Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
2004
CFIED204096EN_couv.fm Page 3 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:43 09
CFIED204096EN.book Page 1 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Contents
Reactive power 2
Power definition 2
Network characteristics
Calculation of the reactive power to be installed
2
2
1
Electrical network pollution 3
Choice of compensation type 3
Choice of detuned reactor tuning frequency 4
Control and monitoring system
Physical and electrical control
5
5
2
Safety delay 7
Choice of products 8
Power factor correction modules 8
L600 standard and overrated type 9
P400 standard and overrated type
P400 DR type
10
13
3
Varplus M capacitors 14
400/415 V - 50 Hz range 14
480/525 V - 50 Hz range 16
Accessories 17
Detuned reactors
Characteristics
18
18
4
Detuned reactor / capacitor / contactor combination tables 20
Varlogic power factor controllers 21
Contactors 23
Cubicle installation
Power factor correction modules
L600 standard and overrated type
25
25
25
5
P400 standard and overrated type 27
P400 DR type 30
Varplus M capacitors 31
Detuned reactors 32
Ventilation system 33 6
Standard and overrated type equipment 33
DR type equipment 34
Design using P400 DR modules 34
Design using Varplus capacitors and detuned reactors (DR) 35
Derating for an ambient temperature 50 °C
Choice of protective devices
36
37
7
Circuit breakers – Fuses 37
Capacitor bank protection by means of a circuit breaker 37
Capacitor bank protection by means of fuses 37
Step protection by means of fuses 38
Protection of the transformer supplying the auxiliaries
Choice of cables
38
39
8
Power and auxiliary circuits 39
Step power cables 39
Auxiliary circuits 39
Capacitor bank connection cables 39
Network characteristics Network voltage and frequency are the basic factors that determine the size
of an LV compensation cubicle. The reactive power Q varies according to
Q = U2 x C x ω where: C = capacitance
Q = reactive power ω = 2πf
U = network voltage f = network frequency
2
CFIED204096EN.book Page 3 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
-------- = 50 %
Sn V DR type equipment
S
THD ( I ) × ------- < 5 %
Sn V Standard equipment
S < 10 %
5 % < THD ( I ) × ------
Sn
-
V Overrated type equipment
S
10 % < THD ( I ) × ------- < 20 %
Sn V DR type equipment
(1) Beyond 50 %, a harmonic filtering study is required. Sn = apparent power of the transformer.
S = load in kVA at the transformer secondary at the time of measurement.
3
CFIED204096EN.book Page 4 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
General
The detuned reactors (DR) are designed to protect the capacitors by
DB102296
Technical data
DB102297
Choice of tuning
The tuning frequency fr corresponds to the resonance frequency of
the L-C assembly.
1
fr = -------------------
2π LC
b the tuning frequency chosen must ensure that the harmonic current
DB102298
4
CFIED204096EN.book Page 5 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
5
CFIED204096EN.book Page 6 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Example
150 kvar 400 V 50 Hz
Solution 1: physical control 10 x 15 kvar
15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 ; sequence : 1.1.1.1.1.1
b 10 physical steps
b 10 contactors
b 12-step controller.
Labour, high cost: non-optimised solution.
Solution 2: electrical control 10 x 15 kvar
15 + 30 + 45 + 60 = 10 x 15 kvar electrical; sequence: 1.2.3.4
b 4 physical steps allowing for 10 different powers
b 4 contactors
b 6-step controller.
Optimisation of the compensation cubicle.
Other solutions
10 x 15 kvar electrical
Sequence: 1.1.2.2.2 : 15 + 15 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 kvar.
Sequence: 1.1.2.3.3 : 15 + 15 + 30 + 45 + 45 kvar.
6
CFIED204096EN.book Page 7 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
The Varplus capacitors have an internal discharge resistor that reduces the
voltage to 50 V in 1 minute after disconnection from the network.
It is essential that the discharge time be observed to prevent the capacitors
and contactors from ageing prematurely.
7
CFIED204096EN.book Page 8 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
4 600 with
cross-
members
Okken (2)
and
extension
piece, ref.:
52794
700 with
cross-
members
and
extension
piece, ref.:
52796 (2)
P400 DR 12,5 Yes Yes 570 to 710 320 to 354 Depth 400 min.,
058167-36
(1) Dedicated installation system to be selected from the Prisma Plus catalogues.
(2) Extension piece specific to Prisma Plus, ref. 52798: see pages 11 and 12.
8
CFIED204096EN.book Page 9 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Overrated type
For polluted networks (15 % < Gh/Sn y 25 %)
L600 power factor correction modules
400/415 V 470 V In (A) Fuse size Reference Weight
(kvar) (kvar) (kg)
25 34.5 Single 36 T00 51586 14
50 69 Single 72 T00 51587 17
12.5 + 25
25 + 25
17 + 35
35 + 35
Double
Double
54
72
T00
T00
51588
51589
14
18 4
Characteristics
b capacitor rated voltage:
v standard type: 400/415 V three-phase 50 Hz
v overrated type: 470 V three-phase 50 Hz
b capacitance value tolerance: -5, +10 %
b insulation class:
v 0.69 kV
v withstand 50 Hz, 1 min: 2.5 kV
b maximum permissible current:
v standard type: 1.3 In (400 V)
Dimensions of the L600 module (cubicle depth: v overrated type: 1.5 In (400 V)
400 mm). b maximum permissible voltage increase (8 hours over 24 hours to
IEC 60831):
v standard type: 456 V
v overrated type: 517 V
b ambient air around the equipment (electrical room):
DB102299
v maximum temperature: 40 °C
v average temperature over 24 hours: 35 °C
v average annual temperature: 25 °C
v minimum temperature: -5 °C
b losses:
v standard and overrated type: 2.5 W/kvar
b degree of protection: front side protected against direct contact
b standards: IEC 60439-1, EN 60439-1.
Accessories Ref.
Set of 3 modular bars L600 51540
Set of 3 connection pads L600 51590
Adaptation kit L600 51539
Installation
b mounting:
v in a 600 mm wide cubicle, module only
v in a 650, 700 or 800 mm wide cubicle, using the adaptation kit
b installation on cubicle uprights, by means of fastening cross-members
(not supplied)
b vertical spacing between modules: 25 mm minimum
b control circuit supply: 230 V/50 Hz.
9
CFIED204096EN.book Page 10 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Overrated type
For polluted networks (15 % < Gh/Sn y 25 %)
4 P400 power factor correction modules
415 V 470 V In (A) Fuse size Reference Weight
(kvar) (kvar) (kg)
25 32 Single 35 T00 52779 18
50 65 Single 70 T00 52780 20
75 97 Single 104 T0 52781 22
12.5 + 12.5 16 + 16 Double 35 T00 52775 19
12.5 + 25 16 + 32 Double 52 T00 52776 19
25 + 25 32 + 32 Double 70 T00 52777 21
25 + 50 32 + 65 Double 104 T0 52778 23
400 V 470 V In (A) Fuse size Reference Weight
(kvar) (kvar) (kg)
20 29 Single 29 T00 52763 18
30 43.5 Single 44 T00 52764 18
35 48.5 Single 51 T00 52803 20
40 58 Single 58 T00 52765 20
50 72.5 Single 72 T00 52766 22
60 87 Single 87 T00 52767 22
70 97 Single 101 T0 52768 22
10 + 20 14.5 + 29 Double 40 T00 52769 19
10 + 30 14.5 + 43.5 Double 58 T00 52770 21
10 + 40 14.5 + 58 Double 72 T00 52771 21
20 + 40 29 + 58 Double 87 T00 52772 23
30 + 30 43.5 + 43.5 Double 87 T00 52773 23
35 + 35 48.5 + 48.5 Double 101 T0 52774 23
Characteristics
b rated voltage:
v standard type: 415 V, three-phase 50 Hz
v overrated type: 470 V, three-phase 50 Hz
b capacitance value tolerance: -5, +10 %
b insulation class:
v 0.69 kV
v withstand 50 Hz, 1 min: 2.5 kV
b maximum permissible current:
v standard type: 1.3 In (400 V)
v overrated type: 1.5 In (400 V)
10
CFIED204096EN.book Page 11 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Accessories Ref.
Fastening cross-members
Set of two P45 cross-members 52795
Power factor correction module extension
For Prisma and universal W = 700 52794
cubicles
For Prisma Plus cubicle
W = 800
W = 650
52796
52798
4
Modular busbar for 800 modules
For fuses T00 52801
T0 52802
Installation
b horizontal mounting on the section:
v in a 600 mm wide cubicle (or a cubicle 650, 700 or 800 mm wide with
extension pieces)
b installation on cubicle mountings by means of P45 fastening cross-
members
b vertical spacing between mounting plates: 55 mm minimum by means of
the fastening cross-members
b control circuit power supply: 230 V/50 Hz.
Connection module
(Ref. 52800)
It is used to connect:
DB102238
b the power and control cables for the power factor correction module
contactors (maximum five power factor correction modules)
b the cubicle supply cables.
It is supplied with:
b 4 x P45 cross-members
b 2 extension pieces.
O 3 power connection bars (800 A max.), marked L1, L2, L3
P Voltage transformer supplying the contactor coils 400/230 V, 250 VA
Q Control circuit safety fuses
R Contactor control distribution terminal block
S P45 sliding cross-members for mounting in cubicles 400 and 500 mm
deep
T Extension pieces for mounting in cubicles 650, 700 or 800 mm wide
U Power factor correction module connection: 5 holes Ø10 per phase
IP00 connection module. V Customer's incoming cable connection: 2 x M12 bolts per phase.
To make it easier to connect the supply cables, we recommended that the
a: cubicle: W = 600 mm
b: cubicle: W = 650 or 700 mm
connection module be installed at least 20 cm from the ground.
c: cubicle: W = 800 mm
11
CFIED204096EN.book Page 12 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
P400 standard and overrated type Accessories for power factor correction
modules
DB102239
4 W = 650 (ref. 52798) It allows the module to be attached directly to the Prisma Plus cubicle
uprights. Intermediate upright supports should be provided for a cubicle
600 deep and 800 mm wide.
DB102241
The extension piece is supplied with the 4 screws required to attach it to the
module.
12
CFIED204096EN.book Page 13 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Characteristics
P400 DR power factor correction module b capacitor rated voltage: 470 V three-phase 50 Hz
b tuning order: 2.7 (135 Hz) - 3.8 (190 Hz) - 4.3 (215 Hz)
b insulation class:
v 0.69 kV
v withstand 50 Hz 1 min: 2.5 kV
4
DB102243
Installation
b horizontal mounting:
v in a cubicle 650, 700 or 800 mm wide with a depth of 400 mm
b installation on cubicle mountings by means of fastening cross-members
b vertical spacing between mounting plates: 55 mm minimum by means of
Dimensions of the P400 DR module the fastening cross-members
(depth of the 400 mm cubicle). b control circuit power supply: 230 V/50 Hz
b ventilation to be provided, see the P400 DR power factor correction
module manual.
Note: each module is supplied with 2 fastening cross-members for installation in
cubicles 400 or 500 mm deep and with fishplates allowing several modules to be
connected in parallel.
13
CFIED204096EN.book Page 14 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Overrated type
For polluted networks (15 % < Gh/Sn y 25 %)
051327-66q
Varplus M1 Varplus M4
400 V (kvar) 470 V (kvar) Ref. 400 V 415 V 470 V Ref.
(kvar) (kvar) (kvar)
4 6 52424 40 45 57.5 52429
5.5 8 52425 45 50 60 52430
7.5 10 52426
10 14.5 52427
11.5 16 52428
DR type
Characteristics
b rated voltage:
v standard type: 415 V three-phase 50 Hz
DB102244
b insulation class:
v withstand 50 Hz 1 min: 6 kV
v impulse voltage withstand 1.2/50 µs:
b 25 kV if the rear panel is at least 15 mm from any metal frame
b 11 kV if the rear panel is in contact with the metal frame
b maximum permissible current:
v standard type: 1.3 In (400 V)
Weight of Varplus M4: 10 kg. v overrated type: 1.5 In (400 V)
b maximum permissible voltage increase (8 hours over 24 hours to
IEC 60831):
v standard type: 456 V
v overrated type: 517 V
b internal discharge resistors: 50 V 1 min
b losses (including discharge resistors): y 0.55 W/kvar
b temperature category (400 V):
v temperature of the ambient air (in the cubicle)
Power Max. Highest average over any
period of
(kvar) (°C) 24 h 1 year
Up to 65 55 45 35
67.5 to 90 50 40 30
92.5 to 100 45 35 25
14
CFIED204096EN.book Page 15 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Installation
Mounting on vertical upright (element axis horizontal)
For a lightning withstand of 25 kV, maintain a distance of 15 mm between
the rear panel and any metal part.
15
CFIED204096EN.book Page 16 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Installation
Mounting on vertical upright (element axis horizontal)
Weight of Varplus M4: 10 kg. For a lightning withstand of 25 kV, maintain a distance of 15 mm between
the rear panel and any metal part.
16
CFIED204096EN.book Page 17 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
17
CFIED204096EN.book Page 18 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
4 12.5 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz
25 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz
6.63
3.14
17.6
37.2
150
200
51564
51565
50 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 1.57 74.5 400 51566
100 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 0.78 149 600 51567
Characteristics
b three-phase, dry, magnetic circuit, impregnated
b cooling: natural
b degree of protection: IP00
b insulation class: H
b standards: IEC 60289, EN 60289
b rated voltage: 400/415 V three-phase 50 Hz
b tuning order (relative impedance): 4.3 (5.4 %); 3.8 (6.9 %); 2.7 (13.7 %)
b inductance tolerance per phase: - 5, +5 %
b maximum constant current: Imp = [ ( 1, 1 ⋅ I 1 ) 2 + I 32 + I 52 + I72 + I 11
2
]
v Imp = 1.31 . I1 for 4.3 tuning
v Imp = 1.19 . I1 for 3.8 tuning
v Imp = 1.12 . I1 for 2.7 tuning
b harmonic current spectrum
As a % of the current of the Tuning Tuning Tuning
fundamental (I1) order 4.3 order 3.8 order 2.7
Current I3 2% 3% 6%
Current I5 69 % 44 % 17 %
Current I7 19 % 13 % 6%
Current I11 6% 5% 2%
b insulation level: 1.1 kV
b thermal withstand Isc: 25 x Ie, 2 x 0.5 second
b dynamic withstand: 2.2 Isc (peak value)
b dielectric test 50 Hz between windings and windings/earth: 3.3 kV, 1 min
b thermal protection restored on terminal block 250 V AC, 2 A.
18
CFIED204096EN.book Page 19 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Operating conditions
b use: indoor
DB102284
Installation
b forced ventilation required (see chapter 6 page 35)
b vertical detuned reactor winding for better heat dissipation
b electrical connection:
v to a screw terminal block for 6.25 and 12.5 kvar detuned reactors
v to a drilled pad for 25, 50 and 100 kvar detuned reactors
b 470 V capacitors must be used with the detuned reactors in the case of
a 400/415 V, 50 Hz network
b as the detuned reactor is fitted with thermal protection, it is recommended
that the normally closed dry contact be used to disconnect the step in the
event of overheating.
4
Dimensions
Tuning order: 4.3 (215 Hz)
Power restored by the Fixing centre Maximum dimensions Weight
detuned reactor/ distance (mm)
capacitor assembly (mm) H W D (kg)
6.25 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 110 x 87 230 200 140 8.6
12.5 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 110 230 245 140 12
25 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 110 230 240 140 18.5
50 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz (1) 270 260 160 25
100 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 120 330 380 220 42
Tuning order: 3.8 (190 Hz)
Power restored by the Fixing centre Maximum dimensions Weight
detuned reactor/ distance (mm)
capacitor assembly (mm) H W D (kg)
6.25 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 110 x 87 230 200 140 8.5
12.5 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 110 230 245 140 10
25 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 110 230 240 140 18
50 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz (1) 270 260 160 27
100 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 120 330 380 220 42
Tuning order: 2.7 (135 Hz)
Power restored by the Fixing centre Maximum dimensions Weight
detuned reactor/ distance (mm)
capacitor assembly (mm) H W D (kg)
6.25 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 110 x 87 230 200 140 9
12.5 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 110 230 245 145 13
25 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 110 230 240 140 22
50 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz (1) 270 260 160 32
100 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz 205 x 120 330 380 220 57
(1) 205 x 120 or 205 x 130 mm.
19
CFIED204096EN.book Page 20 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Note: LC1D contactors not incorporating a preinstalled resistor can be used with detuned reactors.
The inductance of the detuned reactor limits the energising current to a value that can be accepted by the contactor.
20
CFIED204096EN.book Page 21 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
v flush mounted
v mounted on 35 mm DIN rail (EN 50022)
v flush mounting protection class:
- front panel: IP41
- rear panel: IP20
v display:
- 65 x 21 mm backlit screen
- languages: English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish,
v alarm contact
v internal temperature sensor
Varlogic NR6 / NR12. v separate contact used to control a fan in the compensation cubicle
v access to the alarm history log
b inputs
v types of connection: phase to phase or phase to neutral
v unaffected by the CT connection direction
v unaffected by the phase rotation direction
v current input: CT… X/5 A
b outputs
4
v dry contacts:
- AC: 1 A/400 V, 2 A/250 V, 5 A/120 V
- DC: 0.3 A/110 V, 0.6 A/60 V, 2 A/24 V
b settings and configurations
v target cos ϕ setting: 0.85 ind…0.9 cap
v manual or automatic controller configuration
v choice of programs:
v linear
v normal
v circular
v optimised
v main step sequences:
1.1.1.1.1.1
1.2.2.2.2.2
1.2.3.4.4.4
1.1.2.2.2.2
1.2.3.3.3.3
1.2.4.4.4.4
1.1.2.3.3.3
1.2.4.8.8.8
v time delay between successive energisations of the same step:
10…600 s
v manual control for operating test
Dimensions
Varlogic N Dimensions (mm) Weight
H W D1 D2 (kg)
DB102250
21
CFIED204096EN.book Page 22 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Information supplied
Cos ϕ b
Steps energised b
Counter recording the number of operations and the step operation time b
Network characteristics: apparent and reactive currents, voltage, power (S, P, Q) b
Temperature inside the cubicle b
Percentage of harmonic voltage distortion THD (U) b
Alarm history log b
Wiring diagrams
Phase-neutral connection Phase-phase connection
DB102302
22
CFIED204096EN.book Page 23 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
General
Capacitor control is accompanied by transient operating conditions
resulting from the capacitor load which, amongst other things, generates a
DB102294
energising peak. A faulty contactor pole therefore does not allow the
permanent current to flow through the resistor and prevents it from burning.
Simplicity and durability
LC1-D•K contactors are a ready-to-use solution that does not require the
installation of shock coils.
Their durability is far greater than that of conventional solutions
(300,000 operating cycles at 400 V).
Note: if specific contactors cannot be used to control the capacitors, then energising
4
current limiting reactors must be used. Please consult the contactor manufacturer.
Note: LC1D contactors not incorporating a preinstalled resistor can be used with
detuned reactors.
The inductance of the detuned reactor limits the energising current to a value that
can be accepted by the contactor.
23
CFIED204096EN.book Page 24 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
(1) The power values in the above table are valid for the following conditions:
Prospective peak energising current LC1-D•K 200 In
Maximum rate LC1-DKF/DKG/DLK/DMK/DPK 240 operating cycles/hour
LC1-DTK/DWK 100 operating cycles/hour
Electrical durability at nominal load LC1-DKF/DKG/DLK/DMK/DPK 400 V 300000 operating cycles
24
CFIED204096EN.book Page 25 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Note: Installation system specific to Prisma Plus W = 650 mm: mounting plate ref. 03976.
(*) Minimum distance recommended for easy connection by the customer.
25
CFIED204096EN.book Page 26 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
L600 standard and overrated type Installation in a cubicle 700 or 800 mm wide
DB105921
Note: installation system specific to Prisma Plus W = 650 mm: mounting plate ref. 03976.
(*) Minimum distance recommended for easy connection by the customer.
26
CFIED204096EN.book Page 27 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Note: extension piece specific to Prisma Plus W = 650 mm: ref. 52798.
(*) Minimum distance recommended for easy connection by the customer.
Minimum distance between 2 modules = 55 mm.
27
CFIED204096EN.book Page 28 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Note: extension piece specific to Prisma Plus W = 650 mm: ref. 52798.
(*) Minimum distance recommended for easy connection by the customer.
Minimum distance between 2 modules = 55 mm.
28
CFIED204096EN.book Page 29 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Note: extension piece specific to Prisma Plus W = 650 mm: ref. 52798.
(*) Minimum distance recommended for easy connection by the customer.
Minimum distance between 2 modules = 55 mm.
Cables can be used to connect the power factor correction modules in parallel: see page 39.
29
CFIED204096EN.book Page 30 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
30
CFIED204096EN.book Page 31 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
ensure that they do not exceed the temperature category limits (see chapter
4, page 14 and chapter 6)
b whatever the installation conditions, the capacitors are mounted with the
capacitor elements E in the horizontal position to optimise cooling, as
shown on the illustration opposite
b capacitors mounted one above the other inside an enclosure should be
at least 25 mm apart
b for a lightning withstand of 25 kV, there should be at least 15 mm between
the rear panel and any metal part.
Right.
DB102258
5
Wrong.
DB102259
31
CFIED204096EN.book Page 32 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Note: under no circumstances may the detuned reactors be fitted beneath the
capacitors.
Installation distance
The minimum distances illustrated opposite must be observed for insulation
DB102262
32
CFIED204096EN.book Page 33 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
The ventilation rules given in this manual Normal operating conditions to IEC 60439-1
are valid under normal operating conditions. b maximum temperature in the electrical room: 40 °C
They ensure that the temperatures within b average temperature over 24 hours in the electrical room: 35 °C
the cubicles do not exceed the maximum b average annual temperature in the electrical room: 25 °C
temperatures to which the components can b minimum temperature: -5 °C
be subjected. b maximum altitude: 2000 m.
The rules provide for an average delta T of
10 to 15 °C between the outside and inside
of the cubicle. The following rules apply to:
b L600 standard and overrated power factor correction
modules
b P400 standard and overrated power factor correction
modules
b Varplus standard and overrated capacitors.
Ventilation rules
Capacitors, contactors, fuses and electrical connections dissipate heat:
DB102264
2.5 W/kvar.
The following ventilation rules must therefore be complied with:
b the air within the cubicle must flow upwards.
It is recommended that extractor fans be fitted on top of the cubicle.
b the cross-section of the top air outlet must be at least 1.1 times the cross-
section of the bottom air outlet
b the openings must be compatible with the safety rating (IP)
b there should be at least 100 mm between the fan and the modules or
components
b the air inlet at the bottom air intake grille must not be obstructed or
restricted by a component or module.
Applications
The ventilation rules apply to cubicles with the following dimensions:
b height H = 2000 mm
b width W = 600 mm minimum
b depth D = 400 mm minimum
b and power less than or equal to 405 kvar 400 V - 50 Hz per column.
33
CFIED204096EN.book Page 34 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Ventilation rules
Capacitors, detuned reactors, contactors, fuses and electrical connections
DB102264
6
Applications
The ventilation rules apply to cubicles with the following dimensions:
b height H = 2000 mm
b width W = 700 mm minimum
b depth D = 400 and 500 mm and power less than or equal to
250 kvar/400 V - 50 Hz per column
b and for any cubicle safety rating (IP).
34
CFIED204096EN.book Page 35 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
35
CFIED204096EN.book Page 36 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Summary
400/415 V 50 Hz network
Gh/Sn y at 15 % 15 % < Gh/Sn y 25 % 25 % < Gh/Sn y 50 %
Overrated capacitors (470 V) 525 V capacitors 525 V capacitors
+ DR from the catalogue
36
CFIED204096EN.book Page 37 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Capacitor bank protection Their rating must be chosen to allow the thermal protection to be set to:
b 1.36 In for standard equipment
by means of a circuit breaker b 1.5 In for overrated equipment
b 1.12 In for DR type equipment: 2.7 tuning
b 1.19 In for DR type equipment: 3.8 tuning
DB105915
Example 2
150 kvar / 400 V - 50 Hz - detuned reactor type (4.3 tuning)
In = 216 A
Thermal protection: 1.31 x 216 = 283 A
Magnetic protection > 10 In = 2160 A.
Capacitor bank protection Type Gg HBC fuses must be used with the following ratings:
b standard type: 1.4 In
by means of fuses b overrated type: 1.6 In
b DR type: 1.4 In.
DB105916
Example 1
150 kvar / 400 V - 50 Hz – overrated type
In = 216 A
Fuse rating u 1,6 x 216 u 346 A
Exemple 2
150 kvar / 400 V - 50 Hz - DR type
In = 216 A
Fuse rating u 1,4 x 216 u 302 A
The fuse rating immediately above the calculated value must be used.
37
CFIED204096EN.book Page 38 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Step protection by means of fuses Type Gg HBC fuses must be used with the following ratings:
b standard and overrated type: 1.6 In
b DR type: 1.5 In.
DB102292
Note: when 2 steps are protected by the same set of fuses, the coefficients are:
b 1.4 In for standard and DR type steps
b 1.6 In for overrated steps.
7 400
630
800
1.74
2.74
3.49
2
4
4
2
3
4
1000 4.35 4 4
(1) No overload protection provided.
38
CFIED204096EN.book Page 39 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Step power cables Flexible, rigid or semi-rigid copper cables are generally used inside the
switchboard.
A U 1000 V cable (insulation 1000 V) is recommended.
For a working voltage that is less than half the insulation voltage of the
cable, i.e. < 500 V, these cables are considered to be class 2.
They can therefore be flanged directly onto metal supports without the use
of an insulating material.
The cable cross-section must be compatible with:
b the current to be carried
b the ambient temperature around the conductors.
Dimensioning rules:
b the ambient temperature in the electrical room must not exceed 40 °C:
the cables must be appropriate for a current of at least 1.5 times the
capacitor current at a temperature of 50 °C
b the ambient temperature in the electrical room must not exceed 50 °C:
the cables must be appropriate for at least 1.5 In at a temperature of 60 °C.
Auxiliary circuits Unless otherwise stated in the specifications, the following cable cross-
sections are recommended for the auxiliary wiring:
b 1.5 mm2 for the auxiliary voltage circuits
b 2.5 mm2 for the auxiliary current circuits.
39
CFIED204096EN.book Page 40 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:45 09
Installation recommendations
b the CT current transformer must be installed upstream of the installation
DB105917
to be compensated
b the controller voltage should be set between L2 and L3 and the CT to
phase L1
b the capacitor bank wiring diagram should be designed to ensure that the
time required to discharge the capacitors is observed (minimum 1 minute),
for example in the event of a loss of contactor auxiliary voltage
b if the installation comprises two or more supply transformers, a summing
CT that will take all the energy consumed by the installation into account
must be provided. The ratio to be used to calculate the C/K is the sum of
the ratios of the various measuring CTs
b if the installation includes a generator set, a contact will disconnect the
capacitor bank in the event of generator set operation.
The best method is to use it to cut off the supply to the controller.
DB105919
9
40
CFIED204096EN_couv.fm Page 4 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:43 09
All the Ct.A, Ct.B, Ct.C and Ct.D current transformers must have
the same ratio (same primary and secondary 5 A).
Assumptions
b transformer 1 = transformer 2 = 1600 kVA
b network: 400 V 50 Hz
b capacitor bank A = 300 kvar 400 V, 5 x 60 kvar
b capacitor bank B = 250 kvar 400 V, 5 x 50 kvar
Calculation of the current transformer ratio
Transformer rated current: 160000/400/1.732 = 2310 A.
The transformer primary current must therefore be greater than 2310 A.
A transformer with a primary current of 2500 A should therefore be used.
The transformer secondary current must be 5 A.
We therefore obtain: Ct.A = Ct.B = Ct.C = Ct.D = 2500/5 A.
Choice of summing current transformers
Ct.E = Ct.F = (5 + 5)/5 A.
Calculation of C/K for capacitor bank A
Ca = first step current = 60000/400/1.732 = 86.6 A.
Ka = (Ct.A primary + Ct.C)/5 = 1000.
Ca/Ka= 86.6/1000 = 0.086.
Calculation of C/K for capacitor bank B
Cb = first step current = 50000/400/1.732 = 72 A.
Kb = (Ct.B primary + Ct.D primary)/5 = 1000.
Cb/Kb = 72/1000 = 0.072.
CFIED204096EN_couv.fm Page 5 Jeudi, 18. novembre 2004 9:43 09
ART96097 10-2004
CFIED204096EN