Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ..................4 Wiring diagram ......................5 Connection data ......................6 COMMISSIONING ....................... 7 DISPLAY ..........................8 OPERATION........................10 Keys .......................... 10 Input of numerical values ..................10 MENU BLR-CX ........................11 Measurement menu ....................
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Document history Date Name Revision Comment 22.07.09 initial document release Examples added, changes to software 25.01.10 version 1.04 16.06.10 Add features of software version 1.06 09.02.11 Add features of software version 1.08 14.06.16...
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 ATTENTION! The installation of the BLR-CX must be performed by technically qualified persons only, since improper use can cause an electric shock. The appropriate safety regulations in the country of installation must be strictly adhered to.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Connection data Meas.- Supply voltage Combined measurement and Power supply Range 90-550V. Terminals UM1 / UM2 With using of VT a ratio can be adjusted. Range 1-350 Current measurement Current measurement Range 15mA – 6A, Measurement transformer types x/1A or also x/5A can be used.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 2 COMMISSIONING The BLR-CX comes with factory settings, which allows operation in 400V grid without any settings, if the connection is correct. After applying voltage, the display shows the measured cos and displays „Auto“. The measured cos...
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 3 DISPLAY On the right side of the display, the actual chosen main menu is shown. INFO: Capacitor database AUTO: automatic control is running MANUAL: manual mode SETUP: setup menu In the top menu level in the first line, the actual cos is shown.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 In case of an alarm will flash alternately at BLR-CX with "ALARM" an error code in the display. The table below gives an overview of all possible error codes. To reset pending alarms hold the (esc) button pressed for 5 seconds.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 5 MENU BLR-CX Measurement menu All grey fields are hidden in the factory settings and will only appear if the CT ratio is set in the "SETUP" menu. For devices with software version before 1.04 the complete measurement menu is hidden and must be activated by adjusting the CT ratio.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Info (Step database) In the "INFO" menu for each connected step the number of switching cycles, the current step size and the step size in relation to the initial step size is stored.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Manual (step switching manual) To enter in manual mode, please select “manual” in main menu and push ► for 3 seconds. By entering this submenu, the manual mode for the regulator is active. The automatic control is stopped and the exits can be switched manually.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Setup (Quick start menu) To start the control, it’s only necessary that the nominal voltage is 1.00 correct. All other settings are only for optimal adaptation to the conditions in the system and display system data. To change a setting, enter the setting by 1.00...
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 6 EXPERT MENU BLR-CX To enter the BLR-CX expert menu, select menu item “SETUP” and confirm with ( ). Push and enter the requested PIN (242) and confirm with ( ). The submenus can be selected by pushing buttons.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 100 Quick start menu Contains important information for commission: 100 Quick start menu MENU FUNCTION RANGE NOMINAL VOLTAGE = PHASE - PHASE 100...241500 V Function of the setting of nominal voltage is to make a definition about the nominal voltage of the system.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 START / STOP / HOLD PF-CONTROL On/Off/Hold Stopping the automatic control. The following options are available: Control in automatic mode Off: Control stops and active steps were disconnected successive Hold: Control Stops and active step's remain switched on.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 200 Measurement settings Contains settings to adapt the measurement of the BLR-CX to the surrounding network conditions. 200 Measurement settings MENU FUNCTION RANGE NOMINAL VOLTAGE = PHASE - PHASE 100...241500 V Function of the setting of nominal voltage is to make a definition about the nominal voltage of the system.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 PHASE COMPENSATION 0...345 The phase compensation enables the user to connect the current- and voltage measurement channels in any way. This compensation angle complies with the phase angle between connected active current and voltage. This setting has to be made correct, because...
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 SYNCHRONISATION FREQUENCY Auto/Fix50/Fix60 For a high precision of the measurement, the sampling rate has to be synchronized to the frequency of the grid. Caused by commutation notches of mainsvoltage it is possible that the automatic synchronizing will not work reliable.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 COS φ 2 0.70 c ...0.70 i This is the setting for target cosφ2. It will be valid when a switch over is caused by the digital input or another programmable action.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 STEP RECOGNITION "OFF" Yes/No "YES": Step sizes have to be programmed by hand. The step sizes have to be programmed by hand if: When fast-oscillating load influences automatic stepsize recognition. When recognition of defective steps is not wished 3.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 CONTROL ALGORITHM 1/2/3/4 1. Automatic: The controller is working with the principle of „Best Fit“. Before a switching operation, all capacitor-sizes in step database are compared with control deviation. The available step which gives the best results will be switched.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 ASYMMETRY FACTOR -127...127 ASYMMETRY FACTOR of switch interval. The factor is the ratio between switch interval for switching on and switching off. Switch interval for step exchange is not affected by this setting.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 STEP TYPE Auto/Al/FOn/FOff With the exception of step type “flty” the follwing step types can be selected: Auto = Step is used for normal regulation algorithm. Alarm = If the set temperature limit 1 is exceeded this step is switched as fan output.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 500 Setup Alarm The alarm menu of BLR-CX. Here, all the alarms and monitoring functions can be activated and the limits configured. Setup Alarm MENU FUNCTION RANGE Reset Alarm manually Yes/No "YES" Alarms (display and alarm relays) must be reset manually. To reset upcoming alarms, hold the (esc) button pressed for 5...
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 "NO" no alarm when exceeding the max. switching cycles or operation hours. Max. switching cycles per step 1...262000 Threshold switching cycles for service alarm. Display indication Max. operation hours 1...65535 h Threshold switching cycles for service alarm.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Control alarm (target cos φ can not be archived) Yes/No "YES" alarm is triggered after 75 time switching time with ▲Q> smallest step (Over / under compensation). Controller opens the alarm contact and indicates in the Display.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Display software version Contains the software version of the device (display from 1.04) Adjustment of the Setup password (from software 1.08) Here, a password can be entered.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 7 TECHNIAL DATA Measuring- and supply 90 – 550V AC, single phase, 45-65HZ, 5VA, max. fuse 6A VT ratio voltage: from 1.-350.0 Current measurement 15mA – 6A, single phase, burden 20mOhm, CT-ratio from 1-9600 Before software version 1.04 the adjustable range is 1-4000...
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault possible cause Remedy aux. voltage missing Check the correct connection of No indication in display power supply and correct if necessary. Voltage Check measurement voltage...
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Current is higher than Check the current transformer Display allowed. secondary current and possibly " replace it with matching current transformer. permanent Check settings (possibly step Display over compensation with step type "FON")
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 9 APPLICATIONS Fan Control The fan control is to be regulated through the BLR-CX. Solution: If the BLR-CX is equipped with a temperature sensor (option –L), can be via one of the switching exits, a fan to be controlled.
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Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Switching on COS φ 2 via digital input By using a switch, the BLR-CX will be switched to COS φ 2. Solution: Using the temperature input as digital input. Procedure: Enable digital input Set item 510 in expert menu to "YES".
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Problems with the Step recognition. The controller is used in a system with rapid changes in load conditions and has problems with the automatic step recognition Solution: To solve this problem, the step sizes must be entered by hand, and the step recognition must be turned off.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Transformer compensation The compensation of a transformer can be solved with the BLR-CX in two ways: 9.4.1 Setting a reactive power offset Setting reactive power offset. This is added to the required compensation power within the system.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 Reset defective steps respectively add aditional steps If the controller has recognized a step as defective (3 switching operations without result), it will be excluded for 24 hours from the regulation. After this period, the step is tested again from the controller.
Reference Manual Rev. 07 BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T 2018-07 10 CUSTOMER SETTINGS Menu Factory setting Customer setting Menu Factory setting Customer setting 400 V 75 s 5 var (1-max.) AUTO (1-max.) 0 (1-max.) 10 s 20 % 400 V 60 s 262 k 65.5 k h...
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