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  • Page 1 Voltage Regulator ® TAPCON 230 pro Operating Instructions 3550953/02 EN...
  • Page 2 © All rights reserved by Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen Dissemination and reproduction of this document and use and disclosure of its content are strictly prohibited unless expressly permitted. Infringements will result in liability for compensation. All rights reserved in the event of the granting of patents, utility models or designs.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Introduction.........................  8 Manufacturer............................ 8 Subject to change without notice ...................... 8 Completeness.............................  8 Safekeeping............................ 8 Notation conventions ..........................  8 1.5.1 Hazard communication system .......................... 9 1.5.2 Information system.............................. 10 1.5.3 Instruction system ............................... 10 1.5.4 Typographic conventions ............................ 11 Safety..........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 5.1.3 Markings................................ 27 Transportation, receipt and handling of shipments................ 27 Storage of shipments........................ 29 Mounting ...........................  30 Preparation ............................ 30 Mounting device.......................... 30 6.2.1 Flush panel mounting............................ 32 6.2.2 Wall mounting with mounting brackets........................ 33 6.2.3 Cap rail mounting .............................. 34 6.2.4 Wall mounting .............................. 35 6.2.5...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 8.2.4 Setting operations counter .......................... 63 8.2.5 Dimming display.............................. 64 8.2.6 Activating/deactivating the automatic key lock.................... 64 8.2.7 "Function monitoring" message for monitoring messages <30 V................ 65 8.2.8 Setting motor runtime monitoring ........................ 66 8.2.9 Activate manual mode/auto mode........................ 68 8.2.10 Activating Local/Remote ............................. 69 8.2.11 Setting the COM1 password .......................... 69 8.2.12...
  • Page 6 Table of contents 8.8.4 Activating/deactivating blocking in simplex mode ..................... 107 8.8.5 Setting delay time for parallel operation error messages.................. 107 8.8.6 Configuring the maximum permitted tap difference .................. 108 8.8.7 Activating/deactivating follower tapping without measured voltage .............. 108 8.8.8 Activating/deactivating parallel operation...................... 109 Tap position capture ........................ 109 8.9.1 Digital tap position capture.......................... 109 8.9.2...
  • Page 7 Table of contents Customized GPIs/GPOs .........................  133 General faults .......................... 133 Other faults .............................  134 Messages ........................ 135 Disposal...........................  137 Overview of parameters.................... 138 Technical data.........................  142 13.1 Display elements .......................... 142 13.2 Electrical data .......................... 142 13.3 Dimensions and weight........................ 142 13.4 Ambient conditions .........................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1 Introduction This technical file contains detailed descriptions on the safe and proper in- stallation, connection, commissioning and monitoring of the product. It also includes safety instructions and general information about the prod- uct. This technical file is intended solely for specially trained and authorized per- sonnel.

  • Page 9: Hazard Communication System

    1 Introduction 1.5.1 Hazard communication system Warnings in this technical file are displayed as follows. 1.5.1.1 Warning relating to section Warnings relating to sections refer to entire chapters or sections, sub-sec- tions or several paragraphs within this technical file. Warnings relating to sections use the following format: Type of danger! WARNING...

  • Page 10: Information System

    1 Introduction Pictograms warn of dangers: Pictogram Meaning Warning of a danger point Warning of dangerous electrical voltage Warning of combustible substances Warning of danger of tipping Table 2: Pictograms used in warning notices 1.5.2 Information system Information is designed to simplify and improve understanding of particular procedures.

  • Page 11: Typographic Conventions

    1 Introduction Multi-step instructions Instructions which consist of several process steps are structured as follows: Aim of action ü Requirements (optional). 1. Step 1. ð Result of step (optional). 2. Step 2. ð Result of step (optional). ð Result of action (optional). 1.5.4 Typographic conventions The following typographic conventions are used in this technical file: Typographic convention...

  • Page 12: Safety

    2 Safety 2 Safety 2.1 General safety information The technical file contains detailed descriptions on the safe and proper in- stallation, connection, commissioning and monitoring of the product. ▪ Read this technical file through carefully to familiarize yourself with the product.

  • Page 13: Operator's Duty Of Care

    2 Safety 2.5 Operator's duty of care To prevent accidents, disruptions and damage as well as unacceptable ad- verse effects on the environment, those responsible for transport, installa- tion, operation, maintenance and disposal of the product or parts of the prod- uct must ensure the following: ▪...

  • Page 14: It Security

    3 IT security 3 IT security Observe the following recommendations to operate the product safely. General ▪ Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to the device. Use the device door lock for this purpose. ▪ Only use the device within an ESP (electronic security perimeter). Do not connect the device to the Internet in an unprotected state.

  • Page 15: Product Description

    4 Product description 4 Product description This chapter contains an overview of the design and function of the product. 4.1 Scope of delivery The following components are included in the delivery: ▪ Voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 ▪ Folder with all device documentation ▪...

  • Page 16: Function Description Of The Voltage Regulation

    4 Product description Figure 4: Cap rail clip Please note the following: ▪ Check the shipment for completeness on the basis of the shipping docu- ments. ▪ Store the parts in a dry place until installation. 4.2 Function description of the voltage regulation The TAPCON®...

  • Page 17: Performance Features

    4 Product description Summer Winter Regulation section Regulating transformer Load profile of grid Automatic voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 Measurement Control variable for line voltage transformer Inputs digital and analog Automatic voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 Station control system for example for parallel operation of up to 16 transformers Remote communication and control room Figure 5: Overview of voltage regulation 4.3 Performance features...

  • Page 18: Operating Modes

    4 Product description ▪ Digital inputs and outputs can be individually programmed on-site by the customer ▪ Additional indicators using LEDs outside the display for freely selectable functions ▪ Display of all measured values such as voltage, current, active power, ap- parent power or reactive power, power factor (cos φ) ▪...

  • Page 19: Hardware

    4 Product description + LOCAL + REMOTE + LOCAL + REMOTE Automatic regulation Tap-change operation using operating controls Tap-change operation using inputs Table 4: Overview of operating modes 4.5 Hardware Figure 6: Hardware 1 Operating panel with display and 3 Door LEDs 2 Door lock 4 Metric cable glands ®...

  • Page 20: Name Plate

    4 Product description 4.5.1 Name plate The name plate is on the outside of the device: Figure 7: Name plate 4.5.2 Operating controls The device has 15 pushbuttons. The illustration below is an overview of all the device's operating controls. Figure 8: Operating controls RAISE key: Sends control command for raise tap-change to the motor- drive unit in manual mode.
  • Page 21 4 Product description MANUAL key: Activate "Manual mode" operating mode. AUTO key: Activate "Auto mode" operating mode. PREV key: Change measured value display and switch to previous param- eters. NEXT key: Change measured value display and switch to next parame- ters.

  • Page 22: Display Elements

    4 Product description 4.5.3 Display elements The device has a graphics display and 15 LEDs , which indicate the various operating statuses or events. Figure 9: Indicator elements 1 Operating status LED, green 9 LED 3, function can be freely as- signed, yellow/green 2 Overcurrent blocking LED, red 10 LED 4, function can be freely as-...
  • Page 23 4 Product description Display Figure 10: Display 1 Status line 6 Bandwidth (upper and lower limit) 2 Measured voltage U 7 Time bar for delay time T1 actual 3 Desired voltage U 8 Mark for measured voltage U desired actual 9 Mark for desired voltage U desired Other measured values (use to switch between them)

  • Page 24: Serial Interface

    4 Product description Status line Current messages and events are displayed in the status line . You can find more information about messages and events in the Messages chapter. 4.5.4 Serial interface The parameters for the device can be set using a PC. The COM 1 (RS232) serial interface on the front panel is provided for this purpose.
  • Page 25 4 Product description 4.5.5.1 MIO card Figure 12: MIO card 1 Relay outputs (terminal X4) 4 Current transformer connection (terminal X1) 2 Signal inputs (terminal X4) 5 Voltage transformer connection and network connection (terminal 3 Relay outputs (terminal X3) 6 CAN bus connection ®...
  • Page 26 4 Product description 4.5.5.2 PIO card Figure 13: PIO card 1 Signal inputs and auxiliary voltage 4 Relay outputs (terminal X5) generation (terminal X6) 2 Analog input (terminal X7) 5 Relay outputs (terminal X5) 3 Digital tap position inputs (terminal ® TAPCON 230 pro 3550953/02 EN...

  • Page 27: Packaging, Transport And Storage

    5 Packaging, transport and storage 5 Packaging, transport and storage 5.1 Packaging 5.1.1 Purpose The packaging is designed to protect the packaged goods during transport, loading and unloading as well as periods of storage in such a way that no (detrimental) changes occur.
  • Page 28 5 Packaging, transport and storage If a crate tips over, falls from a certain height (e.g. when slings tear) or is subject to an unbroken fall, damage must be expected regardless of the weight. Every delivered shipment must be checked for the following by the recipient before acceptance (acknowledgment of receipt): ▪...

  • Page 29: Storage Of Shipments

    5 Packaging, transport and storage 5.3 Storage of shipments When selecting and setting up the storage location, ensure the following: ▪ Protect stored goods against moisture (flooding, water from melting snow and ice), dirt, pests such as rats, mice, termites and so on, and against unauthorized access.

  • Page 30: Mounting

    6 Mounting 6 Mounting This chapter describes how to correctly install and connect the device. Ob- serve the connection diagrams provided. Electric shock! DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to electrical voltage. Always observe the following safety regulations when working in or on electrical equipment. ►...
  • Page 31 6 Mounting ▪ Wall mounting with mounting brackets ▪ Rail mounting (optional) Preparing for mounting Before commencing mounting, the two mounting brackets back on the rear of the device must be removed and the cable gland plate taken off. To do so, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 32: Flush Panel Mounting

    6 Mounting The relevant installation versions are described in the following sections. 6.2.1 Flush panel mounting For flush panel mounting , the device is inserted through a cutout in the con- trol panel and fixed to the control panel or control cabinet from behind using the mounting brackets.

  • Page 33: Wall Mounting With Mounting Brackets

    6 Mounting 3. Screw both fixing brackets to the rear of the device with 2 hexagon socket screws each Figure 17: Flush panel mounting ð The device is mounted and can be wired up Proceed with wiring as shown in the connection diagram and as described in the Connecting device [►Section 6.3, Page 37] section.

  • Page 34: Cap Rail Mounting

    6 Mounting 3. Fix the device on the wall using 4 screws (maximum diameter of 5 mm/0.22 in) The screws for fixing to the wall are not included in the scope of supply. The screw length required depends on the wall thickness. Figure 19: Wall mounting with mounting brackets ð...

  • Page 35: Wall Mounting

    6 Mounting 3. Suspend the cap rail clip in the cap rail and push the underside carefully towards the wall until the clip can be heard to click into place Figure 20: Cap rail mounting ð The device is mounted and can be wired up Proceed with wiring as shown in the connection diagram and as described in the Connecting device [►Section 6.3, Page 37] section.

  • Page 36: Removing The Door

    6 Mounting The screws for wall mounting are not included in the scope of supply. The screw length required depends on the wall thickness. Figure 22: Wall mounting ð The device is mounted and can be wired up Proceed with wiring as shown in the connection diagram and as described in the Connecting device section.

  • Page 37: Connecting Device

    6 Mounting 2. Unscrew the fixing bolt using a slotted screwdriver and lift the door out of the upper mounting Figure 24: Lift door from the suspension mount 3. Hook the cover strip in the upper and lower suspension mount and fasten it with the provided raised countersunk head screws.

  • Page 38: Cable Recommendation

    6 Mounting Supply the voltage via separators and ensure that current paths can be short circuited. Fit the separator, clearly labeled, close to the device's power supply so that it is freely accessible. This ensures that the device can be re- placed with ease in the event of a defect.

  • Page 39: Information About Laying Fiber-Optic Cable

    6 Mounting Cable Terminal Cable type Wire cross- Max. length Max. permissible section torque Digital tap position Shielded 1.5 mm² 0.6 Nm inputs Auxiliary voltage Unshielded 1.5 mm² 0.6 Nm Power supply X2:3/4 Unshielded 1.5 mm² 0.6 Nm CAN bus Shielded 1.0 mm²...
  • Page 40 6 Mounting ▪ Separate system parts must be joined by a potential equalization. ▪ The device and its wiring must be at least 10 m away from circuit-break- ers, load disconnectors and busbars. 6.3.3.2 Wiring requirement of operating site Note the following when wiring the operating site: ▪...
  • Page 41 6 Mounting Figure 27: Recommended connection of the shielding 1 Connection of the shielding via a 2 Full-surface connection of the single conductor shielding 6.3.3.3 Wiring requirement in control cabinet Note the following when wiring the control cabinet: ▪ The control cabinet where the device will be installed must be prepared in accordance with EMC requirements: –...
  • Page 42 6 Mounting Figure 28: Ground strap connection Ground connection for wiring inside the device The diagram below shows the ground connection for wiring inside the de- vice. Figure 29: Grounding inside the device 6.3.3.4 Information about shielding the CAN bus In order for the CAN bus to operate faultlessly, you have to connect the shielding using one of the following variants.
  • Page 43 6 Mounting NOTICE Damage to the device! If you connect the CAN bus cable to devices with different potentials, cur- rent may flow across the shielding. This current may damage the device. ► Connect the devices to a potential equalization rail to equalize the poten- tial.

  • Page 44: Connecting Cables To The System Periphery

    6 Mounting 6.3.4 Connecting cables to the system periphery To obtain a better overview when connecting cables, only use as many leads as necessary. To connect cables to the system periphery, proceed as follows: ü Use only the specified cables for wiring. Note the cable recommendation. ►...

  • Page 45: Checking Functional Reliability

    Check the following: ▪ Once you have connected the device to the grid, the screen displays the MR logo and then the operating screen. ▪ The green Operating display LED top left on the device's front panel lights ®...
  • Page 46 6 Mounting The device is fully mounted and can be configured. The actions required for this are described in the following chapter. ® TAPCON 230 pro 3550953/02 EN Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH 2019...

  • Page 47: Commissioning

    7 Commissioning 7 Commissioning You need to set several parameters and perform function tests before com- missioning the device. These are described in the following sections. Damage to device and system periphery NOTICE An incorrectly connected device can lead to damages in the device and sys- tem periphery.

  • Page 48: Setting The Language

    7 Commissioning 7.2.1 Setting the language You can use this parameter to set the display language for the device. The following languages are available: English Italian German Portuguese French Russian Spanish To set the language, proceed as follows: > Configuration > General.

  • Page 49: Calibrating The Analog Input

    7 Commissioning 2. Set the bandwidth [►Section 8.4.3.2, Page 77]. 3. Set delay time T1 [►Section 8.4.4, Page 77]. Setting line drop compensation (optional) If you need line drop compensation, you must set all important parameters for this: 1. Select the LDC compensation method [►Section 8.6.1, Page 89]. 2.

  • Page 50: Function Tests

    7 Commissioning key can be used to cancel the calibration at any point. To carry out the calibration, proceed as follows: > Info > Press until the desired measurement parameter is displayed. ð PIO X7 analog input 2. Press to start the calibration. ð...

  • Page 51: Checking Control Functions

    7 Commissioning 7.4.1 Checking control functions This section describes how you can check the device's control functions: ü Supply voltage must be present. 1. Press to select manual mode. 2. Set transmission ratio for voltage transformer, current transformer and measuring set-up. 3.

  • Page 52: Checking Additional Functions

    7 Commissioning We recommend a temporary setting of 100 seconds for delay time T1 when commissioning the transformer. Depending on the operating conditions, you can also specify the delay time following a longer observation period. In this regard, it is useful to register how the actual voltage progresses and the number of tap-change operations per day.
  • Page 53 7 Commissioning 4. Set desired value 1 such that the measured voltage Uactual is above the overvoltage U> [%] limit value. Measured voltage = 100 V Desired value 1 = Set to 85 V (less than 100 V/1.15 = 87 V). ð The Overvoltage U> LED will light up. ð...
  • Page 54 7 Commissioning 4. If necessary, press until the control deviation dU is shown. ð The measured voltage must be within the bandwidth. 5. Set line drop compensation Ur parameter to 20.0 V. 6. Press until the main screen is displayed. 7. If necessary, press until the control deviation dU is shown.

  • Page 55: Checking Parallel Operation

    7 Commissioning 9. Set the Z compensation and Z compensation limit value parameters to the desired operating values. ð The function test for Z compensation is complete. 7.4.3 Checking parallel operation This section describes how you can run the function test for parallel opera- tion.
  • Page 56 7 Commissioning 6. Press to select auto mode for both devices. ð The devices return the on-load tap-changer units to the original tap po- sitions. ð The function test for circulating reactive current sensitivity is complete. If the earlier tap positions are not reached, increase the value of the circulat- ing reactive current sensitivity [►Section , Page 103] parameter.
  • Page 57 7 Commissioning 7. Press to select auto mode. ð The motor-drive unit automatically returns to the original operating posi- tion. 8. Set the value determined for the circulating reactive current blocking on the devices in parallel operation as well. If one or all devices indicate Parallel operation error: circulating reactive cur- rent limit exceeded although the control inputs are correctly connected for all the devices, then all the devices block.
  • Page 58 7 Commissioning Figure 33: Comparing tap positions 1 Master 3 Tap position display 2 Follower To perform the function test, proceed as follows: 1. Press on the follower to select manual mode. 2. If necessary, set the follower tapping direction. 3. Press on the master to select manual mode.
  • Page 59 7 Commissioning 9. Press several times on the follower to manually increase the tap posi- tion by the number of permitted steps (maximum permitted tap difference) and then one more step. ð After expiry of the set delay time for parallel operation errors, the follow- ing error messages are displayed on the master: Parallel operation er- ror: tap difference to follower ð...

  • Page 60: Operation

    8 Operation 8 Operation This chapter describes all the functions and setting options for the device. 8.1 Key lock The device is equipped with a key lock to prevent unintentional operation. You can only set or change the parameters when the key lock is deactivated in manual mode.

  • Page 61: Setting The Baud Rate

    8 Operation To set the device ID, proceed as follows: > Configuration > General > Press until the desired pa- rameter is displayed. ð Regulator ID. 2. Press to change the first digit. ð If you wish to enter a multi-digit sequence, proceed to step 3. If you do not wish to enter additional digits, proceed to step 7.
  • Page 62 8 Operation Switching pulse in normal If you set the switching pulse time to 1.5 seconds for example, after the set mode delay time T1 or delay time T2 there will be a switching pulse of 1.5 sec- onds The waiting time between 2 consecutive switching pulses corresponds to the set delay time T1 or delay time T2 Figure 35: Switching pulse time in normal mode 1 Set delay time T1 or T2...

  • Page 63: Setting Operations Counter

    8 Operation Switching pulse for rapid If you set the raise switching pulse time or lower switching pulse time to return control 1.5 seconds, for example , the next earliest switching pulse occurs in rapid return control mode 1.5 seconds after the previous switching pulse ended.

  • Page 64: Dimming Display

    8 Operation To set the operations counter, proceed as follows: > Configuration > General > Press until the desired pa- rameter is displayed. ð Operations counter. 2. Press to highlight a digit. ð The desired position is highlighted and the value can be changed. 3.

  • Page 65: Function Monitoring" Message For Monitoring Messages <30 V

    8 Operation To set the automatic key lock, proceed as follows: > Configuration > General > Press until the desired pa- rameter is displayed. ð Key lock 2. Press to select On or Off. 3. Press ð Automatic key lock is set. 8.2.7 "Function monitoring"...

  • Page 66: Setting Motor Runtime Monitoring

    8 Operation To set the delay time for the Function monitoring message, proceed as fol- lows: > Configuration > General > Press until the desired pa- rameter is displayed. ð Delay function monitoring 2. Press to increase the value or to reduce it.
  • Page 67 8 Operation Wiring control input/output If you want to monitor the motor runtime, the device and motor-drive unit relay must be connected and parameterized as shown below. Figure 38: Wiring for motor runtime monitoring 1 Motor running control input I/O 3 Motor protective switch tripped GPO output relay (optional) 2 Motor protective switch triggered 4 Motor runtime exceeded GPO out-...

  • Page 68: Activate Manual Mode/Auto Mode

    8 Operation To set the motor runtime, proceed as follows: > Configuration > General > Press until the desired pa- rameter is displayed. ð Motor runtime. 2. Press to highlight the position. ð The desired position is highlighted and the value can be changed. 3.

  • Page 69: Activating Local/Remote

    8 Operation 8.2.10 Activating Local/Remote This parameter can be used to activate the Local or Remote operation modes. This parameter has the same functions as the keys. Parameter Function Local You can operate the device using the control panel. Remote You can operate the device using an external con- trol level.

  • Page 70: Setting The Password Duration

    8 Operation Proceed as follows to set the COM1 password: > Configuration > General > Press until the desired pa- rameter is displayed. ð COM1 password. 2. Enter the current COM1 password. Press to change a charac- ter and to select the next character. 3.
  • Page 71 8 Operation ▪ Primary voltage ▪ Secondary voltage Line drop compensation cannot be performed in NORMset mode. Set the following parameters to operate the device in NORMset mode. Activating/deactivating NORMset You can use this parameter to activate NORMset mode. A manual tap-change operation is required to activate NORMset. This is how the voltage regulator determines the bandwidth required.

  • Page 72: Control Parameters

    8 Operation To set the secondary voltage, proceed as follows: > NORMset > Press until the desired parameter is dis- played. ð Secondary voltage. 2. Press to increase the value or to reduce it. 3. Press ð The secondary voltage is set. Setting desired value 1 With this parameter, you can set the desired value for automatic voltage reg- ulation.
  • Page 73 8 Operation Behavior only with delay time T1 If the measured voltage U is within the set bandwidth , no control actual commands are issued to the motor-drive unit for the tap-change operation. Control commands will also not be issued to the motor-drive unit if the mea- sured voltage returns to the tolerance bandwidth within the set delay time .

  • Page 74: Setting Desired Value 1

    8 Operation delay time T2 starts once delay time T1 is complete. Once delay time T2 is complete, a control impulse is again output to the motor-drive unit for the tap change to return to the tolerance bandwidth. Figure 42: Behavior of the regulation function with delay times T1 and T2 1 + B %: Upper limit 4 Set delay times T1 and T2.

  • Page 75: Selecting A Desired Value

    8 Operation Options for setting the The device provides the following ways of changing the desired voltage desired values value during operation: ▪ Using the control parameters menu item via the operating screen ▪ Using binary inputs ▪ Using control system protocols if a communication card is ready for opera- tion Reference of kV and V for Desired values set in kV refer to the primary voltage of the voltage trans-...

  • Page 76: Bandwidth

    8 Operation 8.4.3 Bandwidth You can use this parameter to set the maximum permissible deviation in measured voltage U . The deviation relates to the activated desired value. The following sections describe how you determine and set the bandwidth required. 8.4.3.1 Determining bandwidth In order to set the correct value, the transformer's step voltage and nominal voltage must be known.

  • Page 77: Setting Delay Time T1

    8 Operation 8.4.3.2 Setting the bandwidth To enter the determined bandwidth, proceed as follows: > Parameter > Control parameter > Press until the de- sired parameter is displayed. 2. Press to highlight the position. ð The desired position is highlighted and the value can be changed. 3.

  • Page 78: Setting Control Response T1

    8 Operation To set the delay time T1, proceed as follows: > Parameter > Control parameter > Press until the de- sired parameter is displayed. 2. Press to highlight the position. ð The desired position is highlighted and the value can be changed. 3.

  • Page 79: Setting Delay Time T2

    8 Operation To set the control response T1, proceed as follows: > Parameter > Control parameter > Press until the de- sired parameter is displayed. 2. Press to set the response you want. 3. Press ð The control response T1 is set. 8.4.6 Setting delay time T2 With this parameter, you can set delay time T2.

  • Page 80: Limit Values

    8 Operation 8.5 Limit values In the Limit values menu item, you can set all the parameters needed for limit value monitoring as relative or absolute values. You can set three limit values: ▪ Undervoltage U< ▪ Overvoltage U> ▪ Overcurrent I> Limit value monitoring is used to reduce damage to the system periphery.
  • Page 81 8 Operation Behavior If the measured voltage U falls below the set limit value , the red actual LED U< lights up . The switching pulses to the motor-drive unit are blocked at the same time provided you have activated the blocking undervoltage U< parameter.
  • Page 82 8 Operation To set the limit value for undervoltage U< as %, proceed as follows: > Control parameter > Limit values > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð U< Undervoltage (%) 2. Press to increase the value or to reduce it.

  • Page 83: Setting Overvoltage Monitoring U

    8 Operation To activate/deactivate the undervoltage blocking, proceed as follows: > Control parameter > Limit values > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð U< blocking. 2. Press for On setting or for Off setting. 3. Press ð Undervoltage blocking is activated/deactivated. Activating/deactivating message for voltages below 30 V You can use this parameter to set whether the Undervoltage message is to be suppressed at a measured value of less than 30 V.
  • Page 84 8 Operation Response to high-speed If the measured voltage U exceeds the set limit value , the red LED U> actual return and associated signaling relay activate. The Overvoltage U> message ap- pears in the display. At the same time, the high-speed return function is acti- vated without delay time T1.

  • Page 85: Setting Overcurrent Monitoring I

    8 Operation Setting overvoltage U> as % The limit value is entered as a relative value (%) of the set desired value. To set the limit value, proceed as follows: > Control parameter > Limit values > Press until the desired parameter is displayed.

  • Page 86: Set Undercurrent Monitoring I

    8 Operation Setting overcurrent I> as % To set the limit value I> overcurrent for overcurrent blocking, proceed as fol- lows: > Control parameter > Limit values > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Overcurrent I> 2. Press to increase the value or to reduce it.

  • Page 87: Activate/Deactivate Active Power Monitoring

    8 Operation Activating/deactivating I< undercurrent blocking To activate/deactivate undercurrent monitoring, proceed as follows: > Control parameter > Limit values > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Blocking undercurrent I>. 2. Press to activate (ON)/deactivate (OFF) undercurrent block- ing. 3.
  • Page 88 8 Operation To define the lower tap position blocking limit, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Continue > Continue > Tap po- sition > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Lowest tap position 2. Press to highlight a digit. ð...

  • Page 89: Compensation

    8 Operation To set the tap position blocking mode, proceed as follows: ü Press to select manual mode. ü Press to change back manually into the defined tap position limits. > Configuration > Continue > Continue > Tap po- sition > Press until the desired parameter is displayed.
  • Page 90 8 Operation Figure 52: Phasor diagram You can calculate the ohmic and inductive voltage drop using the following formulas. This voltage drop calculation relates to the relativized voltage on the secondary side of the voltage transformer. Formula for calculating the ohmic voltage drop: Formula for calculating the inductive voltage drop: Voltage drop in V due to ohmic line resistance Voltage drop in V due to inductive line resistance...
  • Page 91 8 Operation Selecting the line drop compensation To select the line drop compensation, proceed as follows: ► > Control parameter > Compensation method. ð Compensation method. ð Press until the LDC option is displayed. 1. Press 2. The line drop compensation is selected. The following sections describe how you can set the parameters for the ohmic and inductive voltage drop.
  • Page 92 8 Operation To set the inductive voltage drop Ux, proceed as follows: ü Select the LDC compensation method. > Parameter > Compensation > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Ux line drop compensation. 2. Press to highlight the position. ð...
  • Page 93 8 Operation Sample calculation: U = 100.1 V, U = 100.0 V, I = 5 A k = 200 A/5 A, Load I = 100 A Produces a voltage increase ∆U of 0.2% The following sections describe how you can set the parameters you need for Z compensation. Select Z compensation To select the line drop compensation, proceed as follows: ►...

  • Page 94: Transformer Data

    8 Operation If you do not want to use a limit value, you have to set the value 0.0 %. To set the limit value for the current-dependent voltage increase, proceed as follows: ü Select Z compensation. ü Set the "Z compensation" parameter >...

  • Page 95: Setting The Primary Transformer Voltage

    8 Operation Parameter set Measured value display Primary Secondary Primary cur- Trans- Voltage (main Current (main Current (info voltage voltage rent former con- screen) screen) screen) nection Primary voltage Secondary current [kV] Primary voltage Primary current Secondary current [kV] Table 15: Influence of transformer data on measured value display 8.7.1 Setting the primary transformer voltage This parameter can be used to set the primary transformer voltage in kV.

  • Page 96: Setting Primary Transformer Current

    8 Operation 4. Press ð The secondary transformer voltage is set. 8.7.3 Setting primary transformer current This parameter can be used to set the primary transformer current. ▪ When you are setting the primary transformer current, the measured value is displayed in the main screen. ▪...

  • Page 97: Setting The Phase Difference For The Current Transformer/Voltage Transformer

    8 Operation If you select the "Unknown" option, the percentage of current (with reference to the current transformer connection used) is displayed in the info screen. ▪ 1 A ▪ 5 A Proceed as follows to set the current-transformer connection: >...
  • Page 98 8 Operation Circuit A: 1-phase measurement in 1-phase grid TAPCON® 230 Figure 57: Phase difference 0 1PH ▪ The voltage transformer VT is connected to the outer conductor and neu- tral conductor. ▪ The current transformer CT is looped into the outer conductor. ▪...
  • Page 99 8 Operation Circuit C: TAPCON® 230 Figure 59: Phase difference 0 3PH ▪ The voltage transformer VT is connected to the outer conductors L1 and ▪ The current transformer CT1 is looped into the outer conductor L1 and CT2 into the outer conductor L2. ▪...
  • Page 100 8 Operation Circuit E TAPCON® 230 Figure 61: Phase difference 30 3PH ▪ The voltage transformer VT is connected to the outer conductors L1 and ▪ The current transformer CT is looped into the outer conductor L2. ▪ The current I is ahead of voltage U by 30°.

  • Page 101: Parallel Operation

    8 Operation To set the phase difference for the transformer circuit, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Transformer data > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Transformer circuit. 2. Press to select the required phase difference. 3. Press ð...

  • Page 102: Assigning Can Bus Address

    8 Operation 8.8.1 Assigning CAN bus address You can use this parameter to assign a CAN bus address to the device. So that all devices can communicate using the CAN bus, each device requires a unique identifier. If the value is set to 0, then no communication takes place. To enter the CAN bus address, proceed as follows: >...
  • Page 103 8 Operation To set the circulating reactive current parallel operation method, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Parallel operation > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Parallel operation method 2. Press until circulating reactive current appears in the dis- play.
  • Page 104 8 Operation All devices operating in parallel are blocked. Depending on the set delay time for the parallel operation error message, the signaling relay Parallel op- eration error is activated. To set the blocking limit for the maximum permitted circulating reactive cur- rent, proceed as follows: >...
  • Page 105 8 Operation To set the tap synchronization method, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Parallel operation > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Parallel operation method. 2. Press until the desired parameter is displayed. 3. Press ð The tap synchronization method is set. 8.8.2.2.1 Setting the follower tapping direction With this parameter, you can set how the follower behaves in the event of a raise or lower tap change.

  • Page 106: Assigning A Parallel Operation Group

    8 Operation To select the tapping direction, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Parallel operation > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Follower tapping direction. 2. Press to select the required tapping direction. 3. Press ð The tapping direction is selected. 8.8.2.2.2 Setting the master/follower circulating reactive current blocking limit This monitoring function is available in the "Master/follower tap synchroniza- tion"...

  • Page 107: Activating/Deactivating Blocking In Simplex Mode

    8 Operation To assign the device to a parallel operation group, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Parallel operation > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Parallel operation group. 2. Press until the desired setting is displayed. 3. Press ð...

  • Page 108: Configuring The Maximum Permitted Tap Difference

    8 Operation 8.8.6 Configuring the maximum permitted tap difference With this parameter, you can configure on the follower the maximum permit- ted tap difference between the follower and master. In the tap synchronization parallel operation method, the tap positions of all transformers connected in parallel must be identical.

  • Page 109: Activating/Deactivating Parallel Operation

    8 Operation 8.8.8 Activating/deactivating parallel operation This parameter can be used to activate or deactivate parallel operation. When activating parallel operation, make sure you have configured the fol- lowing parameters: ▪ CAN bus address ▪ Assigning a parallel operation group To deactivate parallel operation, proceed as follows: >...

  • Page 110: Analog Tap Position Capture

    8 Operation To select the digital tap position capture, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Continue > Continue > Tap po- sition ð Tap pos. capture 2. Press to set the desired option (Binary/BCD/Gray). 3. Press ð The digital tap position capture is set. No further settings are necessary.
  • Page 111 8 Operation 8.9.2.1 Setting lower limit value These parameters can be used to set the lower value for the tap position. To do this, you must set the lower value of the signal range and the linked lowest tap position. You can undertake the settings for each input on the analog input card.
  • Page 112 8 Operation To set the lowest tap position, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Continue > Continue > Tap po- sition > Press until the desired parameter is displayed. ð Lowest tap position 2. Press to increase the value or to reduce it.

  • Page 113: Setting The Desired Voltage Level Remotely

    8 Operation Setting upper value of input signal To configure the analog input, an absolute value must be assigned to the up- per value of the applied signal. To set the highest tap position, proceed as follows: > Configuration > Continue >...

  • Page 114: Setting Lower Limit Value For The Desired Value

    8 Operation 3. Press ð Setting the desired voltage level remotely has been activated/deactivated. 8.10.2 Setting lower limit value for the desired value To configure the analog input, state the analog value for the minimum de- sired value. If you are using a desired value transmitter with a resistor contact series, se- lect 20%.

  • Page 115: Setting Upper Limit Value For The Desired Value

    8 Operation 3. Press ð The minimum desired value is set. 8.10.3 Setting upper limit value for the desired value To configure the analog input, state the analog value for the maximum de- sired value. If you are using a desired value transmitter with a resistor contact series, se- lect 100%.

  • Page 116: Configurable Inputs And Outputs

    8 Operation 8.11 Configurable inputs and outputs You can individually configure the digital inputs (GPI ) and outputs (GPO ). The following digital inputs and outputs are available: ▪ 8 digital inputs (GPI1...8) ▪ 7 digital outputs (GPO1...7) 8.11.1 Linking inputs with functions You can activate the inputs as follows : ▪...
  • Page 117 8 Operation ParGroup1 Assign parallel operation group 1 ParGroup2 Assign parallel operation group 2 Blk U raise Block tap-change operations (raise). Blk U low. Block tap-change operations (lower). P: Par. on Activate parallel operation. P: S. mode Deactivate parallel operation (indepen- dent).

  • Page 118: Linking Outputs With Functions

    8 Operation Press GPI5 – X4:17 GPI6 – X4:18 GPI7 – X6:1 GPI8 – X6:2 Table 28: Configurable GPIs Also refer to 2 Messages [► 135] 8.11.2 Linking outputs with functions You can assign one of the following functions to the digital outputs (GPO 1...7): Function Description No function selected Master Assign master Follower...
  • Page 119 8 Operation GPI 3 Message: GPI 3 active GPI 4 Message: GPI 4 active GPI 5 Message: GPI 5 active GPI 6 Message: GPI 6 active GPI 7 Message: GPI 7 active GPI 8 Message: GPI 8 active Event Message : Event active BCD +/- Tap position in BCD code, prefix.

  • Page 120: Led Selection

    You can use labeling strips to label the LED. Depending on your device configuration, the following parameters can be used by MR for special functions. In this case, these parameters are pre-as- signed. You may not be able to view or freely assign these parameters.
  • Page 121 8 Operation Functions avail- Function description able Desired value 3 Desired value 3 activated Function monitor- Function monitoring message active Remote Remote mode activated Local Local mode activated Auto Auto mode activated Manual Manual mode activated Event Event active Table 31: Functions available for LEDs Assigning function To assign a function to an LED, proceed as follows: >...

  • Page 122: Information About Device

    8 Operation 8.13 Information about device 8.13.1 Displaying info screen The info screen displays the following information: Figure 68: Info screen 1 Type designation 4 Additional cards 2 Software version 5 RAM memory 3 Serial number To display the info screen, proceed as follows: ►...

  • Page 123: Display Calculated Values

    8 Operation The following measured values can be displayed: Figure 69: Measured values 1 Voltage U in V or kV 4 Measurement performance PMeas in % or MW 2 Current I in A or kA 5 Frequency f in Hz 3 Phase angle from U to I in degrees To display the measured values, proceed as follows: ►...

  • Page 124: Carrying Out Led Test

    8 Operation To display the calculated values, proceed as follows: ► > Info > Press until the desired display appears. ð Calculated values 8.13.4 Carrying out LED test You can check whether the LEDs are functioning properly. To do this, press the relevant function key to illuminate an LED: LED no.

  • Page 125: Displaying Status Of The Pio Card

    8 Operation Digital inputs The status of the optocoupler inputs is shown in the "MIO card digital inputs" display. As soon as a continuous signal is present at the input, status 1 is displayed. 0 indicates no signal at the input. Proceed as follows to display the status: ►...

  • Page 126: Displaying Parallel Operation

    8 Operation Digital outputs The statuses of the relays are shown in this display. As soon as a relay has activated, status 1 is displayed. If status 0 is displayed, the relay hasn't acti- vated. To display the "PIO card digital outputs" screen, proceed as follows: ►...

  • Page 127: Displaying Data On Can Bus

    8 Operation 8.13.8 Displaying data on CAN bus The CAN bus data of the connected devices is shown in this display. Figure 71: CAN bus data 1 CAN bus address of device 4 Reactive current in % 2 Actual voltage (U ) in V 5 Tap position 3 Active current in %...

  • Page 128: Resetting Parameters

    8 Operation 3 Maximum measured power factor 7 Minimum measured current I cos φ 4 Maximum on-load tap-changer tap 8 Minimum measured voltage U position To display data stored in the peak memory, proceed as follows: ► > Info > Press until the desired display appears.

  • Page 129: Displaying Memory Overview

    8 Operation 8.13.11 Displaying memory overview The memory overview can be used to display various database entries with the relevant number of data records. The information is not relevant for oper- ation. It is only needed for service checks. The following information is dis- played: ▪...

  • Page 130: Fault Elimination

    9 Fault elimination 9 Fault elimination This chapter describes how to rectify simple operating faults. 9.1 No regulation in AUTO mode Characteristics/detail Cause Remedy Device control commands have LOCAL/REMOTE switch in motor- Check operating mode. Correct if necessary. no effect. drive unit switched to LOCAL.

  • Page 131: Man-Machine Interface

    9 Fault elimination 9.3 Man-machine interface Characteristics/detail Cause Remedy Keys REMOTE operating mode active Press to activate LOCAL mode. ▪ MANUAL/AUTO operating and LED in key illuminated. mode cannot be changed Keys Parameter error Reset parameters to factory settings. ▪ LEDs in keys not illuminated.

  • Page 132: Parallel Operation Faults

    9 Fault elimination Characteristics/detail Cause Remedy Measured current Transmission ratio not correctly Correct parameterization. parameterized. ▪ Measured value too high. Incorrect input connected. Remove short-circuiting jumper. ▪ Measured value too low. Phase angle Fault in external transformer cir- Check transformer circuit. cuit.

  • Page 133: Customized Gpis/Gpos

    9 Fault elimination Characteristics/detail Cause Remedy Step display incorrect. Interference. Shield the line. ▪ Display fluctuates. Increase distance from source of interference. Lay interference lines separately. Route signal in separate lines (filter, shielded lines). No step display. No measurement signal. Connect signal as shown in connection dia- gram.

  • Page 134: Other Faults

    9 Fault elimination Characteristics/detail Cause Remedy Relays chatter Supply voltage too low Check the supply voltage High EMC load Use shielded cables or external filters Poor grounding Check protective ground Table 42: General faults 9.9 Other faults If you cannot resolve a problem, please contact Maschinenfabrik Rein- hausen.

  • Page 135: Messages

    10 Messages 10 Messages Event (yellow/ Event message Remark red) Undervoltage Message is displayed in the event of undervoltage. Set the Undervoltage U< [►Section , Page 80] parameter. Overvoltage Message is displayed in the event of overvoltage. Set the Overvoltage U> [►Section , Page 83] parameter. Overcurrent Message is displayed in the event of overcurrent.
  • Page 136 10 Messages Event (yellow/ Event message Remark red) Parallel operation error: Tap dif- Message is displayed on master if a follower still has the ference to follower same tap position as the master after the set delay time. Set delay time T1. [►Section 8.4.4, Page 77] parameter. Parallel operation error: Permitted Message is displayed on follower if a follower is still not tap difference to master ex-...

  • Page 137: Disposal

    11 Disposal 11 Disposal Observe the national requirements applicable in the country of use. ® Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH 2019 3550953/02 EN TAPCON 230 pro...

  • Page 138: Overview Of Parameters

    12 Overview of parameters 12 Overview of parameters This section contains an overview of the relevant menus and parameters. The availability of individual parameters varies depending on your device function. Parameter Setting range Factory setting Current setting NORMset Normset activation On/Off Desired value 1 49 to 140 V...
  • Page 139 12 Overview of parameters Parameter Setting range Factory setting Current setting Z comp. limit value 0...15 % 0.0 % Configuration > Transformer data Primary voltage 0...9999 kV 0 kV Secondary voltage 57 to 123 V 100.0 V Primary current 0...10000 A 0 a Current transformer connection Unknown; 1 A; 5 A Unknown Transformer circuit See [►Section 8.7.5,...
  • Page 140 12 Overview of parameters Parameter Setting range Factory setting Current setting Circulating reactive current block- 0.5...40 % 20.0 % Master/follower current blocking Blocking/Off Blocking Parallel error delay 1...999 s 10 s Follower tapping direction Standard/Swapped Standard Max. tap difference 1...4 Follower tapping without U On/Off meas Configuration >...
  • Page 141 12 Overview of parameters Parameter Setting range Factory setting Current setting Lower tap position blocking -128...128 Upper tap position blocking -128...128 Tap position limits blocking be- Off; Directional; Non-direc- havior tional Configuration > Set desired voltage level remotely. Set desired voltage level re- Off;...

  • Page 142: Technical Data

    13 Technical data 13 Technical data 13.1 Display elements Display LCD, monochrome, graphics-capable 128 x 128 pixels LEDs 15 LEDs for operation display and mes- sages of which 4 LEDs are freely pro- grammable (2x yellow, 1x yellow/green, 1x yellow/red) Table 45: Display elements 13.2 Electrical data Permissible voltage range...
  • Page 143 13 Technical data Figure 75: Front view and side view Figure 76: View from above with installed door ® Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH 2019 3550953/02 EN TAPCON 230 pro...

  • Page 144: Ambient Conditions

    13 Technical data Figure 77: View from below without door 13.4 Ambient conditions Operating temperature -25°C...+70°C Storage temperature -40°C...+85°C Table 48: Ambient conditions 13.5 Electrical safety IEC 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical mea- surement and control and regulation IEC 61010-2-030 equipment and laboratory instruments IEC 61010-2-201 ▪...

  • Page 145: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    13 Technical data 13.6 Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharges (ESD) 8 kV/15 kV IEC 61000-4-3 Electromagnetic fields (HF) 20 V/m 80...3000 MHz IEC 61000-4-4 Fast transients (burst) 6.5 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge transient immunity 2 kV (outer conductor/outer conductor), 4 kV (outer conductor/ground) IEC 61000-4-6 HF interference immunity (lines) 10 V, 150 kHz...80 MHz IEC 61000-4-8...

  • Page 146: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Electromagnetic compatibility Light-emitting diode General Purpose Input Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH General Purpose Output Raise/lower Line drop compensation ® TAPCON 230 pro 3550953/02 EN Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH 2019...

  • Page 147: List Of Key Words

    List of key words List of key words Analog input Delay time T1  77  116 Calibrating  49 Delay time T2  79 Analog value [%] Tap pos. max Activating  79  112 Deactivating  79 Highest tap position  112 Analog value [%] Tap pos. min Desired value  72 highest tap position blocking limit...
  • Page 148 List of key words Operating controls  20 R&X compensation  89 U< blocking  82 Operating mode Raise/Lower pulse duration  61 U<delay  82 Auto mode  18 Rectifying faults  130 Undercurrent I<  86 Local mode  18 Regulator ID  60 undervoltage  81 Manual mode  18 Reset parameters  128...
  • Page 150 Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH Falkensteinstrasse 8 93059 Regensburg +49 (0)941 4090-0 +49(0)941 4090-7001 sales@reinhausen.com www.reinhausen.com ® 3550953/02 EN - TAPCON 230 pro - - 08/19 - Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH 2019 THE POWER BEHIND POWER.

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