Introduction 
Siemens Industry, Inc.    1 
1 Introduction 
The MJ-5(TM) is a next generation Voltage Regulator 
Control Panel, which is a member of the Siemens 
Accu/Stat® series of digital controls, designed for use with 
many regulators and load tap changer models. 
 
Although the MJ-5 Control Panel includes some new 
functions, its operational characteristics are similar to those 
of earlier-model Accu/Stat MJ-1A, 2A, 3, 3A, 4A, 4B, MJ-
X, and MJ-XL controls. It is electrically and mechanically 
interchangeable with these controls. 
 
Voltage Reduction Control, Voltage Limit Control, six 
Power Flow modes, and Data Logging are all standard 
features of the MJ-5 Control Panel. 
 
In addition to manual and automatic voltage monitoring 
and control, the MJ-5 Control Panel also offers full remote 
monitoring and control capability. Via a communications 
link, a remote operator can monitor operating conditions 
and adjust set points or command tap changes—just as if 
he/she were locally operating the controls. 
 
When equipped with Communications Module, the MJ-5 
Control Panel provides remote communications and 
SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) 
compatibility. Please refer to the MJ-5 Communications 
Module Installation Manual for an in-depth treatment of 
the Communications Module. 
 
The regulator control function has two operating modes—
manual and automatic. Remote control can be enabled or 
disabled for each of these operating modes. The operating 
modes and remote control settings are described in Section 
2.5. 
 
  Manual control. In Manual mode, the operator 
directly controls the regulator tap changer and uses 
this mode to enter regulator set points for automatic 
control. 
 
  Automatic control. In Automatic mode, the 
microprocessor controls the regulator tap changer, 
based on set points stored in memory. 
 
  Remote control. If enabled, this setting permits a 
remote operator to change operational values and set 
points as well as to monitor operational values. If 
disabled, a remote operator can only monitor 
operational values. 
 
1.1 About This Manual 
This manual is designed to help you become acquainted 
with all aspects of the MJ-5 Control Panel. The manual 
starts with the operator panel and controls, followed by 
physical installation considerations, setup procedures, day-
to-day operations, and finally, troubleshooting. The 
Appendices provide further information about MJ-5 
Control Panel operation and setup. 
 
1.2 Features of the MJ-5 Control Panel 
This section briefly describes the standard MJ-5 Control 
Panel features and functions. 
 
Display Panel and Operator Controls 
Operator input to the MJ-5 Control Panel is accomplished 
through a set of touch-keys. MJ-5 output is presented in 
plain text through a four-line sixteen-character 
alphanumeric display panel. For status items, such as 
Voltage Reduction and Voltage Limit, indicators provide a 
quick glance summary of MJ-5 Control Panel operating 
conditions. 
 
Metering 
The MJ-5 Control Panel maintains and presents operational 
data to help you monitor system operation. Instantaneous 
and demand values (along with minimum and maximum 
for each) are readily available. 
 
Data Logging 
The Data Logging function maintains historical data for 
subsequent review and analysis. This data can be very 
useful in the assessment of load characteristics by time of 
day or season; the reconstruction of system problems; and 
the improvement of the overall efficiency of the power 
distribution system. 
 
Voltage Limit Control 
Voltage Limit Control (VLC) automatically maintains 
regulator output voltage within preset high and low limits. 
 
Line Drop Compensation 
Line Drop Compensation (LDC) models the resistive and 
reactive voltage drop of the line. The resulting model is 
used by the microprocessor to correct regulator output 
voltage for the effects of line drop between the regulator 
and the load. 
 
Voltage Reduction Control 
Voltage Reduction Control (VRC) reduces output voltage 
and can be activated automatically, manually, or remotely. 
 
Reverse Power Flow Detection and Operation 
In many systems, power only flows in one direction; 
however, in some systems power flow reverses from time 
to time. To accommodate power flow reversal, the MJ-5 
Control Panel monitors power flow direction and adjusts its 
operation accordingly. Six different Power Flow Modes 
allow flexibility in selecting a control algorithm which best 
matches the power flow needs of the system. 
 
Communications 
The MJ-5 panel provides local communications via the 
front-panel with both a USB serial port and an SD card, 
which can be used for uploading and downloading 
configurations. The MJ-5 also supports remote 
communications via RS-232, RS-485, or network cable.