The DCRG8 automatic power factor controller has been designed to offer state-of-the-art functions for power factor correction applications. Built with dedicated

and extremely compact housing, the DCRG8 combines the modern design of the front panel with practical installation and the possibility of expansion at the rear,

where EXP series modules can be slotted. The LCD screen provides a clear and intuitive user interface.

DESCRIPTION

– Automatic power factor controller with 8 built-in relays for capacitor steps, expandable to 16 relays (steps)

– 128x80 pixel, backlit, LCD screen with 4 levels of grey

– 5 navigation keys for functions and settings

– Red LED indication for alarm or abnormal status

– 10-language text for measurements, settings and messages

– Expansion bus with 4 slots for EXP series expansion modules:

• RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet, Profibus, GSM/GPRS communications interface

• Additional digital I/O, static or relay outputs

• Additional analog I/O for temperature PT100, current, voltage

– Capability to operate with several units interconnected in Master-Slave mode:

• Maximum configuration: Master + 8 slaves

• Maximum 32 steps in total

• Maximum 16 steps per unit

• Steps can be paralleled

– Advanced programmable I/O functions

– Fully user-definable alarms

– High accuracy TRMS measurements

– 3-phase + neutral mains voltage measuring inputs

– 3-phase current measuring inputs

– Front optical programming interface: galvanically isolated, high speed, waterproof, USB and WiFi compatible

– Calendar-clock (RTC) with reserve energy

– Storage of last 250 events.

FRONT KEYBOARD

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Key

- Used to call up the main menu and to confirm a choice.

Keys ▲ and ▼ - Used to scroll through the display pages or to select the list of options in a menu.

Key ◄ - Used to decrease a setting / selection or to exit a menu.

Key ► - Used to scroll through any sub-pages or to increase a setting.

FRONT LEDs

Alarm LED (red) – Flashing indicates an active alarm.

1 - Backlight LCD display

2 - Navigation panel for pages and

3 - Alarm active indication LED

4 - Optical programming interface

5 - Customising label window

FIRST POWER-UP

– At the first power-up, the controller may ask the user to set the clock-calendar, in case it is not operational.

– Then a window will appear asking to specify the language you want to use for display navigation. Press OK for direct access to the parameter P01.01 for the

selection of the language.

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