INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR

RPM-8
Reactive Power Manager
Relay 8 Stage

CONTENTS

Sl.No. Topic Description

Page No.

1.0

Introduction

2.0

Installation & Wiring

3.0

Settings & Programming

3.2

Menu Structure

11

4.0

Display & Menu Operations

12

5.0

RPM-8 Operation

21

6.0

Alarms in RPM-8

25

7.0

Technical Specifications

28

8.0

Warranty

32

Appendix-1 Guidelines for Cap. Bank selection

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Appendix-2 Effect of high rate of load fluctuation

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Reactive Power Manager Relay (Model RPM-8) is designed for
automatic control of capacitor banks in 3 phase 4 wire LT distribution
systems. The relay maintains the system power factor at a set value,
under fluctuating load conditions, by connecting or disconnecting
capacitor banks to the 415V bus. The relay employs state of the art
micro controller design for measurement of reactive power
compensation required, system power factor, voltage and current. A
specially formulated optimization program for capacitor bank switching
ensures accurate power factor control at the set point and hunt free
operation.
RPM-8 is designed to control up to 8 capacitor banks. The front panel
arrangements and other features of the unit are explained in the
following sections:
1.1

Non uniform Banks: RPM-8 can accept capacitor banks whose

values are at random (i.e.) it is not necessary to connect banks in
ratios of 1: 1: 1: or 1: 2: 2: or 1: 2: 4: etc. The kVAR ratings of
the banks can be in any random denomination. It is not necessary
that the banks should be in multiples of the smallest bank. This
feature helps in providing maximum kVAR compensation with
least number of banks (the number banks can go up to 8)
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1.2

-2Bank Configuration: The user will have facility to enter the

bank size of each bank (in kVAR) at the time of commissioning.
Any bank which is not connected will have to be entered as zero
kVAR. The banks whose values are entered as zero will be
treated as unconnected banks. The relay will not switch these
zero value banks in its normal operation. Consequently the time
for PF correction will be minimized.

1.3

Automatic c/k selection: The user need not perform complicated

mathematics to calculate c/k ratio and set in the relay. The relay
will do the PF correction without the need for c/k ratio. It
automatically calculates the threshold kVAR by taking into
account the bank values already entered. Hence there is no need
to set the c/k ratio.

1.4

Accurate display of Power Factor: The unit uses a specially

designed measurement circuit, which facilitates accurate
measurement and steady display of PF, even in conditions where
harmonics are present.

1.5

Optimization of connected banks: RPM-8 will constantly

monitor the kVAR compensation required and select the right
combination of banks to ensure that the plant PF is maintained
very close or equal to the set value.

1.6

Hunt Free operation: A unique optimization program for bank

switching, combined with online monitoring of total reactive
compensation required as mentioned above, ensures that the relay
does not hunt at a bank value during load fluctuations.
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Multi parameter Display: RPM-8 has a 4 digits, seven segment,

super bright LED display on the front panel. The unit shows the
plant PF as a default display. On demand, the unit can also
display feeder current, bus voltage, kVAR, settings and bank
values.

1.8

Measurement sensitivity of 1%: The unit can continue PF

correction even when the load current goes up to 1% of the rated
value. Thus PF correction is ensured even in very low load
conditions (like in night times or during the initial stages of a
plant commissioning).

1.9

Alarms: RPM-8 provides an alarm contact whenever there is an

abnormality like over voltage, under current, CT polarity
reversal, over compensation and under compensation.

1.10 Design Philosophy: RPM-8 uses a unique combination of two

powerful, state of the art integrated circuits one for doing analog
measurements accurately and the other for doing the peripheral
functions efficiently. The analog IC carries out the measurement
of Voltage, current, active energy and apparent energy with the
accuracy levels required in energy measurement instruments. The
measured values are transferred to a high memory micro
controller with built in EEPROM which carries out the
peripheral functions like display, switching logic and push button
access for menu options. Consequently, the circuit has very few
components, which increases the reliability of the device as a
whole.
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2.0 INSTALLATION & WIRING

2.1

Preliminary checks: The relay package consists of:

- 1 no. RPM-8 Relay
- 2 nos. mounting clamps
- 1 no. Instruction Manual
- 1 no. Test certificate
Check the RPM-8 relay for any damage. If damaged, please
inform nearest L&T office or dealer. If found OK, follow the
instructions below for basic functional checks:
a) Remove the terminal cover from the rear terminal block and
Connect 240 V AC supply at terminals 1 & 2.
b) Switch on the supply voltage. The display will show PFR8,
the power factor and then the error code uCrr. The LEDs
marked Auto and Alarm will glow continuously. All other
LEDs will remain off.
If the unit has passed above checks, it is ready for panel
mounting.

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MOUNTING ON PANEL:
RPM-8 relay is designed for flush mounting on any control panel.
Please refer to the dimensional drawing shown below for
understanding the overall & cutout dimensions of RPM-8.

Provide a cut-out of 138mm x 138 mm on the panel. Push the RPM-8

relay through the cut out and fix the relay to the panel by means of the
two mounting clamps.
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WIRING OF RPM-8 RELAY ON PANEL:

Please refer wiring diagram shown below (the same is affixed on
top side of the unit). There are 4 groups of connections as
explained below:

a) Auxiliary supply to RPM-8: Please connect R phase voltage

of the capacitor bank panel to terminals 1 & 2 of the unit. Please
note that it should be 240 V AC 50 Hz supply (Phase to neutral
voltage). Phase is connected to 1 terminal and neutral is
connected to the 2 terminal of the unit. RPM-8 uses this supply
as the auxiliary supply for electronic circuit as well as
measuring voltage for PF and kVAR computation.
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-7b) CT input to RPM-8: The unit is suitable for connecting to CT

secondary of either 1A or 5A rating. Please ensure that the CT
is on R phase. CT secondary is to be connected as follows:
1A rating Terminals 8 & 9
5A rating Terminals 7 & 9
c) Supply to Capacitor Bank contactor coil supply: RPM-8 is
meant for connecting up to 8 capacitor banks through external
contactors. Consequently it provides 8 relay contact outputs.
- One terminal of all 8 contactor coils is to be connected to
neutral of the contactor coil supply.
- The other terminal of each of the contactor coil has to be
connected to RPM-8 terminals 17 to 24 as shown in the
wiring diagram.
- The phase supply of contactor coil should be connected to
terminal 14 of RPM-8
d) Alarm Circuit: RPM-8 provides a change over contact at terminals 4, 5, 6.
this is an 8A rated contact and can be used for energizing a buzzer.

Note: Please ensure that:

a) The auxiliary supply is 240 V ac
b) The CT is on the same phase as the auxiliary supply
c) Earth connection to the relay is provided properly
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-8The relay terminals are suitable for 2.5 sq.mm lugs. After
completing the wiring, fix the protective cover back on the terminal
block with the help of 4 screws.

3.0

SETTINGS & PROGRAMMING

3.1

FRONT PANEL OF RPM-8

As shown in Fig. 1 on page 9, the front panel of RPM-8 has the
following provisions:

3.1.1. 4 digit seven segment LED display:

The on line measured values and various set values will be
displayed in the seven segment display. The default display is
the plant PF. All other parameters are to be read by
manipulating the PBs as explained in Section 4.
3.1.2

A row of 8 nos. Capacitor bank status LEDs:

The row of 8 LEDs will indicate Capacitor bank (CB) on / off
status. Since the relay is meant for connecting up to 8 stages of
capacitor banks, there are 8 LEDs in a row, each with the bank
number associated with it.
If a particular LED is on, the respective CB is switched on. If
the LED is off, the respective CB is switched off. For example,
if LED 4 is on, capacitor bank 4 (CB04) is switched on.
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-103.1.3 A column 5 nos. Plant status Leeds:

The column of 5 LEDs indicates the plant status.
Lead LED will be ON during leading PF in the plant.
Lag LED will be ON during lagging PF in the plant.
Auto LED will be ON at all times, except when the PBs are
pressed for some kind of manual operation. This LED indicates
that the RPM-8 relay is in auto mode of PF correction.
Manual LED will come ON whenever the RPM-8 relay is taken
in to manual mode of operation.
Alarm LED will come ON if the plant goes into any of the
alarm conditions as explained in Section 6.

3.1.4 Push buttons (PBs):

The 4 PBs, marked as Menu, , , and Enter are used
to view display parameters, settings in the relay and to change /
programmed the settings in the relay as is explained in detail in
Section 4.
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4.0

DISPLAY & MENU OPERATIONS

RPM-8 will display plant PF at all times as a default display. The
user can also view and programme many other parameters as
explained in following sections.

4.1.1

Main Menu:
Connect auxiliary supply to RPM-8. Press the PBs in the
sequence shown in the table below and observe the respective
displays.
Operation
Press Menu
Press
Press
Press

Display
d.dAt
d.SEt
P.SEt
d.dAt

It can be seen that, when the Menu PB is pressed, it opens up

three more sub menu options namely:
a)

d.dAt : In this option, RPM-8 displays on line data.

b)

d.SEt : In this option, RPM-8 displays all the parameter

Settings.

c)

P.SEt : In this option, user can change the set parameters.

(Programme settings).
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Online value display - d.dAt menu options:

As mentioned earlier, this sub menu helps user to view on line
values. Following table shows the procedure to view on line
values:
Display of measured values
Operation
Display
Press Menu
d.dAt
Press Enter
volt
Press Enter
0246
Press Enter
Cur
Press Enter
0127
Press Enter
vAr
Press Enter
0056
Press Enter
volt

Remarks
Displays value of phase to
neutral voltage of the bus.
Displays value of feeder
Current
Displays plant kVAr value
Repeat show

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Parameter settings display - d.SEt menu options

This sub menu helps the user to view all settings of various
feeder parameters as listed below:
Display of parameter settings
Operation
Display
Press Menu
d.dAt
Press
d.Set
Press Enter
TrPF
Press Enter
00.98
CtSl
Press Enter
Press Enter
0005
Press Enter
Ctrt
Press Enter
0050
Press Enter
Td
Press Enter
0030
Press Enter
Cb01
Press Enter
0005
Press Enter
Cb02
Press Enter
0010
Press Enter
Cb03
Press Enter
0015
Press Enter
Cb04
Press Enter
0020

Remarks
Choose dset option
Display of
Target PF
Display of CT secondary
rating (1A or 5A)
Display of feeder
CT ratio
Display of interbank
Switch on delay (sec)
Display
of
kVAR
connected at Bank1
Display
of
kVAR
connected at Bank2
Display
of
kVAR
connected at Bank3
Display
of
kVAR
connected at Bank4
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-15Display of parameter settings (contd)

Operation
Display
Remarks
Press Enter
Display
of
Cb05
connected at Bank5
Press Enter
0025
Press Enter
Display
of
Cb06
connected at Bank6
Press Enter
0030
Press Enter
Display
of
Cb07
connected at Bank7
Press Enter
0040
Press Enter
Display
of
Cb08
connected
at
Bank8
Press Enter
0050
Press Enter
Repeat show
TrPF
4.4

kVAR
kVAR
kVAR
kVAR

Parameter programming - P.SEt menu option:

This option helps the user to programme the feeder parameters in
RPM-8. Once the feeder parameters are entered correctly, the
RPM-8 will do PF correction automatically, 24 hours a day.
Before entering into this menu, please keep the following feeder
related values at hand.
- the CT ratio
- kVAR values of all banks connected at stages 1 to 8
- recommended time delay in sec. for inter bank switch on
- target PF required to be achieved
Since Programming/changing the set values in the RPM-8 is an
authorized function, entry into P.Set option is made tricky. Please
refer table below for entering into PSEt option and do
programming.
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-16Parameter Programming P.SEt Menu

Operation
Display Remarks
Press Menu
d.dAt
Press
Choose d.set option
d.Set
Press
Choose P.set option
P.Set
Press Enter, then , TrPF
Ready to change target
and release Enter
pF setting
Press Enter
Set value of target PF
00.95
(00.95) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
The trPF value is
or for decrease of 00.98
changed to 00.98 (will
display value trPF
remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after
New trPF value is
reaching the desired CtSl
registered. Next setting
value
for
trPF
CT sec. ready is ready to
setting)
be changed.
Press Enter
The set value of CT sec
0005
(0005) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
The new CtSl value is
or for decrease of 0001
changed to 0001 (1A)
display value Ctrt
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after Ctrt
The CtSL value is
reaching the desired
registered. Next setting
value of CtSL sec
CT ratio is ready to be
setting)
changed
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-17Parameter Programming (contd)

Operation
Display Remarks
Press Enter
The set value of CT ratio
0250
(0250) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
The new Ctrt value is
or for decrease of 0300
changed to 0300 (will
display value Ctrt
remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after Td
The Ctrt value is
reaching the desired
registered. Next setting
value
for
Ctrt
Cap. Bank switch on
setting)
time delay is ready to be
changed
Press Enter
The set value of time
0035
delay (0035) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
The new td value is
or for decrease of 0030
changed to 0030 sec
display value td
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after
The
td
value
is
reaching the desired Cb01
registered. Next setting,
value for td setting)
Bank 1 kVAR value is
ready to be changed.
Press Enter
Already set value of
0001
Bank 1 kVAR (0001)
(flash)
will flash
Press for increase
CB01 value is changed to
or for decrease of 0005
0005
kVAR
display value Cb01
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
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-18Parameter Programming (contd)

Operation
Display Remarks
Press Enter (after
The new Cb01 value is
reaching the desired Cb02
registered. Next setting,
value
for
Cb01
Bank 2 kVAR value is
setting)
ready to be changed.
Press Enter
Already set value of
0003
Bank 2 kVAR (0003)
(flash)
will flash
Press for increase
CB02 value has been
or for decrease of 0010
changed to 0010 kVAR
display value Cb02
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after
The new Cb02 value is
reaching the desired Cb03
registered. Next setting,
value
for
Cb02
Bank 3 kVAR value is
setting)
ready to be changed.
Press Enter
Already set value of bank
0006
3 kVAR (0006) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
CB03 value has been
or for decrease of 0015
changed to 0015 kVAR
display value Cb03
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after
The new Cb03 value is
reaching the desired Cb04
registered. Next setting,
value
for
Cb03
Bank 4 kVAR value is
setting)
ready to be changed.
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-19Parameter Programming (contd)

Operation
Display Remarks
Press Enter
Already set value of bank
0008
4 kVAR (0008) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
CB04 value has been
or for decrease of 0020
changed to 0020 kVAR
display value Cb04
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after
The new Cb04 value is
reaching the desired Cb05
registered. Next setting,
value
for
Cb04
Bank 5 kVAR value is
setting)
ready to be changed.
Press Enter
Already set value of bank
0010
5 kVAR (0010) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
CB05 value has been
or for decrease of 0025
changed to 0025 kVAR
display value Cb05
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after
The new Cb05 value is
reaching the desired Cb06
registered. Next setting,
value
for
Cb05
Bank 6 kVAR value is
setting)
ready to be changed.
Press Enter
Already set value of bank
0015
6 kVAR (0015) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
CB06 value has been
or for decrease of 0030
changed to 0030 kVAR
display value Cb06
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
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-20Parameter Programming (contd)

Operation
Display Remarks
Press Enter (after
The new Cb06 value is
reaching the desired Cb07
registered. Next setting,
value
for
Cb06
Bank 7 kVAR value is
setting)
ready to be changed.
Press Enter
Already set value of bank
0020
7 kVAR (0020) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
CB07 value has been
or for decrease of 0035
changed to 0035 kVAR
display value Cb07
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after
The new Cb07 value is
reaching the desired Cb08
registered. Next setting,
value
for
Cb07
Bank 8 kVAR value is
setting)
ready to be changed.
Press Enter
Already set value of bank
0025
8 kVAR (0025) will flash
(flash)
Press for increase
CB08 value has been
or for decrease of 0040
changed to 0040 kVAR
display value Cb08
(will remain flashing)
(flash)
Press Enter (after
The new Cb08 value is
reaching the desired TrPF
registered and the menu
value
for
Cb08
will return to the first
setting)
parameter, the target PF
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-21As can be seen, there are a total of 11 parameters to be set

in the relay RPM-8 for satisfactory PF control.

5.0

RPM-8 OPERATION
Main objective of RPM-8 relay to perform PF control in a LT
sub-station, by adding or deleting capacitor banks to / from a
three phase 415V bus.
RPM-8 can work in two modes - Auto and manual mode.

5.1.1

Operation in Auto mode: Whenever powered on, RPM-8 goes

into auto mode operation by default (since its function is to
correct power factor automatically). No special activity is
required to bring the unit to auto mode.
In this mode, the unit continuously displays the plant PF,
measures the required kVAR for compensation and carries out
the power factor correction as per set parameters automatically,
without any intervention from the operator.

5.1.2

Operation in Manual mode: In this mode the user can add or

delete capacitor banks by pressing the PBs on the front panel of
the RPM-8. The main purpose of providing this feature is to
check the wiring of RPM-8 to various banks, while
commissioning.
Procedure for manual operation is explained in following table.
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-22Manual addition of Capacitor banks from RPM-8

Operation
Display Remarks
Press Menu d.dAt
Press
Choose dset menu
d.Set
Press Enter TrPF
Display of target PF
Press Enter 00.98
Press Enter CtSL
Display of CT Ratio
Press Enter 0005
Press Enter Ctrt
Display of CT sec. Rating
Press Enter 0250
Press Enter Td
Display of time bank switching
time delay
Press Enter 0030
Press Enter Cb01
Display of Bank 1 kVAR value
Press Enter 0005
Press
Bank 1 will be switched on.
0005
Press
Bank 1 will be switched off.
0005
Press Enter CB02
Display of Bank 2 kVAR
Press Enter 0010
Press
Bank 2 will be switched on.
0010
Press
Bank 2 will be switched off.
0010
Press Enter CB03
Display of Bank 3 kVAR
Press Enter 0015
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-23Manual addition of Capacitor banks from RPM-8

(Contd.)
Operation
Display Remarks
Press
0015
Bank 3 will be switched on.
Press
0015
Bank 3 will be switched off.
Press Enter CB04
Display of Bank 4 kVAR
Press Enter 0020
Press
0020
Bank 4 will be switched on.
Press
0020
Bank 4 will be switched off.
Press Enter CB05
Display of Bank 5 kVAR
Press Enter 0025
Press
0025
Bank 5 will be switched on.
Press
0025
Bank 5 will be switched off.
Press Enter CB06
Display of Bank 6 kVAR
Press Enter 0030
Press
0030
Bank 6 will be switched on.
Press
0030
Bank 6 will be switched off.
Press Enter CB07
Display of Bank 7 kVAR
Press Enter 0035
Press
0035
Bank 7 will be switched on.
Press
0035
Bank 7 will be switched off.
Press Enter CB08
Display of Bank 8 kVAR
Press Enter 0040
Press
0040
Bank 8 will be switched on.
Press
0040
Bank 8 will be switched off.
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It should be noted that, RPM-8 goes to manual

Mode, only when any PB is pressed on the front
panel. If no PB is pressed for more than 30 sec
(approx.), the unit returns to Auto mode by itself.
In manual mode, the unit does not perform any measurement
or PF correction. The operator is expected to do the PF
correction by manually adding / deleting the capacitor banks.
In case it is required to do PF correction in manual mode for
a long duration, following provisions should be made on the
PF correction panel.
a) A pair of dedicated On/Off PBs for each capacitor bank
b) An Auto/Manual switch
- This switch has to be kept in Auto position when the PF
correction is to be done automatically by RPM-8. Wiring
should be such that, the phase supply of all contactor coils
will be connected to terminal 14 of RPM-8 only if the this
switch is in auto position.
-

The switch is to be kept in manual position, when capacitor

banks are to be added / deleted manually. When in manual
position, the phase supply of all contactor coils will be
disconnected to terminal 14 of RPM-8.
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-25Thus the RPM-8 will be prevented to do any capacitor bank

addition /deletion. However, the operator is free to add /
delete the capacitor banks by means of the dedicated PBs on
the main control panel. The RPM-8 will keep indicating the
PF and guiding the operator as to whether the target PF has
been reached or not.

ALARMS IN RPM-8
RPM-8 is designed to provide alarms under 5 abnormal
conditions. The alarm will be in the form of a change over
contact output at terminals 4, 5, 6 and an error code display on
the front seven segments LED. Following are the details of
alarms.

6.1.1

CT polarity reversal ( Ctrv ) :

As explained earlier, the RPM-8 needs a 240 V AC input and
1A/5A CT secondary input for measuring PF and kVAR. Both
these inputs must be from the same phase in the APFC panel.
Some times the polarity of S1 & S2 terminals of CT may be
reversed when connecting the CT input to RPM-8. If this
happens, the PF calculations will go wrong. RPM-8 has a built in
check system for detecting CT polarity problem at the
commissioning stage itself.
Immediately after power on, with all banks in switched off
condition, the unit will show Ctrv display if there is a CT
reversal. At the same time the alarm contact will come on. This
alarm is indicated only for first 30 second.
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-26If this alarm is observed following must be done:

a) Switch off the voltage connection
b) Short the CT secondary terminals at the terminal strip at
bottom of the panel
c) Interchange the CT connection at terminals 9 & 7of RPM-8
d) Power on again and ensure that the alarm is off.
6.2

Under Current Alarm (Ucrr):

RPM-8 is designed to work up to a load current level of 1% of
rated value. Some times this current can go even below 1% - any
PF correction at this stage may take the plant to leading PF state
for a long time - which may not be desirable. RPM-8 gives an
alarm Ucrr under such conditions and all the capacitor banks
will be switched off so that plant PF does not go to leading PF
unnecessarily.

6.3

Over Compensation alarm ( OCPn ):

Many times, if the load is small, the PF may go lead even without
the least capacitor bank on. This is a case of over compensation
this will result in pulling down average PF of the plant.
RPM-8 will give OCPn alarm under such condition

6.4

Under compensation ( UCPn )

There can be condition (particularly when the plant is on full
load) that all 8 banks are switched on but the target PF is not
reached.
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-27This is a clear indication that the capacitor banks, as sized, are

inadequate for the plant. Under such conditions, RPM-8 will give
UCPn alarm so that user can re-configure the capacitor bank
sizes.
6.5

Over Voltage alarm ( OvoL )

RPM-8 has a built in over voltage protection at +20% of rated
voltage (288 V). If the input voltage exceeds the 2885 V point,
the RPM-8 will give OvoL alarm. At the same time all banks will
be switched off so that, the capacitor banks are saved from
exposure to over voltages.

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7.0

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF RPM-8

Voltage Input
Current Input

240V AC 15%, 50 Hz,

5A / 1A from CT secondary
(Field selectable)

Rated Frequency

50 Hz 2.5%

Accuracy of
PF Display

1% 1digit between 0.7 lag to 0.8 lead

other ranges 2% 1digit.

Accuracy of other 2% digit

Display Parameter
Target PF setting
CT ratio

0.7 lags to 0.9 lead

For 1 Amp secondary 1 to 6400
For 5 Amp secondary 1 to 1280
Threshold reactive Auto
Current setting (C/K ratio)
Bank selection

Relay will recognize number of

Connected banks automatically

Bank configuration Suitable for non-uniform cap. Banks

Safety lock out time 30 sec 10%
Auto / Manual
Operation

Selectable
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-29Capacitor bank
a) 1 to 250sec in steps of 1 sec
Switching on delay for switching between two
different banks
b) 60 sec for same
Bank switching
(Timing Accuracy
10%)
Operational
Indicators

LEDs for all relays status

LED for `ALARM`
LED for `AUTO/MANUAL`
LEDs for Lead / Lag
Four 7-segment displays for display of
Plant PF, Current, kVAR, ALARM-Codes,
capacitor bank values, Target PF, and
Time delay for switching.

Power Factor
Control Range

From 1% to 120% of rated current

Burden

< 0.3 VA at CT input at nominal

voltage
< 15VA at PT input at nominal voltage

Out put contacts

a)
b)

8 nos. N/O contacts for bank

contactor switching
1 N/O for alarm
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-30Contact rating

250V AC, 5A for bank contactor

switching, 250V AC, 6A for alarm

Resistance to
As per IEC 255-21-1/2 Class 1
Vibration &Shocks
Temperature

Operating Temperature 00 to 600 C

Storage temperature -200 to 700 C

Case
Front Bezel
Panel Cutout
Depth

144 x 144 mm
138 x 138 mm
100 mm

Weight

2 kg approx.

Electrical Performance specifications:

a) Insulation
As per IEC 60255-5, 2 kV AC, RMS, 50 Hz for one
minute across independent circuits & 1 kV AC, RMS,
50 Hz for one minute across open contacts
b) Impulse withstand
5 kV (CM), 2kV (DM) peak, 1.2/50 micro sec, as per IEC
60255-5

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As per IEC 61000-4-5, Level 4, 4 kV (CM), 2kV (DM)
d) Electrical fast Transient
As per IEC 60255-22-4, 2 kV, 5 kHz
e) Conducted Disturbance
As per IEC 61000-4-6, Level 3, 10V, 150 kHz to 80 MHz
f) Electro Static Discharge
As per IEC 60255-22-2, air discharge 8 kV
g) Immunity to voltage Variations, dips and short
Interrupts
As per IEC 61000-4-11, 200 ms

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8.0

WARRANTY
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED (L&T) warrants that the
protective Relay model RPM-8 will meet L&Ts published
specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment.
L&Ts obligation under this warranty shall be limited to
servicing or replacing the defective parts provided that notice of
such defects and satisfactory proof thereof is given to L&T by
its customer within the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover any defect caused by accident,
misuse, neglect alteration, modification or substitution of any of
the components or parts or any attempts at internal adjustment by
unauthorized service personnel.
Under no circumstances shall L&T be liable for any
consequential damage, resulting injury, loss or expense, directly
or indirectly, arising from the use of this product.
This forgoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied and is the sole and exclusive remedy for
any claim arising from the defect in the product.
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Appendix-1
Guidelines for selection of Capacitor Bank size:
The RPM-8 relay will continuously evaluate the required kVAR
compensation and keep adding to the bus- thus bringing the plant PF
close to the set value. Some times, in operation, RPM-8 may not find
the closest match for the required kVAR and may stop adding. This
may result in a PF much less than the set target.
In order that RPM-8 brings the plant PF closest to target PF, the
system should have right denomination of capacitor banks as
required by the load conditions of the plant. To determine, the right
denomination of bank sizes (8 in total), following approach may be
followed:
Plant kVAR requirement
>100kVAR
Bank
Size (kVAR)
no.
1
X
2
2X
3
3X
4
5X
5
10X
6
20X
7
30X
8
40X

Plant kVAR requirement

< 100kVAR
Bank no.
Size (kVAR)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

X
X
2X
2X
3X
5X
10X
15X
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Appendix-2
Effect of high rate of load fluctuation on PF control:
RPM-8 corrects PF by adding or deleting the connected capacitor
banks. As per the requirement of standards for Capacitor banks, the
banks are switched on / off with a set time delay. This inter bank
switch on delay is normally of the order of 15 to 30 sec.
In case the loads are fluctuating faster than this 15 sec, the time delay
can be reduced to the order of 5 sec. However, whenever the same
bank is switched on, the delay is preset to 60 sec as required by the
Standards. It can now be seen that whenever the load fluctuates in
less than 15 sec period, the switching action of RPM-8 may not
match with the correction requirements. This is mainly because, the
load changes before the action of RPM-8 is completed- with the
result that RPM-8 may not add capacitor at all.
This will lead to a situation where despite installing RPM-8, there is
a large gap between the target PF and actual plant PF reached like
target PF may be 0.95, actual may be 0.87. It should be noted that
RPM-8 has brought the plant PF up to 0.87 it is not able to improve
because it is not able to add additional capacitors due to rapid
fluctuations in load. This is particularly true for small plants where
the total kVAR itself is less than 10 kVAR.
For such applications it is advisable to have more small value bankslike 1 kVAR, 1.5 kVAR etc. Alternately it is better to have individual
capacitors connected across each load.

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LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED,
KIADB INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,
HEBBAL, HOOTAGALLY,
MYSORE 570 018.
INDIA.
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