Power Capacitor
Accessories
Power Factor Controller Series BR6000
B44066R6...E230
Preliminary data
FK PM PFC
August 2004
Page 1 of 5
Characteristics
Intelligent control
Menu driven handling (plain language;
German/English/Spanish)
Self-optimizing control capability
Large measuring voltage range
Recall function of recorded values
Four-quadrant operation (e.g. stand by generator)
Powerful alarm output
Features
Display
-
Large and multifunctional LCD
(2 x 16 characters)
-
Graphic and alphanumeric
-
LCD illumination
System parameters displayed
-
System voltage (VAC)
-
Reactive power (kvar)
-
Active power (kW)
-
Frequency
-
THD-V, THD-I
-
Individual harmonics up to 19
th
-
Apparent power (kVA)
-
Apparent current (A)
-
Temperature (C)
-
Real-time cos
-
Target cos
-
kvar value to target cos
Alarm output
-
Insufficient compensation
-
Overcompensation
-
Undercurrent
-
Overcurrent
-
Overtemperature
-
Harmonics exceeded
-
Threshold value programmable
-
Internal error storage
-
Programming of 2
nd
signal relay random
Recall recorded values
-
Number of contactor switching operations
-
Maximum voltage, (V
max
)
-
Maximum reactive power, Q (kvar)
-
Maximum value of harmonic
-
Maximum active power, P (kW)
-
Maximum apparent power, S (kVA)
-
Maximum temperature (C)
-
Operation time of all capacitors
Dynamic PFC
-
Thyristor switching for BR6000T6 and
BR6000T12
Power Capacitor
Accessories
Power Factor Controller Series BR6000
B44066R6...E230
Preliminary data
FK PM PFC
August 2004
Page 2 of 5
Technical
data
Weight 1
kg
Case
Panel-mounted instrument, 144 x 144 x 60 mm
(cut out 138 x 138 mm)
Ambient conditions
-
Over-voltage class
-
Pollution degree
-
Operating temperature
-
Storage temperature
-
Sensitivity to inference (industrial areas)
-
Spurious radiation (residential areas)
-
Safety guidelines
-
Mounting position
-
Humidity class
Protection class
-
Front plate
-
Rear side
III
2
-10 C .... +70 C
-20 C ... +75 C
EN55082-2.1995
EN55011 10.1997
EN61010-1 03.1994 + A2 05.1996
IEC1010-1 1990 + A1 1992
Any
15% to 95% without dew
IP54 according to IEC529 / DIN 40050
IP20 according to IEC529 / DIN 40050
Operation
-
Supply voltage
-
Target cos
-
Switching and discharge time range
-
Number of control series
-
Control modes
230 VAC, 50 and 60 Hz power lines
0.8 ind. 0.8 cap.
1 1200 seconds
20 series preset + control series editor for free
programming
Series switching (LIFO),
circular switching (FIFO),
self-optimized intelligent control mode
Measurement
-
Measurement voltage range
-
Fundamental frequency
-
Measurement current (CT)
-
Minimum operating current
-
Maximum current
-
Zero voltage release
30 ... 300 VAC (L-N)
50 and 60 Hz
x/1 and x/5 Ampere possible
40 mA
5.3 (sinusodial)
< 15 ms
Power Capacitor
Accessories
Power Factor Controller Series BR6000
B44066R6...E230
Preliminary data
FK PM PFC
August 2004
Page 3 of 5
Switching outputs
Relay outputs
-
Number of relays
-
Switching voltage/power
-
Expected mechanical life
-
Expected electrical life
6 and 12 steps available
max. 250 VAC, max. 1000 W
> 30 x 10
6
switching operations
> 5 x 10
6
switching operations
(load = 200 VA, cos
= 0.4)
Alarm relay
Potential-free contact (6 parameters)
Ordering codes
Type Voltage
50/60
Hz
Output Alarm
output
Switchover
target
cos
1/2
Inter-
face
Ordering code
Relay
Transistor
BR6000-R6
230
6
-
Yes
No
No
B44066R6006E230
BR6000-T6
230
-
6
Yes
No
No
B44066R6106E230
BR6000-R12
230
12
-
Yes
No
No
B44066R6012E230
BR6000-T12
230
-
12
Yes
No
No
B44066R6112E230
BR6000-R12/F
230 12
- Yes Yes No
B44066R6212E230
BR6000-
R12/S232*
230 12
- Yes Yes RS232
B44066R6312E230
BR6000-
R12/S485
230 12
- Yes Yes RS485
B44066R6412E230
* including Windows-Software
Cautions
Controller hunting: When putting the capacitor bank into operation, it is required to avoid needless
switching cycles (means permanent switching on and off of steps without significant change of
consumer load). This so called "controller hunting" would increase the number of switching
operations of the connected contactors and capacitors and decrease the expected life cycle (wear
out) and, in worst case, capacitor bursting and fire, etc. This can be avoided by a proper
programming of the BR6000.
0 with the actual system parameters (current transformer prim. and sec., first kvar step, control series,
switching time).
Power Capacitor
Accessories
Power Factor Controller Series BR6000
B44066R6...E230
Preliminary data
FK PM PFC
August 2004
Page 4 of 5
2. Minimum discharge time set in the controller must be in line with the discharge device of the
capacitors, e.g. standard discharge resistors used by EPCOS are designed for 60 seconds
discharge time. A discharge time set in BR6000 shorter than the capacitor discharge time leads to
extremely high inrush currents and can damage the capacitor as well as distribution equipment
and may in worst case lead to capacitor bursting and fire.
Beside high inrush currents, it has to be considered that according IEC831 standard the annual
number of switching operations is limited to 5000 switchings. In case of very fast switching and
higher number of switching operations you are kindly requested to request EPCOS approval for
your application. For fast switching in LV PFC we recommend dynamic PFC systems.
3. LIFO switching principal for tuned filter circuits: For usage in application with tuned filter circuits
the specific switching conditions have to be obeyed (order of switching on and off of stages). As a
certain order of switching of stages is mandatory, the switching principle (factory-made "Intelligent
loop connection") should be changed to "Sequential connection" (LIFO).
Connection plan
Power Capacitor
Accessories
Power Factor Controller Series BR6000
B44066R6...E230
Preliminary data
FK PM PFC
August 2004
Page 5 of 5
Accessory for PFC-Controller BR6000
- Adapter
Used to align the BR6000 to grids without neutral conductor.
The input of the adapter is connected to the 3 phases of the
grid; output connected to the measuring voltage input of the
controller.
6 The voltage at the measuring input must not exceed 525 V. At output "1/2 L1" half measuring
voltage L-N is disposable.
Technical data
Design
Compact form; all connections as screw type clamp
Mounting
Snap on top hat rail
Input voltage
Grid without neutral max. 3 x 525 V
Output voltage 1
L1-N
Output voltage 2
L1-N (when using this output, a U-transformer ratio of 2 has to
be programmed at the BR6000)
Protection
Necessary external accord. cable cross section
Max. ambient temperature
-20 / + 55 C
Dimensions
76 x 45 x 110 mm (h x w x d)
Ordering code
B44066R9999E230
6 Please read cautions on page 3 and 4 of this data sheet, information about PFC capacitors and accessories and
cautions as well as installation and maintenance instructions (Power Factor Correction Product Profile, actual
version) to ensure optimum performance and prevent products from failing, and in worst case, bursting and fire,
etc.
Information given in the PFC-product profile and values given in the data sheet reflect typical specifications. You
are kindly requested to approve our product specifications or request our approval for your specification before
ordering.
EPCOS AG 2004. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this data sheet, enclosures hereto and the information
contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited.
Purchase orders are subject to the General Conditions for the Supply of Products and Services of the Electrical and
Electronics Industry recommended by the ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association), unless
otherwise agreed.
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