Operating & Commissioning Instructions BLR-CB

As with all electrical equipment, the appropriate specifications governing electrical installation must be
followed when Power Factor Correction Equipment is installed. When removing the front nameplate to
adjust the function switch and DIP switches, always ensure that your body is not carrying any
electrostatic charge. This can be accomplished by simply touching a grounded object, such as the
switchboard metal casing to dissipate any electrical charge before removing the cover plate.

1. Check that the Measurement and Control Voltage, Supply Frequency and Current Transformer rating comply
with the ratings given on the back of the relay. At connection system differing from standard
option - e -, please see wiring diagram on last page.

2. Mount the relay in the switch panel. The cut out size is 138x138 mm. The relay is secured either
a; with two fixing bolts or b; with mounting parts for wall fastening – side mounting (optional).

3. Connect up in accordance with the wiring diagram. Pay special attention to the cross section size of the
C.T. connections. We recommend for runs up to 10 metres 2,5 mm2 cross section.
An integrated voltage observation in BLR-C.. guarantees a safety-disconnection of the capacitors in case of
decreasing voltage below 280V AC. It is due to this device necessary to connect terminal "A" for control voltage
to L2 as shown in wiring diagram. This ensures a proper disconnection of the contactors.

4. Check that transformer current setting at coding switch (S1) is correct - OFF = x/1A - ON = x/5A.

5. Adjust DIP switch (S2) to select p.f. Alarm function ON (in circuit) or OFF (out of circuit).

6. Apply the measurement and control voltages. Connect the Current Transformer, and remove any short circuit
link. Indication "I --0": no current flowing, resp. <1% of nominal secondary c.t. current. Active steps are cut off
automatically after 10 minutes. There is no cutoff if the system is operated manually.
Any p.f. controlling starts, if reactive vector exceeds >1% of nominal secondary c.t. current at least.

7. Function switch (3) in position 3 = automatic operation

Required target p.f. = 1, switching time = 40s and step limitation are factory-preset. Wait for the 90 sec. lockout
time to elapse. During this time the required parameters can be set as listed below, using the +/- buttons (5/4).
Each set value is stored in the memory, once the function switch is moved on to the next position.

8. With function switch (3) in position 1, select the required target p.f. using +/- buttons.

9. With function switch (3) in position 2, select the required switching step time delay, using +/- buttons.

10. With function switch in position 5, select the number of switching steps, using the +/- buttons. The relay is
delivered with this setting on its maximum number of steps. If the max. number of steps is selected, but capacitors
are not connected to all the steps, the relay will recognize this, and will make three switchings to verify there is no
connection. The disconnected step(s) will then be excluded from the switching sequence process. With function
switch in position 6, the number of disconnected or defective steps will be shown. After 7 days, a system power
failure, or deletion of the values with the function switch in position 6 (using +/- buttons>20s), the disconnected
steps will be automatically reactivated and a renewed switching attempt will be made.

11. Set function switch (3) in position 3, so that the installation is in "Automatic" operation.

12. The digital indicator will show the system power factor. e.g.. 0,87 for lagging or c 0.94 for leading load.

13. After the lock out time, with an inductive load on the system, if the relay is correctly connected, the + LED
will start to flash.

14. If the installation is correctly connected, the relay will now switch successive steps, following the selected
step time delay until the target power factor is obtained. Each energized step will be indicated on the LED
display 6. As each step switches in, so the digital display of power factor will change. If the installation p.f. is
above or below the target p.f., the "+" LED (Below Target) or "-" LED (Above Target) will flash.
15. The BLR-CB does not require any adjustment of the responsiveness. Regulation does not follow a fixed
switching program, different capacitor sizes can be used for the respective steps. The relay measures the output
for each capacitor step in the form of "units of value" (inquiry in position 8). This measurement is made during
the normal switching function according to reactive load requirement. These "units of value" are stored in the
relay memory and the appropriate unit is called up in order to meet the changing reactive load demand. As the
current transformer transmission is unknown, the measured units of value are only proportional to the capacitor
output. If capacitors of the same size are used, an even distribution of the switchings is paid attention to.

16. A flashing display segment indicates that the relay is searching for a suitable capacitor size (ind. or cap.) in
order to meet the required target power factor. if no suitable size is available, then no switching will take place,
and the segment will continue to flash until the target p.f. is obtained.

17. It is often necessary to commission an installation when there is no other load on the system. In this case, put
the function switch (3) to position 4. Capacitors can be switched with the aid of the +/- buttons. Please take into
account that, during this time, there is not measured the output for each capacitor step in form of "units of value"
(see item 15).
When manual operation is no longer required, set the function switch back to position 3 (Automatic).

18. With the function switch in position 9 two storage types of alarm indication can be selected: the visual
display is standard, external output (m) is carried out optionally by means of contacts at zero potential (see
diagram).

a) With "A__0" in the display, the alarm indication can only be cancelled by moving DIP switch (2) briefly into
the off position (down).

b) With "A__1" in the display the alarm will extinguish itself automatically once the correct target power factor
has been obtained again.

c) If the target power factor is not obtained, on account of insufficient capacitors, after a time delay of 75 times
step switching time, the symbol "AL__" will appear at 5 sec. intervals in the display.

d) If the capacitors are being subjected to a distorted waveform which is producing dangerous harmonic over
currents, then this will be shown as an alarm in the display: "HA " will flash at 5 second intervals.

e) If both alarms are signalling, together then the symbols "AH " will flash in the display.

f) If external fault signalling contacts for power factor (m) are fitted the alarm contact is given between terminals
M-MO (AL).

19. Exit port (7), TTL interface, enable data transfer to a PC by means of cable number 6. By means of software
"BSTO"it is possible to record and analyse data, such as power factor cosϕ, switchings, date and time of each
switching step, connected and disconnected steps and any triggered alarm function. By means of the data storage
DS21/22 or 23 it is possible to store data over a substantial period of time.

Once the required settings or alterations have been made, set the function switch to position 3
"Automatic" and replace the front cover plate, so as to inhibit unauthorized interference with
relay settings.

DIP Switch ( 1 )

Current path: x/1A or x/5A check before

switch position OFF = x/1A commissioning
ON = x/5A

The relay will be shipped from Illimite with DIP Switch in position "ON" (x/5A) !

DIP Switch ( 2 )

Alarm status messages (refer to point 18)

switch position OFF = alarm status messages off and/or alarm reset ON = alarm status messages on
Function Switch (3)

0 = Relay not in automatic function. All steps will be switched off after 20 secs. The digital display will show
"OFF".

1 = Adjustment of pre-set target power factor within the range 0,70 lag ...1,0 ... 0,90 lead. by means of the +/-
buttons. Target level is shown in the display.

2 = Adjustment of the step switching time, 5 secs ... 1200 secs, by means of the +/- buttons. For rapid digit
change, hold the button down continuously. The display will show for example "50".

3 = Relay in automatic function, with indication of system power factor in the digital display, i - ind., c = cap.
If the +/- segments are flashing, this indicates that the target power factor has not been achieved. A suitable
capacitor size will be selected.

4 = Manual operation. The display will show alternately "H" (1sec) and Power Factor (5 secs). Capacitor steps
can be switched in rotation after the selected step switch time, using the +/- buttons.

5 = The number of switching steps can be limited, using +/- buttons. The display will indicate the number of
steps - e.g. for 10 steps "CL10". Do not exceed the number of steps on the relay!

6 = Automatic indication in the display of the number of steps which are not connected or are not working. The
indication will rotate through the non-functioning steps, e.g. "Cd 5" = 5 non-functioning step. Display "Cd 0"
means that all steps are functioning. Automatic regulation is active during this time (CD = capacitor defective)!
Any failed capacitor step will be displayed with letters “AL” alternating with cos phi indication.
The indication of defective steps can be cancelled by pressing the +/- buttons together for a period > 20 secs.
Automatic regulation is active during this time!

7 = The number of switching each contactor has made is shown in the display, e.g. "OC 4" for 2 secs., then
"248". This indicates that contactor no. 4 has completed 248 switchings. Other contactors can be selected using
the +/- buttons. Only every 50 switchings, the microprocessor stores the data. The stored data of all steps can be
cancelled by depressing the +/- buttons together, for a period of > 20 secs. Automatic regulation is active during
this time!

8 = Indicates the measured "unit of value" of each step, which is proportional to the capacitor output in kVAr.
For example, the display will show "CC 5" for 2 secs., to indicate step No. 5., and will then alternate to "125"
units of value. Once the value falls below a level of < "8", the capacitor will be excluded from the regulation
process. The "unit of value" for other steps is obtained by depressing the + or- buttons to select the required
steps. Automatic regulation is active during this time! The stored data of all steps can be cancelled by depressing
+/- buttons together for a period > 20 secs.

9 = Selects the mode of alarm signal required. If the display shows "A 0", the alarm is stored in the memory and
can only be cancelled by briefly switching DIP switch (2) off. If the display shows "A 1", the alarm will be
cancelled automatically, when the target power factor level is restored (Selection by means of +/- buttons). If
requested data are not indicated on order, the relay will be shipped in "A 1" mode!

A = no function

B = Input for asymmetrical switching times. Using the +/- buttons, this can be adjusted between 0 ... 50. For
example, if the display shows "Y" 10" the factor displayed will multiply the switching off time in the capacitive
direction. (Rapid switching on - slow switch off). The standard setting with equal switch on/off times is "Y 0".

C = Rapid contactor switching rate limiter. By using the +/- buttons a time delay can be set in seconds so as, to
prevent the rapid on/off switching of a contactor on a constantly changing load. The standard setting would be 30
secs. and the display would then show "L 30". The delay time can be set up to 255 secs.

D = no function

E = OFF. Same effect as function switch in Position 0 (see above).

F = Indication of Switching mode

"S CC" = Economy Switching (Connected capacitors have different sizes)
" CC" = Circular Switching (Connected capacitors have equal sizes)
Optional Setting Features

External Fault Signalling Contact (-m-) to indicate target cos ϕ not obtained.

S1 S2 7 4 3 5

cos
6 8

BLR - CB

Blindleistungsregler
Power Factor Regulator
Regulador de potencia reactiva
Régulateur de puissance réactive

Special versions Measurement Control

-e- -m- CB 06
CB 03
220 - 240V

4A

4A

4A

Load Rotation
k L Sense
L1
L2
L3
N
Power Reverse voltage
path at ..
supply
fault signals C1 - C6

Connection diagram 02/03

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