APFC

POWER FACTOR
CONTROLLER
Current | Voltage | Frequency | PF | VAR | 6/8/12 stage control

INTELLIGENT DEVICE TO MAINTAIN THE POWER

FACTOR IN REQUIRED RANGE!

Features: Technical Specification:

True RMS Measurements Specification Description

Simultaneous sampling of voltage and current Accuracy: Class 1: IEC 62053-21 (Default),
Auto Learn of connection type Class 0.5: IEC 62053-22 (Optional)

Automatic calculation of C/k ratio Update Rate: 1 sec

High and Low of V, A, PF for last one minute through communication Power system Programmable: Star (3Phase 4Wire), Delta (3Phase 3Wire),
Accuracy class: class 1.0 as per standard IEC 62053-21 type: 3U. 1A ( 3 voltages, 1current)

3Phase measurement Sensing/Measurement: True RMS, 1 Sec update time. 2 Quadrant Power & Energy.

4/6/8/10 (APFC640) 10/12/16 (APFC440) switching relay outputs Input voltage 4 Voltage inputs (V1, V2, V3, VN) Programmable 110 or
(Measurement) 415V LL. Nominal Primary Programmable up to 999 kV.
Auto recognition of the CT phase
Burden: 0.2VA Max. per phase
Two quadrant operations
External Fuse Rating: 3 Amps
21 pre-programmed control series of capacitor values required for
Input Frequency: 45 Hz - 65Hz
the compensation network
Input Current Current inputs (A1, A2, A3) 5mA - 6A (Field configurable
Learns the number of capacitors connected and the value ( 10% load)
(Measurement): 1A or 5A) . Primary Programmable up to 99 kA
Capacitance-based power factor correction takes care of variation in
Overload: 10A max continuous, 50A max for 3 Sec
voltage and frequency
Burden: 0.2VA Max. per phase
Stores the number of switching and On hours of each capacitor
Auxiliary Supply 180 to 300V AC/DC, 40-70Hz
Displays Basic, Power, Energy and THD parameters (Control Power): Burden: 10VA Max
Built-in Alarms: Alarm/Fault detection, Overcompensation, Under External Fuse Rating: 200mA Slow blow type
compensation, Over voltage, Over current, Under voltage, Under
CT PT Ratio Max.: 2000 MVA Programmable
current, Reverse Amps, Over harmonics voltage and current
Protection Class: 3
Measurement Category: CAT lll ( As per IEC 61010)
Control Features
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Intelligent Power Factor Controlling based on the capacitor bank Pollution Degree: 2 (As per IEC 61010)
switching's history (Number of operations, ON Time) which improves
the capacitor life time Altitude: Below 2000m

Optional communication of present kVAR value based on voltage and Insulation: Double Insulation ( As per IEC 61010-1)
frequency Ingress Protection: IP 51 ( front facia)
Controlling based on VAR parameter
Operating Temperature: -10°C to + 55°C (14°F - 131°F)
Control principle – nearest value first
Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F - 158°F)
Minimum sensing current for controlling operation 50mA (1% load)
Wire Gauge 26 - 10AWG (4.0mm2).
RS485 communication (optional)
(Connecting wires):
On Site Programmable:
- Alarm display Container material: PC
- Selectable stages Display: Type: Customised 3 row 4 digit LED with % Level indicator.
- Alarm levels based on the comfort level of the user Dimension: 3Row 4Digit 0.56” (14mm) Red.
- Password protection Resolution: 4 digits for instantaneous parameters, 8 digits
- CT ratio suitable for any load for integrated parameters.
- Star/Delta/3phases or 1 CT option programmable LED Bar Graph: % Load indication with programmable
Disables the capacitor automatically when the capacitor is deteriorated parameters (A, VA, WATT)
beyond a certain level Communication: Rs485 serial channel connection Industry standard
Improved sensing of switch ON / OFF capacitor within the programmed Modbus. RTU protocol. 2000 volts AC isolation for 1 minute
level and not towards UPF between communication and other circuits.
Improved Switching's ON / OFF methodology to operate the system Baud rate: 4800, 9600, 19.20K, 38.40K (Preferred 9600 bps).
very close to the target power factor Isolation: 2000 volts AC isolation for 1 minute between
Improved life cycle of the capacitor with less count of switching communication and other circuits.
Parity: Even, Odd, No
Improved power factor calculation based on reference Voltage and
Device/Meter ID: 1 to 247 (Programmable)
Frequency
Improved method of Capacitor switching when the alarm occurred Relay contact rating: SPST, 3A@240VAC
Threshold setting Lag to Lag or Lag to Lead Mechanical Spec.: APFC440 (144 x 144mm) Panel cutout: 138 x 138mm
(Panel Mount) APFC640 (96 x 96mm) Panel cutout: 90 x 90mm
Applications: Weight: APFC440: 700gms
APFC640: 400gms
Manufacturing industries, Chemical industry, Cement plant, Sugar plant,
Textile, Hospitals, Automobile industry, etc. Note: Additional error of 0.1% of full scale, for meter input current below 500mA

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