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POWER FACTOR REGULATORS
MCE06ADV – MCE12ADV
Instructions Manual
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Lifasa MCE12ADV Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLifasa
ModelMCE12ADV
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction and Safety Recommendations

Delivery Spot Check

Verify equipment integrity and type conformity upon unpacking.

Safety Guidelines

Emphasizes trained personnel, electrical safety protocols, and adherence to operational procedures.

General Safety Warnings

Highlights risks from charged capacitors and the necessity of qualified personnel for handling.

Definitions and Starting Screen

Starting Screen Information

Displays device version code at startup, useful for fault reporting.

Key Technical Definitions

Defines terms: four quadrant regulators, FCP program, stages, and steps.

FCP Program Explanation

Details the FCP program's role in minimizing switching operations and equalizing stage usage.

General Characteristics

Power Factor Regulator Functionality

Measures coso and controls capacitor connection/disconnection for power factor regulation.

Model Differences

MCE06ADV features 6 relay outputs; MCE12ADV features 12 relay outputs.

Key Features Overview

Highlights FCP regulation, switching programs, four quadrant control, LCD display, and easy setup.

Front Panel Overview

Front Panel Components

Describes the front cover, screen, configurable parameters, measured parameters, and navigation keys.

Setup Procedure Guidance

Directs users to Section 6 for detailed setup, parameter description, and control modes.

Display Screen and Error Handling

Display Screen and Icons

Explains the LCD screen, icons for status (RUN, inductive/capacitive), and stage indication.

Measured Parameters Display

Lists parameters displayed in RUN mode: coso, current, THD, voltage, and maximum values.

Error Codes and Messages

Details error codes (E00-E05) and their corresponding descriptions for troubleshooting.

Alarm Relay Functionality

Explains the alarm relay's configuration and behavior during error conditions.

Regulator Status and Key Functions

Operating Status Modes

Defines the two operating statuses: RUN (normal operation) and Set-up (configuration).

Key Functions in RUN Mode

Describes keys for entering set-up mode and manual stage connection/disconnection.

Key Functions in Set-up Mode

Details key functions for menu navigation, value adjustment, and saving changes.

Installation and Start Up

Installation Safety Warnings

Highlights risks from charged capacitors and the necessity of qualified personnel for handling.

Technical Characteristics Summary

Summarizes supply voltage, current measurement, protections, and reference standards.

Device Installation Details

Mechanical Installation Requirements

Specifies mounting requirements and fitting hole dimensions according to DIN 43 700.

Electrical Connections

Details wiring, safety precautions, CT installation, and voltage/current measurement connections.

Correct vs. Incorrect CT Connections

Illustrates correct CT placement and highlights consequences of incorrect connections.

Cabling, Protections, and Schematics

Cabling and Protection Specifications

Specifies cable sizes for supply/relays and required circuit protection.

MCE06ADV Wiring Schematic

Diagram showing terminal functions for MCE06ADV, including supply and relay outputs.

MCE12ADV Wiring Schematic

Diagram showing terminal functions for MCE12ADV, including supply and relay outputs.

Configurable Parameters

Target coso Setting

Sets the desired power factor (coso) for the installation, adjustable from 0.85 inductive to 0.95 capacitive.

Smaller Capacitor Step (C/K)

Defines the reactive current of the smallest capacitor step, dependent on CT ratio and supply voltage.

C/K Parameter Calculation Method

Provides a method to calculate the C/K value for conditions not covered in Table 5.1.

Parameter Configuration

Stage Configuration Programs

Sets capacitor stage power ratings using programs like 1:1:1 or 1:2:2.

Time Settings for Connection/Re-connection

Configures delay times (Tc) between stage connections and re-connection delay (Tr).

Parameter Setup Details

Number of Stages Selection

Allows selection of total capacitor stages (up to 6 for MCE06ADV, 12 for MCE12ADV).

V,I Phase Angle Setting

Adapts regulator to different voltage/current measurement phase configurations (T1-T6).

CT Primary Current Programming

Sets the primary current rating of the CT used for installation current measurement.

Set-up Menu and Navigation

Accessing the Set-up Menu

Explains the procedure to enter the set-up mode using a long key push.

Menu Navigation Schematic

Provides a visual guide to navigating menu options and changing parameters.

Run Status and Functions

Normal RUN Status

The normal operating state where the regulator performs PF correction automatically.

Alarm Status Indication

Indicates abnormal situations, displaying error codes and potential device actions.

Functions in Normal RUN Mode

Details manual stage control, parameter measurement, and clearing maximum values.

Alarm Behavior and Support

MCEXXADV Alarm Mode Behavior

Explains device behavior and potential causes for different error codes during alarm conditions.

Maintenance and Technical Service

Maintenance Requirements

States no special maintenance is required, but work must be done by qualified staff.

Technical Service Contact

Provides contact information for INTERNATIONAL CAPACITORS, S.A. technical support.

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