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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(M059B01-03-19A)

Low voltage capacitor bank with static operation.

OPTIM HYB Series

Summary of Contents for OPTIM HYB Series

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL M059B01 03 19A Low voltage capacitor bank with static operation OPTIM HYB Series ...

Page 2: ...2 OPTIM HYB Series Instruction Manual ...

Page 3: ...llowing should be taken into consideration Incorrect handling or installation of the unit may result in injury to personnel as well as damage to the unit In particular handling with voltages applied may result in electric shock which may cause death or serious injury to personnel Defective installation or maintenance may also lead to the risk of fire Read the manual carefully prior to connecting t...

Page 4: ...E 19 3 8 EARTH CABLE CONNECTION 19 3 9 CURRENT TRANSFORMER CT CONNECTION 20 4 START UP OF A HYBRID CAPACITOR BANK 22 4 1 BEFORE START UP 22 4 2 START UP 22 4 3 CHECKS ONCE THE CAPACITOR BANK HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO THE MAINS 26 5 MAINTENANCE 27 5 1 SAFETY REGULATIONS 27 5 2 MAINTENANCE WITH THE CAPACITOR BANK DISCONNECTED 27 5 2 1 BASIC MAINTENANCE PROTOCOL 27 5 2 2 TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE ELECTRIC...

Page 5: ...ersion 02 15 M059B01 03 15A Changes in the following sections 6 11 19 M059B01 03 19A Changes in the following sections 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 2 Note The images of the units are solely for the purpose of illustration and may differ from the original unit 5 Instruction Manual OPTIM HYB Series ...

Page 6: ...ith proper precautions and using the proper manual and mechanical tools so as not to damage it If the unit is not to be immediately installed it must be stored at a location with a firm and level floor and the storage conditions listed in the technical features section must be observed In this case it is recommended that the unit be stored with its original protective packaging To move the unit a ...

Page 7: ... unit The necessary precautions must be taken to prevent the unit from tipping over during abrupt operations Figure 2 Unloading with a forklift 1 3 STORAGE The following storage recommendations must be followed for the hybrid capacitor banks Avoid placing them on uneven surfaces Do not store them in outdoor areas humid areas or areas exposed to splashing water Avoid hot spots maximum ambient tempe...

Page 8: ...elay outputs with operating voltage of 250 V and operating current of 4 A AC1 for the auxiliary control voltage of the electromechanical contactors that operate the three phase capacitors three phase steps of the OPTIM HYB capacitor bank 24 static outputs to provide a 12 Vdc activation signal to the and inputs of the CPC2 connection controller boards at zero voltage difference These boards control...

Page 9: ... of 20 s Reactive power compensation algorithm consisting of prioritising the connection of sin gle phase steps to compensate more quickly and of substituting these connected single phase steps for a three phase step when the compensation needs allow it Thus the connected single phase steps are replaced with a three phase power step with an equivalent phase if 20 s after the last single phase stag...

Page 10: ... V 50 Hz Digital input for external temperature relay signal Figure 4 installed at the top of the heatsink to dissipate the semiconductors Normally in closed position In the event of an alarm the connected steps would disconnect until the thermal relay returns to its NC position and the condition triggering the alarm disappears The alarm situation is indicated by a combination of lit LEDs on the f...

Page 11: ... SUPPLY POWER INPUT SIGNAL NC THERMAL RELAY OUTPUTS 5 AND 8 SINGLE PHASE STAGES L2 PANEL CONTROL CPC4 OUTPUTS 1 AND 8 PANEL CONTROL CPC4 SINGLE PHASE STAGES L3 OUTPUTS 1 AND 3 CONTACTORS CONTROL SIGNAL INPUT RS485 FROM CVM MINI RS485 AUXILIAR SIGNAL INPUT RS485 Figure 4 Terminals on the Computer HYB Hybrid Regulator 2 1 1 2 Indicator LEDs on the Computer HYB regulator The Computer HYB regulator ha...

Page 12: ...ay that it is greater than 30 of its nominal power of 400 V for a period of 15 consecutive minutes PROG If pressed while the Computer HYB regulator is connected to the power supply the default communication values of the regulator are restored RS485 COM 2 RX and TX L1 2 CPU If these 4 LEDS are flashing at a very fast rate this indicates a com munications problem between the Computer HYB regulator ...

Page 13: ...nductors single phase capacitor unipolar circuit breaker Each single phase group consists of a cylindrical capacitor an aluminium cylindrical housing 2 terminals 1 thyristor diode module joined to a general heatsink and the appropriate protection element for the power of the module unipolar circuit breaker For more detailed information see section 7 OPTIM HYP TYPE DIAGRAM 2 1 4 THREE PHASE POWER B...

Page 14: ...three phase capacitor in a cylindrical aluminium housing with a rated voltage of 440 V 1 three pole circuit breaker with a calibre suitable for the stage power with a C Curve and Ics 6 kA 400 V For more detailed information see section 7 OPTIM HYP tYPE DIAGRAM 2 1 5 MAINS CONNECTION TERMINALS The mains connection terminals of a OPTIM HYB unit consist of the input terminals of the quad rupole isola...

Page 15: ...ller to heed the warnings and or recommendations set out in this manual nor for damages resulting from the use of products or accessories that did not come with the unit or that were made by other manufacturers If an anomaly or malfunction is detected in the unit do not use it to perform any operation Modifying upgrading or rebuilding the unit without written authorisation from the manufacturer is...

Page 16: ...size of the power supply cable of the unit and ultimately the circuit breakers and protection elements to be connected in front of it Environmental conditions See 6 TECHNICAL FEATURES Figure 7 Features label 3 3 INSTALLATION LOCATION It is important to maintain a minimum distance around the unit to facilitate cooling In self supporting cabinets the back and front sides of the cabinet must be kept ...

Page 17: ...ION OF THE CAPACITOR BANK TO THE MAINS Check that the rated voltage of the capacitor bank matches the voltage between phases of the grid to which it is being connected For feeding cables into the capacitor bank cabinet always use the entry point enabled for this purpose See Figure 8 showing the cable entry point on OPTIM HYB 2 models If another part of the cabinet is cut out to be used for cable e...

Page 18: ...necting OPTIM HYB capacitor banks to the mains 3 6 EXTERNAL ISOLATION AND PROTECTION ELEMENTS The capacitor bank has a manual internal quadrupole isolator but it must be connected to a line that is protected by a circuit breaker as well as earth leakage protection at the header in accordance with Spanish Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulations LVR and depending on the earthing system of the insta...

Page 19: ...RS485 power analyzer You must place 3 current transformers CT outside the capacitor bank one at each phase measuring the total current of the load plus the capacitor bank itself Figure 11 The standard transformer must have a nominal output of 5 A at the secondary For correct measurement of powers and angles you must connect the CT to each phase with the direction of the current from P1 to P2 Figur...

Page 20: ... 2S1 2S2 3S1 3S2 Figure 11 Installation of external current transformers CT The connection point of the CT for a capacitor bank that compensates an entire installation is after the mains switch of the installation To prevent excessive attenuation of the signal it is recommended that the minimum secondary section winding cable size terminals S1 S2 is at least 2 5 mm2 Figure 12 Current transformer C...

Page 21: ...the secondary winding of the current transformer CT Any time you wish to change or disconnect a current transformer that is already installed it is important to install the jumper connecting S1 and S2 21 Instruction Manual OPTIM HYB Series ...

Page 22: ... the capacitor bank is in stalled or operated should be strictly followed 1 Open the door to the unit and make sure that the general quadrupole switch inside the ca pacitor bank is open in OFF position 2 Make sure that all the protection circuit breakers for operation and power are open in O position with the lever in the down position 3 Check that the 3 bridges that join the 3 S1 and S2 terminals...

Page 23: ... s e t Pr i U 0 0 0 0 0 1 Figure 15 Programming of the voltage primary CVM MINI RS485 B Press the key until the screen shown in Figure 16 appears on the display which allows you to program the current transformer primary s e t p r i a 0 0 0 0 5 Figure 16 Programming of the current primary CVM MINI RS485 To enter or modify the current primary press the max key repeatedly to increase the value of th...

Page 24: ... ers and check for any connection errors that may have occurred As a guideline remember that in a standard installation with a normal load level the cos φ measured by each phase should range between 0 5 and 0 95 inductive Figure 17 shows the correct connection of the current transformers with respect to the connec tion of the OPTIM HYB capacitor bank to the network L1 L2 L3 N RED CARGA 3x400 V 1x2...

Page 25: ...passed the CVM MINI RS485 display will show a cos φ with a value of close to 1 in each phase and the reactive power value for each phase will be small compared to the active power value for each phase 2 Check that the power supply voltage does not exceed the nominal value 10 IEC 60831 1 by looking at the readings of the CVM MINI RS485 analyzer 3 Check the current absorbed by each capacitor group U...

Page 26: ...lean Check that the thyristors are not short circuited To do so check that if you cut the power supply of the regulator there is no current in any of the capacitor phases Check that the capacitor current is not lower than 75 nor greater than 120 of the nominal value by phase and that there is no phase unbalance greater than 15 Annually Check the capacity of the capacitors at the different steps An...

Page 27: ... INSPECTING CONTACTORS Check that the plastic parts are not blackened and do not show signs of burning or hardening Check that the head is properly inserted Check the tightness of cables and terminals as shown in Table 5 The terminals must be clean If the capacitor bank includes RD discharge resistors check they are in good condition that they are not open or show signs of burning Figure 18 Figure...

Page 28: ...verheated or blackened The terminals must be clean The slow discharge resistors must be in good condition They must not be open or show signs of burning Check the tightness of the capacitor terminals as shown in Table 7 Table 7 Torques of the cables to the capacitor terminals Capacitor Torque Nm CLZ FP 2 5 2 6 KEY POINTS FOR INSPECTING THE REGULATOR Check that the regulator does not show signs of ...

Page 29: ...ower of each step Table 8 Nominal consumption of the capacitor paths by power and voltage Power In Current 1 x 230 V 3 x 400 V 2 5 kvar 10 9 A 3 6 A 5 kvar 21 8 A 7 2 A 7 5 kvar 32 6 A 10 8 A 10 kvar 43 5 A 14 4 A 12 5 kvar 18 A 15 kvar 21 6 A 20 kvar 28 8 A 25 kvar 36 A 30 kvar 43 2 A 40 kvar 57 6 A 50 kvar 72 A 60 kvar 86 4 A Note When the consumption of the steps is 25 less than that stated in ...

Page 30: ... test 15 kV ray type wave 1 2 50 µs Protections Internal fuses and over pressure system In accordance with Standards UNE EN 60831 Environmental features Maximum temperature of capacitors Category D in accordance with EN 60831 1 Maximum during 1 h 24 h average Annual mean 55 ºC 45 ºC 35 ºC Cabinet ventilation For outdoor Tamb 30 ºC forced ventilation should be pro vided in the cabinet Maximum relat...

Page 31: ...2 L3 K1 k2 k3 C1 L N computer HYB 15VDC Paso1ML2 Paso1ML3 15VDC 15VDC S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 T I 1 T I 2 T I 3 2S1 2S2 3S1 3S2 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 CVM MINI RS485 B S A PasoNML1 1 3 2 4 5 1 3 2 4 5 1 3 2 4 5 PLACA 1G1 CPC CONTROL 1K1 PLACA 1G1 CPC CONTROL 1K1 PLACA 1G1 CPC CONTROL 1K1 15VDC PasoNML2 PasoNML3 15VDC 15VDC A BORNE PLACA CPC PASOS MONOFÁSICOS L1 A BORNE PASOS MONOF L2 A BORNE PLAC...

Page 32: ... CONDENSADORES HYB2 XXX 440 HYB3 XXX 440 HOJA 2 2 C1T 2 1 3 VIENE DE HOJA 1 2 N VIENE DE HOJA 1 2 K3 C3T K2 C2T KN CNT 3x400 V 1x230 V 50 Hz TB2 VIENE DE HOJA 1 2 C04 C04 C04 C04 CIR_058 Paso 1T VIENE DE HOJA 1 2 De K1 De K2 De K3 De KN De N Paso 3T Paso 2T Paso NT A RESTO DE CONTACTORES 08232 Viladecavalls Barcelona Vial Sant Jordi s n Figure 20 OPTIM HYB Diagram Part 2 32 OPTIM HYB Series Instru...

Page 33: ...proper installation or improper usage of the unit Consequently this guarantee does not apply to failures occurring in the following cases Overvoltages and or electrical disturbances in the supply Water if the product does not have the appropriate IP classification Poor ventilation and or excessive temperatures Improper installation and or lack of maintenance Buyer repairs or modifications without ...

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