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Users Guide

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The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed or implied for inaccuracies. Further
more, QEI, INC., reserves the right to make changes to any products herein
described to improve reliability, function or design. QEI, Inc. does not assume liability
arising from the application or use of any product or circuit described herein; neither
does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
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manufacture without written consent of QEI, Inc.

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Phone: (973) 379-7400
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Revisions
Revision

Description

Date

Initial Release

March 2009

Updated e-CAP Profile, added Modbus

July 2009

Added Temp Band and DOW Time Override

Mar 2010

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Contents
1. Introduction ..............................................................................1
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.

What this Manual Covers ....................................................... 1


Overview ................................................................................ 1
Model Differences .................................................................. 1
Definitions .............................................................................. 5
Specifications ......................................................................... 7
1.5.1. Size ......................................................................... 7
1.5.2. Optional Temperature Sensor Range .................... 7
1.5.3. Line Current Sensor Input ...................................... 7
1.5.4. Capacitor Switch Relays ......................................... 7
1.5.5. Supply Voltage........................................................ 7
1.5.6. Line Frequency ....................................................... 7
1.5.7. RMS Value Measurement ...................................... 7
1.5.8. Power Consumption ............................................... 7
1.5.9. Historical Data Storage ........................................... 7
1.5.10. Environment ............................................................ 7
1.5.11. Enclosure ................................................................ 8
1.5.12. Switching Strategies ............................................... 8
1.5.13. Optional Neutral Detection ..................................... 8
1.5.14. Maintenance Port.................................................... 8
1.5.15. SCADA Comm Port / Radio Power (eCAP II) ........ 8
1.5.16. Mounting Configurations ......................................... 8

2. Installation ................................................................................9
2.1. Making Connections .............................................................. 9
2.2. Grounding ............................................................................ 10
2.3. 4-Wire System Installation ................................................... 11
2.4. 3-Wire System Installation ................................................... 13
2.5. Current Measurements ........................................................ 15
2.6. Current Sensor Placement .................................................. 16
2.7. Meter Socket Mounting ........................................................ 16
2.8. Pole Mounting ...................................................................... 17
2.9. Terminal Strip Mounting ....................................................... 18
2.10. Environmental Considerations ............................................. 19

3. Controls and Indicators .........................................................20


3.1. Front Panel Layout ............................................................... 20
3.1. LCD Display Screen ............................................................. 21
3.2. MODIFY/SELECT Switches................................................. 21
3.2.1. SELECT Switches (MENU/ITEM, RIGHT/LEFT) 21
3.2.2. MODIFY Switches (X10 / 10 and UP/DOWN) . 22
3.3. AUTO/MANUAL Switch ....................................................... 22
3.4. OPEN/CLOSE Switch .......................................................... 23
3.5. YELLOW LED (Remote/Auto/Manual/Lockout) Indicator.... 23
3.6. Red LED (Close) Indicator ................................................... 24

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3.7. Green LED (Open) Indicator ................................................ 24


3.8. USB Connector .................................................................... 24
3.9. Fuses.................................................................................... 24
3.10. Test Points: Voltage, Current, Neutral ................................. 24
3.11. TX and RX LEDs (eCAP II Models) ..................................... 25
3.12. Clock .................................................................................... 25

4. MANUAL, AUTO, and Remote Modes ...................................25


4.1. MANUAL Mode .................................................................... 25
4.2. AUTO Mode ......................................................................... 27
4.3. REMOTE Mode (eCAP II Models) ....................................... 28

5. Programming ..........................................................................28
5.1. Programming a STD Model ................................................. 28
5.2. Programming an EXT Model ............................................... 28

6. Switching Strategies ..............................................................29


7. Strategy Types ........................................................................30
8. Overrides .................................................................................31
8.1. Voltage Override .................................................................. 31
8.1.1. DeltaV and Learn Mode ................................................... 31
8.2. Emergency Voltage Override ............................................... 34
8.3. DOW (Day-of-Week) Override............................................. 34
8.4. Holiday Override .................................................................. 34
8.5. Anti-Hunt .............................................................................. 34
8.6. Max Daily Ops ...................................................................... 36
8.7. Neutral Current, Neutral Voltage Override .......................... 36
8.7.1. Final Lockout Open ................................................. 37
8.7.2. Neutral Voltage ....................................................... 37
8.8. Reverse Power..................................................................... 37
8.9. Minimum Current.................................................................. 38

9. Hardware Configuration.........................................................38
9.1.
9.2.
9.3.
9.4.
9.5.
9.6.
9.7.

Voltage Constants ................................................................ 38


Switching Delta Voltage ....................................................... 38
Current Sensing ................................................................... 38
Switching Error Check ......................................................... 40
Accumulation Scale Factors ................................................ 40
Power Direction .................................................................... 40
Timing Parameters ............................................................... 40
9.7.1. Transient Delays ................................................... 40
9.7.2. Cap Discharge Delay ............................................ 41
9.7.3. Walk Away Time ................................................... 41
9.7.4. Switch Drive Time ................................................. 41
9.7.5. Random Startup Delay ......................................... 41

10. LCD Display Menu Organization ...........................................41


10.1. Main Menu 01> thru 11> : Live Values ........................... 42
10.2. Main Menu 12> General: General Configuration .............. 43
10.3. Main Menu 13> Strategies: When to Switch ...................... 44
10.4. Main Menus 14> thru 21> : Overrides ........................... 45
10.5. Main Menus 22> thru 27> : Hardware Config ............... 48

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10.6. Main Menus 28> thru 31> : Timing Params .................. 50
10.7. Main Menu 32> thru 35>: Unit ID, Date/Time, SCADA .. 51

11. SCADA (eCAP II Models) ........................................................52


11.1. SCADA Protocol................................................................... 52
11.2. SCADA Address .................................................................. 52
11.3. SCADA Comm. Port Baud Rate .......................................... 52
11.4. RTS Delay Time ................................................................... 52
11.5. RTS Hold Time .................................................................... 52
11.6. CTS Enable .......................................................................... 52
11.7. DCD Enable ......................................................................... 53
11.8. Remote-Auto Timeout .......................................................... 53
11.9. SCADA Voltage Override..................................................... 53
11.10. SCADA Monitor (eCAP EXT Models) ............................... 53
11.11. SCADA Point Filtering ....................................................... 53
11.12. SCADA Voltage Override.................................................. 54
11.13. SCADA Radio Installation ................................................. 55
11.14. DNP3 Device Profile w/Point List ...................................... 56
11.15. QUICS IV eCap2 Protocol Profile Document ................... 71
11.16. Modbus eCAP2 Protocol Profile Document ..................... 77

12. SmartWare II ...........................................................................85


12.1. Switching Strategies ............................................................ 86
12.2. Seasonal Overrides ............................................................. 86
12.3. Global Overrides .................................................................. 87
12.4. Basic Operation.................................................................... 89
12.5. Data Entry ............................................................................ 89
12.6. Data Restore ........................................................................ 89
12.7. Voltage Limits....................................................................... 90
12.8. Creating a Controller Configuration ..................................... 92
12.9. SmartView Display ............................................................... 94
12.10. Historical Data ................................................................... 95
12.11. Trend Parameters ............................................................. 95
12.12. Event Log .......................................................................... 96
12.13. Trend Table ....................................................................... 97
12.14. Smart Trend ...................................................................... 98
12.15. Maintenance...................................................................... 99
12.15.1. Calibration ........................................................ 99
12.15.2. Setting Time and Date ................................... 100
12.15.3. Reset .............................................................. 100
12.15.4. Flashload ....................................................... 100
12.16. Limited (LTD) Version ..................................................... 102
12.17. SmartWare II Quick Reference....................................... 103

13. Ordering Information............................................................106

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1. Introduction
1.1. What this Manual Covers
This manual covers the QEI MCAP II and eCAP II Capacitor Bank Control. It is
subject to change depending on the firmware version installed. A later user guide
may be available on the QEI website at www.qeiinc.com. Please consult QEI
customer service (973-379-7400 or customerservice@qeiinc.com). The firmware
version can be determined as follows: Extended Models: it appears on the LCD
display, when the controllers AUTO/MANUAL switch is set from AUTO to MANUAL.
Standard Models (no display): the firmware version is read and displayed by the
SmartWare software.

1.2.

Overview
The QEI, Inc. MCAP II and eCAP II capacitor bank controls are designed to
automatically switch a capacitor bank on-line (CLOSED) or trip the bank off-line
(OPEN), depending on conditions.
Bank switching can be accomplished based on Voltage, kVAr, kW, Current, PF
(Power Factor), Time, Date, Season, Day-of-Week, Holiday, or Temperature (option).
In the control, switching is accomplished by comparing the monitored and
calculated values against a user configured set of limits, called the Switching
Strategy.
Note: current based measurements and switching operations require a Line Post
Sensor or CT (neither is provided).
Historical measurement data is stored in non-volatile (Flash) memory. Up to 196
days of data (e.g., voltage, kVAr, temperature, etc.) at 15 minute sampling intervals
may be stored. Other faster sampling intervals are available. A separate operations
log is provided, with a time tagged history of bank operations and other events.
Enough information is saved so that a complete operating history is available.

1.3. Model Differences


MCAP II models are designed for stand-alone local automatic applications. They
are housed in an 8 high x 8 wide x 4 deep enclosure.
eCAP II models are designed for both stand-alone local automatic and remote
monitored (SCADA-type) applications. These models can support remote
communications via data radios, etc. They are housed in a 12 high x 10 wide x 6
deep enclosure, which facilitates mounting of communications equipment by the end
user. Support for various communications protocols (such as DNP3.0 or QUICS) is
provided. The eCAP II also includes a +12Vdc 2.5A power supply and RS-232 serial
port (special DB9 and DB25 cables included) for radio support, and front panel
TX/RX LEDs to indicate radio communications activity.
Extended (EXT) models have a two line LCD Display and four extra toggle
switches for changing configuration and viewing measurements without a laptop.
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This may be useful when working at the utility pole, or in situations where it may not
be desirable to carry a laptop. The Extended models can also be configured via a
USB link to a typical laptop computer (or other PC), running QEIs SmartWare II
software. SmartWare II can be used to save configuration information for later use,
such as when it is desired to quickly program many controls. The software is also
used to retrieve and examine historical data stored by the controls. Data from
multiple controls can be saved and viewed.
Standard (STD) models are identical in basic functionality, except they lack the
LCD display and extra toggle switches, and therefore require a laptop and the
Smartware II software exclusively for configuration and viewing of measurements.
Extended Limited (EXT LTD) and Standard Limited (STD LTD) models are
also available. These simpler models switch the cap bank based on Voltage, Time,
and Temperature only (individually or in combination).
All Models
All models include an AUTO/MANUAL switch, and an OPEN/CLOSE switch (for
use with MANUAL mode). There are also three front panel test jacks provided
(Voltage, Current, Neutral) which can be used to measure the actual line voltage and
line post current sensor output, using an RMS voltmeter.
Two front panel mounted fuse holders are provided: one for the microprocessor
board (LOGIC) and the other for the output relays (LOAD).
A panel mounted USB (type B) connector allows all models to be connected to a
Windows (XP / Vista) compatible computer (using a standard A-B type USB cable)
for configuration. QEIs SmartWare II software, installed on the computer, is used
for editing and saving all of the configuration settings, as well as for historical data
retrieval, and viewing measurements.
Internal timers and logic in the control provide safety for users and equipment.
For example, some internal timers allow the user to initiate local bank operations and
leave the vicinity of the control before the switching operation occurs. Other internal
timers prevent excessive bank operations in automatic mode, which may be caused
by rapidly changing loads, influence by adjacent cap banks, incorrect settings, etc.
Major feature differences between models are shown in the following table:

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS


FEATURES

MCAP II
STD

MCAP II
EXT

MCAP II
STD LTD

MCAP II
EXT LTD

eCAP II
STD

eCAP II
EXT

eCAP II
STD LTD

eCAP II
EXT LTD

Two Line LCD Display

Four Configuration Switches

Last Op Open/Close LEDs

Auto/Remote/Manual LED

Auto/Manual Switch

Manual Close/Open Switch

USB Maintenance Port

Curr, Volt, Neut. Test Jacks

Optional Temperature Sensor

CT or LPS Curr Input Option

Neutral Curr/Volt Detection

SCADA / Radio Support

Front Panel TX/RX Leds

Mtg. Option: Meter Base

Mtg. Option: 7-Pin Circ Conn

Mtg. Option: Terminal Strip

Time

No. of Daily Time Periods

Unscheduled Times

Temp (Opt Sensor reqd)

Voltage

kVAr

kW

Current

PF

Bank Always Open

Bank Always Closed

No Operation

Seasons

Reverse Power

Holidays

Switching Strategies:

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MCAP II STD

MCAP II
EXT

MCAP II
STD LTD

MCAP II
EXT LTD

eCAP II
STD

eCAP II
EXT

eCAP II
STD LTD

eCAP II
EXT LTD

Voltage

Current

kVAr

kW

kVA

Voltage (Cor)

PF

Phase Deg.

Temperature

Neutral Curr/Voltage

Measurements/Calcs:

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1.4. Definitions
Below is a list of special terms that are used throughout this users guide:

MCAP II, eCAP II, e/MCAP II Cap Bank Controller, Controller, Control,
Unit. All these terms are interchangeable for the QEI MCAP II and eCAP II
controls.

EXT. Short for Extended models. These models have a two-line LCD
display, and four extra front panel switches. Together, the display and
switches allow for configuration changes and display of measurements in the
field without need for a laptop.

STD. Short for Standard models. These models lack the LCD Display and
four extra switches for configuration changes and display of measurements.
STD models require SmartWare II for configuration and display of
measurements.

Main Menus, Main Menu Options, Main Menu Selections, Menus. These
terms refer to the top level displays associated with configuring or reading
data from the control. There are 34 main menu options. Press the MENU
switch as many times as necessary to reach the numbered displays (any
display numbered 01> thru 34>). These are the Main Menu options. Then
use the LEFT and RIGHT switches to move from one Main Menu Selection to
the next.

Sub-Menus. These are displays, which are available underneath each Main
Menu Selection. Each of the sub-menus contains information related to the
specific Main Menu Selection. Sub-menus may contain configuration
settings, or may display measured values. From any Main Menu Selection,
use the ITEM switch as many times as necessary to navigate down to the
desired sub-menu. There may be several sub-menus for each Main Menu
selection. The symbol >> on a sub-menu indicates that there is yet another
sub-menu selection available underneath the present one.
To navigate back to the Main Menus from any sub-menu, press the MENU
switch as many times as needed.

Switching Strategy. This is the set of switching conditions that can be


programmed into the controller to determine when switching of the cap bank
should occur.

SmartWare II. This is a PC-based program that is used to configure the


controls and view measurements, calculations, etc.

LPCS, LPS, Line Post Current Sensor, Line Post Sensor. These terms
refer to the Current-to-Voltage sensor used to measure the Primary Phase
Current when kVAr, kW, Curr, PF readings/switching are desired (see
ordering information).

CT, Phase Current CT. These terms refer to the Phase Current Transformer
used to measure the Primary Phase Current when kVAr, kW, Curr, PF
readings/switching are desired (see ordering information).

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Neutral CT. Refers a current transformer used for neutral current detection in
a 4-wire Wye system.

Neutral PT. Refers to a voltage transformer used for neutral voltage detection
in a 3-Wire Delta system.

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1.5. Specifications
1.5.1.

Size
MCAP II: 8 High x 8 Wide x 4 Deep
eCAP II: 12 High x 10 Wide x 6 Deep

1.5.2.

Optional Temperature Sensor Range


0 Deg. F to 140 Deg. F (-15 Deg. C to 60 Deg. C)

1.5.3.

Line Current Sensor Input


Line Post Sensor Models: Max Input = 25 Vrms.
Current Transformer (CT) Models: Max input = 5 Amps.
Note: Connecting a CT to a Line Post Sensor Model may cause damage to
the controller.

1.5.4.

Capacitor Switch Relays


Electro-mechanical relays rated at 20 amps continuous duty at 240 VAC.

1.5.5.

Supply Voltage
120 VAC or 240 VAC. The supply voltage is also used to sense the line
voltage.

1.5.6.

Line Frequency
50 Hz or 60 Hz

1.5.7.

RMS Value Measurement


True RMS values are calculated through rapid and simultaneous voltage and
current sampling.

1.5.8.

Power Consumption
6-8 VA

1.5.9.

Historical Data Storage


The average of all electrical parameters is saved on a 2-minute interval (26
days), 5-minute interval (65 days), or 15-minute interval (196 days).

1.5.10.

Environment
-40 Deg. F to 149 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C to 65 Deg. C) Temperature; 95%
Humidity (non-condensing)

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Enclosure
NEMA 4X rated, weatherproof outdoor type.

1.5.12.

Switching Strategies
Capacitor bank can be switched on Voltage, current, kVAr, Watts, PF,
temperature, time/date, holidays, day-of-week.

1.5.13.

Optional Neutral Detection


Neutral detection is available on certain models. See ordering information for
further details.
Neutral Current: from CT. Max control input = 5 Amps. Maximum
measureable Neutral Current determined by CT ratio (XXX:5A).
Neutral Voltage: from PT. Max control input = 150VAC. Maximum neutral
voltage dependent upon PT ratio.

1.5.14.

Maintenance Port
Front Panel USB port.

1.5.15.

SCADA Comm Port / Radio Power (eCAP II)


Isolated RS232 Port w/ support for handshaking.
Baud rate: programmable from 1200 to 115.2 kbps (default = 9600)
Protocols: DNP3.0, QUICS.
+12Vdc@2.5A power supply.
Special DB9 and DB25 cables included.

1.5.16.

Mounting Configurations
Meter Socket or Surface Mount.

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2. Installation
2.1. Making Connections
The diagram below shows how to connect the capacitor control to the capacitor bank
switches, the 120VAC transformer and the line post current sensor. The 120VAC transformer
furnishes the power to the capacitor control and also serves as the voltage sensor for the
control.
C = Close, O = Open, N = Neutral, L = Line, G = Green, W = White, B = Black, CSH =
Phase Current Sensor High Signal, NSH = Neutral Current Sensor High Signal. Connect the
low side of the sensor signals to Neutral in the junction box. Note: sensor wiring colors may
differ from that shown below. Always consult the sensor manufacturers installation guides for
further information. In any event, the sensors high side should be wired to the B connections
shown below.

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2.2. Grounding
Proper grounding is critical when wiring a QEI capacitor control. The neutral of all
elements (the capacitor switches, the 120VAC transformer, and the Line Post
Sensor) should be connected to a common point in a junction box on the pole near
the top of the pole. A separate ground wire should run down the pole to a ground rod
driven into the soil at the base of the pole. The earth ground must not be connected
at or through the capacitor control. The diagram on the next page illustrates the
correct method of connecting the capacitor control and grounding. See previous
section 2.1, as well as the 4-wire and 3-wire installation pictorials on the following
pages for the correct method of connecting the capacitor control and grounding up in
the junction box.

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2.3. 4-Wire System Installation


The installation block diagram for a 4-Wire system is shown below. Please note the
following installation guidelines for proper installation of the MCAP II capacitor control
units on a 4-Wire system.

The placement of the LPS (Line Post Sensor) must be located in between
the Source and Capacitor Bank for proper electrical VAR sensing.

All components must be star grounded at the Neutral Support Point shown
in the 4-Wire System Installation Pictorial Diagram below.

Voltage and Current signals should come from the same phase on a 4-Wire
System in order for the cap control to indicate correct electrical value
readings. If this is an inconvenience, please consult the factory for
recommendations.

4-Wire System Block Diagram

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2.4. 3-Wire System Installation


The installation block diagram for a 3-Wire system is shown below. Please note the
following installation guidelines for the e/MCAP II capacitor control units on a 3-Wire
system :

The placement of the LPCS (Line Post Current Sensor) should be located in
between the Source and Capacitor Bank for proper electrical VAR sensing.

It is recommended that the customer place the LPCS on the untapped phase.
This LPCS setup allows the customer to use a known phase shift (90o) of the
current and voltage signals without knowledge of the rotation of the system.
The customer may use either of the tapped phases if the rotation of the
system is known. This will only apply to customers using current
sensors.
For example, if supply voltage on the control were applied from A Phase and
B Phase, the customer would place the LPCS on the C Phase.

3-Wire System Block Diagram

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2.5. Current Measurements


Phase current measurements are made using either a LPS (Line Post Sensor) or a
CT (Current Transformer).
The line post sensor converts the measured primary phase current to a low level
secondary voltage signal. The usual ratio is 60 Amps input = 1 Volt output.
The CT converts the primary phase current to a lower level secondary current. The
usual secondary is 5 Amps. The primary to secondary ratio is chosen by the user, for
example, 150:5 Amps, 200:5 Amps, 300:5 Amps, etc.
Different MCap II and eCap II models are available for either a line post sensor input,
or a CT input.
Line Post Sensor Models:
QEI recommends a Lindsey Multicore Line Post Sensor for use with the QEI MCap
II and eCAP II controls. The controls will also accommodate Lindsey TrueCT Line
Post Sensor or Fisher-Pierce Series 1301 and 1701 Line Post Sensors. Other types
can be accommodated as necessary. Please contact the factory.
Line Post Sensors will have an input/output ratio of 60 amps/1 volt. Line Post Sensor
models can accommodate up to 24Vrms on the phase current (CSH) measurement
input. This would allow up to 1440 Amps (60 x 24) of primary phase current to be
measured.
CT Models:
CT models can accommodate up to 5 Amps on the phase current (CSH)
measurement input.

NOTE: Please indicate whether the desired model should have a CT input (0-5
Amps) or a current-to-voltage type LPS input (0-24VAC) when ordering. It is
absolutely necessary that the customer indicate which one will be used. Using the
wrong type of sensor for the specific model of control may cause damage to the unit.

WARNING: Do not connect a CT to a unit labeled with a LPS (Line Post Sensor)
Sticker. Also, a Line Post Sensor cannot be connected to a unit with a CT sticker.
Failure to follow the units markings may also result in unit damage.
WARNING: Current Transformers can have very high voltages present on the unterminated secondary. CT secondaries should be shorted prior to disconnection from
any system. When disconnecting CTs, make certain that your companys shorting
procedures are followed prior to disconnection. Failure to follow this may result in
damage to the unit and/or personal injury or death.

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2.6. Current Sensor Placement


It is very important to pay attention to the placement of the LPS or CT in the cap
bank system. Incorrect placement of the sensor can result in inaccurate kVAr
readings.
The sensor must be located in between the source and the cap bank. The cap
bank must be located before the loads.
Also, in a 4-wire Wye system, the current sensor must be placed on the same
phase as the service transformer feeding the cap control.
In a 3-wire Delta system, the sensor should be placed on the untapped phase (for
example, if the service transformer primary is across A-B, place the current sensor on
phase C, and subtract 90 degrees from the phase shift.

2.7. Meter Socket Mounting


Meter Socket mounted units are available in 9 socket configurations as shown in the
figure below. Inspect the capacitor control unit and verify that the unit matches the
available socket. Configurations shown below are as viewed looking into the meter
socket on the pole. Consult ordering information and the sticker on the inside of the
unit cover. Note that options A, C, D, E, and F do not support neutral current/voltage
detection. CSH = Phase Current Sensor High, CSL = Phase Current Sensor Low,
NSH = Neutral Detection Sensor High, NSL = Neutral Detection Sensor Low.

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Units should be secured in place with a locking collar to prevent the capacitor control
from being removed from its socket by unauthorized personnel. Note: Meter bases
A,C,D,E and F do not support neutral imbalance detection.

2.8. Pole Mounting


Pole mount units are fastened to a flat surface using four corner bolts or to a pole using a
standard mounting plate. These units are shipped with an optional cable terminated at one or
both ends with seven pin circular AMPHENOL connectors. For cables terminated at one end,
the other end of the cable is 5 un-terminated wires. The functions and color code of each pin is
listed below:

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Circular Style Connector Pin-Out


for Pole-Mounting
(as viewed from outside of enclosure)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Line
Open
Close
Not Used
NSH
CSH
Neut, CSL, NSL

Black
Green
Red
Blue
Orange
White

CSH = Phase Current Sensor High


CSL = Phase Current Sensor Low
NSH = Neutral Detection Sensor High
NSL = Neutral Detection Sensor Low

2.9. Terminal Strip Mounting


A barrier-type .375 spacing terminal strip is provided, with #5-40 x 3/16" L screws
which will accommodate fork or ring-type wire crimp lugs. Drilling an access hole at
the bottom of the enclosure, and bringing wiring in through the hole makes
attachment. A cord-grip connector (not supplied) is typically used to provide a strain
relief and watertight connection for wiring entering at the bottom of the enclosure.

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CSH = Phase Current Sensor High, CSL = Phase Current Sensor Low, NSH =
Neutral Detection Sensor High, NSL = Neutral Detection Sensor Low.

2.10. Environmental Considerations


To maintain the weatherproof characteristics of the controller enclosure, it is
important that the controller is properly oriented, with the connectors on the bottom
edge of the controller (if any) facing down toward the ground, such as can be seen
from the front panel layout illustrations in the next section of this guide.

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3. Controls and Indicators


3.1. Front Panel Layout

E F U

US E

FUS

S E F

MCap II
E F U

US E

FUS

S E F

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3.1.

LCD Display Screen


A 2 line by 16 character LCD Display shows all live (measured and calculated)
values, as well as configuration settings. All settings can be changed via the front
panel toggle switches, and the Display. A small hole near the upper left corner of the
display allows for insertion of a small flat blade pot adjustment tool (or screwdriver)
for display contrast adjustment.
When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO, the display will continuously scroll
the measured Voltage, Current, kW, kVAr, PF, Neutral Current Status, and Switching
Mode (model dependent).

3.2. MODIFY/SELECT Switches


There are four toggle switches on the MiniCap front panel, located directly
underneath the LCD display. These switches are used for viewing measured or
calculated values, as well as changing configuration settings. Each switch is
momentary, either up or down, with a center resting position:

3.2.1.

SELECT Switches (MENU/ITEM, RIGHT/LEFT)

Use the MENU switch to go to the Main Menu selections. Main Menu selections
contain the major functions of the control. These Menus are organized on displays
numbered 01> through 34> for easy reference. Once you have arrived at the Main
Menu selections, use the RIGHT/LEFT switches to reach the desired Main Menu
Screen. Once the desired Main Menu Screen is reached, use the ITEM switch to
navigate to the desired sub-menu.
The SELECT switches are active whether the Control is in AUTO or MANUAL
mode. In AUTO mode, toggling any of these switches will interrupt the scrolling
display. The switches can then be used to view any Main Menu selection or submenu selection. However, changes to configuration settings are not allowed when the
Control is in AUTO mode. The message *Only In Manual* will appear on the display.
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When in AUTO mode, the display will return to scrolling values 10 seconds after the
last switch is toggled. Toggle the MENU switch to return to the last accessed menu.
When in MANUAL mode, all configuration settings may be viewed and/or changed,
using the SELECT switches.

3.2.2.

MODIFY Switches (X10 / 10 and UP/DOWN)

The MODIFY switches are used together with the RIGHT/LEFT switches to change
the configuration settings in the controller. Use the MENU/ITEM switches to navigate
to the desired sub-menu. Once you are there, use the RIGHT/LEFT switches to go to
the desired configuration setting, if more than one exists. For settings that require a
numeric value (such as a voltage limit setting, etc.) the UP/DOWN switches are then
used to raise or lower the number. Some settings consist of several fixed selections
(for example, current sensor type, etc.), and in these cases the UP/DOWN switches
are used to step through the various selections.
For fields that require numeric values, the 10 / X10 switches move the cursor to the
desired digit in a numeric field.
Use the X10 switch to move the cursor left one digit (for example, from the ones
digit to the tens digit.)
Use the 10 switch to move the cursor right one digit (for example, from the tens
digit to the ones digit.)
To change a voltage setting of 120.0 Volts to 121.0 Volts:
You can use one of several methods to do this, whichever is easier:
Toggle and release the UP switch as necessary to increase the value from 120.0
to 121.0 Volts. The UP switch will increase the voltage setting by .1 volt each
time it is pressed.
Or...
Use the 10 and X10 switches to move the cursor to the ones digit and toggle
the UP switch once to change the setting from 120.0 to 121.0 Volts.

3.3. AUTO/MANUAL Switch


The AUTO/MANUAL is a 2-position toggle switch.
When this switch is set to AUTO, the control will use its internal logic (Switching
Strategy, etc.) to decide when to open or close the capacitor bank, or will receive
remote commands via radio (depending on model.)

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When the switch is set to MANUAL, the control will not use its internal logic to
open or close the cap bank, but will respond only to the manual operation of the
OPEN/CLOSE switch. Remote radio commands are also ignored.
The AUTO/MANUAL switch must be set to MANUAL before making any
configuration changes via the front panel switches. If not set to MANUAL, the control
will ignore any attempts to change configuration settings from the front panel, and
display the message: *Only In Manual*.

3.4. OPEN/CLOSE Switch


The controllers AUTO/MANUAL switch must be set to MANUAL to use this switch.
If the control has closed the bank (Red LED on), toggling this switch to OPEN will
command the control to execute an OPEN command 10 seconds. The green LED
will begin to flash to indicate the pending operation, and the LCD display (if equipped)
will count down the seconds until the OPEN operation occurs. The LED begins
blinking rapidly when the control is within 10 seconds of executing the command.
If the control has opened the bank, (Green LED on), toggling this switch to the
CLOSE position will command the control to execute a CLOSE command in 45
seconds (subject to the cap discharge timer, this time may actually be up to 600
seconds). The red LED will begin to flash to indicate the pending operation, and the
LCD display (if equipped) will count down the seconds until the CLOSE operation
occurs. The LED begins blinking rapidly when the control is within 10 seconds of
executing the command.

3.5. YELLOW LED (Remote/Auto/Manual/Lockout) Indicator


When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to MANUAL, the Yellow LED is off. When
the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set from MANUAL to AUTO, the Yellow LED blinks
twice, and then turns on, to indicate that it has entered AUTO mode. While in AUTO
mode, the LED may begin to flash for the following reasons:
1) Three Fast Flashes, then a pause: Neutral Lockout Mode
Neutral Current Lockout (this indication can appear only if Neutral Current is
enabled, and optional neutral current sensor is connected)
2) Two Fast Flashes, then a pause:

Remote (SCADA) Mode

Control has been set to Remote mode via radio command (eCAP models only).
3) Slow Flash (1-second rate, on and off): Anti-Hunt Lockout / Max Ops
Lockout due to excessive switching of the cap bank bank (Anti-Hunt).
4) On Continuously: AUTO Mode
5) Off Continuously: MANUAL Mode

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The lockout modes above can be cleared by toggling the AUTO/MANUAL from
AUTO to MANUAL, then back to AUTO. The cause of the lockout should be
investigated before leaving the job site.

3.6. Red LED (Close) Indicator


The red (CLOSE) LED is on if the last cap bank command performed was a CLOSE
operation.
When a CLOSE operation is pending, the red LED will flash to indicate the pending
operation. The LCD display (if equipped) will count down the remaining time until the
CLOSE operation occurs.

3.7. Green LED (Open) Indicator


The green (OPEN) LED is on if the last cap bank command performed was an OPEN
operation.
When an OPEN operation is pending, the green LED will flash to indicate the
pending operation. The LCD display (if equipped) will count down the remaining time
until the OPEN operation occurs.

3.8. USB Connector


The front panel USB type B connector allows the control to be connected to a
laptop PC (Windows, XP or later) using any standard type A-B USB cable. Special
QEI SmartWare II interface software allows a convenient means of programming
configuration settings into the control. The software also has facility for editing and
saving configuration files, and for retrieving and graphing historical data from the
control.

3.9. Fuses
There are two front panel fuses associated with the capacitor controls:
The LOAD fuse protects the cap bank switches. It is a 10 Amp Slo-Blo type 1-1/4
inch 250VAC ceramic body cylinder fuse (QEI No. 10-003669-028, Littelfuse
326.010).
The LOGIC fuse protects the control microprocessor board. It is a Amp Slo-Blo
type fuse (QEI No. 10-003669-045, Littlefuse 313.250).
If the control is not operating properly, one of the first steps would be to verify that
either of these fuses is not blown.

3.10. Test Points: Voltage, Current, Neutral


Three test points on the front panel allow for convenient testing of the AC line voltage
(Voltage-Neutral test points), and LPS current sensor output voltage (CurrentNeutral test points).

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3.11. TX and RX LEDs (eCAP II Models)


Two red LEDs indicate communications activity on the eCAP RS-232 SCADA port.
The RX LED flashes on incoming data from a radio to the port. The TX LED flashes
when the eCAP sends data from the port to the radio.

3.12. Clock
The capacitor controls have an internal clock for time keeping when switching is
based on Date, Time, or DOW (day of the week). Another function of the clock is as
a reference to keep track of trending (historical) data.
The internal clock will adjust for Daylight Savings time. An hours worth of historical
data is overwritten during the DST fallback hour.
The clock uses a SuperCap for back-up power, and thus does not require a battery
to maintain the correct time and date during power failures of up to several weeks at
a time.

4. MANUAL, AUTO, and Remote Modes


The QEI cap bank controls can function in one of three modes: MANUAL, AUTO, or
REMOTE:

4.1. MANUAL Mode


In MANUAL mode, the controller functions basically as a dumb-switch. The
operator toggles a CLOSE/OPEN switch to switch the cap bank open (off-line) or
closed (on-line) as required. Some safety timers provide delays for capacitor
discharge time, and to allow the operator to move away from the bank before the
operation occurs.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL front panel toggle switch to MANUAL.
When set to MANUAL mode, the CLOSE/OPEN switch may then be used to
manually set the cap bank switches to either the open or closed position.
While in MANUAL mode, the control is NOT using its internal logic (Switching
Strategy) to automatically open or close the bank. All open/close operations must be
done using the manual OPEN/CLOSE toggle switch.
Switching actions initiated by the user under MANUAL mode are governed by the
following set of inherent safety features:

5-Minute Cap Discharge Delay Timer. At power up, and after any OPEN
operation, a timer prevents the capacitor from closing until five minutes after
the last OPEN operation. This feature cannot be disabled. The timer is
settable to five minutes (IEEE, US standard) or ten minutes (International
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Walk Away Timers. This timer allows the user to move away from the cap
bank after initiating a manual open or close operation. Two separately
programmable timers are available one for OPEN operations and one for
CLOSE operations.

Using Manual Mode:


This section describes the operation of the capacitor control using the
OPEN/CLOSE switch on the front panel, when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to
MANUAL. As mentioned previously, there are a number of inherent delays built into
the controller firmware that govern the operation of the control. These delays are
explained in the section below.
1. Place the control in its MANUAL mode by placing the AUTO / MANUAL
switch in the MANUAL position. When this is done the yellow LED will
turn off.
2. The Red and Green LEDs next to the CLOSE / OPEN switch will show the
last bank command, or may both be off if the control is being powered up
for the first time.
3. If the last bank command was CLOSE, the Red (Close) LED is on. In this
case, the capacitor bank can be removed from the line by operating the
CLOSE / OPEN switch to its OPEN position.
4. When this is done, the Green (Open) LED will begin flashing. This
indicates that an OPEN operation is pending. There is a delay built into
manual operations to allow the operator to move away from the capacitor
bank if desired. The minimum delay is 10 seconds for an OPEN operation
and 45 seconds for a CLOSE operation. The countdown appears on the
LCD Display (if equipped).
5. When the delay expires, the capacitor control will cause the capacitor
bank switches to OPEN, disconnecting the capacitor bank from the line.
6. The Green LED will stop flashing and turn on continuously, and the Red
LED will turn off.
7. At this point if the operator wishes to reconnect the capacitor bank to the
line, the CLOSE / OPEN switch must be operated to the CLOSE position.
8. When this is done, the Red LED will begin flashing. This indicates a
pending Close operation. In this case, the Close operation may not
happen for up to 5 minutes. There is a 5-minute Cap-Discharge Timer
delay (sometimes called a re-close block) built into the controller for all
Close operations occurring immediately after an Open operation. The
reason for the delay is that when the capacitor bank was removed from
the line it retained an electrical charge. The capacitor bank must be
allowed to discharge for safety, before it is reconnected to the line.
9. If the capacitor bank has been disconnected for 5 minutes or longer
before the Close operation is requested, the 5-minute delay expires and
does not happen, however, there is still a 45 second delay (default,
programmable) to allow the operator to move away from the control and
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capacitor bank. The capacitor control remembers when the capacitor
bank was last disconnected from the line (regardless of the operating
mode when it was disconnected) and always allows a minimum of 5
minutes to elapse before allowing reconnection of the capacitors to the
line.
10. When the delay expires, the capacitor bank is reconnected to the line.
The Red LED will stop flashing and turn on continuously, and the Green
LED will turn off.

4.2. AUTO Mode


In AUTO mode, the control compares the measured line conditions to a set of
programmed limits (called the Switching Strategy) and automatically opens or
closes the cap bank as required. Safety timers provide delays for capacitor
discharge time, and prevent excessive switching (or hunting) of the cap bank, which
may be caused by rapidly changing line conditions, or other events.
When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO mode, the Yellow front panel
LED blinks twice and then turns ON. The capacitor controller is now using its internal
logic to evaluate line conditions and automatically switch the cap bank. Switching is
based on the configured Switching Strategy. This mode is only in effect when the
AUTO/MANUAL switch is in the AUTO position. See the Switch Strategy
descriptions elsewhere in this guide.
Switching actions initiated by the control under AUTO mode are governed by the
following set of inherent safety features:

60 Minute Anti-Hunt Timer. This feature prevents switching from occurring


more than once per hour (or other settable time interval). This feature can be
configured using the front panel switches, or through a PC using the
SmartWare II software. Default is 60 minutes (settable).

Anti-Hunt Lock-out Counter. The control enters lock-out mode after 10


consecutive switching operations (default, configurable) in 10 consecutive
hours. This feature can prevent excessive bank switching (Hunting) caused
by rapidly cycling loads, influence by other nearby switched cap banks, or
improper Switching Strategy setup. It can be configured through the front
panel switches or through a PC using the SmartWare II software.

5-Minute Cap Discharge Delay Timer. Prevents transients caused by


switching in a charged capacitor bank. A timer prevents the capacitor from
closing until five minutes after the last OPEN operation. This feature cannot
be disabled. Settable to five minutes (IEEE, US standard) or ten minutes
(International standard).

Transient Delay Timers. The transient delay timer runs after the cap
discharge and Anti-Hunt timers have expired. Transient delay timers prevent
the controller from switching due to short transient events (such as a voltage
spike, etc.)
NOTE
In AUTO mode, the user will not be able to use the manual OPEN and
CLOSE toggle switches on the front panel.

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Max Ops Counter. The control counts the number of daily operations
(beginning at midnight of the present day). If the count is exceeded, further
bank operations are prevented for that day. This counter automatically clears
at midnight of the next day.

4.3. REMOTE Mode (eCAP II Models)


This mode is set via SCADA command from the Master Station, and can only be
set when the front panel AUTO/MANUAL switch is in the AUTO position. When set to
REMOTE mode, the control is NOT using its internal logic (Switching Strategy) to
automatically open or close the bank. It is under control from the SCADA Master
Station via radio, etc. The bank is operated only by SCADA commands issued by the
Master, based on monitored measurements.
The exception to this is the local SCADA Voltage Override feature. If this override
feature is enabled, the control will monitor the voltage levels locally. It will either
inhibit or force a bank operation to keep the local voltage in-band, regardless of
remote SCADA commands. As long as local voltage remains in-band, the control
accepts SCADA commands to open or close the bank.
In REMOTE mode, the Yellow front panel LED is flashing (two flashes, then a
pause).

5. Programming
Before being placed into service, the control must be configured.

5.1. Programming a STD Model


Standard (STD) models have a front panel USB port for configuration of all operating
parameters (see the SmartWare II software section of this user guide.) All of the
STD model configuration settings must be entered using QEIs SmartWare II
software. All measurements (such as Voltage, current, etc.) are viewed using this
software.

5.2. Programming an EXT Model


In addition to the front panel USB port and SmartWare II, Extended (EXT) models
also have four front panel configuration toggle switches and an LCD display, which
can be used to set up or modify most of the configuration settings directly from the
front panel, without the use of a computer.

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6. Switching Strategies
The Switching Strategy defines the conditions that the e/MCAP II control will use
to switch the bank opened or closed. The strategy can be set differently on a perseasonal basis. Up to four different seasons can be defined.
Within each season, up to three scheduled time periods can be uniquely set.
Each scheduled time period can contain its own type of limits (such as kVAr, Voltage,
Temperature, always open, always closed, no operation, etc.) and its own limit
values. A single set of limits can be defined for all unscheduled times throughout the
day.
Depending on model, Override functions can be used during Switching Strategy
operations. These include Voltage override (for non-voltage based switching
strategies), Neutral imbalance detection, Day-of-Week Override, Holidays, reverse
power, etc. More information on override functions follows later in this guide.
The example below illustrates a Switching Strategy setup for a particular season
(times shown are 24 Hr time):

In the example above, there are two scheduled time periods during the day.
Time period #1 is scheduled during the hours of 8AM to 12 Noon, and consists of
voltage based switching, with an open limit of 124.0V and a close limit of 120.0V
Time period #2 is scheduled during the hours of 1:30PM to 6:30PM, and consists
of temperature based switching, with a close limit of 90F and an open limit of 78F.
During the other unscheduled hours of the day (midnight to 8AM, 12 Noon to
1:30PM, and 6:30PM to midnight) the bank will be open.

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The e/MCAP II Switching Strategy defaults are as follows:


Number of Seasons:

All year (same switching strategy used all year).

Number of Time Periods:

Continuous (same switching strategy used all day).

7. Strategy Types
The following strategies may be used for switching the bank during scheduled time
periods:
Voltage

Close the bank on low voltage limit, and open the bank on high
voltage limit.

Temperature

Close the bank on a high summer (or low winter) temperature, and
open the bank on a low summer (or high winter) temperature.

kVAr

Close the bank on high lagging (+) kVAr, and open the bank on
high leading (-) kVAr. The number line below illustrates how the
e/MCAP II treats kVAr values.
MORE LEADING
(CAPACITIVE)
-100 kVAr

-200 kVAr

MORE LAGGING
(INDUCTIVE)
+100 kVAr

+200 kVAr

kW

Close the bank on high kW, open the bank on low kW.

Current

Close the bank on high current, open the bank on low current.

Power Factor

Close the bank when lagging (+) PF falls below a limit. Open the
bank when leading (-) PF falls below a limit.

Always Open

The bank will open and remain open during the entire scheduled
time period.

Always Closed

The bank will close and remain closed during the entire scheduled
time period.

No operation

The control does not move the bank during the entire scheduled
time period.

Temp Band

Temp Band allows the user to set up a single set of temperature


limits that covers both summer and winter requirements. For
example, a low temperature limit setting of 45F and a high
temperature setting of 80F are configured. The bank will be closed
when the temperature falls below 45F, or closed when the
temperature rises above 80F. In between the two limits, the bank
will be opened. A deadband of 2 degrees prevents hunting of the
cap bank.

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8. Overrides
The e/MCAP II control contains a variety of override features that can be used to
perform a variety of tasks such as maintaining voltage levels on the line within safe
limits, monitoring the cap bank for an imbalanced condition, opening the bank on
Holidays, etc.

8.1. Voltage Override


This override can be used with all switching limit types (except Voltage). If enabled,
this feature will override the switching limit type in effect and either force or inhibit
bank operation as required to maintain the line voltage within the programmed limits.
Additionally, the controller learns the voltage change due to bank operation and
develops deadbands (see Switching DeltaV) which prevent the override operation
from immediately releasing control back to the switching strategy.

8.1.1. DeltaV and Learn Mode


The DeltaV settings are used in conjunction with the Voltage Override feature.
The DeltaV line voltage can be viewed from the Smartview screen
(SmartWare II software) or from the front panel LCD display under 01>Live Values
(EXT models only).
The DeltaV value is the predicted change in voltage as a result of bank operation.
Its purpose is to inhibit bank operation during voltage override, to keep the line
voltage within limits. For example, if the bank is open, but closing it would cause the
voltage to rise above the voltage override high limit, the close operation is prevented
from occurring.
When the bank is open, the DeltaV voltage shows the predicted voltage level
after closing. It prevents the control from closing the bank if doing so will cause the
line voltage to rise above the high voltage override limit.
When the bank is closed, the DeltaV voltage shows the predicted voltage level
after opening. It prevents the control from opening the bank if doing so will cause the
line voltage to fall lower than the low voltage override limit.
The predicted changes (deltas) in voltage are programmed from the Hardware
Configuration screen (SmartWare II) or from the front panel LCD display under
26>Hardware Config: Switching DeltaV (EXT models only).
Open DeltaV

When the bank is closed, this value is a prediction of how


much the voltage will drop after the bank opens. It is
subtracted from the Volts value in Smartview or the LCD
display to arrive at the DeltaV value.

Close DeltaV

When the bank is open, this value is a prediction of how


much the voltage will rise after the bank closes. It is added

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to the Volts value in Smartview or the LCD display to
arrive at the DeltaV value.

Adaptive Clamp

Sets the maximum allowable DeltaV values. DeltaV values


that would exceed this limit are set to this value instead.

Sample Time

Sets the time to wait after bank operation before taking the
measurement of the voltage rise or drop for inclusion in the
Open and Close DeltaV value averages.

A 25% margin is built into the DeltaV value. This provides a deadband for the
inhibit functions, to prevent the inhibit function from releasing back to the Switching
Strategy (or to SCADA control) too early.
If Learn mode is enabled, the control learns the voltage rise and drop during
bank operation. The learned values are a rolling average of the last five open and
last five close operations.
If Learn mode is not enabled, the control will use the Open DeltaV and Close
DeltaV values entered through the Hardware Configuration screen or the
26>Hardware Config. Switching DeltaV display on the front panel.
Note: Learn mode may be disabled only if the voltage rise and drop on a specific
bank are well known. In this case, the Learn mode may be turned off (set to No) and
the Close DeltaV and Open DeltaV values are then set to specific values. Otherwise,
Learn mode should be set to Yes, and initial values should be entered.
DeltaV is also used for the SCADA Voltage Override Feature (eCAP II models).
DeltaV can be ignored if voltage overrides are not used.
DeltaV Example:
For this example, say that the line voltage will rise by 2.0 Volts when the cap bank
closes and drop by 2.0 Volts when the cap bank opens. Also, assume that the cap
bank switches have just opened, and line voltage has dropped to 120.0 Volts as a
result.
Bank Opens:
DeltaV = Measured Voltage + Predicted Rise = 120.0 + 2.0 = 122.0 Volts
A 25% margin is assigned to the predicted rise: 2.0 * .25 = .5 Volts
So, 120 Volts + 2.0 Volts predicted rise + .5. Volts margin = 122.5 Volts.
If the 122.5 volt prediction is above the Voltage Override High Limit, the control
will inhibit any close operations, until the voltage falls lower.
Bank Closes:
DeltaV = Measured Voltage + Predicted Drop = 122.0 - 2.0 = 120.0 Volts
A 25% margin is assigned to the predicted drop: 2.0 * .25 = .5 Volts
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So, 122 Volts - 2.0 Volts predicted drop - .5. Volts margin = 119.5 Volts.
If the 119.5 volt prediction is below the Voltage Override Low Limit, the control will
inhibit any open operations, until the voltage rises higher.

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8.2. Emergency Voltage Override


This voltage override bypasses the long Anti-Hunt timer (which can be up to 60
minutes long). It is intended for situations where the voltage may need to be brought
in band quickly, even though the Anti-Hunt timer is in the middle of counting down.
The cap discharge timer is still in effect, if applicable.

8.3. DOW (Day-of-Week) Override


This feature sets the bank to be opened, closed, or to follow a special time schedule
on any specific day of the week. For example, regardless of the switching strategy in
use, it may be desired to open (or close) the bank on the weekend, or the bank can
be set to operate based on a separate time schedule, with a user specified Start and
End Time. When within the scheduled time, the bank will be closed. During unscheduled times, the bank will be opened. Voltage Override can enabled for use with
the DOW override on a per day basis.

8.4. Holiday Override


The e/MCAP II can be set to override the switching strategy and open or close the
bank on holidays. Holidays can only be entered using the SmartWare II software, but
may be viewed through the LCD display (EXT models). Up to 50 separate Holiday
entries can be programmed (see SmartWare II). Voltage Override can also be used
in conjunction with the Holiday List.
Several types of holidays can be entered.
Pre-defined:

Example: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day,


Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Rule Based:

Example: Last Monday in March.

Recurring:

Example: Every year on June 12.

One-Time:

Example: August 21, 2010.

8.5. Anti-Hunt
Rapidly changing loads or interaction between multiple switched cap banks, voltage
regulators, etc., can cause excessive bank switching (the bank may Hunt back and
forth between open and closed states). Hunting may also occur if the control is
incorrectly programmed. Hunting can affect equipment life and power quality.
The Anti-Hunt timer functions in AUTO mode to provide a programmable time
minimum between switching operations. A counter also counts the number of
operations, and locks out the control from further operations, if the count is
exceeded.
Anti-Hunt Time

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Timer value. This is the minimum allowed time between


consecutive operations. Time Range: 10 to 60 minutes, in
6 steps.
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Max Operations

Counter. This is the number of consecutive open and close


operations allowed before the controller locks out. Each
operation increments a counter by 1. When the count
equals the programmed value, the controller locks-out.

An operation must occur within five minutes of the Anti-Hunt timer expiring, to
increment the count toward lock-out. After the five minute time period is past, the
counter resets back to zero. Count Range: 0 to 48. Default is 6.
Set the Max Operations Count to 0 if No Limit is desired. No Limit makes use of
the Anti-Hunt Timer delay only and the control will never lock-out.
Example:
Anti-Hunt Time is set to 30 minutes, and Max Operation count is set to 4. With these
settings, the control will lock-out after four consecutive close/open switching
operations in four hours (1 close/open operation per hour).
1) The control closes the cap bank switches. An OPEN operation is immediately
pending.
2) The Anti-Hunt timer begins timing down from 30 minutes.
3) Immediately after the timer reaches 0, an OPEN operation occurs (subject to
the transient delay timer). The Max Operations counter now increments to 1.
4)

A CLOSE operation is now immediately pending.

5) The Anti-Hunt timer begins timing down from 30 minutes again.


6) Immediately after the timer reaches 0, the CLOSE operation occurs (subject
to the transient delay timer).
7) An OPEN operation is now immediately pending.
8)

The Anti-Hunt timer begins timing down from 30 minutes.

9) Immediately after the timer reaches 0, the OPEN operation occurs (subject to
the transient delay timer). The Max Operations counter now increments to 2.
10) The above process continues until the counter increments to 4. At this point,
the controller locks out from further operation.
11) If at any point after the timer reaches 0, the control takes longer than 5
minutes to switch (or doesnt switch at all due to a change in line conditions,
etc.) the counter is reset to 0, and lock out will not occur.
When the control locks out due to the Anti-Hunt Max Operation Count being
reached, the Yellow front panel LED will flash at a slow rate (1 second on and off),
and the display (EXT models) will indicate the lockout state. To clear the lock-out
state, the front panel AUTO/MANUAL toggle switch must be set to MANUAL, and
then back to AUTO.
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The lock-out condition is also returned as a SCADA point (eCAP II models), and
may also be cleared via SCADA by setting the control to AUTO, then back to
REMOTE.

8.6. Max Daily Ops


If enabled, this feature counts the number of close/open cycles that occur within a 24
hour period. If the number of cycles exceeds the count, further operations are
inhibited for the day. The count clears at midnight.

8.7. Neutral Current, Neutral Voltage Override


In a 3-phase Wye system, high neutral current may occur due to a malfunction in
the cap bank system (i.e., if a single capacitor fuse blows, or a cap bank switch
becomes stuck in the closed position, etc.) The controller can detect high neutral
current, and lock out the cap bank from further operation. The controller is
configurable to lock out the cap bank in either the open or closed position. Locking
out closed may be desired, to protect against a condition where one of the three oil
switches becomes stuck in the closed position, while the other two are open. In this
case closing in the bank will close the two open switches, restoring balance to the 3phase system.
Heres how neutral current detection works:
With neutral current feature enabled, and the cap bank switches in the closed
position:
1) If the measured neutral current exceeds the neutral current threshold for longer
than the transient time, the controller will open the cap bank switches, and test again
for high neutral current. If high neutral current is no longer present, the controller will
lock out in the open position. If neutral current is still present, the controller may lock
out in either the open or closed position, depending on the whether the Final Lockout
Open option is enabled or disabled.
2) If the retry count (Retry) is greater than 0, the controller will not lock out, but will
wait for the retry time (Time) and test for high neutral current again by closing and
opening the cap bank. Automatic operations are disabled whenever the controller is
performing any neutral current tests, or is in-between retries. If during a re-test, the
controller determines that neutral current measurements have now dropped below
the threshold, the testing is cancelled, and the controller returns to normal AUTO
operation.
When the controller is in AUTO mode, the scrolling display will show the neutral
current measurement, the status (Normal or Over Threshold), as well as the time until
the next retry, and the number of remaining retries. These values can also be seen
from the Live Values screen 05> Live Values: Neutral (EXT models only).
When the controller locks out due to high neutral current, the Yellow front panel LED
will flash in a pattern (3 short flashes, followed by a pause). The LCD display will also
indicate the lock-out state. The LED does not flash between retries, only after the
controller has locked-out.

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Note that the e/MCAP II may also lock-out due to excessive switching (Anti-Hunt)
such as may occur due to rapidly changing loads, influence from adjacent cap banks,
or incorrect programming (limits set too tightly etc.). In the case of Anti-Hunt lockout,
the LEDs will flash at a different rate. See the Controls and Indicators section of this
guide (Yellow Led) for further info.
In neutral lock-out mode, all automatic operation is disabled.
To clear the lock-out mode, toggle the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. After the
cause of the lock-out has been corrected, set the switch back to AUTO again.
The lockout may also be cleared via SCADA command (eCAP models only).

8.7.1. Final Lockout Open


If high neutral is sensed in BOTH the closed and opened bank positions, the
Final Lockout Open option tells the control to enter neutral lockout state with the bank
in the open position.
If high neutral the bank closes and retries are set to 0, with Final Lockout Open
enabled, the control will open the bank on the high neutral measurement and lockout
in the open position.

8.7.2. Neutral Voltage


Neutral voltage detection (model dependent) may be used in certain applications.
Consult the ordering information. The control functions for neutral detection are
similar for either neutral current or neutral voltage detection.

8.8. Reverse Power


If using kVAr as the Strategy Type, inaccurate kVAr reading will result if the
current begins to flow from the opposite direction, since the current sensor will
now be on the wrong side of the bank and loads, relative to the source. The
Reverse Power feature detects when current is flowing through the sensor in
reverse, and changes to one of four Switching Types (selectable) as follows:
No Operation

In this mode, no further operations are performed


as long as the current flow through the sensor is
reversed.

Close and Inhibit Ops

The control will close the bank and inhibit further


operations as long as current flow through the
sensor is reversed.

Open and Inhibit Ops

The control will open the bank and inhibit further


operations as long as current flow through the
sensor is reversed.

Use Voltage Limits

The control will use the programmed voltage limits


as long as current flow through the sensor is
reversed.

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The Reverse Power feature includes a programmable threshold and time delay.
Set the Hardware Configuration Power Direction to Normal if using this feature.

8.9. Minimum Current


This feature inhibits operation when measured current falls below a
programmable level. It is primarily for use with PF (Power Factor) strategy type, but
can be useful in other applications as well.

9. Hardware Configuration
9.1. Voltage Constants
Feeder Voltage

This is the primary phase-neutral or phase-phase voltage.


It is required for correct kW and kVAr and kVA readings.

Secondary Voltage

The nominal xfmr secondary voltage connected to the


control (120/220/240 Volts).

Line Frequency

50 or 60Hz

9.2. Switching Delta Voltage


Note: Delta Voltage is described in more detail in the Overrides section of this
manual.
Open DeltaV

Predicted voltage drop after opening the bank (2 to 10V).

Close DeltaV

Predicted voltage rise after closing the bank (2 to 10V).

Adaptive Clamp

Sets the limit for the above DeltaV values when in Learn
mode (0 to 10V).

Sample Time

Time to wait after bank operation before taking a


measurement in Learn mode.

Enable Learn Mode

Enable/disable the Learn mode feature for Open and


Close DeltaV.

9.3. Current Sensing


Before measuring current, the specific sensor type, as well as the maximum
expected line current must be programmed into the control. Default is Lindsey
Multicore (recommended).
Current Sensor Type:
Lindsey or Fisher type LPS

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These Line Post Sensors have a ratio of 60Amps =


1V out. Fisher types also have an inherent phase
shift and require phase compensation for
harmonics. The settings are already preprogrammed for these particular sensor types.
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Generic

Choose this setting if it is desired to change any of


the pre-programmed settings above, or to set up
the control for a different LPS sensor type.

CT

Choose this setting if interfacing a CT (current


transformer) to the control. The CT ratio must then
be entered.

None

Choose None if no sensor will be used.

Max Expected Line Current

This is the input gain scaling. There are four


selections: 180 (default), 360, 720, 1440 Amps. Set
this number higher than the maximum current that
the control will need to measure. Example: the
maximum expected line current measurement is
400 Amps. Set the maximum current to 720 Amps.
Note: setting the number to lower than the
maximum expected current will cause inaccurate
readings at higher currents.

Current Sensor Ratio

This is the ratio of input current to output voltage for


Line Post Sensors. If Lindsey or Fisher sensors are
selected, this field is not changeable, because the
settings are pre-programmed into the control. If a
Generic sensor is chosen, this value can be
changed.

Phase shift

This setting compensates for any inherent phase


shift between the sensor input and sensor output. If
Lindsey or Fisher sensors are selected, this field is
not changeable, and the settings are preprogrammed into the control. If a Generic sensor is
chosen, this value can be changed.

Sensor Harmonic Comp

Certain Line Post Sensors require compensation for


harmonics. If Lindsey or Fisher sensors are
selected, this field is not changeable, and the
settings are pre-programmed into the control. If a
Generic sensor is chosen, this value can be
changed.

CT Ratio

(CT only) This is the current transformer ratio. For


example, 300:5, 150:5 etc.
Note: The e/MCAP II CT models can accept a
maximum input of 5 Amps. Choose the CT ratio
based on the maximum expected primary current.
For example, if it is desired to measure up to 500
Amps, then choose a 500:5A CT.

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9.4. Switching Error Check


If enabled, the control will check for 25% of the DeltaV or kVAr change (or both) after
bank operation, and log an error if conditions are not met.

9.5. Accumulation Scale Factors


Multiplier for kWH and kVH accumulation. Default is 1.

9.6. Power Direction


The e/MCAP II is capable of determining the power direction, (forward: from the
source, or reverse: toward the source) which can be useful for Switching Strategy
programming.
Positive Always: (Default) Kilowatts and current are always displayed as a positive
value, regardless of whether power flow is forward or reverse.
Normal: Forward power direction is displayed as a positive value. Reversed power
direction is displayed as a negative value.

9.7. Timing Parameters


9.7.1.

Transient Delays

Transient Delays prevent any events of short duration (such as line noise or voltage
spikes) from triggering the control to open or close the cap bank. This parameter can
also be used to coordinate switching with other capacitor banks controlled by other
units, or to stagger the switching times of a large number of controllers. This would
prevent too many banks from being switched open or closed simultaneously, in
response to a system wide event, such as power restoration after a power failure.
Example (assumes Cap Discharge and Anti-Hunt timers are not timing down):
The transient OPEN timer is set for 30 seconds. The cap bank switches are closed.
The controller is set to open the cap bank when the voltage reaches 125.0 volts. The
line voltage is presently 124.0 volts.
The voltage rises to 125.4 volts. The control indicates a pending OPEN operation
(green LED begins flashing). The transient timer begins to countdown from 30
seconds.
After 10 seconds, the voltage falls back to 124.0 volts. The pending OPEN operation
is cancelled, and the transient timer resets to 30. No operation occurs.
Now the voltage rises to 125.5 volts. Again the control indicates a pending operation,
green LED is flashing. The transient timer begins to countdown from 30 seconds.
This time the voltage remains above 125.0 volts continuously. After the transient
timer counts down to zero, the control opens the cap bank switches.

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9.7.2.

Cap Discharge Delay

When the cap bank is switched open, the capacitors retain the charge from the line.
Internal bleeder resistors within the capacitors gradually bleed down the charge. The
e/MCAP II can be programmed to wait for either five minutes (default, IEEE
requirement) or 10 minutes (IEC requirement), before allowing a recently opened cap
bank to be closed back onto the power line. This allows time for the capacitors to
discharge.
The Discharge Timer cannot be disabled. It can only be set to either five or 10
minutes. It runs regardless of whether the control is in AUTO or MANUAL mode. It is
only in effect when closing an open bank. It does not delay the opening of a closed
bank.

9.7.3.

Walk Away Time

This timer is for use when the control is set to MANUAL mode. Allows time for the
user to walk away from the control after issuing a manual OPEN or CLOSE
command using the front panel toggle switch. There are separate timers for opening
and closing the bank. Default is 45 seconds for CLOSE, and 10 seconds for OPEN.

9.7.4.

Switch Drive Time

Sets the relay operation time for the momentary OPEN and CLOSE output relays in
the control. The default is seven seconds.

9.7.5.

Random Startup Delay

This is a random time delay added to the controls internal 5 minute delay time at
startup. For example, if 40 seconds is entered, the control will delay operations at
startup for anywhere from 300 to 340 seconds.

10. LCD Display Menu Organization


Toggle the front panel MENU switch as necessary to reach the Main Menu selections, which
will be any screen numbered 01> through 34>. Once there, use the RIGHT/LEFT switches to
navigate through the Menus.
Note that some Main Menu selections have several sub menus. The >> symbol on any
display indicates another that another sub-menu is available underneath the one displayed. Use
the ITEM switch as necessary to reach other sub menus. Use the MENU switch repeatedly as
necessary, to return from any sub-menu, back to the Main Menu selection.
The following sections of this guide discuss all features of the MCAP II and eCAP II EXT
model controls (those with an LCD display). Please see the SmartWare II section of this guide
for additional information about features accessed through the SmartWare II software for both
STD and EXT models.

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10.1. Main Menu 01> thru 11> : Live Values


Live Values describes the group of Main Menu selections numbered from 01>
through 10>. Live values are the measured or calculated values displayed by the
control in real-time. These values may be continuously changing, depending on the
measured levels, so the display is constantly updating these values, depending on
the actual line conditions. Most of the Live Value displays cannot be changed, only
viewed. The list is as follows:

Main Menus: Live Values

Sub-Menu Example Display

Explanation

01>Live Values

Volts VDelta Cur

Voltage, Current

118.6 116.6

Displays the following: Volts -present measured line voltage.


VDelta -- the predicted voltage
change after opening (or closing) the
bank. Cur present measured single
phase line current.

02>Live Values

kWatt kVAr PF

kW, kVAr, PF

9242

03>Live Values

kW/H kVAr/H

kW/H, kVAr/H

100

04>Live Values

kVA

P-Shift

kVA, Phase Shift

9533

14

05>Live Values

Neutral

Neutral

125

2285 97

40

Thresh

0 Amps

Norm >>

Retries Left : 0
Retry: 0 Secs
06>Live Values

Temperature

Temperature

75 F

07>Live Values

Cmd

Pending

Last Bank Cmd

Close

Nothing

08>Live Values

Season TimeP

Season/Time Per.

Cont

09>Live Values

Comm

Operating Mode

Remote Auto

10>Live Values

Ops Today Total

Operations Count

Local

589

11>Live Values

Last Evnt Cmd

Last Event

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Cls

Displays three phase kW and kVAr


readings, as well as resulting power
factor.
kWH and kVH readings. Scaling is set
through the Smartware II software.
Displays the three phase kVA reading
and the phase shift resulting from
kVAr and kWatt loading.
Displays the neutral current (or
neutral voltage) measurement, and
whether or not the measurement has
exceeded the neutral current
threshold. Also see 16> Overrides :
Neutral Config. *
Displays the number of neutral
imbalance test retries left, and the
time until the next retry. *
Displays the present ambient
temperature reading (if equipped with
optional sensor)
Cmd Displays the last bank
operation performed. Pending
shows if an operation is in progress,
subject to timers expiring.
Displays the number of seasons in
use, and the number of available time
periods per day.
Comms shows the SCADA
communications mode (Remote or
Auto). Local Shows the mode set
from the front panel Auto/Manual
switch.
Displays the daily operations count,
as well as the total operations since
installation.
Displays the cause of the last
operation, and the type of operation
performed (close or open).

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Main Menu: General

Sub-Menus: Sample Displays

Explanation

12> General

# of Seasons

General Config.

All Season

Select 2,3, or 4 Seasons, or one


continuous season. **

>>

DST Enable

Enables Daylight Savings Time

Enabled

>>

DSTStrt Week Mnth


2ND

03 >>

DSTEnd Week Mnth


1ST

11>>

Select F or C
Fahrenheit

[F] >>

Pick Date Format


MM/DD/YY

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Select week and month to


move the clock ahead one
hour.
Select the week and month to
move the clock back one hour.
Choose Fahrenheit or Celcius
for temperature units.
Picks the Date format for the
RTC calender

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10.3. Main Menu 13> Strategies: When to Switch


These settings let the user view and change the control Switching Strategy.

Main Menus:
Switching Strategies

Sub-Menus:
Sample Displays

13> Strategies

# Time Periods

When to Switch

Continuous

>>

Explanation
The Switching Strategy is the set of conditions that the control
uses to Open or Close the bank. Switching may be based on
Voltage, Time, Temperature, kVAr, kW, Current, PF, Temp Band,
Day-of-Week, Holiday, Season. * The Strategy can be set
differently depending on the Season. Within each season the
Strategy can be set differently depending on time of day. Up to
four seasons and three scheduled time periods may be configured
(depending on model).
This field allows selection of the number of scheduled time
periods within a day. Up to 3 time periods (one for LTD models)
can be specified (or continuous time), with different operation for
any unscheduled times. Each time period can contain a different
Switching Strategy, and/or different limits.

DOWOVR M T W TH
X X X X >>

DOWOVR F S SU
X X
Begin

End

X >>
S1OR

08:00 18:00

VOR

M T W TH
N N N N >>

VOR

F S SU
N N N >>

VOR

High

Low

140.0

100.0>>

Switch Mode

S1TC

Volts

>>

TimeP:1

VOR

S1TC

No

>>

Open Limit

S1TC

140.0
Close Limit

>>
S1TC

100.0

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DOW (Day-of-Week) Override, Mon thru Thur. Each day can be set
to override the switching strategy and either open or close the
bank on that day (select O for Open, C for Close, T for Time
Schedule, or X to disable.).
DOW (Day-of-Week) Override, Fri thru Sun. Each day can be set to
override the switching strategy and open the bank, close the bank
or use a Time Schedule on that day.
DOW Time Override Schedule. This example sets the beginning
time to 8AM and ending time to 6PM. Between these two times,
the bank will be closed (T must be selected for specific day in
DOWOVR settings above).
Use a voltage override with the DOW override (Mon-Thur). Select
Y (Yes) or N (No) to also use a voltage override for that day.
Use a voltage override with the DOW override (Fri-Sun). Select Y
(Yes) or N (No) to also use a voltage override for that day.
Voltage Override Limits. Voltage limits are monitored, and the
control will override the present Strategy and operate the bank to
bring the voltage within limits.
Switching Strategy Parameter. In this example, the control will
switch the bank based on Voltage for the first season (S1) and for
a continuous time period (TC) **
Selects whether to use the voltage override limits for the time
period.
High Voltage Open Limit for the first season, with continuous time
period.
Low Voltage Close Limit for the first season, with continuous time
period.

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10.4. Main Menus 14> thru 21> : Overrides

Main Menus:
Overrides

Sub-Menus:
Sample Displays

14>Overrides

Emer V Op Enable

Emer. Voltage OR

Enabled

>>

Emer Hi Emer Lo
140.0

100.0

15>Overrides

Anti-Hunting

Anti-Hunt

Enabled

Time
60 Mins

>>

Count
10

16>Overrides

Max Ops Daily #

Max Daily Ops

Enabled

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Explanation
When enabled, the control will operate the bank when voltage
levels exceed the Emer Hi and Lo limits. Anti-Hunt timer is
bypassed in this mode, but cap discharge time is still in
effect.
Configurable Hi and Lo limits for emergency voltage override
above. (0-300 Volts)

This feature prevents excessive automatic operation of the


cap bank by the control, as might occur due to rapidly
changing loads, influence from other adjacent cap banks, or
incorrect Switching Strategy limits (i.e., Hi and Lo limits are
set too narrow, etc.) When this feature is enabled, automatic
bank operations are limited to once every 60 minutes (default,
configurable). Also, after 10 open operations (default,
configurable), with one open operation occurring every 120
minutes,the control locks out from further operations. In AntiHunt lockout mode, the Yellow front panel LED will flash on
and off at a one second duty cycle. The LCD display, (if
equipped) will indicate the lockout mode. The lockout may be
cleared by setting the AUTO/MANUAL switch from AUTO to
MANUAL, then back to AUTO. It may also be cleared through
Smartware II, or through remote SCADA command (eCAP
only).
Used to configure the Anti-Hunt time between automatic bank
operations (10-60 Minutes) and Anti-Hunt open operations
count (1-48, or No Limit.)
Daily operations count. When enabled, the number of open
operations are counted. When the count exceeds this
number, further operations are inhibited for the day. The
count clears at midnight.

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Sub-Menus:
Sample Displays

17>Overrides

Neutral Sensor

Neutral Config

Neut Curr CT

>>

Explanation
Configuration for Neutral Imbalance Detection. (See an
explanation of this feature elsewhere in this guide).
This field selects the sensor type to use for Neutral Current or
Neutral Voltage Imbalance detection. Choose from Neut Curr
CT, Neutral Curr AT929, Neutral Voltage PT, or None. *

CT Ratio
100:5 >>

Thresh

Trans(Secs)

1000

30

Retries
3

>>

Time
5 Mins >>

Lout Always Open


Enabled

>>

Neutral Oper.

Enter the Neutral CT Ratio (1000:5A max), or enter the Neutral


PT Primary (0-32767)V and secondary (0-999V) full scale
voltages. If a Fisher AT929 is selected, this field is skipped and
the measurement ratio is assumed to be 100A:10V full scale.
Sets the threshold for neutral detection. If Neutral Current is
configured, the Thresh value is entered as a current level (01000 Amps.) If Neutral Voltage is configured, the Thresh value
is entered as a voltage level (0-1000V). The neutral imbalance
measurement must exceed the neutral threshold for the Trans
time period (1-32767 secs), or the operation cancels.
Retries: Number of times to repeat the Neutral Imbalance test.
(0-30 retries). Time: Time to wait before repeating the neutral
imbalance test (1-1000 minutes).
When enabled the control will open the bank before entering
lockout mode during neutral imbalance detection. Lockout
mode occurs if neutral imbalance still exists after the neutral
imbalance tests have been completed for the configured
amount of retries.
Enables/Disables Neutral Imbalance Detection feature.

Disabled
>18 Future Use

Not Visible (skipped)

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Main Menus:
Overrides

Sub-Menus:
Sample Displays

19>Overrides

Minimum Current

Minimum Current

Disabled

20>Overrides

Reverse Power

Reverse Power

Enabled

>>

>>

This is the switching method to use if reverse power is


detected. Choose from Inhibit Ops, Open and Inhibit Ops,
Close and Inhibit Ops, Use Voltage Limits (see below).

>>

Current threshold to detect reverse power. The reverse current


flow must reach this level for the control to change over to
reverse power operation mode. (1-10000 Amps)

RP Threshold
0 Amps
RP V Hi
140.0

Used with PF (Power Factor) Switching Strategy. Inhibits bank


operations if current flow falls below a configurable level. This
option can be left disabled if using a Switching Strategy other
than power factor. *
If current flow is reversed (negative value displayed for kW and
current), override the present Switching Strategy and use the
method for switching listed in RP Operation below. *

RP Operation
Inhibit Ops

Explanation

RP V Lo
100.0 >>

RP Tracking Time
30 Secs

21>Overrides

## Holiday Type

Holidays

01 One-Time >>

## MM/DD/YY

If Use Voltage Limits is selected for reverse power mode,


those limits are set using these fields.
Time delay for reverse power detection. The reverse current
level must exceed the threshold for this time period, for the
control to change over to reverse power mode. If the level
drops below the threshold during this time, the timer resets,
and the control does not change over to reverse power mode.
Holidays are used to perform a specific operation on a specific
day of the year (such as open the bank on Christmas Day, etc.)
There are three types of holidays: One-Time (such as 4/15/09),
Recurring (such as Christmas, New Year, etc.), Rule-Based
(such as the last Thursday in November). A two digit number
indicates which holiday is being viewed (up to 50 holidays can
be entered using Smartware II). The number 01 indicates the
first holiday in the list, 02 the second holiday, 03 the third
holiday, etc. There are three screens for each holiday entry :
Type, Date, and Operation to perform. Use the up/dn keys to
scroll through the list of holidays. Holidays are entered into the
control using the Smartware II software. They can be viewed
from the display, or through Smartware II. *
Specific Holiday date.

01 05/12/09 >>
## Operation VOR
01 Open

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Yes >>

Type of operation to perform on the specific holiday (Open


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10.5. Main Menus 22> thru 27> : Hardware Config

Main Menus:
Hardware Config
22>Hrdwre Config
Pri/Sec V./Freq

Sub-Menus:
Sample Displays
Primary

V. Sec

7200

120 >>

Line Frequency

Explanation
Primary Voltage and Secondary voltage configuration. The
Primary voltage entered will be used in the kVAr, kW, and kVA
calculations. The secondary voltage entered will be used for the
voltage measurement. Primary : 0 -32767V Sec:120/220/240V
Power line Frequency. Select 50 or 60 Hz using the up/dn key.

60 Hz
23>Hrdwre Config

Power Direction

Power Direction

Always Positive

24>Hrdwre Config

Curr Sensor Type

Current Sensor

Lind TruCT/Mul>>
Amps/V
60

Phase
0 >>

Harmonic Comp
Disabled

25>Hrdwre Config

Maximum Current

Maximum Current

180 Amps

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Displays the direction of current flow through the current sensor.


Use the up/dn keys to select Always Positive or Normal.
Always Positive displays the current and kW as positive values
regardless of the direction of current flow. Normal displays
forward flow (i.e., direction = from source, through sensor, to
load) as positive values, and reverse flow (from the opposite
direction) as negative values. If using Reverse Power detection,
set this option to Normal. Otherwise, leave at Positive always
Choose the current sensor type to use for current, kVAr, kW
sensing. Use the up/dn keys to choose Lindsey or Fisher Types,
Generic LPS, or CT (or none if not used)
If Generic LPS is used, these fields can be used to set any
Amps/V constant or Phase shift required. If a Lindsey or Fisher
sensor is selected, these fields indicate the preset configuration
for those specific sensors, and cannot be changed. If a CT is
chosen, the fields are used to set the CT ratio (i.e., 300:5, etc.) and
phase shift (if required.)
Some LPS sensors (such as Fisher) require compensation for
harmonics on the power line. When a Fisher sensor is selected,
this field is preset to Enabled and cannot be changed. When a
Lindsey sensor is chosen, this field is preset to Disabled and
cannot be changed.
Sets the maximum expected line current that the control wil need
to measure. A lower number results in greater resolution at lower
measurements. Use the up/dn keys to select 180/360/720/1440
Amps.

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Sub-Menus:
Sample Displays

26>Hrdwre Config

Learn ClsV OpnV

Switching DeltaV

Yes

2.0

2.0 >>

VDelta Clamp
4.0 Volts >>
VDelta Sample Time
45 Secs
27>Hrdwre Config

Switch Err Check

Switch Err Check

kVAr

>>

Min % kVAr Delta


25%

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Explanation
The control learns the voltage change (drop) after opening the
bank, and the voltage change (rise) after closing the bank. These
values, plus a 25% margin, are used to provide deadbands for
voltage override operations. The deadbands prevent the voltage
change due to the override operation from releasing the override
back to the usual Switching Strategy, which may then call for the
opposite operation to occur. Values are a rolling average of the
last five operations. Starting value for ClsV and OpnV should be
entered. If the voltage rise and drop on a specific bank are well
known, the Learn mode may be turned off (set to No) and the
ClsV and OpnV values are then set to a single specific value.
Otherwise, Learn mode should be set to Yes, and initial values
should be entered as a best guess for a starting point. DeltaV is
also used for the SCADA Voltage Override Feature (eCAP II
models). Ignore this option if voltage overrides are not used.
When in Learn mode, the ClsV and OpnV Delta values are
clamped to a settable maximum. (10V max).
Used in conjunction with Learn mode above. This is the time
that the control waits after opening or closing the bank, before
Learning the voltage change. (10-300 Secs).
Select kVAr, Voltage, Both, or None. The control will check the
voltage or kVAr levels before and after switching the bank. If the
minimum change is not measured, the control logs an error in the
event log. The error can also be returned as SCADA point. Voltage
change must be at least 25% of the ClsV and OpnV values (see
Switching DeltaV). kVAr change must be the configurable percent
change in kVAr after bank operation (see next sub-menu below.)
This is the configurable percentage change in kVAr after bank
operation that must be exceeded, or a switching error is entered
in the event log. Use the up/dn keys to change.

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10.6. Main Menus 28> thru 31> : Timing Params

Main Menus:
Timing Params

Sub-Menus:
Sample Displays

28>Timing Params

Trans, Dly Open

Transient Delays

Secs

120 >>

Trans, Dly Close


Secs

120 >>

Emer. Volts Hi
Secs

30 >>

Emer. Volts Lo
Secs

29>Timing Params
Sw. Oper. Time

30

>>

Walk-Away Close
45 Secs

>>

30>Timing Params

Discharge Time

Discharge Time

300 Secs (5 Min)

31>Timing Params

Random Strt Secs

Random Startup

Timer to prevent transients from causing an unwanted CLOSE switching


operation from occurring. This is the minimum time period during which
a measurement beyond the CLOSE limit must continuously exist for the
control to open the bank. If the measurement falls back within limits
during this time period, the timer is reset and the operation does not
occur. (10-32767 Secs) Used with the Switching Strategies.
Similar to the Transient Delay Timers above, this timer prevents short
transient voltages, that exceed the Emergency Hi voltage threshold,
from causing unwanted OPEN bank operations. (10-32767 Secs) Used
with the Emer. Voltage Overrides.

Time period to energize the controls OPEN and CLOSE momentary


output relays.

>>

Walk-Away Open
10 Secs

Timer to prevent transients from causing an unwanted OPEN switching


operation from occurring. This is the minimum time period during which
a measurement beyond the OPEN limit must continuously exist for the
control to open the bank. If the measurement falls back within limits
during this time period, the timer is reset and the operation does not
occur. (10-32767 Secs). Used with the Switching Strategies.

Similar to the Transient Delay Timers above, this timer prevents short
transient voltages, that exceed the Emergency Lo voltage threshold,
from causing unwanted CLOSE bank operations. (10-32767 Secs) Used
with the Emer. Voltage Overrides.

Sw. Drive Time


7 Secs

Explanation

After starting an OPEN operation using the front panel OPEN/CLOSE


switch, this delay timer allows time for the user to walk away from the
utility pole, before the control executes the OPEN operation. (1-100
Secs).
After starting a CLOSE operation using the front panel OPEN/CLOSE
switch, this delay timer allows time for the user to walk away from the
utility pole, before the control executes the CLOSE operation . (1-100
Secs).
Re-close block after opening the bank. Immediately following an OPEN
operation, this timer will prevent the control from closing the bank for
the selected time period. Use the up/dn key to select 5 minutes (IEEE
std) or 10 minutes (IEC std) .

At power up, this time is added to the cap discharge time before the first
bank operation is allowed.

*Feature not supported in LTD models.


**kVAr, kW, Current, PF not supported in LTD models.

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10.7. Main Menu 32> thru 35>: Unit ID, Date/Time, SCADA
Main Menus:
Timing Params
32>Unit ID

Sub-Menus:
Sample Displays
Unit ID

Number

This is the identification number of the control (1-65535). Used


for Historical Data collection. Smartware stores data collected in
a specific folder for each unit by ID number.

1234
33>Date/Time

Date:

MM/DD/YY

Date

is

03/21/09

34>Date/Time

Time: -

HH:MM DOW

Time

is

35>SCADA Config

SCADA Protocol

SCADA Comm Config

DNP

01:29

>>

SCADA Address
23456 >>
SCADA Port Speed
9600

>>

RTS Delay Time


30 ms

>>

RTS Hold Time


1 ms

>>

CTS Enable
Disabled

>>

DCD Enable
Disabled

>>

RemAuto-TO Time
Disabled

300S>>

SCADA VOR
Disabled

>>

SCADA Monitor
Disabled

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Explanation

5Fr

Date adjustment. To set the date: move the cursor under the is
field and press the up key until the field sys Ent. Then move
the cursor under each numeric field, and us the up/dn keys to
adjust the date. When the date looks correct, move the cursor
back to the Ent field and press up again. The field will
change back to is. The date is now set.
Time adjustment. To set the time: move the cursor under the is
field and press the up key until the field sys Ent. Then move
the cursor under each numeric field, and us the up/dn keys to
adjust the time. When the time looks correct, move the cursor
back to the Ent field and press up again. The field will
change back to is. The date is now set.
(eCAP II only) Selects the specifc SCADA protocol (i.e., DNP3 or
QUICS). Press the up/dn key to toggle between the selsctions.
SCADA address of the control (1-65535). The Master Station must
send commands to this address to poll or operate the control.
RS-232 Baud rate for the connected SCADA radio equipment
(1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200kbps). Use
the up/dn key to change the baud rate.
After asserting the RTS handshaking line, the control will delay
for this time period before transmitting data from the RS232 port.
(0 to 32767 msecs). Use the up/dn key to change the delay time.
After data has been transmitted, the control will wait for this time
period before de-asserting the RTS line.
When enabled, the control waits for the CTS input line to be
asserted from the radio, before transmitting the data.
When enabled, the control must have an active DCD input from
the radio before receiving data from the radio.
When enabled, the control will wait for the specified time period
(60-32767 Secs) for a SCADA message. If the control receives no
message within the time period, it reverts from remote SCADA
control to local AUTO control.
If enabled, the Switching Strategy voltage override will override
SCADA control to keep the local voltage measurement within the
configured High and Low limits.
If enabled, the control will echo SCADA messages to a PC laptop
terminal (such as Hyperterm) connected to the front panel usb
maintenance port.

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11. SCADA (eCAP II Models)


eCAP II models accommodate SCADA communications. A larger enclosure is
provided to accommodate radio equipment, and a 12Vdc @2.5A power supply is
included to provide radio power.
The eCAP models include an RS-232 communications port for the radio
interface. 9-pin and 25-pin D type connector cables are provided for interfacing the
comm. port to the radio.
Communications protocols include DNP and QUICS. Other protocols may be
available. Consult the factory for further information.
Programmable settings include SCADA address, comm. port baud rate, comm.
port handshaking settings, SCADA Voltage Override enable/disable, SCADA Remote to
AUTO timeout, SCADA point filtering, Unsolicited reporting, and SCADA monitoring (for
diagnostics).
Programmable settings are accessed through the front panel LCD display (eCAP
II EXT models, 35>SCADA Config.) or through the SmartWare II software (all eCAP
models, Configuration/SCADA Parameters).

11.1. SCADA Protocol


Selectable DNP3.0, QUICS, or Modbus.

11.2. SCADA Address


Programmable from 1-65535. (default: 1)

11.3. SCADA Comm. Port Baud Rate


Programmable from 1200 to 115.2 kbps. (default: 9600)

11.4. RTS Delay Time


After RTS is asserted, the eCAP II waits for this time before sending data. (default:
30 ms)

11.5. RTS Hold Time


After data has been sent, the eCAP II waits for this time before de-asserting RTS.

11.6. CTS Enable


If enabled, the eCAP II waits for the radio to assert the CTS line before sending data.

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11.7. DCD Enable


If enabled, the eCAP II waits for the radio to assert the DCD line before receiving
data.

11.8. Remote-Auto Timeout


If enabled, and a valid message is not received within five minutes (default) the eCAP
II will change over from REMOTE mode to AUTO mode and use the local Switching
Strategy to control the bank. It will no longer be under remote control from the
SCADA Master. Once communications has been restored, a command must be
issued by the Master to change the eCAP II back from AUTO to REMOTE mode.

11.9. SCADA Voltage Override


If enabled, the eCAP II will use the seasonal Voltage Override limits to override
SCADA control based on the local measured voltage. This feature maintains the local
voltage, regardless of SCADA commands.

11.10.

SCADA Monitor (eCAP EXT Models)

If enabled, the eCAP II will echo SCADA communications traffic (both received and
transmitted data) to a terminal program (such as HyperTerm) connected to the USB
maintenance port on the front panel. This feature is presently only available on eCAP
II EXT models. The terminal must be set to the same COM port as the SmartWare II
software (determine this through SmartWare II from Communications/Select Comm.
Port).

11.11.

SCADA Point Filtering

This feature is only available through the SmartWare II software (Configuration /


SCADA Point Filter). In SmartWare, a pair of check boxes is available for each
SCADA point. If the leftmost box is checked, that point is returned on a SCADA poll.
If the rightmost box is checked, the point will be returned in an unsolicted reporting
(DNP3) from the eCAP II. Deadbands for unsolicited reporting are detailed in the
DNP3 profile document.

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This feature is enabled via DNP, and is used in conjunction with REMOTE mode.
With the eCAP II in REMOTE mode (under SCADA control), the control will operate
the bank or inhibit operation as required to keep the voltage within the Voltage
override limits. Once the voltage returns within limits (subject to DeltaV margin),
control is handed back to the SCADA system.
Relevant DNP Points
The following DNP points are applicable to the Undervoltage/Overvoltage SCADA
Override feature. Please also see the DNP Point Listing (section 11.14 of this
manual):
Point Type

Addr Description

Control Point

#1

REMOTE / AUTO Mode. When set to REMOTE


Mode, with Control Point #12 enabled (see below),
the eCAP will be under SCADA control, however,
the eCAP Voltage Override Limits will function to
override SCADA. When set to AUTO Mode,
SCADA operation is disabled, and the Switching
Strategy will then function to automatically switch
the bank locally, without SCADA control.

Control Point

#12

SCADA Override Enable/Disable. This point


activates the SCADA override feature.

Status Point

#7

SCADA Override Active Flag. When the eCAP


detects an under- or over-voltage condition, it will
override SCADA and close or open the bank as
appropriate, while indicating the override condition
through Status Point #7. When voltage returns to
an acceptable level, Status point #7 is automatically
cleared.

Status Point

#23

SCADA Override Feature Enabled/Disabled


Status. This point indicates the status of the
Override feature (enabled or disabled).

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11.13.

SCADA Radio Installation

The illustration below shows typical installation of radio equipment in an eCAP


enclosure:

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DNP V3.00

DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT


This document must be accompanied by a table having the following headings:
Object Group
Object Variation
Object Name (optional)

Request Function Codes


Request Qualifiers

Response Function Codes


Response Qualifiers

Vendor Name: QEI (Version 1.1) (<07/20/2009>)


Device Name: eCAP2 Capacitor Controller
Highest DNP Level Supported:
For Requests

For Responses

Device Function:
Master

Slave

Notable objects, functions, and/or qualifiers supported in addition to the Highest DNP Levels
Supported (the complete list is described in the attached table):

The read function code for Object 50 (Time and Date), variation 1, is supported.

Maximum Data Link Frame Size (octets):

Maximum Application Fragment Size (octets):

Transmitted

292

Transmitted

2048

Received

292

Received

2048

Maximum Data Link Re-tries:


None
Fixed at
Configurable, range None to 10

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Maximum Application Layer Re-tries:


None
Configurable, range None to 10
(Fixed is not permitted)

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Requires Data Link Layer Confirmation:


Never
Always
Sometimes: For multi-frame messages.
Configurable
Requires Application Layer Confirmation:
Never
Always (not recommended)
When reporting Event Data (Slave devices only)
When sending multi-fragment responses (Slave devices only)
Sometimes
Configurable
Time-outs while waiting for:
Data Link Confirm
Complete Appl. Fragment
Application Confirm
Complete Appl. Response

None Fixed at
Variable
Configurable
None Fixed at
Variable
Configurable
None Fixed at 5 sec
Variable
Configurable
None Fixed at
Variable
Configurable

Others:
Transmit Enable (Time to 1st char after CTS)
CTS Override Tim to 1st char after RTS if no CTS)
Transmit Disable(Hold time: RTS after last char)

configurable by A/O (see Table)


configurable by A/O (see Table)
configurable by A/O (see Table)

Executes Control Operations:


WRITE Binary Outputs
SELECT/OPERATE
DIRECT OPERATE
DIRECT OPERATE NO ACK

Never
Always Sometimes Configurable
Never
Always Sometimes Configurable
Never
Always Sometimes Configurable
Never
Always Sometimes Configurable

Count > 1
Pulse On
Pulse Off
Latch On
Latch Off

Never
Never
Never
Never
Never

Always
Always
Always
Always
Always

Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes

Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable
Configurable

Queue
Clear Queue

Never
Never

Always
Always

Sometimes
Sometimes

Configurable
Configurable

Unit must be in Remote mode to operate Cap Bank Trip/Close.

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FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING ITEM FOR MASTER DEVICES ONLY:


Expects Binary Input Change Events:
Either time-tagged or non-time-tagged for a single event
Both time-tagged and non-time-tagged for a single event
Configurable (attach explanation)
FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR SLAVE DEVICES ONLY:
Reports Binary Input Change Events when no
specific variation requested:
Never
Only time-tagged
Only non-time-tagged
Configurable

Reports time-tagged Binary Input Change Events


when no specific variation requested:
Never
Binary Input Change With Time
Binary Input Change With Relative Time
Configurable (attach explanation)

Sends Unsolicited Responses:

Sends Static Data in Unsolicited Responses:

Never
Configurable (attach explanation)
Only certain objects
Sometimes (attach explanation)

Never
When Device Restarts
When Status Flags Change
No other options are permitted.

Default Counter Object/Variation:

Counters Roll Over at:

No Counters Reported
Configurable (attach explanation)
Default Object 20
Default Variation
04
Point-by-point list attached

Sends Multi-Fragment Responses:

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Yes

No Counters Reported
Configurable (attach explanation)
16 Bits
32 Bits
Other Value _____________
Point-by-point list attached
No

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DNP 3.0 Implementation Table for Ecap

OBJECT

Description

REQUEST

RESPONSE

(slave must parse)

(master must parse)

Obj

Var

Binary Input - All Variations

Binary Input

129

00, 01

Binary Input with Status

129

00, 01

Binary Input Change - All Variations

06,07,08

Binary Input Change without Time

06,07,08

129

17, 28

Binary Input Change with Time

06,07,08

129

17, 28

Binary Input Change with Relative Time

06,07,08

129

17, 28

10

Binary Output - All Variations

06

10

Binary Output

10

Binary Output Status

129

00, 01

12

Control Block - All Variations

12

Control Relay Output Block

129

echo of
request

12

Pattern Control Block

12

Pattern Mask

20

Binary Counter - All Variations

20

32-Bit Binary Counter

129

00, 01

20

16-Bit Binary Counter

129

00, 01

20

32-Bit Delta Counter

129

00, 01

20

16-Bit Binary Counter

129

00, 01

20

32-Bit Binary Counter without Flag

129

00, 01

20

16-Bit Binary Counter without Flag

129

00, 01

20

32-Bit Delta Counter without Flag

129

00 ,01

20

16-Bit Delta Counter without Flag

129

00 ,01

21

Frozen Counter - All Variations

21

32-Bit Frozen Counter

129

00, 01

21

16-Bit Frozen Counter

129

00, 01

21

32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter

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Func
Codes
(dec)
1

Qual
Codes
(hex)

Qual
Codes
(hex)

06

3, 4, 5,
6

17, 28

1, 7, 8,
9, 10

06

Func
Codes

06

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OBJECT

Description

REQUEST

RESPONSE

(slave must parse)

(master must parse)

Obj

Var

21

16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter

21

32-Bit Frozen Counter with Time of Freeze

21

16-Bit Frozen Counter with Time of Freeze

21

32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter with Time of Freeze

21

16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter with Time of Freeze

21

32-Bit Frozen Counter without Flag

129

00, 01

21

10

16-Bit Frozen Counter without Flag

129

00, 01

21

11

32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter without Flag

21

12

16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter without Flag

22

Counter Change Event - All Variations

22

32-Bit Counter Change Event without Time

129

17, 28

22

16-Bit Counter Change Event without Time

129

17, 28

22

32-Bit Delta Counter Change Event without Time

22

16-Bit Delta Counter Change Event without Time

22

32-Bit Counter Change Event with Time

22

16-Bit Counter Change Event with Time

22

32-Bit Delta Counter Change Event with Time

22

16-Bit Delta Counter Change Event with Time

23

Frozen Counter Event - All Variations

23

32-Bit Frozen Counter Event without Time

23

16-Bit Frozen Counter Event without Time

23

32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter Event without Time

23

16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter Event without Time

23

32-Bit Frozen Counter Event with Time

23

16-Bit Frozen Counter Event with Time

23

32-Bit Frozen Delta Counter Event with Time

23

16-Bit Frozen Delta Counter Event with Time

30

Analog Input - All Variations

30

32-Bit Analog Input

129

00, 01

30

16-Bit Analog Input

129

00, 01

30

32-Bit Analog Input without Flag

129

00, 01

30

16-Bit Analog Input without Flag

129

00, 01

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Func
Codes
(dec)

Qual
Codes
(hex)

Func
Codes

Qual
Codes
(hex)

06,07,08

06

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REQUEST

RESPONSE

(slave must parse)

(master must parse)

OBJECT

Obj

Var

Description

Func
Codes
(dec)

31

Frozen Analog Input - All Variations

31

32-Bit Frozen Analog Input

31

16-Bit Frozen Analog Input

31

32-Bit Frozen Analog Input with Time of Freeze

31

16-Bit Frozen Analog Input with Time of Freeze

31

32-Bit Frozen Analog Input without Flag

31

16-Bit Frozen Analog Input without Flag

32

Analog Change Event - All Variations

32

32-Bit Analog Change Event without Time

129

17,28

32

16-Bit Analog Change Event without Time

129

17,28

32

32-Bit Analog Change Event with Time

32

16-Bit Analog Change Event with Time

33

Frozen Analog Event - All Variations

33

32-Bit Frozen Analog Event without Time

33

16-Bit Frozen Analog Event without Time

33

32-Bit Frozen Analog Event with Time

33

16-Bit Frozen Analog Event with Time

40

Analog Output Status - All Variations

40

32-Bit Analog Output Status

40

16-Bit Analog Output Status

129

00, 01

41

Analog Output Block - All Variations

41

32-Bit Analog Output Block

41

16-Bit Analog Output Block

129

echo of
request

50

Time and Date - All Variations

50

Time and Date

50

Time and Date with Interval

51

Time and Date CTO - All Variations

51

Time and Date CTO

129

07,

Qual
Codes
(hex)

Func
Codes

Qual
Codes
(hex)

06,07,08

06

3, 4, 5,
6

17, 28

1,2

07

where
quantity = 1

quantity=1

51

Unsynchronized Time and Date CTO

129

07,
quantity=1

52

Time Delay - All Variations

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REQUEST

RESPONSE

(slave must parse)

(master must parse)

OBJECT

Obj

Var

52

Description

Func
Codes
(dec)

Qual
Codes
(hex)

Time Delay Coarse

Func
Codes
129

Qual
Codes
(hex)
07,
quantity=1

52

Time Delay Fine

129

07,
quantity=1

60

60

Class 0 Data

06

60

Class 1 Data

06,07,08

60

Class 2 Data

06,07,08

60

Class 3 Data

06,07,08

70

File Identifier

80

Internal Indications

00
index=7

81

Storage Object

82

Device Profile

83

Private Registration Object

83

Private Registration Object Descriptor

90

Application Identifier

100

Short Floating Point

100

Long Floating Point

100

Extended Floating Point

101

Small Packed Binary-Coded Decimal

101

Medium Packed Binary-Coded Decimal

101

Large Packed Binary-Coded Decimal


No Object

13

No Object

23
(see
4.14)

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Basic Input Data Registers Analog Points


Object /
Variation
/ Class

Parameter

Point
Address

Units

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

Secondary Voltage (1 phase)

0.1 Volts

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

Voltage with Expected Delta (1 phase)

0.1 Volts

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

Current (1 phase)

Amps

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

KW (1 phase x3)

Units

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

kVAr (1 phase x3)

Units

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

kVA (1 phase x3)

Units

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

Power Factor

0.1 %

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

Phase Angle

Degrees

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

Neutral Current or Voltage

Amps or Volts

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

Temperature

Degrees F or C

30/4/0 OR
32/2/2

Number of Operations Today

10

Defined as Close to
Open

30/4/0 OR
32/2/3

Number of Switch Operations


(Totalizer)

11

Defined as Close to
Open

30/4/0 OR
32/2/3

Current Time Period

12

0 = Continuous,
1,2,3, 4 =
Unscheduled

30/4/0 OR
32/2/3

Current Season

13

1, 2, 3, 4

30/4/0 OR
32/2/3

Reason for Last Operation

14

See Note 1

30/2/0 OR
32/2/3

Switch State After Last Operation

15

0 = Open,
1= Close,
2= Unknown

30/4/0 OR
32/2/3

Last SCADA Command Received

16

See Note 2

30/4/0 OR
32/2/3

Last SCADA Command Point Number

17

Units

30/4/0/ OR
32/2/3

Last SCADA Command Set Point


Value

18

Units

30/4

Cap Discharge/Manual Timer

19

Seconds

30/4

Transient Timer

20

Seconds

30/4

Anti-Hunt Timer

21

Seconds

30/4

Neutral Timer

22

Seconds

30/4

Low Current Override Timer

23

Seconds

30/4

Reverse Power Override Timer

24

Seconds

30/4

THD Override Timer

25

Seconds

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Firmware Version

26

Units

30/4

Server Firmware Version

27

Units

Note 1: Reason for the Last Switch Operation


Value
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Description
No Operation
Manual Operation
Remote (SCADA) Operation
Strategy Voltage Limits
Strategy Temperature Limits
Strategy Current Limits
Strategy kVAr Limits
Strategy kW Limits
Strategy Power Factor Limits
Strategy Always Open
Strategy Always Closed
Emergency Voltage Override
Strategy Voltage Override
DOW Override
DOW Voltage Override
Holiday Override
Holiday Voltage Override
Neutral Current Operation
Reverse Power Operation
THD Operation
Minimum Current Override
Lockout Maximum Daily Operations
Lockout Anti-Hunt Operations
Unit Power-Up
Switching Error Check

Note 2: Last SCADA Command Received


Value
0
1
2
3

Description
No Command Received
Open/Trip
Close
Set Point

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Basic Input Data Registers Status Points


Object/
Variation/
Class

Point
Address

Point Name

Description

01/1/0 OR
02/2/1

Cap Bank Switch Open / Close

0 = Open, 1 = Closed

01/1/0 OR
02/2/1

Remote Mode

0 = Auto, 1 = Remote

01/1/0 OR
02/2/1

Auto/Manual Switch State

0 = Auto, 1 = Manual (Manual Sets


IIN Local Bit)

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Open Operation Pending

0 = No, 1 = Yes

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Close Operation Pending

0 = No, 1 = Yes

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Control in Lockout Mode

0 = No, 1 = Yes

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Switch State Unknown

0 = Known, 1 = Unknown

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

SCADA Voltage Override Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Emergency Voltage Override Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Holiday Active

0 = Not Holiday, 1 = Holiday

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Neutral Current/Voltage Threshold


Exceeded

10

0 = No, 1 = Yes

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Reverse Power Operation Active

11

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Low Current Inhibit Active

12

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Total Harmonic Distortion Active

13

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Emergency Voltage Override Enable

14

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/1

Delta Voltage Learn Enable

15

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/1

Anti-Hunt Enable

16

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/1

Maximum Operations Daily Enable

17

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/1

Neutral Current/Voltage Override Enable

18

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Reverse Power Override Enable

19

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Low Current Override Enable

20

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Total Harmonic Distortion Override Enable

21

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Auto-Remote Timeout Enable

22

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

SCADA Voltage Override Enable

23

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

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02/2/3

Spare 0

24

01/1/0 OR
02/2/3

Spare 1

25

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Basic Output Data Registers Control Points


Object /
Variation
12/1

12/1

12/1

12/1

12/1

Point Name
Cap Bank Switch Trip/Close

Remote Mode / Auto Mode

Delta Voltage Learn Enable

Anti-Hunt Enable

Point
Address

Operation
Type

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Trip

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Auto

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled
On = Enabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Description
On = Close

On = Remote

On = Enabled

On = Enabled

Operation
Conditions
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be 0
(Auto) and Cap
Bank Switch
Closed/Open
(Status Input 1)
must be On.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Maximum Daily Operations


Enable

Emergency Voltage Operation


Enable

Neutral Current/Voltage
Operation Lockout Always
Open Enable

Neutral Current/Voltage
Operation Enable

12/1

Low Current Operation


Enable

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled
On = Enabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)

12/1

Reverse Power Operation


Enable

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Total Harmonic Distortion


Operation Enable

10

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Auto-Remote Timeout Enable

11

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Disabled

Pulse or
Latched

Off = Ignored

12/1

12/1

12/1

12/1

12/1

12/1

12/1

SCADA Override Enable

Reset Daily Operations


Counter

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13

On = Enabled

On = Enabled

On = Lockout
Open

On = Enabled

On = Enabled

On = Enabled

On = Enabled

On = Reset
Counter to 0

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

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Object /
Variation
41 / 2

Parameter

Point
Address

Units

Range

Reserved

N/A

N/A

Auto/Remote Timeout

Seconds

60-32767
Default = 300

Random Startup Time

Seconds

0-32767 Default
=0

Switching Delta Voltage Open

0.1 Volts

Switching Delta Voltage


Close

Delta Voltage Clamp Limit

41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2

0-100

Default
= 20

0-100
0.1 Volts

Default
= 20

0.1 Volts

0-100
Default
= 100

Delta Voltage Sample Time


After Switch Operation

Seconds

Strategy Tracking Time Low

Seconds

10-32767
Default = 120

Strategy Tracking Time High

Seconds

10-32767
Default = 120

Emergency Voltage Tracking


Time Low

Seconds

10-32767
Default = 120

Emergency Voltage Tracking


Time High

10

Seconds

10-32767
Default = 120

Switch Drive Time

11

Seconds

Default
=7

Manual Walk Away Time


Open

12

Seconds

10-300 Default
= 10

Manual Walk Away Time


Close

13

Seconds

10-300 Default
= 10

14

Close to Open
Operation

1-48

Number of Max Ops Daily


Anti-Hunt Max Number of
Consecutive Operations

Close to Open
Operation

1-48

15

Anti-Hunt Time Between


Operations

16

Minutes

Neutral Current Threshold

17

Amps

10-10000
Default = 1000

41 / 2

Neutral Voltage Threshold

18

Volts

0-220
Default=0

41 / 2

Neutral Threshold Time

19

Seconds

60-1800 Default
= 120

41 / 2

Low Current Override


Threshold

20

Seconds

10-32767
Default = 120

Emergency Voltage Limit


Low

21

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Emergency Voltage Limit


High

22

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Reverse Power Override


Threshold

23

Watts

Reverse Power Tracking


Time

24

Seconds

41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2

7-600

41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2

1-100

41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2

41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
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Default
= 45

Default
= 10
Default
10

See Note 2
Default = 60

0-(-1440)
Default=0
10-32767
Default=120

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Reverse Power Voltage Limit


Low

25

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Reverse Power Voltage Limit


High

26

0. 1Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

THD Emergency High


Threshold

27

0.1%

20 60
Default = 50

41 / 2

41 / 2

20 50
THD Threshold

28

0.1%

Default = 25

THD Emergency Tracking


Time

29

Seconds

60 1800
Default = 120

THD Tracking Time

30

Seconds

60 1800
Default = 120

THD Retry Time

31

Seconds

60 1800
Default = 300

THD Number of Retries

32

Units

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 1

33

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 1

34

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 2

35

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 2

36

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 3

37

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 3

38

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 4

39

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 4

40

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Analog Input Deadband


Secondary Voltage

41

0.1 Volts

0-32767 Default
= 50

Analog Input Deadband


Voltage with Delta

42

0.1 Volts

0-32767 Default
= 50

Analog Input Deadband


Current

43

Amps

0-32767 Default
= 50

Analog Input Deadband


kW

44

KW

0-32767 Default
= 500

Analog Input Deadband


kVAr

45

KVAr

0-32767 Default
= 500

Analog Input Deadband


kVA

46

KVA

0-32767 Default
= 500

Analog Input Deadband


Power Factor

47

Analog Input Deadband


Phase Angle

48

Degrees

0-32767 Default
= 20

Analog Input Deadband


Neutral Current

49

Amps

0-32767 Default
= 10

Analog Input Deadband


Temperature

50

Degrees C or F

0-32767 Default
=5

41 / 2
41 / 2

41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
41 / 2
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Analog Input Deadband


Number of Switch Operations
Today

51

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Number of Switch Operations
(Totalizer)

52

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Current Time Period

53

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Current Season

54

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Reason for Last Operation

55

0-32767 Default
=1

Switch State After Last


Operation

56

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Last SCADA Command

57

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Last SCADA Command Point
Number

58

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Last SCADA Command Set
Point Value

59

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Cap Discharge/Manual Timer

60

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Transient Timer

61

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Anti-Hunt Timer

62

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Neutral Timer

63

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Low Current Override Timer

64

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Reverse Power Override
Timer

65

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


THD Override Timer

66

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


eCap Firmware Version

67

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


DNP3 Version

68

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband

Note 1: Anti-Hunt Operation Time


Analog Output Value
1
10
2
20
3
30
4
40
5
50
6
60

Minutes

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Date: 06/01/2009
Version 1.01
Value UnitIDs for the Quics IV protocol are 1 to 127. 0 is reserved for an all-call address.
Opcodes Supported
Hex
01
02
09
0A
0B
0C

Command
Upset/Reset Poll
Upset/No Reset Poll
All Data Poll
Control Point Select
Control Point Execute Trip
Control Point Execute Close

Analog Points
Point
Address

Parameter

Units

Scaling

Secondary Voltage (1 phase)

0.1 Volts

Voltage with Expected Delta (1 phase)

0.1 Volts

Current (1 phase)

Amps

KW (1 phase x3)

Units

16

kVAr (1 phase x3)

Units

16

kVA (1 phase x3)

Units

16

Power Factor

0.1 %

Phase Angle

Degrees

Neutral Current or Voltage

Amps or Volts

Temperature

Degrees F or C

10

Number of Operations Today

Defined as Close to
Open

11

Number of Switch Operations


(Totalizer)

Defined as Close to
Open

12

Current Time Period

0 = Continuous,
1,2,3, 4 =
Unscheduled

13

Current Season

1, 2, 3, 4

14

Reason for Last Operation

See Note 1

15

Switch State After Last Operation

0 = Open,
= Close,
= Unknown

16

Last SCADA Command Received

See Note 2

17

Last SCADA Command Point Number

Units

18

Last SCADA Command Set Point


Value

Units

19

Cap Discharge/Manual Timer

Seconds

20

Transient Timer

Seconds

21

Anti-Hunt Timer

Seconds

22

Neutral Timer

Seconds

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Low Current Override Timer

Seconds

24

Reverse Power Override Timer

Seconds

25

Spare

26

Firmware Version

Units

27

Server Firmware Version

Units

Note 1: Reason for the Last Switch Operation


Value
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Description
No Operation
Manual Operation
Remote (SCADA) Operation
Strategy Voltage Limits
Strategy Temperature Limits
Strategy Current Limits
Strategy kVAr Limits
Strategy kW Limits
Strategy Power Factor Limits
Strategy Always Open
Strategy Always Closed
Emergency Voltage Override
Strategy Voltage Override
DOW Override
DOW Voltage Override
Holiday Override
Holiday Voltage Override
Neutral Current Operation
Reverse Power Operation
Reserved
Minimum Current Override
Lockout Maximum Daily Operations
Lockout Anti-Hunt Operations
Unit Power-Up
Switching Error Check

Note 2: Last SCADA Command Received


Value
0
1
2
3

Description
No Command Received
Open/Trip
Close
Set Point

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Status Points
Point
Address

Point Name

Description

Cap Bank Switch Open / Close

0 = Open, 1 = Closed

Remote Mode

0 = Auto, 1 = Remote

Auto/Manual Switch State

0 = Auto, 1 = Manual (Manual Sets


IIN Local Bit)

Open Operation Pending

0 = No, 1 = Yes

Close Operation Pending

0 = No, 1 = Yes

Control in Lockout Mode

0 = No, 1 = Yes

Switch State Unknown

0 = Known, 1 = Unknown

SCADA Voltage Override Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

Emergency Voltage Override Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

Holiday Active

0 = Not Holiday, 1 = Holiday

10

Neutral Current/Voltage Threshold


Exceeded

0 = No, 1 = Yes

11

Reverse Power Operation Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

12

Low Current Inhibit Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

13

Spare

14

Emergency Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

15

Delta Voltage Learn Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

16

Anti-Hunt Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

17

Maximum Operations Daily Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

18

Neutral Current/Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

19

Reverse Power Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

20

Low Current Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

21

Spare

22

Auto-Remote Timeout Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

23

SCADA Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

24

Spare 0

25

Spare 1

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Point
Address
0

Point Name
Cap Bank Switch Trip/Close

Description
Trip = Open
Bank
Close = Close
Bank

Remote Mode / Auto Mode

Trip = Auto
Close = Remote

Delta Voltage Learn Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

Anti-Hunt Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

Operation
Conditions
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be 0
(Auto) and Cap
Bank Switch
Closed/Open
(Status Input 1)
must be On.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Maximum Daily Operations


Enable

Trip = Disabled

Emergency Voltage Operation


Enable

Trip = Disabled

Neutral Current/Voltage
Operation Lockout Always
Open Enable

Trip = Disabled

Neutral Current/Voltage
Operation Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close Enabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Low Current Operation


Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)

Reverse Power Operation


Enable

Trip = Disabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

10

Spare

11

Auto-Remote Timeout Enable

Close = Enabled

Close = Enabled

Close = Lockout
Open

Close = Enabled

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

12

SCADA Override Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

13

Reset Daily Operations


Counter

74 SCADA (eCAP II Models)

Trip = Ignored
Close = Reset
Counter to 0

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

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Set Points
Object /
Variation
0

Parameter

Units

Reserved

N/A

Auto/Remote Timeout

Seconds

Random Startup Time

Seconds

Switching Delta Voltage Open

0.1 Volts

Switching Delta Voltage


Close

1
2

Range
N/A
60-2047 Default
= 300
0-2047

Default
=0

0-100

Default
= 20

0-100
0.1 Volts

Default
= 20

Delta Voltage Clamp Limit

0.1 Volts

0-100
Default
= 100

Delta Voltage Sample Time


After Switch Operation

Seconds

Default
= 45

Strategy Tracking Time Low

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Strategy Tracking Time High

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Emergency Voltage Tracking


Time Low

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Emergency Voltage Tracking


Time High

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Switch Drive Time

Seconds

Default
=7

Manual Walk Away Time


Open

Seconds

10-300 Default
= 10

Manual Walk Away Time


Close

Seconds

10-300 Default
= 10

Close to Open
Operation

1-48

Number of Max Ops Daily


Anti-Hunt Max Number of
Consecutive Operations

Close to Open
Operation

1-48

Anti-Hunt Time Between


Operations

Minutes

Neutral Current Threshold

Amps

10-2047 Default
= 1000

18

Neutral Voltage Threshold

Volts

0-220
Default=0

19

Neutral Threshold Time

Seconds

60-1800 Default
= 120

20

Low Current Override


Threshold

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Emergency Voltage Limit


Low

0.1 Volts

1000-2047
Default = 1150

Emergency Voltage Limit


High

0.1 Volts

1000-2047
Default = 1290

Reverse Power Override


Threshold

Watts

Reverse Power Tracking


Time

Seconds

4
5
6

7-600

7
8
9
10
11
12
13

1-100

14
15
16
17

21
22
23
24

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= 10
Default
10

See Note 2
Default = 60

0-(-1440)
Default=0
10-2047
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Reverse Power Voltage Limit


Low

0.1 Volts

1000-2047
Default = 1150

Reverse Power Voltage Limit


High

0. 1Volts

1000-2047
Default = 1290

27

Spare

28

Spare

29

Spare

30

Spare

31

Spare

32

Spare

33

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 1

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 1

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 2

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 2

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 3

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 3

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 4

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 4

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Analog Input Deadband


Secondary Voltage

0.1 Volts

0-32767 Default
= 50

Analog Input Deadband


Voltage with Delta

0.1 Volts

0-32767 Default
= 50

Analog Input Deadband


Current

Amps

0-32767 Default
= 50

Analog Input Deadband


kW

KW

0-32767 Default
= 500

Analog Input Deadband


kVAr

KVAr

0-32767 Default
= 500

Analog Input Deadband


kVA

KVA

0-32767 Default
= 500

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47

Analog Input Deadband


Power Factor

48

Analog Input Deadband


Phase Angle

Degrees

0-32767 Default
= 20

Analog Input Deadband


Neutral Current

Amps

0-32767 Default
= 10

Analog Input Deadband


Temperature

Degrees C or F

0-32767 Default
=5

Analog Input Deadband


Number of Switch Operations
Today

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Number of Switch Operations
(Totalizer)

0-32767 Default
=1

49
50
51

52

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54
55
56

57
58

59

60
61
62
63
64

Analog Input Deadband


Current Time Period

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Current Season

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Reason for Last Operation

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Switch State After Last
Operation

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Last SCADA Command

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Last SCADA Command Point
Number

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband Last


SCADA Command Set Point
Value

0-32767 Default
=1

Analog Input Deadband


Cap Discharge/Manual Timer

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Transient Timer

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Anti-Hunt Timer

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Neutral Timer

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


Reverse Power Override
Timer

32767

0-32767 Default
=1

65

Spare

66

Analog Input Deadband


eCap Firmware Version

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

Analog Input Deadband


DNP3 Version

32767

0-32767 Default
= 32767

67

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Analog Output Value
7
10
8
20
9
30
10
40
11
50
12
60

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Modbus eCAP2 Protocol Profile Document

Date: 07/29/2009
Version 1.00
Value UnitIDs for the Modbus protocol are 1 to 255. 0 is reserved for an all-call address.
Opcodes Supported
Hex
01
02
03

Command
Read Coil Status Always Returns 16 Bits of the Value 0
Read Input Status (10xxx)
Read Holding Registers (40xxx)

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04
Read Input Registers (30xxx)
05
Force Single Coil (0xxx)
06 Preset Single Register (40xxx)

Exception Codes Supported


Illegal Opcode
Illegal Address
Illegal Data

01
02
03

Read Input Status 10xxx


Opcode 2
Total 26 Input Status Points
These Points are Filterable through SmartwareII
Input
Status
Point Name

Description

10001

Cap Bank Switch Open / Close

0 = Open, 1 = Closed

10002

Remote Mode

0 = Auto, 1 = Remote

10003

Auto/Manual Switch State

0 = Auto, 1 = Manual (Manual Sets


IIN Local Bit)

10004

Open Operation Pending

0 = No, 1 = Yes

10005

Close Operation Pending

0 = No, 1 = Yes

10006

Control in Lockout Mode

0 = No, 1 = Yes

10007

Switch State Unknown

0 = Known, 1 = Unknown

10008

SCADA Voltage Override Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

10009

Emergency Voltage Override Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

10010

Holiday Active

0 = Not Holiday, 1 = Holiday

10011

Neutral Current/Voltage Threshold


Exceeded

0 = No, 1 = Yes

10012

Reverse Power Operation Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

10013

Low Current Inhibit Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

10014

Spare

10015

Emergency Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10016

Delta Voltage Learn Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10017

Anti-Hunt Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10018

Maximum Operations Daily Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10019

Neutral Current/Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10020

Reverse Power Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10021

Low Current Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10022

Spare

10023

Auto-Remote Timeout Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10024

SCADA Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

10025

Spare 0

10026

Spare 1

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Opcode 4
Total 30 Registers
Register 30001
These Points are Not Filterable through SmartwareII
Bit
Number
Point Name

Description

Cap Bank Switch Open / Close

0 = Open, 1 = Closed

Remote Mode

0 = Auto, 1 = Remote

Auto/Manual Switch State

0 = Auto, 1 = Manual (Manual Sets


IIN Local Bit)

Open Operation Pending

0 = No, 1 = Yes

Close Operation Pending

0 = No, 1 = Yes

Control in Lockout Mode

0 = No, 1 = Yes

Switch State Unknown

0 = Known, 1 = Unknown

SCADA Voltage Override Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

Emergency Voltage Override Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

Holiday Active

0 = Not Holiday, 1 = Holiday

10

Neutral Current/Voltage Threshold


Exceeded

0 = No, 1 = Yes

11

Reverse Power Operation Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

12

Low Current Inhibit Active

0 = Inactive, 1 = Active

13

Spare

14

Emergency Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

15

Delta Voltage Learn Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

Register 30002
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Bit
Number
Point Name

Description

Anti-Hunt Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

Maximum Operations Daily Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

Neutral Current/Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

Reverse Power Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

Low Current Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

Spare

Auto-Remote Timeout Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

SCADA Voltage Override Enable

0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled

Spare 0

Spare 1

These Points are Filterable through SmartwareII


Register
Number

Parameter

Units

30003

Secondary Voltage (1 phase)

0.1 Volts

30004

Voltage with Expected Delta (1 phase)

0.1 Volts

30005

Current (1 phase)

Amps

30006

KW (1 phase x3)

Units

30007

kVAr (1 phase x3)

Units

30008

kVA (1 phase x3)

Units

30009

Power Factor

0.1 %

30010

Phase Angle

Degrees

30011

Neutral Current or Voltage

Amps or Volts

30012

Temperature

Degrees F or C

30013

Number of Operations Today

Defined as Close to
Open

30014

Number of Switch Operations


(Totalizer)

Defined as Close to
Open

30015

Current Time Period

0 = Continuous,
1,2,3, 4 =
Unscheduled

30016

Current Season

1, 2, 3, 4

30017

Reason for Last Operation

See Note 1

30018

Switch State After Last Operation

0 = Open,
= Close,
= Unknown

30019

Last SCADA Command Received

See Note 2

30020

Last SCADA Command Point Number

Units

30021

Last SCADA Command Set Point


Value

Units

30022

Cap Discharge/Manual Timer

Seconds

30023

Transient Timer

Seconds

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30024

Anti-Hunt Timer

Seconds

30025

Neutral Timer

Seconds

30026

Low Current Override Timer

Seconds

30027

Reverse Power Override Timer

Seconds

30028

Spare

30029

Firmware Version

Units

30030

Server Firmware Version

Units

Note 1: Reason for the Last Switch Operation


Value
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Description
No Operation
Manual Operation
Remote (SCADA) Operation
Strategy Voltage Limits
Strategy Temperature Limits
Strategy Current Limits
Strategy kVAr Limits
Strategy kW Limits
Strategy Power Factor Limits
Strategy Always Open
Strategy Always Closed
Emergency Voltage Override
Strategy Voltage Override
DOW Override
DOW Voltage Override
Holiday Override
Holiday Voltage Override
Neutral Current Operation
Reverse Power Operation
Reserved
Minimum Current Override
Lockout Maximum Daily Operations
Lockout Anti-Hunt Operations
Unit Power-Up
Switching Error Check

Note 2: Last SCADA Command Received


Value
0
1
2
3

Description
No Command Received
Open/Trip
Close
Set Point

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Opcode 5 / Write Coil


Opcode 1 / Read Coil (Returns 16 Bits and the Value is Always 0)
Data Value 65,180 or FF00 Hex Closes the Coil and 0 Opens the Coil.
All Other Values are Illegal and Will Not Operate the Coil

Coil
Number
1

Point Name
Cap Bank Switch Trip/Close

Description
Trip = Open
Bank
Close = Close
Bank

Remote Mode / Auto Mode

Trip = Auto
Close = Remote

Delta Voltage Learn Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

Anti-Hunt Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

Operation
Conditions
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be 0
(Auto) and Cap
Bank Switch
Closed/Open
(Status Input 1)
must be On.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Maximum Daily Operations


Enable

Trip = Disabled

Emergency Voltage Operation


Enable

Trip = Disabled

Neutral Current/Voltage
Operation Lockout Always
Open Enable

Trip = Disabled

Neutral Current/Voltage
Operation Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close Enabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Low Current Operation


Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)

10

Reverse Power Operation


Enable

Trip = Disabled

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

11

Spare

12

Auto-Remote Timeout Enable

Close = Enabled

Close = Enabled

Close = Lockout
Open

Close = Enabled

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

13

SCADA Override Enable

Trip = Disabled
Close = Enabled

14

Reset Daily Operations


Counter

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Trip = Ignored
Close = Reset
Counter to 0

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.
Auto-Manual
(Status Input 5)
must be Off.

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Input Holding Registers (Set Points) 16-Bit 40XXX

Opcode 6 / Write Value


Opcode 3 / Read Value
Total 41 Registers
Register
Number
40001

Parameter
Reserved

Units

Range

N/A

40002
Auto/Remote Timeout

Seconds

Random Startup Time

Seconds

Switching Delta Voltage Open

0.1 Volts

Switching Delta Voltage


Close

40003

N/A
60-2047 Default
= 300
0-2047

40004

Default
=0

0-100

Default
= 20

0-100
0.1 Volts

Default
= 20

Delta Voltage Clamp Limit

0.1 Volts

0-100
Default
= 100

Delta Voltage Sample Time


After Switch Operation

Seconds

Default
= 45

Strategy Tracking Time Low


(Close)

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Strategy Tracking Time High


(Open)

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Emergency Voltage Tracking


Time Low

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Emergency Voltage Tracking


Time High

Seconds

10-2047 Default
= 120

Switch Drive Time

Seconds

Default
=7

Manual Walk Away Time


Open

Seconds

10-300 Default
= 10

Manual Walk Away Time


Close

Seconds

10-300 Default
= 10

Close to Open
Operation

1-48

Number of Max Ops Daily


Anti-Hunt Max Number of
Consecutive Operations

Close to Open
Operation

1-48

Anti-Hunt Time Between


Operations

Minutes

Neutral Current Threshold

Amps

10-2047 Default
= 1000

40019

Neutral Voltage Threshold

Volts

0-220
Default=0

40020

Neutral Threshold Time

Seconds

60-1800 Default
= 120

40021

Low Current Override


Threshold

Amps

10-2047 Default
= 120

Emergency Voltage Limit


Low

0.1 Volts

1000-2047
Default = 1150

Emergency Voltage Limit


High

0.1 Volts

1000-2047
Default = 1290

40005
40006
40007
40008
40009
40010
40011

7-600

40012
40013
40014

1-100

40015
40016
40017
40018

40022
40023

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Default
10

See Note 2
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40025
40026
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Reverse Power Override


Threshold

Amps

0-(-1440)
Default=0

Reverse Power Tracking


Time

Seconds

10-2047
Default=120

Reverse Power Voltage Limit


Low

0.1 Volts

1000-2047
Default = 1150

Reverse Power Voltage Limit


High

0. 1Volts

1000-2047
Default = 1290

40028

Spare

40029

Spare

40030

Spare

40031

Spare

40032

Spare

40033

Spare

40034

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 1

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 1

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 2

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 2

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 3

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 3

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

Voltage Override Limit Low


(Close) Season 4

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1150

Voltage Override Limit High


(Open) Season 4

0.1 Volts

1000-3000
Default = 1290

40035
40036
40037
40038
40039
40040
40041

Note 1: Anti-Hunt Operation Time


Analog Output Value
1
10
2
20
3
30
4
40
5
50
6
60

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12. SmartWare II
The SmartWare II software is used to configure and monitor QEIs latest generation of Capacitor Bank
Controllers, the MCapII and eCapII.

Using SmartWare II, a user can create or modify a configuration and send it to a controller, read
a controllers current configuration, save or load a configuration to/from a file, monitor a
controllers current operation, and retrieve a controllers historical data. Maintenance operations
can also be performed on a controller.
An overview of the controllers operation is given below. A more detailed explanation, as well as
an explanation of configuration parameter settings, can be found in other sections of this
manual.
*** IMPORTANT ***

It is important to install the SmartWare II software on a PC before connecting a Cap Controller to


the PC. The SmartWare II setup procedure installs the USB drivers required to communicate
with the controller. Failure to put in the SmartWare II software first will result in an incorrect USB
driver installation. In that situation, the incorrect USB driver must be uninstalled before the
SmartWare II software containing the correct USB drivers can be installed.
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12.1. Switching Strategies


The MCapII / ECapII controls use a switching strategy with overrides to control a capacitor bank.
A user can configure switching strategies for up to 4 seasons. A season is configured by setting
the starting month and day for that season. The seasons must be continuous. If only one
season is configured, it is declared to start on 01/01 and end on 12/31. Daylight Saving Time is
supported; it can be enabled or disabled, and the starting and ending DST dates can be
specified.
Each season defines a 24-hour time period. This can be configured as a continuous time period
or have 1 to 3 scheduled time periods and an unscheduled time period. Time periods do not
have to be continuous. For each scheduled or unscheduled time period the user can specify a
switching strategy or have the bank remain opened, remain closed, or stay in its current state
(no operation).
The following bank states and switching strategies are available:

No Operation
Always Opened
Always Closed
Voltage
Temperature
Current
kVAr
KW
Power Factor
Temp Band

The default configuration is to have 1 season with a continuous time period and a voltage
switching strategy.

12.2. Seasonal Overrides


Each season has a strategy voltage override and a day of the week override. For each bank
state, switching strategy (except voltage), or day of the week override, the user can enable or
disable the strategy voltage override.
The user should differentiate between the strategy voltage override and the global Emergency
Voltage override. There is one strategy voltage override for each season which effects only the
time periods and days of the week in that season. The Emergency Voltage override affects all
seasons at all times.
Voltage Override - When the voltage override option is enabled the controller monitors the line
voltage along with the predictive voltage change (the configuration parameters for the predictive
voltage change can be found with the hardware configuration parameters). If the line voltage
exceeds a voltage override limit, the current switching strategy is ignored and a bank operation
occurs. The voltage override also includes an inhibit function. If the controller decides to
perform a bank operation due to a strategy or other override condition, and performing that
operation would cause the predicted change in voltage to violate a voltage override limit, the
operation is prohibited.
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Day-of-the-Week (DOW) Override This override can be used to set the bank state on a
particular day of the week throughout the entire season. The options for each day are to None,
Always Open, Always Closed, Time Schedule. For the Always Open, Always Closed, and Time
Schedule options, the strategy voltage override can be enabled.

12.3. Global Overrides


The following global overrides are available, and if enabled, are in effect for all seasons and all
time periods.
Emergency Voltage - As stated, there is one set of emergency voltage limits for all seasons,
and when enabled, the limits are always in effect. If the line voltage exceeds the Hi Limit the
controller opens the bank. If the line voltage is less than the Lo Limit the control closes the
bank. The Anti-Hunt override is ignored for the emergency voltage override (the Anti-Hunt
override is not ignored for the strategy voltage override). However, the cap discharge delay time
(a timing parameter) is always in effect.
Anti-Hunt - If strategy limits are set too tight it is possible that the controller will oscillate
between the open and close state. When Anti-Hunting is enabled the controller cannot operate
any faster than the Anti-Hunt Time. Anti-Hunting is not in effect if the bank switching is caused
by emergency voltage, manual, or SCADA operations.
A timer is started after a bank switch operation. A switch operation is defined when the bank
moves from the closed state to the open state. The anti-hunt counter is incremented if another
switch operation is requested before the timer expires. If the counter exceeds the Anti-Hunt Max
Operations limit, the controller locks out. The lockout can be reset using a SCADA command or
by switching the auto/manual switch to the manual position.
Max Operations Per Day - When this option is enabled the controller limits the number of
switch operations between the times of 00:00 to 23:59. If the max operations limit is exceeded
no further bank operations are allowed for that day. The controller resets back to normal
operation at midnight.
Neutral Current/Voltage - When this override is enabled the controller detects when the neutral
current/voltage has exceeded the configured threshold limit. If the bank is open the controller
closes the bank. If the bank is closed the controller opens the bank.
Retries can be configured. If so, the controller operates the bank after a configured delay period
and then samples the neutral current/voltage. If the value has fallen below the threshold limit the
controller returns to normal operation. If the value is still above the threshold limit, the controller
will wait and try again. This continues until a retry counter is exceeded. The controller then
ceases all operations and locks out. The controller can be configured to lockout in the open
position. If the number of retries is set to zero the controller will lockout on the first neutral
override operation.

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Reverse Power - The controller can detect that a reverse power flow condition exists on the
line. If this override is enabled the user can configure the controller to perform one of the
following operations.
1. Inhibit Operations. No operations are allowed during the reverse power flow condition.
2. Open and Inhibit Operation. The controller opens the bank and no other operations are
allowed during the reverse power flow condition.
3. Close and Inhibit Operation. The controller closes the bank and no other operations are
allowed during the reverse power flow condition.
4. Use Voltage Limits. Operations continue using a special set of voltage limits. There is
one set of reverse power flow voltage limits for all seasons.
When the reverse power condition ends the controller reverts to normal operation.

Holidays - The controller can be configured to open or close the bank during a holiday. A
voltage override can be enabled for the holiday; the strategy voltage override for the season
when the holiday occurs is used. The user can specify up to 99 holidays.
Holidays are defined as follows:
1. One Time Holiday. The Month, Day and Year is specified to define a holiday that only
occurs once: Apr - 01 - 2009.
2. Recurring Holiday. The Month and Day is entered to specify a holiday which occurs on
the same date every year: Feb - 02
3. Rule Based Holiday. The week of the month (Last, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th ) the Day, and the
Month are specified to define a holiday which occurs at the same time every year: The
Last Friday in August.
4. Pre-Defined Holiday. The following six pre-defined holidays are available for the user to
select. The list is US based and other pre-defined holidays can be created for different
locations.
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- July 4th

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12.4. Basic Operation


SmartWare II can be started by clicking on the desktop icon that is setup during the install
procedure, or from the QEI folder in the Windows Start programs menu.
When a user first runs SmartWare II, the configuration is set to Factory Default and a blank
screen is displayed. The user can either, connect to a Cap Controller, open an existing
configuration file, or start defining a new configuration through the configuration displays. The
title at the top of the main SmartWare II display indicates the current data source, either Factory
Defaults, from a configuration file, or from a controller.
If SmartWare II is not connected to a Cap Controller all menu items pertaining to I/O are grayed
out. The user must be connected to a controller in order to read from, write to, or perform
maintenance on the unit.

12.5. Data Entry


Textboxes, checkboxes, and dropdown lists are used for data entry. Each textbox, checkbox, or
dropdown list has an associated tooltip that briefly describes the field and the numerical range of
the value that can be entered.
For values entered into textboxes, the entries are checked for min, max and non-numerical
values. If a valid value is entered, the textbox turns yellow and Changes Pending is appended
to the title on the main SmartWare II display. If an invalid value is entered, a message box
describing the error is displayed. When the message box is released, the previous value is
restored in the textbox.
When a change is made to a checkbox or dropdown list, the box turns yellow and Changes
Pending is appended to the title on the main SmartWare II display.
To remove the Changes Pending message, the user has to either restore the changes, send
the changes to a Cap Controller, or save the changes to a Configuration file. If the user tries to
exit SmartWare II when changes are pending, a warning message is issued. After restoring,
sending, or saving the changes, all textboxes, checkboxes, and dropdown lists return to their
normal color.

12.6. Data Restore


Configuration changes can be reversed by using the RestorePage or RestoreAll toolbar buttons.
The RestorePage button only restores configuration parameters on the active configuration
display. In the case of displays with multiple tabs (Switching Strategy, Global Overrides, and
Scada Point Filter), RestorePage only restores configuration parameters on the displayed tab.
The RestoreAll button restores all configuration parameters on all configuration displays.
If configuration changes are made on multiple displays, using the RestorePage button does not
remove the Changes Pending message; only when all configuration changes are restored is
the message removed.
Configuration values are restored to the point of the last loaded configuration, either Factory
Defaults, the configuration from a Cap Controller, or the configuration from a configuration file.
For example, a configuration is read from a Cap Controller then another configuration is loaded
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from a configuration file. If the RestorePage or RestoreAll buttons are used, values are restored
to the values in the configuration file since that was the last loaded configuration.

12.7. Voltage Limits


There are two types of voltage limits: (1) the global Emergency Voltage override limits and (2)
everything else. This includes the voltage limits used for voltage switching, strategy override,
and Reverse Power override.
To insure proper operation, these limits must be nested between the Emergency Voltage limits.
In addition, individual Hi and Lo voltage limits cannot be crossed. Therefore, the following
nesting is always enforced by SmartWare II:
- Emergency Hi Limit
- Strategy Hi Limit
- Strategy Lo Limit
- Emergency Lo Limit
- Emergency Hi Limit
- Strategy Override Hi Limit
- Strategy Override Lo Limit
- Emergency Lo Limit
- Emergency Hi Limit
- Reverse Power Override Hi Limit
- Reverse Power Override Lo Limit
- Emergency Lo Limit
For example, the strategy override Hi limit cannot be greater than the value of the Emergency Hi
limit and cannot be less than the value of the strategy override Lo limit. Likewise, the strategy
override Lo limit cannot be greater than the value of the strategy override Hi limit and cannot be
less than the value of the Emergency Lo limit.
If the Emergency Voltage limits are modified, all other voltage limits are adjusted to insure proper
nesting.
The upper and lower boundaries of the Emergency Voltage limits are set based on the value of
the Secondary Voltage parameter. This parameter can be found with the Voltage Constants in
the Hardware Configuration display. If this parameter is changed, SmartWare II adjusts the
Emergency Voltage limits, and, all other voltage limits accordingly.
See the figures below:

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12.8. Creating a Controller Configuration


To create a controller configuration, the following steps may be followed:
1. From the Configuration menu at the top of the main SmartWare II display, select Hardware
Configuration. The Hardware Configuration display is shown.
Set the Voltage Constants parameters based on the line conditions where the Cap
Controller is being installed. If the Secondary Voltage parameter is changed, voltage
limits on all other configuration displays are adjusted accordingly.
Set the Current Sensing parameters based on the current sensor connected to the
controller.
Note: if there is no current sensor, the current, kVA, kVAr, kW, Power Factor and
Phase on the line cannot be measured. Subsequently, the current, kVAr, KW, and
Power Factor switching strategies cannot be used.
All other hardware parameters can be configured at a later time.
2. If Emergency Voltage override limits are not being used, proceed to the next step. If they are,
from the Configuration menu, select Overrides to display the Global Overrides display. Select
the Overrides 1 tab.
Set the Emergency Voltage Hi and Lo limits. The voltage limits on all other
configuration displays are adjusted. Enable the override.
All other override parameters can be configured at a later time.

Before proceeding, decide how many seasons (all year, 2, 3, or 4) you want the controller to use.
Each season can have its own unique switching strategy and limits. For instance, the switching
strategy in the summer may be kVAr with a voltage override and the switching strategy in the
winter may be temperature without a voltage override.
For each season the controller is using, decide how many time periods (continuous, 1 - 3
scheduled periods plus an unscheduled period) you want the controller to use. Each season
defines a 24 hour day. If the time period is continuous, the controller uses the same strategy
from midnight to midnight. If not, each time period specifies a scheduled time and a switching
strategy. The time periods do not have to be continuous. For any time in the 24 hour period that
is not scheduled the controller uses the unscheduled switching strategy. For example, one time
period is used and is scheduled from 6:00 to 18:00. The controller uses the switching strategy
specified in the unscheduled time period between midnight and 6:00, the switching strategy
specified in time period 1 between 6:00 and 18:00, and the switching strategy specified in the
unscheduled period between 18:00 and midnight.

3. From the Configuration menu, select Switching Strategy and select the General tab.
Configure the number of seasons and specify the starting dates. The seasons have
to be continuous: Apr-1, Aug-1, Dec-1 is acceptable, Apr-1, Dec-1, Aug-1 is not.
Note that SmartWare II does not allow you to leave the General page if the starting
dates are not correct.
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If desired, enable Daylight Savings Time and set the starting dates if required.
Set the temperature and date formats. The temperature format is important if a
temperature switching strategy is being used (the open and close limits are specified
in DegF or DegC). The date format is only used for reporting purposes and can be
changed from one format to another at any time.
For each specified season, select the season tab and:
Select the number of time periods. For each time period, specify the beginning and
ending time. The times must be in increasing order, but they do not have to be
continuous. Note that SmartWare II does not allow you to leave a Season page if the
times are not correct.
For each scheduled and the unscheduled time periods, select a switching strategy,
configure the limits and enable the voltage override if desired.
If desired, configure a Day of the Week override and enable the voltage override if
required.
If the voltage override is enabled for any switching strategy or DOW override, set the
voltage override limits. Note that there is one a set of voltage override limits for each
season.
4. Return to the Global Overrides configuration display, and if desired, configure any additional
overrides from the Override 1 or Override 2 tabs. On the Holiday tab, holidays are added by
selecting the type of holiday, the date, the bank action, whether the voltage override is enabled,
and then selecting the add button. Once added, holidays cannot be modified. To modify a
holiday, select the holiday from the list, select the delete button to remove the holiday, then reenter the holiday. Note that when adding a recurring or rule-based holiday, it may appear on the
list as a pre-defined holiday; this is normal. For instance, a recurring December 25th will appear
as Christmas. Also note that if the voltage override is enabled, the voltage limits used will be the
ones specified in the season when the holiday occurs.
5. Return to the Hardware Configuration display and configure any additional hardware
parameters.
6. From the Configuration menu, select Timing Parameters and configure any timing
parameters desired.
7. If the Cap Controller is an ECapII (contains a radio unit), select the SCADA Parameters or
SCADA Point Filter display and configure the parameters based on the SCADA system
communicating with the Cap Controller.
8. Finally, save the configuration to a configuration file for future use. Send the configuration to
a Cap Controller now or at some later time.

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12.9. SmartView Display


SmartView is used to monitor the current conditions of the cap control.

When the SmartView menu is selected, SmartWare II connects to a Cap Controller (if not
already connected) and reads the configuration parameters from it. If the user has configuration
changes pending, a warning message is issued before SmartWare II overwrites the unsaved
configuration with the parameters from the controller.
The Limits group displays values and limits based on the season and time period currently in
control. For instance, if the switching strategy for the current season and time period is
temperature, the value displayed under the Strategy heading is the measured temperature.
Likewise, if the switching strategy in control is kVAr, the value displayed is the measured kVAr.
Dashed lines are used to indicate overrides that are not enabled. For example, the display
above shows that the strategy voltage override (for Season 1 and Time Period 2) is disabled,
and the global Emergency Voltage override is enabled. All fields are dashed if a controller is in
manual mode (nothing is in control). In addition, if a value violates a limit, the box containing the
limit is colored red.
A user can place the Cap Controller in Test mode. While in Test mode, the user can Open or
Close the Cap bank. Note that the Event Log indicates a Test mode Open/Close operation as a
SCADA Open/Close operation. Note the following display items: If a controller is locked out, the
reason is indicated in the Operating Mode group above the Lockout heading. Inhibit timer fields
are only provided for overrides that are enabled. The Daily Ops counter is reset at midnight and
the Total ops counter is never reset (the Clear Ops button only clears the Daily Ops counter).
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Historical Data

Historical data consists of event data which is displayed in the Event Log and trend data which is
displayed in either the Trend Table or SmartTrend displays. Event data is initialized in the Event
Log display; Trend data is initialized in the Trend Parameters display.
SmartWare II must be connected to a Control for either of these displays to be accessible.

12.11.

Trend Parameters

Trend data is stored in a circular buffer in the Cap Controller. The sample interval can be set to
1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 15 minutes. The following lists the sample
interval and the number of days worth of data the Cap Controller can store (rounded down):
Sample Interval
1 minute
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes

Days Stored
16 days
32 days
84 days
168 days
252 days

The circular buffer is initialized (all values set to 0) and the sample interval is set from the Trend
Parameters display. Both operations must be performed at the same time the Cap Controller
cannot store values with more than one sample interval.

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Event Log

When the Event Log is selected from the Historical menu, event data is read from the connected
Cap Controller and shown in the display. The event data can be refreshed by selecting the
Update button. The event data can be exported to either an Excel file (spreadsheet) or a html
file by selecting the Export button.
A Cap Controllers event data (not the display) is initialized by selecting the Clear button.
Clearing a controllers event data does not clear the controllers trend data or visa-versa.

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Trend Table

The Trend Table display allows a user to view all collected trend data from a Cap Controller in a
tabular form. The trend data is read from a controller by selecting the Get Data button. The
displayed data can be exported to either an Excel file (spreadsheet) or an html file by selecting
the XL Export button.
Only collected data is shown; if a controller contains only 5 days worth of data, the Trend Table
only displays 5 days of data.
Note: if a Cap Controller does not contain a current sensor, the Amps, kVA, kVAr, kWatt, PFact,
and Phase values are measured as zero. If there is no neutral current or voltage sensor, the
neutral value is measured as zero.

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Smart Trend

The Smart Trend display allows a user to view trend data from a Control in a graphical form.
The trends are displayed as 1-4 strip charts with 1-2 colored pens on each chart. The chart and
pen assignments are specified by selecting the SetUp button. The trend data is read from a
controller by selecting the Get button. Trend data is also read from the controller if the SetUp
display is selected and closed and data has not already been read. The user can change the
pen assignments from the SetUp display after the trend data is read without causing the data to
be re-read.
If the Last Command (LastCmd) is specified as a pen, the user can view the reason for the last
operation (LastOp) by placing the mouse pointer over the trace.
The number of strip charts is determined from the pen assignments; pen assignments are
packed so that empty strip charts are not displayed.
Controls are provided to adjust the scale of each pen. Select the pen number; then select the
Zoom button. The user can zoom the pen trace in or out, move the trace up or down, or type in
the minimum and/or maximum trace limits. The pen number of each trace is shown with the pen
label on the far left or right of the strip chart.
Not all of the trend data is shown on the strip charts at once (the resolution would make the chart
unreadable). There are 770 values shown on the charts at one time. This allows for 1 days
worth of data using a sample interval of 2 minutes or 8 days worth of data using a sample
interval of 15 minutes. Controls are provided to pan along the time axis so that the user can
view all of the collected data. Select the Beg (beginning), Prev (previous), Next, or End buttons
to pan along the time axis.
The Trend data can be exported to either an Excel file (spreadsheet) or html file by selecting the
XL Exp button. Note that all of the trend data for all of the points is exported, not just what is
shown.

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Maintenance

A user can perform four maintenance functions on a Cap Controller: Calibration, Time/Date Set,
Reset, and Flashload.

12.15.1. Calibration
Note !! : Every Control is factory calibrated before shipment. Therefore, re-calibration is
typically not necessary or recommended.

Voltage Calibration
The Cap Control input Voltage measurement may be calibrated using the test leads on the front
of the unit. Set the DVM to AC Voltage and place the DVM test leads in Voltage and
Neutral test jacks. Use the up/down buttons under the Voltage heading until the Measured
Value Voltage in the calibration display matches the measured DVM voltage. Select the Set
Cal button to send the voltage calibration factor to the Cap Control.
Phase Current Calibration (LPS Sensors only)
The Cap Control phase current LPS input measurement may be calibrated using the test leads
on the front of the unit. Set the DVM to AC Voltage and place the DVM test leads in Current
and Neutral test jacks. Use the up/down buttons under the Current heading until the
Measured Value Curr / 60 in the calibration display matches the measured DVM voltage.
Select the Set Cal button to send the LPS current calibration factor to the Cap Control.
Note: the above procedure is accurate for most line post sensors (those scaled for 60 Amps/V).
Consult the factory if attempting calibration for other types.
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Phase Current Calibration (CT only)


The Cap Control phase current CT input measurement may be calibrated by using an ammeter
to measure the current entering the control, and multiplying by the CT ratio entered in the
Hardware Configuration of the control. (Example: control CT ratio is set for 150:5 (30:1) CT and
the measured input current to the control is 2 Amps, then the displayed current should be 30 x 2
= 60 Amps.)
Use the up/down buttons under the Current heading until the Measured Value Current in the
calibration display matches the ammeter measured input current times the CT ratio entered into
the control from the Hardware Configuration screen. Select the Set Cal button to send the
LPS current calibration factor to the Cap Control.
Notice that the calibration factor turns red when being changed. After the Set button is pressed,
The color of the Change calibration values will return to normal, and, the Stored calibration
values will match the Change calibration values. SmartWare II will confirm that the calibration
values were properly sent to the Control.

12.15.2. Setting Time and Date


The time on the Cap Controller can be set to the time on the PC by simply selecting the Set
Time button. There is typically a 1-2 second time difference between the controllers time and
the PCs time.

12.15.3. Reset
When the Reset menu item is selected, all of the configuration parameters in a Cap Controller
are reset to Factory Default values. A warning message is issued before the command is sent.
After the reset, the Cap Controller goes through a power-up cycle; communications must be
restored with the Cap Controller after the power-up cycle is completed.
The reset operation does not delete the controllers ID and Memo fields, nor the controllers
calibration, event, or trend data.

12.15.4. Flashload
A new firmware (.bin or .boot) file may be flashed to a Cap Control through the FlashLoad
display.

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Select the flashload file using the button or type in the file path and file name directly. After
the Flash button is selected, the FlashLoader - a separate executable program - is run from a
command window.
Note: do not attempt to stop the FlashLoader program once it has begun by closing the
command window or by any other means; the Cap Controller may be left in an unusable
state. Also, do not try any other SmartWare II operations while the FlashLoader program
is running.
When the FlashLoader is completed, control returns to the FlashLoad display.
The flashload operation does not delete the controllers ID and Memo fields, nor the controllers
calibration, event, or trend data.

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Limited (LTD) Version

The e/MCapII controls are available in a Full version and a Limited (LTD) version (see the
ordering information for additional details.) The Full version supports all features while the
Limited version supports only a limited set of features.
The Limited version is limited by:
There is only 1 season, however, Daylight Savings Time is supported.
There is only a continuous or one scheduled / one unscheduled time period.
Switching strategies are limited to voltage and temperature as well as the No
Operation, Always Opened and Always Closed Bank states.
The Neutral Current, Reverse Power, and Minimum Power overrides are not
supported.
Holiday overrides are not supported.

SmartWare II is delivered as either a Full or Limited version.


A Limited version of SmartWare II can only communicate with a Limited version Cap Controller
or load configuration files created from a Limited version of SmartWare II. If attempting to
communicate with a Full version Cap Controller or load configuration files created from a Full
version of SmartWare II, an error message is displayed and the operation is stopped.
A Full version of SmartWare II can communicate with both a Full or Limited version Cap
Controller or load configuration files created from a Full or Limited version of SmartWare II.
SmartWare II detects the type of Cap Controller or configuration file being used and sets its
mode, Full mode or Limited mode, accordingly. The banner at the top of the main SmartWare II
display shows -- Limited when SmartWare II is in Limited mode.
There may be occasions when a user wants to manually set the mode, for instance, if the user
wants to create a configuration file for a Limited version Cap Controller. In this situation, select
Help -> Full Mode or Help -> Limited mode.
SmartWare II remembers the last mode it was in when restarted.

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SmartWare II Quick Reference

This list contains a listing of all the menu items and toolbars as a quick reference.
- File:
- Factory Defaults. Set all configuration parameters to the preset Factory Default values.
- Load Cfg File. Allows a user to select and load a saved configuration file. Cfg files are
used to save all configuration parameters for a Cap Controller. Cfg files can be used to
configure more than one Cap Controller.
- Save Cfg File. Allows a user to save the current SmartWare II configuration parameters
to a Cfg file.
- Report summary. Allows a user to create a report. The report contains the current
SmartWare II configuration parameters sorted by configuration display and groups.
Configuration parameters not currently shown in SmartWare II are not written to the
report.
- Exit. Exit SmartWare II. The user is warned if there are configuration changes pending.
- Communications:
- Connect to Cap Controller. SmartWare II tries to connect to a Cap Controller thru the
last USB port that was connected to a controller. If not successful, SmartWare II
attempts to connect thru port 1 and continues thru port 32. An error message is
displayed if a connection is not made.
- Read from Cap Controller. Read all configuration parameters from a Cap Controller.
- Send to Cap controller. Send all configuration parameters to a Cap Controller. The
title at the top of the main SmartWare II display indicates that the current configuration is
from a Cap Controller.
- AutoDetect on Startup. If selected, SmartWare II will attempt to connect to a Cap
Controller when started. Three attempts are made before timing out.
- Select Comm. Port. Allows selection or viewing of the PC comm. port connected to a
Cap Controller. This is used in situations where the PC may have several built-in USB to
serial port converters and the user wants to view which port is connected to the
controller.

- Configuration:
- Switching Strategy. Shows the Switching Strategy display. The display is divided into
a General tab and a tab for each configured season. The number of seasons and the
starting date of each season are selected from the General tab. From each Season tab,
the number of time periods for that season is selected. For each time period, the
switching strategy along with associated parameters such as staring time, ending time,
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and switching limits is selected. From each Season tab, the user can select seasonal
overrides (voltage and DOW). Parameters not relevant to a particular switching strategy
are not shown.
- Overrides. Shows the Global Overrides display. Global overrides apply to all seasons
at all times. The display is divided into three tabs, Overrides 1, Overrides 2, and
Holidays. From the Override 1 and 2 tabs, a user can select and enable Emergency
Voltage, Anti-Hunt, Max Operations per Day, Neutral Current/voltage, Reverse Power,
and Minimum Current parameters. From the Holidays tab, a user can specify PreDefined, Rule-Based, Recurring, and One-Time Holidays.
- Hardware Configuration. Shows the Hardware Configuration display which contains
configuration parameters associated with an actual Cap Controller. These parameters
are independent of the switching strategies and include voltage constants, switching
delta voltage, current sensing, switching error check, and power direction.
- Timing Parameters. Shows the Timing Parameters display which contains all transient
and timing parameters.
- SCADA Parameters. Shows the SCADA Parameters display which contains parameters
for the Cap Controllers SCADA port.
- SCADA Point Filter. Shows the SCADA Filtering display. This display allows the user
to filter the information sent from the Cap Controller to the SCADA client. There is no
SCADA mapping display; items are sent in sequential order.
- Identification. Allows the user to send the ID and Memo fields to a Cap Controller.
- SmartView:
- Shows the SmartView display. This display allows the user to view measured values
from the Cap Controller and strategy values and limits from the current season and time
period in control. The user can put the controller into Auto or Test (SCADA) mode. In
test mode, the user can Open/Close the cap bank.

- Historical:
- Trend Parameters. Shows the Trend Parameter display which allows the user to set the
trend sample interval and initialize the trend data (set all values to 0) in a Cap Controller.
- Trend Table. Shows the Trend Table display which is used to view trend data from a
Cap Controller in a tabular form. The data can be exported to an Excel or html file for
further analysis.
- SmartTrend. Shows the Smart Trend display which is used to view trend data from a
Cap Controller in a graphical form. The trends are displayed as 1-4 strip charts with 1-2
colored pens on each chart. The pen assignments are configurable. Controls are
provided to adjust the scale of each pen and to pan along the time axis. The trend data
can also be exported to an Excel or html file from this display.

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- Event Log. Shows the Event Log display which lists event data. The event data can be
exported to an Excel or html file for later viewing.
- Maintenance:
- Calibration. Shows the Calibration display which allows the user to calibrate the
voltage, current, and neutral calibration factors using the test points located on the front
of the Cap Controller.
- Reset. Resets the configuration parameters in the Cap Controller back to factory default
values. Trend, event, ID/Memo, and calibration factors are preserved after a reset
operation.
- FlashLoad. Shows the FlashLoad display which allows a user to flashload a binary .bin
file to a Cap Controller. After flashloading, the controller is automatically reset to factory
default values. Trend, event, ID/Memo, and calibration factors are preserved after a
flashload operation.
- Help:
- Limited Mode/Full Mode. Switch between Limited mode and Full mode. This menu
item is provided only for the Full version of SmartWare II.
- About. Shows SmartWare II and firmware version information.

- Toolbars Buttons:
- Connect. Same as Communications -> Connect to Cap Controller.
- Read Cap. Same as Communications -> Read from Cap Controller.
- Send Cap. Same as Communications -> Send to Cap Controller.
- Load Cfg. Same as File -> Load Cfg File.
- Save Cfg. Same as File -> Save Cfg File.
- RestorePage. Restores configuration values on the active configuration display, or, in
the case of displays with multiple tabs, on the currently displayed tab. Values are
restored to the last loaded configuration, either Factory Defaults, the configuration from a
Cap Controller, or the configuration from a configuration file.
- RestoreAll. Restores all configuration values on all configuration displays to the last
loaded configuration.

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