ABB Title this is title and subtitle this is subtitle Power Factor Controller RVC Accurate control and monitoring of capacitor banks
RVC has become synonymous with automatic capacitor.Easy to use thanks to a user-friendly interface and ease of
bank controller in many markets worldwide thanks to
access to parameters for manual setting.
its distinct design, ease of use, reliability and versatile
Highly efficient switching strategy combining integral, direct and
functions.
circular switching thereby allowing:
● to control the cos q in presence of rapidly varying loads,
Thanks to the user interface upgrade with graphical icons, it is
●to reduce the number of switching,
possible to commission the RVC without a manual. A slimmer casing
g●to avoid unnecessary intermediary switchings,
requires less space in the capacitor bank panel.
●to increase the lifetime of the capacitors and contactors.
●Suitable for hot environments due to maximum ambient
The RVC is an easy-to-install, easy to use, smarter power factor con-temperature rating of 70°C.
troller and an ideal companion of your automatic capacitor banks..Not affected by harmonics.
.Overvoltage / undervoltage protection and protections against
Powerful features
harmonic distortion(THDV).
.Common range for a broad network voltages from 100V to
●Alarm : an alarm contact is opened when any of these
440V.
conditions are reached:
.Measurement and display of key parameters like voltage,
.the target cos q is not reached within 6 minutes after all
current, power factor, THDV and THDI.
outputs have been switched on,
●Fully programmable switching sequence.
●the internal temperature of the RVC rises above 85°℃,
·1A or 5A current input.
●overvoltage / undervoltage limits are reached,
●Easy commissioning.
●the power supply is out of range,
●Complete auto set-up (starting current-C/k, type of switching
●the THDV exceeds the limits.
sequence, phase shift, special connections).

Measuring system Micro-processor system for balanced three-phase networks or single-phase networks.
Operating voltage 100V to 440V.
Voltage tolerance +/- 10% on indicated operating voltages.
Frequency range 50 or 60 Hz +/- 5% (automatic adjustment to network frequency).
Measuring circuit terminals (L2, L3 and k, I) CAT III rated.
Current input 1A or 5A (RMS).
Current input impedance <0.1 Ohm (recommended CT class 1.0, 10 VA min).
Consumption of the controller 8 VA max.
Output contact rating max. continuous current: 1.5A;
max. peak current: 5 A;
max. voltage: 440Vac;
terminal A is rated for a continuous current of 16A.
Alarm contact normally open contact;
max. continuous current: 5 A;
rated/max. breaking voltage: 250Vac/440 Vac.
Power Factor setting From 0.7 inductive to 0.7 capacitive.
Starting current setting (C/k) 0.01 to 3A.
automatic measurment of C/k.
Number of outputs RVC-3: programmable up to 3 outputs - RVC-6: programmable up to 6 outputs
RVC-8: programmable up to 8 outputs - RVC-10: programmable up to 10 outputs
RVC-12: programmable up to 12 outputs
Switching time between steps Programmable from 1s to 999s (independent of reactive load).
Switching sequences User defined.
Mode of switching The mode of switching for all the programmable switching sequences is integral, direct, circular or linear.
Saving-function All programmed parameters and modes are saved in a non-volatile memory.
Power outage release Quick automatic disconnection in less than 20ms (50Hz) in case of power outage or voltage drop.
Power outage reset delay time 40 s.
Operating temperature -10° C to 70° C.
Storage temperature - 30° C to 85° C.
Mounting position Vertical panel mounting.
Dimensions 144x144x43 mm (hxwxd).
Cut-out dimensions 138x138 mm (hxw).
Weight 0.4 kg (unpacked).
Connector Spring clamp terminal block.
Front plate protection IP43.
Relative humidity Maximum 95%, non-condensing.
Article numbers for ordering RVC-3: 2GCA294983A0050
RVC-6: 2GCA294984A0050
RVC-8: 2GCA294985A0050
RVC-10: 2GCA294986A0050
RVC-12: 2GCA294987A0050
Other features Overvoltage and undervoltage protection.
Autoadaptation to the phase-rotation of the network and the CT-terminals.
Not affected by harmonics.
Working with generative and regenerative loads.
LCD contrast automatically compensated with temperature.
Standards CE marked.