Manual

Power Factor Controller

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Manual

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Doc no. 2.020.009.0 - Version 2.0 - E - May 2014

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Controller
Power Factor
Prophi
7-1
Prophi7-1 (/S485)

Version 2.0 E, May 2014

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AUTO MODE
------------------

AUTO-MODE

cos j 0.987 IND

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

223.0 V
I
268 A
-----------------Q
107 kvar
U
------------------

HARMONICS

[V]

DISPLAY-MODE

BARGRAPH-MODE

2.0%
1.0%
0%

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

UNDERCOMPENSATED
-----------------Q-Diff=

ERROR MESSAGE

82kvar

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

CAUTIONS:

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1. High voltage !
2. The device may only be used indoor !
3. Make sure that the discharge time set in controller
matches capacitor discharge time !

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CONTENTS
Section 1

General / type series and accessories

Section 2

Installation of the controller / connection diagram

2.1
2.2
2.3

Current measurement
Programming of phase-correction
Error messages: Alarm- / Message relay

Section 3

Operating modes

Section 4

Automatic operation / display functions

Section 5

Programming
5.1
Automatic initialization
5.2
Manual programming
5.3
Programming lock

10
11
14

Section 6

Manual operation / Programming of fixed stages

15

Section 7

Service menu, Test run

16

Section 8

Expert mode
8.1
Expert mode 1
8.2
Expert mode 2

17

Section 9

Control principle

20

Section 10

Display editor

21

Section 11

Initial operation

21

Section 12

Maintenance and warranty

21

Section 13

Interface (only version .../S485)

22

Annex:

Annex 1
Annex 2
Annex 3

Troubleshouting
Technical data
Table of control series
Description of control-series editor
Default settings

24
25
26

Coupling of compensation systems

Mixed dynamic compensation
Cascading of controllers
Real current measurement

28
29

Alarm and status notifications

Handling-diagram / short reference

31
32

Annex 4
Application
Application
Application

19

27

30

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Section1 General
The power factor controller Prophi7-1 (single phase) enlarges the product range of power
factor control devices by a useful combination of the features known from the well-proven
series with the advantages of a better visualization.
The big graphic display enables a user-friendly programming and gives further benefits
such as larger display in the Display-mode and the display of various parameters in
bargraph-mode.
With the additional ESCAPE-button a backward navigation in all menus is possible.
The HELP-button
(German/English).

allows

an

interactive

help

in

the

particular

menu

item

The controller is characterized by its user friendly operating interface via menu driven
plain text display. The display of several grid parameters, the storage of different values
as well as the possibility of test run allow a simple error analysis and system monitoring.
If required, an automatic initialization is possible which reduces the start-up operation to
a minimum.

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

12 respectively 13 switching outputs

20 pre-programmed control series with self optimized intelligent control behavior
Control series editor for individual control series
Operation and display completely menu-driven
Illuminated graphic display 128 x 64 dots
4 quadrant operation
Automatic initialization possible
Display of several grid parameters also in large letters
Display of harmonics of voltage and current, also as bar diagram
Display and monitoring of temperature
Monitoring of the particular capacitor output
Storage of maximum values of grid parameters as well as switching operations
and switch-in times of particular capacitor contactors
Manual/automatic operation
Programming of fixed steps or skipping of single outputs possible
Zero voltage switch off
Error display of different states and alarm output (relay)
Error storage
Test run of the system with error analysis
Panel-mounted instrument 144 x 144 x 53 mm
Firmware update possible
Version with interface only:

R
R
R
R

additional external input (function programmable), e.g. for 2nd parameter set
additional freely programmable alarm relay, e.g. for fan, status notification
serial interface RS485, for controller coupling, integration into networks
visualization, programming and data processing via PC by enclosed software

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The controller is supplied as standard for an operating voltage of 110...230 VAC (+-15%),
a measuring voltage of 30...440 V~ (L-N) resp. 50...760V~(L-L) and a measuring current
of 5A or 1A. A voltage converter is required for different operating voltages.

Caution!
Voltages which exceed the specified voltage range can damage the
device !
Front view

Operating mode:
- Automatic
- Program.
- Manual oper.
- Service
- Expert Mode
- Osci - Mode
- Display Editor

Increase
selected
parameter

HELP
opens
Help pages

HELP

ESC

ENTER/ OK
Confirmation
storage of
values

Reduce
selected
parameter

Escape
previous
page/value
in the display

Rear view

L1
(L3)

supply voltage

N
(L2)

meas. voltage

meas. current
Type: Prophi 7-1

POWER FACTOR CONTROLLER

Prophi 7-I

meas. voltage:30-440V(L-N),50-760V(L-L)
supply voltage: 110...230VAC 50/60Hz
Ser.No.:

meas.
voltage
Vm

supplyvoltage
Vb

MADE IN GERMANY

meas. current
Im (5A/1A)
k

L1 (R)
L2 (S)

T 6,3A

T 2A

T 2A

L3 (T)
N
PE

L1

1. capacitorbranch

P1

P2

K1

9 10 11 12

13
alarmrelay

capacitorcontactors 1-6

capacitorcontactors 7-12

alarmrelay

P1 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6

P2 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 K12

K13

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Section 2 Installation and connection of the controller

The controller is designed to be incorporated into the front panel of a PFC-cabinet. It
requires a switchboard section of 138 x 138 mm to DIN 43700/ IEC 61554. The controller
is inserted from the front and is attached by means of the appended clamps. The
controller may be inserted only by qualified technicians and must be operated in
accordance with the specified safety regulations.
Before the device is connected up, all leads and cables must be checked to ensure that no
current is flowing through them and the current converter must be short-circuited. Care
should be taken to ensure that the measuring voltage and current are in the correct phase
position. The measuring-current circuit must be wired with copper leads of 2.5mm2. The
connection should be set up as shown below. The specified safety regulations must be
observed.
The measuring voltage may lie in the range from 30...440 V~ (L-N) resp. 50..760V~ (L-L)
(programming of phase correction needed)
The operating voltage is 110...230 VAC +/- 15%.
The coil voltage for the capacitor contactors and the measuring voltage
must be drawn from the same phase conductor, as only the measuring
voltage is monitored. (Protection against direct reconnection of the
capacitor contactors in the event of momentary single-phase power
failure)

Connection plan

Power feed

Load side

supply
voltage
Vb

meas. meas.current
voltage Im (5A/1A)
Vm
k
l

1. capacitor
branch

L1 (R)
L2 (S)

T 6,3A

T 2A

T 2A

L3 (T)
N
PE

(L)

(N)

Ub

(L3) (L2)
L1
N

Um

Im

l
P1

P2

K1

power factor
controller

alarm
relay

capacitor
contactors 1-6

9 10 11 12

capacitor
contactors 7-12

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2.1 Current measurement

When installing the current converter, care should be taken to ensure that the load
current and capacitor-current flows through it. The outputs of the compensation network
must be installed behind the current converter (in the direction of current flow). If the
device is connected up via sum-current converters, the overall conversion ratio is
entered.
Measurement via sum current converter
Feed 1

Feed 2

Example:
C.converter 1: 1000/5A
C.converter 2: 1000/5A
Sum-current converter: 5A+5A/5A

Current
measurement

C.converter ratio is: 2000/5A

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2.2 Programming of phase-correction - e.g. connection directly L-L (400V)

Adjustment of phase-correction between voltage and current in the meas. system is done
in expert mode 1
supplyvoltage
Vb

meas. voltage
L2-L3

Meas.current
k

L1 (R)

Example :

L2 (S)

T 2A

T 2A

L3 (T)
N
PE

Meas.current: L1
Meas. voltage: L3-L2
Phase U/I [ 90]

(L)

(N)

Ub

L3
Um

L2

Im

using

meas. current

meas. voltage

phase-angle

Preset:

L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1

L1
L1
L2
L3
L3
L3
L1
L1
L2
L2
L3
L3

0
30
60
90
120
150
180
210
240
270
300
330

(k<->l)

(k<->l)
(k<->l)
(k<->l)
(k<->l)

N
L2
N
L2
N
L1
N
L2
N
L3
N
L1

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2.3 Error-Messages: Alarmrelay / Message-relay*

The controller is equipped with an alarm relay. Version /S485 features an additional message relay.
The functions may be programmed as follows:
Alarm relay:
Setting under
Programming: 14 Alarm relay
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Message relay: Setting under

INTERFACE: 1 MESSAGE RELAY

13th step
OFF
ERROR
ERROR inverse
FAN
Supply
Undercurrent
Harmonics
Overcompensated
Undercompensated
Warning switch. oper.
Modbus-Error
MMI-Error
C-defect

OFF
ERROR
ERROR inverse
FAN
Supply
Undercurrent
Harmonics
Overcompensated
Undercompensated
Warning switch. oper.
Modbus-Error
MMI-Error
C-defect
Fixed step OUT

Remark

Alarm relay=13.th step

ERROR-summary report
List of errors in ExpertMode 2
ERROR:relay closed in case of error
ERROR inverse (factory setting):
contact open in case of error

ext. input triggers fixed step

Adjustment and masking of all ERRORS is possible in the ExpertMode 2. The adjustment is valid for
both relays.

Section 3: Operating modes

When the operating voltage is switched on, the device briefly displays its designation and software
version, then changes to its normal operating status (automatic operation). The active cos-phi value is
always displayed in the upper line and the currently connected capacitors are shown as sympols.

AUTO MODE
------------------

The control direction is symbolized

by a closed arrow

further messages
compare last cover
page !

Connecting-in
Connecting-out

cos j 0.987 IND

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Active capacitor
branches

The connecting-in arrow is always

located after the maximum possible
number of stages (end stop)

Supply display
(for 4-quadrant
operation)

An open arrow indicates that the

required blocking time (discharge
time) is running before an impending
switching step

Control direction
(here connected-in)

A double arrow symbolizes fast

switching of several branches

By pressing the cursor buttons,

the display of capacitor stages can be changed:
Display-Mode

223.0 V
I
268 A
-----------------Q
107 kvar
U
------------------

Harmonics as bar-diagram

HARMONICS

[V]

2.0%
1.0%
0%

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

By activating the ENTER-button the selected display can be stored as standard main display.

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Repeated pressing of the "Operating Mode key takes the user to the various menus:

Auto operation

Programming

Manual operat.

Service

Expert Mode 1

Expert Mode 2

Display-Editor

INTERFACE

back to 1

Section 4 Automatic operation - display of network parameter

The controller is set to automatic operation as standard (not AUTO-INIT). Capacitor
stages are then automatically connected in or out in order to reach the target power
factor. This happens if the required reactive power is approx. 1/3 higher than the value of
the smallest capacitor step.
In automatic operation, various network parameters can be displayed by repeatedly
pressing the "ENTER key:
Action

Display

ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER

LINE VOLTAGE
in V
/%
APPARENT CURRENT
in A
/%
REACTIVE POWER
in kvar /%
ACTIVE POWER
in kW
/%
APPARENT POWER
in kVA /%
DIFF. kVAR TO TARGET COS
FREQUENCY
in Hz
TEMPERATURE
in C / F
HARMONICS
V / %, I / %
Selection via arrow-keys
10 HARMONICS THD-V/%, THD-I/%
11 Compensation power in kvar
12 ENERGY
(kWh, kvarh, consumption, delivery)
reset in: service / max.value reset
13 DATE - TIME
Software version
Return to: 1

AUTO-MODE
-----------------3 REACTIVE POWER
118 kvar

AUTO-MODE
-----------------10 HARMONICS THD rel.
V

1.7%

0.8%

The power value specifies the total power (3-phase) assuming symmetrical load. If no
key is pressed for 120 seconds, the display automatically returns to the operating status!
Under 13 Date-Time the date format 12h/24h setting can be changed by the arrow
buttons (only version /S).

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Section 5: Programming
Pressing the

key once takes the user into the PROGRAMMING mode.

The display always shows the parameter and the set value. Values that can be edited are
generally put into square brackets [ ].
The values are changed by pressing the keys:
Subsequent pressing of the
parameter.
ESC

key stores the value and takes the user to the next

ESCAPE allows return to previous menu item.

To quit programming mode in any step, press the key:

5.1. Automatic initialization
With the automatic initialization the device will automatically recognize the parameters of
the PFC-system. It also serves as plausibility check and storage of these parameters - the
user only has to make very little or even no adjustments.
Start of the initialization process is done from the menu point PROGRAMMING by
pressing the button
AUTO-INIT [YES] to be confirmed with pressing the ENTER button.
Now either the values of the current transformer OR the value of the smallest step of the
system have to be keyed in. The input of one of these values is absolutely mandatory.
After input (confirm with ENTER) the automatic test run of the controller is executed.

AUTO-INIT
------------------

AUTO-INIT
------------------

AUTO-INIT
------------------

1 CURRENT TRANSF.

4 POWER 1.STAGE

START TEST

[ UNKNOWN ]

[25].00 kvar

3 test-runs will be performed during which all stages are being switched on and off. All
necessary parameters are collected, evaluated and stored. Under certain circumstances
3 additional test-runs may be required for a proper initialization.
After successful finalization of AUTO-INIT the controller will switch to normal operation.
In case of recognition of any discrepancies (plausibility) or of inaccurate connection, the
detected error will be displayed in plain text after finalization of AUTO-INIT and can be
eliminated. (see possible error messages at the end of the manual). AUTO-INIT may be
repeated then.

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5.2. Manual programming (program menu)

0 LANGUAGE:

This selects the language of the operating menu

(German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, RU, Cz, NL, PL, TR)

1 I-CONVERTER PRIM: [ 5...13000] A

This selects the primary current of the current converter. Adjustment is
via the / keys. Save and continue with ENTER
2 I-CONVERTER SEC:
[ 5 or 1] A
This sets the secondary current of the current converter
Selection via / . Save and continue with ENTER
3 END STOPP: [ 12/13 resp.] switching to 13. stage in expert-mode 2
By setting the end stopp, the number of active capacitor branches is
matched to the respective capacitor bank. This is done via the /
keys. The visible symbols of the capacitors correspond to the connected
outputs. Preset = 12
Save and continue with ENTER
4 CONTROL SERIES:
[ 1...20 + E ]
The ratio of the capacitor branch power determines the control series,
the power of the first capacitor always being assigned the value 1. The
control series required for the compensation network is again selected
via the / keys. If the required control series should exceptionally not
be present (Annex 3), the user may define a special one (control series
"E).More on this point in the control-series editor in Annex 3.
5 CONTROL PRINCIPLE: The control preference may be selected here:
SEQUENTIAL connection
LOOP connection
INTELLIGENT loop connection (default setting)
COMBINED CHOKE
See Section 9 for an explanation of the various control modes.
Selection with / keys. Save and continue with ENTER
6 POWER 1. STAGE:
[ 0.01 ... 255.99 ] kvar
To determine the controller's response sensitivity, the dimensions of
the network's smallest capacitor (stage 1) must be known. They are
entered in two steps in kvar. The integral kvar values (before the
comma) are initially selected via the / keys and saved with
ENTER. The positions after the comma are then selected, again via the
/ keys. If the response sensitivity is being undercut, a warning will
occur ( indication of ! in the display )
Save and continue with ENTER
7 TARGET COS PHI:
[ 0.1 ind ... 0.1 cap ] or
TAN PHI [9.0 ind ... 9.0cap]
By setting the target cos phi, the power factor to be attained via the PF
correction is defined. It is also set via the / keys.
Switch-over COS/TAN PHI in the ExpertMode 1: 21 DISPLAY

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8 MEASURING VOLTAGE
[ 30 ... 760]V~
Programming the measuring voltage of the system.
The values programmed here always refer to the voltage at the clamps of the
device !
The voltage is selected via the / keys. Save and continue with ENTER.
9 V - CONVERTER RATIO
[ NO / 230V ... 380kV ]
When a measuring-voltage converter (e.g. for HV-measurement) is used, its
conversion ratio should be programmed here.
(Input of prim.voltage is here, sec. voltage is automatically from item 8)
Selection via the / keys. Save and continue with ENTER.
High voltage
Meas. Current
Im (X/1A)

Low voltage
20 kV / 400 V

Meas.
Voltage
Um

Operating
voltage
Ub

L1 (R)

L1 (R)

L2 (S)

L2 (S)

L3 (T)

L3 (T)
N
PE

20000

Im

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T 2A

T 2A

100

Um

Ub

10 CONNECTING TIME
This refers to the time between connecting the capacitors to increase the
momentary network capacitance. It should be noted that in practical operation the
real connection time is affected by the discharge time (locking time).
Setting range:
1 sec. ... 20 min. (long time for HV- networks)
Default setting:
40 sec.
Selection is performed via the / keys. Continue with ENTER
11 DISCONNECTING TIME
This refers to the time between disconnecting the capacitors to reduce the
momentary network capacitance.
Setting range:
1 sec. ... 20 min. (long time for HV- networks)
Default setting:
40 sec.
Selection is performed via the / keys. Continue with ENTER
12 DISCHARGE TIME
This is the time for which an individual output is blocked between connecting and
disconnecting. This blocking time has priority over connecting and disconnecting
times. It depends on the capacitor discharge rating and thus is specified by the
compensation network. The discharge time of a conventional network without
additional fast-discharge resistors or chokes should be set to no less than 40
seconds. For setting of a second discharge time compare 'Expert Mode1' point 12
Setting range:
1 sec ...20 min. Default setting: 60 sec.
Selection is performed via the / keys. Continue with ENTER
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13 ALARM TEMP

[ 40...85]C

The alarm temperature programmed here is the temperature at which the

capacitor stages are disconnected in steps. The controllers alarm relay
responds after ten minutes. (Factory settings) At the same time the display
shows the cause of the alarm (over-temperature). If the temperature drops
again, the required branches are automatically re-connected in steps. (Factory
setting: 55C)
The selection is performed with the / keys. Save and continue with ENTER.
14 ALARM RELAY
can be programmed here for one of the following functions:
ERROR = Summary report
0
1
2
3

13th step
OFF
ERROR
ERROR inverse

FAN

5
6
7

SUPPLY
UNDERCURRENT
HARMONICS

8
9
10
11
12
13

Relay output = 13th capacitor step

Contact closed in case of error (except voltage sag)
Contact open in case of error (factory setting)
ERROR resp. ERROR inverse is a collective report and
includes the following errors:
Overtemperature, Meas.voltage, Overvoltage,
Undervoltage, Over- Undercompensated, Overcurrent,
Harmonics, Warning switching operations
for external fan
Parameterization under 15 FAN temperature
Message when real-power is supplied
Measuring current below minimum
Exceeding of THD-V limit value (7%)
Parameterization under 16 Harmonics

OVERCOMPENSATED
UNDERCOMPENSATED
Warning switch. oper. Exceeding of set switching operations value
MODBUS-ERROR
only version -/S485
MMI-ERROR
only version -/S485
C-defect
only version -/S485

Section each is done with the / buttons. Save/continue with ENTER

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15 FAN TEMP *
[15...70]C
Input of the switching threshold for the fan. *Only active if option 'Fan' is selected
16 HARMONICS (harmonic limit)
[7] %
(OFF or 0.5 - 25.5)%
A limit for the total harmonic distortion THD-V (in%) can be entered here. When
this threshold is exceeded, a message is given. THD-V is the ratio of the
geometric sum of the harmonics to the fundamental.
17 HARMONICS
selection of harmonics for bar graph-display in Display-Mode
[3. 5. 7. - 19.]
Odd up to 19th
(factory setting)
[3. 5. 7. - 33.]
Odd up to 33th
[2. 3. 4. - 17.]
Even and odd up to 17th
18 CONTRAST
Adjustment of optimal contrast for the display possible
19 - 28 Programming of all values of the 2nd parameter set
*only active if under INTERFACE: 3 EXT. INPUT the function
2nd parameter set is activated
From factory side the values of the 2nd parameter are set equal to the ones of
the normal parameters. By changing of particular parameters for example the
target cos-phi can be changed here. Other cases of application are transformer
switch over or change of switching times.
By applying a control voltage (110230V) at the external input the 2nd
parameter set is activated with following indicated values:
19. I-transformer prim, 20. I-transformer sec., 21. End-stopp, 22. Control
series, 23. Control principle, 24. Output 1st step, 25. Target cos-phi, 26. Switch
on time, 27. Switch off time, 28. Discharge time.

Marking of the values of the 2nd parameter set and the display of activation
appears in the display with this symbol

BASIC SETTINGS: [ NO ]
( YES / NO )
When the selection is made with YES and confirmed with ENTER, all parameters
are reset to the basic setting made by the PFC-system manufacturer.
(Optimal network values when the controller was supplied with a complete PFCsystem). If the controller is supplied from the works, this point corresponds to
the default setting.
CAUTION: All user settings are lost!

5.3 Programming lock

The Prophi 7-1 is equipped with a programming lock to ensure protection from
unauthorized or inadvertent changes to the system parameters. The lock can be activated
in Expert Mode1 - item9. If the lock is active, all parameters can be checked but not
changed.

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Section 6

Manual operation (initial operation, maintenance, service)

Programming of fixed stages

In manual operation, capacitor branches can be connected/disconnected in the set

control series and switching time - irrespective of prevailing power-line conditions.
The starting condition is STOPP (no stages connected). Connections are made by
pressing the key (CAP ON). Pressing initially leads back to STOPP mode. Repeated
pressing of leads to the disconnection of stages (CAP OFF).
The active operating status and active power factor are always shown on the display (selfexplanatory).
MANUAL MODE
------------------

MANUAL MODE
------------------

MANUAL MODE
------------------

STOP

CAP ON

CAP OFF

1.000

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

device-Stop

0.871 CAP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

connection of steps

0.871 CAP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

disconnection of steps

Pressing ENTER takes the user to the menu point "Programming of fixed stages.
Normally, all stages are programmed for automatic operation (default setting).
MANUAL MODE
------------------

MANUAL MODE
------------------

MANUAL MODE
------------------

C1

C1

C1

[AUTO]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

[ FIXED]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

[OFF]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

In special cases, all controller outputs (C1 - C12) may be permanently defined in
succession (continued switching via ENTER) for the following statuses:
AUTO: Automatic (normal) operation
The relevant output is marked by a capacitor symbol.
FIXED: The output is continuously connected, e.g. for fixed PFC. The output is
marked by an underlined capacitor symbol.
OFF: The output is continuously disconnected - e.g. for temporarily disconnecting a
defective capacitor. The capacitor symbol for this output is faded out. Minus ( - )
appears.
The active stage is blinking. The required status is set via /. By pressing ENTER, the
user saves this step and moves to the next stage.
The programmed statuses for the outputs also remain visible on the display in automatic
operation.
After the required settings have been made, pressing the "Operating Mode key takes the
user to the next menu ("Service) or further to "Automatic Operation.

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Section 7

Service menu

The service menu is reached by the operating-mode key.

The stored maximum values of the network parameters can be displayed here as well as
the number of switching operations of the individual capacitors and their operating time.
The desired stages [in square brackets] can be selected via the arrow keys.
* In Version /S485 the max.values are stored including time-stamp!
In addition, a fault memory is available, in which the last 40 fault states of the system are
stored with fault code and in plain text. (This allows, for example, capturing short lived
events of overtemperature or overvoltage)
Action

Display

ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
+/ENTER
+/ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

min/max. VOLTAGE
in V
max. REACTIVE POWER
in kvar
max. ACTIVE POWER
in kW
max. APPARENT POWER
in kVA
max. TEMPERATURE
in C / F
max. THD - V / THD - I
in %
RESET the maximum and energy values
SWITCHING OPERATIONS
C [1] - ...
to C [12]
9 OPERATING TIME
C [1] - ... in h
to C [12]
10 ERROR MEMORY E [1] - ....
in plaintext
11 ERROR MEMORY RESET
12 TEST RUN
13 C-POWER (only after a test-run or AUTO-INIT)
Back to 1

TEST-RUN
This menu point allows the user to check the settings of the PFC controller. After activation
of the test run, the controller switches each stage ON and OFF successively and calculates
the output of the capacitors connected (this procedure is done three times to eliminate
possible errors). The values calculated are stored and can be retrieved in the following
menu item (C-POWER). At the same time, a plausibility check is conducted with the values
programmed.
Discrepancies are displayed in plain text afterwards. The following errors can be
displayed:
-

No measuring voltage present

Measuring voltage too high - check programming
Measuring voltage too low - check programming
No measuring current? - Short circuit link in current transformer?
Phase angle current transformer? k/l or phase transposed ?
Current transformer ratio / 1. step power wrong ?
Control series? - check programming
End stop? - check programming
Capacitor defect or wrong power input

Note: The results displayed are messages intended to help the user trace the cause of the
error. Final evaluation remains the responsibility of the user. Under complicated (high load
fluctuations) grid conditions, 100% error recognition cannot be guaranteed.
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Section 8.1

Expert mode 1

The expert mode is meant for the adjustment of values which normally should not be
changed. As a protection against mal-operation this level has an access code.
Factory setting: 6343
The password can be changed in point 22 of expert mode 1.
1 PASSWORD ????

(Factory setting: 6343)

2 BASIC SETTING NEW

[NO]
(available: NO/YES)
Storage of active programming as a new basic setting (usually performed by the
PFC-system manufacturer).
Caution: The original values are overwritten in the process!
3 SWITCHING OPERATIONS RESET
[NO]
(available: NO/YES)
The stored switching operations of all capacitor stages are reset to zero. Caution: No
information is then available about the switching frequency of the stages and thus
the status of the network. (Reset of individual stages in Expert-mode 2 )
4 OPERATING TIME RESET
[NO]
(available: NO/YES)
The stored operating times of all outputs are set to zero.
(Reset of individual stages in Expert-mode 2 )
5 INTEGRATION TIME
[1] s
(1...255 sec.)
The integration time (the time required to form the mean values of a
measurement) can be changed for special applications.
6 SWITCHING POWER max
[100] kvar
(multiples of the smallest stage)
This factor specifies the maximum power which may be switched in one switching
step. It can be used to control the intelligent control system, which switches several
stages as a function of the power-factor requirement.
(Factory setting: 4 times the power of the first stage)
7 SWITCH.TRIGGER IND
[66]%
(30...100%)
Threshold for switching ON of next stage. (a-value)
Should not be changed in the normal case!
8 SWITCH.TRIGGER CAP
[66]%
(30...100%)
Threshold for switching OFF next stage. (b-value)
It should not be changed in the normal case!
9 OPERATING LOCK

[NO]

(NO / YES)

10 SWITCHING OPERATIONS WARNING [50,000]

(1000 ... 255,000)
After an output has performed this number of switching operations, a warning
message is displayed. ( Abrasion of capacitor contactors and capacitors)
11 FAST DISCHARGE
[NO]
(NO or X for the desired stages)
If only some stages of a network are equipped with fast discharge equipment, those
stages can here be indicated with X. In this case, the desired discharge time for these
stages can be specified in the next menu point.
12 DISCHARGE TIME
[1] s
(1s ..programmed normal discharge time)
Only available when fast discharge is programmed. The specified discharge time is
then also included in the normal display.
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13 PHASE I

Adjustment of current phase position

Selection of phase of current transformer

14 PHASE V

Adjustment of voltage phase position:

Between which conductors has the measuring voltage of the
controller been connected:
L-L resp. L-N of all phases possible.

Phase correction between voltage and current in the measuring system. (refer p.6)
15 C-TEST
[YES]
( YES / NO)
The power of the particular capacitor stage is calculated during each switching
operation and compared with the stage output of the capacitor. If the result varies
from the nominal value, an error message is generated. This test can be stopped
here.
16 C-FAULT
[40] %
(10...75 %)
The deviation from the rated value of the capacitor, for which a fault message is
generated, can be specified here (see point 14)
17 TEST ATTEMPTS
[6]
( 2...9)
When at least this number of successive measurements has resulted in a fault in the
capacitor power, a C-fault message is output.
18 OUTPUT 1. STEP
[0...255]
(0...2550; 0...25500)
The range for entering the stage output can be increased to [0...25500] here
(e.g. for high-voltage measurement)
19 CONTROL [3] PHASE
(3/1)
The measuring system of the controller is based on a single phase measurement.
3-phase CAP (factory setting): The measurement is converted and all outputs are
displayed 3-phase (presuming symmetry in the grid).
1-phase CAP: Display and control is only performed for the measured 1-phase value
(for example 1-phase compensation in non-symmetric grids)
3-phase IND: set-up of an inductive compensation with reactors possible (3- phase)
1-phase IND: set-up of an inductive compensation 1-phase
3-phase C/I : Mixed compensation possible (CAP/IND)
1-phase C/I : (Realization according separate application solution)
20 SUPPLY Setting of the controller in case supply of electric power takes place
(1) --- (no reaction) factory setting
(2) switch off stepwise
(3) total switch off
21 DISPLAY [cos j]

(cos j / tan j)

Switch over between cosinus or tangens j in the display (all menus)

22 PASSWORD ?
The password for ExpertMode can be changed here. All combinations of letters
and figures are possible
27 ERROR - DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
If an error or warning message appears in the display -the backlight can change
to red light for better attention. Here a modification is possible.
(OFF/ white/ red/ pink)

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Section 8.2. Expert mode 2

The additional 2nd expert mode includes all messages for operation, warning and error
which are displayed by the Prophi7-1. Here they may be deactivated separately. When
deactivated, the indication of the message in the display as well as possible activation of
the relay or effects on the control behavior are suppressed.
Additionally, switching operations and operation times of the capacitors can be reset.
1 PASSWORD ????
(Factory setting: 6343)
Changing of code is possible in ExpertMode1 / item 22
Activation / Deactivation / Setting if delay time
of particular operation, warning and error messages - s. above:
Meas.-voltage; Overvoltage; Overcompensated; Undercompensated; Harmonics!;
Overtemperature; Overcurrent; Undervoltage; Switch.Operations!; Undercurrent;
Modbus-Error; MMI-Error; Remote-disconnect; Remote-stop; Remote-connect;
MODBUS-remote; Current<; BusError extern; C-defect; Current>?; Overload equip.;
External Error; C-Error Off; Auto-Init-Error
2 ERROR ME.RELAY

[10] min.
(1...255min.)
Time after which the alarm relay will respond

3 UNDERVOLTAGE

[50] %
(20 ...100 %)
meas. voltage below this threshold will switch OFF all
stages at the same time

4 OVERVOLTAGE

[130] %
(105 ...140 %)
meas. voltage above this threshold will switch OFF
the stages step by step

If the measure voltage returns to the permissible range,

the stages will switch ON again.
5 FREQUENCY
[40...80 Hz]
(50Hz / 60Hz)
Measurement by the controller is done automatically in grids of 40 80 Hz.
In grids with extremely poor voltage quality it is recommend to select a fix
frequency (50 or 60 Hz) to avoid measuring errors due to voltage sags.
6 SWITCH. OPERATIONS C 1
RESET [NO]
(YES/NO)
to
C12
RESET [NO]
(YES/NO)
Reset of switching operations of particular capacitors possible,
e.g. after replacement of particular capacitors or contactors
19 OPERATION TIME

C1
to
C12

RESET [NO]

(YES/NO)

RESET [NO]

(YES/NO)

Reset of operation time of particular capacitors possible,

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Section 9

Control principle

The control response of the controller can be selected in programming mode.

The controller has four different control modes:
1. Sequential connection
In sequential connection, the required capacitor stages are successively connected
and disconnected in stages (last in - first out). The ranking of each step always
corresponds to the power of the smallest stage.
Advantage: Exact definition of the next capacitor to be connected in each case
Disadvantage: Long settling time, high switching frequency of the small stages
In order to shorten the settling time, the controller switches several stages
simultaneously for a large power-factor requirement. This applies to all
control types. The maximum dimensions of the simultaneously switching
branches can be changed in expert mode. If the value of the smallest stage
is pre-selected, the conventional sequential connection is obtained.
2. Loop connection
In this variant, the controller operates in loop mode (first in - first out) which
minimizes the wear on the capacitor bank, i.e. where stages are of equivalent
dimensions, the stage which was disconnected for the longest period of time is
always connected next.
Advantage: Balanced utilization of equivalent stages and thus an increased
operating life of the capacitor bank.
Disadvantage: This mode can only be used in control series with groups of the same
stage power and long settling time, as every switching step corresponds to the value
of the smallest stage.
3. Intelligent loop connection (default setting )
The intelligent control principle combines the advantages of the network-sparing
loop connection (first in - first out) with a much faster settling time, even for large
load skips, and reaches this goal with the fewest possible switching operations of the
capacitor stages. The optimized time response is achieved by the simultaneous
switching of several or larger capacitor groups as a function of the missing power
factor in the power line. Both the number of real switching frequencies of the
capacitors as well as the turn-on times of the branches are considered.
Advantage: Reaches the target cos phi in a fast-optimized settling time with a low
switching frequency of the capacitors.
4. Combined de-tuning (special case for combined de-tuned banks)
Within a combined de-tuned application, 2 adjoining equal steps are switched with
just one joint choke. This pairwise de-tuning requires an appropriate closed control
series (i.e. 1:1:1:1..., 1:1:2:2..., 1:1:2:2:4:4... or similar)
The condition for the switching behavior is defined in such a way that the number of
activated odd steps is always greater than or equal to the number of activated even
steps. The controller complies with the requirements of the control regime while
largely conforming to the intelligent switching behavior.
The particular capacitor steps are permanently monitored. In case of a defect
capacitor or higher deviation from the nominal output the capacitor will be
displayed inverted.

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Section 10

Display-Editor

The Display-editor is reached by activation the operation button.

In the Display-editor a selection of measuring values can be performed which shall be
displayed in the Display-mode.
Out of the available measuring values shown below 3 values can be selected
sequently which then are available in the Display-mode as large letters. Selection is
done by the arrow-buttons, confirmation with ENTER:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Grid voltage
Apparent current
Reactive power
Active power
Apparent power
Difference reactive power
Frequency
Temperature
THD-V
THD-I
Cos Phi
Tan Phi
--- (no display)

DISPLAY-EDITOR
-----------------1.DISPLAY [ 1]
[ LINE VOLTAGE ]

Example: Display in DISPLAY-MODE

223.0 V
I
268 A
-----------------Q
107 kvar
U
------------------

Selected parameters:
1. Grid voltage
2. Apparent current
3. Reactive power

Note:
Even in Display-Mode the device will continue to operate as P.F.controller in the
background with all functions programmed!
Section 11

Initial operation

The controller must have been installed before being set up and operated.
All network-specific parameters are fully programmed as described in section 5
(Programming) by being entered in sequence and stored. The controller is then set to
automatic operation with the operating mode key. It is now ready for operation.
Section 12 Maintenance and warranty
The Prophi7-1 should need no maintenance if the operating conditions are observed.
However, it is recommended that a functional check of the controller be performed in
conjunction with the regular checking of the capacitor bank. In the event of any
interventions in the controller during the warranty period, all warranty claims lapse.
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Section 13: Menu INTERFACE

The controller is optionally equipped with a RS485-interface, an internal clock, a potential
free external input (110 230 V) and an additional message relay. Therefore the
following functions are only available for version /S485:
1

MESSAGE RELAY [1]

Functions and settings see section 2.3 Error messages (p.7)

2 FAN TEMPERATURE
Input of switching threshold, when message relay = FAN has been selected.
3

EXTERNAL INPUT
The function of the external input (110..230 V) can be selected here: (Not active
if message relay is programmed as External or Remote control.
[0] - OFF
[1] - 2nd parameter set
Activation of the input in this operation mode releases the 2nd parameter
set featuring the following settings: 19/20 I-transformer; 21 End stop;
22 Control series; 23 Control principle; 24 Output 1st step;
25 Target cos-phi; 26-28 Switching times
[2] - EXTERNAL ERROR
In this operation mode the activation of the input causes a controlled
switch off of all steps (remote switch off)
[3] - Q-OFFSET By activating of the input in this operation mode an additional
capacitive output is switched on independent from target cos-phi and
controlling (value in offset-power programmable).
[4] - Coupling operation parallel Coupling operation of two systems, the input
receives a signal of the coupling switch between the systems, the systems
symmetrically (parallel) switch on the steps.
[5] - Coupling operation serial Coupling operation of two systems, the input
receives the signal of the coupling switch between the systems, the
systems sequentially switch in the steps (first system 1, then system 2)
[6] [INPUT FIXED STEP]

4 OFFSET POWER (Fixed power step) only if external input on Q-OFFSET!

Input of reactive power value that is added when activating the input to the
required reactive power.
5 ... 9 Adjusting of internal CLOCK (HOUR, MINUTE, DATE)
10 PROTOCOL
----MODBUS KTR
MODBUS RTU
ASCII OUT

MASTER MMI
EXTERNAL
SLAVE HYBRID
SLAVE MODE
MASTER MODE

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Modbus-protocol for individual usage

Transmitting of grid-values as ASCII-Data,
permanent sequential output of:
U, I, Q, P, S, switched steps
(display XXX--------- = 3 active steps)
Adjustment in case of real current measurement
with MMI6000/7000 (s. application p. 29)
Usage of an external measuring device (MMI6000/MMI7000).
The values of this device are used for display and controlling.
Operation mode as slave in hybrid-systems (s. page 28)
Coupling of several controllers via interface (s. page 28)
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Depending on the selected protocol the following settings may be partially deactivated:
11 BAUDRATE

Baudrate 9600...256000 adjustable

Parity NONE, ODD, EVEN selectable

12 ADRESS

[1]

(1...255)

13 Number MMI

[1]

(1...9)

Number of connected MMI

14 Type of measuring device (MMI6000 / MMI7000 / UCM-5)

15 Number of Prophi7-1

(1...4)

Connected devices during cascading

16 ASCII transmit. interval

[10] sec.

(1-255) Repeat. time ASCII transmission

17 Separator (for ASCII Protocol)

Selection HT; LF/CR; SP; CR/LF; Minus; CSV
Following functions can be realized via the interface:
R
R
R
R
R
R

Parameterization of the controller via PC

Remote read out of the grid parameters, storage and display via PC-software
BR7000-SOFT during online operation
Usage as system interface
Selection MODBUS or ASCII (see above)
Usage with accessory MMI6000/MMI7000 for real current or remote measuring
Connection of system accessory (e.g. datalogger)

Instructions for bus wiring when using the interface

R
R
R

For bus wiring screened cable has to be used!

The bus wirings (incoming and outgoing leads) always have to be applied directly to
the device (no branch boxes)!
In the devices at the end of the busses the terminating resistors integrated in the
device have to be activated (DIP-switch ON).

Connecting plan INTERFACE:

Vb

On

L1
N
(L3) (L2)

SERVICE

Im

INTERFACE RS 485

EXT. IN-/ OUTPUT

1 2

Switch for
terminating resistor

Vm

Gnd B

A PE

ext. input message110...230V

relay

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Annex 1: Troubleshooting
Fault

Check / Solution

At target cos phi=1 and inductive load,

switch-off or connection of capacitor in
the corrected line
Supply / Drawing mismatched
Wrong line cos phi is displayed

Check terminals of the measuring voltage and

current (l and k)!
Check phase position

Display:"UNDER CURRENT

Current in measuring range?

Line interruption?
Wrong current-converter factor?
Current transformer short-circuited?

Display: "OVERCURRENT
Alarm relay: after 10 min.

Check current-converter ratio

Go through measuring current range

Display: "UNDERCOMPENSATED
Alarm relay: after 10 min.

Check connection and phase position!

All stages connected - target cos phi not
reached: compensation network sufficiently
dimensioned?

Display: "OVERCOMPENSATED
Alarm relay: after 10 min.

Check connection and phase position!

Capacitive grid, although all stages
disconnected
No measurement voltage!

Display: "MEASUREMENT VOLTAGE ???

Alarm relay: after 10 min.

See above

Display: "OVERTEMPERATURE
Alarm relay: after 10 min.

Cabinet temperature too high: Outputs are

switched off in stages irrespective of power-line
conditions
Stages are disconnected for an inductive If a target cos phi is set which deviates from 1
line or connected for a capacitive line
despite an inductive line load, the display <
(disconnect stages) may light up. The arrows
indicate the control direction and not the line
conditions.
The controller does not connect all
stages, or cos phi does not change at the Check END STOPP !
last stages
In automatic operation, individual stages Check whether individual stages are
are not connected or disconnected
programmed as fixed stages or OFF in the
"Manual operation / Fixed stages menu!
In strongly asymmetrically loaded lines,
differences may occur between control
response and power-factor
measurement, as the power factor is
measured in single phase.

Line measurements allow the most favorable

phase for measuring the power factor to be
determined. The current converter is set
accordingly for the measuring current.

No operating voltage

Note: No display

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Annex 2:

Technical data

Type series
Outputs
Languages
Switching power of relay outputs
Number of active outputs
Operation and display

Prophi7-1
12 (13)
D / E / ES / RU / NL / CZ / PL / F / PT / TR
250 VAC, 1000 W
Programmable
Illuminated graphic display, 128x64dot

Number of control series

User-defined control series
Control principle
Auto-Init
Operating voltage
Measuring voltage
Measuring current
Power drawn
Sensitivity
Target cos phi

20
1
Sequential connection, loop connection or
self-optimized switching response
Four-quadrant operation
YES
110...230 VAC +/-15%, 50 / 60Hz
30...440V~ (L-N) resp. 50...760V~ (L-L)
X : 5 / 1A selectable
< 5 VA
20 mA
0.1 inductive to 0.1 capacitive adjustable

Connecting time
Disconnecting time
Discharge time

Selectable from 1 sec ... 20 min.

Selectable from 1 sec ... 20 min.
Selectable from 1 sec ... 20 min.

Fixed stages/ skipped stages

Alarm relay
No-voltage triggering

Programmable
Standard
Standard

Display of power-line parameters

Power factor, voltage, apparent current,

frequency, reactive-, active-, apparent power,
missing kvar, temperature, harmonics

Storage of maximum values

Voltage, reactive power, active power, apparent

power, temperature, THD-V, THD-I
Yes, each output, individual reset possible
Yes, each capacitor, individual reset possible

Storage of switching number

Storage of operating time
Temperature measurement range
Error memory
Accuracy
Housing
Weight
Operating ambient temperature
Protection type to DIN 40 050
Safety guidelines
Sensitivity to interference
(industrial areas)

-30C ... 100C

Last 40 error states are stored
Current, voltage: 1%
Reactive-, active-, apparent power: 2%
Switchboard-integrated housing
DIN 43 700, 144 x 144 x 53 mm
1 kg
-20 to +60C
Front: IP 54, Rear: IP 20
IEC 61010-1:2001, EN 61010-1:2001
EN 50082-1:1995
IEC 61000-4-2: 8kV
IEC 61000-4-4: 4kV
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Annex 3: Table of control series

No.

Control series

Loop connection

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1
1:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2
1:2:3:3:3:3:3:3:3:3:3:3
1:2:3:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4
1:2:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4
1:2:3:6:6:6:6:6:6:6:6:6
1:2:4:8:8:8:8:8:8:8:8:8
1:1:1:1:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2
1:1:1:1:1:6:6:6:6:6:6:6
1:1:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2
1:1:2:2:2:4:4:4:4:4:4:4
1:1:2:2:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4
1:1:1:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2
1:1:2:3:3:3:3:3:3:3:3:3
1:1:2:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4
1:1:2:4:8:8:8:8:8:8:8:8
1 : 2 : 2 : 3: 3 : 3 : 3 : 3 : 3 : 3 : 3 : 3
1:2:3:4:4:8:8:8:8:8:8:8
1:2:2:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4
1:2:2:2:4:4:4:4:4:4:4:4

Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible
Possible

"E"

Control-series editor

Possible

Control -series editor (programming up to a rating of 30)

The control-series editor allows the user to simply define his/her own control series if the
required control series is not available for any reason.
The last control series - Control Series E - is selected by pressing the "Programming key
(point 4: Control series) and confirmed with ENTER. This leads to the insertion of an
additional menu point in the main menu -> the control-series editor. It may be reached
via the "Operating Mode key.

Automatic

Programming

Control series
editor

Manual operation

Service

In the control-series editor, all stages can be set in succession to the desired value with
the selection keys / . The next stage in each case is reached by pressing ENTER.
In the control series editor, the various steps may be programmed up to a rating of 30 (!).
The rating >9 is indicated in the display as follows:
10=A, 11=B, 12=C, 13=D, 14=E, 15=F, 16=G .... 30=U
ALL control series can be generated (even downwards). The customer will decide
whether the generated control series is of sense.
The maximum number of stages can be limited by a programmed END STOPP < 12.

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Annex 4: Default settings

Note: The following values for the default settings apply only if the controller is supplied
directly from the manufacturer. Otherwise, these values may have been replaced by
settings made by the manufacturer of the compensation network (optimal values for the
relevant network).
No.

Parameter

Default setting

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

LANGUAGE
I CONVERTER prim.
I CONVERTER sec.
END STOPP
CONTROL SERIES
CONTROL PRINCIPLE
POWER 1. STAGE
TARGET COS-PHI
MEASURING VOLTAGE
V- CONVERTER RATIO
SWITCH- IN TIME
SWITCH- OFF TIME
DISCHARGE TIME
ALARM TEMP.
MESSAGE RELAY
TEMP. FAN ON
HARMONICS THD-V
HARMONICS bar diagram
CONTRAST

ENGLISH
1000 A
5 A
12
1
INTELLIGENT
25.00 kvar
0.98 IND
230 V L-N
- NO 40 sec.
40 sec.
60 sec.
55 C
FAN
30 C
7,0 %
3. 5. 7. - 33.
7

Capacitor stages
Password Expert-mode1/2
Integration time
Trigger value

AUTO
6343
1 sec.
66%

Max.simult.switch.power
Operating lock
Switch.operations warning
Fast discharge
Phase shift U/I
C - Test
C - Fail
Test Attempts
Power 1. stage
Control
Display power-factor
Protocol*
Baudrate*
Adress*
Device-type*
Number of BR7000-I*
ASCII interval*

4 x smallest stage
- NO 50,000
- NO 0
- YES 40 %
6
0...255 kvar
3 - phase
Cos Phi
Modbus-RTU
9600/None
1
MMI7000
1
10 sec.

Programmed values of this

system (to be entered by
manufacturer or operator)

* version with interface only

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Application:Coupling of two PFC-systems using 2 controllers Prophi7-1/S485

The coupling of two compensation systems via the interface of PF-controllers Prophi7-1 offers
following advantages:
- no sum current transformer and no current transformer switching required
- easy installation, real dynamic compensation of both compensation systems

Feed 1

Feed 2

Transformer 1

Transformer 2

Ct1
X / 5A

Ct2
X / 5A

Coupler

ext. input (110...230V~)

Consumer (1)

Consumer (2)

LAN-cable (CAT5/CAT6)
Interface
(RJ45)

Interface
(RJ45)

Prophi7-1/S485
(Master)

Prophi7-1/S485
(Slave)

Capacitor system 1

Capacitor system 2

Application example:
Two separate systems operate at two transformers; a coupling via a coupling switch exists between
both systems
1) Coupling is open: Both systems work completely independent.
2) Coupling is closed: Due to controller coupling, the two PFC systems are operated in PARALLEL
(symmetrically) or in SERIES (as extension).
Undesired interactions of the compensation system are avoided during operation at a common
bus bar (oscillation).
Description:
During controller coupling each controller measures its respective current. The measuring values of
reactive power difference are transmitted via interface to the Master. The Master controls and
synchronizes the switching of both controllers. No additional installation required.
Installation:
The coupling of the 2 PF-controllers Prophi7-1/S485 is done via interface (RJ45 plug) using a standard
LAN-cable CAT5 . The 110230~ signal Coupling switch closed has to be conducted to the potential
free external input of a controller ( Master).
Programming:
1. Master: Menu INTERFACE /
3 EXTERNAL INPUT:
COUPLING PAR. (systems will switching symmetrically) OR
COUPLING SER. (systems will switching one after another)
10 PROTOCOL: COUPLING MODE
11 BAUDRATE: free (the same at each device)
2. Controller of 2nd system: Menu INTERFACE/
10 PROTOCOL: MODBUS RTU; 11 BAUDRATE: equal to Master-controller; 12 ADRESS: 1
No additional settings are required.

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Application: Mixed dynamical compensation system and cascading controllers

A mixed dynamical compensation system implements economically the advantages of a dynamic fast
network. (Fast changing loads are compensated dynamically and basic loads / slowly changing loads
are compensated conventionally)
For designing a mixed-dynamical compensation system a special controller is available:
The Prophi7-1-TH supports up to 12 transistor-outputs (for triggering thyristor modules) and
additional 12 relay-outputs for standard capacitor contactors. It supports also triggering of up to 32
thyristor-switches TSM-LC-S in a network for bigger dynamical systems.
Please compare the separate manual.
In case more than 12 standard-stages are required, the following applications are supported.
Variant 1:
Hybrid-system with one dynamical and 1...2 standard PF-controllers up to 36 outputs
Prophi7-1-TH
(for dynamical steps)

up to 2 Prophi 7-1/S485
(for conventional steps)

Menu: PROGRAMMING

Menu: INTERFACE

2 CONTROL-MODE: 7...14

Protocol: [Slave Hybrid]

Baudrate: [38400/NONE]
Adress:[1]

LAN-Cable (CAT5/CAT6)

Adress:[2]
LAN-Cable (CAT5/CAT6)

Adapter
CV-1xRJ45-BR6000

Prophi 7-1/TH

Prophi 7-1/S485

Prophi 7-1/S485

Variant 2:
Extended systems with up to 48 outputs by cascading of 2...4 pcs. Prophi 7-1/S485
(all controllers will switch symmetrically)
Programming in menu INTERFACE
10 PROTOCOL:
11 BAUDRATE:
12 ADRESS:
15 NUMBER:

[Master Mode]
[38400/NONE]

[Slave Mode]
[38400/NONE]
[1]

[2] (1...4)

LAN-Cable (CAT5/CAT6)

[Slave Mode]
[38400/NONE]
[2]
LAN-Cable (CAT5/CAT6)

Adapter
CV-1xRJ45-BR6000

Prophi7-1/S485

Prophi7-1/S485

Prophi7-1/S485

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Application:

Capacitor current monitoring using MMI6000

Application
For permanent current monitoring inside the compensation system the MMI6000 is recommended as
an accessory. This measuring device is able to determine the sum current of the complete PFC system
as well as the current of single capacitor branches.
By monitoring the current of the installed capacitors, extraordinary grid conditions (e.g. harmonic
currents which may cause an overload of capacitors) can be identified. In such a case, the power factor
controller switches off the relevant compensation stages as long as the extraordinary situation
continues. Monitoring of the capacitor current also means monitoring of the capacitor condition
(damages, aging ) and thus gives the opportunity to avoid consequential damages.
The MMI6000 will improve the reliability and safety of a PFC-system.

Method of operation:
The MMI6000 measures the sum current inside the PFC system. For this a current transformer has to be
installed at the power input of the compensation system. During each switching operation, the actual
current change is measured and compared to the rated current of the switched capacitor(s). In
between the switching operations the current of the complete system is monitored.
In case the current of a step is too high (default +50%), this step is switched off. The controllers display
shows an inverted capacitor symbol. The current is further on checked periodically is the rated
current reached again, the step is reactivated.
Is the sum current of the complete PFC system too high, stages are switched off one after another and
alarm relay is set. Periodical measurements are performed to check whether the current reaches the
nominal value again. If so, the step is reactivated.

Settings MMI6000:

Settings Prophi7-1:

- Operation mode: Coupling MMI-BR6000

- Grid: 3-phase

Menu: INTERFACE
- 10 Protocol: MASTER-MMI
- 11 Baudrate
- 13 Numbers of MMI
Expert-mode 1:
- 15 C-Test: YES
- 16 C-Error (+/- 50%)
(setting of switching threshold)

Principle circuit diagram:

consumer

MMI6000

capacitor system with Prophi7-1/S485

L1
L2
L3
N

M M I - 6000
Program

Multi-Measuring

Interface

Enter

CAUTION:

Interface connection RS485

For the bus-connection a shielded cable has to be used!

Bus-connections (in and out) have always to be made directly to the relevant device!
The terminating resistors inside the connected devices have to be activated (DIP-switch ON).

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Alarm- and status messages in the display

Status indication (s.table)

AUTO MODE
-----------------cos

2 IND CAP MASTER SLAVE

0.987 IND

A F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

U H OC UC ME

Message occurs in case of error resp.

relay is active (s.table)

A M

Message relay was parameterized with a function

(only version /S485)
Alarm relay has been parameterized with a function
Display of status:
2

2. parameter set active

IND
CAP

Display of present controller status in case a mixed compensation CAP/IND

(Switching of capacitive or inductive steps)
See ExpertMode 1: 19 CONTROL

MASTER
SLAVE

In case of controller coupling or extension of systems (several controllers)

according to the applications shown in applications page 27/28 the respective
message is displayed (Master/Slave) as soon as the connection has
successfully been established and the communication works without fault.
Display of alarm and message relay functions
Programming of alarm relay in: PROGRAMMING: 14 ALARM RELAY
Programming of message relay in:
INTERFACE: 1 MESSAGE RELAY

Display of error summary report

(relay programmed as ERROR resp. ERROR inverse)

Display FAN-ON (relay programmed : FAN)

Display SUPPLY real power (relay programmed: SUPPLY)

Display UNDERCURRENT

HARMONICS

OC

OVERCOMPENSATED

UC

UNDERCOMPENSATED
SWITCHING OPERATIONS (number of programmed switch. oper. exceeded)

ME

MODBUS-ERROR or MMI-ERROR
C-DEFECT
13. step (programming only possible for the alarm-relay)

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By pressing the cursor buttons (up / down)

the stage display mode can be changed

AUTO MODE
---------------

PROGRAMMING

cosj 1.000 IND

AUTO-INIT
[ NO ]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

LANGUAGE
[ ENGLISH ]

1 CURRENT TRANSF.
[ KNOWN ]

2 APPARENT CURRENT
200.0 A

I-CT PRIMARY
[ 1000 ] A / X A

I-CT PRIMARY
[ 1000 ] A / X

3 REACTIVE POWER
88.88 kvar

I-CT SECONDARY
1000 A / [5] A

16

HARMONICS
THD-V [ 7 ] %

I-CT SECONDARY

ACTIVE POWER
88.88 kW

END STOPP [12]

17

HARMONICS
[ 3. 5. 7. - 19.]

POWER 1. STAGE
[ 25 ].00 kvar

5 APPARENT POWER
88.88 kVA

CONTROL SERIES [1]

[1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1]

6 DIFF. REACT POWER

88.88 kvar

CONTROL MODE [2]

[ INTELLIGENT ]

2 19

I-CT PRIMARY
[ 1000 ] A / X

FREQUENCY
50.0 Hz

POWER 1. STAGE
[ 25 ]. 00 kvar

2 20

I-CT SECONDARY
1000 A / [5] A

TEMPERATURE
25 C

TARGET
cos Phi [ 0.98 IND ]

2 21

END STOPP [12]

HARMONICS [ 3. ]
V: 0.5% - I: 0.1%

MEAS. VOLTAGE
[ 230 ] V - L/N

2 22 CONTROL SERIES [1]

[1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1]

10 HARMONICS THD
V: 0.5% I: 0.3%

V - CT RATIO
[ NO ]

2 23 CONTROL MODE [2]

[ INTELLIGENT ]

11 SYSTEM-POWER
88.88 kvar

10

SWITCH-IN TIME
[ 40 ] sec.

2 24

POWER 1.STAGE
[ 25 ]. 00 kvar

12

11 SWITCH-OFF TIME
[ 40 ] sec.

2 25

TARGET
cos Phi [ 0.98 IND ]

13 DATE - TIME
06.12.2013 - 15:17:40

12

DISCHARGE TIME
[ 60 ] sec.

2 26 SWITCH-IN TIME
[ 40 ] sec.

14 SOFTWAREVERSION

13

ALARM TEMP.
[ 55 C ]

2 27 SWITCH-OFF TIME
[ 40 ] sec.

14

ALARM RELAY
[ ERROR inverse]

2 28 DISCHARGE TIME
[ 60 ] sec.

15

FAN TEMP.
[ 30 C ]

LINE VOLTAGE
230.0 V-L/N

ENERGY
88.88 kWh ( + )

BACK TO 1
After 60 sec. without pressing
any button, automatic change
to auto-mode
Settings shown with grey background
colour are active only in case
of certain other settings.
If not needed they are not displayed.

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18
CONTRAST
*****[7]*****

BASIC SETTINGS
RESET - NO BACK

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1000 / [5] A

TEST 1...3
(automatic TEST RUN)

Changing
of values
by buttons:

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only available if control

serie E is selected

CONTROL SERIES EDITOR

MANUAL MODE

SERVICE

EXPERT.MODE 1

1 PASSWORD ????
[ 6343 ]

KVAR-RATIO C1 [ 1 ]
11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

STOPP C

1 min/max VOLTAGE
0 / 250.0 V

1.00 IND

KVAR-RATIO C2 [ 1 ]
11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

C1 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

KVAR-RATIO C3 [ 2 ]
11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

C2 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

3 max ACTIVE POWER

88.88 kW

KVAR-RATIO C4 [ 2 ]
11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

C3 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

4 max APPARENT POWER

88.88 kVA

up to capacitor 12

KVAR-RATIO C12 [ 2 ]
11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

BACK TO 1

2 max REACTIVE POWER

88.88 kvar

C4 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

5 max TEMPERATURE
40.0 C

C5 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

max THD
V 2.7 % - I 1.0 %

C6 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

7 MAXIMUM VALUES
RESET [ NO ]

C7 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

SWITCHING OPER.
C [ 1 ] - 123

C8 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

OPERATION TIME
C [ 1 ] - 12h

C9 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

10 ERROR MEMORY
E [ 1 ] 08H ....

C10 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

11 ERROR MEMORY
RESET [ NO ]
12

C11 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

TEST RUN
[ NO ]

C - POWER
C[1] = 23 kvar MEAS
C[1] = 25 kvar NOM.

C12 : AUTO (FIXED / OFF )

BACK TO 1
BACK TO 1

Selecting of
capacitors C1-C12

Operating diagram (Brief programming)

Power Factor Controller Prophi 7-1/S485 (V2.0)

2 BASIC SETTINGS
NEW ? [ NO ]
3 SWITCH.OPERATION
RESET [ NO ]
4

OPERATING TIME
RESET [ NO ]

INTEGRATION
TIME [ 1 ] s

6 SWITCH. POWER
max [100] kvar
7 SWITCH. TRIGGER
IND [ 66 ] %
8 SWITCH. TRIGGER
CAP [ 66 ] %
9

PROGRAM LOCK
[ NO ]

10 SWITCH. OPERATION
WARNING [50 000]
11 FAST DISCHARGE
[ NO ]
12 FAST DISCHARGE TIME
[ 10 ] s
13 PHASE I 0
[ L1 ] - L1-N
14 PHASE V 0
L1 - [ L1- N ]
15
16

C - TEST
[ YES ]
C - FAILURE
+/- [ 40 ] %

17 TEST ATTEMPT
[6]
18

OUTPUT 1.STEP
[ 0 ... 255 kvar ]

19

CONTROL
[ 3 ] PHASE - CAP

20

SUPPLY
[ 1 ] -----

21

DISPLAY
[ cos j /tan j ]

22 CHANGE PASSWORD
[ NO]
27 ERROR - BACKLIGHT
[ PINK]

BACK TO 2

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EXPERT.MODE2

DISPLAY EDITOR

INTERFACE

1 PASSWORD ????
[ 6343 ]

Release [YES] or
blocking [NO] or
delay-time of following
reports or alarms:
MEAS. VOLTAGE
OVERVOLTAGE
OVER-COMPENSATED
UNDERCOMPENSATED
HARMONICS !
OVERTEMPERATURE
OVERCURRENT
UNDERVOLTAGE
SWITCH. OPERATIONS !
MEAS. CURRENT< ??
MODBUS-ERROR
MMI-ERROR
REMOTE SWITCH-OFF
REMOTE STOP
REMOTE SWITCH-IN
MODBUS-REMOTE
SYSTEM CURRENT < ?
BUS ERROR EXTERN
C-DEFECT
SYSTEM CURRENT > 0
OVERLOAD SYSTEM
EXT. ERROR
C-DEFECT OFF
AUTO-INIT ERROR

1. DISPLAY [1]
[LINE VOLTAGE]

MESSAGE RELAY [1]

[ OFF ]

2. DISPLAY [2]
[APPAR. CURRENT]

FAN TEMPERATURE
[ 30C ]

3. DISPLAY [3]
[REACTIVE POWER]

3 EXTERNAL INPUT [0]

[ NO ]
4

OFFSET POWER
[25.00] kvar

TIME - HOUR
[10] : 55

TIME - MINUTE
10 : [55]

DATE - DAY
[07]. 12 . 2012

2 DELAY TIME (ALARM)

[ 10 ] min.

DATE - MONAT
07 . [12]. 2012

3 UNDERVOLTAGE
[ 50 ] %.

DATE - YEAR
07 . 12 .[2012]

OVERVOLTAGE
[ 130 ] %

10

PROTOCOL
[ MODBUS RTU ]

FREQUENCY
[ 50 ] Hz

11

BAUDRATE
[ 9600 / NONE]

BACK TO 1

6 SWITCH. OPERAT. C1
RESET [ NO ]

12

ADRESS
[1]

C1...C12 (C13)
17 SWITCH. OPERAT. C12
RESET [ NO ]

13 NUMBER of MMI
[1]

19 OPERAT. TIME C1
RESET [ NO ]

14

DEVICE TYPE
[ MMI6000 ]

C1...C12 (C13)
30 OPERAT. TIME C12
RESET [ NO ]

15 NUMBER of BR7000-1
[1]

BACK TO 2

16 ASCII REPEAT INTERVAL

[ 10 ] sec.
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[ HT - 09H ]

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