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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:

  • Brand: Schneider Electric

  • Series: VarPlus Logic

  • Model Number: VPL12N

  • Type: Power Factor Controller

  • Model Name: VPL 12

  • Display: Digital LCD with navigation keys
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Technical Specifications:

  • Number of Steps: 12 output control steps

  • Power Supply Voltage: Typically 230 V AC (confirm via datasheet)

  • Control Logic: Intelligent step switching algorithm

  • Display Language: Multi-language interface

  • Mounting Type: Panel-mounted

  • Communication: RS-485 Modbus (on selected versions)

  • Ambient Temperature Range: Suitable for industrial environments

  • Protection Features: Harmonic distortion detection, voltage limits, and alarm settings

Functional Features:

  • 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:

  • Large-scale industrial power factor correction panels

  • Commercial facilities with dynamic reactive loads

  • Energy-saving projects

  • Heavy machinery operations

  • Power distribution systems requiring precision compensation

Benefits:

  • 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:

  • Manufacturing and processing plants

  • HVAC systems

  • Hospitals and data centers

  • Mining and metals

  • Commercial and institutional buildings

Additional information

brands

Schneider Electric

Specifications

Main
Range PowerLogic
Product name PowerLogic PFC Controller
Device short name VPL12
Product or component typee Power factor controller
Complementary
Number of step output contacts 12
[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
Environment
Standards IEC 61000-6-4 UL 61010-1 EN 61010-1 IEC 61000-6-2 IEC 61326-1
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
Packing Units
Unit Type of Package 1 PCE
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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Main Document

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