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Power Factor Correction

PFC BR 2100

Characteristics

  • Intelligent Control
  • Menu driven handling in English language
  • Test-run possible
  • Large voltage measuring range
  • Recall function of recorded values
  • Four-quadrant operation
  • Potential free contact alarm output (Optional)
  • RS485 communication interface (Optional)
  • Real Time Clock (Optional)
  • Log of Time date stamping for last 3 system faults enabled
  • Auto Initialization function
    • Input voltage connection detection (L-N\L-L)
    • Input Phase correction angle detection
    • Number of capacitor bank connected
  • Three bank selection mode
    • Control series (up to 20)
    • User defined capacitor bank kvar
    • Auto detected capacitor bank kvar

Display
  • Large and multifunctional LCD (2 × 16 characters)
  • Graphic and alphanumeric
  • LCD illumination
System parameters displayed
  • Line voltage (V AC)
  • Reactive power (kvar)
  • Active power (kW)
  • Frequency
  • Apparent power (kVA)
  • Line current (A)
  • Temperature (°C)
  • Real-time cos phi
  • Difference to PF
  • THD – V / THD - I in % upto 31st
  • Individual Harmonics in % upto 31st for V & I
  • Energy kWh (Import/ Export)
  • Energy kVAh
  • Energy kVARh (Inductive / Capacitive)
  • Demand kVA /Current
  • Run Hour – Number of hours load is connected
  • On Hour – Hours for which power supply is ON
  • No of interruption – Number of interruption for power supply.
Alarm output
  • Out of Bank (Under Compensation)
  • Overcompensation
  • Under Voltage
  • Over Voltage
  • Undercurrent
  • Overcurrent
  • Over temperature
  • Under / Over Frequency
  • Excess Harmonics ( V-THD / I-THD)
Recall recorded values
  • Maximum / Minimum Voltage
  • Maximum / Minimum Current
  • Maximum / Minimum Frequency
  • Maximum Active Power
  • Maximum Apparent Power
  • Maximum Reactive Power
  • Maximum / Minimum Temperature
  • Maximum THD(V/I)
  • Switching count of Capacitor
  • Operation time of capacitor
Warning Messages
  • Capacitor switching count exceed the limit
  • Capacitor Health Fault

Weight 0.57 kg
Case Panel-mounted instrument, 144 × 144 × 56 mm (cut out 142 +0.8× 142+0.8 mm)
Ambient conditions
Over-voltage class III
Pollution degree 2
Operating temperature –10 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature –20 ... +65 °C
Sensitivity to EMC IEC61326-1
Safety guidelines IEC 61010-1:2010
Mounting position Flush Mounting
Humidity class 15% … 95% non-condensing
Protection class
Front plate IP54 to IEC60529
Rear side IP20 to IEC60529
Operation
Auxiliary Supply voltage 110 V AC – 550VAC
Auxiliary Supply Frequency 40 to 70 Hz
Target cos phi 0.8 ind. … 0.8 cap.
Switching On & Off 10 s … 30 min
Discharge Time 60 s … 30 min
Control modes self-optimized intelligent control mode
Measurement
Measurement voltage range 30 ... 550 V AC (L–L / L–N)
Fundamental frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Measurement current (CT) x/5 and x/1 Ampere onsite programmable
Minimum operating current 2 mA
Maximum current 6 A (sinusoidal)
Accuracy Current, voltage: 0.5% of nominal value
Active, apparent power: 1% of nominal value
Active Energy : 1%
Apparent Energy : 1%
Reactive Energy : 2%
THD : ± 4%
Switching outputs
Relay outputs
Number of outputs 6 / 8 / 12 steps available
Switching voltage/Power Max. 250 VAC / 1000W
Alarm relay Potential-free contact (Max. 250 VAC / 1000W)

Type Voltage Output Relay Alarm output Interface (RS485) RTC Ordering code
50/60 Hz
BR2100 240 6 Yes No No B44066R2006R240
BR2100 240 8 Yes No No B44066R2008R240
BR2100 240 12 Yes No No B44066R2012R240

Please read cautions information about PFC capacitors and cautions as well as installation and maintenance instructions in the actual version of the Product Profile Power Factor Correction to ensure optimum performance and prevent products from failing, and in worst case, bursting and fire, etc. The actual Product Profile is available at www.epcos.com/publications.

Information given in the PFC-product profile and values given in the data sheet reflect typical specifications. You are kindly requested to approve our product specifications or request our approval for your specification before ordering.