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P.I. 08925720156 -Tel. +39 0331 577479 - Fax +39 0331 579479 E-mail: info@cdautomation.com - Web: www.cdautomation.com Declare that the product / Dichiara che il prodotto: REVEX PA 35A-90A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Electric power control SCOPE OF APPLICATION: Thermal control process DESCRIZIONE DEL PRODOTTO: Unità di controllo potenza elettrica...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A AVERTISSEMENT! Tous les services, y compris l’inspection, l’installation, le câblage, l’entretien, le dépannage, le remplacement de fusibles ou d’autres composants pouvant être réparés par l’utilisateur, doivent être effectués uniquement par un personnel diment qualifié. Le personnel de service doit lire ce manuel avant d’effectuer tout travail.
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 5.2 Order Code REVEX PA CURRENT FUSES CONTROL MODE description description code note description code note Fixed Fuses Included Open Loop Fixed Fuses Included Voltage Fixed Fuses Included Voltage Square Fixed Fuses Included...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A Technical Specifications 6.1 General features Cover and Socket material: PolymericV2 Utilization Category: AC-51 AC-55b AC-56A IP Code: Method of Connecting: Load in Delta, Load in Star Auxiliary voltage Order Code RXP___-_4: 24Vdc 350mA 8,5W Relay output for Heater Break Alarm 0.5A a 24Vac/dc (only with HB option)
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 coefÏcient K below represented: l max = l nominal x K Derating For higher cabinet...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 8.1 Command Terminals Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources. 8.1.1 Terminal block M1 Terminal Description DI 2 - Enable Digital Input DI 1 - Configurable Input not used not used...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 8.2 Schematic Indicative connection Warning: It is not possible to remove the M2 diagrams. Refer to local connector when the unit is powered. Remove the regulations for proper AUX 24Vdc power supply before extracting the M2 system protection.
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 8.2.1 SSR Control Input schematic For SSR input use follow the schematic below and configure Digital Input 1 as Fast Enable. Analog DI-1 DI-2 Input 1 INPUT * SSR Input: 4 ÷ 30Vdc 5mA Max (ON >4Vdc OFF <1Vdc) 3HZ Max on time min.
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 8.3 Connection Diagram BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION TOP VIEW DI-2 DI-1 COM DI Analog Input 2 +10V Analog Input 1 DOWN VIEW +24V RS485 Relay Warning: It is not possible to remove the M2 connector when the unit is powered. Remove the AUX 24Vdc power supply before extracting the M2 connector.
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A Control Panel 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. On the home page the keys are used as follows: Iout0.0A Vout0.0V...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 9.1 Menu navigation The menus are accessible using the control panel keypad and display. Choose Enter Choose Edit HOME PAGE Menu Password Parameter Parameter Iout0.0A Password Set Point Iout0.0A 100% SP 100% Iout0.0A Set Point Menu...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 Aux High Local/Remote Power output set remotely (via analog SP 100% input) Output enabled...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 9.4 Parameter list 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” chapter. Menu Listing The table below lists the parameters found on each menu.
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A Modbus Par. Parameter Name Description Default Range Unit Address Type Feedback Read Choose the feed-back type Write Option Description Value V² Voltage squared None No feed-back I² Current squared Voltage Voltage Current Current Power Power...
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A Modbus Par. Parameter Name Description Default Range Address Type delay between when HB Delay resistance drops below the value set for 0 to 255 Read a heater break sensitivity and when the 50 (2,5 sec) (0 to 12,75 Write...
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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.
“Simple” view section: 1) Click Simple, if not already on the simple view 2) Click Upload from unit REVEX PA 3) Set the address, if necessary 4) Click READ-> 5) Wait for the software to read the parameter...
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 existing recipe Open 3) Locate and select the recipe fi le and click Open 4) Click 5) Click...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 Port: open Serial Port dialog box Serial...
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A Save: save the recipe in a fi le as: save a copy of the recipe in a fi le Save unit: send the current recipe parameters in the connected Download to power controller Print: print the recipe (see sample at right) report: print the recipe (see sample at right) Print...
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A Confi gure and monitor the analog inputs: 1: click Ai 1 to view the signal type Analog Input button: click to toggle between using the signal received at analog input 1 Input Local/Remote selection (remote) or the slider (local) to set the set point.
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User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 Area: use this view to see parameters being polled READ...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 11.3 Analog Input 2: Set Point, Feedback or Current Limit Set Point What this input does is user-configurable. Connect an analog signal that indicates: • An alternate set point signal • Measured power, voltage or current from an external device used as feedback •...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A “Enable” Function in static Unit The “Enable” function can work in several ways • from Digital input • from Serial Port • from Digital Input + Serial Port • from FieldBus • from Digital Input + FieldBus To simplify in the various diagrams, the “enable”...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 13.2 Using Serial Port RS485 only The static unit has an RS485 Modbus RTU serial port always present. By setting the Digital Input as “Not Used” or different from “Enable” it is possible to control the enable from serial port with bit 2 of parameter 14 If bit 2 = 1: Enabled If bit 2 = 0: Disabled...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 13.4 Using FieldBus only The static unit as an option can be ordered with a FieldBus (Ex: profinet). This option continuously writes the values on the unit keeping them up to date. Using the field bus it is possible to change the status of the Sw contact with bit 2 of the “Command table”...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 13.5 Using Digital Input + FieldBus The static unit as an option can be ordered with a FieldBus (Ex: profinet). This option continuously writes the values on the unit keeping them up to date. The external contact Sw and the internal software contact Sw are connected in series, therefore if you want...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A 14.4 Phase Angle The Phase Angle firing allow the control Voltage Supply (V) of the power on the load, for this firing the thyristor can be in conduction only for a part of the voltage cycle. Load Voltage (V) This part of the voltage cycle is adjustable in function of the input signal...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 14.6 Delay Triggering with Burst Firing The Delay Triggering firing is used Without Delay Triggering With Delay Triggering the control a primary of transformer coupled with normal resistances on the secondary (N.B. Transient over-current don’t connect cold resistances on the secondary like: Superkanthal,...
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A 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 PA from 35A to 90A Electronic boards 16.1 Supply the Electronic Board The REVEX thyristor unit, to work, requires a voltage supply for the electronic boards of 24Vdc 1A on terminal M2 (13+; 14-). Warning: Before connecting or disconnecting the unit check that power and control cables are isolated from voltage sources.
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A RS485 Serial port M2 Terminal Description DOWN VIEW RS485 A+ RS485 B- The serial communication port RS485 is available on the Command Terminals. On this port may be done a network up to 127 REVEX. Warning: It is not possible to remove the M2 connector when the unit is powered.
User’s manual REVEX PA from 35A to 90A Internal Fuse The thyristor unit have internal fuse extrarapid at low I t for the thyristor protection of against the short-circuits. The Fuses must have I T 20% less than thyristor’s I t The warranty of thyristor is null if no proper fuses are used.
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