Gespsinaf: Active Harmonic Filter User Manual

GESPSINAF
Active harmonic filter

User Manual
GESPSINAF: Active Harmonic Filter
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Follow the warnings described in this manual with the symbols shown below.
DANGER
Warns of a risk, which could result in personal injury or material damage.
ATTENTION
Indicates that special attention should be paid to a specific point.
If you must handle the unit for its installation, start-up or maintenance, the following
should be taken into consideration:
Incorrect handling or installation of the unit may result in injury to personnel as well
as damage to the unit. In particular, handling with voltages applied may result in
electric shock, which may cause death or serious injury to personnel. Defective
installation or maintenance may also lead to the risk of fire.
Carefully read this manual before connecting the unit. Follow all installation and
maintenance instructions throughout the unit's operating life. Pay special
attention to the installation standards of the National Electrical Code.
Refer to the instruction manual before using the unit.

In this manual, if the instructions marked with this symbol are not respected or
carried out correctly, it can result in injury or damage to the unit and /or
installations.
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Content
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…………………………………………………………......3
DISCLAIMER………..………..……... ……... .......... …....... ...........……... ……... ..3
1.- VERIFICATION UPON RECEIPT ................................................................................ 6

1.1 RECEPTION PROTOCOL ..................................................................... 6
1.2.- TRANSPORT AND HANDLING ........................................................... 7
1.3.- STORAGE .......................................................................................... 8
2.- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 9
2.1- GESPSINAF440050 /GESPSINAF4400100 ........................................ 10
2.2- GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200 ..................................... 10
3.- UNIT INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 12
3.1- PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................. 12
3.2.- INSTALLATION LOCATION .............................................................. 13
3.3.- STORAGE FOR LONG PERIODS ..................................................... 14
3.4.- SIZING THE NOMINAL CURRENT OF THE GESPSINAF ................. 15
3.5.- CONNECTIONS ................................................................................ 17
3.5.1.-THREE-PHASE MAINS TO NEUTRAL CONNECTION......................... 18
3.5.2.- CURRENT TRANSFORMER CONNECTION ....................................... 19
3.6.- EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY. ……... ……... ……... ...........…….............. 20
3.7.- PARALLEL CONNECTION UP TO 8 ACTIVE FILTERS ....................... 20
3.8.- CONNECTING THE FILTER TO THE MAINS ...................................... 21
3.9.- FILTER START-UP ............................................................................. 21
3.9.1- CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 22
3.9.1.1.- CONFIGURATION OF THE CURRENT TRANSFORMER…. ……... 22
3.9.1.2.- PARALLEL MODULE CONFIGURATION…….. ……... ……... …….. 23
3.9.1.3.- WORK MODE CONFIGURATION……...……....……... ……... ……... 23
3.9.2- UNIT VERIFICATION ............................................................................ 24
3.9.2.1-VERIFICATION OF THE MAINS VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY…….24
3.9.2.2-VERIFICATION OF THE ACTIVE AND REACTIVE POWER… ……... 24
3.9.3- ACTIVE FILTER START-UP.................................................................. 25
4.- OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 26
4.1.- OPERATING PRINCIPLE ................................................................... 26
4.1.1.- HARMONICS ........................................................................................ 26
4.1.2.- BASIC CONCEPTS .............................................................................. 26
4.1.3.- MOST COMMON HARMONICS ........................................................... 28
4.1.4.- HARMONIC COMPENSATION ............................................................ 28
4.1.5.- OPERATING PRINCIPLE ..................................................................... 29
4.2.- DISPLAY............................................................................................ 29
4.2.1.- MAIN SCREEN ..................................................................................... 30
4.2.2.- DISPLAY SCREENS ............................................................................ 31
4.2.2.1.- BROWSING DIAGRAM ..................................................................... 32
4.2.2.2.- VOLTAGE AND CURRENT DISPLAY SCREEN ....................................... 33
4.2.2.3.- GENERAL POWER SCREEN ............................................................ 33
4.2.2.3.1.- LOAD POWER DISPLAY SCREEN… ……... .......... .......... ……... 33
4.2.2.3.2.- MAINS POWER DISPLAY SCREEN.. ……... .…….. .......... .......... 34
4.2.2.3.3.- FILTER POWER DISPLAY SCREEN. ……... ……... .......... ……... 34
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4.2.2.4.- General THD(I) screen ....................................................................... 35

4.2.2.4.1.- THD Display screen of the phase 1 load current ............................. 36
4.2.2.4.4.- THD Display screen of the phase 1 mains current .......................... 37
4.2.2.4.7.-Display screen of the total THD(I) .................................................... 39
4.2.2.5.- Display screen of the alarm log .......................................................... 39
4.3.- CONFIGURATION ............................................................................ 40
4.3.1.- BROWSING DIAGRAM ........................................................................ 41
4.3.2.- OPERATION MODE CONFIGURATION .............................................. 42
4.3.2.1.- FUNCTION SELECTION ................................................................... 43
4.3.2.2.- SELECTIVE FILTERING .................................................................... 44
4.3.2.3.- ENABLE ALARM ............................................................................... 45
4.3.3.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS ................................................ 47
4.3.4.- PARALLEL MODULES ......................................................................... 47
4.3.5.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS ................................................ 49
4.3.6.- FILTER DATA ....................................................................................... 50
4.3.7.- SCREEN CONFIGURATION ................................................................ 50
4.3.8.- PASSWORD......................................................................................... 51
4.4.- RS-485 COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................. 52
4.4.1.- MODBUS FRAMES .............................................................................. 54
4.4.2.- SOFTWARE ......................................................................................... 54
5.- MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................... 55
5.1.- STANDARD MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 56
5.2 COOLING TURBINES AND FANS ........................................................ 57
5.2.1.- INDUCTOR COOLING FANS ......................................................... 57
5.2.1.1.- GESPSINAF440050 /GESPSINAF4400100 ...................................... 57
5.2.1.2.- GESPSINAF4400150 /GESPSINAF4400200 .................................... 59
5.2.2.- COOLING FANS/TURBINES OF THE IGBTs....................................... 61
5.2.2.1- GESPSINAF440050 /GESPSINAF4400100 ....................................... 61
5.2.2.2- GESPSINAF4400150 /GESPSINAF4400200 ..................................... 61
5.3 DC BUS CAPACITORS ........................................................................ 69
6.- SOFTWARE UPDATE................................................................................................ 69
6.1 CONTROLLER SOFTWARE UPDATE .................................................. 70
7.- TECHNICAL FEATURES .......................................................................................... 71
8.- MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICE....................................................... 72
9.- GUARANTEE .............................................................................................................. 72
APPENDIX A: DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................................................................ 73
APPENDIX B: MODBUS MAP ........................................................................................ 79
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1.- VERIFICATION UPON RECEIPT
1.1 RECEPTION PROTOCOL
• Make sure that the unit has not been damaged during transport.
• Check that the unit received matches that described in your order
and that its electrical features are suitable for the mains where it is
to be connected.
• Make sure that it is equipped with the following accessories:
- Main switch handle.
- 2 keys for locking the door.
- Manual.
• Check the shipping documentation. The dispatch note number must
coincide with the number marked on the outer part of the unit. Unload
and transport the unit following the instructions in section 1.2.-
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
Inspect the unit externally and internally before connecting.
• Check that all the unit's items on the packing list are present.
If any problem is noticed upon reception, immediately contact with

the transport company and/or INTERNATIONAL CAPACITORS
after-sales service
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1.2.- TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
The transport, loading and unloading and handling of the unit must
be carried out with proper precautions and using the proper manual
or mechanical tools to prevent damage to the unit.
If the unit is not to be immediately installed, it must be stored at a
location with a firm and level floor, and the storage conditions listed in
the section must be observed. 1.3.- STORAGE
In such a case, the unit should be kept in its original protective
packaging.
To move the unit a short distance, the unit's floor support profiles facilitate
handling with a pallet jack or forklift. (Figure 2).
The centre of gravity of some units may be found at a considerable

height. Therefore, when handling with a forklift, it is recommended
that the unit be securely fastened and that no abrupt operations are
made. The unit should not be lifted more than 20 cm off the ground.
Figure 2: Transport with pallet jack
When unloading and moving the unit, use a forklift with forks long enough to
support the entire length of the base. Otherwise, the forks should be long enough
to support at least ¾ of said depth. The forks must be flat and supported firmly by
the base. The cabinet must be raised by placing the forks underneath the profile
that supports the unit. (Figure 3).
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There might be an offset in the centre of gravity from the centre of

the cabinet, as a result of the uneven distribution of loads in
equipment. The necessary precautions must be taken to prevent the
equipment from tipping over during abrupt operations.
Figure 3: Unloading with a forklift
1.3.- STORAGE
The unit should be stored according to the following recommendations:

• Avoid placing it on uneven surfaces.
• Do not store in outdoor areas, humid areas or areas exposed to the
splashing of water.
• Avoid hot spots (maximum environmental temperature: 45ºC)
• Avoid saline and corrosive environments.
• Avoid storing the unit in areas where a lot of dust is generated or where
the risk of contamination by chemical agents or other types of pollution is
present.
• Do not place any weight on top of the unit's cabinets.
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2.- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The GESPSINAF enable the following functions to be performed:

Reduction of harmonic currents up to order 50 (2500 Hz).
Correcting unbalanced current consumption in each phase of the
electrical installation.
Reactive power compensation. Both inductive and capacitive currents.
GESPSINAF has 4 different filter models:
GESPSINAF440050 GESPSINAF4400100 GESPSINAF4400150 GESPSINAF4400200
Harmonic phase current 50 A (RMS) 100 A (RMS) 150 A (RMS) 200 A (RMS)
Harmonic neutral current 150 A (RMS) 300 A (RMS) 450 A (RMS) 600 A (RMS)
Harmonic peak current 100 A (PEAK) 200 A (PEAK) 300 A (PEAK) 400 A (PEAK)
Table 1: GESPSINAF models.
All active filter models have the following:

An LCD 5.7" touch display.
An RS-485 connection.
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2.1- GESPSINAF440050 / GESPSINAF4400100
Components seen from the front (Figure 4):
DISPLAY
LOCK
MAIN SWITCH
VENTILATION GRILLES
Figure 4: GESPSINAF440050/GESPSINAF4400100 front view.
GESPSINAF440050 / GESPSINAF4400100 internal components (Figure 5):
Figure 5: GESPSINAF440050 / GESPSINAF4400100 interior.
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2.2- GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200
Components seen from the front (Figure 6):
Figure 6: GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200 front view.
Figure 7: GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200 interior.
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3.- UNIT INSTALLATION
3.1- PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS
The unit installation and the maintenance operations must only be

carried out by authorised and qualified personnel.
In order to use the unit safely, it is critical that individuals who

handle it follow the safety measures set out in the standards of the
country where it is being used, use the necessary personal
protective equipment, and pay attention to the various warnings set
forth in this instruction manual.
Incorrect installation or configuration of the unit could cause serious

damage to the unit itself and to other devices of the installation.
Disconnect the main switch before starting any maintenance task

on the active filters.
The unit has DC and AC capacitors. Before starting any

maintenance, wait 5 minutes and check that there is no residual
voltage in the capacitors.
Make sure the unit is properly earthed before powering up. Any
fault in the earth connection might cause a risk of electrocution to
the user and damage to the unit itself in the case of lightning or
other transients.
Before operating on the current transformers, make sure the

secondary is short circuited. Never open a current transformer
secondary under load.
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Never power or start up the active filter with the front door open or
the side or rear covers removed.
Check that there is a neutral in the place where three-phase active filter
connections are made with neutral.
The active filter must be of the correct size for the harmonic currents it has to
filter and for the installation's electrical features.
Check the section 3.4.- SIZING THE NOMINAL CURRENT OF THE

SINAF to define the correct unit size. Failing to observe the
recommendations described in this section might cause the active
filter to work incorrectly and prevent proper compensation of the
installation's current harmonics.
Connect a reactor of at least 3% of the impedance on the input of

each of the loads.
3.2.- INSTALLATION LOCATION
The unit must be installed in an environment where the temperature outside the
cabinet is between 0ºC and 40ºC, with a maximum humidity of 90% without
condensation.
Do not install the unit close to a hot spot and keep it out of direct sunlight.
Ventilation spaces must be left on the side and rear to allow for the use of fans.
There must also be sufficient space at the front of the cabinet to be able to open
the door if necessary (Figure 6):
200 mm on the sides of the cabinet.
200 mm between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling.
800 mm at the front of the cabinet.
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ACTIVE
FILTER
ACTIVE
FILTER
Figure 8: Active filter spaces for ventilation.
Install GESPSINAF in a place protected from water, flammable

liquids, gases and corrosive substances.
Make sure there are no reactive compensation units installed in the

same mains as the GESPSINAF. If there are any compensation
units, these must be untuned in order to avoid interference between
them and the GESPSINAF.
3.3.- STORAGE FOR LONG PERIODS
If the unit is not installed after receipt, the following recommendations must be
observed to keep the unit in a good state:
Keep the unit in a dry atmosphere and at a temperature of between 0ºC
and 50ºC.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Keep the unit in its original packaging.
If the active filter is stored for a long time disconnected from the mains, a
process must be applied to restore the internal dielectric layers of the DC bus
capacitors. Table 2 shows the recommendations for starting the unit depending
on the length of its storage period.
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Storage time Process

< 1 year No special treatment required.
Connect the GESPSINAF to the mains at least one
1-2 years
hour before starting up the unit.
Connect the GESPSINAF to the mains at least one
> 2 years hour before starting up the unit. Restrict the
maximum load current to 5 mA.
Table 2: Start-up process depending on storage time.
3.4.- SIZING THE NOMINAL CURRENT OF THE GESPSINAF
The purchased active filter must be sized for the harmonic currents it has to filter.
The nominal current of the GESPSINAF must be at least 20% higher than the
maximum level of harmonics to be filtered. This factor may be higher depending on
the installation features.
The active filters can suffer from overloading when trying to cancel the harmonic
currents in high-impedance, short-circuit mains. The clearest symptom for
detecting such cases is that they originally start from a THD(V) (under voltage) of
over 3%. It has been seen that the higher the initial THD(V), the greater the
chance of filter overload.
The reason for this behaviour is that the load does not behave as a current
source, but rather the larger the harmonic current absorbed by the filter the more
harmonics are produced by the load, which can produce up to more than double
what was initially measured.
To avoid this phenomenon, it is best to oversize the active filter by multiplying the
initial current of harmonics measured in the load by a safety factor (SFh). In
other words:
Ifilter (GESPSINAF) = [SFh · Iload · THD(I) ]

Where:
Ifilter (GESPSINAF): nominal current of the active filter
SFh: safety factor > 1.2.
Iload: load maximum current
THD(I): load current harmonic distortion
Equation 1: GESPSINAF nominal current
To calculate this safety factor you must first know the parameter called short-
circuit ratio RSC at the connection point of the PCL transducers (not on the
installation input). The short-circuit ratio is defined as the ratio between the short-
circuit current of a mains (ISC) and the nominal current of the set of non-linear
transducers (INLC) producing the harmonics to be filtered. (Equation 2)
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I SC
R =
SC
I CNL
Equation 2: Calculating the short-circuit ratio RSC.
In a real installation, the short-circuit current (ISC) in the PCL can be assessed by
having the voltage at the said point for two different load currents. For example,
full load, IA and 10% load, IB. If VOC is the rated voltage in a vacuum, the ISC, can
be calculated using the formula shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Graphic for calculating ISC.
Figure 10: Approximate graphic for calculating the SFh.
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3.5.- CONNECTIONS
All power and current reading cables must enter the electrical
cabinet by the cover on the bottom, guaranteeing the IP
and the user protection against the parts of the cabinet with
high voltages
Perform the drilling and/or milling out of the area for this
(Figura 15) puts at risk the integrity of the equipment and
users, as well as the loss of the warranty.
Drilling the cover cable entry out of the electrical cabinet

to avoid drilling debris may affect the functioring of the
GESPSINAF.
The connection diagram in Figure 11 must be used when performing the

electrical connections in the electrical cabinet:
Active Filter Active Filter
Figure 11: Connection of GESPSINAF a) Connection diagram with current measurement

transformers on the load side. b) Connection diagram with current measurement transformers on the
main side
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3.5.1.-THREE-PHASE MAINS TO NEUTRAL CONNECTION
The connections of the three-phase mains to neutral (L1, L2, L3, N and Earth)
are identified in the active filter as in Figure 12.
Figure 12: Mains connection points in the GESPSINAF.
Use cables of a cross-section suitable for the filter nominal current.
The minimum cable cross-section will depend on the filter range (Table 3).
GESPSINAF 50A 100A 150A 200A
Cross-section
2 16 35 70 95
(mm )
a ≤ 10 a ≤ 10 a ≤ 10 a ≤ 10
L1 b ≤ 20 b ≤ 20 b ≤ 20 b ≤ 20
Terminal (mm)
L2 c ≤ 21 c ≤ 21 c ≤ 21 c ≤ 21
L3 Ø>8 Ø>8 Ø>8 Ø>8
Torque (Nm) 7.6 7.6 14.4 14.4
Cross-section
2 50 95 2x95 2x95
N (mm )
Terminal (mm) Ø > 10 Ø > 10 Ø > 10 Ø > 10
Torque (Nm) 20 25 30 30
Cross-section
2 50 95 95 95
Earth (mm )
Terminal (mm) Ø>8 Ø > 10 Ø > 10 Ø > 10
Torque (Nm) 20 25 30 30
Table 3: Minimum cross-section of input cables connected to GESPSINAF
Make sure that GESPSINAF is correctly earthed to avoid the risk of

electrical discharge.
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3.5.2.- CURRENT TRANSFORMER CONNECTION
Current transformers TI1, TI2 and TI3, are located on the load side (downstream
of the filter) and are used for measurement and control purposes. In the active
filter, connections S1/L1, S1/L2, S1/L3 S2/L1, S2/L2, S2/L3 have to be made as
shown in (Figure 13).
Figure 13: Transformer connection points in GESPSINAF.
CT or TCH transformers with Class 0.2S recommended.
The use of class 0.2, 0.5s or 0.5 transformers will slightly jeopardise the
behaviour of the active filter although they always provide acceptable harmonic
filtering replies.
The use of transformers with ratios close to the current to be

measured is recommended.
Current transformers TI1, TI2, TI3 must be correctly connected to

GESPSINAF to work properly. If the phases L1, L2 and L3 are
switched in the secondary, the filter will not work properly.
Check the connections and make sure that:
TI1 measures phase 1 and the transformer output cables are
connected in posts S1/L1 and S2/ L1 of the filter cabinet.
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3.6.- EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
External AC/DC power supply must be connected to 230Vac. External power

supply consumption is up to 40W. It should be connected using the required
materials and protections (MCB, RCCB) as per local regulations.
24 Vdc connection between external supply and active filter must be done using
300V (or higher) certified wire (HAR certified or equivalent). A cross-section of
1mm2 is recommended. Use proper wire that meets local regulations. Routing
the 24Vdc wires away from the 3-phase active filter supply is a good practice, to
reduce interferences, and avoid malfunctions.
3.7.- PARALLEL CONNECTION UP TO 8 ACTIVE FILTERS
You can connect up to 8 active filters by connecting the three phases plus the
neutral in parallel. The load current measurement connects in series so that all of
the filters are using the same measuring transformers on the load. (Figure 14).
Figure 14: Parallel connection up to 8 filters.
Section 4.3.4. explains how to configure the active filter to work with several
active filters in parallel.
All of the active filters connected in parallel must have exactly

the same configuration in the WORK MODE and PARAMETERS.
Refer to section 4.3.- CONFIGURATION.
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3.8.- CONNECTING THE FILTER TO THE MAINS
Once the connections specified in the above sections have been checked, the
main switch of the active filter will be switched on. When the unit is started, the
messages “NO CONNECTION” must appear on the display (Figure 13).
Figure 13: Start-up message of GESPSINAF’S FILTER CONTROLLER .
Pressing the button Start will make that Active filter starts to operate. If stop
button is pressed active filter will stop working.
Figure 14: Start-up message of GESPSINAF’S FILTER CONTROLLER
Another message may appear if there is some problem in the filter connections
or the power supply. The section APPENDIX A: DISPLAY MESSAGES of this
manual describes all of the causes of malfunction and their corrective measures.
3.9.- FILTER START-UP
Finally, start-up the GESPSINAF. To consult all of the configuration parameters in

detail, see 4.3.- CONFIGURATION of this manual.
Before starting up GESPSINAF, carefully follow the steps given in

Configuration 3.8.1 and Verification of the unit 3.8.2.
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3.9.1- CONFIGURATION
3.9.1.1.- CONFIGURATION OF THE CURRENT TRANSFORMER

Access the parameter configuration screen by pressing SETUP and select the
PARAMETERS option (17):
Figure 15: Configuration of the transformer ratio and the number of modules in parallel.
Configure the TRANSFORMER RATIO parameter with the ratio between the
primary and secondary of the load current measurement transformer.
GESPSINAF admits the following transformation ratios: 5/5, 10/5, 15/5, 20/5, 25/5,
30/5, 40/5, 50/5, 60/5, 75/5, 100/5, 125/5, 150/5, 200/5, 250/5, 300/5,
400/5, 500/5, 600/5, 700/5, 750/5, 800/5, 1000/5, 1200/5, 1500/5, 1600/5,
2000/5, 2500/5, 3000/5, 4000/5 and 5000/5.
Transformer ratio selected must be the same as the transformer

installed, if not, GESPSINAF will not work properly.
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3.9.1.2.- PARALLEL MODULE CONFIGURATION
Configure the number of units in parallel in the PARALLEL MODULES

SETUP screen (Figure 16). If there is a single unit in parallel, leave the default
value.
Figure 16: Parallel Modules configuration.
3.9.1.3.- WORK MODE CONFIGURATION

In order to configure the work mode, return to the home screen, press START
and access the work mode configuration screen.
Start the harmonic filtering, phase balancing and/or reactive compensation

functions depending on the needs of the installation. (Figure 17). (For
further information on all of the functions, refer to section 4.3.- CONFIGURATION )
Figure 17: Configuration of the functions of the GESPSINAF.
An incorrect configuration may significantly affect the performance of

GESPSINAF. Consult the technician or qualified personnel to select
the unit configuration, depending on the needs of the installation.
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3.9.2- UNIT VERIFICATION
3.9.2.1.- VERIFICATION OF THE MAINS VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY

The voltage and current screen (Figure 18) can be accessed from the home
screen by pressing on VIEW:
Figure 18: Verify mains voltages, currents and frequency.
Make sure the mains voltage measurements correspond to the real

voltages of the installation.
Make sure the frequency measured by the GESPSINAF is the real frequency
of the installation.
Make sure the load current measurements correspond to the installation
current levels.
3.9.2.2.- VERIFICATION OF THE ACTIVE AND REACTIVE POWER
The load power screen (Figure 19) can be accessed from the home screen by
pressing VIEW:
Figure 19: Verify active and reactive power and load power factor readings.
Make sure the active power measurement of the load equals the power
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levels of the installation.
Make sure the reactive power measurement of the mains equals the
reactive power levels of the installation.
Check the power factor in the three phases. If there are phases with very
high reactive power and very low active power levels, this might indicate
an error in the phase order. In this case, check the connections of the
three-phase mains power supply cables with neutral and the load current
reading cables, as described in sections 3.5.1 and 3.5.2.
3.9.3- ACTIVE FILTER START-UP
Having checked the active and reactive power and power factor of the
installation, you can return to the main screen to start up the GESPSINAF.
If there is no problem with the connections, the home screen should show the
message “STOP” (Figure 20).
Figure 20: Message displayed when the unit is ready for start-up.
By pressing START, the active filter will take action to neutralise the harmonics,
balance the phases and/or compensate reactive power.
If there is any problem in the connections of the filter or in the configuration, the
“NOT INITIAL CONDITIONS” message will be shown.
The APPENDIX A: DISPLAY MESSAGES of this manual contains all of the causes
of malfunction and their corrective measures.
If an alarm is tripped, the “ALARM” message will be shown along with a

description of the problem.
Refer to section APPENDIX A: DISPLAY MESSAGES to see the causes of the

alarm and to be able to apply the corrective measures.
The RESET ALARM button rearms the unit if the cause of the alarm has
disappeared or been solved.
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4.- OPERATION
4.1.- OPERATING PRINCIPLE
4.1.1.- HARMONICS
Non-linear loads such as: rectifiers, inverters, speed drives, ovens, etc, absorb
periodic non sine-wave currents from the mains.
These currents are composed of a fundamental frequency component, rated at

50 or 60 Hz, plus a series of overlapping currents, with frequencies that are
multiples of the fundamental frequency; they are defined as HARMONICS.
Figure 21: Distorted wave shape decomposition.
The result is a deformation of the current and, as a result, of the voltage, causing a
series of associated side effects. These can be machinery overload, electric
cable heating, circuit breaker disconnection, damage to sensitive units, etc.
Mains frequency
Order (n)
Fundamental: 50 Hz Fundamental: 60 Hz
3 150 Hz 180 Hz
5 250 Hz 300 Hz
7 350 Hz 420 Hz
Table 4: Frequency of each harmonic.
4.1.2.- BASIC CONCEPTS
It is best to define some terms related to harmonics, fundamental for interpreting

any measurement and study:
Fundamental frequency (f1): Original wave frequency (50/60 Hz).
Order of a harmonic (n): A whole number given by the ratio between the
frequency of a harmonic and the fundamental frequency. The order
determines the frequency of the harmonic (E.g.: 5th harmonic → 5•50 Hz =
250 Hz).
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Fundamental component (U1 o I1): A sine wave component of order 1 of the

Fourier frequency serial development equal to the original periodic wave.
Harmonic component (Un o In): A sine wave component of order over 1 of

the Fourier frequency serial development a whole multiple of the original
frequency.
Individual distortion rate (Un% o In%): A ratio in % between the RMS value
of the voltage or harmonic current (Un o In) and the RMS value of the
fundamental component (U1 o I1).
Equation 3: Individual distortion rate
True root mean square value (TRMS): The square root of the sum of the
squares of all components forming the wave.
Equation 4: True root mean square value
Harmonic content: The difference between the total voltage or current and
the corresponding fundamental value.
Harmonic distortion rate (THD): The ratio between the RMS value of the
harmonic content of the voltage and/or current and the value of the
fundamental component.
Equation 5: Harmonic distortion rate.
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4.1.3.- MOST COMMON HARMONICS
Table 5 lists the most common harmonic generator loads and the wave shape of
the current they consume, as well as their harmonic spectrum.
Type of load Wave shape Harmonic spectrum THD(I)

6-pulse transducers:
- Speed drives
- UPS
- Three-phase rectifiers
- Transducers for
electrolysis and
- Discharge lamps
- Single-phase
transducers
- Lighting lines
- Computer lines
- Sound and image units
Table 5: Most common harmonics.
4.1.4.- HARMONIC COMPENSATION
Active filters are units responsible for the compensation of harmonic currents.
Compensation is achieved by injecting harmonic currents equal to those in the
installation in counter phase.
This means that upstream of the filter connection point, the signal shows virtually no
harmonic distortion. (Figure 22).
Figure 22: General connection diagram of an active filter
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4.1.5.- OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Active filters are based on the following

principle:
IFILTER = IMAIN - ILOAD

Equation 6: Operating principle
In other words, they detect the difference between the required current sine
wave (IMAIN) and the signal deformed by the harmonics (ILOAD). And they inject
the difference between both waves (IFILTER).
Figure 24 show the wave shapes of the currents injected by the active
filters.
These show the required wave, the existing deformed wave and the filter current
(IFILTER).
Figure 23: Current in the load, in the filter and in the mains.
4.2.- DISPLAY
The active filter has a touch display with different screens used for display and
configuration purposes.
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4.2.1.- MAIN SCREEN
The main screen contains information regarding the filter status, the start and
stop controls, the alarm rearm process and the accesses to the configuration
and display variables.
Figure 24: Main screen.
As we can see in Figure 24 we can distinguish the following parts:

1- START/STOP key: The start and stop active filter key. GESPSINAF must be
"STOPPED" before it is started.
2- RESET ALARM key: Alarm rearm key. If the cause of the alarm has not
been resolved, this key allows us to restart the unit.
3- VIEW key: Access to the display screens.
4- SETUP. key: Access to the configuration screens.
5- A message with additional GESPSINAF status information: The APPENDIX A:
DISPLAY MESSAGES explains all of the messages that can appear along
with the filter status. This information is particularly useful for detecting
and resolving operational problems with the unit and for determining its
work conditions.
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6- Message indicating the filter status (Table 6):

Message Status
NO CONNECTION Initial state of the display.
NOT INITIAL CONDITIONS GESPSINAF initial start-up conditions are not met.
STOP GESPSINAF is stopped and ready to start.
RUN GESPSINAF is operating
ALARM GESPSINAF has a tripped alarm.
Table 6: Filter status messages.
7- Date and time: Display of the unit date and time.
4.2.2.- DISPLAY SCREENS
On pressing VIEW in the home screen (Figure 24), you access the general
display (Figure 25), from where you can access all of the display screens.
Figure 25: General display screen.
The display screens are organised into 4 groups:
• Voltage and current: this option gives us access to the voltage and
current display screen.
• Power: Access to the power display screen.
• THD I: Access to the display screen of the total harmonic distortion of the
load and mains current.
• LOG: Access to the alarm log display screen.
Click on the MAIN key to open the home screen.
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4.2.2.1.- BROWSING DIAGRAM
Figure 26: Display screen browsing diagram.
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4.2.2.2.- VOLTAGE AND CURRENT DISPLAY SCREEN

This screen (Figure 27) gives the readings of the effective voltages of the three
phases, the effective load currents, the effective mains current and the mains
frequency.
Figure 27: Voltage and current display screen.
Click on the Main key to open the home screen.

Click on the Back key to return to the general display screen.
4.2.2.3.- GENERAL POWER SCREEN

This screen (Figure 28) gives access to the power display
screens.
Figure 28: General power screen.
Organised into 3 groups:

• Power Load: Access to the active and reactive and apparent power
display screens of the three load phases.
• Power Mains : Access to the active and reactive and apparent power
display screens of the three mains phases.
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• Power Filter: Access to the display screen of the percentage of GESPSINAF

power used with respect to the nominal power of the three phases.

4.2.2.3.1.- LOAD POWER DISPLAY SCREEN
This screen (Figure 29) shows the active, reactive, apparent powers and the
power factor of the three load phases.
Figure 29: Load power display screen.

Click on the Back key to return to the general power screen.
4.2.2.3.2.- MAINS POWER DISPLAY SCREEN
This screen (Figure 30) shows the active, reactive, apparent powers and the
power factor of the three mains phases.
Figure 30: Mains power display screen

Click on the Back key to return to the general power scren.
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4.2.2.3.3.- FILTER POWER DISPLAY SCREEN
This shows the instant power used in the three phases L1, L2, L3 of the active
filter as a percentage with respect to the programmed power limit (Figure 31).
Figure 31: Filter power display screen
4.2.2.4.- GENERAL THD(I) SCREEN

This screen (Figure 32) gives access to the different THD(I) display screens.
Figure 32: General THD(I) screen
• THD(I) Content Load: Access to the display screen of the spectrum in

load current frequencies.
• THD(I) Content mains : Access to the display screen of the spectrum in
mains current frequencies.
• THD(I) Total: Access to the display screen of the total mains and load
THD(I) for the three phases.

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4.2.2.4.1.- THD DISPLAY SCREEHN PHASE 1 LOAD CURRENT
This screen (Figure 33) will show the THD(I) of the phase 1 load.
Figure 33: THD Display screen of the phase 1 load current.

Click on the Back key to return to the general THD(I) screen.
The view L2 key gives us access to the THD screen of the phase 2 load current.

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Click on the Back key to return to the general THD(I) screen .
4.2.2.4.4.- THD DISPLAY SCREEN OF THE PHASE 1 MAINS CURRENT
This screen (Figure 36) will show the THD(I) of the phase 1 mains.
Figure 36: THD Display screen of the phase 1 mains current.

The view L2 key gives us access to the THD screen of the phase 2 mains
current.
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current.

current.
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4.2.2.4.7.-DISPLAY SCREEN OF THE TOTAL THD (I)
This screen (Figure 39) shows the reading of the total THD(I) of the mains and
load phases.
Figure 39: Display screen of the total THD(I).

4.2.2.5.- DISPLAY SCREEN OF THE ALARM LOG
This screen (Figure 40) shows the log of events in the active filter, and indicates
the date and time when each event starts and ends.
Figure 40: Display screen of the alarm log.

Click on the CLEAR ALL key, all of the incidents are deleted.
Click on the CLEAR SELECT, the selected incident is deleted.
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Click on the key to view the messages on the previous page.
Click on the key to view the messages on the following page.
Click on the key to view the messages on the above line.

Click on the key to view the messages on the following line.
4.3.- CONFIGURATION
Press SETUP on the GESPSINAF home screen to open the setup menu (Figure 41).
Figure 41: General configuration screen.
The different sub-menus can be accessed through the initial configuration

screen:
• Operation mode, In this sub-menu, you can select the harmonic

neutralising, phase balancing and reactive current compensation options.
• Parameters, Contains the list of the measuring transformers, the
minimum current required to start up GESPSINAF, the choice of the
control algorithm, the selection of the number of GESPSINAF in parallel
and the filter power limit.
• Filter data, Description of the technical features of the unit.
• Panel setup, Configuration of the language, date, time and
activation/deactivation of the screen sound.
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4.3.1.- BROWSING DIAGRAM
Figure 42: Configuration browsing diagram.
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4.3.2.- OPERATION MODE CONFIGURATION
In this menu (Figure 43), users can access different screens to perform the
following:
Figure 43: Work mode menu.
• Function selection: Activation or deactivation of the functions of the

GESPSINAF: harmonic filtering, reactive compensation and phase
current balancing.
• Selective filtering: Select the mains compensated harmonics.
• Enable Alarms: enable or disable the different alarms.
The password protection must be unlocked to change all of these parameters.

Refer to section 4.3.6 to unlock the unit configuration.

Click on the Back key to return to the general configuration screen.
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4.3.2.1.- FUNCTION SELECTION
Use this screen (Figure 44) to select the functions of the GESPSINAF:
Figure 44: Function selection screen.
Harmonic filtering: Current harmonic neutralisation. (This option is enabled by

default.)
Phase balancing: Balancing of the current between phases. (This option is not
enabled by default.)
Reactive compensation: A function that allows the shifting of the cosΦ to be
compensated. (This option is not enabled by default.)
Function priority Order: GESPSINAF allows the functions to be prioritised in the
event of filter current saturation by overload. When the “Function priority order
” function is disabled, priority is given to the current harmonic filtering and reactive
compensation and overload balancing are penalised. If “Function priority order”
is activated, priority is given to current balancing between phases and reactive
current compensation, ahead of harmonic neutralisation. (This option is not
enabled by default.)
Function priority order

OFF ON
PRIORITY
+
Phase balancing +
Harmonic filtering
reactive compensation
Phase balancing +
-
Harmonic filtering
Table 7: Configuration of the order of priorities.

Click on the Back key to return to the work mode screen.
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Click on the Lock/Unlock parameters key to lock or unlock the configuration

parameters. (Refer to section 4.3.6)
4.3.2.2.- SELECTIVE FILTERING

Select the harmonics to be filtered on this screen (Figure 45):
Figure 45: Selective filtering screen.
If the unit is configured with the control 1 algorithm (Frequency mode)

(refer to section 4.3.3.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS , select the
harmonics you wish to neutralise from the 3rd to the 25th. (3rd, 5th, 7th by
default)
If the unit is configured with the control 2 algorithm (Temporary mode)

(refer to section 4.3.3.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS, you can (use
this option only if recommended by your supplier):
• Leave all harmonics unselected. GESPSINAF will automatically
filter all harmonics from the 3rd to the 50th.
• Select the harmonics NOT to be filtered. The selected harmonics
will not be filtered.

Click on the Back key to return to the work mode screen.
Click on the Lock/Unlock parameters key to lock or unlock the configuration
parameters. (Refer to section 4.3.6)
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4.3.2.3.- ENABLE ALARM
This screen (Figure 46) allows us to control the different alarms:
Figure 46: Alarm activation screen.
Polarity alarm:
With the polarity alarm enabled, the active filter detects the direction of the load
measuring transformer current and if it detects inverse polarity (current towards
the mains) it returns to the initial conditions and restarts with the new conditions in
measuring the current. In the case of regenerative loads temporarily injecting
current into the mains, the polarity alarm will be activated.
With the polarity alarm disabled, if the load is injecting energy into the mains,
GESPSINAF will measure negative active power and will stop neutralising
harmonics, balancing phases and compensating reactive energy. It will only
adjust the bus to the operating voltage.
When the active power is positive again, it will reperform all of the filtering
functions.
Disable the polarity alarm only in installations with loads temporarily

injecting current into the mains.
This option is enabled by default and it is recommended not to

disable it.
Before starting the active filter with the polarity alarm disabled, check
the connection and polarity of the load measuring transformers.
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Low temperature Alarm:
This alarm is activated to prevent the unit from starting when the temperature
inside the active filter is below 0ºC or when there is a problem in the connections
of the temperature probes.

disable it.
Resonance Alarm:
The resonance alarm protects the unit against possible resonating currents
between GESPSINAF and the load. This alarm is tripped when the level of a
harmonic in the load current rises considerably.

disable it.
Before disabling the resonance alarm, it is essential to make sure

there is no resonating current between the active filter and the load.
Resonating currents can damage the active filter and other devices
connected to the installation.
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4.3.3.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS
This menu (Figure 47) contains the parameters that have to be configured during
the installation of the active filter. To be modify these parameters, you have to
unlock the password (refer to 4.3.8.- PASSWORD) and have the filter in “STOP”
mode.
Figure 47: Parameter configuration screen.
Minimum current:
The minimum load current to start the active filter. GESPSINAF will stop when the
load current is below the entered value and will start when it is higher.
Control algorithm:
Control algorithm selection:
1, Frequency mode: Harmonic filtering based on the selection of the
harmonics to be neutralised from the 3rd to the 25th. (Option enabled by
default.)
2, Temporary mode: Harmonic filtering based on the total and instant

neutralisation of the 3rd to 50th harmonics.
When the temporary mode is active, GESPSINAF resets all the harmonics
selected in “Selective filtering” (Section 4.3.2.2) to completely neutralise
the harmonics.
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Do not use the Temporary mode (2) if the supplier has not
recommended this for their installation. This method can cause
resonance in certain installations.
Power limit
This parameter allows the maximum power of the active filter to be limited. The
value is configured as a percentage with respect to the unit's nominal power. The
minimum configurable value is 20%, and the maximum is 100%.
4.3.4 PARALLEL MODULES
Access to the configuration screen of the number of active filters set out in
parallel with the same load (Figure 48).
Figure 48: Parallel module configuration screen.
A maximum of 8 GESPSINAF units can be installed in parallel, with different

power ratings.
All GESPSINAF must use the same load transformer. Refer to the
section 3.6.- PARALLEL CONNECTION OF 2 TO 8 ACTIVE FILTERS
to install more than one active filter in parallel.
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4.3.5.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS
Figure 49: Unlocked parameters configuration screen.
CTs ratio:
The ratio between the load transformer primary and secondary.

The active filter admits the following transformation ratios: 5/5, 10/5, 15/5, 20/5,
25/5, 30/5, 40/5, 50/5, 60/5, 75/5, 100/5, 125/5, 150/5, 200/5, 250/5, 300/5, 400/5,
500/5, 600/5, 700/5, 750/5, 800/5, 1000/5, 1200/5, 1500/5, 1600/5, 2000/5,
2500/5, 3000/5, 4000/5 and 5000/5.
CTs number:
This option allows you to configure the number of current transformers (2 or 3)

used to measure the load.
In three-phase mains with neutral, 3 CTs are needed to ensure the

proper operation of the unit
CTs location:
Select the load side option for CTs installed in the load current (downstream from the
Active Filter), or main side for CTs installed in the mains current (upstream from the
Active Filter).
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4.3.6.- FILTER DATA
This menu (Figure 50) contains the features of the GESPSINAF.
Figure 50: Filter data screen.
This information is factory set and cannot be changed by the user.
Filter range: GESPSINAF nominal current.

Serial number: Identification of GESPSINAF
Setup code: An internal code used to configure the unit.
Software version: Software version in the unit.
Panel version: Screen software version.

4.3.7.- SCREEN CONFIGURATION
This screen (Figure 51) enables all of the screen parameters to be configured.
Figure 51: Screen configuration.
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Language: Panel language selection.

Date: .Date configuration.
Time: Time configuration.
Sound: Panel beep sound enabling and disabling.
4.3.8.- PASSWORD
All configuration options of the active filter can be password protected. To lock or
unlock the configuration, press on the “LOCK/UNLOCK PARAMETERS” key on
the different screens (Figure 52)
Figure 52: Parameter locking key.
When the locking function is active, the unlocking option appears;
When the locking function is inactive, the activation option appears;
To activate or desactivate the parameter locking function, the password must be

entered on the virtual keyboard on the screen after pressing the
“LOCK/UNLOCK PARAMETERS” key. ( Figure 53).
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Figure 53 : Password screen.
The default password is: 1 2 3 4.

The password is confirmed by pressing Enter.
Press ESC to return to the previous screen.
After changing the configuration, the password must be reactivated to

avoid accidental changes in the future.
4.4.- RS-485 COMMUNICATIONS
The active filters have a RS-485 communications port with the MODBUS RTU
communications protocol.
The RS-485 communication cable is connected to the back of the display, as
shown in (Figure 54):
RS-485
connector
Figure 54: Position of the RS-485 connector in GESPSINAF.
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The RS-485 connection is shown in Figure 55:
Figure 55: RS-485 connection.
The Modbus configuration of GESPSINAF is shown in Table 8:
Variable Value
Protocol MODBUS RTU slave
Peripheral no. 2
Baud Rate 9600
Parity No
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Table 8: Modbus configuration.
The permitted Modbus functions are (Table 9):
Values expressed as hexadecimals
Permitted Modbus functions

Read (R) 03
Write (W) 10
Table 9: Permitted Modbus functions
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4.4.1.- MODBUS FRAMES
Variable reading
• Question:
Peripheral Modbus Start CRC 16
No. logs
number function address (Modbus)
02 03 H L H L H L
• Response:
Peripheral Modbus No. bytes Data CRC 16
number function (2 x number of logs) (2 x number of logs) (Modbus)
02 03 1 Byte H L H L
Variable write
• Question:
No. bytes Data
No. logs (2 x number of (2 x number
logs) of logs)
02 10 H L H L 1 Byte H L H L
• Response:
No. logs
02 10 H L H L H L
Note All of the values are expressed as hexadecimals.
In Appendix B: In Modbus Map you can see the memory map of the
parameters that can be viewed via RS-485.
4.4.2.- SOFTWARE
PowerStudio is an energy management software package and its main features are
the configuration, communication and monitoring of devices and creation of SCADA
screens and reports. It also has a set of tools such as events, filters, calculated
variables, and an images and styles manager to facilitate the user’s interaction.
The communication protocol between PowerStudio and active filter is Modbus RTU,
with RS-232 cable. The configuration parameters of the communication are shown in
below table.
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Serial Type RS485

Protocol Modbus RTU slave
Station number 2
Baud rate 9600
Data bit 8
Parity None
Stop bit 1
Table 10: Configuration parameters of PowerStudio communication.
The communications cable RS-232 plugs into the back of the panel, according to
the following scheme.
5.- MAINTENANCE
GESPSINAF requires a minimum of preventive maintenance.
It is recommended to follow the notes described in this chapter to

avoid premature damage to the unit's components.
Table 10 shows the maintenance jobs with their respective time intervals.
Description Interval
Standard maintenance 5,000 to 9,000 hours
Cooling turbines 40,000 h
Cooling fans 100,000 h
DC bus capacitors 200,000 h
Table 11: Active filter maintenance.
Note: The time intervals of the maintenance operations can vary depending on the
unit's operating conditions and environmental factors.
Follow the safety instructions given in “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”

before any maintenance operation in GESPSINAF filters.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or even death.
Certain components in the unit can reach high temperatures.

Allow the unit to cool down before performing any maintenance
operations.
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5.1.- STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Perform maintenance in 6 to 12 monthly intervals, depending on the

environmental dirt and operation of the unit.
The points to be followed are:

1.- Set GESPSINAF in STOP mode and turn off the main switch (OFF
position).
2.- Wait 5 minutes for the capacitors to discharge.
3.- Clean the ventilation grilles, the inside of the unit and fans.
4.- Check the state and tightness of the electrical connections.
5.- Replace the display battery if necessary.
The display uses a CR2032 3V battery. The LED in the bottom left corner of the
display indicates the state of the battery.
Green: the battery is correct.
Red: low battery level.
Display battery
Figure 56: Rear of the display.
The battery display is in its rear, as indicated in Figure 56.
It is best to note the configuration of GESPSINAF, refer to 4.3.-

CONFIGURACIÓN.
When the panel battery is changed, the language, date and time of the unit have to
be reconfigured. (refer to 4.3.7.- SCREEN CONFIGURATION).
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5.2 COOLING TURBINES AND FANS
The cooling fans and turbines must work properly to avoid

overheating in the active filter components.
Table 11 gives the number of fans and/or turbines required to cool the inductors
and the semiconductors according to the active filter model.
Inductor IGBT cooling

GESPSINAF model IGBT cooling fans
cooling fans turbines
GESPSINAF 440050 3 4 -
GESPSINAF 4400100 3 - 1
GESPSINAF 4400150 6 - 2
GESPSINAF 4400200 6 - 2
Table 12: Cooling components depending on the active filter model.
The following symptoms in the behaviour of the filter can indicate wear in the
fans or turbines:
Increased noise in the fan / turbine.

Increased temperature in the unit under the same environmental
conditions and load.
GESPSINAF periodically indicates the temperature alarm.
If any sign of wear is detected, the affected fan/turbine should be replaced.
5.2.1.- INDUCTOR COOLING FANS
5.2.1.1.- GESPSINAF 440050 / GESPSINAF 4400100

The following instructions are for replacing inductor fans GESPSINAF440050 /
GESPSINAF4400100 models.
1.- Set the GESPSINAF to STOP mode and turn off the main switch (OFF position).
2.- Wait 5 minutes for the energy accumulated in the capacitors to discharge.
3.- Open GESPSINAF cabinet and disconnect the fan's power supply.
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The power supply terminals are located in the lower left corner of the fan. Grasp
the terminal firmly and pull to disconnect it.
Figure 57: Fans change on GESPSINAF 50 / GESPSINAF 100
4.- Use a 3 mm Allen key to unscrew the 4 screws fixing the fan to the front
panel. (Figure 58)
Figure 58: Unscrew the 4 screws from the fan
5.- Replace the damaged fan, connecting the power supply terminals in the
bottom left corner.
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6.- Use the 3 mm Allen key to fix the fan to the front panel. (Figure 59)
Figure 59: Fix the fan to the front panel.
7.-Connect the power supply terminals.
5.2.1.2.- GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200
The following instructions are for replacing inductor fans GESPSINAF4400150

and GESPSINAF4400200.
1.- Set GESPSINAF to STOP mode and turn off the main switch (OFF position).
3.- Remove the methacrylate protection in front of fans.
Figure 60: Fans change on GESPSINAF150,200.
4.- Take off the inductor busbars and cables.

• Use a 10 mm socket spanner and 5 mm Allen key to take off the cables from
the inductors’side..
• Use a 13 mm socket spanner and 13 mm open-end spanner to disconnect
the cable from the mains side .
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Figure 61: Take off the inductor busbars and cables.
5.- Unscrew the compartment cover fasteners with a no. 20 Torx key and remove
the cover (Figure 62).
Figure 62: Unscrew the cover fasteners
6.- Disconnect the power supply fans by firmly grasping the terminal and pulling
to disconnect it. (Figure 63)
Figure 63: Disconnect the power supply from the fans.
7.-Take out the fan being changed using a socket spanner or 7 mm spanner to
hold the rear nut and a flat or Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw.(Figure
64)
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Figure 64: Remove the fan.
8.- Fix and connect the replacement fan.

9.- Fix the inductor compartment cover.
10.- Fasten the inductor cables and busbars.
11.- Fit the protection board.
5.2.2.- COOLING FANS/TURBINES OF THE IGBTs
5.2.2.1 GESPSINAF440050 and GESPSINAF4400100
GESPSINAF440050 and GESPSINAF4400100 cool the IGBTs using fans.The fans

are fixed to the IGBT heatsink. Each unit has four fans: two on the top and two on
the bottom.
The instructions that follow must be observed in replacing the fans:
1.- Place the GESPSINAF in STOP mode and turn off the main switch (OFF
position).
3.-Remove the protection board and unfasten the front panel holding the
electronic boards. (Figure 65).
4.- Remove the right side cabinet cover UPPER FANS.
5.- Remove the extractor hood fasteners to be able to reach the top fans.(Figure 65)
Figure 65: Remove the fasteners from the extractor hood.

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6.- Lift the extractor hood, disconnect the power supply from the fans and
remove the hood. (Figure 66).
Figure 66: Disconnect the power supply from the fans and remove the hood.
7.-Remove the four fan screws to extract them (Figure 67)
Figure 67: Remove the fan screws.
8.- Replace the damaged fans. Fit the fan, leaving the power supply pins on the
side of the IGBTs
9.- Pass the power supply cable through the drill hole on the hood.
10.- Connect the power supply of the two fans.
11.- Screw back on the extractor hood fasteners.
LOWER FANS
12.- Remove the power supply cable from the bottom heatsink fans. (Figure 68)
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Figure 68: Remove the power supply cable.
13.- Reach into the fans from the side and remove the right fan fasteners. It is
best to follow the order of the steps shown in (Figure 69).
1 2 5
3
4
Figure 69: Remove the fan fasteners on the right.
14.- Remove the left fan by unscrewing the four fasteners.

15.- Replace the left fan with a new one.
16.- Replace the fan on the right.
17.- Connect the fan power supply cables.
18.- Lift up and attach the front panel metal plate.
20.- Fit the side cover.
21.- Start up the unit and check that the fans operate correctly.
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5.2.2.2 GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF400200
GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200 active filters cool the IGBTs using

turbines.
Figure 70: Position of the cooling turbines in GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200.
The instructions that follow must be observed:
1.- Place the GESPSINAF in STOP mode and turn off the main switch
(OFF position).
3.- Remove the front panel protection board.
4.- Drop the front panel metal plate. (Figure 71)
5.- Remove the DC bus busbar. (Figur 71)
6.- Disconnect the earth wire from the front panel metal plate. (Figure 71)
7.- Remove the top crossbar. (Figure 71)
Figure 71: Steps 4, 5, 6 and 7

8- Remove the back cabinet cover. The side cabinet covers can be removed
if more space or light is needed during these procedures.
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9.- Disconnect the inverter bridge R-S-T phases. (Figure 72).
Figure 72: Disconnect the inverter bridge R-S-T phases.
10.- Disconnect the IGBT connectors from the gate board. The top board must
first be removed to be able to disconnect the IGBTs from the bottom board.
11.- Disconnect the NTC connectors from the controller board
12.- Take the NTC probe cabling out of the channel.
13.-. Disconnect the turbine power supply.
The location of the power supply depends on the turbine model.
If the turbine is black, the power supply is on the front part (Figure 73).
Figure 73: Disconnect the turbine power supply (black turbine).
If the turbine has a steel finish, the power supply is on the rear part
(Figure 74).
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Figure 74: Disconnect the turbine power supply (steel turbine).
14.- Unscrew the extractor hood fasteners on the back metal plate (Figure 75).
Figure 75: Unscrew the fasteners from the extractor hood.
15.- Remove the screws fastening the heatsink to the hood. (Figure 76)
Figure 76: Remove the screws fastening the heatsink to the hood.
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16.- Unscrew the bottom fasteners from the pack formed by the heatsink body,
the turbine and the IGBT bridge while the whole pack is held (Figure 77).
Figure 77: Unscrew the bottom fasteners.
17.- Move the pack towards the bottom until the heatsink comes out of the
extractor hood. (Figure 78).
18.- Tilt the pack towards the outside of the cabinet and remove it. (Figure 78).
Figure 78: Remove the pack from the cabinet.
19.- Place the pack on a flat, stable surface to unscrew the turbine fasteners.
(79).
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Figure 79: Unscrew the turbine fasteners
20.- Replace the turbine with the spare.

21.- Reinsert the pack into the cabinet.
22.- Fix the extractor hood.
23.- Connect the turbine power supply.
24.- Connect the R-S-T phases to the inverter bridge.
25.- Put the NTC probe cable back in the channel.
26.- Connect the NTC probe.
27.- Connect the IGBTs to the driver board and reinstall the driver board if
necessary.
Respect the R-S-T order of the connectors.
28.- Connect the DC bus busbar.

29.- Insert the top crossbar of the GESPSINAF cabinet.
30.- Connect the earth wire to the front panel metal plate of the GESPSINAF.
32.- Check that the turbine operates correctly.
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5.3 DC BUS CAPACITORS
The DC bus capacitors have a useful life of 200,000 hours (22 years). The
capacitor life depends on the operation of the active filter and the environmental
conditions and, especially, on the ambient temperature.
The active filter capacitors are maintenance-free, except when the unit is started up
after long storage (Refer to 3.3.- STORAGE FOR LONG PERIODS.)
6.- SOFTWARE UPDATE
GESPSINAF software can be updated with a memory that should be supplied by

INTERNATIONAL CAPACITORS technical service.
The complete software update of the unit is divided into two parts:
1.- Controller software update.
2.- Display software update.
The material required for the full update is:
INTERNATIONAL CAPACITORS memory stick
USB memory stick with the Vx.yz_ International Capacitors software (x.yz:
software version no.)
The version of the controller software and the display software

must be the same. Two different software versions can leave
the active filter inoperative.
To check the current version of the software, access the filter data screen
(Section 4.3.6.- FILTER DATA).
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6.1 CONTROLLER SOFTWARE UPDATE
Update the unit controller software as follows:

1.- Select STOP mode and turn off the main switch (OFF position).
3.- Remove the protection board to access the controller board.
4.- Locate the controller board.
If the board has micro-switches, move the two micro-switches closest to the
battery. If the board has jumpers, move the two jumpers closest to the battery. If
the initial status was “0000”, now it should be “0011”. (Figure 80).
Figure 80: Change the position of the jumpers (A) or micro switches (B).
5.- Connect the memory stick supplied by International Capacitors to port J12
next to the micro-switches or jumpers.
It should be connected with the fat side facing the battery. (Figure 81)
Figure 81: Connect the memory stick to port J12
6.- Close the filter door and power it up.

7.- Wait 2 minutes and turn off GESPSINAF once more. The updating process
should have finished.
8.- Turn off the unit and wait 5 minutes for the energy accumulated in the
capacitors to discharge.
9.- Open the filter door.
10.- Disconnect the memory stick.
11.-Change the position of the micro-switches or the jumpers to the initial
configuration “0000”.
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7.- TECHNICAL FEATURES
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Rated voltage 400 V ± 15%
Mains frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz - 4%
Connection 3 phases with neutral (4 wires)
FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
Harmonic compensation from the 2nd to the 50th harmonic
Specific harmonics selection from the 2nd to the 50th harmonic
Phase balancing Yes
Reactive current compensation Yes
Controller Digital, DSP
Response time < 1ms
Yes, when the nominal current of the filter is
Saturation protection
exceeded
User interface LCD Screen, 5.7” 320x240 pixel
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
Operating temperature 0ºC to +50ºC
Relative humidity 0% to 90% (without condensation)
Maximum altitude < 2000 m
Storage temperature 0ºC to +50ºC
STANDARDS
Harmonic regulation EN61000-3-4, IEEE519-1992
Electrical specifications EN60146
Electrical safety EN50178
EN55011, EN50081-2, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3,
Electromagnetic compatibility EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6,
EN61000-6-2
GESPSINAF440050 GESPSINAF4400100 GESPSINAF4400150 GESPSINAF4400200
Dimensions (WxHxD)mm 800x2200x600 800x2200x600 1200x2200x600 1200x2200x600
GESPSINAF440050/GESPSINAF4400100 GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200
Figure 82: Dimensions of GESPSINAF models.
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8.- MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICE
In the case of any query in relation to unit operation or malfunction, please contact
INTERNATIONAL CAPACITOR Technical Support Service
Technical Assistance Service
C/Vallès,32- Polígono Industrial Can Bernades
08130 Santa Perpètua de Mogoda (Barcelona) SPAIN
Tel: (+34) 935 747 017 – Fax: (+34) 935 448 433
9.- GUARANTEE
INTERNATIONAL CAPACITOR guarantees its products against any

manufacturing defect for two years after the delivery of the unit.
INTERNATIONAL CAPACITOR will repair or replace any defective factory product

returned during the guarantee period.
No returns will be accepted and no unit will be repaired or replaced if it is

not accompanied by a report indicating the defect detected or the reason
for the return.
The guarantee will be void if the units has been improperly
used or the storage, installation and maintenance instructions listed in
this manual have not been followed. "Improper usage" is defined as any
operating or storage condition contrary to the national electrical code
or that surpasses the limits indicated in the technical and
environmental features of this manual.
INTERNATIONAL CAPACITOR accepts no liability due to the

possible damage to the unit or other parts of the installation, nor will it
cover any possible sanctions derived from a possible failure, improper
installation or "improper usage" of the unit. Consequently, this guarantee
does not apply to failures occurring in the following cases:
- Overvoltages and/or electrical disturbances in the supply
- Water, if the product does not have the appropriate IPclassification
- Poor ventilation and/or excessive temperatures
- Improper installation and/or lack of maintenance
- Buyer repairs or modifications without the manufacturer's
authorisation.
No returns will be accepted and no unit will be repaired or replaced if it is

not accompanied by a report indicating the defect detected or the reason
for the return.
The guarantee will be void if the units has been improperly used or the
storage, installation and maintenance instructions listed in this manual
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APPENDIX A: DISPLAY MESSAGES
The tables below show all of the messages that might appear on the main
screen, along with the description and the corresponding corrective action.
Disconnect the main switch before starting any maintenance task on

GESPSINAF filters. After the main switch has been disconnected, wait
at least 5 minutes to ensure that all the DC side capacitors and the
parallel passive filter are completely discharged.
ACTIVE FILTER STOPPED
Table 12 shows the messages that might appear on the main screen before
GESPSINAF starts up.
NOT INITIAL CONDITIONS (Initial conditions not met)
Starting ...
Description GESPSINAF is starting
Wait until the initialisation is complete.

Corrective
If the message is still displayed, check the RS-232
Action
communications cable between the panel and the controller board.
Set Up transformer ratio
The transformation ratio of the load measuring transformer is not

Description
configured.
Corrective Check section 4.3.3.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS

Action to configure the transformer ratio.
MIN. Load current

The load current is below the minimum limit programmed in
Description GESPSINAF
Corrective The minimum current of the GESPSINAF can be changed in
Action section 4.3.3.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS
Mains voltage fault.
Description Mains voltage too low.
Corrective Check the input voltage of the three phases of GESPSINAF and the
Action circuit breaker 1Q22.
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MIN. DC bus voltage
Description The DC bus voltage is too low.
Corrective Check the input voltage of the three phases of the GESPSINAF and
Action the circuit breaker 1Q22.
Synchronising
Description Synchronising with the mains frequency.
Corrective Check the input voltage and the connections if the message
Action remains on the screen.
Polarity Error
Description Error measuring the load current.
Corrective Check the measuring transformers connection. Check the unit

Action configuration, 4.3.2.- OPERATION MODE CONFIGURATION.
DC Bus imbalance
Description The capacitor voltage is decompensated.
Corrective
Reduce the number of harmonics to be neutralised.
Action
NTC connector failure
The NTC temperature probe is disconnected or the temperature
Description
inside the unit is below 0ºC.
Make sure the NTC probe is connected to the controller board.
Corrective
If the temperature inside the cabinet is under 0ºC, do not start the
Action
unit.
Table 13: Not Initial Conditions messages.
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ACTIVE FILTER IN ALARM STATUS
Table 13 shows the messages that might appear on the main screen when
GESPSINAF is in an alarm status.
ALARM
NTC1 temperature
Description NTC probe overtemperature.
Corrective Make sure that the fans or turbines at the top of the cabinet are
Action operating properly.
NTC2 temperature
Description NTC probe overheating
Corrective Make sure that the fans or turbines at the top of the cabinet are
Action operating properly.
Inductor Temperature
Description Inductor overtemperature
Corrective Ensure that the fans at the bottom of the cabinet are operating
Action properly.
MAX. DC bus voltage.
Description The voltage on the DC bus capacitors is too high.
Corrective
Check the unit connections and the input voltages.
Action
MAX. Bus positive voltage
Corrective
Action
MAX. Bus negative voltage
Corrective
Action
MAX. Current
Description GESPSINAF current is too high.
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Corrective
Check the unit connections or reduce the harmonics to be filtered.
Action
MAX. Mains voltage
Description The mains voltage is too high.
Corrective
Check GESPSINAF input voltage levels.
Action
Desaturation
Description Problem related to the inverter drivers.

Corrective
Check the connections of the controller boards.
Action
Initial Conditions Error
Description An alarm caused by repeated no initial conditions.
Corrective
Check the initial conditions and the configuration.
Action
Resonance Alarm
Description An alarm caused by the resonance of a harmonic current with load.
Corrective Ensure that the filter is operating in frequency mode. Refer to

Action section 4.3.3.- CONFIGURATION OF PARAMETERS
Contactor faults
The cabinet contactors do not work correctly or a circuit breaker
Description
has tripped.
Corrective Check the cabling of the contactor auxiliary contacts and the circuit
Action breakers.
DC Bus Load Error
Description The DC bus voltage is not sufficient for the proper unit operation.
Corrective
Check the connections of the controller boards.
Action
Table 14: Alarm messages.
The RESET ALARM button of the main screen rearms the unit if the cause of
the alarm has disappeared or been solved.
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ACTIVE FILTER OPERATING
Table 14 shows the messages that might appear on the main screen when the
GESPSINAF is operating.
START
MAX. Load current.
Description The load harmonics are higher than the filter nominal current.
GESPSINAF is operating properly but working in saturation. The number
Corrective
of harmonics to be filtered or the unit power should be reduced. Check
Action
section 4.3.- CONFIGURATION.
Table 15: Operation messages.
ACTIVE FILTER IN CONFIGURATION
Table 15 shows the messages that might appear on the main screen when the
GESPSINAF is in configuration status.
CONFIGURATION
Complete configuration
Description The configuration code is not correct

The unit is factory configured.
Corrective
If any of the configuration messages should appear, contact the technical
Action
service.
Filter range error
Description The configured filter range is not correct.

Corrective
Action
service.
Error in the modules in parallel
Description GESPSINAF in parallel configuration number is wrong.

Corrective
Action
service.
Error in the control algorithm
Description The number identifying the control algorithm is wrong.
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Corrective
Action
service.
Error in the software version
The screen software version is not the same as the controller board
Description
software version.
Corrective
Action
service.
Error in GESPSINAF power limit
The value of the power limit parameter is wrong. It will configure a value of
Description
between 20% and 100%
Corrective
Action
service.
Table 16: Configuration Messages.
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APPENDIX B: MODBUS MAP
Name Type Function Address (Hexadecimal)

Buttons Bit R/W 0000
Bit Response Description
0: Stop
0 Start/Stop button
1: Start
0: Rearm alarm
2 Alarm reset
1: OK

Flags Bit R/W 0001
Bit Response Description
8 Harmonic filtering flag
9 Phase current balancing flag
A Reactive current compensation flag
0: Priority in harmonic filtering
B 1: Priority in balancing and Order of priorities flag
C Polarity alarm tripping flag
D Low temperature alarm tripping flag
E Resonance alarm tripping flag

Harmonic filtering flags Bit R/W 0002
Bit Description
0 Harmonic 3 filtering flag
A Harmonic 23 filtering flag
B Harmonic 25 filtering flag

GESPSINAF status Word R 000F
Response
0: No connection
1,2: Not initial conditions
3: Stop
4, 5, 6: Operation
7: Alarm
8: Calibration
9: Configuration
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GESPSINAF incidents Word R 0010
Response
0: OK (no incidents)
1: MAXIMUM DC bus voltage
2: MAXIMUM Current L1
5: MAXIMUM Mains voltage L1
8: MAXIMUM DC bus positive voltage
9: MAXIMUM DC bus negative voltage
10: Desaturation
11: Desaturation L1
12: Desaturation L2
13: Desaturation L3
14: Desaturation LN
15: MAXIMUM NTC1 temperature
16: MAXIMUM NTC2 temperature
17: Error in initial conditions
18: Resonance alarm
19: MAXIMUM Inductor temperature
20: DC bus load error
21: MINIMUM DC bus voltage
22: MINIMUM Load current
23: Mains voltage fault
24: Polarity error
25: Starting up
26: DC bus imbalance
27: Contactor faults
28: NTC connector fault 30:
Complete configuration 31:
Filter range error
32: Synchronising
33: Transformer ratio configuration
34: Error in the control algorithm
35: Error in the parallel modules
36: Error in the software versions
37: Error in the GESPSINAF power limit
40: Maximum load current

Transformer ratio Word R/W 0014
Response Description
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, Load measuring transformer
300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 750, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1600, ratio xxx/5
2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, … /5 A
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Minimum load current Word R/W 0015
Minimum load current to start the
Response in Amps without decimals.
GESPSINAF

GESPSINAF range Word R/W 0016
25 / 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 Unit range. WARNING: DO NOT MODIFY

Configuration code Word R/W 0017
Response
14: Complete configuration
25: Enter GESPSINAF configuration

GESPSINAF software version Word R 0018
Response format X.XX GESPSINAF software version

Control algorithm Word R/W 0019
1: Frequency mode
Control algorithm selection
2: Temporary mode
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Serial number high (001B) + low (001C) Word R 001B - 001C
Reading of two logs (001B - 001C) which form
HH LL HH LL in hexadecimal the serial number.
This number is formed by 4 bytes. [HL HL]

Power limit Word R/W 001D
20 <= Limit <= 100
Maximum power limit of the
Value in % with respect to the nominal power of the unit
GESPSINAF in %
without decimals.

Panel software version Word R 001E
Response format X.XX Panel software version
Name
Mains current harmonics L1
1st Mains current harmonic L1 Word R 003C
3rd Mains current harmonic L1 Word R 003D
5th Mains current harmonic L1 Word R 003E
7th Mains current harmonic L1 Word R 003F
9th Mains current harmonic L1 Word R 0040
21st Mains current harmonic L1 Word R 0046
23rd Mains current harmonic L1 Word R 0047
Response 1st harmonic response in % without decimals.
Name
21st Mains current harmonic L2 Word R 005A
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23rd Mains current harmonic L2 Word R 005B

25th Mains current harmonic L2 Word R 005C
Name
11th Mains current harmonic L3 Word R 006A
13th Mains current harmonic L3 Word R 006B
15th Mains current harmonic L3 Word R 006C
17th Mains current harmonic L3 Word R 006D
19th Mains current harmonic L3 Word R 006E
21st Mains current harmonic L3 Word R 006F
Name
Load current harmonics L1
1st Load current harmonic L1 Word R 0078
3rd Load current harmonic L1 Word R 0079
5th Load current harmonic L1 Word R 007A
7th Load current harmonic L1 Word R 007B
9th Load current harmonic L1 Word R 007C
11th Load current harmonic L1 Word R 007D
13th Load current harmonic L1 Word R 007E
15th Load current harmonic L1 Word R 007F
17th Load current harmonic L1 Word R 0080
Name
1st Load current harmonic L2 Word R 008C
3rd Load current harmonic L2 Word R 008D
5th Load current harmonic L2 Word R 008E
7th Load current harmonic L2 Word R 008F
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Name
1st Load current harmonic L3 Word R 00A0
3rd Load current harmonic L3 Word R 00A1
5th Load current harmonic L3 Word R 00A2
21st Load current harmonic L3 Word R 00AA
23rd Load current harmonic L3 Word R 00AB
25th Load current harmonic L3 Word R 00AC
Name
Total current THD
Load current total THD L1 Word R 00B4
Mains current total THD L1 Word R 00B7
Response Response in % without decimals.
Name
Instant measurements
Load current L1 (IL1) Word R 00C8
Load current L2 (IL2) Word R 00C9
Load current L3 (IL3) Word R 00CA
Response Response in Amps without decimals.
Mains current L1 (IR1) Word R 00CB
Mains current L2 (IR2) Word R 00CC
Mains current L3 (IR3) Word R 00CD
Response Response in Amps without decimals.
Mains voltage L1 (VL1) Word R 00CE
Mains voltage L2 (VL2) Word R 00CF
Mains voltage L3 (VL3) Word R 00D0
Response Response in Volts without decimals.
Load active power L1 (P L1) Word R 00D1
Load reactive power L1 (Q L1) Word R 00D2
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Load apparent power L1 (S L1) Word R 00D

Load active power L2 (P L2) Word R 3
00D
Load reactive power L2 (Q L2) Word R 4
00D
Load apparent power L2 (S L2) Word R 5
00D
Load active power L3 (P L3) Word R 6
00D
Load reactive power L3 (Q L3) Word R 7
00D
Load apparent power L3 (S L3) Word R 8
00D
Mains active power L1 (P L1) Word R 9
00D
Mains reactive power L1 (Q L1) Word R A
00D
Mains apparent power L1 (S L1) Word R B
00D
Mains active power L2 (P L2) Word R C
00D
Mains reactive power L2 (Q L2) Word R D
00D
Mains apparent power L2 (S L2) Word R E
00D
Mains active power L3 (P L3) Word R F
00E
Mains reactive power L3 (Q L3) Word R 0
00E
Mains apparent power L3 (S L3) Word R 1
00E
2 sign.
Active power in kW with one decimal and
Response Reactive power in kVAr with one decimal and
sign. Apparent power in kVA with one decimal
Load power factor L1 (PF L1) Word andRsign. 00E
Load power factor L2 (PF L2) Word R 3
00E
Load power factor L3 (PF L3) Word R 4
00E
Mains power factor L1 (PF R1) Word R 5
00E
00E
00E
Response Response format "0,XX" 8
Mains frequency (FREQ) Word R 00E
Response 9
Response in Hertz with one decimal.
NTC1 temperature (NTC1 TEMP) Word R 00E
NTC2 temperature (NTC2 TEMP) Word R A
00E
Response B
Response in degrees without decimals.
Filter L1 power used in percentage at
Word R 00E
nominal power.
C
Word R 00E
nominal power.
D
Word R 00EE
nominal power.
Response Unit nominal power response in % without decimals.

Flag Bit R 01F4
configuration
Bit Options Description
0: Locked parameters
2 Filter data locking flag
1: Unlocked parameters

ALARM COUNT DEVICE Word R 01F5
Description
Counter of the number of alarms
PASSWORD Word R 01FE
Options Description
Password: "0", unlocked parameters
Parameter locking password
Password "1234", locked parameters
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Active harmonic filter

Refer to the instruction manual before using the unit.

INTERNATIONAL CAPACITORS reserves the right to modify features or the

INTERNATIONAL CAPACITORS reserves the right to make modifications to the

DISCLAIMER………..………..……... ……... .......... …....... ...........……... ……... ..3

1.- VERIFICATION UPON RECEIPT ................................................................................ 6

4.2.2.4.- General THD(I) screen ....................................................................... 35

1.- VERIFICATION UPON RECEIPT

1.1 RECEPTION PROTOCOL

If any problem is noticed upon reception, immediately contact with

1.2.- TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

The centre of gravity of some units may be found at a considerable

Figure 2: Transport with pallet jack

There might be an offset in the centre of gravity from the centre of

Figure 3: Unloading with a forklift

The unit should be stored according to the following recommendations:

2.- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The GESPSINAF enable the following functions to be performed:

GESPSINAF has 4 different filter models:

GESPSINAF440050 GESPSINAF4400100 GESPSINAF4400150 GESPSINAF4400200

Table 1: GESPSINAF models.

All active filter models have the following:

2.1- GESPSINAF440050 / GESPSINAF4400100

Components seen from the front (Figure 4):

Figure 4: GESPSINAF440050/GESPSINAF4400100 front view.

GESPSINAF440050 / GESPSINAF4400100 internal components (Figure 5):

Figure 5: GESPSINAF440050 / GESPSINAF4400100 interior.

2.2- GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200

Components seen from the front (Figure 6):

Figure 6: GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200 front view.

Figure 7: GESPSINAF4400150 / GESPSINAF4400200 interior.

3.- UNIT INSTALLATION

3.1- PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS

The unit installation and the maintenance operations must only be

In order to use the unit safely, it is critical that individuals who

Incorrect installation or configuration of the unit could cause serious

Disconnect the main switch before starting any maintenance task

The unit has DC and AC capacitors. Before starting any

Before operating on the current transformers, make sure the

Check the section 3.4.- SIZING THE NOMINAL CURRENT OF THE

Connect a reactor of at least 3% of the impedance on the input of

3.2.- INSTALLATION LOCATION

Figure 8: Active filter spaces for ventilation.

Install GESPSINAF in a place protected from water, flammable

Make sure there are no reactive compensation units installed in the

3.3.- STORAGE FOR LONG PERIODS

Storage time Process

3.4.- SIZING THE NOMINAL CURRENT OF THE GESPSINAF

Ifilter (GESPSINAF) = [SFh · Iload · THD(I) ]

Equation 1: GESPSINAF nominal current

Figure 9: Graphic for calculating ISC.

Figure 10: Approximate graphic for calculating the SFh.

Drilling the cover cable entry out of the electrical cabinet

The connection diagram in Figure 11 must be used when performing the

Active Filter Active Filter

Figure 11: Connection of GESPSINAF a) Connection diagram with current measurement

3.5.1.-THREE-PHASE MAINS TO NEUTRAL CONNECTION

Figure 12: Mains connection points in the GESPSINAF.

Use cables of a cross-section suitable for the filter nominal current.

Table 3: Minimum cross-section of input cables connected to GESPSINAF

Make sure that GESPSINAF is correctly earthed to avoid the risk of

3.5.2.- CURRENT TRANSFORMER CONNECTION