Power factor controller

ALPTEC 3.2 – ALPTEC 5.2 – ALPTEC 8.2

  CAUTION
Read this manual carefully before attempting to install or use the product.
- This equipment must only be installed by qualified staff in accordance with
the applicable regulations, to avoid causing damage to people and property.
-B  efore starting work on the device, de-energise the power supply and
measurement inputs and short-circuit the current transformers.
- The LEGRAND group will not accept liability for electrical safety if the product
MO
DE
AUT
is used incorrectly.
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- The products described in this document are likely to be upgraded or
modified without prior warning.
-A  breaking and protection device must be located in the immediate
vicinity, within the operator’s reach. It must be identified as a device which
disconnects the equipment.
-C  lean the device with a soft dry cloth; do not use abrasive products, liquid
detergents or solvents.

CONTENTS PAGE
1 - Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
2 - Description.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
3 - Modularity..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
4 - IR programming port..........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
5 - Front panel.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
6 - Information on the display...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
7 - Operating modes.................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
8 - Measurements.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
9 - Keyboard lock/unlock.........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
10 - “SET” main menu................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
11 - First switch-on.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
12 - Main programming actions...........................................................................................................................................................................................8
13 - Parameter tables................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
14 - Alarms................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
15 - Description of alarms.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
16 - “CMD” command menu................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
17 - “FUN” Ethernet menu..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
18 - Position of terminals...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
19 - Technical characteristics............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
LE10537AA_01
 1 - INTRODUCTION
ALPTEC controllers are designed to offer cutting-edge functions for power factor correction applications. Built with dedicated components and extremely
compact, ALPTEC combines an interface with a modern design, ease of installation and the option of extension at the rear where an EXT extension module can
be connected. The LCD screen offers a clear, intuitive user interface.

2 - DESCRIPTION
- Automatic power factor controller
- Mounted on front panel on door or faceplate
- Overall controller dimensions:

ALPTEC 3.2 - ALPTEC 5.2 ALPTEC 8.2

- Cut-outs for mounting:

ALPTEC 3.2 - ALPTEC 5.2 ALPTEC 8.2

- Installation:
ALPTEC 3.2/5.2 and 8.2 controllers are designed to be flush-mounted in your installation.
The protection class on the front is IP54 if they have been installed correctly.

ALPTEC 3.2/5.2 mounting

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ALPTEC 8.2 mounting

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0.5 Nm max.

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 2 - DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)
Backlit LCD display.
- Versions:
• ALPTEC 3.2: control of 3 steps, which can be extended to 6.
• ALPTEC 5.2: control of 5 steps, which can be extended to 8.
• ALPTEC 8.2: control of 8 steps, which can be extended to 14.
- 4 to 5 navigation and setting buttons.
- Alarm messages in 6 languages.
- Extension BUS with 1 slot for the EXT extension module:
• RS485 communication interface.
• Additional output relays.
- Accurate RMS measurements.
- Vast range of electrical measurements including voltage, current, THD and harmonics up to order 15.
- Voltage measurement circuit independent from the auxiliary power supply for connecting VTs on HV applications.
- Wide range of supply voltages (100-440 VAC).
- Programming interface via optical port: galvanic isolation, high speed, USB and Wi-Fi compatible.
- 2 protection and setting levels.
- Backup copy of commissioning parameters.
- Built-in temperature sensor.
- Easy toolless assembly.

3 - MODULARITY
Using the Extension BUS, ALPTEC controllers can be configured with an EXT extension module.
– To insert an extension module:
• Remove the power supply from the ALPTEC.
• Remove the protective cover from the Extension slot.
• Insert the module upper hook in the fixing hole on top of the Extension slot.
• Pivot towards the bottom of the module body, inserting the connector on the BUS.
• Push until the bottom clip fully engages in its slot.
ALPTEC 3.2/5.2

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ALPTEC 8.2

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Using the extension modules, it is possible to increase the number of steps or communication interfaces.
–P  ossibility of inserting 1 EXT module for the ALPTEC 3.2/5.2 and 2 modules for the ALPTEC 8.2.
– When the ALPTEC is supplied with power, it automatically recognises the EXT module which has been fitted.
– The extension modules provide additional resources which can be used by dedicated configuration menus.
– The configuration menus associated with the extensions are always accessible, even if the extension modules are not physically connected.
Compatible extension modules:
Type of module Cat. No. Function
ADDITIONAL STEP EXT2GR Relay with 2 steps
EXT3GR Relay with 3 steps
COMMUNICATION EXTRS485 RS 485
EXTETH Ethernet (ALPTEC 8.2 only)

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 4 - IR PROGRAMMING PORT
– The ALPTEC parameters can be configured via the optical port, using the USB or Wi-Fi connection device. The programming software is available for
download via the online catalogue, the smartphone and tablet app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
– This programming port has the following advantages:
• You can configure ALPTEC without needing to access the back of the device or opening the electrical cabinet.
• It is galvanically isolated from the ALPTEC’s internal circuits, ensuring greater operator safety.
• High-speed data transfer.
• Front panel protection class: IP54.
• Minimises the possibility of unauthorised access to the device configurations.
– S imply connect the appropriate connection device to the front panel, inserting the outlets in the dedicated connectors, and the device will be recognised.

USB connection device - Cat. No. 4 226 87 Wi-Fi connection device - Cat. No. 4 226 88

Using the Wi-Fi connection device

- Interface Cat. No. 422688 offers the option of a Wi-Fi access point for connection to a PC, tablet or smartphone. It can also be used to save and transfer data
to/from an ALPTEC.
- Insert the interface in the infrared port on the front panel.
- Switch to the interface by pressing on/off for 2 sec.

- Wait until the LINK LED flashes orange.

- Quickly press on/off 3 times in succession.

- The controller main screen displays the first possible command (from D1 to D6).
- Press and to scroll through the commands.
- PressMAN MODE
or AUT to confirm the command. The controller asks you for confirmation OK? on the main screen.
- Confirm by pressingMAN MODE or AUT , cancel with .
- The list of available commands appears below:

Code Command Description

D1 Device setting ➔ Interface Copies the ALPTEC settings to the interface.
D2 Interface setting ➔ ALPTEC Copies the interface settings to ALPTEC.
D3 CLONE ALPTEC ➔ Interface Copies the ALPTEC settings and data to the interface.
D4 CLONE Interface ➔ ALPTEC Copies the interface settings and data to ALPTEC.
D5 Interface DATA Shows information about the data saved in the interface.
D6 EXIT Exits the dongle menu.

5 - FRONT PANEL
ALPTEC 3.2/5.2 ALPTEC 8.2

MAN MODE AUT

- : Backlit screen with LCD display - : Backlit screen with LCD display

- : Set the values and select the steps - : Set the values and select the steps

- : S election of available measurements (see page 6), access to - : Selection of available measurements (see page 6), access to
the programming and keyboard lock menus the programming and keyboard lock menus

- : Switch to “AUT” mode and “MAN” mode MAN MODE- AUT : Switch to “AUT” mode

- : High-speed optical port, USB and Wi-Fi compatible - MAN : Switch

MODE AUT to “MAN” mode

MAN MODE AUT

- : High-speed optical port, USB and Wi-Fi compatible

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 6 - INFORMATION ON THE DISPLAY
Inductif/capacitif Mode Automatique Etat des ventilateurs
Etat des sorties

Mode Manuel
Etat des gradins

Affichage principal
Barre graphique Alarme active

Affichage Affichage
secondaire Alpha numérique

7 - OPERATING MODES

  CAUTION

Nombre de
gradins
Indication
du mode TEST

Révision Variante du
Firmware modèle

I f this screen appears on power-up, YOU MUST NOT USE the arrows and .
Press the button for 3 sec to exit the page and enter parameter-setting mode. Please refer to page 7 ““SET” main menu” for more details.

Switching between “MAN” and “AUT” mode

• The icons and indicate whether the operating mode is automatic or manual.
• To change mode, pressMAN MODE
or AUT or MAN . MODE AUT
• The operating mode remains in memory even after the supply voltage is disconnected.

MAN mode
This mode is used to select and connect/disconnect all live steps.

Icône Mode MAN Gradin connecté

Total kVAr
enclenché Mode manuel
en mode MAN sélectionné

• Press to see the other possible measurements. Sélection gradins Commutation des gradins
• Press or to select the step to be connected/disconnected.
• The selection is obtained as soon as the symbol for theMode
Icône selected
MAN step capacitor flashes  Gradin connecté
• Press to connect/disconnect
Icône Mode MAN the step. Gradin connecté

• Because of the capacitor discharge time, the controller does not allow the same step to be reconnected for at least 3 minutes after being disconnected.
Total kVAr Total kVAr
Mode MAN • If the step numberen mode  MANandGradin icon  connecté   are flashing, the operation has been taken into account, but
enclenché the controller waits for the time required before
enclenché Mode manuel Mode manuel
en mode MAN
sélectionné
sélectionné
reconnecting the step.
Sélection gradins Commutation des gradins
• The step configuration is maintained even when the supply voltage isSélection disconnected.
gradins When the powerdes
Commutation returns,
gradinsthe initial status is restored.
Total kVAr
enclenché Mode manuel
mode MAN sélectionné

AUT mode
Sélection gradins Commutation des gradins
This mode allows the controller to calculate the optimum step configuration in order to obtain the setpoint cos phi.
• The selection criteria take account of numerous variables such as: each step’s power rating, the number of operations, the total operating time, the
reconnection time, etc.
• The controller warns of imminent connection/disconnection of the step by displaying the flashing step number. Flashing may continue if the step
connection is not possible immediately due to the programmed reconnection time.
• The controller activates the steps when the reactive energy demand (delta-kVAr) is greater than 50% of the power rating of the smallest step and the cos
phi differs from the setpoint cos phi.

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 8 - MEASUREMENTS
- ALPTEC provides a set of measurements displayed on the alphanumeric screen, related to the cos phi which is always displayed on the main screen.
- The button is used to access the various measurements detailed below:

Measurement Icon Description

Delta–kVAr ΔKVAR kVArs needed to reach the setpoint cos phi. If >0,
steps will be activated, if <0 they will be disconnected

KVAR Total installation kVAr.

Δ STEP Number of equivalent steps.

Voltage V Installation RMS voltage.

V HI Maximum voltage value.

Current A Installation RMS current.

A HI Maximum voltage value.

Weekly PF WPF Average weekly Cos phi.

PF Instantaneous Cos phi

Cap. current %C.CU Calculation of the capacitor current, as a % of its

nominal value.

%C.HI Maximum measurement value.

Temperature °C °F Temperature.

°CHI Maximum measurement value.

°FHI

Voltage THD THDV Installation Voltage Total Harmonic Distortion %

(THD).

VH02… Individual voltage harmonic, %, from order 2 to

...VH15 order 15.

Current THD THDI Installation Current Total Harmonic Distortion % (THD).

IH02… Individual current harmonic, %, from order 2 to

…IH15 order 15.

Cos phi setpoint LEAD Cos phi setpoint setting

LAG

Step power(1) % Step residual power as a % of the nominal value

Step counter(1) OPC Number of step activations

Step hours(1) H Number of step operating hours

- After 30 seconds without any key being pressed, the display automatically returns to the default measurement defined by parameter P.47

- At the bottom of the list of measurements, the cos phi setpoint can be set, acting on the same value defined with parameter P.19

(1) These measurements are only effective if the "step trimming" function is enabled (P25=ON) and the advanced password has been entered.

9 - KEYBOARD LOCK/UNLOCK
- The keyboard can be locked/unlocked to prevent parameter modifications being authorised (switching between modes and , access to the setting
menus, modification of the cos phi setpoint), while still allowing the measurements to be viewed.
- Hold down .
- Press 3 times on then twice on .
- Release .
- The main screen indicates LOC when the keyboard is locked and UNL when it is unlocked.
- If one of the parameter modification operations is attempted with the keyboard locked, the main screen will indicate LOC.

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 10 - “SET” MAIN MENU
To access the programming menu:
- Switch the controller to mode to disconnect all the steps.
- Press for 3 seconds to call up the SET main menu.

Menu principal

Sous-Menu

- If the main screen displays PAS rather than SET, enter the password (001 by default) using and , then confirm
MAN with
MODE AUT or .
- Depending on the operating mode (Usr or Adm) the main screen will display OK U or OK A if the password is correct.
- If the password is incorrect, the main screen will display ERR.
- Repeat the procedure to access the programming menu.
- The parameter menu lock will be active again when the controller is reset or after 2 minutes of inactivity.

- Press and to select the submenu you wish to configure, which will be displayed on the main screen.
- The list of available submenus appears below:
Code Description
BAS Basic menu
ADV Advanced menu
ALA Alarm menu
CMD Command menu
EXIT Exit without saving
SAVE Exit and save
FUN Ethernet menu (only for ALPTEC 8.2)
To access the menu to be modified:
- Press MAN MODE
or AUT to confirm which submenu is to be configured.
- The main screen displays the code for the selected parameter (P.01 for example), while the alphanumeric area at the bottom of the screen displays the
parameter value and/or description.

Paramètre

Valeur

- Press MAN MODE

or AUT to scroll upwards through the parameters. Press (1)
or MAN (2)MODE
to go
AUTback.

- Once on the parameter to be modified, use and to change the value.

- Once you reach the end of the list of parameters, press MAN MODE or AUT to return to the SET menu.
- Use and to access the SAVE submenu (save parameters) or EXIT (exit without saving).
- If you hold down for 3 secondsMAN MODE or AUT , this will save changes and exit directly.
- After 2 minutes of inactivity, the system exits the programming menu and returns to the normal display, without saving the parameter modifications.
- A copy of the parameters can be saved in the controller memory and retrieved at a later date if necessary. To do this, please refer to the CMD submenu
(parameters C08 and C09) on page 14.

Any modification of the controller advanced mode parameters carries the risk of premature wear or even destruction of the equip-
ment, involving risks to its environment and people, leading to unavailability of the installation, and the user is wholly responsible
for any such action. The Legrand Group accepts no liability and the warranty is rendered null and void.

(1) Only for ALPTEC 3.2 and 5.2

(2) Only for ALPTEC 8.2

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 11 - FIRST SWITCH-ON
If the primary CT value needs to be set when the controller is first switched on, parameter P.01 is set to OFF:
- The main screen then displays the code     flashing.
- Use and to change the value of the primary.
- Confirm by pressingMAN or
MODE AUT .
- The controller saves the parameter value and starts up in mode .

12 - MAIN PROGRAMMING ACTIONS

Changing the primary CT value
If the primary CT value needs to be modified:
- Press or MAN to switch
MODE AUT to mode .
- Following the procedure outlined in the “Setting the “SET” parameters” section on page 7, go to the BAS menu, then to parameter P.01.
- Use and to change the value of the primary.
- Hold downMAN MODE or AUT until the countdown starts to confirm the new value.
- PressMAN or
MODE AUT to switch to mode .
Setting the cos phi setpoint
- Following the procedure outlined in the “Setting the “SET” parameters” section on page 7, go to the BAS menu, then to parameter P.19.
- Press or to change the value of the cos phi.
- Press to confirm the new value.
- PressMAN or
MODE AUT to switch to mode .

13 - PARAMETER TABLES
T his is a list of all the programming parameters in tabular form. The possible setting range and factory setting are indicated for each parameter, along with a
brief explanation of the parameter function. The parameter description displayed on the screen may in some cases differ from that quoted in the table due to a
lower number of characters being available. However the parameter code can be used as a reference.

 ote: The greyed-out parameters shown in the table are essential for the system to work, and therefore represent the minimum programming required for
N
operation.

“BAS” Basic menu

Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range

P.01 CT primary Usr A OFF OFF/1...10,000

P.02 CT secondary Usr A 5 1/5

P.03 CT read phase Usr L1 L1

L2
L3
P.04 CT connection direction Usr Aut Aut
Dir
Rev
P.05 Voltage read phase Usr L2-L3 L1-L2
L2-L3
L3-L1
L1-N
L2-N
L3-N

P.06 Reference power Usr kVAr 1.00 0.10 ... 10,000

P.07 Step nominal voltage Usr V 410 50 ... 50,000

P.08 Nominal frequency Usr Hz Aut Aut

50 Hz
60 Hz
Var

P.09 Reconnection time Adm s 180 1 … 30,000

P.10 Sensitivity Adm s 30 1 … 1000

P.11 Step 1 function Adm OFF OFF

1…32
ON
NOA
NCA
FAN
MAN
AUT
A01…A13

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 13 - PARAMETER TABLES (CONTINUED)
“BAS” Basic menu (continued)

Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range

P.12 Step 2 function Adm OFF =

P.13 Step 3 function Adm OFF =

P.14 Step 4 function Adm OFF =

P.15 Step 5 function Adm OFF =

P.16 Step 6 function Adm OFF =

P.17(1) Step 7 function Adm OFF =

P.18(1) Step 8 function Adm OFF =

P.19 Cos phi setpoint Usr 0.96 0.50 Lead – 0.50 Lag
LEAD

P.20 Alarm message language Usr ENG ENG

ITA
FRA
SPA
POR
GER

P.01 – Value of the transformer primary current. Example: with CT 800/5, set 800. If set to OFF, after switch-on the device invites you to define the CT and allows
direct access to the parameter.
P.02 – Value of the current transformer secondary. Example: with CT 800/5, set 5.
P.03 – Defines the phase on which the device reads the current signal. The current input wiring must correspond to the value defined for this parameter.
Accounts for all the possible combinations of parameter P.05.
P.04 – Read the CT connection polarity.
AUT = The polarity is automatically detected on switch-on. Can only be used when working with one CT and when the installation has no electricity-
generating device.
Dir = Automatic detection disabled. Direct connection.
Rev = Automatic detection disabled. Crossover.
P.05 – Defines how many and on which phases the voltage signal is read. The voltage input wiring must correspond to the value of this parameter. Accounts
for all the possible combinations of parameter P.03.
P.06 – Reference power in kVAr relating to parameters P.11 to P.18 (usually the power in kVAr of the smallest installed step), at the nominal voltage stated in
parameter P.07.
P.07 – Nominal voltage of steps.
P.08 – System working frequency:
Aut = automatic selection between 50 and 60 Hz on switch-on.
50Hz = set to 50 Hz
60Hz = set to 60 Hz
Var = variable, measured continuously and adjusted.
P.09 – M
 inimum time which should elapse between disconnection of a step and its reconnection, in MAN or AUT mode. During this time, the step number on
the main page flashes.
P.10 – Sensitivity on connection. This parameter defines the controller reaction speed. With a low value of P.10 regulation is fast (more accurate around the
setpoint, but with more step switching operations). With high values we have slower regulation reactions, with fewer step switching operations. The
controller time delay is inversely proportional to the demand required by steps to reach the setpoint value: wait = (sensitivity/number of steps required.
For example: with the sensitivity set to 60, if you wish to insert a step, the time is 60 s (60/1 = 60). If 4 steps are needed the time will be 15 s (60/4 = 15).
P.11 ... P.18 – Function of output relays 1 ... 8:
OFF = Not used.
1 .. 32 = Multiplication factor. These relays control steps with a power rating n times (n = 1 ... 32) the reference power defined in parameter P.06.
ON = Always connected.
NOA = alarm normally switched off. The relay is energised when an alarm with the global alarm property appears.
NCA = alarm normally switched on. The relay is de-energised when an alarm with the global alarm property appears.
MAN = the relay is energised when the device is in manual mode.
AUT = the relay is energised when the device is in automatic mode.
FAN = The relay controls the cooling fan.
A01 ... A13 = The relay is energised when the specified alarm is active.
P.19 – Cos phi setpoint (target value). Used for standard application.
P.20 – Alarm message language.

(1) Only for ALPTEC 5.2 and 8.2

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 13 - PARAMETER TABLES (CONTINUED)
“ADV” advanced menu

Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range

P.21 Password enabled Adm ON OFF

ON

P.22 User password Usr 001 0-999

P.23 Advanced password Adm *** ***

P.24 Type of connection Usr 3PH 3PH Three-phase

1PH Single-phase

P.25 Step power setting Usr ON ON Enabled

OFF

P.26 + target cos phi tolerance Adm 00:00 0 – 0.10

P.27 - target cos phi tolerance Adm 00:00 0 – 0.10

P.28 Step insertion mode Adm STD STD Standard

Lin Linear
Disc Disconnection

P.29 Target cos phi on cogeneration Usr OFF OFF/

0.50 LEAD – 0.50
LAG

P.30 Sensitivity on disconnection Adm s OFF OFF/1 – 600

P.31 Disconnection of steps in MAN mode Usr ON OFF

ON Enabled

P.32 Capacitor overload alarm threshold Adm % 105 OFF/100...150

P.33 Capacitor overload immediate disconnection alarm Adm % 110 OFF/100.. 200
threshold

P.34 VT primary Usr V OFF OFF/50-50,000

P.35 VT secondary Usr V 100 50-500

P.36 Temperature UoM Usr °C °C °Celsius

°F °Fahrenheit

P.37 Fan start-up temp. Adm ° 55 0 .. 100°C

(32...212°F)

P.38 Fan switch-off temp. Adm ° 50 0 .. 100°C

(32...212°F)

P.39 Temperature alarm threshold Adm ° 45 50 .. 100°C

(122...212°F)

P.40 Faulty step alarm threshold Adm % OFF OFF/25…100

P.41 Overvoltage alarm threshold Adm % 107 OFF/90...150

P.42 Undervoltage alarm threshold Adm % 80 OFF/60..110

P.43 THD V alarm threshold Adm % 3 OFF/5..250

P.44 THD I alarm threshold Adm % 10 OFF/5..250

P.45 Maintenance interval Adm kh 3.76 1 - 30,000

P.46 Bar graph function Usr kVAr Inst/tot kVAr

inst/tot Act/nom curr
Rchd/tot kVAr delta

P.47 Default auxiliary measurements Usr kVAr kVAr delta

delta V
A
Weekly cos phi
Overload
Temp
THDV
THDI
ROT
P.48 Backlight enabled on alarm Usr ON OFF
ON
P.49 Serial address (unsigned) Usr 01 01-255

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 13 - PARAMETER TABLES (CONTINUED)
“ADV” advanced menu (CONTINUED)

Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range

P.50 Transmission speed Usr bps 9.6 k 1.2 k

2.4 k
4.8 k
9.6 k
19.2 k
38.4 k
P.51 Data format Usr 8-bit – n 8-bit, no parity
8-bit, odd
8-bit, even
7-bit, odd
7-bit, even
P.52 Stop bit Usr 1 1-2
P.53 Protocol Usr Modbus Modbus RTU
RTU Modbus RTU
P.54 Number of activations for maintenance Adm Kcnt 50 OFF/1-60
P.55 (1) Step 9 function Adm OFF OFF/1...32/ON/NOA/NCA/FAN/MAN/AUT/
A01...A13
P.56 (1) Step 10 function Adm OFF =
P.57 (1)
Step 11 function Adm OFF =
P.58 (1) Step 12 function Adm OFF =
P.59 (1) Step 13 function Adm OFF =
P.60 (1) Step 14 function Adm OFF =
P.21 – If set to OFF, password management is disabled and anyone can access the parameters and menu commands.
P.22 – With P.21 set to ON, value to be entered to enable access at user level (see password access in section 10).
P.23 – For more informations, please contact your Legrand group representative.
P.24 – Number of phases in the capacitor bank enclosure.
P.25 – Allows the actual power of the step executed on each connection to be measured. The measured power of the steps is adjusted after each switching
operation and displayed on the step life statistics page.
P.26 - P.27 – Tolerance around the setpoint. When the cos phi is within the range bounded by these parameters, in AUT mode the device neither connects nor
disconnects any steps even if the kVAr delta is higher than the smallest step.
P.28 – Selection of step insertion mode.
Standard mode – Normal step operation
Linear mode – The steps are connected according to their number and the LIFO (Last In First Out) method. The controller will not connect a step when
these have different power ratings and if on connecting the next one, the setpoint value is exceeded.
Disconnection mode - If a step with a lower power rating needs to be connected and the activated one needs to be disconnected, the sequence will be:
- disconnection of the currently activated step
- connection of the new step
P.29 – Setpoint used when the system is generating active power (with negative power/power factor).
P.30 – Sensitivity on disconnection. Similar to parameter P.10, but concerning disconnection. If set to OFF, disconnection has the same reaction time as
parameter P.10.
P.31 – If enabled, during switching from AUT mode to MAN mode, the steps are disconnected in sequence.
P.32 – Capacitor overload protection trip threshold (alarm A07), which will appear after a time delay inversely proportional to the overload value.
P.33 – Threshold beyond which the overload alarm tripping delay is reset to zero, causing immediate intervention of alarm A08.
P.34 – P.35 – Data relating to VTs which may be used to measure the voltage.
P.37 – P.38 – Cabinet cooling fan tripping and switch-off temperature, expressed by the unit stated in P.36.
P.39 – Threshold for generating alarm A08 “temperature too high”.
P.40 – Threshold as a percentage of the step residual power, compared to the original power programmed in the general menu.
Below this threshold, alarm A13 “step fault” is generated.
P.41 – Maximum voltage alarm threshold, referring to the nominal voltage set with P.07, above which alarm A06 “voltage too high” is generated.
P.42 – Undervoltage alarm threshold, referring to the nominal voltage set with P.07, below which alarm A05 “voltage too low” is generated.
P.43 – Installation maximum voltage THD alarm threshold above which alarm A10 “Voltage THD too high” is generated.
P.44 – Installation maximum current THD alarm threshold above which alarm A11 “Current THD too high” is generated.
P.45 – Maintenance interval in hours. When it has elapsed, alarm A12 “maintenance required” is generated. The hour counter is incremented as long as the
device is switched on.
P.46 – Function of the semi-circular bar graph.
Inst/tot kVAr: The graph represents the total connected kVAr compared to the total installed reactive power in the enclosure.
Act/nom curr: Percentage of the installation actual current compared to the CT maximum current.
kVAr delta: bar graph with zero in the middle. Indicates the negative/positive kVAr delta needed to reach the setpoint, compared to the total installed
kVAr.
P.47 – Default measurement displayed on the secondary screen. Setting the parameter to ROT allows measurements to be displayed with sequential rotation.
P.48 – If it is enabled, backlighting flashes when one or more alarms is active.
P.49 – Serial address (node) of the communication protocol.
P.50 – Port communication speed.
P.51 – Data format. 7-bit settings are only possible for ASCII protocol.
P.52 – Number of stop bits.
P.53 – Selects the communication protocol.
P.54 – D efines the number of step activations (with reference to the step which has the most) above which maintenance alarm A12 will be generated.
This parameter is used as an alternative to P.45. If P.45 and P.54 are both used, P.45 has priority.
P.54...P.60 – Function of output relays 9 to 14. See description of parameter P.11

(1) Only for ALPTEC 8.2

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 13 - PARAMETER TABLES (CONTINUED)
“ALA” alarm menu
Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range
P.61 Alarm A01 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.62 Alarm A01 delay Adm 15 0-240
P.63 A01 delay unit of time Adm min Min.
Sec
P.64 Alarm A02 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.65 Alarm A02 delay Adm 120 0-240
P.66 A02 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.67 Alarm A03 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.68 Alarm A03 delay Adm 5 0-240
P.69 A03 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.70 Alarm A04 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.71 Alarm A04 delay Adm 120 0-240
P.72 A04 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.73 Alarm A05 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.74 Alarm A05 delay Adm 0 0-240
P.75 A05 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.76 Alarm A06 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.77 Alarm A06 delay Adm 0 0-240
P.78 A06 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.79 Alarm A07 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.80 Alarm A07 delay Adm 30 0-240
P.81 A07 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec

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 13 - PARAMETER TABLES (CONTINUED)
“ALA” alarm menu (continued)

Code Description ACC UoM DEF Range

P.82 Alarm A08 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.83 Alarm A08 delay Adm 60 0-240
P.84 A08 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.85 Alarm A09 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.86 Alarm A09 delay Adm 0 0-240
P.87 A09 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.88 Alarm A10 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.89 Alarm A10 delay Adm 5 0-240
P.90 A10 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.91 Alarm A11 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.92 Alarm A11 delay Adm 5 0-240
P.93 A11 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.94 Alarm A12 activation Adm ALA OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.95 Alarm A12 delay Adm 0 0-240
P.96 A12 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.97 Alarm A13 activation Adm A+D OFF
ON
ALA
DISC
A+D
P.98 Alarm A13 delay Adm 5 0-240
P.99 A13 delay unit of time Adm Sec Min.
Sec
P.61 – Activation of alarm A01 and definition of controller operation:
OFF – Alarm disabled
ON – Alarm activated
ALA – Alarm activated, activation of global alarm relay (if set)
DISC – Alarm activated, disconnection of steps
A + D = Activation of alarm relay and disconnection of steps.
When you access parameters P.61, P.64, P.67, etc, the display indicates the corresponding alarm code.
P.62 – Alarm A01 time delay.
P.63 – Alarm A01 delay unit of measurement.
P.64 – Same as P.61, for alarm A02.
P.65 – Same as P.62, for alarm A02.
P.66 – Same as P.63, for alarm A02.
…
P.97 – Same as P.61, for alarm A13.
P.98 – Same as P.62, for alarm A13.
P.99 – Same as P.63, for alarm A13.

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 14 - ALARMS
– When an alarm is generated, the screen displays an alarm icon, the alarm code and description in the language selected.
– If the navigation buttons in the pages are pressed, the scrolling message showing the alarm information briefly disappears, and then
reappears after a few seconds.
– The alarms are automatically reset once the alarm conditions which generated it have disappeared.
– If there are one or more alarms, ALPTEC's behaviour depends on the properties of the active alarms.

15 - DESCRIPTION OF ALARMS
Code Alarm Description
A01 Undercompensation All the steps are connected but the cos phi is below the setpoint.
A02 Overcompensation All the steps are disconnected and the cos phi is above the setpoint.
A03 Current too low The current read by the controller is lower than the minimum possible measurement. The installation can be
at no-load.
A04 Current too high The current read by the controller is higher than the maximum possible measurement.
A05 Voltage too low The voltage measured is lower than the threshold set at P.42.
A06 Voltage too high The voltage measured is higher than the threshold set at P.41.
A07 Capacitor overload The overload current is higher than the threshold set at P.32 and P.33.
A08 Temperature too high The temperature measured is higher than the threshold set at P.39.
A09 Micro-interruption Micro-interruption on the voltage measurement input lasting more than 8 ms.
A10 Voltage THD too high The installation THD U is higher than the threshold set at P.43.
A11 Current THD too high The installation THD I is higher than the threshold set at P.44.
A12 Maintenance required The maintenance interval set at P.45 or P.54 has been exceeded. To reset, use the CMD command menu.
A13 Step fault The residual power of the indicated step is lower than the threshold set at P.40.

Code Description Enable Alarm relay Disconnection Delay

A01 Undercompensation • • 15 min
A02 Overcompensation • • 120 s
A03 Current too low • • 5s
A04 Current too high • • 120 s
A05 Voltage too low • • • 0 s
A06 Voltage too high • • • 0 s
A07 Capacitor overload • • • 30 s
A08 Temperature too high • • • 60 s
A09 Micro-interruption • • • 0 s
A10 Voltage THD too high • • • 5s
A11 Current THD too high • • • 5s
A12 Maintenance required • • 0 s
A13 Step fault • • • 5s

16 - “CMD” COMMAND MENU

- This menu allows you to execute one-off operations such as resetting counters, alarms, etc.
- Following the procedure outlined in the “Setting the “SET” parameters” section on page 7, go to the CMD menu.
- PressMAN MODE
or AUT to scroll upwards through the commands. Press (1)
or MAN (2)MODE
to go
AUT
back.
- Hold down for 3 seconds to confirm the command to be executed, the controller asks you for confirmation OK? on the main screen with a countdown.
- Continue pressing until the end of the countdown for definitive confirmation. Releasing the button before the countdown finishes will cancel the
command.
- PressMAN MODE
or AUT to return to the main menu.
- The table below indicates which commands are possible:
Code Command Access level Description
C01 Maintenance reset Usr Resets the maintenance interval
C02 Step counter reset Usr Resets the step counter
C03 Step power setting reset Adm Resets the original step power rating
C04 Step no. of hours reset Adm Resets the step no. of operating hours
C05 Max. values reset Adm Resets the previously saved maximum values
C06 Weekly Power Factor reset Usr Resets the weekly Power Factor value
C07 Default settings Adm Initialises all parameters with their default values
C08 Back up configuration Adm Makes a copy of the user settings
C09 Restore configuration Adm Loads the settings with the above backup copy

(1) Only for ALPTEC 3.2 and 5.2

(2) Only for ALPTEC 8.2

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 17 - “FUN” ETHERNET MENU
- This menu is only available on ALPTEC 8.2 controllers equipped with the EXTETH module.
Code Description Access level UoM DEF Range
F.01 IP address Usr • 192.168.1.1 IP1.IP2.IP3.IP4
IP1 0...255
IP2 0...255
IP3 0...255
IP4 0...255
F.02 Subnet mask Usr • 0.0.0.0 SUB1.SUB2.SUB3.SUB4
SUB1 0...255
SUB2 0...255
SUB3 0...255
SUB4 0...255
F.03 IP port Usr • 1001 0…9999
F.04 Client/Server Usr • Server Client/Server
F.05 Remote IP address Usr • 0.0.0.0 IP1.IP2.IP3.IP4
IP1 0...255
IP2 0...255
IP3 0...255
IP4 0...255
F.06 Remote IP port Usr • 1001 0…9999
F.07 Gateway IP address Usr • 0.0.0.0 GW1.GW2.GW3.GW4
GW1
GW2
GW3
GW4
F.01…F.03 – TCP-IP coordination for the Ethernet interface application
F.04 – Authorises the Server TCP-IP connection = waits for connection of a remote client. Client = Establishes connection to a remote server
F.05…F.07 – Coordinates connection to a remote server when F.04 is configured as client

18 - POSITION OF TERMINALS
ALPTEC3.2 ALPTEC5.2 ALPTEC 8.2
OUT 1

OUT 2

OUT 3

OUT 4

OUT 5

OUT 6

OUT 7

OUT 8
COM
SLOT 1

SLOT 2

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 19 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Power supply
Nominal voltage Us  Ambient operating conditions
100 – 440 VA
110 – 250 V= Operating temperature -20 - +60°C

Operating range Storage temperature -30 - +80°C

90 – 484 VA
93.5 – 300 V= Relative humidity < 80% (IEC/EN 60068-2-78)
Frequency 45 – 66 Hz Max. pollution level Grade 2
Power consumption/dissipation 3.5 W/9.5 VA Overvoltage category 3
Relay release on micro-interruption > = 8 ms Measurement category III
Climatic sequence Z/ABDM (IEC/EN 60068-2-61)
Micro-cut immunity time < = 25 ms Impact resistance 15 g (IEC/EN 60068-2-27)
Vibration resistance 0.7 g (IEC/EN 60068-2-6)
Recommended fuses F1A (fast-blow)
Connections
Voltage inputs Terminal block type Plug-in
Nominal voltage Ue max 600 VAC L-L (346 VAC L-N) Conductor cross-section (min. and 0.2...2.5 mm2 (24...12 AWG)
Measurement range 50…720 V L-L (415 VAC L-N) max.)
Frequency range 45…65 Hz – 360…440 Hz UL marking 0.75...2.5 mm² (18...12 AWG)
TRMS Conductor cross-section (min. and
Measurement type
max.)
> 0.55 MΩ L-N
Input impedance measurement > 1.10 MΩ L-L Tightening torque 0.56 Nm (5 LBin)

Wiring mode Single-phase, Two-phase, Three- Casing

phase with or without neutral and Mounting Flush-mountable
balanced system Material Polycarbonate
Recommended fuses F1A (fast-blow) Protection class IP 54 front panel – IP 20 terminal
Current inputs block
Nominal current Ie Weight 350 g
1 AA or 5 AA
Measurement range for 5 A setting: 0.025 – 6 AA Certification and conformity
for 1 A setting: 0.025 – 1.2 AA Conformity to standards IEC EN 61000-6-3
Input type Shunt powered by an external (ALPTEC 8.2)
CT (LV) 5 A max. IEC EN 61000-6-4
(ALPTEC 3.2/5.2)
Measurement type RMS UL Marking Use 60°C/75°C copper (CU)
Overload limit +20% Ie conductor only
Overload peak 50 A per 1 second AWG range: 18 - 12 AWG stranded
or solid
Consumption < 0.6 VA Field wiring terminals tightening
Measurement precision torque: 4.5 lb.in
Flat panel mounting on a Type 1
Line voltage ±0.5% f.s. ±1 digit
enclosure
Relay outputs: ALPTEC 3.2 OUTPUTS1 - 2/ALPTEC 5.2 OUTPUTS 1 - 4/
ALPTEC 8.2 OUTPUTS 1-7
 Auxiliary power supply sampled on a phase-neutral voltage system ≤ 300 V.
ALPTEC3.2 2 x 1 NO + common contact
Type of contact ALPTEC5.2 4 x 1 NO + common contact
ALPTEC8.2 7 x 1 NO + common contact
UL marking B300
30 V = 1 A Auxiliary duty
Max. nominal voltage 440 VA
Nominal current AC1-5 A 250 VA AC15-1.5 A
440 VA
Max. current on the contact 10 A
common

Relay output: ALPTEC 3.2 OUTPUT 3/ALPTEC 5.2 OUTPUT 5/

ALPTEC 8.2 OUTPUT 8
Type of contact 1 changeover switch
UL marking B300
30 V = 1 A Auxiliary duty
Max. nominal voltage 415 VA
Nominal current AC1- 5 A 250 VA AC15-1.5 A
440 VA (NO solo)

Insulation level
Nominal insulation voltage Ui 600 VA
Nom. impulse withstand voltage 9.5 kV
Uimp
Power frequency withstand voltage 5.2 kV

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