DYNACOMP

The top-class dynamic response compensator

 Reactive power and power quality
Excessive reactive power drawn by linear- and non- rapidly changing pattern, cannot be adequately
linear loads deteriorates the Power Quality of the compensated by these solutions. Examples of such
network in a variety of ways. This leads to reduced loads include thyristor converters used in harbour cranes,
running efficiency and production quality of plants and rubber mixers, extrusion lines, compressors, offshore
an increased running cost. drilling applications etc, welding loads used in the
automobile industry etc. and motors of large capacity
High reactive power demand by the load results in a which draw a very high starting current.
low displacement power factor (cos ϕ). This may lead
to financial losses due to penalties imposed by the Some of the main problems created by these loads are:
supply utility. In addition, the resulting higher current Voltage sags and undervoltage resulting in production halt
creates additional losses in the supply network making Flicker
it operate less efficiently and also shortens the lifetime Low cos ϕ resulting in penalties and network overload
of the network components (e.g. cables, transformers, High harmonic levels generated by non-linear loads
etc.) due to the increased electrical and thermal stress.
The ABB Dynacomp which uses fast static switches and
High reactive power flow results in an unstable bus advanced microprocessor based technology is best suited
voltage, which may have severe effects on productivity. to compensate such loads and take care of the above-
When the reactive power demand is fluctuating due to mentioned problems. The transient free switching,
fluctuating loads, this may lead to flicker which is which is not possible with contactor switched capacitor
potentially harmful to the human health. banks, incorporated in each Dynacomp ensures smooth
and reliable operation for even the most sensitive
Traditionally, low cos ϕ problems are solved using fixed networks. A properly selected detuning reactor also
or contactor switched capacitor banks. However, loads helps in harmonic absorption, thereby reducing the
whose reactive power demand is high and/or has a voltage distortion.

Flicker
Flicker is defined as a phenomena of rapid voltage variations In a “strong” network, the resistive part is generally small and
which cause change in the intensity of light leading to irritation the corresponding voltage drop is negligible. However, in a
to the human eye. “weak” network where line resistance is significant, even the
active part of the current may result in significant voltage drop.
These voltage variations are mainly caused by fast varying
load which draws high reactive power from the supply network The voltage drop ΔV1 can be compensated by a dynamic
and thereby causes voltage drop across the network impedance compensator connected in parallel to the load providing the
as given below: following capacitive current :
ΔV1 = Rnetwork. Ip + Xnetwork . Iq
1
Icompensator = Iq+ Q . Ip
network
where ΔV1 is the real part of the voltage drop at the PCC
Ip and Iq are the active and the reactive contributions where Icompensator is the current injected by the compensator
of the load current Ip and Iq are the active and the reactive contributions
Rnetwork is the resistive part of the network impedance of the load current
Xnetwork is the reactive part of the network impedance Qnetwork is the quality factor of the supply network
( = Xnetwork/Rnetwork)
V0
Δ V 1
Xnetwork A normal compensator cannot control flicker efficiently as it
is designed to compensate only the reactive part of the load
Rnetwork
current. ABB’s advanced controller RVT-D has a special feature
to compensate even for the voltage drop due to the line
Ip, Iq resistance and active part of the current.
PCC

Loads The Dynacomp controller type RVT-D allows the user to set
the desired X/R value in order to compensate fully the voltage
drop ΔV1 under all operating conditions.

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Dynacomp: principle
The Dynacomp is a circuit consisting of capacitors and
reactors switched on the network by solid state power
electronics, without any moving part. A three-phase
Dynacomp circuit is represented here. Single- phase
Dynacomps can also be provided. The Dynacomp can
compensate low voltage equipment for nominal
voltages from 380V up to 690V.

The thyristors are fired at the natural zero crossing of

the capacitive current. As a result, capacitors are
connected to the network without transients.
The control is such that only complete alternations of the
current are allowed. This ensures that no harmonics or
transients are generated by the Dynacomp.

Dynacomp advantages
Ultra-rapid power factor compensation

Reduction of voltage drop and flicker

Transient free switching

Very high number of switching operations

Modular and compact standardized design

Easy to install and extend

Advanced communication features with Modbus

Power steps from 100 to 400 kvar

Up to 32 power steps with CAN control bus

Harmonics absorption

ABB micro-processor based RVT-D controller

Network measurements, including harmonics

Direct connection up to 690V

ABB large field experience

ISO 9001 certification

ISO 14001 certification

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 Dynacomp vs electromechanical switching of capacitors

Electromechanical switching The Dynacomp: the top-class

of capacitors dynamic compensator

Transients at switching "" Transient free switching

Conventional banks with contactors are switched on when The Dynacomp, fitted with static switches instead of
reactive power is needed, but the precise instant of contactors, is the perfect choice in applications where
switching is not controlled. This has the consequence that transient-free switching is required. It will not cause
the switching of the capacitors results in a big transient. disturbances to sensitive networks or neighbouring
This transient disturbs the electrical network, is dangerous equipment. The figure below shows the switching of
for the contactors and increases the stress on the an 80 kvar step using the static switch of the Dynacomp.
capacitors. The disturbance created in the voltage The current reaches only 304 A peak, i.e. the nominal
waveform could affect sensitive equipment. This is shown value.
in the figure below, where an 80 kvar step is switched
on by contactors. The current reaches 3640 A peak which
is approximately twelve times the nominal 304 A peak.

Current waveform when switching a conventional bank Current waveform when switching a Dynacomp
with contactors (transient) (no transient)

Slow response time "" Fast response time

Electromechanically switched power factor correction The powerful control of the Dynacomp and its switching
systems are fitted with discharge resistors. This allows concept allows dynamic response times less than two
reducing the voltage difference between the capacitors network periods for power factor correction, less than
and the network and consequently the magnitude of the one network period for voltage drop compensation and
transients. Discharging the capacitors takes tens of virtually instantaneous if an external signal is available.
seconds and tremendously limits the response time of
such system, without suppressing the transients.

load demand load demand

output of contactor switched bank output of Dynacomp
Reactive power
Reactive power

40s Time Time

Limited life "" Long life

Contactors have a limited lifetime and need to be The transient free switching (with no electric arc, no
replaced regularly. Such systems also require important moving parts) combined with the self healing capacitors
maintenance efforts. used in the Dynacomp guarantees a very long life time
of the system without any limitation in the number of
switching operations.

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Dynacomp: description
The Dynacomp consists of capacitors, reactors,
Dynaswitches and the electronic control system. These
components are mounted in a cubicle together with
auxiliary apparatus to form a factory assembled and
tested system.
RVT-D controller
The Dynacomp is a standard product, designed to suit
all possible requirements of a fast varying load. Wide Dynaswitches
network voltage range, flexible power range, modular
design, choice of detuning reactors etc. are some of the
features which make the Dynacomp the ideal solution
for all applications needing a fast and smooth switching
Reactors
of reactive power.

Capacitors
(CLMD type)

RVT-D controller

Micro-processor based, the RVT-D is designed to meet

the specific needs of the customer :
for accurate and fast power factor compensation.
for minimum response time allowing mitigation of
voltage drops and flicker effects.

The RVT-D has features including:

full graphics display with backlighting.
network measurements: voltage, current, THDV,
THDI, harmonics spectrum, Dynacomp current,
powers and more.
programmable protection thresholds (undervoltage,
overvoltage, overtemperature, excessive harmonic
distortion and power outage).
a help button giving instant access to a description
of all RVT-D’s features and functionality.
a printer connection.
Modbus communication.

Modbus communication

The Modbus feature allows communication with a

monitoring system. All RVT-D parameters are available
(including harmonic spectrum and tables) through an RS485
Modbus adapter. All RVT-D parameters are accessible
through Modbus and the locking switch allows to limit their
access through the Modbus communication only.

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 CLMD capacitors
The ABB CLMD capacitor consists of a number of wound elements made with a dielectric of metallized polypropylene
film. It offers the following advantages:

Dry type design Unique sequential protection system

The CLMD has a dry type dielectric and therefore cannot A unique sequential protection system ensures that each
give any risk of leakage or pollution to the environment. individual element can be disconnected from the circuit
at the end of its life.
In-house metallized film
The dry dielectric of the CLMD is made of ABB High level of safety
in-house metallized polypropylene film giving: Capacitor elements are encapsulated in a thermo-setting
- High voltage withstand capability resine and placed in a sheet steel box filled with
- Excellent peak current handling capacity inorganic, inert and fire proof granules (vermiculite) that
- High capacitance stability will absorb the energy produced or extinguish any flames
- Long life even under high electrical stress in case of a possible defect at the end of an element's
- Very low losses life. Thermal equalizers are fitted to surround each
- Exceptional self-healing properties capacitor element and provide effective heat dissipation.

Heavy duty
enclosure
Wire connection

Thermal equalizer Metal end spray

In-house metallised
polypropylene film
Capacitor element: (unique profile)
- dry dielectric Secondary foil winding
- self-healing
Biaxially oriented
- very low losses
polypropylene dielectric
Thermo-setting encapsulation
Vermiculite
Fuse link

Plastic case

ABB Reactors

Most applications where dynamic reactive power Reactors are iron cored with copper or aluminium
compensation is required, are associated with non-linear windings and copper terminals. Units are completely
loads, producing significant harmonics. In order to impregnated under vacuum and overpressure in a
safeguard the capacitors from harmonic overloading and polyester resin and dried in furnace.
also to perform limited filtering action, the capacitors
in the Dynacomp are provided with a suitable detuning The reactors are designed for heavy industrial environ-
reactor. The choice of the detuning reactor is based on ments. For extremely polluted networks, re-inforced
our long experience, to suit the actual harmonic reactors are offered as an option.
spectrum present in different type of loads.

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Dynaswitches
The Dynaswitch is the electronic switch of the
Dynacomp controlling the connection of the
capacitors to the network.

The Dynaswitch is composed of two pairs of back-

to-back high power thyristor modules, governing
the passage of current.

As only full alternations of current are allowed, the

Dynaswitch does not act as a classical AC thyristor
valve for which the firing pulses of the thyristors are
chosen to modulate the current. It plays the role of a
classical mechanical interrupter, with the possibility
to choose explicitly the closing instant. The interest
is to avoid transients. The opening instant occurs at
zero crossing of the current, as thyristors are used.

The Dynaswitch is also equipped with its own

cooling device, ensuring a normal working
temperature for the semiconductors. The complete
system is protected by fuses.

The improved Dynaswitch controller allows CAN

bus communication and offers a compact design.
It also enhances error reporting.

Dynacomp: applications

Motor start

The high reactive power demand during a motor start The voltage drops on the high voltage and creates
creates undesired voltage drop on low voltage side as problem in the neighbouring companies.
well as on the medium voltage side.
The Dynacomp solution allows to fulfill the voltage drop
In the figures below, 5 steps of 250 kvar are switched on limit on the high voltage side imposed by the utility
for the compensation of a 375 kVA motor of a high company.
pressure refrigeration compressor.

Without Dynacomp With Dynacomp

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 Harbour crane

Switching of charged capacitors result in large transients During its cycle, a crane requires variable amounts of
when the capacitor and network voltages are in phase reactive power. The whole crane cycle lasts about one
opposition at the closing instant. This is why minute. Compensation with conventional banks is not
conventional banks always have delays (~1 minute) possible for this operation: the cycle is too short and
between switching on/off the capacitors. This delay the required reactive power is too large. The Dynacomp
permits the discharge of the capacitors through discharge improves the power factor by reducing the reactive
resistors, but limits the utilisation of conventional current drawn from the grid. This also results in reduced
capacitor banks for rapidly fluctuating loads requiring current drawn from the supply system. The presence
frequent switchings. of 7% detuning reactor helps in harmonic absorption
which is reflected in reduced THDV levels.
As the switching of the Dynacomp does not require the
discharge of the capacitors, the utilisation of the
Dynacomp for the compensation of any load with rapid
variations is possible.

Reactive Power (kvar) with and without Dynacomp Total harmonic voltage distortion (THDV)

with and without Dynacomp

Welding machine

Welding equipment typically draws high welding current sensitive devices like PLC, computers, lighting, ... are
for a very short time. As a result, the repetitive avoided.
impermissible voltage variations may result.
In addition to this positive effect, the quality of the welding
In the figures below, 4 steps of 150 kvar are switched on is considerably improved leading to a better quality of
for the compensation of a 210 kVA single phase welder the final product. At the same time the power
with the use of an external signal for instantaneous consumption of the production line is significantly lowered.
response time (voltage drop compensation).
These figures show clearly that the voltage drop due to the
welding machine is totally reduced. Perturbation to

Without Dynacomp With Dynacomp

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Rolling mill

Rolling mill normally employs large DC drives where compensation, reducing the reactive power drawn from
the metal is rolled from billets to various sheet the supply network and hence improving the power
thicknesses. The load on the network depends on the factor. The reduced line current helps in loss reduction
type of “Pass” and grade of material being rolled. A of the overall system. The reduced voltage distortion
typical load cycle lasts from a few minutes to several due to harmonic absorption by the Dynacomp is an
minutes during which the reactive power demand varies added advantage. The stable bus voltage means a better
rapidly. quality of the finished product. All these add to the
A classical solution employing contactors as switching overall efficiency of the complete system.
device can not properly compensate the load of a rolling
mill. The Dynacomp due to its superior performance is
the ideal solution for rolling mill applications.
The Dynacomp successfully performs the task of reactive

Reactive Power (kvar) with and without Dynacomp Total harmonic voltage distortion (THDV)

with and without Dynacomp

Oil drilling platform

Offshore platforms normally use onboard generators to extreme reactive power burden and lets them operate at
power the electrical loads. These loads consume high optimal cos ϕ. This results in a significant reduction in
active power (kW) at very low cos ϕ implying a very load current to be supplied by the generators and as a
high reactive (kvar) power. As a result, most of these consequence some of the generators can be switched
platforms run more number of generators than needed off. It gives direct benefit in terms of saved fuel and
to meet the active power (kW) demand. This results in maintenance cost apart from other benefits thanks to
high operation and maintenance costs of the generators. the improved cos ϕ.
A suitably rated Dynacomp relieves the generators from

Line current (Irms) with and without Dynacomp

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 Dynacomp: three-phase range
Frequency: 50 Hz Frequency: 60 Hz
380V [1]/400V - 50Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor) 380V - 60Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor)
Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar) (kvar)
200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V40F5N3-22 200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V38F6N3-22
200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V40F5N3-11 200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V38F6N3-11
300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V40F5N3-33 300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V38F6N3-33
300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V40F5N3-32 300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V38F6N3-32
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V40F5N3-44 400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V38F6N3-44
400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V40F5N3-22 400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V38F6N3-22
400 100 1:1:2 CLMQ-M40-V40F5N3-43 400 100 1:1:2 CLMQ-M40-V38F6N3-43

415V - 50Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor) 480V - 60Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor)
Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar) (kvar)
200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V41F5N3-22 180 90 1:1 CLMQ-M18-V48F6N3-22
200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V41F5N3-11 180 180 1 CLMQ-M18-V48F6N3-11
300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V41F5N3-33 180 180 1 CLMQ-M18-V48F6N3-11
300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V41F5N3-32 270 90 1:2 CLMQ-M27-V48F6N3-32
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V41F5N3-44 360 90 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M36-V48F6N3-44
400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V41F5N3-22 360 180 1:1 CLMQ-M36-V48F6N3-22
400 100 1:1:2 CLMQ-M40-V41F5N3-43 360 90 1:1:2 CLMQ-M36-V48F6N3-43

525V - 50Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor) 600V - 60Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor)
Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar) (kvar)
180 90 1:1 CLMQ-M18-V52F5N3-22 200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V60F6N3-22
180 180 1 CLMQ-M18-V52F5N3-11 200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V60F6N3-11
270 90 1:1:1 CLMQ-M27-V52F5N3-33 300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V60F6N3-33
270 90 1:2 CLMQ-M27-V52F5N3-32 300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V60F6N3-32
360 90 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M36-V52F5N3-44 400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V60F6N3-44
360 180 1:1 CLMQ-M36-V52F5N3-22 400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V60F6N3-22
360 90 1:1:2 CLMQ-M36-V52F5N3-43 400 100 1:1:2 CLMQ-M40-V60F6N3-43
400 400 1 CLMQ-M40-V60F6N3-11

600V - 50Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor) 660V[3]/690V - 60Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor)
Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar) (kvar)
200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V60F5N3-22 200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V69F6N3-22
200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V60F5N3-11 200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V69F6N3-11
300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V60F5N3-33 300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V69F6N3-33
300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V60F5N3-32 300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V69F6N3-32
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V60F5N3-44 400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V69F6N3-44
400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V60F5N3-22 400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V69F6N3-22
400 100 1:1:2 CLMQ-M40-V60F5N3-43 400 100 1:1:2 CLMQ-M40-V69F6N3-43
400 400 1 CLMQ-M40-V60F5N3-11 400 400 1 CLMQ-M40-V69F6N3-11

660V[2]/690V - 50Hz - 3-phase (with 7% reactor)

Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar)
200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V69F5N3-22
200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V69F5N3-11
300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V69F5N3-33
300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V69F5N3-32
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V69F5N3-44
400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V69F5N3-22
400 100 1:1:2 CLMQ-M40-V69F5N3-43
400 400 1 CLMQ-M40-V69F5N3-11
[1]
400V, 50Hz rated cubicles can be used at 380V, 50Hz with 10% derating on output power (e.g. 100 kvar step at 400V, 50 Hz
will deliver 90 kvar at 380V, 50 Hz)
[2]
690V, 50Hz rated cubicles can be used at 660V, 50Hz with 10% derating on output power (e.g. 100 kvar step at 690V, 50 Hz
will deliver 90 kvar at 660V, 50 Hz)
[3]
690V, 60Hz rated cubicles can be used at 660V, 60Hz with 10% derating on output power (e.g. 100 kvar step at 690V, 60 Hz
will deliver 90 kvar at 660V, 60 Hz)

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Dynacomp: single-phase range
Frequency: 50 Hz Frequency: 60 Hz
380V[1]/400V - 50Hz - 1-phase (with 14% reactor) 380V - 60Hz - 1-phase (with 14% reactor)
Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar) (kvar)
200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V40F5N1-22 200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V38F6N1-22
300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V40F5N1-33 300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V38F6N1-33
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V40F5N1-44 400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V38F6N1-44

415V - 50Hz - 1-phase (with 14% reactor) 480V - 60Hz - 1-phase (with 14% reactor)
Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar) (kvar)
200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V41F5N1-22 200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V48F6N1-22
300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V41F5N1-33 200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V48F6N1-11
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V41F5N1-44 300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V48F6N1-33
300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V48F6N1-32
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V48F6N1-44
400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V48F6N1-22
600V - 50Hz - 1-phase (with 14% reactor) 600V - 60Hz - 1-phase (with 14% reactor)
Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar) (kvar)
200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V60F5N1-22 200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V60F6N1-22
200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V60F5N1-11 200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V60F6N1-11
300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V60F5N1-33 300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V60F6N1-33
300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V60F5N1-32 300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V60F6N1-32
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V60F5N1-44 400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V60F6N1-44
400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V60F5N1-22 400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V60F6N1-22
660V[2]/690V - 50Hz - 1-phase (with 14% reactor) 660V[3]/690V - 60Hz - 1-phase (with 14% reactor)
Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation Power per cubicle Step size Sequence Designation
(kvar) (kvar)
200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V69F5N1-22 200 100 1:1 CLMQ-M20-V69F6N1-22
200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V69F5N1-11 200 200 1 CLMQ-M20-V69F6N1-11
300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V69F5N1-33 300 100 1:1:1 CLMQ-M30-V69F6N1-33
300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V69F5N1-32 300 100 1:2 CLMQ-M30-V69F6N1-32
400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V69F5N1-44 400 100 1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V69F6N1-44
400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V69F5N1-22 400 200 1:1 CLMQ-M40-V69F6N1-22
[1]
400V, 50Hz rated cubicles can be used at 380V, 50Hz with 10% derating on output power (e.g. 100 kvar step at 400V, 50 Hz
will deliver 90 kvar at 380V, 50 Hz)
[2]
690V, 50Hz rated cubicles can be used at 660V, 50Hz with 10% derating on output power (e.g. 100 kvar step at 690V, 50 Hz
will deliver 90 kvar at 660V, 50 Hz)
[3]
690V, 60Hz rated cubicles can be used at 660V, 60Hz with 10% derating on output power (e.g. 100 kvar step at 690V, 60 Hz
will deliver 90 kvar at 660V, 60 Hz)

The Dynacomp cubicles are designated as follows:

CLMQ-Caa-VbbFcNd-XY
X = electrical step(s) (1 to 4)
Y = physical output(s) (1 to 4)
Nd = phase configuration where N1 = single-phase and N3 = three-phase
Fc = network frequency where F5 = 50 Hz and F6 = 60 Hz
Vbb = cubicle rated voltage, where bb = the two first digits of the nominal voltage
Caa = type and rated power of the cubicle, where C = M (for Master) or S (for Slave) cubicle
and aa = the two first digits of the rated power in kvar
CLMQ = designation for Dynacomp
Example:
CLMQ–M30–V69F5N3–32 designates a Dynacomp (CLMQ), master cubicle of 300 kvar (M30) rated for 690V
network voltage (V69), 50 Hz (F5), three-phase (N3). The 300 kvar rated power is delivered in three steps
of 100 kvar each (3) with 2 physical outputs of respectively 100 and 200 kvar (2).
The Dynacomp modular design allows any combination of above cubicles with the same characteristics
(i.e. voltage, frequency, % reactor and phase configuration).
For example, the following combinations for a 700 kvar Dynacomp with 100 kvar electrical steps are possible:
Total power Sequence Designation
700 kvar 1:1:1:1:1:1:1 CLMQ-M40-V40F5N3-44 + CLMQ-S30-V40F5N3-33
700 kvar 1:2:2:2 CLMQ-M30-V40F5N3-32 + CLMQ-S40-V40F5N3-22
700 kvar 1:1:1:2:2 CLMQ-M30-V40F5N3-33 + CLMQ-S40-V40F5N3-22
Note: Voltage fluctuation or flicker mitigation requires 1:1:1:1:1:... switching sequence

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Technical specifications
Rated voltage 380V to 690V - 1-phase or 3-phase. Degree of protection IP21 (touch proof with door open).
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz. Cable entry Top (optional bottom cable entry).
Rated power From 200 kvar to 12.8 Mvar. Ambient temperature -10°C to +40°C max. average.
Step size 100, 200 and 400 kvar. Cubicle dimension 800 x 600 x 2000 mm (W x D x H).
Max. number of steps 32 (CAN control ) - 12 (opto isolated). Installation Free floor standing.
Physical output(s) 1 to 4 per cubicle. Environment Indoor installation in clean environment.
Max. power per cubicle 400 kvar up to 1000 m altitude.
Modularity Modular design. Humidity Max. 95% non-condensation.
Steps are added in parallel. Main options Base frame.
Capacitor Dry type self healing. Main breaker.
Designed as per IEC-80631-1&2. Cable entry cubicle with bus bar
Detuning reactor 7% for 3-phase. (Bottom cable entry).
14% for 1-phase system. Temperature probes.
(Other values, consult us) Surge arresters.
Tolerance ± 10% in voltage. IP43 protection.
± 5% in frequency. RS485 converter.
CT requirement 1 CT required (class 1.0 or better). Reinforced reactors.
1 or 5 A secondary. 5.67% detuning reactors.
Communication Using Modbus RTU. Special reactor execution.
Programming Using RVT-D. Tinned bus bars.
Response time Closed loop: < 3 cycles. Dampers.
Open loop: < 1 cycle.
External trigger: instantaneous.
Color RAL7035.

Connection diagram for three-phase systems

•This connection is valid for closed-loop and/or
external trigger control systems. For other
configurations, please consult us.
Measuremements provided by the controller are
network measurements in any case.

•Single-phase systems are also available.

Please consult us.

•External trigger system, if needed, is made

through one or two inputs
(opto1 and opto2: 15-24Vdc).
October 2007
2GCS303018A0060

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