Edition 4.0 Instruction Manual Microproc

Instruction Manual
AM.06.350e-MW Edition 4.0
Microprocessor controlled
Constant Current Regulator
Type
MCR 2.5kVA to 30kVA
Multiwire remote control
AM 06.350e-MW Edition 3.2
Record of Change AM 06.350e-MW - Multiwire
Revision Description Editor Checked Date

1.0 First edition TXA RB
2.0 Update to software version 1.21 TXA RB 2/ 98
2.1 Introduction of RV - DV terminals and Cut-out SCO TXA RB 5/ 98

Last digit of the MCR code number = “1”
2.2 Update to software version 1.23 PC: 1.24 (concerning TXA RB 7/ 98
LFD – calibration)
New contactors on power modules
3.0 New layout and modifications regarding circuit selector DSE RB 3/99
(CSM)
Software version 2.00
3.1 DSE RB 8/00
4.0 Revised housing and power transformer MCR 4 up to DSE RB 10/00

10kVA
New output current measurement transformer LFD SVR PC 02/01
(T.I.2)
Update tables p.105-106 : Hardware “set-up circuit
selector” and “Submenu Multiwire” removed
Spare parts lists updated. 03/01
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Please, read this carefully before installing the MCR!
Safety
Regulatory safety precautions are applicable in some countries, on some
precautions sites; in absence of such legal prescriptions, the operating and maintenance
personnel should refer to the FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5340-26
"Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities" for instructions on safety
precautions. Personnel must observe the safety regulations at all times.
While every practicable safety precaution has been incorporated in this
equipment, the following rules must be strictly observed.
Keep away
Operating and maintenance personnel must at all time observe all safety
from live regulations. Do not change neither lamps nor components or make
circuits adjustments inside equipment with the light circuit energised.
See FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5340-26 concerning safety precautions.
Resuscitation
Operating and maintenance personnel should familiarise and keep
themselves trained in the resuscitation techniques found in the First Aid
Instruction Manual.
Electrostatic
Modules and components susceptible to electrostatic damage
Discharge
ESD Electronic modules and components should be touched only when this is
unavoidable e.g. soldering, replacement,…
A human being must first of all eliminate electronic charges from his own
body just before touching an electronic module or component.
The easiest way of discharging a human being's body is to touch a
conductive earthed object.
Electronic modules or components must not be brought in contact with highly
insulating materials such as plastic sheets, synthetic fibre clothing,…
They must be laid down on conductive surfaces.
The tip of the soldering iron must be earthed.
Electronic modules and components must be stored and transported in
conductive packing.
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Please, read this carefully before installing the MCR!
Use
This Instruction Manual is the property of
restriction
notice n.v. ADB s.a.
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B-1930 Zaventem - Belgium
Tel 32 2 722 17 11 Fax 32 2 722 17 64
http://www.atd.siemens.de/airports
This manual or parts thereof may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
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Guarantee N.V. ADB S.A. guarantees that the performance of the inset lights described
in this manual, when sold by ADB or its licensed representatives, meets the
requirements of ICAO Annex 14 volume 1 and FAA specification AC
150/5345-46.
Any defect in design, material or workmanship, which may occur during
proper and normal use over a period of one (1) year from date of shipment,
will be repaired or replaced by ADB free of charge, ex works. Operational
failure resulting from lamp burnt out, improper maintenance or installation,
damage due to runway maintenance equipment, snow ploughs or aircraft
arresting gear hooks is not considered a result of proper use and is beyond
the scope of the warranty.
Warranty does not cover natural wear and tear nor damage arising after
delivery owing to faulty or negligent handling, excessive strain, unsuitable
materials for Operation, deficient civil engineering Work, unsuitable soil
conditions, and such chemical, electrochemical or electrical influences as
were not assumed at the time of the Contract.
All liability for consequences of any inexpert alterations or repairs carried out
by Purchaser or a third party shall be waived.
N.V. ADB S.A. shall in no event be liable to Purchaser for any further claims,
particularly claims for damages not affecting the goods themselves.
The above constitutes the limits of ADB’s liabilities in connection with the
inset lights covered by this manual.
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Table of content
Section 1 General Information and Requirements 8

1.1 Introduction 8
1.2 Technical Description 9
1.2.1 Technical Data 9
1.2.2 Output circuit values 9
1.2.3 Current regulation limits 10
1.2.4 RV-DV terminals and Cutout SCO 10
1.2.5 Power factor and efficiency 11
1.2.6 Lightning protection 12
1.3 Basic configurations 13
1.3.1 General View 13
1.3.2 MCR 2.5 kVA rated 14
1.3.3 MCR 4 to 10 kVA rated 15
1.3.4 MCR 12.5 to 30 kVA rated 18
1.3.5 Power modules KSR 43 A and KSR 110 A 20
1.3.6 Control module 22
1.4 Brightness steps 25
1.5 Monitoring functions. 26
1.6 Multiwire Remote Control and monitoring 27
1.6.1 General 27
1.6.2 Connection 27
1.6.3 Control signals and back indication 27
1.6.4 Interface module 28
1.6.5 Mode of operation 33
1.7 Earth Fault Detector module (Option) 35
1.8 Lamp Fault Detector module (Option) 36
1.9 Cutout SCO (Option) 38
1.10 Time counter (Option) 38
1.11 Equipment required for installation, start-up and troubleshooting but not supplied 40
1.12 Equipment supplied 41
1.13 Name Plate 42
Section 2 Installation 43
2.1 Introduction 43
2.2 Installation 44
2.3 Electrical connection 46
2.4 Starting procedure 51
2.4.1 Tap selection 52
2.4.2 Tap wiring 57
2.5 Reparations and modifications 60
2.5.1 Replacement of modules 60
2.5.2 Replacement of EPROMs 61
Section 3 Maintenance 62
Section 4 Troubleshooting 63
Section 5 Parts list 72
Section 6 Drawings 80
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Section 7 PC control and monitoring 90

7.1 Installation of the PC and the software 91
7.1.1 Overview 91
7.1.2 How to connect the PC to the regulator 91
7.1.3 How to install and set-up the software 92
7.2 Running the program 96
7.2.1 Overview 96
7.2.2 Configuration and config.file 96
7.2.3 Logging and log file 97
7.2.4 MCR Database 98
7.3 How does the program run 99
7.4 Menu description 104
7.4.1 Overview 104
7.4.2 F1 Help 105
7.4.3 F2 Log: Display and logging of events 105
7.4.4 F3 PC Control 106
7.4.5 F5 Set-up MCR: configuration 107
7.4.6 F6 EFD: Set-up for earth fault detector 5
7.4.7 F7 LFD: Burnt lamps detector 8
7.4.8 F8 Power Monitoring 11
7.4.9 F10 Exit 11
7.5 Calibration 11
7.5.1 Overview 12
7.5.2 How to calibrate the LFD module 13
7.5.3 How to calibrate the EFD module 15
7.5.4 How to calibrate the MCR 16
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Table of Pictures
FIG 1-1: POWER FACTOR AND EFFICIENCY FOR A MCR RATED 30 KVA 11
FIG 1-2: MCR STAND-ALONE UNIT 13
FIG 1-3: MCR 2.5 KVA 14
FIG 1-4: MCR 4-10 KVA 15
FIG 1-5: MCR 4 TO 10 KVA WITH EFD MODULE FRONT VIEW - OPEN 16
FIG 1-6: MCR 4 TO 10 KVA REAR VIEW - OPEN 16
FIG 1-7: MCR 12.5-30 KVA 18
FIG 1-8: MCR 12.5 TO 30KVA WITH EFD & LFD MODULES FRONT VIEW - OPEN 19
FIG 1-9: MCR 12.5 TO 30KVA REAR VIEW - OPEN 19
FIG 1-10: POWER MODULE KSR 110 A (DOUBLE EUROCARD 6U HIGH) 20
FIG 1-11: POWER MODULE KSR 43 A (DOUBLE EUROCARD 6U HIGH) 20
FIG 1-12: POWER MODULE KSR 43 A 21
FIG 1-13: POWER MODULE KSR 110 A 21
FIG 1-14: CONTROL MODULE (DOUBLE EUROCARD 6U HIGH) 22
FIG 1-15: MCR FRONT PANEL WITH MULTIWIRE REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR 23
FIG 1-16: MULTIWIRE REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION ON THE REAR SIDE 28
FIG 1-17: PCB FOR MULTIWIRE REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION ON THE REAR SIDE 29
FIG 1.18A: EXPLICIT ON SIGNAL REQUESTED – INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 48V DC 33
FIG 1.18B: NO EXPLICIT ON SIGNAL REQUESTED – INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 48V DC 33
FIG 1.18C: EXPLICIT ON SIGNAL REQUESTED – EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 24/48V DC 34
FIG 1.18D: NO EXPLICIT ON SIGNAL REQUESTED - EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 24/48V DC 34
FIG 1.18E: NO EXPLICIT ON SIGNAL REQUESTED - MCR IN CONNECTION WITH CSM 34
FIG 1-19: EARTH FAULT DETECTOR MODULE (MCR 12.5 TO 30 KVA) 35
FIG 1-20: LAMP FAULT DETECTOR MODULE (MCR 12.5 TO 30KVA) 37
FIG 1-21: MCR NAME PLATE 42
FIG 2-1: INSTALLATION OF MCR, MINIMUM CLEARANCE WALLS 44
FIG 2-2: DETAIL OF A TYPICAL INSTALLATION 45
FIG 2-3: CONNECTING A 2.5KVA MCR 48
FIG 2-4: CONNECTING A 4 TO 10 KVA MCR (SERIES CABLE, SUPPLY CABLE AND REAR REMOTE
CONTROL CABLES) 49
FIG 2-5: CONNECTING A 4 TO 10 KVA MCR (SERIES CABLE, SUPPLY CABLE AND REAR REMOTE
CONTROL CABLES) WITH CUTOUT SCO 49
FIG 2-6: CONNECTING A 12.5 TO 30 KVA MCR (SERIES CABLE, SUPPLY CABLE AND REAR
REMOTE CONTROL CABLE) - FRONT VIEW 50
FIG 2-7: CONNECTING A 12.5 TO 30 KVA MCR- REAR VIEW 50
FIG 2-8 : 2.5 KVA POWER TRANSFORMER TOP VIEW 57
FIG 2-9 : TAP ADAPTATION MCR 4 TO 10 KVA 58
FIG 2-10 : TAP ADAPTATION MCR 12.5 TO 30 KVA 58
FIG 2-11: TAP WIRING 59
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Table of Tables
TABLE 1-1: MCR OUTPUT CIRCUIT VALUES. 9

TABLE 1-2: COMPATIBILITY OF SOFTWARE VERSIONS. 41
TABLE 2-1: MAIN SUPPLY CABLE SECTIONS, FUSES, POWER MODULE,… 47
TABLE 2-2: MAXIMUM VOLTAGES (V RMS) FOR EACH TAP, EACH POWER AND OUTPUT
CURRENT. 52
TABLE 2-3: TAP TO CHOOSE, FOR EACH POWER, DEPENDING ON THE MEASURED PRIMARY
VOLTAGE. 54
TABLE 3-1: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. 62
TABLE 4-1: REGULATOR DOES NOT TURN ON. 65
TABLE 4-2: REGULATOR TURNS ON BUT DE-ENERGISES SUDDENLY. 66
TABLE 4-3: REGULATOR DOES NOT PRODUCE THE REQUESTED OUTPUT CURRENT. 67
TABLE 4-4: HOW TO INTERPRET THE INDICATIONS ON THE FRONT PANEL. 68
TABLE 4-5: LED’S INFORMATION. 69
TABLE 4-6: OVERVIEW OF THE FUSES. 71
TABLE 5-1: POWER MODULES AND COMPONENTS. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
TABLE 5-2: CONTROL MODULES AND COMPONENTS. 74
TABLE 5-3: POWER COMPONENTS. 77
TABLE 5-4: SPARE PARTS FOR EFD OPTION (SEE FIG 1-5 AND 1-8). 78
TABLE 5-5: SPARE PARTS FOR LFD OPTION (SEE FIG 1-5 AND 1-8). 78
TABLE 5-6: EPROMS WITH BASIC MCR SOFTWARE. 79
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1 Section 1
General Information and Requirements
1.1 Introduction
The MCR The ADB MCR is a microprocessor controlled Constant Current Regulator
specially designed for the supply of airport lighting series loops at various
intensity levels.
Purpose This instruction manual provides general information about installation,

operation, troubleshooting and maintenance. It also contains a parts list.
Scope This manual covers the ADB MCR microprocessor controlled Constant
Current Regulator manufactured in full compliance with:
• ICAO: Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 5 paragraphs 3.2.1.4/5/6
• FAA : AC 150/5345-10E and L829
• European: EMC EN 50081-2 and EN 50082-2 for industrial environments
• France: STNA approved.
Operation The constant current regulators are designed for use in airport series lighting
limits circuits.
They are designed to meet the requirements of the various specifications
mentioned above.
Operation outside the design limitations of these specifications may result in
degradation of performance, damage or failure of regulator components or
hazardous conditions.
All regulators are designed for indoor operation, at an ambient temperature
from -20°C (-40°C on special request) up to +55°C.
All the regulators are air cooled without fans.
Using the regulator at ambient temperatures out of the specified range could
cause damage. Good ventilation shall be provided specially when operation
near the maximum temperature limit is expected.
EMC - According to EN50081-2, para. 7.1, the MCR regulator will not be used in
conformity residential, commercial and light-industrial environment.
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1.2 Technical Description
1.2.1 Technical Data
Rated powers 2.5/ 4/ 5/ 7.5/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/ 25/ 30 kVA.
Rated input voltages 220/ 230/ 240/ 380/ 400/ 415 V (±15%) (*)
Rated frequencies: 50/ 60 Hz (± 5%).
Series circuit current: Standard 6.6 A; also 20 A for 25 and 30 kVA.
Remote control and 24 or 48 V DC multiwire
monitoring
* 25 and 30kVA, only with 380 - 415V
1.2.2 Output circuit values
Table 1-1 Table 1-1: MCR output circuit values.
Rated Output Max. RMS Dielectric test Max. open Max. open
powers current output on output circuit RMS circuit peak
(A) voltage circuit - V - (1) output volt.(2) voltage (3)
2.5 kVA 6,6 378 1895 530 750

4 kVA 6,6 606 3030 850 1200
5 kVA 6,6 757 3790 1060 1500
7,5 kVA 6,6 1136 5680 1590 2250
10 kVA 6,6 1515 7575 2120 3000
12.5 kVA 6,6 1894 9470 2650 3740
15 kVA 6,6 2272 11360 3180 4490
20kVA 6,6 3030 15150 4240 5990
25kVA 6,6 3788 18940 5300 7490
30kVA 6,6 4545 22730 6360 8990
25kVA 20 1250 6250 1750 2470
30kVA 20 1500 7500 2100 2970
1 50 Hz- RMS voltage during 1 min

2 Under worst condition, considered 1.4 times max. RMS output volt.
3 Same conditions as above
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1.2.3 Current regulation limits
Limits The current regulation is guaranteed within the limits of ± 1%, in the following
conditions.
Conditions • from short circuit to full load

• for nominal input voltage within ± 15 %
• for ambient temperatures from -20° up to +55°
• for an altitude range from 0 (sea level) to 1000 metres
• for a relative humidity range of 10 %RH to 95 %RH without condensation
• up to at least 30% of lamps transformers with an open circuit in their
secondary side, for a load ranging from at least half-load to full-load.
Limitations • operation from -5% to -15% of nominal input voltage with full load can
cause too low output current at maximum brightness step.
• operation at +15% of the nominal input voltage will be restricted to
maximum 1-hour period to avoid over-heating or over-stressing of the
components.
Readjustment Although the nominal input voltage is factory-wired some re-adjustments are
possible in the ranges 220 up to 240V and 380 up to 415 (420V): consult
factory.
1.2.4 RV-DV terminals and Cutout SCO
RV-DV If the last digit of the code number of your MCR is “1” or above, this means
that it is equipped with RV-DV terminals and, optionally, with a SCO cutout.
The interlocking of the SCO Cutout microswitch and the MCR RV-DV
terminals allows to energise the regulator after the Cutout contacts are
engaged and to de-energise the regulator before the Cutout contacts are
totally opened.
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1.2.5 Power factor and efficiency
FAA The power factor and the efficiency are in accordance to or better than the
Accordance FAA specifications.
Power Factor At nominal input power, nominal resistive load and maximum brightness:
• powers up to 10 kVA: 0.9
• powers above 10 kVA: 0.95
Efficiency At nominal input voltage and resistive load and max. brightness: 90 to 92%.
Taps By means of output taps on the secondary (high voltage) side of the power
transformer (PT) the power factor can be optimised versus the actual load at
full brightness. The following taps are provided:
• actual load between 100% and 82% of nominal (8/8)
• actual load between 81% and 71% of nominal (7/8) (*)
• actual load between 45% and 33% of nominal (4/8)
* : not on MCR 2.5kVA
Benefits of • the power factor will be optimised

Taps • the main input current will decrease
• the harmonic content in the main input current and in the output current
will decrease
• the maximum output voltage in case of open-circuit will be lower
• the maximum possible output current in case of catastrophic thyristor
failure (short circuit) will be limited
• the power losses will decrease.
Example Taps
2/8 3/8 4/8 6/8 7/8 8/8
100% Efficiency
90
80 Power Factor
70
60
50
40
Load
12 25 37 50 75 87 100%
Fig 1-1: Power factor and efficiency for a MCR rated 30 kVA
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1.2.6 Lightning protection
General Lightning is a natural phenomenon that varies in intensity and frequency

depending on the geographic location.
Therefore the need for additional lightning protection on an installation has to
be examined.
Output The lightning arrestors LA1 and LA2 (fig 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8) on the output
voltage surge terminals of the series circuit protect the output of the MCR.
protection
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1.3 Basic configurations
1.3.1 General View
Description Each stand-alone MCR will accept, in one enclosure, a power module
KSR43A or KSR110A (as required) fitted with the control module, a fused
input switch (in the low voltage unit), and the high voltage components (in the
high voltage unit). The stand-alone regulators have standard lifting lugs and
optional rolling castors.
Picture Fig 1-2: MCR stand-alone unit
1 2
Low Voltage Unit 3
High Voltage Unit

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Part Function
1 Power Module KSR 110 A (para. 1.3.5)
2 Control Module (para. 1.3.6)
3 Fused input switch
4 Time counter
5 High voltage compartment
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1.3.2 MCR 2.5 kVA rated
Format Width 19”

Height 6U (267 mm)
Since the output voltage is limited to 380V, all components are housed in
one common compartment.
Technical data
Rated power 2.5 kVA.

Rated input voltages 220/ 230/ 240/ 380/ 400/ 415 V (±15%)
Series circuit current: 6.6 A
Remote control and
monitoring
Dimensions 440 645

SELECT
267
ON
FAULT
FAULT
FAULT
LOCAL
RESET
REM
OFF
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
X
1
X
3
X
2
Picture Fig 1-3: MCR 2.5 kVA
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1.3.3 MCR 4 to 10 kVA rated
Format 411 x 606 x 1260 mm (Width x depth x height)
Technical data
Rated powers 4/ 5/ 7.5/ 10 kVA.
Rated input voltages 220/ 230/ 240/ 380/ 400/ 415 V (±15%)
Series circuit current: 6.6 A
Remote control and
monitoring
Dimensions 411 606
1260
100
Picture Fig 1-4: MCR 4-10 kVA
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1.3.3 MCR 4 to 10 kVA rated, Continued
Pictures Fig 1-5: MCR 4 to 10 kVA with EFD Module Front View - Open
Power Module KSR 43 A

Fused Input Switch
Control Module
Name Plate
Choke L1
Output Voltage Transformer TP1 (option LFD)
Output Current Transformer TI 1
Lightning Arrestors LA1 – LA 2
Lamp Monitor Transformer (option LFD)
Earth Fault Detection Module (option EFD)
Fig 1-6: MCR 4 to 10 kVA Rear View - Open
Main Supply terminals with

Earth Terminal
RV-DV terminals
Interface module
Series Cable Terminal

With central Earth Terminal
S6 through S1 Tap
Adaptation to actual load
Terminal Identification Label
Output Transformer
Ground Stud M6
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1.3.4 MCR 12.5 to 30 kVA rated
Format 611 x 606 x 1260 mm (Width x depth x height)
Technical data
Rated powers 12.5/ 15/ 20/ 25/ 30 kVA.
Rated input voltages 220/ 230/ 240/ 380/ 400/ 415 V (±15%) (*)
Series circuit current: Standard 6.6 A; also 20 A for 25 and 30 kVA.
Remote control and
monitoring
* 25 and 30kVA, only with 380 - 415V
Dimensions 611 606
1260
Picture Fig 1-7: MCR 12.5-30 kVA
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1.3.4 MCR 12.5 to 30 kVA rated, Continued
Pictures Fig 1-8: MCR 12.5 to 30kVA with EFD & LFD Modules Front View - Open
Name Plate
Lamp Monitor
Transformer TI 2 (option LFD)
Output Current
Transformer TI 1
Earth Fault Detection
Module (option EFD)
S6 through S1 Tap
adaptation to actual load
Lightning Arresters
LA1 - LA2
Output Voltage
Transformer TP1 (option LFD)
Fig 1-9: MCR 12.5 to 30kVA Rear View - Open
Main Supply Terminals

with Earth Terminal
“I t”
RV - DV Terminals
Interface module
Output transformer
Ground Studs M6
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1.3.5 Power modules KSR 43 A and KSR 110 A
Schema Refer to ADB drawing 3229.10.462
Principle The complete power range from 2.5 to 30 kVA is based on two easily
replaceable power modules, one for max. 43 A (KSR 43 A) and the other for
max. 110 A (KSR 110 A).
These modules are installed in the low voltage unit of the MCR.
Pictures Fig 1-10: Power Module KSR 110 A (Double Eurocard 6U High)
F1 F2
267 mm
x
1
x
3
x
2
244 mm
Fig 1-11: Power Module KSR 43 A (Double Eurocard 6U High)
F1 F2
267 mm
x
1
x
3
x
2
122 mm
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1.3.5 Power modules KSR 43 A and KSR 110 A, Continued
KSR 43 A Fig 1-12: Power module KSR 43 A
P2
P7
1 2 5 3 4 6 7
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KSR 110 A Fig 1-13: Power module KSR 110 A
F1 F2
P2
MCR-110A
P7
1 2 5 3 4 6
Legend
Part Function
1 Auxiliary fuses F1 and F2
2 Dual in/out terminals
3 Thyristor pack THP1
4 Thyristor trigger and contactor on/off control PCB
5 2-pole contactor K
6 Auxiliary supply transformer T1
7 Plugs P2 and P7 for the Control Module
8 Input current transformer Tin
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1.3.6 Control module
General The module with the on-board microprocessor controls and monitors the
operation of the regulator
Picture Fig 1-14: Control Module (Double Eurocard 6U high)
167 mm
x
1
x
3
x
2
45,72 mm
Additional • Piggy-back PCB for multiwire remote control, with a DB37 front
piggy-back connector on the front panel.
PCB's • Piggy-back PCB for Lamp Fault detection (option LFD)
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1.3.6 Control module, Continued
Front panel Fig 1-15: MCR Front Panel with multiwire remote control connector
Display Selection
CCR-ON
I-Fault 2
Earth Fault
Lamp Fault
Local Operation
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1.3.6 Control module, Continued
Front panel: 1. 4 digits multiple info alphanumerically display; with the “display select”
legend push button, the values that can be selected are:
• output current,
• brightness step,
• % of maximum output load (option LFD),
• output voltage (option LFD),
• number of failed lamps (option LFD),
• circuits identification,
• series circuit insulation value (option EFD),
• lamp test.
2. Led's for information about the status of the regulator:
• CCR ON,
• I-fault,
• Earth-fault (option EFD),
• Lamp fault (option LFD),
• Local operation.
3. Reset button,
4. Remote, Off, brightness step 1 to 8 drum selector,
5. DB9-male connector for connection to a PC (X1),
6. DB37-male multiwire remote control connector (X3),
7. DB25-male connector (X2) for feedback signals (current, LFD and EFD)
duplicated to P7 on the rear (ADB-use),
8. Fixing screws.
Drum selector During switch over from one brightness step to another it is possible that,
due to an intermediate position, the output current has a totally different
value or that the regulator switches off.
The output current will however never be higher than the maximum value.
If the drum selector is handled in a normal way this situation will not occur.
For all the local selections above the maximum step (e.g. position 4 for a 3
brightness steps regulator) the output current will equal the maximum step.
The drum selector has no end position. It can be switched, without any
danger, from position 8 to the position "remote control".
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1.4 Brightness steps
Introduction The regulator is delivered with factory programmed default brightness values.
Each brightness step can be re-adjusted between the maximum and the
minimum current value with the PC software.
Default values The table below shows the current values for each brightness step in
function of the number of steps.
Imax (A) 6.6

Imin (A) 1.8
Brightness step Nr of steps
Drum selector 3 4 5 6 7 8
Fig 1-15
1 4.8 3.3 2.8 2.7 2.2 2.8
2 5.5 4.4 3.4 3.4 2.8 3.1
3 6.6 5.5 4.1 3.9 3.4 3.4
4 “ 6.6 5.2 4.5 4.1 3.9
5 “ “ 6.6 5.4 5.2 4.6
6 “ “ “ 6.6 6.4 5.5
7 “ “ “ “ 6.6 6.4
8 “ “ “ “ “ 6.6
Imax (A) 20
Imin (A) 5.5
Brightness step Nr of steps
Drum selector 3 4 5 6 7 8
Fig 1-15
1 14.5 10 8.5 8.2 6.7 8.5
2 16.7 13.3 10.3 10 8.5 9.4
3 20 16.7 12.4 11.8 10.3 10.3
4 “ 20 15.8 13.6 12.4 11.8
5 “ “ 20 16.4 15.8 13.9
6 “ “ “ 20 19.4 16.7
7 “ “ “ “ 20 19.4
8 “ “ “ “ “ 20
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1.5 Monitoring functions.
Output current The MCR creates an alarm (indicated by the led “I fault” and on the 4 digits
monitoring for display ("I<<") on the front panel) and switches off when the output current
open circuit drops below the minimum output current. The restart of the MCR is only
possible after troubleshooting and reset (reset button on the front panel).
Output current The MCR creates an alarm (indicated by the led “I fault” and on the 4 digits
monitoring for display ("I>>") on the front panel) and switches off when the output current
over current is higher than one of the two preset levels and after the corresponding time-
delay of each level. The restart of the MCR is only possible after
troubleshooting and reset (reset button on the front panel).
Mains supply Undervoltage: If the mains supply voltage drops below a certain (user-
voltage adjustable) level, the MCR switches off.
monitoring When the mains supply voltage has reached a higher (user-adjustable)
level, the MCR restarts automatically.
Overvoltage: An alarm will be generated when the mains supply voltage
reaches a (user-adjustable) level.
Capacitive With an open circuit on long screened series cables the output current, due
output current to cable capacitance, may remain above the open circuit threshold level
monitoring thus inhibiting the operation of the open circuit shut down.
The MCR creates an alarm (indicated by the led “I fault” and on the 4 digits
display ("I<<") on the front panel) and switches off during open circuit shut
down. The restart of the MCR is only possible after troubleshooting and
reset (reset button on the front panel).
Monitoring of The control module monitors the conduction angle of the thyristor.
the output If the conduction angles of both thyristors are not equal, the MCR switches
current for off (indicated by the led “I fault” and on the 4 digits display "ASY" on the
asymmetry front panel). The restart of the MCR is only possible after troubleshooting
and reset (reset button on the front panel).
Monitoring of In case of overload the output current cannot be guaranteed by the MCR,
overload the reaction of the MCR can be programmed by the user with the PC
software. The default reaction is not to switch off the MCR!
The alarm is indicated by the blinking led “I fault” on the front panel.
Monitoring of A fast response network fires back the thyristors if the peak value of the
output current output current reaches a value greater than twice the maximum peak value
surge in normal operation. The thyristors remain in the off-state for several periods
limitation and the firing angle then goes smoothly from zero back to the normal value.
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1.6 Multiwire Remote Control and monitoring
1.6.1 General
CSM circuit When the MCR operates with a CSM circuit selector, the CSM must have
selector the same multiwire remote control system!
1.6.2 Connection
Front or rear Front: DB37-male connector (X3 of fig 1-15) on the front panel of the control
connection module.
Rear: DB37-male connector (P1 of fig 1-16 and fig 1-17) and DB15-female
connector (P3 of fig 1-16 and fig 1-17) or screw terminal strips on the interface
module PCB1448 (fig 1-16 and 1-17).
1.6.3 Control signals and back indication
Control The control signals feed relay coils protected by an RC circuit for transient
signals overvoltage:
48 V multiwire remote 24 V multiwire remote

control control
minimum voltage 40 V DC 21.6 V DC
maximum voltage 65 V DC 35 V DC
current consumption about 9 mA at 48 V DC about 16 mA at 24 V DC
Back The back indication signals are provided over dry contact relays.
indication
The maximum contact load is:
• AC-110V-0.5A-60VA
• DC-110V-0.5A-30W.
Wire section The maximum wire section that can be connected to the rear screw terminals
on the interface module is (insulation strip length: 6mm):
• 1.5 sqmm stranded wire
• 2.5 sqmm single core wire
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1.6.4 Interface module
Picture Fig 1-16: Multiwire Remote Control connection on the rear side
flat cable to the remote control piggy back on control module
DB37 male
connector
Terminal strips DB15 female

connector
Straps and jumpers on PCB1448
Position of straps on PCB 1448

Strap MCR without MCR with hour MCR with circuit
hour counter counter selector CSM
S8 a b b (a)
LOC a a b
REM a a b
Strap S8: • When the hour counter on the CSM is activated by an external signal
MCR with (EXT), the strap S8 must be in position a!
CSM • S8 is activated only when parameter ”Back indication for maximum step
always S8” (see par. 7.4.5) is set to “YES”.
When the jumper W1 is plugged, the metal cap of the connectors P1 and P3 is earthed.
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1.6.4. Interface module, Continued
Interface Fig 1-17: PCB for Multiwire Remote Control connection on the rear side
module
PCB1393:
1
37
PCB1448:
1
15
1
37
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Remote control signals
TCR Screw Terminal X1 DB37 Control Signals

remote PCB1393 PCB1448 (P1)
terminals (with 2 (with 3
terminal terminal
blocks) blocks)
CST-CCI or CCI CCI CCI 1 Internal power supply
+ 48 V DC, max 100mA (*)
CST-N or N COM-N CRC 20 Common for remote control and CCI
B2 S1 S1 2 Brightness selection step 1
--- S8 S8 24 Brightness selection step 8
CST-SD or SD SD SD 6 Shut-down: blocks the thyristors
(use with a circuit selector)
LA-CI, LA-DEG DEG DEG 25 Degraded mode for LFD monitor:
inhibits burnt lamps level 1 alarm
EF-CI, EF-RES RES RST 7 Reset of detected earth-fault:
resets activated threshold levels
--- SP SP 26 Spare: non assigned
(*) Only available in 48 V DC remote control version and may only be used
as power supply for remote control signals of this regulator.
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Back indication signals
TCR Screw Terminal X2 DB37 Back indication signals

remote PCB1393 PCB1448 (P1)
terminal terminal
blocks) blocks)
INB1 S1 S1 8 Output current brightness step 1
--- S8 S8 30 Output current brightness step 8
ON ON ON 12 Regulator is ON
OPC OPC OPC 31 The regulator has been switched
OFF on open circuit
OPV OVC OVC 13 The regulator has been switched
OFF on overcurrent
--- LOC LOC 32 The regulator is in local mode
INREM REM REM 14 The regulator is in remote mode
LA-L1 LA-L1 LA1 33 LFD-level 1(lamp-fault alarm level 1)
is reached
LA-L2 LA-L2 LA2 15 LFD-level 2(lamp-fault alarm level 2)
is reached
VA-L1 VA-L1 VA1 34 VA drop-alarm level 1 is activated
VA-L2 VA-L2 VA2 16 VA drop-alarm level 2 is activated
EF-L1 EF-L1 EF1 35 Earth-fault alarm level 1 is activated
EF-L2 EF-L2 EF2 17 Earth-fault alarm level 2 is activated
NC SP-NC ER- 36 General Regulation Error: normally
closed contact
NO SP-NO ER+ 18 General Regulation Error: normally
open contact
COM, C, LA-CO COM CBI 37 Common for back indication signals
EF-CO, COM-B COM CBI 19 Common for back indication signals
COM-R 0V -- -- Not connected
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Circuit selector
TCR Screw Terminal X3 DB15 Remote control (RC) and back

remote PCB1393 PCB1448 (P3) indication (BI) signals
terminal terminal
blocks) blocks)
CST-N, CST-COM --- CRC 1 Common for remote control (ON /
SD)
CST-CC --- ON 9 RC by circuit selector: regulator ON
and in brightness step 1
CST-SD --- SD 2 RC by circuit selector: shut-down
CST-COM, CST-N --- CBI 11 Common for back indication signals
from regulator
--- --- S8S 4 BI from circuit selector: output
current brightness step 8
--- --- LOS 12 BI from circuit selector: regulator is
in local mode
--- --- RES 5 BI from circuit selector: regulator is
in remote mode
B7 --- S8R 13 BI from regulator: output current
brightness step 8
--- --- LOR 6 BI from regulator: regulator is in
local mode
INREM --- RER 14 BI from regulator: regulator is in
remote mode
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1.6.5 Mode of operation
Mode of Two modes of operation can be programmed with the PC software:

operation explicit ON signal requested yes or no:
• if “no”, the regulator switches on, if one of the 8 brightness steps is
requested;
• if “yes”, the step 1 is always requested to switch the regulator on; if only
step 1 is requested, the regulator switches ON at S1. If another step is
requested, S1 serves as ON/OFF control.
The explicit ON signal can not be requested, when the MCR operates together
with the circuit selector CSM (see catalogue leaflet A.06.412e).
Fig 1.18A: Explicit ON signal requested – Internal power supply 48V DC

Internal Not for MCR in connection with CSM!
supply 48V
DC CCI S1 S3S3 S5 S7
S2 S4 S6
CRC
Fig 1.18B: No explicit ON signal requested – Internal power supply 48V DC

Not for MCR in connection with CSM!
CCI S1 S3S3 S5 S7
S2 S4 S6
CRC
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1.6.5. Mode of operation, continued
Fig 1.18C: Explicit ON signal requested – External power supply 24/48V DC

External Not for MCR in connection with CSM!
supply 24 or
48V DC C C I S1 S3S3 S5 S7
S2 S4 S6
C R C
48V or 24V D C
E x te r n a l p o w e r s u p p ly
Fig 1.18D: No explicit ON signal requested - External power supply 24/48V DC

Not for MCR in connection with CSM!
C C I S1 S3S3 S5 S7
S2 S4 S6
C R C
48V or 24V D C
E x te r n a l p o w e r s u p p ly
Fig 1.18E: No explicit ON signal requested - MCR in connection with CSM

In connection
with CSM C C I S1 S3S3 S5 S7
S2 S4 S6
C R C
C R C O N
TO W ER
C SM
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1.7 Earth Fault Detector module (Option)
Principle The earth fault detector module measures the insulation resistance between
the series circuit and the ground or the cable screen with the regulator
switched to the supply, even when not running. A stabilised, current limited,
500 V DC voltage is applied between the series circuit and the ground or
cable screen, irrespective of the operating voltage, via a high voltage
resistor. The insulation resistance is determined from the resulting leakage
current.
Measurement The measurement range is from 6.3 kOhm to 0.5 GOhm. The insulation
range resistance can be displayed on the front panel display.
2 levels Two alarm levels are available. Each level can be set in a range from 6,3
kOhm to 150 Mohm.
Alarm If the insulation value drops below the alarm level, the “earth-fault” led on the
front panel is activated and a back indication signal is generated towards the
remote control. If the insulation, then, increases above that level the alarm
remains latched. The reset is possible with the “RESET” button on the front
panel or via a remote control command.
PC-settings For the settings and calibration, refer to section 7: F6.
Picture Fig 1-19: Earth Fault Detector module (MCR 12.5 to 30 kVA)
EFD components
(with logic print)
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1.8 Lamp Fault Detector module (Option)
Theory The Lamp fault detector module (LFD) measures the reactive power required
to saturate the unloaded lamptransformers of the series loop by integrating
the series loop voltage (obtained through the voltage transformer) during a
measuring window (derived from the unloaded current transformer mounted
in the regulator enclosure).
The measured voltage with all the lamps of the series loop intact is
compensated to obtain a zero volt reading.
With a defined number of lamps in open circuit the module can be calibrated
to obtain a read-out corresponding to the number of lamps de-activated.
Restrictions To obtain acceptable measurements by the LFD :

• All lamp transformers have to be of the same rating and type because the
LFD detects unloaded lamp transformers, not lamp power. This means
also that defective lamps shorted out by cut-outs will not be detected.
• Low reactive and constant loadings:
The cable capacitance toward ground should be less than 1µF and
should be equally distributed over the loop. (Note: The cable
capacitance towards ground can be checked. A resistance and a multi-
meter with an internal resistance of 10M-Ohm are connected via the
500V DC-source of the EFD to the output of the MCR. After
disconnecting the 500V DC-source of the EFD the discharging time from
400V DC to 147V DC is measured. The measured voltage should
decrease in about 10 seconds for a cable capacitance of 1µF from 400V
DC to 147V DC (=0,37x400). If the initial voltage would be already
dropped to 330V DC this means that the cable leakage resistance equals
about 10M-ohm. The discharge time in this case will be about 5 seconds
for a cable capacitance of 1µF).
• No non-linear loads (guiding signs, Brite, serial to parallel adapter,...).
Poor contacts at primary or secondary of lamp transformers will also
cause arcing and non-linear loading.
• Single configurations per circuit (no circuit selectors or switching, variable
loads...).
Tolerances If the above mentioned restrictions are fulfilled, the obtained tolerance will
be:
• for 0 to 5 burnt lamps : + 1 lamp
• for 6 to 10 burnt lamps: + 2 lamps.
PC-settings For the settings and calibration refer to section 7: F7.
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1.8 Lamp Fault Detector module (option), Continued
Picture Fig 1-20: Lamp Fault Detector module (MCR 12.5 to 30kVA)
Lamp Monitor
Transformer T.I.2
Output Voltage
Transformer T.P.1
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1.9 Cutout SCO (Option)
Cutout SCO As an option, the regulator MCR can be delivered with a cutout SCO
mounted onto the bottom part of the rear panel.
The purpose is to isolate safely the series circuit from the CCR during
maintenance or testing operations. It also allows periodical isolation
resistance measurement series circuit to ground without disconnecting the
series cable.
Refer to instruction manual AM.06.455e.
Mode of The table below describes the different working positions.

operation
Switch off the constant current regulator before manipulating the cut out.
Position A Position B Position C

Mode of Allows the Maintenance The series circuit insulation versus ground
operation regulator to deliver can be done can be measured by applying the
current to the safely on the measurement voltage, max. 9000 V DC,
series circuit series circuit between the measurement terminal (7)
and the ground strip
Microswitch Microswitch Microswitch
Diagram Series
CCR Series CCR
CCR Series Circuit
Circuit
Circuit
Measurement
Ground Ground socket
Cover
Handle horizontal turned 90° ccw. turned 90° cw. from position A
from position A
The series circuit connected to the shorted and disconnected from the CCR, shorted and
is CCR grounded connected to the measurement terminal
The CCR is delivering current shorted and shorted and grounded
to the series circuit grounded
The microswitch activated and not activated activated and allows the regulator to be
(2) is allows the CCR to and inhibits the ON
be ON CCR to be ON
The cover can be locked by can be locked can be locked by the key
the key by the key
1. The position of the cover intermediate between B and C, i.e., turned 180° from
position A, cannot be used and the cover cannot be plugged into the body.
2. An activated microswitch means that the normally open contact is closed and that
the normally closed contact is open. For interlocking with the CCR, only the
normally open contact will be used.
1.10 Time counter (Option)
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Time counter As an option, the regulator MCR can be delivered with a time counter
mounted on the right front panel of the low-voltage compartment (see fig
1.2).
Three executions are available:
• Time counter “ON” starts counting as soon as the MCR is
switched ON, independent of the brightness step.
• Time counter: “maximum brightness step” runs only when the
MCR operates in maximum brightness step (6.6A or 20A)
• Both time counter “ON” and “maximum brightness step” are
available.
When the MCR operates with a CSM circuit selector, no time counters
are allowed on the MCR.
Nevertheless, the option time counter is available on the CSM!
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1.11 Equipment required for installation, start-up and troubleshooting but not
supplied
Tools 1 True RMS Voltmeter (preferable: 5000V AC scale with isolating transformer).
1 Multimeter
1 Ohmmeter "Megger" 5000V insulated
1 Clamp or A-meter true RMS scale 10 and 30Amps
1 Complete set of tools for electrician and mechanic (no special tool required)
Connection • Remote control cable N x 0,8mm dia.(between regulator and marshalling

equipment panel or control desk)
• Remote control cable N x 0,8mm dia. (between regulator and circuit selector
if any).
• Earthing wire (if not included in supply cables)
• Feeder cable
• Series loop supply cable.
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1.12 Equipment supplied
Packaging Each unit is individually packaged in a durable crate.
Floppy A Floppy-disc with the communication program between the MCR and the
PC can be ordered.
Section 7 shows how to install the program and explains the functions of the
software.
Take care that the software version is compatible with the version of the
basic MCR software. (see table 1.2).
Table 1-2 Table 1-2: Compatibility of software versions.
compatible with
Basic MCR software version of PC software
version on floppy disc
1.02 1.04
1.05 1.04
1.08 1.08
1.10 1.11
1.11 1.11
1.12 1.12
1.21 1.21
1.22 1.21
1.23 1.24
2.00 2.00
Ordering For information about ordering codes and ADB part numbers, refer to:
codes Section 5 Parts list and spare parts.
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1.13 Name Plate
Picture Fig 1-21: MCR Name Plate
Rep Function Rep Function

a Supply voltage f Type of remote control
b Max. input current h Options
c Output power i Serial number
d Nominal output current j Bar code = code n°
e Max. output voltage
Values
Output Power Output current Supply Voltage
c d a b e
2.5 kVA 6.6 A 220/ 230/ 240 14 378
4 kVA 6.6 A 220/ 230/ 240 22 606
5 kVA 6.6 A 220/ 230/ 240 28 757
7.5 kVA 6.6 A 220/ 230/ 240 41 1136
10 kVA 6.6 A 220/ 230/ 240 54 1515
12.5 kVA 6.6 A 220/ 230/ 240 67 1894
15 kVA 6.6 A 220/ 230/ 240 77 2272
20 kVA 6.6 A 220/ 230/ 240 103 3030
2.5 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 8 378
4 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 13 606
5 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 17 757
7.5 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 24 1136
10 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 31 1515
12.5 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 39 1894
15 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 45 2272
20 kVA 6.6 A 380 60 3030
20 kVA 6.6 A 400/ 415 57 3030
25 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 75 3788
30 kVA 6.6 A 380/ 400/ 415 88 4545
25 kVA 20 A 380/ 400/ 415 75 1250
30 kVA 20 A 380/ 400/ 415 88 1500
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2 Section 2
Installation
2.1 Introduction
Introduction This section provides instructions for the installation of the MCR regulators.
Refer to the substation drawings and specifications for the specific installation
instructions.
Unpacking Unpack the crate upon receipt and examine the regulator to insure that no
damage has occurred during shipping. Note any exterior damage to the crate,
which might lead to detection of equipment damage. When handling the
regulator care should be taken to maintain the regulator in the upright position.
If damage to any equipment is noted, a claim form should be filed with the
carrier immediately. The inspection of the equipment by the carrier may be
necessary.
Installation The regulator will be installed in a well-ventilated room with sufficient clearance
criteria for personnel to inspect and maintain the regulator.
The installer should refer to the specific installation plan for implantation.
The series cut-outs and the circuit selector (if any) are generally also installed
in the same room (refer to appropriate manual).
For special models, refer also to the appropriate manuals (outside, portable,
rack-mounted version).
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2.2 Installation
Regulator If the regulator is equipped with castors, it can simply be pushed to the right
with wheels location in the substation, provided the floor is flat.
Adequate precautions should be taken to avoid overbalancing the regulator if
there are obstacles on the floor such as wires or small unevenness.
Note that the 4 to 10 kVA regulators do not have a square footprint.
Regulator The regulator can be lifted by the lifting lugs on the top (see fig 1-2). Always
without use the 4 lifting lugs to lift it.
wheels
Ventilation Air outlet grids are provided at the rear and the top; air inlet grids, at the
bottom and the front of the regulator.
To avoid overheating of CCR-components, take care never to obturate these
ventilation grids.
Fig. 2-1 gives the position of the regulator with regard to the minimum
clearance necessary to have good ventilation. Side by side, the regulators
have to remain to a minimum of 5 cm from each other.
Fig 2-1: Installation of MCR, minimum clearance walls
Air exhaust
Min 50 cm to the wall
Front side
Rear
side
Air intake
Air
exhaust
Air intake
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2.2 Installation, Continued
Removable • 2.5 kVA: top and rear panels

panels • 4 to 10 kVA: top, front and rear panels
(MCR with serial number ending on a 3 also left and right panel)
• 12.5 to 30 kVA: top, front and rear panels.
The top, front and rear panels have ventilation grids or slots.
When the top panel is re-installed, care should be taken to position the
ventilation slots correctly:
• 4 to 10 kVA: the slots must be above the thyristor cooling fin,
• 12.5 to 30 kVA: the slots must be above the thyristor cooling fin and the
series choke.
Each removable panel is grounded with a green/ yellow wire with a fast-on
connector. This wire must be disconnected before taking the panel away and
it is mandatory to re-connect it on the panel when re-installed.
Cutout SCO As an option, the regulator MCR can be delivered with a cutout SCO
mounted onto the bottom part of the rear panel.
Refer to the instruction manual AM.06.455e for more information about it.
Picture Fig 2-2: detail of a typical installation
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2.3 Electrical connection
Warning Personnel qualified to work on high voltage equipment should

perform installation and operation.
Before connection, check if the regulator supply voltage
corresponds to the local supply.
Panels to For connecting the supply, output and remote control cables,
remove • 2,5 kVA: remove top and rear panel
• 4 to 10 kVA: remove the front and rear panels
(MCR with serial number ending on a 3 only rear panel)
• 12.5 to 30 kVA: remove the front and rear panels.
Refer to the previous page for the precautions to take.
Grounding Although the supply cable includes a ground wire, additional safety
grounding is required. Use the ground studs M6 on the rear/ bottom of the
regulator (see Fig 1-6 and Fig 1-9). The grounding wire will have at least 16
mm² and be as short as possible.
Main supply The minimum section of the main supply cable (see table 2.1) is valid under
cable following conditions:
• Mean ambient temperature of 35°C

• PVC insulated cables
• Cable separation at least 1x the cable diameter
• Cable length from the low voltage distribution board to the MCR is about
15m.
Straps on Check the position of the straps on the interface module (PCB1448).
PCB’s
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2.3 Electrical connection, continued
Table 2-1 Table 2-1: Main supply cable sections, fuses, power module,…
INPUT SUPPLY VOLTAGE 220/230/240V

Output Power Fuse in fused I in Section Strip- Section Strip- external
power module switch supply ping earth ping fuse
(kVA) Rating Type wire (mm) wire (mm)
mm² mm²
2.5 KSR 43A 20 A Neozed 14 4 16 4 16 25 A
4 KSR 43A 25 A Neozed 22 6 16 6 16 35 A
5 KSR 43A 35 A Neozed 28 10 16 10 16 50 A
7.5 KSR 43A 50 A Neozed 41 16 16 16 16 63 A
10 KSR 110A 63 A Neozed 54 25 22 16 18 80 A
12.5 KSR 110A 80 A NH00 67 35 22 16 18 100 A
15 KSR 110A 100 A NH00 77 35 22 16 18 100 A
20 KSR 110A 125 A NH00 103 50 22 25 18 125 A
25 / / / / /
30 / / / / /
INPUT SUPPLY VOLTAGE 380V

mm² mm²
2.5 KSR 43A 20 A Neozed 8 4 16 4 16 25 A
4 KSR 43A 20 A Neozed 13 4 16 4 16 25 A
5 KSR 43A 20 A Neozed 17 4 16 4 16 25 A
7.5 KSR 43A 25 A Neozed 24 6 16 6 16 35 A
10 KSR 43A 35 A Neozed 31 10 16 6 16 50 A
12.5 KSR 43A 50 A Neozed 38 16 18 16 18 63 A
15 KSR 43A 50 A Neozed 45 16 18 16 18 63 A
20 KSR 110A 80 A NH00 60 25 22 16 18 80 A
25 KSR 110A 80 A NH00 75 35 22 16 18 100 A
30 KSR 110A 100 A NH00 88 50 22 25 18 125 A
INPUT SUPPLY VOLTAGE 400/415V

mm² mm²
2.5 KSR 43A 20 A Neozed 8 4 16 4 16 25 A
4 KSR 43A 20 A Neozed 13 4 16 4 16 25 A
5 KSR 43A 20 A Neozed 17 4 16 4 16 25 A
7.5 KSR 43A 25 A Neozed 24 6 16 6 16 35 A
10 KSR 43A 35 A Neozed 31 10 16 6 16 50 A
12.5 KSR 43A 50 A Neozed 38 16 18 16 18 63 A
15 KSR 43A 50 A Neozed 45 16 18 16 18 63 A
20 KSR 110A 63 A NH00 57 25 22 16 18 80 A
25 KSR 110A 80 A NH00 75 35 22 16 18 100 A
30 KSR 110A 100 A NH00 88 50 22 25 18 125 A
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2.3 Electrical connection, Continued
MCR 2.5kVA Fig 2-3: Connecting a 2.5kVA MCR
Main supply terminals with earth

terminal “INPUT”
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MCR Fig 2-4: Connecting a 4 to 10 kVA MCR (series cable, supply cable and rear remote
4 to 10 kVA control cables)

RV- DV terminals
Remote control cable

multiwire rear connection
Stress relieve cable clamps
Supply cable
Rear remote control cable
Series cable terminal with central

earth terminal (OUT 2-GRND-OUT 1)
S6 through S1 tap adaptation

to actual load
Terminal identification label
Series cable
Fig 2-5: Connecting a 4 to 10 kVA MCR (series cable, supply cable and rear remote
control cables) with cutout SCO

RV – DV terminals
Interlock cable
Supply cable
Rear remote control cable
Series cable terminal with central

earth terminal
(OUT 2-GRND-OUT 1)

to actual load
Terminal identification label

Series cable
If the series cable is screened or armored it is mandatory to connect the

screen or the armature to the ground inside or outside the regulator.
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MCR Fig 2-6: Connecting a 12.5 to 30 kVA MCR (series cable, supply cable and rear remote
12.5 to 30 kVA control cable) - Front view

to actual load
Series cable
Fig 2-7: Connecting a 12.5 to 30 kVA MCR- Rear view

Supply cable

Supply and rear remote

control cable
Series cable
• If the series cable is screened or armoured it is mandatory to connect the

screen or the armature to the ground inside or outside the regulator.
• Connect the series cables to the lightning arrestors; do not remove the
other wires connected to them (Stud diameter = 10 mm).
• See previous page for connection with a cutout.
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2.4 Starting procedure
Caution Read the safety instructions and check if the installation complies with para.
2.3. Do the following preliminary checks:
• grounding
• main supply cable, routing, wiring and voltage
• series circuit cable, routing, wiring and insulation resistance to earth.
• remote control cable, routing, wiring and voltage.
Procedure The first start-up will be done in local control only (drum selector on front
panel of control module). It is advised, as far as possible, to disconnect the
remote control.
Step Action
1 Open the fused input switch (Fig 1-2) and put the drum selector (Fig 1-
15) in the OFF position.
2 Disconnect the series circuit (if already connected) and short the output
terminals. Measure the output current with an AC current clamp around
the shorting wire. Warning: High voltage!
3 Switch ON the regulator supply on the low voltage distribution board and
measure the input voltage on the main supply terminals (Fig 2-3, 2.4, 2.5
and 2-7). The measured voltage must match the input voltage indicated
on the nameplate within -5 to +10%.
4 Check if the input fuses are correctly positioned.
5 With the drum selector still in the OFF position, close the fused input
switch. The display on the control module will indicate “0.00” (output
current) and the green “ON” led and the yellow “LOCAL” led will be lit.
6 Turn the drum selector to position B1 and measure the output current
with the external A-meter and compare it with the indication on the
display. Repeat the same for all each brightness step by turning the
drum selector through positions B1 to B8.
The value of the actual output current depends on the number of
programmed steps (see para. 1.4)
7 Switch OFF the regulator by turning the drum selector CCW (counter
clock wise) to the OFF position and open the fused input switch.
8 Remove the short circuit on the output and switch the regulator ON
(close the fused switch and turn the drum selector to position B1). The
main contactor will switch ON and after a short period OFF. The display
will indicate “I<<“ and the led “I fault” on the control module lights up,
indicating an open series circuit.
9 Switch OFF the regulator by turning the drum selector CCW (counter
clock wise) to the OFF position and open the fused input switch.
Connect the series circuit to the regulator. Switch ON the regulator and
check the output current. Check that the maximum output current is not
less than 6.6 A (or 20A).
Unless the maximum output current has been reprogrammed, failure to
reach that current indicates a too high series circuit load or a too low
main supply voltage. Switch off the MCR.
With the maximum output current, check that the main input voltage is
not less than the 95% of the nominal value.
10 Proceed with the adaptation of the output transformer secondary taps to
the actual load. (para. 2.4.1)
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11 Calibration of the EFD and LFD option (if installed).(see section 7)

2.4.1 Tap selection
Target Adaptation of the regulator to the installed load by using the right tap
combination.
Three 1. Measurement of the output voltage directly on the output terminals.

methods are Warning: High Voltage!
possible 2. Measurement of the primary voltage on the output transformer
3. Use of the MCR parametrisation software information.
Preliminary For each method a preliminary visual check will be made on the series circuit.
check Switch ON the CCR at a convenient brightness and check that all the lamps of
the circuit operate. If not, take corrective actions until all lamps are OK.
Check that the mains voltage is at its nominal value.
First method Output voltage measurement
Step Action
1 Switch ON the MCR to the maximum brightness step 6.6A or 20A
2 Measure the RMS output voltage at the output terminals after
about 10 minutes. Determine the correct tap using table 2.2 -
choose the tap with the nearest higher voltage than the measured
RMS output voltage.
Switch off the MCR and wire the chosen tap (see par 2.4.2).
Warning: High Voltage!
3 Switch ON the regulator at the maximum brightness for about 10-
min. and check that the output current is not below the maximum
value. If the output current is too low, wire to the next higher tap.
4 Close the MCR taking into account the requirements given in par.
2.2.
Table 2.2 Table 2-2: Maximum voltages (V RMS) for each tap, each power and output current.
PWR/ Iout Tap 8/8 7/8 6/8 4/8 2/8
2.5 kVA/ 6.6A 378 - - 190 -
4 kVA/ 6.6A 606 530 450 300 150
5 kVA/ 6.6A 757 660 565 375 185
7.5 kVA/ 6.6A 1136 990 850 565 280
10 kVA/ 6.6A 1515 1320 1130 755 375
12.5 kVA/ 6.6A 1894 1650 1410 940 465
15 kVA/ 6.6A 2272 1980 1695 1130 560
20 kVA/ 6.6A 3030 2645 2260 1505 745
25 kVA/ 6.6A 3788 3305 2825 1880 935
30 kVA/ 6.6A 4545 3965 3390 2255 1120
25 kVA/ 20A 1250 1090 930 620 310
30 kVA/ 20A 1500 1310 1120 745 370
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2.4.1 Tap selection, Continued
Second Measurement of the primary voltage on the output transformer

method
Step Action
1 Remove the front panel of the power module (KSR43A or
KSR110A) by loosening the 5 screws.
F1 F2
5 screws to
remove
x
1
x
3
x
2
Do not lose the pin washers, they must be put in place again.
2 Switch ON the regulator to the maximum brightness step.
3 After about 10 minutes, measure the voltage on the terminals
labelled “OUT1” and “OUT2” of the power module.
4 Switch OFF the MCR. Using the table 2.3, select and wire (see
par 2.4.1 and 2.4.2) the tap to be used.
5 Once the taps had been wired, switch ON the regulator again at
the maximum brightness for about 10 minutes and check that the
output current is not below the maximum value. If the output
current is too low, wire to the next higher tap.
6 Close the MCR taking into account the requirements given in
para. 2.2.
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Table 2-3 Table 2-3: Tap to choose, for each power, depending on the measured primary voltage.
Supply voltage Use TAP

2.5 kVA
220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
199-175 208-183 217-191 343-301 360-316 378-332 8/8
100-51 104-53 108-55 171-87 180-91 189-96 4/8

4 kVA
220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
199-175 208-183 217-191 343-301 360-316 378-332 8/8
174-150 182-157 190-164 300-258 315-271 331-285 7/8
149-101 156-105 163-109 257-172 270-181 284-190 6/8
100-51 104-53 108-55 171-87 180-91 189-96 4/8
50-0 52-0 54-0 86-0 90-0 95-0 2/8

5 kVA 220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
199-176 208-184 217-192 343-302 360-318 378-334 8/8
175-151 182-158 191-164 301-259 317-273 333-287 7/8
150-101 157-105 163-110 258-173 272-182 286-191 6/8
100-51 104-53 109-55 172-87 181-91 190-96 4/8
50-0 52-0 54-0 86-0 90-0 95-0 2/8
Supply voltage Use tap

7.5 kVA
220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
201-177 210-185 219-193 347-304 365-320 383-336 8/8
176-152 184-159 192-165 303-261 319-275 335-289 7/8
151-101 158-106 164-111 260-174 274-184 288-193 6/8
100-51 105-54 110-56 173-88 183-92 192-97 4/8
50-0 53-0 55-0 87-0 91-0 96-0 2/8

10 kVA
220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
200-176 210-185 220-193 346-303 366-321 386-339 8/8
175-151 184-158 192-166 302-260 320-275 338-290 7/8
150-101 157-106 165-111 259-174 274-184 289-194 6/8
100-51 105-53 110-56 173-87 183-92 193-97 4/8
50-0 52-0 55-0 86-0 91-0 96-0 2/8
Continued on next page
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Table 2-3 Table 2-3: Tap to choose, for each power, depending on the measured
primary voltage (Continued).

12.5 kVA
220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
200-185 210-193 220-201 346-320 366-335 386-351 8/8
184-159 192-166 200-173 319-274 334-288 350-301 7/8
158-101 165-105 172-110 273-173 287-182 300-191 6/8
100-52 104-54 109-57 172-89 181-94 190-99 4/8
51-0 53-0 56-0 88-0 93-0 98-0 2/8

15 kVA
220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
212-186 221-194 230-202 364-320 383-336 401-352 8/8
185-160 193-167 201-173 319-274 335-288 351-302 7/8
159-104 166-111 172-116 273-183 287-192 301-201 6/8
106-54 110-56 115-58 182-92 191-97 200-101 4/8
51-0 55-0 57-0 91-0 96-0 100-0 2/8

20 kVA 220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
211-185 221-195 223-204 368-323 384-337 405-355 8/8
184-159 194-167 203-175 322-277 336-289 354-305 7/8
158-106 166-112 174-117 276-185 288-193 304-204 6/8
105-54 111-56 116-59 184-93 192-97 203-102 4/8
51-0 55-0 58-0 92-0 96-0 101-0 2/8

25 kVA 220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
- - - 364-320 382-335 399-350 8/8
- - - 319-274 334-287 349-300 7/8
- - - 273-183 286-192 299-200 6/8
- - - 182-92 191-96 199-101 4/8
- - - 91-0 95-0 100-0 2/8

30 kVA
220 230 240 380 400 415
Measured voltage
- - - 370-324 388-341 407-357 8/8
- - - 323-278 340-292 356-306 7/8
- - - 277-186 291-195 305-205 6/8
- - - 185-93 194-98 204-103 4/8
- - - 92-0 97-0 102-0 2/8
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Third method You can also use the PC software (see section 7) to determine which tap to
select. Therefore, follow the next procedure.
Procedure
Step Action
1 Wire the 8/8 tap and switch ON the regulator to the maximum
brightness.
2 Connect the PC to the regulator, open the program and go to
menu F8: “power monitoring”. Select in the sub-menu “primary
parameters” the “Thyristor conduction angle” parameter.
3 Read the thyristor conduction angle and select the tap using the
table below:
If the thyristor conduction angle select the tap

between 115° and 130° 7/ 8
between 90° and 115° 6/ 8
between 67° and 90° 4/ 8
<67° 2/ 8
4 Switch OFF the regulator and wire the chosen tap.

5 Switch ON again at the maximum brightness and check the
“thyristor conduction angle”.
If the thyristor conduction then

angle
< 145° the chosen tap is correct.
> 145° go to the next higher step.
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2.4.2 Tap wiring
Tap wiring To wire the tap, proceed as follows.

2.5 kVA
Step Action
1 To gain access to the power transformer terminals (S6 to S1),
remove the top cover and disconnect the ground wire. Note the
position of the ventilation slots.
2 Wire the tap according to fig 2-11.
3 Switch ON the regulator at the maximum brightness step for about
10 minutes
4 Check that the output current is not below the maximum value.
If it is so, wire to the next higher step and check again till the
output current is below the maximum value.
3.2.
Fig 2-8 : 2.5 kVA power transformer top view
P10
P9 S1
P8 S2
P7 S3
P6 S4
P5 S5
P4 S6
P3
P2
P1
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2.4.2. Tap wiring, Continued
Tap wiring To wire the tap, proceed as follows.

4 to 30kVA (a spare strap is provided on S5).
Step Action
1 Remove the front panel and disconnect the ground wire.
2 Wire the tap according to fig 2-11.
3 Switch ON the regulator at the maximum brightness step for about
10 minutes
4 Check that the output current is not below the maximum value.
If it is so, wire to the next higher step and check again till the output
current is below the maximum value.
3.2.
Picture Fig 2-9 : Tap adaptation MCR 4 to 10 kVA
S6 through S1 tap
adaptation to actual
load
FOR SELECTION OUTPUT

SEE TABLE Terminal
1
GROUND
2
identification label
OUT
OUT
S6
S5
S4
S3
S2
S1
Picture Fig 2-10 : Tap adaptation MCR 12.5 to 30 kVA
Spare strap
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2.4.2. Tap wiring, Continued
Picture Fig 2-11: Tap wiring
S1 wire m1 S1 wire m1
S2 S2
82 to 100 % 71 to 81 %
(8/8) (7/8)
S3 S3
S4 wire m2 S4
S5 S5 wire m2
strap B strap B
S6 S6
S1 S1 wire m1
S2 wire m1 S2
59 to 70 % 22 to 46 %
(6/8) (4/8)
S3 S3
strap A
S4 S4 wire m2
S5 wire m2 S5
strap B strap B
S6 S6
S1 wire m1
S2
8 to 22 %
(2/8)
S3
strap B
S4 wire m2
S5
S6
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2.5 Reparations and modifications
2.5.1 Replacement of modules
Replacement of the control module

Step Action
1 Unscrew the two fixing screws of the control module (fig 1-15).
2 Take the control module very carefully out of the MCR – not too far to avoid
damage to the flat cable, which connects the module with the interface
module (fig 1-17).
3 Unplug the flat cable from the remote control piggy-back and remove the
defective control module.
4 Insert the new module in the MCR. When the module is almost completely in
the MCR, plug the flat cable in the connector of the remote control piggy-back.
Then push the module and fix it by the two screws.
5 Don’t forget to load the configuration file of the defective module in the new
one with the PC software.
• Select menu F3 “PC control”
• Execute the command “Restore from file” in the “Save/Restore” submenu.
Fill out the serial number of the defective module (see logbook).
• Some data of the old config file are not transferred such as the
parameterisation data for the LFD. The LFD has to be recalibrated (see
menu F7).
6 If you are sure of your parameterisation, save your information with the
command “Save to EEPROM and disc” (Menu F3).
Replacement of the power module

Step Action
1 Take the control module out of the MCR.
2 Unscrew the two fixing screws (on top and bottom of the front panel) and
remove the power module
3 Unscrew the 4 fixing screws of the front panel with the handle.
4 Disconnect the 5 wires on the terminals IN, OUT and PE.
5 Unscrew the two screws of the plug P7 on the power module (fig 1-12 and 1-
13)
6 Check if the primary of the feeding transformer is wired according the supply
voltage of the MCR (drawing 3229.10.461 page 1/3 and 2/3).
7 Insert the new power module in the MCR
8 Reassemble the complete power module in the opposite order as described in
step 1 up to 5.
9 Insert the control module in the MCR.
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2.5.2 Replacement of EPROMs
Replacement of the EPROM with the basic software on the PCB1364

Step Action
1 Unscrew the 6 small bolts and nuts on the remote control piggy back.
2 Unscrew the 2 hexagonal spacers of the DB37 connector on the
front panel of the control module
3 Remove the remote control piggy back.
4 Remove the old EPROM of the PCB1364. (The EPROM is located
on the U6 socket in the left top corner of the PCB1364).
Take attention to the ESD precautions!
5 Plug the new EPROM on the socket U6 and verify the position and
the pins of the EPROM.
6 Load the configuration file of the old EPROM in the new one (see
replacement of the control module).
7 Reassemble the complete control module in the opposite order as
described in step 1 up to 4.
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3 Section 3
Maintenance
Introduction The MCR regulators have been developed using new technologies and in view
of reducing the maintenance tasks to a minimum.
This section establishes the maintenance procedures required for the MCR
regulator. The maintenance tasks must be performed on a securing basis to
insure optimum performance, minimise service interruption and avoid major
breakdowns.
Caution Only personnel authorised to work on high voltage equipment should

perform maintenance on the regulators.
Operate the regulator under local control, when performing maintenance

tasks. This will prevent the regulator from accidentally being turned on
and causing serious injury or death.
Table 3-1 Table 3-1: Preventive maintenance.
To check Action
Operational • the operation of the • Use eventually a PC to log the
regulation on all data
brightness steps
• all readings.
Electrical • Input voltage • If the regulator voltage is not
within -5% to +15% of rated
voltage, notify the power
company to correct the
voltage.
• Output current (RMS • Record it and adjust if out of
value) tolerance; use a RMS-reading
A-meter.
Visual • the wiring of the • Repair damaged or loose
regulator and circuit wires
• Replace damaged
components
• Housing for rust spots • Clean and repaint rust spots.
and damage. • Repair the eventual damages
• Dust inside housing • Clean by blowing dry air over
the dirty components,
PCB’s,…
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4 Section 4
Troubleshooting
Important Only personnel qualified to work on high voltage systems should be

precaution! permitted to troubleshoot on the regulator.
If the regulator de-energises suddenly the output, the circuit could be

interrupted by an overcurrent, open circuit or undervoltage condition.
Before inspecting the output circuit, place the local control switch in the
OFF position. Without this precaution, a rise of the power line may
produce an oncycling and reenergize the regulator, resulting in an output
voltage of several hundreds or thousands of volts that may cause
serious injury or death.
Preliminary Before any operation or adjustment check for the obvious :

checks • Local panel indications (or back-indication signals)
• Power supply voltage off
• Fused input switch
• Blown input fuses and blown auxiliary fuses
• Loose connections
• Charred or burned components
• Openings in wiring.
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Troubleshooting, Continued
Guideline As a guideline for troubleshooting, use Table 4-1 up to Table 4-3. Three
different cases are given:
Table What to do if the regulator

Table 4-1 does not turn on
Table 4-2 turns on but deenergises suddenly
Table 4-3 does not produce the requested output
Display and Together with these explanations, the next 2 tables show how to interpret the
led’s info. indications on the front panel display and the meaning of the different led’s:
Table Information
Table 4-4 How to interpret the indications on the display?
Table 4-5 Led’s information
Fuses The table 4-6 gives an overview of the fuses (main fuses, fuses on the power
module,…) in the MCR.
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Table 4-1 Table 4-1: Regulator does not turn on.
Observations Possible cause Solutions

No local indications • Power supply to the • Power supply
board interrupted, check:
- fuses of the fused
switch (fig 1-2)
- fuses on the power
module (F1/F2 fig 1-12
and 1-13)
- supply transformer(T1)
defective (fig 1-12 and
1-13)
– internal fuses on
PCB's
Indication "I fault" • Power supply level • Check the power
and the main too low (less than supply.
contactor in the the pre-set value) Correct if possible the
power module (K on voltage level.
drawing • Fuse of the trigger • Replace the fuse
3229.10.462) is not PCB (PCB1377 or
energised. PCB 1441) on the
power module blown
• Failure in the control • Replace the control
module module
Indication "I fault" • Failure in the control • Replace the control
and main contactor module module
(K) is energised. • Shut down by inter- • Check if the circuit
connecting terminal selector gives the signal
"CCI" or external or disconnect terminal
24/48 V DC with SD.
terminal SD
(SHUTDOWN).
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Table 4-2 Table 4-2: Regulator turns on but de-energises suddenly.

Protection of the • Too fast acting or • Check values from
power supply to the too low level drawing 3229.10.462D.
CCR became • Power supply wiring • Check the wiring to the
operational or CCR components CCR and the internal
wiring; check the fused
switch and terminals.
CCR produced • One thyristor is not • Check the wiring to the
considerable more operating or short- thyristor gates and
noise and the fuses circuited inspect the trigger card
of the fused switch (PCB 1377 or
blew. PCB1441).
• Failure in thyristor • Replace the power
control pulses module
• One thyristor • Replace the power
interrupted module
Indication "I fault" • An overcurrent • Check the maximum
and "I>>" on display occurred. output current and, if
necessary readjust.
• Check the overcurrent
detection level and, if
necessary readjust.
Indication "I fault" • An open circuit in • Check the series loop
and "I<<" on display the loop occurred for an interruption
• CCR malfunction • Check the thyristors, the
wiring of the
transformer, the control
module, the output
current measurement
transformer and the
trigger card (PCB1377
or PCB1441)
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Table 4-3 Table 4-3: Regulator does not produce the requested output current.

Always maximum • Maximum brightness • Disconnect the remote
output current step is always control line for the max.
selected brightness step and
check the remote
control signals.
• Failure of the • Check the relay
optional remote contacts and eventually
control relay board. replace the PCB 1367.
• Failure of the control • Replace the control
module module,
The output current • 1 brightness step is • Check the remote
can reach its always selected. control signals
maximum value but • Failure of the • Check the relay
can not go down optional remote contacts and replace
below one of control relay board. the PCB 1367.
brightness level • Failure of the control • Replace the control
module. module,
Only the minimum • Failure of the remote • If the module operates
brightness step is control line. correctly in local, then
selected. check the remote
control line
• Failure of the control • Replace the control
module module,
The output current is • CCR is overloaded • Check the output
not reached and transformer tap, the
signal "I fault" is power supply voltage
given. and the load
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Table 4-4 Table 4-4: How to interpret the indications on the front panel.
The 4 digits display normally indicates the actual values of the chosen
parameter (see par. 1.3.6), but in some cases the display indicates a
character string:
If This means
%--- Percentage of output load not available
V--- Output voltage measurement not available
L--- Lamp fault detector, not present
L*** Lamp fault detector, present but disabled or not adjusted
---M Earth fault detector, not present
???M Earth fault detector, measurement not available
This display will also indicate how the regulator interprets an occurring failure
that causes the regulator to switch off (if the strap ST2 on the PCB1364 is in
position 2 which is a default setting on delivery):
If This means
CS? The regulator is configured to operate with a circuit selector and
expects thus to receive the ON-signal through the remote control
line S1 (PC function: F5/ Hardware/ Multiwire/ “circuit selector
present Yes or No”).
If you select a brightness step in local (position S1 through S8) and
there is no ON-request via the line S1, this message will be
displayed.
I>> The regulator switched OFF for overcurrent
I<< The regulator switched OFF because the output current was below
a minimum level (open circuit, thyristors not operational, main
contactor not closed, loose wire, output current measurement is
failing, …
Asy The regulator switched OFF for asymmetric output current
P>> The regulator switched OFF for overload.
The regulator is set to switch OFF in case of output overload with
the PC function: F5/ Alarm levels output current/ “switch off level if
overload Yes or No.
These failures will disappear after having pushed on the Reset button (Rep 3
on Fig. 1-15) on the front panel.
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Table 4-5 Table 4-5: Led’s information.
Several led’s are available on the front panel of the control module and
inform you about the status of the MCR.
As a general rule, a blinking led indicates that the considered function is
not available and a permanent lighted led indicates a failure.
Those led’s are installed on the front panel of the basic microcontroller board
(PCB1364). Some of them can only light up if the corresponding option is
installed.
On the front panel
Led Lights up Blinks

ON when the regulator is powered
I FAULT for failures that cause the for unstable or deviating output
MCR to switch OFF (open current, input voltage or internal
circuit, over current, …) reference signals out of range.
Earth if one of the preset alarm level • during start-up of the module,
FAULT is exceeded (PC function: F6/ switching on or off the
Alarm/ “isolation level 1 or 2”) module and while the module
is disabled.
• at a duty cycle of 20% for a
time fixed by the parameter:
F6/ Setup/ “Start up delay”.
• at a duty cycle of 50% during
calibration (ohm-test) or on
EFD module failure.
Lamp if one of a preset alarm level during calibration of the module
FAULT is exceeded (PC function: F7/ or if the module detects
alarms/ deviating internal references.
LOCAL to indicate that the remote
control is not possible for the
actual position of the
brightness step selector.
On the basic microcontroller board PCB1364
Led Indicates
DS1 TXD, messages to the PC if the serial link is active.
DS2 RXD, messages from the PC if the serial link is active.
DS3 blinks at a rate of once per second if the program runs.
DS4 5V-power supply present.
Continued on next page
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Table 4-5 Table 4-5: Led’s information (continued)
ON the piggy-back board PCB1361 (option LFD)
Led Indicates
DS1 5V-power supply present.
On the PCB1381 (EFD module in the high voltage compartment)
Led Indicates
DS1 LOW SCALE, lights up if the actual leakage current is below
20µAdc.
DS2 500 V DC, lights up if the 500 V DC is too low in regard to the
reference voltage.
DS3 IN RANGE, extinguishes if the output current of the module gets
limited.
DS5 OHM-TEST lights up if the relay for the ohm-test is activated.
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Table 4-6 Table 4-6: Overview of the fuses.
Fuses Localisation Reference

Main fuses (*) Fused switch fig. 1-2 rep 3
Auxiliary fuses (F1 on the front panel of the power Rep 1 on Fig. 1-12
and F2) module and 1-13
Internal fuses on the boards: see below.
Those fuses have a visual indication in case of overload:

• for type NEOZED (up to 50A): the center point of the fuse
• for type NH00 (up to 125 A): the spring clip on top of the fuse.
On the boards:
PCB Fuse Type Protects

1364 F1 250 mA * internal rem. control voltage for multiwire 48 V DC
F2 1A* power supply of the control module
F3 1A* power supply of the control module
F4 250 mA * power supply of the earth fault detection
1367 F1 ** overloading of the whole copper trace
R17 limits the maximum current for terminal CCI to
0.1 A (fusing resistor typical value 33 Ohm)
1377 F1 1A* the main supply to the coil of the contactor K
1441 F1 1A* the main supply to the coil of the contactor K
F2 315 mA
* Slow (high breaking capacity) - dia 5mm, length 20mm.

** The blown copper trace can be repaired with one of following fusing
elements: - LAC TR5 0.5A – slow (NC: 6130.18.170)
- Picofuse ZPS 500mA
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5 Section 5
Parts list
Introduction This section covers the main replaceable parts for the MCR regulators.
Caution Replacement of electronic components may be done, only with original spare
parts delivered by ADB. Not doing so can result in severe damage to the unit
and be hazardous for the user or the operator.
Reference A reference code number is assigned to each part contained in the equipment.
designation When ordering, always mention the reference code number of the ordered part
but also the serial number, type, power rating, input voltage, frequency, N° of
brightness steps, output current, which are indicated on the nameplate of the
regulator.
Recommended • Complete units: refer to tables 5-1 to 5-7: ordering codes.

spare parts On major airports or when an important quantity of regulators are installed,
it is recommended to have one or more regulators in standby inside the
substation, to allow quick replacement of a defective unit. This procedure is
recommended when it is desirable to reduce the downtime due to
maintenance, troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• Other parts: Other parts should be kept in stock to cope with repair: fuses,
lightning arrestors, PCB’s, terminals & connectors, fused input switch,
circuit breaker, power module and others.
Orders All spare parts orders shall be addressed to ADB or our local representative.
n.v. ADB s.a.
585, LEUVENSESTEENWEG
B - 1930 ZAVENTEM, BELGIUM
Tel. 32/2/722.17.11
Fax : 32/2/722.17.64
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Parts list, Continued
Table 5-1 Table 5-1: Power modules and components.

The rated power and input voltage determine the power module to be used (table
2.1).
Complete Power modules Orderquantity

(per)
Ref. . ADB part Description
number
SP1478.60.231 Complete power module KSR43A 1
(with RV-DV) (1)
SP1478.60.241 Complete power module KSR110A 1
(with RV-DV) (1)
Thyristor pack for KSR43A -
Thyristor pack for KSR110A -
PCB1441 with RV-DV -
Contactor for KSR43 4p. 230V. -
R/C for contactor of KSR43 130/240V -
Contactor for KSR110 4p. 230V -
R/C for contactor of KSR110 130/240V -
Auxiliary supply transformer -
Input current transformer -
for KSR43A – 50/0.05A
6302.--03.110 Input current transformer -
for KSR110A – 250/0.25A
Remark 1 The PCB 1441 (NC 1593.11.700) replaces the PCB 1377 (NC 1590.03.250)
in the MCR versions where the last digit of the code number is “1” or above.
Anyway, in older versions (with last digit = 0), the PCB 1441 can also be
used as spare parts. The terminals 3 and 4 of the counter-connector X5,
which is delivered with the PCB, have to be shortened.
Remark 2 To replace the old contactor on the KSR110 (NC 6148.45.530) by the new
one (NC 6148.45.600) the current transformer on the KSR110 has to be
repositioned!
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Table 5-2 Table 5-2: Control modules and components.

Reference on drawing 3229.10.462: PCB1364 µC and Fig 1-15
Complete Control modules Orderquantity

(per)
number
SP1478.10.540 Multiwire no remote control, no LFD, 1
front plate with pictograms
SP1478.10.560 Multiwire 48V DC remote control, no 1
LFD, front plate with pictograms
SP1478.10.570 Multiwire 24V DC remote control, no 1
SP1478.10.590 Multiwire 48V DC remote control, with 1
SP1478.10.600 Multiwire 24V DC remote control, with 1
Fixing screws for front panel of control
module
Tooth lock washer of fixing screws for
front panel of control module
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Control module components Orderquantity

(per)
number
SP1593.10.702 PCB1367.0-48V.DC multiwire remote 1
control piggy back (plugged on
PCB1364)
SP1593.10.712 PCB1367.1-24V.DC multiwire remote 1
control piggy back (plugged on
PCB1364)
SP6130.26.134 fuse 5x20 1A slow, 2 per PCB1364 10
(F2/F3)
SP6130.12.140 fuse 5x20 0.25A slow, 2 per PCB1364 10
(F1/F4)
F1, F2 SP6130.27.000 Auxiliary fuses 6.3x32 1.25A (serial 10
number 57199)
F1, F2 SP6130.27.005 Auxiliary fuses 6.3x32 1.6A 10
(serial number 57199 or later)
F1, F2 SP6130.99.170 Fuse cap for auxiliary fuses 10
F1, F2 SP6130.99.160 Fuse holder for auxiliary fuses 10
F1 SP6130.26.134 Fuse 5x20 1A slow on PCB1441 10
F2 SP6130.15.135 Fuse 5x20 315 mA PCB1441 10
metal cap for DB37multiwire remote -
control male connector
5 metal cap for DB9 male connector X1 -
fixing screws for metal caps for DBx -
conn.
6 metal cap for DB9 multiplex remote -
control female connector
- fixing screws for metal caps for DBx -
conn.
Rear connection Orderquantity

(per)
number
SP1593.12.300 PCB1448 - interface module for 1
multiwire remote control
SP1478.20.010 Interface board with flat cable for 1
connection to PCB1432
(used for interconnection of PCB1432
with BUS communication cable MCR –
CSM at the rear side of the MCR)
(only if MCR operates with CSM)
Remark The PCB1448 (NC 1593.12.300) replaces PCB1393 (NC 1593.10.500).

The terminals are extended for the use with the circuit selector CSM and the
hour counters.
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Prefabricated cables Orderquantity

(per)
number
1145.01.110 3 m. RS232 cable with 2 DB9 female 1
connectors for connection to a PC
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Table 5-3 Table 5-3: Power components.
Power module components Orderquantity

(per)
number
FUSED SWITCH SP6132.00.210 5SG7 fused switch – fuse interrupter 1
FUSED SWITCH SP6130.54.460 input fuse for 5SG7 – 20A - Neozed, 2 10
per fused switch
FUSED SWITCH SP6130.57.360 input fuse for 5SG7 – 25A – Neozed, 2 10
per fused switch
FUSED SWITCH SP 6130.61.363 input fuse for 5SG7 – 35A - Neozed, 2 10
per fused switch
FUSED SWITCH SP 6130.63.363 input fuse for 5SG7 – 50A - Neozed, 2 10
per fused switch
FUSED SWITCH SP 6130.66.270 input fuse for 5SG7 – 63 - Neozed, 2 10
per fused switch
FUSED SWITCH SP 6132.00.220 NH00 fused switch – fuse interrupter 1
FUSED SWITCH SP 6130.66.280 input fuse for NH00 – 63A -NH00, 2 per 3
fused switch
FUSED SWITCH SP 6130.68.330 input fuse for NH00 – 80A - NH00, 2 9
per fused switch
per fused switch
per fused switch
LA1-LA2 SP 6314.32.750 Lightning arrester for 2.5kVA-10 kVA- 10
6.6A - Siemens B32K750
LA1-LA2 SP 6134.03.322 Lightning arrester for 12.5 and 15 kVA- 10
6.6A. Qty 2x1 - G.E. 3kV-XEP
LA1-LA2 SP 6134.03.622 Lightning arrester for 20 to 30 kVA- 10
6.6A. Qty 2x1 - G.E. 6kV-XEP
T.I.1 + SP1478.60.180 Output current measurement 1
PCB1386, transformer for 6.6A. 50/0.05A +
independent of PCB1386 connection PCB for output
the type of MCR current measurement transformer T.I.1
Remark For the selection of the fuses refer to table 2.1
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Table 5-4 Table 5-4: Spare parts for EFD option (see Fig 1-5 and 1-8).
EFD option components Orderquantity

(per)
number
PCB1384 PCB1384 EFD high voltage print -
PCB1381 PCB1381 EFD logic print -
SP1478.60.500 EFD complete assembled module 1
including PCB1384 and PCB1381
Table 5-5 Table 5-5: Spare parts for LFD option (see Fig 1-5 and 1-8).
LFD option components Orderquantity

(per)
number
SP1590.03.191 PCB1361 LFD piggy back (plugged on 1
PCB1364)
T.I.2 + PCB1379 SP1478.60.220 Output current measurement 1
transformer 6.6/6.6A 23kV + PCB 1477
(connection board for T.I.2 ) + fastening
hardware kit
T.I.2 + PCB1379 SP1478.60.230 Output current measurement 1
transformer 20/6.6A 23kV + PCB 1477
(connection board for T.I.2 ) + fastening
hardware kit
T.P.1 SP1478.60.300 Output voltage measurement 1
transformer for 2.5 kVA 6.6A - 380/48V
& & filtering capacitors
for output voltage measurement
transformer T.P.1
transformer for 4 to 10 kVA 6.6A -
1515/48V & PCB1386 for output
voltage measurement transformer
T.P.1
transformer for 12.5 to 20 kVA 6.6A -
3030/48V & PCB1386 for output
voltage measurement transformer
T.P.1
transformer for
25 to 30 kVA 6.6A - 4500/48V & filtering
capacitor for output voltage
measurement transformer T.P.1
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Table 5-6 Table 5-6: EPROMS with basic MCR software.
EPROMS with basic MCR software. Orderquantity

(per)
number
SP1478.70.102 EPROM with basic MCR software 1
version 1.02
version 1.05
version 1.08
version 1.10
version 1.11
version 1.12
version 1.21
version 1.23
version 2.00
Procedure These EPROMs have to be replaced following the procedure described in

section: “Installation”.
Table 5-7 Table 5-7: Floppy disc with PC software.

(compatible version of basic MCR software: see table 1.2)
Floppy disc 3.5” with PC software Orderquantity

(per)
number
SP1478.80.104 Floppy disc 3.5” software version 1.04 1
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6 Section 6
Drawings
Introduction In the table below, you will find the list of drawings:
Topic See Page

PCB 1361: LFD piggy back 81
PCB 1364: basic print 82
PCB 1367: Multiwire remote control piggy back 83
PCB 1381: EFD logic print 84
PCB 1441: trigger control print 85
Electrical schemes (3229.10.462) 86
80
PCB 1361: LFD piggy back
DS1
81
PCB 1364: basic print
DS1-DS2-DS3-DS4
F1
RAM
P1 Params
EPROM
P3 Rem. control
ST2 F2-F3
P4 LFD
Serial
EPROM
P6
P8
F4
82
PCB 1367: multiwire remote control piggy back
Flat cable
connector
R17
F1
83
PCB 1381: EFD logic print
84
PCB 1441: trigger control print
F1 - F2
85
Electrical schemes (3229.10.462)
86
87
88
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7 Section 7
PC control and monitoring
Preliminary The regulator does not require the use of a PC to operate.
Use The PC with the dedicated ADB software is required to modify parameters, in
particular for the adjustment of the lamp fault detection module and for the
circuit selector CSM (see catalogue leaflet A.06.412e).
It can also be used to control the regulator.
Caution! The PC can control the regulator or change parameters only if the front
panel drum selector of the regulator is in OFF position (ref. 4 on Fig 1-
15).
When the regulator is in the REM or LOCAL position, the software can
display parameters and status but it is impossible to modify them.
Hardware The program requires at least a 386 PC with at least 4 Mb of RAM to be able
to run. At least 1 COM port is necessary for communication with the MCR.
No mouse is required.
DOS The PC software is written in PROTECTED (or 386) mode i.e. it uses
protected memory above the standard 1 Mbytes DOS limit.
mode Therefore the DOS extender program DOS4GW.EXE must either be present
in the same directory or it must be found in one of the directories specified in
the path.
Software This description is only valid for the MCR PC software version 2.00
version If the delivered software version differs from the above versions, refer to the
manual delivered with that software.
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7.1 Installation of the PC and the software
7.1.1 Overview
Introduction In this chapter you will find all the information about the connection of the PC
to the regulator and about the installation of the software on the PC.
7.1.2 How to connect the PC to the regulator
Connection One side of the communication cable MCR – PC is connected with the DB 9-
male connector on the front plate of the Control Module and the other side
with the COM1 or COM2 serial port of the PC.
DB9 connector
Communica- The communication cable needs 4 wires and a separate ground, which can
tion cable be the cable-screen.
As with all RS232 connection, the maximum length is limited to 15 meters.
The cable layout is listed in the following table.
MCR: DB9 connector PC: DB9 connector or PC: DB25 connector

Function of pin: Function of pin: Function of pin:
3 (TXD) 2 (RXD) or 3 (RXD)
2 (RXD) 3 (TXD) or 2 (TXD)
7 (RTS) 8 (CTS) or 5 (CTS)

8 (CTS) 7 (RTS) or 4 (RTS)
5 (GND) 5 (GND) or 7 (GND)
This cable may be ordered at ADB (see spare part list).
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7.1.3 How to install and set-up the software
Software Copy the files from the floppy to the hard disk.
installation The program can be installed anywhere on the hard disk and is independent
of a particular directory structure; nevertheless, it is a good practice to create
a new subdirectory for this particular application.
Before running the program, check that the used serial port, which is used on
Communica-
the PC, corresponds with the serial port set in the CONFIG.DAT file.
tion port
The CONFIG.DAT file is an ASCII text file, which can be read and modified with
any simple text editor (e.g. EDIT delivered with DOS). Care must be taken to
use an editor who adds no header to the file because this header makes it
illegible to the main program (no Word, no WordPerfect...).
The principal parameter in CONFIG.DAT is "mcr_com_num" which must be

set to 1 or 2 depending on the connection of the MCR to the serial port COM1 or
COM2 of the PC.
Do not change the other parameters, unless there is a serious communication

problem with the PC.
Procedure to follow :
- Unlock the file CONFIG.DAT by the DOS command attrib -r config.dat
- Edit the file CONFIG.DAT by the DOS command edit config.dat
- In the paragraph “Communications Port”, check the parameter
"mcr_com_num".
Change the number if it doesn't correspond with the serial port of the PC.
- Press both the keys “ALT” and “F” on the keyboard of the PC.
A menu appears in the left corner of the screen.
The edition of the CONFIG.DAT file will be left after having pressed on the
key "X" on the keyboard.
Note: When the parameter has been changed, a submenu will appear. The
key “ENTER” has to be pressed to confirm the change.
- Lock the file by the DOS command attrib +r config.dat
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7.1.3 How to install and set-up the software, continued
The other important parameter is “LANG”. It selects the language you want
Language file
to use.
For the moment 3 translations exist:

• LANG_NL.DAT = Dutch
• LANG_F.DAT = French
• LANG_D.DAT = German
By default all the text strings in the program are in English and embedded in
the code. For any other language, the parameter LANG = "xxx" must be
added in CONFIG.DAT. At the same time a language file with the name
LANG_XXX.DAT must exist in the same directory (see below).
Do not change the other parameters, unless there is a serious

communication problem with the PC.
Following procedure has to be followed:

- In the paragraph “Language”, choose the language by suppressing the
“; “ before the chosen language.
- Add a “ ; ” before the line LANG = “REF”
The edition of the CONFIG.DAT file will be left after having pressed on
the key "X" on the keyboard.
Note: When the parameter has been changed, a submenu will appear.
The key “ENTER” has to be pressed to confirm the change.
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For other languages you can create your own file by translating all the
Creation of
strings. Therefore a reference language file LANG_REF.DAT holds all the
language file
strings in English and some useful comments for the translator. Care must be
taken not to exceed the maximum length of each string as is mentioned in
the language file. The language files must have the r-attribute set too (see
above).


- Unlock the file LANG_REF.DAT by the DOS command attrib -r
lang_ref.dat
- Edit the file LANG_REF.DAT by the DOS command edit lang_ref.dat
- Press both the keys “ALT” and “F” on the keyboard of the PC
With the key ↓ (down), choose the line “SAVE AS….”
Press the key ↵ ENTER: a submenu appears. In the highlighted part (in
black), type the name of your language as follows:
LANG_XXX.DAT where XXX are the three letters to identify your
language.
Press the ↵ ENTER and you save the file under the name of your
language. Then proceed to your translation.
- When the translation is achieved, save it.
Press both the keys “ALT” and “F” on the keyboard of the PC.
The edition of the LANG_XXX.DAT file will be left after having pressed on
The key “ENTER” has to press to confirm the change.
- Lock the file by the DOS command attrib +r lang_xxx.dat
To activate your translation, following procedure has to be followed:

- In the paragraph “Language”, add the line LANG = “XXX” after the
proposed languages
Add a “ ; ” before the line LANG = “REF”
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For a language XXX you can modify this file for corrections. Care must be
Modification
taken not to exceed the maximum length of each string as is mentioned in
of language
the language file. The language files must have the r-attribute set too (see
file XXX
above).

- Unlock the file LANG_XXX.DAT by the DOS command attrib -r

lang_XXX.dat
- Edit the file LANG_XXX.DAT by the DOS command edit lang_XXX.dat
- Make your modifications. When the modifications are, save it.
Press both the keys “ALT” and “F” on the keyboard of the PC.
The edition of the LANG_XXX.DAT file will be left after having pressed on
- Lock the file by the DOS command attrib +r lang_xxx.dat
To use the program in the DEMO version, 2 parameters must be changed:
Demo-version
• dial_allowed, to tell the system that no MCR is connected and that it
should proceed without trying to establish a connection
• wr_e2p_allowed, to block the "Save to EEPROM" command as this
EEPROM is located in the MCR and there is none attached.
To change these parameters, proceed as follow:

- In the paragraph “ DEBUG”, change the two parameters dial_allowed
and wr_e2p_allowed by setting these parameters to 0.
Execution File The execution file name is MCR_PAR.EXE.

name
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7.2 Running the program
7.2.1 Overview
Introduction All the setting parameters of the MCR are read from the MCR EEPROM of
the control module and stored in the database of the PC. Where necessary,
they are displayed.
In this chapter you will find all the information about the running of the
program and its environment.
MCR control The MCR control module is identifiable by its unique serial number, which is
module burned in the EEPROM and which cannot be changed on site.
identification
7.2.2 Configuration and config.file
Serial number The serial number (S/N) of an MCR control module identifies this module. It
is a 6-digit number in the format “yy-xxxx” where yy stands for the year of
production and xxxx is a 4-digit sequential number.
Config file The Config-file is a file that stores the settings of the MCR (except the S/N of
the control module and some MCR dependant parameters).
Config-file The Config-file name is yy-xxxx.CFG, where yy-xxxx is the S/N number of the
name control module.
There is an individual Config-file for each MCR control module.
Opening of When the PC is connected successfully to an MCR, it reads the serial

the Config-file number of the MCR module and opens after that the Config-file.
The PC creates a config-file if it does not exist.
See paragraph MCR Database hereafter.
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7.2.3 Logging and log file
Log file The Log-file is a file that stores the events occurred to the MCR when
connected to a PC.
Log-file name The Log-file name is yy-xxxx.LOG, where yy-xxxx is the S/N number.
There is an individual Log-file for each MCR control module.
Opening of When the PC is connected successfully to an MCR, it reads the serial

the Log-file number of the MCR module and opens after that the Log-file.
The PC creates a Log-file if it does not exist.
If it exists, the complete file is read, but only the 50 most recent entries are
stored in the PC memory for display purposes.
Type of entry All log entries consist of the date and time of the event followed by a
message string.
If a new event occurs, a new message is added to the Log-file and replaces
the oldest message in the PC memory.
Data stored • A message each time the PC connects to or disconnects from an MCR;
• A message each time a step command was issued to the MCR from the
PC or from the control tower;
• Any error detected by the MCR (burnt lamps, isolation error, regulation
error, ...) and which generates a message on the PC screen;
• Any communication error between PC and MCR;
• Any erroneous password entry by the user;
• Each change in position of the local selector switch on the MCR control
module front panel;
• A message each time the EFD or LFD is calibrated.
To print the If you exit the program, you can print the log files by a simple DOS “copy”
Log-file command to the printer port.
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7.2.4 MCR Database
Database The MCR has a double database: one in EEPROM and the other in RAM.
After a power-down, when starting up again, all-important parameters are
fetched from a local EEPROM and copied to RAM. During normal operation
only the copy in RAM is used.
When connected, the PC reads the parameters in RAM and displays them on
the screen. When you modify a parameter, only the copy in the MCR RAM
gets changed.
After changing one or more parameters, you have three alternatives:
• To keep the changes and select the "Save to EEPROM" menu;
This automatically supersedes a binary file on the PC disk with the name
"yy-xxxx.CNF", where yy-xxxx is the serial number of the control module.
• To reject the changes and select the "Restore from EEPROM" menu. This
destroys all the RAM modifications and returns to the last EEPROM
contents;
• To read a set-up from disk. This is useful if several MCRs have to receive
the same set-up. The operator only needs to do the set-up on the first
one, then save the set-up to EEPROM at the same time creating a file on
disk. For the next MCRs, all he has to do is to select the menu "Restore
from file" and then enter the serial number of the previous MCR. The
settings are then restored from file to RAM (except the S/N of course and
the calibration parameters which are MCR-dependent), after this, the
"Save to EEPROM" menu must be selected to burn the data into the
EEPROM.
Each time data is written to the EEPROM, the date and time found on the PC
are copied with it. The next time the PC connects to that MCR, this time-
stamp is read back and put on the display; you know then immediately when
the last update occurred.
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7.3 How does the program run
Start up After a successful connection, the machine enters an infinite loop during
which 2 tasks are performed:
• a regular and automatic data exchange with the MCR (STATUS);
• a check on the keyboard to capture operator commands.
Structure of
The screen is divided in “windows” with a “menu” bar at the top.
the screen
To the left, the status window (1) is always present and shows:
• the output current (as a thermometer-like vertical bargraph and as a value)
• the mains voltage
• the currently active step
• the number of burnt lamps (if LFD option is installed)
• the insulation resistance of the series circuit (if EFD option is installed)
The right window (top - 2) can be selected by the user via the menu bar (3) on
the top of the screen. 8 different dialogue screens are provided: Help, Log, PC
control, CCR Set-up, EFD, LFD, Power Monitor and Exit.
On the bottom right (4) the “prompt” window gives information such as:
• how to go into another window
• error messages or communication error messages
Picture
In the figure below the view of the first screen is shown.
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7.3 How does the program run, Continued
There is a continuous exchange of STATUS messages. These messages

No operation
collect the continuously updated parameters in the STATUS window (1).
At the same time, any errors discovered by the MCR (e.g. burnt lamps,
regulation error,…) are transmitted to the PC and displayed as an error
message in the right bottom of the window (4). An entry is created in the log
file.
Modification If you want to modify a parameter, you should select the correct window,
scroll into it with the UP/DOWN arrows until the cursor is on top of the
parameter and then hit <ENTER> to modify the parameter. For menus which
are larger than the window, there is an automatic window scrolling when the
cursor reaches the first (respective last) line.
Parameters are always organised in blocks with a header on top. To scroll
faster, use the PgUp and PgDw keys: they position the window on the
previous (respective next) header.
The cursor positions itself only on the lines that hold a parameter, never on a
header.
Parameters can only be selected and modified in the top right window.
Conditions to Access is only allowed if the drum selector on the MCR control module is in
modify the OFF position.
parameters
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Passwords The purpose of the passwords is to protect the MCRs against any accidental
erroneous operations.
Depending on its importance, the parameter is protected by a USER- or by
an INSTALLATION-password.
By default the passwords are:
• user password: "ADB user"
• installation password: consult ADB
Note the upper and lower case characters!
There is a hierarchy between passwords: entering a correct installation
password also opens the user-password, but the reverse is not true.
It is almost impossible to provide an absolute tamper-proof barrier against
any intended sabotage. Nevertheless, it is our aim that you do not know the
installation password. This avoids the possibility that you could erroneously
reconfigure certain parameters with an eventual fatal result for the lamps or
the MCR.
It is then the responsibility of the installation engineer to set-up the MCR’s,
then to modify the INSTALLATION-password and to note it for future
interventions.
It is possible to change these passwords via the menu but of course only
after the correct corresponding password has been entered.
How long does a password allow access to the parameters? You can choose
between 3 alternatives via a menu:
• Re-entry of the password is required prior to each operation; this is
tedious but very safe.
• The password remains "open" during 10 minutes after the entry of the
correct password. During that 10-min interval the operator can continue
changing parameters without having to enter the password each time.
• The password remains open during 24 hours. This is useful when a
complete set-up of the MCR is necessary and the operator remains within
sight of the PC.
In any case, you can inhibit access to the MCR by an immediate recall of the
password via menu. If e.g. the password was opened for a 24-hour period,
but you have to leave the MCR unsupervised for an extended period, access
can be recalled. At the next attempt to modify a parameter, the password
must then be re-entered.
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Type of Depending on the type of parameter which you want to modify, the program
parameters can react in different ways:
• Some parameters are READ-ONLY (e.g. the mains frequency) and cannot
be modified. When selected, they generate an overlay, which tells the
user that his demand cannot be complied with.
• Other parameters can only accept certain predefined values (E.g. the
output current can only be 4.15, 6.6, 8.33, 9.2, 12 or 20 A and nothing in-
between).
To select another value, just hit the <SPACE> bar until the correct value
appears in the overlay and then hit <ENTER> to validate the new value.
This erases the overlay, puts the new value in the correct window and
transmits the new value to the MCR.
This message is interleaved with the normal STATUS messages.
If you do not want to change the value, just hit <ESC> instead of <ENTER>;
the overlay disappears, but the value remains unchanged and there is no
message to the MCR.
For example, all "flag" parameters are of this type. They accept 2 values e.g.
on/off or enabled/disabled.
• Other parameters accept any value. You must enter the new value via the
keyboard. Hitting <ENTER> performs a value check and if it is outside
one of the predefined bounds, it is rejected and you receive an error
message in the bottom-right window. If it is accepted, the window is
updated and a message is sent to the MCR.
To exit an overlay without changing anything, just hit <ESC>.
Invalid If the program requires the entry of a value, the input routines will reject any
characters invalid characters and lock all keyboard entries until a <BACKSPACE> is
entered which clears the erroneous character.
Example: a parameter expects a number, but you enter an alphabetic
character by mistake.
Instead of seeing the normal underscore indicating the cursor position, you
will see a white square. The only way-out is to hit a <BACKSPACE> to
remove the last character. The square then disappears and the normal
cursor appears again. You can then proceed to enter the correct value.
In this way, the user is guaranteed that when he hits the final <RETURN> at
the end of his input, the string passed for analysis to the program contains
only valid characters.
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To leave the To leave the program, go to the EXIT menu and enter the character
program displayed in the window (For English this is 'y' or 'Y');
To avoid losing data, you are warned when you try to leave the program and
some parameters were changed but not saved to EEPROM. You can then
force an exit and accept the consequences if there is a power down on the
MCR, or remain in the program and do a "save to EEPROM".
Trying to leave the program with Ctrl-C generates an error, but does not
interrupt the program. <Alt-Ctrl-Del> however is active and reboots the
machine.
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7.4 Menu description
7.4.1 Overview
Introduction In this chapter you will find all the information about the parameters and the
menus to use and modify them.
Protection of There are four different types of parameters:

the • free modifiable parameters labelled “free” in the subsequent description;
parameters • custom modifiable parameters labelled “custom” in the subsequent
description and protected by a user password;
• factory modifiable parameters labelled “factory” and protected by an
installation password;
• fixed parameters labelled “fixed” in the subsequent description; these are
actually measured values or values bound to the hardware configuration of
the regulator and cannot be modified by the operator.
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7.4.2 F1 Help
Description This menu displays a short help describing the different menus.
7.4.3 F2 Log: Display and logging of events
Description This menu display the last 50 events stored in the log-file. All the events are
numbered with the most recent on top.
2 operations are allowed: scrolling and deleting. The delete function only
removes the 50 lines in the program log.
The true log file on disk remains untouched, but that too can be deleted
using the normal DOS delete function.
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7.4.4 F3 PC Control
Introduction The purpose of this menu is to allow you to take over control of the MCR with
the PC.
PC Control
Parameter Type Value Factory setting Comments
Brightness step free Range 1 to 8 5 brightness steps (1)

(or 69 to 255)
Remote on/ off control free ON/ OFF OFF (2)
Shut Down free Released / Not Not active (3)
active
1. If the number of brightness steps is set to 255 (stepless mode), the range is 69 to 255;
If the parameter “Separate ON/ OFF” is set to “YES”, the value “0” is also possible.
2. When a multiwire interface is installed, a step can be selected either by activating the
brightness step wire alone or together with a separate ON/OFF line (see also menu
F5). If the MCR is programmed for the last case, the ON/OFF line can be simulated by
this parameter.
3. This simulates the shutdown i.e. the action, which switches off the thyristors without
opening the power contactor. Under normal operation the shut-down is used in
conjunction with a circuit selector. If the MCR with Multiwire is programmed for a
circuit selector shut-down control through this menu will not be possible
Save/ Restore
Parameter Type Value Comments

Save to EEPROM custom Save modified parameters to EEPROM to keep
them active after the next power-up sequence
Last save to EEPROM fixed Date and time of the last save to EEPROM
Restore from EEPROM custom Recover all the parameters from EEPROM
Restore from file custom Load all the parameters from a file
Software version
Parameter Type Value Factory Comments

Settings
Software version of this fixed 2.00 Software version of the
program communication program between
the PC and the CCR you are using
now
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7.4.5 F5 Set-up MCR: configuration
MCR identification

Settings
serial number of the fixed
control module
MCR identification custom CIRC. ID An 8 alphanumerically string for
series circuit identification (also
displayed on the MCR's front panel)
MCR EPROM version fixed 2.00 The software version of the EPROM
fitted in the control module.
Output current

Settings
Maximum output current factory 4.15/ 6.6/ 8.35/ 6.6 Bound to
9.2/ 12.0/ 20 A hardware
Minimum output current fixed 1.8 Defined when the
maximum output
current is selected
Number of brightness step custom 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8 5
Brightness steps values custom 2.8 - 3.39 - 4.09 (1)
- 5.20 - 6.60
(1) Each step is definable by the user, but must be:
• larger than the preceding step and smaller than the next step;
• smaller than the max. output current and larger than the minimum one.
When the Nr of steps is changed, the steps are set to the default values.
Hardware

Settings
Mains nominal factory 208/ 220/ 230/ 240/ Bound to hardware
voltage 380/ 400/ 415 V
Mains frequency fixed 50/ 60 Hz Measured by the control module; not
available until the MCR is turned on
Power module factory 43/ 110 A Bound to hardware
Remote control fixed Multiwire Detection by the system of the type of
module board installed
Set-up remote custom The submenu Multiwire configuration
control module may be opened
Circuit selector custom yes/ no
installed
(1) Indicates that the data of the circuit selector is accessible
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7.4.5 F5 Set-up MCR: configuration, continued
Submenu
Multiwire

Settings
Explicit ON signal custom YES/ NO Yes (1)
requested
Back indication custom Local BI/ No BI No BI (2)
Back indication for custom YES / NO No (3)
maximum step always S8
Reset via Remote Control YES / NO No
1. If this flag is set to YES, step S1 is used as ON/OFF control. To select

e.g. step 4, it is not sufficient to activate S4, but S1 must be active also.
If this flag is NO, the MCR switches ON if only a single step line is
activated (see par 1.6.4).
2. Via the multi-wire module a back-indication is sent to the control system if
the MCR selector is in LOCAL mode. LOCAL mode is defined as the
positions S1 to S8 of the selector switch, but it can also include the OFF
position if this flag is set to "Local BI". If the flag is set to "No BI", there will
be no local back-indication if the drum-selector on the front panel of the
control module is in OFF position.
This parameter must be set to “Local BI”, when the MCR operates
together with a circuit selector CSM!
3. If this flag is set to YES, the MCR will give for the maximum brightness
step always the back indication signal S8 even if the regulator has only 3,
4, 5, 6 or 7 steps.
Used for the activation of the hour counter “Max brightness”.
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Alarm levels (output current)
Parameter Type Value Comments Factory setting

Overcurrent threshold level 1 custom 4 to 12% (1) 4
Overcurrent threshold delay 1 custom 1 to 12 sec (1) 4
Overcurrent threshold level 2 custom 5 to 25% (2) 8
Overcurrent threshold delay 2 custom 0 to 1 sec (2) 0.4
Switch-off if overload custom NO / YES (3) NO
Asymmetric threshold level custom 5 /10 /15 /20 /25% (4) 10
Asymmetric threshold delay custom 5 to 250 sec (4) 100
Regulation error delay custom 1 to 12 sec (5) 1
(1) Controls the level at which an overcurrent alarm will be given if the error
persists for the time defined by delay 1.
(2) This level must be higher than the preceding one but with a shorter delay.
(3) If an overload occurs, the MCR cannot guarantee the level of the output
current. It will in any case generate a regulation error; moreover with this flag
the MCR can be forced to switch-off under those conditions.
(4) If the positive and negative half-waves of the output current do not have
the same value during the time specified by the delay parameter, an error is
generated. An asymmetry error is a sign for the existence of a DC
component on the output current, which is harmful to the power transformer
of the MCR.
(5) If the MCR cannot maintain the programmed output current, an alarm
appears after this delay
Alarm levels (input voltage)

Switch-off level Custom 80 to 89% Voltage at which the 80
MCR will switch OFF.
Switch-on level Custom 85 to 94% Voltage at which it will 90
switch ON again. The
software forces a
minimum of 5%
difference between
both levels.
Overvoltage Custom 110, 115, 120, If the mains supply 110
warning level 125, 130% exceeds this value, an
alarm is generated.
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Mode of operation
Parameter Type Value Comments Factory

setting
Step settling Custom 0/ 0.5/ 1 / When you switch from one step to 0
speed 1.5/ 2 / 2.5 another, the MCR can either react
sec instantaneously or move to the
new step in the time defined here
(for a current variation from 0 to the
maximum value).
Back indication Custom YES / NO When this flag is set, the control YES
in local mode tower receives all back indication
signals. If this parameter is set to
NO there will be no back indication
signals to the tower when the MCR
operates in Local control.
ON-OFF-ON Custom 0/ 0.2/ 0.4/ When the MCR is rapidly switched 0
delay 0.6/ 0.8/ OFF and ON again, this parameter
1 sec defines the minimum delay during
which the MCR will remain OFF
regardless of the switching speed.
Local display

Local display Custom I out/ Step/ Defines the default display I out
default VAout %/ Vout/ on the electronic command
LAM/ EFD/ module front panel
CCR ID/ LMP
TEST
Local display Custom I out/ Step/ Defines the display on the
select VAout %/ Vout/ electronic command module
LAM/ EFD/ front panel
CCR ID/ LMP
TEST
Display hold Custom 0 to 20 min The time during which the 1
time parameter specified above
will remain on the display is
defined here. After this time
the display switches back to
the default display.
Display decimal Custom Comma/ Period Comma
separator
Lamp test Custom OFF/ ON Switches ON all the LEDS OFF
on the MCR front. They
remain ON until the
command is revoked.
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3
Calibration First, read carefully the WARNINGS in the paragraph “Calibration” (par
7.5.4). Calibration of the output current directly influences the output current
at Bmax.
The other calibrations act on the values displayed in the F8 Power Monitor
menu and the back indication values with the multiplexed remote control.

Output voltage Custom Only if LFD module is installed
Output current Custom
Output power Custom Only if LFD module is installed
Input voltage Custom
Input current Custom
Input power Custom
Change passwords
Parameter Type Value Comments Factory

setting
Change password: user custom Max 14
characters
Change password: install factory Max 14
characters
Auto recall password free End operation/ 10min/ 24hrs End
operation
Recall password free NO/ YES
Error simulation
Only possible if the MCR is operational and delivers current into the
series circuit.

setting
Overcurrent level 1 custom
Overcurrent level 2 custom
Open circuit custom
Overload custom
If either of these errors is simulated, the MCR responds with an I-fault

indication on the front panel display. To remove the error condition, the
RESET button on the MCR front must be pushed.
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7.4.6 F6 EFD: Set-up for earth fault detector
Control commands

setting
ON/OFF Custom Enable/ Enable
control Disable
Reset error Custom NO/ YES If a leakage current exceeded either of
flags the user-defined levels, an error was
generated. The RESET menu clears this
error. If the leakage is still present, a new
error appears.
OHM-test Custom OFF/ ON This is a test of the EFD-module. This
test disconnects the 500V from the series
circuit and shorts it to the ground over a
known resistor. You can check this on the
display of the MCR and in the status
window on the PC.
Alarms If either of the next two parameters is exceeded, the MCR creates an alarm
(indicated by the led “Earth fault” on the front panel of the control module)
and also logged on disk

setting
Isolation level 1 Custom 0.01 /500Mohm 10
Isolation level 2 Custom 0.01 /500Mohm 1 The level 2 must be smaller
then the level 1.
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7.4.6 F6 EFD: Set-up for earth fault detector, continued
Setup

setting
Measuring mode Custom Continuously / Continuously The interval time is defined by the next
intermittently parameter.
Interval time Custom 10 to 1275 sec 60 If “Measuring mode” is intermittently
Start up delay Custom 4 /8 /15 /30 /60 4 Because of the unknown capacity of
/120 sec the series circuit and the small current
delivered by the 500 Vdc supply, it can
take an appreciable time to pull the
circuit to the 500 V level. This
parameter defines the wait time before
any measurements are made.
Stop meas. custom Yes/ No No If the shutdown-signal is given this will
when switching cause a start up delay identical as for
circuits switching on a circuit.
Required in case of Alternate circuit
selector to permit switching over from
of one to another circuit without
momentary EFD-alarms.
Reset error custom Yes/ No No If the shutdown-signal is given this will
when switching cause a reset of the EFD-LEVEL
circuits indications.
To prevent alarm indication in case of
Alternate circuit selector for the circuit
that actually is not in service.
Stop meas. if no custom Yes/ No No If no circuit is selected this the
circuits selected shutdown-signal is given this will
cause a start up delay identical as for
switching on a circuit.
In case of Alternate circuit selector
without any circuit selected the
indication of the EFD will only be the
situation for the regulator, not for the
outer circuits.
Calibration

Full calibration Custom Refer to the para 7.5.4: “Calibration”
Last calibration Fixed DD/MMM/YY Date and time of the last full calibration of the
date HH:MM:SS EFD
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7.4.6 F6 EFD: Set-up for earth fault detector, continued
Error simulation

setting
Simulate LEVEL 1 custom NO/ YES not yet implemented
Simulate LEVEL 2 custom NO/ YES not yet implemented
If either of these errors is simulated, the MCR responds with the

corresponding back-indication. The Led Earth-Fault on the front panel will
light up.
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7.4.7 F7 LFD: Burnt lamps detector
Status

setting
Status custom CAL/ NOT CAL NOT CAL Indicates if the LFD module is
calibrated or not.
Control commands

setting
ON/ OFF control custom Enable/ Enable Allows disabling the LFD module. If it is
disable disabled, no LFD errors will be
returned to the PC or via the BUS (if
present).
Operational mode custom Normal/ Normal • Normal: 2 levels can generate an
degraded alarm;
• Degraded: the first (lower) level of
the Burnt lamps is not allowed to
generate an alarm. Degraded mode
does not apply to the VA-drop
alarms.
Alarms For both “Number of lamps” and “VA-drop”, 2 levels can be defined. The
second level must be larger than the first one.
The delay is a time-out which retards the generation of an alarm to filter-out
spurious errors and which allows the series circuit to warm-up.

setting
Number of lamps level 1 custom 1 to 30 3
Number of lamps level 2 custom 2 to 31 5
Number of lamps delay custom 1 to 255 sec 5
VA-drop level 1 custom 1 to 50 % 10
VA-drop level 2 custom 2 to 51 % 40
VA-drop delay custom 1 to 255 sec 8
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7.4.7 F7 LFD: Burnt lamps detector, continued
Calibration Refer to the paragraph: “How to calibrate the LFD module”

setting
Start calibration: custom NO / YES Read WARNING on screen!
reference
Start calibration: custom NO / YES Read WARNING on screen!
lamps removed
Last calibration date fixed DD/MMM/YY Date and time of the last save
HH:MM:SS to EEPROM
Erase calibration custom NO / YES Requires “Save to EEPROM”
(Menu F3) otherwise the
previous calibration settings
will become re-established
after power down.
Loop warm-up time custom 10-1275 sec 20 Any time between 10 and
1275 sec.
Changing this value has no
effect on the calibration.
Number of lamps custom Quantity of 4 Not under user control.
removed lamps used for
the “lamps
removed”
calibration.
Hardware

setting
Primary voltage factory 380/ 1515/ 3030/ To measure the output voltage a high
output 4500 V voltage transformer is installed in the
transformer MCR. This parameter is its primary
voltage. If this parameter is changed,
the LFD must be recalibrated.
MCR power custom The MCR power rating (in kW) must
be entered here. The entered value
is used to compute the procentual
loading of the MCR. Changing this
value has no effect on the calibration.
Loop length custom 0→3/ 3→6/ 6→9/ 0→3 Enter the length (in km) of the series
9→12/ 12→18/ circuit here. It is used to estimate the
18→21/ >21 capacitance of the loop. If this value
is changed, the LFD must be
recalibrated.
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7.4.7 F7 LFD: Burnt lamps detector, continued
Error simulation

Setting
Simulate LAMP level 1 custom NO/ YES not yet implemented
Simulate LAMP level 2 custom NO/ YES not yet implemented
Simulate VA-DROP level 1 custom NO/ YES not yet implemented
Simulate VA-DROP level 2 custom NO/ YES not yet implemented
If one of these errors is simulated, the MCR responds with the corresponding
back-indication. The Led Lamp fault on the front panel will light up.
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7.4.8 F8 Power Monitoring
Introduction None of the parameters displayed in this window are modifiable. All are
updated in real time from data read by the PC in the MCR database. If the
LFD module is not present, the output voltage and power measurements and
their derived parameters are not available and will not be shown.
Primary parameters

Thyristor fixed Allows the installation engineer to define which tap on the
conduction transformer to select in order to optimise its operation in
angle function of the load installed.
Mains voltage fixed
Mains current fixed
Output voltage fixed If LFD option is installed
Output current fixed
Power parameters

Mains power W fixed
Mains power VA fixed
Output power W fixed If LFD option is installed
Output power VA fixed If LFD option is installed
Power factor input fixed
Power factor: output fixed If LFD option is installed
Efficiency fixed If LFD option is installed
7.4.9 F10 Exit
To exit the For the English language, enter 'y' to exit. For other languages it is always
program the first letter of the equivalent "YES" string. If you changed some
parameters and did not save the data to EEPROM, a supplementary warning
is generated. You can then select the "PC Control" menu, do a "Save to
EEPROM" and then come back to the EXIT menu and leave the program.
It is also possible to disregard this warning and exit without saving. You must
then be aware that the modified parameters exist only in the MCR RAM and
that they will be overwritten by the EEPROM data at the next power-down,
power-up sequence.
7.5 Calibration
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7.5.1 Overview
Introduction This chapter introduces you to the calibration operations.

Although the MCR leaves the factory fully calibrated, it may sometimes
become necessary to recalibrate it.
The optional modules EFD and LFD are also to be calibrated.
Calibration A calibration requires instruments, which have a high precision class (0.5%),
instruments and which have been calibrated recently. Since most of the measured values
are phase-controlled sine waves, all instruments must be of the TRUE-RMS
type and certainly not of the moving coil and rectifier type.
The use of amperemeter clamps, although easy to use, is not advisable for
calibration for the following reasons:
• they are sensitive to magnetic fields in the environment. Due to the
proximity of the MCR, outside influence cannot be avoided;
• measurements are dependent on the position of the cable in the clamp;
• because clamps are mechanical devices, the closure of the magnetic
circuit can change for each measurement;
• clamps must be calibrated before use because of remanent magnetism;
• their precision is generally less than that of a good Ammeter.
We advise the use of a measuring transformer. Although it requires the
circuit to be opened, it guarantees a consistently high quality measurement.
Warning You must be aware that the following operations are potentially dangerous
and must be executed with the utmost care for the safety of the personnel.
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7.5.2 How to calibrate the LFD module
Preliminary Before starting an LFD calibration, check the hardware settings, the series
circuit and the output power transformer tap setting.
Check the type of output voltage transformer.

2.5 kVA 6.6A: 380/48V
4 to 10 kVA 6.6A: 1515/48V
12.5 to 20 kVA 6.6A: 3030/48V
25 to 30 kVA 6.6A: 4500/48V
Procedure The LFD calibration is a 2 step operation:

• the "reference" calibration
• the "lamps removed" calibration.
Warming-up In order to perform exact measurements of the output voltage, the series
loop must warm up to a stable temperature. This temperature depends on
the ambient temperature.
You can verify the warming-up by monitoring the output voltage on the MCR
or the PC display. If the loop is cold, its resistance is low and the output
voltage for a given current is low. When the loop warms-up, its resistance will
increase and hence the output voltage will rise (for the same current). After a
time, the output voltage will level out when the final temperature is reached.
You must enter the required warm-up time as a parameter in the LFD menu.
"reference" The reference calibration is a series of measurements while all lamps are
calibration functional.
Erase the previous LFD calibration before starting the calibration!
Before doing this calibration, you must visually check that all lamps are
indeed working, that the correct output tap is wired and that the correct
selection is made in the LFD-menu for the primary voltage of the voltage
measuring transformer and the total loop length.
When you select the reference calibration, a secondary menu, in which you
can see the status of the measurements, appears.
By pushing button “D” on the keyboard you can toggle on or off the VDLV-
factor which, in case of a correct reference calibration, should stay lower
than 5, 10 or 15 (depending on the precision selected by the LFD during the
calibration).
During the warm-up phase, the output current is forced to the nominal output
current and the warm-up time is down-counted in this display.
During the measurements, the output current slowly decreases while the
measurements are made. At the end of this calibration you are prompted to
save the results in EEPROM. Answering “NO” gives the same result as
pushing the <ESC> key. The measurements will not be saved.
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7.5.4 How to calibrate the LFD module, continued
"lamps
This calibration is only possible after execution and saving of the reference
removed" calibration.
calibration
For the "lamps removed" calibration, you must remove a known number of
lamps and start the calibration. You are then prompted to enter this number
into the system. The MCR then measures again a series of parameters.
During the calibration, by pushing button “D” on the keyboard, you can toggle
on or off the VDLV-factor which, in case of a correct “lamps removed”
calibration should stay 128, 64, 32 or 16 (depending on the reactive power,
due to the unloaded transformers, in regards to the total loop power during
this calibration).
At the end you are prompted to save the results to EEPROM.
Answering “NO” gives the same result as pushing <ESC> key. The
measurements will not be saved.
When at a later date one or more lamps blow, the system can compute the
exact number of defective lamps by interpolating between both sets of
values.
Minimum Nr
To obtain an accurate calibration measurements, there are a minimum
of lamps to number of lamps, which must be removed depending on the system
remove configuration. In most cases 4 lamps will be sufficiently to perform the
calibration, otherwise some more lamps have to be removed.
(If the detected VDLV-factor does not reach the minimum value of 16, it will
be necessary to increase the number of unloaded transformers or to
increase the loop length (Menu F7) to perform the calibration.
To abort Both calibrations can be aborted by pushing the <ESC> key.
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7.5.3 How to calibrate the EFD module
Preliminary Before calibrating:

if you change some parameters, don’t forget to save the changes in the
EEPROM (if necessary.)
EFD mode EFD calibration is only allowed if the module is in “continuous” mode.
EFD To calibrate the EFD module completely, activate in the F6 menu the
calibration calibration parameter “Full calibration”.
Proceed as follow :
- open the fused input switch of the MCR.
- earth the series circuit.
- disconnect the EFD module from the series circuit by disconnecting the
HV wire on the PCB1381 and PCB1384.
- close the fused input switch.
- follow the instructions written on the screen
It is a fully automatic operation and terminates with a message if an error
occurs
- save this parameterisation in the EEprom.
- open the fused input switch of the MCR
- reconnect the EFD to the series circuit.
- close the fused input switch
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7.5.4 How to calibrate the MCR
Introduction
When the MCR leaves the factory, it is fully calibrated. Moreover there are no
potentiometers, which can change their value because of ageing.
Still, if on site some components have to be exchanged, it may become
necessary to recalibrate the MCR.
Parameters to
There are 6 parameters to be calibrated:
be calibrated
• Output voltage,
• Output current,
• Output power,
• Input voltage,
• Input current,
• Input power.
MCR load All of the above parameters except the mains voltage can only be calibrated
if the MCR is sufficiently loaded. Indeed it is worse than useless to try and
calibrate e.g. the output voltage with only a small load connected.
Warning When you select a calibration parameter a Warning message appears onto
message the display to caution you. You can then abort the operation by hitting ESC or
continue by hitting any other key.
MCR Except for the output current, the normal sequence of events is that the PC
calibration forces the MCR to the maximum step, waits a bit, then prompts you to read
the value displayed on whatever instrument connected and then type this
value on the PC keyboard.
When the <ENTER> key is hit, all necessary correction factors are computed
and transmitted to the MCR. The MCR then returns to the step that was
previously selected.
Output The calibration of the output current is slightly different.

current It also forces the MCR to the maximum output current, then it requires you to
calibration hit the <up> or <down> arrow buttons until the amperemeter connected in
series with the output reads the nominal value (e.g. 6.6 A).
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AM.06.350e-MW Edition 4.0

Record of Change AM 06.350e-MW - Multiwire

Revision Description Editor Checked Date

2.0 Update to software version 1.21 TXA RB 2/ 98

2.1 Introduction of RV - DV terminals and Cut-out SCO TXA RB 5/ 98

4.0 Revised housing and power transformer MCR 4 up to DSE RB 10/00

Please, read this carefully before installing the MCR!

Please, read this carefully before installing the MCR!

Section 1 General Information and Requirements 8

Section 5 Parts list 72

Section 7 PC control and monitoring 90

TABLE 1-1: MCR OUTPUT CIRCUIT VALUES. 9

General Information and Requirements

Purpose This instruction manual provides general information about installation,

1.2 Technical Description

1.2.1 Technical Data

* 25 and 30kVA, only with 380 - 415V

1.2.2 Output circuit values

Table 1-1 Table 1-1: MCR output circuit values.

2.5 kVA 6,6 378 1895 530 750

1 50 Hz- RMS voltage during 1 min

1.2.3 Current regulation limits

Conditions • from short circuit to full load

1.2.4 RV-DV terminals and Cutout SCO

1.2.5 Power factor and efficiency

* : not on MCR 2.5kVA

Benefits of • the power factor will be optimised

1.2.6 Lightning protection

General Lightning is a natural phenomenon that varies in intensity and frequency

1.3 Basic configurations

1.3.1 General View

Picture Fig 1-2: MCR stand-alone unit

Low Voltage Unit 3

High Voltage Unit

1.3.2 MCR 2.5 kVA rated

Format Width 19”

Rated power 2.5 kVA.

Dimensions 440 645

Picture Fig 1-3: MCR 2.5 kVA

1.3.3 MCR 4 to 10 kVA rated

Format 411 x 606 x 1260 mm (Width x depth x height)

Dimensions 411 606

Picture Fig 1-4: MCR 4-10 kVA

1.3.3 MCR 4 to 10 kVA rated, Continued

Power Module KSR 43 A

Output Voltage Transformer TP1 (option LFD)

Output Current Transformer TI 1

Lightning Arrestors LA1 – LA 2

Lamp Monitor Transformer (option LFD)

Earth Fault Detection Module (option EFD)

Fig 1-6: MCR 4 to 10 kVA Rear View - Open

Main Supply terminals with

Series Cable Terminal

Terminal Identification Label

1.3.4 MCR 12.5 to 30 kVA rated

Format 611 x 606 x 1260 mm (Width x depth x height)

* 25 and 30kVA, only with 380 - 415V

Dimensions 611 606

Picture Fig 1-7: MCR 12.5-30 kVA

1.3.4 MCR 12.5 to 30 kVA rated, Continued

Fig 1-9: MCR 12.5 to 30kVA Rear View - Open

Main Supply Terminals