Power Factor Controller RVC

The user-friendly PF controller

 RVC : The user-friendly PF controller

LCD Display Indicates a demand for

switching on/off a capacitor
step

Alarm indication

Active outputs
Inductive/capacitive PF
Disconnection indication Measurement unit
Overtemperature indication Programmable parameters :
User programmable parameters • Target Power Factor (cos ϕ)
/ measurement
• Phase shift (for special connections)
• C/k (starting current)
• Switching delay times
• Switching sequence

Keypad
Easy commissioning with
automatic recognition of :
• Special connections
Automatic / manual set mode
(single-phase, CT leads)
• Number of outputs
• Type of switching
sequence

Automatic setting of :
• Phase shift
• C/k
• Switching delay
• Type of switching
sequence

Powerful features
Common range for all network voltages from 100V to 440V.
Measurement and display of key parameters like voltage, current, power factor, THDV and THDI.
Fully programmable switching sequence.
1A or 5A current input.
Easy commissioning.
Complete auto set-up (starting current-C/k, type of switching sequence, phase shift, special connections).
Easy to use thanks to a user-friendly interface and ease of access to parameters for manual setting.
Highly efficient switching strategy combining integral, direct and circular switching.
This allows to : • control the cos ϕ in presence of rapidly varying loads,
• reduce the number of switching,
• avoid unnecessary intermediary switchings,
• increase the lifetime of the capacitors and contactors.
Suitable for hot environments thanks to max. ambient temperature rating of 60°C.
Not affected by the harmonics.
Overvoltage / undervoltage protection and protections against harmonic distortion (THDV).
Alarm : an alarm contact is opened when any of these conditions are reached:
• the target cos ϕ is not reached within 6 minutes after all outputs have been switched on,
• the internal temperature of the RVC rises above 85°C,
• overvoltage / undervoltage limits are reached,
• the power supply is out of range,
• the THDV exceeds the limits.

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Easy commissioning Easy programming

The AUTO SET mode allows the RVC commissioning All parameters are easily accessible
in only 2 simple steps : for manual setting.

Activation of the automatic setting of :

•Phase shift AUTO

•C/k
•Switching sequence
MAN

AUTO SET
PHASE
C/k
DELAY
STEPS

MAN SET - COS

MAN SET - PHASE

MAN SET - C/k

and

MAN SET - DELAY

Setting MAN SET - STEPS to change value

of the target cos ϕ

MAN SET - FEATURE: LINEAR-CIRCULAR

MAN SET - FEATURE: REGENERATIVE COS

MAN SET - PROTECTION: OVERVOLTAGE

MAN SET - PROTECTION: UNDERVOLTAGE

MAN SET - PROTECTION: OVER THDV

or

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Technical specification

Measuring system: Mode of switching:

micro-processor system for balanced three-phase networks or single- the mode of switching for all the programmable switching sequences is
phase networks. integral, direct, circular or linear.
Operating voltage: Saving-function:
100V to 440V. all programmed parameters and modes are saved in a non-volatile
Voltage tolerance: memory.
+/- 10% on indicated operating voltages. Power outage release:
Frequency range: quick automatic disconnection in less than 20ms (50Hz) in case of power
50 or 60 Hz +/- 5% (automatic adjustment to network frequency). outage or voltage drop.
Measuring circuit terminals (L2, L3 and k, I): Power outage reset delay time:
CAT. III rated. 40 s.
Current input: Overvoltage and undervoltage protection.
1A or 5A (RMS). Autoadaptation to the phase-rotation of the network and the
Current input impedance: CT-terminals.
<0.1 Ohm (recommended CT class 1.0, 10 VA min). Not affected by the harmonics.
Consumption of the controller: Working with generative and regenerative loads.
8 VA max. LCD contrast automatically compensated with temperature.
Output contact rating: Operating temperature:
- max. continuous current: 1.5 A; -10° C to 60° C.
- max. peak current: 5 A; Storage temperature:
- max. voltage: 440 Vac; - 30° C to 85° C.
- terminal A is rated for a continuous current of 16 A.
Mounting position:
Alarm contact: vertical panel mounting.
- normally open contact;
- max. continuous current : 5A; Dimensions:
- rated/max. breaking voltage: 250Vac/440Vac. 144x144x80 mm (hxwxd).
Power Factor setting: Weight:
from 0.7 inductive to 0.7 capacitive. 0.4 kg (unpacked).
Starting current setting (C/k): Connector:
0.01 to 3A. Spring clamp terminal block.
Automatic measurement of C/k. Front plate protection:
Number of outputs: IP40.
RVC-3: programmable up to 3 outputs. Relative humidity:
RVC-6: programmable up to 6 outputs. maximum 95%, non-condensing.
RVC-8: programmable up to 8 outputs. CE Marked.
RVC-10: programmable up to 10 outputs. Article number for ordering:
RVC-12: programmable up to 12 outputs. RVC-3 2GCA288098A0050
Switching time between steps: RVC-6 2GCA288097A0050
programmable from 1s to 999s (independent of reactive load). RVC-8 2GCA288096A0050
Switching sequences: RVC-10 2GCA288095A0050
User defined. RVC-12 2GCA288094A0050

Wiring diagram

k, l: leads of the current transformer

L2, L3: 2 of the 3 phases (not monitored by the CT)
M1, M2: leads of the normally open contact
A: output relay common source
1-12: outputs
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