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DCRK5 DCRK7

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DCRK8 8 steps DCRK12 12 steps

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DCRJ8 8 steps DCRJ12 12 steps DCRJ12F 11 steps + 1 alarm configuration

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OPERATING FEATURES
SET-UP

Base set-up with most common

settings (6 parameters) Advanced set-up with special settings (16 parameters) Fast PC set-up Fully automatic set-up.

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ADVANTAGES
Extensive number of measure (VA-kVAR- etc.) Capacitor overload protection Internal overtermperature protection External overtemperature protection (DCRJ only) Weekly average power factor measure TTL/RS 232 serial communication interface (DCRK only) RS232 and RS485 serial communication interface (DCRJ only) Automatic recognition of CT current flow.
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Quick and reliable CT setting Both power factor and cos

measure Voltage and current harmonic measure (DCRJ only) Event logging (DCRJ only) Keypad lock Automatic or manual set-up Configurable alarms.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE

CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED: - cULus - GOST. COMPLIANT WITH STANDARDS - IEC61010-1 - IEC/EN 61000-6-2 - CISPR 11/EN 55011.

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TRMS = TRUE ROOT MEAN SQUARE Measure are calculated in TRMS, to give exact values also in presence of harmonic distortion.

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COS = DISPLACEMENT POWER FACTOR It is the cosine of the displacement angle between voltage and current. Both types of controllers can correctly read the D.P.F. regardless of the presence of harmonics on current and voltage waveforms.
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P.F. =

W VA

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POWER FACTOR The Power Factor (P.F.) or Total Power Factor (TPF) is the ratio between active power (W) and apparent power (VA). In a system without harmonics, the power factor is the same value as COS. In other conditions, the power factor is less than the COS. Power factor correction systems can adjust the COS to the RANGE required value and can thereby SOFTWARE the best obtain CHARACTERISTICS

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P.F. =

Wh Varh + Wh

MEASURE OF WEEKLY AVERAGE POWER FACTOR This reading considers the last 7 days of the controller operation. It is calculated in the same way used by energy suppliers, storing active and reactive energy values in DCRK / DCRJ internal memory. This value is therefore a true efficiency index of the entire reactive power correction system.
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CT

AUTOMATIC RECOGNITION OF CT CURRENT FLOW At power up, the DCRK / DCRJ controller automatically recognises the current flow direction through the Current Transformer (CT). This avoids inverting the CT connections during installation. In co-generation plants, where it is necessary to operate in 4 quadrants, the CT connection sense must be set manually.
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EXTREME REDUCTION OF STEP SWITICHING A control algorithm provides for the maximum reduction of the number of operations. The adjustment is conducted in a precise manner and not by consecutive attempts. The reduction of the number of operations substantially lowers the capacitor and contactor wear. SOFTWARE M23 GB 06 02 08 RANGE CHARACTERISTICS

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HOMOGENEOUS USE OF EQUAL RATED STEPS Each step is provided with one operation counter and one hour meter, in order to provide an equal usage of capacitors with the same rating. The uniform operation of the steps prolongs the life and efficiency of both the capacitors and contactors.
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AUTOTRIMMING Consents to the ongoing control of the steps power installed. In case of step wear due to overvoltage or over-current, all the relative power parameters are automatically recalculated. This allows the controller to work rapidly and efficiently, that is with fewer and quicker operations.
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OVERLOAD PROTECTION OF CAPACITORS The capacitor overload (O/D) can be 5% 5th HARM U THD = 5% caused by overvoltage or, more CAP O/D = often, by non-linear loads that cause 102.5% harmonic distortion on the voltage 5% 7th line. HARM U THD = 5% The voltage waveform is analysed CAP O/D = by a special algorithm that 105.5% calculates the exact percentage of 5% 11th the current flowing in the capacitors. HARM Once the set current overload U THD = 5% CAP O/D = threshold limit is exceeded, the 114.5% capacitors are disconnected within a 5% 13th HARM time inversely proportional to the U THD = 5% exceeding limit. CAP O/D = THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 120% does not change with harmonic frequency, and therefore it is not an M23 GB 06 02 08 RANGE CHARACTERISTICS

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NO VOLTAGE RELEASE This function can prevent damage to the capacitors by disconnecting them from mains when short power losses are detected.

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PROTECTION AGAINST OVERTEMPERATURE Both types include an internal temperature sensor, which monitors the temperature variation of the electric panel. This temperature value is displayed and the maximum value is logged. By setting related parameters, a threshold can be set to switch on a relay to operate a ventilation system. It is also possible to set a higher threshold to generate an overtemperature alarm.
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FOUR-QUADRANT OPERATION When a plant is equipped with a co-generation system, it means there are conditions when energy is imported (consumed) and others when it is exported (generated). In these circumstances, the displacement angle between voltage and current can vary between 0 and 360 (four quadrants) so the DCRK / DCRJ must be programmed accordingly. Two independent cos set points, one for imported and the other for exported 08 M23 GB 06 02 energy, can be set. RANGE CHARACTERISTICS SOFTWARE

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EASY CT SETTING The manufacturer of power factor correction panels can set all of the controller parameters except the CT primary. Usually, the primary CT value is not known and can vary from plant to plant. In this case, during the system installation once the controller is powered up, the display will show a flashing CT indicating the CT has not been programmed. The end-user is thereby informed that the CT must be programmed and can easily do so by selecting from the values automatically displayed by the
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AUTOMATIC SET-UP Allows the installation of the controllers without programming any parameter. By pushing two keys simultaneously, the controller can start working.

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KEYPAD LOCK The activation of this function is made by a combination of keys. Once programmed, the following operations will be locked: Parameter set-up access COS set point change Operating mode (AUT / MAN) change1 MODE MAX values clearing 2 3 x All the measure will however still be accessible.

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51 C11

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INTERFACE TTL / RS232 for DCRK or RS232/RS485 for DCRJ By using the DCRK SW or DCRJ SW software and the interface port, a quick set-up of the controller can be achieved via PC, avoiding, in this way, possible parameter setting errors. The programmed parameters can also be stored on the PC and quickly downloaded into an unlimited number of units, which require the same programming. The customising of alarm properties can be made as well as the automatic panel testing including the power installed control and a test M23 GB 06 02 08
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DCRK SW DCRJ SW SOFTWARES
Full system monitoring: Graphic and numeric measurements display DCRK / DCRJ status Virtual front panel For each step: Function Status.

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DCRK SW DCRJ SW SOFTWARES

MONITORING THE CAPACITOR EFFICIENCY Measure of the actual kvar of each capacitor step Counter for the number of switching operations of each capacitor step Time counter for the total connection time of each capacitor step.

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DCRK SW DCRJ SW SOFTWARES
Access to all setup

parameters in four languages Save / Load / Print parameters Highlighted user changes Back-to-default button.

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DCRK SW DCRJ SW SOFTWARES
Alarm properties customisation Alarm enable Alarm relay activation Step disconnection Alarm trip delay.

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DCRK SW DCRJ SW SOFTWARES
Automatic electric panel
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DCRJ SW SOFTWARE
Data-logger function.

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Event log.

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Graphic viewing of

programmed values Viewing of harmonics spectrum.

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DCRJ SW SOFTWARE
Graphic viewing of stored
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BFK TYPE CONTACTORS
60 kvar at 400V 50
45 50 60

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B A FK 12 B A FK 1 8A B FK 26 A B FK 32 A B FK 38 A B F5 0 K B F6 5K B F7 0 K B F8 0 K B FK
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