Vishay ESTAmat PFC12 User Manual

Issue February 2002
Document Number: 13124
ESTAmat
®
PFC
Mounting Instructions
MV1161
VISHAY ELECTRONIC GMBH - Geschäftsbereich ROEDERSTEIN, ESTA und Hybride
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Version 1.2.1

Vishay ESTAmat PFC12 Specifications

General

Brand	Vishay
Model	ESTAmat PFC12
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Concise Operating Instructions

Start-Up Procedure

Initial power-on, self-test, and automatic configuration.

General Information

Automatic Identification of C.T. and Steps

Auto-setup for current transformer and capacitor banks.

Connection and Wiring

Current Transformer Connection

Specific guidelines for installing and connecting current transformers.

Start-Up and Initialization

Initialization Modes

Detailed procedures for Fully Automatic (AUI), Semi-Automatic (AU2), and Manual (AU3) setup.

Operating the EST Amat PFC Controller

Automatic (AUTO) Mode

Controller automatically adjusts capacitor steps based on reactive load.

Manual (MAN) Mode

Operator directly controls capacitor step switching.

Setting Target Power Factor

Configuring the desired power factor (cosφ) value.

Setting Switching Delay Time

Parameter Setting and Display

Main Menu Parameters

Setting Menu Access

Entering the advanced parameter configuration menu.

Parameter Descriptions

Detailed explanation of all 19 configurable parameters.

Fault Elimination

Operation and Fault Display

Symbols, descriptions, and reactions for operational states and faults.

General Faults and Causes

Troubleshooting common issues, their causes, and remedies.