 The PFC max 6/ max 12 PF regulators measure cos in a supply system and control the connection and disconnection

of capacitors to
obtain a target programmed value.
Display
 Standard mode: Displays cos
 cos Indication / setting
 C/K setting. See paragraph 6
 Program setting. See 4.2
 Delay time setting for switching on/off operations
 Nr of steps setting
 Setting CT phase and polarity connection
 - Cursor keys (when in setting mode)
- Manual ON / OFF (push during more than 1s when in RUN mode)
- Push both to see the Nr of connected steps
 SETUP KEY: Push during more than 1s to enter SETUP mode
 Lagging current indication (Inductive load)
11 Leading current indication (Capacitive load)

 This manual is an easy guide for the use and operation of the PFC Any manipulation or use of the equipment out of the conditions
max 6/max 12. For more information, the complete manual can specified by the manufacturer may put in risk the user safety. Before
be downloaded from the web site of Iskra: www.Iskra-mis.si any maintenance operation the equipment must be disconnected from power
supply. In case of miss operation or protection fault the equipment must be
disconnected from supply and remain out of service ensuring against any
accidental reconnection.

1.- Regulator Connection

For proper operation it’s necessary to install a current transformer, CT A B COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 C D

POWER
(normally In / 5 A), which primary must be sized according to the
SUPPLY
maximum expected load current in the installation.
The regulator supply (C-D terminals) must be taken between two S1 S2 L2 L3
phases and the CT should be located in the third phase. See technical
characteristics for cable sizes and required protections.
Must use an switch or automatic switch for supply the regulator RELAY C1..C6

RELAY C7..C12
The current transformer , CT, S1
CT
must be located so that it S2
measures the whole load current
plus the correction capacitors Only for
PFC max 12

CAPACITORS
COM 7 8 9 10 11 12

Safety / Insulation Category III , Class II, According to EN 61010-1,

2.- TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Temperature limits: -20ºC a +60ºC; Relative Humidity 95%
Environment limit conditions
(without condensation). Max. Altitude: 2000m
Supply and V measurement input 480,400, 230 or 110 VAC +15% -10% ; 45-65 Hz , (see label) IP40(panel mounted)
Protection degree
terminals (C-D) Connect preferably to phases L2-L3 IP30 (regulator box) , According to EN-60529
Supply cables size and protection Cross section 1,5mm2 ; 0,5 to 2A Fuses gl type Control system FCP (Minimum number of operations)
Current transformer (CT) , In /5 , Place preferably in phase L1
Current measurement circuit
Minimum cabling cross section 2,5mm2 3.- Four Quadrants Operation
Current measurement margin 0,05 to 5 A (maximum overload +20%)
Accuracy of measurements Voltage and current :1%; cos : 2% 1 dígit The PFC max 6/max 12 regulators operate in 4 quadrants (suitable for
110V: 7 VA (no load) ; 8,8 VA(6 relays); 10 VA(12 relays) imported or exported active power). For exported power, a negative symbol is
230V: 7,4 VA (no load) ; 8,2 VA(6 relays); 9,9 VA(12 relays) displayed in the cos indication. Check phase connection and setup if there is
Power consumptions
400V: 5 VA (no load) ; 6,6 VA(6 relays); 8,8 VA(12 relays) no exported energy and the indication is not correct (see 4.3, SET-UP -
480V: 8,7 VA (no load) ; 9,5 VA(6 relays); 10,7 VA(12 relays) phase)
Display 1 line x 3 digits x 7segments + 20 icons Lagging / Inductive 90º Lagging / Inductive
Output Relay Contacts Max. 250 VAC, 10 A, AC1 KW - KW +
kVAr + kVAr +
Output Relay Cabling and Cabling cross section 1,5mm2 , Protection by means of a 6A Cos - Cos +
Protection circuit breaker (C curve) or by a 6A fuse (gl type)
180º 0º
Alarm Output Relay Last relay automatically set as alarm output , if not in use
KW - KW +
EN 61010, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50081-2, EN 50082- kVAr - kVAr -
Compliant to the following
1, EN 50082-2, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-8, EN Cos - Cos +
Standards
61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-11 , UL 94
Leading/Capacitive Leading/Capacitive
-90º

Exported Power Imported Power

4.- SETUP AND MEASUREMENTS
To enter the SETUP mode, press the setup key (9), for more than 1s. If all the capacitors are disconnected, the access is immediate, otherwise a disconnection sequence
starts and then accesses to setup menu. In the SETUP mode, if no key is pressed for 3 minutes, the equipment exits such mode and returns to normal operation mode.

Key to access the SETUP mode:

- Long push to enter and exit SETUP mode. Also DELETE max values when  4.1.- RUN & Measuring mode
In normal operation mode (RUN mode) the regulator display may show different
in the measuring mode
parameters (V, I, cos , etc.) The displayed parameter is pointed by the sign .
- Short push: to change from display mode to edit mode and vice versa.
If no key is pushed during more than 3 minutes, the regulator exits the SETUP By default the regulator displays the cos , but pushing the keys the
mode without changing the setup. following parameters can be explored: Current (I), Current harmonics (THD), Mains
: Symbol showing which parameter is being displayed or edited. Voltage (V), Maximum current (I MAX), Maximum voltage (V MAX). If both keys are
pushed simultaneously the regulator displays the Nr of connected steps.
- In the display mode: Cursors to select an option. points to the option
- In edit mode: Change a parameter value A long push of key when maximum values are displayed causes de deletion of
recorded max values.
Display SETUP Parameters Edit SETUP parameters Description
MENU OPTIONS  4.2.- Program selection
Long Short This setting depends on the kvar ratio between the different capacitor steps. For
Push Push Increase instance if the bank is 10+20+20+20 kvar the program is 1:2:2:2, so the option 122
must be selected.
RUN
Measurement Next Display Program Display Program
dígit 111 1:1:1:1 248 1:2:4:8
Long Short Target cos 122 1:2:2:2 112 1:1:2:2
Push Push 124 1:2:4:4
Increase Target cos (def=1)
RUN
Reactive I of 1st step,  4.3.- Selecting the CT connection phase
Measurement Choose among the options in the table depending on CT connection and the
Next C/K adjustment
dígit phases where V is measured. In normal installations (no exported energy) choose
Long Short C/K setting Range: 0.02 – 1.00 the option for which the displayed cos is between 0.7 Ind and 0.98 Cap.
Push Push See paragraph 6 V-I phase shift at Measuring phases Phase where TC is
Display
Prog Program setting cos =1 for V connected
RUN
change Depends on the kvar T1 30º L3-L2 L3
Measurement
relationship between T2 270º L3-L2 L1
Program setting successive steps. T3 150º L3-L2 L2
Long Short
See paragraph 4.2 T4 210º L3-L2 L3 (CT reversed)
Push Push
Increase T5 90º L3-L2 L1 (CT reversed)
RUN T6 330º L3-L2 L2 (CT reversed)
Measurement
Next
dígit
 4.4.- Selecting the rated primary current of CT
Long Short Delay setting
Push Push If the LED is blinking indicates that we are in SETUP mode and
Increase
adjusting primary CT current. When in RUN mode or when Iprimary is displayed,
RUN Selection of Nr of the LED indicates whether the displayed current has a scale factor x1 (LED OFF)
Measurement relays , max 6 or 12 or x10 (LED ON)
Decrease
depending on type
Long Short
Nr steps setting 5.- Error Codes
Push Push
CT connection . See ERR CODE DISPLAY DESCRIPCTION ACTION
RUN Phase paragraph 4.3. The Load current below measuring threshold or Forces all the
E.01 Alll zeros
Measurement change display shows T1, T2, CT not connected relays OFF
T3, T4, T5 or T6. cos and E.02 Overcompensation. The regulador is asking to NO ACTION
E.02
CT phase setting alternate blinking disconnect Cs and they are all disconnected
Long Short Accept the option
Push cos and E.03 Sub-compensation. The regulator is asking for more NO ACTION
Push giving cos between E.03
alternate blinking Cs and they are all connected
Increase
RUN
0.7 Ind and 0.98 Cap cos and E.04 Over current. The current is + 20%. Above primary NO ACTION
E.04
Measurement alternate blinking rated current
Next
dígit CT primary current E.05 cos and E.05 Overvoltage. Voltage is +15%. Above rated voltage NO ACTION
CT primary setting. See alternate blinking
current setting
Initial screen paragraph 4.4

6.- C/K table depending on initial cos , desired cos and CT ratio
CT Ratio Lower step reactive power (kvar) at 400V C/K calculation:
CT 2.5 5,00 7.5 10,0 12,5 15,0 20,0 25,0 30,0 37,5 40,0 50,0 60,0 75,0 80,0
If It is the primary rated current of the CT and It
150/5 0,12 0,24 0,36 0,48 0,60 0,72 0,96 Ic the rated current of the lower capacitor step, K
200/5 0,09 0,18 0,27 0,36 0,45 0,54 0,72 0,90 the C/K must be set according to the
250/5 0,07 0,14 0,22 0,29 0,36 0,43 0,58 0,72 0,87 calculations shown below:
300/5 0,06 0,12 0,18 0,24 0,30 0,36 0,48 0,60 0,72 0,90 0,96 Q
400/5 0,05 0,09 0,14 0,18 0,23 0,24 0,36 0,48 0,58 0,67 0,72 0,87
IC
Example : CT current ratio = 500/5 3 .V
500/5 0,07 0,11 0,14 0,18 0,22 0,29 0,36 0,45 0,54 0,54 0,72 0,87 Lower step power: 60 kvar at 400V
600/5 0,06 0,09 0,12 0,15 0,18 0,24 0,30 0,36 0,45 0,48 0,60 0,72 0,90 0,96
800/5 0,07 0,09 0,11 0,14 0,18 0,23 0,27 0,33 0,36 0,45 0,54 0,68 0,72 500 60.000
K 100; IC 86 ,7 A
1000/5 0,05 0,07 0,09 0,11 0,14 0,18 0,22 0,27 0,29 0,36 0,43 0,54 0,57 5 1,73 400 Ic
C K
1500/5 0,05 0,06 0,07 0,10 0,12 0,14 0,18 0,19 0,24 0,29 0,36 0,38 Ic 86 ,7 K
C/K 0 ,867
2000/5 0,05 0,07 0,09 0,11 0,13 0,14 0,18 0,22 0,27 0,28 K 100
2500/5 0,06 0,07 0,09 0,10 0,12 0,14 0,17 0,22 0,23
3000/5 0,05 0,06 0,07 0,09 0,10 0,12 0,14 0,18 0,19
4000/5 0,05 0,06 0,07 0,09 0,11 0,14 0,14
For different voltages (V) of 400V, table result must be multiply for 400/V, or calculate C/K parameter using the expressions.

7.- Technical Service

For any inquiry about the regulator operation or in case of malfunction, see
detailed manual at www.Iskra-mis.si or contact with technical service.