. User manual This user manual describes the device version multicomp F144-3PH . This user manual must be accessible to the user at all times (e .g . in the switchgear cabinet) . Even if the device is resold to third parties, the manual remains an inherent part of the device .
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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 during installation! Power supply connection, setup and operation of the device must be performed by qualified personnel only .
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By using an additional digital input, it is possible to activate a second deviating target CosPhi . Furthermore, the device is equipped with a RS485 bus interface for operation at the KBR eBus with the visual energy computer software . This enables comfortable visualization of the measuring values and the controller's operating state as well as convenient configu- ration of the device via the primary control unit .
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Please also observe the following notes on start-up and operation: In case of operation in a 3-wire network, a zero-point creator is required (e .g . 700/100 V AC, primary 3-phase connection, available from KBR), as the controller needs a neutral conductor for trouble-free operation .
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Installation NOTE A phase-phase measurement (2 measuring phases without neutral conductor) is not possible with this device . NOTE For mixed operation of contactor stages and thyristor stages of the same size, the thyris- tor stages should be assigned to the stages in the back, as the front stages are switched first .
Connection Connecting the multicomp Installation and assembly The applicable VDE regulations must be observed during installation! Before the device is connected to the power supply, check whether the local power supply conditions comply with the specifications on the nameplate . Incorrect connec- tion may result in the destruction of the device .
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Connection Safety device Voltage and disconnector Terminal 1 Terminal 2 to Terminal 2 Power supply unit US1 required Neutral Phase 100V - 240V +/-10% AC conductor 50/60 Hz Phase Phase 100V - 240V +/-10% AC 50/60 Hz 100V - 240V +/-10% DC V2.00...
Connection Current transformer connection: When mounting the transformer, observe the direction of the current or energy flow . If the current transformer is mounted the wrong way, the measured current value will be negative . A prerequisite for this is that energy is supplied to the device . The following points must be observed when connecting the device: Direction of the energy flow ...
Connection Terminal assignment Terminal: Power supply connection 1 (L) and 2 (N): A control voltage is required to supply the device with pow- er . The unit is equipped with a multi-range power supply and may be supplied by voltages 100V – 240V+/ -10% 50Hz/60 Hz (see nameplate for device voltage) .
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A temperature sensor, e .g . PT1000, can be connected to this input to measure the switchgear cabinet temperature . Temperature measuring range from -10°C to +60°C . 90 (ground) Interface connection 91 (A) For KBR-eBus or Modbus communication . 92 (B): V2.00...
Connection Default controller settings (default setting): Methods of measurement 3-phase Commissioning: Measuring voltage transformer Primary voltage 400 V Ph-Ph Secondary voltage 400 V Ph-Ph Zero-point creator Main current transformer Primary current 1000 A Secondary current 5 A Rot .field I 0°...
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Connection Basic system parameters switching performance: Hysteresis connection 100% of lowest stage power Hysteresis switch-off 100% of lowest stage power Alarm delay 1200 seconds (20 minutes) Idle time: 10 seconds Switching interval: 8 seconds Current attenuation coefficient: Voltage attenuation coefficient: Attenuation coefficient Qmiss: Basic system temperature parameters: Measurement...
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Control and display panel Miscellaneous: Sampling rate Automatic Error message dialog In case of any errors, message and alarm relay Service: Password No password (9999, meaning all functions are accessible) NOTE LCD parameters, sampling rate, password, bus parameters and language settings are unaffected by reset .
Control and display panel Control and display panel Display 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 navigation panel A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A cos Ó actual 0.64 cosÓ...
Commissioning Description of general settings: Attenuation (DC) Reduction of the display fluctuations, the measuring cycle of the controller is not influenced . Idle time (t idle) Starts at compensation . After the idle time has expired, the next switching operation follows .
. Controller preconfigured: If you wish to use a controller that is already integrated into a KBR compensation system by default, only the parameters of the current transformer need to be configured . 1. Configuring current transformer values All current transformer parameters need to be configured correctly for the compensation controller to function properly .
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Commissioning 2. 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 . When reading out the CosPhi voltage in the cosPhi instantaneous menu immediately after switching on, CosPhi should be low and inductive .
Commissioning 4. 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 . When reading out the CosPhi voltage in the cosPhi instantaneous menu immediately after switching on, CosPhi should be low and inductive .
Commissioning Setting transformer ratio After pressing the buttons, the following is displayed in the hot key area: Menu description curr. transformer ENTER Display hot-key area Return for configuration Menu selection Menu selection Return After pressing the button, the following appears in the hot-key area of the display: Display hot-key area ...
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Menu If the setting was changed, the following appears in the hot-key area of the display: Display hot-key area Enter value Continue to next digit Saving the last changes Leave setting menu without saving V2.00...
Menu Operating Diagram main menu sub menu act.missing comp.power target cos phi act. cos phi target L1, L2, L3 act. cos phi max. Q act.missing comp.power miss power frequency voltage L1, L2, L3 L1, L2, L3 U / I cos phi voltage L1, L2, L3 L1, L2, L3...
/ reset extra display / language KBR eBus LCD parameter measurement scanmode language commissioning bus adress settings runtime system messages settings...
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Menu switching hyst. switch on hysteresis ( % ) switch o hysteresis ( % ) switch. perform. switching hysteresis switching times switching times damping coe . damping coe . rest period voltage error mess. delay current switching delay react. pwr. miss. temperature parameters overtemp.
Menu Main menu cos φ First menu line 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Second menu line A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Third menu line cos Ó...
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Menu Display as example: Main menu: = cosφ actual (instantaneous) Stage mode: = all stages automatic on Menu description: = cosφ actual (instantaneous) Measured cosφ: = 0 .64 inductive Missing compensation power: = 22 .4 kvar twice, you can display the maximum value of the missing By pressing the button compensation power .
Menu Main menu Temperature 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Temperature 28.7 °C ® oTemp Menu description Temperature oTemp Display hot-key area Display of overtemperature switch-offs Scroll through main menu...
Menu 5.13 Sub menu ID current 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A harm. I Id 12:41 AM A Id 12:43 AM A Id 12:39 AM A Id ¡...
Menu 5.15 Description of submenus The Methods of measurement submenu contains the following items: 1. Single-phase measurement 2. 3-phase measurement 5.15.1 The Commissioning submenu contains the following items: Transformer settings (voltage, current): Voltage transformer primary voltage Secondary voltage Zero-point creator Sampling rate Main current transformer Primary current...
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System operation These transducer adaptors (zero-point creator) are suitable for creating a virtual low-im- pedance neutral point for the device in a three-phase network without neutral conductor . NOTE In the 700 V variant, this also serves to adapt the measuring voltage to the device . Make sure that the device is configured for the operation with a zero-point creator .
System operation 4. Max. switching capacity Setting ranges: max . switching capacity per switching 0 to 999999 kvar operation NOTE The setting capacitive or inductive stage is indicated by the or symbol . alarm cosphi is not used for compensation systems with inductive switching stages . 5.15.2 The Settings submenu contains the following items: 1.
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System operation 3. System Basic parameters Switching hyster- Connection switching perfor- esis: Disconnection mance Switch mode Switching times: Idle time Alarm delay Switching interval Attenuation Voltage coefficients: Current Qmiss Temperature Activate measure- Switching on fan parameters ment Switching off fan Switching thresh- Switching on system olds:...
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System operation NOTE Stage selection mode (switching mode): The priority of switching criteria for compensation stages can be changed in the menu Extra ==> Settings => System => Basic Parameters => Switching Performance => Switch- ing Hysteresis => Switching Mode . The aim of the switching criteria is to use the compensation stages as evenly as possible .
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System operation NOTE In Priority 1 under menu item stages (St), instead of the operating cycle, the operating hours (turn-on duration) of the compensation stage are displayed . 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Stage 01 ...
System operation 5.15.3 Reset of parameters: Reset to default settings (delivery state) Setting ranges: Hysteresis connection 70 to 150% Hysteresis switch-off 70 to 150% Idle time 0 to 999 .99 sec . Alarm delay for FTS 1 to 9999 sec . Switching interval 10 ms to 999 .99 sec .
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System operation The default settings are: Switching threshold fan = 28°C / hysteresis = 5°C Switching threshold alarm = 45°C / hysteresis = 5°C Switching threshold overtemperature = 48°C / hysteresis = 5°C This means that the fan switches on when 28°C is exceeded and switches off again when the temperature drops below 23°C .
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System operation 5.15.4 The Messages submenu contains the following items: Active error messages Error state Error messages No stage power Power failure Reset performed Temperature switch-off No measuring current No measuring voltage Light load operation LIM Harmon U LIM Harmon I LIM Operating cycle LIM Operating cycle LIM Average current value...
System operation Notes on Troubleshooting: Undercompensation, not enough stages are switched on. Check controller for error messages If the target cos phi is set to 0 .8 capacitive, the capac- itors need to start to be switched on . If the system is not over-dimensioned, almost all stages need to be switched on .
System operation 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 . Screwed connections may become loose at the ...
System operation 8 Technical data multicomp F144-3PH Measuring and display values Voltage Units [V, kV;] display switches automatically Display range 0 V to 999 kV Measuring range 3-phase 25 … 230 … 280 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz Current Units [A;kA] display is switched...
250V (AC) / 2A floating sation stage relay Serial interface RS 485 for connection to the KBR eBus; a connection maximum of 32 devices per bus segment, up to 1000 m without bus repeater if placed accordingly . For additional information see installation guide KBR eBus .
UL/IEC-ap- proved Relay output Fuse max 2 A medium time-lag Connection of Connection material For proper operation, use shielded twist- KBR eBus ed-pair cables only, e .g . I-Y(St)Y 2x2x0 .8 Transformer Connections See connection diagram connection Mechanical data Switchboard...
System operation Standards and miscellaneous Environ- Standards DIN EN 60721-3-3:1995-09 + mental DIN EN 60721-3-3/A2:1997-07; 3K5+3Z11; conditions (IEC721-3-3;3K5+3Z11) Operating -5°C … +55°C temperature Air humidity 5% … 95%, non-condensing Storage temperature -25°C … +70°C Operating height up to max . 2000 m above sea level Electrical Standards DIN EN 61010-1:2011-07;...