BAL R ACX 05-11 e PDF

Technical Documentation
Rev. 04
Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX
REFERENCE BOOK
POWER FACTOR REGULATOR

BLR-CX-R / BLR-CX-T
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH - Power Quality Management

| Wiebestrae 46 | D-10553 Berlin
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Rev. 04
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION .......................................................................... 4
1.1
Wiring diagram .......................................................................................................... 5
1.2
Connection data .......................................................................................................... 6
2
COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................................... 7
3
DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 10
4.1
Keys .......................................................................................................................... 10
4.2
Input of numerical values ......................................................................................... 10
5
MENU BLR-CX .............................................................................................................. 11
5.1
Measurement menu .................................................................................................. 11
5.2
Info (Step database) .................................................................................................. 12
5.3
Manual (step switching manual) .............................................................................. 13
5.4
Setup (Quick start menu).......................................................................................... 14
6
EXPERT MENU BLR-CX .............................................................................................. 15
6.1
100 Quick start menu ............................................................................................... 16
6.2
200 Measurement settings ........................................................................................ 18
6.3
300 Setup Control System ........................................................................................ 20
6.4
400 Setup Step Database .......................................................................................... 24
6.5
500 Setup Alarm....................................................................................................... 26
6.6
600 Resetmenu ........................................................................................................ 29
7
TECHNIAL DATA .......................................................................................................... 30
8
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................... 31
APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 33
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
10
Fan Control ............................................................................................................... 33

Switching on COS 2 via digital input ................................................................... 34
Problems with the Step recognition. ........................................................................ 35
Transformer compensation ....................................................................................... 36
Reset defective steps respectively add aditional steps ............................................. 37
CUSTOMER SETTINGS ............................................................................................ 38
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APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 39
11.1
11.2
Settings Phase-angle ................................................................................................. 39

Connections for mixed measurement ....................................................................... 39
Rev. 04
Date
22.07.09
Name
Le
25.01.10
Le
16.06.10
09.02.11
Le
Le
Document history
Revision
Comment
01
initial document release
Examples added, changes to software
02
version 1.04
03
Add features of software version 1.06
04
Add features of software version 1.08
Rev. 04
ATTENTION!
Installation of the BLR-CX must only be undertaken by technically qualified persons,
since live terminals can cause electric shock.
The appropriate safety regulations in the country of installation must be strictly adhered
to.
Equipment with damaged casing or terminals must not be used and must be
disconnected from the mains supply immediately.
1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

1) Check that the mains voltage and CT current input are suitable for the relay!
2) Disconnect panel from mains voltage, and check that the voltage is off
3) Ensure CT short-circuited or not in operation.
An open circuit CT produces a high voltage which endangers people and equipment. It will
also damage the CT and affect ist accuracy.
4) Disconnect and remove any previous pfc-relay.
5) Mount BLR-CX in the control panel with the two mounting clips. (cutout 138x138mm)
6) Connect the earth protection cable to PE on BLR-CX metal case.
7) Connect BLR-CX according to wiring diagram.(CT/P1 towards incoming feeder, CT/P2
towards load!)
8) Remove short-circuit from CT
9) Connect mains voltage to panel.
10) If relay has been correctly connected and the mains voltage and CT output comply with
the ratings and settings of BLR-CX, the LCD will show AUTO and the control function
will start automatically!
Rev. 04

1.1 Wiring diagram
BLR-CX-R
power-input
utility
load
L1
X/1A or X/5A
L2
L3
Interface
Um1 Um2
15mA - 6A
MS
TTL
K1-K14
90V - 550V
BLR-CX
T1
T2
14
1-14
K1
K14
N
PE
external
temperature sensor
or temperature switch
(parallel use of sensor
and switch is possible)
signal:
in order
(life-contact)
up to 14
control exits
Controll exits can

be parametered
for fan controll
BLR-CX-T
L1
load
power-input
utility
X/1A or X/5A
L2
L3
15mA - 6A
Um1 Um2
Interface
MS
LF
TTL
90V - 550V
BLR-CX
12
T2
T1
Triggerinput
BEL-TSXX
N
PE
external
temperature sensor
or temperature switch
(parallel use of sensor
and switch is possible)
signal:
in order
(life-contact)
Fan control
up to 12
control exits
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1.2 Connection data
Meas.- Supply voltage
Combined measurement and Power supply
Range 90-550V.
Terminals UM1 / UM2
With using of VT a ratio can be adjusted.
Range 1-350
Current measurement
Current measurement
Range 15mA 6A,
Measurement transformer types x/1A or also x/5A can be used.
Terminals K (S1) / L (S2)
CT ratio is 1-9600
(Devices with Firmware before 1.04 had the adjustable range
from 1-4000)
Regulation exits
Assembly with 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 Regulation exits possible.
Regulation exits volt free with common root.
Terminals A 1-14.
max. breaking capacity 5A/250VAC
Static outputs
Assembly with 6 or 12 static outputs possible.
open-collector, breaking capacity: 8 48V DC / 100mA
Alarm contact
Opens in case of alarm and grid failure (can be changed by
software). Terminals M / MS
Separate fan control
(only BLR-CX-T)
Closes terminals L / LF when exceeding temperature limit 1
Temperature sensor / Digital
Input
Temperature measurement or Digital Input to switch over to
second COS .
Terminals T1 / T2
Setting is explained in the Alarm menu.
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2 COMMISSIONING
The BLR-CX comes with factory settings which allows operation in 400V grid without any
settings. Provided that, the connection is correct.
After applying voltage, the display shows the measured cos and displays Auto. The
measured cos should be inductive (displayed by a small i behind first line). With applying
the voltage to the BLR-CX the discharge blocking time for the capacitors starts ( Factory
setting 75 sec.). After the discharge blocking time the regulation starts. Stepsizes will be
detected automatically. Control exits which are not used, become adjusted to step status FixOff after three switching cycles without success. This outputs are blocked for the control.
To display values which are depending on the current, its necessary to adjust the ct
ratio. This setting is not necessary for the control.
FAQ during Commissioning:

1)
No indication AUTO -> the relay does not switch
Cause: Relay is set to manual operation
In SETUP/100 menu the selection for PFC is on OFF or HOLD, temperature is too high,
current < 15mA, voltage or THD U is out of tolerance.
2)
Indication U ALARM -> voltage out of tolerance
Check settings for nominal voltage (SETUP/Un) and voltage transformer (SETUP/Pt)
3)
Indication I Lo ALARM -> CT current < 15mA
Cause: connection error of CT; short-link of CT is not removed; CT-ration is too high
compared to real current; no current
4)
Indication EXPORT -> kW export
if there is no real kW export, voltage and current connection to BLR-CX has to be checked!
See Wrong Connections / AI
5)
Wrong Cos j indication -> wrong connection
voltage and current connection to BLR-CX has to be checked! See Wrong Connection / AI
6)
Steps switch in and then quickly switch out again
See Stepsize Detection / Defective Capacitors
7)
Frequent switching of steps
size of capacitors has not been completly detected
Rev. 04
3 DISPLAY
On the right side of the display the actual chosen main menu is
shown.
INFO:
Capacitor database
AUTO:
automatic control is running
MANUAL: manual mode
SETUP:
setup menu
In the top menu level in the first line the actual cos is shown.
The i respectively the c indicates leading or lagging cos.
In submenu level the codes for the submenus or the abbreviations
for the measured values are displayed.
The second line shows measurement and set values with the
corresponding units. Also the alarm codes which are shown
during and alarm event are indicated there. All alarm codes are
shown and explained in the table on the next page.
Active regulation outputs are shown in the bottom line. Steps

which are detected as defective (three switching cycles without
success) are blinking.
NT:
EXPORT:
COS 2 active
export of active energy
ALARM:
blinking in case of alarm
Rev. 04

In case of an alarm will flash alternately at BLR-CX with "ALARM" an error code in the
display. The table below gives an overview of all possible error codes.
To reset pending alarms hold the (esc) button pressed for 5 seconds.
/
/
/
/
measured voltage is outside the set tolerance

measured current is less than 15mA (check the short
circuit bridge K and L and the entire current path
measured current is to high
The controller cannot achieve the target COS
The set limit for the THD of the voltage is exceeded
One or more steps are broken. The defective step is
blinking with the alarm message.
One or more step's have fallen below 70% of initial
power. step number and error code will flash alternately.
For devices with software version before 1.04 the alarm is
triggered at 50% of initial power.
The second temperature limit is exceeded. Stage were
switched off successively.
Set limit of operation hours has been exceeded
Set limit of the max. allowable operation cycles, for one
or more steps, has been exceeded.
Abort of auto-initialization.
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4 OPERATION
4.1 Keys
Increase values, select menu items
Escape menu,
move cursor left,
push 3 sec to clear
alarms
Enter menu,
move cursor right,
confirmation of settings
Decrease values, select menu items

4.2 Input of numerical values
Whenever the KSR1 prompts for the input of a value, the routine will be the same:
A preset-value will be displayed with the first (highest) digit blinking. This digit can now be
changed by use of the and keys. Use the button to change to the next smaller digit.
After changing, the next digit will be also blinking and can now be altered just like the first
one. When arriving the last digit, press the key once more. This position allows to set
multipliers M (Mega) or k (kilo). To store the value, press the key once more, and the new
value will be saved and used.
For the case that a adjusted value cannot be stored respectively another value is shown after
confirmation with button, its possible that the adjusted value is outside of the allowed
range. For further informations about possible ranges, please check the table on the last page.
At any time, one can go back to the menu he came from without changing the value by
pressing the key. In this case the modified value will not be used!
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5 MENU BLR-CX
5.1 Measurement menu
All grey fields are hidden in the factory settings and will only appear if the CT ratio is set in
the "SETUP" menu. For devices with software version before 1.04 the complete measurement
menu is hidden and must be activated by adjusting the CT ratio.
1.00
1.00
i INFO
1.00
1.00 i
U
400 V
Voltage
L-L
1.00 i
U
230 V
Voltage
L-N
PF
0,888
Power factor
ratio
P/S
1.00 i
40,45
current in
measured
phase
APF
1.000
Average
Power factor
1.00 i
30,37
1.00 i
82,89Var
i MANUAL
1.00
i SETUP
kW
1.00 i
Q 80,08
1.00 i
30,68 kVar
1.00 i
THD U 1,41
HarU
3
0,40 %
Active power
3 phase
Reactive
power
3 phase
control
deviation in
kvar
Apparent
power
3 phase
1.00 i
cos0,999
F
50
Pf
three digit
Frequency
t
58 C
Temperature
thi
88
Highest
measured
Temperature
OPH
188.9 h
Counter
operation
hours
Harmonic
distortion
U total
Odd single
harmonics
3 - 19
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5.2 Info (Step database)
In the "INFO" menu for each connected step the number of switching cycles, the current step
size and the step size in relation to the initial step size is stored.
Using these data, conclusions can be drawn on the condition of the site and the condition of
single step's. Step sizes are shown in kVar only when in the CT ratio is set in "Setup"
menu.
1.00
Choose step with
View values with
Confirm with
1.00
INFO
1.00
CC
25 kVar
i INFO
max.
Display of step size only if

CT ratio is set, otherwise---
max.
INFO
i MANUAL
98
1
1.00
max.
INFO
max.
max.
OC
808
i SETUP
Current step size in %

related to initial step size
switch cycles
max.
Auto
1
INFO
max.
max.
CC
25 kVar
1
Display of step size only if

CT ratio is set, otherwise---
max.
Auto
1
auto: step is okay

foff: step is permanent off
fon: step is permanent on
Al: output for fan control
Flty: step detected as faulty
max.
auto: step is okay

Flty: step detected as faulty
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5.3 Manual (step switching manual)
To enter in manual mode, please select manual in main menu and push for 3 seconds. By
entering this submenu the manual mode for the regulator is active. The automatic control is
stopped and the exits can be switched manually. By the means of the
-keys the
referring step can be selected. Changing the switching state is possible by pushing the -key.
Manual switching is only possible when measurement voltage is in allowed

range. Otherwise over- and undervoltage protection will block this function.
After switching off an active step the discharge time is active. Only after this
time is over the step can be switched on manually again.
1.00
1.00
i INFO
Choose step with

Switch on / off
with
1.00
i MANUAL
At each switching
operation the
current Pf is
shown
0,95 i MANUAL
1
1.00 i MANUAL
1
1
1.00
i SETUP
0,95 i MANUAL
2
1.00 i MANUAL
2
2
0,95 i MANUAL
14
1.00 i MANUAL
14
14
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5.4 Setup (Quick start menu)
1.00
1.00
1.00
i INFO
i MANUAL
1.00
i SETUP
To start the control, its only necessary that the nominal voltage is
correct.
All other settings are only for optimal adaptation to the conditions in the
system and display system data. To change a setting, enter the setting by
pushing the button. Change the value with
and confirm with
. When you start the auto-initialization the BLR-CX checks the
connection of the measurement and the exits. With these data, the
regulation starts automatically.
1.00
SETUP
Un SETUP
400
ct SETUP
20
pt
1
SETUP
ai SETUP
no
pfc SETUP
on
cpi
1
SETUP
st SETUP
10
Out
SETUP
Un = nominal voltage
Setting of nominal voltage. From
this value the upper and lower limits
for voltage monitoring is calculated
Input current transformer ratio
e.g. 250/5 = 50
Input voltage transformer ratio

when no VT is used the value is 1
"Yes" the controller performs the

auto-initialization again
"ON" automatic control
"OFF" control off
"HOLD" control freeze
Target COS of control
Interval between switching the

steps
Possible types of output:

auto: step is used for regulation
Valid from Version 1.06.
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6 EXPERT MENU BLR-CX

To enter the BLR-CX expert menu, select menu item SETUP and confirm with ( ).
Push
or
and enter the requested PIN (242) and confirm with ( ). The submenus
can be selected by pushing
buttons. The expert menu of BLR-CX is divided into six
groups, where the menu items are logically grouped together.

The following groups exist:
100 Quick start menu
Contains all important points for commission.
200 Measurement settings
Contains settings to adapt the measurement of the BLR-CX to the surrounding network
conditions.
300 Setup Control System
The items in the menu "control system" allow an optimization of the control or an adaptation
to specific site requirements.
400 Setup Step Database
In the step database, all settings and data are combined which are required to adjust and adapt
the steps.
500 Setup Alarm
The alarm menu of BLR-CX. Here, all the alarms and monitoring functions can be activated
and the limits configured.
600 Resetmenu
Allows you to reset all settings made by the controller and stored data. Additionally, it
contains the software version of the device (displayed from 1.04) and the possibility to change
the password for the setup menu.
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6.1 100 Quick start menu
Contains all important points for commission:
100 Quick start menu
MENU FUNCTION
RANGE
NOMINAL VOLTAGE = PHASE - PHASE
Un
100...241500 V
Function of the setting of nominal voltage is to make a definition
about the nominal voltage of the system. The threshold levels for
under- and overvoltage are based on this as well as the ratings of the
capacitor sizes in step database, which are used for control and
monitoring. The capacitor sizes, which are stored in step database,
are also rated to the nominal voltage.
Ct
CT-FACTOR
1...9600
The CT FACTOR is the ratio of current transformer.
(e. g. 1000/5 = ratio 200).
At devices with software version 1.04 is the adjustment range from
1-4000.
Pt
VT-FACTOR
VT FACTOR is the ratio of the voltage transformer.
If the regulator is connected directly to the measurement voltage
without VT the value 1 has to be used.
1...350
Ai
AUTO-INITIALIZING START
"YES" starts auto-initializing
Yes/No
Automatic initialization is switching all exits. During this test it can

get information, which exits are working and it can correct the
connection of the measuring channels for voltage and current by
internal settings.
Automatic initialization can be started only when the voltage and
current are ok. Steps with step type "FON" or "AL" will be not
considered in case of new auto-initialization.
AUTOMATIC INITIALIZATION is only able to work, when
capacitors are used for compensation. If BLR-CX has to switch
reactors for compensation of capacitive load, this feature will
cause failures. AI is working at best, when there are stable load
conditions!
At devices with software revision before 1.04, stages which are set
to "FOFF" were not retested.
PFC
START / STOP / HOLD PF-CONTROL
On/Off/Hold
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Stopping the automatic control. The following options are available:
On: Control in automatic mode
Off: Control stops and active steps were disconnected successive
Hold: Control Stops and active step's remain switched on.
If "OFF" or "HOLD" is selected, will appear in the display "PFC"
alternating with "OFF" or "HOLD". To start the control, select
"ON".
CP1
COS 1
0.70 c ...0.70 i
This is the setting for target COS 1. It will be valid during normal
operation.
St
SWITCH INTERVAL
The switch interval is the time delay between switching steps in
regulation.
1...6500 s
The switch interval has two different functions:
Out
1.
Protecting the contactors by reducing the number of

switching cycles.
2.
Building of the average of the reactive power in the time of

the switch interval.
TYPE OF OUTPUT
With the exception of step type flty the follwing step types can be
selected:
Auto = Step is used for normal regulation algorithm.
Alarm = If the set temperature limit 1 is exceeded this step is

switched as fan output.
Fon = Step is permanently switched on (Step is still

monitored and shut down in critical situations).
Foff = Step is permanently switched off. Not used steps

should be adjusted to this type to avoid unnecessary alarm.
Flty = Step was switched three time without success and is

not longer used for automatic control.
As flty stored steps can be set to desired step type in this menu.
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6.2 200 Measurement settings
Contains settings to adapt the measurement of the BLR-CX to the surrounding network
conditions.
200 Measurement settings
MENU FUNCTION
RANGE
NOMINAL
VOLTAGE
=
PHASE
PHASE
201
100...241500 V
Function of the setting of nominal voltage is to make a definition
about the nominal voltage of the system. The threshold levels for
under- and overvoltage are based on this as well as the ratings of the
capacitor sizes in step database, which are used for control and
monitoring. The capacitor sizes, which are stored in step database,
are also rated to the nominal voltage.
202
CT-FACTOR
1...9600
The CT FACTOR is the ratio of current transformer.
(e. g. 1000/5 = ratio 200).
At devices with software version 1.04 is the adjustment range from
1-4000.
203
VT-FACTOR
VT FACTOR is the ratio of the voltage transformer.
If the regulator is connected directly to the measurement voltage
without VT the value 1 has to be used.
204
V-TOLERANCE
0...100 %
The setting of this value is in percent related to the nominal voltage.
By means of the set value, the upper and lower limits of the
permissible voltage range are calculated. e.g. 10% at 400V nominal
voltage is a permissible range from 360V to 440V.
205
CONNNECTION MEASUREMENT
"YES" voltage measurement L-L
"NO" voltage measurement L-N
1...350
Yes/No
CONNECTION MEASUREMENT the setting if measuring of

voltage is connected between two phases or between phase and
neutral phase. It is normally detected automatically at every start of
BLR-CM. This is done by comparing the setting NOMINAL
VOLTAGE and the real measured voltage. This cannot be changed
by hand.
If the measured voltage is outside this tolerance, the measurement
can be adjusted by hand.
206
PHASE COMPENSATION
0...345
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The phase compensation enables the user to connect the current- and
voltage measurement channels in any way. This compensation angle
complies with the phase angle between connected active current and
voltage. This setting has to be made correct, because otherwise
correct regulation is not possible! If the current transformer is
connected inverted, additionally a phase compensation of 180
has to be respected.
Is auto-initialization failed due to adverse network conditions, by
hand a correction angle can be set or the incorrectly recognized can
be corrected. Table 11.1 gives an overview of the connection options
with corresponding phase angles.
207
START AUTO-INITIALIZING
"YES" starts auto-initializing
Yes/No
Automatic initialization is switching all exits. During this test it can

get information, which exits are working and it can correct the
connection of the measuring channels for voltage and current by
internal settings.
Automatic initialization can be started only when the voltage and
current are ok.
AUTOMATIC INITIALIZATION is only able to work, when
capacitors are used for compensation. If BLR-CX has to switch
reactors for compensation of capacitive load, this feature will
cause failures. AI is working at best, when there are stable load
conditions!
Steps with step type "FON" or "AL" will be not considered in case
of new auto-initialization.
At devices with software revision before 1.04, stages which are set
to "FOFF" were not retested.
208
AUTO-INITIALIZING BY REGULATOR RESTART

YES = after starting the BLR-CX, a countdown is running. During
this countdown it is possible to start auto-initializing by
pushing ( ).
Yes/No
"NO" the countdown is not shown. To start AI, you have to choose
Quickstart SETUP.
209
SYNCHRONISATION FREQUENCY
Auto/Fix50/Fix60
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For a high precision of the measurement, the sampling rate has to be
synchronized to the frequency of the grid. Caused by commutation
notches of mainsvoltage it is possible that the automatic
synchronizing will not work reliable. This creates failures in
measurement. To avoid these problems, the following settings can
be done:
Automatic synchronizing:
For best measurement results, when mains voltage is without
commutation notches.
FIX-50HZ: For a safe operation at 50Hz grid with bad mains
quality.
FIX-60HZ: For a safe operation at 60Hz grid with bad mains
quality.
210
TEMPERATURE OFFSET (from software revision 1.04)

-10-10C
The temperature offset allows correction of temperature reading in a
range -10C to +10C.
6.3 300 Setup Control System

The items in the menu "control system" allow an optimization of the control or an adaptation
to specific site requirements.
300 Setup Control System
MENU FUNCTION
RANGE
CONTROL
SENSITIVITY
301
55...100 %
Sensitivity is the switching threshold for switching-on or switchingoff the capacitors in percent (%). The range of the sensitivity can be
between 55% and 100% (factory setting is 60%. Due to this, the in
following explanation 60% is used.).
Sensitivity is used for two checks:
1.
The controller is using sensitivity to check, if a switching

operation is necessary or if its possible.
If the demand for compensation is bigger as 60% of the
smallest for regulation available step, BLR-CM is selecting
from step database, if there are suitable steps to switch.
2. To avoid hunting, the controller is only using steps, which

will not overshoot more than 40% (100%-60%) of its size.
302
COS 1
This is the setting for target cos 1. It will be valid during normal
operation.
303
COS 2
0.70 c ...0.70 i
0.70 c ...0.70 i
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This is the setting for target cos 2. It will be valid when a switch
over is caused by the digital input or another programmable action.
304
COS 2 FOR P EXPORT

"YES" the controller operates in P-export with the COS 2 as
control target.
"NO" the controller operates in P-export with the COS 1.
305
SWITCH INTERVAL
The switch interval is the time delay between switching steps in
regulation.
Yes/No
1...6500 s
The switch interval has two different functions:

1.
Protecting the contactors by reducing the number of

switching cycles.
2. Building of the average of the reactive power in the time

of the switch interval.
306
SWITCH INTERVAL STEP EXCHANGE

1...6500 s
For step exchange a separate switch interval is used. This is the
delay-time between switching-off an active step and switching-in the
next step to get a better power-factor.
307
ACTIVATE STEP EXCHANGE

Yes/No
"YES" = Step exchange is active.
"NO" = Step exchange is disabled.
Step exchange is supporting automatic control and combined filter
control algorithm to reach an optimum result. If the controller
detects that target-pf is not reached it starts searching for a step
which gives better results. If step exchange is active, the controller
can replace a switched-in step against a step which matches better,
to reach the target.
This function helps to reach target COS more exactly, when
capacitors have different sizes. If all capacitor banks have the same
size, this function makes no sense.
308
STEP RECOGNITION "OFF"
Yes/No
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"YES": Step sizes have to be programmed by hand. The step sizes
have to be programmed by hand if:
1.
When fast-oscillating load influences automatic stepsize

recognition.
2.
When recognition of defective steps is not wished
3. When capacitor contactors are switching with a delay of

more than 200msec.
"NO" Stepsizes are detected and corrected automatically during
normal operation. Step recognition ON is the factory setting. It
allows monitoring of capacitor sizes and gives alarms when they are
faulty. Stepsizes which are programmed manually will be
overwritten by step recognition.
309
BLOCKING OF DEFECTIVE CAPACITORS

Yes/No
"YES" If a step is switched in three times without measurable
network reaction, the controller is blocking the step and doesn't use
it for the control.
Is a Step recognized to be defective, blinks in the display the
corresponding output and in the step database and menu "403" it's
displayed as step type "flty".
"NO" Steps are connected even if no network reaction is
measurable. This results unnecessary switching cycles.
Steps that are stored as defective will be tested every 24 hours or
after the controller is restarted.
310
START / STOP / HOLD PF-CONTROL

On/Off/Hold
Stopping the automatic control. The following options are available:
On: Control in automatic mode
Off: Control stops and active steps were disconnected successive
Hold: Control Stops and active step's remain switched on.
If "OFF" or "HOLD" is selected, will appear in the display "PFC"
alternating with "OFF" or "HOLD". To start the control, select
"ON".
311
CONTROL ALGORITHM
1/2/3/4
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1. Automatic: The controller is working with the principle of
Best Fit. Before a switching operation, all capacitor-sizes
in step database are compared with control deviation. The
available step which gives the best results will be switched.
2. LIFO: Last In, First Out The controller starts with
regulation with step 1 and is switching further exits step-bystep. Switching-off is done vice versa.
3. Combined Filter: Special algorithm for combined filter
banks with two different detuned ratings. The controller is
working like in automatic mode with the principle Best Fit.
From odd numbered steps, there is at least or more of the
capacitance connected as from even numbered steps.
Threshold level of each step is checked separately. If steps
different sizes, this can cause inaccuracy. Step recognition is
working in this mode. If steps are detected as defective, they
are skipped in this mode. If this is not accepted, the step
recognition has to be deactivated and capacitor sizes have to
be programmed manually.
4. Progressive: The controller switches if required, several
steps in sequence with a shorter switching time. From
software 1.04, the controller uses independently of the set
switching time always 1 sec. as switching time. Furthermore,
the automatic step size detection is disabled and the step
sizes need to enter by hand. The input of the step sizes
should be as accurate as possible, because the regulator
would otherwise tend to oscillate. Leaving the "Progressive"
algorithm and use a different algorithm, the set switching
time is used the step size detection is re-enabled.
312
OFFSET REACTIVE POWER

Ct*Pt*7000
OFFSET of reactive power in kvar. This feature allows
compensating a permanent reactive load, which cannot be measured
(e.g. a transformer).
The offset of reactive power affects the readings of the following
measuring values:
current, reactive power, control deviation, apparent power,
power factor PF and cos.
313
ASYMMETRY FACTOR
-127...127
ASYMMETRY FACTOR of switch interval. The factor is the ratio
between switch interval for switching on and switching off. Switch
interval for step exchange is not affected by this setting.
X= 1 = equal
X = +2 to +127: delay switching off = switch interval multiplied by X
X = -2 to -127: delay switching on = switch interval multiplied by X
314
Q CAPACITIVE STEPS TURN OFF
Yes/No
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"YES" As soon as a capacitive condition is recognized, the
controller switches off without keeping the switching time, the
necessary step power in order to prevent leading network conditions.
"NO" The controller works only with the set target COS .
6.4 400 Setup Step Database
In the step database, all settings and data are combined which are required to adjust and adapt
the steps.
400 Setup Step Database
MENU FUNCTION
RANGE
DISCHARGE TIME
401
5...1200 s
The discharge time is defined once and is valid for all steps. The
discharging time is a blocking time, becoming active after switching
off a step. As long as this time is running this step is not available
for the regulation. Discharging time should be adapted to the
capacitor discharging unit.
402
STEP NOMINAL VALUE

Ct*Pt*7000
If STEP RECOGNITION is not active, it is required to do this
setting, to get proper function of the relay. The size of the capacitors
can be programmed manually in kvar. Before this programming, CT
FACTOR and NOMINAL VOLTAGE must be programmed
correctly. A change of CT FACTOR or NOMINAL VOLTAGE is
automatically changing the value of the capacitor size.
The programming can be done for each step individually in kvar. So
there is no special sequence necessary. A step can be programmed as
a capacitor (c) or as an inductor (i).
403
STEP TYPE
Auto/Al/FOn/FOff
With the exception of step type flty the follwing step types can be
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selected:
Auto = Step is used for normal regulation algorithm.
Alarm = If the set temperature limit 1 is exceeded this step is

switched as fan output.
Fon = Step is permanently switched on (Step is still

monitored and shut down in critical situations).
Foff = Step is permanently switched off. Not used steps

should be adjusted to this type to avoid unnecessary alarm.
Flty = Step was switched three time without success and is

not longer used for automatic control.
As flty stored steps can be set to desired step type in this menu.If
defective steps should not be locked, you must disable this function
under the menu item "309".
Steps which are identified as defective will be tested again by the
controller every 24 hours or after a restart.
404
SWITCH CYCLES
0...262000
The BLR-CX is counting and showing the switching cycles of each
step in the "Info" menu. After a contactor has been exchanged, the
switching cycles can be set to "0" in this menu.
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6.5 500 Setup Alarm
The alarm menu of BLR-CX. Here, all the alarms and monitoring functions can be activated
and the limits configured.
500 Setup Alarm
MENU FUNCTION
RANGE
Reset
Alarm
manually
501
Yes/No
"YES" Alarms (display and alarm relays) must be reset manually.
To reset upcoming alarms, hold the (esc) button pressed for 5
seconds.
"NO" As soon as the alarm condition is no longer valid, the alarms
drop out.
502
THD U Alarm
"YES" The set THD threshold under menu "503" is monitored.
Exceeding the set threshold will open the alarm contact and the
display will show the message "
".
"NO" THD is not monitored.
Yes/No
503
THD U Threshold
Input of the threshold for THD monitoring.
1...200 %
504
THD U > Threshold = disconnect steps

Yes/No
"YES" Exceeding the set threshold for THD will switch off all
active steps successive.
Warning: Steps are only switched off when it is set at point 502
to "YES".
"NO" Exceeding the set threshold follows no action.
505
Interval time before triggers THD U and Temperature threshold 2

Interval time after exceeding the threshold for THD U or
temperature threshold 2.
506
Freeze control if I == 0
Yes/No
"YES" The measuring current drops below 15mA freezes the
control. All active steps remains switched on.
NO" Measuring current falls below 15mA, the controller shuts down
all active steps successive.
507
Service Alarm
Yes/No
"YES" the alarm contact opens when the max set switching cycles
for one or more steps have been exceeded or if the set threshold for
operation hours are reached.
"NO" no alarm when exceeding the max. switching cycles or
operation hours.
1...255 s
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508
Max. switching cycles per step

Threshold switching cycles for service alarm.
Display indication
1...262000
509
Max. operation hours

Threshold switching cycles for service alarm.
Display indication
1...65535 h
510
Use temp. input as digital input

Yes/No
"YES" Temperature sensor is activated via a switch and causes a
switchover to COS 2 (HT / NT)
Note: This menu item is locked against menu item "512". If the
temperature alarm is set to "Yes", this point will automatically
jump to "NO" and can not be altered.
"NO" the temperature input works with plug-in temperature sensors
and monitors the in menu 513 and 514 adjustable temperature
thresholds. Parallel to the temperature sensor, a thermostat can be
connected. In this case, the controller displays "HIGH" for closed
state and "LOW" for open state.
511
DI active at HIGH signal

"YES" digital input is activated with closed terminals T1 & T2.
"NO" digital input is activated with open terminals T1 & T2.
512
Temperature alarm
Yes/No
"YES" the controller monitors the temperature threshold 1 and 2 and
responses accordingly.
"NO" alarm disabled.
513
Temperature threshold 1
3-74 C
By exceeding the temperature threshold 1 switches the controller as
"AL" declared step (fan on).
514
Temperature threshold 2
When the temperature exceeds temperature threshold 2, the
controller switches all active steps ("AUTO" & "FON") from
compliance with the under menu item 505 adjusted time in
succession off. In addition, in the display appears "
and the alarm contact is opened.
515
Control alarm (target cos can not be archived)

"YES" alarm is triggered after 75 time switching time with Q>
smallest step (Over / under compensation). Controller opens the
alarm contact and indicates
in the Display.
"NO" no monitoring for over / under compensation.
516
Defective step alarm
Yes/No
4-75 C
"
Yes/No
Yes/No
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"YES" After 3 unsuccessful switching actions alarm is triggered.
The controller opens the alarm contact and indicates
/
in the display.
Steps recognized as defective flashing in the step indication.
"NO" alarm disabled.
517
Step power loss alarm

Yes/No
"YES" If the current step size is less than 70% of the initial size, the
controller opens the alarm contact and indicates the error with output
number
/
. in the display.
"NO" Power loss of the capacitors is not monitored.
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6.6 600 Resetmenu
Allows you to reset all settings made by the controller and stored data. Additionally, it
contains the software version of the device (displayed from 1.04).
600 Resetmenu
MENU FUNCTION
Reset Settings
601
Sets all settings made back to factory settings.
RANGE
Yes/No
602
Reset Step database

Sets all step data back to factory settings.
Yes/No
603
Reset operation hours

Sets the counter for operation hours to "0"
Yes/No
604
Reset average PF
Reset the average PF.
Yes/No
605
Reset max. Temperature

Reset the highest measured Temperature.
Yes/No
606
Reset alarms
Reset all upcoming alarm.
Yes/No
607
Display software version

contains the software version of the device (display from 1.04)
608
Adjustment of the Setup password (from software 1.08)
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7 TECHNIAL DATA
Measuring- and supply
voltage:
Current measurement
Control exits
90 550V AC, single phase, 45-65HZ, 5VA, max. fuse 6A VT

ratio from 1.-350.0
15mA 6A, single phase, burden 20mOhm,
CT-ratio from 1-9600
Before software version 1.04 the adjustable range is 1-4000
Relays: up to 14, n/o, with common point, max. fuse 6A
breaking capacity: 250V AC / 5A
Static outputs: 6 or 12 static outputs possible.
open-collector, breaking capacity: 8 48V DC / 100mA
Temperature measuring:
By NTC
Alarm contact:
Relay, volt free, life contact (can be changed by software),

max. fuse 2A, breaking capacity: 250V AC / 5A
By using one switching exit defined as "Alarm".
Fan control
Interface:
Ambient temperature:
Humidity:
Voltage class:
Standards:
Conformity and listing:

Connection:
Case:
Protection class:
Weight:
Dimension:
Devices with transistor outputs us the contacts L / LF for fan

control.
TTL, rear
Operation: -20C 70C, storage: -40C 85C
0% - 95%, without moisture condensation
II, dirt class 3 (DIN VDE 0110, part 1 / IEC60664-1)
DIN VDE 0110 part 1 (IEC 60664-1:1992)
VDE 0411 part 1 (DIN EN 61010-1 / IEC 61010-1:2001)
VDE 0843 part 20
(DIN EN 61326 / IEC 61326: 1997 + A1:1998 +A2: 2000)
CE, UL, cUL, GOST-R
Pluggable terminal block, screw type max. 4qmm
Front: instrument case PC/ABS (UL94-VO),
Rear: metal
Front: IP50, (IP54 by using a gasket),
Rear: IP20
ca. 0,6kg
144x144x58mm h x w x d, cut out 138 (+0,5) x 138 (+0,5)mm
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8 TROUBLESHOOTING
Fault
possible cause
Remedy
No indication in
display
aux. voltage missing
Check the correct connection of

power supply and correct if
necessary.
Display
"
Voltage
tolerance
outside
Check measurement voltage

Check nominal voltage and
adjusted tolerance and correct if
necessary.
Measured current is to
small
check connection of CT,

probably there is a break in the
line
remove short circuit link of the
CT
Display
"
"
"
wrong display of
current or voltage
wrong
ratio
transformer
Check settings of transformer

ratios in the "SETUP" (100)
menu and correct if necessary.
The power factor is

displayed
incorrectly.
The
connection
detection was not
performed.
Start "Ai" in "SETUP" menu.
The phase angle was

adjusted
manually
false.
Check point 206 in the

"EXPERTMENU" and correct
the phase angle if necessary.
Offset reactive power

is adjusted.
With the compensation system, a

transformer is compensated. The
displayed Pf is in front of the
transformer. The displayed Pf is
in front of the transformer.
The power factor

does not change
after the switching
of a step.
CT
incorrectly
positioned.
Check installation position of the

current transformer according to
wiring diagram (current of the
load and the capacitors must be
measured!).
Steps are switched

off again.
Capacitor defect
Check capacitor, possible fuse,

capacitor, or contactor defective.
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Display
Current is higher than

allowed.
Check the current transformer

secondary current and possibly
replace it with matching current
transformer.
permanent
compensation
Check settings (possibly step

with step type "FON")
Check contactors, contactor
contact may bonded.
"
Display
"
over
permanent
compensation
under
Opposite regulation
behaviour
Current or voltage
connections swapped.
Individual steps are

not switched on or
off.
wrong setting
Verify whether the steps were

defined as Step type "FON" or
"FOFF" (permanently on or off).
Steps are detected

as defective.
Steps are switched
off again.
Step defective
Check capacitor, possibly fuse,

capacitor or contactor defective.
Steps
are
switched.
The steps are to large.
The required reactive power is

below the switching threshold.
Switching threshold is 60% of
the smallest available step.
not
Check capacitors and fuses.

Dimensioning of the system
examined.
correct connection or adapt phase
compensation.
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9 APPLICATIONS
9.1
Fan Control
The fan control is to be regulated through the BLR-CX.

Solution:
If the BLR-CX is equipped with a temperature sensor (option L), can be via one of the
switching exits, a fan to be controlled.
Procedure:
Enable temperature alarm
In the expert menu item 512 set to "YES" (temperature alarm on).
Set temperature thresholds
Set the following items 513 (temperature threshold 1) and 514 (temperature threshold
2the temperature thresholds. By exceeding the temperature threshold 1 is witched the fan
output. When you exceed the temperature threshold 2, all steps are switched off to prevent
overheating.
Select fan output
Select item 403 in expert menu and adjust for the step which shall work as the fan output
step type "AL".
Features:
In order to prevent hunting of the fan relay, the fan is turned off only at a temperature below
the set limit by at least 3C. If the BLR-CX is equipped with a temperature sensor, the current
cabinet temperature is displayed and the highest measured temperature is stored in thi.
Parallel to the temperature sensor can be connected a thermostat. By close of the thermostat ,
the temperature limit 2 is activated.
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9.2 Switching on COS 2 via digital input
By using a switch, the BLR-CX will be switched to COS 2.
Solution:
Using the temperature input as digital input.
Procedure:
Enable digital input
Set item 510 in expert menu to "YES".
Using digital input as n/o or n/c
"YES" digital input is activated with closed terminals T1 & T2.

"NO" digital input is activated with open terminals T1 & T2.
Features:
The temperature input is used as a digital input, shows the controller at active input "high"
and with not active input "low" instead of the temperature. The controller uses with active
digital input the COS 2 and will show "NT" in the display.
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9.3 Problems with the Step recognition.
The controller is used in a system with rapid changes in load conditions and has problems
with the automatic step recognition
Solution:
To solve this problem, the step sizes must be entered by hand, and the step recognition must
be turned off.
Procedure:
Stop control.
Set item PFC to "OFF" in menu 100 (quick start menu).
switch off Step detection.
Set item 308 to "Yes" (step recognition off) in the expert menu.
enter step sizes.
Setting the nominal value of the capacitors connected at point 402 in the expert menu.
Check step type
For problems with the step detection, it may happen that the connected steps will be stored
by the controller incorrectly as "FIX-OFF". Therefore, the step type of each step should be
controlled under the menu item "403". All steps of the automatic control used, must be
use the step type "AUTO".
Features:
By switching off the automatic step recognition, a step failure or power loss is not reported.
To monitor the system anyway, it is appropriate to enable the control alarm to be alerted in
case of failure timely. (See alarm menu)
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9.4 Transformer compensation
The compensation of a transformer can be solved with the BLR-CX in two ways:
9.4.1 Setting a reactive power offset
Setting reactive power offset. This is added to the required compensation power within the
system.
Procedure:
Determine the required capacitive reactive power to compensate the transformer. Enter the
calculated value in the menu item "312". Control will start immediately with the additional
required reactive power.
Features:
The reactive power offset set here is always added to the measured reactive power. Therefore,
it's always the Pf appears before the transformer. This means that the system can capacitive,
but the measurement of the utility the required Pf recoded.
9.4.2 Mixed measurement:
By the current measurement on medium voltage side, is the from the transformer caused
reactive power measured and regulated by the connected compensation system.
20kV / 50Hz
Procedure:
Connect the measurement of the controller
as shown in the diagram adjacent. Then
start the automatic initialization. The
Transformer
Transformator
vector group ot the transformer is

automatically considered.
Load
400V / 50Hz
Last
Connection:
When auto-initialization will be aborted,
under item 11.2, the most common
BLR-CX
transformer vector groups are listed.
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9.5 Reset defective steps respectively add aditional steps
If the controller has a step recognized as defective (3 switching operations without result), it
will be excluded for 24 hours from the regulation. After this period, the step is tested again
from the controller. If the controller can detect the step it will again be included in the control.
If not the step is blocked again for 24hours after 3 unsuccessful switching cycles. Defect steps
are in the "INFO" menu with the step type "flty" marked and flashing in the step indication.
When a compensation system need additional capacitors to be added, proceed as described
below:
Procedure:
Select item "403" in expert menu and use the
Confirm with ( ) button and use the
buttons to select the corresponding step.

buttons to adjust step type "AUTO".
Feature:
If a step because of power loss greater than 30% is exchanged, it's appropriate for the step, to
program the nominal step size by hand. Select the affected step in menu "402" and program
the nominal step size.
If the alarm was triggered by a defective contactor should, upon the exchange took place, the
accumulated switching operation under item "404" set to "0".
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10 CUSTOMER SETTINGS
Menu Factory setting Customer setting
Menu Factory setting Customer setting
100
Un
Ct
Pt
Ai
PFC
CP1
St
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
400
401
402
403
404
500
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
517
518
600
601
602
603
604
605
606
607
400 V
1
1
NO
ON
1
10 s
400 V
1
1
10%
NO
0
NO
YES
AUTO
60%
1
0,95 i
NO
10 s
2s
YES
NO
YES
ON
1
0
1
NO
75 s
5 var (1-max.)
AUTO (1-max.)
0 (1-max.)
NO
NO
20 %
NO
60 s
NO
NO
262 k
65.5 k h
NO
NO
NO
30 C
55 C
0 C
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
1.xx
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11 APPENDIX
11.1 Settings Phase-angle
Voltage
L1-N L2-N L3-N L1-N
CT
L1
L2
L3
L2
Phase-angle 0
0
0
240
L2-N
L3
240
L3-N
L1
240
L1-N
L3
120
L2-N
L1
120
L3-N
L2
120
Voltage
L2-L3 L3-L1 L1-L2 L2-L3
CT
L1
L2
L3
L2
Phase-angle 90
90
90
330
L3-L1
L3
330
L1-L2
L1
330
L2-L3
L3
210
L3-L1
L1
210
L1-L2
L2
210
11.2 Connections for mixed measurement

Transformer vector group
Dy5
Dy5
Dy5
Yz5
Yz5
Yz5
Dx6
Dx6
Dx6
Yy6
Yy6
Yy6
Dy11
Dy11
Dy11
Yz11
Yz11
Yz11
CT
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
L1
L2
L3
Voltage
L2-N
N-L3
N-L1
L2-N
N-L3
N-L1
L3-L2
L2-L1
L1-L3
L3-L2
L2-L1
L1-L3
N-L2
L3-N
L1-N
N-L2
L3-N
L1-N
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Notes
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Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

POWER FACTOR REGULATOR

Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH - Power Quality Management

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION .......................................................................... 4

Fan Control ............................................................................................................... 33

Settings Phase-angle ................................................................................................. 39

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Controll exits can

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

FAQ during Commissioning:

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Active regulation outputs are shown in the bottom line. Steps

blinking in case of alarm

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

measured voltage is outside the set tolerance

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Decrease values, select menu items

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Choose step with

View values with

Display of step size only if

Current step size in %

Display of step size only if

auto: step is okay

auto: step is okay

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Manual switching is only possible when measurement voltage is in allowed

time is over the step can be switched on manually again.

Choose step with

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Input voltage transformer ratio

"Yes" the controller performs the

Interval between switching the

Possible types of output:

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

6 EXPERT MENU BLR-CX

can be selected by pushing

buttons. The expert menu of BLR-CX is divided into six

groups, where the menu items are logically grouped together.

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

Automatic initialization is switching all exits. During this test it can

START / STOP / HOLD PF-CONTROL

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX

The switch interval has two different functions:

Protecting the contactors by reducing the number of

Building of the average of the reactive power in the time of

Alarm = If the set temperature limit 1 is exceeded this step is

Fon = Step is permanently switched on (Step is still

Foff = Step is permanently switched off. Not used steps

Flty = Step was switched three time without success and is

Power Factor Regulator BLR-CX