Components
Power Quality Controller
PQC
Power Quality Controller
The controller for maximum reliability in meeting tomorrow’s
power quality needs.
The PQC Power Quality Controller adds powerful new functionality Key features
to the well-known strengths of the FRAKO Reactive Power Control • 1- or 3-phase measurement
Relays to meet the challenges posed by state-of-the-art power • 4-quadrant control
quality systems. • 6 or 12 switching outputs + 1 alarm contact
• 5 parameterizable control curves
With its built-in microprocessor, the PQC handles tasks over and • Graphical user interface with plain text menu in choice
above classical power factor correction. The possibility of parame- of languages
terizing each individual controller enables the PQC to be used any- • Integrated monitoring of system parameters with alarm
where, making it the best possible instrument for controlling power management function
quality in contemporary industrial supply networks.
Recommended applications
The PQC is characterized by user-friendly features such as simple The PQC is suitable for 4-quadrant power factor correction in:
installation, intuitive operation and the automatic start-up already • Consumer networks
known from FRAKO Reactive Power Control Relays. In addition, an • Power generation networks
integrated self-monitoring function improves long-term operational • Low and medium voltage networks
reliability, thus helping to reduce costs and minimize the risk of • Power factor correction systems with or without detuning
network disruptions.
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Components
Power Quality Controller
Instrument versions Operating the PQC
The PQC is designed primarily for mounting in a 138 x 138 mm The PQC has a backlit monochrome LC display with 128 × 64
1 cutout in the front of a control panel. Different versions of the instru- pixels, plus 5 keys for navigating the plain language (German,
ment can be selected to suit the required application. These differ English or French) menu.
essentially according to:
• Instrument power supply The menu is structured in an intuitive way that makes it easy to
• Number of measurement inputs program the instrument. An overview of the controller in the display
• Number and rating of switching outputs shows the key information for the individual phases together with
the status of the switching outputs. The operator is thus given all
Combinations of these parameters mean that 6 different basic types relevant information on the state of the power factor correction
are available: system at a glance. An intelligent alarm management function alerts
the operator to critical conditions, either by messages in the display,
Instruments with 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz power supplies via the alarm contact, or both, as desired.
Type Measurement inputs Switching outputs
Commissioning the PQC
PQC 1202401-0 1 V/I 12 x 250 V / 3 A
When first started up, the PQC automatically determines the system
PQC 1202403-0 3 V/I 12 x 250 V / 3 A
configuration to which it is connected plus the switching outputs in
PQC 0602401-0 1 V/I 6 x 250 V / 3 A use with their respective capacitance ratings (in kvar). The operator
selects the appropriate control profile for the application or param-
Instruments with 100–480 V, 50/60 Hz power supplies eterizes the PQC to meet the required specifications. Five control
Type Measurement inputs Switching outputs profiles—specially developed for the most frequently encountered
applications—are saved in the instrument before it leaves the
PQC 1204801-0 1 V/I 12 x 250 V / 3 A
factory. On completion of the start-up procedure, the PQC switches
PQC 1204803-0 3 V/I 12 x 250 V / 3 A
the connected capacitor stages in or out according to the selected
PQC 0614801-0 1 V/I 6 x 440 V / 3 A control curve.
The inputs for the measured voltage are designed for 100-690 V,
50/60 Hz; those for the measured current are designed for use with
x/1A or x/5A current transformers.
Control overview (3-phase) Capacitor stage statuses (3-phase)
Frequency analysis
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