Measuring voltage connection Ph-N..................18 Measuring voltage connection Ph-Ph .................19 KBR Kompensationsanlagenbau GmbH does not accept any liability for any loss or damage resulting from printing errors in or changes to this manual. In addition, KBR Kompensationsanlagenbau GmbH does not accept any liability for any loss or damage caused by defective devices or devices manipulated by the user.
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Table of contents Commissioning the System .....................20 General notes on commissioning ..................20 Navigation and Device Displays .....................22 Device displays of the main menus ..................24 Description of the individual display windows ..............26 9.1. Initialization window: .........................26 Commissioning window if no stage power is programmed........26 Start menu window ........................29 Stage state window: ........................31 Service window: ...........................32...
Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing this KBR quality product. To become familiar with the operation and programming of the device and to use the full range of functions of this high-quality product at all times, you should read this user manual carefully.
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Introduction Safety keys This manual contains instructions that you must follow for your personal safety and to avoid material damage. These instructions are identified by a warning sign or information symbol, depending on the degree of hazard they warn about. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE „Warning“...
Introduction Safety notes In order to prevent operating errors, device operation is kept as simple as possible. This will enable you to start your device up quickly. It is in your own interest to read the following safety instructions carefully. The applicable DIN/VDE regulations must be observed for installation! Power supply connection, setup and operation of the device must be performed by qualified personnel only.
Each device undergoes a long-term test before delivery. With regard to product liability, please see our general terms and conditions for electron- ic devices, which you can read at www.kbr.de. The warranty on device characteristics only applies if the device is operated in accor-...
Functional principle Functional Principle of the Controller The controller's microprocessor records the mains voltage and current consumption of the entire plant by measuring transformer inputs (A/D converter) and, on the basis of this, calculates the active and reactive power ratio of the mains. The controller operates in four quadrants.
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Functional principle The settings are saved on an EEPROM so that they are not lost in the event of a power failure. The measuring cycle of the controller used to record the necessary network parameters takes approx. 20 ms. NOTE Limit for overvoltage switch-off = measuring voltage + 10% (taking the measuring volt- age ratio into account).
Control and display panel Control and Display Panel multicomp F144-3 thyro 6-stage multicomp F144-3 thyro 12-stage 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 V2.01...
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Control and display panel General notes on operating the sensor buttons: button Start configuration and reset input button Change values during configuration button Navigate through submenus X butto Navigate through main menus and save button during configuration Button combinations: buttons Delete accumulated values and reset the system Default controller settings after reset: Consumption target cos phi: 0.95 inductive...
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Control and display panel Harmonics monitoring: Activated by set limit Limit THD: Stage power: Not set Max. stage power per switching cycle 0 kVar Stage power monitored: Deactivated Discharge time: 20 ms Password: No password (9999, meaning all functions are accessible) Language display: English Contrast setting:...
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Control and display panel The controls in the compensation systems are preset. The following parameters need to be checked or set: Target cos phi in accordance with the electricity supplier regulations (for kVA tariff cos phi = 1) Primary current and secondary current in accordance with input current transformer. Voltage transformer ratio, if required NOTE Upon delivery, the bus protocol is set to:...
Setting ranges 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 1 A to 999999 A Secondary current 1 and 5 A Consumption target cosφ...
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Setting ranges Error message dialog: No measuring voltage The settings Message or No stage power Alarm relay or Message and Facility too small Alarm relay or Off THD too high is identical for all errors! Operating cycle limit exceeded No measuring current Light load Temperature switch-off Extras:...
Installation and electrical connection of the system 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 regulations (in particular VDE 0100) and the electricity supplier's regulations.
Installation and electrical connection of the system Standard connection diagram NOTE When connecting the phase (L1) to terminal 1 and the neutral conductor (N) to terminal 2 (Ph-N 100V – 240V+/-10 % 50Hz/ 60 Hz/DC) the safety device and the disconnector in the supply line to terminal 2 (N) are not required.
Commissioning Commissioning the System General notes on commissioning Compensation unit with controller The controller is configured as a compensation system component (see connection dia- gram) by default. The following settings need to be configured or checked: Target cos phi according to electricity supplier specifications. Primary and secondary current in the main circuit according to the transformer fitted.
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Commissioning If a capacitive value is displayed, or if the "G" symbol is flashing, the phase allocation of the current and voltage measurement is incorrect. 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).
Navigation and device displays Navigation and Device Displays Init Initialisation additional Start menu Stage state Service Commissioning main menus Inst. Cosphi next next next Stage state Start menu Auto / Off / On Service Commissioning Commissioning Measurement Stage 01 Stage 01 Enter password Stage 01 voltage...
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Navigation and device displays Start menu Extras Switching performance Error message menu next next next Language Extras Switching performance Switching performance Error message menu Hysteresis Display language Temperature meas. Attenuation U No meas. voltage connection (selection) on / off Extras Extras Switching performance Switching performance...
Displays of the main menus Device displays of the main menus The following main menus and submenus can be used for current displays and controller configuration: Initialization window – no input possible multicomp F144-3 thyro 6-stage or 12-stage multicomp 06 Th Initialization multicomp 12 Th Initialization...
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Displays of the main menus Service window – display and deletion options Service next Commissioning window – entry of operating parameters 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 settings can be made. If a controller already integrated into a KBR compensation unit by default should be used, only the parameters of the current transformer have to be configured.
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Description of the display window Password protection (parameter protection): A password (a 4-digit numerical code, e.g. 4321) can be used to protect a system 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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Description of the display window NOTE A voltage transformer must be used here with no phase shift between current and volt- age, as the device is not able to compensate this. Setting the discharge time: Checking or, if necessary, changing the discharge time of the capacitor stages is a very important menu item.
Description of the display window System function test: A function test should be performed after all values have been programmed step by step, by disconnecting the controller from the power supply for a few seconds. The controller should start automatically after it is reconnected to the power supply. If the cosφ...
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Description of the display window NOTE It is similar for the alarm relay or fan relay status display. Explanation: the error message is active, the relay is open (there is an error) the error message is not active, the relay is closed (there is no error) the fan relay is active (the relay is closed, the fan turn-on threshold was or is exceeded or the run-ontime has not elapsed yet) the fan relay is not active (the relay is open, the fan turn-on threshold is not...
Description of the display window Stage state window: Stage state next Press to select submenus. The submenus in this window display whether or not the capacitor stages connected are working in automatic mode, or if they are switched on or off permanently. The individual capacitor stages can be selected by pressing You can change the stage state from Auto (Automatic) to Off (switched off perma- nently) or On (switched on permanently) by pressing...
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 sub- menus of this window. You can delete the accumulated operating cycles for all stages by selecting the Delete operating cycles menu item and pressing simultaneous- If the number of operating cycles of a stage equals or exceeds the value set in the menu...
Description of the display window 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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Description of the display window Setting target cosine: You can ask your electricity supplier for the target cos, which should be set up at this point. By default, the target cos is set to 0.95 inductive (see the "Default settings" chap- ter).
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 sub- menus of this window. These settings apply to most compensation systems. NOTE Check all parameters to ensure that they do not deviate from the specifications for this system.
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Description of the display window Switching interval (default setting 50 ms, setting range 50 to 9999 ms): This value defines the time the controller is idle between two switching operations. Alarm cos phi (default setting ind. 0.92, setting range ind. 0.70 to 1.0): ...
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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 submenus of this window. The following error messages can be configured: Alarm submenu Possible actions ...
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Description of the display window Extras window: Extras next Press to select submenus. The additional possible settings are displayed in the submenus of this window,: If a submenu is selected (by pressing ), the settings can be changed by pressing start entering values, to change the setting and to save it.
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Description of the display window Reset: The Reset menu item offers various methods of resetting the programmed controller parameters. The programmable parameters are reset to the default settings. This has the advantage that all configured parameters are deleted at the same time and the controller restarts with the default settings.
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Description of the display window Contrast setting: The contrast settings of the LCD can be changed in this submenu. Setting range: 0 to 10. Brightness setting: The LCD brightness can be changed in this submenu. Setting range: 0 to 9. Dimmer brightness: ...
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Description of the display window Bus mode: In this submenu, the bus protocol of the device can be set. to KBR eBus or Modbus RTU. If Modbus RTU is selected, you can set the transmission parameters now. The supported transmission parameters are: Baud rate (Baud) 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 ...
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 capac- itors need to start being switched on. If the system is not over-dimensioned, almost all stages need to be switched on.
Maintenance 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 annual basis. Check and re-tighten all connections. Screw connections may become loose at the ...
Technical Data Technical Data 12.1 Measuring and display values Voltage RMS value of a Phase - 0 or phase - phase, depending on measuring interval configuration Units V, kV;] display switches automatically Display range 0.00 kV to 99.9 kV Measuring range 30 - 690 VAC (max.
Technical Data 12.7 Hardware inputs and outputs 12.7.1 Hardware inputs Voltage or U 30 - 690 VAC (max. permissible value: 790 PH-N PH-PH measuring VAC) input Input impedance 1500 kOhm Measuring range 1 measuring range, measuring voltage transformer can be programmed Current or IL2 or I...
Technical Data 12.8 Electrical connection Connection elements Plug-in terminals Permissible cross-section 2.5 mm of the connection lines Measurement Fuse max. 1 A slow blow or max. C2 - automatic voltage inputs in addition isolating switch UL/IEC-approved Measuring Fuse NONE!!! Always short-circuit current trans- current input former terminals k and l before opening the circuit!
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System operation 12.9 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 DIN EN 60721-3-3:1995-09 + ditions DIN EN 60721-3-3/A2:1997-07; 3K5+3Z11; (IEC721-3-3;3K5+3Z11) Operating tempera- K55/ -5 °C ….
System operation Selection of cables and fuses C power (400 V) Q Current consump- Supply cable Fuse (slow-blow) (kvar) tion Cu (mm²) 3 x I (A) I (A) per phase 0.72 1.44 2.16 2.88 3.60 4.32 5.76 7.20 8.64 10.80 14.40 12.5 18.00...
Data point description for the Modbus protocol Data point description for the Modbus protocol multicomp F144-3-1Ph 14.1 Modbus commands supported 14.2 Data formats 14.3 Interface parameters 14.4 Device settings 14.5 Data points 14.6 Device information V2.01...
Data point description for the Modbus protocol 14.1 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. 14.2 Data formats (unsigned) short: 0x1234 Address Contents 0x12...
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Data point description for the Modbus protocol 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 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...
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Data point description for the Modbus protocol Example 2: -12.55155 decimal = 0xC148D325 hex Address Format SEEEEEEE EMMMMMMM MMMMMMMM MMMMMMMM Binary 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 Example 3: 45.354 decimal = 0x42356A7F hex Address...
Data point description for the Modbus protocol 14.3 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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Data point description for the Modbus protocol 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, 1=Yes) unsigned long 0xD026...
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Data point description for the Modbus protocol Address Words Description Value Format 0xD04E unsigned long 0xD050 max. switching capacity per pulse(kvar) 0-9999 unsigned long 0xD052 Attenuation coefficient for voltage unsigned long 0xD054 Attenuation coefficient for current unsigned long 0xD056 Attenuation coefficient Q unsigned miss long...
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Data point description for the Modbus protocol Address Words Description Value Format 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 long...
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Data point description for the Modbus protocol 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) unsigned parameters...
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Data point description for the Modbus protocol 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 11 (= stage 12) unsigned parameters...
Data point description for the Modbus protocol 14.5 Data points Data points can be read via the command 0x04 (read input registers) in accordance with table 1. Address Words Description Unit Format 0x0002 Voltage float 0x0004 Current float 0x0006 Network frequency float 0x0008 Current CosPhi...
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Data point description for the Modbus protocol 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 Bit 06 set: Operating cycle limit reached...
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Data point description for the Modbus protocol Example Modbus RTU Request: 01 04 00 01 00 06 21 C8 in which 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 telex) 00 06 Read 6 registers, i.e.
Data point description for the Modbus protocol Device information The device information is read via the command 0x2B (Read Device Identification) Information about the manufacturer, device code and device version is read in the pro- cess. The device supplies the “Basic Device Identification”. “Regular” and “Extended Device Identification”...
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Next object ID Number of objects Object ID 00 Text length of ID 00 4B 42 52 20 47 6D 62 “KBR GmbH” Object ID 01 Text length of ID 01 6D 75 6C 74 69 63 6F ”multicomp F144-3” 6D 70 20 46 31 34 34 1D 33 20 20 Object ID 02...