Schneider VPL12N | Power Factor controller – VarPlus Logic – VPL 12
Schneider VPL12N | Power Factor controller – VarPlus Logic – VPL 12
Description
Schneider VPL12N | Power Factor controller – VarPlus Logic – VPL 12
Product Overview: Schneider VPL12N Power Factor Controller – VarPlus Logic VPL 12
The Schneider Electric VPL12N is a VarPlus Logic VPL 12 power factor controller, engineered to regulate reactive power by automatically controlling capacitor banks. With 12 output steps, it provides precise compensation and optimized energy efficiency in demanding electrical systems.
Key Features:
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Brand: Schneider Electric
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Series: VarPlus Logic
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Model Number: VPL12N
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Type: Power Factor Controller
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Model Name: VPL 12
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Display: Digital LCD with navigation keys
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Technical Specifications:
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Number of Steps: 12 output control steps
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Power Supply Voltage: Typically 230 V AC (confirm via datasheet)
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Control Logic: Intelligent step switching algorithm
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Display Language: Multi-language interface
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Mounting Type: Panel-mounted
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Communication: RS-485 Modbus (on selected versions)
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Ambient Temperature Range: Suitable for industrial environments
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Protection Features: Harmonic distortion detection, voltage limits, and alarm settings
Functional Features:
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Automatic Step Switching:
– Adjusts capacitor steps based on real-time reactive power measurement -
Alarm Management:
– Detects anomalies like over-voltage or over-compensation -
Auto/Manual Control:
– Operator flexibility for various system needs -
Self-Diagnostics:
– Built-in system health checks for reliability -
Data Logging:
– Operational records for easy maintenance and troubleshooting
Applications:
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Large-scale industrial power factor correction panels
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Commercial facilities with dynamic reactive loads
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Energy-saving projects
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Heavy machinery operations
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Power distribution systems requiring precision compensation
Benefits:
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Enhanced Energy Efficiency:
– Minimizes reactive power consumption and improves system power factor -
Cost Reduction:
– Helps avoid utility penalties due to poor power factor -
User-Friendly Interface:
– Simple setup and real-time monitoring -
Flexible Integration:
– Easily connects with new or existing capacitor banks -
High Performance:
– Stable operation under various load and voltage conditions
Typical Industries:
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Manufacturing and processing plants
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HVAC systems
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Hospitals and data centers
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Mining and metals
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Commercial and institutional buildings
Additional information
| brands | Schneider Electric |
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Specifications
| Range | PowerLogic |
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| Product name | PowerLogic PFC Controller |
| Device short name | VPL12 |
| Product or component typee | Power factor controller |
| Number of step output contacts | 12 |
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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 | Manual programming Automatic initialisation Automatic detection Advanced programming (expert) Any step sequence |
| 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 | Capacitor current overload Irms/I1 Individual voltage harmonic Power factor Operating time Cos φ Ambient temperature inside the cubicle Tan φ |
| Information displayed | Number of switching cycles per step Individual step size in kVAr Remaining step capacity in % |
| Type of alarms | Step power loss ( 6 A CT) / Action: message and alarm contact Hunting (unstable regulation) / Action: message and alarm contact + step blocked Low current ( 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 | Phase to phase Phase to neutral Insensitive to CT polarity Insensitive to phase rotation polarity Current input CT...X/5 A and X/1 A |
| 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 | Automatic Manual |
| 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 61000-6-4 UL 61010-1 EN 61010-1 IEC 61000-6-2 IEC 61326-1 |
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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 | 17.700 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 18.400 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 724.000 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 | 6.155 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 | 58.408 kg |
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