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Voltage Regulator TAPCON® 230 VC (Substitution for VC 100)
Operating Instructions BA 251/02

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Contents

1 General .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Specified application ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Design and performance features of the TAPCON® 230 VC ................................................................................................ 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
3.2.2 Local/remote switch ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

4 Parametering .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Normset setting ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Setting the desired voltage level 1 .............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Setting the bandwidth .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
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) ....................................................................................................................... 15
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

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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 Tap position indication .................................................................................................................................................................... 20

6 Parallel operation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 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 existing parallel control unit SKB 30 based on
"minimum circulating reactive current" .................................................................................................................................... 25
6.4 Disturbances during parallel operation ...................................................................................................................................... 25

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 "" or "" 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.

NOTE

Data contained herein may differ in details from the equipment delivered. We reserve the right to make alterations without
notice.

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1 General

1.1 Safety instructions 1.2 Specified application

All personnel involved in installation, commissioning, The electronic voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 VC 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 Parallel operation follows alternatively the principles of
TAPCON® 230 VC either minimum circulating reactive current or the Master/
Follower principle for two transformers.
The electronic voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 VC is mounted
in a protective housing with hinged cover and inspection Using a supplementary device, up to six transformers can be
win-dow. The protective housing is suitable for both flush controlled in parallel operation using the principle of
and projected panel mounting. minimum reactive current.
The front panel contains several function keys for setting the
individual operating parameters.
Display of the operating status is achieved by a 4-line, NOTE
16-digit alphanumeric LC display and light emitting diodes.
The electronic voltage regulator is controlled by a micro- When voltage regulation is effected by tap transformers
controller (see appendix, block/connection diagram). and voltage regulators, it is assumed that a change of the
Besides a voltage transformer and a current transformer it tap position results in a significant voltage change. When
contains optocoupler inputs with potential separation as well generators feed the voltage level to be regulated, however,
as potential-free output relay contacts. quite different conditions may result so that a correct
regulation of the voltage cannot be guaranteed. In such
Apart from the usual well-known, versatile and individual set-
cases MR should be consulted as early as the planning
ting options for the MR control system, the TAPCON® 230 VC
stage.
voltage regulator also offers the option of fast and easy
parametering by introducing the innovative "Normset"
function.
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.
The functions of the TAPCON® 230 VC voltage regulator are
just about compatible with those of the earlier voltage
regulators VC 100-BU.

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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 parallel Rating of relay contacts:
1x high-speed circuit breaker of voltage AC: 250 V 5 A
limit monitoring indicator DC: 30 V 5 A; 110 V 0.4 A;
1 x analogue input of tapping position 4- 20 mA 220 V 0.3 A
1 x desired voltage level 2 1 x raise
1 x desired voltage level 3 1 x lower
1 x automatic control mode
1 x status
1x group interrupt U<, U>, I>
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 RS232 (COM1) for
parametering via PC
1 x RS 232 for parallel operation of two transformers with a second regulator or for parallel
operation with digital MR parallel control unit SKB
IEC EN 60688

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
IEC 255-5 Dielectric tests performed at 2.5 kV/1 min operating frequency and 5 kV, 1.2|50 μs impulse voltage
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
IEC 61010 / VDE 0411 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, regulation and
laboratory use
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 IP00
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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3.1 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 VC voltage regulator and how different basic groups.
to 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

 Light-
emitting
diodes

Change-over   Reset setting

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

LCD-Display 

Parametering 
interface

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3.2.1 Display < <

The TAPCON® 230 VC 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 PARAL. OPERATION
10s
dU% 1.67 % TWIN PARALLEL
(PERM,1-10s,OFF)
CURRENT I 253 A SKB/TWIN PARALL
06/30
25/30

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

user to modify any previously set parameters to suit his UNDERVOLTAGE U<
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
70%
specifica-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

3.2.2 Local/remote switch 4.1 Normset setting

The local/remote switch next to the terminal strip of the VC NORMSET
extension module has no function during normal operation ON
ON/ OFF
of the TAPCON® 230 VC voltage regulator since its original 01/30
functions have now been completely taken over by the soft-
ware of the voltage regulator. However, this switch can be The term „Normset“ function stands for an automatism
assigned a function for special tasks for special applications. which considerably simplifies the configuration of a voltage
regulator. The only thing left to do for the operator when
commissioning during the Normset mode is to enter the
desired voltage level and subsequently take the device into
operation.
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
tap-changer. The voltage change ensuing from the switching
operation corresponds to the transformer’s tap voltage and is
checked for plausibility by the regulator, using the preset
bandwidth. The bandwidth value is then optimised in accord-
ance with the results gleaned from this check.
If the next system deviation occurs, the new bandwidth will
be used as basis, which will be rechecked and readjusted, if
necessary.
The time parameters are handled in the same way by the
regulator, which ensures optimum self-adjustment of the
regulator after only a few regulating sequences.
Should the marginal conditions change, the regulator will
again optimise itself automatically.
It goes without saying that mains-specific and/or customer-
specific settings such as LDC, parallel operation or position
indication can still be done in the standard mode and will be
taken into consideration during determination of the
optimum parameters.

NOTE
NOTE
The parameters for undervoltage/overvoltage and over-
current are not set by the Normset function. These para-
meters have to be entered manually during commissioning/
initiation.

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4.2 Setting the desired voltage level 1 4.4 Setting the delay time T1 or T2 (DELAY 1/
DELAY 2) and pulse duration (option)
DES.VOLTAGE LEVEL DVL1
100V
(85V- 140V)
The delay time starts as soon as the deviation exceeds the set
02/30 bandwidth limits above or below. At the same time the cor-
responding presignal arrow appears. If the deviation is still
The setting of the desired voltage level refers either to the
present after the delay time has elapsed, an output pulse is
secondary or to the primary voltage side of the voltage
emitted. If the deviation returns to within bandwidth limits,
transformer connected to the TAPCON® 230 VC.
then the current delay time is cancelled immediately.
‘V’ stands for the secondary voltage which is indicated in
Volt. ‘kV’ stands for the primary voltage which is indicated in
Delay time T1
Kilovolt. Press the SET and function keys to set
the desired voltage level. DELAY T1
10s
(0s- 180s)
04/30

4.3 Setting the bandwidth The delay time can be set from 0....180 s by pressing the SET
and function keys.
BANDWIDTH
9.0%
(0.5% - 9%)
03/30
T1 Linear/integral

Set the bandwidth from ± 0.5 % to ± 9% in steps of 0.1 % T1 LINEAR INTEGRAL

LINEAR
by pressing the SET and function keys. The trans- (LINEAR/INTEGRAL)
former’s step voltage must be known to ensure proper 05/30

setting of this value.

The delay time T1 can be set with linear or integral response.
If a delay time with integral response „Int“ is set, the delay
Control range (%) Control range (%) time is automatically shortened according to the relation of
B (%) = =
No. of steps No. of positions -1 actual system deviation to set bandwidth, down to a
minimum of 1 s (fig. 2).
For increased regulating sensitivity it is also possible to set The desired time behavior can be set by pressing the SET and
lower values, although it is highly unadvisable to go beneath function keys.
60 % of the computed value. Higher values will cause a
decrease in regulating sensitivity.
If the measuring-circuit voltage is altered far enough during DU [%]
operation to exceed the set bandwidth, the presignal will B [± %]
respond. An output pulse will be generated according to the
set delay time.
If no compensation occurs for more than 15 min, the
„function monitoring“ relay will respond (see connection T1
diagram). The relay will not be reset until a shortfall of the
bandwidth threshold has occurred. <
Standard setting range: ± 0.5 – ±9 %
Standard step width: 0.1 %

Delay of the delay time

DU/B – voltage change DU in % of the desired value, in
relation to the set bandwidth of B in ± % of the desired
value.
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Delay time T2 4.5 Setting the overvoltage detection (U>)

with automatic return control
DELAY T2
10s
(PERM,1-10s,OFF) OVERVOLTAGE U>
06/30 105%
(101%-130%)
07/30
The delay time T2 will become effective only if more than one
tap change is required for reduction of the control deviation The response threshold can be set from 101 % to 130 % of
below the bandwidth limit. The set delay time T2 is then valid the desired voltage level in steps of 1 % by pressing the SET
for all consecutive output pulses. and function keys.
Set the delay time T2 for a range of 1.0 … 10 s by pressing In the event of an overvoltage detection response, the on-
the SET and function keys. load tap-changer is operated by periodic pulses to the
If the voltage regulator is set to PERM, it will emit a motor-drive until the overvoltage falls below the response
continuous signal. If it is set to OFF, the delay time T2 will be threshold. The motor-drive is controlled by periodic pulses of
deactivated. 1.5 s through the "Lower“ output relay while the set delay
time re-mains inactive during this operation. At the same
H/T Pulse duration (option) time the alarm signalling LED lamp "U>" responds and a
signalling relay is energized (contacts 24/25/55) as long as
H/T PULSE DURATION overvoltage is present. If the voltage regulator regulates
0.5 s towards a higher voltage than the set limit U> due to an
(0.0 s - 10.0 s)
27/30 unfavourable parametering (e.g. too high LDC settings), it is
prevented from exceeding the limit. This condition is
The value designated as "H/L pulse duration“ is the time signalled by the signalling relay for ‘function monitoring’,
interval occurring between two pulses during high-speed after 15 minutes.
return control. The adjusting range is between 0 and 10 s at
an increment of 0.1 s each.
4.6 Setting the undervoltage blocking (U<)
The value parameterised in "H/T pulse duration“ is used both
for the 'on’ time and the 'off’ time of a switching operation, UNDERVOLTAGE U<
i. e. for an adjusting value of "2 s“, the relay will be switched 70%
(70%- 99%)
on for 2 seconds, and then remains switched off for another 08/30
2 seconds. That way a new switching operation cannot be
initiated until after 4 seconds. The response threshold for undervoltage blocking can be set
Here, the make time is identified as "n –> 1" or "1 –> n", and from 70 % to 99 % of the desired voltage level in steps of
the break time is identified as "MOTOR RUNNING“ in the 1 % by pressing the function keys Set and .
third display line. 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 22/23/56) 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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4.7 Setting the overcurrent blocking (I>) Setting values for customary measuring circuits:
0° (for single-phase systems)
OVERCURRENT I> 0° (for three-phase systems)
110%
(50% - 210%) 90° (for three-phase systems)
09/30
30° (for three-phase systems)
The overcurrent blocking response threshold can be set from -30° (for three-phase systems)
50 % to 210 % (of the rated current of the current trans-
former) in steps of 1 % by pressing the Set and
function keys. Overcurrent blocking prevents tap change
operations in the presence of overload.
The voltage regulator output pulses are blocked and the
alarm signalling LED lamp responds when the measured
current exceeds the set blocking value. At the same time the
corresponding signalling relay is energized and remains Configuration a Phase angle setting
energized (contacts 26/27/28).

4.8 Measuring transformers

(VT, CT CONFIGURATION)
The transformation ratios and measuring set-ups of the
voltage and current transformers used can be set in the
corresponding display windows by pressing the SET and Configuration a Phase angle setting

function keys.

Rated transformer voltage

NOM.TRANSF.VOLTAGE
10.0V
(0.1kV- 999.9kV) Configuration b Phase angle setting
10/30

Primary voltage of the voltage transformer in kV, in relation

to 100 V secondary voltage.

Rated transformer current

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

Primary voltage of the voltage transformer in A

Transformer phase, measuring circuit Configuration d Phase angle setting

TRANSFORMER PHASE
90 3 PH
(30,0,30,90,1PH)
12/30

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

explanations.
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 VC permits the configuration according to paragraph 4.8
preselection of three different desired voltage levels, each of
which will be activated specifically in relation to the
actuation of inputs 33/34. Setting the resistive voltage drop Ur
No signal present at terminals 33 and 34 => Desired voltage
level 1 is active LDC UR
0.0V
Presence of a signal at terminal 34 => Desired voltage (-25.0V - 25.0V)
15/30
level 2 is active
Presence of a signal at terminal 33 => 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 j
- 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 ®LIMIT).
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 DUmax (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 /Ö 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 VC is
constant regardless of load. available 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 VC 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 VC
software is included in the standard scope of delivery. shows an additional measuring value in the 4th line. This
The purpose of voltage regulator identifier is to assign a measuring 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 VC allows the user to
- Position, optional
both display and enter the unit of the actual voltage level
and the desired voltage level in the basic display as well as
the parametering 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 four 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 VC was developed in accordance with
in a switching cabinet attached to the transformer. the relevant EMC standards. The following instructions
must be observed to ensure preservation of the EMC
5.2 Connection properties:
The voltage regulator is to be connected in accordance with – Ensure correct connection to ground by means of the
the wiring diagram (see Appendix). ground screw attached to the housing, wire section not
When connecting the equipment, please pay attention to: less than 4mm².
– Be sure to lead the individual power circuits (motor-
– the correct phase angle of the secondary terminals of drive control, inputs, outputs) in separate cables.
current transformer and potential transformer
– Be sure to use only shielded cables for the parallel
– correct connection of the output relays to the motor operation data links for the remote tap position
drive unit indication of the motor-drive unit. The screenings at
– correct connection to earth of the housing. both line ends must be connected to ground via the
grounding angle cable clamps at the housing included
in the delivery (see fig. 6)
WARNING

Take care to properly connect the voltage regulator and TAPCON® 230 VC
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 VC 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 VC 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 VC voltage regu- Set the operating delay time T2 to 10 s. Set the mode of
lator 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 VC 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
Set the voltage rise to 15 %, the presignal LED lamp for
light up. Set the mode of operation switch to "AUTO“.
"Raise" must light up (during this functional check a load
After approx.10 s the signalling relay "U <" must be
current of 10 % of the rated current of the current
energized, the signalling contact (Contacts 22/23/56) will
transformer must flow).
open; the output relay "Raise" must not issue a control
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
is correct by observing the voltage at a specific point in
l) Set the response threshold for overvoltage detection U>
the line and with different loads. When the setting is
to 115 %. Set the mode of operation to "MANUAL", e. g.
correct the voltage at the line end will remain constant.
110 V to 110 V / 1.15 ≈ 95 V so that the actual voltage
now corresponds to the set percentage of the response
p) Set the DESIRED VOLTAGE LEVEL 2 to the desired value
threshold for overvoltage detection. The presignal LED
(see paragraph 4.9). Set the mode of operation to
lamp for "Lower" must light up. Set the mode of opera-
MANUAL and connect terminals 31/34. According to
tion to "AUTO".
the set value for Desired Voltage Level 2, the presignal
The output relay "Lower" must issue periodic control com-
"Lower" or "Raise" must respond.
mands at 1.5 s intervals. The signalling contact 24/25/55
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 terminals 31/33 signalling relay for
detection to the initially desired voltage level. DESIRED VOLTAGE LEVEL 3. Set the mode of operation to
AUTO.
m) Set the response threshold for overcurrent blocking I >.
A function check is not necessary.
5.5 Tap position indication
n) Setting the load drop LDC (as per paragraph 4.10.1). Set The position signal can be fed as a 4 - 20 mA signal to the
the mode of operation to "MANUAL". regulator on terminals 94/95 (see connection diagram).
Settings for Ux = Ur = 0, no presignal LED lamp for Raise/ The position range must be set as described in section 6.2.1.1.
Lower must light up.
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

The voltage regulator can be run with the SKB 30 parallel

control unit (parallel operation of 2 to 6 transformers).
Another possibility is to use parallel operation of two trans-
formers which are each equipped with a voltage regulator TAPCON® 230 VC
but without an additional parallel control unit (twin parallel
operation).

The selection is made with the following menu item:

PARAL. OPERATION
TWIN PARALLEL
SKB/TWIN PARALL
25/30

The menu item is selected by pressing the SELECT key and the
keys and then using the SET and keys to

choose between parallel operation with supplementary

device SKB 30 and the twin parallel operation.
to the second
TAPCON ® 230 VC / VC 100-BU-02

Parallel operation (twin parallel operation) shielded cable, max. 25 m

7
This setting permits parallel control of two transformers on
one busbar.
Parallel operation management is handled via an RS 232
connection. 6.1 Parallel operation with "Minimum Circulating
Activation of parallel operation is performed via the status Reactive Current Method“
inputs terminals 90, 91.
The circulating reactive current is computed from the trans-
Parallel control can be performed in two ways. former currents and their respective phase angles. For correc-
Parallel operation using the principle of "minimum circulat- tion of the measuring circuit voltage, a voltage proportional
ing reactive current" to the circulating reactive current is applied to self-suffi-
or ciently operating regulators. This correction voltage can be
Parallel operation using the principle of "synchronism control either decreased or increased through adjustment of the
of tap-changer master-follower" "stability" (see paragraph 6.1.3).
A menu item is used to select the principle of parallel If an inadmissibly high circulating reactive current is detec-
operation. ted, all on-load tap-changers involved will be reset after only
10 s, regardless of the delay time preset at the regulator.
SELECT PARALLEL
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR. This method is suitable for transformers of comparable out-
CRC/MAST/FOLLOW
19/30
put and uk, whether with uniform or with non-uniform step
voltage. No information on tap position is required.
Select the menu item by pressing the SELECT key and the
keys and then setting the desired method of paral-
lel operation with jumper A (terminal 90/92), (see fig. 8/9).
Connect both parallel-operating voltage regulators via the
interface (see fig. 7).
The voltage regulators in parallel operation report the status
on terminals 80/81/82 and with LED .

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6.1.1 System configuration, settings 6.1.2 Setting the interference variable

(CIRCUL. REAC. CURR. STABILITY)
Feed the additional connections/terminals to the regulators
(see fig. 8). 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",
no effects will occur. For a circulating reactive current equal
to the rated current of the voltage transformer, a setting
value of 10 would result in a voltage correction of 10 % in
the voltage regulators.
TAPCON ® 230 VC / VC 100-BU-02
to the second

shielded cable, max. 25 m

6.1.3 Setting the bandwidth for circulating

reactive current (blocking threshold)

CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
TACPCON® 230 VC

BANDWIDTH
20%
(0.5% - 20.0%) 24/30

Operate the SELECT key and the keys to select the

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-
tive current exceeds the preset threshold value during paral-
lel operation, the message "circulating reactive current" will
be displayed in the status line and after a period of 30 s the
signalling relay contact (terminal 83/84/85) will respond.
All voltage regulators engaged in parallel operation will be
blocked.
Single/parallel

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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 (terminal 83/84/85).
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 (connect terminal 90/91).
The voltage regulators must continue to remain in a balanced
state, the LED lamp "parallel operation" on the front panel is 6.2 Parallel operation according to synchronized
lighting up. tap-change operation Master/ 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).
with the higher voltage step must show the tendency "lower"
During parallel operation, actual voltage regulation is per-
while the other transformer must show the tendency "raise“).
formed by one of the voltage regulators (Master function).
Now add the setting values thus established and set the
The second voltage regulator (Follower) receives the tap-
added-up value for both regulators.
change position of the motor-drive from the first regulator,
Select the "Auto" operating mode for both voltage regula- for comparison with the tap-change position of its own
tors. Both voltage regulators must control the on-load tap- motor drive. If a difference is noted, the motor-drive in
changers back into their previous service positions. question will receive a suitable control pulse.
The presignals will go out.

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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
transformer for all positions of the entire tap position range
TAPCON ® 230 VC / VC 100-BU-02
zto the second

ashielded cable, max. 25 m

while checking the position indicator.

TAPPING DIRECTION
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE / NEGATIVE
22/30

Since a comparison of the tap positions of the transformers

jointly engaged in parallel operation is performed during
TACPCON® 230 VC

parallel operation in accordance with the principle of tap-

change synchronicity (Master-Follower), it is imperative to
Insert jumper B when negative switching direction desired

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
With jumper A: Synchronism "master-follower"

transformers.
4 ... 20 mA Þ tap position nmin ...nmax

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 can be switched on or off by inserting or
removing jumper B.
Single/parallel

6.2.1.2 Selecting the Master/Follower operation

SELECT PARALLEL
CIRCUL.REAC.CURR.
CRC/MAST/FOLLOW
19/30

Operate the SELECT key and the keys to select the

menu point and assign the respective regulator as a Master
or a Follower by pressing the SET and keys.
9
If both regulators were assigned as „Follower“ or „Master“
during parallel operation, the regulators will be blocked (see
section 6.3 – Disturbances during parallel operation).

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).
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6.2.2 Function tests, commissioning and 6.3 Parallel operation with existing parallel control
preliminary settings unit SKB 30 based on "minimum circulating
reactive current"
The following menu item is used for the selection:
NOTE
PARALLEL OPERATION
TWIN PARALLEL
SKB/TWIN PARALLEL
The prerequisite for the proper functioning of parallel 25/30
operation is the commissioning of the voltage regulators
for individual operation.
The menu item can be selected by pressing the SELECT key
and the keys and then using the SET and
The voltage regulators must be set to identical operating keys to select parallel operation with supplementary device
parameters for the desired voltage, bandwidth, time delay 1, SKB 30.
and line compensation, if applicable.
The tap position indication at the regulators must function To expand existing plants, the TAPCON® 230 VC voltage
correctly. regulator is equipped with a communication interface to an
Select the "MANUAL“ operating mode at the voltage existing SKB 30 parallel control unit.
regulators. The connection of the regulator with the parallel control
Individually set all on-load tap-changers involved in parallel unit and the setting for parallel control are made as
operation to identical voltage so that the voltage regulators described in operating instructions BA 117 (parallel control
are in a balanced state (no presignal appearing on the dis- unit SKB 30).
play).
Now switch the transformers to parallel operation connect Terminals 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, and 95 on the TAPCON® 230 VC
terminals 90/91. The voltage regulators must continue to have no function. The parallel operation signal, LED and
remain in a balanced state and the LED lamps "Parallel“ at signal relay (terminals 80, 81, 82) remain functional, how-
the regulators must respond. Switch the Follower voltage ever.
regulator to the "AUTO“ operating mode.
6.4 Disturbances during parallel operation
Use the manual control to raise the MASTER regulating unit
engaged in the "MANUAL“ operating mode by one step; the In parallel operation the following messages appear in the
follower regulator now has to automatically drag along the status line (only for twin parallel operation, not for chap.
associated transformer to do the same. 6.3).
During the short period while a tap position difference is
present, the message "TAP DIFFERENCE“ will appear in the Message Cause
status line of the display. If a follower regulator fails to drag
along its associated transformer, regulating action will be CIRCULATING Circulat. reactive current
blocked and a signalling relay will respond (terminals 83/84/ REACTIVE CURRENT was exceeded
85).
TAP DIFFERENCE Synchronism disturbance
(tap difference £ 2 steps)
>1 MASTER More than one Master
was selected
NO MASTER No Master was selected
NO POSITION Failure of position
indication
DIFF. METHOD Different methods of
parallel operation were
selected

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,115 V .......................................................................................................................................................... BA251_1.PIC
Block/connection diagram, 230 V ........................................................................................................................................................ BA251_2.PIC

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 TC230_1 TAPCON® 230
Front view

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 8995640E
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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TAPCON® 230 VC
Block/connection diagram, 115 V

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 BA 251_2.PIC
TAPCON® 230 VC
Block/connection diagram, 230 V

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