User Manual: Earthfault Compensation Controller EFC50

User Manual
Earthfault
Compensation Controller
EFC50
TRENCH AUSTRIA GMBH
Paschinger Straße 49
A 4060 Leonding
Austria
Phone: (43) (732) 6793-0

Fax: (43) (732) 671341
Revision sheet 1.00 December 2010
EFC50 manual version 1.00 dated December 2010 Checked: 11.Jan. 2011
Document No: 60-03_EFC50_1.00_en by: VR-Kn
Source 60-03_EFC50_1.00_en
Software
Controller software EFC50Term Version Notes

1.00 1.00 basic version
Manual
Kapitel Version Software Revisions- Änderungsvermerke

datum
C1 1.00 1.00 Dec. 2010 base version
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Overview
1. General
2. Technical Data
3. Operation
4. Start-up
5. Service
6. Messages / Malfunctions
7. Parameter
8. EFC50Term
9. Software Options
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Table of Contents
1 General.................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.1.1 Hints & warnings........................................................................................................ 9
1.1.2 Operating instructions................................................................................................ 9
1.1.3 Qualified personnel.................................................................................................. 10
1.1.4 Additional hints ........................................................................................................ 10
1.2 Range of delivery ........................................................................................................... 10
1.2.1 Standard .................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.2 Hardware options .................................................................................................... 11
1.2.3 Software options...................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Control basics................................................................................................................. 12
1.3.1 Earthfault compensation.......................................................................................... 12
1.3.2 Control by coil movement ........................................................................................ 13
1.3.3 Control by current injection...................................................................................... 16
2 Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 17

2.1 Device dimensions ......................................................................................................... 17
2.2 Operation Elements........................................................................................................ 18
2.3 Type tests ....................................................................................................................... 19
2.4 Mechanical data ............................................................................................................. 20
2.5 Climate / protection degree ............................................................................................ 20
2.6 Electrical data, outfit ....................................................................................................... 21
2.7 Interface cables .............................................................................................................. 22
2.8 Measurement of coil position via angle transmitter ........................................................ 22
2.9 Connection diagram ....................................................................................................... 23
3 Operation............................................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Operation elements ........................................................................................................ 27
3.2 Operation concept ..........................................................................................................27
3.3 Standard control panel ................................................................................................... 28
3.3.1 Display..................................................................................................................... 28
3.3.2 Scroll wheel .............................................................................................................29
3.3.3 Local key – remote control ...................................................................................... 29
3.3.4 CONTR – key .......................................................................................................... 29
3.3.5 ESC – key................................................................................................................29
3.3.6 Motor <> keys.......................................................................................................... 29
3.4 Installed controller software............................................................................................ 29
3.5 PLC programming .......................................................................................................... 30
3.5.1 H - Editor ................................................................................................................. 30
3.5.2 Line editor................................................................................................................ 33
3.6 EFC50Term .................................................................................................................... 33
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4 Start-up..................................................................................................................................35
4.1 Necessary preparations..................................................................................................35
4.1.1 Safety.......................................................................................................................35
4.1.2 Mechanical mounting...............................................................................................35
4.1.3 Electrical connection................................................................................................35
4.2 Start-up instruction .........................................................................................................36
4.2.1 Menu System configuration .....................................................................................36
4.2.1.1 Time and Date ..................................................................................................36
4.2.1.2 Language..........................................................................................................36
4.2.1.3 EFC50Term Parameter ....................................................................................37
4.2.2 Menu Basic preselection..........................................................................................37
4.2.2.1 analog Inputs ....................................................................................................37
4.2.2.2 Controller works with ........................................................................................40
4.2.2.3 trafo impedance (only for control with ECI).......................................................40
4.2.2.4 Coil....................................................................................................................40
4.2.3 Analogue output configuration .................................................................................44
4.2.3.1 Coil position Ipos .............................................................................................45
4.2.3.2 Neutral to ground voltage ................................................................................45
4.3 Current injection .............................................................................................................46
4.4 First check of control ......................................................................................................47
4.5 Enable software options .................................................................................................48
4.6 Final activities .................................................................................................................48
4.7 Commissioning report.....................................................................................................48
5 Service...................................................................................................................................51
5.1 Main parameter ..............................................................................................................51
5.1.1 Controller configuration............................................................................................51
5.1.1.1 Control behavior ...............................................................................................51
5.2 Evaluations .....................................................................................................................53
5.2.1 Measurement buffer.................................................................................................53
5.2.2 Show statistics .........................................................................................................53
5.3 Show important informations ..........................................................................................54
6 Messages / Malfunctions .......................................................................................................57

6.1 Messages .......................................................................................................................57
6.1.1 Signal bar of coil position.........................................................................................57
6.1.2 State Messages .......................................................................................................57
6.1.2.1. Errors ...............................................................................................................60
6.2 LEDs...............................................................................................................................60
6.3 Malfunctions ...................................................................................................................61
6.3.1 Problems during start-up .........................................................................................61
7 Parameters ............................................................................................................................67
7.1 Enable options................................................................................................................72
7.2 Basic preselection ..........................................................................................................72
7.2.1 coil ...........................................................................................................................73
7.2.1.3 current injection devices (only with ECI) ...........................................................74
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7.3 Controller configuration .................................................................................................. 74
7.3.1 Fixed coil ................................................................................................................. 74
7.3.2 Controller behaviour ................................................................................................ 74
7.3.2.1 Fine tuning controller ........................................................................................ 75
7.3.2.1.1 Vo < Vmin .................................................................................................. 76
7.3.2.1.2 Vo<Vlimit ................................................................................................... 76
7.3.2.1.3 Vo>Vlimit ................................................................................................... 76
7.3.2.1.4 Vo>Vmax ................................................................................................... 76
7.3.3 Options .................................................................................................................... 77
7.3.3.1 Fix coil control................................................................................................... 77
7.3.3.2 Resistor control................................................................................................. 77
7.3.3.3 External power switch....................................................................................... 78
7.3.3.4 Additional controller .......................................................................................... 78
7.3.3.5 Control at earthfault .......................................................................................... 78
7.3.3.6 Automatic switch for V > Vmax......................................................................... 78
7.4 In/Outputs ....................................................................................................................... 79
7.4.1 programming PLC ................................................................................................... 79
7.4.2 text definitions.......................................................................................................... 79
7.4.3 Analogue output AO characteristics ........................................................................ 79
7.4.4 Check in/outputs...................................................................................................... 79
7.5 System configuration ...................................................................................................... 79
7.5.1 Data recorder........................................................................................................... 79
7.5.2 Password assignment ............................................................................................. 79
7.5.3 LAN settings ............................................................................................................ 80
7.5.4 EFC50Term ............................................................................................................. 80
7.5.5 Scada ...................................................................................................................... 80
7.5.5.1 Configuration SPABus...................................................................................... 81
7.5.5.2 configuration IEC101 (unbalanced balanced) .................................................. 81
7.5.5.2.1 Command configuration............................................................................. 81
7.5.5.2.2 Measurands configuration ......................................................................... 82
7.5.5.2.3 Counter configuration ................................................................................ 82
7.5.5.3 Configuration IEC103 ....................................................................................... 82
7.5.5.3.1 Command configuration............................................................................. 82
7.5.5.3.2 Protocol fine tuning .................................................................................... 82
7.5.5.4 Configuration IEC61850 ................................................................................... 83
7.5.5.5 LAN Parameter................................................................................................. 83
7.5.6 Reset counters ........................................................................................................ 83
7.5.7 Reset event list ........................................................................................................ 83
8 EFC50Term........................................................................................................................... 85
8.1 Basics............................................................................................................................. 85
8.2 Minimum requirements to the PC ................................................................................... 85
8.3 Installation ...................................................................................................................... 86
8.4 EFC50Term .................................................................................................................... 86
8.4.1 Menu File................................................................................................................. 86
8.4.2 Menu Functions ....................................................................................................... 86
8.4.3 Menu Settings.......................................................................................................... 88
8.4.4 Menu View............................................................................................................... 90
8.4.5 Menu About EFC50Term......................................................................................... 91
8.4.6 Menu Help EFC50Term........................................................................................... 91
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8.5 EFC50Analyse................................................................................................................91
8.5.1 Menu File .................................................................................................................91
8.5.2 Menu Edit.................................................................................................................92
8.5.3 Menu Zoom..............................................................................................................95
8.5.4.Menu Settings..........................................................................................................96
8.5.5 Menu View ...............................................................................................................96
8.5.6 Menu About EFC50Analyse ....................................................................................98
8.5.7 Menu Help EFC50Analyse ......................................................................................98
8.6 EFC50Param..................................................................................................................98
8.6.1 Menu File .................................................................................................................98
8.6.2 Menu Edit parameters .............................................................................................99
8.6.3 Menu Settings..........................................................................................................99
8.6.4 Menu View ...............................................................................................................99
8.6.5 Menu About EFC50Param.....................................................................................100
8.6.6 Menu Help EFC50Param.......................................................................................100
8.7 SPS - Editor (EFC50Param).........................................................................................101
9 Options ................................................................................................................................103
9.1 Scada - SPABus...........................................................................................................103
9.1.1 Realisation in EFC50.................................................................................................103
9.1.1.1 Checksum and parity ......................................................................................103
9.1.1.2 Internal processing of messages ....................................................................103
9.1.1.3 Dialog between EFC50 and SPABus-Master .................................................103
9.2 Scada IEC 870-5-101 (balaced/unbalanced) ...............................................................107
9.2.1 Events IEC 101 Protocol........................................................................................107
9.2.2 Commands IEC 101 Protocol ................................................................................108
9.2.3 Measureands IEC 101 Protocol.............................................................................108
9.2.4 Counters IEC 101 Protocol ....................................................................................109
9.3 Scada IEC 870-5-104 ...................................................................................................110
9.4 Scada IEC 870-5-103 ...................................................................................................110
9.4.1 Data units in supervision direction .........................................................................110
9.4.2 Data units in command direction ...........................................................................112
9.4.3 Events....................................................................................................................114
9.4.4 Commands ............................................................................................................114
9.5 Scada IEC 61850 - protocol .........................................................................................115
9.6 Resistor control.............................................................................................................116
9.6.1 Temperature model ...............................................................................................116
9.6.2 Home position OFF................................................................................................116
9.6.3 Home position ON .................................................................................................117
9.7 Control at earthfault ......................................................................................................117
9.8 Automatic switch Vo>Vmax ..........................................................................................117
9.9 More controllers............................................................................................................118
9.10 External circuit breaker...............................................................................................119
9.11 Fix coil control.............................................................................................................119
9.12 Vectorial trigger ..........................................................................................................120
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1 General
1.1 Safety
1.1.1 Hints & warnings
Please note the following signs that are placed on the device or in the manual!
Attention
An important operation instruction, condition and so forth.
Hint
An operation instruction, a practical application and so forth which must be respected to avoid damage of the
device.
Warning
An operation instruction, a practical application and so forth which must be respected to avoid destruction of the
device or personal injury.
1.1.2 Operating instructions
The earthfault compensation controller EFC50 should be operated resp. used only by qualified personnel and only
according to the technical data in compliance with the below mentioned security instructions and standards.
Additionally, all laws and safety regulations applicable have to respected.
WARNING
During operation of electrical devices some parts of the devices are inevitably live. Disregarding the hints may lead
to severe injuries or damages.
Proper transport, storage, installation and mounting and furthermore careful control and maintenance are
mandatory for faultless and safe operation of the device. If it is assumed that safe operation is not possible any
more the device has to be switched off immediately and furthermore it has to be protected against unintentional
reuse.
It has to be assumed that safe operation is not possible any more if the device:
- is visibly damaged,
- has been exposed to unfavorable conditions i.e. for a period of time outside the rated climatic limits (e.g.
storage outside allowed climatic limits without adaptation to the indoor environment, moisture condensation and
so forth) or
- has been exposed to heavy transport stress (e.g. drop from great height without visible external damage and so
forth).
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1.1.3 Qualified personnel
…are persons, acquainted to installing, mounting, put-ting into service and operating the product and who have the
respective qualifications, e.g.
- Education resp. training and furthermore authorization according to safety standards to switch on, switch off, to
isolate, to earth and to mark circuits and devices.
- Education resp. training and furthermore authorization according to safety standards for maintenance and use
of suitable safety equipment.
- Training in first-aid.
1.1.4 Additional hints
- The product leaves the factory in a condition fulfilling all safety requirements. To maintain this condition and to
allow safe operation the user has to follow the hints and warnings in this manual.
- Prior to switching on the device must check that the rated voltage of the device corresponds to the used power
supply.
- The operator must check that the protective earth terminals of the device (shown in the connection diagram) are
connected with earth. Any internal or external disconnection of the protective conductor or unintentional
disconnection of the protective earth terminals may lead to dangerous condition and is therefore not allowed.
- Live parts may be exposed when opening cover parts or removing parts. Also terminals may be live. If opening
of the device is necessary for adjustment, maintenance, repair or exchange of parts the device has to be
disconnected from all power supplies prior. If then adjustment, maintenance, repair or exchange of parts in live
condition is in-evitable this has to be performed by skilled personnel, acquainted to involved risks, only.
Capacitors inside the device may still be charged even though the device is disconnected from all power
supplies.
- The operator must check that only fuses according to the stated type and rated current are used for spare. Use
of repaired fuses or shorting the fuse holder is not allowed.
1.2 Range of delivery

1.2.1 Standard
- Earthfault compensation controller EFC50 (Minimum configuration, CPU-board X1 – X4, AIO1 board X7 – X11)
- Board for additional 10 digital inputs and 9 digital outputs (DIO – board – extension, X5, X6)
- Board for additional 4 analogue inputs (1xU, 3xI), 5 digital inputs and 5 digital outputs,
2 analogue outputs 20mA (AIO2-Board - ECI-expansion, X12 - X14 )
- cassette or 19” rack mounting unit (3 HE)
- 2 pcs. serial interface RS232 (1x front-, 1x backside)
- 1 pcs. serial interface RS485 (1x backside)
- LAN interface ((1x backside for EFC50Term, IEC870-104 or PLC-communication)
- Terminal program EFC50Term
- interface cable
- Manual
German or English version
- Mounting material
Screws, mating connectors
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1.2.2 Hardware options
- Interface for connection with Scada system according to IEC - 61850

- Housing for wall-mounting
- Table housing - standard
- Table housing with glass door and putting up lever
- Cover strip (optical finish) for panel mounting
- Alternative power supply on request. (see technical data chapter 2)
1.2.3 Software options
Automatic resistor control

Automatic connection / disconnection of a resistor to alter residual resistive current or to dampen the neutral-to-
ground voltage depending on the level of the neutral to ground voltage.
Fix coil control

Automatic connection resp. disconnection of a fixed-value coil if the tuning range of the adjustable ASC is
exceeded.
Control by external circuit breaker

Adjustment of the arc suppression coil (ASC) to a predefined position if the circuit breaker is open.
Re-adjustment to exact compensation (v = 0) in case of earthfault

If the earthfault voltage is exceeded the ASC is re-adjusted to exact compensation (v = 0). Only possible if the
resonance point has been pre- determined in the healthy network condition.
SCADA
SPABus V2.4 dated 21.2.1992 (via RS232)
IEC 60870-5-103 (via RS232)
IEC 60870-5-101 (via RS232)
IEC 60870-5-104 (via RJ45)
IEC 61850 (via RJ45)
Additional controller in the same network

Use of more than one controller in the same network district without mutual disturbance.
Remote control connections are NOT necessary.
Automatic switch for Vo>Vmax

If the coil position is on the opposite side of the resonance curve and the resonance peak must not be passed
because of Vo > Vmax, then this options enables to reach the tuning point by disconnecting the Peterson coil
during passing the resonance peak or by damping the Vo by connection of a resistor. These switching
operations are controlled by a digital output of the controller.
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1.3 Control basics
1.3.1 Earthfault compensation
Earthfault compensation (arc suppression) is based on the principle, that the capacitive part of the fault current at
fault location can be equalized (compensated) by the inductive current of the ASC. Hence, with ideal compensation
only a very small resistive residual current flows over the fault location.
E1
N E2
E3
C V1
C C V2
V3
Vp L
2 3
N
V21 V31
1,2,3 phase identification

V1,V2,V3 phase voltages
Vp neutral-to-ground voltage
E1,E2,E3 secondary voltages of the main transformer
N neutral
GND Earth (ground)
V21,V31 ,V32 phase-to-phase voltages
C phase-to-ground capacitance
L inductance of the adjustable arc suppression coil (ASC, Petersen coil)
IC21, IC31 capacitive fault current
IC sum of the capacitive currents
IL inductive compensation current of the ASC
The compensated system can be described by the following parameter:
Ipos adjusted current of the ASC (= IL)
Ic capacitive discharge current of the system. At exact tuning (Ipos = Ic) the
neutral-to-ground voltage measured on the ASC (sound network condition)
reaches its maximum ("resonance - point"). Inside the controller this value
is named Ires.
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Detuning v
Variation of the adjustment of the ASC from the resonance point. Detuning at the resonance point is zero (v = 0).
v = (Ipos - Ic) / Ic
Asymmetry k
Due to the geometrical arrangement of the conductors the phase-to-ground capacitances are not equal. For the
equivalent diagram a mean capacitance C and a capacitance dC of one phase (causing the asymmetry) are
assumed.
k = dC/3C.
Asymmetry Zu
The asymmetry can also be described by an asymmetry impedance between phase and earth. In the case of a
capacitive asymmetry „Zu“ equals the impedance of dC, in the case of a high resistive fault it equals the fault
resistance. The EFC50 calculates the amount of this impedance during an automatic tuning operation. If
required a signal can be created, when Zu falls below an adjustable threshold.
Damping d
Leakage resistances and losses of the ASC dampen the resonance circuit formed by the ASC and the line
capacitances.
Resonance curve
In systems with natural asymmetries (k > 0) the necessary inductive compensation current for the single-phase
fault condition can be pre- determined in the healthy network condition. By variation of the ASC’s inductivity the
following characteristic shape of the neutral-to-ground voltage is received
Vp
E1
detuning v
1.3.2 Control by coil movement
The EFC50 uses two different control procedures:
- Control with negligible system perturbations

Basically, system perturbations can be neglected with a neutral-to-ground voltage > approx. 0,5 % (=Vlimit).
The parameter Vlimit is adjustable in the menu.
- Control with non-negligible system perturbations

If networks are designed in a very symmetric way the natural neutral-to-ground voltages are very low.
Eventually present system perturbations are not negligible any more.
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System perturbations
are variations of the network that have an effect on the neutral-to-ground voltage. Switching operations or damping
variations (e.g. due to weather) are not considered to be system perturbations.
Possible reasons for system perturbations are, for example:
- Variation in symmetry of system voltage due to inexact symmetric voltage control.
- Asymmetric load variation.

Via the series impedance of the lines, the load current influences via the series impedances of the lines the
neutral-to-ground voltage.
By adjusting the inductivity of the ASC and measuring the neutral-to-ground voltage the system’s resonance curve
(resp. locus diagram) can be determined. This way, the calculation of the resonance curve is possible with a few
measurement points only. By knowing the resonance curve the determination of the resonance point is possible.
Furthermore it is possible to consider a certain over- or under-compensation for the final tuning point of the ASC.
For describing the control procedures the following definitions are necessary.
Compensation v
If the capacitive leakage current is not fully compensated by the inductive current of the ASC, this is called under-
compensation (v < 0). If the inductive current is greater than the capacitive leakage current, this is called over-
compensation (v > 0).
Middle position of the coil

The so called middle position of the coil can be set by a parameter in the EFC50 (factory setting: 50 % of the
maximum coil current).
Tuning point
The tuning position is the final adjustment point of the Petersen coil, calculated on the basis of the resonance point
with consideration of an eventual under- or over compensation.
Control with negligible system perturbations (Vo>Vlimit)

Measurement of the neutral-to-ground voltage and coil position results in the following control procedure:
At the end of the pre-set delay time the controller starts the search operation from its actual position towards middle
position of the coil. After approx. 2% of coil adjustment the control procedure is continued towards direction of rising
neutral-to-ground voltage (thus, eventually meaning reverse coil adjustment). After a minimum necessary coil
movement (factory setting: 5%) a first estimation of the network parameters (resonance point Ires, asymmetry k,
damping d) is available.
Since the available measurement data are not exact (measurement tolerances of coil position and neutral-to-
ground voltage), this first result does not exactly represent the final values.
By estimation of the resonance point the tuning point is determined also. Hence, the ASC is adjusted to this point.
The estimation of the resonance point (and hence also of the tuning point) is continuously corrected and improved
during the coil movement.
In order to reach the highest possible tuning accuracy the resonance peak is passed at least once, before the
tuning point is finally reached. (Exception: Depending on the settings at “Vo>Vmax“ the controller can stop the coil
at Vmax without passing the resonance peak. Then the coil position however is not at the final calculated tuning
point.)
If during the coil movement a sudden rise of the neutral-to-ground voltage happens, a new control procedure is
started.
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Control with non-negligible system perturbations (Vo < Vlimit)
Owing to system perturbations slow variations (in the range of 20 ... 40s) of the neutral-to-ground voltage may
happen. During adjustment of the coil virtual side-resonances may occur.
A voltage maximum is however only accepted as resonance point, if during control procedure one measurement
point before and another measurement after the voltage maximum can be found, both of which have to be in a pre-
set ratio related to the maximum value.
In the following example this ratio is set to 80% (adjustable in the menu).
Selection of control procedure

By means of the parameter Vlimit the relevant control procedure is determined.
If the neutral-to-ground voltage is lower than Vlimit at the beginning of a search operation, the procedure
“Control with non-negligible system perturbations" is used. Hence, disturbing influences caused by system
perturbations are minimized.
If the neutral-to-ground voltage exceeds Vlimit during control procedure, the controller internally changes the used
procedure without interrupting the process.
If the neutral-to-ground voltage is higher than Vlimit at the beginning of a search operation, the procedure "Control
with negligible system perturbations" is used.
In order to have a successful tuning operation the neutral to ground voltage in the resonance point should at least
exceed approximately 0,1% - 0,3% (depending on the net conditions).
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1.3.3 Control by current injection
dI
ECI 3 Zu (>>)
dUo 3L 3R C E1
ECI
In the sound network the neutral to ground voltage is caused by the asymmetry 3Zu. An additional injected current
dIECI, flows into the resonance circuit formed by 3L, 3R and C and leads to a change of the neutral to ground
voltage dVo.
Because of the vectorial measurement of voltage and current by the EFC50, the complex zero sequence
impedance Zo of the resonance circuit can be calculated.
Hint
The vectorial measurement requires the availability of the so called reference voltage U12, which serves as a
phase reference fort he measurement of the phases of all other signals.
From this data the active and the reactive part of the fault current (during solid fault) can be calculated.
If the coil position is known (potentiometer), the resonance point of the network can be derived.
If necessary, the controller adjusts the coil to the calculated tuning point. Switching operations during the coil
adjustment are recognized by supervision of the course of neutral to ground voltage.
The control by means of the current injection offers the following advantages:
- The network parameters can be calculated without coil adjustment.

- The calculation therefore is fast.
- The controller also works in symmetric networks with very small neutral to ground voltage. By means of inverse
mode a permanent increase of neutral to ground voltage is possible and therefore a reliable criterion for
necessary tuning operations is available.
- After an eventual coil adjustment the tuning point will be checked once more.
Attention
If the current injection is not available any more, or the calculation delivers an invalid result, the device will
automatically change to a control procedure with coil movement, similar as described under item (1.3.2).
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2 Technical Data
2.1 Device dimensions

Dimensions 19” Rack (possible configuration with 1 or 2 EFC50 cassettes) :
Dimensions cassette :
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2.2 Operation Elements
Front:
Rear:
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2.3 Type tests
Following tests were passed :
Tests Standards Technical data

Insulation tests Insulation test test voltage 2 kV, 50 Hz, 1min
IEC 255-5
Measurement of insulation test voltage 500VDC
resistance >100MΩ
IEC 255-5
disturbing emission radio noise voltage 10m from housing
EN 55011, IEC 255-25 30-230 MHz 40 dBµV/m
230-1000 MHz 47 dBµV/m
radio noise voltage net lines quasipeak average
EN 55011, IEC 255-25 0,15-0,5 MHz 79 dBµV 66 dBµV
0,5-30 MHz 73 dBµV 60 dBµV
disturbing immunity EM-Feld 80-1000 MHz 10 V/m AM 1kHz
housing EN61000-4-3 1400-2000MHz 3 V/m AM 1kHz
IEC255-22-3
2000-3000MHz 1 V/m AM 1kHz
disturbing immunity ESD contact 6 kV
lines EN 61000-4-2 air 8 kV
IEC 255-22-2
high frequency fields amplitude modulated 3Vemk AM (1 kHz)
EN 61000-4-6 0,15-80 MHz 150 Ohm source resistance
IEC 60255-22-6
fast transient Tr/Th 5/50 ns 5 kHz
EN 61000-4-4 net lines 2 kV
IEC 255-22-4 In - and outputs 1 kV
EN 61000-4-5 Tr/Th 1,2/50µ s
Impulse voltage net lines longitudinal voltage 2,0 kV
only at cable length >10m transverse voltage 1,0 kV
In - and outputs longitudinal voltage 2,0 kV
transverse voltage 1,0 kV
supply voltage break net lines 100% reduction
IEC 60255-11 5, 10, 20, 50 ms
environmental tests chilliness transport and storage -25°C
operation 0°C
dry heat transport and storage 70°C
operation 45°C
cyclic temperature change 25°C with 97% rF
with humidity 40°C mit 93% rF
vibration 10 - 150 Hz
transport and storage 1g
operation 0,5g
shock transport and storage 15g 3 per axis
operation 10g 1000 per axis
earth quake 1 - 35Hz 0,5 1 g
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2.4 Mechanical data
Dimensions in width: 84 TE (483.0 mm) height: 3 HE (132.5 mm)

19" rack depth: 290.0 mm (incl. connectors and handles)
cutout for front installation without cover stripes width: 450 mm height: 134 mm
cutout for front installation with cover stripes width: 450 mm height: 145 mm
mounting depth incl. connectors at least 290mm
distance to the front door (when mounted in
at least 30mm
control cabinet)
Free upper and lower space for ventilation at least 1 HE (44mm)
weight 4,3 kg
2.5 Climate / protection degree
service: 0°C ... +40°C

storage: -25°C ... +55°C
transport: -25°C ... +70°C
class G according DIN 40040
IP20
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2.6 Electrical data, outfit
standard operating
1
20 line display, 21 characters per line, scroll wheel, buttons
serial interfaces
RS 232 for Scada, PC or modem, 2 pcs. 9 pole Sub-D male, 2
1x front and 1x rear
serial interface
1
RS 485 for Scada, 3 pole connector, 1x rear
ethernet interface
1
RJ45 for Scada or PC
analog voltage input
3
3 mV ... 110 V AC 50 Hz, rated burden < 0,5 VA
analog outputs
for e.g. Vo, coil position 0 ... 20 mA/DC, freely programmable 3
maximum burden at 20 mA/DC: 800 Ohm
coil position
Linear potentiometer, 0 ... 200 Ohm or 0 ... 2 kOhm 1
or 0 ... 20 mA/DC - input signal
digital inputs
21
potentialp free input 48 ... 230 V AC/DC,
g
potential free changeover contact (normal open, normal closed) 230 V AC/DC
max 5 A continuous, max making capacity 1000 VA, max breaking capacity 30 2
VAg p
potential free contact (normal open) 230 V AC/DC
max 5 A continuous, max making capacity 1000 VA, max breaking capacity 30 19
VA
Power supply
Standard: 110 - 230V AC/DC (+/-10%) / Option: 20 - 70V DC 1
(other voltages on request) power consumption max. 20W
Maximum permissible overvoltage at the voltage inputs 130V AC continuous, 2 x Un for 1s
Maximum permissible over current at the current inputs 1,2 x In continuous, 100 x In for 1s
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2.7 Interface cables
PC / Controller => Modem

PC / EFC50 Modem
9pins female 25pins male
Pin Pin
TXD 3 ----------------- 2 TXD
RXD 2 ----------------- 3 RXD
GND 5 ----------------- 7 GND
CTS 8 ----------------- 5 CTS
RTS 7 ----------------- 4 RTS
DTR 4 ----------------- 20 DTR
DSR 6 ----------------- 6 DSR
DCD 1 ----------------- 8 DCD
RI 9 ----------------- 22 RI
PC => Controller
(Zero-modem cable)
PC EFC50
9pins female 9pins female
Pin Pin
TXD 3 ----------------- 2 RXD
RXD 2 ----------------- 3 TXD
GND 5 ----------------- 5 GND
CTS 8 ----------------- 7 RTS
RTS 7 ----------------- 8 CTS
DTR 4 ----------------- 1 DCD
DSR 6 6 DSR
DCD 1 ----------------- 4 DTR
Hint
Commercial cables for the RS232 interface may be used.
2.8 Measurement of coil position via angle transmitter

The selector knob is sited on the back of the device. It is possible to change from potentiometer measurement
(position 0) to measurement via angle transmitter. Following ranges are available: 1, 5, 10, and 20 mA.
Corresponding burden:
1 mA___5,6 kOhm
5 mA___ 1 kOhm
10 mA___560 Ohm
20 mA___270 Ohm
The angle transmitter is connected

at the terminals sPot (+mA) and -Pot (.mA).
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2.9 Connection diagram
Attached connection diagram shows the wire connection of the device as proposed by Trench Austria. This
proposal corresponds with the factory setting of the parameters.
Since the use of in- and outputs can be configured in a wide range within the PLC file, the configuration of wiring
can be changed if needed.
ENOAG01-0_EFC50 Rev. 0
Page 1: Base version

This page describes the minimum required signals of a controller, which tunes the network by means of small coil
movements.
clamps X1-X3: communication interfaces

clamps X4: 7 output contacts, 2 of them are change-over contacts (NO and NC both)
clamps X7: Potentiometer or mA-Input
clamps X8: one analogue output (programmable in the range 0-20mA)
clamps X9: 6 digital inputs
clamps X10: 2 analogue voltage inputs (Reference and neutral to ground voltage)
clamps X11: supply voltage
Page 2: EFC50 with ECI / additional in- and outputs

This page describes the additional necessary signals for tuning with the help of a current injection
clamps X12: 5 output contacts, 5 digital inputs

clamps X13: 2 analogue outputs (programmable in the range 0-20mA)
clamps X14: 1 voltage (e.g. for the 2nd neutral to ground voltage of the 2nd busbar)
3current inputs (injection current ECI1, 2, spare)
Page 3: additional binary in- and outputs

This page describes optional possible signals for remote control and software options.
clamps X5: 10 digital inputs

clamps X6: 9 digital outputs
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4 3 2 1
R e fe r e n z s p a n n u n g ( o p tio n a l) X 1 0 /1 U 1
A I
r e fe r e n c e v o lta g e ( o p tio n a l)
X 1 0 /2 V 1
V e r la g e r u n g s s p a n n u n g V e r la g e r u n g s s p a n n u n g
F X 1 0 /3 U X 6 /3 F
E r d s c h lu s s L ö s c h s p u le / T A - S ta n d a r d
n e u tr a l to e a r th v o lta g e A I 0 -1 1 0 V A C
n e u tr a l to e a r th v o lta g e
A r c s u p p r e s s io n c o il / T A - S ta n d a r d
X 1 0 /4 V X 6 /4
S t e llu n g s p o t.
m a x S tro m
p o s it io n p o t.
X 7 /1 + P o t. X 5 /2
P o te n tio m e te r m a x c u rre n t
A I
p o te n tio m e te r X 7 /3 s P o t,m A X 5 /1
m in S t r o m
X 5 /3 m in c u r r e n t
X 7 /2 -P o t.
0 - 2 0 m A V e r la g e r u n g s s p a n n u n g X 8 /2 -
A O -U H -S V
0 - 2 0 m A n e u tr a l to e a r th v o lta g e X 1 /2
X 8 /1 +
X 1 /6 + U H + S V
X 9 /3 E C O M .1 X 1 /2 2 m in S t r o m
fin a l p o s itio n s w itc h .

E n d s c h a lte r m in . S tr o m m in c u r r e n t
fin a l p o s . s w itc h m in .c u r r e n t D I
X 9 /2 E 2 .1 X 1 /2 4
E n d s c h a lte r
E E n d s c h a lte r m a x . S tr o m + U H + S V E
D I X 9 /1 X 1 /7
fin a l p o s . s w itc h m a x .c u r r e n t E 1 .1
X 1 /1 9 m a x . S tro m
m a x c u rre n t
X 1 /2 1
X 4 /3 K C O M .1 X 1 /1 5 + U H
+ S V
E a r th fa u lt C o m p e n s a tio n C o n tr o lle r E F C 5 0
M o to r : S tr o m k le in e r S tr o m k le in e r
E r d s c h lu s s K o m p e n s a tio n s r e g le r E F C 5 0
m o to r : c u r r e n t d e c r e a s in g D O X 4 /2 K 2 .1 X 1 /1 8 c u r r e n t d e c r e a s in g
-U H
-S V M o to rs c h ü tz e
c u r r e n t in c r e a s in g m o to r c o n ta c to rs
M o to r: S tro m g rö ß e r D O X 1 /1 7
S tro m g rö ß e r
m o to r : c u r r e n t in c r e a s in g X 4 /1 K 1 .1
-U H X 7 /1
K C O M .3 -S V ( W id e r s ta n d s s te u e ru n g )
X 4 /1 2 + U H / + S V
( W id e r s ta n d E IN )
D ( W id e r s ta n d e in ) ( R e s is to r C o n tr o l) D
( r e s is to r o n ) X 4 /9 K 6 .3 N O X 7 /2 ( R e s is to r O N )
S o ftw a r e o p tio n
R e s e rv e A u s g a n g X 4 /1 0
S p a re o u tp u t K 7 .3 N O
X 4 /1 1 K 7 .3 N C
X 4 /8 K C O M .2
E r d s c h lu s s / e a r th fa u lt D O X 4 /7 K 5 .2
A u to m a tik e in X 4 /6 K 4 .2
D O
a u to m a tic o n
K e in e S tö r u n g X 4 /4 K 3 .2 N O
n o m a lfu n c t. D O ( ...) O p tio n
K 3 .2 N C
C S tö r u n g / m a lfu n c tio n a n a lo g e r E in g a n g C
X 4 /5 A I a n a lo g in
- U H / -S V a n a lo g e r A u s g a n g
A O
X 9 /8 E C O M .2 a n a lo g o u t
A u to m a tik a u s
a u to m a tic o ff D I
X 9 /7 E 6 .2 d ig ita le r E in g a n g
A u to m a tik e in D I d ig ita l in
a u to m a tic o n D I
X 9 /6 E 5 .2 d ig ita le r A u s g a n g
D O
A u to m a tik b lo c k ie r t d ig ita l o u t
a u to m a tic b lo c k e d D I
X 9 /5 E 4 .2
+ /-U H H ilfs s p a n n u n g
W id e r s ta n d A u s lö s u n g D I + /-S V s ig n a l v o lta g e
R e s is to r fo r c e d tr ig g e r X 9 /4 E 3 .2
V e rs o rg u n g s s p a n n u n g
p o w e r s u p p y X 1 1 /1 P E
1 0 0 -2 4 0 V A C /D C X 1 1 /2 L (+ )
B (2 0 -7 0 V D C ) B
N (-)
X 1 1 /3
C A D e r s te llte Z e ic h n u n g . K e in e m a n u e lle n Ä n d e r u n g e n d u r c h fü h r e n . T o le r a n z e n n a c h
D ie W e it e r g a b e o d e r V e r v ie lfä ltig u n g d ie s e r U n te r la g e
IS O 2 7 6 8 -Ö N O R M M 1 3 6 5
O b e r flä c h e M a ß s ta b : M a te r ia l:
s o w ie d ie V e r w e r tu n g u n d M it t e ilu n g ih r e s In h a lte s is t T e il1 T e il2
o h n e a u s d r ü c k lic h e G e n e h m ig u n g n ic h t g e s ta t te t. f m c v H K L K u n d e :
Z u w id e r h a n d lu n g e n v e r p flic h te n z u S c h a d e n e r s a tz . A b m .: m m ; 0 -5 0 0 3 %
A lle R e c h te v o r b e h a lt e n . T R E N C H A U S T R IA G M B H 5 0 0 -2 0 0 0 2 % ; > 2 0 0 0 1 % A .N r.: F .N r.:
D a tu m N a m e
B e a rb . 2 4 .1 1 .2 0 0 9 M P K -S c h E r d s c h lu s s K o m p e n s a tio n s r e g le r E F C 5 0
G e p r. 9 .1 2 .2 0 0 9 T E -S i E a r th fa u lt C o m p e n s a tio n C o n tr o lle r E F C 5 0
B a s e V e r s io n
A A
B la tt
E N O A G 0 1 0 1 1
0 1 d iv . A n p a s s u n g e n 9 .7 .2 0 1 0 S c h Ä n d . Z u s t. B l.
Z u s t. Ä n d e ru n g D a tu m N a m e U rs p r.: E rs .f.: E rs .d .:
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
E r d s c h lu s s L ö s c h s p u le n a c h T A - S ta n d a r d
A r c s u p p r e s s io n c o il a c c o r d in g to T A - S ta n d a r d
F (n e u tr a l to e a rth v o lta g e 2 ) X 1 4 /1 u 3 F
(V e r la g e ru n g s s p a n n u n g 2 ) X 6 /3
A I A n d e r e S p u le
(n u r fü r K u p p lu n g s e rk e n n u n g ) X 1 4 /2 v 3
0 -1 1 0 V A C
V 0 2
( o n ly fo r c o u p lin g d e te c tio n ) X 6 /4 O th e r c o il
X 1 4 /3 k 1 l
X 1 /2 4
M e s s u n g E in s p e is e s tr o m
m e a s u r e m e n t in je c te d c u r r e n t
A I X 1 4 /4 l1
1 A
Ie c i1 k
X 1 /2 5
E C I: a d d itio n a l d ig ita l in /o u tp u ts te r m in a ls X 1 2 - X 1 4
E C I: z u s ä tz lic h e E in /A u s g ä n g e K le m m e n X 1 2 - X 1 4
X 1 4 /5 k 2
R e s e r v e S tr o m e in g a n g
S p a r e c u r r e n t in p u t A I X 1 4 /6 l2 1 A
X 1 4 /7 k 3
R e s e r v e S tr o m e in g a n g
S p a r e c u r r e n t in p u t A I X 1 4 /8 l3
1 A
E C I- S tr o m e in s p e is e g e r ä t M o d e ll3
E E C I- C u r r e n t In je c tio n D e v ic e M o d e l3 E
X 1 2 /1 2 K C O M 4 + U H -U H
+ S V -S V
( R e g le r is t M a s t e r ) X 1 2 /1 1 K 1 2 .4 N O
( C o n t r o lle r is M a s t e r ) D O ( S la v e in p u t o t h e r E F C 5 0 )
X 1 /1 6
E C I- 1 n e g a tiv e E in s p e is u n g X 1 2 /1 0 K 1 1 .4 N O X 1 /1 7
D O
E C I - 1 n e g a t iv e in je c t io n
X 1 /8
E C I - 1 p o s itiv e E in s p e is u n g X 1 2 /9 K 1 0 .4 N O X 1 /9
E C I - 1 p o s itiv e in je c t io n
D O
X 1 2 /8 K 9 .4 N O
(E C I u s e d ) D O ( U s e d in p u t o th e r E F C 5 0 )
(E C I re q u e s t) D O
X 1 2 /7 K 8 .4 N O
( R e q u e s t in p u t o th e r E F C 5 0 )
D D
X 1 2 /6 E C O M .3 -U H
-S V
X 1 2 /5 E 1 1 .3
( R e g le r is t S la v e ) D I (M a s te r o u tp u t o th e r E F C 5 0 )
( C o n t r o lle r is S la v e )
+ U H
+ S V X 1 /2 0
E C I- 1 n e g a tiv e E in s p e is u n g X 1 2 /4 E 1 0 .3
E C I - 1 n e g a t iv in je c t io n D I X 1 /2 1
+ U H
X 1 /1 2
E C I - 1 p o s itiv e E in s p e is u n g X 1 2 /3 E 9 .3 + S V
E C I - 1 p o s itiv in je c t io n D I X 1 /1 3
X 1 2 /2 E 8 .3
(E C I u s e d ) D I (U s e d o u tp u t o th e r E F C 5 0 )
X 1 2 /1 E 7 .3
(E C I re q u e s t) D I (R e q u e s t o u tp u t o th e r E F C 5 0 )
C C
X 1 3 /4 3 - ( ...) n u r fü r 2 S S - B e tr ie b
( 0 - 2 0 m A V e r la g e r u n g s s p a n n u n g 2 ) A O 3 o n ly fo r 2 B B - o p e r a tio n
( 0 - 2 0 m A n e u tr a l to e a r th v o lta g e 2 ) X 1 3 /3 3 +
a n a lo g e r E in g a n g
X 1 3 /2 2 - A I a n a lo g in
0 - 2 0 m A V e r la g e r u n g s s p a n n u n g
A O 2 X 1 3 /1 2 + a n a lo g e r A u s g a n g
0 - 2 0 m A n e u tr a l to e a r th v o lta g e A O
a n a lo g o u t
d ig ita le r E in g a n g
D I d ig ita l in
d ig ita le r A u s g a n g
D O
d ig ita l o u t
B + /-S V s ig n a l v o lta g e
T o le r a n z e n n a c h
C A D e r s t e llt e Z e ic h n u n g . K e in e m a n u e lle n Ä n d e r u n g e n d u r c h f ü h r e n
IS O 2 7 6 8 -Ö N O R M M 1 3 6 5
D ie W e ite r g a b e o d e r V e r v ie lfä ltig u n g d ie s e r U n te r la g e T e il1 T e il2
s o w
o h n
ie d ie V e r w e r tu n g
e a u s d r ü c k lic h e G
u n d M itte ilu n g ih r e s In h
e n e h m ig u n g n ic h t g e s ta
a lte s is t
tte t. f m c v H K L K u n d e :
Z u w id e r h a n d lu n g e n v e r p flic h te n z u S c h a d e n e rs a tz . A b m .: m m ; 0 -5 0 0 3 %
A lle R e c h te v o r b e h a lte n . T R E N C H A U S T R IA G M B H 5 0 0 -2 0 0 0 2 % ; > 2 0 0 0 1 % A .N r.: F .N r.:
D a tu m N a m e E F C 5 0 m it E C I
B e a rb . 2 4 .1 1 .2 0 0 9 M P K -S c h
9 .1 2 .2 0 0 9
z u s ä tz lic h e E in /A u s g ä n g e
G e p r. T E -S i
E F C 5 0 w ith E C I
A a d d itio n a l in /o u tp u ts A
B la tt
E N O A G 0 1 0 1 2
0 1 d iv . A n p a s s u n g e n 9 .7 .2 0 1 0 S c h Z e ic h n u n g s n u m m e r Ä n d . Z u s t. 3 B l.
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
X 5 /1 2 E C O M .5
-U H / -S V
F F
( e x te r n e r L e is tu n g s s c h a lte r ) X 5 /1 1 E 2 1 .5
( e x te r n a l p o w e r s w itc h ) D I
( K o m m a n d o W id e r s ta n d b lo c k ie r e n ) X 5 /1 0 E 2 0 .5
( C o m m a n d R e s is to r tr ig g e r ) D I
(R e s e rv e ) X 5 /9 E 1 9 .5
D I
(S p a re )
K o m m a n d o S tr o m tie fe r X 5 /8 E 1 8 .5
D I
C o m m a n d c u rre n t d o w n
K o m m a n d o S tro m h ö h e r X 5 /7 E 1 7 .5
D I
O p t io n : z u s ä tz lic h e d ig ita le E in /A u s g ä n g e K le m m e n X 5 - X 6
C o m m a n d c u rre n t u p
X 5 /6 E C O M .4
o p t io n : a d d itio n a l d ig ita l in /o u tp u ts te r m in a ls X 5 - X 6
E -U H / -S V E
M e ld u n g F ix s p u le e in X 5 /5 E 1 6 .4
M e s s a g e fix c o il o n D I
T e m p e r a tu r tr ip X 5 /4 E 1 5 .4
D I
te m p e r a tu r e tr ip
T e m p e ra tu r W a rn u n g X 5 /3 E 1 4 .4
D I
te m p e r a tu r e w a r n in g
B u c h h o lz T r ip X 5 /2 E 1 3 .4
D I
B u c h h o lz tr ip
B u c h h o lz W a r n u n g X 5 /1 E 1 2 .4
D I
B u c h h o lz w a r n in g
D D
X 6 /1 2 K C O M .7
+ U H / + S V
N e tz u n s y m m e tr ie > Z f X 6 /1 1 K 2 1 .7 N O
N e t-a s y m m e try > Z f D O
A b g e s tim m t, n ic h t k o m p e n s ie r t X 6 /1 0 K 2 0 .7 N O
D O
T u n e d , n o t c o m p e n s a te d
A b g e s tim m t, k o m p e n s ie r t D O X 6 /9 K 1 9 .7 N O
T u n e d , c o m p e n s a te d
X 6 /8 K C O M .6 + U H / + S V
T e m p e r a tu r tr ip X 6 /7 K 1 8 .6 N O
te m p e r a tu r e tr ip D O
C T e m p e ra tu r W a rn u n g X 6 /6 K 1 7 .6 N O C
D O
te m p e r a tu r e w a r n in g
( ...) S o ftw a r e - O p tio n
B u c h h o lz T r ip X 6 /5 K 1 6 .6 N O a n a lo g e r E in g a n g
B u c h h o lz tr ip D O A I a n a lo g in
B u c h h o lz W a r n u n g X 6 /4 K 1 5 .6 N O a n a lo g e r A u s g a n g
D O A O
a n a lo g o u t
B u c h h o lz w a r n in g
d ig ita le r E in g a n g
K C O M .5 D I d ig ita l in
X 6 /3 + U H / + S V d ig ita le r A u s g a n g
D O
( K o m m a n d o F ix s p u le e in ) D O K 1 4 .5 N O d ig ita l o u t
( C o m m a n d fix c o il o n ) X 6 /2
( K o m m a n d o F ix s p u le a u s ) D O K 1 3 .5 N O + /-S V s ig n a l v o lta g e
( C o m m a n d fix c o il o ff) X 6 /1
T o le r a n z e n n a c h
C A D e r s te llte Z e ic h n u n g . K e in e m a n u e lle n Ä n d e r u n g e n d u r c h fü h r e n
D ie W e it e r g a b e o d e r V e r v ie lfä ltig u n g d ie s e r U n te r la g e
IS O 2 7 6 8 -Ö N O R M M 1 3 6 5
s o w ie d ie V e r w e r tu n g u n d M it t e ilu n g ih r e s In h a lte s is t T e il1 T e il2
o h n e a u s d r ü c k lic h e G e n e h m ig u n g n ic h t g e s ta t te t. f m c v H K L K u n d e :
Z u w id e r h a n d lu n g e n v e r p flic h te n z u S c h a d e n e r s a tz . A b m .: m m ; 0 -5 0 0 3 %
A lle R e c h te v o r b e h a lt e n . T R E N C H A U S T R IA G M B H 5 0 0 -2 0 0 0 2 % ; > 2 0 0 0 1 % A .N r.: F .N r.:
D a tu m N a m e E F C 5 0 m it O p tio n s p la tin e :
B e a rb . 2 4 .1 1 .2 0 0 9 M P K -S c h
G e p r. 9 .1 2 .2 0 0 9
z u s ä tz lic h e d ig ita le E in /A u s g ä n g e
T E -S i
E F C 5 0 o p tio n b o a r d :
A a d d itio n a l d ig ita l in /o u tp u ts A
B la tt
E N O A G 0 1 0 1 3
1 d iv . A n p a s s u n g e n 9 .7 .2 0 1 0 S c h Z e ic h n u n g s n u m m e r Ä n d . Z u s t. 3 B l.
4 3 2 1
3 Operation
3.1 Operation elements
display description field 8 state indications

free programable
serial interface scroll wheel 5 buttons
3.2 Operation concept

Operating the EFC50 is done via the standard control panel (display, buttons, scroll wheel) or via terminal program
EFC50Term. Parameter for device programming are within a menu, which is structured into three different user
levels. If desired, the menu can be protected with different passwords (please refer to chapter 7).
· Operation level
Access (standard password 1) to main parameter for correction of service performance are available (see also
chapter 5).
· Commissioning level
Access (standard password 2) to parameter necessary for start-up procedure are available (see chapter 4).
· Expert level
Access (standard password 3) to all parameters relevant for fine tuning of the device are available for the
advanced user. Also the standard passwords can be individually changed on this level. The structure of the
menu levels is fixed and can’t be changed.
Furthermore, due to the adaptive menu control parameters of not released options are not shown in the display.
For example parameter for resistor control are only shown if this option has been released by input of the correct
password. This operation concept ensures maximum clarity for different users.
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3.3 Standard control panel
3.3.1 Display
- The next line informs about the actual state of the controller (on or off).
- The following line is reserved for messages during operation (see also chapter 6).
- The display of the following lines depends on the current selected function. For example resonance curve and
calculated network parameter are displayed in the controller is switched on (see also chapter 5).
- Selection of function is done in the command line below the shown separation line.
- A short help text is available in the last two lines
Selection of function in automatic mode (CONTROLLER ON)
FT … Forced trigger
(R) ... manual trigger for resistor control
(only at released option, if enabled)
FT ... forced trigger for tuning operation
D ... change display
I ... show important information
S ... show statistics
x ... change into menu mode
Selection of function in manual mode (CONTROLLER OFF)
< ... coil movement in direction Imin

> ... coil movement in direction Imax
0 ... stop coil movement
(R) ... manual trigger for resistor control
(only at released option, if enabled)
D ... change display
I ... show important information
S ... show statistics
x ... change into menu mode
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3.3.2 Scroll wheel
The scroll wheel allows for a simple and comfortable operation of the controller. Turning the wheel moves the
rectangular, black cursor shown in the display. Pressing the wheel activates the function corresponding to the
current cursor position.
Adjustment of contrast
The EFC50 has an automatic contrast adjustment. A manual adjustment by the user is not necessary therefore.
Enter menu
Turning the scroll wheel until the background of the letter x changes to black. After pushing, the controller changes
to the beginning of the menu (password is required, if menu is password protected).
Exit menu
Turning the scroll wheel until the background of the line „Exit menu“ changes to black. After pushing the scroll
wheel the query „Store parameter“ or „Exit without store“ appears. After confirmation the controller continues
operating, if it is switched on.
Parameter programming in the menu

Selection of a parameter is made by turning the scroll wheel. A change is only possible after selection and after
pushing the scroll wheel. Readiness for change is shown by flashing of the black cursor positioned at the actual
setting. Turning of the scroll wheel until display shows the requested setting of the parameter. For programming
predefined words (eg on, off), letters, numbers and some special signs (-) are available. By pressing the scroll
wheel again the user departs from the programming mode.
Change of parameter is confirmed by symbol ¢ or rejected by symbol x.
All performed changes are stored only if the query „Store parameter“ (prior to exit menu) is confirmed.
All parameter settings remain safely stored if the power supply fails.
3.3.3 Local key – remote control
By means of this key all remote control commands are blocked in the manual mode (CONTROLLER OFF). This
status (local) is indicated by a green LED.
3.3.4 CONTR – key
By pushing the CONTR – key the device changes between manual and automatic mode.
3.3.5 ESC – key
This key can be used for jumping back one step in the menu or to quit changes without storing.
3.3.6 Motor <> keys
If the controller is OFF the coil can be adjusted manually up or down.
3.4 Installed controller software

The installed software version is shown in the headline at the beginning of the menu.
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3.5 programming PLC
At „programming PLC“ in the menu „in/outputs“ the window of the PLC – file editor opens.
SCR (Scroll)
The PLC- file can be scrolled up / down with scroll wheel.
ED (Edit)
A program line can be entered, after the line (or an empty line) is scrolled by the cursor keys and the “edit“ function
is selected.
By means of the „“edit“ command a “help editor“ or a “line editor“ will be called.
ID (Insert/Delete) CUT
Insert/delete line cut out a line
COPY PASTE
Copy a line paste in a line, which was copied or cut out
3.5.1 H - Editor
The help editor opens the window for comfortable input of a program line and supports the programmer by means
of program elements (help assistant).
A „Token“ is one single part of the whole command such as operands, operators, assignments, comments, etc.
SCROLL
Scrolling from one “Token“ to the next
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EDIT
The “Edit“ command opens the window, where the Token will be replaced by PLC-function, variable, operator or a
comment.
INS
A new “Token“ is inserted at the actual cursor position.
DEL
The “Token“ at the actual cursor position is deleted.
Example: A counter should be programmed, counting (step +1) the earthfault events in the network.
The counter function CNT[003].INC is selected.
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The output function OF[EARTHFAULT] is selected for trigger to increment the counter.
The counter is installed. The program line is stored at the main window of the help editor. By selection of ESC or
“previous menu“ you come back step per step (one menu level) to the main window .
The “Save & Exit“ command stores the actual program line, after the automatic syntax check is successfully passed.
A detected syntax error (e.g. “)“ is missing) can be corrected and the “Save & Exit“ command can be executed
again.
After the program line is stored, the help editor will be closed. The programming can be continued in the
PLC - editor.
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3.5.2 Line editor
The line editor fulfils the usual editor functions without any help assistance.
The following editor - functions are available:
SCR The program line can be scrolled by scroll wheel or the <cursor left> and <cursor right> keys at the PC.
ED Characters are typed in at the actual cursor position.
I Insert a blank at the actual cursor position.
D Delete a character at the actual cursor position.
 Store the actual line after the syntax check is passed successfully.
X Cancel the actual program line.
3.6 EFC50Term
The terminal program package EFC50Term (incl. EFD20Param, EFD20Analyse) may be used for the following
functions (detailed description chapter 8):
- serial transmission and evaluation of the stored measurement data

- change of parameters (online or offline)
- operation of the controller by means of a PC-keyboard (also via modem connection)
- software update via serial interface
Software update
The software of EFD50 will be updated via the serial interface. This function requires software update files and
password provided by Trench Austria.
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4 Start-up
4.1 Necessary preparations
4.1.1 Safety
Warning
Beside the general safety hints (see chapter 1) the following hints have to be considered:
- Personnel working at the ASC must not be endangered by simultaneous coil adjustment via the EFC50
controller
- Measuring circuit of neutral-to-ground voltage may rise to 110 V AC in the case of an earthfault.
- If messages from the EFC50 are generated for test purposes, control room staff should be informed prior
(otherwise messages might be further transmitted, e.g. earthfault message).
- Company regulations (e.g. authorization for switching operations, safety) are to be followed.
4.1.2 Mechanical mounting

Dimensions of the device and outline for panel cut-out are in chapter 2.
Hint
- Re-check mechanical mounting of the device. Pay special attention in keeping required distances for cooling of
the device.
- Avoid any cutting operation near the device. Never put small parts on top of the device, they could enter
unnoticed.
- Replacement of fuses is done at the back of the device. Hence, swing frame installation resp. possibility for rear
access is recommended. If fixed installation in wall-cabinet is used, appropriate length of wiring (for necessary
pulling out of the device) has to be considered.
4.1.3 Electrical connection

Connection diagrams for standard configurations are shown in chapter 2.
-Measuring and control circuits have to be protected according to local standards.
- Arrange a clear and simple way of wiring.
- Capacitive or inductive interference of neighborhood cables may cause unintentional operation of digital inputs.
- The permissible signal limits for in- and outputs (see chapter 2) must not be exceeded.
- Use of shielded cables for measurement of neutral-to-ground voltage is recommended.
- Re-check wiring prior to energizing the device, e.g.:
- Value/polarity of neutral-to-ground voltage
- Value/polarity of auxiliary voltages
- Function of movement commands to the ASC
- Function of end switches
- Connection of potentiometer resp. angle transmitter
- Check the rotating field of the motor drive unit of the coil according to correct moving direction.
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4.2 Start-up instruction
First time users of this device are recommended to read chapter 3 to become familiar with this operation.
Advanced users may choose the faster procedure by means of EFCTerm (offline programming and up-loading a
prepared start-up file).
Switch on the device by means of main switch (power supply). Wait until the device finishes booting, then open the
menu.
Enter the standard password (“2“) for start-up level and move into the
submenu “System configuration”
4.2.1 Menu System configuration
4.2.1.1 Time and Date

The device is not equipped with a DCF-receiver, hence an eventual change for summer time has to be done
manually. A back-up capacitor keeps time and date for a few days if the device is switched off.
4.2.1.2 Language
English or German is available
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4.2.1.3 EFC50Term Parameter
COM1
Situated on the front of the device, recommended for connection of a PC
or modem. The COM1 is always active at 115 kBd.
COM2
Situated on the back of the device, recommended for connection of a
modem or Scada system.
Hint
The COM2 at the back and the COM1 at the front side cannot be used for EFC50Term at the same time. Switch off
an eventually connected modem at the back COM2, if you want to connect the PC at front COM1. Settings of
controller and of EFC50Term must match. If different addresses are used, multiple devices can be addressed by
means of one modem only combined with an interface distribution box (available on request).
Baud rate
By the use of a modem the baud rate of 9.600 bd is recommended, with direct connection higher baud rates are
possible.
4.2.2 Menu Basic preselection

If the controller is installed according to the standard connection diagram (see chapter 2.9), programming has to be
checked only. Most likely, changes are not necessary since the controller left the factory already with proper
programming (standard in-/output configuration). Check resp. change the following parameter:
Device and station name: these names are stored together with the
parameter and data files and allow an easy identification therefore. The
names are also displayed at the remote display at EFCterm connection
and allow to check that the connection is really established with the
correct device.
4.2.2.1 analog Inputs

In order to measure amount and phase, it is necessary to have a reference voltage, synchronous with the network.
Using the phase-phase voltage between L1 and L2 the reference angle for correction is 30°, if all measured angles
shall be referred to L1.
The reference voltage is not necessary without ECI and without the option “vectorial trigger”
The device is designed for maximum 3 busbars. Normally the input for Vo1 is used for connection of the neutral to
ground voltage.
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The adjusted ratio for inputs, which are not used (e.g. Vo2, Vo3) , does not affect the control behavior. We however
recommend to use the same values, as adjusted for the used inputs,
corresponding to the voltage level of the network.
Vo1, Vo2, Vo3

Above example is valid for a network with 20kV (=set value for V12). The nominal voltage of a Petersen coil in a
20kV network usually is 20/square root(3) = 11.55 kV. Check the rating plate at the coil.
Hint
If your ASC is designed for a higher voltage level than actually used, the values have to be recalculated in order
to get a correct % - display of the voltages.
Example:
A coil is designed for 20 kV system voltage and equipped with a measurement winding from 11.55 kV to 100 V.
If the coil is used in a 10 kV system, the ratio of 5.77 kV to 50 V has to be programmed.
ECI1, ECI2, ECI3

If the tuning works with current injection, the total transformer ratio of the injected current (primary) to the
measured current (secondary) must be considered.
The current is injected into the network’s starpoint via the power auxiliary winding of the coil. The primary
injected current is calculated with the following data:
- ratio of the power auxiliary winding (PAW)
- ratio of the current transformer inside the ECI, (10/1A; I-Transf. sec. = 1A
Example
A coil designed for 20 kV system voltage and a transformer ratio of 11.55kV/500V for the PAW gives following
results:
I-primary = 10/(11550/500) = 0.43
Attention
Eventually it is necessary to turn the polarity of the injected current. This can be done by input of a (-) in front of
the secondary value. (e.g. -1).
If the (-) is entered in front of the primary value it is reset to 0. Therefore it is not allowed there.
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Usual secondary values are 100V (in some countries 110V) for voltages and 1A (5A) for current inputs.
The assignment of the signals to measuring inputs is done in the menu “AI channel assignment”. Beside the
available physical inputs (X…) there is also the possibility to assign the measured value channels A01 … A08,
which can be defined inside the PLC file.
channel name clamps remark

X10u1_v1 X10/1 – X10/2 voltage / range 0 – 130V AC
X14k1_I1 X14/3 – X14/4 current / range 0 – 1 A AC
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4.2.2.2 Controller works with
The selection „ASC1/BB1/ECI1“ means, that the controller tunes with Petersen coil 1 and the network parameters
are calculated with Vo1 and IECI1 (factory settings). At presence of a second ( or third) ASC it is possible, for better
distinction between the voltages to use the voltages Vo2 (or Vo3) at a second (or third) EFC50.
At use of Vo2 for example the second current injection ECI2 and the relevant in- and output functions for ECI2 must
be used !
4.2.2.3 trafo impedance (only for control with ECI)
These parameters allow a voltage / current correction if the zero sequence impedance of the neutral transformer
cannot be neglected. Normally this impedance should be small compared with the impedance of the coil.
We recommend not to use these parameters without feedback of Trench, if there are any doubts concerning too
high impedance of the coil’s transformer.
4.2.2.4 coil
The coil range (Imin, Imax) of the coil must be entered.
Hint
If your ASC is designed for a higher voltage level than actually used, the values have to be recalculated in order
to get a correct coil position in [A].
Example:
If a coil for 20kV nominal voltage and a nominal range of 15- 150A, a recalculated range of 7,5 – 75A must be
entered if the coil is used in a 10kV network.
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Digital In- and outputs:
Digital in- and outputs are assigned to in- and output functions inside the PLC – file. The list of available functions
can be found at the end of chapter 7.
The necessary in- and outputs for the coil are prepared in the standard (factory) setting, in correspondence to the
standard connection diagram (see chapter 2). More factory settings can be found in the program EFC50Param.
Hint
If in- and outputs are used differently from the standard settings, the assignment inside the PLC file must be
changed. We recommend to change this offline with the help of the program EFC50Param.
(see chapter 8).
List of digital inputs EFC50 :
SPS-Index Clamp name Root for control voltage

D0001 X9/1,E1.1 X9/3
D0002 X9/2,E2.1
D0003 X9/4,E3.2 X9/8
D0004 X9/5,E4.2
D0005 X9/6,E5.2
D0006 X9/7,E6.2
D0007 X12/1,E7.3 X12/6
D0008 X12/2,E8.3
D0009 X12/3,E9.3
D0010 X12/4,E10.3
D0011 X12/5,E11.3
D0012 X5/1,E12.4 X5/6
D0013 X5/2,E13.4
D0014 X5/3,E14.4
D0015 X5/4,E15.4
D0016 X5/5,E16.4
D0017 X5/7, E17.5 X5/12
D0018 X5/8, E18.5
D0019 X5/9, E19.5
D0020 X5/10, E20.5
D0021 X5/11, E21.5
Predefined assignment end switches:
IF[MIF_END_I_MAX] =DI[D0003]; X9/4,E3.2

IF[MIF_END_I_MIN] =DI[D0004]; X9/5,E4.2
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List of digital outputs EFC50:
SPS-Index Clamp name Root for control voltage

D0001 X4 /1, K1.1NO X4/3
D0002 X4 /2, K2.1NO
D0003 X4 /4, K3.2NO X4 /5, K3.2NC X4/8
D0004 X4 /6, K4.2NO
D0005 X4 /7, K5.2NO
D0006 X4 /9, K6.6NO X4/12
D0007 X4 /10,K7.3NO X4 /11,K7.3NC
D0008 X12/7, K8.4NO X12/12
D0009 X12/8, K9.4NO
D0010 X12/9, K10.4NO
D0011 X12/10,K11.4NO
D0012 X12/11,K12.4NO
D0013 X6 /1, K13.5NO X6/3
D0014 X6 /2, K14.5NO
D0015 X6 /4, K15.6NO X6/8
D0016 X6 /5, K16.6NO
D0017 X6 /6, K17.6NO
D0018 X6 /7, K18.6NO
D0019 X6 /9, K19.7NO X6/12
D0020 X6 /10,K20.7NO
D0021 X6 /11,K21.7NO
Predefined assignment for motor commands:
DO[D0001]=OF[MOT_UP]; X4/1, K1.1NO

DO[D0002]=OF[MOT_DOWN]; X4/2, K2.1NO
Leave the menu at „Exit Menü“ and store the parameters. Adjust the controller to „CONTROLLER OFF“ and adjust
the coil by means of the <> buttons a little bit into both directions..
You should hear the closing of the relevant relay . The value of Ipos should change a little bit.
The coil calibration requires that the motor commands work, the coil moves, the potentiometer works and the end
switches must operate.
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coil calibration
Start the calibration. This procedure adjusts the coil over the whole range and lasts for some minutes. It is not
necessary that the coil is already connected to the medium voltage network during that procedure.
After successful calibration a few calculated data of potentiometer and coil are displayed.
In case that the controller generates an error signal after a certain time, the reasons with highest probability and
solutions are mentioned under chapter 6.
Push the scroll wheel after the calibration and confirm “Store” after “Exit menu”. Then you adjust the coil manually
over the whole range and compare the coil position in the display with the indication at the coil. If there are
deviations bigger than 2% of the entire range, you should enter the “coil characteristics” (linearization table).
Coil characteristics:
Method 1:
The values for coil position I [A] and the potentiometer values Pot [A, Ohm]
(e.g. for a 1 kOhm potentiometer from the routine test report of the coil) can be
entered directly.
If the test report is not available the potentiometer values can be measured by adjusting the ASC from graduation
mark to graduation mark and measuring the corresponding resistance.
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Method 2:
After calibration the following values are shown on ASC position indication (IASC) resp. on controller display
(ICONTROLLER):
IASC [A] ICONTROLLER [A]

15 15
60 55
90 82
120 110
150 150
At the menu coil characteristics the values of ASC position indication (IASC) can
be entered into the column „I“ and the values of controller display
(ICONTROLLER) into the column „Pot“. After storing and exit of the menu, the
display of controller matches with ASC position indication.
4.2.3 Analogue output configuration

The device is equipped with three programmable 0 - 20 mA (DC) outputs for neutral-to-ground voltage and coil
position. External instruments or remote control can be connected.
The configuration of these outputs (linear, logarithmic or break) is available inside the menu. The assignment to the
function (voltage, current, position, etc.) is done inside the PLC file.
Three possibilities for assignment are available.
With linear characteristic Vo_min [%] to Vo_max [%] is linear represented by Vo_min
[mA] to Vo_max [mA]
With break characteristic the two ranges Vo_min [%] to Vo_break [%] resp. Vo_break
[%] to Vo_max [%] are represented by the corresponding [mA] ranges.
Hint
Necessary conditions:
Vo_min [%] < Vo_break [%] < Vo_max [%] and Vo_min [mA] < Vo_break [mA] < Vo_max [mA]
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With logarithmic characteristic the range from log (Vo_min [%] ) to log (Vo_max
[%] ) is represented by the range Vo_min [mA] to Vo_max [mA].
Hint
Necessary conditions:
Vo_min [%] must be > 0 !
4.2.3.1 Coil position Ipos
Menu parameter for AOFUNC_1 :
PLC definition: AO[AO01]=AOFUNC_1(AI[IPOS_P])
For the coil position usually a linear characteristic is chosen. If a fix coil is used and activated, the current-sum of fix
coil and Petersen coil is displayed. The %-value in the display (if %-display activated) is referred to the max. sum
of Imax + Ipos as well.
At the mA - output only the Petersen coil is considered, independently from the state of the fix coil.
4.2.3.2 Neutral to ground voltage

For the neutral to ground voltage very often a logarithmic or break characteristic could be senseful.
Menu parameter for AOFUNC_2:
PLC definition: AO[AO01]= AO[AO02]=AOFUNC_2(AI[U01_P])

In this example the range of 0 – 10% Vo is projected to 0 – 10mA, the range
of 10% - 100% is ranged to 10 – 20mA.
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4.3 Current injection
This description is only relevant if you use the EFC50 with current injection. Therefore the control with ECI must be
activated, as well as the available current injection devices.
Hint
The adjustment „with ECI“ or „without ECI“ also influences the menu structure. In connection with these settings
some parameters become without sense and are therefore automatically removed from the menu.
For the current injection important are following functions, which should be tested before the first tuning operation:
a.) Measurement of the injected current

b.) Feedback of current injection (digital input)
c.) Commands to activate the current injection
It is required that the necessary circuits are wired and activated. The fuse of the power auxiliary wiring must be in
place and the current injection device (ECI) supplied and switched on.
a.) Activate the current injection device. The ECI now injects a current into the power auxiliary winding.
The injected current is recalculated and displayed at primary values. (e.g. Ieci = 0.30A / 150°). Depending on
system voltage and type of ECI thefollowing values are expected:
ECI – type 10 kV network 20kV network 60kV network

3 HE (approx. 2,3 A sec.) 0.2 A 0.1 A Not recommended
Power (approx. 6.9A sec.) 0.6 A 0.3 A 0.1 A
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b.) If the message 1+ ECI appears on the display during this test also he feedback of the current injection works.
Hint
The feedback of the ECI can be cancelled, if the input function IF[MIF_ECI_POS_1]is directly assigned to the
command output function OF[ECI_POS_1].
If more devices have access to the same current injection device the feedback should be wired anyway.
c.) Put the current injection back to normal condition. Activate the Forced Trigger with the letters „FT“.
At the display appears ECI..1+ , which shows that the controller send a switch on
command to the current injection.
If the ECI is on, then also the injected current is displayed.
If the coil is already connected to the network, the network parameter are
calculated as well. The value for Ro must be positive.
(At negative Ro the polarty of either Vo or Ieci must be turned.)
4.4 First check of control

The ASC should be connected with the network to be compensated. Prior, adjust the coil to the expected tuning
position. Set the controller to automatic mode.
According to the actual network condition the following scenarios are possible:
Controller finds tuning position without any problems

Adjust the coil a couple of times manually towards smaller resp. higher current
and let the controller tune. If possible, change the network configuration and test
the controller with different tuning positions. Adjust the main control parameter
(see chapter 5) according to your requirements.
Controller does not find any tuning position

A couple of reasons are possible, for details see chapter 6. If the problems can not be solved with the help of these
instructions, please contact Trench Austria.
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4.5 Enable software options
The software options will be enabled by typing in the the correct passwords (please refer to delivered do-cuments
resp. back side of the controller).
If the software option is enabled, the parameters are available in the menu (Commissioning level;. Expert level).
If the password has been entered correctly, the code will be shown as “1“.
Hint
Please note, that the serial number of the controller must be entered correctly for offline parameter set-tings with
EFC20iParam. Otherwise the enabled options will be disabled by the controller.
4.6 Final activities

After programming the controller down-load the set parameter (with EFC20iTerm) to your PC and store the file in a
suitable manner.
Note date and time of commissioning, device and order data and anomalies which eventually occurred. You can
use the attached commissioning report for this purpose.
4.7 Commissioning report

On the next two pages a blank form for documenting your commissioning is provided.
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Title Page
Commissioning report TRENCH
EFC50 1/2 Austria GmbH
Document No Rev Author Released Date

- 0 - - -
Customer : __________________________________________
Customer reference : __________________________________________
Station : __________________________________________
Order No : __________________________________________
Type : __________________________________________
Fabrication number : __________________________________________
Performed activities: (delete if n.a. resp. complete missing items))
1. Wiring checked:
Neutral to ground voltages V12, Vo1, Vo2

Current injections ECI1, ECI2
Potentiometer
Limit switches
Motor drive (correct direction)
Others
2. Parameter settings:
Reference voltage (VT V12) primary .........

Reference voltage (VT V12) secondary .........
Nominal voltage coil (VT Vo1) primary .........
Aux. winding coil (VT Vo1) secondary .........
Power aux. winding secondary (ASC1) .........
Nominal voltage coil (VT Vo2) primary .........
Aux. winding coil (VT Vo2) secondary .........
Power aux. winding secondary (ASC2) .........
Control (with) ASC1/ECI1 or ASC2/ECI2 .........
Coil min. current (A) .........
Coil max. current (A) .........
Trigger threshold (%) .........
Trigger delay (s) .........
Follow up of neutral to ground voltage (minutes) .........
Vmin .........
Vlimit .........
Vmax .........
Vearth .........
Calibration of coil performed

Linearisation of coil characteristic performed
Rev Remark Author Checked Date

Distribution Customer, TES, (file) Directory
Form No: 60-057051 Rev: 0 Author:TES-Sch Approved: MP-Br Date: 1 Dec 2010
Form Distribution: Q,V,TES,MK Form directory: G\Prozesse\60-...
Form origin: -
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents thereof must not be imparted to a third party nor be used
forany unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. All rights reserved. TRENCH AUSTRIA GMBH
Title Page
Commissioning report TRENCH
EFC50 2/2 Austria GmbH
Document No Rev Author Released Date

- 0 - - -
Reset of counters performed

Date and time settings performed
Setting for serial interface (modem) performed
3. General function check:
Tuning operations from different start positions

Check of position indication at controller, at coil and remote
Commands from remote to controller
Messages from controller to remote
Test of modem connection
4. Software Options:
Functional check performed
5. Customer training performed:

Remarks: __________________________________________
6. Documentation, Software handed over:
Parameter file, EFC50Term ... _________________________________________
7. Open issues: ________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Device released for service: yes / no
Remarks: _______ ______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Initial start-up performed by: _______________on:__________________
Trench Austria GmbH Client
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents thereof must not be imparted to a third party nor be used
forany unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. All rights reserved. TRENCH AUSTRIA GMBH
5 Service
5.1 Main parameter
For the service level the following menu items can be reached by means of the standard password („1“).
5.1.1 Controller configuration

The necessary parameter are summarized in the submenu „Controller configuration“.
Compensation (Detuning)
This parameter determines the degree of detuning at the tuning point (adjustable in % or A).
Under-compensation can be set by input of „-“ prior to the value. The „%“ value is related to coil position in the
resonance point. The presence of a eventual fix-coil is considered only if the relevant menu setting is
programmed (see chapter 7).
Tuning condition (only without ECI)
By means of this parameter it can be selected the control of detuning degree or of voltage level. At control of
detuning degree („compensation Iv“) the tuning point is determined by the resonance point Ires and the desired
compensation degree (Iv).
If the control operation is restricted by Vmax (or Vmax2), then at control of voltage („voltage V max“) the tuning
point is selected so that the adjusted neutral to ground voltage Vmax is reached. The compensation degree
(over -compensation Iv>0, under-compensation Iv<0) will be considered if possible. If the controller cannot reach
the right side of the resonance curve because of Vmax (or Vmax2), then a compensation warning will be
generated.
5.1.1.1 Control behavior
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Vo – trigger level
The neutral-to-ground voltage is stored as reference after each control procedure. A new control procedure is
started, if the actual neutral-to-ground voltage Vo exceeds the trigger threshold (in % of the reference value) for
longer time than the pre-set trigger delay time.
Trigger delay time

A new control procedure is started only if the neutral-to-ground voltage exceeds the tolerance range longer than
this time. In order to avoid unnecessary control operations (due to fluctuating neutral-to-ground voltage) this
time should not be set too short. Usual values range between 0.5 minutes and approx. 2 minutes.
Vearth
In case of an earthfault the controller blocks the coil movement. Any simultaneous control process is stopped
immediately. If this happens during control procedure or if the earthfault lasts longer than the programmed time
for transient earth faults, a forced trigger is released after the earthfault vanishes. Hence, the controller performs
a control operation in any case.
Time for transient earth faults

Earth faults (Vo > Vearth) lasting less than the programmed time are interpreted as transient earth faults. The
number of these events is counted (see chapter 5 - counter).
Signal delay
Delay time of the output function OF[EARTHFAULT] for earthfault message.
Threshold Zu
After the end of an automatic tuning operation the controller calculates the asymmetry impedance of the network. If
the value falls below the adjusted threshold (e.g. during a high resistive fault) the output function OF[ASYMMETRY]
(“asymmetry trip“) will be set, which can be assigned to a digital output. A necessary requirement is, that the
controller operates in automatic mode and that automatic tuning is possible (Vo < Vearth).
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5.2 Evaluations
5.2.1 Measurement buffer
The controller is equipped with a ring buffer for 1000 measurement points. The measurement points are recorded
according to a settable time interval (starting with 1 s) and at special events (e.g. start of earthfault). Following data
are recorded:
- Date
- Time
- Neutral-to-ground voltage Vo
- Coil position Ipos
- Network parameter (Ires, k, v, d)
- Status information (automatic on/off and so on)
- In- and output functions
The measurement buffer is loaded and evaluated by means of the program EFC50Term (see chapter 8) on a
PC/laptop.
Archive:
The data buffer is only stored in the RAM and will be overwritten, in case it becomes full. However before the
contents of the buffer is written to a permanent memory (archive 0 -9). The archives are written in a cyclic manner
as well, it means, if all archives are full, the oldest one will be overwritten.
Also the archive files can be loaded with the program EFC50Term (see chapter 8) onto the PC/Laptop and
evaluated there.
5.2.2 Show statistics

By selection of „S“ in automatic or manual mode the counters can be displayed and by turning the scroll wheel the
following modes for display can be selected. The EFC50Term provides the possibility to download these data as
text file.
All, but the counter for the operating time total, can be reset to zero (within commissioning level at “basic
preselection“ or expert level at system configuration).
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5.3 Show important informations
By selection of „I“ in automatic or manual mode and turning the scroll wheel the following informations can be
displayed:
- Fault informations
The controller has released an adjustment command to the coil. However, no

movement within the preset time (parameter timeout coil) was reported back.
The screen “fault informations” opens automatically at appearance of an error

and can be quitted by turning the scroll wheel or pushing the ESC-key.
- Event list
In the event list you can find:

- Tuning operations (Ipos, Ires, Uo, Id)
- Tuned signal coming/going
- Fault informations
- Earthfault begin and end (Vo>Vearth)
Further events can be recorded via PLC-flags (boolic variables)
Input functions Output functions
The list of available in- and output functions can be found in chapter 8.
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Serial numbers:
The serial number of the device is shown behind S/N (2094001001)

This number is also shown on the rating plate on the backside of the device.
Please refer to this number if you contact us with relevant questions.
We also need this number if you want us to release any further software options.
PLC – data transfer
This screen shows the IP – addresses of other devices, with which the EFC50
exchanges PLC data.
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6 Messages / Malfunctions
6.1 Messages
6.1.1 Signal bar of coil position
Lower end switch
Upper end switch
Adjustment towards lower current
Adjustment towards higher current
6.1.2 State Messages

CONTROLLER ON
The controller reacts on Vo voltage changes in the network and adjusts the coil onto the correct tuning point
after switching operations.
(blocked)
The controller is blocked by the input function “controller block“ and will therefore not perform any tuning
operation. The message is also visible in manual mode. When the input function is reset, the controller will start
a new tuning operation, if it was in automatic mode before.
_LS
Indication at activated option „Control by external circuit breaker“
CONTROLLER OFF
The controller performs no automatic coil adjustments. A manual adjustment of the coil is possible by operation
e.g. at the controller.
Tuned
The controller successfully finished the control procedure.
Tuned, not comp.

The controller finished the tuning procedure. The calculated tuning point is situated outside the coil tuning range.
The coil is moved into an end position.
Trigger + (123)
The neutral-to-ground voltage has exceeded the upper trigger threshold. The remaining time until start of the
control procedure is shown in brackets.
Trigger - (123)
The neutral-to-ground voltage has exceeded the lower trigger threshold. The remaining time until start of the
control procedure is shown in brackets.
Forced trigger (10)

A new search procedure was forced. The time until start of the search operation is indicated in brackets.
Switching operation (10)

During the control procedure a switching operation was recognized. Eventually, the sensitivity for the recognition
of switching operations during search procedure resp. the sensitivity for checking in the tuning point has to be
adjusted (see chapter 7). The time until a new start of the search operation is indicated in brackets.
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Search for estimation (Vo > Vlimit)
The search procedure was started towards direction of „coil middle position“. The message is shown during the
„minimum coil adjustment“. At the end of this „minimum coil adjustment“ the estimated values are accepted.
Search of the target (Vo > Vlimit)

The calculated tuning point is directly adjusted. During coil movement the resonance point and the tuning point
are continuously verified and corrected. In order to reach the highest possible accuracy the resonance peak is
passed at least once, before the tuning point is finally reached.
Search 1 (Vo < Vlimit)

Coil adjustment of 2 % for determination of the gradient of the resonance curve.

According to the set resonance-voltage ratio a point on the other side of the resonance maximum is searched.

The search direction is changed, if no maximum was found according the resonance-voltage ratio. Possible
reasons are, e.g.: If the search procedure was started in the vicinity of the end switch and if the end switch was
reached without determination of valid values for the resonance point.

The calculated tuning point is within the just searched coil tuning range. The ASC is positioned to this calculated
tuning point.

During the search towards coil middle position Vmin was not exceeded but the end switch was reached. During
search 5 the entire coil tuning
range is searched for a neutral-to-ground voltage higher than Vmin.

The second end switch was reached without neutral-to-ground voltage exceeding Vmin within the entire tuning
range.
Search coil middle position

Since no neutral-to-ground voltage higher than Vmin was found within the entire tuning range the coil is
adjusted to the programmed „pre-set coil middle position“.
Positioning
- The controller adjusts the coil to the predefined middle position after Vo<Vmin.
- The controller adjusts the coil onto the previously determined resonance point at activated option „Readjustment
to exact compensation“.
- At activated option “external circuit breaker“ the controller adjusts the coil to the predefined position.
(Vmin)(15')
The coil is adjusted to the „pre-set coil middle position“. At the end of the set delay time (see chapter 7) the
„Vmin“ message is released (if a new control procedure is not started within the set time). The remaining time
(in minutes) until release of the relay message is shown in brackets.
(Vmin) trigger + (123)

The upper trigger threshold was exceeded during waiting position Vmin. The remaining time (in seconds) until
start of the search procedure is shown in brackets.
(Vmin) Trigger - (123)

The lower trigger threshold was exceeded during waiting position Vmin. The remaining time (in seconds) until
(Vmax)
The neutral-to-ground voltage has exceeded the threshold Vmax.
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(Vmax) Tuned
The neutral-to-ground voltage is within the range (Vmax - 25%) < Vo < (Vmax + 10%) and the controller has
successfully finished its control procedure.
(Vmax) Tuned, not comp.

The controller has finished it´s control procedure. However, the calculated tuning point is located on the other side
of the resonance maximum.
(Vmax) Trigger + (123)
The neutral-to-ground voltage has exceeded the upper trigger threshold. The remaining time (in seconds) until
(Vmax) Trigger - (123)

The neutral-to-ground voltage has exceeded the lower trigger threshold. The remaining time (in seconds) until
(Vmax) Forced trigger (10)

A search operation was manually started by change from manual to automatic mode. The time until start of the
search operation is indicated in brackets.
(Vmax) Back control 1

The neutral-to-ground voltage has exceeded the threshold of Vmax + 10 %. A re-adjustment to Vmax is
performed.
(Vmax) Back control 2

During the readjustment the voltage Vo remained below Vmax. The adjustment is continued until a new search
operation is started.
(Vmax) End switch

A re-adjustment to Vmax is not possible because the end switch was reached prior.
Transient earthfault
The neutral-to-ground voltage has exceeded the threshold for recognition of earthfaults. However, the time for a
permanent earthfault was not exceeded yet.
(Earthfault)
The neutral-to-ground voltage has exceeded the voltage threshold for recognition of earthfaults. The earthfault
is present at least for the transient earthfault time.
R on, R off
The switch condition of the resistor is indicated. (Option „resistor control“, see chapter 9)
R blocked
The reconnection of the resistor is blocked due to an exceeded temperature threshold (controller uses an
internal temperature model) or an external block via digital input. (Option „resistor control“, see chapter 9)
Fix on, fix off

The tuning range of the coil is not sufficient any more, hence the controller has connected the external fix coil
(Option „fix coil control“, see chapter 9).
ASC on/off
The controller adjusts the coil on the valid tuning point. While passing the resonance peak the ASC will be
disconnected from the network. (Option „Automatic switch for Vo>Vmax“, see chapter 9)
Pos. R
The controller adjusts the coil on the valid tuning point. While passing the resonance peak the additional resistor
is connected. (Option „Automatic switch for Vo>Vmax“, see chapter 9)
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6.1.2.1. Errors
An error has occurred. The reason is indicated in the following line. In addition a malfunction is signalized.
(Coil movement)
The controller has released an adjustment command to the coil. However, no movement (> 0,1 %) within the
pre-set time or a movement into the wrong direction was reported back.
(Motor operation time)

The controller has continuously adjusted the coil. The set motor operation time was exceeded (see chapter
6).
(DSP Error)
There is a conflict at the internal data communication.
(Set time)
The controller has no valid time, due to an empty buffer capacitor for the integrated circuit of the internal
clock.
6.2 LEDs
The meaning of the LEDs 1 – 8 is internally predefined, but can be changed by the user inside the PLC - file. The
LEDs for POWER, CONTR and LOCAL are fixed.
The inscription of the LEDs can be actualized by exchange of the paper stripes, which are inserted in the front plate.
Each LED can be used red or green and assigned to a specific PLC function. The factory setting is as follows:
LED1GREEN=OF[TUNED]
LED2GREEN=OF[TUNED_NC]
LED3GREEN=OF[FIX_ON]
LED4GREEN=OF[RP_ON]|OF[R_ON_V_MAX]
LED5RED=OF[EARTHFAULT]
LED6RED=OF[V_MAX]
LED7GREEN=OF[V_MIN]
LED8GREEN=OF[END_I_MAX]|OF[END_I_MIN]
LED1: Tuned Message; The network is compensated

LED2: Tuned not compensated Message; The coil position is at the optimum, however due to
restrictions (end switches or Vmax) the regular tuning point is
not within reach.
LED3: Fixcoil on Message; The fixcoil is on or the controller sets the command to switch
it on.
LED4: Resistor on Message; The controller switched on the resistor
LED5: Earthfault Message; Vo is higher than Vearth
LED6: Vmax Message; Vo is higher than Vmax
LED7: Vmin Message; Vo is lower than Vmin
LED8: End switch Message; One end switch is set
ERROR
The ERROR-LED lights only red. The factory setting is:
ERRORLED=OF[ERROR]|OF[HW_ALARM]|OF[PARA_ALARM]. If required this setting can be easily.
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POWER
The POWER-LED lights only green. If you have problems please check the connected supply voltage.
LOCAL
The green LED indicates the „Local“ – state of the controller. In this state commands from outside (via digital
input or Scada) are blocked. Switching to Local-mode is only possible, if the controller is OFF (CONTROLLER
OFF).
CONTR
The green LED indicates that the controller is ON (CONTROLLER ON = Automatic mode)
6.3 Malfunctions
6.3.1 Problems during start-up
Reloading of the factory setting
The program “EFC50Param” contains factory settings (menu: “file / factory settings”), which can be used for the
EFC50. It must be observed that these files do not contain any released software options. Therefore eventual
options need to be activated again. We recommend to keep the required option codes somewhere near to the
device.
Display remains dark after switching on of the device

Check the used power supply if it fits to the stated technical data (see chapter 2). The start up of the device
takes about 1 minute.
The controller does not measure any voltage

Nothing or only a very small voltage is displayed. Check which voltage actually is measurable at the input
terminals of the device. At symmetric networks and / or with detuning the neutral-to-ground voltage can be very
small. After starting the automatic mode the controller tries to find a neutral-to-ground voltage > Vmin within the
entire tuning range of the coil. If this voltage can not be found, the coil is positioned to the predefined „coil
middle position“. If the display is missing (but voltage is present) first check the set voltage transformer ratio. If
these settings are correct, please get in contact with Trench Austria for further advise.
The analogue output delivers none or too less current.

Check in the menu the assignment of the output characteristic, especially if a break characteristic was selected
for the neutral-to-ground voltage. In the menu „Check in/ outputs->AO characteristics“ it is possible to define
must values. If the must values can not be achieved, the value of the burden on this output should be checked
(< 800 Ohm).
Example:
If this test is successful, check the assignment inside the PLC-file. There the analogue output channel must be
assigned to a float value in the range of 0 – 100. For example the factory setting for the coil position is:
AO[AO01]=AOFUNC_1(AI[IPOS_P]) coil position in the range between 0 and 100%
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Attention
If there are multiple assignments for the same channel inside the PLC-file, only the command, which is the last in
the text file will be executed.
The status of binary inputs does not fulfil the expectations

By means of the menu „Check in/outputs->“ the status of all binary inputs can be checked.
a.) The input is ON, but should be OFF. Check the voltage that is applied between the input contact and the
corresponding common. Since the binary inputs are very high resistive, coupling (inductive or capacitive) of
voltages from neighbouring wires may happen.
If such coupling exists, a solution is sometimes to change to DC-control voltages or to install intermediate
(mechanical) relays, because their input resistance normally is a little bit lower.
b.) The input is OFF, but should be ON. Check if the required signal voltage is applied to the terminals (min. 48V
AC/DC). This voltage must be supplied externally (a make contact only is not sufficient!). If the input is not
operated at all, it is most likely defective. Since the binary inputs are not equipped with changeable fuses,
contact Trench Austria.
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c.) The status of a binary input function does not fulfill the expectations. First check if the corresponding physical
input is correctly set. Check in the menu „Check IF“, if the input function really shows a different value than
expected.
If this is the case, check the assignment of the input function to the physical input. Correct eventual errors.
Observe, that the assignment becomes only active after the parameters are stored.
Example for upper end switch: IF[MIF_END_I_MAX] =DI[D0003]; X9/4,E3.2
A digital output does not operate as expected

The device offers the possibility to set each relay individually via the menu „Check relay“. By means of this
menu check the wiring, the presence of the control voltage and if the output relay inside the controller really
switches (ED = Edit).
If the relay is functioning properly, check the assignment of the output function to the output relay. Correct
eventual errors. Note, the assignment is only active if the parameters are stored. The assignment of the output
functions can be tested by setting the corresponding output function in the menu „Check output functions“.
Problems with measuring the coil position

The measurement of the coil position can be performed by a potentiometer or by a configurable mA - input
(angle transmitter). The controller evaluates the position of the potentiometer by applying a voltage (approx. 5 V
DC) to the potentiometer (between „+Pot“ and „-Pot“) and measuring the voltage on the sliding contact (between
the terminals „sPot“ and „-Pot“). The most common error during start up is the unintentional exchange of
terminals.
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Exchange of „-Pot“ and „+Pot“
The indicated position changes into the wrong direction.
Exchange of „sliding contact“ and „+Pot“

This error is indicated by a strong non-linearity in the assignment of the potentiometer position and the voltage
on the exchanged sliding contact.
Wrong position of the range selector

Check if the selector switch for setting the proper range of the angle transmitter is in the correct position.
If the potentiometer is used, the top of the pointer has to point to 0!
If an angle transmitter (mA) is used, the current setting (for input ranges and burden resistances see chapter 2) is
converted into a measurement voltage (converted in the same way as with measurement via potentiometer). Hence,
check if the used mA-transmitter is able to cover the voltage drop on the burden resistance. Furthermore, the angle
transmitter should convert the coil position directly (without any steps and additional delay) into mA.
Problems with control
Recognition of switching operations during control procedure

For recognizing switching operations during the control procedure, the actual measured voltage is continuously
compared with the previous estimated resonance curve during the coil movement. A tolerance band,
(„Sensitivity during search operation“ see expert level chapter 7) which is placed around the estimated
resonance curve and in which the actual neutral-to-ground voltage has to stay, serves as the criteria.
Owing to errors at the measurement of the neutral-to-ground voltage (natural fluctuations, steep resonance
curve) and of the coil position (mechanical tolerance) it is possible that the controller recognizes virtual switching
operations.
In this case the search procedure is started again and the controller may need longer time for reaching a valid
tuning point (if not already the limitation for the maximum allowed motor operation time sets the controller into
malfunction state). Hence, the size of the used tolerance band has to be increased.
A quick solution is to double the last value; means, if there is a problem with the standard setting of 15%, then
the next trial can be done with 30% and so on, until there are no more switching operations recognized. The
maximum value is 200%.
Important is that the resonance point, which is found at several repeated trials is more or less always the same,
of course after the presumption that the network size has not really changed.
In case of Vo>Vlimit the neutral to ground voltage is checked, after the tuning point is reached. The tolerated
voltage range is a multiple of the trigger threshold.
At „Sensitivity tuning check“ = 2 for example, the difference between expected Vo (which results from the
calculated network parameter k,v,d) and the actual Vo-voltage must be smaller than the double trigger threshold,
so that the tuning point will be accepted.
If the problem „Recognition of switching operations“ only appears after the final approach to the tuning point,
then the parameter „ Sensitivity tuning check“ should be increased in a similar way as described above. The
maximum value is 10.
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Fluctuating Vo during tuning procedure
Fluctuations of the neutral-to-ground voltage during the tuning procedure may be recognized as switching
operations. Therefore a wrong resonance point could be determined, if the resonance curve shows „side
resonances“ due to such voltage fluctuations.
Hence, if such fluctuations of the neutral-to-ground voltage are present, the parameter „Vlimit“ should be set
higher than the actual neutral-to-ground voltage. This forces the controller to find voltage values before and
after the resonance peak, which are in an adjustable ratio smaller than the resonance voltage. (e.g. 80%, also
see chapter 1).
Fluctuating Vo during trigger procedure

If the controller has once found a tuning point, fluctuations in the neutral-to-ground voltage exceeding the trigger
threshold lead to a new trigger procedure. If the voltage returns back below the trigger threshold within the
trigger delay time, only the counter for the trigger events is increased by one. If the trigger delay time is too low,
a lot of unnecessary tuning procedures may happen.
Hence, the trigger delay time should not be set too low (recommendation: between 0.5 and 2 min).
Furthermore, the time constant for the Vo filter should be increased in order to smooth short-time fluctuations of
the neutral-to-ground voltage.
Vlimit: trigger delay: Time constant of the filter:
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Fluctuating Vo during the run of the day
In some networks the neutral-to-ground voltage fluctuates very slowly during the run of the day. These slow
fluctuations can not be suppressed by means of the trigger delay and of the measurement filter. However, the
situation is improved by „Follow-up of the neutral-to-ground voltage“ where the actual neutral-to-ground voltage is
taken as a reference value at regular time intervals (e.g. every 60 min). Lower values than 5 min are not settable.
Operation:
After the end of a tuning operation the controller stores the actual neutral to ground voltage. The adjusted trigger
threshold (in %) is related to that stored voltage.
If the stored voltage follows eventual slow changes of the neutral to ground voltage in your network, then
unnecessary tuning operations will be avoided.
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7 Parameters
Parameter for device programming are within a structured menu. The structure of the menu levels is fixed and can
not be changed. The following three menu levels can be protected with password, if desired.
- Operation level (1)

Only main parameter („Top Ten Parameter“) for correction of service performance are available
- Commissioning level (2)

Only parameter necessary for start-up procedure are available.
- Expert level (3)

All parameter relevant for fine tuning of the device are available for the advanced user. Also the standard
passwords can be individually changed on this level.
Parameter overview
The following structure includes the parameters of all user levels. The character in brackets shows the availability of
parameter at individual user level.
enable options (2) (3)

device-ID (only in EFC50 Param) (2) (3)
tuning method (2) (3)
vectorial trigger (2) (3)
resistor control (2) (3)
home position Rp (2) (3)
command for trigger (2) (3)
fix coil control (2) (3)
external power switch (2) (3)
control at earthfault (2) (3)
SCADA (2) (3)
Password for option (2) (3)
SCADA protocol (2) (3)
additional controller (2) (3)
automatic switch V>Vmax (2) (3)
basic preselection (2)
definition device name (2)
def. relay station name (2)
analog Inputs (2)
reference angle V12 [°] (2)
edit analog channels (2)
controller works with (2)
trafo impedance (2)
VoTrafoLimit [V] (2)
coil (2)
coil type (2)
coil Imin [A] (2)
coil Imax [A] (2)
timeout coil [s] (2)
Petersen coil (2)
coil characteristics (2)
motor time limit [min] (2)
software limit switch (2)
SW limit switch Imin [A] (2)
SW limit switch Imax [A] (2)
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stepped coil (2)
stepped coil interface (2)
coil characteristics (2)
time definitions (2)
pulse time [ms] (2)
delay time [ms] (2)
delay time [0.1s] (2)
min. changes of posit. [%] (2)
current injection devices (2)
ECI 1 installed (2)
ECI 2 installed (2)
ECI 3 installed (2)
controller configuration (1) (2) (3)
compensation [%,A] (1) (2) (3)
fixed coil (3)
activate fix coil (3)
fix coil [A] (3)
control behaviour (1) (3)
Vo-triggerlevel [%] (1) (3)
trigger delay time [s] (1) (3)
time constant t_filt_Vo[s] (3)
follow-up Vo [min] (3)
period. check tuning [min] (3)
Vmin [%] (3)
Signal delay [min] (3)
Vlimit [%] (3)
Vmax [%] (3)
signal delay [s] (3)
Vearth [%] (1) (3)
transient earthfault[0.1s] (1) (3)
signal delay [s] (1) (3)
threshold Zu[kOhm] (1) (3)
multiple busbar operating (3)
controller operating mode (3)
behaviour slave contr. (3)
behaviour slave controller (3)
predef. coil position [%] (3)
fine tuning controller (3)
coil middle pos.Imiddle[%] (3)
tolerated mismatch DeltaIv [A] (3)
max. tries of tuning op. (3)
Vo < Vmin (3)
Vmin-triggerlevel [%] (3)
block coil if V < Vmin (3)
Vo < Vlimit (3)
resonance volt. rate [%] (3)
sensit. search operat. [%] (3)
Vo > Vlimit (3)
sensitivity tuning - check (3)
sens.during search operat. (3)
Vo > Vmax (3)
check V > Vmax (3)
Vmax + hysteresis [%] (3)
Vmax - hysteresis [%] (3)
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options (2) (3)
fix coil control (2) (3)
activated (2) (3)
fix coil [A] (2) (3)
activate fix coil (2) (3)
fix coil off Ipos [%] (2) (3)
fix coil on Ipos [%] (2) (3)
activated (2) (3)
automatic activated (2) (3)
permissible duty [s] (2) (3)
cooling time [min] (2) (3)
delay times (2) (3)
turn on delay 1 [0.1s] (2) (3)
turn on time 1 [0.1s] (2) (3)
turn on delay time 2[0.1s] (2) (3)
turn on time 2 [0.1s] (2) (3)
external power switch (2) (3)
activated (2) (3)
coilposition [%] (2) (3)
control at earthfault (2) (3)
to resonance point (2) (3)
trigger delay [s] (2) (3)
current injection, ECI (1) (2) (3)
definition cycle operation (2) (3)
max. retries of ECI cycles (1) (3)
time definitions (1) (3)
measurem. time [ms] (1) (3)
response time [ms] (1) (3)
settling time [ms] (1) (3)
wait for end of Vo variat. (3)
min. voltage change DeltaV [V] (3)
min. inj. current DeltaIeci[A] (3)
max. voltage variation [%] (3)
max. voltage variation [V] (3)
use ECI device up to [%] (3)
inverse mode (3)
activate (3)
start threshold [V] (3)
multiple BB mode, use (1) (3)
coupling detection via Vo (1) (2) (3)
activate (1) (2) (3)
tolerance DeltaVo=Vo1-Vo2 [%] (3)
minimum tolerance DeltaVo [V] (3)
toler. DeltaDeltaVo=DeltaVo1-DeltaVo2[%] (3)
new check at dVo [%] (3)
delay time [0.1s] (3)
pass control (3)
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in/outputs (1) (2) (3)
programming PLC (2) (3)
text definitions (1) (2) (3)
text analog outputs AO (1) (2) (3)
text definition, flags M (1) (2) (3)
def. SCADA variables LT (1) (2) (3)
AO characteristics (1) (2) (3)
output characteristic 1 (1) (2) (3)
characteristic (1) (2) (3)
min. value %-scale [%] (1) (2) (3)
min. value mA-scal [mA] (1) (2) (3)
break value %-scale [%] (1) (2) (3)
break value mA-scale [mA] (1) (2) (3)
max. value %-scale [%] (1) (2) (3)
max. value mA-scale [mA] (1) (2) (3)
min. value %-scale [%] (1) (2) (3)
min. value mA-scale [mA] (1) (2) (3)
max. value %-scale [%] (1) (2) (3)
min. value %-scale [%] (1) (2) (3)
min. value mA-scale [mA] (1) (2) (3)
max. value %-scale [%] (1) (2) (3)
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system configuration (1) (2) (3)
language (1) (2) (3)
data recorder (1) (2) (3)
recording interval [s] (1) (2) (3)
screensaver [min] (1) (2) (3)
password assignment (3)
use passwords (3)
operation level (3)
commissioning level (3)
expert level (3)
LAN settings (1) (2) (3)
IP address EFC50 (1) (2) (3)
Subnetmask (1) (2) (3)
IP addr. standard-gateway (1) (2) (3)
EFC50Term (1) (2) (3)
EFC50Term port: (1) (2) (3)
terminal address (1) (2) (3)
baudrate (1) (2) (3)
SCADA (e.g. IEC60870-5-103) (3)
activated (3)
device address (3)
interface parameter (3)
SCADA to port (3)
baudrate (3)
data bit (3)
parity (3)
stop bits (3)
event configuration (3)
command configuration (3)
motor pulse time [s] (3)
protocol fine tuning (3)
IEC mval 120% = (3)
measurands send via (3)
measurands I FUNC (3)
measurands I INFO (3)
value Ipos[A] (3)
ID message COL (3)
ID message FUNC (3)
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7.1 Enable options
The following options can be enabled by input of the correct option password (see attachment to manual or
backside of device). The relevant option parameters will only be displayed in the menu „options“ after the option
has been released.
- tuning method
with ECI / without ECI
- Vectorial trigger
Trigger procedure considers amount and phase of the neutral to ground voltage if activated. Reference voltage
obligatory.
- Resistor control
Home position R
The home position is the state of the resistor (ON/OFF) in the sound network.
Command for trigger
If activated (“YES“) the first cycle of resistor control can be started from the command line in the display (“R“).
- Fix coil control
Enables the controller to automatically switch a fix coil.
- External circuit breaker
Moves the coil into a predefined position
- Control at earthfault
Moves the coil exactly into the resonance point
- Scada
Scada protocol
The following Sacda protocols can be selected: SPABus, IEC 103, IEC60870-5-101 unbalanced/balanced,
IEC60870-5-103, IEC60870-5-104, IEC61850).
- Additional controller
- Automatic switch for V>Vmax
7.2 Basic preselection

Definition, device name
For identification of the device inside EFC50Term / data buffer
Def. relay station name

For identification of the device inside EFC50Term / data buffer
Analogue inputs (busbar 1 – 3)

Measurement of neutral to ground voltage and injection current
reference angle V12 [°]

the angle between reference voltage and phase voltage L1 should be entered. If the reference voltage is taken from
the phase-phase voltage L1 - L2, the angle is 30°. The angle is important only for evaluation it has no functional
influence.
AI primary
Primary nominal voltages V12, Vo1, Vo2, Vo3 and nominal currents Ieci1, Ieci2, Ieci3
AI secondary
Secondary nominal voltages V12, Vo1, Vo2, Vo3 and nominal currents Ieci1, Ieci2, Ieci3
AI channel
Assignment of channels for voltages V12, Vo1, Vo2, Vo3 and nominal currents Ieci1, Ieci2, Ieci3.
It is possible to make assignments to analogue inputs (X10 respectively X14) but also to make no assignment (for
signals , not used) or to use virtual inputs AIE, which can be defined inside the PLC-file.
Controller works with:

- ASC1/BB1/ECI1: the calculation is done with Vo1 and Ieci1
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7.2.1 coil
Coil: Imin [A]

Lower end position of the tuning range.
Coil: Imax [A]

Upper end position of the tuning range.
Timeout coil [s]

Maximum duration from adjustment command to change of position. If there is no movement within this time a
“motion” error is generated.
7.2.1.1 Petersen coil
Coil calibration
Procedure, which automatically calculates the operating characteristic after setting the above mentioned parameter.
Is available for the controller only after storing the configuration data.
Coil characteristics
Programming of interpolating points for the operating characteristic which was calculated by the automatic routine.
Motor time limit [min]

A counter adds up the adjustment times of the coil and subtracts the times without motion. When exceeding the set
threshold a malfunction signal is generated.
7.2.1.2 Stepped coil

The coil can be adjusted with pulses. With a certain sequence of pulses and pause times the coil can also be
adjusted by several steps within one adjustment.
Stepped coil interface

Depending on the feedback of the coil position the following interface types are available:
-serial type 1: the feedback of coil adjustment is given by the input function „MIF_STC_READY“.
-serial type 2: the feedback is recognized by the change of potentiometer position or mA - input. There is no
additional feedback of the stepped coil.
Coil calibration
the coil is always adjusted only by one step. After the adjusted delay time [ms] the new potentiometer value in [%] is
recorded in the coil characteristic. The maximum number of steps is 64.
Coil characteristics
The individual steps are recorded into the characteristics during the coil calibration. If required the measured coil
position / resistance of potentiometer / mA-value can be corrected here.
Time definitions
Pulse time [ms] Pulse time for change by one step
Delay time [ms] Pause between two one step-adjustments
Delay time [0.1s] This delay is used only during coil calibration. After the adjustment of the next step the
controller waits fort he adjusted time until it records the potentiometer value into the coil
characteristics.
Minimum change
of posit. [%] A change of the coil position is only recognized if the coil position changes at least the
adjusted percentage.
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7.2.1.3 current injection devices (only with ECI)
ECI1 (ECI2, ECI3) installed
Activation of available current injection devices. If the control works with ASC1 and ECI1 (ASC2 and ECI2, ASC3
and ECI3) but ECI1 (ECI2, ECI3) is adjusted to “NO”, the control will work in redundancy mode.
7.3 Controller configuration

Compensation [%,A]
Setting of a defined difference between tuning point and resonance point. The input of „-“ determines under-
compensation, without sign overcompensation is set.
Tuning condition (only without ECI)

This parameter switches between voltage tuning and compensation tuning. At compensation tuning
(“compensation Iv“) the tuning point is defined by the resonance point and the adjusted compensation parameter in
% or A.
At voltage tuning, if the tuning is restricted by Vmax (or Vmax2), the tuning position is chosen at Vmax . The
position (left or right of the resonance peak) is considered. (right side: overcompensation Iv>0, left side: under-
compensation Iv<0). If the desired side at the resonance curve cannot be reached a compensation warning (output
function: warning compensation) is generated.
7.3.1 Fixed coil
Activate fixed coil

The rated current of the fixed-value coil will be considered, if the input function switch condition fix coil FIX_IS_ON
is set. This consideration only makes a functional difference, when the compensation is set in %.
Fix coil [A]

Rated current of the fixed-value coil
7.3.2 Controller behaviour
Vo-trigger level [%]

The controller recognises a change in the network configuration by a voltage variation that exceeds the trigger
threshold and lasts at least longer than the trigger delay. After a tuning procedure the actual neutral-to-ground
voltage is used as base for calculation of the absolute trigger threshold.
Vectorial trigger
The vector trigger criterion is used, if the reference voltage U12 is available in order to measure the neutral to
ground voltage in amount and angle
(in case of a EFC50i hardware).
Trigger delay [s]

Programming of the trigger delay. The search operation is not started if the neutral-to-ground voltage returns to a
value inside the two trigger thresholds within the trigger delay.
Time constant [s]

A filter for suppression of eventually present needle pulses, which prevent a tuning procedure. Selectable time
constants are 0, 5, 10 and 15 seconds. Selection of 0 deactivates the filter. The filter has no influence either to the
value of the trigger threshold or to the limits of Vmax and Vearth.
Follow-up Vo [min]
Owing to weather influence fluctuations of the neutral-to-ground voltage may occur at overhead lines without any
change of the switching condition of the network. The actual neutral-to-ground voltage (according to the set time
interval) is used as new reference for the calculation of the trigger threshold (if actually, the controller is not in
trigger state or does not perform a tuning procedure). Input of „0“ deactivates the follow-up of the neutral-to-ground
voltage. The minimum value is 5 min.
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Vmin [%]
Maximum values of the neutral-to-ground voltage lower than the set threshold Vmin are not accepted as resonance
maximum by the controller. If no voltage higher than Vmin is measured over the entire tuning range of the coil, the
controller adjusts the coil to the defined middle position (or alternatively blocks the coil - controller fine tuning).
Signal delay [min] delay of the Vmin function
Vlimit [%]
Threshold for change of the used control procedure. If the neutral-to-ground voltage does not exceed the set
threshold during the search operation, the resonance maximum is accepted only after checking the criteria for the
resonance voltage.
Vmax [%]
The controller may adjust the coil until reaching the set maximum voltage value. When reaching the threshold the
controller stops the tuning procedure.
(Depending on the settings under “Vo>Vmax“, see controller fine tuning)
Signal delay [s] delay of the Vmax function
Vearth [%]
The controller treats neutral to ground voltages higher than the set threshold as earthfault and immediately blocks
the coil movement during the tuning process.
Transient earthfault [0.1s]

Within the set time the controller treats an earthfault as transient earthfault and immediately blocks the coil
movement during the tuning process.
Signal delay [s] delay of the Vearth output function (OF.EARTFFAULT)
Threshold Zu [kOhm]
The controller calculates the asymmetry of the network after each automatic tuning operation.
If the value falls below the adjusted threshold, the output function (“ASYMMETRY“) is set. This output function can
be assigned to any free output contact. It is also possible to assigned the same contact, that is already used for the
general earthfault signal (at Vo > Vearth).
In order to see the calculated value on the EFC50, probably the displays must be changed.
Multiple busbar operating
Controller operating mode Selection if the controller is operating as Master or as Slave.

Behavior Slave controller In case of coupled busbars the Slave either will be blocked by the
master or will be forced to adjust the ASC to predefined position.
Coil position [%] Input of the predefined position.
7.3.2.1 Fine tuning controller
Middle-position Imid [%]

If the neutral-to-ground voltage does not exceed the threshold Vmin within the entire tuning range of the coil, the
controller adjusts the coil to the coil middle position.
Tolerated mismatch [A]

The adjusted value will be used as an admissible detuning of the calculated set position.
(Recommendation: >1% Imax)
Maximum tries of tuning operations

The amount of tuning procedures are counted. If the maximum tries are exceeded (in case of a couple of tuning
checks), the controller signalizes an error.
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7.3.2.1.1 Vo < Vmin
Vmin-trigger level [%]

Minimum necessary variation of the neutral-to-ground voltage (related to Vmin) which causes a tuning procedure.
Block coil if V<Vmin

Coil adjustment is blocked if the neutral-to-ground voltage remains below the threshold Vmin (coil is not connected
to the network).
7.3.2.1.2 Vo<Vlimit
Resonance voltage rate

Criteria for checking the resonance maximum at neutral to ground voltages below Vlimit during the search
procedure
Sensibility search operation [%]

During the coil adjustment the actual neutral to ground voltage is measured. If the actual voltage is outside the set
tolerance range for the precalculated voltage, the controller starts a new search procedure.
7.3.2.1.3 Vo>Vlimit
Sensibility tuning - check

If the actual neutral to ground voltage at the tuning point is outside the set tolerance range for the calculated voltage,
the controller starts a new search procedure.
Sensibility search operation [%]

During the coil adjustment the actual neutral to ground voltage is measured. If the actual voltage is outside the set
tolerance range for the calculated voltage, the controller starts a new search procedure.
7.3.2.1.4 Vo>Vmax
Vmax2 [%]
If Vmax2 (Vmax2>Vmax) is also exceeded when passing the resonance peak (check V>Vmax at „after tuning“), the
EFC50 stops the coil and tunes back to Vmax. Then the controller signalizes a compensation warning and
generates the message „tuned, not compensated“. If it is not possible to tune back to Vmax because of an end
switch, the coil will be stopped in the end switch (message „end switch“).
In this case some manual interference is necessary because Vo is bigger than Vmax.
Check V > Vmax

always: The controller stops the tuning procedure, if the actual neutral to ground voltage reaches Vmax.
after tuning: If it is necessary, the controller adjusts the coil over the resonance maximum and positions the coil to
the tuning point or stops tuning procedure, if the actual neutral to ground voltage reaches Vmax.
Vmax + Hysteresis
Upper limit for the tolerance on Vmax
Vmax - Hysteresis
Lower limit for the tolerance on Vmax
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7.3.3 Options
The option parameters can be set here. They are only displayed, if the option has been activated before (Menu
“Enable options”)
7.3.3.1 Fix coil control
activated
Activation or deactivation of the option
Fix coil [A]

Nominal current of fix coil
Activate fix coil

The fix coil current will be considered.
Switching off point [%]

The fixcoil will be disconnected if the calculated tuning point remains below the set position.
Switching on point [%]

The fixcoil will be connected if the calculated tuning point exceeds the set position.
7.3.3.2 Resistor control
Type “Standard“:
activated
Automatic activated
Activation or deactivation of the automatic resistor control
Permissible duty [s]

Permissible duty of the resistor at nominal load
Cooling time [min]

Time constant of the resistor cooling
Delay times for home position OFF
Turn on time 1 [0.1s]

Turn on time of the first resistor connection.
Turn on delay time 1 [0.1s]

Turn on delay of the first resistor connection.
Turn on time 2 [0.1s]

Turn on time of the second resistor connection.
Turn on delay time 2 [0.1s]

Turn on delay of the second resistor connection.
Delay times for home position ON
Turn off time 1 [0.1s]

Turn off time of the first resistor disconnection.
Turn off delay time 1 [0.1s]

Turn off delay of the first resistor disconnection.
Turn off delay time 2 [0.1s]

Turn off delay of the second resistor disconnection.
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7.3.3.3 External power switch
activated
coil position [A]

The controller adjusts the disconnected coil to the predefined position.
7.3.3.4 Additional controller
activated
Minimal trigger delay [s]

Lower limit of trigger delay
Coil running time [s]

Total running time (Imin ->Imax) of the slowest coil
% coil running time

This value will be used to calculate the trigger delay
tolerance range for trigger

The controller only starts it´s own tuning procedure when the neutral to ground voltage stays within the given
tolerance band during the trigger delay time and the % of coil running time.
7.3.3.5 Control at earthfault
To resonance point
The option is activated, if the parameter is set to „YES“.
Trigger delay [s]

The coil will be set to the previousely determined resonance point, when the neutral to ground voltage Vo is higher
than Vearth during the adjusted period.
7.3.3.6 Automatic switch for V > Vmax
Automatic switch for V > Vmax

The option is activated, if the parameter is set to „YES“.
Switching behaviour
Choice between connection of a resistor or disconnection of the ASC.
Minimal width [%]

Minimum width of resonance curve at voltage level Vmax (at choice: resistor connection).
Maximal width [%]

Maximum width of resonance curve at voltage level Vmax (at choice: ASC disconnection).
Safety factor S for minimum coil movement dI = S*(Ires-Ipos)
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7.4 In/Outputs
7.4.1 programming PLC

Opens the PLC-editor
7.4.2 text definitions

The names of flags and analogue output can be chosen. It can be defined whether a flag is recorded in the event
list or not.
7.4.3 Analogue output AO characteristics

The characteristic and the limit values (min, break, max) are adjustable here (also see chapter 4).
7.4.4 Check in/outputs
Analog inputs
Measured values without consideration of transformer ratios
AO characteristics
Check analogue outputs
Digital inputs
Check state of digital inputs and input functions
Digital outputs
Check and set digital outputs
Check and set digital output functions (-> Create scada events if available)
Check flag relays

Check and set flags (-> Create scada events if available)
7.5 System configuration

Date and time
Setting of date (format yyyy-mm-dd) / Setting of time (format hh:mm)
Language
Available is German or English
7.5.1 Data recorder
Interval [s]
Within a set interval the measurements are stored in a ring buffer. Additionally, during a tuning procedure, data are
stored in the measurement buffer. The limits of the interval are 1 and 1800 s (steps of 1 s).
Screen saver [min]

The display will be switched dark after the set period (5-60min). By pushing the scroll wheel the display will be
lighted again.
7.5.2 Password assignment
Numbers between 1 and 32767 can be used as pass-word. All other inputs will be reset to the standard password
of the individual service level.
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Use passwords
The menu is password protected with setting „YES“.
Operation level
Change of standard password „1“ for operation level.
Commissioning level
Change of standard password „2“ for commissioning level.
Expert level
Change of standard password „3“ for expert level.
Call up of several menu levels

If desired, the parameters of more than one menu level are available by means of one and the same password
assigned to concerning menu levels.
7.5.3 LAN settings
For getting the correct settings (IP address, subnet mask, standard gateway, etc.) of the LAN interface please
contact your network administrator.
7.5.4 EFC50Term
EFC50 Term port

Selection of the used interface (COM2, COM3) in connection with the terminal program EFC50Term.
COM1 is always active at 115200 kBd at COM1 ! If somebody connects EFC50Term at COM1 all other
EFC50Term activity at the back interfaces (e.g. modem) will be suspended.
Terminal address
For communication of the controller with a PC (and EFC50Term) the set address has to correspond with the used
address in the terminal program. By use of different terminal addresses it is possible to communicate with multiple
EFC50 controllers via only one modem. The controllers can be connected to the modem via an interface distribution
box. A whole number between 0 and 255 is used for the address.
Baudrate
Standard transmission rates between 1.200 and 115.200 baud are selectable for the used interface.
7.5.5 Scada
Only the parameters for the selected protocol version will be displayed (SPABus, IEC101, IEC 103, IEC61850).
General parameters:
Activated
Activation or deactivation of the option.
Device address
The device address set in the controller must correspond to the address used by SCADA.
The standard setting is 10.
Interface parameters:
Scada to port
For the communication with Scada the interface COM1 is used.
Baudrate
Standard transmission rates between 1.200 and 19.200 baud are selectable for the used interface.
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Databit
The choice has do be done corresponding to the used protocol. Number of data bits / parity / stop bits.
Motor impulse time [s]

Adjustment of the impulse time for coil adjustment by Scada.
7.5.5.1 Configuration SPABus

The following menu items are displayed if SPABus has been selected. The protocol is adjusted at the menu „enable
options“.
Release of event
Each event must be enabled in the event filter:
c coming
g going
c/g coming / going
off not enabled
Channel number and event

The standard setting for all events is channel number 1 (see chapter 9.1.1.3). If e.g. the event „motor current
increasing - coming“ should use channel number 2, the setting must be changed from 101 to 201.
Display the analog values

Choice between real- / imaginary part or amount / phase.
Measured value update

Time interval for periodical transfer of measured values. At setting “0” deactivated. In this case the measured
values must be frozen by Scada with a ”Strobe impulse.
7.5.5.2 configuration IEC101 (unbalanced balanced)
Scada device address

This address is used by the EFC50 during the Scada general interrogation. It can be set at broad cast
(255 factory setting), or adjusted in the range between 1 and 254, the number to be given by the Scada
administrator.
TypID single point information

The following adjustments (TypID and single point information) for transmission of events are selectable:
- M_SP_NA_1 ... single point information without time tag
- M_SP_TA_1 ... single point information with time tag (CP24Time2a)
- M_SP_TB_1 ... single point information with time tag (CP56Time2a)
- M_DP_NA_1 ... double point information without time tag
- M_DP_TA_1 ... double point information with time tag (CP24Time2a)
- M_DP_TB_1 ... double point information with time tag (CP56Time2a)
Configuration
The events signalizing to the Scada system must be enabled in the menu configuration. The events can be
configured by the following way:
c ... coming
g ... going
c/g ... coming / going
OFF ... disabled
Information number (INFO)

The standard setting is described in chapter 9. If desired, the information number may be changed.
7.5.5.2.1 Command configuration
The standard command configuration (INFO) is described in chapter 9. If desired, the information number may be
changed. 16 free Scada flags can be set by Scada and used inside the PLC file.
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7.5.5.2.2 Measurands configuration
Type ID, measured value

The following type identification and measured value are selectable:
- M_ME_NC_1 ... measured value, FLOAT without time tag
- M_ME_TC_1 ... measured value, FLOAT with time tag (CP24Time2a)
- M_ME_TF_1 ... measured value, FLOAT with time tag (CP56Time2a)
Configuration
Complex measurands are transferred with amount and phase. The transmission of measurands can be individually
switched on / off. If desired, the information number may be changed. The measurands are transferred cyclically
every 60s.
7.5.5.2.3 Counter configuration
TypeID, counter
The following adjustments are selectable for transmission of counters (statistics and amount of earthfault signals
per feeder):
- M_IT_NC_1 ... statistics without time tag
- M_IT_TC_1 ... statistics with time tag (CP24Time2a)
- M_IT_TF_1 ... statistics with time tag (CP56Time2a)
The transmission of counters can be individually switched on / off. If desired, the information number may be
changed.
7.5.5.3 Configuration IEC103
Release of event
Each event can be enabled / disabled with the event filter
c coming only
g going only
c/g coming and going
off deactivated
Function (Func) type and Information number (Info)

The standard settings are described in chapter 9. The numbers may be changed if necessary.
7.5.5.3.1 Command configuration
The standard settings are described in chapter 9. The numbers may be changed if necessary.
16 free Scada flags can be set by Scada and used inside the PLC file.
7.5.5.3.2 Protocol fine tuning
IEC mval 120%=

Scaling of measured values, which are transferred in the format CP16 and data unit (3). Following adjustments are
available:
2048: value range 0-120% -> 0 to integer 2047

4096: value range 0-120% -> 0 to integer 4095
Measurands
The function type (standard = 1) and the information number (standard 20) of the transferred values (data unit 3)
may be changed if necessary.
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Value Ipos
The coil position (in %) is calculated out of following values:
Ipos: The actual coil current.

Imax: The maximum coil current
Ifix: The current of the fix coil
Adjustment Ipos: 100% = Imax Adjustment Ipos+Ifix: 100% = Imax + Ifix
That value will be transferred as percentage value (0-120%) into the Scada. In order to avoid a data overflow the
value must not exceed 120%.
ID message
The function type (standard = 5) and the compatibility state (standard = 0) for the device identification can be
adjusted. The Identification is transferred with data unit (5) and contains following information:
“EFC50 TA“ device type EFC50

“V100” software version V1.00
7.5.5.4 Configuration IEC61850
The EFC50 with protocol 61850 is equipped with an additional network card, which communicates with Scada via
Ethernet (RJ45 connector).
The parameters necessary for network communication (TCP/IP) are adjusted here, Since these parameters are
needed on the additional network card, they need to be transferred to this card (serial cable connection).
(Alternatively the adjustment is also possible via IEC61850 configurator (via Ethernet), however the settings then
are only stored inside the network card and not inside the parameter file.
Device sub-address (A or B)
If two EFC50 are used with a common 61850 network card.
7.5.5.5 LAN Parameter
IP Adress, Subnet-mask, Standard-Gateway

Please contact your network administrator in order to get correct values.
SNTP server
For correct IP adjustment of time synchronization via SNTP (simple network time protocol) please contact your
network administrator.
7.5.6 Reset counters

All counters except the total operating time are reset.
7.5.7 Reset event list

The event list will be cleared.
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8 EFC50Term
8.1 Basics
EFC50Term is a program for Microsoft Windows for support of the earthfault compensation controller EFC50. The
program is able to communicate with the controller via the serial interface - direct or via modem. The program
consists of three different parts according to the following functions:
- EFC50Term Terminal program for remote control, data transfer and online parameter setting
- EFC50Analyse Analysis of the measured data stored by the controller.
- EFC50Param Offline parameter setting of the controller
8.2 Minimum requirements to the PC

- IBM-compatible PC
- 20 MB RAM
- 20 MB free hard disk memory
- serial interface RS232, Ethernet RJ45
- Windows-compatible graphic card and display
- Windows-compatible mouse
- Microsoft Win98, WinNT 4.0, Win2000, WinXP, Vista , Win7
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8.3 Installation
- Insert the EFC50Term – CD into the CD drive.
- Start EFC50Term -> setup.exe
- During the installation you are requested to enter installation path and program group. Confirm the end of the
installation with OK. The installation is finished and EFC50Term can be executed in the chosen program group.
8.4 EFC50Term
The terminal program starts with the following window.
8.4.1 Menu File
Open
*.par. parameter file, the parameter program will be opened
*.mwp data buffer – or archive file, the analyze program will be opened
*.inf information file, the text editor will be opened
EFC50Analyse
This menu item opens the program part, where an evaluation of stored measured values (data buffer) can be done.
EFC50Param
This menu item opens the program part, where controller parameters can be prepared.
Exit
The terminal program is finished.
8.4.2 Menu Functions
Load parameters from controller

Enter name and directory for the parameter file of the EFC50. The parameters from the controller will be stored into
the PC. The percentage of transferred data is shown in the displayed bar.
Transmit parameters to controller

Enter name and directory of a parameter file already stored on the PC. The PC will send the parameters to the
controller. Observe that a parameter set of the EC50 consists of two files. The corresponding SPS-file (e.g.
“name.sps”) must be located in the same directory.
The transferred data can be checked in the controller menu, which opens automatically. In order to store the new
settings in the controller finally, this must be confirmed with “store“ when leaving the controller menu.
If you do not want to store the new transferred parameter in the controller, you can leave the controller menu with
“ignore“. Afterwards the controller is again working with the old settings.
Load Data buffer

Enter name and directory for the data file of the EFC50. The controller will send the data to the PC. The percentage
of transferred data is shown in the displayed bar.
Remark: if the data buffer becomes full, it will be stored into an archive file.
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Load archive
Enter name and directory for the archiv file of the EFC50. The program informs about the available archive files
(record period, number of data sets). The xxx.inf file contains a kind of event list of the corresponding data buffer.
If you use a slow modem connection it is better to first download the small xxx. Inf file in order to evaluate if the
xxx.mwb file is worth to be downloaded.
Load statistics
Enter name and directory for the statistics text file. After downloading of the statistics all counters (exception: total
counters) can be reset.
Load event list

Enter name and directory for the statistics text file.
Monitoring controller
The terminal mode of EFC50Term (remote operation) starts. The controller display will be shown on the PC-monitor
and the controller software version is included to the headline of the window.
Softwareupdate
Enter the serial number of the controller and the corresponding password for the softwareupdate.
Please also enter name and directory of the new EFC50 - version (controller software) or eventually of the new
DSP-version (software for signal processor).
The password and the necessary files can be ordered at Trench Austria.
After confirmation (Parameters saved and then OK) a second window opens, where you state, if you want to
transfer EFC50 (and/or DSP) software or if you just want to verify.
Please save actual parameter file and data buffer before you start with the software update.
Attention: Do not disconnect the device from the power supply during the software – update !
The transfer lasts about 5 min (at 115 kB baud rate).
After correct transmission, the new software is on the controller and can be
activated with „YES“. With NO you can still cancle the update.
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Before Running the new software the controller needs to be rebooted..
Softwareupdate EFX
The expansion box EFX could provide the EFC50 with additional digital in- and outputs.
If a software update is required for the expansion unit EFX, this will be possible via this menu item. The software
update works only via the serial interface and at 9600baud, data configuration 8N1.
Softwareupdate with boot loader ...

If the software update has not worked (wrong or corrupt RTB-file) , there is still a backup – possibility for performing
the software update via the implemented boot loader. This menu item can only be selected before a connection has
been established with the controller.
For a CPU or DSP software update it is necessary to enter a correct password (depending on the serial number of
the device).
After selection of the item 'software update with boot loader ...' the program TABC (Trench Austria Boot Control) is
started. Depending on the selection in EFC50Term (COM / LAN) the program trials to connect to the EFC50, which
must be in the start up mode. Therefore please switch OFF/ON the controller.
PC COM1/2/3/4: 38400bd 8N1 <-> COM1 EFC50
PC LAN: IP 16.20.7.22 <-> LAN EFC50 (with crossover cable)
At connection via LAN it is strongly recommended to have a direct connection from PC to EFC50 via a crossover
cable !
8.4.3 Menu Settings
Communication
The relevant settings for the PC and data transmission can be

set.
Port: RS232 Interface at the PC. USB-RS232 converters are

usually linked with a virtual COM-port.
The following settings must be the same as at the

controller:
- Baudrate
- Parity
- Databits
- Device address
Delay time between data [ms]:

- 0 at direct connection
- 10 - 50 via modem
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Several different modems can be added in the window “modem”. The file „kommpar.dat“ contains all adjustments
for controllers (station name, phone numbers, etc) which are available via modem. The directory of this file is
adjustable there.
The communication parameters of defined modems can be set here. You can find the relevant settings for your
modem in the relevant modem instruction manual.
Init string
In principle modems, which are initialized by factory settings (&F), can operate with EFCTerm. Additional
adjustments (e.g. X3) correspond to the individual phone plants.
For instance, if a Devolo Microlink is used, the init string &F%C0%G1%B9600 effects, that data compression is
deactivated and transmission speed is constant (9600 Bd).
LAN settings
The device can be operated alternatively to the RS232
interface by Ethernet (RJ45) as well.
If the controller is connected to an existing network a free IP
address must be given by your network administrator and
assigned to the device.
It is also possible to make a direct connection between PC

and controller via cross over cable. Since the controller does
not provide any IP addresses automatically, the PC must
use a fixed pre-adjusted address. IP addresses can be
adjusted on the PC under TCP/IP properties of your LAN
connection.
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Disconnect communication
Disconnects an existing connection
Connect communication
Tries to build up a connection. If „Use modem“ is selected, a window opens, where you have to select the desired
station.
Here the parameters of new or existing stations can be adjusted or revised.

The options „Ask for password“ or „Callback“ can only be activated, if the modem in the station supports these
features. The passwords and the callback phone numbers must have been stored in the station modem.
Language
German or English
Color setting
Colors of letters and background can be adjusted here.
8.4.4 Menu View

Symbol bar
displays or hides the bar
The symbols correspond to the following commands:
Symbol Command Symbol Command
Connect to controller Load statistics
Disconnect controller Load event list
Monitoring controller Download parameters

Upload parameters to
Load data buffer
controller
Load archive file help
Status bar
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8.4.5 Menu About EFC50Term
shows EFC50Term version and the corresponding controller software.
8.4.6 Menu Help EFC50Term

Opens a HTML file with descriptions about EFC50 Term
8.5 EFC50Analyse
The analysis program starts with the following window.
8.5.1 Menu File
Open
A stored file (*.mwp) can be selected and opened.
Save
A revised file can be stored under the same name.
Save as
A revised or new file can be stored. Name and directory can be stated.
Save as ASCII table
The data can be stored in ASCII-format (*.asc) in order to support also other programs (e.g. Excel, Access,
etc. ).
Print...
Prints the evaluated curves.
Print preview
Displays the printer output on the monitor.
Print setup
The setup of the installed printer can be adjusted.
Last files
The 4 last opened files can be chosen.
EFC50Term
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This menu item opens the program part with the terminal function.
EFC50Param
This menu item opens the program part, where controller parameters can be prepared.
Exit
The analysis program is finished.
8.5.2 Menu Edit
Select curves
When a file is opened or transferred no curves are selected first. This window shows the selectable curves. The
desired curves must be added into the right window.
The list of available curves consist of:
- analog measured or calculated values (network parameter)

- transient voltage steps, if recognized ( indication of intermittent fault behavior )
- all logical output functions
- all logical input functions
- 64 flags (definable)
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Representation
calls the window „Display measured values“
- Data points can be marked with circles
- The program connects data points with lines. The curves look better in
this way.
- At complex values it is possible to show also the phase of the signal.
The curves however become a little bit less readable
- Same scale for same type of curves. Useful when different signals of
the same type (e.g. 3 voltages) are compared.
Inscription of the time axis

relatively: time starts from begin of record
absolutely: actual controller time
none: no time stamps
x-y diagram settings

This dialog can only be opened, after the item „Display x-y diagram“ of menu „View“ has been selected previously.
This application is mainly intended for display of the resonance curve.
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Example 1
In order to get the complete resonance curve, the coil could be adjusted through the whole range. After-wards the
data buffer is transferred to the PC and the corresponding time range should be selected before the changing into
x-y diagram.
Example 2
In order to get the local curve of the neutral to ground voltage Vo by assigning the voltage to both axis at the
settings of the x-y diagram (it’s assumed, that EFC50i hardware and reference voltage is used).
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Event list settings
This dialog fulfills the function of a signal filter. The individual event corresponds to the output function of the
controller and can be configured as entry to the event list.
8.5.3 Menu Zoom
Rectangular Zoom
The cursor in the main window changes into a magnifier lens. A rectangular cut out can be selected for zooming in.
The maximum expansion depends on the number of selected curves and the displayed time range. If the expansion
is not sufficient the number of curves must be decreased or the selected time range must be shortened.
Fit
The selected curves are fitted into the actual window size. This command is also available in the symbol bar.
Reset
The scaling of the curves is made according to the individual ranges of the displayed values. This command is also
available in the symbol bar.
Set...
Input of factors for zoom in x and y direction.
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8.5.4.Menu Settings
Language
German or English
Time interval
Entire : The range of values will again be extended onto all values of the data buffer.
Current : The range will be restricted onto the zoom – range
8.5.5 Menu View
Symbol bar
The symbols correspond to following commands:
Symbol Command Symbol Command
Open Half vertical
Store Double vertical
Print Entire time intervall
Enlarge Current time intervall
Fit zoom Cursor left
Reset zoom Cursor right
Half horizontal About
Double horizontal
Status bar
Display values
opens the window with the measured values at the actual cursor position. A double click creates a cursor line at the
actual mouse pointer position.
Display x-y diagram

opens the window with the x-y display of the chosen data.
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Display event list
opens the window, which includes the entries of the event list during the selected time (Representation)
Display vector diagram

Opens a window which displays the chosen vector signals in the complex plane at the active cursor line.
Display list of faults

Opens a window with the fault list of the chosen time range (display measured values)
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8.5.6 Menu About EFC50Analyse
shows EFC50Analyse version and fitting controller software.
8.5.7 Menu Help EFC50Analyse

Opens a HTML file with descriptions about EFC50Analyse.
8.6 EFC50Param
The parameter program starts with the following window.
8.6.1 Menu File
New
A new parameter file (*.par) can be opened.
Open
A stored file (*.par) can be selected and opened.
Save
A revised file can be stored under the same name.
Save as...
A revised or new file can be stored. Name and directory can be stated.
Compare with file

The opened file can be compared with another stored file. The differences will be listed in a text file.
Factory settings
Factory settings according to standard connection (with or without option board) can be opened. (Connection
diagrams see chapter 2)
Print...
Prints the parameter list. Only the parameters of the selected service level will be listed. The headline of the print
includes the serial number (ID) and the installed software version of the controller.
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Print preview
Displays the printer output on the monitor.
Print setup
The setup of the installed printer can be adjusted.
Last files
The 4 last opened files can be chosen.
EFCTerm
This menu item opens the program part with the terminal function.
EFCAnalyse
This menu item opens the program part, where an evaluation of stored measured values (data buffer) can be done.
Exit
The parameter program is finished.
8.6.2 Menu Edit parameters
The parameter structure of the PC-program corresponds to the structure of the controller menu.
Operation level
Only access to the most important parameters („Top Ten Parameter“) is available.
Commissioning level
All parameters are available, which are necessary for the first controller start up.
Expert level
All parameters for special settings are available.
All levels
All parameters are available.
8.6.3 Menu Settings
Language
German or english.
8.6.4 Menu View
Symbol bar
Displays or hides the bar
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The symbols correspond to the following commands:
Symbol Command
Neue Datei
Open
Save
Print preview
Print preview
About EFCParam
Status bar
Displays or hides the bar
8.6.5 Menu About EFC50Param
Shows EFC50Param version and corresponding controller software.
8.6.6 Menu Help EFC50Param

Opens a HTML file with descriptions about EFC50Param.
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8.7 SPS - Editor (EFC50Param)
After you have entered the item „programming PLC“ under „in- and outputs“ the PLC-text editor will open.
The example shows assignments which have been defined in the factory settings for the standard configuration
„Master ECI bipolar“.
The PLC-editor allows to make assignments andoperations between

- Digital Inputs
- Digital Outputs
- Boolic variables (flags)
- analog in- / outputs
- arithmetic variables
- constants
Boolic, arithmetic, comparison operators and PLC -functions (delays, impulses, etc.) are available in order to
achieve the required behavior of the device. Additionally any comment may be entered behind a <;> character. The
editor also checks for correct syntax and provides with proposals.
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Syntax check
The whole PLC-file or only the actual line can be checked. Syntax errors are displayed in the window below.
A double click on the error message brings on the corresponding position in the text file
Edit:
Letzte Aktion rückgängig machen / Text suchen / Text weitersuchen
Undo (last action) / Find (text) / Find next
View:
Display index:
In the square brackets the index number of the used item (e.g. digital output, flag etc.) is shown. This display is
useful, when you have to input several similar functions, because you only have to change the index number but
not the text.
Display defines:
In the square brackets the defined name of the used item (e.g. digital output, flag etc.) is shown.
Update colours: Comments, brackets, functions, etc. will be shown indifferent colours. After input of some text, the
update of this colour setting can be performed.
Single commands:
The available functions can be chosen here, the operators between

however must be entered manually.
After selection of a command type, the single specific command can
be chosen in a window as shown belog, e.g. for output functions:
Line assistant:
The line assistant guides through the program line and also provides operators between the individual items. This
function is better for users which are not yet very familiar with the use of operators.

9 Options
The parameters of all EFC50 software options are described in chapter 7.
9.1 Scada - SPABus

The SPABus-Interface in the EFC50 is implemented according to ABB document „SPABUS COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOL V2.4“ dated 21.2.1992.
9.1.1 Realisation in EFC50

9.1.1.1 Checksumme und Parity
The checksum is calculated as XOR - logical operation of the individual message bytes. The start bytes ”>”
and ”<” are included. The special SPABus bytes cr, lf and & as well as the checksum itself are not included. If the
controller EFC50 receives the byte ”XX” instead of the checksum, the controller will not check. The EFC50 always
adds the checksum when sending.
9.1.1.2 Internal processing of messages
The EFC50 checks the received serial data for the start byte ”>”. If the following bytes contain the device address
(adjustable in the menu) of the EFC50 or if they contain the broadcast address 900, then the following commands
will be checked. If the calculated checksum does not fit, a NACK-Message ( Not acknowledge - Error Code 0 ) will
be answered. In the other case the received command will be decoded and processed.
9.1.1.3 Dialog between EFC50 and SPABus-Master
The dialog between SPABus-Master (Request >...) and EFC50 (Answer <...) is described in the following examples
(Device address 18 and checksum XX) .
>10RC:XX or read Slave Status >900WT:ss.sss:XX or BROADCAST write time
>10R0C:XX >900W0T:ss.sss:XX in ss.sss in actual
<10D:1:XX no answer hh.mm the seconds are
>10WC:0:XX or clear Slave Status set
>10W0C:0:XX >10RD:XX or read date & time
<10A:XX >10R0D:XX jjjj-mm-tt hh:mm:ss.sss
>10RF:XX or get Ident <10D:01-11-13
>10R0F:XX 11,10;14.707:XX
<10D:EFC50V1.00:XX >10WD:yy-mm-dd Set actual date and actual
>10RT:XX or read time in ss.sss hh.mm;ss.sss:XX or time
>10R0T:XX >10W0D:yy-mm-dd (at impossible time or
<10D:59.042:XX hh.mm;ss.sss:XX date
>10WT:ss.sss:XX or write time in ss.sss <10A:XX e.g. 30. FEB the answer is
>10W0T:ss.sss:XX the seconds are set in <10N:8:XX)
<10A:XX actual hh.mm >900WD:yy-mm-dd BROADCAST write date
(at impossible time hh.mm;ss.sss:XX or actual date
e.g. > 59.999 the answer >900WD:yy-mm-dd yy-mm-dd and actual
is hh.mm;ss.sss:XX time hh.mm;ss.sss
<10N:8:XX) no answer are set
Read backup
When the EFC50 is switched ON, initially all states (events) are set to 0. The controller answers to the request
„read backup >10RB:XX“ with <10D:00.000 0E50:3F, as long as for the first time the request „read last
events“ (>10RL:XX) is received. Then the answer to „read backup“ will be the same as for „read last events“.

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Events
Each change of controller states, which was enabled in the menu filter, creates an event in the EFC50. The
following table contains all events from the EFC50.
V output function description message V output function description message

event event
coming going coming going
0 OF[MOT_UP] Motor up 1E00 1E01 28 OF[RESERVED_28] reserve 1E56 1E57
1 OF[MOT_DOWN] Motor down 1E02 1E03
2 OF[EARTHFAULT] Earth fault 1E04 1E05 29 OF[ECI_USED4CD] ECI in use 1E58 1E59
3 OF[V_MAX] Vmax 1E06 1E07 for coupling-
4 OF[ERROR] malfunction 1E08 1E9 detection
5 OF[CONTR_IS_ON] 1E10 1E11 30 OF[BUCH_WARN] Buchholz warning 1E60 1E61
Automatic on
Automatic 31 OF[BUCH_TRIP] Buchholz trip 1E62 1E63
6 OF[CONTR_BLOCK] 1E12 1E13
blocked 32 OF[TEMP_WARN] Temperature warning 2E00 2E01
7 OF[LOCAL] remote control: 1E14 1E15 33 OF[TEMP_TRIP] Temperature trip 2E02 2E03
local state 34 OF[IS_MASTER] Controller is Master 2E04 2E05
8 OF[END_I_MAX] End switch 1E16 1E17 35 OF[IS_SLAVE] Controller is Slave 2E06 2E07
Imax 36 OF[COUPLED_BB1_BBcoupling BB1-2 2E08 2E09
9 OF[END_I_MIN] End switch 1E18 1E19
37 OF[COUPLED_BB1_BBcoupling BB1-3 2E10 2E11
Imin
38 OF[COUPLED_BB2_BBcoupling BB2-3 2E12 2E13
10 OF[HW_ALARM] Hardware problem 1E20 1E21
39 OF[ECI_REQUEST] ECI Request 2E14 2E15
11 OF[PARA_ALARM] Parameter problem 1E22 1E23
40 OF[ECI_USED] ECI in use 2E16 2E17
12 OF[V12_TOO_LOW] reference voltage too 1E24 1E25
small 41 OF[ECI_POS_1] ECI1 plus 2E18 2E19
13 OF[TUNED_NC] Tuned, 1E26 1E27 42 OF[ECI_POS_2] ECI2 plus 2E20 2E21
not compensated 43 OF[ECI_POS_3] ECI3 plus 2E22 2E23
14 OF[TUNED] Tuned 1E28 1E29 44 OF[ECI_NEG_1] ECI1 minus 2E24 2E25
15 OF[V_MIN] Uo < Umin 1E30 1E31 45 OF[ECI_NEG_2] ECI2 minus 2E26 2E27
16 OF[R_ON_V_MAX] Schaltautomatik 1E32 1E33 46 OF[ECI_NEG_3] ECI3 minus 2E28 2E29
für U>Umax 47 OF[ECI_ERROR_1] Error ECI1 2E30 2E31
17 OF[ASC_OFF] coil disconnected 1E34 1E35 48 OF[ECI_ERROR_2] Error ECI2 2E32 2E33
18 OF[RESERVED_18] reserve 1E36 1E37 49 OF[ECI_ERROR_3] Error ECI3 2E34 2E35
19 OF[RP_ON] resistor on 1E38 1E39 50 OF[ECI_ERROR] Error ECI 2E36 2E37
command 51 OF[CONTR_RED] Controller in red- 2E38 2E39
20 OF[XBOX_1_OK] expansion 1E40 1E41 undancy mode
box1 ok 52 OF[ECI_USED4CONTRECI in use 2E40 2E41
21 OF[XBOX_2_OK] expansion 1E42 1E43 for control
box2 ok 53 OF[RESERVED_53] reserve 2E42 2E43
22 OF[RP_BLOCK] resistor blocked 1E44 1E45 54....62 reserve 44..60 45...61
23 OF[ASYMMETRY] high resistive earth -fault 1E46 1E47 63 OF[RESERVED_63] reserve 2E62 2E63
64 M000 flag 0 3E00 3E01
24 OF[COMP_WARN] compensation- 1E48 1E49
warning M001-M031 flag 1-30 2..60 3..61
25 OF[SCADA_TIMEOUT] Scada error 1E50 1E51 95 M031 flag 31 3E62 3E63
26 OF[RESERVED_26] reserve 1E52 1E53 96 M032 flag 32 4E00 4E01
27 OF[FIX_ON] fix coil on 1E54 1E55 M033-M062 flag 33-62 2..60 3..61
command 127 M063 flagr 63 4E62 4E63
Read last events

Following the request „read last events >10RL:XX“ the controller sends all new events since the last request.
E.g. if the controller changed into automatic mode, the event 1E10 will be generated.
Request for state of output functions
Three possibilities are available:
Example 1: The state of all output functions is requested.

Following the request >10RV:XX (or >10R0V:XX or >10R1V:XX) the controller always answers:
<10D:0/0/1/1/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0:XX
This answer contains following information:

<10D:0/0/1/1/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0:XX
An earthfault is present in the network
<10D:0/0/1/1/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0:XX
Vo > Vmax.
<10D:0/0/1/1/0/1/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0/0:XX
The controller is in automatic mode.

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Example 2: The variable nr. 3 is requested
Following the request >10R0V3:XX the controller answers <10D:1:XX („There is an earthfault in the network“)
Example 3: Variables nr. 1 to 3 are requested
Following the request >10R0V1/3:XX the controller answers <10D:1/0/0:XX („ASC is adjusted towards higher
current“)
Request for measured values
Following the request >10RO:XX the EFC50 sends all measured values [in %] in following sequence:
Value Description Index

Ipos Coil position 1
The fix coil is considered,
If the size of the fix coil has
been entered
Vo Neutral to ground voltage 2
(Unom = 100%)
k Asymetrie 3
v Detuning 4
d Damping 5
Ires Resonance current related 6
to maximum Imax
Ipos Coil pos. in A (without fixcoil.) 7
Coil pos. plus eventual
I_tot fix coil in A 8
Following to the request >10RO(Index):XX the actual measured value with the specified index will be answered.
Example 1:
Request for the actual neutral to ground voltage Vo:

>10RO2:XX Read Out Value 2
<10D:2.027:XX
Example 2:
Request for the actual detuning :

>10RO4:XX Read Out Value 4
<10D:41.272.XX

Commands by SPABus
Commands by Scada are only accepted if the controller is not in the menu or in local - mode.
The following input functions can be set by Scada.
EFC50 name Description Index

CIF_mot_up External adjustment of coil 1
Motor up (see example)
Impulse Motor up 3
CIF_mot_down External adjustment of coil 2
Motor down
Impulse motor down 4
CIF_CONTR_ON Change from Manual to 5
Automatic
CIF_CONTR_OFF Change from Automatic to 6
Manual
CIF_RP_TRIGG Trigger of resistor control 7
(Impulse)
CIF_CONTRBLOCK Block command controller 8
Example: Adjustment of ASC by Scada
The controller is in automatic mode
The command >10WI6:1:XX switches the controller from Automatic to Manual.
The command >10WI1:1:XX sets the output function „OF1_mot_up“ and the assigned output relay for „Motor up“.
The ASC moves in direction „Imax“ until the command >10WI1:0:XX sets back the output relay or until the end
position is reached.
The command >10WI5:1:XX sets the controller back to automatic mode.

9.2 Scada IEC 870-5-101 (balanced/unbalanced)
9.2.1 Events IEC 101 Protocol
The following table shows the standard settings for the information numbers of all events which are generated by
the EFC50.
Output function Description INFO Output function Description INFO

Event Event
OF[MOT_UP] Motor up 1 OF[RESERVED_26] reserve 27
OF[MOT_DOWN] Motor down 2 Fix coil on
OF[FIX_ON] 28
command
OF[EARTHFAULT] Earth fault 3
OF[RESERVED_28] reserve 29
OF[V_MAX] Vmax 4
ECI in use
OF[ERROR] malfunction 5 OF[ECI_USED4CD] for coupling- 30
OF[CONTR_IS_ON] Automatic on 6 detection
OF[CONTR_BLOCK]
Automatic
7
OF[BUCH_WARN] Buchholz warning 31
blocked OF[BUCH_TRIP] Buchholz trip 32
remote control:
OF[LOCAL] 8 OF[TEMP_WARN] Temperature warning 33
local state
End switch
OF[TEMP_TRIP] Temperature trip 34
OF[END_I_MAX] 9 OF[IS_MASTER] Controller is Master 35
Imax
End switch OF[IS_SLAVE] Controller is Slave 36
OF[END_I_MIN] 10
Imin OF[COUPLED_BB1_BB2] coupling BB1-2 37
OF[HW_ALARM] Hardware problem 11 OF[COUPLED_BB1_BB3] coupling BB1-3 38
OF[PARA_ALARM]
12 OF[COUPLED_BB2_BB3] coupling BB2-3 39
Parameter problem OF[ECI_REQUEST] ECI Request 40
reference voltage too
OF[V12_TOO_LOW] 13 OF[ECI_USED] ECI in use 41
small
Tuned, OF[ECI_POS_1] ECI1 plus 42
OF[TUNED_NC] 14 OF[ECI_POS_2] ECI2 plus 43
not compensated
OF[TUNED] Tuned 15 OF[ECI_POS_3] ECI3 plus 44
OF[V_MIN] Uo < Umin 16 OF[ECI_NEG_1] ECI1 minus 45
Schaltautomatik 17 OF[ECI_NEG_2] ECI2 minus 46
OF[R_ON_V_MAX]
für U>Umax OF[ECI_NEG_3] ECI3 minus 47
OF[ASC_OFF] coil disconnected 18 OF[ECI_ERROR_1] Error ECI1 48
OF[RESERVED_18] reserve 19 OF[ECI_ERROR_2] Error ECI2 49
OF[RP_ON]
resistor on
20 OF[ECI_ERROR_3] Error ECI3 50
command OF[ECI_ERROR] Error ECI 51
expansion Controller in red-
OF[XBOX_1_OK] 21 OF[CONTR_RED] 52
box1 ok undancy mode
expansion ECI in use
OF[XBOX_2_OK] 22 OF[ECI_USED4CONTR] 53
box2 ok for control
resistor blocked 23 OF[RESERVED_53] reserve 54
OF[RP_BLOCK]
54....62 reserve 55-63
high resistive earth - 24
OF[ASYMMETRY] OF[RESERVED_63] reserve 64
fault
compensation- M000 flag 0 65
OF[COMP_WARN] 25
warning M001-M062 flag 1-62 66-127
OF[IEC101_TIMEOUT] Scada error 26 M063 flag 63 128

9.2.2 Commands IEC 101 Protocol
Commands from the Scada are only processed, if the controller is not in „Local“ mode.
Commands for coil movement are only accepted if the controller is OFF (Manual mode).
Input- Description INFO

function
CIF5_mot_up External coil adjustment
129
Impulse motor up 130
CIF6_mot_down External coil adjustment
131
Motor down
Impulse motor down 132
CIF3_CONTR_ON Change from Manual
133
to Automatic
CIF4_CONTR_OFF Change from Automatic
134
to Manual
CIF9_RP_TRIGG Manual trigger of resistor
135
control (Impulse)
CIF3_autoblock block controller 136
controller ON/OFF (DPI=2/1) 137
L000 Flag 0 145
L001-014 Flag 1...14 146-159
L015 Flag 15 160
9.2.3 Measured values IEC 101 Protocol
Measured value Description INFO Measured values are transferred after a general interrogation,
V12 amount (V) 1025 cyclic or at a relative change of 3% (only if the value is bigger
0,05% of it’s maximum). The following table shows the
phase (°) 1026
standard setting of the information numbers, which can be
V12 % 1027 changed if required.
Vo1 amount (V) 1028
phase (°) 1029
Vo2 amount (V) 1030
phase (°) 1031
Vo3 amount (V) 1032
phase (°) 1033
Vo1 % 1034
Vo2 % 1035
Vo3 % 1036
Ipos coil position (A) 1037
Ifix coil position (A) 1038
Ipos+Ifix coil position (A) 1039
Id coil position (A) 1040
Iv coil position (A) 1041
Ires coil position (A) 1042
Ieci1 amount (V) 1043
injection current phase (°) 1044

9.2.4 Counter IEC 101 Protocol
The counters are transferred during the general interrogation or via Read – Command. The transfer can be enabled
for each counter separately. The following table shows the standard settings.
Counter Description INFO
transient EF short faults t<Tw 225

trigger start trigger process 226
227
tuning number completed tuning operations
not compensated tuning point not reachable 228
connections Rp for resistor control 229
no. of start up e.g. at power on 230
ECI1 number of current injection 231
no. start up total total number (not resetable) 234
If you need further information (e.g. interoperability list), please contact the manufacturer of your Scada - system or
Trench Austria.
9.3 Scada IEC 870-5-104

The description for IEC 870-5-101 in this chapter is valid also for Scada standard IEC 870-5-104.
The connection is made via RJ45 plug on the backside of the device.

9.4 Scada IEC 870-5-103
The interface between EFC50 and Scada is based on the international standard IEC 870
The common address of ASDU is the adjusted device address (refer to chapter 7.5.3).
9.4.1 Data units in supervision direction
Data Unit (1) Signalling with time stamp Data Unit (3) Measurement data 1
Type identification 1 Type identification 3

Marking of the variable structure 129 Marking of variable structure 4
Cause of transmission COT Cause of transmission COT
Common address of ASDU Common address
Funcltion type FUNC (siehe of ASDU
Kap. 9.2.3 Function type 1
Information number INFO (siehe
Kap. 9.2.3
DPI 0x1 ... OFF, Information number 20
0x2 ... ON
Four octett
binary-time Ipos
v
d
V0
Additional information SIN If COT=GI: SIN
Abtast # of GI
If
COT=ACK|NACK:
SIN=?
Other COT:
SIN not relevant
Ipos: coil position (see chap. 7.5.3.4: Ipos, Ipos+Ifix)
v: detuning
d: damping
Vo: neutral to ground voltage
IEC mval 120% correspond either to integer 2048 or 4096 (adjustable in the menu)

Data Unit (5) Identification signalling
Type identifcation 5 Information

marking of variable structure 129 COT number
Cause of transmission COT reset FCB 3 2
Common address reset CU 4 3
of ASDU start /
Function type 5 restart 5 4
Information number
power on 6 5
Compatibility state COL
0
ASC 8 Bytes
manufacturer
marking
not used sign
blank 0x20
TRENCH E
ASC F
ASC C
ASC 5
ASC 0
ASC
ASC T
ASC A
ASC Internal software
Identification 1
ASC .
ASC 0
ASC 0
Data Unit (6) Time Synchronisation
Type identification 6
marking of the variable structure 129
Cause of transmission COT 8
Common address of ASDU
Function type GLB 255
Information number 0
Seven octett
Binary-time
Data Unit (8) Termination of general interrogation
marking of the variable structure 129
Cause of transmission COT 10
Function type GLB 255
Information number 0
received from
„scan number“ trigger of
general
interrogation

9.4.2 Data units in command direction
Data Unit (6) Time synchronisation
Marking of variable structure
Cause of transmission COT
Common addresse of ASDU
Function type GLB
Information number
Seven octett
Binary-time
Data Unit (7) Trigger for general interrogation
Function type GLB
Information number
„scan number“
9.4.4 Commands
Data Unit (20) General command
Common address
of ASDU
Function type FUNC (siehe
follow. list)
Information number INFO (siehe
follow. list)
„Double point“command
Feedback information
Commands from SCADA are only processed by the EFC50 if the controller is not in the menu mode and not in
„local“ - state.
The EFC50 gets commands from the SCADA control unit by means of „Double point“- commands. (Data Unit 20).
DCO := UI2[1..2] <0...3>
With <0> := not used

<1 >
=: OFF
<2> =: ON
<3> := not used

The following input functions can be set or reset by SCADA:
Input- Description FUNC INFO

function
CIF5_mot_up External coil adjustment 140 1
Impulse Motor up 140 3
CIF6_mot_down External coil adjustment 140 2
Motor down
Impulse Motor down 140 4
CIF3_CONTR_ON Change from Manual 140 5
to Automatic
CIF4_CONTR_OFF Change from Automatic 140 6
to Manual
CIF9_RP_TRIGG Manual trigger of resistor 140 7
control (impulse)
CIF3_autoblock block controller 140 8
controller OFF/ON (DPI=2/1) 140 9
L000 Flag 0 140 17
L001-014 Flag 1...14 140 18-31
L015 Flag 15 140 32
The receipt of a possible command is acknowledged with COT 20 (command acknowledge positive). All other
commands are acknowledged with COT 21 (command acknowledge negative).
The execution of a command is not indicated with COT 12 (remote operation) but with COT 1 (spontaneous).
That means that commands are executed without feedback.
Example: Adjustment of ASC
The controller is in automatic mode. The command with INFO 6, FUNC 140, DPI = 2 sets the controller into manual
mode.
The command with INFO 1, FUNC 140, DPI = 2 adjust the coil in direction Imax until:
- the upper end switch is reached

- the command with INFO 1, FUNC 140, DPI = 1 is received (motor stop)
- the command with INFO 2, FUNC 140, DPI = 2 is received (motor down)
The command INFO 3, FUNC 140, DPI = 2 adjusts the coil in direction Imax, until the adjusted motor impulse time
expires or the upper end switch is reached.
The command with INFO 140, FUNC 5, DPI = 2 sets back the controller to Automatic.

9.4.3 Events
The following table shows standard settings for function type (FUNC) and information number (INFO) of EFC50
events.
Output function Description FUNC INFO Output function Description FUNC INFO
Event Event
OF[MOT_UP] Motor up 243 0 OF[RESERVED_26] reserve 243 26
OF[MOT_DOWN] Motor down 243 1
Fix coil on
OF[EARTHFAULT] Earth fault 243 2 OF[FIX_ON] 243 27
command
OF[V_MAX] Vmax 243 3
OF[RESERVED_28] reserve 243 28
OF[ERROR] malfunction 243 4
ECI in use
OF[CONTR_IS_ON] Automatic on 243 5
OF[ECI_USED4CD] for coupling- 243 29
Automatic
OF[CONTR_BLOCK] 243 6 detection
blocked
remote control: OF[BUCH_WARN] Buchholz warning 243 30
OF[LOCAL] 243 7 OF[BUCH_TRIP] Buchholz trip 243 31
local state
End switch 243 OF[TEMP_WARN] Temperature warning 243 32
OF[END_I_MAX] 8
Imax OF[TEMP_TRIP] Temperature trip 243 33
End switch OF[IS_MASTER] Controller is Master 243 34
OF[END_I_MIN] 243 9
Imin
OF[IS_SLAVE] Controller is Slave 243 35
OF[HW_ALARM] Hardware problem 243 10
OF[COUPLED_BB1_BB2] coupling BB1-2 243 36
243
OF[PARA_ALARM]
Parameter problem
11 OF[COUPLED_BB1_BB3] coupling BB1-3 243 37
reference voltage too 243 12 OF[COUPLED_BB2_BB3] coupling BB2-3 243 38
OF[V12_TOO_LOW]
small OF[ECI_REQUEST] ECI Request 243 39
OF[TUNED_NC]
Tuned,
243 13
OF[ECI_USED] ECI in use 243 40
not compensated OF[ECI_POS_1] ECI1 plus 243 41
243 OF[ECI_POS_2] ECI2 plus 243 42
OF[TUNED] 14
Tuned
OF[ECI_POS_3] ECI3 plus 243 43
OF[V_MIN] Uo < Umin 243 15
Schaltautomatik
OF[ECI_NEG_1] ECI1 minus 243 44
243
OF[R_ON_V_MAX] 16 OF[ECI_NEG_2] ECI2 minus 243 45
für U>Umax
coil disconnected 243 17 OF[ECI_NEG_3] ECI3 minus 243 46
OF[ASC_OFF] OF[ECI_ERROR_1] Error ECI1 243 47
OF[RESERVED_18] reserve 243 18 OF[ECI_ERROR_2] Error ECI2 243 48
resistor on OF[ECI_ERROR_3] Error ECI3 243 49
OF[RP_ON] 243 19
command OF[ECI_ERROR] Error ECI 243 50
expansion Controller in red-
OF[XBOX_1_OK] 243 20 OF[CONTR_RED] 243 51
box1 ok undancy mode
expansion ECI in use
OF[XBOX_2_OK] 243 21 OF[ECI_USED4CONTR] 243 52
box2 ok for control
resistor blocked 243
OF[RP_BLOCK] 22 OF[RESERVED_53] reserve 243 53
high resistive earth -fault 54....62 reserve 243 54-62
243 23
OF[ASYMMETRY] OF[RESERVED_63] reserve 243 63
compensation- 24 M000 flag 0 243 64
OF[COMP_WARN] 243
warning M001-M062 flag 1-62 243 65-126
OF[IEC101_TIMEOUT] Scada Error 243 25 M063 flag 63 243 127

9.5 Scada IEC 61850 Protocol
The interface for connecting via RJ45 to Scada system according to IEC 61850 protocol is available as hardware
option board.
The actual state of the EFC50 is transferred via RS232 to a software – model which runs on the hardware option
board (61850-board). The (external) connection cable is a standard zero modem cable. The 61850 board finally
provides the Scada wit the required signals and measurement data and also handles the commands which are
probably received from Scada.
In principle the whole set of signals as described under clause 9.2 (IEC103) is available.
On the CD, which is attached to the controller’s packing you can find following data:
IEC61850 configurator
The PC program allows direct communication between PC and 61850 board in order to set network data and to
transfer configuration files.
ICD-file
This file contains the preconfigured device- and communication description (EFC50) in xml-format. The standard
IED name is EPSY, the type EFC50. If you want to use other names they must be edited in the ICD-file as well as
in the Mapping – file.
IN-file (Mapping file)

Assignment – definition file
Pics - file (PDF)

Implementation description of the protocol
Please observe the operation instructions on this CD.

In case of further questions please contact your Scada supplier or Trench Austria.

9.6 Resistor control
The resistor control works in automatic and manual controller mode. Two different operation modes are available
depending on the normal resistor state („home position“) in the sound network.
9.6.1 Temperature model

The temperature increase due to Vo2/R-losses are added to the actual resistor temperature, temperature decrease
due to cooling is subtracted.
The resistor temperature (T) is indicated as percent value. The maximum value (100%) is the temperature, which
the resistor reaches after continuous load at solid earthfault (Vo = 100%) during the set permissible duty time.
The minimum value (0%) is the ambient temperature.
When the maximum temperature is reached the controller will automatically set the command to switch off the
resistor. Then the resistor control stays blocked until a reconnection is possible without exceeding the maximum
temperature.
Warning
In any case check the adjustments for permissible duty time (at Vo = 100%) and cooling time of your
resistor according to the manufacturer’s data (rating plate, manual of coil or resistor, etc.)
9.6.2 Home position OFF

Manual resistor control
At each manual trigger the resistor is switched on without delay only for the adjusted time „Turn on time 1“

The automatic resistor control is triggered, if the neutral to ground voltage Vo exceeds the adjusted threshold
Vearth. The following parameters define the behaviour of the automatic resistor control.
Example
Parameter 1 2 3
Turn on delay 1 1 1 4
Turn on time 1 2 2 2
Turn on delay 2 3 0 0
Turn on time 2 4 4 0
Example 1
On
Off
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example 2
On
Off
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example 3
On
Off
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

9.6.3 Home position ON
Manual resistor control
At each manual trigger the resistor is switched on without delay only for the adjusted time „Turn off delay 1“ (see
chapter 7 - parameter).

The automatic resistor control is triggered, if the neutral to ground voltage Vo exceeds the adjusted threshold
Vearth. The following parameters define the behaviour of the automatic resistor control.
Parameter Example 1 Example 2

Turn off delay 1 1 1
Turn off time 1 2 2
Turn off delay 2 3 0
Example1
Uearth
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
On
Off
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Example 2
Uearth
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
On
Off
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9.7 Control at earthfault

The neutral to ground voltage exceeds the adjusted threshold Vearth. The controller has already calculated the
valid resonance point.
If after a certain time delay Vo still is above Vearth the controller adjusts the coil to the calculated resonance point.
9.8 Automatic switch Vo>Vmax

By means of this option the controller adjusts the coil across the resonance peak to the correct tuning point, if Vo
exceeds the adjusted threshold Vmax. In order to limit Vo during passing the resonance two alternatives are
available:
- Resistor connection (Vo is damped)

- Disconnection of ASC (Vo very low - isolated network)
Automatic switch with resistor connection
The controller sets the “On“-command, if the available tuning range in direction to the estimated tuning point is
bigger than the parameter “minimum width [%]“
If this is not the case, the tuning point at the other side of the resonance curve will not be available and the
controller sets „Vmax“ and „Tuned, not compensated“.

After connection of the resistor the EFC50 stores the actual Vo voltage as a reference „Vref“ and tunes the coil
across the resonance peak until 95% of Vref are reached. Then the controller starts a new tuning operation at the
correct side of the resonance curve.
If the end switch is reached before 95% of Vref are reached, then the controller adjusts the coil back across the
resonance point until Vo reaches 95% of Vref. Then the controller disconnects the resistor and starts a new tuning
operation. If Vmax is reached again, the controller stops and sets „Vmax“ and „Tuned, not compensated“.
Automatic switch with disconnection of the ASC
The controller sets the “Off“-command for the ASC, if the available tuning range in direction to the estimated tuning
point is bigger than the parameter “maximum width [%]“
If this is not the case, the controller sets „Vmax“ and „Tuned, not compensated“.
After disconnection of the ASC the controller adjusts the coil by the value defined „maximum width“ across the
resonance point. The controller then connects the coil again and start a new tuning operation at the correct side of
the resonance curve.
If the neutral to ground voltage exceeds Vmax after reclosing of the ASC, the controller sets the “Off“-command
again. In this case the coil will be moved back across the resonant point to coil position, where the threshold Vmax
was exceeded. Then the ASC will be closed in and the controller starts a new tuning process.
If the Vo voltage again reaches Vmax the controller stops and sets „Vmax“ and „Tuned, not compensated“.
9.9 More controllers

With this option the tuning of a network including several controllers is possible without mutual disturbances and
without additional wiring or special operation instruction (e.g. to leave only one controller in automatic mode). All
involved controllers should have this option activated and set to “YES“.
After a sufficient change (trigger threshold) of Vo each controller calculates it’s own trigger delay based on a
random number operation (of course within certain limits).
The controller with the shortest trigger delay starts the tuning operation first. All other controllers are still supervising
the neutral to ground voltage.
If other controllers recognise a Vo change bigger than „tolerance range of trigger“ times „trigger threshold“ within
the set time „% of coil running time“, they interpret this change as result of tuning activity caused by the first
controller. Then they calculate new random trigger delays.
If there is no voltage change within this time the other controllers start their tuning operations also.
Normally the first controller is already able to tune the network. The following controllers will only perform tuning
checks but adjust their coils on the same position afterwards.
If this is not the case the second (or following) controller(s) finally tune(s) the network.
Hint
If the desired compensation degree is adjusted in percentage, the network parameters resp. the resonance
point of the network - determinated by the second (or following) controller(s) - is decreased by the detuning
degree of the first controller.
In order to avoid a couple of tuning procedures of all controllers, an absolute detuning degree (compensation [A])
is recommended.

9.10 External circuit breaker
This option requires a signal from the transformer’s circuit breaker to a digital input of the EFC50.
If the option is activated the controller adjusts the coil onto a predefined position if the transformer is disconnected.
If the transformer is reconnected the controller gets a forced trigger and starts a new tuning operation.
9.11 Fix coil control

If required by the network size this option enables the controller to activate an additional fix coil. The fix coil will be
connected, if the tuning point is situated above „Switching on point“ and will be disconnected if it is below „Switching
off point“.
If the measured neutral to ground voltage Vo doesn’t exceed the Vmin - threshold over the tuning range of Petersen
coil, the controller switches off the fix coil (resp. switches on, if the fix coil is disconnected) and adjusts the Petersen
coil to predefined coil middle position, if the neutral to ground voltage doesn’t exceed the Vmin - threshold over the
entire tuning range.
If the option is activated the lightning LED “fixcoil on“ indicates that the controller has set the command to switch on
the fix coil.
The adjustment of lower and upper position limits should consider the size of fix coil in order to avoid unstable
behaviour of the tuning procedure.

9.12 Vectorial trigger
Without the vectorial measurement a new tuning operation will only starts , if the amount of the neutral to ground
voltage exceeds the trigger level for longer than the adjusted trigger delay.
In some cases of switching operations in the network the amount of the neutral to ground voltage doesn’t exceed
the voltage threshold.
However, if the phase of the neutral to ground voltage is also considered, this kind of switching operations can be
recognized and a new control procedure will be triggered. The trigger threshold corresponds to a trigger circle
around the voltage at the last tuning conditions.
Im
trigger threshold standard
local curve
0 Vo_res
Re
vectorial trigger
The phase measurement requires a reference voltage V12 (maximum 110 VAC) synchronous to the network. The
reference voltage can be taken from busbar measuring bay (phase 1 to phase 2 voltage secondary)
An easier arrangement can also be a single phase transformer (230/100 VAC) connected to station power supply.
Attention
AC-voltage supplied by frequency converter (UPC) is not suitable due to phase inaccuracy !


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Controller software EFC50Term Version Notes

Kapitel Version Software Revisions- Änderungsvermerke

2 Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 17

6 Messages / Malfunctions .......................................................................................................57

An important operation instruction, condition and so forth.

1.1.2 Operating instructions

1.1.4 Additional hints

1.2 Range of delivery

- Interface for connection with Scada system according to IEC - 61850

1.2.3 Software options

Automatic resistor control

Fix coil control

Control by external circuit breaker

Re-adjustment to exact compensation (v = 0) in case of earthfault

Additional controller in the same network

Automatic switch for Vo>Vmax

1,2,3 phase identification

The compensated system can be described by the following parameter:

Ipos adjusted current of the ASC (= IL)

1.3.2 Control by coil movement

The EFC50 uses two different control procedures:

- Control with negligible system perturbations

- Control with non-negligible system perturbations

Possible reasons for system perturbations are, for example:

- Variation in symmetry of system voltage due to inexact symmetric voltage control.

- Asymmetric load variation.

Middle position of the coil

Control with negligible system perturbations (Vo>Vlimit)

Selection of control procedure

- The network parameters can be calculated without coil adjustment.

2.1 Device dimensions

Tests Standards Technical data

Dimensions in width: 84 TE (483.0 mm) height: 3 HE (132.5 mm)

2.5 Climate / protection degree

service: 0°C ... +40°C

PC / Controller => Modem

2.8 Measurement of coil position via angle transmitter

The angle transmitter is connected

Page 1: Base version

clamps X1-X3: communication interfaces

Page 2: EFC50 with ECI / additional in- and outputs

clamps X12: 5 output contacts, 5 digital inputs

Page 3: additional binary in- and outputs

clamps X5: 10 digital inputs

fin a l p o s itio n s w itc h .

3.1 Operation elements

display description field 8 state indications

serial interface scroll wheel 5 buttons

3.2 Operation concept

Selection of function in automatic mode (CONTROLLER ON)

Selection of function in manual mode (CONTROLLER OFF)

< ... coil movement in direction Imin

Parameter programming in the menu

3.3.3 Local key – remote control

3.3.4 CONTR – key

3.3.5 ESC – key

3.3.6 Motor <> keys

If the controller is OFF the coil can be adjusted manually up or down.

3.4 Installed controller software

The counter function CNT[003].INC is selected.

The following editor - functions are available:

Remarks: _ ________________________________________________

Initial start-up performed by: _on:____