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Voltage Regulator TAPCON ® 230
Operating Instructions BA 225/02
 Contents

Contents

1 General .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Specified application ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Design and performance features of the TAPCON® 230 ........................................................................................................ 5

2 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

3 Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Input and output of data; functions ............................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Description of the front panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Display .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

4 Parametering .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Normset setting .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Setting the desired voltage level 1 ............................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Setting the bandwidth ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Setting the delay time T1 or T2 (DELAY 1/DELAY 2) and pulse duration (option) ........................................................... 12
4.5 Setting the overvoltage detection (U>) with automatic return control ............................................................................. 13
4.6 Setting the undervoltage blocking (U<) ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Setting the overcurrent blocking (I>) .......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.8 Measuring transformers (VT, CT configuration) ......................................................................................................................... 14
4.9 Setting the desired voltage levels DVL2 and DVL3 ................................................................................................................... 15
4.10 Line compensation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.10.1 Line drop compensation (LDC) ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.10.2 Z-Compensation ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.11 Analog remote position indication (option) .............................................................................................................................. 16
4.12 Voltage regulator identification .................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.13 Setting the unit to V or kV ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.14 Selection of the display in the 4th line of the display .............................................................................................................. 17
4.15 Language selection ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17

NOTE

Changes may have been made to a product after going to press with this documentation.
We expressly reserve the right to make changes to a product’s technical data and design as well as changes to
the scope of delivery.
In all cases, the information submitted and agreements concluded during processing of the quotation and order
in question shall be binding.

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5 Commissioning ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Connection .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Easy setting of operating modes with NORMSET ...................................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Function tests; operational settings ............................................................................................................................................. 19
5.5 Manual control of the on-load tap-changer ............................................................................................................................. 20

6 Parallel control without system topology (Option) ......................................................................................................................... 21

6.1 Parallel operation with "Minimum Circulating Reactive Current Method“ ....................................................................... 22
6.1.1 System configuration, settings ........................................................................................................................................ 22
6.1.2 Setting the interference variable (CIRCUL. REAC. CURR. STABILITY) ....................................................................... 22
6.1.3 Setting the bandwidth for circulating reactive current (blocking threshold) .................................................... 22
6.1.4 Function tests, commissioning ........................................................................................................................................ 23
6.1.4.1 Preliminary settings ........................................................................................................................................... 23
6.1.4.2 Setting the interference variable (CIRCUL. REAC. CURR. STABILITY) ..................................................... 23
6.1.4.3 Setting the circulating reactive current monitoring
(CIRCUL. REAC. CURR. MON. BANDWIDTH) ............................................................................................... 23
6.2 Parallel operation according to synchronized tap-change operation Master/ Follower ............................................ 23
6.2.1 System configuration, settings, transfer of the on-load tap-changer setting ................................................ 24
6.2.1.1 Setting the tapping position range ............................................................................................................. 24
6.2.1.2 Selecting the Master/Follower operation .................................................................................................. 25
6.2.2 Function tests, commissioning and preliminary settings ........................................................................................ 25
6.3 Parallel operation with an existing parallel control unit SKB 30 to the principle of
„minimum circulating reactive current“ .................................................................................................................................... 26
6.4 Disturbances during parallel operation ...................................................................................................................................... 26

7 Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

NOTE

A "PARAM?" message appearing in the first line of the display indicates a negative result of the parameter verification that may
be caused by interference above the permissible electromagnetic compatibility limit (see information on standardisation and
verification in section 2). In this case, voltage regulation is blocked for safety reasons.
Check the settings in order to clear the blocking. Press and hold the "SELECT" key and press the "Ç" or "È" key for displaying
the current settings (see section 3.2.1). Voltage regulation is reinstated once invalid settings have been corrected while cycling
through the menu. The status LEDs and status relays are activated, and the display shows the current measurement readings.

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 1 General

1 General

1.1 Safety instructions 1.2 Specified application

All personnel involved in installation, commissioning, The electronic voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 serves for
maintenance or repair of this equipment must: automatic control of transformers with a motor-driven on-
- be suitably qualified and load tap-changer. The motor-drive mechanism receives the
- strictly observe these operating instructions. corresponding control commands from the voltage regulator.
With these commands, the on-load tap-changer moves to
Improper operation or misuse can lead to the next position and the transformer’s voltage value is
- serious or fatal injury, adapted to the preset desired voltage level.
- damage to the equipment and property of the user To allow individual adaptation of the control system to the
and various field service conditions encountered, influencing
- a reduction in the efficiency of the equipment. variables such as time delay, bandwidth, and even line-
dependent and load-dependent parameters can be pro-
Safety instructions in this manual are presented in three grammed for compensation of voltage-dependent and/or
different forms to emphasize important information. current-dependent limits. As a special feature, the voltage
regulator is also capable of controlling parallel transformer
operation.
WARNING

This information indicates particular danger to life and CAUTION

health. Disregarding such a warning can lead to serious or
fatal injury. Installation, electrical connection and commissioning of
the electronic voltage regulator may only be carried out
by qualified, skilled personnel and only in accordance with
these operating instructions.
CAUTION
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure that the
electronic voltage regulator is used for the specific
This information indicates particular danger to the equip- application only. For safety reasons, any unauthorized and
ment or other property of the user. Serious or fatal injury improperly executed works, i. e. installation, modification,
cannot be excluded. alteration of the equipment, electrical connection, or
commissioning of the equipment, are forbidden without
first consulting MR!
The trouble-free operation of the drive, the on-load tap-
NOTE changer, and the transformer may be put at risk.

These notes give important information on a certain

subject.
WARNING

All relevant fire protection regulations must be strictly

observed.

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1.3 Design and performance features of the The functions of the TAPCON® 230 voltage regulator are just
TAPCON® 230 about fully compatible with those of the earlier generations
The electronic voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 is mounted in of voltage regulators.
a protective housing with hinged cover and inspection win- Parallel operation follows the principles of either minimum
dow. The protective housing is suitable for both flush and circulating reactive current or the Master/Follower principle.
projected panel mounting.
The front panel contains several function keys for setting the Parallel control of two groups comprised of up to 8 users
individual operating parameters. total is possible without the need for a supplementary device
due to the utilization of a serial bus system.
Display of the operating status is achieved by a 4-line,
16-digit alphanumeric LC display and light emitting diodes.
The electronic voltage regulator is controlled by a micro-
controller (see appendix, block/connection diagram). NOTE
Besides a voltage transformer and a current transformer it
contains optocoupler inputs with potential separation as well When voltage regulation is effected by tap transformers
as potential-free output relay contacts. and voltage regulators, it is assumed that a change of the
tap position results in a significant voltage change. When
Apart from the usual well-known, versatile and individual
generators feed the voltage level to be regulated, however,
setting options for the MR control system, the TAPCON® 230
quite different conditions may result so that a correct
voltage regulator also offers the option of fast and easy
regulation of the voltage cannot be guaranteed. In such
parametering by introducing the innovative "Normset"
cases MR should be consulted as early as the planning
function.
stage.
The term „Normset“ function stands for an automatism
which considerably simplifies the configuration of a voltage
regulator. If the desired voltage level is entered while the
„Normset“ function is active, the voltage regulator will
examine the given line/network conditions and proceed to
perform an automatic adaptation of all further inputs
(comprised in part of the pre-parametering and standard
reference values) which used to be required for customary
regulators (also refer to the standard configuration accord-
ing to Sub-menu 2).
The parameters of the regulator can be set by means of a PC
via the incorporated serial interface (RS232) integrated in
the regulator; the appropriate PC software will be furnished
by MR.
A load-dependent line-voltage drop, e. g. of a spur line lead-
ing from the transformer to the load, can be compensated
either by line simulation (Line Drop Compensation) or by
load-current dependent increase of the voltage level
(Z compensation).
Trouble-free operation is ensured by the regulator’s inherent
undervoltage blocking, overcurrent blocking and overvoltage
monitoring.

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2 Technical Data

Setting ranges

Standard Standard
setting range step width

Desired voltage level 1 85 – 140 V 0.1 V steps

Desired voltage level 2 85 – 140 V 0.1 V steps
Desired voltage level 3 85 – 140 V 0.1 V steps
Bandwidth ± 0.5 ... ± 9 % 0.1 %

Delay time T1 0 ... 180 s 1s

Delay time T2 1 … 10 s 1s
Switching pulse duration 0.5 ... 10 s 0.5 s

LDC Ur = 0 ... ± 25 V 0.1 V

Ux = 0 ... ± 25 V 0.1 V
With optional
Z compensation selection Voltage rise 0.1 %
0...15 %
Limitation 0...15 % 0.1 %

Undervoltage blocking 70 ... 99 % 1%

Overvoltage detection 101 ... 130 % 1%
with high speed return control pulse signal 1.5 / 1.5 s

Overcurrent blocking 50 ... 210 % 5%

Voltage transformer 0.1 ... 999,9 kV/100 V
Current transformer 100 ... 5000 A/5/1/0.2 A

Measuring circuit Phase angle adjustable

between current and
voltage circuit:
-30° 3-phase
0° 3-phae
+30° 3-phase
+90° 3-phase
0° 1-phase

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Display 4-line, 16-digit LC display

1 LED lamp (green) for signalling status
1 LED lamp (red) each for signalling U<, U>, I>
1 LED lamp (green) for signalling ‚parallel operation active’ status
1 LED lamp (green) for signalling ‚Normset active’ status

Inputs and outputs Input relays Output relays

1x manual control mode Rating of relay contacts:
1x automatic control mode AC: 250 V 5 A
1x group 1 parallel (optional) DC: 30 V 5 A; 110 V 0.4 A;
1x group 2 parallel (optional) 220 V 0.3 A
1x high-speed circuit breaker of voltage 1 x raise
limit monitoring indicator 1 x lower
1 x analogue input of tapping position (optional) 1 x automatic control mode
4 - 20 mA; potentiometer 1 x status
1 x desired voltage level 2 1x group interrupt U<, U>, I>
1 x desired voltage level 3 1x monitoring (function monitoring)

Voltage transformer 85 ... 140 V, measuring range 60 ... 185 V,

r.m.s. value 40 ... 60 Hz, intrinsic consumption < 1 VA
Current transformer 0.2 / 1 / 5 A, 40 ... 60 Hz, r.m.s. value
intrinsic consumption < 1 VA,
overload capacity 2x In continuously, 100x In/1 s
Measuring errors Voltage measuring: < 0.3 % ± 40 ppm/°C
Current measuring: < 0.5 % ± 40 ppm/°C
Serial interfaces 1 x serial interface RS232 (COM1) for
parametering via PC
optionally
1 x CAN bus for parall operation
1 x RS232 for parallel operation with digital MR parallel control unit SKB

Power supply 115 V (+25 % - 35 %) 40 - 60 Hz, can be changed over either from
the measuring voltage or by separate change-over in the factory to
a supply voltage of 230 V
Power consumption approx. 5.5 VA (at 115V, idle state)

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Protective housing Steel-plate housing with inspection window for flush or projected panel mounting
W x H x D: 216 x 326 x 137mm
Degree of protection provided by enclosure: IP 44 according to IEC 60529
Weight: approx. 5.4 kgs
Temperature limits Admissible ambient temperature for operation: -10 °C ... + 70 °C
Admissible ambient temperature for storage and transport: -25 °C ... +80 °C
Tests
Electrical safety
Protection class 1 in accordance with IEC 60536
Protection rating IP44 in accordance with IEC 60529
Degree of soiling 2 in accordance with IEC report 664-1
Overvoltage category III in accordance with IEC report 664-1
Fulfills IEC 60688
EN 61010-1 Safety provisions governing electrical measurement, control, regulation and laboratory equipment.
Dielectric test with operating frequency of 2.5 kV/1 min
IEC 60255 Dielectric test with surge voltage, 5 kV, 1.2/50 μs
IEC 61000-4-2 Interference immunity tests (EMC): electrostatic discharge 4 kV / 8 kV
IEC 61000-4-3 Interference immunity tests (EMC): electromagnetic fields 10 V/m
80-1000 MHz
IEC 61000-4-4 Interference immunity tests (EMC): burst 1MHz, 4 kV
IEC 61000-4-5 Interference immunity, surge 2 kV
IEC 61000-4-6 HF interference immunity of leads: 10V, 150 kHz – 80 MHz
EN 61000-6-2 Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4 Emission standards for industrial environments
VDE 0435 Short-time current and continuous rating of the current transformer inputs,
100 x In/1s and 2 x In/continuously
VDE 0100 Provisions governing the erection of electrical power installations featuring rated system voltages
up to 1,000 V
Grounding conductors, protective conductors, equipotential bonding conductors,
arrangement of operating elements
VDE 0110 Provisions governing the rating of clearance in air and creepage distances in electrical equipment
IEC 60529 Determination of the degree of protection provided by enclosures: „Shock-hazard protection,
protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies and protection against the ingress of water for
electrical equipment“ Level IP44
IEC 60068 Basic environmental test procedures
IEC 60068-2-1 Cold test for heat-dissipating specimens, with slow temperature change rate -10°C / 20 hours
IEC 60068-2-2 Dry-heat test for heat-dissipating specimens, with slow temperature change rate
+70 °C / 16 hous
IEC 60068-2-3 Humid heat, constant +40 °C / 93 % / 56 days
IEC 60068-2-30 Humid heat, cyclical (12 + 12 hours) + 55 °C / 93 % and + 25 °C / 95 % / 6 cycles
IEC 60068-2-31 Drops and topple, unpacked, 100 mm height
IEC 60068-2-32 Free fall, unpacked, 250 mm height
IEC 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests

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3 Operation

3.1 Input and output of data; functions 3.2 Description of the front panel (fig. 1)
The following instructions tell you how to call up the basic Generally, the keys located at the front panel fall into two
functions of the TAPCON® 230 voltage regulator and how to different basic groups.
reset parameters. • Operating keys
• Function keys for menu guidance
The LED’s located in the front panel’s upper area serve for
signalling the following system statuses:
• Operating status display
• Overcurrent blocking
• Undervoltage blocking
• Overvoltage monitoring
• Parallel operation
• NORMSET

X Light-
emitting
diodes

Change-over W X Reset setting

between manual values
mode/automatic mode via „SET“
Reset W X Change the
setting values via windows via
the Higher/Lower keys the Higher/
Lower keys

LCD-Display W

Parametering W
interface

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3.2.1 Display < <

The TAPCON® 230 contains a 4-line, 16-digit LC display. NORMSET LANGUAGE

A distinction is made between the two following types of ON GERMAN
ON/ OFF GER/GB/F/E
displays: Basic display and parametering display. 01/30 30/30

DES.VOLTAGE LEVEL DVL1 SELECTION 4th LINE

a) Basic display 100V CURRENT I
(85V- 140V) (I,S,Q,P,PHI,..)
In addition to the actual voltage level, the desired voltage 02/30 29/30
level and the deviations the basic display indicates an
BANDWIDTH DISPLAY V/kV
additional measuring value in the 4th line during normal 9.0% kV
operation. Selection of this measuring value in the display (0.5% - 9%) (V/ kV)
03/30 28/30
window „SELECT 4th LINE“.
The following values are available: DELAY T1 H/T PULSE DURATION
10s 0,5 s
- Current I - Power factor cos PHI (0s- 180s) (0.0 s - 10.0 s)
04/30 27/30
- Apparent power S - Frequency f
- Reactive power Q - Status line T1 LINEAR INTEGRAL
VOLT.REG.IDENTIFIER
- Active power P - Position, optional LINEAR
1111
(LINEAR/INTEGRAL)
(0- 9999)
- Phase angle PHI 05/30
26/30

ACTUAL VOLT.LEVEL 64.90 kV DELAY T2

DESIRED VOLT.LEVEL 66.00 kV CAN ADRESS
10s
dU% 1.67 % 0
(PERM,1-10s,OFF)
CURRENT I 253 A (1- 8)
06/30 25/30

OVERVOLTAGE U>
b) Parametering display windows 105%
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
BANDWIDTH
The TAPCON® 230 contains parametering display windows (101%-130%)
20%
07/30
which serve to display set parameters and allow the user to (0.5% - 20.0%)24/30

modify any previously set parameters to suit his specifica- UNDERVOLTAGE U<
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
70%
tions. (70%- 99%)
STABILITY
0.0
Generally, these windows are set up as follows: 08/30
(0.0- 100.0) 23/30
- 1st line: Title/designation of the parameter OVERCURRENT I>
TAPPING DIRECTION
- 2nd line: Set value 110%
NEGATIVE
(50% -210%)
- 3rd line: Possible setting values and/or setting limits POSITIVE / NEGATIVE
09/30
22/30
- 4th line: Serial number of the display
NOM.TRANSF.VOLTAGE
POS MAX
10.0V
35
DESIRED VOLT.LEVEL SW1 (0.1kV- 999.9kV) (-35 – 35)
110V 10/30 21/30
(85V- 140V)
02/30
CURRENT
POS MIN
100A
1
The displays are situated behind one another in a ring- (100A- 5000A)
(-35 – 35)
11/30
20/30
shaped arrangement, as shown in the illustration to the right,
and can be selected by operating the function keys SELECT TRANSFORMER PHASE
SELECT PARALLEL
90 3 PH
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
and . The display will remain visible for as long as (30,0,30,90,1PH)
CRC/MAST/FOLLOW
12/30
the SELECT key is being pressed, plus an additional 10 19/30

seconds after the SELECT key was released. It is possible to DES.VOLT.LEVEL DVL2
Z-COMP LIMIT
100V
move in both directions within the menu. As a result, display (85V- 140.0V)
0.0%
(0%- 15.0%)
no. 30 of the basic display can be reached just as quickly as 13/30
18/30
display no. 1. DES.VOLT.LEVEL DV3
Z-COMP VOLTRISE
100.0V
The preset value can be altered within the setting values and/ (85.0V- 140.0V)
0.0%
(0.0% - 15.0%)
or setting limits by operating the SET and func- 14/30
17/30
tion keys. Once the SET key is released, the new value will be
LDC UR LDC UX
set to ‚active’. 0.0V 0.0V
(-25.0V - 25.0V) (-25.0V - 25.0V)
For parametering purposes, please use the displays listed 15/30 16/30
below, the functions of which are explained in detail in the
following. < <
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4 Parametering

4.1 Normset setting 4.2 Setting the desired voltage level 1

NORMSET DES.VOLTAGE LEVEL DVL1

ON 100V
ON/ OFF (85V- 140V)
01/30 02/30

The setting of the desired voltage level refers either to the

The term „Normset“ function stands for an automatism
secondary or to the primary voltage side of the voltage
which considerably simplifies the configuration of a voltage
transformer connected to the TAPCON® 230.
regulator. The only thing left to do for the operator when
commissioning during the Normset mode is to enter the ‘V’ stands for the secondary voltage which is indicated in
desired voltage level and subsequently take the device into Volt. ‘kV’ stands for the primary voltage which is indicated in
operation. Kilovolt. Press the SET and function keys to set
the desired voltage level.
All other parameters required for simple voltage regulation
will be preassigned at the factory (e. g. bandwidth of ± 1 %).
Should the actual value exit the set bandwidth, an appro-
priate switching operation will be initiated at the on-load 4.3 Setting the bandwidth
tap-changer. The voltage change ensuing from the switching
operation corresponds to the transformer’s tap voltage and is BANDWIDTH
9.0%
checked for plausibility by the regulator, using the preset (0.5% - 9%)
03/30
bandwidth. The bandwidth value is then optimised in accord-
ance with the results gleaned from this check.
Set the bandwidth from ± 0.5 % to ± 9 % in steps of 0.1 % by
If the next system deviation occurs, the new bandwidth will pressing the SET and function keys. The trans-
be used as basis, which will be rechecked and readjusted, if former’s step voltage must be known to ensure proper
necessary. setting of this value.
The time parameters are handled in the same way by the
regulator, which ensures optimum self-adjustment of the
Control range (%) Control range (%)
regulator after only a few regulating sequences. B (%) = =
No. of steps No. of positions -1
Should the marginal conditions change, the regulator will
again optimise itself automatically.
For increased regulating sensitivity it is also possible to set
It goes without saying that mains-specific and/or customer- lower values, although it is highly unadvisable to go beneath
specific settings such as LDC, parallel operation or position 60 % of the computed value. Higher values will cause a
indication can still be done in the standard mode and will be decrease in regulating sensitivity.
taken into consideration during determination of the If the measuring-circuit voltage is altered far enough during
optimum parameters. operation to exceed the set bandwidth, the presignal will
respond. An output pulse will be generated according to the
set delay time.
NOTE
NOTE If no compensation occurs for more than 15 min, the
„function monitoring“ relay will respond (see connection
The parameters for undervoltage/overvoltage and over- diagram). The relay will not be reset until a shortfall of the
current are not set by the Normset function. These para- bandwidth threshold has occurred.
meters have to be entered manually during commissioning/ Standard setting range: ± 0.5 – ±9 %
initiation.
Standard step width: 0.1 %

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4.4 Setting the delay time T1 or T2 (DELAY 1/ Delay time T2

DELAY 2) and pulse duration (option)
DELAY T2
10s
The delay time starts as soon as the deviation exceeds the set (PERM,1-10s,OFF)
bandwidth limits above or below. At the same time the cor- 06/30

responding presignal arrow appears. If the deviation is still

present after the delay time has elapsed, an output pulse is The delay time T2 will become effective only if more than one
emitted. If the deviation returns to within bandwidth limits, tap change is required for reduction of the control deviation
then the current delay time is cancelled immediately. below the bandwidth limit. The set delay time T2 is then valid
for all consecutive output pulses.
Delay time T1 Set the delay time T2 for a range of 1.0 … 10 s by pressing
the SET and function keys.
DELAY T1 If the voltage regulator is set to PERM, it will emit a
10s
(0s- 180s) continuous signal. If it is set to OFF, the delay time T2 will be
04/30
deactivated.
The delay time can be set from 0....180 s by pressing the SET
and function keys. H/T Pulse duration (option)

H/T PULSE DURATION

0.5 s
T1 Linear/integral (0.0 s - 10.0 s)
27/30

T1 LINEAR INTEGRAL
LINEAR The value designated as "H/L pulse duration“ is the time
(LINEAR/INTEGRAL)
05/30 interval occurring between two pulses during high-speed
return control. The adjusting range is between 0 and 10 s at
The delay time T1 can be set with linear or integral response. an increment of 0.1 s each.
If a delay time with integral response „Int“ is set, the delay The value parameterised in "H/T pulse duration“ is used both
time is automatically shortened according to the relation of for the 'on’ time and the 'off’ time of a switching operation,
actual system deviation to set bandwidth, down to a i. e. for an adjusting value of "2 s“, the relay will be switched
minimum of 1 s (fig. 2). on for 2 seconds, and then remains switched off for another
The desired time behavior can be set by pressing the SET and 2 seconds. That way a new switching operation cannot be
function keys. initiated until after 4 seconds.
Here, the make time is identified as "n –> 1" or "1 –> n", and
the break time is identified as "MOTOR RUNNING“ in the
third display line.
'U [%]
B [± %]

T1

<

Delay of the delay time

'U/B – voltage change 'U in % of the desired value, in
relation to the set bandwidth of B in ± % of the desired
value.
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4.5 Setting the overvoltage detection (U>) 4.7 Setting the overcurrent blocking (I>)
with automatic return control
OVERCURRENT I>
110%
OVERVOLTAGE U>
(50% - 210%)
105%
09/30
(101%-130%)
07/30
The overcurrent blocking response threshold can be set from
The response threshold can be set from 101 % to 130 % of 50 % to 210 % (of the rated current of the current trans-
the desired voltage level in steps of 1 % by pressing the SET former) in steps of 1 % by pressing the Set and
and function keys. function keys. Overcurrent blocking prevents tap change
operations in the presence of overload.
In the event of an overvoltage detection response, the on-load
tap-changer is operated by periodic pulses to the motor-drive The voltage regulator output pulses are blocked and the
until the overvoltage falls below the response threshold. The alarm signalling LED lamp responds when the measured
motor-drive is controlled by periodic pulses of 1.5 s through current exceeds the set blocking value. At the same time the
the "Lower“ output relay while the set delay time re-mains corresponding signalling relay is energized and remains
inactive during this operation. At the same time the alarm energized (contacts 17/18/19).
signalling LED lamp "U>" responds and a signalling relay is
energized (contacts 17/18/19) as long as overvoltage is
present. If the voltage regulator regulates towards a higher
voltage than the set limit U> due to an unfavourable para-
metering (e. g. too high LDC settings), it is prevented from
exceeding the limit. This condition is signalled by the signal-
ling relay for ‘function monitoring’, after 15 minutes.

4.6 Setting the undervoltage blocking (U<)

UNDERVOLTAGE U<
70%
(70%- 99%)
08/30

The response threshold for undervoltage blocking can be set

from 70 % to 99 % of the desired voltage level in steps of
1 % by pressing the function keys Set and .
Undervoltage blocking prevents tap change operations in
the event of a network breakdown. The voltage regulator
output pulses are blocked and the alarm signalling LED lamp
"U<" and a signalling relay (contacts 17/18/19) respond
when the measuring voltage falls below the set blocking
value. After a delay time of approx. 10 s, the associated
signalling relay is energized and remains that way. The
signalling relay does not respond in case of a failure of the
measuring-circuit voltage or supply voltage (< 30 V).

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4.8 Measuring transformers Setting values for customary measuring circuits:

(VT, CT CONFIGURATION) 0° (for one-phase systems)
The transformation ratios and measuring set-ups of the 0° (for single-phase systems)
voltage and current transformers used can be set in the 0° (for three-phase systems)
corresponding display windows by pressing the SET and 90° (for three-phase systems)
function keys. 30° (for three-phase systems)
-30° (for three-phase systems)

Rated transformer voltage

NOM.TRANSF.VOLTAGE
10.0V
(0.1kV- 999.9kV)
10/30

Primary voltage of the voltage transformer in kV, in relation Configuration a Phase angle setting
to 100 V secondary voltage.

Rated transformer current

CURRENT
100A
(100A- 5000A)
11/30
Configuration a Phase angle setting

Primary voltage of the voltage transformer in A.

Transformer phase, measuring circuit

TRANSFORMER PHASE
90 3 PH
(30,0,30,90,1PH)
Configuration b Phase angle setting
12/30

Phase angle of the current/voltage transformer, see fig. 3 for

explanations.

Configuration c Phase angle setting

Configuration d Phase angle setting

Configuration e Phase angle setting

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4.9 Setting the desired voltage levels DVL2 and DVL3 4.10.1 Line Drop Compensation (LDC)

DES.VOLT.LEVEL DVL2
100V
(85V- 140.0V) NOTE
13/30

DES.VOLT.LEVEL DV3 For the correct setting of the LDC it is necessary to calcu-
100.0V late the resistive and inductive line voltage drop in relation
(85.0V- 140.0V)
14/30 to the secondary side of the voltage transformer in V and
the correct setting of the existing measuring transformer
The voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 permits the preselection configuration according to paragraph 4.8.
of three different desired voltage levels, each of which will
be activated specifically in relation to the actuation of inputs
13 and 14. Setting the resistive voltage drop UR
No signal present at terminals 13 and 14 => Desired voltage
LDC UR
level 1 is active 0.0V
Presence of a signal at terminal 13 => Desired voltage (-25.0V - 25.0V)
15/30
level 2 is active
Presence of a signal at terminal 14 => Desired voltage The calculated resistive voltage drop is set in the LDC UR
level 3 is active display by pressing the function keys SET and .
Setting the desired voltage levels 2 and 3 is identical to the The effect of the compensation can be reversed by 180°
setting procedure for the desired voltage level 1, i. e. by (minus sign preceding the setting). If no compensation is
operating the function keys SET and . desired, then the value „0“ is to be set (condition at the time
of delivery).

Setting the inductive voltage drop Ux

4.10 Line compensation
LDC UX
0.0V
The line compensation, i. e. the inclusion of the voltage drop (-25.0V - 25.0V)
of a line connected to the transformer in the regulating 16/30

process, can be accomplished in two different ways.

The calculated inductive voltage drop is set in the LDC Ux
Comparison between LDC and Z Compensation display by pressing the function keys SET and .
Application of the vectorial compensation (LDC): The effect of the compensation can be reversed by 180°
(minus sign preceding the setting). If no compensation is
- requires knowledge of the exact line data
desired, then the value „0“ is to be set (condition at the time
- permits a more accurate determination of the line voltage
of delivery).
drops
Application of the Z compensation:
- can be used in the case of minor shifts of the phase
angle M
- can be also used in meshed network applications.

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Calculation of the required setting values: Setting the voltage rise (VOLTRISE)
The calculated percentage of the voltage rise, referred to the
RCT desired voltage level, is set by pressing the function keys SET
Ur = IN . . r . L (V)
RVT and . If no compensation is desired, the value „0“ is
to be set (link with ƒLIMIT).
RCT
Ux = IN . . x . L (V)
Z-COMP VOLTRISE
RVT 0.0%
Where (0.0% - 15.0%)
17/30

Ur = LDC setting for resistive line voltage drop in V

Ux = LDC setting for inductive line voltage drop in V Setting the limitation for 'Umax (LIMIT)
IN = Rated current in A of the selected current trans-
former connection to the voltage regulator, Z-COMP LIMIT
0.0%
i.e. 0.2 A or 1 A or 5 A (0%- 15.0%)
18/30
RCT = Current transformer ratio, e. g. 200 A/ 5 A
RVT = Voltage transformer ratio, e. g. The value is set by pressing the function keys SET and
30000 V /«3 . If compensation is set to a certain value while
avoidance of excessive transformer voltage rises (e. g. in case
100 V of an unusually high load) is desired, the limit values can be
r = Ohmic resistance of line in Ω/ km per phase set to the desired voltage level.
x = Inductive reactance of line in Ω / km per phase If no compensation is desired, the value „0“ is to be set.
L = Length of line in km

If the active voltage drops Ur and reactive voltage drops Ux 4.11 Analog remote position indication (option)
are set correctly, then the line end voltage will remain Optionally, the voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 is available
constant regardless of load. with an analog control/activation of the remote position
indication. This option requires an analog module.
4.10.2 Z-Compensation The following analog values can be processed:
• 4 – 20 mA
For correct setting of the parameters the voltage rise (ΔU)
has to be calculated in consideration of the current. • Potentiometer range with a minimum total resistance of
50 Ω , up to a maximum total resistance of 2 kΩ .
Calculation of the required setting values:

Press the SET and function keys to set the

UTr - ULoad IN . RCT respective minimum and maximum positions.
ΔU (%) = 100 • • For POS MIN, please enter the position corresponding to e. g.
ULoad I
4mA; for POS MAX, please enter the position corresponding
to e. g. 20mA.
ΔU = Setting of Z-Compensation in %
The analog position indication will be included automatically
UTr = Transformer voltage at current I if the TAPCON® 230 is equipped with the parallel operation
option.
ULa = Line end voltage at current I and with the same
service position of the tap-changer
POS MIN
1
I = Load current in A (-35 – 35)
20/30
IN = Rated current in A of the selected current trans-
former connection to the voltage regulator, POS MAX
i. e. 0.2 A or 1 A or 5 A 35
(-35 – 35)
21/30
RCT = Current transformer ratio, e. g. 200 A / 5 A

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4.12 Voltage regulator identification 4.14 Selection of the display in the 4th line of
the display
VOLT.REG.IDENTIFIER
1111
(0- 9999) SELECTION 4th LINE
26/30 CURRENT I
(I,S,Q,P,PHI,..)
29/30
The voltage regulator contains a parametering interface to
allow parametering via laptop. The required visualization The basic display of the voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 shows
software is included in the standard scope of delivery. an additional measuring value in the 4th line. This measuring
The purpose of voltage regulator identifier is to assign a value can be set individually by operating the SET and
specific ‘address’ to the individual voltage regulator to function keys.
permit specified operation via visualization software.
A number ranging between 0 and 9999 can be entered to
The following measuring values are available:
serve as a „name“ by operating the SET and
function keys. - Current I
- Apparent power S
- Reactive power Q
4.13 Setting the unit to V or kV - Active power P
- Phase angle PHI
DISPLAY V/kV
kV - Power factor cos PHI
(V/ kV)
28/30 - Frequency f
- Status line
The voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 allows the user to both
- Position, optional
display and enter the unit of the actual voltage level and the
desired voltage level in the basic display as well as the para-
metering displays for the‚ desired voltage level 1, 2 and 3’ in
the primary voltage transformer unit kV. 4.15 Language selection
To that end it is indispensable that the rated voltage of the
voltage transformer be entered as indicated under paragraph LANGUAGE
GERMAN
4.8. Set the desired unit by operating the SET and GER/GB/F/E
30/30
function keys.
The screen texts are available in two languages. Select the
desired language by operating the SET and
function key.

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5 Commissioning

5.1 Installation
The voltage regulator is suitable for both flush and projected NOTE
panel mounting (see dimension diagram). Be sure to install
the device in an easily accessible place in the control room or The TAPCON® 230 was developed in accordance with the
in a switching cabinet attached to the transformer. relevant EMC standards. The following instructions must be
observed to ensure preservation of the EMC properties:
5.2 Connection – Ensure correct connection to ground by means of the
The voltage regulator is to be connected in accordance with ground screw attached to the housing, wire section not
the wiring diagram (see Appendix). less than 4mm².
– Be sure to lead the individual power circuits (motor-
When connecting the equipment, please pay attention to:
drive control, inputs, outputs) in separate cables.
– the correct phase angle of the secondary terminals of
current transformer and potential transformer – Be sure to use only shielded cables for the parallel
operation data links for the remote tap position
– correct connection of the output relays to the motor
indication of the motor-drive unit. The screenings at
drive unit
both line ends must be connected to ground via the
– correct connection to earth of the housing. grounding angle cable clamps at the housing included
in the delivery (see fig. 6).

WARNING
TAPCON® 230
Take care to properly connect the voltage regulator and
the housing to ground. Danger to life.

The voltage regulator is normally fed by the voltage trans-

former.

NOTES

When using an auxiliary voltage AC 115V, 50...60Hz, be

sure to remove the links between terminals 1/3 and 2/4: Required connection for use of the auxiliary voltage

5 intVC18

Connect the voltage transformer to terminals 1 and 2, and

the auxiliary voltage to terminals 3 and 4 (see fig. 5).
The TAPCON® 230 is optionally available with a supply input
of AC 230 V preset at the factory.

GROUND INTERFACE CABLE SHIELDINGS HERE

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5.3 Easy setting of operating modes with NORMSET f) Set the VOLTAGE LEVEL to this value.
g) Set the bandwidth "ΔU max“ to 1.0 %. In most cases the
Prior to commissioning, be sure to check the entire circuity
voltage regulator is now in a balanced state (no presignal
and the measuring and operating voltage. To assess the
LED lamp lights up). Otherwise change the desired voltage
working mode of the voltage regulator, the use of a regis-
level in steps of 0.5 V until a balanced state is reached.
tering device to record the regulator voltage (actual voltage
level) is highly recommended. h) Set the bandwidth „ΔU max“ dependently of the step
The related transformer should be subject to normal load. voltage (see paragraph 4.3).
a) Select the MANUAL operating mode at TAPCON® 230. i) Set the delay time T1 to 20 s lin. as per paragraph 4.4;
b) Select the NORMSET function as indicated under 4.1. by manual control, move the on-load tap-changer
towards "Raise" (arrow in the display right "–>") by one
c) Set the Desired Voltage Level 1 as indicated under 4.2.
step, the presignal LED lamp for "Lower“ (arrow in the
If you do not require a voltage display of the primary voltage display left "–>") must come on. Set the mode of opera-
in kV you may now proceed to initiate the regulator by tion to "AUTO"; 20 s after the presignal lamp lights up,
operating the AUTO function key. the voltage regulator must control the on-load tap-
If you do require a voltage display in kV, however, please changer back to its previous service position. The pre-
proceed as follows: signal LED lamp goes out. Set the mode of operation to
d) Set the rated transformer voltage and the rated "MANUAL". Repeat the control procedure towards
transformer current as indicated under 4.8. "Lower".

If you wish to configure the TAPCON® 230 voltage regulator Set the operating delay time T2 to 10 s. Set the mode of
to suit your specific requirements, please proceed as operation to "MANUAL". By manual control, move the
indicated under 5.4. on-load tap-changer towards "Raise" by two steps, the
pre-signal LED lamp for "Lower" must come on.

5.4 Function tests; operational settings Set the mode of operation to "AUTO", then 20 s after the
presignal lamp has come on, the voltage regulator must
Prior to commissioning, be sure to check the entire circuity automatically control the on-load tap-changer back to
and the measuring and operating voltage. To assess the its previous service position by one step and after further
working mode of the voltage regulator, the use of a 10 s by another step.
registering device to record the regulator voltage (actual
voltage level) is highly recommended. The related transfor- Set the delay times T1 and T2 to the desired value. If T2 is
mer should be subject to normal load. not utilized, the "OFF" setting will be required.

a) Select the MANUAL operating mode at TAPCON® 230 When putting the transformer into service, it is recom-
mended to set the delay time T1 provisionally to 100 s.
b) Set the transformation ratios of the transformers as Depending on the existing operating conditions, you may
specified under paragraph 4.8, as well as the measuring want to determine the definitive setting only after some
circuit. time of observation. For this purpose it is recommended
c) Let the measured actual voltage (= voltage from the to register the variation of the actual voltage and the
voltage transformer) be indicated on the display of the number of tap change operations on a day-to-day basis.
voltage regulator. If an inverse response of the voltage regulator is desired,
set an integral time response for the delay time 1. In this
d) Let the current, power, and phase angle values be case the delay time is automatically shortened inversely
indicated on the display and compare these values with proportional to the deviation.j) a
those from possibly existing service measuring
instruments. If wrong signs are indicated, reverse the
polarity of the current or voltage transformer.
e) Set the desired voltage level. By manual control of the
motor-drive, bring the on-load tap-changer to the service
position so that the desired voltage level is obtained
(see paragraph 5.5).

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k) Set the response threshold for undervoltage blocking o) Setting of Z Compensation (as per paragraph 4.10.2) as an
U < to 85 %. Set the mode of operation to "MANUAL“ alternative to LDC.
and set the existing voltage level, e. g. 110 V, to 110 V / Set the mode of operation to MANUAL.
0.85 ≈ 130 V, so that the actual voltage now corresponds
Set the voltage rise to 0, the voltage regulator is in a
to the set percentage of the response threshold for the
balanced state, no presignal LED lamp must light up.
blocking value. The presignal LED lamp for "Raise“ must
light up. Set the mode of operation switch to "AUTO“. Set the voltage rise to 15 %, the presignal LED lamp for
After approx.10 s the signalling relay "U <" must be "Raise" must light up (during this functional check a load
energized, the signalling contact (Contacts 17/18/19) will current of 10 % of the rated current of the current
open; the output relay "Raise" must not issue a control transformer must flow).
command. LED U < will now respond. Upon completion of The desired values for Z Compensation can be set upon
this func-tion test you may now set the desired response completion of the above settings.
threshold for undervoltage blocking. Set the mode of operation to AUTO. Check if the setting
l) Set the response threshold for overvoltage detection U> to is correct by observing the voltage at a specific point in
115 %. Set the mode of operation to "MANUAL", e. g. 110 the line and with different loads. When the setting is
V to 110 V / 1.15 ≈ 95 V so that the actual voltage now correct the voltage at the line end will remain constant.
corresponds to the set percentage of the response
threshold for overvoltage detection. The presignal LED p) Set the DESIRED VOLTAGE LEVEL 2 to the desired value
lamp for "Lower" must light up. Set the mode of operation (refer to paragraph 4.9). Set the mode of operation to
to "AUTO". MANUAL and connect L+ to terminal 13. According to
The output relay "Lower" must issue periodic control the set value for Desired Voltage Level 2, the presignal
commands at 1.5 s intervals. The group signalling contact "Lower" or "Raise" must respond.
17/18/19 will close/open. LED U > will now respond. Please proceed in the same manner for DESIRED VOLTAGE
Now set the desired response threshold for overvoltage LEVEL 3 by connecting L+ to to terminal 14 signalling
detection to the initially desired voltage level. relay for DESIRED VOLTAGE LEVEL 3. Set the mode of
m) Set the response threshold for overcurrent blocking I >. operation to AUTO.
A function check is not necessary.
5.5 Manual control of the on-load tap-changer
n) Setting the load drop LDC (as per paragraph 4.10.1). Set
the mode of operation to "MANUAL". The manual control of the on-load-tap-changer is possible if
Settings for Ux = Ur = 0, no presignal LED lamp for Raise/ the buttons "hand“ and lower resp. raise or direction "raise"
Lower must light up. resp. "lower" are pushed at same time.
Setting of Ur = 20 V, Ux = 0 V, the presignal LED lamp for
"Raise" must light up.
Setting of Ur = -20 V, Ux = 0 V, the presignal LED lamp for
"Lower" must light up (during this function check a
minimum load current of 5 % of the rated current of the
current transformer must flow.)
If the presignals appear in opposite direction, change the
polarity of the current transformer.
The actually desired LDC can be set upon completion of the
above settings.
Set the mode of operation to AUTO.
Check if the setting is correct by observing the voltage at
the line end during service and with different loads. When
the setting is correct the voltage at the line end will remain
constant.

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6 Parallel operation without system

topology (Option)
Parallel operation
The TAPCON® 230 permits controlled parallel operation of
8 transformers maximum, either in a busbar arrangement
or in two groups.
Parallel operation management is achieved via the CAN bus.
Activation of parallel operation is achieved via the status in-
puts, the terminals 41, 42 and 43. This way it can be deter-
mined in which group the associated transformer engaged in
parallel operation is contained.
Parallel control is possible in two different ways: 7
Parallel operation according to the principle of „minimum
circulating reactive current“ Simultaneously press the „Higher“ key (arrow showing up)
or and the „Lower“ key (arrow showing down) in the measured-
Parallel operation according to the principle of tap-change value display screen to change over into a display screen
synchronicity (Master-Follower). showing which of the devices are running in parallel in what
Selection of the desired parallel operation principle is effec- group. Here is also where the CAN addresses of the voltage
ted via a menu point. regulators are listed for each group.
Example: In the first group, the voltage regulators are running
SELECT PARALLEL in parallel with the CAN addresses 1, 3, 5 and 6, whereas in the
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
CRC/MAST/FOLLOW second group they are running in parallel with the CAN addresses
19/30
2 and 4.
Select the menu point by operating the SELECT key and the GROUP 1
keys and set the desired parallel operation prin- 1,2,3,5,6
GROUP 2
ciple by pressing the SET and function keys. 2,4

Connect the paralleling voltage regulators via the CAN bus

Example: In the first group, the voltage regulators are run-
interface in both cases (fig. 7). The voltage regulators
ning in parallel with the CAN addresses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and
engaged in parallel operation will signal the status at the
8. The second group in not being used.
terminals 38/39/40.

Menu ƒ Standard ƒ CAN Address GROUP 1

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
GROUP 2
To permit regulator communication via CAN bus, each
individual regulator needs a separate identifier.
Assign a number between 1 and 8 as address to each regu- Example:
lator by pressing the SET key and function keys. In the first group, the voltage regulators are running in
No parallel operation will be possible if the address is at zero parallel with the CAN addresses 1, 3, 5 and 6, whereas in the
(condition at the time of delivery). second group they are running in parallel with the CAN
addresses 2 and 4. For one of the regulators, both group
CAN ADRESS inputs have been activated. It can therefore be taken as a
0
(1- 8) given fact that both busbars are connected together.
25/30

GROUP (1+2)
1,2,3,4,5,6,2,4

If a voltage regulator is running individually while receiving

NOTE the data of other voltage regulators, the voltage regulators
Please bear in mind that the CAN bus must be connected engaged in parallel operation will be displayed as well.
with a 120 ohm resistor at both ends (at the first and last If the voltage regulator is separated from the CAN bus while
regulator). The resistor is included in the scope of delivery. one parallel input is active, only the dedicated CAN address
will be displayed in the group.
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Example: no effects will occur. For a circulating reactive current equal

If the CAN bus is disconnected, a "CAN BUS ERROR" will be to the rated current of the voltage transformer, a setting
displayed in the status line. value of 10 would result in a voltage correction of 10 % in
the voltage regulators.
GROUP 1
1
GROUP 2
6.1.3 Setting the bandwidth for circulating
reactive current (blocking threshold)
No voltage regulator will be displayed in the group either
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
during individual operation with disconnected CAN bus or in BANDWIDTH
the absence of Can telegrams during individual operation. 20%
(0.5% - 20.0%)24/30

GROUP 1
Operate the SELECT key and the keys to select the
GROUP 2
menu point and press the SET and function keys to
set the bandwidth from 0.5 to 20 % (in relation to the rated
current of the voltage transformer). If the circulating reac-
6.1 Parallel operation with "Minimum Circulating tive current exceeds the preset threshold value during paral-
Reactive Current Method“ lel operation, the message „circulating reactive current“ will
be displayed in the status line and after a period of 30 s the
The circulating reactive current is computed from the trans-
signalling relay contact (terminal 35/36/37) will respond.
former currents and their respective phase angles. For correc-
All voltage regulators engaged in parallel operation will be
tion of the measuring circuit voltage, a voltage proportional
blocked.
to the circulating reactive current is applied to self-suffi-
ciently operating regulators. This correction voltage can be
either decreased or increased through adjustment of the
"stability" (see paragraph 6.1.3).
If an inadmissibly high circulating reactive current is detec-
ted, all on-load tap-changers involved will be reset after only
10 s, regardless of the delay time preset at the regulator.
This method is suitable for transformers of comparable out-
put and uk, whether with uniform or with non-uniform step
voltage. No information on tap position is required.

6.1.1 System configuration, settings

Feed the additional connections/terminals to the regulators
(see fig. 8).

6.1.2 Setting the interference variable

(CIRCUL. REAC. CURR. STABILITY)

CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
STABILITY
0.0
(0.0- 100.0) 23/30

Operate the SELECT key and the keys to select the

menu point and press the SET and function keys to
set a stability value between 0 and 100. The stability value is
a measure used for determining the effect of the circulating
reactive current on the voltage regulator. If it is set to „0“, 8
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6.1.4 Function tests, commissioning If the previous service position cannot be achieved that way,
the "CIRC.REAC.CURR. STABILITY“ setting needs to be in-
6.1.4.1 Preliminary settings
creased. If the on-load tap-changers are regulating out of
sync ("pumping“), this setting needs to be reduced.
NOTE
6.1.4.3 Setting the circulating reactive current
The prerequisite for the proper functioning of parallel
monitoring (CIRCUL. REAC. CURR. MON.
operation is the commissioning of the voltage regulators
BANDWIDTH)
for individual operation.
Switch over one of the two voltage regulators to the
The current transformer inputs must be connected and the "Manual“ operating mode. Using the manual control, the
transformer configuration must be parameterised correctly. associated motor drive must now be reset to "Raise“ by the
The voltage regulators must be set to identical operating maximum admissible difference of the service positions
parameters for the desired voltage, bandwidth, time delay 1, between the parallel operating transformers (e. g. by 1 … 2
and line compensation, if applicable (LDC or Z Compensation, steps).
respectively). Starting with the preset value of "20 %", reset the blocking
In all cases, set STABILITY to "0“ and Blocking to "20“. towards a lower value in small steps until the message
During parallel operation, time delay 2 must never be set "Circulating reactive current" appears in the status line of the
below 8 s! display (please wait 2 – 3 s between the individual steps).
All settings must be performed in the "Manual“ operating The bandwidth threshold of the circulating reactive current
mode. monitoring is reached as soon as this message appears.
The voltage regulators will block all further regulating actions
and the signalling relay will respond (terminals 35/36/37).
6.1.4.2 Setting the interference variable
(CIRCUL. REAC. CURR. STABILITY) Now reset the blocking again towards a higher value until
the message „circulating reactive current“ disappears from
Individually set both transformers to identical voltage with the status line of the display.
the on-load tap-changers so that both voltage regulators are
in a balanced state (no presignal LED are lighting up, the Again switch the voltage regulator back to the "Auto"
indication of "dU %" must be as low as possible, i. e. lower operating mode. The motor-drive will be automatically
than the preset bandwidth "dU max"). controlled back to the original service position.
Use the value established for the "Blocking" threshold to set
Now switch the transformers to parallel operation and enable
it for all of the other regulators.
parallel control (close contact at terminals 41 and 42, respec-
tively).
The voltage regulators must continue to remain in a balanced 6.2 Parallel operation according to synchro-
state, the LED lamp "parallel operation" on the front panel is nized tap-change operation Master/
lighting up. Follower
Raise one of the two transformers by one voltage step and This method is suitable for transformers featuring an identi-
lower the other of the two transformers by one voltage step. cal rated current, identical step voltage, and an identical
Both regulators must continue to remain in a balanced state. number of service positions. The motor-drive must signal the
Raise the setting value "CIRC.REAC.CURR.STABILITY" of both tap-change position by means of a current of 4 … 20 mA
regulators in small steps starting with "0" until the corres- (with 4 mA corresponding to the lowest position and 20 mA
ponding presignals appear (the regulator of the transformer corresponding to the highest position). Optionally the con-
with the higher voltage step must show the tendency "lower" nection of a potentiometer contact range in the motor-drive
while the other transformer must show the tendency "raise“). is possible in lieu of the injected current.
Now add the setting values thus established and set the
During parallel operation, actual voltage regulation is per-
added-up value for both regulators.
formed by one of the voltage regulators (Master function).
Select the "Auto" operating mode for both voltage regula- The second voltage regulator (Follower) receives the tap-
tors. Both voltage regulators must control the on-load tap- change position of the motor-drive from the first regulator,
changers back into their previous service positions. for comparison with the tap-change position of its own
The presignals will go out. motor drive. If a difference is noted, the motor-drive in
question will receive a suitable control pulse.
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6.2.1 System configuration, settings, transfer of 6.2.1.1 Setting the tapping position range
the on-load tap-changer setting
Lead the additional connections/terminals (see fig. 9) to the POS MIN
0
regulators. (-35 – 35)
20/30

POS MAX
35
(-35 – 35)
21/30

Operate the SELECT key and the keys to select the

menu point and set the respective lowest/highest tap posi-
tions between –35 and +35 by pressing the SET and
keys. To perform a function check, set the deactivated
Parallel operation module
transformer for all positions of the entire tap position range
while checking the position indicator.

TAPPING DIRECTION
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE / NEGATIVE
Failure Parallel Parallel 22/30
Parallel Group 1

Parallel Group 2

Signal tap position 4 – 20 mA

Since a comparison of the tap positions of the transformers
from motor-drive
jointly engaged in parallel operation is performed during
parallel operation in accordance with the principle of tap-
change synchronicity (Master-Follower), it is imperative to
maintain identical position designations for all of these
transformers, and to ensure that the „higher“ and „lower“
signals will effect identical voltage changes in all the
transformers.
If this is not the case, e. g. if the „Higher“ command (higher
voltage) is not equal to a higher position, it is also possible to
„turn the tap direction“ within the voltage regulator.
This function is activated/deactivated through operation of
the SELECT key and the function keys.

Fig. 9
Feed the position signal in the form of a 4 ... 20 mA signal to
the regulator at terminals 44-45 (see connection diagram).
Feed the position signal from the potentiometer range to the
terminals 44-45-46 (see connection diagram).
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When using a potentiometer contact range (see section 4.11), 6.2.1.2 Selecting the Master/Follower operation
it is advisable to first calibrate the top and bottom operating
positions, if needed. To that end, start by indicating the SELECT PARALLEL
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
bottom (POS MIN) and top (POS MAX) operating positions via CRC/MAST/FOLLOW
the parameter screens 20 and/or 21, as outlined above. 19/30

Then proceed to calibrate the operating positions as follows:

Operate the SELECT key and the keys to select the
• Establish the connections in accordance with the
menu point and assign the respective regulator as a Master
corresponding attached connection diagram.
or a Follower by pressing the SET and keys.
• Move the OLTC into the operating position "2".
If both regulators were assigned as „Follower“ or „Master“
• Set the R45 trimming resistor at the TAPCON® 230 so during parallel operation, the regulators will be blocked (see
that the operating position "2" will appear in the section 6.3 – Disturbances during parallel operation).
TAPCON® 230’s display.
• Move the OLTC to the operating position „nmax-1“ (e. g.
to the operating position "32" out of a total of 33 pos- 6.2.2 Function tests, commissioning and
sible OLTC operating positions). preliminary settings
• Set the R46 trimming resistor at the TAPCON® 230 so
that the operating position "nmax-1" will appear in the
TAPCON® 230’s display. NOTE
• Since the trimming resistor settings are capable of
mutually influencing each other, the entire process The prerequisite for the proper functioning of parallel
should be double-checked for safety reasons by operation is the commissioning of the voltage regulators
repeatedly making the OLTC approach the operating for individual operation.
position "2" and checking the TAPCON® 230’s display.
Should it turn out that another calibration procedure is
The voltage regulators must be set to identical operating
necessary, it is also advisable to recheck the operating
parameters for the desired voltage, bandwidth, time delay 1,
position "nmax-1" and to recalibrate it, if needed.
and line compensation, if applicable.
The tap position indication at the regulators must function
correctly.
NOTE Select the "MANUAL“ operating mode at the voltage
regulators.
The trimming resistor R45 is located directly behind termi- Individually set all on-load tap-changers involved in parallel
nal 45 of the TAPCON® 230, whereas the trimming resistor operation to identical voltage so that the voltage regulators
R46 is located directly behind terminal 46, as shown on are in a balanced state (no presignal appearing on the dis-
pages 30 and 31. Setting/trimming is done using the play).
adjusting screws located on the visible side of the trimming Now switch the transformers to parallel operation and close
resistor housing. Please note that due to TAPCON® 230’s the contacts at terminals 41 and 42, respectively. The voltage
measuring-cycle time being fixed, the trimming resistors regulators must continue to remain in a balanced state and
should be operated slowly to allow for an update of the the LED lamps "Parallel“ at the regulators must respond.
current operating position on the TAPCON® 230’s display. Switch the Follower voltage regulator to the "AUTO“
operating mode.
Use the manual control to raise the MASTER regulating unit
engaged in the "MANUAL“ operating mode by one step; the
follower regulator now has to automatically drag along the
associated transformer to do the same.
During the short period while a tap position difference is
present, the message "TAP DIFFERENCE“ will appear in the
status line of the display. If a follower regulator fails to drag
along its associated transformer, regulating action will be
blocked and a signalling relay will respond (terminals 35/36/
37).
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6.3 Parallel operation with an existing parallel 6.4 Disturbances during parallel operation
control unit SKB 30 to the principle of
During parallel operation the following messages will be
„minimum circulating reactive current“
displayed in the status line:
In case of an extension of a plant, it is possible to add optio-
nal a communication module instead of the CAN-bus mo-
dule on factory site in the voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 to Message Cause
work with an existing parallel control unit SKB 30.
The wiring has to be done according to the schematics CIRCULATING Circulat. reactive current
71481900 resp. 71482000 (see appendix). REACTIVE CURRENT was exceeded
The setting for parallel control has to be done according to TAP DIFFERENCE Synchronism disturbance
operating instruction BA 117 on the parallel control unit (tap difference x 2 steps)
SKB 30.
>1 MASTER More than one Master
was selected
NO MASTER No Master was selected
NOTE
NO POSITION Failure of position
indication
If the communication module to SKB 30 is added, the
parameters for parallel control are shown in the menus DIFF. METHOD Different methods of
19 … 25 of the TAPCON® 230. Changes of the parameters parallel operation were
made here are however without effect. selected
DATA TRANSFER Data transfer between
the regulators was
interrupted
CAN ADDRESS ERROR Wrong CAN-Address set
on the regulator

If any of the above disturbances occur, the regulators will be

blocked.

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7 Appendix

Front view ............................................................................................................................................................................................. TC230_1

Control panel set-up and mounting ............................................................................................................................................. 899564
Block/connection diagram – standard 115 V ............................................................................................................................ TC230_714824xx
Block/connection diagram – Standard 230 V ............................................................................................................................ TC230_714823xx
Block/connection diagram, 115 V, parallel operation option;
analog input for position indication 0 - x Ohm ........................................................................................................................ TC230_714826xx
Block/connection diagram, 230 V, parallel operation option;
analog input for position indication 0 - x Ohm ........................................................................................................................ TC230_714825xx
Block/connection diagram, 115 V, parallel operation option;
analog input for position indication 4 - 20 mA ........................................................................................................................ TC230_714828xx
Block/connection diagram, 230 V, parallel operation option;
analog input for position indication 4 - 20 mA ........................................................................................................................ TC230_714827xx
Block/connection diagram, 115 V, parallel operation option with SKB 30 ....................................................................... TC230_714830xx
Block/connection diagram, 230 V, parallel operation option with SKB 30 ....................................................................... TC230_714829xx
Block/connection diagram, connection example for motor-drive ED, 230 V / 400 V ................................................... TC230_Connect.

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 TC230_1 TAPCON® 230
Front view

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TAPCON® 230
Control panel set-up and mounting

Remove crimp cable-

entries for flush
mounting

Bracketing fishplate
for panel mounting

Clamp for
flush mounting

Panel cutout for

flush mounting

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 TC230 TAPCON® 230
Version
714824xx Block/connection diagram – standard 115 V

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Version
714823xx Block/connection diagram – standard 230 V

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 TC230 TAPCON® 230
Version
Block/connection diagram, 115 V
714826xx
Parallel operation option; analog input for position indication 0 - x Ohm

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 TC230 TAPCON® 230
Version
714825xx
Block/connection diagram, 230 V
Parallel operation option; analog input for position indication 0 - x Ohm

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 TC230 TAPCON® 230
Version
Block/connection diagram, 115 V
714828xx
Parallel operation option; analog input for position indication 4 - 20 mA

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 TC230 TAPCON® 230
Version
714827xx
Block/connection diagram, 230 V
Parallel operation option; analog input for position indication 4 - 20 mA

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 TC230 TAPCON® 230
Version
Block/connection diagram, 115 V
714830xx
Parallel operation option with SKB 30

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Version
714829xx
Block/connection diagram, 230 V
Parallel operation option with SKB 30

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TC230_Connect.
TAPCON® 230
Connection example for motor-drive ED,
230 V / 400 V
LEITWARTE / CONTROL ROOM
230 / 400 V, 50 HZ, 3 PH, N, PE

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