LOVATO ELECTRIC DCRG8 User Manual

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DCRG8/DCRG8IND
AUTOMATIC POWER FACTOR CONTROLLER
Instructions manual
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WARNING!
– Carefully read the manual before the installation or use.
– This equipment is to be installed by qualified personnel, complying to current standards, to avoid damages or safety hazards.
– Before any service work on the device, remove all the voltages from measuring and supply inputs and short-circuit the CT input terminals.
– The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for electrical safety in case of improper use of the equipment.
– Products illustrated herein are subject to alteration and changes without prior notice. Technical data and descriptions in the documentation are accurate, to
the best of our knowledge, but no liabilities for errors, omissions or contingencies arising there from are accepted.
– A circuit breaker must be included in the electrical installation of the building. It must be installed close by the equipment and within easy reach of the
operator. It must be marked as the disconnecting device of the equipment: IEC /EN 61010-1 § 6.11.2.1.
– Clean the device with a soft dry cloth; do not use abrasive products, liquid detergents or solvents.
INDEX Page
Manual revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keyboard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front LED indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
First power-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Password access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Display page navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Table of display pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Harmonic analysis page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Waveform page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Expandability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Communication channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inputs, outputs, internal variables, counters, analog inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Limit thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote-controlled variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
User alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Master-Slave configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power factor correction by single phase - SPPFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IR programming port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parameter setting through PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parameter setting (setup) from front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parameter tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Output functions table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Input functions table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Alarm description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Alarm properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Alarm property table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Commands menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Measurement table for limit thresholds and analog outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wiring diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Terminal arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mechanical dimensions and panel cutout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical carachteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
MANUAL REVISION HISTORY
REV DATA NOTES
00 30/10/2012 First release
01 28/01/2013 Added Tanphi (P02.30 + P02.31) parameters and cULus certification
02 10/07/2013 Adaptation for equipment firmware rev. 05; changes in tables of harmonic protections and additional resources; addition of details at first power-up, new parameters for
communications (P16...09 to P16...13) and for 3 maintenance intervals (P19.02 to P19.07) with relevant alarms A20 to A22 and commands C15 to C18
03 01/07/2014 Adaptation for equipment firmware rev. 07; addition of single-phase power correction; introduction: compatibility with EXP1007, EXP1008, EXP1014, EXP1030 and 4 EXP1001
pieces; new energy page; new P02.32 parameters – Sensitivity mode, P02.33 TanΦ setpoint in generation and P03.n.03 – Step phase selection
04 20/06/2016 Adaptation for equipment firmware rev. 09; modification and introduction of new parameters: P02.34 – Angle correction; P02.35 – Power phase correction with inductors
(DCRGIND only); P03.n.02 – Step inserter type; P.03.n.04 - Step type (DCRG8IND only); P19.08 - maintenance interval 4; P26.n.31 - Alarm property A23. Keypad lock.

LOVATO ELECTRIC DCRG8 Specifications

General

Category	Controller
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Number of Channels	1
Protection Degree	IP20
Power Consumption	3VA
Operating Temperature	-10°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +70°C
Weight	100g

Summary

Introduction and Device Overview

Description

Provides a general overview of the DCRG8/DCRG8IND automatic power factor controller's features and design.

Front Panel Components

Details the elements of the controller's front panel, including the LCD screen, navigation keys, and LEDs.

First Power-Up Procedure

Guides the user through the initial steps after powering up the device for the first time.

Operation and Navigation

Operating Modes

Explains the different modes of operation for the controller: Test, Manual, and Automatic.

Main Menu Structure

Describes how to access and navigate the main menu using graphic icons for settings and measurements.

Display Page Navigation

Details how to scroll through measurement pages and access sub-pages using the device's keys.

System Features and Analysis

Password Access Control

Explains the password system for enabling or locking access to setting and command menus.

Harmonic Analysis Page

Describes the page that displays FFT harmonic analysis up to the 31st order for various measurements.

Waveform Page

Details the graphical representation of voltage and current waveforms read by the controller.

Expansion, Resources, and Communication

Expandability Options

Covers the possibility of expanding the controller's capabilities with additional EXP series modules.

Additional Resources

Lists the additional resources provided by expansion modules and their setup.

Communication Channels

Explains the setup and function of communication channels for data transfer and remote control.

Inputs and Outputs

Details the identification and management of digital and analog inputs and outputs.

Advanced Configuration Topics

Limit Thresholds

Explains how to define and configure internal variables and limit thresholds for measurements.

Remote-Controlled Variables

Describes the management of variables that can be controlled remotely via communication protocols.

User Alarms

Details the configuration of programmable alarms, including their source, message, and properties.

Master-Slave Configuration

Explains how to set up systems in Master-Slave configuration for expanded power factor correction.

Single Phase Power Factor Correction (SPPFC)

Details the configuration for single-phase power factor correction in unbalanced three-phase systems.

Parameter Setting and Management

IR Programming Port

Describes the use of the frontal optical port for device configuration and maintenance.

Parameter Setting via PC

Explains how to use software to transfer parameters between a PC and the controller.

Parameter Setting from Front Panel

Guides the user on accessing and modifying parameters directly from the controller's front panel.

Parameter Tables - Core Settings

M01 - Utility Parameters

Covers utility parameters for language, display settings, and system description.

M02 - General Parameters

Details general parameters including CT/VT settings, system voltage, frequency, and reconnection times.

M03 - Steps Parameters

Defines the configuration for capacitor steps, including weight, insertion type, and phase selection.

M04 - Master Outputs Parameters

Configures the function and channel number for the master device's digital outputs.

Parameter Tables - Slave and Input/Output Settings

M05 - Master/Slave Parameters

Sets the device role (Master or Slave) and enables individual slave connections.

M06, M07, M13 - Slave Outputs Parameters

Configures digital outputs for slave devices 01, 02, and 08.

M14 - Programmable Inputs Parameters

Details the configuration of programmable digital inputs, including function, delay, and contact type.

Parameter Tables - Protection, Alarms, and Miscellaneous Settings

M15 - Password Parameters

Manages password access levels for user, advanced, and remote access.

M16 - Communication Parameters

Configures communication channel settings, including serial address, speed, protocol, and IP address.

M17 - Basic Protections Parameters

Sets basic protections like temperature thresholds, fan control, and current overload.

M18 - Harmonic Protection Parameters

Configures parameters for harmonic protection, available with the EXP1016 module.

M19 - Miscellaneous Parameters

Includes miscellaneous settings such as step disconnection on mode change and maintenance intervals.

Parameter Tables - Thresholds, Counters, Analog I/O, Pulses, User Alarms

M20 - Limit Thresholds Parameters

Defines limit thresholds for measurements, including function, thresholds, and delays.

M21 - Counters Parameters

Configures counters for tracking events, pulses, or measurements with multipliers and units.

M22 - Analog Inputs Parameters

Sets up analog inputs for reading sensor signals like temperature or pressure.

M23 - Analog Outputs Parameters

Configures analog outputs to provide signals proportional to measured values.

M24 - Pulses Parameters

Defines parameters for generating energy consumption pulse variables.

M25 - User Alarms Parameters

Configures user-defined alarms, specifying source, channel, and custom text messages.

M26 - Alarm Properties Parameters

Sets properties for alarms, including enabling, retentiveness, operating mode, and disconnection behavior.

Alarms, Commands, and Measurements

Alarm Descriptions and Properties

Lists all available alarms with codes, descriptions, and details on their properties.

Commands Menu Functions

Details the available commands for operations like resetting counters, clearing alarms, and managing settings.

Measurement Tables

Provides a table listing all measurements that can be associated with limit thresholds and analog outputs.

Wiring Diagrams

Three-Phase Connections

Illustrates standard three-phase wiring configurations for voltage control.

Single-Phase Connections

Shows wiring configurations for single-phase installations and voltage control.

Specialized Wiring Configurations

Details wiring for three-phase installations with and without neutral, and with inductors.

Expansion Module and Master-Slave Wiring

Provides wiring diagrams for expansion modules and master-slave configurations.

Installation and Technical Details

Terminal Arrangement and Installation

Explains the terminal layout and the flush-mount installation procedure for the controller.

Mechanical Dimensions and Panel Cutout

Presents the physical dimensions of the controller and the required panel cutout.

Technical Characteristics

Lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the DCRG8/DCRG8IND.