Voltage regulator

VC 100-BU
Operating Instructions
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VOLTAGE REGULATOR
TYPE VC 100-BU
Operating Instructions No. 134/01

Contents Page

1. General __________________________________________________________________ 2

2. Technical data _____________________________________________________________ 5

3. Operation _________________________________________________________________ 8

4. Customer-specific control program ”ARS” ________________________________________ 17

5. Parallel control _____________________________________________________________ 21

6. Regulator parametering software VRR-CONTROL _________________________________ 24

7. Failures __________________________________________________________________ 29

Please note:
Drawings and illustrations contained herein may differ in detail from the tap changer equipment delivered.
They are for reference only and are subject to change without notice.

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1. GENERAL

1.1 Safety regulations

Personnel involved with installation, putting into

service, operation, maintenance and repair of the
voltage regulator,

– must have adequate professional qualification

– must strictly observe the following operating
instructions.

Improper operation or misuse

– represent a danger to the voltage regulator and
other property of the user
– jeopardize the efficient operation of the voltage
regulator.
Safety instructions are represented in two diffe-
rent ways to emphasize important information:

WARNING:
This information indicates particular danger
to life and health.

NOTE ! These notes give important information

on a certain subject.

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1.2 Application The parameters of the regulator can be set by means
of a PC via a serial interface (RS 232). The appropriate
The electronic voltage regulator VC 100-Bu (fig. 1, 2)
PC software can be purchased from MR.
is used for automatic control of transformers with a
motor driven on-load tap changer. The control follows A load-dependent line voltage drop, e.g. of a spur line
the step-by-step principle, i.e. a single control pulse leading from the transformer to the load, can be com-
operates the tap changer from one service position to pensated either by line simulation (Line Drop Compen-
the next. sator) or by load-current dependent increase of the
voltage level (Z-Compensation).

1.3 Features Trouble-free operation is largely ensured to a large

extent by undervoltage blocking, overcurrent blocking
Apart from the usual regulating algorithm, the voltage and overvoltage monitoring.
regulator VC 100-BU can for the first time offer the
customer-oriented regulating algorithm ”ARS” with The new INFO key allows to display up to 11 different
many sophisticated technical possibilities for sym- measurement results.
metrical and asymmetrical control response. By opti- The functions of the voltage regulator VC 100-BU are
mizing your operating parameters you can improve compatible to a large extent with those of the voltage
your voltage quality without additional tap change regulator MK 30 (e.g. in case of parallel-operating
operations. SKB 30 units) and can also operate with the Voltage
Limit Supervisory Control LV 20.

1.4 Designs
The standard design (version 01, fig. 1) of the
voltage regulator VC 100-BU can be used with the
CT, V T SETTING

VT kV/100 V
parallel control unit SKB 30 for the parallel operation of
100.0 V CT
CT, VT
RATING
PHASE 2 up to 6 transformers. Two pre-programmed values
REGULATION SETTING LINE-COMPENSATION INFO
for the voltage level modifications can be activated via
external relay contacts or switches.
VOLTAGE
LEVEL
BAND-
WIDTH
DELAY 1

DELAY 2
Ur

VOLTRISE
Ux

LIMIT
D1 - Dn In special design (version 02, fig. 2) the voltage
regulator VC 100-BU is equipped with a parallel control
LIMIT CONTROL
LDC Z-KOMP

VOLTAGE LEVEL CHANGE SPECIAL MODE OF OPERATION

device instead of the voltage level modification function
so that individual or parallel control (according to the
U < U > I > 1 2 ARS
MANUAL

AUTO
minimum circulating reactive current method or master-
follower method) of two transformers by two voltage
ALARM ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE LOCAL REMOTE
regulators is possible without an additional parallel
VC 100-BU
VOLTAGE CONTROL
control unit. Please note, this version cannot be used
DATA PORT

for parallel control by the additional parallel control unit

SKB 30.

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Further options:
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with a serial optical fibre interface which allows to
parameterize and operate the voltage regulator from
the remote control device VC 100-RC.
CT, V T SETTING

VT kV/100 V
NOTE ! When voltage regulation is effected by
100.0 V CT
CT, VT
RATING
PHASE tapped transformers and voltage regulators, it is
REGULATION SETTING LINE-COMPENSATION INFO assumed that a change of the tap position results
in a significant voltage change.
Ur Ux
When generators feed the voltage level to be
DELAY 1
VOLTAGE BAND-
D1 - Dn
LEVEL WIDTH
DELAY 2 VOLTRISE LIMIT

regulated quite different conditions can result so

LDC Z-COMP.

LIMIT CONTROL PARALLEL CONTROL SPECIAL MODE OF OPERATION that a correct regulation of the voltage cannot be
guaranteed. In such cases MR should be
consulted in the planning stage.
STABILITY SENSITIVITY MANUAL
U< U> I> ARS
MASTER
TAP MAX AUTO
FOLLOWER

ALARM PARALLEL ALARM ACTIVE LOCAL REMOTE

VC 100-BU
VOLTAGE CONTROL
DATA PORT

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1.5 Construction The operating state is indicated by an 8-character
alphanumerical LC display and several LED lamps.
The electronic voltage regulator VC100-BU is installed
The electronic voltage regulator is controlled by an 8-
in a protective housing with hinged cover and window.
bit microcontroller (see block diagram, fig. 1a and 2a).
It is suitable for flush or projected panel mounting. The
Besides a voltage transformer and a current trans-
front panel contains several function keys and slide
former it contains optocoupler inputs with potential
switches as well as a scroll wheel for parameter
separation as well as potential-free output relay
setting.
contacts.

Optical-fibre cable to VC 100-RC to SKB30

Power supply transformer

Indicator Keyboard Scroll wheel
Optical-fibre module
(optional)
Measuring
transformer CPU
A/D Converter
Parametering interface ROM RAM
Optocoupler
Relay driver
Current transformer

Failure Funct.mon. Manual/Auto

Observe the operating instructions !

Voltage
level
change

Connection of the measuring transformers according to fig. 5a

1a Block diagram with the connection of the measuring transformers (version 01) intVC1a

to second
VC 100-BU02
Optical-fibre cable to VC 100-RC Shielded cable, max. 25 m

Power supply transformer

Indicator Keyboard Scroll wheel
Optical-fibre module
(optional)
Measuring
transformer CPU
A/D Converter
Parametering interface ROM RAM

Optocoupler
Relay driver
Current transformer

Failure Funct.mon. Manual/Auto

Extension for parallel control

Individual/ Parallel
Parallel control
failure
Optocoupler

4 ... 20mA Þ tap position min. no. ...max. no.

Observe the operating instructions !

Connection of the measuring transformers according to fig. 5a

2a Block diagram with the connection of the measuring transformers (version 02) intVC2a

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2. TECHNICAL DATA
Setting ranges

Desired voltage level 85...140 V, setting in steps of 0.5 V

Bandwidth + 0.5 ... + 9 % of desired voltage level, setting in steps of 0.1 %
Delay time 1 0...180 s, linear or inverse response selectable
Delay time 2 0...10 s, for consecutive tap change operations (can be switched off)

Line-Drop-Compensator Line simulation,

Ur = 0...+ 25 V (resistive line drop),
Ux = 0...+ 25 V (inductive or capacitive line drop),
setting in steps of 0.1 V
Or:
Z-Compensation Load-current dependent,
voltage rise 0...15 % of desired voltage level, setting in steps of 0.1 %,
limitation 0...15 % of desired voltage level, setting in steps of 0.1 %

Voltage level change Two different values, each 0...10 % of desired voltage level, setting in steps of 0.1 %

Undervoltage blocking 70...99 % of desired voltage level, setting in steps of 1 %, delay time 10 s for signalling relay

Overvoltage detection 101...130 % of desired voltage level, setting in steps of 1 %,

high-speed return control by LOWER pulses,
mark/space = approx. 1.5/1.5 s

Overcurrent blocking 50... 210 % of rated current of current transformer, setting in steps of 5 %

Voltage transformer Ratio setting 0.100 ... 999.0 kV / 100 V.

Curent transformer Ratio setting 100 ... 5000 A / 5 / 1 / 0.2 A.
Measuring transformer Phase angle between current path and voltage path can be set to -30°, 0°, +30° and +90°, 1-phase
circuit or 3-phase system.

Control elements, indication

Function keys for parametering of current and voltage transformer measuring ranges and configuration
(CT, VT SETTING),
desired voltage level (VOLTAGE LEVEL),
bandwidth (BANDWIDTH)
delay time 1 (DELAY 1),
delay time 2 (DELAY 2),
LDC: Ur,
LDC: Ux,
Z-Compensation: voltage rise (VOLTRISE),
Z-Compensation: limitation (LIMIT),
information key D1-Dn for indication of operating data,
undervoltage (U<),
overvoltage (U>),
overcurrent (I>),
function key for customer-specific control program (ARS),
mode of operation switch (MANUAL/AUTO).
In standard design (version 01): voltage level change (1-2) (VOLTAGE LEVEL CHANGE),
individual setting up to max. ± 10 %.
In special design (version 02): parallel control,
stability (STABILITY) or max. tap position (TAP MAX),
sensitivity (SENSITIVITY) for circulating reactive current signal.

Incremental setting Scroll wheel for data input

Function selectors Line-Drop-Compensator or Z-Compensation (LDC/Z-COMP);

local or remote parametering (LOCAL/REMOTE).

Indication field 8-character alphanumerical LC-display;

1 LED lamp each for signalling RAISE and LOWER
as soon as the deviation exceeds the preset bandwidth limits;
1 LED lamp for signalling U<, U>, I>; 1 LED lamp for signalling customer-specific control program;
1 LED lamp for signalling mode of operation.
In standard design (version 01):
2 LED lamps for signalling voltage level change.
In special design (version 02):
2 LED lamps for signalling parallel control.

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Output relays 1 output relay each RAISE and LOWER control pulses,
pulse duration approx. 1.5 s or continuous pulse,1 N/C and 1 N/O contact;
signalling relay for undervoltage blocking, 1 change-over contact with a delay time of approx. 10 s;
signalling relay for overvoltage, 1 change-over contact;
signalling relay for overcurrent blocking, 1 change-over contact;
signalling relay for function monitoring, 1 change-over contact with a delay time of
approx. 15 minutes (for ARS approx. 31 minutes);
signalling relay for AUTO/MANUAL mode of operation, 1 change-over contact;
signalling relay for FAIL VOLTAGE REGULATOR, 1 change-over contact.
In special design (version 02):
signalling relay for INDIV./PARALLEL mode of operation,1 change-over contact;
signalling relay for PARALLEL OPERATION DISTURBED, 1 change-over contact;

Rating of all relay contacts:

AC: 250 V, 5 A;
DC: 30 V, 5 A; 110 V 0.4 A; 250 V 0.3 A.

Inputs Voltage transformer 85...140 V, measuring range 60...185 V, 40-60 Hz,

r.m.s. measurement, measuring error < 0.3 % + 40 ppm/°C,
consumption < 1 VA;
current transformer 0.2 / 1 / 5 A, r.m.s. measurement,
measuring error < 0.5 % + 40 ppm/°C, consumption < 1 VA,
admissible overload 2 . In continuously; 100 . In, 1 s;
1 input with potential separation for additional LV 20 unit;
1 serial interface RS 232 for parametering via PC;
1 optical fibre input for remote control with VC 100-RC (option).
In standard design (version 01):
2 inputs with potential separation for voltage level change,
1 serial interface RS 232 for additional parallel control unit SKB 30.
In special design (version 02):
3 inputs with potential separation for parallel control,
1 serial interface RS 232 for communication with
a second VC100-BU (version 2) for parallel control,
1 input 4...20 mA for tap position indication.

Power supply 115 V (+25 % - 35 %), 40...60 Hz, either from measuring voltage or separate supply voltage,
consumption approx. 6.5 VA (at 110 V, idle state),
supply voltage AC 230 V can be set at the factory.

Protective housing Steel plate housing with window for flush or projecting panel mounting, flint grey finish RAL 7032,
width x height x depth = 216 x 326 x 115 mm,
enclosure protection IP44 according to IEC 529,
weight approx. 5.4 kg.

Temperature limits Admissible ambient temperature -10 C ... +70 C

Tests Insulation according to IEC 255-4/5:

high voltage 2.5 kV,50 Hz, 1 minute,
impulse voltage 5 kV, 1.2/50 ms;
Interference immunity according to IEC 1000:
IEC 1000-4-2 electrostatic discharge 8 kV,
IEC 1000-4-3 electromagnetic fields 10 V/m,
80-1000 MHz,
IEC 1000-4-4 burst 1 MHz, 4 kV,
IEC 1000-4-5 surge 4 kV;
IEC 1000-4-6 HF interference immunity of leads 10 V / 150 kHz - 80 MHz
EC conformity according to EN 50081-1 and 50082-2.

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CT, V T SETTING

VT kV/100 V
CT RATING
CT, VT PHASE

REGULATION SETTING LINE-COMPENSATION INFO

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6
15
DELAY 1 Ur Ux
VOLTAGE BAND-
D1 - Dn
LEVEL WIDTH
DELAY 2 VOLTRISE LIMIT

16

17 LDC Z-COMP.

LIMIT CONTROL VOLTAGE LEVEL CHANGE SPECIAL MODE OF OPERATION

18
5
19
4
MANUAL
20 U< U> I> 1 2 ARS 3
AUTO
2
21
ALARM ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE LOCAL REMOTE

1
VC 100-BU
VOLTAGE CONTROL
DATA PORT

22
23 24

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PARALLEL CONTROL
25

STABILITY SENSITIVITY

MASTER
TAP MAX
FOLLOWER
26

PARALLEL ALARM

1 – Slide switch Local/Remote 14 – Presignal RAISE

2 – LED lamp for mode of operation AUTO 15 – Function key for bandwidth
3 – Mode of operation switch 16 – Function key for desired voltag level
4/5 – Function key and signalling LED for 17 – Presignal LOWER
customer-specific control program ARS 18 – Function key for overcurrent blocking
6 – Scroll wheel
19 – Function key for overvoltage monitoring
7 – Setting of the measuring transformer
ratio and configuration 20 – Function key for undervoltage blocking
8 – Function key INFO 21 – LED lamp for signalling U<, U>, I>
9 – Function key for Ux (LDC) and 22 – Parametering interface
voltage limit (Z-COMP) 23/24 – Function key and LED lamp for voltage level
10 – Slide switch for LDC/ZCOMP change
11 – Function key for Ur (LDC) and 25 – Function key for parallel control
voltage rise (Z-COMP) 26 – LED lamp for indication of parallel control
12 – LC-Display
13 – Function key for delay time
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3. OPERATION Manual or automatic operation is selected by actuating
the MANUAL/AUTO switch accordingly.
3.1 Input and output of data, functions
MANUAL position: The voltage regulator is in service.
When the voltage regulator is inactive, the operating However, the RAISE/LOWER output contacts are
data listed on page 14 under 3.1.12 can be displayed. inactive. The motor drive is operated by manual
When the function key is pressed, the last setting of control.
the corresponding parameter appears on the display
AUTO position: The LED lamp for AUTO lights up.
This setting can be changed by means of the scroll
The voltage regulator is in service with all its functions.
wheel as required. When the function key is released
The motor drive cannot be operated by manual
the value displayed is stored.
control.
Some keys allow to set several parameters which are
The selected mode of operation is signalled by relay
selected by pressing the key repeatedly. Exceptions
contacts (terminals 51, 52, 54).
are the function keys for LINE COMPENSATION
where the parameters are selected by means of the A supply voltage breakdown or voltage regulator
slide switch LDC/Z-COMP. failure is signalled by relay contacts (terminals 57, 58,
59).
All values entered are automatically protected when
the power supply of the voltage regulator is
interrupted, and they are immediately available when
3.1.03 Measuring transformers (CT, VT SETTING,
the voltage regulator is switched on again.
fig. 5, display see fig. 5a)
The ratios and configuration of the voltage and current
3.1.01 Indication field transformers are to be set by selecting the corres-
ponding parameters by repeatedly pressing the
The indication field consists of the 8-character LC corresponding function key and change of the selected
display and of two LED lamps each for undelayed parameter by turning the scroll wheel.
signalling of RAISE and LOWER when the deviation
exceeds the preset bandwidth limits. There are further Example:
signalling LED lamps for the following functions: U<, Voltage transformer used: 22 kV/110 V.
U>, I>, voltage level change, customer-specific control Setting on the voltage regulator:
program, mode of operation, and parallel control (in (22 kV . 100) / 110 V = 20 kV
version 02). Ratio of the voltage transformer VT (kV/100 V)
The rated primary voltage (referred to 100 V
secondary voltage) is set from 0.100 kV to 999 kV
3.1.02 Mode of operation (MODE OF OPERATION, using the scroll wheel.
fig. 4)
Ratio of the current transformer CT (In)
For parametering directly on the voltage regulator, set The rated primary current (referred to 0.2 / 1 / 5 A
the Local/Remote slide switch to Local position. In secondary current) is set from 100 A to 5000 A using
Remote position, the parameters are set via a serial the scroll wheel.
interface using a PC or optionally the remote control
device VC 100-RC.

MODE OF OPERATION CT, V T SETTING

90 3 PH
VT kV/100 V
CT RATING
CT, VT
PHASE

MANUAL

AUTO

LOCAL REMOTE
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Measuring transformer configuration CT, VT PHASE
(Phase angle of current/voltage transformer, fig. 5a)

Possible settings: 90 for 3-phase systems (Indication: 90 3PH)

0 for 1-phase systems (Indication: 0 1PH) 30 for 3-phase systems (Indication: 30 3PH)
0 for 3-phase systems (Indication: 0 3PH) -30 for 3-phase systems (Indication: -30 3PH)

Configuration a Phase angle setting

Configuration a Phase angle setting

Configuration b Phase angle setting

Configuration c Phase angle setting

Configuration d Phase angle setting

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3.1.04 Setting of the desired voltage level
(VOLTAGE LEVEL, fig. 6)
The desired voltage level can be set from 85 V to 140 110.0 V
V in steps of 0.5 V by pressing the function key
VOLTAGE LEVEL and turning the scroll wheel.
This setting refers to the secondary side of the voltage
REGULATION SETTING
transformer connected to the VC 100-BU.

3.1.05 Setting the bandwidth (BANDWIDTH, fig. 7) VOLTAGE

LEVEL
The bandwidth can be set from + 0.5 % to + 9 % in
steps of 0.1 % by pressing the function key
BANDWIDTH and turning the scroll wheel.
The step voltage of the transformer must be given for
the correct setting of this value:

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BW = bandwidth (%)
USt = step voltage
UN = rated voltage

Lower values can be set without endangering the

stability. The set value should however not be below 1.5 %
60 % of the calculated value.
When the measuring voltage changes during opera-
tion to the extent that the bandwidth limits are ex-
REGULATION SETTING
ceeded, the presignal LED lamp for RAISE or LOWER
lights up. If the change is not corrected within 15
minutes (31 minutes for the ARS), the “Function
Monitoring” relay (terminals 87, 88, 89) is energized. BANDWIDTH

This relay is de-energized only when the presignal

LED lamp goes out.

3.1.06 Setting the delay time 1, 2 (DELAY 1, DELAY 2)

The key for delay time has two functions and allows to
set two different delay times. The delay time starts as
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above or below. At the same time the corresponding
presignal LED lamp lights up. If the deviation is still
present after the delay time has elapsed a control
pulse is emitted. If the deviation returns to within
bandwidth limits, then the current delay time is
cancelled immediately. 180 s lin
Delay time 1 (DELAY 1, fig. 8)
By pressing the function key and turning the scroll
wheel, the delay time can be set from 0 to 180 s with REGULATION SETTING
linear response (indication: e.g. 100 s lin) or from 0 to
180 s with inverse response (indication: e.g. 100s inv).
The setting with inverse response is achieved by DELAY 1

turning the scroll wheel beyond 180 s lin.

The setting “0 s” results in an undelayed
continuous pulse of the output relay.

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If a delay time with inverse response is set, the delay
time is automatically shortened inversely to the
percentage deviation down to a minimum of 1 s, i.e. DEL2 10 s

effective
set delay time (s) . BW (%)
delay time (s) =
voltage deviation dU (%)
REGULATION SETTING
where BW = bandwidth (%)

Delay time 2 (DELAY 2, fig. 9)

The delay time 2 only becomes effective if more than DELAY 2
one tap change operation is necessary to return the
deviation to within bandwidth limits.The set delay time
2 is then applicable to all consecutive output pulses.
The delay time 2 can be set from 0 to 10 s in steps of
1 s by pressing the function key and turning the scroll
wheel (indication for example “DEL2 8 s”).
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continuous pulse of the output relay.
The delay time 2 can be made inactive (setting “OFF”)
so that only delay time 1 is active.

85 %
3.1.07 Setting the undervoltage blocking (U <)
The response threshold for undervoltage blocking (fig.
10) can be set from 70 % to 99 % of the voltage level
in steps of 1 % by pressing the function key and REGULATION SETTING

turning the scroll wheel.

Undervoltage blocking prevents tap change operations
in the event of a network breakdown. The voltage U<
regulator output pulses are blocked and the alarm
signalling LED lamp responds when the actual voltage
falls below the set blocking value. After delay time of ALARM
approx. 10 s, the associated signalling relay is ener-
gized and remains energized (terminals 22, 23, 56).
The signalling relay does not respond in case of a
failure of the actual voltage or supply voltage (< 30 V).
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3.1.08 Setting the overvoltage detection (U >)
with automatic return control
The response threshold (fig. 11) can be set from
101 % to 130 % of the voltage level in steps of 1 % by 110 %
pressing the function key and turning the scroll wheel.
In the event of an overvoltage detection the tap chan-
ger is operated by periodic pulses to the motor drive
unit until the overvoltage falls below the response LIMIT CONTROL
threshold. The motor drive is controlled by periodic
pulses of 1.5 s through the “Lower” output relay.
The set delay time is inactive during this operation.
U>
At the same time the alarm signalling LED lamp
responds and a signalling relay is energized (terminals
24, 25, 55) as long as overvoltage is present.
ALARM

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If the voltage regulator regulates towards a higher
voltage than the set limit U due to an unfavourable
parametering (e.g. too high LDC settings), it is pre- 180 %
vented from exceeding the limit. This condition is
signalled by the signalling relay for function moni-
toring, after 15 minutes (in case of ARS function:
after 31 minutes).
LIMIT CONTROL

3.1.09 Setting the overcurrent blocking (I >) I>

The overcurrent blocking response threshold (fig. 12)

can be set from 50 % to 210 % (of the rated current of
the current transformer) in steps of 5 % by pressing ALARM

the function key and turning the scroll wheel.

Overcurrent blocking prevents tap change operations
in the presence of excessive overcurrent. The voltage
regulator output pulses are blocked and the alarm
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signalling LED lamp responds when the overcurrent 12
percentage exceeds the set blocking value.
At the same time the corresponding signalling relay is
energized and remains energized (terminals 26, 27,
28).
10.0 V

3.1.10 Line drop compensation

(LINE COMPENSATION)
LINE-COMPENSATION
The line drop compensation, i.e. the inclusion of the
voltage drop of a line connected to the transformer in
the regulating process, can be accomplished in two Ur Ux
different ways. Two keys each with two functions as
well as the slide switch for LDC/Z-COMP are used.
Line drop compensator (LDC, fig. 13, 13a)
LDC
The slide switch LDC-COMP must be in position LDC.
NOTE ! For the correct setting of the LDC it is ne-
cessary to calculate the resistive and inductive
line voltage drop, referred to the secondary side of
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the voltage transformer in V and the correct 13
setting of the existing measuring transformer
configura-tion according to 3.1.03, fig. 5.
Setting the resistive voltage drop Ur
The calculated resistive voltage drop is set by press-
ing the function key Ur and turning the scroll wheel.
The effect of the compensation can be reversed by ULoad

180° (minus sign preceding the setting).

If no compensation is desired, then the value “0”
is to be set.
Setting the inductive voltage drop Ux
The calculated inductive voltage drop is set by press-
ing the function key Ux and turning the scroll wheel.
The effect of the compensation can be reversed by
180° (minus sign preceding the setting).
If no compensation is desired, then the value “0”
is to be set.

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Calculation of the required settings: Setting the voltage rise (VOLTRISE)
The calculated percentage of the voltage rise, referred
R to the voltage level, is set by pressing the function key
Ur = IN . CT . r . L (V)
RVT and turning the scroll wheel.

RCT
Ux = IN . . x . L (V)
Calculation of the required setting:
RVT
where
Ur = LDC setting for resistive line voltage drop in V UTr - ULoad IN . RCT
Voltage rise (%) = 100 . .

Ux = LDC setting for inductive line voltage drop ULoad I

in V where:

IN = rated current in A of the selected current Voltage = setting of Z-Compensation in %

transformer connection to the voltage rise
regulator, i.e. 0.2 A or 1 A or 5 A U Tr = transformer voltage at current I
RCT = current transformer ratio, e.g. 200 A/5 A ULoad = line end voltage at current I and with the
same service position of the tap changer
RVT = voltage transformer ratio, e.g. I = load current in A
30000 V /Ö 3 IN = rated current in A of the selected current
100 V transformer connection to the voltage
regulator, i.e. 0.2 A or 1 A or 5 A
r = ohmic resistance of line in W/km per phase
x = inductive reactance of line in W/km per phase RCT = current transformer ratio, e.g. 200 A/5 A
L = length of line in km
If no compensation is desired, the value “0” is to
If the resistive and inductive line voltage drops Ur and be set
Rx, respectively, are correctly set the voltage at the
line end will remain constant, independent of the load.
Setting the limitation of the voltage rise (LIMIT)
Z-Compensation (Z-COMP, fig. 14) The value is set by pressing the function key and
turning the scroll wheel.
The slide switch for LDC/Z-COMP must be in position
Z-COMP. If a certain compensation is desired, while avoiding
For the correct setting of the parameters the voltage excessive transformer voltage rises (e.g. in case of an
rise is calculated while taking the current into unusually high load), the voltage rise can be limited to
consideration. a max. allowable value, referred to the desired voltage
level.

Comparison between LDC and Z-Compensation

10.0 %
Application of the Z-compensation:
- small shift of the phase angle cos j,
- easy to set,
LINE-COMPENSATION
- can be used in meshed network applications.

Application of the vectorial compensation (LDC):

VOLTRISE LIMIT - more accurate determination of the line voltage
drops,
Z-COMP. - more difficult to set,
- exact line data must be known.

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3.1.11 Setting the voltage level change
(VOLTAGE LEVEL CHANGE, fig. 15)
This function is included in the standard design – 9.0 %
(version 01).
The alternative design (version 02) is equipped with a
parallel control module instead of the voltage level
change function, so that the parallel control of two VOLTAGE LEVEL CHANGE

transformers by two voltage regulators is possible

without an additional parallel control unit (see con-
nection diagram, fig. 2a, and fig. 17). The description 1 2
is given below.
The desired percentage of the voltage level change
can be set from 0 % to 10 % in steps of 0.1 % by
pressing the function key VOLTAGE LEVEL CHANGE
1 or 2 and turning the scroll wheel.
This function allows, for example, a reduction of the
power in 1 or 2 steps by a preprogrammed lowering of from int079
the voltage level. In this case it is necessary to set a 15
negative value for the voltage change. The reduction
in percent of the active and reactive power corres-
ponds approximately to twice the reduction in percent
of the voltage level. It is appropriate to reduce the
voltage level in steps. 14.5 MVA
Pact./react. » 2 DUVoltage level
The respective step of the voltage level change is
activated by an external switch or by an N/O relay
I NFO
contact (terminals 31/33/34) and indicated by a LED
lamp.
The voltage level change remains active as long as
the respective contact is closed. D1 - Dn

3.1.12 Indication of operating data (INFO, fig. 16)

The following operating data is indicated when the key
INFO D1-Dn is pressed and the scroll wheel is turned:

Operating data Indication (e.g.) from int079

16
Measured voltage in V 110.5 V
Measured voltage in kV 110.5 kV
Deviation DU in % dU -2.5 %
Current in % of the rated
current of the current 105.5 %
transformer 25
Apparent power in kVA, 330 kVA
MVA
Active power
in W, kW, MWr 500 kW
PARALLEL CONTROL

Reactive power
in VAr, kVAr, MVAr 330 kVAr
STABILITY SENSITIVITY

Power factor cos j cos 0,85 TAP MAX

MASTER
FOLLOWER
Phase angle j in degrees -31.8 deg
Frequency in Hz 50.0 Hz
Tap position PARALLEL ALARM

(for version 02 only) TAP 19

When the key is released, the selected value is

indicated until another type of operating data is
selected. When the voltage regulator is switched on, 17
from int080

the “Measured voltage in V” is indicated.

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3.2 Putting into service 3.2.3 Function tests, operational settings

3.2.1 Installation Prior to putting the voltage regulator into service,

check the entire measuring configuration as well as
The voltage regulator is suitable for flush or projected
the measured voltage and the supply voltage.
panel mounting (see dimension drawing). The unit
To assess the operation of the voltage regulator, a
should be installed in an easily accessible place in the
device to record the voltage transformer voltage
control room or in a switchbox mounted to the
(= actual voltage) is used. The associated transformer
transformer tank.
should have a normal load.
a) Set the Local/Remote switch to Local position and
3.2.2 Connection select Manual operation (according to 3.1.02).
The voltage regulator is to be connected according to
the connection diagram (fig. 1a).
Attention should be paid to:
- the correct phase relation of the secondary con-
nections of the current and voltage transformers
(see 3.1.03),
- the correct connection of the output relays to the
motor drive unit.
- the correct connection of the housing to ground.

WARNING: VC 100-BU
Take care to properly connect the voltage
regulator and the housing to ground.
Danger to life !

The power supply for the voltage regulator is usually

provided by the voltage transformer.
NOTE ! If an auxiliary voltage AC 115 V, 50...60 Hz,
is used, the jumpers between the terminals 1/3 and
2/4 have to be removed.
The voltage transformer is to be connected to the
terminals 1 and 2, the auxiliary voltage to the terminals Connection when using the auxiliary voltage
3 and 4 (see fig. 18).
The voltage regulator can be factory-set for a supply 18
intVC18

voltage of AC 230 V (option).

NOTE ! The voltage regulator VC100-BU was
designed to meet the relevant EMC standards.
In order to maintain the EMC requirements the
following instructions should be observed:
– Make sure that the housing is grounded by means
of the grounding screw attached to the housing and
that the wire diameter is not less than 4 mm2.
– Use separate leads to connect the individual
circuits (motor drive control, inputs, outputs) to the
terminals.
– Use shielded cables for the data communication
between VC100-BU and SKB 30 (or between one
VC100-BU to the other VC100-BU in case of
version 02).
Ground the shield at both cable ends to the
housing using the angular bracket and the cable
clamps supplied with the equipment (fig. 19).
SHIELD OF THE INTERFACE CABLES TO BE GROUNDED HERE
intVC19
19

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b) Set the ratios and configuration of the voltage and shortened inversely proportional to the deviation.
current transformers according to 3.1.03.
k) Set the response threshold for undervoltage
c) Let the measured voltage (= voltage from the blocking U < to 85 % as described under 3.1.07.
voltage transformer) be indicated on the display of Set the mode of operation switch to MANUAL, and
the voltage regulator (select “Measured voltage in reduce the desired voltage level, e.g. 110 V, to
V” using the INFO key and scroll wheel according 110 V . 0.85 = 94 V so that the actual voltage now
to 3.1.12). corresponds to the set response threshold for
undervoltage blocking. The presignal LED lamp for
d) Set the desired voltage level. By manual control of
RAISE must light up. Set the mode of operation
the motor drive, bring the tap changer to the ser-
switch to AUTO. After approx. 10 s the signalling
vice position so that the desired voltage level is
relay “U <“ must be energized, the signalling con-
obtained.
tact (terminals 22, 23) must open, but the output
e) Set VOLTAGE LEVEL to this value as described relay RAISE must not issue a control command
under 3.1.04. (terminal 18). Now set the desired response
f) Let the current, power, and phase angle values be threshold for undervoltage blocking.
indicated on the display by pressing the INFO key l) Set the response threshold for overvoltage
and turning the scroll wheel. Compare these values detection U> to 115 % as described under 3.1.08.
with those from possibly existing service measuring Set the mode of operation switch to MANUAL, and
instruments. If wrong signs are indicated, reverse increase the desired voltage level, e.g. 110 V, to
the polarity of the current or voltage transformer. 110 V . 1.15 = 127 V so that the actual voltage
g) Set BANDWIDTH to 1.0 % as described under now corresponds to the set response threshold for
3.1.05. In most cases the voltage regulator is now overvoltage detection. The presignal LED lamp for
in a balanced state (no presignal LED lamp lights LOWER must light up. Set the mode of operation
up). Otherwise change the desired voltage level in switch to AUTO. The output relay LOWER must
steps of 0.5 V until a balanced state is reached. issue periodic control commands at 1.5 s intervals.
The relay contact (terminals 24, 25) must open.
h) Set BANDWIDTH according to 3.1.05 as a function Now set the desired response threshold for
of the step voltage (= service setting): overvoltage detection and set the desired voltage
i) Set the delay time 1 (DELAY 1) to 20 s lin. as level to its initial value.
desribed under 3.1.06. By manual control move the m) Set the response threshold for overcurrent blocking
tap changer towards “Raise” by one step, the pre- I > as described under 3.1.09. A function check is
signal LED lamp for LOWER must light up. Set the not necessary.
mode of operation switch to AUTO. Then 20 s after
the presignal the voltage regulator must control the n) Setting of LDC (see paragraph 3.1.10)
tap changer back to its initial position. The pre- Set the mode of operation switch to MANUAL.
signal LED lamp goes out. Set Ux and Ur to 0, no presignal LED lamp must
light up.
Set the mode of operation switch to MANUAL. Set Ur to 20 V and Ux to 0 V, the presignal LED
Repeat the procedure towards “Lower”. lamp for RAISE must light up.
Set the delay time 2 (DELAY 2) to 10 s. Set the Set Ur to -20 V and Ux to 0 V, the presignal LED
mode of operation switch to MANUAL. By manual lamp for LOWER must light up.
control move the tap changer towards “Raise” by (During this function check a load current of 5 % of
two steps, the presignal LED lamp for LOWER the rated current of the current transformer must
must light up. Set the mode of operation switch to flow.)
AUTO. Then 20 s after the presignal the voltage Carry out the required setting of the LDC as
regulator must control the tap changer by one step described under 3.1.10.
and after further 10 s by another step back to its
initial position. Set the mode of operation switch to AUTO. Check
if the setting is correct by observing the voltage at
Set the delay times DELAY 1 and DELAY 2 to the the line end during service and with different loads.
desired value. If DELAY 2 is not used, the setting When the setting is correct the voltage at the line
OFF is necessary. end will remain constant.
When putting the voltage regulator into service, it is
recommended to set DELAY 1 provisionally to 100
s. Depending on the existing operating con-ditions,
the definitive setting can only be deter-mined after
some time of observation. For this purpose it is
recommended to register the varia-tion of the
actual voltage and the number of tap change
operations per day.
If an inverse response of the voltage regulator is
desired, set DELAY 1 to a value with the addition
“inv”. In this case the delay time is automatically
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o) Setting of Z-Compensation (see paragraph 3.1.11) 4.0 CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC CONTROL
as an alternative to LDC. PROGRAM „ARS“
Set the mode of operation switch to MANUAL and (Advanced Regulating System)
the slide switch for LDC/Z-COMP to Z-COMP.
Set VOLTRISE to 0, the voltage regulator is in a 4.01 General
balanced state, no presignal LED lamp must light
up. The voltage regulator VC 100-BU offers the choice of
Set VOLTRISE to 15 %, the presignal LED lamp for two control algorithms which are independent from
RAISE must light up. each other. Apart from the usual symmetrical control
(During this functional check a load current of 10 % algorithm there is another algorithm with the
of the rated current of the current transformer must designation ARS which is a new, adaptable and
flow.) customer-oriented voltage regulation system.
Carry out the required setting of the Z-Compen- It is possible to change over from one control
sation as described under 3.1.10. algorithm to the other without losing the set
parameters.
Set the mode of operation switch to AUTO. Check if The ARS is a control algorithm that can be defined
the setting is correct by observing the voltage at the completely by the customer. It is straight forward and
line end during service and with different loads. can be checked at any time.
When the setting is correct the voltage at the line The open structure of the ARS algorithm allows the
end will remain constant. voltage regulation to be individually and more
efficiently effected than any other control system
p) Set the VOLTAGE LEVEL CHANGES 1 and 2 to used to date.
the desired values as described under 3.1.11.
Set the mode of operation switch to MANUAL and The reaction of the voltage regulator VC 100-BU can
jumper the terminals 31, 34. Depending on the be defined individually for each direction of the
direction of the set VOLTAGE LEVEL CHANGE 1, deviation of the actual voltage from the set voltage
the presignal LED lamp for LOWER or RAISE must level by assigning different delay times and band-
light up, as well as the LED lamp for VOLTAGE widths directly on the VC 100-BU.
LEVEL CHANGE 1. It is possible, for example, to set an unsymmetrical
Set the VOLTAGE CHANGE 2 in the same way, but control response and thus define the operation of the
jumpering the terminals 31, 33. tap changer individually for the most important voltage
Set the mode of operation switch to AUTO. ranges.
By activating the function “Tendency” the quality of
the voltage supply can be increased without more
tap change operations.
The permanent monitoring of the control criteria
allows the setting of extremely long delay times even
while a switching delay is in progress which can result
in a reduction of the number of switching operations
without deteriorating the quality of the voltage supply.
Since the ARS system in the VC 100-BU is parallel to
the usual control system, it can also be activated
temporarily, for example to solve certain network
situations, and thus contribute to an optimized
voltage regulation.
All monitoring functions (U>, U<, I>) and auxiliary
functions (line compensation, voltage level change,
parallel control) of the voltage regulator VC 100-BU
remain active irrespective of the selected control
algorithm.

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4.02 Control criteria During this delay time the VC 100-BU determines the
percentage of time during which the deviation was
The transformer voltage measured by the VC 100-BU
really present (see fig. 21) and compares it with the
is compared with the set voltage level. The actual
set „Tendency“ value. The voltage regulator only emits
deviation is determined from the difference and the set
a RAISE or LOWER control pulse when the deter-
bandwidth.
mined percentage exceeds the „Tendency“ value.
This way the negative effects of short-time voltage
Difference between actual and set voltage fluctuations which in the standard regulating system
Deviation =
set bandwidth would prevent the adaptation of the transformer
voltage is eliminated. See fig. 21.
The setting Tend = OFF corresponds to an effective
A timer is started and only stopped when the preset
delay time of 100 %, i.e. the deviation must be present
delay time + nT (+1T, +2T, ..., or -1T, -2T, ...) assigned
for the whole duration of the delay time before a tap
to the magnitude of this deviation has elapsed. See
change is initiated.
fig. 20.
n - Deviation

Unregulated transformer voltage

Running time of the motor drive

Transformer voltage regulated by ARS

Desired voltage level

Individually
defininable
time intervals (nT)

20 Basic principle of ARS intVC20

n - Deviation

Unregulated transformer voltage

Desired voltage level

in this example: Effective time = t1 + t2 + t3 + t4

After the delay time assigned to the deviation (+1T in this example) has elapsed, the transformer
voltage will be corrected by 1 step provided the value for tendency set in ARS is:

Tendency [%] £ [(t1+t2+t3+t4) : (nT)] . 100

21 Basic principle of Tendency function intVC21

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As each case of absolute deviation is monitored possible from a PC through the parametering interface
individually by ARS and can be treated according and with the aid of the communication software
to the existing requirements, it is possible to assign supplied with the equipment.
an extremely long delay time to small deviations
without running the risk of not being able to
compensate large voltage deviations in time. Explanation of the symbols used and their represen-
In the case of the smallest deviation by one step it is tation in the set of ARS parameters:
even possible to set an infinite delay time (display text:
+1T OFF or -1T OFF) so that such a deviation will .............V: Desired voltage level
permanently be tolerated by the VC 100-BU.
In many cases it might be useful from the point of view +1T......s: Delay time in case of positive
of control engineering to treat positive and negative deviations of > 1 . (+Bw)
deviations from the set voltage level in a supply net-
work differently. As it is possible to assign different -1T.....s: Delay time in case of negative
bandwidths to the two directions of deviation, ARS deviations of > 1 . (-Bw)
allows to set an unsymmetrical control response so
that voltage ranges with different importance for the +2T......s: Delay time in case of positive
actual application can be treated differently. deviations of > 2 . (+Bw)

-2T......s: Delay time in case of negative

4.03 Parametering deviations of > 2 . (-Bw)
The entire ARS parametering is carried out by means
of the blue ARS key in the SPECIAL field on the +3T......s: Delay time in case of positive
VC 100-BU front panel. deviations of > 3 . (+Bw)
The individual parameters. i.e. voltage level V, delay
times +1T, -1T, +2T, -2T, +3T, -3T, +Tend, -Tend, +Bw, -3T......s: Delay time in case of negative
-Bw, and ARS ON/OFF, can be selected and displayed deviations of > 3 . (-Bw)
by repeatedly pressing the ARS key, and if required
they can be modified with the scroll wheel. +Tend ...%: Tendency value in case of positive
The desired voltage level can be set either in the deviations from the desired voltage level
standard system by pressing the VOLTAGE LEVEL
key and turning the scroll wheel or in the ARS system -Tend ...%: Tendency value in case of negative
by selecting the parameter V (turning the scroll wheel). deviations from the desired voltage level
This ensures that the voltage regulator always ope-
rates with the same voltage level setting irrespective of
+Bw.....%: Bandwidth in case of positive devia-
the control algorithm chosen.
tions from the desired voltage level
With the setting ARS ON the VC 100-BU operates
according to the criteria of the Advanced Regulating -Bw.....%: Bandwidth in case of negative devia-
System which is indicated by the LED lamp “ACTIVE” tions from the desired voltage level
lighting up in the field “SPECIAL” of the VC 100-BU.
The standard control system is then automatically OFF (ON): Deactivating (activating) the ARS
switched off. It is possible to return to the standard function
control system at any time by deactivating the ARS
function (position OFF).
Of course, complete parametering of the ARS is also

4.04 Setting ranges

Desired voltage Delay time Tendency function Bandwidth % of ARS

level % of T desired voltage level function

+ 3 T = 2 s...1800
+ 2 T = 2 s...1800 +Tend = 70...99 %, off + Bw = 0.5 ... 10 %
+ 1 T = 2 s...1800, off OFF/ON
85 ... 140 V

- 1 T = 2 s...1800, off
- 2 T = 2 s...1800 -Tend = 70...99 %, off - Bw = 0.5 ... 10 %
- 3 T = 2 s...1800

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4.05 Universal presetting of parameters required, have been set (in the standard control
system), the universal presetting can either be used
To facilitate setting of parameters as much as possible
for a “single-knob control” with defined results after
when the voltage regulator VC 100-BU is put into ser-
the ARS function has been activated, or it can serve
vice, the unit is delivered with a universal presetting.
as a basis for a further, application-specific optimi-
After the desired voltage level, the measuring transfor-
zation of the voltage regulation.
mer ratios and configuration, the limit values to be
supervised, and values for line drop compensation, if

Presetting at the factory

Desired voltage level Delay time Tendency function Bandwidth % of ARS

% von T desired voltage level function

+3T = 5s
+ 2 T = 20 s + Tend = 97 % + Bw = 1.1 %
To be set + 1 T = 900 s OFF
by user !

- 1 T = Aus
- 2 T = 60 s -Tend = 97 % - Bw = 1.2 %
- 3 T = 10 s

The desired voltage level set in the standard control

system is also used in the ARS system.

Characteristics of the universal presetting:

– Very suitable for step voltages: – The negative effects of short-time voltage
1.2 - 1.6 % of UN. fluctuations that extend into the set bandwidth are
– Basic tolerance of the regulated voltage: eliminated due to the tendency setting (97 % of T).
+1 step voltage / – A “slighly unsymmetrical” bandwidth setting can
-2 step voltages of desired voltage level. contribute to an increase of the stability of the
– Positive deviations are corrected faster than regulating system.
negative deviations.

4.06 Important notes

The correct setting of the measuring transformer ratios In the ARS system the bandwidth can even be chan-
and configuration, the values for line drop ged during parallel control without any negative effect
compensation, if required, as well as the limit values on the parallel operation.
(U <, U >, I >) are also required in the ARS system for
Note ! To put the VC 100-BU into service refer to
the proper function of the voltage regulator.
the instructions given in the section “Putting into
Version 01 of the voltage regulator VC 100-BU offers a service”. The preset ARS parameters can then be
two-step voltage level change function that is easily checked and the ARS system activated.
usable by remote control. This function is also avail-
It is recommended to note down the current parameter
able in the ARS system.
settings.
If there is no control function for 31 min. the relay “func-
When the ARS function is switched on or off, respec-
tion monitoring” is energized (terminals 87, 88, 89).
tively, the standard regulating system is automatically
Parallel control can be effected by both versions of the de-activated or activated.
voltage regulator VC 100-BU and in the standard re-
gulating system as well as in the ARS system without
any restriction.
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5. PARALLEL CONTROL The response threshold can be set from 0.5 % to 20 %
(referred to the rated current of the current transfor-
mer) by pressing the function key SENSITIVITY and
Parallel control of two transformers with two voltage turning the scroll wheel. The LED lamp „Alarm“ lights
regulators without an additional parallel control unit by up and both voltage regulators are blocked when the
VC 100-BU in special design (version 02) circulating reactive current exceeds the set response
threshold during parallel operation. After 30 s both
This version of the voltage regulator is equipped with a
signalling relay contacts (terminals 83, 84, 85) are
parallel control device for two transformers (PARAL-
activated.
LEL CONTROL, fig. 23) instead of the voltage level
modification function. Activation of the parallel control
The parallel control can be accomplished in two ways, The parallel control is activated when the terminals 90,
either according to the minimum circulating reactive 91, on both voltage regulators are connected with
current method or according to the Master-Follower each other by a switch contact. The LED lamp “Paral-
method. lel” lights up and the signalling contact (terminals 80,
81, 82) is activated.
The desired method is selected by means of a jumper
on the terminal strip (see connection diagram, fig. 22)
which automatically determines the function of the
corresponding keys (fig. 23).
For both methods it is necessary to connect the two
voltage regulators by a shielded data cable.

5.1 Parallel control according to the “minimum

circulating reactive current method”
The circulating reactive current is calculated from the
two transformer currents and their phase angles. A VC 100-BU version 02
voltage proportional to the circulating reactive current
is added to the actual voltage measured by the
autonomously operating voltage regulator to act as Individual / Parallel
correcting voltage. This correcting voltage can be
reduced or increased by means of the “Stability” Shielded cable, max. 25 m

setting. to second
VC 100-BU02
When an inadmissibly high circulating reactive current
is found, a tap change operation by the tap changers
involved is inititated already after 10 s have elapsed,
regardless of the set delay time.
This method is suitable for transformers with similar
power and voltage and with identical or different step intVC22
voltage. No information about the tap position is 22
required.

5.1.1 System configuration, settings

25
Make the additional connections between the two
voltage regulators according to
fig. 22.
PARALLEL CONTROL
Setting of the correction value (STABILITY, fig. 23)
The stability value can be set from 0 to 100 by pres-
STABILITY SENSITIVITY
sing the function key STABILITY and turning the scroll
MASTER
wheel. It determines the effect of the circulating reac- TAP MAX FOLLOWER
tive current on the voltage regulator operation. With a
setting of “0” there is no effect.
PARALLEL ALARM
A setting of “10” would effect a voltage correction of
10 % in the voltage regulators when the value for the
circulating reactive current corresponds to the rated
current of the current transformer.
Setting of the response threshold for circulating reac- 23
from int080

tive current monitoring (SENSITIVITY, fig. 23)

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5.1.2 Functional test, putting into service Set one of the two voltage regulators to the MANUAL
mode to prevent automatic control of its associated
Presettings
motor drive. By manual control move this motor drive
NOTE ! A precondition for the correct function of by the number of steps corresponding to the maximum
the parallel control is that the voltage regulators permissible difference between the parallel-operating
are put into service in the INDIVIDUAL mode transformers (e.g. 1...2 steps) towards RAISE.
according to 3.2.3 ( contact on terminals 90, 92,
must be open). Starting from 20 %, set SENSITIVITY to a smaller
value (in steps, release the key between the steps)
The inputs for the current transformers must be con- until the LED lamp for ALARM lights up. The SENSI-
nected and the VT, CT CONFIGURATION must be TIVITY threshold is reached as soon as the LED lamp
performed even if no line drop compensation is re- lights up. Both voltage regulators are blocked and after
quired. 30 s a signalling relay (terminals 83, 84, 85) is acti-
The voltage regulators must have the same operating vated.
parameter settings for VOLTAGE LEVEL, BAND- Increase the SENSITIVITY setting until the LED lamp
WIDTH, DELAY 1, as well as for LINE COMPEN- for ALARM goes out.
SATION, if required.
If necessary set STABILITY to “0” and SENSITIVITY Set the voltage regulator to AUTO mode to enable
to “20”. automatic control of the motor drive. The motor drive
Select MANUAL mode on both voltage regulators. must be automatically reset to its initial position.
Set the SENSITIVITY value determined above on the
Setting of the correction value (STABILITY)
second voltage regulator also.
Operate the tap changers of the two transformers in
INDIVIDUAL mode so that their voltage levels are the
same and both voltage regulators are in a balanced
state (no RAISE oder LOWER presignal, the value 5.1.3 Parallel control failure
indicated as deviation dU should be as small as If one or both voltage regulators are signalling “Parallel
possible and smaller than the bandwidth set according control failure” instead of “Parallel” although the control
to 3.1.12). inputs (terminals 90, 91) on both voltage regulators are
Connect the transformers in parallel and close the correctly configured, the causes can be the following:
switch contacts on the terminals 90, 91, of each – Interruption of the data communication between the
voltage regulator. The voltage regulator must still be in voltage regulators. The shielded cable must be
a balanced state and the LED lamps for “Parallel” checked for such an interruption.
must light up.
– The second voltage regulator is not operable.
By manual control move the tap changer of one
transformer towards RAISE by one step and the tap – Different parallel control methods have been
changer of the second transformer towards LOWER selected.
by one step. In such a case the regulators are blocked.
Both voltage regulators must still be in a balanced
state.
Increase the STABILITY setting on both voltage regu-
lators (in steps, release the key between the steps) 5.2 Parallel control according to the
until the respective presignal LED lamps light up (in “Master-Follower method” (synchronism control)
case of the voltage regulator of the transformer with a This method is suitable for transformers with the same
higher voltage the presignal LED lamp for LOWER rated voltage, step voltage, and the same number of
must light up while on the second voltage the presignal tap positions. The motor drive must signal the tap
LED lamp for RAISE must light up). position by means of a constant current of 4...20 mA
The settings thus obtained are to be added up and the (4 mA corresponding to the lowest tap position, 20 mA
new value is set on both voltage regulators. corresponding to the highest tap position).
Select the AUTO mode on both voltage regulators. During the parallel control one voltage regulator per-
The voltage regulators must control the tap changers forms the actual voltage regulation (Master function).
back to their initial position. The presignal LED lamps The user can determine which voltage regulator shall
must go out. be the Master. The Master signals the tap position of
the motor to the second voltage regulator (Follower)
If the tap changers do not return to their initial position,
which compares it with the position of its own motor
then the STABILITY setting must be increased. If the
drive. When the follower notices a position difference it
tap changers are controlled beyond their initial position
gives a correcting control command to its motor drive.
(“hunting”), the STABILITY setting must be reduced.
Setting for circulating reactive current monitoring
(SENSITIVITY)

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5.2.1 System configuration, settings In the lowest tap position the indication should be
“TAP 1”.
The additional connections to the two voltage
When the tap position signalling is interrupted, the
regulators are carried out according to fig. 24.
indication is “TAP 0”.
The following jumpers are attached to the terminals
Master-Follower configuration (fig. 23).
90, 92, 93:
Either voltage regulator can be selected as Master or
jumper A (terminals 90, 92), it determines the parallel Follower by pressing the MASTER/FOLLOWER key
control according to the “Master-Follower” method and turning the scroll wheel. The indicator shows
(synchronism control); “MASTER” or “FOLLOWER” as long as the key is kept
jumper B (terminals 90, 93), if the increase of the tap pressed. During parallel operation the indicator of the
position number shall not result in an increasing but a voltage regulator chosen as Follower shows
decreasing transformer voltage. “FOLLOWER” constantly.
If both voltage regulators are chosen as Follower
The tap position signal from the motor drive is to be or as Master during parallel operation, the voltage
applied to the terminals 94, 95. regulators are blocked and „Alarm“ is signalled
Setting of the tap position range (TAP MAX, fig. 23) (terminals 83, 84, 85, of the signalling relay).
A value of 4 to 40 can be set by pressing the TAP Activation of the parallel control
MAX key and turning the scroll wheel. This value is Parallel control is activated when on both voltage
determined as follows: regulators the terminals 90, 91, are connected with
each other by a switch contact. The LED lamp for
TAP MAX = nmax - nmin “Parallel” lights up and the signalling contact (terminals
80, 81, 82) is activated).
nmin = lowest tap position,
nmax = highest tap position.
5.2.2 Function test, putting into service
Examples: Presettings
NOTE ! A precondition for the correct function of
Tap position range TAP MAX setting
the parallel control is that the voltage regulators
are put into service in the INDIVIDUAL mode ac-
1...19 18
cording to 3.2.3 (contact on terminals 90, 91, must
1...39 38
be open).
-9....0....+9 18
-13....0....+13 26 The voltage regulators must have the same operating
parameter settings for VOLTAGE LEVEL, BAND-
The function test of the tap position signalling is WIDTH, DELAY 1, as well as for LINE COMPEN-
carried out as follows: SATION, if any.

Operate the transformer over the complete tapping The jumpers according to 5.2.1 must have been
range and check the tap position indication by means attached and the tap position signalling must function
of the INFO key (according to 3.1.12). correctly.

VC 100-BU02

Individual / Parallel

Without jumper A: minimum circulating reactive current method. With jumper A: “Master-
Follower” method (synchronism control). Attach jumper B if the increase of the tap position
number shall result in a decreasing transformer voltage.
To the second
4 ... 20 mA Þ tap position n min ...n max VC 100-BU02
Shielded cable, max. 25 m

intVC24
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The MANUAL mode must be selected on both voltage 6. REGULATOR PARAMETERING
regulators. SOFTWARE
Operate the tap changers of the two transformers in VRR-CONTROL
INDIVIDUAL mode so that their tap positions are the
same and both voltage regulators are in a balanced VRR-CONTROL offers the possibility of programming
state (no RAISE oder LOWER presignal). and interrogating the parameters of the voltage
regulator VC 100-BU from a PC via the serial
Connect the transformers in parallel and close the interface. A program disc is included in the standard
switch contacts on the terminals 90, 91, of each delivery.
voltage regulator. The voltage regulators must still be
in a balanced state. Select the AUTO mode on one of A Hardware
the two voltage regulators. The LED lamps for “Paral-
lel” on both voltage regulators must light up. The execution of the transmission program requires an
IBM-PC compatible computer with MS-DOS operating
With the second voltage regulator in MANUAL mode, system (version 3.3 or higher). The system should
move the tap changer towards RAISE by one step. include a graphics card with VGA capability. The data
The voltage regulator in AUTO mode must now transmission itself requires a bidirectional serial inter-
automatically control its tap changer to the same tap face and a shielded data transmission cable.
position.
The LED lamps for “Alarm” light up for a short time
while the tap positions are different. If the first trans-
former is not controlled to this same tap position both Pin assignment for the transmission cable:
voltage regulators are blocked and a signalling relay If the PC has a 9-pole interface connector:
(terminals 83, 84, 84) activated after 30 s.
VC 100-BU PC
5.2.3 Parallel control failure (25-pole plug) (9-pole socket)
If one or both voltage regulator are signalling “Parallel
control failure” instead of “Parallel” although the
control inputs (terminals 90, 91) on both voltage
regulators are correctly configured, the causes can be
the following:
– Interruption of the data communication between
the voltage regulators. The shielded cable must be
checked for such an interruption.
– The second voltage regulator is not operable.
– Different parallel control methods have been
selected.
The voltage regulators are blocked in such a case.

If the PC has a 25-pole interface connector:

VC 100-BU PC
(25-pole plug) (25-pole socket)

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B Description of the program 2. Sub-menu “Communication”

VRR-CONTROL is started under DOS by entering This sub-menu appears after the item “Communi-
cation” has been selected (fig. 22) in the main menu.
<A:>mrvrr RETURN It contains a dialog window where the control para-
meters of the programm can be set:
Emphasis in the development stage was on user-
friendly operation. All functions are mainly self- 1 PC-Port COM1,COM2,...:
explanatory.
selection of the serial interface on the PC.
All entries are made by a keyboard, a mouse is not
required. 2 Interrogation clock min, 5 sec, 10 sec:
The following short explanations show the possible This is the waiting time during monitor operation until
functions. the values are updated again.

After the program has been started the desired 3 Data transmission ON/OFF:
language is selected. The heading appears on the The data transmission to the voltage regulator is
display followed by the main menu after any key has switched on or off.
been pressed.
Immediately after the start of the program, the serial
interface of the PC used for the data transmission
1. Main menu
must be entered here. After the voltage regulator has
In the upper part of the display screen there is the been connected to the PC and the data transmission
menu bar. The individual menu items can be selected has been switched on, the message “Communication
here by means of the cursor keys (left/right) or initial ok” should appear in the status bar. If no message
letter and the RETURN key (fig. 25). appears the following points must be checked:
In the bottom part of the display screen there is the – Is an interface cable according to the hardware
status bar which always shows the current state of the specification (point A) used?
data transmission. Possible errors in the
– Does the serial interface comply with the program
communication with the voltage regulator can be read
specifications?
here (fig. 25).
(Sometimes the data transmission does not
Above the status bar there is a short “context help” function via certain serial interfaces
which describes how the program can be served at the on the PC. In such a case it should be tried to use
moment (fig. 25). any other serial interface.)
To establish communication with the voltage regulator – Is the voltage regulator in the correct operating
certain settings must be made first. condition?

25 Main menu and sub-menu „Communication“

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3. Sub-menu “Options” Then the question is asked whether the parameter
values are to be stored.
Here it is possible to store the values of the parameter
If the answer is affirmative, the data file name and
settings in a data file (1 Secure Parameters) and to
path must be entered so that the values are stored as
reload them into the voltage regulator (2 Load Para-
text file under this name (fig. 27).
meters) (fig. 26).

26 Options 27 Open the data file (the data name shown is an example)

All parameter settings are first read from the voltage

regulator under the option “Secure Parameters” and
indicated on the display screen (fig. 28).

28 Indication of the read parameter settings

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The function “Load Parameters” is accomplished The dialog window for the particular voltage regulator
analogously. Make sure that the Local/Remote switch version appears (fig. 29). The individual parameter
on the voltage regulator is set to Remote parameter- groups are selected in the left hand area. By pressing
ing so that the voltage regulator can take over the the RETURN key the parameter entry field is dis-
values. played where the individual parameters can be
selected with the cursor keys and the RETURN key.
The option “New parameter” allows to create a new
Go back by means of the escape key.
parameter data file. Values can also be taken over
from an existing file to serve as a basis. This procedure does not require a communication
with the VC 100-BU. If only this procedure is to be
With the option “New parameter” the same parame-
carried out, e.g. for pre-parametering on the PC,
ters can be set as on the VC 100-BU directly.
then the data leads and settings described under
Exception: The voltage regulator identification code
paragraph 2 can be omitted.
(a four-digit registration number 0...9999) can only be
set by means of this parametering program and not on The editor area is left by pressing the ESC key.
the VC 100-BU directly. The parameter values are stored by entering the data
file name.
First enter the version number of the voltage regulator
for which the parameters are set (i.e. 01 or 02, on the
nameplate of the VC 100-BU).

29 Creating a parameter data file

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4. Sub-menu “Monitor”

This sub-menue indicates the present operating status The values are updated after a waiting time entered as
of the voltage regulator (fig. 30) including all “Interrogation clock”.
measured values and the info data.

30 Sub-menu “Monitor”

5. Sub-menu “Parameters” 6. Info:

Different parameter groups for the voltage regulator Information on the program is shown (version,
can be selected by pull-down menu (fig. 31) and then originator, ...).
the values set (fig. 32). Make sure that the Local/
Remote switch on the voltage regulator is set to
7. Quit:
Remote so that the voltage regulator can take over
the values. The program is terminated.

31 Selection of groups of parameters 32 Setting of parameters

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7. FAILURES

The voltage regulator is largely protected from failures Failure symptom 3:

by self-monitoring. If a problem does occur, however, Voltage indication 0.0 V.
proceed according to the following short „Trouble- Possible cause: measuring voltage failed.
Shooting Guide“: Is there measuring voltage on terminals 1, 2?
Is the fuse defective (fig. 33)? If so, replace it.
Failure symptom 1:
Indefinable signs appear on the indicator at regular or Failure symptom 4:
irregular intervals. “PARAM?” appears on the indicator, failure signalling
Procedure: Switch off the supply voltage and switch it contact closed
on again. If this does not eliminate the cause of the (terminals 57.58).
failure, then the voltage regulator is defective. Cause: Several parameter settings have been lost due
Consult MR. to extremely high interferences.
Procedure: Reset all parameters (as in 3.1) in order
Failure symptom 2: until “PARAM?” disappears.
No indication, failure signalling contact closed
(terminals 57, 58).
Possible cause: supply voltage failed.
Is there a supply voltage of approx. 110 V on
terminals 3, 4?
Is the fuse defective (fig. 33)? If so, replace it.

Fuse 0.3 A for supply voltage transformer,

type Littelfuse 3 AG 312300 or equivalent

Fuse 0.1 A for measuring transformer,

33 type Littelfuse 3 AG 312100 or equivalent intVC33

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For flush panel
mounting remove
nipples threaded Lug for
flush panel
mounting

Bracket for flush

panel mounting

Panel cut out

for mounting

Flush or projecting panel mounting

898 324:0E
VC 100-BU

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 Customer Voltage regulator type:
MR order number:
Address: Serial no:
Connection diagram:
Voltage transformer rating:
Current transformer rating:
Measuring transformer config.:

Site Regulating range Position designation:

Transformer data

Transformer no.: Tap changer no.: Motor drive no.:

Manufacturer: Type: Type:
Type: Manufacturer: Manufacturer:
Serial-no.: Year of constr.: Year of constr.:
Year of constr. :

Notes:

Carried out: Place: Date: Signature:

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 Voltage regulator VC 100-BU

Function Setting range Unit/Setting Remarks

Desired voltage level 85 ... 140 V in steps V
of 0.5 V

Bandwidth ± 0.5 % ... ± 9 % in % % Recommendation: setting of

steps of 0.1 % (0.7 ... 1) Ustep [%] of transformer

Delay time
- Time 1 0 ... 180 s lin / inv s lin / inv
- Time 2 0 ... 10 s / off s / off

Undervoltage 70 ... 99 % of desired % Signalling delayed by 10 s

blocking U< voltage level in steps of 1 %

Overvoltage 101 ... 130 % of desired % High-speed return control by

detection U> voltage level in steps of 1 % “Lower” pulses, pulse mark/
space 1.5 s / 1.5 s

Overcurrent 50 ... 210 % of rated %

blocking I> current transformer
in steps of 5 %

Measuring transformers
- Voltage transformer 0.1 ... 999.0 kV Referred to 100 V (secondary),
- Current transformer 100 ... 5000 A see page 8, fig. 5a
- Phase angle between current
path and voltage path 0°, 90°, 30°, –30°

LDC
- Ur 0 ... ± 25 V V Resistive,
- Ux 0 ... ± 25 V V reactive
in steps of 1 V voltage drop

Z-compensation
- Voltage raise 0 ... 15 %, %
- Limitation 0 ... 15 % of desired voltage %
level in steps of 1 %

Voltage level change Only with version 01

- Level 1 0 ... 9 % %
- Level 2 0 ... 9 % %
in steps of 1%

Parallel control Only with version 02

- Minimum circulating
reactive current method:
* Stability 0 ... 100
* Sensitivity 0.5 ... 20 % %
- Master / Follower method:
* Tap max. 4 ... 40 nmax. - nmin.
* Master / Follower Master / Follower
Customer-specific control porogram

+1T 2 ... 1800 s, off

- 1T 2 ... 1800 s, off
+2T 2 ... 1800 s
- 2T 2 ... 1800 s
ARS

+3T 2 ... 1800 s

- 3T 2 ... 1800 s
+ Tend. 70 ... 100 %
- Tend. 70 ... 100 %
+ Bw 0.5 ... 10 %
- Bw 0.5 ... 10 %
OFF/ON OFF/ON

Instructions for the setting of the regulating parameters are to be found in paragraph 3.2.3 and in paragraph 5 for
the setting of the parallel operation.
If the indicator shows the failure message “PARAM” press all function keys without turning the scroll wheel and
check the setting parameters. Correct if necessary (in case of double-function keys check both parameters,
actuate LOCAL/REMOTE and LDC/Z-Comp. switches). If the message “PARAM” continues to be displayed, refer
to paragraph 7 “operating failures”.

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