Table of contents KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Functional principle Extras window ........39 of the controller ........8 Notes on troubleshooting .... 42 Control and display panel ..... 11 System and safety Setting range of the device maintenance ......43 configurable parameters: ....14 Technical data ........
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Introduction Dear customer Thank you for choosing a KBR product. To familiarize yourself with operation and configuration of the device, we recommend that you read this manual carefully. This will enable you to make use of the entire range of functions that this high-quality product offers.
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Introduction KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO These operating instructions contain notes that must be observed for your personal safety and to avoid damage to equipment. These instructions are identifi ed by a warning sign or information symbol, depending on the degree of hazard they represent.
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Introduction Safety notes In order to prevent operating errors, handling of the device has been kept as simple as possible. This will enable you to use the device very quickly. In your own interests, however, we recommend you read the following safety instruc- tions carefully.
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Introduction KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Product liability You have purchased a high-quality product. We only use components of the highest quality and maximum reliability. Each device is subjected to long-term testing before it is delivered. For details on product liability, please refer to our general terms and conditions for electronic equipment.
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Functional principle Functional principle of the controller The multicomp F144-1V1C6DO6RO-3 hybrid controller has 12 outputs to control capacitive compensation stages. Outputs 1 to 6 are designed to control thyristor modules (by optocoupler outputs) and outputs 7 to 12 to control capacitor contactors (by floating relay contacts).
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Functional principle KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO After an adaption time of 60 seconds, the thyristor stages are switched by contactor stages of the same size. This guarantees that the fast control charac- teristics can be kept. The integrated temperature measurement input monitors the temperature in...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Functional principle CAUTION! The discharge times are automatically predefi ned, in the capacitor contactor stage, for the following programmed stage powers. However, these must be checked and corrected if they diff er from the capacitor specifi cations.
Control and display panel KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Control and display panel multicomp F144-MS-1V1C1TI6DO6RO-3 Operating elements: 1 LCD displaying the current status and user prompts 2 Number of possible controller output lines 3 Two sensor buttons for parameter configuration 4 Two sensor buttons for menu selection...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Control and display panel Default controller settings after reset: Consumption target cos phi: 0.95 inductive Recovery target cos phi: 1.00 (cannot be changed) Alarm cos phi: 0.92 inductive Main transformer current: Primary current 1000 A ...
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Control and display panel KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Temperature measurement: Output 12 as stage or fan: Fan output Fan switch-on temperature: > 28 °C Fan switch-off temperature: < 23 °C System switch-off temperature: > 48°C ...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Control and display panel Setting range of the configurable parameters: Stage state: Stage switching mode Automatic, Manual off, Manual on Commissioning: Password 4 digits, numerical, no password = 9999 (meaning all functions are accessible) Primary current...
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Control and display panel KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Error message dialog: Missing measuring voltage The setting Message or Missing stage power Alarm relay or Message and PFC too small Alarm relay or Off THD too high is identical for all errors!
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Installation and electrical connection Installation and electrical connection of the system General, very important information Tighten all screws and connections. Failure to do so will void the warranty. Install and operate the device in accordance with the applicable VDE regula- ...
Installation and electrical connection KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Current transformer connection and measuring voltage If possible, mount the transformer in the phase that corresponds to L1 of the compensation system (determine by means of voltage measurement). All ca- pacitor and consumer currents must be determined. In case of an unbalanced phase load (in small companies), install the transformer in the phase with the highest load.
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Installation and electrical connection Connection measuring voltage PH-N Rev. 1.00...
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Installation and electrical connection KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Connection measuring voltage PH-PH Rev. 1.00...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Commissioning the system General notes on commissioning The controller is confi gured as a compensation system component (see con- nection diagram) by default. The following settings need to be confi gured or checked: Target cos phi according to the energy supplier's specifi cations.
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO In the Commissioning programming menu, the phase allocation can be changed using the functions Rot. field U and Rot. field I (provided that there is no generator in operation at the time). The first switching operation may take up to 180 seconds. The stages are switched in set intervals until compensation occurs.
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Navigation and device displays Navigation and device displays Init First time commissioning Initialisation Commissioning Start menu Stage state Service additional main menus Inst. Cosphi next next next Stage state Start menu Auto / Off / On...
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Navigation and device displays KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Start menu Switching performance Error message menu Extras next next next Language Extras Switching performance Switching performance Error message menu Display language Hysteresis No measuring Temperature Attenuation U ( selection ) voltage...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Displays of the main menus Device displays of the main menus Different main menus and submenus can be used for current displays and controller configuration. Initialization menu – no input possible multicomp 12 Hy Initialization Start menu window – display current values cos...
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Displays of the main menus KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Service window – display and deletion options Service next Commissioning window – operating parameter entry Commissioning next Switching performance window – influencing switching performance Switch. perform. next Error message menu – editing the error message dialog Message menu next ...
This menu is used for initial startup of the controller, where all necessary set- tings can be made. If you wish to use a controller that is already integrated into a KBR compensa- tion system by default, only the parameters of the current transformer need to be confi gured.
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Description of the display window KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Password protection: A password (a 4-digit numerical code, e.g. 4321) can be used to protect a sys- tem against unauthorized access to the configured parameters. If the password should get lost, the controller can be unlocked with the master password 1976.
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Description of the display window Setting the discharge time: Checking or, if necessary, changing the discharge time of the capacitor stages is a very important menu item. Please make sure that the correct value is set,...
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Description of the display window KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO The learning mode is activated by pressing . Change to Yes by pressing and then to confi rm. The auto confi guration then automatically sets the stage powers and discharge times, but these values need to be checked once the learning process has been completed to ensure that they are correct.
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Description of the display window Start menu window: cos 0.71 IND AAAA This is displayed after the initialization window if the stage power has already been programmed. Here, the current total controller state and the currently measured CosPhi are measured.
Description of the display window KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO The missing compensation power is displayed up to a maximum value of 9999.9 kvar. If the value exceeds this limit, 9999.9 kvar is displayed Power frequency in Hz THD (Harm. U total) in %, decisive for setting the THD limit (Extras menu, THD limit submenu) Current temperature reading (if temperature measurement is activated;...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Description of the display window Service window: Service next Press to select submenus. The number of connections of each individual capacitor stage is displayed in the submenus of this window. You can delete the accumulated operating cycles for all stages by selecting Delete operating cycles.
Description of the display window KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Commissioning window: Commissioning next Press to select submenus. A step-by-step description of the setup process is given in the submenus of this window. For systems which are already running, the parameters configured during setup can be read out here.
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Description of the display window CAUTION! Changing the main current transformer parameters or voltage transformer values subsequently can directly infl uence the capacitor stages for which the stage power was determined using the auto confi guration mode. This ensures that the stage power is adequately adjusted in case of a subsequent correction of the transformer parameters.
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Description of the display window KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO The same applies for deactivation in case of overcompensation. If the stage power limit is set lower than the value of the largest existing stage, but larger than "0", the controller automatically uses the largest capacitor stage available.
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Description of the display window Switching performance window: Switch. perform. next Press to select submenus. The default switching performance settings (default settings) are displayed in the submenus of this window. These settings apply to most compensation systems.
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Description of the display window KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Switching interval (default setting for thyristor stages 50 msec, setting range 50 to 9999 msec, for contactor stages 8 sec, setting range 0 to 10 sec). This val- ue defi nes the time the controller is idle between two switching operations.
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Description of the display window Error message window: Message menu next Press to select submenus. The possible messages and the display configuration are displayed in the sub- menus of this window. The following error messages can be configured:...
Description of the display window KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Extras window Extras next Press to select submenus. Other possible settings are displayed in the submenus of this window: If a submenu is selected (by pressing ), the settings can be changed by...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Description of the display window Sampling rate: The power frequency tracing settings are displayed in this submenu. If the setting is "Auto", the sampling rate is tracked automatically in a range from 40 to 70 Hz. Alternatively, a fi xed sampling rate of 50 Hz or 60 Hz can be set.
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In this submenu, the bus protocol of the device can be set. to KBR eBus or Modbus RTU. The KBR eBus setting is used for testing purposes. If Modbus RTU is selected, you can set the transmission parameters here. The...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Troubleshooting Notes on troubleshooting Undercompensation, not enough stages are switched on: Check controller for error messages If the target cos φ is set to 0.8 capacitive, the capacitors need to start being switched on. If the system is not over-dimen- sioned, almost all stages need to be switched on.
Maintenance, security KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO System and safety device maintenance In order to ensure that your system functions properly and has a long service life, perform the following checks after commissioning and then on an annu- al basis. Check and re-tighten all connections. Screw connections may become loose ...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Technical data 11.1 Measuring and display values Voltage RMS value of a Phase - 0 or phase - phase, depending on measuring interval configuration Units [V; kV;] display is switched automatically Display range 0.00 kV to 99.9 kV Measuring range 30 - 690 VAC (max.
Technical data KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO 11.8 Electrical connection Connection elements Plug-in terminals Permissible cross-section 2.5 mm of the connection lines Measurement Fuse protection max. 6 A voltage inputs Measuring Fuse protection NONE!!! Always short-circuit current trans- current input former terminals k and l before opening the...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Technical data 11.9 Mechanical data Switchboard Housing dimensions 144 x 144 x 60 mm (H x W x D), installation Installation cut-out 138 x 138 mm Weight Approx. 650g 11.10 Standards and miscellaneous Ambient con- Standards...
Technical data KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Selection of cables and fuses C power (400 V) Q Current consumption Supply cable Fuse (slow-blow) (kvar) I (A) per phase Cu (mm²) 3 x I (A) 0.72 1.44 2.16 2.88 3.60 4.32 5.76 7.20...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Data point description for the Modbus protocol multicomp F144-3 13.1 Modbus commands supported 13.2 Data formats 13.3 Interface parameters 13.4 Device settings 13.5 Data points 13.6 Device information Rev. 1.00...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO 13.1 Modbus commands supported 0x04 Read input registers 0x2B Read device identification The multicomp F144-3 does not support broadcast commands. All Modbus commands described are device-specific commands. 13.2 Data formats (unsigned) short: 0x1234 Address Contents 0x12...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Example 1: -12.5 decimal = 0xC1480000 hex M: 24 bit-mantissa E: Exponent with offset of 127 S: Sign for mantissa (S=1 neg.; S=0 pos.) Address Format SEEEEEEE EMMMMMMM MMMMMMMM MMMMMMMM Binary 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO 13.3 Interface parameters Baud rate (baud) Parity Data bits Stop bits 4800,9600,19200, even, odd, none 2 for parity none 38400 otherwise 1 The maximum data length of a Modbus transmission is 256 bytes. This results in a user data length of 253 bytes.
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Address Words Description Value Format 0xD020 Byte sequence for float on the Modbus unsigned (1=as defined // 0=reversed) long 0xD022 Frequency correction (0=Auto // 1=50 unsigned Hz // 2=60 Hz) long 0xD024 Stage monitoring (0=No) unsigned...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Address Words Description Value Format 0xD04E Thyristor switching interval [ms] 50-9999 unsigned long 0xD050 max. switching capacity per pulse 0-9999 unsigned long 0xD052 Attenuation coefficient for voltage unsigned long 0xD054 Attenuation coefficient for current unsigned long...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Address Words Description Value Format 0xD07E Stage parameters 0xD080 Base index for the following stage 0 (= stage 1) unsigned parameters long (addresses 0xD080 to 0xD08E) 0xD082 Mode 0 = Off // 1 = unsigned Auto 2 = On...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Address Words Description Value Format 0xD0C0 Base index for the following stage 4 (= stage 5) unsigned parameters long (addresses 0xD0C0 to 0xD0CE) 0xD0CE unsigned long 0xD0D0 Base index for the following stage 5 (= stage 6)
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Address Words Description Value Format 0xD11E unsigned long 0xD120 Base index for the following stage 10 (= stage 11) unsigned parameters long (addresses 0xD120 to 0xD12E) 0xD12E unsigned long 0xD130 Base index for the following stage...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO 13.5 Data points Address Words Description Units Format 0x0002 Voltage float 0x0004 Current float 0x0006 Network frequency float 0x0008 Current CosPhi float 0x000a Active power float 0x000c Fundamental reactive power float 0x000e No compensation power float...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Messages: Bit 00 set: No stage power (display) Bit 01 set: System temperature switch-off Bit 02 set: No measuring current Bit 03 set: No measuring voltage Bit 04 set: Light load operation Bit 05 set: Voltage harmonics limit reached...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Example Modbus RTU Request: 01 04 00 1F 00 32 40 19 where Device address Command 00 01 Read voltage from register 0x0002 (in accordance with Modbus definition, the required address must be set to -1 in the request...
KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO xx xx xx xx Voltage 13 harmonic xx % xx xx xx xx Maximum missing compensation power xx var xx xx xx xx Relay states (12 bit: bit 0 = stage 1 - bit 11 =...
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KBR multicomp F144-3 6DO/6RO Device address Command MEI type (see Modbus definition) "Basic identification" (see Modbus definition) "Conformity level" (see Modbus definition) No further information follows (no additional telex required) Next object ID Number of objects Object ID 00 Text length of ID 00 4B 42 52 20 47 6D 62 "KBR GmbH"...
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