Dokumen - Tips - Novar Controller Brochure PDF
Dokumen - Tips - Novar Controller Brochure PDF
Dokumen - Tips - Novar Controller Brochure PDF
NoVAR
Automatic Power Factor
Control
Customer Benefits
Intelligent rotational and
linear capacitor switching
• Safety mode if left in
"manual" setting
• Automatically tracks
system frequency
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NoVAR switches in differing levels of capacitance in Rotational switching shares the switching duty equally
order to compensate for the inductive load changes. amongst the capacitors and contactors. If a sequence is
The amount of capacitance is controlled with a stepping selected the equal size stages are switched rotationally.
technique. The table below shows the maximum Contactors are switched on a first in, first out basis.
number of steps available on the NoVAR 305 and Selection of rotational switching can result in faster
NoVAR 315. response to system load changes and an even rate of
wear on the capacitor contactors.
Sequence Sequence NoVAR NoVAR
Number 315 305
00 1:1:1:1:1 etc 6 12
01 1:1:2:2:2 etc 10 22
LINEAR
02 1:2:2:2:2 etc 11 23
Linear switching operates contactors on a first in, last
03 1:2:3:3:3 etc 15 33
out basis .
04 1:2:3:4:4 etc 18 30
05 1:2:4:4:4 etc 19 31
06 1:2:3:6:6 etc 24 30
07 1:2:4:8:8 etc 31 31 INTELLIGENT: CAPACITOR
Examples of sequence number selection are: Sudden heavy inductive loads, switched onto or off a
system, ideally require capacitance to be added or
00; used where all capacitor values are the same, subtracted more rapidly to maintain the optimum power
where inductive loading is limited to a few drives of factor.
equal size. NoVAR achieves this by "double stepping". For example
on sequence 00 (1:1:1) a second step is quickly added
07; where the first 4 stages progressively double in size, after a 2 second delay from the first step being
used where many capacitor switching steps can give switched.
very accurate power factor correction.. On sequence 03 (1:2:3:3) in order to add or subtract
double steps, the switching pattern would be
(2:1+3:3+3) etc. safety lockout time is always observed
TIME INTERVAL in the above.
CAPACITOR SWITCHING
4 4
3 1 3 4
2 2 2 3
1 3 1 2
4 1
Upon power up, the controller undergoes a series of The NoVAR controller has the ability to inform of
self checks operations to confirm that established set incorrect connection of either the current or voltage
points within the electronic circuitry are maintained and circuits.
within tolerance.
This is achieved by the CAP and IND segments of the
For a few seconds whilst checking these operations are display flashing and an error code appearing in the
in progress, the LCD shows the model type number. To main portion of the LCD display. See below :
ensure full integrity of control, this self test feature is
repeated every 10 minutes and runs in parallel with the
normal operation mode.
%Vn
If the NoVAR fails the CAP and IND LED's will flash
%Ιn
alternatively.
CosØ
PASSWORD PROTECTION
The error code, being the phase angle by which the
The NoVAR 315 settings cannot be changed without current leads the voltage, can enable early fault
entering the three digit password code. When initally recognition and rectification resulting in reduced
supplied the password corresponds to the last three commissioning times.
digits of the serial number. The password prevents
unauthorised personnel from changing the existing
settings.
NO VOLT RELEASE
Two depressions of the Fn key in swift succession will
display the sequence setting. A subsequent depression A momentary loss of supply voltage could result in the
of the ∨ key will cause the password function to be capacitors that have not been safely discharged being
displayed. reconnected.
Using the ∧ and ∨ keys enables the operator to enter To protect against this eventuality NoVAR will disable all
the password ; upon confirmation the Fn key is pressed the output contacts within 15ms if the voltage supply
to confirm the setting. dips below 85% of nominal.
Times can be selected from 10, 20, 30, 60, 180, 300,
480 and 600 seconds.
NoVAR: SETTINGS
STEPPED MENU SYSTEM DISPLAY OF SETTINGS
NoVAR normally displays a continuously updated Two depressions of the Fn key on the NoVAR 315 in
indication of system power factor, cos ϕ and AUTO to quick succesion allows access to the settings. These
indicate that automatic switching is in progress. can be stepped through by subsequent depressions of
the Fn key :
By pressing the ∧ and ∨ keys the display will scroll
through the %In and %Vn measurements before
returning to power factor. Setting Display
%Vn
%Ιn NoVAR :
CosØ
flexibility to match
most system
requirements
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An internal alarm relay is used to provide remote NoVAR rear case terminals can be supplied in 2
indication of failure to reach targeted power factor. different styles:
Indication is also shown on the NoVAR display.
• Barrier Block offers a terminal size of M3.5 and
Stagesin allows the NoVAR to be directly hardwired.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Alarm
%Vn
%In
CosØ
NoVAR 315 HARMONIC ALARM • Plug in connector suitable for all wire connections
up to 2.5mm2 (14AWG). Note that plug in terminals
are only available with commoned output contacts
Excessive system harmonics can result from capacitor and are restricted to operation at 415V and below.
resonance during switching or from drive controllers.
COMMON 5 5
Stage 1
Stage 1 6 6
7 7
2
2 8 8
9 9
3
3 10 10
11 11
4
4 12 12
NoVAR : 5
13
14
5
13
14
• Rating (Vn) 110, 120, 415 and 440V NoVAR will withstand 5kV 1.2/50us, 0.5j to BS923 and
(Others available in the range 63.5 to 440V) IEC60255-22-1 between:
(Note 415V maximum with plug in terminals) • All terminals to case
• Current terminals to all others
• Range 85% to 110% Vn
• Frequency 45 to 65Hz •• Voltage terminals to all others
Open output contacts
• Any pair of independent circuits
CURRENT INPUT
SURGE WITHSTAND
• Rating (In) 1A or 5A
(Others available in the range 0.5 to 5A)
IEC 60255-22-1 and ANSI C37-90A
• Range 0 to 120% In IEEE std 472 SWC where applicable
• Frequency 45 to 65Hz
• Line CT specification Class 1.5VA
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature range
CONNECTION MODE
• Storage -40 … +80C
• Three phase Ia, Vbc or • Operation -10 … +55C
Ib, Vca or
Ic, Vab Relative Hunmidity 93% non condensating
• Single phase IL, VLN
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N305 Model 3 ?
0 5
5 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? A
N315 model 1 5
1 Relays (N315) 1
3 Relays (N315) 3
6 Relays (N315) 6
9 Relays (N305) 9
12 Relays(N305) T
Nominal Voltage 110V 1 1 0
120V 1 2 0
230V 2 3 0
240V 2 4 0
380V 3 8 0
415V 4 1 5
Nominal current 1A 1
5A 5
Contact type Volt free V
Common C
N315 Features
11 12 13 14 15
? ? A ? A
Connection Three phase connection without alarm N
Three phase connection with alarm Y
Single phase connection without alarm I
Single phase connection with alarm O
Three phase with harmonic alarm H
Single phase with harmonic alarm S
Terminal type Barrier B
Plug in leads P
Unassigned
Fixed Character A
Features Auto return A
Auto return and lockable cover B
Without Auto return C
Without Auto return and with lockable cover D
Design issue Letter A
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