User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Important warnings for safety This chapter contains important information for the safety. The not observance of these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death and can cause serious damages to the Thyristor unit and to the components system included.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A WARNING! All service including inspection, installation, wiring, maintenance, troubleshooting, fuse or other user serviceable component replacement must be performed only by properly qualified personnel. Service personnel must read this manual before proceeding with work. While service is being performed unqualified personnel should not work on the unit or be allowed in the immediate vicinity.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A WARNING! Verify the voltage and current ratings of the power controller are correct for the application. AVERTISSEMENT! Vérifier que les valeurs de tension et de courant du régulateur de puissance sont correctes pour l’application. CAUTION: To avoid compromising the insulation, do not bend wire or other components beyond their bend radius specifications.
Substituted parts remain of Producer property. CD Automation srl assumes no liability for any damage to persons or property deriving from tampering, from incorrect or improper use, or from any use not conforming to the characteristics of the controller and to the instructions in this User Manual.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Introduction A thyristor unit is semiconductor device which acts as a switch formed by two thyristors in antiparallel. To switch on the alternating current the input signal will be on and the thyristor will switch off at first Zero Crossing voltage with no input signal.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Software Configurator Thyristor configurator software is free and is possible download it from our site. If the Order Code is in line with requirement, then unit has been already configured in Factory and it’s ready to use. You need the software only to modify the ordered configuration.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Quick Start Attention: this procedure must be carried out by skilled people only. If your REVEX code is in line with what you really need, then the main configuration is already done by Producer and you just need to do the following steps: Verify REVEX current sizing.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Basic Connections and sizing Star wiring with resistive load (control on three phases) 1,73V V = Nominal voltage of the load I = Nominal current of the load P = Nominal power of the load Delta wiring with resistive load (control on three phases) 1,73V V = Nominal voltage of the load...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Identification and Order Code 5.1 Identification of the unit Caution: Before to install, make sure that the Thyristor unit have not damages. If the product has a fault, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the product. The identification label give all the information regarding the factory settings of the Thyristor unit, this label is on the unit, like represented in figure.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 5.2 Order Code REVEX 3PH CURRENT FUSES OPTION description description code description code 120A Fixed Fuses Included Option code see below table . . . 150A Fixed Fuses Included 180A Fixed Fuses Included FAN VOLTAGE 210A Fixed Fuses Included...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Technical Specifications 6.1 General features Cover and Socket material: PolymericV2 Utilization Category: AC-51 AC-55b IP Code: Method of Connecting: Load in Delta, Load in Star Auxiliary voltage Order Code RX3___-_4: 24Vdc (1A) Relay output for Heater Break Alarm 0.5A a 125VAC (only with HB option)
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 6.5 Fan Specification Supply: 24Vdc Power 21W (7W for 3 Fan) 6.6 Derating Curve The nominal current of the units in specification are referred to continuous service at 40°C ambient temperature. For higher temperature multiply the nominal current times derating coefficient K below represented: l max = l nominal x K Derating For higher cabinet...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Installation Before to install, make sure that the Thyristor unit have not AIR FLOW OUT (V) damages. If the product has a fault, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the product. Verify that the product is the same thing as ordered.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Wiring instructions The Thyristor unit could be susceptible to interferences lost by near equipments or by the power supply, for this reason in accord to the fundamental practices rules is opportune take some precautions: •...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 8.1 Terminal Positions Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources. 8.2 Power Terminals Terminal Description Line Input Phase 1 Load Output Phase 1 Line Input Phase 2 Load Output Phase 2 Line Input Phase 3...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Suggested wiring mode: connect the cables below, not above Correct: Not correct:...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 8.3 Control Terminals Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources. 8.3.1 Terminal block M1 Terminal Description 0V GND COM I - Common Digital Input DI 2 –...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 8.4 Schematic Indicative connection diagrams. Refer to local regulations for proper system protection. Warning: It is not possible to remove the M3 connector when the unit is powered. Remove the AUX 24Vdc power supply before extracting the M3 connector.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 8.5 Connection Diagram for 3 phases Caution: this procedure must be performed only by qualified persons. 131415 16 Analog Inp.1 0-10VDC /4-20mA ANALOG SET POINT Analog Inp.2 0-10VDC /4-20mA SLAVE OUT Reference Ext.Feedback Relay Thermal or...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Control Panel Control Panel Display and Keys are Not present for Option Codes: 1/2/3/7 (see table pag. 15) The Control Panel is placed on the front of the thyristor unit, on his display you can visualize the alarms, the input and output signals and all the configuration parameters.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.1 Menu navigation The menus are accessible using the control panel keypad and display. Control Panel Display and Keys are Not present for Option Codes: 1/2/3/7 (see table pag. 15) Choose Enter Choose Edit HOME PAGE...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.2 Led indicators The four indicators on the control panel show the general state of the power controller. Power output set locally or via Flashing communications Local/Remote Aux High Power output set remotely (via analog input) SP 100% Output enabled...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.4 Parameter list Control Panel Display and Keys are Not present for Option Codes: 1/2/3/7 (see table pag. 15) This chapter describes the parameter on the menus accessed via the control panel and Configurator software. To learn how to access the menus described below see “Menu navigation”...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.4.1 Operator Menu This section describes each item on the operator menu. Use this menu to view the measured values and basic settings of the power controller. The password to access this menu is 0. Modbus Par.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.4.2 Setup Menu This section describes each item on the setup menu. Use this menu to configure the power controller for the load. The password to access this menu is 2. Modbus Par.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.4.3 Advanced Setup Menu This section describes each item on the advanced setup menu. Use this menu to configure the power switching, closed loop control of power and adjustable settings for data logging and heater bakeout. The password to access this menu is 10.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Modbus Par. Parameter Name Description Default Range Unit Address Type Pb Power Set the gain for the main loop. A larger Read value yields a larger adjustment for a 0 to 255 Write given deviation Ti Power...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.4.4 Hardware Menu This section describes each item on the hardware menu. Use this menu to configure how the inputs and outputs are used in the application. The password to access this menu is 5. Modbus Par.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Modbus Par. Parameter Name Description Default Address Type DI1 Functn Choose how the signal detected by digital input 1 Read is used Write Option Description Value Enable Enable power output V Feedback Use voltage feed-back when on Local / Rmt Local when on / Remote when off...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Modbus Par. Parameter Name Description Default Address Type Alm Out Fn Choose for which conditions the digital output indicates alarm. The output always indicate an alarm when the heat sink is over temperature. The digital output is energized for normal operating condition and de-energized when the power Read...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.4.5 Communication Menu This section describes each item on the communication menu. Use this menu to configure the communication options. The password to access this menu is 3. Modbus Par. Parameter Name Description Default Address...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 9.4.6 Monitoring Menu This section describes each item on the monitoring menu. Use this menu to view the states of digital input, values of analog input and information about the power controller such as serial number and software version. The password to access this menu is 0.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Modbus Par. Parameter Name Description Range Unit Address Type Analog In1 Indicates the percent of full scale measured Read 0 to 100.0 by analog input 1 Only Analog In2 Indicates the percent of full scale measured Read 0 to 100.0 by analog input 2...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Using the Configurator Confi gurator software can be used like an alternative of the power controller’s keypad and set the advanced features not available via the power controller’s onboard user interface. Here we explain how to use it. 10.1 Typical Uses The software may be used during commissioning to: •...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Procedure to communicate with a power controller: 1) if used direct USB connection: - Connect the USB cable between the computer and the micro USB connector on the power controller’s keypad - if necessary, wait for the USB driver to install.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 10.5 Using the Confi gurator After software been installed, communication has been set up and model type selected, is possible to operate with the power controller. 10.5.1 To view or save a power controller’s settings using “Simple”...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 10.5.3 To download a recipe fi le into a power controller: 1) Click Simple, if not already on the Simple view 2) Click Open existing recipe 3) Locate and select the recipe fi le and click Open 4) Click 5) Click...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 10.6 Software General information Here it is described the Confi gurator Software and how use it. 10.6.1 Program Window Main Menu Access these menus. File menu Exit: close the program Setting menu Language: open Language Settings dialog Serial Port: open Serial Port dialog box...
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Save: save the recipe in a fi le Save as: save a copy of the recipe in a fi le Download to unit: send the current recipe parameters in the connected power controller Print: print the recipe (see sample at right) Print report: print the recipe (see sample at right)
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A To confi gure and monitor the digital inputs: Digital input states and functions: show whether each input detects an open or closed circuit and the function the input performs. Digital Input States and Function Selectors: set the function for each digital input.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Confi gure and monitor the analog inputs: Analog Input 1: click Ai 1 to view the signal type Input Local/Remote selection button: click to toggle between using the signal received at analog input 1 (remote) or the slider (local) to set the set point.
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 10.6.4. Load Analyzer Load Analyzer is used for monitoring values graphically represented Click on Load Analyzer button on the test page to open Load Analyzer window. It’s possible to see 3 channels (Ch 1, Ch 2 and Ch 3).
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User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 10.6.5 MSG view Message view shows the communication activity between the computer and the power controller. PORT COM: use this view to see when the COM port is accessed and its settings MODBUS: Modbus communication protocol area READ Area: use this view to see parameters being polled...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Configurable Inputs and Outputs The REVEX power controller features two digital inputs, up to two analog inputs and a relay output. Some models also include an analog output for retransmitting a measured value to other automation equipment. This section describes the various functions of these inputs and outputs and how they interact with other features of the power controller.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A measured value to the input’s full scale. For example, the signal is 50% when the analog input detects 12mADC and the input is configured to receive 4 to 20mADC. Configure the power controller to recognize the signal and how the power controller uses it on the hardware menu;...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Alarm description 12.1 Heater Break Alarm This option allows you to diagnose any load breakage. The diagnostics is based on the comparison of the value of the nominal resistance of the load with respect to the resistance measured in real time. The nominal resistance is calculated using the Operative Load Voltage (Nom Line V) and Nominal Current of the load (Nominal I) parameters.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 12.2. AUX High This alarm is displayed when the auxiliary supply voltage exceeds the established ranges. If the alarm situation persists for more than 5 seconds, the unit will go into protection. 12.3 AUX Low This alarm is displayed when the auxiliary supply voltage is lower than the established ranges.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Firing type Choose a correct firing type allows to optimize the thyristor unit for the installed load. The firing type has already configured in line with customer requirements that are defined in the Order Code. The Order Code is written on the identification label.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Control Mode (feed-back) The Control Mode (feed-back) type has already configured in line with customer requirements that are defined in the Order Code. The Order Code is written on the identification label. However, if you wish to change the Control Mode (feed-back) type you can use the software configurator or the Control Panel.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Electronic boards 15.1 Supply the Electronic Board The REVEX thyristor unit, to work, requires a voltage supply for the electronic boards of 24Vdc 1A on terminal Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources.
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A RS485 Serial port Terminal M1 Description The serial communication port RS485 is available on the Command Terminals. RS485 A+ On this port may be done a network up to 127 REVEX. RS485 B- 16.1 FIELD BUS Module Technical Specification •...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A Internal Fuse The thyristor unit have internal fuse extrarapid at low I²t for the thyristor protection of against the short-circuits. The Fuses must have I²t 20% less than thyristor’s I²t. The warranty of thyristor is null if no proper fuses are used. Fuse I t value Fuse I...
User’s manual REVEX 3PH from 120A to 210A 17.1 Fuses Replacement Open the cover and remove the screws, then replace it with the correct fuse, use the screws with a proper suggested torque indicated below: Torque Torque Type Screw Screw Lb-in (N-m) Lb-in (N-m) 120A...
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