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USER’S MANUAL
Application
Modbus
NC-12
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USER’S MANUAL

1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents .......................................................................................... 2
2 Glossary ......................................................................................................... 3
SCADA............................................................................................................................................. 3
3 NC-12 Modbus in general............................................................................. 3
4 Entire system ................................................................................................. 4
4.1 PFC to PC connection alternatives .......................................................................................4
4.1.1 One PFC ................................................................................................................................ 4

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4.1.2 Many PFCs system ................................................................................................................ 5
5. Physical connections ................................................................................... 5
5.1 Fiber optic connection.............................................................................................................5
5.2 RS-485 interface.......................................................................................................................5
5.3 2-wire connection in an RS-485 bus .....................................................................................6

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5.4 4-wire connection in an RS-485 bus .....................................................................................7
5.5 RS-232 connector on the MCU..............................................................................................8
5.6 Power supply.............................................................................................................................8
6 Device descriptions ...................................................................................... 9
6.1 MCU ...........................................................................................................................................9
6.1.1 RS-485 port and power supply .............................................................................................. 9
6.1.2 RS-232 port.......................................................................................................................... 11
6.1.3 Fiber connector .................................................................................................................... 12
6.1.4 Jumpers on MCU ................................................................................................................. 12
6.2 PFC and CCA.........................................................................................................................13
6.2.1 How to connect the CCA to the PFC................................................................................... 14
7 Modbus register map for NC-12 PFC .......................................................15
7.1 Modbus function 4 ..................................................................................................................15
7.2 Modbus functions 6 and 3 .....................................................................................................17
7.2.1 Parameter value tables ........................................................................................................ 18
7.3 Modbus settings in the PFC .................................................................................................21
8 Technical specifications ............................................................................23
8.1 Safety .......................................................................................................................................23
8.2 Environmental conditions ......................................................................................................23
9 Pictures.........................................................................................................24
10 Tables............................................................................................................24

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2 Glossary

PFC Power Factor Controller, type NC-12.

MCU Modbus Coupler Unit, RS-485 adapter for fiber or RS-232.
CCA Controller Communication Adapter, fiber output module for PFC.
PSU Power Supply Unit.
RS-232 Serial communication standard. Typically used in short distances. Used
to connect a PC.
RS-485 Serial communication standard. Designed for longer distances and for
noisy environments (industrial use).
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition software is a control room

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software.
NC Nokian Capacitors

3 NC-12 Modbus in general

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This manual describes the Modbus feature of the PF, its installation and
operation.

A PFC has a remote control feature using serial communications. The

communication port requires an external CCA module installed on the PFC.
The CCA provides the fiber a connection port. Remote control protocol is
Modbus. The PFC is a Modbus slave device. With additional MCUs, a fiber
port may be adapted to an RS-485 bus for long distances or for bus
architecture. With an MCU, a PCs serial port can be adapted to the RS-485
bus. The PC acts as master of the Modbus bus and it needs the necessary
software to read PFC slaves. Typically SCADA systems are used to collect
data and display it.

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Version 0.01 25.08.2004

Version 0.02 05.11.2004 (Proof read)

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4 Entire system

In the following chapters there are two alternatives for connections between
the MCU to PFC and the MCU to PC. The selection depends on the
distances between modules and the number of PFCs in the system.

4.1 PFC to PC connection alternatives

The PFC always needs a CCA module when a remote control is used. The
CCA module has a dedicated connector on the PFC. The CCA and MCU

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have fiber connectors.

4.1.1 One PFC

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A fiber is adapted to an RS-485 bus connecting the MCU module. Maximum
length of the RS-485 bus is 1 km. Additional PFC modules can be easily
connected to the bus. MCU 1 / PC adapts the RS-485 bus to the RS-232 port.

MCU 1 / PC MCU 2

Picture 1: One PFC system

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4.1.2 Many PFCs system

In the following picture is a two PFC system. The same architecture is

useable for 1 to 128 PFCs in the system.

MCU 1 / PC MCU 2 MCU 3

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Picture 2: Two PFCs in the system

5. Physical connections

All cables and connectors used are described in this chapter.

5.1 Fiber optic connection

The fiber optic cable is used to connect the CCA and the MCU. The fiber type
used is 1 mm POF (Polymer Optic Fiber) duplex fiber or equivalent. Plugs on
the fiber ends prevent the fiber from being wrongly assembled. The fiber
connection is a so-called crossover connection, where the transmitter (gray)
is connected to the receiver (blue). Maximum length of the fiber is 30 m (90
ft). Minimum bending radius for this type of fiber is 17 mm.

5.2 RS-485 interface

The PFC is connected to an RS-485 bus with an MCU module. All MCU
modules are connected in parallel to a bus and the PC acts as the master of

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the bus. A parallel connection means that the same pair of cables is
connected to the same connectors in all modules. A bus master is connected
using a crossover connection (transmitter to receiver pair). A crossover
connection is used only in a 4-wire connection. An RS-485 connection is
either a 2- or 4-wire connection.

Modules are connected sequentially, branches on the cable are not allowed.
The bus is completed with terminator resistors. One terminator is at each end
of the bus. One module feeds biasing voltages to the bus. A PC connector
grounds each module.

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MCU MCU

Picture 3: Correct structure of an RS-485 bus

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5.3 2-wire connection in an RS-485 bus

MCU 2
MCU 1 / (PFC slave)
PC

Picture 4: 2-wire connection in an RS-485 bus

The cable type used is Jamak 2x(2+1)x0,5.

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In the following table all pins in the same row are connected together.

MCU #1 / PC MCU #2 MCU #3 MCU #4 MCU #n

A A A A A
B B B B B
C/C’ C/C’ C/C’ C/C’ C/C’

Table 1: RS-485 bus connections using 2-wire cabling

Note: The PC can be placed in any position on the RS-485 bus

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5.4 4-wire connection in an RS-485 bus

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MCU 2
MCU 1 /
(PFC-slave)
PC

Picture 5: 4-wire connection in an RS-485 bus

The cable type used is Jamak 2x(2+1)x0,5.

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In the following table all pins in the same row are connected together.

MCU #1 / PC MCU #2 MCU #3 MCU #4 MCU #n

A A’ A’ A’ A’
B B’ B’ B’ B’
C/C’ C/C’ C/C’ C/C’ C/C’
A’ A A A A
B’ B B B B

Table 2: RS-485 bus connections using 4-wire cabling

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Note: The cross over connection between the MCU #1 / PC and MCU #2
(PFC slaves).

5.5 RS-232 connector on the MCU

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The connector type is RJ-22 4P4C. Pin descriptions:

MCU pin Id Description PC pin

1 TX Transmit 2
2 GND Ground 5
3 RX Receiver 3
4 GND Ground 5

Table 3: RS-232 cable between the MCU and PC

5.6 Power supply

The MCU has dedicated power supply pins on the RS-485 connectors. The
voltage is +10…+30 V DC or 10…20 V AC. Power consumption is about 2 W
/ module.

The power supply can be common for all modules or every module may have
its own power supply. Power from the common supply is fed to modules using
an extra pair of RS-485 cabling. Total power consumption depends on the
power requirements of all modules plus power loss of cabling. A decrease in
voltage will be noticed with longer cables. Power pins in the MCU are

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equipped with a rectifier. None of the pins are directly connected to the
ground.

6 Device descriptions

6.1 MCU

The MCU has an RS-485 port (dual connectors A and B, for cascading
purposes), fiber connectors and an RS-232 port. Used ports are selected with
jumpers in an MCU. Bias voltages and bus terminators have their own DIP
switches. In the front panel there is a power LED and status indication LEDs

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for communication. The MCU is DIN rail mountable.

RS-232 port Power LED and

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indicator LEDs

Jumpers
A

Biasing and B
bus
terminators

Fiber connectors
RS-485 port

Picture 6: Connectors in MCU

6.1.1 RS-485 port and power supply

Connector A: Connector type is Phoenix Contact MSTB 2,5/8-ST-5,08.

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Pin Id Description
A1 A’ + Rx RS-485 4-wire bus
A2 B’ - Rx RS-485 4-wire bus
A3 C/C’ Ground
A4 A + Tx/Rx RS-485 2-wire bus
A5 B - Tx/Rx RS-485 2-wire bus
A6 PG 1 Mς to ground. Protective ground.
A7 V1 + Power supply + 10 …+ 30 VDC or
10…20 VAC (2 W)
A8 V2 - Power supply

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Table 4a: RS-485 port A pins

Connector B: For cascading purposes and it is connected parallel with

connector A. Connector type is Phoenix Contact MSTB 2,5/7-ST-5,08.

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Pin Id Description
B1 A’ + Rx RS-485 4- wire bus
B2 B’ - Rx RS-485 4- wire bus
B3 C/C’ Ground
B4 A + Tx/Rx RS-485 2- wire bus
B5 B - Tx/Rx RS-485 2- wire bus
B6 V1 + Power supply + 10 …+ 30 VDC or
10…20 VAC
B7 V2 - Power supply

Table 4b: RS-485 port B pins

Note: The difference in pin counts and pin order.

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A8 -
A7 +
A6
A5
A4

A3
A2
A1

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B5
B4
B3
B2

B1

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Picture 7: RS-485 pin numbers

6.1.2 RS-232 port

Connector type is RJ-22 4P4C.

Pin order:

Pin Id Description
1 TX Transmit
2 GND Ground
3 RX Receive
4 GND Ground

Table 5: RS-232 port pins

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6.1.3 Fiber connector

Fiber connector types are HFBR-1522 (transmit, gray) and HFBR-2522

(receiver, blue). Socket type is HFBR-4506. Fiber type is 1 mm POF (Polymer
Optic Fiber) duplex fiber or equivalent.

6.1.4 Jumpers on MCU

In the following table are all the legal jumpering alternatives on an MCU.

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1 3 5 7 9 11

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Picture 8: Jumpers on an MCU

Modbus PFC Jumpers

RS-485 2-wire Fiber

RS-485 2-wire RS-232

RS-485 4-wire Fiber

RS-485 4-wire RS-232

Table 6: Jumpers on MCU

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6.1.5 Terminators and biasing on an RS-485 bus

Terminator Biasing No terminator, Terminator

No biasing
2-wire

4-wire
DIP switch
On Off
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Picture 9: Terminators and biasing on an RS-485 bus

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Set the DIP switches according to the picture above in the MCU to connect
terminators and biasing voltages to an RS-485 bus. Terminators are
connected to both ends of the bus. Bias voltages are fed from only one
device in the bus. When a 2-wire bus is used, terminators and biasing is
needed only for the used pair.

Switch Signal Effect

DIP1 AB Terminator
DIP2 B - Bias voltage
DIP3 A + Bias voltage
DIP4 B’ - Bias voltage
DIP5 A’B’ Terminator
DIP6 A’ + Bias voltage

Table 7: Terminators and biasing on an RS-485 bus

6.2 PFC and CCA

A remote application needs a PFC and CCA. See manufacturer’s manual for
more information.

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6.2.1 How to connect the CCA to the PFC

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3.
4.

Picture 10: Installing procedure for CCA

1. Remove the cover of the connector

2. Slide the CCA into the connector track
3. Check that the CCA is properly installed
4. Remove the protect plugs and connect the fiber cable

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7 Modbus register map for NC-12 PFC

7.1 Modbus function 4

• 32-bit values reserve two consecutive registers.

• Most significant part of a 32-bit value is the first register (lower index).
• 8-bit values are stored into 16-bit registers

Type
S32 Signed 32-bit value

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U32 Unsigned 32-bit value
S16 Signed 16-bit value
U16 Unsigned 16-bit value
S8 Sign extended 8-bit value
U8 Unsigned 8-bit value

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Table 8: Value types

Index Name Unit Type

1 Active Power W S32
3 Reactive Power var S32
5 Apparent Power VA S32
7 Active Current mA S32
9 Reactive Current mA S32
11 Apparent current mA S32
13 Voltage V U32
15 Step 1: Number of connections U32
17 Step 2: Number of connections U32
19 Step 3: Number of connections U32
21 Step 4 Number of connections U32
23 Step 5 Number of connections U32
25 Step 6 Number of connections U32
27 Step 7 Number of connections U32
29 Step 8 Number of connections U32
31 Step 9 Number of connections U32
33 Step 10 Number of connections U32
35 Step 11 Number of connections U32
37 Step 12 Number of connections U32
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Index Name Unit Type

39 Operation time of the regulator h U32
41 Serial Number U32
43 Software version U16
44 Voltage distortion 0,1% U16
45 Cos f : Pos=Ind, Neg=Cap 100=1.00 0,01 S16
46 Status of steps: bit/relay 1=ON U16
47 Latched alarms (alarms in memory) bits in U16
table 13
48 Internal temperature °C S8
49 External temperature °C S8
rd
50 Voltage harmonics 3 0,1% U16

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th
51 Voltage harmonics 5 0,1% U16
th
52 Voltage harmonics 7 0,1% U16
th
53 Voltage harmonics 9 0,1% U16
th
54 Voltage harmonics 11 0,1% U16
th
55 Voltage harmonics 13 0,1% U16

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56 Voltage harmonics 15 0,1% U16
th
57 Voltage harmonics 17 0,1% U16
th
58 Voltage harmonics 19 0,1% U16
st
59 Voltage harmonics 21 0,1% U16
60 IRMS/I1 0,01 U16
61 Broken status of steps: bit/relay 1=ON U16
62 Active alarms: see table 13 U16
63 Alarm table, last alarm (alarm code, 0=no U8
alarm)
64 Alarm table, 2 nd alarm in alarm log U8
65 Alarm table, 3 rd alarm in alarm log U8
66 Alarm table, 4 th alarm in alarm log U8
67 Alarm table, 5 th (earliest) alarm U8
68 Detected frequency 1=50Hz, 2=60Hz U8
69 Cos f sign: Flow of power 0=Direct, - S8
1=Reverse (generator)
70 Status of fan relay 1=ON 0=OFF U8

Table 9: Modbus registers, function 4

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7.2 Modbus functions 6 and 3

Number Name Unit MIN MAX Type

1 Latched alarms (alarms in 0 0 U16
memory) bits in table 13
2 Alarm mask. 1=enabled. See U16
table 13 for special function. mask
3 Step shutdown mask of alarms. U16
1=enabled. See table 13 for mask
special function.
4 Temperature limit (temperature °C 20 60 U8

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alarm)
5 Fan offset limit °C 0 50 U8
6 Voltage distortion limit (Alarm 10) 0,01% 50 200 U16
7 Irms/I1 limit 0,01 100 150 U16
8 Application 1=2Q 2=4Q 1 2 U8

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9 Current transformer: If secondary A 25 30000 U16
1A, primary*5
10 Input voltage V 80 800 U16
11 Wiring, see table 14 1 54 U8
12 Target cos f 1: 100=1.00 0,01 80 100 U8
13 Target cos f 1 sign: 0=ind, - -1 0 S8
1=cap
14 Target cos f 2: 100=1.00 0,01 80 100 U8
15 Target cos f 2 sign: 0=ind, - -1 0 S8
1=cap
16 Inductive response value 0,01 1 199 U16
17 Capacitive response value 0,01 1 199 U16
18 Reconnection delay s 10 900 U16
19 Step program: see table 12 1 5 U8
20 Number of steps 1 12 U8
21 Step sequence: see table 11 1 10 U8
22 Step size monitoring: step 1 kvar 0 400 U16
23 step 2 kvar 0 400 U16
24 step 3 kvar 0 400 U16
25 step 4 kvar 0 400 U16
26 step 5 kvar 0 400 U16
27 step 6 kvar 0 400 U16
28 step 7 kvar 0 400 U16

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Number Name Unit MIN MAX Type

29 step 8 kvar 0 400 U16
30 step 9 kvar 0 400 U16
31 step 10 kvar 0 400 U16
32 step 11 kvar 0 400 U16
33 step 12 kvar 0 400 U16
34 Step size monitoring: nominal V 200 800 U16
voltage of steps (phase to phase
voltage)
35 Current transformer, secondary A 1 2 U8
current 1=1A,2=5A

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Table 10: Modbus registers for function 3 and 6

7.2.1 Parameter value tables

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Value Step sequences
1 1.1.1.1.1.1.
2 1.1.2.2.2.2.
3 1.1.2.3.3.3.
4 1.1.2.4.4.4.
5 1.2.2.2.2.2.
6 1.2.3.3.3.3.
7 1.2.3.4.4.4.
8 1.2.3.6.6.6.
9 1.2.4.4.4.4.
10 1.2.4.8.8.8.

Table 11: Step sequences

Number Step programs Allowed sequences

1 NORMAL SEQ 1.2.4.
2 CIRCULAR 1.1.1 SEQ 1.1.1.
3 CIRCULAR 1.2.2 SEQ 1.1.2.
4 STACK SEQ 1.1.1.
5 OPTIMAL All sequences

Table 12: Stepping program

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Alarm, alarm mask & PFC alarm Step shut down mask effect
shut down mask bit Read Write
1 9 as set 1/0
2 10 as set 1/0
3 11 1 not changed
4 12 0 not changed
5 - (*) 0 not changed
6 - (*) 0 not changed
7 - (*) 0 not changed
8 - (*) 0 not changed

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9 1 0 not changed
10 2 as set 1/0
11 3 0 not changed
12 4 1 not changed
13 5 0 not changed

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14 6 0 not changed
15 7 0 not changed
16 8 1 not changed
(*) Always 0 when read

Table 13: Alarm bits

Wiring Current Voltage Current measuring

measured measuring polarity
1 L1 L2-L3 direct
2 L1 L3-L1 direct
3 L1 L1-L2 direct
4 L1 L1-N direct
5 L1 L2-N direct
6 L1 L3-N direct
7 L1 L2-L3 reverse
8 L1 L3-L1 reverse
9 L1 L1-L2 reverse
10 L1 L1-N reverse
11 L1 L2-N reverse
12 L1 L3-N reverse

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Wiring Current Voltage Current measuring

measured measuring polarity
13 L1 L2-L3 auto detection
14 L1 L3-L1 auto detection
15 L1 L1-L2 auto detection
16 L1 L1-N auto detection
17 L1 L2-N auto detection
18 L1 L3-N auto detection
19 L2 L2-L3 direct
20 L2 L3-L1 direct
21 L2 L1-L2 direct
22 L2 L1-N direct

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23 L2 L2-N direct
24 L2 L3-N direct
25 L2 L2-L3 reverse
26 L2 L3-L1 reverse
27 L2 L1-L2 reverse

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28 L2 L1-N reverse
29 L2 L2-N reverse
30 L2 L3-N reverse
31 L2 L2-L3 auto detection
32 L2 L3-L1 auto detection
33 L2 L1-L2 auto detection
34 L2 L1-N auto detection
35 L2 L2-N auto detection
36 L2 L3-N auto detection
37 L3 L2-L3 direct
38 L3 L3-L1 direct
39 L3 L1-L2 direct
40 L3 L1-N direct
41 L3 L2-N direct
42 L3 L3-N direct
43 L3 L2-L3 reverse
44 L3 L3-L1 reverse
45 L3 L1-L2 reverse
46 L3 L1-N reverse
47 L3 L2-N reverse
48 L3 L3-N reverse
49 L3 L2-L3 auto detection
50 L3 L3-L1 auto detection

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Wiring Current Voltage Current measuring

measured measuring polarity
51 L3 L1-L2 auto detection
52 L3 L1-N auto detection
53 L3 L2-N auto detection
54 L3 L3-N auto detection

Table 14: Wiring

7.3 Modbus settings in the PFC

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Picture 11: Modbus settings in the PFC

Required settings for the PFC are: mode, Modbus address and baud rate.

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Menu structure:

PARAMETERS MODBUS SETUP

Application Status 000000
Transformers Mode READ
Input Voltage Address 7
Wiring Bit/s 9600
Main menu
Target Cos ω
Resp values
BANK PRECONF Auto Seek
AUTO SETUP Delays
MANUAL SETUP Step Program
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MEASUREMENTS
Verify
PARAMETERS Step Test
ALARMS Modbus Setup
MAINTENANCE Language

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Picture 12: Menu structure of the PFC

Select PARAMETERS from the main menu. Access to the parameters menu
is locked To unlock the parameter menu, press both arrow keys and the PFC
simultaneously for 2 sec. Then select MODBUS SETUP. See the PFCs
manual for detailed instructions.
The Modbus setup has the following parameters:

Status 2 digits for correct frame counter +

(not for 2 digits for error counter +
set) 2 digits for answer counter
Mode The use of PFCs communication:
NONE = Communication disabled
READ = Communication is read only
READ/RESET = Communication is read only except when resetting
alarms is allowed.
READ/WRITE = Both read and write are allowed.
Address Modbus address of the PFC. Value between 1 … 247
Bit/s Communication baud rate (1200 … 38400 bit/s).

Table 15: Modbus parameters in PFC

For more information, see the PFCs manual.

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8 Technical specifications

8.1 Safety

The following precautions must be taken into account when installing the NC-
WATCH system.

• A qualified electrician must do the installation of the NC-WATCH system.

• Ensure that the power supply is switched off before touching any parts in
the NC-WATCH system. Do not touch the connectors when the system is
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• Do not open NC-WATCH modules, there are no serviceable parts inside.

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Modules of NC-WATCH system are designed for the following environmental
conditions:
• Indoor use
• Altitude up to 2000 m
• Ambient temperature within -10ΒC…+60ΒC
• Maximum relative humidity of 95% for temperatures up to +40ΒC
• Category IP 20.

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9 Pictures
Picture 1: One PFC system ................................................................................. 4
Picture 2: Two PFCs in the system .................................................................... 5
Picture 3: Correct structure of an RS-485 bus................................................. 6
Picture 4: 2-wire connection in an RS-485 bus................................................ 6
Picture 5: 4-wire connection in an RS-485 bus................................................ 7
Picture 6: Connectors in MCU ............................................................................ 9
Picture 7: RS-485 pin numbers.........................................................................11
Picture 8: Jumpers on an MCU.........................................................................12
Picture 9: Terminators and biasing on an RS-485 bus .................................13
Picture 10: Installing procedure for CCA........................................................14

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Picture 11: Modbus settings in the PFC .........................................................21
Picture 12: Menu structure of the PFC ............................................................22

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10 Tables
Table 1: RS-485 bus connections using 2-wire cabling........................................ 7
Table 2: RS-485 bus connections using 4-wire cabling........................................ 8
Table 3: RS-232 cable between the MCU and PC ............................................... 8
Table 4a: RS-485 port A pins...............................................................................10
Table 4b: RS-485 port B pins...............................................................................10
Table 5: RS-232 port pins ....................................................................................11
Table 6: Jumpers on MCU ...................................................................................12
Table 7: Terminators and biasing on an RS-485 bus .........................................13
Table 8: Value types .............................................................................................15
Table 9: Modbus registers, function 4 .................................................................16
Table 10: Modbus registers for function 3 and 6.................................................18
Table 11: Step sequences ...................................................................................18
Table 12: Stepping program.................................................................................18
Table 13: Alarm bits..............................................................................................19
Table 14: Wiring....................................................................................................21
Table 15: Modbus parameters in PFC.................................................................22

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