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Installation and Operating Instructions PowerIT

Power Factor Controllers
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Table of contents
Read this first 6. Settings
About this Instruction Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6.1. Change Mode (AUTO – MAN – SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6.1.1. Settings Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electromagnetic Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6.1.2. Automatic Mode (AUTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
UL recognition and CSA certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6.1.3. Manual Mode (MAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1.4. Set Mode (SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1. Description 6.2. Commissioning (SET Mode)
1.1. RVT Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6.2.1. Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.2. Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6.2.2. Guided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.3. Full Graphics Display and Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6.3. Manual Settings (SET Mode)
6.3.1. Description of Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2. Installation 6.3.2. Bank Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.1. Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6.3.3. Installation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.2. Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6.3.4. User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.3. Leads Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6.3.5. Restore Default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.4. Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6.4. Input / Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.5. Test Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3. Easy Start 6.6. Settings Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.1. Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2. Starting the RVT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7. Bank Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3. Easy Commissioning
3.3.1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Appendices
3.3.2. Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3.3. Automatic Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A1. Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4. Menus Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A2. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5. Measurements A3. Testing & Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.1. Measurements Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A4. Post Alarm Restarting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3. System Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4. Event Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A5. Phase Shift Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4.1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.4.2. Recorded values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 A6. Voltage measurement and power supply connection . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4.3. Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.5. Measurements Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Read this first

About this Instruction Manual Electromagnetic Compatibility

This Instruction Manual is designed to help you quickly install and operate This RVT Controller has been verified for compliance with EU (European
the RVT Controller. Union) directives for EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) for operation
Before installation and operation of the RVT Controller, read this notice at 50 Hz and bears the CE marking to this effect.
carefully.
Keep it at the disposal of people in charge of installation, maintenance
and operation. When an apparatus is used in a system, EU directives may require that
the system be verified for EMC compliance.
Safety The following guidelines are helpful in improving the EMC performance
of a system:
Installation, maintenance and operation of the RVT Controller must be
performed by qualified electricians. Metallic enclosures generally improve EMC performance.
Do not work under voltage. 1. Run cables away from apertures in the enclosure.
For cleaning, remove the dust with a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives, 2. Run cables close to grounded metallic structures.
solvents or alcohol. Before cleaning please turn off the power supply and 3. Use multiple ground straps for doors or other panels parts as required.
voltage measurement circuit. 4. Avoid common ground impedances.
Do not open the RVT Controller’s housing. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. UL recognition and CSA certification
Disconnect the voltage before replacing the fuse.
The RVT Controller is connected to a current transformer. Do not unplug
the current transformer connections before making The RVT Controller is UL Recognized.
sure it is short-circuited or connected to another parallel load of sufficiently
low impedance. Failure to do so can create dangerous over voltages.
Do not use this product for any other purpose than its original aim.
The RVT Controller is CSA certified for use in 120Vac
system voltage.

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1. Description
1.1. RVT Features

The RVT Power Factor Controller is the control unit of an automatic capacitor bank.
It performs the switching of capacitors with a view to reaching a user-defined target cos ϕ.
• All the switching parameters may be programmed automatically or manually (description in paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3)
• In addition to the target cos ϕ, night target cos ϕ and target cos ϕ in regenerative mode may be programmed (description in paragraph 6.3.4).

Additionally the RVT Controller provides useful functions:

• Measurements (description in paragraph 5.1).
• Protection against unexpected phenomena and/or unauthorized use (description in paragraphs 6.1.1, 6.1.4 and 6.3.2).
• Logging of data and alarm messages (description in paragraphs 5.4 and 7).
• Checking and testing of relays status (description in paragraphs 6.5 and 7).

Moreover with the addition of optional accessories, the RVT provides:

• Printout of measurements and parameters.
• Temperature measurements.
Each accessory is delivered with its own Instruction Manual.

1.2. Front View

Mounting bracket

Protective door
Full Graphics Display

Keypad

Help button
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1.3. Full Graphics Display and Keypad

Full Graphics Display

Active outputs Graphic Display Number

Locking switch Demand for switching on a capacitor step
Highlighted item Demand for switching off a capacitor step
Settings protection Alarm
Overtemperature (fan relay)
Next menus
Next item(s)
Modes

Keypad

Help on the highlighted item To go up or down the item list

or
to decrease or increase a value

To go to the next menu

To go back to the previous window or
or to validate a modification or an operation
to leave the current menu or
item selection without making changes

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2. Installation
2.1. Mounting

Step 1 : Slide the RVT (a) perpendicularly Step 3 : Insert the Mounting Bracket (c) in the corresponding
to the Capacitor Bank Cubicle (b). Fixation Holes (d) of the RVT.

Step 2 : Rotate the RVT to insert it into the Step 4 : Pull the Mounting Bracket backwards.
Capacitor Bank Cubicle.
Step 5 : Turn the Screw (e) into the Mounting Bracket and
tighten until the RVT is secured in place.
(c)

Step 3
Step 4
Step 2

Step 1
(d)

(a)

Step 5 (e)

Repeat steps 3 to 5 for

(b) the bottom Mounting
Bracket.

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2.2. Rear View

Power supply Output relay’s common

source
N.C.
ML2
Voltage measurement
ML3
Opto1 15-24 Vdc +
Day / night cos ϕ -
k
Current Transformer l Outputs
Opto2 15-24Vdc +
External alarm -
CAN Extension module

RJ 11 - external probe T1 input

Output relay FAN
RS232 – Communication
Output relay ALARM
RJ 11 - external probe T2 input

Locking switch

2.3. Lead Connections

1. Push the lever of 2. Insert the wire 3. Release the 4.The wire is
the connector (up to 2.5 mm2 screwdriver. properly connected.
backwards with a /single core) in the
screwdriver. corresponding
connection hole
while keeping the
pressure on the
lever.

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2.4. Wiring diagram

(a)

PL2, PL3 : power supply H, L : CAN(b) : extension module

ML2, ML3 : measurement (Category III) A, A : output relay’s common source
OPTO1 : day/night input 1-12 : outputs
k, l : curent transformer F1, F2 : output relay FAN
OPTO2 : external alarm imput M1, M2 : output relay ALARM
T1, T2 : temperature probe inputs

Remarks:
(a) The protective device allowing the disconnection of the RVT supply and measurement circuit must be put inside the same cubicle as the RVT and accessible by maintenance people only.
(b) The CAN connections do not have the isolation Class II. In addition to this, the CAN bus cannot be used by the customer for connecting the RVT to the external world. It is dedicated for
interconnecting one or more devices manufactured by ABB Jumet and located in the same cubicle.

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3. Easy start
3.1. Menu navigation

3.2. Starting the RVT

When the RVT is powered-up for the first time, the Set language menu is displayed.
1°) Select one of the languages from the list.
2°) Once a language has been selected, the Welcome menu appears.

Select a language using the buttons

then press

Comment:
- When the RVT has been previously programmed, the Welcome menu appears directly, except when “Undefined” has been previously selected, in which case the Set language menu will appear first.
- The language can be always modified through the I/O Configuration menu (description in paragraph 6.4).

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3.3. Easy commissioning

3.3.1. Description 3.3.2. Parameters

The RVT performs automatic commissioning including: Requested parameters during the easy commissioning process are:
• automatic recognition of :
- special connection (single phase – C.T. leads) CT Scaling : Current Transformer ratio (for instance a 250A / 5A CT
- number of outputs has a CT Scaling of 50).
- type of switching sequence
• automatic setting of : C/k. Target cos ϕ

Increase or decrease the CT Scaling value

using the buttons

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3.3.3. Automatic commissioning

Note: 1°) if you have a short-circuit on the CT’s secondary winding do not forget to open it
after having connected the current input of the PF Controller
2°) if a transformer is used for the voltage measurement, the Vscaling value has to
be changed accordingly (see paragraph 6.3.).

Comment: when the icon appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display, this means
that the RVT is locked. SET Mode access is denied and commissioning cannot be
performed until the RVT is unlocked (see description in paragraph 6.1.1)

Automatic commissioning
is now completed. The RVT
will return automatically to
AUTO mode if no key is
pressed for 5 minutes. To
return to AUTO mode
manually select Automatic in
the Change mode menu.

Increase or decrease the target cos ϕ value

using the buttons then press

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4. Menus chart

Welcome

1 Settings 3 4
Measurements Bank monitoring About RVT

1:1 Diagnosis
Overview 2:1 2:2 2:3 2:4 2:5
Change mode Commissioning Manual settings I/O Configuration Test function Print settings
1:2 Alarm logging
System values Automatic Automatic 2:3:1 Set language Test alarm
Bank settings
1:3
Event logging Manual Guided 2:3:2 Temp. unit Test fan
Installation
1:4 settings
Print Set Contrast Test outputs
2:3:3
User settings
2:4:4
Restore default Communication
settings

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5. Measurements
5.1. Measurements Description

Designation Unit Description

Voltage Range (1) Accuracy Maximum Value Displayed
Vrms V Rms Voltage Up to 690Vac ±1% 100 kV
V1 V Rms voltage at the fundamental frequency Up to 690Vac ±1% 100 kV
Frequency Hz Fundamental voltage frequency 45Hz - 65Hz ± 0.5% 40Hz - 70 Hz
THDV % Total harmonic voltage distortion on voltage 0 - 300% ±1% 300 %
V harm. table Voltage harmonics displayed in a table 2nd-49th See later in this paragraph
V harm. chart Voltage harmonics displayed in a bar graph 2nd-49th See later in this paragraph

Current
Irms A Rms Current 0-5A ±1% 100 kA
I1 A Rms current at the fundamental frequency 0-5A ±1% 100 kA
THDI % Total harmonic current distortion on current 0 - 300% ±1% 300 %
I harm. table Current harmonics displayed in a table 2nd-49th See later in this paragraph
I harm. chart Current harmonics displayed in a bar graph 2nd-49th See later in this paragraph

Power
Cos ϕ (2) Displacement power factor (2) -1 - +1 ± 0.02 -1 - +1
PF (3) Power factor (3) -1 - +1 ± 0.02 -1 - +1
P W Active power 0 - 10 kW ± 2% 0 - 100 MW
Q var Reactive power 0 - 10 kvar ± 2% 0 - 100 Mvar
S VA Apparent power 0 - 10 kVA ± 2% 0 - 100 MVA
UQ var Missing power to reach the pre-set alarm cos ϕ 0 - 10 kvar ± 2% 0 - 100 Mvar
UN Missing capacitor steps to reach the pre-set alarm cos ϕ

Temperature (optional)
T1 °C or °F Temperature T1 (optional external probe 1) -40°C + 105°C ± 2°C -40°C + 150°C
T2 °C or °F Temperature T2 (optional external probe 2) -40°C + 105°C ± 2°C -40°C + 150°C

- All the measurements are averaged over one second

Comments:
Explanatory note : Power factor – Displacement power factor
(1) the range values have to be multiplied by the CT ratio (Irms - I1 – P – Q – S – UQ) and the PT
(2) Displacement power factor or cos ϕ : calculation based on the fundamental value of the
ratio (Vrms - V1 - P - Q – S - UQ).
measurements. This value is used as the reference value by Electricity Supplies Companies.
- If a transformer is used for the voltage measurement, the harmonic voltage measurements may
(3) Power factor : calculation based on the fundamental and harmonic values of the
be erroneous due to the filter behaviour of the transformer.
measurements.The power factor is always lower than or equal to the displacement power factor.
The use of a high quality transformer should minimise the error.

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Voltage (current) harmonic chart

Go left or right in the chart

using the buttons

(measurements up to the 49tth harmonic)

Voltage (current) harmonic table

Go down or up in the table

using the buttons

(measurements up to the 49tth harmonic)

Comment: accuracy on voltage (current) harmonic measurements: ± 1 % of Vrms (Irms)

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5.2. Overview

The Overview menu displays all measured items in a list. The user may customize the display of the measurement values to his particular needs.

Customization process :
- select the measured parameter that you want to move.
- press OK. The selected parameter starts flashing.

- press or to move the selected parameter up or down the list.

Once the selected parameter is located in the desired position in the list, press

5.3. System values

The System Values menu displays all measured system values sorted by type.

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5.4. Event logging

5.4.1 Description

The event logging function allows the user to log, for each significant
measured item (see list here below) and since the last clearance: Maximum recorded
- the maximum (or minimum) value
Threshold
- the duration above (or below) the threshold.
t1 t2 t3
Once a threshold has been set (see example in paragraph 5.4.2.),
the RVT starts recording the maximum (or minimum) value automatically Total duration = t1 + t2 + t3 Time
as well as the total duration until a reset is performed.
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5.4.2. Recorded values

The event logging function allows the user to record the time during which a measured value exceeds a threshold and its maximum value for the following
parameters : Vrms [V], Irms [A], P [W], Q [var], S [VA], THDV [%], THDI [%], UQ [var], frequency(1) [Hz], T1(1) [°C or °F] and T2(1) [°C or °F].
(1)
Minimum values and duration below a threshold are also recorded for the frequency and the temperatures.

5.4.3. Example

Recording of information on Vrms.

Voltage network : 400V.

The recorded information (maximum value and total duration) may be cleared by selecting and validating the “Reset” item.

5.5. Measurements printing

Print once: when selected and validated, all the measurements are printed once.
Repeat printing: when set “on”, all the measurements are repeatedly printed according to the Repeat-Delay.
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6. Settings
6.1 Change Mode (AUTO – MAN – SET)

The Change Mode menu allows the operating mode of the RVT to be Select the mode
selected.
Comment: after a power outage, once the power returns the RVT starts in the Mode previously with the buttons then press
selected, except for the SET Mode. In this case, the RVT will start in AUTO mode and changes
previously made in SET Mode that have not been validated are saved.

6.1.1. Settings Protection - no modification can be made to the settings (including the Event
logging settings).
Unauthorised modification of all or some of the parameters can be - the setting values may be consulted.
prevented in a number of ways.
AUTO/MAN mode:
Locking switch:
The RVT has three functional modes which are described in the
A locking switch, located at the back of the RVT (see RVT rear view in following paragraphs.
paragraph 2.2), allows the RVT to be locked in AUTO mode or in MAN
mode. When the AUTO or the MAN mode is set:
-a will appear beside all the settings.
When the lock is set: - access to the Commissioning menu will be denied.
-a will appear in the upper left-hand corner of the graphics display. - access to the Change mode menu will be allowed.
-a will appear beside the Change mode menu, Commissioning - the setting values may be consulted.
menu and all the settings. - no modification can be made to the settings (except to the Event
- access to the Change mode and Commissioning menus will be denied. logging settings).

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Bank settings item:

The bank settings item, available at the bottom of the bank settings list, can be either locked or unlocked.

When the bank settings item is set as locked (whatever the Mode used):
-a will appear beside all the bank settings.
- no modification can be made to the bank settings
- the bank settings values may be consulted.
- the installation and user settings can be modified, if the locking switch is unlocked.

Once locked, the bank set item can be unlocked by entering the following key sequence (in SET mode) :

6.1.2. Automatic Mode (AUTO)

Steps are automatically switched on and off to reach the target cos ϕ according to the measured value of the reactive current, the C/k setting, the
switching delay times, the switching strategy, the number of outputs, and the type of sequence.

In Auto Mode:
- settings and measurements can be consulted.
- the measurements list (Overview menu) can be customized.
- the event logging function can be used.

6.1.3. Manual Mode (MAN)

Steps may be switched on and off manually by pressing the or buttons.

Switching is performed according to the switching delay times, the switching strategy and type of sequence.

Once the MAN Mode is selected, a message informs the user that he can go directly to the overview menu where the “switch ON 1 step”
and “switch OFF 1 step” items are available.

and respectively indicate that the demand to switch on or off one step is being processed.

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The step will be switched ON,

after the switching ON delay time.

6.1.4. Set Mode (SET)

In Set Mode, the RVT parameters can be set manually and automatic or guided commissioning can be
performed.
Comment:
- SET Mode access is denied when the RVT is locked (see paragraph 6.1.1 ).
- the RVT returns automatically to AUTO mode when no key is pressed for more than 5 minutes.
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6.2. Commissioning (SET mode)

6.2.1. Easy Commissioning: please refer to the complete description in paragraph 3.3.

6.2.2. Guided Commissioning

Press to validate

The RVT performs a guided commissioning process. The following parameters (see table below) must be entered.
Comment:
1°) before performing guided commissioning, please make sure that:
- the RVT is unlocked (description in paragraph 6.1.1.)
- the RVT is in SET Mode (description in paragraph 6.1.3.)
2°) if you have a short-circuit on the CT’s secondary winding do not forget to open it after having connected the current input of the PF Controller.

Guided Commissioning Parameters

Parameter Description
C.T. scaling Current Transformer ratio.
1Ph / 3Ph Bank connection type and RVT measurement connection
V scaling External voltage transformer ratio.
V nom Nominal bank voltage.
ON-Delay Switching ON delay time.
Sequence Relative reactive power value of each output.
Q step Smallest reactive power difference between steps.
Phase shift Phase shift between voltage and current introduced by the measurement connections.
The phase shift is 90° (default setting) when the RVT is connected as shown on wiring diagram (see paragraph 2.4 ). For other connections, please see appendix A.5.
Target cos ϕ Target displacement power factor.

For more information regarding these parameters, a complete description is available in the following paragraph.
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6.3. Manual settings (SET Mode)

6.3.1. Description of Parameters

The Settings menu gives access to all the RVT

parameters that are grouped in 3 categories:
- Bank settings: gathers all configuration
parameters related to the automatic bank
- Installation settings: gathers installation
parameters of the RVT
- User settings: gathers additional installation
parameters which can be modified by the installer
or the user.
Before setting parameters, please make sure that access is allowed :
see paragraph 6.1.1.

6.3.2 Bank Settings

The Bank Settings menu includes all configuration parameters related to the bank.

V nom : nominal bank voltage.

When a Vnom value is entered, undervoltage and overvoltage protection levels are automatically set at 80% and 120% of Vnom.
These level values can be changed manually.

V scaling : external voltage transformer ratio.

Examples: for a 15kV/100V voltage transformer, Vscaling = 150.
if no external voltage transformer is used, Vscaling = 1.

1Ph / 3Ph : number of phases of the bank and voltage measurement connection:
3Ph - Ph: 3 phases bank connection – Voltage measurement connection between phases
3Ph - N: 3 phases bank connection – Voltage measurement connection between phase and neutral
1Phase: 1 phase bank connection – Voltage measurement connection between phase and neutral

Qstep : smallest reactive power difference between steps.

For example: Sequence: 1 (25kvar) 1 (25kvar) 1 (25kvar) 1 (25kvar) … --> Q step = 25 kvar
Sequence: 1 (10kvar) 2 (20kvar) 2 (20kvar) 2 (20kvar) … --> Q step = 10 kvar
Sequence: 2 (15kvar) 4 (30kvar) 5 (37.5kvar) 5 (37.5kvar) … --> Q step = 7.5 kvar
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Sequence : relative reactive power value of the capacitors connected Outputs : to configure each output as enabled, fixed ON or fixed OFF.
to the RVT outputs.
These relative values are included between 0 and 8.
Linear / Circular
RVT preloaded switching sequences are:
Linear switching follows the "first in, last out" switchings principle.
1:1:1:1:1:…:1 1:1:2:4:4:…:4 1:1:2:3:3:…:3 Circular switching follows the “first in, first out” switchings principle.
1:2:2:2:2:…:2 1:2:4:8:8:…:8 1:2:3:6:6:…:6
1:1:2:2:2:…:2 1:1:2:4:8:…:8 1:1:2:3:6:…:6 Both operations are described in the following table.
1:2:4:4:4:…:4 1:2:3:3:3:…:3
Circular switching increases the lifetime of capacitors and contactors by
Customised sequence may be introduced manually. balancing the stress among all the outputs.
In case of “double first step” (1:1:2:2:…, 1:1:2:4:4.,…), the circularity
Examples: applies to the first two outputs and also on the outputs of higher value.

Preloaded sequence: Linear

Customized sequence:

Circular

Demand for adding a step

Demand for removing a step
Output closed
Output open
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Progressive / Direct
Progressive operation switches the steps sequentially one by one.

Direct operation switches the biggest steps first to reach the target cos ϕ faster.
The direct mode allows to avoid many useless intermediary switchings.
Progressive Direct

Normal / Integral
Normal operation: switches the steps when the demand is continuously present for the whole switching delay time.

Integral operation: switches the steps according to averaged value of the requested reactive power.
Integral operation is useful for applications where the load is varying rapidly.

Delays
ON-Delay : - in normal operation, it is the time between the demand to switch ON a step and the actual switching.
- in integral operation, it is the integration time between two switching decisions.
The ON-delay is needed to allow the capacitor to discharge before switching it ON.

Warning: a too short delay time could cause damage to the bank.

OFF Delay: - in normal operation, it is the time between the demand to switch OFF a step and the actual
switching OFF.
- in integral operation, OFF-Delay is not used.

Reset Delay: time the RVT waits before restarting bank operation after a power outage.
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Protection levels : To set the levels of protection against undervoltage, overvoltage, prohibitive harmonics,
overtemperature and to enable an external protection.

Once a protection level is reached, the following actions occurs:

- all the capacitor steps are switched off
- an alarm message appears on the display
- the alarm relay closes.
- the fan relay closes (valid for temperature protection level only)

After the event has disappeared, the RVT will restart its regulation after a certain delay time.
This delay time depends on the type of events. RVT post alarm restarting procedure is described in detail in
Appendix A4.
Comment 1: when enabled, the external protection (Ext. Prot.) may be activated by applying an external signal through the RVT input OPTO2 (see paragraph 2.2).

Comment 2: the RVT is self-protected against an internal overtemperature of 85°C. The actions described above will occur.
The RVT will restart automatically when the intemal temperature falls back below 80°C.

Comment 3: the temperature protection levels are disabled by default. When a level is entered, the RVT checks the probe connection. If a defective probe connection is detected, the RVT will close the
alarm relay and the fan relay but the capacitor steps will not be switched OFF.

T1 start fan : temperature above which the fan relay closes. This function is inactive when the (optional) external probe 1 is absent.
T2 start fan : temperature above which the fan relay closes. This function is inactive when the (optional) external probe 2 is absent.
Bank settings : the Bank settings item allows to lock all the bank setings. will appear beside the parameters locked.
The bank settings can not be modified until the bank settings item is locked (see also paragraph 6.1.1.).

Press or to set the bank

settings item as locked.

Unlocked is flashing.

To unlock the bank setting item, the following key sequence has to be entered:
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6.3.3 Installation Settings

CT scaling : current transformer ratio.

Example: a 250A / 5A CT has a CT Scaling of 50.

C/k : starting current of the RVT Controller. It is usually set equal to 2/3 of the current of the capacitor step (Qstep).
It represents the threshold current value for the RVT to switch ON or OFF a capacitor step.
The C/k can be programmed from 0.01 to 5.

The following example shows the effect of a too low C/k value and how it can lead to useless switching:

A too high C/k value will lead to insufficient capacitor steps being switched ON in order to reach the target cos ϕ.

The recommended setting of C/k can be calculated by the following formula or can be read directly in the table below.

Formula
Three-phase network Single phase network

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C/k table for a 3-phase / 400V system

CT Ratio k Capacitor step rating (kvar)

5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 90 100 120
10/1 50/5 10 0.48 0.97 1.45 1.93 2.90 3.87 4.84
20/1 100/5 20 0.24 0.48 0.73 0.97 1.45 1.93 2.42 2.90 3.38 4.35 4.84
30/1 150/5 30 0.16 0.32 0.48 0.64 0.97 1.29 1.61 1.93 2.26 2.90 3.22 3.87
40/1 200/5 40 0.12 0.24 0.36 0.48 0.73 0.97 1.21 1.45 1.69 2.18 2.42 2.90
60/1 300/5 60 0.08 0.16 0.24 0.32 0.48 0.64 0.81 0.97 1.13 1.45 1.61 1.93
80/1 400/5 80 0.06 0.12 0.18 0.24 0.36 0.48 0.60 0.73 0.85 1.09 1.21 1.45
100/1 500/5 100 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.19 0.29 0.39 0.48 0.58 0.68 0.87 0.97 1.16
120/1 600/5 120 0.04 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.24 0.32 0.40 0.48 0.56 0.73 0.81 0.97
160/1 800/5 160 0.03 0.06 0.09 0.12 0.18 0.24 0.30 0.36 0.42 0.54 0.60 0.73
200/1 1000/5 200 0.02 0.05 0.07 0.10 0.15 0.19 0.24 0.29 0.34 0.44 0.48 0.58
300/1 1500/5 300 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.06 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.19 0.23 0.29 0.30 0.39
400/1 2000/5 400 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.10 0.12 0.15 0.17 0.22 0.23 0.29
600/1 3000/5 600 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.11 0.15 0.15 0.19

Phase shift : phase shift between voltage and current introduced by the measurement connection.
If the RVT is connected as shown on the connection diagram described in paragraph 2.4, the phase shift value is 90° (default setting).
For other connection, the phase shift to be programmed can be selected from the tables in the appendix A5.
Please note that the RVT can adapt automatically the phase shift during automatic commissioning.

6.3.4. User Settings

Target cos ϕ: target displacement power factor.

The target cos ϕ: value can be set between 0.70 inductive and 0.70 capacitive. indicates an inductive cos ϕ and indicates a capacitive cos ϕ.

Night cos ϕ: alternative displacement power factor (disabled by default).

Switching from the target cos ϕ to the target night cos ϕ is performed with an external signal applied on the external input Opto1
(description in paragraph 2.2). Once a value has been set, to disable this function set “Night cos ϕ” value below 0.7.

Reg. cos ϕ: alternative target displacement power factor. Activated when power flow is reversed : P < 0. (disabled by default).

Once a value has been set, to disable this function set “Reg. cos ϕ” value below 0.7.
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Alarm : alarm relay parameters can be set for the Alarm cos ϕ condition:
The Alarm cos ϕ condition is fulfilled when: all the capacitor steps are ON and the actual cos ϕ value is
below the alarm cos ϕ threshold value such that at least one step is needed.

Alarm delay: duration of alarm cos ϕ condition before the relay closes.

Alarm reset delay: delay time before the relay opens after the alarm condition has disappeared

Alarm cos ϕ: threshold value

6.3.5. Restore Default Settings

By selecting and validating the “Restore default

set.” item, all the values of the RVT parameters
are reset to their default values (see separate
document joined with the RVT), except if the
bank settings item is locked, in which case the
bank settings are not changed.

Warning: important parameters may be lost.

Comment: before restoring default settings, please make sure
that:
- the RVT is unlocked (description in paragraph 6.1.2.)
- the RVT is in SET mode (description in paragraph 6.1.4.)

To reset the parameters, press successively

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6.4. Input / Output Configuration

The I/O Configuration menu gives access to RVT

parameters related to external communication and the
graphic display.
Comment: Set language item may be modified in SET Mode only. Other
items from I/O configuration menu may be modified in AUTO Mode.

Before performing a parameter setting, please make sure that the RVT
is unlocked (description in paragraph 6.1.1).

Set language: to select one of the language from the

list or “Undefined”.
Please note that if “Undefined” is selected, the Set Language menu will appear next time the RVT is powered up.

Temp unit: to select the temperature unit between degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Farenheit (°F).

Contrast: to adjust the contrast of the display (by +1 or –1 from the value indicated on the graphic display).

Communication: to set the parameters relating to the serial communication link.

6.5. Test function

The Test function menu allows the user to test each

relay of the RVT.
Before proceeding the test functions, please make sure that:
- the RVT is unlocked (description in paragraph 6.1.1.)
- the RVT is in SET Mode (description in paragraph 6.1.4.)

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Test alarm: allows testing of the alarm relay

or

Test fan: allows testing of the fan relay

or

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Test outputs: allows testing of each output capacitor relays.

Selected item
flashes

or

Switch ON Switch OFF

Delay time or delay set
at 1 second

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6.6. Settings printing

Print settings: all the settings are printed once.

7. Bank Monitoring
The Bank Monitoring function allows
- the number of operations of each output capacitor
relay to be checked.
- the last five recorded alarm messages to be listed.

Diagnosis: lists the number of operations of each

output capacitor relay since the RVT was
manufactured.

Move up or down the table using the or buttons

Alarm logging: displays the last five alarm messages and the time elapsed since
their occurences. Time elapsed is not available after a power
outage.

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Appendices
A1. Dimensions

A2. Technical specifications

Measuring system: Voltage measurement:

Micro-processor system for balanced three-phase networks Up to 690Vac or higher with a voltage transformer.
or single-phase networks. Accuracy: 1% full scale

Supply voltage: Frequency range:

From 100Vac up to 440Vac. 50 or 60 Hz +/- 5% (automatic adjustments to network frequency).

Consumption: Current input:

15 VA max. 5A or 1A (RMS) (class1 C.T.).

Connection type: Current input impedance:

Phase-phase or phase-neutral <0.1 Ohm.

Voltage tolerance: Power outage release:

+/- 10% on indicated supply voltages. Automatic disconnection of all capacitors in case of a power outage
longer than 20ms.
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Number of outputs: Saving-function:

RVT 6: programmable up to 6 outputs All programmed parameters and modes are saved in a non-volatile
RVT 12: programmable up to 12 outputs memory.
Output contact rating: Autoadaptation to the phase-rotation of the network and the CT-
-Max. continuous current: 1.5A (ac) – 0.3A (110V dc). terminals.
-Max. peak current: 8A.
Power Factor correction operation is insensitive to the presence
-Max. voltage: 440 Vac.
of harmonics.
-Terminal A-A are rated for a continuous current of 18A (9A/terminal).
Working with passive and regenerative loads (four-quadrant operation).
Alarm contact rating: (voltage free contact)
- Normally closed contact. Operating temperature:
- Max. continuous current: 1.5A (ac). -20° C to 70° C.
- Rated voltage: 250Vac (max. breaking voltage: 440Vac).
Storage temperature:
Fan contact rating: (voltage free contact) - 30° C to 85° C.
- Normally open contact.
- Max. continuous current: 1.5A (ac). Mounting position:
- Rated voltage: 250Vac (max. breaking voltage: 440Vac). Vertical panel mounting.

Power factor setting: Dimensions:

From 0.7 inductive to 0.7 capacitive. Front plate: 144 x 144 mm (hxw)
Overall dimension: 144 x 211 x 67 mm (hxwxd).
Starting current setting (C/k):
- 0.01 to 5A. Weight:
- automatic measurement of C/k. 1.0 kg (unpacked).

Switching sequences: Connector:

1:1:1:1:1:..:1 - 1:2:2:2:2:..:2 - 1:2:4:4:4:..:4 Cage clamp type (2.5mm² single core cable).
1:2:4:8:8:..:8 - 1:1:2:2:2:..:2 - 1:1:2:4:4:..:4 Front plate protection:
1:1:2:4:8:..:8 - 1:2:3:3:3:..:3 - 1:2:3:6:6:..:6 IP 43 (IP54 on request).
1:1:2:3:3:..:3 - 1:1:2:3:6:..:6
and any other customer programmable sequence. Relative humidity:
Maximum 95%; non-condensing.
Step configuration:
Auto, fixed, disabled. CE Marked.

Display: UL (file n° NKCR2.E163424).

64 x 132 pixels with extra symbols CSA certified for use in 120Vac system voltage.
Display contrast automatically compensated with temperature.
Switching time between steps:
programmable from 1s to 18h.

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A.3. Testing and troubleshooting

Testing

After installation of the automatic capacitor bank and programming of the switching parameters,
the following tests can be performed depending on load situation.

A. No load or cos ϕ = 1 or capacitive load (set desired cos ϕ to 0.95 ind.)

1. Select manual mode
2. Add two or more steps.
3. Select automatic mode.
All capacitor steps must be switched off with the programmed delay time between each switching operation.
If all steps are not switched off, check the following:
• Has an inductive load been connected?
• Have the correct C/k ratio and/or step size been programmed?
(it is recommended that the C/k value be set to a value slightly higher than the calculated value)

B. Inductive load
1. Set desired cos ϕ =1
2. Select automatic mode.
Capacitor steps will now be automatically switched on to compensate the inductive load (the controller will not switch steps if the inductive current is
lower than the preset C/k value. In such a case, test according to A. above).

If all steps are switched on and there is still a demand for additional steps, then check the setting of C/k.
If it is correct, then the bank is too small to compensate the cos ϕ = 1. Select a lower value for cos ϕ.
When one stage repeatedly switches on and off, it means the C/k is set too low (unless the load actually fluctuates periodically with a time period
equal to or close to the switching delay time).

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Troubleshooting

Fault Recommended actions

The controller is connected but does not work (nothing on display) Check the voltage setting and the fuses.
The controller does not switch on or off steps although there is a Check that the controller is in automatic Mode.
considerable variable inductive load. Check setting of phase shift and C/k.
Check that the CT short-circuit bridge is removed.
The controller does not seem to activate any steps. Wait for the delay time between switching and/or the power outage delay time.
The preset power factor is not achieved. At low or no load, a low power factor can correspond to a very small inductive
current. The corresponding capacitor steps are too large for compensation.
If the average cos ϕ over a period of time is too low, the preset cos ϕ may be
increased.
All capacitors are switched on although the required reactive Check setting of phase and C/k values.
power is relatively low.

The automatic commissioning stops and the controller displays one of the following messages.

Messages during an automatic commissioning process Recommended actions

98: Current too small Check that the CT short-circuit bridge is removed and start the Autoset again
99: The load is varying too quickly. Re-start the Autoset procedure under more stable conditions
Or set the parameters manually.
100: Phase error. The controller could not find a known configuration.
102: C/k too small ( < 0.01). Adapt the step size or the CT ratio.
103: Relative weight too big Check sequence and reactive power value per output.

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A4. Post Alarm Restarting Procedure

Once a protection level is reached (see paragraph 6.3.2) or when the internal temperature is higher than 85°C :

• all the capacitor steps are switched off,

• an alarm message appears on the LCD display,
• the alarm relay closes,
• the fan relay closes (valid for temperature protection only).

When the alarm condition disappears, the RVT will automatically restart.
The restarting procedure will depend on the type of event that caused the alarm, as indicated in the following table:

Event having occured RVT restart behaviour after event has disappeared
Urms < Umin prot. - Opens alarm relay immediately
Power outage - Resumes normal behaviour after a time equal to Reset-delay(*)
Urms > U max prot. - Opens alarm relay immediately
- Resumes normal behaviour after a time equal to ON-Delay(*)
Tinternal > 85°C - Event considered as disappeared, when Tinternal < 80°C
- Opens alarm relay immediately
- Resumes normal behaviour after a time equal to ON-Delay(*)
(opens fan relay, except if another temp. protection level is exceeded)
T1 > T1 max. prot. - Opens alarm relay immediately
(external optional probe T1) - Resumes normal behaviour after a time equal to ON-Delay(*)
(opens fan relay, except if another temp. protection level is exceeded)
T2 > T2 max. prot. - Opens alarm relay immediately.
(external optional probe T2) - Resumes normal behaviour after a time equal to ON-Delay(*)
(opens fan relay, except if another temp. protection level is exceeded).
THDV > THDV max prot. - Opens alarm relay immediately.
- Resumes normal behaviour after a time equal to ON-Delay(*).
Anti-hunting protection:
If the same event occurs within one hour, the RVT will resume normal operation after a time equal to 2x ON-Delay.
If the same event occurs again within one hour, the restart time will be doubled to 4 x ON-Delay, and so on up to a maximum of one hour.
This rule allows a hunting effect due to resonance phenomena to be avoided.
External input activated - Opens alarm relay immediately.
- Restart normal behaviour after a time equal to ON-Delay(*).

(*) For more information regarding the Reset-Delay and ON-delay parameters, a complete description is available in paragraph 6.3.2.

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A5. Phase shift table

Three-phase connection (Phase to Phase)

Voltage is measured between L2 and L3

Three-phase connection (Phase to Neutral)

Voltage is measured between L1 and Neutral

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Single-Phase connection

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A6. Voltage measurement and power supply connection

This appendix provides a practical way to connect voltage measurement to the RVT when it is the same as the RVT voltage supply.

Description

As shown on figure 1, the RVT has three terminals for its power supply and two other terminals for its voltage measurement input.
The RVT does not use its power supply voltage to perform the voltage measurement. Voltage measurement is performed only through the dedicated
voltage measurement input terminals.
If the RVT auxiliary power supply and the voltage measurement signal are from the same source, a bridge between the corresponding terminals can be
done (fig.2):

Figure 1 Voltage supply Figure 2 Voltage supply

from 200Vac up to 440Vac from 100Vac up to 200Vac

ML3 ML2 N.C. PL3 PL3 PL2 ML3 ML2 N.C. PL3 PL3 PL2
Terminals for Terminals for Terminals for Terminals for
voltage measurement RVT voltage supply voltage measurement RVT voltage supply

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Bridge connection (practical proposal)

Due to limited space, it is not possible to insert two cables in a single slot. Hence alternate methods may be used to connect two wires to a common
terminal.

Several pratical ways exist to perform this connection properly. One of these solutions is described on figure 3.
On each voltage supply cable, a double entry terminal has to be used to insert a second cable needed to make the bridge.

These terminals (fig. 4) and the corresponding crimping tool are usually available worldwide.

Please note that with these terminals, cables of same diameter have to be used.
Two terminals have obviously to be used and the result is shown here below (fig. 3).

Figure 4

Figure 3

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