Schneider VPL06N | Power Factor controller – VarPlus Logic – VPL 6
Schneider VPL06N | Power Factor controller – VarPlus Logic – VPL 6
Description
Schneider VPL06N | Power Factor controller – VarPlus Logic – VPL 6
Product Overview: Schneider VPL06N Power Factor Controller – VarPlus Logic VPL 6
The Schneider Electric VPL06N is a VarPlus Logic VPL 6 power factor controller designed to monitor and control the power factor of electrical installations by switching capacitor banks automatically. This intelligent controller optimizes energy usage, improves efficiency, and reduces energy costs.
Key Features:
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Brand: Schneider Electric
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Series: VarPlus Logic
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Model Number: VPL06N
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Type: Power Factor Controller
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Model Name: VPL 6
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Display: Digital interface for real-time monitoring
Technical Specifications:
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Number of Steps: 6 output control steps
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Power Supply: Typically 230 V AC (check datasheet for range)
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Measurement Accuracy: High precision power factor measurement
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Display Language: Multi-language options
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User Interface: Backlit LCD with navigation buttons
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Mounting Type: Panel mounting
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Communication: Optional Modbus RS-485 (depends on model version)
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Temperature Range: Operating and storage-friendly range
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Protection Features: Over-voltage, under-voltage, and harmonic detection
Functional Features:
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Automatic Capacitor Step Switching:
– Efficient power factor correction based on real-time load conditions -
Alarm Management:
– Alerts for abnormal conditions like over-compensation or voltage issues -
Auto/Manual Modes:
– Flexibility to switch between automatic or manual control -
Event Logging:
– Records key operational events for diagnostics -
Self-Diagnostic Function:
– Ensures reliable and safe operation
Applications:
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Industrial power distribution panels
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Commercial facilities with reactive load variation
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Energy management systems
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Motor control centers
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Utility substations with capacitive compensation systems
Benefits:
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Improves Power Factor:
– Reduces energy bills by avoiding penalty charges -
Enhances System Efficiency:
– Optimizes voltage stability and reduces losses -
User-Friendly Interface:
– Easy setup, monitoring, and configuration -
Smart Management:
– Real-time adaptability to load changes -
Compact Design:
– Fits easily into standard electrical panels
Typical Industries:
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Manufacturing plants
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Data centers
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Commercial buildings
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Oil & gas facilities
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Hospitals and large campuses
Additional information
| brands | Schneider Electric |
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Specifications
| Range | PowerLogic |
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| Product name | PowerLogic PFC Controller |
| Device short name | VPL6 |
| Product or component type | Power factor controller |
| Number of step output contacts | 6 |
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| [Us] rated supply voltage | 90...550 V AC <= 999 kV AC with external VT |
| Measurement current | 0…5 A |
| Measurement voltage | 90…550 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Operating mode | Manual or automatic |
| Number of quadrant operation for generator application | 4 |
| Device connection | Communication protocol: Modbus interface: RS485 |
| Input function | Switch: 1 x dry contact |
| Colour code | Front: dark grey RAL 7016 |
| Display type | Backlit LCD |
| Display size | 56 x 25 mm |
| Function available | Automatic detection Advanced programming (expert) Manual programming Any step sequence Automatic initialisation |
| Metering type | Power factor and displacement PF (signed, four quadrant) Total current harmonic distortion THD (I) Power factor average over lifetime Temperature maximum Phase current I1, I2, I3 RMS on load Active power P, P1, P2, P3 on load Reactive power Q, Q1, Q2, Q3 on load Apparent power S, S1, S2, S3 on load Voltage U21, U32, U13, V1, V2, V3 on load |
| Type of measurement | Ambient temperature inside the cubicle Tan φ Individual voltage harmonic Cos φ Operating time Power factor Capacitor current overload Irms/I1 |
| Information displayed | Number of switching cycles per step Remaining step capacity in % Individual step size in kVAr |
| Type of alarms | Step power loss (< 75 %) / Action: message and alarm contact + step blocked Step faulty / Action: message and alarm contact + step blocked High current (> 6 A CT) / Action: message and alarm contact Hunting (unstable regulation) / Action: message and alarm contact + step blocked Low current (< 15 mA CT) / Action: message and alarm contact Overcompensation / Action: message and alarm contact Capacitor current overload (Irms/I1) (> 130 % I1) / Action: message and alarm contact + step switched off Overtemperature (50 °C) / Action: message and alarm contact + step switched off Overtemperature (30 °C) / Action: fan switch Overvoltage (+/- 10 %) / Action: message and alarm contact + control stopped Total harmonic distortion (> 7 %) / Action: message and alarm contact + step switched off |
| data recording | 5 alarms |
| Operational Hours alarm | 100000 h without maintenance |
| Operational counter alarm | 65000 cycles without maintenance |
| input type | Insensitive to phase rotation polarity Insensitive to CT polarity Phase to neutral Current input CT...X/5 A and X/1 A Phase to phase |
| Output type | Control relay: 0.2 A 110 V DC Control relay: 1 A 48 V DC Control relay: 2 A 400 V AC 50/60 Hz Control relay: 1 A 24 V DC Control relay: 5 A 250 V AC 50/60 Hz Control relay: 5 A 120 V AC 50/60 Hz Fan: 5 A 250 V AC 50/60 Hz Fan: 1 A 48 V DC Alarm relay: 5 A 250 V AC 50/60 Hz Alarm relay: 1 A 48 V DC |
| Maximum at the common terminal | 10 A |
| Settings operating mode | Manual Automatic |
| Type of setting | Choice of stepping programs: auto Choice of stepping programs: LIFO Choice of stepping programs: linear Delay between 2 successive switch on the same step: 5...1200 s Step configuration programming: auto Step configuration programming: off Step configuration programming: fixed Target cos phi: 0.7 inductive...0.7 capacitive Target cos phi: dual cos φ |
| Measurement accuracy | Voltage +/- 1 % Current +/- 1 % Frequency +/- 1 % Energy (P,Q,S) +/- 2 % Cos φ +/- 2 % Total voltage harmonic distortion THD (U) +/- 2 % Individual voltage harmonic +/- 3 % Temperature +/- 3 °C |
| Time delay range | 1...6500 s (on reconnection) 1...6500 s (on response) |
| provided equipment | User manual |
| Mounting mode | Flush-mounted |
| Mounting support | Panel - thickness: 1…3 mm |
| Mounting location | In cabinet |
| Cut-out dimensions | 138 x 138 mm |
| height | 144 mm |
| Width | 144 mm |
| Depth | 58 mm |
| Net weight | 0.6 kg |
| Standards | IEC 61000-6-2 EN 61010-1 IEC 61000-6-4 IEC 61326-1 UL 61010-1 |
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| product certifications | EAC NRTL cNRTL CE |
| IP degree of protection | Front face: IP41 Rear face: IP20 |
| Operating altitude | <= 2000 m |
| ambient air temperature for operation | -20…60 °C |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -40…85 °C |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
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| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 9.200 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 17.800 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 18.400 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 696.000 g |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 8 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 6.050 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 3 | P06 |
| Number of Units in Package 3 | 64 |
| Package 3 Height | 75.000 cm |
| Package 3 Width | 60.000 cm |
| Package 3 Length | 80.000 cm |
| Package 3 Weight | 60.348 kg |
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