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  • Page 1 — INS TR U C T IO N MA N UA L Power Quality Filter PQFS Installation, operation and maintenance instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Selection of the power cable protection/filter input protection scheme ........42 Connection of the PQFS to the network....................44 6.8.1 Connection of the PQFS in 3-wire mode ..................45 6.8.2 Connection of the PQFS in 4-wire mode ..................47 Selection of the current transformers ..................... 48 6.10 Current transformer installation .......................
  • Page 3 Commissioning of temperature probes ..............116 7.9.3 The ‘Installation settings’ menu ....................117 7.9.3.1 Setting up the ‘standby’ function ................118 7.9.3.2 Setting up the ‘auto restart’ function ................. 120 Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Table of contents 3...
  • Page 4 8.11.5 Programmed parameters ......................164 8.11.6 Comments ............................166 Operating instructions ........................167 What this chapter contains........................167 Starting and stopping the filter ....................... 167 9.2.1 Starting the filter with the PQF-Manager ...................168 4 Table of contents  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 5 11.4.1 Verification of the PQF-Manager status and the system LEDs ..........190 11.4.2 Fault tracing ............................191 Technical specifications ........................ 210 12.1 What this chapter contains........................210 12.2 Technical specifications ..........................210 Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Table of contents 5...

  • Page 6: Introduction To This Manual

    Intended audience This manual is intended for all people that are involved in integrating, installing, involved in operating and/or maintaining the PQFS active filter range products. People the integration, installation and maintenance of the equipment are expected to know the standard electrical wiring practices, electronic components and electrical schematic symbols.
  • Page 7 Power Quality Filter, Active Filtering Guide [English] − PQ-Link Installation and user’s guide [English] − PQF Modbus CD [English] − ABB PQF Active Filters - Raising system reliability to unprecedented levels [English] − ABB quick start Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Introduction 7...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    PQFS should be carried out by qualified electricians. Do not attempt to work on a powered PQFS After switching off the supply to the PQFS, always wait at least 25 minutes before working on the unit in order to allow the discharge of DC capacitors through the discharge resistors.
  • Page 9 WARNING: The neutral current in a PQFS filter may be as high as 3 times the line current hence do not use a 4 pole breaker to connect this type of filter as the rating of the neutral pole may not be adequate.

  • Page 10: Upon Reception

    PQFS active filter. Delivery inspection Each PQFS is delivered in a box designed to protect adequately the equipment during shipment. Upon reception of the equipment, make sure that the packing is in good condition. Verify the state of the shock and tilting indicators (if mounted on the enclosure).
  • Page 11 In order to transport the equipment use a forklift or similar equipment. PQFS enclosures are best transported horizontally. Table 1: Maximum allowed ambient conditions during transportation Transportation (in the protected package) Temperature -25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F) Relative humidity Max.
  • Page 12 Figure 5: Position of the filter fixation screws that need to be removed − Fix the two eyebolts provided with the filter (see Figure Figure 6: Fix the eyebolts before lifting the PQFS 12 Upon Reception  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 13: Identification Tag

    ABB internal article code. Storage If your PQFS is not installed once unpacked, it should be stored in a clean indoor, dry, dust free and non-corrosive environment. The storage temperature must be between - 25°C (-13°F) and 70°C (158°F) with a maximum relative humidity of 95%, non-condensing.

  • Page 14: Hardware Description

    — 4 Hardware description What this chapter contains This chapter describes a typical PQFS-filter system and discusses its main components. Typical PQFS filter panel layout The PQFS active filter is basically composed of two parts (Figure − A filter controller that determines the anti-harmonic current to be injected based on the line current measurements and the user’s requirements.
  • Page 15 For more information on cabling the user connections, please refer Chapter Figure 9 shows a typical PQFS master filter panel. Figure 9: Example of a typical PQFS master filter panel The input/output connections and protection description is given in Table Table 4: Input/Output connections...

  • Page 16: The Pqf Current Generator Hardware

    Up to 8 PQFS master panels can be connected in parallel providing full redundancy to the customer. In addition to using master panels only, PQFS units can be connected in a master-slave arrangement. The PQF current generator hardware The power circuit of a PQFS unit is represented hereafter.

  • Page 17: The Pqf Main Controller

    The current generator is physically organized in power units. Each filter enclosure contains one power unit. A PQFS filter can contain up to 4 power units. Power units can be combined in a master-slave arrangement or in a master-master arrangement, the latter giving full operational redundancy.

  • Page 18: The Pqf-Manager User Interface

    All units have their own AC-connection and main contactor protection. A PQFS active filter system consists of up to 8 units of equal rating. Additional units to the first master unit may be master or slave units. Slave units do not have a PQF- Manager.
  • Page 19 When the PQF-Manager closes one of its output relays, the corresponding symbol lights up. The digital outputs of the PQF-Manager are discussed later in this section. Filter selection Start stop acknowledgment fault Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Hardware description 19...
  • Page 20 The terminal explanation is given next: Digital input 1 and 2 The digital inputs can be used for three different functions: − Implementation of remote control functionality; − Implementation of local on/off buttons (not provided); 20 Hardware description  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 21 Filter starts on rising edge PQF-Manager setup for digital input: Edge (a) (b) Local ON/OFF buttons No effect Filter stops on rising edge PQF-Manager setup for digital input: Edge (a) (b) Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Hardware description 21...
  • Page 22 The filter temperature limit has been reached and the filter is derating itself to run at a safe temperature In standby The filter is in standby Activ. Main The main active filter settings are activated 22 Hardware description  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 23 The contact ratings are: • Maximum continuous ac rating: 440 Vac/1.5 A; • Maximum continuous dc rating: 110 Vdc/0.3 A; • The common is rated at 9A/terminal, giving a total of 18 A. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Hardware description 23...
  • Page 24 Power supply terminals The PQF-Manager power supply is provided by the filter itself. The corresponding terminals on the PQF-Manager labeled “Power supply” are connected to the PQF- Manager connection plug. 24 Hardware description  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 25: Location Of The Main Pqfs Components

    4.6 Location of the main PQFS components 4.6.1 Active filter components Figure 14 shows a picture of the PQFS without cover panel. Figure 14: PQFS main components The component identification is given in Table Table 11: PQFS main components description...
  • Page 26 Fuse preload circuit PF1, PF2 The PQFS filters are provided with the preload circuit and the output filter mounted on a PCB. This design substantially reduces the time needed for replacement of the same. It also gives a more robust design compared to the previous generation of filters. The...
  • Page 27 CAN bus connectors for use in a multi-module filter arrangements. The main controller board is shown in Figure Figure 16: PQF main controller board The designation of the principal terminals is given in Table Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Hardware description 27...
  • Page 28 LED 4: ON, OFF or blinking irregularly: DSP processor not running properly PQ-Link communication opto-isolated serial link connector Filter unit address selector (3 Left most DIP switches with ABB Logo at top left side) and CAN bus termination (Right hand DIP switch): Symbols used: L: low –...

  • Page 29: Active Filter Door Components And Protective Grid

    Active filter door components and protective grid The active filter master panel door contains the PQF-Manager and a protective grid connected to the filter frame. At the bottom of the protective grid a cooling fan is mounted. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Hardware description 29...

  • Page 30: Mechanical Design And Installation

    In case you have a problem, please notify it to our service support mail box: jumet.services@be.abb.com. Installation location requirements The PQFS is suitable for indoor wall-mount installation, in a well-ventilated area without dust and excessive aggressive gases where the ambient operating conditions do not exceed the following values:...

  • Page 31: Airflow And Cooling Requirements

    Airflow and cooling requirements The PQFS dissipates an amount of heat that has to be evacuated out of the room where the filter is located. Otherwise, excessive temperature rise may be experienced. Please note that life of the electrical equipment decreases drastically if the operating temperature exceeds the allowable limit (divided by 2 every 10°C/23°F).

  • Page 32: Standard Cubicle Dimensions, Fixing Holes And Clearances

    Heat loss (kW) 5.4 Standard cubicle dimensions, fixing holes and clearances Standard PQFS enclosures have dimensions of 588 x 326 x 795 mm (width x depth x height). Each enclosure contains one power unit and is fitted with its own main contactor.

  • Page 33: Instructions For Mounting The Filter

    Figure Figure 19: Example of an installation where PQFS units are mounted above each other 5.5 Instructions for mounting the filter The wall on which the filter unit is mounted must be able to support the weight of the filter, which is about 130 kilograms.

  • Page 34: Filter Noise Level

    Table 17: Noise level Unit rating Noise (dBA) at one meter 30A - 60A 65.3 typically 70A - 100A 68.4 typically 120A 70.9 typically 34 Mechanical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 35: Instructions For Mounting The Pqf-Manager In Enclosures

    Step 5: Turn the Screw (e) into the Mounting Bracket and tighten until the PQF-Manager is secured in place. Once the PQF-Manager has been installed, it has to be connected electrically (Cf. Section 6.2). Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Mechanical design and installation 35...

  • Page 36: Electrical Design And Installation

    It also gives electrical connection examples for popular filter options. WARNING: The PQFS is able to operate on networks in a voltage range 208-240 V and 380-415 V with a tolerance range of +/- 10 % (inclusive of harmonics but not transients).

  • Page 37: Instructions For Connecting The Pqf-Manager To A Filter System

    In some cases however it may be needed to remove and reconnect the PQF-Manager to the filter. In order to successfully connect the PQF-Manager to a PQFS filter unit, it suffices to plug the male connector attached to the PQF-Manager into the corresponding female connector attached to the filter hardware.

  • Page 38: Emc Considerations

    − EN/IEC 61000-6-4: Emission standard for industrial environments, Class A. Earthing guidelines Each PQFS plate has one marked earth points (PE). The earth point is situated at the bottom right side of the filter plate (Figure 25). Earth point (PE)

  • Page 39: Selection Of The Power Cable Size

    − When the PQFs consists of more than one enclosure, each enclosure’s PE-points must be connected directly to the installation’s PE-point. 6.6 Selection of the power cable size Several types of power cable can be used to connect the filter to the network. Local regulations and habits often determine the user’s choice.
  • Page 40 PQF cable connection. As an example of the cable sizing procedure, consider Table 19 Table 20, which show the allowed current for different parameters noting typical cable manufacturer data. 40 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 41 Table 19 filter ratings. Note that in 4-wire systems, the neutral may have to carry up to 3 times the line current rating of the filter. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Electrical design and installation 41...

  • Page 42: Selection Of The Power Cable Protection/Filter Input Protection Scheme

    The protection only needs to protect the phases and not the neutral. It is recommended to use fuses of type gG/gL with the RMS current ratings given in Table 42 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 43 The active filter power circuit is internally connected to the network by means of a main contactor of type ABB UA50 or UA95 (depending on the current rating). The PQFS control circuit and DC bus preload system is protected by a fuse protection scheme, the characteristics of which are given in the table below.

  • Page 44: Connection Of The Pqfs To The Network

    NOTE: When installing an active filter in installations containing power factor correction capacitor banks, it is recommended to use detuned capacitor banks and to connect the capacitor banks upstream of the filter measurement CTs. 44 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 45: Connection Of The Pqfs In 3-Wire Mode

    In this mode, the active filter can compensate 20 individual harmonic components. In order to connect the PQFS in 3-wire mode, follow the below guidelines: 1. Fix the filter mechanically to the wall (Cf.
  • Page 46 If the tap setting for your network voltage is not available, then choose a tap just above the network voltage present (e.g. for 390V network choose 400V tap setting). Excessive (auxiliary) voltage levels will lead to filter damage. 46 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 47: Connection Of The Pqfs In 4-Wire Mode

    (Cf. Figure 29). Figure 29: Connection of the neutral cable when using the PQFS in 4-wire mode The cable lugs for the neutral cables should comply with: − Maximum lug width: in accordance with terminal width −...

  • Page 48: Selection Of The Current Transformers

    …). It is strongly recommended that the three CTs have the same characteristics. WARNING: The connection of different filter units in a PQFS system, as well as other loads, on the same CT must be in series.
  • Page 49 Figure 32: Flow chart for CT determination Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Electrical design and installation 49...

  • Page 50: Current Transformer Installation

    This must be done through a daisy chain connection with return path configuration. By default, the PQFS active filter is provided with CT terminals that are not shorted. A set of shorting plugs is provided with the filter. They should always be kept with the filter and be accessible for service engineers.
  • Page 51 Figure 33: Basic CT connection example for a single unit active filter CT connection terminal X21 Figure 34: Location of the CT connection terminal X21 in the PQFS The terminal block X21 can handle control cable wiring with sections from 2.5 mm² to 10 mm².

  • Page 52: Electrical Interconnection Of Pqfs Enclosures

    6.11 Electrical interconnection of PQFS enclosures This section explains how to electrically interconnect different PQFS enclosures. Figure 36 shows schematically which interconnections have to be made between two filter enclosures. 52 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 53: Mechanical Interconnection Of The Enclosures

    They are outlined in the next four paragraphs. 6.11.1 Mechanical interconnection of the enclosures All cables to the PQFS unit such as power cable as well as interconnection cable between modules must pass through the bottom cable entry hole provided in the PQFS box.

  • Page 54: Ct Cable Interconnection

    In a multi-unit PQFS-system, all units have to be supplied with the CT-measurement results. In order to do this the CT’s have to be cabled to each unit in a daisy chain fashion.

  • Page 55: Connection Of The Power Stage To The Supply

    As a final step in the interconnection process, the power stage of the new unit has to be connected to the supply. The same connection approach as used for the other filter units must be adopted. More information on how to connect a PQFS filter unit to the power supply can be found in Section 6.8.

  • Page 56: Electrical Connections To The Pqf-Manager User Interface

    1.5 mm² for multi-strand wire) in the corresponding connection hole while keeping the pressure on the lever. 3. Release the screwdriver. 4. The wire is then properly connected. 56 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 57: Cabling Of Remote Control Functionality

    Case 5: Cabling of main/auxiliary control functionality. Case 6: Implementation of local start/stop buttons. It is recommended that for additional functions that are cabled to the PQFS, a connector approach is used such as is the case for the internal communication and PQF-Manager power supply.
  • Page 58 In a multi-master arrangement, the master that has the control over the system (i.e. the master which is operational and which has the lowest address) will monitor the digital inputs. Therefore, in order to obtain full redundancy with filters consisting of more than 58 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 59: Cabling Of Alarm Functionality

    Rated for a maximum of 250 Vac/1.5 A or 30 Vdc/5 A. When using a 24 Vdc power supply, a minimum current of 25 mA should be drawn by the circuit connected to the alarm contact. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Electrical design and installation 59...
  • Page 60 NC alarm contacts of all the master units have to be cabled in series. An example is given in Figure 43 for 2 master filters. 60 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 61 NO alarm contacts of all the master units have to be cabled in parallel. An example is given in Figure 45 for 2 master filters. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Electrical design and installation 61...

  • Page 62: Digital Outputs

    Table 25: Status of a digital output contact configured as alarm contact for different filter operation modes Filter state Normally open digital contact state Disconnected from the supply Open Filter (auxiliaries) connected to Open the supply, no error present 62 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 63 For cabling the digital output contacts as alarm contact, the same approach as shown Figure 44 can be adopted. Note however that the following behavior will result: − The voltage applied to the external monitoring device will be low when: Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Electrical design and installation 63...

  • Page 64: Cabling Of Warning Functionality

    Table 27: State of a digital output contact configured as warning contact for different filter operation modes Filter state Normally open digital contact state Disconnected from the supply Open 64 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 65: Cabling Of The Digital Output Contacts To Monitor Other Filter Operation Modes Than Warnings And Alarms

    Table 9 gives an overview of the other functions that can be monitored with the digital outputs in addition to the already discussed warnings and alarms. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Electrical design and installation 65...

  • Page 66: Cabling Of Main/Auxiliary Control Functionality

    When implementing the function described above, please note that according to the setup done with the PQF-Manager for the input considered, the filter may behave differently. Table 29 shows the filter behavior as a function of the PQF-Manager settings. 66 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 67: Implementation Of Local Start/Stop Buttons

    WARNING: If a function is assigned to a digital input, the same function must never be assigned to the other digital input. Otherwise the filter may behave erratically. The PQFS active filter is equipped with a start/stop function integrated in the PQF- Manager user interface. If the customer desires this however, he can add extra start/stop buttons (not provided) to the filter system.
  • Page 68 Left hand terminal block when looking from rear, counting from top to bottom Figure 47: Cabling diagram for implementing start on digital input 1 and stop on digital input 2 68 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 69 The auxiliary fuse box may be closed − The filter top cover may be replaced including the connection of the PQF-Manager to the master unit − The power to the filter may be restored Remarks: Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Electrical design and installation 69...

  • Page 70: Electrical Connections Of Filter Options And Accessories

    − Using our in-house communication software called PQ-Link (TCP/IP-USB) − Using any communication system supporting the Modbus TCP protocol − Using any communication system supporting the Modbus RTU protocol 70 Electrical design and installation  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 71: Connection Of The Modbus Adapter

    Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and PQ-Link protocols. 6.13.2 Connection of the Modbus adapter For the connection setup of the Modbus adapter, please refer to the document “2GCS212013A0050-RS-485 Installation and Start-up guide”. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Electrical design and installation 71...

  • Page 72: The Pqf-Manager User Interface

    Care must be taken not to damage the screen by accidental hard tapping by a sharp object. The main screen of the PQF-Manager is given in Figure 72 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 73: Pqf-Manager Overview And Navigation

    (i.e. ‘normal’ stop condition) PQF STOP Stopping the filter unit Filter running, no critical error present (i.e. ‘normal’ running condition) Filter stopped on critical fault ACK. FAULT Acknowledging the fault Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  The PQF-Manager user interface 73...
  • Page 74 Hardware lock and software locks have separate icons. Table 34 Alarm/lock status icons Icons Status Software lock Software unlock Hardware lock Hardware unlock Communication lock status Communication unlock status Alarm status Fan status Alarms 74 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 75 Full load The filter is ON or is in the start-up procedure, or it is Armed stopped in fault condition but will restart as soon as the fault has disappeared Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  The PQF-Manager user interface 75...
  • Page 76 Following are the default functions set for the six digital output contacts: Table 36 Main screen Digital output number Default function Auxil. ON PQF Running Full Load Armed Unit miss. T Limit 76 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 77 Manufacturer set. About PQF Screen config. Touchscreen calibration Backlighting Communication Modbus Ethernet settings MAC address IP address Communication locking Start Stop Ack fault Figure 53: Principle menus of the PQF-Manager Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  The PQF-Manager user interface 77...
  • Page 78 Sliding down (up) this bar displays the remaining (previous) items as shown below: Figure 56: Illustration of sliding bar on the PQF-Manager display 78 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 79 For example, is a help on the "Voltage" button is requested in the menu "System Values", following help will appear: Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 79...

  • Page 80: The Pqf-Manager Behavior During Filter Initialization

    Once the communication channel has been initialized, the user interface is set up. During this process the PQF-Manager retrieves the data structure to be displayed from the PQF main controller. 80 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 81: The Pqf-Manager Locking Facilities

    Case 2: If a system reset is done while the PQF-Manager is still powered (example the power to the main controller is reset), the initialization process takes place without the ABB logo appearing on the screen. During this process, following two messages appear one after another: −...

  • Page 82: The Pqf Start, Stop And Fault Acknowledgement Menu

    ‘The start, stop and fault acknowledgement’ menu is the default menu for starting, stopping and resetting the filter. As can be seen in Table 38 the ‘start, stop and fault acknowledgement’ menu behaves differently depending on the filter status. 82 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 83 Monitoring]. For more information on the ‘PQF monitoring’ menu, refer to Section 7.10. If the filter is set up for remote control operation, the local start/stop command has no effect. Disable digital inputs override remote control [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Digital inputs]. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 83...

  • Page 84: The 'Measurements' Menu

    7.8.1 The ‘Overview’ menu The Overview menu summarizes the following characteristic parameters (Table 39). These parameters are expressed as numerical values in a list. 84 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 85 ϕ < 0: load generating active power T Control °C/°F Main control board temperature of the selected module T Control max °C/°F Main control board temperature of the hottest module in the group Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 85...

  • Page 86: The 'System Values' Menu

    The selected parameter relocates to the new place. 7.8.2 The ‘System values’ menu The ‘System values’ menu gives detailed information on the following parameters. 7.8.2.1 Voltages Refer to Table 39 for an explanation of the parameters. 86 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 87 “ mark help changing the voltage level resolution (i.e. Y-axis value in the chart). Figure 61: Spectrum of the network voltage in chart format displayed by the PQF-Manager (4-W mode example) Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 87...

  • Page 88: Line Currents

    The active filter DC bus voltage of the selected unit − The active filter DC bus voltage (max.) 7.8.2.2 Line currents Refer to Table 39 for an explanation of the parameters. 88 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 89: Filter Currents

    W mode) in table format. The table layout is similar to the one of the voltages (Figure 62). 7.8.2.3 Filter currents Refer to Table 39 for an explanation of the parameters. PQF Irms in table format for the unit selected with the ‘Select Unit’ option. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 89...

  • Page 90: Total Filter Currents

    (4-W mode) in chart format for the complete filter system. The chart layout is similar to the one of the voltages (Figure 61) but the values are expressed in absolute terms. 7.8.2.4.3 Harmonic table 90 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 91: Powers

    Refer to Table 39 for an explanation of the parameters. − Temperatures may be expressed in °C and in °F. For changing the temperature unit, go to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set. /Temp unit]. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 91...

  • Page 92: The 'Min-Max Logging' Menu

    For the frequency, minimum values and duration below a threshold can also be recorded. The recorded information may be cleared by selecting and validating the ‘Reset’ item. 92 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 93: The 'Settings' Menu

    At the commissioning level the possibility also exists to set up the user’s requirements for harmonic filtration and reactive power compensation. The commissioning level is accessed through [/Welcome/Settings/Commissioning]. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 93...

  • Page 94: The 'Customer Settings' Menu

    All functions and measurements (e.g. digital I/O, temperature) which are “hardwired” to a PQF-Manager provide data/control only for that specific filter unit. 7.9.1 The ‘Customer settings’ menu 94 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 95: Settings Up Harmonics, Reactive Power And Filter Mode

    Main window settings are always used Auxiliary Auxiliary window settings are always used Ext. input The filter switches between the main and the auxiliary settings according to a signal applied to the PQF-Manager’s digital input Remark: Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 95...
  • Page 96 In Mode 3, the filter will first ensure that the harmonic curve specification is fulfilled. If then there are still resources available, the filter will do reactive power compensation and load balancing if requested by the user. 96 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 97 The harmonics that can be selected are presented in a table such as presented in Table When the PQF is operating in 4-W mode, 15 harmonics can be selected. When the PQF is operating in 3-W mode, 20 harmonics can be selected. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 97...
  • Page 98 (in terms of Amp). Fractional values are not accepted and are rounded off to the nearest integer. Once all the harmonics are programmed, the harmonic selection table can be exit by pressing. The button at the top right corner. 98 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 99 The parameters (italic print) referred to in Table 43 can be accessed in the ‘Main PFC/Bal.’ and ‘Aux. PFC/Bal.’ windows of the PQF-Manager. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 99...
  • Page 100 0.92 capacitive, then the filter will not make any correction. If the measured cos ϕ is inductive, the filter will correct the power factor to 1.0 100 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 101: Temp Unit

    “main” setting. Same applies if “Auxiliary” is selected here. If “Ext. Input” is selected, the filter changes its operation based on the “Digital Input” selection [/Welcome/Setting/Customer Setting/Digital Inputs] chosen by the user. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 101...

  • Page 102: Setting Up Alarms, Warnings And Digital Inputs And Outputs (D I/O)

    This section discusses the PQF-Manager setup for controlling all the digital I/O and creating warnings and alarms. 7.9.1.4.1 Alarms and warnings − Programmable alarms and warnings − Temperature alarm and warnings levels 102 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 103 For setting up the digital inputs go to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Digital Inputs] 7.9.1.4.3 Set up of the digital outputs of the PQF-Manager For setting up the digital output go to [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Digital outputs]. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 103...

  • Page 104: The 'Commissioning' Menu

    For an overview of the main items of the commissioning window, refer to Figure 57. These items are discussed next. For commissioning the active filter follow the commissioning procedure presented in Chapter 104 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 105: Setting Up The Network Characteristics And The Filter Synchro Mode

    The nominal supply voltage: This value has to be set up according to the nominal value of the grid voltage. WARNING: For PQFS filter, the hardware is by default set for operation at voltages in the range 380-415V. When the filter is used in networks with voltages in the range 208- 240V, its hardware configuration needs to be changed.

  • Page 106: Setting Up The Filter Characteristics

    7.9.2.2 Setting up the filter characteristics Except for PQFS filter, other filters (PQFI and PQFM) are always connected in 3-ph, 3-wire mode i.e. no neutral connected is needed. The PQFS filter can be configured as a 3-Ph, 3- wire or 3-Ph, 4-wire device.
  • Page 107 Following a choice is made by the user; the filter makes a “reset” of the system. The PQFS filter may be connected in 3-wire mode (only phases connected) or in 4-wire mode (both phases and the neutral connected). Also the filter may consist of up to 8 parallel hardware units of the same rating.

  • Page 108: Setting Up The Current Transformer Ratios And Position

    − Using the automatic CT detection feature − Entering the CT ratios and positions manually These approaches are discussed next. 7.9.2.3.1 Automatic detection of the CT positions and ratio’s 108 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 109 Check the voltage level of the DC capacitors, close the main contactor and start the IGBTs − Inject a small current into the supply − Record the current measured by the CTs and calculate the filter CT ratios and positions Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 109...
  • Page 110 If any other key than is pressed, the automatic CT detection program will be quit. The CT parameters existing before the automatic CT detection program was started will be restored. 110 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 111 The CT identification did not end within an appropriate time frame. The CT identification required an abnormally high DC voltage. The most common causes for these messages are: • CTs not connected or shorted Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 111...
  • Page 112 It is recommended that the results obtained with the automatic CT detection procedure be crosschecked with a visual inspection of the installation. 7.9.2.3.2 Manual set up of the CT positions and ratio’s For detecting the CT-settings manually, go to 112 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 113 For multi-unit filters, the new values will be stored in the units for which the CT setting were already accepted, and will be restored to the initial values in the other units. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 113...

  • Page 114: Setting Up The Filter Rating Parameter

    E.g. a rating factor of 50% implies that the maximum RMS filter current is half the nominal filter current. 114 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 115: Setting Up The User's Requirements

    The set-up ends by displaying the main commissioning menu. Remarks: − Refer to Section 7.9.1.1 for more explanation on the main and auxiliary filter settings, the filter mode, the harmonics selection table and reactive power setup possibilities. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 115...

  • Page 116: Commissioning Of Temperature Probes

    Master unit and commissioning of probes be redone on the new PQF-Manager for the probes to function properly. 116 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 117: The 'Installation Settings' Menu

    For convenience, the installation settings menu also gives an overview of the installation settings. More specifically, the following settings can be read: − Settings nominal voltage, frequency synchro mode ([/Welcome/Settings/Installation set./Network charact.]) − Filter characteristics ([/Welcome/Settings/Installation set./Filter charact.]) Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 117...

  • Page 118: Setting Up The 'Standby' Function

    Note that the settings of the above-mentioned parameters can only be changed at the commissioning level (Cf. Section 7.9.2). 7.9.3.1 Setting up the ‘standby’ function 118 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 119 − ‘Stdby del off’: Defines the time during which the filter load level has to be smaller than the lower threshold level before the filter is put in standby. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 119...

  • Page 120: Setting Up The 'Auto Restart' Function

    For setting up the system clock, go to [/Welcome/Settings/Installation set./Clock] In multi-master units these functions need to be set up in each master-unit in order to obtain full redundancy. 120 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 121: Setting Password

    The software lock can be disabled after checking the “Installation Unlocked” check box. This checkbox can be used only after entering the right password. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 121...

  • Page 122: Set Language

    The PQF monitoring menu can also be used to check the status of individual units of a multi-filter system. If required, errors in individual units can be reset. The items of the ‘PQF Monitoring’ menu are discussed next. 122 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 123: The 'Status Of Module' Menu

    The unit is physically present but the control board power is not present 7.10.2 The ‘Filter load’ menu The filter load menu shows bar graphs expressed in % indicating the filter load with respect to the nominal rating of the following parameters: Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 123...

  • Page 124: The 'Event Logging' Menu

    The smaller the number, the more recent the event Event type Table 48 gives an overview of the possible event types Date and time at which the event occurred 124 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 125 DC over voltage (HW) The DC hardware over voltage protection has been triggered. The DC over voltage protection of the capacitors in the positive DC Top over voltage stack has been triggered. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 125...
  • Page 126 Com. Problem 1 (CAN bus) Communication problem between different units in a multi- unit filter arrangement Com. Problem (RS-232) Serial communication problem between the main controller board and an external PC 126 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 127 A fault is considered critical if after occurrence, it cannot be successfully automatically cleared by the system within a reasonable time. The time frame considered depends on the error type. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 127...

  • Page 128: The 'Active Warnings' Menu

    Unbalanced supply value PQF IGBT temperature higher than preset value IGBT temperature PQF control board temperature higher than Ctrl over temperature preset value 7.10.5 The ‘Number of errors’ menu 128 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 129: The 'Pqf Operation

    0. Note: the reset of fan operation is protected by a password (default password is 1234). user changes password [/Welcome/Settings/Installation settings/Password], the “Reset Fan operation” password is changed as well. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 129...

  • Page 130: The 'User Interface Menu

    This menu gives basic data on the filter. Basic manufacturer settings such as filter type, maximum voltage rating and filter serial number. These settings can be accessed in [/Welcome/User Interface/ /Manufacturer set.]. 7.11.2 About PQF 130 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 131: Screen Configuration

    This menu gives basic data on the filter’s following Firmware version numbers for the PQF-Manager, the µcontroller and the DSP controller. WARNING: When communicating with your ABB representative on a specific filter, please provide always the data shown in the ‘About PQF’ menu.

  • Page 132: Communication

    Figure 67), the user can change parameter/setting of the filter using the PQF-Manager as well as a communication link (e.g. Modbus or TCP/IP based with help of PQ-Link software). 132 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 133: Modbus Rtu

    The slave address is the one used by the Modbus master to address the PQF through Modbus. Baud rate, Parity, Stop bit shall match exactly the communication settings of the Modbus master which controls the RS485 / Modbus network. RS485 / Modbus Adapter Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 133...
  • Page 134 (5V power supply). That means: the new Modbus adapter is not compatible to the old PQF-Manager; and the old Modbus adapter cannot be connected to the new PQF-Manager (with touch screen). 134 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 135: Mac Address

    Depending on the DHCP status, the displayed data may be different. The below screens give the result for the above Example 1 and 2: Example 1: The below screen shows the actual IP address fixed with DHCP disabled. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 135...
  • Page 136 Example 1: The below screen shows the default settings to connect directly to a PC (note that the PC need to be configured accordingly with a fixed IP address of 192.168.1.40, Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, DHCP disabled) Figure 69: PQF TCP/IP protocol setting 136 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 137 The TCP port used by default is 4250. The connection to the PQF-Manager is an RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet cable. The PQF-Manager can be connected directly to a LAN or through Internet. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 137...
  • Page 138 The computer is connected through a USB-A male to USB-Mini B male. Caution: The USB connection to the PQF-Manager is not isolated. It is mandatory to connect the protective EARTH connection when using the USB. 138 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 139: Ip Address

    Figure 70 Ethernet settings If the DHCP client is enabled (see Figure 70), the customer's system automatically assigns an IP address to the PQF-Manager, which is visible in the window under menu Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 139...
  • Page 140 Menu still remains what the user has set or the factory default value, but has no influence in the communication as the PQF-Manager's IP address is dynamically controlled by customer's communication network. 140 The PQF-Manager user interface  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 141: Commissioning Instructions

    Step 7 Start the filter Step 8 Generate filter load Step 9 Set up the user requirements Section 8.11 presents the commissioning report to be filled in when commissioning the filter. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 141...

  • Page 142: Step 1: Visual And Installation Check

    In a multi-filter arrangement, the address of each unit has to be set to a unique value. Setting two filter units in the same system to the same address will lead to a conflict and will inhibit the filter from running. 142 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 143 The filter identification DIP switch consists of 4 switches that can be put in low or high position (facing the board with the ABB logo at the top left side). The three left hand DIP switches determine the filter unit address.
  • Page 144 Table 53: Possible filter unit addresses and corresponding DIP switch settings (facing the board with ABB logo at the top left side), counting left to right. Filter address DIP switch 1 DIP switch 2 DIP switch 3 setting (ID2) setting (ID0)

  • Page 145: Step 3: Voltage Rating Check/Adaptation And Phase Rotation Check

    (commissioning window). WARNING: The PQFS is able to operate on networks where the supply voltage is up to 10% higher (inclusive of harmonics but not transients) or lower than the voltage range it is set up for.

  • Page 146: Step 4: Basic Commissioning Parameters Set Up (Using Pqf-Manager)

    Note: In active filter systems consisting of more than one master, the PQF-Manager of the master that has the control over the system has full functionality and the PQF- 146 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 147 7.9.2.1): The parameters to enter are the nominal network voltage, network frequency and filter synchronisation mode. The filter synchronisation mode shall normally not be changed unless specifically instructed by the ABB service provider. − The filter characteristics (Cf. Section 7.9.2.2): This consists of setting up the filter connection mode: 3-wire (no neutral connected) or 4-wire (neutral connected).

  • Page 148: Step 5: Automatic And Manual Ct Detection Procedure

    NOTE: When the automatic CT detection procedure is started, the filter will automatically deactivate all user requirements for filtering, reactive power 148 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 149: Manual Ct Detection Procedure

    It is also seen that terminal X21.1 and X21.2 are related to the CT located in phase L1, terminal X21.4 and X21.5 are related to the CT located in phase L2 and terminal X21.7 and X21.8 are related to the CT located in phase L3. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 149...

  • Page 150: Material Needed And Hypotheses For Correct Measurements

    L1 and the negative clamp (black) must be connected to the neutral (ground) − For the current measurement (channel 2), the clamp should be inserted into the wire connected on terminal X21.1 and the arrow indicating positive direction of 150 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 151 From the fundamental component of both signals, the phase shift must then be 77).The time ∆T between zero crossing of the rising (falling) edge of evaluated (Figure both traces must be measured and converted to a phase shift ϕ by the following formula: Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 151...
  • Page 152 Supply side Load side X21.1 X21.2 Positive direction X21.3 X21.4 X21.5 X21.6 X21.7 X21.8 X21.9 Figure 78: Connection of the scopemeter for checking CT in phase L2 152 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 153 Supply side Load side X21.1 X21.2 X21.3 X21.4 X21.5 X21.6 X21.7 X21.8 X21.9 Positive direction Figure 80: Connection of the scopemeter for checking the CT in phase L1 by comparing the currents Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 153...

  • Page 154: Checking The Correct Connection Of The Cts With A Fluke 41B Or Similar

    8.8 Step 7: Start the filter Fit the filter top cover before starting the filter. The PQFS contains a main contactor that is controlled by the filter controller. 154 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 155: Step 8: Generate Filter Load

    When a harmonic load is present, the filtering performance can be tested by selecting a harmonic, e.g. of order 11, and verifying if it is filtered properly. − setting filter’s main harmonics selection [/Welcome/Settings/Customer set./Main settings/Main harmonics]. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 155...

  • Page 156: Step 9: Set Up The User Requirements

    At this stage, verify the functioning of the settings made for the digital I/O if possible (e.g. remote control, local start/stop buttons). Remarks: − Refer to Chapter 11 for troubleshooting problems. − Filter running at 100% load while RMS current rating is not attained. 156 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 157 Sometimes, the commissioning engineer is faced with an installation where both an active filter and plain capacitors are present however. While this is an ill-advised and a technically unsound situation, ABB has acknowledged that in this case also the active filter should aim to give an optimal performance.
  • Page 158 2, 3, 4 2, 3 14 % For other types of detuned bank please contact your ABB Service provider to evaluate the resonance frequency and the harmonics that are recommended to be deselected. When background distortion is present on the network and detuned capacitor banks are installed adjacent to the active filter but connected downstream of the filter CTs, filter resources will be lost.

  • Page 159: Commissioning Report

    8.11 Commissioning report The commissioning report is designed to help the person in charge of the commissioning. Before installation and operation of the PQF, read the relevant sections of the Instruction Manual. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 159...

  • Page 160: Filter Identification

    Read on identification tag located at the outside of each enclosure. After the filter has been commissioned, navigate with the PQF-Manager to [/Welcome/User interface/About PQF]. Select whether this unit is a master (M) or a slave (S) unit. 160 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 161: Inspection On Site - Verification Of The Active Filter After Installation

      Check the setting and operation of the protective apparatus   PQFS neutral current can be up to 3 times the PQFS phase current!  Check rated current of the power supply cable fuses (if applicable)  ...

  • Page 162: Programming

    For full redundancy, configure/cable digital outputs on all masters of a multi-master   system Configure programmable warnings if applicable   For full redundancy, configure programmable warnings on all masters of a multi-   master system 162 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 163: Testing (With Load)

    Refer to Section 8.9 of the manual for more information on this topic. Refer to Section 8.10 of the manual for more information on this topic. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 163...

  • Page 164: Programmed Parameters

    Target cos ϕ Target cos ϕ Balance load Balance load Disabled Disabled Harmonics Main settings (Main PFC/Bal.) Auxiliary settings (Aux. PFC/Bal.) Selected Selected H. Order Curve (A) H. Order Curve (A) 164 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 165 Start-Stop set. Communication Stdby status Protocol Standby level Modbus Stdby del off Baud rate Standby hyst Parity Stdby del con Stop bit Auto start Slave Address Auto st. del. Modbus lock Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Commissioning instructions 165...

  • Page 166: Comments

    Project: LV Active Filters PQF Issued by: Commissioning report Date: Page 7 of 7 8.11.6 Comments Commissioning Engineer Customer’s representative Name Signature Date 166 Commissioning instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 167: Operating Instructions

    Starting and stopping the filter The PQFS contains a main contactor that is controlled by the filter controller. The main contactor should never be activated manually for normal filter operation.

  • Page 168: Starting The Filter With The Pqf-Manager

    More information about the remote control functionality is given in Section 6.12.1 Section 7.9.1.4. 168 Operating instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 169 IGBTs − Network identification may be done after the start-up sequence has finished. This network identification will always be done when harmonic components were Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Operating instructions 169...

  • Page 170: Stopping The Filter With The Pqf-Manager

    Remarks: − If the ‘start/stop’ menu reads ‘ACK. FAULT’ (i.e. ‘acknowledge fault’), the filter has encountered a fault. Refer to Section 9.7 Chapter 11 for troubleshooting the problem. 170 Operating instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 171 Communication lock is available in the document “2GCS212013A0050- RS-485 Installation and Start-up guide”. The stop sequence conducted when a stop command is given can be derived from the following flow chart. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Operating instructions 171...

  • Page 172: Modifying The User Requirements

    Advanced user requirements have to be set up in the ‘installation settings’ menu ([/Welcome/Settings/Installation set.]). These advanced functions include: − The autorestart function (after power outage). − The standby function to switch off the IGBTs when the load requirement is low. 172 Operating instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 173: Changing The System Temperature Unit And Pqf-Manager Backlighting

    Firmware version numbers for the PQF-Manager, the µcontroller and the DSP controller. When communicating with your ABB representative on a specific filter, please provide always the data shown in the ‘About PQF’ menu. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Operating instructions 173...

  • Page 174: Filter Behavior On Fault - Retrieving Error Information

    . After this, the ‘Armed’ indicator will be OFF. The green and red LED on the main controller board (Cf. Table 13 item 18, LEDs 2 and 3) will be OFF too. 174 Operating instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 175 (low signal). Alternatively, the remote control functionality can be disabled by disabling the corresponding digital input functionality. Then, the fault can be acknowledged locally. Refer to Chapter 11 for advanced troubleshooting of the filter. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Operating instructions 175...

  • Page 176: Maintenance Instructions

    ABB. Depending on the operating and ambient conditions, the intervals of Table 55 may have to be reduced. Announced intervals assume that the equipment is operating under ABB approved operating conditions (Cf. Chapter 12).

  • Page 177: Standard Maintenance Procedure

    Switch the filter off and remove the power supply to the filter. − Wait at least 25 minutes for the discharge of the DC capacitors. − Remove the filter cover panel (right hand side). Pay attention to the PQF-Manager connections. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Maintenance instructions 177...

  • Page 178: Step 4: Inspect And Clean The Filter

    Restart the filter, verify that the fan starts running. If major servicing work has been done it is recommended to follow the commissioning instructions (cf. Chapter for restarting the filter. − Verify the filter performance. 178 Maintenance instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 179: Fan Replacement

    10.4 Fan replacement There are different types of fans present in your PQFS unit, depending on the filter rating. The cooling fan lifespan is between 3 and 6 years typically, depending on the usage and ambient temperature. Check the actual fan operating hours with the PQF- Manager ([/Welcome/PQF monitoring/PQF operation]).

  • Page 180: Dc Capacitor Change

    − The filter is now ready for normal operation If the filter has been left more than 2 years without operation, please contact your ABB service provider. 180 Maintenance instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 181: Output Filter Board Change

    10.7 Output filter board change PQFS filters are equipped with output filter board which has 6 capacitors (2 per phase) and pre-load circuit in built. Capacitor lifespan is up to 5 years. This data assumes that the filter is used within the ABB approved technical specifications (Cf. Chapter 12).

  • Page 182: Filter Identification

    Read on identification tag located at the outside of each enclosure. After the filter has been commissioned, navigate with the PQF-Manager to to [[/Welcome/User interface/About PQF]. Select whether this unit is a master (M) or a slave (S) unit. 182 Maintenance instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 183: Standard Maintenance Procedure

    Wait for 25 minutes for DC capacitors to discharge Remove the filter protective cover (right hand side) and open the auxiliary fuse box • Ensure that components do not carry dangerous voltage levels anymore. Inspect and clean the filter Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Maintenance instructions 183...
  • Page 184 Restart the filter upstream protection and restart the filter • PQF-Manager booting • DC capacitors charging Start the filter • Fan(s) start(s) running If major servicing work has been done, follow the commissioning instructions to start the filter. 184 Maintenance instructions  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 185: Special Service Actions

    Describe in the ‘comments’ section of this report. Output filter board change • Filter operating hours / years? • Describe / follow the procedure 9AKK107992A0162 or 9AKK107992A0175 10.8.5 Comments Servicing Engineer Customer’s representative Name Signature Date Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Maintenance instructions 185...

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting Guide

    The only way to pick up this type of fault is to analyse the event log. Given the transient/random character of this type of fault, the filter performance will hardly deteriorate when it occurs. 186 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 187 If the filter is in remote control operation and the message ‘ACK. FAULT’ is present on the PQF-Manager, the fault can be acknowledged by sending a ‘STOP’ command by remote control (low signal). Alternatively, the remote control functionality can be Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 187...
  • Page 188 Then, the fault can be acknowledged locally. Figure 88 shows the error treatment procedure in flowchart format. 188 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 189: Spare Part List For Normal And Dedicated Filter Servicing

    11.3 Spare part list for normal and dedicated filter servicing A standard set of spare parts for the PQFS filter is shown in Table Table 57: Standard set of spare parts for normal and dedicated filter servicing Ref.

  • Page 190: Troubleshooting Guide

    Failure to adhere to this guideline may result in physical injury or death. Provide the data provided by the PQF-Manager and the LED status information to the ABB service provider when discussing a potential filter problem. 190 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...

  • Page 191: Fault Tracing

    24 V power supply. functioning. faulty − Check the feeding cable between the control boards and the 24 V power supply. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 191...
  • Page 192 Most likely the controller board has to be replaced. − After changing the main controller board, the filter has to be recommissioned. 192 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 193 Disable reactive power compensation and balancing options to see if the problem persists. − Deselect the high frequency components to free DC bus resources and to see if the problem persists. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 193...
  • Page 194 (fans and air has been triggered. flow, heatsink). − Check the cooling of the location where the filter is installed (air conditioning system etc.) − Ensure that the correct derating factor is applied 194 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 195 Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 195...
  • Page 196 Measure the three line loss of supply on at least one voltages and check if they phase. are within limits. − Measure the line voltages (e.g. voltmeter) and compare them with the line voltages 196 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 197 (P6-1 to and P6-4) for loose connections and component damage. − Check the connections between the auxiliary fuses and the AC voltage measurement connectors (P6-1 to and P6-4). − Check the filter parameters (Cf. Chapter Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 197...
  • Page 198 (e.g. scopemeter) and verify that this value is within acceptable limits. − Measure the RMS value of the network voltage and compare with the line voltages given by the filter (PQF-Manager or PQ-Link). 198 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 199 − Ensure that the AC voltage is properly measured. Do the checks discussed for the ‘Loss of phase’ fault. − Check the earthing of the unit. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 199...
  • Page 200 DC are within limits. capacitors during the preload − Verify the fuses (PF1 and phase is not high enough. PF2) and the resistors (R1 200 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 201 (A001). − Inspect the DC-bus for traces of damage that may have caused a short circuit on the DC side of the IGBT module or on the DC voltage measurement board. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 201...
  • Page 202 − Measure the line voltages (e.g. voltmeter) and compare them with the line voltages given by the filter (PQF-Manager or PQ-Link). − Check the AC voltage measurement connectors 202 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 203 (P6-1 to and P6-4). Remark: If the problem persists, contact your ABB service provider. Provide him with all the relevant information, i.e. Filter serial number and type, status of the control LEDs, Error messages displayed and filter behavior.
  • Page 204 DIP switch S5-1 to S5-3. − Reset the filter by switching off and on the power. If the problem persists, contact your ABB representative. The controller card must probably be replaced. 204 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 205 (DSP or microcontroller) Remark: If the problem persists, contact your ABB service provider. Provide him with all the relevant information, i.e. Filter serial number and type, status of the control LEDs, Error messages displayed and filter behavior. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 205...
  • Page 206 − If the problem persists, contact your ABB service provider. The filter has been asked Verify the reactive power settings of to generate static the filter. reactive power. 206 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 207 Check the CT settings set up in the PQF- Manager. − The filter is in standby- Check the standby mode, the IGBTs are not mode settings to switching. ensure that they Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 207...
  • Page 208 The filter (CTs) is/are not Check that the CTs are installed in a central installed at the desired position and therefore location. the filter does not eliminate the harmonics of all the loads. 208 Troubleshooting guide  Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS...
  • Page 209 Table 60 − Refer to the Table 61 for more information on these errors and for guidelines on how to troubleshoot them. Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Troubleshooting guide 209...

  • Page 210: Technical Specifications

    This chapter contains the technical specifications of the active filter PQFS. 12.2 Technical specifications The PQFS is an active filter for three phase networks with or without neutral for filtering of non-zero sequence harmonics and reactive power compensation including balancing between phases.
  • Page 211 Unit type 2: 45 A Unit type 3: 60 A Unit type 4: 70 A Unit type 5: 80 A Unit type 6: 90 A Unit type 7: 100 A Unit type 8: 120 A Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Technical specifications 211...
  • Page 212 Network current ratings 3 times the current ratings limited to 300A for PQFS 120 A Modularity Up to 8 power units/filter (power units must have same rating). One power unit per enclosure. Power units can be master or slave type Redundancy For full redundancy combine master units of same rating.
  • Page 213 Easy connection box for power cables Cable extension kit for PQF-Manager Remark: Under exceptional circumstances other limits may be reached before the RMS current limit (e.g. temperature limit, peak current limit, peak voltage limit). Manual Power Quality Filter PQFS  Technical specifications 213...
  • Page 214 ABB is a registered trademark of ABB Asea Brown We reserve all rights in this document and in the Boveri Ltd. Manufactured by/for a Hitachi Power Grids subject matter and illustrations contained therein.

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