congurator

Congurator software can be used like an alternative of the power controller’s keypad and set the advanced

features not available via the power controller’s onboard user interface. Here will explain how use it.

13.1 Typical Uses

The software may be used during commissioning to:

• set internal parameter do determine how the power controller operates and performs;

• save and restore a setup, copy or clone one power controller to another;

• on a day-to-day basis to monitor operation and power usage;

• to examine performance in more detail to determine if any corrective actions are needed.

13.2 Communicating with Power Controllers

When commissioning the power controller, may be useful to connect via the USB port located below the

control panel’s display a computer, is so possible congure and examine the settings of controller.

The controller’s electronics is powered vis USB cable, so is possible inspect it before applying power.

NOTE! the power of the USB port is limited and not designed to power industrial cards, so it manages to feed only the essential parts of the electronics. For complete control, you need to power up the auxiliaries of the power controller.

13.3 Recipes

A recipe is a le that store the settings of power controller internal parameter. Is used to save a power controller conguration or restore an existing conguration in a power controller.

13.3.1 Upload a recipe

A recipe is created using upload function Congurator software and saving it as a le on the computer.

13.3.2 Download a recipe

An existing recipe can be download to a power controller using download function in Congurator software

13.4 How To

Here it is described step-by-step the procedures for common task.

13.4.1 Install and communication with the power controller

Procedure to install the Congurator:

1) Locate the installer:

- On https://www.west-cs.com link is possible Download it

2) Double-click on the installer program to start installation.

3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Procedure to communicate with a power controller:

1) if used direct USB connection:

- Connect the USB cable between the computer and the micro USB connector on the power controller’s keypad

- if necessary, Wait for the USB driver to install.

2) if used RS-485 connection connect the power

controller terminal to computer RS485 port. Usually the standard pc do not have a RS485 port so a USB-to-485 converter is required. Note: for connection detail See “Communication Connections” paragraph.

3) Launch the Congurator software an select

- Relay C: for single phase

- Relay C: 3PH for 3 phase power controller

4) Choose Serial Port From the Setting -> Serial Port menu

5) In value Port, select the connected COM port to the power controller (see the note below)

6) To verify communications, click Test

7) Click OK

NOTE! to determine which port is connected to the power controller, you can:

• In the Windows¨ Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT), looking for the COM port named “LPC USB VCOM Port (COMx)” where x is the port number

• In the congurator software:

- open the software without connect the unit and see the available com port on con port window setting,

- close the com setting window,

- connect the USB cable to the power controller (wait for the USB driver to install if necessary), - open the com setting window and see the added com number and select it.

13.5 Using the Congurator

After software has been installed, communication has been set up and model type selected, is possible operate with power controller.

13.5.1 To view or save a power controller’s settings using “Simple” view section:

1) Click Simple, if not already on the simple view

2) Click Upload from unit

3) Set the address, if necessary

4) Click READ->

5) Wait for the software to read the parameter settings

6) Click OK

7) If need save the settings in a recipe le:

- Click Save

- Name the recipe

- Click Save button

NOTE! In the simple view the change are not “live”, so

to take e󰀨ect the change in simply section is necessary

download it with download procedure.

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13.5.2 To edit a setting in a recipe:

1) Click Simple, if not already on the simple view

2) Click Open existing recipe

3) Locate and select the recipe le and click Open

4) Click OK

5) Click the menu with the setting you want to change

- SETUP

- ADVANCED SETUP

- HARDWARE

- COMMUNICATIONS

6) Select the value you want to change

7) Edit the value with the increment and decrement buttons in the eld or type the new value and press the

Enter key

8) Repeat steps 5 to 7 for all the changes you want to make

9) To save the settings in a recipe le:

- Click Save

- Name the recipe

- Click Save button

13.5.3 To download a recipe le into a power controller:

1) Click Simple, if not already on the Simple view

2) Click Open existing recipe

3) Locate and select the recipe le and click Open

4) Click OK

5) Click Download to unit

6) Set the address, if necessary

7) Click SEND->

8) Wait for the software to write the parameter settings

9) Click OK

13.5.4 To monitor a power controller with the Test view:

1) Click Test , if not already on the test view

2) Click Online

13.5.5 To log in on the test view to change the digital input and analog input functions:

1) Click the Access Level value (zero when logged out)

2) Type the password: 1111

3) Click OK

13.5.6 To log out the test view:

1) Click the Access Level value.

2) Click Log out.

3) Click OK.

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13.5.7 To view data on the scope:

1) Click Test , if not already on the test view

2) Click Online

3) Click Load Analyzer

4) For each of up to three channels (Ch 1 to Ch 3):

- With PV1 choose the value to monitor

- Select Show

- Click the colour swatch to change the colour

- Click the button to turn the channel on.

13.5.8 To reset the power totals:

1) Click Test , if not already on the test view

2) Click Online

3) Click Reset Totals

4) Click Yes

13.5.9 Setting Up and Using Data Logging

To set up data logging:

1) Click Test , if not already on the test view

2) Click Online

3) Click Load Analyzer

4) On the Load Analyzer view click Data Log

5) In the Data Log window ensure the slider is set to Log Enabled

6) Click Set Time

7) If necessary Set the date and time and close the date/time window

8) Set Log Time to the number of seconds between records

9) Click Connect

10) Click Cong

11) Click Load Conguration to view the current list of logged parameters

12) For up to ten parameters to log:

-Click + to add a parameter to the list

-In a row in the list either: Type a parameter’s Modbus address in the Par eld OR

-Select the parameter from the drop down list in the Name eld

13) Click Write Conguration to send the parameter list to the controller

14) Click Close

15) Click Disconnect

16) Close the Data Log window

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13.5.10 To retrieve a data log le from the power controller:

1) Click Test , if not already on the test view

2) Click Online

3) Click Load Analyzer

4) Click Connect

5) Select a le from the list

6) Click Download

7) Select a location and click Save

8) Wait for the le to download. This can take up to ten minutes for the largest le

9) To delete the log le from the controller memory, if desired,

click Delete File

10) Click Disconnect

11) Close the Data Log window

12) Close the Load Analyzer window

13.6 Software General information

Here it is described the Congurator Software and how use it.

13.6.1 Program Window

Main Menu

Access these menus.

File menu Exit: close the program

Setting menu Language: open language Settings dialog box Serial Port: open Serial Port dialog box Option: open General Option dialog box

? (Help) menu Message Log: open a serial communication message view About: displays the About dialog with the program name and

version and contact information

Instruments selector

Select the right instrument to use:

HOME: the default view Relay C: open the Simple and Test views for a single-phase power controller Relay C 3PH: access the Simple and Test views for a three-phase power controller MSG: opens a serial communication message view

Status Bar

Indicates information such as time and date, communications port and baud rate.

13.6.2 Simple Section

This section is used to create, save, upload and download recipes of parameters settings. Can be used also to see the settings in a controller. Simple page is the default page when select the model using the Model Button, but If not selected is possible access it clicking the Simple tab below the main menu.

NOTE! This section is not “OnLine” so the parameter values are not updated continuously. They are read only when you upload them from the power controller.

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To manage recipe click on:

Create a New recipe: create a recipe le with the standard

default settings

Open existing recipe: open an existing recipe le Upload from unit: create a new recipe with the value

uploaded from a connected power controller

Close: close the current recipe Save: save the recipe in a le Save as: save a copy of the recipe in a le Download to unit: send the current recipe parameters in the connected power

controller

Print: print the recipe (see sample at right) Print report: print the recipe (see sample at right)

To edit the actual recipe values click a parameter menu name:

SETUP

ADVANCED SETUP

HARDWARE COMMUNICATIONS

And after click on the value and modify it.

NOTE! Changes to the values here a󰀨ect the open recipe only. To apply these changes to the power controller settings, download them to the power controller using the Download to unit option.

13.6.3 Test Section

This section is used to monitor and adjust the operation of the power controller in real time using RS485 or USB communication port. After select the model, is possible access to this section

clicking the “TEST” tab below the main menu

Operating on TEST Section: Online button: is the button to start or stop communication updates with the power controller After communication start a green communication status indicator sweeps clockwise when the software is communicating right with a power controller, is the connection link is broken the color will become red

Address: value used to set the power controller address Access Level: click the value to log in or out. Default Password address is “1111”.

To congure and monitor the digital inputs:

Digital input states and functions:

show whether each input detects an open or closed circuit and the function the input performs

Digital Input States and Function Selectors:

set the function for each digital input. Click DI1 or DI2 to expand the options.

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Status and Setup Indicators:

Digital input status: light on when the input is a a closed circuit Enable indicator: light on when the power controller is enabled Enable/Disable button: click on to enable the power

controller if a digital input is not congured for this function

ON indicator: light on when there is demand for the output to be on

SC indicator: light on when there is a shorted SCR alarm active HB indicator: light on when there is a heater break alarm active TH indicator: light on when the heat sink over temperature

alarm is active I Lim indicator: light on when the load current exceeds the current limit setting Unit Size: Indicate the maximum rated current of the power controller

Max Volt: indicate the maximum rated voltage for the power controller V Aux: indicate the voltage the auxiliary input is set to use for powering the electronics

Input Type 1: indicate the signal analog input 1’s type Input Type 2: indicate the signal analog input 2’s type DI1: indicate digital input 1’s function DI2: indicate digital input 2’s function Firing: indicate the ring type the power controller is set to use Feedback: indicate the feedback type the power controller is set to use Data Log: indicate the Data Log status

Buttons setup options:

Firing: view and set the ring type and the associated parameters Feedback: view and set feedback type Communication: view and set communication options for ports,

protocols and eldbus

Congure and monitor the analog inputs:

Analog Input 1: click Ai 1 to view the signal type Input Local/Remote selection button: click to toggle between using the

signal received at analog input 1 (remote) or the slider (local) to set the set point. Reference: drag the slider, click the increment (+) or decrement (-) buttons or click one of the three percentages (0%, 50% or 100%) to set the set point when the set point source is set to local. Analog Input 2: click Ai 2 to view the signal type and function

To congure and monitor the power controller:

Power Request: show the set point signal from analog input 1. the value is a percent of full scale or can be set with the reference slider

Soft Start Time: show the time over which set point changes are ramped Output Scaling: show the scaling applied to the set point signal before it is used by the control loop

Voltage indicator: show RMS load voltage

Power indicator: show RMS load power Current indicator: show the RMS load current Current Limit Set: indicates the current limit set point Bakeout button: click to view and set the heater bake out feature options Load Calibration: set and view the nominal line voltage and nominal

load current settings for the application.

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NOTE! The Load Calibration settings, Load Voltage and

Load Current dene 100% power for the load.

Energy Monitor: indicates power, power factor and energy usage over time which may be reset with the Reset Tot button.

Data Log: If present is used to congure the data logging

feature data logs.

Save Image: click to save a JPEG le with an image of the test Page.

13.6.4. Load Analyzer

Load Analyzer is used for monitoring values graphically represent

Click on Load Analyzer button on the test page will open Load Analyzer window. Is possible see 3 channels (Ch 1, Ch 2 and Ch 3).

For each channel congure a pen on the graph:

On/O󰀨 button: click to start trending data reading PV: choose the parameter to trend

Show: set this option to display or hide the trend Show Mark: set this option to display data

markers along the trend in the graph area

Live!: click to view a see the current wave form on a graph. Data Log: click to open the Data Log window.

The History options to control the movement of the chart:

Scroll left-click: move the chart left to view more recent data Stop/Play-click: toggle the live view or

Hystorical view of graphic signal Scroll right-click: move the chart right to view older data

The Actions to:

Clear: to clear the data from the graph Save: to save a JPEG image of the Load Analyzer window with

the current trends Export: to open a window that includes the trend graph and table with the currently displayed data that can

be saved as a JPEG or exported to a CSV le.

Use the X – Scale settings to adjust the horizontal (time) axis: Min: set the minutes of data displayed Sec: set the seconds of data displayed Filter: set this option to lter the data

Use the Y – Scale settings to adjust the vertical (percent of full scale) axis Max: set the maximum value for the vertical axis Reset: click to reset the vertical axis scaling

NOTE! Use the increment (up arrow) and decrement (down arrow) buttons to adjust the x and y scales. Numeric entry does not allow the full range of values to be set.

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13.6.5 Data Log Window

In the power controller the data log window is used to manage les and set up logging

parameter like log interval time and date/time in rtc

Log Enabled/Log Disabled slider: Enable and disable data logging function. Log Time: the time between data log records in seconds

Cong: opens the data log conguration window to customize the variable to log

File List: lists the data log les available in the power controller Connect: the power controller enter in log mode and permit the le manage Disconnect: the power controller close the log mode Download: download the selected le from the power controller to the computer Delete File: erases the selected le from the power controller Close: closes the Data Log window and close the log mode on power controller

13.6.6 Data Log Conguration window

Data log conguration window is used to view and set the

parameter log table. Close: closes the window Load Conguration: refresh and displays the list of parameters

being logged

Logged parameters list-the parameters conguration table

Par: view or enter the Modbus address of the parameter to log

NOTE: is possible to set all parameter number describe in

the Modbus communication manual

Name: view or choose by name of common parameter to log Tab Name: indicates the name of the logged parameter as

displayed in the log le

+ button: adds a row to the list

- button: removes the last row from the list

Write Conguration: sends the list of parameters to be logged to the controller

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13.6.7 MSG view

Message view display the communication activity between the computer and the power controller.

PORT COM: use this view to see when the COM port is accessed

and its settings

MODBUS: Modbus communication protocol area READ Area: use this view to see parameters being polled READ Area -> En Log: enable a short read communication

log activity READ Area -> En Detail: if En Log enabled enable a detailed read communication log activity READ Area -> Only Error: if En Log enabled enable a read communication log activity only if in error

WRITE Area: use this view to see what parameters and the value are send power control READ Area -> En Log: enable a write communication log activity Log Msg: use this view to see the “Data Log” protocol detail when Data Log windows is active

Status: view the status and settings of the COM port

SYSTEM Memory: view the memory usage of the Congurator program on the computer

13.6.8 Settings window

Use this window to choose user-settable options for the Congurator software.

Language: Available Languages: choose the language used in the program

NOTE! to be active the language change, need close

and open again the conguration software

Serial Port: Set the serial port parameter Test: click to test for communication with a power

controller via the selected port Port: select the computer’s COM port to use to communicate with power controllers

Baud rate: select Auto to allow the Congurator to set

the baud rate for the COM port or deselect the option to set the baud rate yourself

Options: Set the congurator options List Options: set whether or not parameter values are displayed in

hexadecimal in simple view recipes

Directory: set the directories in which recipes and images are saved Disable Check Type: set to allow communication with power control-

lers that are not precise matches for the supported types. Used only for special version. Note that set is not memorized after software shutdown

View:

Hide Tool Bar: future use Hide Status Bar: select to hide the status bar that appears at the bottom of the program window Show Instruments: Hide or show the available instrument in the left side of main windows

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14. Firing type

Voltage Supply (V)

Load Voltage (V)

SSR from controller

ON OFF

Voltage Supply (V)

Load Voltage (V)

25%

50%

75%

100%

ON OFF

Choose a correct ring type allows to optimize the thyristor unit for the installed load. The ring type has already congured in line with customer requirements that are dened in the Order Code. The Order Code is written on the identication label. However, if you wish to change the ring type you can use the software congurator or the Control Panel.

Caution: this procedure must be performed only by qualied persons.

14.1 Zero Crossing

ZC ring mode is used with Logic

Output from temperature controllers and the Thyristor operates like a cont actor. The Cycle time is performed by

temperature controller. ZC minimizes

interferences because the Thyristor unit switches ON-OFF at zero voltage.

14.2 Single Cycle

Single Cycle it’s the faster zero crossing switching method in relationship of the power demand from a temperature regulator or from an external signal. With input signal at 25% the output is one cycle ON and three cycles OFF With input signal at 50% the output is one cycle ON and one cycle OFF With input signal at 75% the output is three cycles ON and one cycle OFF With input signal at 76% the output is the same of 75% but for each ON cycle the microprocessor divides 76/75, and when the sum of rests is

one, the unit does one more cycle ON. For this ring is necessary to have analog input.

The Single Cycle is used to control the loads with low inertia or for infrared lamps to short wave.

ON OFF

Voltage Supply (V)

Load Voltage (V)

25%

50%

75%

100%

14.3 Burst Firing

The Burst Firing is similar to the Single Cycle, but consecutive cycles ON are selectable between 1 and 255, with input signal equal at 50%. When 1 is speci-

ed, the ring type is Single Cycle.

Burst Firing is a method zero crossing that it reduces the electromagnetic interferences because the thyristor switches at zero voltage crossing. The example show the Burst Firing with Burst cycles=4.

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14.4 Soft Start with Burst Firing

Voltage Supply (V)

Load Voltage (V)

25%

50%

75%

100%

ON OFF

Voltage Supply (V)

Load Voltage (V)

25%

50%

75%

100%

ON OFF

Voltage Supply (V)

Output Voltage (V)

ON OFF

Setpoint Value (%)

Load Voltage RMS (V)

Ramp Up

Ramp Down

This is an additional function to the Burst Firing. The unit start in phase angle mode with a ramp starting from zero up to the full tension in the cycles number set in the parameter. When the ramp is over, the thyristor unit will stay in conduction at full voltage up to the end of cycles of

burst. The S+BF ring is used to control small

inductive loads to avoid inrush surge current and to reduce the electromagnetic interferences.

The example show the ring with Burst

cycles =4 and start ramp half cycles=3.

14.5 Phase Angle

The Phase Angle ring allow the control of the power on the load, for this ring

the thyristor can be in conduction only for a part of the voltage cycle. This part of the voltage cycle is adjustable in function of the input signal from 0 at 100%.

The PA ring is normally used for control

the inductive loads, and is also possible control a primary of transformer coupled with the cold resistances like: Superkanthal, Molybdenum, Platinum, Tungsten or Quartz Lamp. The only disadvantage with phase angle is the possible generation of interferences that however can be reduced with opportune

lters.

14.6 Soft Start with Phase Angle

This is an additional function to the

Phase Angle. The ring angle of the

thyristor increase or decrease up to the

nal setpoint value.

The Soft start ramp is an important feature to reduce the inrush current with transformers during the during the cycle of magnetization or with cold resistance that are near to the short circuit when they are supplied. Setpoint Ramp Up / Setpoint Ramp Down.

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14.7 Delay Triggering with Burst Firing

Without Delay Triggering

With Delay Triggering

Without Delay Triggering With Delay Triggering

Delay Angle

The Delay Triggering ring is used

the control a primary of transformer coupled with the normal resistances on the secondary (N.B. don’t connect cold resistances on the secondary like: Superkanthal, Molybdenum, Platinum, Tungsten, Quartz Lamp). For an inductive load (ex transformer), switching the thyristors at zero crossing can generates transient over currents

that can blow the fuses, to avoid this problem you must use the Delay

Triggering. This ring delay the rst

half cycle of Burst for an angle from

0 to 100° relative to the zero. For understand the Delay Triggering ring, we have represented the waves generate by vectors that rotates in

counterclockwise:

over currents is reduced and the fuses don’t blow. The angle alpha is the delay to have i1=0 and this angle depends on the power factor.

The delay angle suggest for most applications is 80°.

Transient over-current

Voltage

Zero crossing voltage

Current

Delay angle (0° to 100°)

Voltage

Current

Zero crossing voltage

Without delay at zero crossing when V1 is to zero (projected on the X axis) the unit switch On. In this case the instantaneous value of the currents are i1, i2 and i3 and this condition, for the curve of magnetization, could generate transient over currents that can blow the fuses.

With Delay Triggering the ring of

the thyristor are triggered with a delay until the instantaneous value of the current i1=0, i2 positive and i3 negative like represented. In this case the risk of transient

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15. Current Limit

The Current Limit is available on REVO CL with Phase Angle ring mode only. It control the ring angle of the thyristor to maintain the three RMS current under the set value. When the current exceeds this value, the voltage is decreased up to reach the current limit set

I load ≤ I limit set I load > I limit set

15.1 Current Limit SettingThe setting of the current limit value can be done in two ways: Digital or Analogic.

• Digital: Set the parameter from the hardware menu Set the current limit value by the parameter . from 0 to 100% of the Current. (Operator menu)

• Analogic: Set the parameter from the hardware menu The value of the Current Limit is setted with analog input 2 Terminals 11 (-) e 4 (+).

This analog input is 0 – 10V and input impedance 10Kohm. The settings functions by the analogic input 2 is called also External current limit prole because allows to change the prole of the Current Limit during the process.

Caution: this procedure must be performed only by qualied persons.

15.2 Current Limit tuning procedure

• Give the power supply and set the current limit to zero:

- In analog mode, set the analog input 2 to zero

- In digital mode, set the parameter=0

• Start the thyristor unit.

• Set the primary input or the setpoint value at 100%

• Increase the current limit

- In analog mode increase the value of the analog input

- In digital mode increase the parameter until to reach the desired value of rms current.

• Stop the thyristor unit. The Current Limit Procedure is done.

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16. Bakeout in function

16.1 What is heater bakeout?

If a MgO-insulated heater element shuts down for a long period of time (or sits in storage), it can absorb moisture. If full power is applied, excessive current can damage the heater or blow fuses. The heater bakeout feature soft starts the load to remove moisture from the heater and prevent blown heaters and fuses.

16.2 How does heater bakeout work?

During heater bakeout, the Power Unit slowly increases voltage to the heater while monitoring the output current:

• If the heater achieves full output before the bakeout time expires, then the heater is dry and can be put into service.

• If the output current reaches a user-specied trip point during the bakeout - as it would if arcing occurred in the heater - then the Power Unit shuts o󰀨 the output and activates an alarm.

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17. Control Mode (feed-back)

The Control Mode (feed-back) type has already congured in line with customer requirements that are dened in the Order Code. The Order Code is written on the identication label. However, if you wish to change the Control Mode (feed-back) type you can use the software congurator or

the Control Panel.

Caution: this procedure must be performed only by qualied persons.

The Control Mode (feed-back) type is dened by the parameter Control Mode (feed-back) in setup menu. If the congurable digital input has set like feed-back Selection, it’s possible to change the select feed-back

with the Voltage feed-back (V) simply activating the input. It’s possible to have:

V2 = Square Voltage feed-back. The input signal is proportional to the output square voltage. This means that input signal becomes a power

demand. The power remains constant if the load impedance doesn’t change.

V = Voltage feed-back. The input signal is proportional to the output voltage. This means that input signal becomes a voltage demand.

This control mode compensates the voltage uctuation of the incoming line supply.

I = Current feed-back. The input signal is proportional to the current output. This means that input signal becomes a current demand.

This control mode maintain the current also if the load impedance changes.

VxI

P(VxI) = Power feed-back. The input signal is proportional to the power output. This means that input signal becomes a power demand.

The power remains constant also if voltage and load impedance change. This control mode is used with silicon carbide elements that change its resistive value with temperature and with age. In addition it compensates the

voltage uctuation of the incoming line supply.

I2 = Square Current feed-back. The input signal is proportional to the output square curren. This means that input signal becomes a power

demand. The power remains constant if the load impedance doesn’t change.

None = No feed-back Open Loop. The input is proportional to the ring angle (α).

EXT

External = External feed-back (0÷10V, 4÷20mA, 0÷20mA). The input signal is proportional to an external signal. This means that input signal becomes a demand to

maintain this signal always constant. This control mode is used for example with galvanic systems, where it’s necessary to control the current value through the electrodes.

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18. Supply the Electronic Board

JP2

JP3

JP1

The Relay C thyristor unit, to work, requires a voltage supply for the electronic boards. The Max consumption is 10VA.

The voltage supply for the electronic boards is congured in line with customer requirements that are dened in the Order Code. The Order Code is written on the identication label.

Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources.

To change auxiliary supply voltage sold the correct link-jumper on Relay C board The type of mounted transformer depends of the chosen Voltage in the order code.

As ordered Change to

Order Code

Transformer range Line voltage Transformer range Line voltage

RC3_ _ _-_1 90:135V 100/120V 180:265V 200/208/220/230/240V

RC3_ _ _-_2 180:265V 200/208/220/230/240V 342:528V 380/400/415/440/480V

RC3_ _ _-_3 238:330V 277V 540:759V 600/690V

RC3_ _ _-_5 342:528V 380/400/415/440/480V 180:265V 200/208/220/230/240V

RC3_ _ _-_6 540:759V 600V 238:330V 277V

RC3_ _ _-_7 540:759V 690V 238:330V 277V

Jumper JP1 + JP2 are linked Link only Jumper JP3

Only Jumper 3 is linked Link Jumper JP1 + JP2

Attention! never link all the jumpers JP1+JP2+JP3 at the same time or JP3 + any other jumper,

JP3 must be always alone, follow only the conguration shown.

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19. RS485 Serial port

M1 Terminal Description

11 RS485 A+

12 RS485 B-

The serial communication port RS485 is available on the Command. On this port may be done a network up to 127 Relay C.

20. Fieldbus communication option

Other serial communication port are available as option, see Communication Manual for details.

Ethernet Conguration Probus Conguration

Second Serial 485 Conguration Connectors M4

5 4 3 2 1

M4 Terminal Description

1 +24V

2 GND

3 Not connected

4 RS485 A+

5 RS485 B-

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21. Internal Fuse

The thyristor unit have internal fuse extrarapid at low I²t for the thyristor protection of against the short-circuits. The Fuses must have I²t 20% less than thyristor’s I²t. The warranty of thyristor is null if no proper fuses are used.

Type Fuse Code Spa-

re Part

060 20 559 20.160 160 660 10780 15400

090 20 559 20.160 160 660 10780 15400

120 20 559 20.180 180 660 14280 20400

150 20 559 20.200 200 660 17500 25000

180 20 559 20.250 250 660 30800 44000

210 20 559 20.315 315 660 53900 77000

1.2

1.0

Current (ARMS) Vac FUSE I2T value

Suggested A2s

(at500V)*

*I2T are multiplied for K value in function of Vac at 500V K is equal to 0,7 (ex:15400 X 0,7 = 10780). At 660Vsc K is equal to 1.

FUSE I2T value

Suggested A2s

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.4

(at660V)

0.2

200 400 600 800

500

Vca

(Line Voltage)

Caution: High speed fuses are used only for the thyristor protection and can not be used to protect the installation.

Caution: The warranty of thyristor is null if no proper fuses are used. See tab.

Warning: When it is supply, the Thyristor unit is subject to dangerous voltage, don’t open the Fuse-holder module and don’t touch the electric equipments.

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21.1 Fuses Replacement

Open the cover and remove the screws, then replace it with the correct fuse, use the screws with a proper suggested torque indicated below:

Type Screw

60-120A M6 44.2 (5.0)

150-210A M6 44.2 (5.0)

Torque

Lb-in (N-m)

Screw

M5 31 (3.5)

Torque

Lb-in (N-m)

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Contact

Email: enquiries@west-cs.com

Website: www.west-cs.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)1273 606271

Address: The Hyde Business Park

Brighton, East Sussex

BN2 4JU

United Kingdom

West Control Solutions is part of the Fortive Corporation.

Specications are subject to change without notice, as a result

of our continual development and improvement, E&OE.

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West Control Solutions Relay C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1. Important warnings for safety

2. Maintenance

3. Introduction

A thyristor unit is semiconductor device which acts as a switch formed by two thyristors in ant parallel.

3.1. Advantages compared with analog thyristor unit

3.2. Overview

5. Quick Start

6. Basic Connections and sizing

8. Order Code

8.1. Notes on the options:

8.1.1 I LIMIT (CURRENT LIMIT)

8.1.2. Heaterbreak Alarm (HB)

8.1.3. Datalogger

8.1.4. Energy totalizer

9.1. General features

9.2. Input features

9.3. Output features (power device)

9.5. Environmental installation conditions

9.6. Derating curve

10. Installation

10.1. Dimensions and weight

10.2. Fixing holes

11. Wiring instructions

11.1. Terminal Positions

11.2. Power Terminals

11.3. Control Terminals

11.3.1. Terminal block M1

11.3.2. Terminal block M3

11.4. Schematic

11.4.1 SSR Control Input Schematic

11.5 Connection Diagram for 3 phases

12. Control Panel

12.1. Menu navigation

12.2. Control Panel Led

12.3. Displayed alarms

12.4. Parameter list

12.4.1 Operator Menu

12.5 Setup Menu

12.5.2 Advanced Setup Menu

12.5.3 Hardware Menu

12.5.4. Communication Menu

12.5.5 Monitoring Menu

13.1 Typical Uses

13.2 Communicating with Power Controllers

13.3 Recipes

13.3.1 Upload a recipe

13.3.2 Download a recipe

13.4 How To

13.4.1 Install and communication with the power controller

13.5.1 To view or save a power controller’s settings using “Simple” view section:

13.5.2 To edit a setting in a recipe:

13.5.4 To monitor a power controller with the Test view:

13.5.5 To log in on the test view to change the digital input and analog input functions:

13.5.6 To log out the test view:

13.5.7 To view data on the scope:

13.5.8 To reset the power totals:

13.5.9 Setting Up and Using Data Logging

13.6 Software General information

13.6.1 Program Window

13.6.2 Simple Section

13.6.3 Test Section

13.6.4. Load Analyzer

13.6.5 Data Log Window

13.6.7 MSG view

13.6.8 Settings window

14. Firing type

14.1 Zero Crossing

14.2 Single Cycle

14.3 Burst Firing

14.4 Soft Start with Burst Firing

14.5 Phase Angle

14.6 Soft Start with Phase Angle

14.7 Delay Triggering with Burst Firing

15. Current Limit

15.1 Current Limit SettingThe setting of the current limit value can be done in two ways: Digital or Analogic.

15.2 Current Limit tuning procedure